Parent : Jason Stumpf
Have you ever wondered how F1 racing cars get shipped from one country to another? Well, Jason Stumpf, the father of two Stuart Hall students, Townsend and Hunter, knows firsthand. As the pilot of an Atlas Air 747 cargo aircraft, he has shipped F1 Cars, as well as many other kinds of cargo, such as boxes, animals, lithium batteries, and equipment for Taylor Swift and Beyoncé tours all over the world.
He began as a Navy pilot. While his day-to-day job looks different now than it did when he was in the Navy, it still is a fascinating and complicated job. So what does a day on the job look like? Well, it can vary. Mr. Stumpf generally expects to fly anywhere from two to seventeen hours. The longest flight ais from Incheon, Korea to Miami, Florida.
The most challenging part of any flight is handling the weather. He frequently has to account for wind, volcanic ash, and storms. While this can be stressful, all the pilots on the team are highly trained and this helps make for a better environment in the cockpit.
Mr. Stumpf’s company is very different from his competitors at Fedex or UPS, Atlas air is on a “You call, we haul” basis, meaning that they fly anything and everything if asked.
Mr. Stumpf is a very skilled and experienced pilot, who has enjoyed flying for both the Navy and commercial line aircraft. Despite any challenges, Mr. Stumpf remains passionate about his job and looks forward to many more years of flying throughout his career.
Student : Hanna Spencer
Hanna Spencer is a senior at STU this year, and can be seen working hard in the arcade or eating with her friends at lunch. Involved in many clubs and volunteer opportunities, Hanna is a great help in the community. From being a member of ELA, to participating in the Lessons and Carols volunteer choir, to assisting with the Lunar New Year celebration, she supports and holds up the school.
Considering that she is a senior, when asked her favorite part about STU, what she’ll miss the most, memorable experiences and classes she's taken, Hanna responded: “Traditions are very important to me. Loving Cup is one of the most beautiful ceremonies and I was happy to be able to participate in it last year." This just shows how involved in the community she is. About what she will miss the most, she said, “I will miss my teachers the most. As much as I dislike their classes, I won't be able to speak to them much after I leave, and that's unfortunate.” In her words about her most memorable moment, “This one was hard, so I'll pick two. The first would be singing in Fermata the Blue in 10th grade, and the other is getting ELA together.” Hanna will surely go on to do great things, but she will never forget the memories made here at STU. Classes Hanna took this year were 3D art, AP Statistics, Astronomy, Philosophy honors, and Painting. She also has two study halls, and tutors spanish during one of them, showing how much she gives back to the community.
In conclusion, senior Hanna Spencer is an amazing part of the community, and will be missed when she graduates. Thank you, Hanna!
Teacher : Brad Arnold
Mr. Arnold is a historian, not a teacher. Other than the content and skills, this information is some of the most memorable from his History 1 class. Still, he manages to be one of the best educators STU has had! His lecture days are always looked forward to, not only because it means less work, but often leads to insightful conversation and questions that will make you slowly spiral. His seemingly stoic manner is occasionally broken to make a quick witticism, always leading to a rumble of laughter from those nearby. He ensures his students are able to retain the most information in the duration of his class, and on top of it all, there’s only a very small chance he still hasn’t learned your name.
Current Dean of Faculty and Philosophy teacher, Mr. Arnold has been a part of the Stuart Hall community since January 2002, replacing a teacher who had been asked by the United States government to help investigate the U.S.S. Cole attack. He favors the Stuart Hall students’ and staff’s ability to,”pursue diverse interests and take intellectual risks,” pointing out our curiosity graduate goal. He also appreciates his colleagues ability to seek truth and understanding. This is represented through a recent discussion of metaphysical idealism and the paradoxes of the existence of matter he had with an English teacher, Science teacher, Spanish teacher, and staff member. As previously mentioned, Mr. Arnold is a historian, though he originally wanted to be a fighter pilot! When he learned the AirForce didn’t want history majors flying their planes, he pursued an advanced degree in history. Studying the First World War in grad school has had the most impact on him and he prefers, “studying the ideas individuals produce other than the people themselves.” He states his,”grand plan to become a nationally recognized World War I historian failed, and now I enjoy beating teenagers in badminton.”
On top of his appreciation of the pursuit of diverse interests, Mr. Arnold has many hobbies. He is a badminton player, and is rarely if ever witnessed losing a game. Though he states he does not appreciate,”Feeling broken all day Saturday after playing badminton for two hours Friday night.” He is also a life long trumpet player, fountain pen enthusiast, and dollhouse furniture designer! Already very well rounded, Mr. Arnold likes a good fruit snack, enjoys the occasional taki, and is adamant that nothing beats a modern brass ensemble playing Bach.
When asked if he favors any quotes, Mr. Arnold said,”I use Alexander Hamilton’s 'It has happened as was to have been foreseen' as often as I can.” Mr. Arnold is a cherished member of our community. With him he brings valuable conversations, aggressive badminton games, and witty remarks with him, leading to a wonderful school environment!
(By order of segment) Hunter Stumpf and Richard Monk, Lucy Gingerelli, Maddie Speights