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STA Alumni Return to Campus for Assembly
Upper School students had the opportunity to learn from fellow STA Bulldogs at last week's Upper School Assembly. Four alumni returned to Trapier Theater to share their experiences on the Close and since leaving St. Albans, take part in a Q & A session, and offer helpful advice to the boys.
The returning alumni were Theo Johnson '23, Julian Matthews '22, Matthew Teplitz '17, and Brandon Torng '20. The Q&A session was paneled by Upper School English teacher and DEI Coordinator Mr. Kyle Money. Each alum had a chance to answer prepared questions on their time at St. Albans, the transition to college and work-life, and their tips on overcoming the inevitable challenges that life will pose. Afterwards, students had the opportunity to ask their own questions, ranging from what the alums favorite refectory meal was (General Tso's, of course), to their favorite sports (usually the one's they played themselves), to what they miss most about their years at STA. After the Q&A, the alums caught up with old friends, coaches, and teachers before receiving parting gifts from STA and going their separate ways.
A few of the valuable takeaways from our speakers:
A big thanks to Theo, Julian, Matthew, and Brandon for sharing their time and wisdom!
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The returning alumni were Theo Johnson '23, Julian Matthews '22, Matthew Teplitz '17, and Brandon Torng '20. The Q&A session was paneled by Upper School English teacher and DEI Coordinator Mr. Kyle Money. Each alum had a chance to answer prepared questions on their time at St. Albans, the transition to college and work-life, and their tips on overcoming the inevitable challenges that life will pose. Afterwards, students had the opportunity to ask their own questions, ranging from what the alums favorite refectory meal was (General Tso's, of course), to their favorite sports (usually the one's they played themselves), to what they miss most about their years at STA. After the Q&A, the alums caught up with old friends, coaches, and teachers before receiving parting gifts from STA and going their separate ways.
A few of the valuable takeaways from our speakers:
- Value this time in your life and challenge yourself to live in the moment.
- Cherish the opportunity for team activities and competitive sports because they become harder to come by.
- Strive to make your own sense of community.
- Talk to those around you. Actually take time to get to know them.
- Stay in touch with your classmates and friends. It's always the right time to connect and reconnect.
A big thanks to Theo, Julian, Matthew, and Brandon for sharing their time and wisdom!
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Located in Washington D.C., St. Albans School is a private, all boys day and boarding school. For more than a century, St. Albans has offered a distinctive educational experience for young men in grades 4 through 12. While our students reach exceptional academic goals and exhibit first-rate athletic and artistic achievements, as an Episcopal school we place equal emphasis upon moral and spiritual education.