Student Address: Reflecting Back on Holy Week

As we gather today for this feast, we are doing something deeply communal; and deeply Christian. We share food, laughter, and friendship, and we show gratitude for the blessing of this school, and the community God has bestowed upon us. And yet, while we are in the process of rejoicing, we are called to remember that the time we are preparing for is distinct from any other time on the church calendar. Holy Week is nearing, and we are about to be reminded starkly about the punishment God the Son himself undertook to pay for our sin. We are about to witness the story of the Passion, Death, and Resurrection of Jesus Christ over spring…

Bell Tower EntryApril 6, 20262026

The Hudson Valley: Washington’s Key to America

As we prepare to celebrate Washington’s birthday this weekend and our nation’s 250th later this year, it is worth reflecting on his deep connection to our own Hudson Valley. Over half of his wartime birthdays were spent in and around the Hudson Valley, taking advantage of the central location and the natural fortress created by the mountains surrounding it. 250 years ago, Washington spent his birthday…

James Monahan, History TeacherFebruary 16, 20262026

Our Friend, Math—A Poem

In “Our Friend, Math,” Esther Park turns equations and formulas into a beautiful reflection on learning, persistence, and faith. What starts as a tangle of numbers soon becomes a reminder that even math can point us toward our Creator. The poem shows that behind every problem (academic or otherwise) there’s a deeper logic at work.

Esther Park, Chairman of Math Dept.February 3, 20262026

Ordinary Vocation: Returning to the Flocks

Martin Luther, in a Christmas sermon, once commented on the visit of the shepherds to the manger. He reflects on the life-changing gift they received while tending to their flocks, the angels directing them to Bethlehem where Christ the Savior was born. But Luther is particularly struck by the verse that concludes that story, “the shepherds returned to their flocks, glorifying and praising God…

Bill Spanjer, Head of SchoolsJanuary 5, 20262026