ARTICLES

Falcon Heart, Husky Pride:
The Enduring Impact of David Moshier ’72

In the world of education, we often talk about “chapters” — the changing faces of the campus, the evolution of teaching and learning, the growth…

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Huskies for Life:
From Oakton to the NCAA

While the colors on their jerseys have changed, Ryla Jones ’24 and Isabelle Bardin ’25 will always be Huskies at heart. This past December, the…

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Unleashing Good:
Tomas Dasek ’25’s Continued Commitment to Service

While most college freshmen spent their Thanksgiving break enjoying a reprieve from early morning wake-ups, Tomas Dasek ’25 committed to at least one more —…

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The Football Player’s Gambit:
Tommy McCoy’s ’08 Tactical Approach to Business and Collective Achievement

Tommy McCoy ’08 still fits in his football letter jacket 17 years after graduating from Flint Hill. While some things have stayed the same, much…

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The Firing Process:
From Soft Clay to Solid Skill—The Method of Julia Cardone

The best surprises require secrecy, and “Operation Get Julia to Richmond” was no exception! Head of School Patrick McHonett faced the challenge of covertly getting…

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The Uncharted Path:
Firas Ahmad ’95's Unique Compass for the Class of 2025

Firas Ahmad arrived at Flint Hill in 10th grade as a quiet, apathetic new kid trying to find his way. Over time, he carved out…

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The Artist’s Approach
How Carah Abod ’14 has helped craft creativity into a career

The Carahsoft headquarters in Reston, Virginia is your typical professional office setting, spanning rows of modern desks lined with computers and occupied by employees creating…

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Framing the Future
Andrew Tropeano ’02 takes us through his journey from building startups into stories

Andrew Tropeano ’02 can be best described as a creative entrepreneur. The Flint Hill graduate stands as the co-founder of the thriving DC-based NWT Media…

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ECHOES OF EXCELLENCE:
Applauding Flint Hill’s Departing 11, One Story at a Time

This year, 11 beloved faculty members are retiring from their profession or embarking on new adventures after 20+ years of service to Flint Hill. Take…

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A Legacy in Flight:
Fred Atwood's Enduring Mark on Flint Hill

Fred Atwood has always been a teacher. As a child growing up in Boston he set up a museum of natural artifacts in his basement,…

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The Heart of Flint Hill:
Celebrating Our Driving Spirit Award Winners

The Driving Spirit Awards are presented annually on Flint Hill Day, previously known as Founders’ Day, to Flint Hill employees who lead by example through…

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A Million Reasons to Spread Sunshine
A Nurse Practitioner’s Advocacy for Pediatric Oncology Patients

If Jennifer Toth ’11 could write her patients’ clinical reports on one of her vintage typewriters — she has four in her collection, circa 1930s…

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RAISING THE BAR AND MAKING A WORLD OF DIFFERENCE:
An International Lawyer’s Far-reaching Influence

Growing up fluent in Spanish and English as a first-generation Peruvian-American gave Jessica Aspinwall Springsteen ’93 direction toward fulfilling goals and reaching destinations in her…

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The Social Butterfly Effect

“I was a loud personality at Flint Hill,” Lydia Russo says about her time as a member of the Class of 2006. Joining a new…

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REFLECTING ON OUR PAST

In 1956, Flint Hill Preparatory School was founded in Fairfax as a K-12 private school for white students. That same year, U.S. Senator Harry Byrd…

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