GENERATIONS
Alumni Chapel Talks
Some key messages and words of wisdom from this spring ’ s alumni Chapel talks to our seventh and eighth graders :
GENERATIONS
Erik Alfieri ’ 09
“ Do you wish to rise ? Begin by descending . You plan a tower that will pierce the clouds ? Lay first the foundation .” – St . Augustine
“ I don ’ t think I necessarily would have gotten to where I am today without the foundation of curiosity that I learned in these halls , classrooms or this chapel . I had been taught to push myself to ask questions and pursue areas of interest . Saint David ’ s played a massive role here .
“ You ’ d be amazed at the advantage that a values-based education provides you , and one that not all of your peers will share when you leave Saint David ’ s .”
Dan Conde ’ 07 and Taylor Foran ’ 05 ( Co-Chairs of the Horizons at Saint David ’ s Junior Advisory Board )
“ When I visit with the boys of Horizons in each of them I see the same potential ... that they will be the leaders in our community . The world needs leaders . This is our call to all of you to get involved … and be part of the Horizons community .”
Grant Fuhrman ’ 19
“... What matters is finding a place where you can succeed inside and outside the classroom , learn how to make new friends , and flourish in your new environment - these are the opportunities to learn and add to your growth as a man .”
62 • Saint David ’ s Magazine