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.
A New Academic Year Begins
The entire student body, faculty and staff of the school gathered on the terraces at the end of the first week of school to mark the start of the 2018-2019 academic year. Head of School Mason Lecky reflected on a passage from the book of Isaiah in his remarks, setting a tone of new beginnings.  READ MORE AND WATCH

Pursuing Academic Excellence

Joe Beck '19 recognized as National Merit Semifinalist

Senior Joe Beck was recently recognized as one of the top students in the country.  READ MORE
Sixth grade boys write autobiographies in Global Thinking class

Ben Smith '25 discusses the process of writing his autobiography in a recent video posted to our website.  READ MORE AND WATCH


Lower School boys study force and motion

Fourth graders recently conducted a special experiment to learn about the relationship between gravity and friction.   READ MORE AND WATCH

Kindergarten boys search for the Gingerbread Man

The Richmond Times-Dispatch visited our campus on the first day of school to capture kindergartners' hunt for the elusive and enigmatic Gingerbread Man.  READ MORE
Creative Pursuits
Raleigh Burger '23 wins honorable mention award for train photography

Burger, an eighth grader, is an avid photographer and train enthusiast.  READ MORE


Oliver Gardner '23 teaches his classmates ballet


Gardner, a trained dancer, recently showed off his skills in Ms. Pohanka's French class.  READ MORE AND WATCH
Tyler Hutchison '19 wins National Astrophotography awards 

Over the summer, senior Tyler Hutchison was awarded two National Astronomical Society awards for his outstanding photography of the heavens. READ MORE

For All the Saints
Ron Smith reads poetry at International Hemingway Conference in Paris

Writer-in-Residence Ron Smith read a selection of his poems at the Hemingway Conference in Paris held in late July. READ MORE
Tony Szymendera's homily at Richard Towell's funeral

Many of you have asked to read Tony Szymendera's homily from longtime math teacher Richard Towell's funeral held on August 18. His remarks are now available on our website.  READ MORE
Calling all alums-Please share your news!
Greetings alums!

We always want to make the class notes section of  StC Magazine a lively, fun read.

To help, please send along NEWS about yourself or any of your classmates. This might pertain to a job, marriage, birth, volunteer work, memorable trip or connection with other Saints. You can respond to this email directly or contact Kathleen Thomas,  thomask@stcva.org.

We look forward to hearing from you!


Upcoming events
Homecoming is September 28-29

All Saints, including alumni parents and grandparents, are invited to participate in the weekend's events! Homecoming kicks off on Friday, September 28 at 4:30 p.m. when Varsity Soccer takes on Paul VI. Come enjoy the family cookout at 11:45 a.m. on Saturday before Varsity Football squares off against Bishop O'Connell on Knowles Field at 1 p.m.  


Journeys to Manhood event with Peter Hamby, Head of News at Snapchat, October 4

Join us Thursday, October 4 to hear from Peter Hamby, Head of News at Snapchat. In an engaging conversational program, Peter will share his journey to manhood, from growing up in Richmond to making his way into the world of journalism with positions at CNN and now at Snapchat. READ MORE


Fall Festival October 19-20

Get ready for a full weekend of fall fun, including an oyster roast on Friday night, October 19 followed by a full day of shops, games, and sports on Saturday. READ MORE


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