William Burke '10 returned to Saint David's this morning to speak to our fifth graders and their moms or special friends about the mother-son relationship.
Will, a graduate of Regis and Georgetown who works as an Analyst at BlackRock, reminded our boys of the instrumental role their moms play in myriad aspects of their daily lives. Using the experience of boys who play hockey as an example, he observed, "Mom is always there, she's your gear sponsor, your Uber to the games, rooting you on during the game and waiting afterward with donuts and hot chocolate."
Win or lose, a son's biggest fan is his mom.
As he referenced our school's mission, Will remarked, "Ut viri boni sint (that they be good men) are beautiful words, but how do we learn to be a good man?" He noted that the boys can learn from teachers, coaches, and other students, while adding that they receive vital wisdom, support, and guidance from their mothers.
"Behind every goal, solo, or every "A" is a woman helping to make it possible," Will said. "I'm thankful for my mom and her many years of sacrifice for me and my siblings; she has always been there for me."
Thank you to Will and his mom, Lauren, for providing us with such an inspiring start to the day. This Chapel is given each year by a young alum about his relationship with his mother and the vital role she has played in his life. Fifth grade is an apropos time to explore this relationship through the lens of our mission.
Will, a graduate of Regis and Georgetown who works as an Analyst at BlackRock, reminded our boys of the instrumental role their moms play in myriad aspects of their daily lives. Using the experience of boys who play hockey as an example, he observed, "Mom is always there, she's your gear sponsor, your Uber to the games, rooting you on during the game and waiting afterward with donuts and hot chocolate."
Win or lose, a son's biggest fan is his mom.
As he referenced our school's mission, Will remarked, "Ut viri boni sint (that they be good men) are beautiful words, but how do we learn to be a good man?" He noted that the boys can learn from teachers, coaches, and other students, while adding that they receive vital wisdom, support, and guidance from their mothers.
"Behind every goal, solo, or every "A" is a woman helping to make it possible," Will said. "I'm thankful for my mom and her many years of sacrifice for me and my siblings; she has always been there for me."
Thank you to Will and his mom, Lauren, for providing us with such an inspiring start to the day. This Chapel is given each year by a young alum about his relationship with his mother and the vital role she has played in his life. Fifth grade is an apropos time to explore this relationship through the lens of our mission.