Military Service Record: Porter Broughton ’61

Porter Broughton, a distinguished graduate of the South Kent School class of 1961, played a significant role during the Vietnam War through his service in the United States military. After completing his education, Broughton pursued a career in aviation, where he was entrusted with piloting Boeing 707s. These aircraft were specially configured as tankers, a … Read more

Military Service Record: Stockdale Family | Sid Stockdale ’73 | James Bond Stockdale

Sid Stockdale, class of 1973 is the son of distinguished military hero, James Bond Stockdale. Sid Stockdale was eleven years old when his father’s US Navy fighter jet was shot down over North Vietnam and he was held a POW in the infamous “Hanoi Hilton” for the next seven years. Sid authored  a memoir, about his father and … Read more

Military Service Record: Peter Thompson ’67

Peter Thompson, a graduate of South Kent School, holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of Pennsylvania and an Executive Master’s in Leadership from Georgetown University. He served honorably in both the U.S. Navy and the U.S. Department of State, demonstrating exceptional leadership and dedication throughout his career.   U.S. Navy … Read more