ARTICLES

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 Eleven, 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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Revealing Treasured Memories
Flint Hill’s Time Capsule Tradition

Flint Hill’s Time Capsule Tradition In the fall of 1990, when the School reorganized as Flint Hill School, there was a dedication of the new…

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Perspectives on Our Present:
Fostering an Ever-Growing Spirit of Inclusion

The Fall/Winter 2023 issue of Flint Hill Magazine featured a cover story called “Reflecting on Our Past” that examined the school’s unique 68-year history, including…

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Commencing a New Chapter
Unfollowing the Narrative to Follow His Dreams

When invited to give the 2023 Flint Hill Commencement address, Dev Sethi ’02 was flattered to be asked to play such a significant role during…

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Passing It Forward

Since 2001, Jody Patrick has served Flint Hill as a coach, teacher, advocate, mentor, and friend to both students and colleagues alike. This year, the…

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Transcending Textbooks:
History Up Close

“Lucky” is how Andrew McKee ’24 describes the feeling of being one of the four history students chosen to take part in the 2023 Charles…

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