Integrity
A Gryphon tells the truth. He does what is right, even when no one is watching. "Whoever walks in integrity walks securely, but he who makes his ways crooked will be found out." (Proverbs 11:3)
Golden Gryphon Virtues
Rightly ordered affections for the right things.
The Gryphon's Weapons
Virtue is a necessary and powerful force in realizing the Good Life. Both the curriculum and campus life initiatives are designed to cultivate rightly ordered affections in the hearts and minds of our students. These virtues are taught didactically in the classroom but are acquired through practice throughout the Capstone experience. We call our school virtues, The Gryphon's Weapons, to inspire our students to pursue as one body the virtuous life.
Humility
A Gryphon is humble. She serves others before serving herself. "Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others." (Philippians 2:4)
Temperance
A Gryphon is temperate. He does not let his feelings control his thoughts or actions. "But I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh." (Galatians 5:16)
Fortitude
A Gryphon practices fortitude. She does hard things, even when they are difficult or scary. "Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go." (Joshua 1:9)
Charity
A Gryphon is charitable. He is kind and helpful to everyone. "This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you. Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends." (John 15:12-13)
Reverence
A Gryphon is reverent. She shows respect for those older and wiser than her. She knows her place in the world. "The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and discipline." (Proverbs 1:7)
Prudence
A Gryphon is prudent. He makes wise choices to believe what is True, to do what is Good, and to admire what is Beautiful. "Wise people think before they act; fools do not - they even brag about their foolishness." (Proverbs 13:16)