Gents,
Happy Super Bowl! Here are a number of items, and I urge you to get them out to your classmates:
SKS Centennial History Book
As you know, for the past three-plus years Marge Smith (daughter of Art and Maggie, and sister of Lawrence) has been working on a history of South Kent School from the founding in 1923 up through last year’s Centennial observance. This 500-page work is nearly complete, and will be sent to the printer in the near future. To give you an idea of what the book will be like, take a look at Chapter 1 (sorry, but because it’s more than 25 MB I’m forced to give it to you via Google Drive):
IMPORTANT: The School needs our help to get an idea of how many copies to print for the new book release. Please forward this link to your classmates, and ask everyone to take a moment to indicate whether they are interested in purchasing one or more copies (Note: This is NOT a commitment, just an indication; you’ll be asked to confirm later):
South Kent School History Book: Community Interest Survey
To give you an idea of what the book will be like, take a look at Chapter 1
20250207 – SKS – Centennial History Chapter 1.pdf
SKS Alumni Connection
Did you know South Kent has an alumni platform? It gives you an alumni directory, and exclusive alumni talks like the one today with Sukehiro Hasegawa ’62: Professor Hasegawa ahead of the Alumni Reunion in Asia next month. Think of it as a Facebook-like site where Alums can connect, learn about upcoming events, exchange memories, post photos, volunteer to mentor recent grads, and so forth. If you haven’t already, join to connect with friends and please urge your classmates to click on this link:
South Kent School Alumni Connection
Mark Your Calendar: Spring For South Kent
This year’s Annual Giving springtime fund drive, Spring for South Kent, will be held on April 8th. As always, the objective is to get as many of our classmates to participate as possible. This requires preparation, so please begin to socialize this event NOW with your classmates. Regardless of what other contributions they may have made, please emphasize the desirability of taking a moment on April 8th to give online, or make a pledge!
Alumni Weekend 2025
It’s not too early to start thinking about Alumni Weekend. This year it’ll be Friday-Sunday, June 6th-8th (there will be a golf tournament on Thursday the 5th). For members of “The Old Guard” (1975 and earlier) there’s no charge for meals, and accommodation is available on campus (dorm rooms) at no cost. All you have to do is register in advance. Please urge your classmates to click on this link for more info, and to register:
Alumni Weekend 2025 – South Kent School
Spread The Word! We Need Your Help!
SKS is trying to win this year’s “Best of Connecticut” contest from Connecticut Magazine. This is a great way to get the School’s name in front of a wide audience, so your nomination really matters! Please urge your classmates to take a moment to nominate South Kent School for BEST PRIVATE OR CATHOLIC SCHOOL in Litchfield County. Please vote for us here:
https://www.ctinsider.com/best/votelitchfield/#/gallery?group=504256
AND … you can VOTE EVERY DAY between now and February 14th, so please come back and nominate daily!
As always, please don’t hesitate to let me know if you have any questions. Stay warm, and enjoy the game tomorrow!
Pig Tail Against The World!
Warm Regards,
Peter