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Welcome from Head of School
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Dr. Stuart Hirstein
Head of School, Saint Edward's School
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State of the School Address
CELEBRATING GENEROSITY
HOS Remarks to the Class of 2025:
Graduation is one of those rare occasions when the past, present, and future all meet in a single moment. Today, we pause to remember the journey that brought you here, those early mornings and late-night study sessions, the friendships formed, the teachers who believed in you, and the moments that tested you and helped shape who you are.
Graduation is one of those rare occasions when the past, present, and future all meet in a single moment. Today, we pause to remember the journey that brought you here, those early mornings and late-night study sessions, the friendships formed, the teachers who believed in you, and the moments that tested you and helped shape who you are.
This year, as I watched each of you move through your final months at Saint Edward’s School, I saw more than academic growth; I saw leadership. I saw kindness in the hallways, courage on the stage, tenacity on the field, and creativity in the classroom. I saw seniors reaching out to underclassmen, lifting others as they climbed, and modeling what it means to be both humble and proud.
You are stepping into a world that is full of promise and complexity. It is a world in need of your voice, your ideas, your values, and your integrity. And though the path ahead will not always be clear, I encourage you to walk it boldly. Your success will not be defined by perfection, but by persistence, by the ability to rise after you stumble, to adapt when things change, and to stand up for what you know is right.
Do you want to be Kind? Curious? Honest? Courageous? Because those qualities will shape your relationships, your career, and your happiness far more than any title or salary ever will.
As you prepare to leave this place, remember that your education is not a destination; it’s a foundation. Keep learning. Keep questioning. Keep listening. The most remarkable people I know are those who never believe they have it all figured out. They stay open to new ideas, open to growth, and open to change.
When someone asks me what best describes a Saint Edward’s graduate, I respond by saying Saint Edward’s School produces leaders who are bright, hard-working, and above all, have strong moral compasses. This is exactly what our world needs right now. Class of 2025, you set the framework for how this year would play out. You were wonderful ambassadors to this school community, and we can’t thank you enough.
We are proud of you for what you have accomplished, but we are most proud of who you are as people. You have left Saint Edward’s better than you found it, and for that, we are all grateful.
With sincere appreciation,
Stuart Hirstein, Ed.D.
Head of School
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