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Chapel Talk, 2008 April 25: Feast Day of St. Mark / Wes Goldsberry

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On the Feast Day of St. Mark, Religious Studies teacher Wes Goldsberry speaks of Mark and his Gospel and the urgency of its counsel, administered as if time were running out.

Mark 1:1-15

Chapel Talk, 2008 April 16: Of Work, Play and Practice / John Austin '83

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In this talk, Academic Dean John Austin, class of '83, discusses the necessary intertwining of work, play and practice - and the learning involved in how to work play and practice - that allow for a satisfying, successful, creative and happy life.

Chapel Talk, 2008 February 27 / Dan O'Connell

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Biology teacher Dan O'Connell explores whether where one goes to a particular college is the measure of one's life success...

Chapel Talk, 2008 September 17 / Kassy Fritz

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For Kassy Fritz, French Teacher, new meanings are brought to light when once again teaching St. Exupery's "The Little Prince", this time as a mother. Reflections on making connections during the first year of living and working at St...

Chapel Talk, 2008 December 5: Founders Day / Tad Roach

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Headmaster Tad Roach gave this talk as the School community celebrated the 79th anniversary of the laying of the cornerstone of Founders Hall in 1929 after Thanksgiving break...

Chapel Talk, 2008 January 9: Learning the Gift of Life / Demond Baine

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Ceramics teacher Demond Baine dicusses how he came to the decision to become an organ donor, and in that decision-making process, he realizes that he has faced certain fears.

Chapel Talk, 2008 April 9 / Tad Roach

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Headmaster Tad Roach thanks the community for their hospitality and spirit during the recent visit-back days...

Chapel Talk, 2008 September 27 / Eric Finch

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In this talk, Eric Finch, Math Teacher, presents his "Top Five Things I Wish I Knew in High School" and reflects on his decision to become, and his enjoyment of being, a teacher.

Chapel Talk, 2008 January 16 / Heather Casteel

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In recounting her teaching experience of at-risk students in Seattle, math teacher Heather Casteel reflects on the trials of Job, "What happens when you try really hard, and it still isn’t good enough? When you do everything right, and still lose?..

Chapel Talk, 2008 April 2: Word / Will Speers

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English teacher Will Speers speaks on the power of one singe word: the memories, emotions, responses and personal meaning one word can elicit.

Chapel Talk, 2007 November 1: Feast of All Saints / Nathan Costa

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In this talk, Director of Studies Nathan Costa speaks of The Feast of All Saints. This "is a 'feast of splendid nobodies,' a celebration of anonymous good people, both living and deceased, who have no specific day of their own...

Chapel Talk, 2007 November 11: Thoughts on Thanksgiving / Louisa Zendt

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Director of Admissions Louisa Zendt '78, in relating her own family's Thanksgiving traditions reflects: "Thanksgiving is a time to think of our many blessings and the great bounty that has been bestowed upon us." She discusses the idea of being overw..

Chapel Talk, 2007 November 7: Prep 9 Visit / Tad Roach

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Given during Prep 9's visit to St. Andrew's School, Headmaster Tad Roach captures how the association with the Prep 9 program has contributed to St. Andrew's diversity efforts...

Chapel Talk, 2007 September 9 / Tad Roach

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Headmaster Tad Roach commemorates the events of September 11, 2001, and reflects on a passage from the bible: "None of you can become my disciple unless you give up all your possessions.”

Chapel Talk, 2007 October 24 / Lindsay Brown

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Noting in his talk that the namesake for the School is Andrew, a follower of Jesus, history teacher and crew coach Lindsay Brown considers the attributes of "followership" and what is required to be a good follower: "When you find those people and ca..

Chapel Talk, 2007 May 20: Old St. Anne's / Tad Roach

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Headmaster Tad Roach speaks of what the Episcopal Church does for the community, what the Church stands for, what the Church advocates for, and what the Church asks of the community.

Chapel Talk, 2007 April 25: Grandparents / Will Speers

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English Teacher Will Speers gave this talk after Grandparents Day and reflects on the relationship between grandparents and grandchildren and what each can offer the other: an historical perspective, unconditional love, a chance to offer aid.

Chapel Talk, 2007 March 21: Pharaoh's Children / Donald Duffy

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In describing his employment alongside immigrant workers, Spanish teacher Donald Duffy tells of the indentured servitude forced upon the workers. He concludes: What is happening to our immigrant brothers and sisters is wrong...

Chapel Talk, 2007 February 20: Cristin Duprey / Tad Roach

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Headmaster Tad Roach addresses the community after the death of Cristin Duprey '04: "Cristin has been throughout her life the very embodiment of a life force and spirit...

Chapel Talk, 2007 September 12: Wonder / Will Speers

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In relating the changes that have occurred over the decades in regards to Dance Weekend, English Teacher Will Speers speaks to greater injustices and to the self-assessing, reflection and inner strength needed to "imagine something better, the mettle..

Chapel Talk, 2007 October 17 / Kim Klecan

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Math teacher Kim Klecan addresses assumptions of cultural norms in her Chapel Talk...

Chapel Talk, 2007 January 31 / Tad Roach

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In this talk, Tad speaks to us about the current state of education and college admission process in the United States.

Chapel Talk, 2007 January 10 / Penn Graves '98

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English teacher Penn Graves, class of '98, describes the situations of meeting 4 memorable people in 4 distinct encounters...

Chapel Talk, 2007 September 19: Your Vulnerabilities are Your Greatest Strengths / John McGiff

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In depicting his life as a college student in New York City, Art teacher John McGiff, describes how he came to understand that art is a medium to which he filtered his feelings and frustrations: "Dr...

Chapel Talk, 2007 May 27: Baccalaureate / Alix Ross

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The Class of 2007 is celebrated in this Baccalaureate talk on Commencement morning.

Chapel Talk, 2007 February 8 / Alix Ross

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College counselor and English teacher Alix Ross talks of growing from a defiant New Jersey girl into a person who is awakened to the love of family thru loss.

Chapel Talk, 2006 December 6: What's in a Name? / Nicole Furlonge

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English teacher Nicole Furlonge speaks of her search for her birthmother.

Chapel Talk, 2006 April 19: Land, Water and Trout (and All the Other Creatures) / Ed O'Donnell

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In anticipation of Earth Day, St. Andrew’s Land Use Coordinator, Ed O'Donnell discusses the importance of protecting the environment.

Chapel Talk, 2006 February 8 / Terence Gilheany

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In describing the honor system, History teacher Terence Gilheany reflects that this is what makes the School special: "[Y]ou choose to be honest. It is a simple decision that has far reaching consequences...

Chapel Talk, 2006 January 22 / Wes Goldsberry

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In discussing "faith" in the school's motto, " Faith and Learning", Religious Studies teacher Wes Goldsberry discusses the concept of Hell and its place in theological thought and practice.

Old Testament Lesson - Jonah 3:1-5, 10
New Testament Le..

Chapel Talk, 2006 November 8 / Jennifer Cottone

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In relaying the episode of her mugging as a college student, chemistry teacher Jenn Cottone speaks of the confidence she gained in her own strengths as a result of facing this frightening incident.

Chapel Talk, 2006 October 25 / Tad Roach

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Headmaster Tad Roach speaks about athletic competition as a means to develop character rather than to establish physical domination and supremacy.