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HM Remarks, Commencement Address to the Class of 2020 / Tad Roach

2022

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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...

HM Remarks, Awards Night - 2021 May 26 / Tad Roach

2021

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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.

HM Remarks, 2020 March 10: Spring Term Information & Coronavirus Update/ Tad Roach

2020

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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...

HM Remarks, 2020 May 25: Reflections on George Floyd's Murder / Tad Roach

2020

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"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..

HM Remarks, 2020 June 7: "We Have a Lot of Work To Do" / Tad Roach

2020

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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...

HM Remarks, 2020 June 1: Statement on Equality & Justice / Tad Roach

2020

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

HM Remarks, 2020 June 29: Next Steps & Conversations | Furthering Our Work for Racial Equity & Inclusion / Tad Roach

2020

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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...

HM Remarks, 2020 July 8: Racial Equity & Inclusion / Tad Roach

2020

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

HM Remarks: Eulogy for Jon O'Brien, 2018 April 22 / Tad Roach

2018

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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

HM Remarks, 2018 October 29: Head of School's Statement on Tree of Life Synagogue Tragedy / Tad Roach

2018

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This letter from the Headmaster originally appeared on the St. Andrew's website, addressing the Tree of Life Synagogue shooting atrocity that claimed the lives of 11 people.

HM Remarks, 2018 August 6: Letter to Parents on Eve of the 2018-19 School Year

2018

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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.

HM Remarks: Eulogy for Hick Rowland '58, 2017 December 2 / Tad Roach

2017

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

HM Remarks, Opening Faculty Meeting 2016: "A Better Way" / Tad Roach

2016

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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.

HM Remarks, 2016 November 9: On the U.S. Presidential Election / Tad Roach

2016

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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.

HM Remarks, Parents' Weekend - 2015 / Tad Roach

2015

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

HM Remarks, Commencement 2014 / Tad Roach

2014

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

Chapel Talk, 2014 January 7: Epiphany / Tad Roach

2014

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In this Epiphany talk, Headmaster Tad Roach discusses William Faulkner's story "The Bear" to illustrate the idea of relinquishment in order to realize one's goals...

HM Remarks, Commencement 2013 / Tad Roach

2013

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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.

HM Remarks: Memorial Service for John A. Higgins, 2013 November 9 / Tad Roach

2013

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

Remarks given at Middletown Baptist Church.

Web article, 2012 February 2: "What's Missing in the Dialogue on Private Education" / Tad Roach

2012

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

Chapel Talk, 2012 November 16: Thanksgiving / Tad Roach

2012

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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 ..

Chapel Talk, 2012 November 28: Founders Day / Tad Roach

2012

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

HM Remarks, Commencement 2012 / Tad Roach

2012

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

HM Remarks: Eulogy for The Rev. Canon P. Simon Mein, 2012 February 23 / Tad Roach

2012

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

HM Remarks, Commencement 2011 / Tad Roach

2011

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

HM Remarks, Awards Night - 2011 May 28 / Tad Roach

2011

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Remarks given by Headmaster Tad Roach during Awards Night 2011.

Web article, 2011 July 1: "A Reflection on the 2010-2011 School Year from Headmaster Tad Roach"

2011

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

HM Remarks, Parents Weekend - 2011 / Tad Roach

2011

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

HM Remarks, 2009 October 23: On Henri Pechin's Retirement / Tad Roach

2009

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This article originally appeared 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.

HM Remarks, Commencement 2009 / Tad Roach

2009

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These remarks, given at Commencement by Headmaster Tad Roach, to the Class of 2009.

HM Remarks, Commencement 2008 / Tad Roach

2008

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These remarks were given by Headmaster Tad Roach to the Class of 2008 during their commencement ceremony.

HM Remarks, Commencement 2007 / Tad Roach

2007

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These remarks were delivered by Headmaster Tad Roach to the Class of 2007 during their Commencement ceremony.