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…