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.
Having studied English at South Kent, Columbia, and Cambridge, John went on to teach at the University of Iowa’s Writer’s Workshop, Harvard University, Brown University, Princeton University, the University of Cincinnati, and the University of Minnesota. His 77 Dream Songs won the 1965 Pulitzer Prize for Poetry, and its sequel, His Toy, His Dream, His Rest, … Read more
Brian Mueller joined the Hillside in 1990 from Liverpool, NY, recording 51 points in 32 games. After playing a year of junior hockey, Mueller was drafted by the Hartford Whalers 141st overall in the 7th round of the 1991 NHL Draft. He would move on to the collegiate ranks to play three years with Clarkson … Read more
From Canton, NY, Wade Megan dominated as a player at South Kent from 2007-2009. In 68 games, Megan had an astronomical 114 points, as he was named to the NEPSIHA Prep West First Team. Prior to college, Megan was drafted by the Florida Panthers 138th overall in the 5th round of the 2009 NHL Draft. … Read more
Shayne Gostisbehere is another South Kent alum who originally resided in Pembroke Pines, FL. Gostisbehere played for South Kent from 2009-11, as he put together an incredible career. He was responsible for 69 points in 56 games, 56 of them on assists. This resulted in him being the MVP of the team. After graduating from … Read more
Anthony Florentino was born and raised in West Roxbury, MA. After making a pit stop at Xaverian Brothers High School, Florentino came to the Hillside for three years to improve his skills (2010-13). In 122 total games played with the Selects Academy, he had 88 points on 31 goals and 56 assists. Instead of going … Read more
From Pembroke Pines, Florida, Chase Priskie spent three years at South Kent. His best year came as a member of the 18U team from 2013-14, as he averaged over a point per game, totaling 26 on 8 goals and 18 assists. After leaving South Kent in 2014, Chase Priskie went on to play with the … Read more
Brandon Crawley spent most of his childhood in New Jersey, as he was born in a small town called Glen Rock. After starting his career with the New York Jr. Rangers and the Jersey Wildcats, Crawley came to South Kent to play for the 18U team. As a defenseman, Brandon Crawley had 5 goals and … Read more
Jake Ryczek was born and raised in Springfield, MA, about an hour and a half north of South Kent School. After playing youth hockey with the New York Jr. Ryczek joined the Hillside in 2013 to compete with the 16U team. In 26 appearances at South Kent, Jake Ryczek had a total of 17 points … Read more
Andrew Peeke spent his childhood in Parkland, Florida, as he found the love of hockey at a young age. With limited opportunities to grow his game, Peeke moved to South Kent at the age of 14 to skate with the Selects Academy. He played on the Hillside for three years and won USPHL Defensive Player … Read more
Keith Petruzzelli was born and raised in nearby Wilbraham, Massachusetts. Aa a member of the 18U team for South Kent during the 2015-16 season, Petruzzelli had the best season a goalie could have; winning the USPHL Goaltender of the Year, USPHL Most Valuable Player, and helping the team win the USPHL National Championship. Following the … Read more