Recent Talks

To be honest with you, I am not a big fan of socializing. To me, it seems like I’m packaging and selling myself to a group of buyers. A few times when I caught myself faking my laughs or throwing random jokes just to create a sense of humor, I hated myself. I warned myself; I need to stay true, stay down to earth. 

We at St. Andrew’s School have ample privileges and resources that we need to give back to the larger community that we are a part of. We volunteer not because of a reward, but because volunteering itself is a reward.

I am the first Aunyae Romeo to walk the halls, to learn in these classrooms, and speak and eat in the dining hall. You are the first, you add to the history of this community in ways as small as the little actions you do in founders to the big moments you make to transform this school.

Cyclist Stacia Smart talks about her "G'Owen Strong Tour" and shares the impact Owen Strong ’07 had on her life and lives of many others

A Wednesday night Chapel talk given by Director of Leadership Giving Gordon Brownlee ’75 P’05,’09,’14

Head of School Joy McGrath delivered this chapel talk at Old St. Anne's on Sunday, September 12

Religious studies teacher Stephen Mufuka gave this chapel talk to the school community on the twentieth anniversary of September 11, 2001

2021 Baccalaureate Chapel Talk by Gary Taylor P’14,’17,21

Arts Weekend 2021 Chapel Talk by Tiana Grimes-Wolfe P’21

Yasir Felton ’24 recalls how he felt when his relationship with his dad crumbled, and how they have both worked to heal and rebuild it. 

James Owens ’24 reflects on the ways in which emotional self-control—and an Arizona iced tea bottle—has helped him get to where he is today.

Frank Nasta ’24 shares the story of why and how he gave his father a second chance.
 

Dean of Math & Science Harvey Johnson shared this Wednesday chapel talk on how we all have—and how we can all embrace—multiple dimensions within ourselves.

Vestry leader Jun Choi ’22 shared this reflection on Tolstoy’s theory of life in a Wednesday night chapel service organized by the Student Vestry.

Zhenia Khalabadzhakh ’22 gave this chapel talk at a Wednesday night chapel service and vigil for Ukraine. Zhenia was born and raised in Kyiv, Ukraine, and her family still resides there.

Arnav Sehgal ’24 gave this talk during a chapel service in celebration of Holi, organized by the South Asian Affinity Group. 

Dr. Ashok Gangadean, Professor of Global Philosophy at Haverford College, shares a reflection on the power of “mindfulness.”  

Cyclist Stacia Smart talks about her "G'Owen Strong Tour" and shares the impact Owen Strong ’07 had on her life and lives of many others

Associate Head of School Ana Ramirez gave this talk at the first Wednesday night chapel service of the 2021-22 school year.

In this Wednesday night Chapel Talk, religious studies faculty member, Jason Kunen, shares about how sometimes you don't find your calling, but sometimes it finds you!

In this Wednesday evening Chapel Talk, Dr. Harvey Johnson ’97 shares about the key to happiness. 

In this Friday Chapel, Science teacher, Ashley Hyde, shares about her journey of overcoming stereotypes. 

This Wednesday night Chapel talk, the St. Andrew's SDC (Student Diversity Committee) leads the school through many performances and talks celebrating Martin Luther King Jr.

On this Wednesday evening Chapel Talk, Head of School Tad Roach, talks about how we can learn to walk with grace, mercy, and love ordering our steps. 

In this Wednesday night Chapel Talk, delivering during our Founders Day service, Distinguished Alumni Award recipient, Randy Brinton ’64 shares about the importance of being good, giving, and helping others.

In this Friday chapel, Advisees gather to share stories and honor their Academic Advisors.

In this Wednesday night Chapel Talk, Chiachyi Chiu shares about a healthy community comes from healthy individuals. 

In this Wednesday night Chapel Talk, Billy Brown, a member of the St. Andrew's Security Team, encourages us all to step out of our comfort zones and to walk to the beat of your own drum.

In this Wednesday night Chapel Talk, delivering during our annual Diwali service, Ibrahim Kazi ’23 shares why he is proud to be a Muslim, and how he has shared and defended his religious identity to others in the past.