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Unsung Heroes: William Eaton

Daniel Gibson
May 7, 2025

Head of School, Morning Reflections

I know that you’re familiar with the United States Marine Hymn that tells of the Marines going “to the shores of Tripoli”—but do you know what, or who, it is about? The song refers to an attack on the Tripolitan...

Unsung heroes: Dr. Joseph Warren

Daniel Gibson
May 6, 2025

Head of School, Morning Reflections

You probably know the names of Samuel Adams, John Hancock, and Paul Revere. But have you heard of Dr. Joseph Warren? Well, when it comes to important figures in the fight for American independence, few played a more critical—yet now...

Unsung heroes: Henry Knox

Daniel Gibson
May 5, 2025

Head of School, Morning Reflections

This week, under the direction of Mrs. Traini, you will perform our Spring Concert, the “Rhythm of the Republic,” singing some of the songs that shaped America. Throughout the year, I often profile for you some of the great people...

Busch Gardens: Everything has a history…even roller coasters

Daniel Gibson
May 2, 2025

Head of School, Morning Reflections

So, I’ve told you about our family’s Spring Break visits to Jamestown, Williamsburg, and Monticello, and all of the fascinating history we learned at each. But we did make one additional visit that probably won’t make the register of historic...

Monticello: The architecture of a man and his home

Daniel Gibson
May 1, 2025

Head of School, Morning Reflections

When you visit Monticello, you quickly learn that there were some rather quirky things about Thomas Jefferson. He used to read and write in his study with birds flying around inside; despite their many impracticalities, he loved Alcove Beds, which...

Colonial Williamsburg: Before America’s “first freedom”

Daniel Gibson
April 30, 2025

Head of School, Morning Reflections

One of the most interesting things about colonial Williamsburg is that it is preserved as colonial Williamsburg. What you see and experience is Williamsburg as it existed in 1775—the year before America declared her independence from England. That is why, when we got to...

Jamestown: The original American underdog story

Daniel Gibson
April 29, 2025

Head of School, Morning Reflections

One of the things that I learned while visiting Jamestown was that its eventual success was not just uncertain…it was downright unlikely. Sure, the settlers were bold adventurers. But they were also what you might call clueless incompetents. Many of...

The founding of America: Good is hard

Daniel Gibson
April 28, 2025

Head of School, Morning Reflections

Welcome back. I hope everyone had a wonderful Easter and spring break. Whether you traveled or stayed home, it is good to be back with you all. Our family spent the better part of last week down in the Commonwealth...

“The corner has been turned”

Daniel Gibson
April 17, 2025

Head of School, Morning Reflections

Holy Thursday, or Maundy Thursday, is in Christian tradition the day of Holy Week on which Jesus’ Last Supper with the disciples is remembered. It immediately precedes Good Friday, which marks his crucifixion and death; followed by Holy Saturday, and...

Holy Wednesday: “You must make your choice”

Daniel Gibson
April 16, 2025

Head of School, Morning Reflections

Wednesday of Holy Week is, for many Christians, known as Spy Wednesday. It commemorates the betrayal of Jesus by his disciple Judas. Matthew 26 records: “14 Then one of the twelve, whose name was Judas Iscariot, went to the chief priests 15 and said,...

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