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Passing the torch
As I stood on the court at the West Seattle YMCA, coaching my six-year-old son in his first basketball practice, memories flooded back of...

Jonathan Lee
Jan 9, 20232 min read
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Community
As I enter into year two of my time here in Seattle, it has been an ongoing task of finding, building, and establishing a community....

Jonathan Lee
Dec 19, 20223 min read
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One year without, Sheila Lee
Sheila Lee, my mother, and best friend lost her battle with Covid-19 on this day, October 12th, last year. As I reflect on this past...

Jonathan Lee
Oct 12, 20222 min read
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8/12/17
8/12/22 marks the 5th year anniversary of the passing of my father, Stanley Edward Lee. There is not a moment that I do not miss my...

Jonathan Lee
Aug 12, 20222 min read
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Joe and Ellie Halm '16
Last month, I had the opportunity to attend my 20th high school reunion at Episcopal High School of Alexandria, Virginia. During my time...

Jonathan Lee
Jul 8, 20223 min read
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Buffalo, New York
I am a Black man. My race arrives before me in each and every room, prior to the first words that I say out of my mouth. I am a Black...

Jonathan Lee
May 18, 20222 min read
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Risk Averse
For those of you that know me, you know that I am not a risk-taker. Earlier this month, during my first family vacation to Hawaii, I...

Jonathan Lee
May 13, 20222 min read
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32 North Donelson St.
Last Christmas, my wife commissioned a painting of my childhood home as a gift. Lauren reached out to a friend, an advisor, and a former...

Jonathan Lee
Apr 14, 20223 min read
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An unexpected answer to a question
During my free time, I enjoy preparing students from all over the world for the high school independent school interviewing process. ...

Jonathan Lee
Jan 9, 20222 min read
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Sheila Annette Lee
While the last few years have provided for a tough road, there are so many amazing moments to celebrate and cherish. I don’t know when I...

Jonathan Lee
Oct 13, 20212 min read
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Reflection- Superpower
This past month, I have been moonlighting as an Admissions Consultant. This new role is a familiar role to my previous title of...

Jonathan Lee
Oct 12, 20212 min read
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The Sacrifice
Disclaimer: This blog post serves as a narrative that exists for my personal life. I am speaking about my experiences as a student,...

Jonathan Lee
Sep 23, 20213 min read
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