Hill School Chapel Talks

The importance of Veterans Day and embracing change. Veterans Day holds a special place in my heart. As a military kid, I have been presented with continuous change throughout my life. Instead of looking at the negative, it can be beneficial to look at the positive and grow from 

Being Black and Blue

It’s Only a Game; Some Life Lessons, Some Good, Some Bad, Drawn from my Life in Athletics: In this year that marks 50 years of Title IX, 50 years of Yale field hockey, and 100 years of U.S.A. field hockey, as well as the 50th anniversary of my own high school graduation and my 24^th year at Hill and thus my 24^th year involved in Hill Athletics, I want to reflect on some of what I learned from my experiences, and try to put the role of athletics in American life, American education, and American culture in some perspective.

Throughout our life, we fail to pay attention to many details that encompass who we are as people. When we take a moment to shed light on these, we get a glimpse on how important being present in every moment is.
 

Was the Dress Really Worth It? Breaking down the stigma that fat is unhealthy, one talk at a time. 

How many legs does a spider have? A story of self-improvement and how I overcame my fear of speaking up.

Being around things and people you love can make all the difference. This is a story of a time I was doing something I love, and it helped me out of a dark place.

The Importance of Identity and Legacy: An introspective look at the importance of identity and legacy told through the lense of contemporary music.

Don’t Do Nothing. When a baby cries, the parent should immediately seek to comfort the baby. But at a certain point, it is important to let the baby cry it out. What is that point?

Girls Don't Belong at The Hill School: A reflection on coeducation and the possibility of changing your heart and mind.

Try Throwing Your Net to the Right Side of the Boat. Many of us become frustrated when life doesn't go the way we want. Yet, we don't realize that most of the time, we're approaching things the same way and expecting different results. What would it look like for us to do things differently?

Smart: Finding out your academic strengths at a rigorous school such as Hill can be challenging. MoniYah expresses transparency and honesty about being a student at Hill.

Three Lessons for Life: It's okay to be scared. Mean people can be your inspiration. Always hold the door.

Homesickness at The Hill: It can be easy to become overwhelmed at Hill. Taking on new classes, people, and living spaces can be a huge transition. What happens when homesickness overwhelms you, and how can you solve it?