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Thirty-two years ago this month, I graduated from high school. I still can’t believe that fact. I was blessed to attend the school I chose, and my parents were willing to stretch financially to send me there. It was the place where I met my best friend, overcame my first real challenge, and was encouraged to explore my lasting vocation. I am fond of saying that the difference between foresight and hindsight is clarity; the former is opaque at best, while the latter is completely clear. Looking back, I can confidently say that my high school years entirely shaped the trajectory of my life.

I’ve been thinking about the days after big moments. Not the events themselves — not the applause, the pictures, the performance—but the quiet, strange days that follow. The day after you hit ‘submit’ on your last university application. The day after our final FNL. The day after we get the acceptance letter from our university.

This year, I was pleased to accept a new role within the Crescent Centre for Boys Education (CCBE) as a Research Associate. In this capacity, one of my responsibilities includes encouraging faculty to engage in research initiatives and fostering a culture of professional dialogue and inquiry across the school.