The Monthly Newsletter of St. Christopher's
This monthly newsletter is a companion piece to our biannual print publication. In it we highlight the boys' successes in academics, arts and athletics. You can access the archive on our website.
Williams-McElroy History Endowment brings Dean King '81 to StC 
Dean King '81, author of narrative nonfiction works including "Skeletons on the Zahara," spoke to boys in both the Upper and Middle Schools on Tuesday, Feb. 6. Mr. King's appearance was made possible through the Williams - McElroy History Endowment, established in 2014 to promote the study and understanding of history.  
Pursuing Academic Excellence

New Mandarin Chinese class visits terracotta warrior exhibit at VMFA
 
On campus, Hanna Zhu's Mandarin Chinese students have been studying the Qin Dynasty and the terracotta warriors. Touring the VMFA exhibit gave them a greater appreciation for the warriors' cultural context.  READ MORE

Eighth grade science students conduct pendulum experiment
Mr. Shin's eighth grade science students are learning about the difference between potential and kinetic energy. Boys pulled back and released a five pound ball to see both types of energy at work, trying not to flinch as the ball swung back to them.  WATCH

Third grade boys visit historic St. John's church for reenactment 

Third grade boys from St. Christopher's and St. Catherine's visited historic St. John's Church to watch actors in full period costume portray the deliberations of the Second Virginia Convention of 1775, culminating in Patrick Henry's famous "Give me liberty, or give me death!" speech.  READ MORE

Dr. Ronald Crutcher, President of the University of Richmond, visits StC

UR President Dr. Ronald Crutcher and his wife Dr. Betty Neal Crutcher visited StC on Monday, Jan. 29 to meet with Head of School Mason Lecky, Director of Community and Inclusion Shawn Moore, students, and faculty members who are UR alums.  READ MORE
Lower School Literary Society Meeting, Group 1

The first meeting of the Lower School Literary Society of 2018 was held on Friday, Feb. 2.  WATCH


Middle School strings quintet plays "Viva la Vida"
Five Middle School boys performed the pop song "Viva la Vida" at the All-School Student Recital.  WATCH
Winter One Acts photos


Ampersand presented Winter One Act plays Feb. 1-4 at the Playhouse Theatre at Luck Leadership Center. 

For All the Saints
Memorial service for Rich Hudepohl is now available to watch 

The memorial service, held on Saturday, Jan. 20, is now available in its entirety on our YouTube channel.  WATCH
Teachers, students and parents serve breakfast at Shepherd's Way Center

Last month Lower School faculty member Dana Kuhlen led a volunteer team of students and parents to help serve breakfast to the homeless at Shepherds Way Relief Center.  READ MORE
Middle School speakers honor legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. 

Richmond radio host and activist Gary Flowers and Richmond community organizer Ryan Rinn spoke to Middle School boys on Friday, Feb. 2 (rescheduled due to snow) in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. WATCH
Lower School surprises Mr. Menges on his half-birthday

Earlier this month Lower School boys and teachers surprised Mr. Menges on his half-birthday.  WATCH
2018 Auction, "An Evening Under the Pines"
Photos from the 2018 Auction "An Evening Under the Pines" are available on our website. 
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