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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 of the faculty and student body. Yet, while the scenery and the semesters move forward, every great institution is held together by a set of foundational truths that remain untouched…
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 Flint Hill community watched with collective pride as Ryla and Isabelle competed for their respective universities — Pitt and Purdue — under the national spotlight of the NCAA tournament. They…
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 — to represent the Lost Dog & Cat Rescue Foundation on Fox 5 DC. Standing alongside the executive director, Tomas helped make the pitch for viewers to consider giving a rescue…
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…
Echoes 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…
Framing 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…
The 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…
What Dinosaur Would You Be?
Patrick McHonett has become a very familiar presence for students in his first few months at Flint Hill, from fist bumps at morning arrival to drop-ins during advisory and daily walk-throughs of each building. “I’d be a stegosaurus. Between the plates on their back and the spikes on their tail, I’d feel fairly protected out…
The Art of Work
These five Flint Hill alumni are debunking the stereotype of the struggling artist and showing the world and the teachers who believed in them that having a successful and fulfilling career in the arts is absolutely within arm’s reach. Filmmaking is all about collaborating and working closely with others, but Ben Ephraim ’20 started film…
