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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 a place for himself: joining student government, writing for the school newspaper, and making his mark athletically on the varsity tennis and basketball teams. He even played on the legendary…
Read MoreEchoes of Excellence
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 a moment to read about their remarkable contributions to our community and the lasting impact they’ve had on generations of Huskies. Since 1990, when Flint Hill School became the independent…
Read MoreFraming the Future
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 Group and Scree Studios, which specializes in video production and advertising for notable organizations and government entities. However, his true work lies in storytelling, a love that has motivated him…
Read MoreThe Artist’s Approach
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 a cacophony of clicking and typing. Although the company’s trade is mainly IT solutions, it’s in this traditional office environment where Carah Abod ’14 has grown, shifted, and transformed her…
Read MoreA 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, inviting friends over to learn all about nature’s treasures. “I would show them my collection of rocks, shells, feathers, and bird nests and take them on walks through the neighborhood…
Read MoreCelebrating 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 their dedication to students, faculty, or the Flint Hill community at large as evidenced by their ability to energize and inspire the Husky community. Their embodiment of the Driving Spirit…
Read MoreA Million Reasons to Spread Sunshine
If Jennifer Toth ’11 could write her patients’ clinical reports on one of her vintage typewriters — she has four in her collection, circa 1930s to 1960s — she would be happy to merge two things she loves. But, Jennifer knows that the urgency of those reports requires modern technology, and she’s laser-focused on the…
Read MoreRAISING 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 personal and professional life. She’s also fluent in a different kind of language: involvement. It’s in her nature to be participatory in any community. Being involved at various turns of…
Read MoreThe Drive to Make Flint Hill Special
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 their dedication to students, faculty, or the Flint Hill community at large as evidenced by their ability to energize and inspire the Husky community. Their embodiment of the Driving Spirit…
Read MoreThe 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 school community in 9th grade without knowing anybody wasn’t easy. “I had no choice but to put myself out there and make new friends,” she recalls. Lydia’s Husky memories include…
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