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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

Farabee and Pettersen Selected in 2018 NHL Draft

Two Selects Academy at South Kent School (SASKS) alumni were recently picked in the 2018 National Hockey League (NHL) Draft. Joel Farabee ’18 was selected 14th overall in the 1st round by the Philadelphia Flyers (where he will join fellow South Kent alumnus Shayne Gostisbehere ’11). Mathias Emilio Pettersen ’18 was drafted in the 6th … Read more

Flyers Defenseman Gostisbehere ’11 Invites Hockey Team from Alma Mater, Marjory Stoneman Douglas, to NHL Game

Still photo of Shayne Gostisbehere ’11 with Marjory Stoneman Douglas hockey players from Philadelphia Flyers video Shayne Gostisbehere ’11 isn’t just a South Kent School alumnus. Before coming to the  Hillside, the Philadelphia Flyers defenseman attended Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School for two years. A native of Pembroke Pines, FL, the tragic events of February … Read more

4 SKS Alumni Play in the USHL / NHL Prospects Game

On Tuesday, January 10, 2017 the USHL/NHL Top Prospects game was held at the Denny Sanford PREMIER Center in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.  Featured in this game were 4 former players from the Selects Academy at South Kent School.  The players were Alexis Binner from the Green Bay Gamblers, a defenseman committed to the University … Read more

50th Anniversary of Crew National Title

Saturday, May 28, 2016 marked an important anniversary for South Kent School. That day, fifty years ago, the South Kent School Crew won their first and only National Title after posting a 32-5 record throughout their standout season. The rowing team at the time included First Boat boys Charlie Robertson, Freddie McCoun, Russ Pope, Frank … Read more

Florentino ’13 & Friars are National Champions

Photo: Stew Milne It was an unforgettable night on Saturday, April 11th, for South Kent School alumnus Anthony Florentino ’13, who helped his team win the NCAA Division I National Men’s Hockey Championship. The Providence Friars won in a thrilling 4-3 finish versus Boston University. It was Florentino who scored Providence’s first goal in the final … Read more

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