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.
William “Bill” Edwards, a resident of West Simsbury for more than 55 years, passed away peacefully on September 24, 2026, just two days shy of his 98th birthday. Bill, affectionately known to his family as “Grampa Birdie” and “Cappy,” lived a long and rewarding life devoted to family, sports, education, history, and the outdoors. Raised … Read more
Gretchen Rath Doolittle Gretchen Rath Doolittle, former longtime faculty member and Director of Studies at both the Indian Mountain School in Lakeville, Connecticut, and South Kent School in South Kent, Connecticut, died quietly at home on Sunday, September 20, 2026 after spending the day surrounded by family and neighbors. She had kidney cancer. Gretchen Rath, … Read more
South Kent School Cross Country opened the 2026–2027 season with a competitive first meet against Kent School and Marvelwood School. South Kent defeated Marvelwood, 17–45, while falling to Kent, 20–43, in the low-score-wins competition. Senior Prefect Ryan Pignataro ’27 led the way for the Cardinals, finishing first overall. His performance reflected the work he put … Read more
South Kent is thrilled to welcome our new faculty and staff for the 2026-2027 school year! Dr. Melissa “Missy” Andrews joins South Kent School as a member of our Humanities faculty. Missy brings 12 years of experience teaching English at Bishop Hendricken High School in Warwick, Rhode Island—another all-boys school. During her time at Hendricken, … Read more
There are moments when words feel painfully inadequate, and this is one of them. South Kent School mourns the tragic passing of Andrey Uryadov ’04, a true force of nature on the Hillside. Andrey was a devoted husband to Elena, an unabashedly proud and loving father, a fierce competitor, a gifted coach, and a deeply … Read more
In his latest Education Insider article, “Headship by Design: Forming Boys, Building Institutions, and Leading with Purpose,” Head of School Brian Sullivan explores the intentional work of leading a school and the responsibility that comes with shaping an environment where young men can grow with purpose. At South Kent, leadership is not simply about setting … Read more
Henry H Hitch, 94, passed away peacefully on August 6, 2026, surrounded by his loved ones in Jacksonville, FL. Born in Tokyo, Japan, Harry was the beloved son of Joseph Delano Hitch Jr. and Katherine Dalton Hitch. He moved to the United States at the age of 5 with his family as they returned before … Read more
On June 16, 2026, Christopher Merola entered St. Francis Hospital in Hartford, CT where he later succumbed to his unexpected illness at the age of 67. Chris was born in Brooklyn New York Dec. 29, 1958, to Vincent Merola and Honor Boyd. Vincent was owner of Merrill Sharpe LTD, a successful clothing manufacturer. Chris’ grandfather … Read more
Paul L. Abbott, 86, a longtime resident of Kent, CT, passed away on Thursday, June 4, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Paul was an educator who played many different roles at his beloved South Kent School in South Kent, CT. He retired in 2014 after 49 years of dedicated service. Born on September 26, … Read more
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