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.
April 6, 1957 – July 18, 2025 Scott Drew Thornton, 68, of Sharon, CT, passed away on Friday, July 18, 2025, at Vassar Brothers Medical Center in Poughkeepsie, NY, with his wife, Rebecca Carlson Thornton by his side, after a long and heroic battle with cancer. Born on April 6, 1957, in Middletown, NY, he … Read more
Dr. Peter Durand Echeverria passed away on July 27, 2025 in Bangkok, Thailand, after a prolonged struggle with multiple sclerosis. An accomplished physician and microbiologist, he served as the Chief of the Department of Bacteriology at the Armed Forces Research Institute of Medical Sciences (AFRIMS) in Bangkok from 1979 to 1997. His groundbreaking work using … Read more
Join Friends of South Kent and sign-up for news here. A new initiative dedicated to strengthening the bond between South Kent School and the vibrant local community we’re proud to call home. Inspired by the success of our Parent Association, Friends of South Kent is a network of neighbors, business owners, civic leaders, alumni, … Read more
Caleb Ockman ’21 arrived at South Kent School as a 14-year-old freshman with a clear goal: to pursue high-level soccer in the United States while earning a strong academic foundation. Four years later, he graduated as a scholar, a linguist, a leader—and now, just a few years beyond the Hillside, a Fulbright finalist bound for … Read more
Pathways: Daniel Brunner ’91 Shares Lessons from a Career of Service As a 4th of July tribute to South Kent School students who have gone into service, Pathways recently welcomed distinguished alumnus Daniel Brunner ’91 as a latest guest -> Watch on Youtube. Pathways Series, a program designed to expose students to real-world experiences and … Read more
Pathways: A Life of Service – Peter Thompson ’67 Peter Thompson, South Kent Class of 1967, brings a lifetime of leadership, mentorship, and global service to the Hillside. From deployments in U.S. Navy ships and serving in Operation Desert Storm to advising top diplomatic and military leaders as a U.S. Foreign Service Officer, Peter’s journey … Read more
May Alumni Spotlight: Ben Eisendrath ’24 Video on Youtube Ben Eisendrath ’24, a standout student-athlete from South Kent School, has just completed his first year at Harvard University, successfully balancing the demands of rigorous academics with the evolving world of college basketball. Originally from Southern California, Ben made the bold decision to travel across the … Read more
May Student Spotlight: Luca Alderson ’25 Video on Youtube When Luca Alderson arrived on the Hillside from England, he was a promising hockey prospect. However, South Kent’s culture of discovery helped him find a new passion—golf. With relentless hard work, quiet leadership, and a fierce drive to improve, Luca quickly became South Kent’s top golfer … Read more
