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.
Pathways Speaker Series: Marge Smith & SKS 100 Year History & Cultural Ties South Kent School recently welcomed back Marge Smith— a school historian, former Director, and current Curator of the Kent Historical Society—for a captivating Pathways Series talk that bridged generations and continents. A lifelong member of the South Kent community, Marge reflected on … Read more
Pathways Speaker Series: McFate & Service Beyond the Hillside In recognition of Presidents Day and all of the esteemed service members from South Kent, we are excited to welcome Dr. Sean McFate ’88 for a virtual Pathways talk about his time on the Hillside and his extraordinary career in the military and beyond. McFate’s journey … Read more
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 … Read more
South Kent School is thrilled to announce our first-ever alumni reunion in Asia, kicking off in Shanghai on the weekend of March 29, 2025, as part of our Centennial celebrations. This historic gathering will honor over 100 years of South Kent’s legacy and strengthen our global alumni connections. Following Shanghai, the reunion tour will continue … Read more
South Kent School is thrilled to announce the next installment in our Pathways Series, featuring an extraordinary alumnus, Professor Sukehiro Hasegawa ’62. This highly anticipated talk is a unique opportunity to hear from a global leader whose life’s work has been deeply influenced by his time on the Hillside. A Life of Global Impact Professor … Read more
It is with both sadness and gratitude that we reflect on the incredible life and legacy of Marguerite “Maggie” Warner Bartlett, who passed away on January 24, 2025. Maggie’s decades of service to South Kent School and her dedication to our Hillside community have left an indelible mark on all who were fortunate enough to … Read more
South Kent School presented Elissa Potts, owner of Kent’s beloved Fife N’Drum restaurant, with a framed watercolor by local artist Diane Meier and a certificate of gratitude and recognition from the School. The formal presentation, held at the Fife N’Drum, highlighted the restaurant’s decades-long partnership with the School and its vital role in fostering a … Read more
South Kent School mourns the loss of Robert “Bob” John MacLean, a devoted educator, leader, and advocate for young men’s education, who passed away peacefully at his home in Wilson, Wyoming, on December 14, 2024, at the age of 87. Born on February 18, 1937, in Coronado, California, Bob’s life was marked by an … Read more
Pathways: Jonathan Wilson ’84 – Crafting a New Instrument and Legacy South Kent School alumnus Jonathan Wilson ’84 has charted an extraordinary journey from the Hillside to the forefront of musical innovation. Renowned for inventing the GuitarViol, a modern hybrid of the guitar and viola da gamba, Jonathan’s work bridges centuries of musical tradition with … Read more
Naples, FL/Hudson, MA – William A. Reynolds of Naples, FL and Hudson, MA passed away peacefully in the presence of loved ones on December 6th, 2024 at the age of 94. He leaves behind his son William Reynolds III of Hudson, MA and his daughter Laurel Reynolds of Naples, FL; his six grandchildren (and spouses): … Read more