Saint David's Magazine Vol. 34 No 1 | Page 3
S A I N T D A V I D ’ S
M a g a z i n e
Volume 34, No. 1
Winter 2020
C O N T E N T S
“Respect”
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From the Headmaster
4 Exploring Others’ Perspectives in History’s Lessons
and Questions
History Chair Joe Shapiro uses the Hamilton/
Jefferson debates to deliver lessons on what history
teaches about respecting others’ perspectives.
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Inclusion, Diversity, and Community
The Magazine interviewed Inclusion, Diversity, and
Community Co-Directors Pedro Morales and Jessica
Pagan.
10 Respecting Old Traditions and Embracing the New
Music Chair Jeffrey Moore writes about how the music
program cultivates respect in several areas.
13 RESPECT IN THE SPORTS PROGRAM
A Reflection on Respect
Upper School Sports Coordinator Will Arias on how the
ROOTS model integrates respect in Upper School Sports.
18 Upper School Science: Cultivating the Partnership
between Ingenuity and Respect
Upper School Science Teacher Bradford Hardie explores
how Upper School Science at Saint David’s is a rich
learning experience that prepares boys for the challenges
of tomorrow.
20
The Window/Mirror Effect of Language Study
Spanish teacher Saybel Nunez explains how language
and culture are taught hand-in-hand.
25 Deep Reading in a Digital Age
Upper School Librarian Gwen Kaplan reports on
research indicating that reading longer pieces of writing
provides significant benefits to the brain.
27 I'll Drive
A Chapel Talk by Nancy Iannicelli
29 I Remember These Things
Tommy Robertshaw ’10 reflects on experiences at Saint
David’s that taught the value of respect.
Lessons on and off the Field
32
Around Campus
Lower School Sports Coordinator Craig Learn addresses
58 Generations
components to the sports program that transcend the
playing field.
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Alumni Notes
16 Pursuing Academia Rigorously: The Theory and
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In Memoriam
Practice within Lower School Science
Lower School Science Teacher Brian Donnelly details
how the Lower School science curriculum cultivates an
enthusiasm for academic pursuit in an environment of
respect.
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
Maureen Barry, Director of Development and Community Relations
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Cover Photos: Darren Ornitz Studio; Photography: RoseMarie Alfieri, Maureen Barry, Leonor Brenes, David Conn, Mary Beth Coudal, Robert DeRosa, Melanie Fidler,
Gian Jalaan, Darren Ornitz Studio, Ed Prete, Jorge Roman.
Corrections to 2018-2019 Annual Report: Thomas E. Brady should have been included in the Faculty, Staff, and Friends list.
The following were omitted from the Alumni Category listing in the annual report: Alumni All Stars ($100 -$249): Austin Rex Durkin, ’19;
Michael Robert Linn, ’19; Brian A. Shah, ’19; Michael N. Squeri, ’19. Alumni Red and White (up to $99): Michael Edwin Abbate, ’19; Philip R. Bolen, ’19;
Clifford William Chapman III, ’19; William George Cihra, ’19; Nikil N. Gupta, ’19; William McMillen Lulka, ’19; Colin Roderick MacKinnon, ’19;
Robert Francis Moran, ’19; Luke James Neumann, ’19; William David Rao, ’19; Theodore George Roberts, ’19; Diego Alexander Rossi, ’19;
Leopold A.C.Rotter, ’19; Oliver M. Vulliez, ’19
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