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The History of South Kent Hockey

Two Time National Champions |  24 NHL Draft Picks | 100+ D1 Commits |  South Kent School hockey stands as a powerhouse in the realm of amateur hockey, boasting an impressive legacy. As a two-time National Champions, South Kent School’s hockey program embodies excellence on and off the ice. With 24 NHL Draft Picks and … Read more

Notable Alumni: “Bang Bang” Keith McCurdy ‘04

From New York all the way to Hollywood, he’s known as Bang Bang. Here on the Hillside, however, we call him Keith. Since his days at South Kent School, Keith McCurdy ‘04 has become a professional tattoo artist to celebrities such as Rihanna, Katy Perry, Adele, Miley Cyrus, Justin Bieber, Cara Delevingne and more. Recently, he returned to speak to current students about his “Hero’s … Read more

Richard K. Maxson ’49

Kennewick , Washington – Richard “Dick” Maxson, age 92, passed away peacefully on January 19, 2023. He was preceded in death by his wife of nearly 62 years, Doris Jean (Gerardy) Maxson. He is survived by his daughters, Nancy Maxson and Gail Kay, and Gail’s husband J.B. Kay. Richard was born in Chicago, Illinois, on … Read more

Jeremy J. Hackling ’89

Jeremy James Hackling, 52, of North Branford, passed away on August 3, 2022, at home. Born in Bristol on August 2, 1970, son of Robert Hackling and the late Pamela (Kaminski) Hackling. Besides his father, Jeremy is survived by his son Clayton Hackling; his daughter Eliza Hackling; and his brother Robert F. Hackling.

Henry C. Potter ’76

Henry Clay Potter, 64, of Highlands, N.J., passed away unexpectedly on July 27, 2022. The son of the late Gordon and Dady Potter, Henry was born and raised in Rumson, NJ and attended South Kent School and Ripon College. Henry initially worked at the Chicago exchanges but soon focused his professional pursuits on financial investing, … Read more

South Kent School Paved the Way for Three Marshall Soccer NCAA Champs

South Kent School Paved the Way for Three Marshall Soccer NCAA Champs South Kent, CT, June 7, 2021 – Three South Kent School (SKS) alumni, Vinicius (Vini) Fernandes ’18, Alexander Adjetey ’19 and Alejandro Giner Murillo ’20, are members of the history-making Marshall University men’s soccer team, who clinched their first ever National Championship victory … Read more

14 SKSA Players Drafted to the USHL

Monday and Tuesday, May 4-5, the United States Hockey League, the only Tier 1 Junior hockey league under USA Hockey, held its 2020 draft. As in years past, South Kent School was very well represented in this year’s draft. Phase I of the Draft (May 4th) was ten rounds of “Futures” age players only, which … Read more

The History of the Nativity Play

Miss Clara C. Dulon, the first house mother of the school, was an important figure in spearheading the start of South Kent’s Nativity Play. After a few years of the school remaining all male both in student and faculty body, the original headmaster, Samuel Bartlett, and his staff agreed that the boys needed a female … 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