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Commencement Address for the Class of 2020 / Tad Roach

2022

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Due to COVID-19, the Class of 2020 gathered at the School for a special graduation celebration in June of 2022. At the invitation of Head of School Joy McGrath, previous Headmaster Tad Roach returned to give the commencement address to the Class...

HM Remarks, 2020 June 1: Statement on Equality & Justice / Tad Roach

2020

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This statement was published in the news section of the St. Andrew's website, concerning St. Andrew's commitment to fighting racism and injustice.

HM Remarks, 2020 June 7: Website, "Notes from Tad" / Tad Roach

2020

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"We Have a Lot of Work To Do"

This address originally appeared on the St...

HM Remarks, 2020 June 29: eMail to Alumni on Racial Equity / Tad Roach

2020

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"Next Steps & Conversations: Furthering Our Work for Racial Equity & Inclusion"

Headmaster Tad Roach sent the attached email to the members of the St...

HM Remarks, 2020 July 8: Letter - Racial Equity & Inclusion / Tad Roach

2020

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"Working for Racial Equity & Inclusion on Campus"

Headmaster Tad Roach updated the community with this letter on the initiative to promote racial equity and inclusion on campus...

HM Remarks, 2020 March 10: Letter - Concerning COVID-19 / Tad Roach

2020

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The attached document is a letter from Headmaster Tad Roach to parents and guardians, concerning the emerging pandemic of COVID-19. The letter announces that a return to St...

HM Remarks, 2020 May 25: Reflections on George Floyd's Murder / Tad Roach

2020

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"We Have To Change the Narrative of Racial Injustice and Inequality in this Country"

Head of School Tad Roach wrote these reflections over the course of the past week (May 25-31, 2020), concerning the growing unrest over police brutality and the m..

HM Remarks, 2017 December 2: Eulogy for Hick Rowland '58 / Tad Roach

2017

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Headmaster Tad Roach honors the life of H. Hickman Rowland '58 during a memorial service held on campus.

HM Remarks, Opening Faculty Meeting 2016 / Tad Roach

2016

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"A Better Way"

Headmaster Tad Roach addressed the faculty during the first faculty meeting of the 2016-2017 school year. His remarks were also posted in the News section of the St. Andrew's website.

HM Remarks to School Community, 2016 November 9: The Presidential Election / Tad Roach

2016

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Headmaster Tad Roach delivered the following remarks to the School community the morning after the 2016 Presidential election in the A. Felix duPont, Jr. Memorial Chapel.

HM Remarks, Parents' Weekend 2015 / Tad Roach

2015

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During our annual Parents Weekend, Headmaster Tad Roach spoke with current families about digital technology: its effects on our relationships, its role on St...

HM Remarks at Commencement, 2014 / Tad Roach

2014

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These remarks, given at Commencement by Headmaster Tad Roach, to the Class of 2014.

HM Remarks at Commencement, 2013 / Tad Roach

2013

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These remarks were given at commencement by Headmaster Tad Roach to the Class of 2013.
Also included is his introduction of Cyndi Clay as the commencement speaker.

HM Remarks, 2013 November 9: Memorial Service Remarks for John A. Higgins / Tad Roach

2013

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Tad's eulogy for John Higgins, Math Teacher from 1980 to 2012.

Remarks given at Middletown Baptist Church.

HM Remarks, 2012 February 23: Eulogy for The Rev. Canon P. Simon Mein / Tad Roach

2012

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The eulogy of Rev. Canon P. Simon Mein given by Headmaster Tad Roach.

HM Remarks at Commencement, 2012 / Tad Roach

2012

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These remarks, given at Commencement by Headmaster Tad Roach, to the Class of 2012.

HM Remarks, 2012 February 2: Website News, "Dialogue on Private Education" / Tad Roach

2012

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These remarks from Headmaster Tad Roach were posted on the St. Andrew's website, in the News section.

"What's Missing in the Dialogue on Private Education"

HM Remarks, 2011 July 1: Website - Reflections on 2010-2011 Year / Tad Roach

2011

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This article originally appeared on the St. Andrew's website...

HM Remarks at Commencement, 2009 / Tad Roach

2009

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These remarks, given at Commencement by Headmaster Tad Roach, to the Class of 2009.

HM Remarks at Commencement, 2008 / Tad Roach

2008

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These remarks were given by Headmaster Tad Roach to the Class of 2008 during their commencement ceremony.

HM Remarks at Commencement, 2007 / Tad Roach

2007

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These commencement remarks were delivered by Headmaster Tad Roach to the Class of 2007 during their commencement ceremony.

HM Remarks at Commencement, 2006 / Tad Roach

2006

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These remarks delivered by Headmaster Tad Roach to the Class of 2006 during their commencement ceremony.

HM Remarks at Commencement, 2005 / Tad Roach

2005

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These commencement remarks delivered at the commencement of the Class of 2005 where Headmaster Tad Roach speaks of the infamous middle of the night prank.

HM Remarks, 2005 May 7: Memorial Service Remarks for DyAnn Miller / Tad Roach

2005

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DyAnn Miller arrived at St. Andrew's in 1984 and remained until her death in 2005. DyAnn was a friend to all. She was hired in 1984 to teach study skills but quickly became school counselor...

HM Remarks at Commencement, 2004 / Tad Roach

2004

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These remarks were given at Commencement by Headmaster Tad Roach to the Class of 2004.

HM Remarks at Commencement, 2003 / Tad Roach

2003

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These remarks were given at Commencement by Headmaster Tad Roach to the Class of 2003.

HM Remarks at Commencement, 2002 / Tad Roach

2002

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These remarks were given at Commencement by Headmaster Tad Roach to the Class of 2002.

HM Remarks, Opening Faculty Meeting 2001: "Community" / Tad Roach

2001

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The headmaster's opening address at the first all school meeting of the academic year. Tad discusses the importance of students conducting themselves with integrity; the importance of being honest and truthful...

Garth Remarks, 2000 / Tad Roach

2000

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In the May 2000 addition of The Garth, Headmaster Tad Roach reviews the past spring. The school had a number of distinguished visitors: Dr. William D. Phillips, Professor James Loewen, and Professor Caesar Silva...

Garth Remarks, 1999 / Tad Roach

1999

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Headmaster Tad Roach recaps the accomplishments of the winter session, and challenges the student body to raise the bar further, to make St. Andrew's greater than it is already.

HM Remarks, Opening Faculty Meeting 1999 / Tad Roach

1999

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In his opening remarks to the faculty, Headmaster Tad Roach focuses on the foundations of the school -- literally, as the Founders' Hall renovations are nearing their completion...

Headmaster's White Paper, 1999 Fall / Tad Roach

1999

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In the Headmaster's White Paper, Tad Roach reviews four aspects of the school: admissions, faculty, study body and school finances.