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Chapel Talk, 2019 March 20, 2019: The Unseen / Will Speers

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In examining "Wuthering Heights" papers written by 3 of his students, English teacher Will Speers, discovers why he is drawn to teaching novels involving unseen, ghostly characters of an 'indiscernible world': "nothing that truly matters in your life..

Chapel Talk, 2018 April 6, 2018 / Will Speers

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With Colson Whitehead's arrival only hours away, English teacher Will Speers reflects upon Whitehead's incongruous use of time in his novel, "The Underground Railroad." Speers also examines the nature of time in our own lives.

Chapel Talk, 2018 September 5: Choice / Will Speers

2018
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To kick off the school year, Assistant Head of School, Will Speers delivers the first Wednesday night chapel talk. Will talks about making new friends and not to become stagnant in your relationships...

Chapel Talk, 2017 March 22: Borders / Will Speers

2017
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Will Speers discusses Libyan writer Hisham Matar's article "The Border is Always Open" as "the clearest expression of the power of books I’ve read in 38 years of teaching; his words became my belief, his vision my creed." The crossing of borders thro..

Chapel Talk, 2016 October 21: Generosity / Will Speers

2016
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Associate Headmaster Will Speers speaks on small acts of kindness and generosity as what binds us together in shared humanity: "[A]ssertions of generosity connect us when we are alone, bond us to others who are similarly lost, confused, in crisis...

Chapel Talk, 2015 October 14: Response / Will Speers

2015
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While describing an incident at a family funeral, Associate Headmaster Will Speers talks about personal response to situations as an opportunity to manage events beyond our control: "Even in the face of adversity, our ability to respond reminds us we..

Chapel Talk, 2013 April 26 / Will Speers

2013
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In discussing books that he read as a child, Will Speers reflects on how these stories mesmerized him, fed his budding curiosity; developed empathy, awareness and taught him about resilience, collaboration, family and friendship.

Chapel Talk, 2012 September 16 / Will Speers

2012
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In recounting his previous year's sabbatical, Associate Headmaster Will Speers describes two experiences - "pictures" - that held great meaning for him: teaching at a public high school in Boston; and visiting the Western Wall in Jerusalem.

Chapel Talk, 2011 May 25: Baccalaureate - Memories / Will Speers

2011
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In discussing two childhood memories, Will Speers reflects on how memories "can bridge distance and absence." How the students here remind us of our uninhibited selves: "You inspire those in our 20’s and those in our 50’s to reconnect to our childh..

Chapel Talk, 2009 September 16: Inspiration / Will Speers

2009
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In citing an NPR StoryCorps broadcast of two brothers - one of whom served in Vietnam and the other who could not because of diabetes - English teacher Will Speers talks of what inspiration is and what it means to be inspired: "[I]nspiration is not p..

Chapel Talk, 2007 April 25: Grandparents / Will Speers

2007
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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 September 12: Wonder / Will Speers

2007
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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, 2005 January 12: Remembering / Will Speers

2005
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Given shortly after the Christmas Eve 2004 tsunami in Southeast Asia, this talk reflects on the concerns and acts of kindness displayed after any catastrophe, and then the inevitable moving on toward our own affairs and living our everyday lives...

Chapel Talk, 2005 December 7: Parenting / Will Speers

2005
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Reflections on parenting: "We believe that we, the artists, are judged on you, our creation. We forget that now we have to co-create, and then we have to give the creating over to you, letting you become the artist of your own life."

Chapel Talk, 2003 May 2: Three Teachers / Will Speers

2003
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In this talk, Will talks of three inspirational teachers and what they have taught him -- his fourth grade teacher, Sara S. Westcott; 9th grade history teacher Mr. Burns; and St. Andrew's teacher, Nan Mein.