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

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...

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...

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.”

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.

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...

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

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..

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..

In this talk, English Teacher Will Speers describes the journey of becoming a grown-up through an adolescent's defining moments - hiking, teaching, attending boarding school - in being treated as an adult.

Tania Maatouk, class of '09, was home for the summer in Beirut when on July 12, 2006 war broke out in Lebanon. In this talk, she describes the events she experienced when the Israelis bombed the country...

When he was 9 years old, CFO Michael Schuller's family moved to Beirut, Lebanon...

In depicting her year as a reading specialist for 5 boys in Washington D.C., Theatre teacher Sarah Bowers, class of '00, describes the frustrations of her students, as well as her frustrations as a teacher: "I wanted to know what had happened, cognit..

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.

Speaking to the Class of '06, chemistry teacher Jennifer Cottone advises that the "potential energy" of the graduates be used to live life with integrity and to face their future with optimism.

In relating a story of a potential student expulsion at a Louisiana middle school in which he taught, Will Robinson, class of '97, speaks of valuable life lessons learned while attending St. Andrew's...

In this talk, Chip Roberts, a member of Facilities Services, tells of his reliance on faith in God's plan for him while recounting the struggles and tragedies he has experienced. He advises his listeners, "We are here for such a short time...

Physics teacher John Burk gave this talk before his departure after 8 years at the School...

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

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...

History teacher Nigel Furlonge speaks on being a student, first as a middle and high-schooler at the Boston Latin School, and then most recently at Columbia University's Teachers College. Nigel explores what it is to be a good student.

Upon arriving at St. Andrew's as a student - and then again as a teacher - English teacher Gretchen Hurtt, class of '90, talks about the fear she felt, and then examines why "perhaps a little fear is be a good thing...

Before leaving for a tour of military duty in Iraq, History teacher and Admissions associate Richard Hutton, class of '01, offers in this chapel talk "nuggets" of advice for living a life that will allow for happiness and fulfillment.

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

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

At the fall St. Anne's service, Headmaster Tad Roach shares some insights from the incoming and outgoing Episcopal Presiding Bishops.

Headmaster Tad Roach bids farewell to the class of 2006, and challenges the student body - the seniors, as they enter college and underclassmen as they uphold the mission of the school - to continue the spirit of civic engagement.

During the Arts Weekend Chapel Service, Headmaster Tad Roach contemplates the role of competition in the academic, athletic, and the broader world beyond St. Andrew's. Competition at its best can inspire innovation, creativity and excellence...

CFO Michale Schuller tells of life lessons that can be discerned in this analysis of a simple nursery rhyme.

In this talk, Assistant Headmaster Peter Caldwell reflects on his relationship with the Chapel Program, what the Chapel Program has meant for him personally, and on the place of the Program within the School community.

Headmaster, Tad Roach addresses the congregation at Old St. Anne's Church. He speaks of this summer where he spent studying and analyzing the early sections of "The Plot Against America."

In this talk, Tad Roach, speaks to us about his reasoning for talking about sex in the opening meeting of the spring. He goes on to tell us of actual events that he experienced while at St...