South Kent Students Show Gratitude with Cemetery Restoration at St. Michael’s Chapel on All Saints’ Day
On Saturday, November 2nd at 10:00 a.m., South Kent School students gathered to clean and restore the gravestones at St. Michael’s Chapel Cemetery in honor of All Saints’ Day. This annual tradition holds special meaning for the South Kent community, connecting students with the school’s past and commemorating the lives of former students, faculty, and staff who have shaped the South Kent legacy.
The Reverend Stephen Klots shared the significance of this tradition: “At South Kent, during what might be called the octave of All Saints’ Day, we still pray in St. Michael’s Chapel by name for all former students, faculty, and staff members who have passed on to their eternal reward. Each year, we also honor and remember those buried in the chapel cemetery by cleaning up the cemetery and their gravestones. In part, this is a mark of our gratitude for the school they have passed on to us.”
This act of remembrance resonates deeply with the entire South Kent community, who appreciate the commitment to honoring the school’s heritage and those who helped build it. The cemetery clean-up is a meaningful reminder of South Kent’s dedication to tradition and stewardship. The School instills gratitude through both words and deeds, linking past and present generations to the Hillside.