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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...

Headmaster Tad Roach remarks during the introduction of Joy McGrath '92 as Head-elect to the School community. Tad thanks SAS Board Chair Scott Siprelle for his search in finding the St. Andrew's Head of School.

Headmaster Tad Roach remarks given during Awards Night 2021. In honoring the Class of 2021, he recalls their "tumultuous experiences of the 2020-2021 year", and references the COVID-19 pandemic, racism and George Floyd's murder, anti-Asian bigotry.

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...

"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..

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

In response to the civil unrest surrounding the deaths of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor, Headmaster Tad Roach announces a plan to hold a series of discussions to educate and mobilize against racism in this country...

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

Headmaster Tad Roach sent the attached email to the members of the St. Andrew's alumni community, inviting alumni of color to recount their experiences during their time at SAS.

The email was also posted in the News section of the St...

These remarks from Tad Roach, addressing the shootings in Dayton, El Paso, and Gilroy during the summer of 2019.

Originally appeared in the new section of the St. Andrew's website.

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Head of School's Remarks - 2013 August 22, Opening Faculty Meeting: What We Must Do for St...

This letter from the Headmaster to the St. Andrew's community addresses the Tree of Life Synagogue shooting atrocity that claimed the lives of 11 people.

Originally appeared on the St. Andrew's website,

In a letter to parents and guardians, Headmaster Daniel T. Roach welcomes everyone to the 2018-2019 school year. He touches upon resisting the allure of smartphones, the debut of the new schedule format, and changes to the dress code.

Headmaster Tad Roach delivered a eulogy at Jonathan B. O'Brien's memorial service in Providence, RI.

Jonathan O'Brien was the St. Andrew's School Headmaster from 1977 until 1997. He died March 22, 2018

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

Headmaster Tad Roach, Scott Sipprelle '81, H. Hickman Rowland '58, Ed McNally, Matthew Herndon '83, and Brooke Herndon shares memories of the late Henry Herndon '48.

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.

Headmaster Tad Roach addressed the faculty during the first faculty meeting of the 2016-2017 school year.

These remarks were also posted in the News section of the St. Andrew's website.

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

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

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

Remarks given at Middletown Baptist Church.

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.

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

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

In his reflections given during Founders Day, Headmaster Tad Roach speaks of the transformational effect of financial aid.

In reflecting on the "concept of gratitude" Headmaster Tad Roach takes the listener through the learned levels of thankfulness, noting that "[l]earning the art and resonance of civility, gratitude and appreciation, we commit to an integration of the ..

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

These remarks were given at Commencement by Headmaster Tad Roach, to the Class of 2011.

Remarks given by Headmaster Tad Roach during Awards Night 2011.

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

This document was posted on the St. Andrew's website...

Headmaster Tad Roach gives a farewell address to groundskeeper Henri Pechin, who retired from St. Andrew's after 27 years of service.

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