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As part of South Kent School’s Alumni Pathways Series, Francis Coleman ’57 shared his remarkable life story spanning wartime Europe to the frontiers of space exploration. Born in England in 1939, Coleman experienced the upheaval of World War II firsthand. Following the war, his father served with MI6 in Germany tracking down hidden Nazis, leading … Read more
In 2006, Dorell Wright ’04 stood alongside Dwyane Wade and Shaquille O’Neal as a member of the Miami Heat’s NBA Championship team. Five years later, he led the NBA in three-pointers made. But before the championship rings, the NBA arenas, and a professional basketball career spanning more than 15 years, Wright was a postgraduate student … Read more
There are moments when words feel painfully inadequate, and this is one of them. South Kent School mourns the tragic passing of Andrey Uryadov ’04, a true force of nature on the Hillside. Andrey was a devoted husband to Elena, an unabashedly proud and loving father, a fierce competitor, a gifted coach, and a deeply … Read more
South Kent School welcomes Hunter W. Groton ’75, Peter B. Hopper ’82, and Richard D. Wood III ’86 to the Board of Trustees while celebrating retiring trustee and 2026 MacLean Award recipient Sid Stockdale ’73. South Kent School is pleased to welcome three new members to its Board of Trustees: Hunter W. Groton ’75, Peter … Read more
South Kent School proudly congratulates Chris Birden Jr. ’26 on his commitment to the University of Miami. A dominant presence on the court, Chris has established himself as one of the top power forwards in prep basketball, earning the opportunity to continue his career at the Division I level. Arriving on the Hillside from Louisiana, … Read more
South Kent School is proud to congratulate 18U Prep goaltender Tomass Rutulis ’26 on his recent commitment to Princeton University. A standout on the ice and in the classroom, Rutulis has distinguished himself as one of the premier goaltenders at the prep level, earning the opportunity to continue his academic and athletic career at an … Read more
South Kent School students recently had the unique opportunity to step behind the camera and into the world of professional filmmaking, as our Photography & Digital Media class, along with members of the Advanced Media Group, participated in an immersive, hands-on course led by alumnus John Miller ’08. Now based in Houston, Texas, Miller returned … Read more
South Kent School is honored to be named as the “All-Boys Boarding & Day School of the Year” in the March 2026 issue of Education Insider. This distinguished recognition underscores our forward-thinking approach to education, our dedication to cultivating leadership and resilience, and the expansive opportunities we offer young men to grow academically, athletically, and … Read more
From South Kent to the Olympic Stage: Gianluca Vallini ’11 Pathways are rarely straight lines. Few understand that better than Gianluca Vallini ’11, whose journey from South Kent School to representing Italy at the 2026 Winter Olympics is a story of resilience, adaptability, and belief in the long game. See his interview on our Pathways … Read more
REGISTER TO JOIN Alumni, Friends of South Kent, families, and K-5th graders are invited to join us for South Kent School’s Youth Community Day. These special events are created for local families, alumni, and friends to experience life on the Hillside. These interactive mornings are designed for elementary grade children, offering a fun, hands-on experience … Read more