IN OUR COMMUNITY : ALUMNI
WE ARE
STEWARDS :
CASSEL , ANNIE , AND ELLA
We are fortunate to have a diverse array of alumni making strong contributions to our community near and far . We are even more fortunate when alumni choose to send their children to Steward , forging a lasting bond with our school that lasts generations .
Not only is Vincent “ Cassel ” Adamson III ’ 92 heavily involved with Steward , but we have the pleasure of having his daughters , Annie ’ 24 and Ella ’ 26 , with us as well . Find out what Mr . Adamson enjoys most about having a Spartan family .
What are the biggest benefits of having a Steward education ?
Steward really enabled me to think outside of the box . I remember taking economics with Carolyn Brandt and being so intimidated by the coursework , but that ended up being my major when I attended college at Virginia Military Institute . I ’ ve carried the concepts she taught me into today ’ s world , especially as I built upon my father ’ s business [ Virginia Slate Company ] in the late ̓90s and grew it to the size it is today . In addition to Mrs . Brandt , I received support from Brenda Turner , Ian Coddington , Norva Meyer , and so many others . I never would ’ ve been able to succeed without the small , personalized class environment and the support I received from faculty .
Why did you decide to send your daughters to Steward ? world is changing , children need to be prepared to think critically and have the confidence to express their opinions . That ’ s the way I want my children raised — to think about everything with an open mind .
What is your favorite part of having your family involved at Steward ?
We get such a warm , family-friendly feeling in the environment at Steward . As I watch Annie prepare to start Middle School , I feel like I ’ m living vicariously through her . It ’ s amazing to sit back and watch her go through what I once went through while being able to support her and provide her with understanding . Education is about so much more than classes — it ’ s about a strong sense of community , and at Steward , they teach love and empathy more than anything else . It ’ s a great place to be .
Cassel Adamson ’ 92 and his daughters , Annie ’ 24 and Ella ’ 26 , brought a vintage car to Steward ’ s first Cars and Coffee event in November .
The school encourages students to open up their minds to many different ideas . It ’ s not just about memorization of facts — they are taught to figure out solutions on their own and think in a deeper context . It ’ s forced them to get outside of their comfort zones and not stay on the sidelines . As our
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