Welcome, South Kent School Alumni News! Here we will share news from around the Cardinal Community, stories, and accomplishments of our fellow alumni. We are proud to celebrate 100 years of South Kent School news and legacies.that continue to shape our alma mater’s story and bring us together.
From South Kent to the Olympic Stage: Gianluca Vallini ’11 Pathways are rarely straight lines. Few understand that better than Gianluca Vallini ’11, whose journey from South Kent School to representing Italy at the 2026 Winter Olympics is a story of resilience, adaptability, and belief in the long game. See his interview on our Pathways … Read more
The Reverend Michael Corrigan of Colrain MA, died unexpectedly of a heart attack on Feb 1, 2026 at the age of 80. Born in Baltimore MD to Bishop Daniel and Elizabeth Corrigan, he grew up in St. Paul, MN, Denver, CO and New York City. Informed by his parents’ dedicated works of civil disobedience and … Read more
Boylston A. “Bo” Beal II, 90 years old of Middletown, RI passed away peacefully on Jan. 27, 2026. Bo, as he was called, was born October 19,1935 in Cambridge, MA. He was a son of the late Reverend James Holland Beal and Georgette Appleton Binney Beal. He was a graduate of South Kent School in South … Read more
REGISTER TO JOIN Alumni, Friends of South Kent, families, and K-8th graders are invited to join us for South Kent School’s Community Day. These special events are created for local families, alumni, and friends to experience life on the Hillside. These interactive mornings are designed for elementary and middle school grade children, offering a fun, … Read more
Dr. Philip R. B. McMaster, 95, of Providence, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully and surrounded by immediate family on December 11, 2025. A devoted husband and father, he was an insatiably curious scientist, medical researcher, and psychiatrist, an inveterate sailor and an indefatigable painter. Phil was born on February 19, 1930, in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and … Read more
Charles George “Chick” Willing, 91, of Eliot, ME, died peacefully on December 9, 2025, at his home. Chick was born in Philadelphia, PA on April 22, 1934, the oldest of five children of Leroy and Eleanor (Haviland) Willing. He attended Northeast Catholic High School in Philadelphia and Springfield College in Springfield, MA. He served in … Read more
Jonathan Bradshaw Lyttle died peacefully at home on December 3, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He had bravely fought the disease of Chondrosarcoma since 2021, doing everything possible to live for the family to whom he was so devoted. Born on October 12, 1944 to Christie and Jean Lyttle in Schenectady, New York, and … Read more
Steven “Sarge” Pickman, passed away on December 1, 2025. Sarge was a stand-up comedian from Boca Raton, Florida. Over the years, he performed shows at multiple venues and opened for various artists, including Aretha Franklin, Paul Anka, Donna Summer, Wayne Newton, Natalie Cole, Taylor Dayne, The Four Tops, and The Beach Boys. Pickman studied at … Read more
Thomas Howard Townsend, age 91, died on November 18, 2025, at home on Beacon Hill, surrounded his loving family. The only child of Charles and Katharine (Howard) Townsend, Tom was married for over 60 years to Mary Frances (Friedmann) Townsend. Tom’s optimistic, youthful spirit inspired friends and family to join his adventures and to … Read more
Join fellow South Kent alums for a memorable weekend in Zhuhai, China, walking distance to Macao and just a 45-minute drive from Hong Kong. Known for its coastal beauty and relaxed, tropical atmosphere, Zhuhai offers six golf courses, excellent food, and countless ways to enjoy the weekend. Weekend Details: Dates: March 19–21, 2026* Cost: $200 … Read more