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
Douglas H. Lyon, 91 (“Doug”) of Syracuse, passed away peacefully on March 6, 2025 at Crouse Hospital. Born in New York City, he was a 1951 graduate of the South Kent School in Connecticut and a cum laude graduate of the School of Architecture at Syracuse University on 1961. He served in the United States … Read more
HOWARD HOLLISTER CANTUS (Age 87) Captain, USNR (Ret.) Hollister Cantus died on Friday, February 28, 2025, in Fairfax County, VA after a brief illness. Born in Nassau County, Long Island, NY, Hollister was raised in Cedarhurst and Hewlett. Hollister was the eldest son of Howard Justus Cantus, an attorney on Wall Street, and Eleanor Eunice … 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
(Student article, submitted by Jaewon Kim ’27) As the Lunar New Year festivities continue, South Kent School reflects on the vibrant celebrations that brought the Hillside community together. The Lunar New Year, which began on January 29, 2025, marks the start of the new year according to the lunar calendar and is one of the … Read more
Rev. William (Bill) Chandler Riker Jr., 84, died Feb. 2, 2025. Born in Doctor’s Hospital in New York, Bill was the fourth child and only son of William C. Riker and Mary Jackson Riker. He grew up mostly in New York and New Jersey, going to St. Paul’s School in New Hampshire at the age … 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