This morning, Hillary Feerick, daughter of long time faculty member and friend to many, the late Mr. Raymond Feerick, shared a book she recently co-authored with her husband, Jeff Hillenbrand. Kindergarten boys were enthralled. The energy, optimism and unyielding passion for "knowing" that kindergarteners exude on a consistent basis is a joy. "The Secret Life of Mitch Spinach" and its related website http://www.mitchspinach.com celebrate nutritious foods, and the powers that healthy eating bestow upon the protagonist. Mitch, otherwise seen as a regular kid at school, is secretly called upon to solve cases. The boys loved it. The book is dedicated to Ray.
Last night, Saint David’s was honored to have one of the greatest quarterbacks of all time, four time Superbowl champion and three-time MVP winner Tom Brady, as the guest speaker for our Alumni Parents Council Lecture Series. Tom, who is the father of one of our Saint David's boys, addressed a standing-room-only audience in Hyman Hall comprised of our eighth graders, alumni, alumni parents and faculty. Friendly, introspective, witty, and wise, he directed his talk to the delighted eighth graders in the front of the room, and focused on the topic of leadership. “You are the young men and leaders of Saint David’s,” he noted. Tom debunked the perception that leaders are born not made, and credited his leadership abilities to “standing up to and facing fears” and to “cultivating a mental strength,” which he cited as “more important than being physically strong.” He also stressed the importance of working hard, honoring teamwork, believing in oneself and being a good lis
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