News Archive

Whether in the pool or on fields and courts across campus, the same lessons from loss are unfolding in real time. In this second installment of The Wins We Don’t Count, current students and their coaches share how setbacks shape not only their seasons, but who they are becoming. From halftime huddles to long practices after tough losses, they are learning what professional athletes already know: resilience, humility, and teamwork are critical to success — both as athletes and in life.

The Elm Fork District of Scouting American recently honored Avi Aggarwal ’28 with its Eagle Project of the Year award. The project is based on the personal lessons he has learned in the face of unique challenges. In some ways, this project started before Avi was even born.

This article was written by Rishik Kapoor ’27 and originally published in the February 2026 issue of The ReMarker student newspaper (page 10).

Discussion-based clubs and groups on campus serve as outlets for students to engage in structured civil discourse.

In athletics, the scoreboard fades quickly, but the lessons behind the score last a lifetime, particularly the ones from loss. In this first installment of The Wins We Don’t Count, alumni and professional athletes reflect on how setbacks shaped their approach to leadership, resilience, and purpose. From the NFL to the NBA and the Olympic Trials, their experiences reveal a universal truth: The strength to improve often begins in moments of defeat.

As the nation pauses to honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., the St. Mark’s community reflects not only on his words, but on the responsibility they continue to carry. Dr. King’s vision of justice, service, courage, and moral leadership still echoes through classrooms, conversations, and the daily experiences of young people learning what it means to lead with purpose.

The splashes of swimmers and water polo players have been replaced by the flurry of cleats and the whizz of a fastball. The familiar Rogers name still hangs on the wall, but inside, the space has been completely reimagined. The former Rogers Natatorium has been transformed into the Ralph B. Rogers Family Fieldhouse, a dynamic, multi-sport facility designed for today’s Marksmen and the future of the athletic and physical education programs.

Renowned psychologist, podcaster, and bestselling author Dr. Lisa Damour visited campus for two days in December, offering practical strategies to support adolescent wellbeing and a clearer definition of what mental health is.

With many college students returning home for the winter break, St. Mark’s invited college-age alumni back to campus on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, to reconnect with their school and hear from alumni mentors about what lies ahead.