PER SPEC T I V E S
Students Bid Farewell to Sean Murphy
Palmer Trinity School students, faculty, and staff bid farewell to Head of
School Sean Murphy with a special all-school assembly on Thursday,
April 25th. During the assembly, students and teachers celebrated nine
memorable years with the Murphy family. The Upper School Chorus graced
all with their gift of song, followed by the presentation of a custom caricature
by art student Rodrigo Pecchio '16. Original pieces of poetry were also
shared; one written in tribute to the Murphy family by English teacher
Cathy Blackburn, as well as a piece written by Mr. Murphy himself, read
aloud by friend and colleague Bruce Musgrave.
During his time at Palmer Trinity School, one of Sean Murphy's primary
focuses centered around maintaining a respectful atmosphere in the
community. When touring the school for the first time in 2004, he asked
a student: "what makes PTS different from other schools," to which the
student replied, "the way we treat each other." As an Episcopal School Head,
Murphy succeeded in emphasizing qualities of inclusivity and respect for one
another at Palmer Trinity.
To many students, Mr. Murphy will be remembered for his "Helen and
Jacob stories", which ended once his children began attending Palmer Trinity
School. His "Morning Thoughts" during convocations introduced students to
cherished pieces of literature, and gave their minds something to contemplate
during the school day. As the Murphy family's time with Palmer Trinity comes
to a close, we wish them all the best in Texas. Y'all will be greatly missed!
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