Thanks to Aeschylus, 7Pi reminded us last Thursday that Greek tragedies are just that--tragedies. After returning from Troy victorious, a convincing Agamemnon (Felix S.) meets conniving treachery and death by those closest to him (Clytemnestra, played by Fred R. and Aegisthus, played by John C.). Cameron D., playing the cursed Cassandra--Agamemnon's war prize--was so powerful on stage that all the boys in the audience looked in the direction Cassandra pointed fully expecting to see what she described. Cameron's moving performance was a spell binding portrayal of madness and possession by the spirits.
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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