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South Kent School | Kent News GTD Partner

South Kent School has embarked on a groundbreaking partnership with the Kent News Good Times Dispatch (GTD), marking a significant step forward in local news coverage. This collaborative effort aims to enhance town news content while also providing South Kent students with invaluable professional experience in journalism and media. Under the partnership, South Kent School … Read more

The Rise of Elmarko Jackson ’23: All-American Man

By Raijon Dispensa ’24 & Tom Johnson Elmarko Jackson, South Kent’s first-ever McDonald’s All-American, continues to impress the basketball world at every stage of his career, showcasing his athleticism at the guard position and becoming a reliable leader at such a young age. Already an impact player at Kansas, Jackson’s success on the court is … Read more

James M. Garnett ’74

James M. Garnett ‘74, and Treasurer of The South Kent School Corporation was a devoted son of South Kent, Jim arrived on the Hillside in the fall of 1970 and soon became  a leader on and off the athletic fields and  Cuyler Rink. Jim was captain of the Varsity Hockey Team and served as Senior Prefect … Read more

Teacher at South Kent School featured on TED-Ed | “What Makes a Hero?”

Matthew Winkler, educational technology and English teacher at South Kent School is a newly published author on TED-Ed. Visit Winkler’s lesson,  “What Makes a Hero?” Nominated by Arthur Brown, former English Department Head and Faculty Mentor at South Kent School, Winkler created a four-minute video based on his research of The Hero’s Journey, by Joseph Campbell, … Read more

Taek Gi Lee ’15

In 2014, Take won first prize in one of the world’s most prestigious music competition: The Hastings International Piano Concerto in London. He chose to play in Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 3, a piece that is considered one of the most technically challenging piano concertos ever written.

The History of South Kent Hockey

Two Time National Champions |  24 NHL Draft Picks | 100+ D1 Commits |  South Kent School hockey stands as a powerhouse in the realm of amateur hockey, boasting an impressive legacy. As a two-time National Champion, South Kent School’s hockey program embodies excellence on and off the ice. With 24 NHL Draft Picks and … Read more

The History of the Nativity Play

The Cast of the 2018 Nativity Play We sat down with one of our esteemed previous headmasters, Mr. Noble Richards, to discuss how the South Kent School Nativity Play emerged and what makes it such a long-standing part of the holiday season. Mr. Richards began his time at South Kent as a student who graduated … Read more

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