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.
A seasoned veteran of Long Island’s waters, Walter has spent over nine decades navigating the waves with an unparalleled passion. At the age of 95, he continues to embrace the ocean as his sanctuary, finding solace and renewal amidst its endless expanse. In 2018, his remarkable journey was beautifully captured by Blaise Hayward in “The … Read more
As a Communications Technician Second Class, Peter never wavered in his devotion to duty and loyalty to the United States. His courageous stand during the capture of the U.S.S. PUEBLO on January 23, 1968, served to inspire his fellow prisoners and strengthen their will to resist. Peter was awarded the Bronze Star, the Purple Heart, … Read more
Stephan Salisbury, 77, of Swarthmore, retired longtime senior cultural writer for The Inquirer, essayist, and author, died Saturday, July 20, 2024 of lung cancer at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. Stephan Percy Salisbury was born March 20, 1947, in Mamaroneck, N.Y. He went to boarding school in Connecticut and earned a bachelor’s degree … Read more
Sean McFate, South Kent School class of ’88, has had a career unlike any other. He served as a paratrooper in the US Army’s 82nd Airborne Division, worked as a paramilitary contractor, and operated in the private intelligence sector. His experiences are wide-ranging, including dealings with African warlords, raising armies for U.S. interests, conducting strategic … Read more
Daniel Brunner, a South Kent School graduate from the class of 1991, served in the United States Navy from 1994 to 2003. Enlisting shortly after graduation, he rose to the rank of E-6, First Class Petty Officer. His early assignments included serving on the USS Stark (FFG-31) from 1994 to 1998 and the USS McInerney … Read more
The South Kent School Alumni Book Club, managed by Advancement lead Jennifer Haase, continues to provide a vibrant forum for literary discussion and alumni connection. The club’s most recent meeting, held on July 23rd, featured an engaging review of “The Secret Life of the American Musical: How Broadway Shows are Built” by Jack Viertel. This … Read more
Military Service Record: Peter Raymond ’64 Navy Peter Raymond entered the US Naval Reserve at Pensacola, FL flight school on December 3, 1968, and was commissioned on April 14, 1969. After deciding to leave the flight program, he served as a rowing coach at the U.S. Naval Academy until April 1971, achieving the rank of … Read more
Military Service Record: William Henry Walker ’65 – Navy SEAL in Vietnam. At South Kent School, William was a Prefect and competed for four years in Football and Hockey, and two years in Crew. He also participated in the Glee Club, Roaringhams, Debate Club, Dramatics and the Nativity Play.
Military Service Record: Mauri Ernest Kotila ’67 – U.S. Army
