The Evolving History of the Cardinal

School spirit has been the fabric of South Kent’s development into its current form. It has been incorporated into daily life on the Hillside since the 1940s, shortly after the Great Depression and World War II. While the pain of these events were heavily felt on campus, the school’s pioneers found a way to bring … Read more

Peter Ramsey ‘67

Peter Ramsey has worked for nearly 50 years in philanthropy, leading fundraising for Harvard Business School, Wellesley College, Babson College, and Phillps Academy. A trusted advisor to his colleagues, Peter provides independent schools and higher education institutions with an expertise that comes from a long career as a successful leader in advancing philanthropy in education.  … Read more

Gordon Clapp ’67

Gordon is an Emmy Award-winning and Tony-nominated actor who graduated from Williams College, the Eugene O’Neill Theater Center, and then on to theatrical success in Canada. His career led him to the role of Det. Greg Medavoy on NYPD Blue, which ran from 1993-2005. Gordon has appeared in numerous TV shows, movies, and on Broadway. … Read more

James Mercer Garnett ’74

With a profound understanding of the School’s ethos, Jim has consistently demonstrated his commitment to fostering an environment of excellence and integrity. Since 1997, his leadership on the Board has been marked by visionary stewardship and an innate intuition of how to lead the School into the future. With unwavering dedication to the School’s mission … Read more

Richard H. Lawrence Jr. ’74

With a degree in Economics from Brown University, Richard traveled to Asia and started his career at First Pacific. It wasn’t long before he became the second Chartered Financial Analyst in all of Asia before founding Overlook Investments Group in 1991. Richard’s longstanding commitment to mitigate climate change and protect our planet led him and … Read more

F.K. Day ’78

More than just a seat between 2 wheels, he saw bicycles as potential economic engines. In 2005, he started the international non-pro#t World Bicycle Relief, delivering over 24,000 bicycles to men, women, and children in Tsunami-impacted Sri Lanka. This forward-thinking program empowers recipients to overcome the distance barriers to accessing healthcare, education, and economic development. … Read more

Kathleen Lindenmayer ’79

South Kent School is currently a prep school in single-sex education for boys, but for a few years, the school was co-ed. Kathleen Lindenmayer is a Kent native and South Kent alumnae who graduated from the University of Rochester and the Naval ROTC program. She has spent 26 years in Naval Intelligence, advancing to senior … Read more

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