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.
Come and join the excitement at our Alumni Celebration and Annual SKS Golf Tournament! Set to take place on Thursday, June 6, 2024, at the scenic Club at River Oaks, just a short 10-minute drive from South Kent School in Sherman, CT. It promises to be a day filled with camaraderie, competition, and good times … Read more
Celebrating 100 Years of Innovation & Education On the bustling Hillside of South Kent School, a new series emerges, poised to ignite minds and foster connections. As part of our Centennial Celebration, we proudly introduce South Kent School’s new Masterclasses, a series of panel talks from the Hillside with alumni and guest speakers on trending … Read more
Jim King passed away peacefully on March 31, 2024, with his family by his side. He had struggled with Dementia for the last several years but, through it all, was polite, cheerful and comfortable. He is survived by his wife, Mary Lou, daughters Sara and Laura, son James, their spouses, ten grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. … Read more
Thank you to the incredible support of our South Kent community for our Spring for South Kent Giving Day event. We met all of the challenges and matches offered to us by our generous donors. With over 350 donors, this was by far our best Day of Giving yet. See Spring for South Kent videos.. … Read more
Greetings from South Kent School Welcome to the “The Pigtail,” the Alumni E-Newsletter for South Kent School! In these pages, we reconnect, reminisce, celebrate and unite as members of the South Kent community. From heartfelt reflections on cherished memories to updates on the latest happenings at the school, “The Pigtail” serves as a beacon of … Read more
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
GHB Book | George H. Bartlett Tribute Book To commemorate George H. Bartlett’s time on the Hillside, a limited run hardcover book was put together by the School which included writings/speeches from George’s memorial service, people’s reflections, and a compilation of his Prize Day addresses. Thanks to the generosity of an alumnus, a complimentary soft … Read more
After a long illness, Robert “Rabbit” Leighton, 77, died on March 24, 2024 in Sewickley, Pa. where he had spent most of his life. Serving as class president in his senior year at South Kent, Rob is remembered by his classmates for his humor, ever-present good cheer, and his dramatic skills as the romantic, “on-the-make” … Read more
Your South Kent Network. One Click Away. Whether you graduated in the last year or the last century, South Kent’s Alumni Connection is your home base for staying connected to the Hillside—and to each other. This private, easy-to-use platform was built just for South Kent alumni. It’s free to join and filled with opportunities to: … Read more
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