As the crowd sat in the RMPAC, undoubtedly still shaking off the cobwebs, Mr. Scheibe promised mercy.
"I'll try not to [empart too many] lessons from sabbatical, " said Dan. "But one thing that really became clear is — and I think this is worth knowing as young people who will grow into leaders of one kind or another someday — leadership is not one person's job.
"And when I think of what I'm returning to, I realize that it's the effort of everyone in this room.
But Mr. Scheibe saved special praise for Mrs. Libby Margraf, who occupied the corner office of the Schoolhouse as Interim Head of School during Dan's time away from campus.
"I would definitely be remiss if I didn't very specifically thank Libby Margra for standing here for me," he said. "Thank you."