Chapel Talks

After Enough: Explores the distance between doing what is required and giving more than anyone had reason to expect. It asks why people sometimes sacrifice time, comfort, and self-interest for no measurable return. Perhaps our humanity is revealed most clearly by what we freely choose to do after we have already done enough.

Reflections on Remembrance in a Season of Commemoration: We have been living through a season of important commemorations: the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, a quarter century since the attacks of September 11, 2001…. Reflecting on some unexpected connections when keeping alive the memory of two loved ones—a father who passed too early and a dear friend lost on 9/11—this talk considers the responsibilities and challenges of communal acts of remembrance as our community commemorates the founding of The Hill School 175 years ago.

Reaching the Finish Line Together: Everyone is running their own race; we all have different aspirations, but when we come together as a community and lift each other up, that is when we become stronger. It is with the support of family, friends, and community that we achieve success, not alone.

One Table at a Time: Follow my Hill journey by looking through my seated lunch tables to see how they helped me grow and build connections and memories I will cherish forever. How can you take advantage of the opportunities you have to step out of your comfort zone, make an effort to connect with others, and keep an open mind to create the best Hill experience for you?