Stag Symposium (stagsymposium@dematha.org)
Show Notes Season 3, Episode 19. Publication date 5/18/26
Mike and Dan talk about “coverage” vs.”mastery”; the impact of technology; and which texts are the first ones into your heart and mind.
Music: Gustav Holst’s “Jupiter” as played by the DeMatha Wind Ensemble.
The thumbnail icon was designed by Rob Landini ‘00.
Host Biographies: Mr. Michael Ptomey is in his 21st year teaching. A DeMatha grad, class of ’98, he has taught English, Social Studies, and is currently the Chair of the Theology department. Mike has coached lacrosse and moderated clubs; he has won numerous awards for his teaching.
Dr. Daniel McMahon is in his 45th year of teaching and serves as principal at DeMatha. Dan teaches World Literature and has coached basketball and softball and has moderated numerous clubs. He is a DeMatha grad, class of ’76
