Scott Cairns '69 Mark Fasig '69 & Barbie Frank '69

SC: I am looking forward to returning, especially to see the members of my class.  I have been by the school several times over the years, and it certainly has changed.

MF: I have returned to the school several times over the past fifty years at reunions and have always been happy that I did. Renewing old friendships and noting the incredible progress the school has made, spiritually and physically.

BF: I look forward to returning, especially to the Lower School and Lloyd House since that campus is where I spent my school years. I did attend summer school at St. Stephen's one year and I was in the drama club and was a cheerleader so I look forward to seeing the changes there as well.

2. In what way is the school most different than when you studied here? 

SC: I think co-education must be the biggest change - for the better.

MF: The school as a whole was pretty parochial at that time. However, it is now a progressive institute of learning for all. Quite impressive.

BF: Certainly the biggest change is that the school is now co-ed. We participated with SSS for the drama club and the cheerleaders cheered for all the SSS games but otherwise, our paths didn't cross. For girls who didn't participate in AMARD or cheerleading, there was even less opportunity to interact. The other big difference is the addition of the Middle School campus.  That was Ascension Academy when I was at SAS.

3. Do you have a favorite memory of your time at St. Agnes or St. Stephen’s?

SC: Mr. Osuna's class is etched in my memory, as is playing football for Sleepy Thompson. Both were formative events in my life.

MF: All my memories of my classmates and teachers are good!  The two best years of my life. My true and lasting friendships are those from St. Stephen’s.

BF: I do remember sneaking off campus and getting caught by Miss McBride. We told her some trumped-up story and I know she didn't believe us but she let us go. I think she enjoyed our creativity. I also enjoyed being a senior and having senior privileges, such as leaving school early on occasion and being able to drive and park at the school.

4. If you could give one piece of advice to this year’s graduates, what would it be? 

SC: Enjoy your time in high school and stay in touch with your classmates.  There are no friends like old friends.

MF: Never fear the truth. Know it and spread it. It frees all.

BF: To enjoy your high school years and don't obsess about getting into the "right" college.  As someone who hired a lot of people during my career, I was more interested in the candidate’s experience than where the college degree came from. Picking a school that best fits your interests and personality is what's important.