Nicole Gamboni Walter, Class of 2014, like many young Christians stepping into college and adulthood, found that faith was no longer something reinforced daily by teachers and parents. It had to become her own. What began as lessons learned at StoneBridge soon matured into a personal, resilient trust in Christ, rooted firmly in the Biblical foundation first planted there.
As Volunteer Manager for Mercy Chefs, overseeing volunteer operations nationwide and coordinating teams of up to 200 people every four hours during major deployments, Molly MacDonald, Class of 2013, has learned that disaster relief demands more than logistics and leadership—it demands faith. And time and again, God proves that His presence is enough.
There’s an unsettling feeling that follows when the role that once defined you suddenly disappears. For Joel Arcieri, StoneBridge School Class of 2009, that time came when he stepped away from ministry — and with it, the title of “pastor” that had shaped his identity for years. What followed was a season marked by depression and anxiety, a time when his faith was tested.
At StoneBridge School, the journey of Christian education is a seamless thread—woven from the earliest grades through graduation. What begins in the Lower and Middle School classrooms with the shaping of a Biblical worldview and disciplined learning habits matures in high school into a life of purpose guided by four defining ideals: Scholarship, Stewardship, Servanthood, and Statesmanship. The strength of this foundation is evident in the success of our alumni.
Many Christian students just out of high school may find themselves trying to navigate the challenges of living out their faith in a secular world. Fortunately for many students like Chris Kostrzewa, SBS Class of 2017, StoneBridge taught him how to face these challenges with confidence and compassion.
The number one concern for many Christian parents is whether their children will stay rooted in their faith once they face the rigors and challenges of life beyond high school. Are there practical steps parents and children can take so they’re not swayed by anti-biblical ideas in college and beyond? We asked four SBS alumni how they kept (and are keeping) their faith after StoneBridge.
