“ Kindness ”
S A I N T D A V I D ’ S
M a g a z i n e
Volume 38 , No . 1 Winter 2024 C O N T E N T S
“ Kindness ”
2 From the Headmaster
4 Following the Third Parent John Dearie ’ 95 analyzes the lessons from living with television to address social media ’ s impact on users .
8 My Feelings , My Needs Saybel Pipitone shares her IBSC action research project , which studied using Non-Violent Communication to improve conflict resolution for Grade Eight boys .
12 A Conversation with In-House Visiting Scholar , Dr . Michael Reichert Saint David ’ s Magazine sat down with Dr . Reichert to discuss his seminal research in boys ’ education and his role at Saint David ’ s .
14 How Do We Reach Reluctant Readers ? Lower School Librarian Gretchen King shares strategies to spark an interest in reading among the most reluctant readers .
18 “ Kindness ” in Lower School Sports As Lower School Athletics Coordinator Craig Learn shows , random acts and lessons of kindness are found in the gym and on the field .
20 Opportunity in Service for Others Alumnus of the Year Brendan McGuire ’ 90 shares his thoughts on his legal career in private and public service , and reflects on his time at Saint David ’ s .
22 Service Through the Lens of Kindness In his work in support of migrants , Luke Dolan ’ 19 reflects on Saint David ’ s emphasis on kindness , communication , and intellectual curiosity .
24 Writing That ’ s a Testament to Values Michael Hirsch ’ 14 reflects on his experience as an alumnus judge of boys ’ writing for Obelisk .
26 Around Campus 56 Generations 62 Alumni Notes 68 In Memoriam
Saint David ’ s Magazine is published twice a year by the Saint David ’ s School Strategic Communications and Development Offices .
RoseMarie Alfieri , Director of Strategic Communications Peter Martin , Strategic Communications Specialist J . P . Hormillosa , Director of Development , Alumni Relations
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