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..
Through relating her experiences as a girl in Panama City and her college years at Kenyon, Spanish teacher Ana Ramirez speaks of her love for teaching and of her love for St. Andrew's, and what St...
Religious Studies teacher Terence Gilheany speaks of a difficult time he had in 2007, how he was helped during that time, and what he has identified since then as essential practices towards achieving happiness.
Director of Advancement Gordon Brownlee, class of '75, gave this talk on the occasion of Founders Day and St. Andrew's Day. Gordon speaks of tradition and the common heritage shared by all in the St...
College counselor and English teacher Alix Ross speaks on Earth Day about striving to live a simpler life, a more conscious life, and enjoying a life more connected to nature: "I feel connected to a greater universe, a greater understaning when I im..
Chapel speaker on September 30, 2009 was Rev. Naim Ateek. "Realizing that the intricacies of the Palestinian lands in more recent times might not be familiar to all in the audience, Dr...
For Kassy Fritz, French Teacher, new meanings are brought to light when once again teaching St. Exupery's "The Little Prince", this time as a mother. Reflections on making connections during the first year of living and working at St...
In this talk, Eric Finch, Math Teacher, presents his "Top Five Things I Wish I Knew in High School" and reflects on his decision to become, and his enjoyment of being, a teacher.
Reflections on Athletic Director Mike Hyde's 2007-2008 sabbatical year with his family in Cape Town, South Africa, his teaching there, and on adapting to change: ".....
Stories reflecting life lessons learned: swimming lessons; second chances; choosing friends; living moderately, sustainably and without a complete reliance on technology; and the power of being resilient...
In telling of his grandmother's life and of his relationship with her, history teacher Tom Fritz urges the listener to take full advantage of the historical perspective someone of the "Greatest Generation" has before obtaining a bit of that oral hist..
In telling of discovering he has lung cancer, CFO Michael Schuller counts himself a lucky man in the love he receives from friends, colleagues, his children and his wife Candy, who also lends tremendous strength in Mike's journey with this disease...
Headmaster Tad Roach gave this talk as the School community celebrated the 79th anniversary of the laying of the cornerstone of Founders Hall in 1929 after Thanksgiving break...
In this talk, Academic Dean John Austin, class of '83, discusses the necessary intertwining of work, play and practice - and the learning involved in how to work play and practice - that allow for a satisfying, successful, creative and happy life.
Ceramics teacher Demond Baine dicusses how he came to the decision to become an organ donor, and in that decision-making process, he realizes that he has faced certain fears.
In recounting her teaching experience of at-risk students in Seattle, math teacher Heather Casteel reflects on the trials of Job, "What happens when you try really hard, and it still isn’t good enough? When you do everything right, and still lose?..
Reflecting in this Chapel Talk on those women who have suffered devastating tragedy, English teacher Elizabeth Roach's intention is "a tribute to the strong women in my life." She examines wherein comes the strength and resiliency in facing adversit..
On the Feast Day of St. Mark, Religious Studies teacher Wes Goldsberry speaks of Mark and his Gospel and the urgency of its counsel, administered as if time were running out.
In speaking of the 2008 election of Barack Obama, Tad discusses issues of segregation and racism in America. He quotes extensively from Harvard Professor Henry Louis Gates.
In this talk, Director of Studies Nathan Costa speaks of The Feast of All Saints. This "is a 'feast of splendid nobodies,' a celebration of anonymous good people, both living and deceased, who have no specific day of their own...
Noting in his talk that the namesake for the School is Andrew, a follower of Jesus, history teacher and crew coach Lindsay Brown considers the attributes of "followership" and what is required to be a good follower: "When you find those people and ca..
In describing his employment alongside immigrant workers, Spanish teacher Donald Duffy tells of the indentured servitude forced upon the workers. He concludes: What is happening to our immigrant brothers and sisters is wrong...