Student Tributes
Sam Garrett ~ Stanford University ~ St. Mary's Class of 2004 I attended St. Mary’s from Kindergarten through 8th grade, and graduated from the International Baccalaureate program at Hillsborough High School. What made my middle school years so important was the advanced nature of the classes, particularly in the math and language programs. When I entered freshman year in IB, I took an Algebra II honors course which isn't usually taken until junior year, but I was familiar with everything introduced in that class because of the rigorous Algebra I program at St. Mary's. The Latin program at St. Mary’s is very advanced, and whether or not one pursues Latin in high school, Latin at St. Mary's provides a solid foundation for understanding of language structure which can be applied to make learning virtually any other language much easier. The one history class I’ve had that still stands out to me today is eighth grade American History, where analytical and writing skills are developed that are essential for AP history in high school. In general, what I discovered about many of my classes in high school was that I already knew much about the course content because of my years at St. Mary's. But rigorous classwork isn't everything that St. Mary's has to offer. The many trips we went on as a class were also important to me. The main field trips occur during fifth grade and up. The trips that stand out in my mind are the trip to Cedarkirk, the surprise trips, a trip to the Keys to study marine biology, and a trip to Washington D.C. for our American History course. St. Mary’s prepared me well for high school, and for my studies at Stanford University. St. Mary's Episcopal Day School 2101 South Hubert Avenue Tampa, Florida 33629 (813) 258-5508 Fax: (813) 258-5603 |
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