The School community gathered for its annual Fall Service at Old St. Anne's where Headmaster Tad Roach spoke of St. Andrew's founding mission of commitment to financial aid; and of how that mission continues to be instrumental in forming the St...
In informing the community of retirement from St. Andrew's in June of 2021, Elizabeth Roach considers her place and time in the on-going narrative of the School.
As an SAS Alum able to connect to the ways students experience St. Andrew's, Associate Director of Counseling Lindsay Roznowski '99, takes the chance to relay the advice she'd give herself if she could relive her own teenage life at St. Andrew's...
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..
During the 2019 Mein Chapel, senior Danny Lee shared what he learned during his mission to connect with as many faculty members as he could before graduation.
Headmaster Tad Roach addresses the community on his and Elizabeth's plans to retire from the School in June 2021. He speaks of how St. Andrew's gave him his calling, where his work has been "the fundamental expression of [his] heart and soul."
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...
Headmaster Tad Roach lauds the vision, generosity, philanthropy of the St. Andrew's School Founder, A. Felix duPont along with all the innumerable donors to the School who enabled and continue to enable the unique mission of St. Andrew's to thrive...
Viviana Davila, class of '85, reflects upon the importance of bonding during her time at St. Andrew's and the authentic connection that took place between her peers.
In contemplating the political events the falls of 2018 and of 1991, Classics/English teacher Dr. Philip Walsh discusses the theme of memory and how it is explored by Kazuo Ishiguro in his novel, The Buried Giant.
Spanish teacher Donald Duffy recounts the story of Juanita Contreras Dávila, a older woman who hid her illiteracy for years. Senor Duffy taught Juanita to read, both overcoming challenges in teaching and learning.
Addressing the Class of 2018, retiring Head of Admissions Louisa Hemphill Zendt '78 reflects upon what drew her to return to St. Andrew's 21 years ago, and the enduring connection St. Andreans will experience throughout their lives.
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.
In his welcome back remarks, Headmaster Tad Roach reflects on an essay he read over winter break -- "Waking Up to the Gift of Aliveness" by Harvard University professor Sean Kelly.
In this Chapel Talk, Religious Studies teacher Jason Kunen shares an existential crisis moment, and the ultimate resolution of that crisis in training how to live an authentic life...
Headmaster Tad Roach opened the Sunday chapel season with the annual Old St. Anne's Chapel service in Middletown. Tad speaks about the anniversary of September 11th and other acts of terrorism and honoring those whose lives have been lost...
Religious Studies teacher Stephen Mufuka discusses his frustration with college and how after listening to a Marine Corps recruiter he felt as though he found his calling...
Computer Science teacher Dave Myers '96 overcomes the fear of public speaking by framing the task of a chapel talk as a technical challenge, an area where he has developed a confidence level over the years...
Modern Language Chair Ana Ramirez gave her chapel talk on a St. Andrew's Identity and Interdependence taking us on her journey of becoming a U.S. citizen...