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...
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...
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...
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...
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.
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.
Dean of Students Will Robinson talks about the impact Wednesday night Chapel services had on him as a student at St. Andrew's, and how his understanding of God has evolved throughout his adult life.
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..
2017 Distinguished Alum Cristy Colon '87 gave this Chapel Talk on her experience at St. Andrew's, and how both its positives and negatives shaped her character long after graduation.
In describing a childhood hero as someone who fought a "daily fight for people who were either invisible or who were in danger of becoming invisible," Spanish teacher Donald Duffy makes the case for the unseen, unheard staff members at the School who..
Elizabeth's chapel talk is so aptly titled, "Battle of the Sexes 2.0." She describes living in a very loving and supportive home with her parents and four sisters...
Will Speers, in speaking of the characters in the novels he teaches, explores what allows people to continue to love - "ferociously, immediately, freely" - beyond death.
Parent trustee Ann Egan P'13,'13,'16,'16 delivers her last chapel talk as a current parent at St. Andrew's. Annie talks about the happiness she finds here on campus among the students and faculty...
In discussing the story of a Taliban attack on the Afghanistan National Institute of Music, Headmaster Tad Roach speaks of that school's principle's dedication to continue and - in an epiphany-like realization as to the importance of the school's pre..
Headmaster Tad Roach shares a letter that he wrote to Bryan Stevenson on September 11, 2016. The letter thanks Mr. Stevenson for sharing his experience and passion for justice, and reflects upon the courage necessary to motivate change.
At the school's final Sunday chapel at Old St. Anne's Church, Headmaster Tad Roach bids farewell to the graduating seniors. He acknowledges the changing political climate and the tragedy of the Emmanuel AME Church shooting. Mr...
Finding Solace in Silence - Garrett Hanrahan '16 explains how SAS has helped him develop an appreciation for the moments of deep silence he can find in his day-to-day life.
Religious Studies teacher Kellyann Conners talks of her awakening to honoring - and not hiding - her true self; of taking the risks to share her own beliefs: "Just like I was nervous to share my own spiritual quest at seminary, I’ve been hesitant t..
Arts Department Co-Chair and Theatre Program Director Ann Taylor discusses the multiplicity of faiths within her own family—from Sikhism, to Transcendental Meditation—and the ways in which she has relied on her own beliefs throughout her life.
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...