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John P. Richardson ’56

John was drawn to the Middle East and the Palestine problem as a graduate student and worked with service groups before a career with the CIA, residing in Lebanon, Pakistan, Jordan, and Indonesia before retiring in 2005. Since then he has focused volunteer e!orts on local issues and served as an o”cer of several area … Read more

Chip Monck ’58

Edward Herbert Beresford “Chip“ Monck (born March 5, 1939) is an American Tony Award nominated lighting designer, most famously serving as the master of ceremonies at the 1969 Woodstock Festival. With his free-spirited demeanor, Chip was the embodiment of counter-culture charisma and stage presence in the 60’s and 70’s. His name is etched in history after being drafted as … Read more

William Farish III ’58

While Will is renowned for his exceptional banking and business career, his contribution to the horse racing industry is another one of his legacies. His keen eye for selecting promising bloodlines has earned Will’s Lanes End Farm the reputation for producing top-tier stallions. In 1984, the Farish Family and Lanes End Farm hosted Queen Elizabeth … Read more

Griscom “Chip” Bettle ’61

Chip Bettle is an innovator and inventor whose name is on 42 U.S. patents. He received his undergraduate degree in Chemical Engineering and Master of Engineering (Chemical) degrees from Cornell University. Bettle’s patents include a range of subjects, such as beverage and food containers, wastewater treatment, the biological process for reducing pollution in a body … Read more

Mark B. Thompson ’61

Mark’s journey in architecture began at the University of Pennsylvania, where he studied under Louis Kahn, and then at Cambridge University, where he was a student of Sir Leslie Martin. Mark’s passion led him to teach at the University of Pennsylvania for over 20 years before founding his #rm, MBTA, in 1974. He is recognized … Read more

Teacher at South Kent School featured on TED-Ed | “What Makes a Hero?”

Matthew Winkler, educational technology and English teacher at South Kent School is a newly published author on TED-Ed. Visit Winkler’s lesson,  “What Makes a Hero?” Nominated by Arthur Brown, former English Department Head and Faculty Mentor at South Kent School, Winkler created a four-minute video based on his research of The Hero’s Journey, by Joseph Campbell, … Read more

Professor Sukehiro Hasegawa ’62

  Professor Sukehiro Hasegawa had a 37-year career as a peacekeeper for the United Nations and as President of the Global Peace-building Association of Japan. Professor Hasegawa dedicated his life to improving the lives of others. Having served in Nepal, Indonesia, Cambodia, Rwanda, and Timor-Leste, he still found the time to speak at South Kent’s … Read more

Everything You Need to Know for Alumni Connection

🔗 Alumni Connection FAQS Stay connected. Stay involved.  Whether you graduated last year or decades ago, Alumni Connection is your digital home base to keep South Kent in your life—personally and professionally. 💡 Why Join? South Kent’s Alumni Connection brings together our global alumni network in one easy-to-use platform. By joining, you’ll gain: 🔍 Access … Read more

Peter Ramsey ‘67

Peter Ramsey has worked for nearly 50 years in philanthropy, leading fundraising for Harvard Business School, Wellesley College, Babson College, and Phillps Academy. A trusted advisor to his colleagues, Peter provides independent schools and higher education institutions with an expertise that comes from a long career as a successful leader in advancing philanthropy in education.  … Read more

Gordon Clapp ’67

Gordon is an Emmy Award-winning and Tony-nominated actor who graduated from Williams College, the Eugene O’Neill Theater Center, and then on to theatrical success in Canada. His career led him to the role of Det. Greg Medavoy on NYPD Blue, which ran from 1993-2005. Gordon has appeared in numerous TV shows, movies, and on Broadway. … Read more

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