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Mr. Chandler's Handshake Challenge
St. Albans is serious about its traditions. Since 1931, when Lower School Head Alfred True first attempted the feat, St. Albans Lower School heads have committed to learning the names of every boy at a rapid pace. Every new school year, just a few weeks after the first day, Lower School Head Mr. Chandler attempts the same challenge. Every morning in front of the True-Lucas Building, he greets students by name and a firm handshake, and gives them a smile and well wishes for the day. This year, the Lower School has 265 students to know. Mr. Chandler put his knowledge last Friday, putting his trademark wager of a $1 gold coin for every name he misremembers. Did Mr. Chandler rise to the challenge? Watch the video below to find out!
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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.