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Sustained Excellence

South Kent School is in its 91st year, and I’m happy to say we’re going strong. I’d like to thank all of you for helping us get to this point. Our enrollment this year is at 184 boys who come from 21 different countries

around the world.Academics at South Kent have never been stronger. We have AP classes in

the Humanities, and we also have something of which we are especially proud: SUPA (Syracuse University Project Advance). Our faculty members in the SUPA program are actually adjunct professors at Syracuse, so when the boys finish their classes here, they are eligible to earn not only South Kent credit, but also Syracuse University credit. Our college list will, again this year, be excellent, with boys going to some of the most selective colleges in the country. We added a 5th Form Core program this year, which links our U.S. History, English, and Current Political Issues classes together thematically.

As most of you know, one my big pushes has been to encourage music -- classical music in particular. Our music department is getting more robust: we have music theory, digital music composition, classical guitar, voice, violin, drums, and piano classes. We also have dance, photography, and theater.

Another program I’m very pleased about is our Center for Innovation, or the CFI. The mission of the CFI is to teach boys about sustainability, resilience, and wholeness through the spheres of Sustainable Earth, Sustainable Design, and Sustainable Community. At the CFI, the boys can take up to 16 different elective classes in the afternoons. These classes focus on project-based learn-ing. The boys can do watershed management (remember, we’re trying to save Hatch Pond), timber framing, forestry, sustainable agriculture, C++ program-ming, and more.

I’d like to give you an update about athletics. The purpose of athletics at South Kent is to develop leadership experience for boys through top-level competition. We leverage this experience for our graduates so that they can attend some of the country’s most selective colleges and universities. This year, our Prep Soccer program made it to the New England finals, although we lost in a double overtime shootout, whereas last year, we won. Our Prep Basketball team is doing well thus far, and our Selects Academy at South Kent School hockey programs are doing extremely well, with our U-16 National team win-ning the New England Championship and representing South Kent at the National tournament for the second year in a row this March.

In addition to athletics at the elite level, we also offer sports at the traditional level, such as crew, cross country, golf, baseball, and lacrosse. We are also cel-ebrating our 10th year with the student-run, live broadcasting club, Advanced Media Group. The boys love these sports, and we will continue to push the envelope in those areas as well.

We continue to leverage technology to our advantage. We have a 99% digital e-book adoption rate across campus, and we continue to use digital portals on iPads and smartboards to allow the boys to read faster, work anywhere, and have better retention of the material.

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Editor:Thomas JaveryCommunications Coordinator

Head Writer:Sarah PfefferCommunications Coordinator

Copy Editor:Mary Flemming Brown

Contributors:Carol-Ann BruenCheryl Moore

Send address changes to: South Kent School 40 Bulls Bridge Road South Kent, CT 06785-1199 (860) 927-3539 x206email: [email protected]

South Kent School adheres to a long-standing policy of admitting students of any race, color, creed, religion, sexual orientation, and national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sexual orientation, or national and ethnic origin in the administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, and other school-administered programs.

Mission StatementSouth Kent School is an independent, college preparatory school for boys. Since its founding, South Kent has maintained ties with the Episcopal Church. Three principles define the school: Simplicity of Life, Self-Reliance, and Directness of Purpose.

We offer, by living simply, an uncluttered environment for lively and rigorous learning.

We encourage our students to become self-reliant in order to develop competence and self-esteem.

We value directness of purpose: we want each student to welcome the challenge to focus his energies, to set goals, and to work to meet them.

South Kent School fosters these principles in a community, small in numbers, that provides a safe and supportive family structure. We embrace diversity and cherish honesty, courtesy, and compassion. In this energizing atmosphere, we provide leadership opportunities that develop a student’s sense of responsibility and service. We nurture in our students, regardless of belief or religious affiliation, a thoughtful engagement with spirituality.

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FRONT&CENTER

2 Missives

6 Prize Day

8 Ten years of AMG

12 Student Gallery

14 Spring and Fall Athletics

24 Alumni Authors

26 Class Notes

30 Alumni Weekend

34 In Memoriam

Dedication Ceremony for The Admiral James and Sybil Stockdale Arena

4Dr. Henry Kissinger and other guests spoke on the importance of Admiral James and Sybil Stockdale to South

Kent School and the nation

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How the lessons learned at South Kent helped Russ Smith on his

journey to the NBA

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Cover: Dedication panels in The Admiral James & Sybil Stockdale Arena designed by Jett Walker, Inc.jetwalker.com

Dear Hillside, Just reviewed the post and pictures on the

website concerning the grand opening of The Stockdale Arena. A huge “Servants Well Done” goes out to you and all those involved in this arduous project that was several years of fund-raising, meetings, planning etc. in the making. What a fantastic facility for South Kent!! It must have been a very special moment for you, the first game in Stockdale Arena, and was quite evident from the big smile on your faces at the ribbon cutting ceremony.

Although I can’t speak for all, this is one alumnus that is proud to have The Stockdale Arena as my school’s hockey rink. I can’t imagine anyone else thinking differently, especially once they set foot inside. Thanks for taking such great care of my beloved South Kent and elevating it to such grand new heights.

With gratitude,Duane Stone ’69

PS: I must say that this geezer “did enjoy” watching the 3rd period of that first game on a leather sofa in a heated room !!!

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I’d also like to talk about the updates we have made to the campus this year. Starting at the Center for Innovation, we were able to build a new barn and hay storage facility to take care of our oxen. If you came to campus this summer, you were able to see the Richard H. Law-rence, Sr. Faculty Village that was newly constructed. We have a new water system, new roofs on the Schoolhouse, the library, and the Lyon House; we have a brand new soccer pitch at Father’s Field, and we’ve been able to refurbish all of the furniture and carpeting in all of the dormitories. There is also a new road that connects the main campus with the new Center for Innovation campus, that stretches behind Hatch Pond. We’ve added the 1824 House to our campus buildings -- some of the alumni will remember this as the Bilby House. This is just down the road from the School; we have purchased and refurbished it as an alumni hospi-tality house. So, when you come to campus and you need a place to stay, I hope you’ll think about the 1824 House.

Most exciting is the completion of The Admiral James and Sybil Stockdale Arena. We opened the rink in December - some of you may have seen the dedication that we did in October, when Dr. Henry Kissinger came to campus to speak about Admiral Stockdale and Sybil Stockdale. The rink is nothing short of fantastic. I know many of you remember fondly skating on Hatch Pond and Lew’s Lagoon. We’ll still do that, but we now have a state-of-the-art hockey facility to go with the other excellence around campus.

In my opinion, the traditions at South Kent School have never been more important. If you’ve been following the news, there are all kinds of things going on: from ISIS, to Fer-guson, to things happening right in New York City. It’s difficult to be a boy nowadays. The situation we’re creating out there is incredibly toxic, and it’s difficult for the boys to figure out what they’re supposed to do and which way they’re supposed to go. That’s where traditions come in handy. Since 1923, South Kent has had important traditions and we are continuing to uphold them, traditions such as Chaucer, morning assembly, cardinal and black, Lessons and Carols, the Nativity play and, of course, our very powerful Prize Day ceremony. The ide-als upon which South Kent was founded are still integral, powerful, and incredibly important.

In closing, I’d like to let you know that South Kent is doing well. Our success indicators are good: our enrollment is full, our college list is excellent, and our aggregate alumni giving con-tinues to get stronger and stronger. We now have two endowments: one for the School and one for the Center for Innovation, and together, they total over $15 million. So, please call and make a visit to the Hillside. We would love to see you here, to share in lasting traditions, and to experience new improvements for the boys here at the South Kent School.

Andrew J. [email protected]

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Many notable guests, including American diplomat Dr. Henry A. Kissinger, gathered at South Kent

School to celebrate the dedication of The Admiral James and Sybil Stockdale Arena on Saturday, October 18, 2014. Stockdale sons Sidney ’73, Stanford ’79, and Taylor ’81 all attended South Kent School.

Before the special event began, guests chatted and perused the new wall panels in the rink, which tell the story of Admiral James and Sybil Stockdale. On many of the panels, Sidney B. Stockdale ’73 shared the story of his time at South Kent School while his father was the highest-ranking prisoner-of-war (POW) during the Vietnam War. He also shared the joy of experiencing his high school graduation upon Admiral Stockdale’s return. “...At graduation, I remember how magical it felt as I processed into St. Mi-chael’s Chapel with my classmates and just happened to stop right beside the pew where Mom, Dad and my grandparents also stood. There we were, standing shoulder to shoul-der in that beautiful wooden chapel where I had prayed so many times for my dad’s safe return. Providence had intervened,” he wrote.

Taylor Stockdale ’81 not only honored his parents but also brought attention to the support his brother gave him during his

father’s time as a POW. “When my dad went away...I was three years old when he left and I was almost 11 when he came back,” he said. He explained that it was harder for his brothers because they were older when it all occurred. “When I think about South Kent, I loved my years here. But, when Sid was here, as my older brother, he was really kind of the dad to me...So, I know this is The Admiral and Sybil Stockdale Arena, and I think that’s terrific, but to me, it’s also about my brother, Sid,” he added with a round of applause from the audience. Sidney Stockdale said he was humbled and honored to represent his parents and family along with his brother. “My parents’ story is very powerful, and it contains important lessons for future lead-ers of our country,” Stockdale said. “Thank you for keeping their story and the values contained alive.”

Other special speakers included bestsell-ing author of “Defiant” Alvin Townley, two recipients of the Vice Admiral James Bond Stockdale Award for Inspirational Leader-ship (Vice Admiral James P. Wisecup and Commander Thomas J. Dickinson) and Richard H. Lawrence, Jr. ’74. Townley spoke of Admiral Stockdale’s leadership among his men in the face of imprisonment. “They never knew when they were going to come

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home,” Townley said. “They just knew that whenever that day came, they were going to return with honor.” Vice Admiral Wisecup charged student-athletes at South Kent “to remember the story here because it has to do with honor and keeping faith with your buddies.” Commander Dickinson praised Admiral Stockdale as “a hero in the Navy and in our country.” Additionally, he also noted his impression of South Kent School. “You have a direct connection with a legacy,” Dickinson said. “This school is something special. This is my first time at South Kent and I can see it. I’m proud of all of these young men who are going to be our leaders in our future.” Richard H. Lawrence, Jr., who chose the name of the rink, said he, along with his wife, Dee, and Head of School An-drew Vadnais, wanted “an iconic symbol that would speak to both the essence of South Kent School and also provide a powerful message for the students on the Hillside.”

Chairman of the South Kent Board of Trustees Jeffrey G. Rosenberg ’80 welcomed guests and pointed out that “this facility rep-resents the growth and the success of South Kent.” Vadnais then introduced former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger, telling the audience, “He was an amazing part of this story.”

Kissinger is an American diplomat who was the National Security Advisor during Admiral Stockdale’s imprisonment in Viet-nam and release. “We are neighbors from just down the road and we’re very proud

of you, and I’m especially proud that I’ve been invited to speak here about Admiral Stockdale,” Kissinger said. He went on to talk about Sybil Stockdale’s important work in co-founding the National League of Families of POWs and MIAs. “I met with them every two months. About a hundred women would come into the White House.” Kissinger called the meetings “uplifting.”

Kissinger lauded Admiral Stockdale, who was the highest ranking prisoner-of-war (POW) during the Vietnam War, for his character. “We saw each other over the years, and he was always a symbol of the best in America, of what makes this country worth fighting for,” he said. “A man who believed in freedom, who believed in this country, and who believed in the importance of our values around the world.”

“I want to thank South Kent School and all of you for giving me this opportunity to pay tribute to a couple in a time when we are always talking of our divisions and our uncertainties,” Kissinger said. “They are an example of what our country needs, what made our country great, and I cannot tell you how much it means to me to be permitted to say a few words about these two.”

South Kent Chaplain Reverend Stephen B. Klots closed with a blessing of the new rink. Refreshments, including a miniature cake replica of the arena, were served follow-ing the dedication.

Clockwise from upper left: Sidney Stockdale ’73, Dr. Henry Kissinger, and Taylor Stockdale ’81; Vice Admiral James Wisecup, Commander Thomas J. Dickinson, and Lieutenant Commander Kathleen Brady Lindenmayer ’79 chatting; Attendees viewing panels commemorating Admiral Stockdale’s life; Dr. Kissinger and Richard H. Lawrence, Jr. ’74; Sidney Stockdale ’73; Stockdale Arena Cake; Taylor Stockdale ’81; Sidney Stockdale ’73 and Dr. Henry Kissinger viewing the commemorative panels

To watch the dedication video visit:www.southkentschool.org/stockdale-dedication


Congratulations, Class of 2014! Prize Day Awards

Headmaster’s Cup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . William Howe HoadleySSB Cup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tristan Thomas ElliottThe James S. Johnson Memorial Trophy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Connor Mitchell CoughlinThe George and Maggie Bartlett Cup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jarred Peter TooleMary Flemming Brown and Arthur Wood Brown Award . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Shihao Hu and Chao HuangThe Paul and Terese Abbott Cup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nicholas John DeVitoWilliam P. Gillette ’29 Trophy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Anthony Joseph SiderioJohn C. Farr ’58 Trophy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Newton Jo-Ngai Tsang and Daniel Adam McClintockThe CFI Award . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Corey Abbott GreenbergThe Cum Laude Society . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Shihao Hu, Michael Josef Rudolf, and Daniel Pursell DuPontGlennon Creative Writing Prize . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Andrew SullivanAcademic Leader of the VI Form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Shihao HuBartlett English Prize . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Michael RudolfMathematics Prize . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kyle MacRaeGeorge D. Knopf Science Prize . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Shihao HuChapel Reading Prize . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Andrew SullivanArt Prize . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bohan ChenMusic Prize . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Eunoh LeeScholastic Improvement Award . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Aaron LaranettoExcellence in Creativity in Arts and Drama Prize . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chao HuangLanguage Prize . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . William Hoadley, Samuel Lartey, Connor CoughlinHumanities Prize . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kyle MacRaeCall to Service Award . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Tristan Elliott, Corey Greenberg , and John ChristensenCall to Adventure Award . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brenden WalchCall to Explore Award . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chao Huang

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When people today consider South Kent School’s Advanced Media Group, they likely think of the

hard-working group of students who follow our athletic teams and broadcast games with live commentary for all to enjoy. At this point in the history of the program, broad-casting has become almost seamless, and it is known that South Kent utilizes the latest technology such as broadcasting from iPads, leveraging mobile technology, and flying drones with GoPros to gather high quality footage.

With many schools beginning programs like AMG, South Kent celebrates its tenth year, having begun videotaping school sporting events in 2004. Chief Information Officer and Director of Admissions Gonzalo Garcia-Pedroso ’95 has been on the Hillside to see the evolution of technology at South Kent firsthand. “We had a parent (and one-time trustee), Benny Wallace P ‘01, who started filming and putting together compi-lation videos,” Garcia-Pedroso said. “He gave us Adobe Premiere and a computer to use the software on, so students started filming games and then putting them on DVD’s to send out to alumni, parents and fans.”

The program quickly transformed with the rapid technological changes in the early 2000’s. “We got to the point where people no longer wanted to wait for a DVD,” Gar-cia-Pedroso explained. “So we said, ‘Okay, we need better technology.’ And an alumnus sent us a check.” Advanced Media Group purchased the School’s first tricaster with that donation and performed South Kent’s first successful live broadcast at a school football game in the fall of 2007. With Head of School Andrew Vadnais and Associate Head of School Rich Chavka commentat-ing and students filming with their gear in the trunk of a car, South Kent School’s live broadcasting began. “That’s where it started.

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It wasn’t until the 2008 New England ice hockey quarterfinals versus Salisbury School that members of AMG began to realize how far the broadcasts were reaching. “We had people sending photos of them watching it in their offices, boardrooms and homes,” Garcia-Pedroso said. “It wasn’t just parents, but alumni were engaged as well.”

The students involved felt that impact directly. “It was rewarding seeing how our broadcasts were able to draw attention to many of South Kent’s finest athletes,” South Kent and AMG alumnus Merrick McQuill-ing ‘09 said. “My favorite memory of AMG was the excitement and joy it brought to the people watching our broadcasts and that we were able to bring it to so many viewers around the world.”

Preparing Students for the Future

From the beginning, students have been an integral part of this hands-on program, with those in leadership giv-

ing guidance while promoting the principle of self-reliance. When alumnus and current Director of Advanced Media Group Jesse Bruen ‘09 was a student, he remembers hav-ing the ability to explore his interests freely. “There were times that I was thrown into situations and just needed to learn on my own,” Bruen said. “That was the time I think I realized that if I had the right resources, I could figure it out.”

AMG grew with more broadcasts and better equipment, going from originally covering 30 annual games to now 180 in an academic year. “It was true challenge-based learning,” Garcia-Pedroso said. “I would say, ‘Guys, they want us to broadcast from the field; how do we do that? They want us to do instant replay; how do we do that?’ We would present a task and then the kids, with mentors, would Google it, try it hands-on, and make it work.”

Bruen went on to earn a Bachelor’s degree in the arts with a concentration in video production at Sewanee: The University of

Merrick McQuilling and Jesse Bruen editing video

William Donnelly ’10 filming a soccer game from on top of scaffolding to get a birds eye view of the field

Nicholas Scott ’17 being coached on broadcasting technology by AMG director Jesse Bruen during a basketball gameMerrick McQuilling coordinating the camera

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Gonzalo Garcia-Pedroso announcing at one of AMG’s early broadcasts

Andrew Vadnais and Richard Chavka announcing the first live broadcast from AMG


the South. It was his time in AMG, he says, that put him a step ahead after South Kent. “AMG gave me a leg up in college,” he said. “A lot of the time in school, students were very caught up on making the technical side work, and asked ‘How do I do this?’ rather than ‘What can I do with this?’ That obstacle was taken away for me. I was able to explore the creative side.”

And Bruen was not the only alumnus who cites his time in AMG as a key point of preparation for college and the workforce. “AMG was my first experience doing live broadcasts. I can look back now after having worked in broadcast television for 3 years and can say that AMG definitely helped plant the seed which my career sprouted from,” Multimedia Sales Executive John Miller ’08 said. “After leaving the Hillside, I found that the experience I received from the AMG program gave me a clear direction for what I wanted to study in college. I was one of only two students in my broadcast communications major who had previous live-broadcast experience.”

Having this skillset was vital for Miller, who started his professional career at Se-attle’s ABC affiliate station, KOMO-TV. “At KOMO, I worked on the production crew operating the teleprompter and cameras for our live newscasts. I was also the floor

director for our 4 pm News until this past year where I transitioned from production to work as an advertising sales executive for the station,” Miller said. “Although it is more of a desk job, I still get to use my production skills by writing and producing commercials for my clients. I actually took the camera out to shoot and edit a commercial for a new client last month.”

Merrick McQuilling ‘09 found the use of advanced technology to be invaluable as well. “AMG prepared me for my future broad-casting-related experiences by familiarizing me with the elements of a television broad-cast and the industry-leading, media-related software and equipment,” McQuilling said. “Being at the forefront of broadcasting pri-vate school events ensured that I was always trained in the latest technology.”

Advanced Media Group

John Miller shooting video for a commercial

John Miller in the news room and trying out the weather green screen

Ford Stratton ‘17 commentating at a Prep Basketball game

Ben Brady ’15 conducting a post game interview with Prep Soccer team captain Mickey Watson ’15

Delano Williams ’12 operating a broadcast from the back of the AMG van


TodayAMG has gone beyond broadcasting

athletics to cover school events such as the annual Galileo Trial, musi-

cal performances and school theater dramas such as the Nativity Play and “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest.”

Students join AMG for various reasons, but they all leave with new and honed skills that are exceedingly relevant in the 21st century. “I’ve always done athletics like soc-cer, and I wanted to try something differ-ent,” 3-year AMG member Van Christian Lupardi ’16 explained. “When I went to go check out the AMG room for the first time, they were setting up an ‘Iron Man’ arm to film an example of a complex system.”

Prefect Sergey Goldobin ’15 has been in-volved in AMG for 4 years. “What brought me to AMG was the possibility to do something related to technology and also the ability to bring the amazing sports level that we have here to the world,” he said. “I like producing events live and handling emer-gencies like when the power goes out. The ability to make instant decisions based on changing circumstances is a very useful skill.”

In Goldobin’s words, “We try to make the level of the broadcast as good as something on ESPN. We challenge ourselves to take the tech as far as it can go.”

Garcia-Pedroso, who remembers be-ing part of the first computer-aided design (CAD) class at South Kent in 1994, has seen the School evolve on the forefront of changing technology. “I was here when we first got the internet. We had SKS Radio in 1999 when I first came back to work here,” he said. “And now, it’s a beautiful thing to see students continue on this path more than ever, with a 1-to-1 iPad program, 99% e-textbook adoption, and better-than-ever AMG broadcasts.”

So, in 2014, South Kent School celebrates 10 years with AMG and 91 years of edu-cating boys. We honor the past and look forward to many more years of hands-on, educational exploration.

To see AMG’s handiwork in action visit:www.southkentschool.org/amg

Tae Lyon-Vadnais ’18 operating the camera during a soccer game

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Anthony Camardi ’08, Grayson Makris ’15, William Hoadley ’14, and Anthony Larson commentating on a game in Cuyler Rink

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South Kent finished its 2014 tennis season with a record of 3-7; same as in the previous year. The team was able to defeat Christian Heritage in the first round of HVAL play-offs but lost to a solid Harvey team in the second round. The challenge this year was to consistently play the strongest line-up. Four of our top six players were hockey players, who were unable to play in almost half of our matches.

Nevertheless, in other ways it was a suc-cessful season. Players continued to develop and should put next year’s team in a good position to be competitive in the HVAL. Team awards went to Karl El-Mir, who earned MVP and Albert Rogers who was the most improved player. Lastly, Evan Chien has earned the Coach’s Award.

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Varsity Lacrosse

The South Kent Cardinals had another strong year on the lacrosse field. Captained by Brian Farrell and Jack Christensen, the Cardinals fought hard in every game they played. Right from the opening game against Millbrook, 5th former attackman Joshua Boyko began exploiting defenses with his shifty, off-ball style of play that has become a trademark of Canadian players. Although that opening game did not end with a plus in the win column for the Car-dinals, the lacrosse team showed great heart and a willingness to compete. Johsua Boyko went on to lead the offense the rest of the year, finishing first in points and earning All-Conference Honorable Mention accolades.

The South Kent boys got their first win of the season against HVAL conference rival Harvey School, a powerful 12-3 victory for the Cardinals. Anchored by first year goalie, Prefect Connor Coughlin, the Cardinals also gave up their fewest goals against up to that point. 6th former standout Brian Farrell was truly the heart and soul of the Cardinal defense, consistently drawing the number one attackman every game. Farrell, a natural

hockey player, showed athleticism and was a very calming presence while on ball. Simi-larly, fourth former Colton Loomis took great strides from last year, landing the number two close defenseman spot, and the second match-up in each battle. Colton is a flashier defenseman with great stick skills and was key in pushing transition for the Cardinals throughout the season.

South Kent did lose a heart-breaking game against Cheshire Academy in overtime, coming off four solid conference wins in the previous weeks. Dominic Blad, another 6th form attackman, had his best game of the season, combining for a South Kent career high of five points in the contest. Third for-mer attackman Logan Scarlotta also played a key role in the contest, with a late game goal and game-tying assist before the eventual overtime loss.

Although the Cardinals did not have their strongest out-of-conference season, the boys played terrifically within the HVAL confer-ence. Leading into the championship game with a perfect in-conference record, the Cardinals finished the season strong with a commanding win over Forman, despite miss-ing a few key players. Again led by offensive

Above left to right: Cho-Yueh Chien returning the ball in a game against Chase Collegiate School; the Varsity Lacrosse team celebrating their second consecutive win of the Housatonic Valley Athletic League championship


guru Joshua Boyko, the Cardinals sealed the deal on a conference championship season with Boyko’s eight-point outing. Third form stand-ins Bobby DeFriest and Khari Smart also rose to the occasion to help the Cardi-nals grasp their victory.

The Cardinals will welcome back many returners, including team points leader Josh Boyko, and veteran defenseman Colton Loomis. Returners also include Logan Scarlotta, who started all but three games as a third former. The Cardinals will look to strengthen their out-of-conference play, and defend their HVAL championship!

Submitted by Coach Drew Haig

Varsity BaseballThe South Kent School varsity baseball

team had another successful campaign this spring, finishing the season with an over-all 10-4 record. The team defended their Housatonic Valley Athletic League title, and they played in their sixth consecutive New England Tournament.

The season began with a home-opener back on Father’s Field. New England rival Hamden Hall came ready to play, handing us our first loss. On the road at Master’s CT, we ran into a hot pitcher who held us to two runs which were not enough. Team captain, Joe Delandro, told the team after the game that he was not worried, that he was confi-dent we would recover. The team responded with five consecutive wins over Marvelwood, Forman, Millbrook, Chase Collegiate, and Master’s NY. League wins against Harvey and CHS closed out the regular season. Home field advantage through the playoffs resulted in wins over Watkinson (12-7), For-man (7-0), and Christian Heritage (9-2) for the championship.

Our eighteen-man roster featured three senior leaders. Joe Delandro played in all 14 games. He led the team in RBI with 20,

pounded out 6 extra-base hits including 2 home runs, and finished the season with a .429 batting average. Anthony Siderio led the team in stolen bases, hit 4 doubles and two triples, and finished with a .516 BA. Marquise Marrero anchored the infield at shortstop. He hit 6 doubles, 4 triples, and one HR. His .525 BA also led the team.

On the mound, our pitchers included Kyle Warren, Kento Mayama, Ryan Moore, Nick Moore, Donovan Ott, and Evan Lindquist. In the league semi-final, Kento threw a complete game, struck out 7, and gave up only two hits. In the final, Kyle also went the distance, striking out 9 while scattering 5 hits.

Strong contributions from Evan Lindquist and Paul Dobies behind the dish, Grayson Makris, Liam Delehanty, Nick and Ryan Moore, and Max Enis in the infield, along with Donovan Ott, Andrew Peeke, Greg Printz, and Zach Schullery in the outfield provided a deep line-up both in the field and at the plate.

With eleven returning players, head coach Phil Darrin, and assistants Walt Moore and Ray Pennucci, are looking forward to another competitive squad for spring 2015.

2014 Award Winners:• Most Valuable Player: Joe DeLandro• Most Improved Player: Anthony Siderio • Duane Stone Award for Pitching: Kyle

Warren• Golden Glove Award: Marquise Marrero• Silver Slugger Award: Joe DeLandro • Coaches Award: Grayson Makris

Submitted by Coaches Phillip Darrin and Walter Moore

JV BaseballThe 2014 JV Baseball team had a ter-

rific year. The goal of learning the game and helping develop talent for the 2-time HVAL Champion Varsity team were top goals for the squad.

The team came together quickly and forged a bond and chemistry many oppo-nents respected. With solid leadership from the captains, Adam Peck ’16 and Connor Marshall ’16, the players rallied and worked hard supporting each other. With true South Kent spirit, this international group of student athletes represented the Hillside well in all their games. The season ended with a .500 record (3-3 in competition).

Spring and Fall Athletics


The squad is now gearing up for the 2015 season with a strong core of returning players and a very talented group of new recruits.

2014 Award Winners:• Brady Pfaff - Most Valuable Player• Jacob Schmidt-Svejstrup - Most Improved Player• Ethan Bassile - Coach’s Award• Kai Takaoka - Mr. Clutch• Adam Peck - Best Defensive Player• Lucas Vanroboys - Rookie of the Year

Submitted by Coach Gonzalo Garcia-Pedroso ’95

Golf2014 was a great year for the SKS golf

team, and the boys had a great opportunity to work on their individual skills as well as learn the value of teamwork in matches. There were certainly some exciting mo-ments this season. Capitalizing on the home turf advantage at Bull’s Bridge Golf Club, we were able to decisively win over Chase and Forman, scoring 227 to 264 and 278 respectively. Another strong match for our golfers was against Canterbury and Trinity Pawling. The other teams put in an excel-lent effort, and all players demonstrated

sportsmanship and focus, but South Kent was able to pull ahead for the win. Golf did not have an official final game, but the team won all of the HVAL matches in the spring 2014 season and was determined the league champion! What was significant was that there were a lot of guys who contributed and had playing time. It was nice to see some new faces on the team this year contributing to wins. Scoring average fell throughout the year, which meant we improved dramatically from our first match to our last match. We played some really good teams this season. The leading scorers this season were Joseph Cipollone ’15 at 42, Marco Cavalleri ’16 at 43, Matthew Creamer ’15 at 44, Daniel Dupont ’14 at 44 and Aaron McPheters ’15 at 45. Coaching the golf team this year was a great experience, and it was a thrill to be able to see each player grow in skill as well as character. The boys worked together during challenging times and exemplified a respect for golf, themselves and their opponents throughout the season. Carrying on the tra-dition of teamwork, dedication and a love of golf, I am looking forward to another great season next year.

Submitted by Coach Richard Chavka

Above left to right: The Varsity Baseball team celebrating their second consecutive win of the Housatonic Valley Athletic League championship; Matthew Allen about to hit the ball and put himself on first; Kyle MacRae chipping the ball onto the green


Prep SoccerSouth Kent Soccer had a very memorable

and rewarding season in 2014. Despite not winning a penalty kick shootout in a rematch of the 2013 New England Final versus Lawrence Academy, the season will be remembered as a great one for this group of Cardinals.

Even though the team did not earn the last trophy of the year, they did capture two prestigious titles this past season. The first piece of silverware came in the Sportmen’s Cardinal Classic, the annual four-team invitational tournament hosted on The Hillside. This year marked the most talented and diverse field of teams ever, with Brewster (NH), DeMatha (MD), and St. Andrews (ON) coming from far and wide to compete with the hosts. In the first match South Kent bested Brewster, a perennial New England playoff team, 1-0 on a second-half goal by Jeff Charles ’15. South Kent won the final over DeMatha by a 2-0 scoreline; second half goals by Jai-zel Smith-DeShields ’17 and Joao Burti ’16 sealed the victory after a great all-around performance. It was De-Matha’s only loss on the year as they finished

ranked as the #12 high school team in the country. Detre Bell ’16 was named Most Outstanding Goalkeeper, and Samir Fryatt ’16 was the Most Outstanding Player.

The second trophy of the year was the result of a season full of hard work and great results. South Kent won the Ray Brown Cup, as the regular season champion of the Western New England Preparatory School Soccer Association (WNEPSSA). It was the ninth time since joining the association in 1969 that South Kent has been crowned regular season champion and eighth time in the last ten years, the other victorious team was in 1987. Major victories during the season that led to the title were two wins over Hotchkiss, 3-1 and 2-0, Salisbury 3-1, a thrilling 2-0 win over Kent despite playing down a man, and an outstanding 1-0 perfor-mance against Berkshire. Beating Kent and Berkshire was especially sweet; it was the first time the Cardinals beat their arch rivals from across the Housatonic since 2011 and the first time Berkshire had been beaten by a New England team in two years.

A trip to St Louis for the biggest high school tournament in the country was also a

highlight. The team represented the School well in two high-powered matches, enjoyed visits to WashU and St Louis University, learned a bit more about the making of our country at the Jefferson National Expan-sion Memorial and the Gateway Arch, and had a great time visiting with Stephen Hale ’78 and learning about brewing at Schlafly Brewery.

A playoff run to the final saw South Kent impress with some of its best soccer of the year. The first home post-season game in several seasons was a resounding success as the Cardinals delighted a huge crowd with a sparkling 5-0 win over Pomfret on a cold, November day. The semi-final was also at home, and the team showed great resilience in a see-saw 4-2 win over Rivers despite losing goalkeeper Bell to a red card and having to play the second half with ten men. Against Lawrence the next day, the team showed more ‘Pigtail Against The World’ spirit as they fought back to tie the game 1-1 after falling behind. The team played very well and were unlucky to see the match end in penalties, there is no doubt that they were deserving of more.

Left to right: Tyler Hoadley chasing the ball as his teammates Mickey Watson and Andre Riello look on, ready to provide support; Jackson Nahom kicking a goal as teammate Tyejae Burchall defends against a player from Master’s School



Several individuals earned accolades for their outstanding play this season. Golden Boot winner, as top goal scorer Burti, Fryatt, and Golden Glove winner Bell, along with Sebastian Mentel ’15 and Austin Dilts ’15 were all honored. Devonte Duckworth ’15, Aaron Laranetto ’15, and Chris Watts ’16 should also be noted for their consistent, quality performances. After two fine seasons and outstanding contributions to the team and community, Alexi Taliadouros ’15 won the Coaches Award. Tyler Hoadley ’15 was a phenomenal player all season, and for his great play, outstanding work ethic, direct-ness of purpose, and meteoric rise since his third form year, he won and had the Most Improved Player Award named for him in perpetuity. 2014 also marked the first All-American for South Kent, as Head Prefect Mickey Watson was selected to compete in the High School All-American game held during the College Cup in Raleigh, NC . For his great play, leadership in all areas, self-reliance, and value added to the community, he received the Most Valuable Player Award which will now bear his name.

Submitted by Coach Owen Finberg

Varsity SoccerThe 2014 Varsity Soccer season can best

be summarized as a season of great and many changes. Initially the returning squad had clear absentees, athletes who did not return or had gone on in their own journeys. While their presence and experience would surely be missed, their absence allowed for new, fresh, and eager athletes to begin their own path. New players joined the team from many areas of the world: some local talents like John Revanaugh and Clay Hoadley, and other less local players like Masaki Naganu-ma and Young Woon Cho. Not only were there many changes to the team roster, but the Varsity team schedule was the hardest ever, offering tough matches against Chris-tian Heritage, Greens Farms, and other high competing schools.

Like so many of the teams at South Kent, the Varsity Soccer squad was full of diversity, which offered strengths and weaknesses. In the beginning of the season, cultural differ-ences and language barriers clearly affected the cohesiveness of the team. These barri-ers were evident in the matches and run of results which the Varsity team began the sea-

son with: seven ties, one loss. This would not be the case for long; quickly the boys learned about and from each other, developing into a strong, unified team. Again, change occurred in what the coaching staff has identified as the turning point of the Varsity season, the team’s 1-1 draw at Greens Farms Academy. Going into the game winless and facing an undefeated ranked team, the Cardinals surely had their work cut out for them, and the result was most deserving. Not only had the boys on the field, like Colton Loomis, Pakong Wang, Zach Periera, and Shu Kokaji, played exceedingly well, but support from the boys on the bench definitely helped South Kent leave Greens Farms with a diamond of a draw. From here, the Varsity team would go on to win 9, lose 1, and tie 1, ending the regular season 9-2-8. These improvement in form and performance resulted in the Varsity team taking the regular season championship and being ranked first for the post-season playoffs. Unfortunately the season ended prematurely as the Cardinals were knocked out in a semifinal clash.

The final change coming to the Varsity team this year is the departure of Head Coach Lou Pereira. During the Fall Sports Award Dinner, Coach Periera announced he would be leaving the Hillside. “I want to thank the school for six wonderful years, but I am confident that I am leaving the program in good hands.” Coach Periera joined the South Kent coaching staff in the fall of 2009. During his time on the Hill-side, Coach Periera led the Varsity squad to three back-to-back HVAL Championships. South Kent is grateful for the time and effort Coach Periera dedicated to the boys in the soccer program, and we know his leadership, experience, and overall presence at South Kent will be greatly missed.

Jesse Brennan, Assistant Coach for the 2014-2015 season, will be succeeding Coach Periera. Coach Brennan played under Coach Periera and has been coaching alongside him for the past seven years. Coach Brennan has his USSF E license and is currently complet-ing the USSF D license course. “I am excited



and eager to join the Varsity team as head coach and am looking to continue to build upon the previous success of the program. I am grateful for Coach Periera’s guidance and generosity and to the South Kent com-munity for accepting me into this incredible position.”

This year’s award winners were Colton Loomis (Coach’s Pick), Shiqi Hu (Most Improved Player), Zachary Periera (Most Valuable Player), and Jackson Nahom (Most Valuable Player). We look forward to the young and eager returning talents in the form of our Third Formers: Clay Hoadley, Paul Coulibaly, Shi Feng, Shiqi Hu, Se Ho Chun, and Young Woon Cho. We will be expecting strong effort and experience from our Fourth Formers: Masaki Nagunuma, Zehong Liu, Sanghyun Kim, Junyoung Huh, and John Revenaugh. We will plan on the leadership of our strong and maturing Fifth Formers: Chan Young Joung, Slava Browning, Colton Loomis, and Pakong Wang. Finally, we wish all the best to those Sixth Formers who are moving on: Jackson Nahom, Ross West, Zach Periera, and Raul Chamale.

Submitted by Coaches Lou Periera and Jesse Brennan

Cross CountryThe cross country team struggled through

a long and at times difficult season but ulti-mately reaped the rewards of its hard work. With only nine runners on the squad--only three of whom had run last season--the team was hampered from the start by its lack of depth and experience. Nonetheless, the nine runners worked hard, putting countless miles on the roads of South Kent, and running countless repeat intervals on the School’s challenging Spooner Hill course, and slowly got better. To calibrate this progress, Father Klots, the team’s coach, arranged for South Kent to race Oakwood Friends in a dual meet at the end of the season--significant because the season had begun at the Oak-wood Friends Invitational. At that meet, the team had finished twelfth out of fourteen teams. If that race had been scored as a dual meet against Oakwood Friends, the Cardinal would have lost, 23-34. But at the end of the season, South Kent’s hard work paid off. With all team members running between thirty seconds and five minutes faster than what they had done in September, the Cardinal eked out a wondrous 27-28 victory,

with sixth form captain Max Enis (in second place at 21:09) and fifth form captain Xin-gwen Wei (in fourth place at 22:09) leading the charge.

At the end-of-season athletic awards, Father Klots commended the team for its effort in a sport that is defined by hard work and its lack of immediate rewards. He and Assistant Coach Anthony Larson were pleased to give the Anne H. Funnell Trophy for the Most Valuable Runner to Wei for his hard work and leadership of the team during a difficult season, and the Arthur W. Brown Award for the Most Improved Runner to postgraduate Andrew DuMond, whose five-minute improvement and sixth-place finish were integral to the squad’s victory over Oakwood Friends. In addition, Enis, Wei, DuMond, and fifth formers Gongyu Deng and Nick Valletta were awarded Varsity letters for their consistently strong finishes during the season and their dedication to the team.

Submitted by The Reverend Stephen B. Klots, Coach

Above: Andrew DuMond running along the crest of the Hillside


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Hard work pays off. This statement continues to be true for South Kent School alumnus and New Orleans

Pelicans guard Russ Smith ’10, who was a second round pick in the 2014 NBA Draft.

The 2014 University of Louisville graduate was picked 47th overall by the Philadelphia 76ers, but the Pelicans quickly nabbed him in a trade. “This makes me very happy,” Smith said upon the announcement. “I’m going to compete and do whatever I can to help this organization and to be a positive person in the community.”

Smith mentioned the importance of community more than once in the press conference. Having forged a successful journey to the NBA, it was actually not long ago that he was part of the South Kent community. “I am thrilled to hear that Russ has entered the NBA,” Head of School Andrew Vadnais said. “He is a hard worker and I know he will excel there. With his determination, skill and attitude, he is destined to succeed.”

With his growing renown since his time on the Hillside, Smith has kept ties with his alma mater by coming back to visit. In fact, Smith most recently returned for the Roundball Scholarship Kickoff Dinner on September 12, 2014. Proceeds of the fund benefit student-athletes who dream of playing basketball at South Kent and beyond. Smith attended in support of the program as the keynote speaker.

At the event, Smith guided the audience through his journey from South Kent School to earning MVP in the 2013 NCAA Division I Championship with the Louisville Cardinals, to his current spot on the New Orleans Pelicans. Smith believes it was learning discipline in the “little things” that led him to his success. “It all started at South Kent School when Coach Jefferson made me go to class and made me write those papers,” he said. “It’s about the little things. The rest is history.”

He went on to discuss the idea of determination even during difficult times. “You don’t really know yourself until you’ve been humbled. Working from the bottom up, it’s important to do the right things,” he explained. “Before the junior year National Championship season, I went to Coach [Rick] Pitino and asked him, ‘What do I have to do to start?’ It was rough to work every day, but even when you’re having down days, it really could be worse. Value your low points because you get to come up from them.

“Just keep playing,” he continued. “Somebody’s going to watch and somebody’s going to give you an opportunity. If one person believes in you and gives you an opportunity, you can write your own future. Coach Jefferson gave that to me. If I hadn’t come here [to South Kent School], I probably wouldn’t have gone to [University of ] Louisville.”

COURTINGGREATNESSRuss Smith’s Journey from The Hillside to the NBA

Russ taking a shot during his time with the Louisville Cardinals

Russ at the podium during the Roundball Scholarship dinner


Smith also spoke directly to South Kent student-athletes. “Doing all the little things gets you far, like buttoning your top shirt and getting your blazer on. Value your discipline and take it in and get better from it,” Smith said. “Being a part of this wonderful school tradition and family, I am willing to do anything to help you guys.”

True to his word, this was not the first time Smith has connected with his alma mater. The pro athlete returned to the Hillside in 2010 right after winning the National Championship to talk to students. He also invited Coach Kelvin Jefferson along with rising SKS student-athlete and high honors student Tremont Waters ’17 to help at the Russ Smith Basketball Camp for kids this summer.

For Waters, Smith is a role model. “It was great to see Russ up at the podium giving back to his community,” the student said of the Roundball Scholarship dinner. “He’s an example of where I could be in the future. He showed us the path and gave us tips of what could help in the future.” South Kent student and shooting guard Travis Atson ’15 actually comes from the same neighborhood as Smith. “It is nice to know that somebody from where I grew up is succeeding,” Atson said. “His story is an amazing inspiration.”

Among Smith’s many accolades, he was also named All Big East First Team and Preseason All America in 2013. He now joins the ranks of former South Kent

student-athletes Maurice Harkless ’11 and Ricky Ledo ’12, Dorell Wright ‘04, Andray Blatche ‘05, and Isaiah Thomas ‘08 in the NBA.

Through determination and grit, Russ Smith has his path set. And regardless of where it takes him, we know one thing: he will never stop working.

In the last 10 years, South Kent has sent 6 alumni and 8 former students to the NBA, over 60 alumni to NCAA Division I universities and numerous alumni to professional leagues overseas for basketball.

Russ signing photos for attendees at the Roundball Scholarship dinner

Russ talking to the prep basketball team about what it takes to play at the championship level

Russ and Head of School Andrew J. Vadnais reuniting at the Roundball dinner


Give Me Liberty: Speakers and Speeches That Have Shaped America

By Christopher L. Webber ’49“Give me liberty or give me death.” “I have a dream.” “The only

thing we have to fear is fear itself.” Why do great speeches about freedom — those were delivered by Patrick Henry, Martin Luther King Jr. and Franklin Delano Roosevelt, respectively — resonate with us? In his new book, Webber groups 14 famous American discourses by subject, then provides historical context and measures their psychological impact to answer that question. For example, the chapter on King’s speech offers a close comparison of two versions, one delivered in Detroit and the now-famous March on Washington speech. A thought-provoking foreword and intelligent epilogue bookend this examination of the stirring power of the spoken word.

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Dear Friends:Letters of St Paul to Christians in America

By Christopher L. Webber ’49What would the Apostle Paul say if he were writing today to

American Christians? What would he have to say about the extremes of wealth and poverty, about immigration and climate change and the death penalty, about relations between Muslims and Christians, about same-sex marriage, and all the other issues we face? How would Paul speak to us about the resurrection and Eucharist and living in faith? Dear Friends provides American Christians with some suggested answers to these questions. Writing to Washington instead of Rome, to Californians instead of Corinthians, to Texans instead of Galatians, these new letters deal with today’s questions. Not everyone will agree with everything said, but these letters are designed to spark discussion of the basic question in all Bible study: “What does this say to us?”

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Recently published? Please let us know, and please consider donating a copy of your book to The Martin A. Henry Library’s “Alumni Authors” collection. Not only will our students be impressed by the scholarly and literary accomplishments of alumni, but we will gratefully list your publication on the SKS website’s “Alumni Authors” page! All book donations are considered gifts-in-kind to the School. Please visit www.southkentschool.org/authors to see a more complete list of alumni authors’ works as well as purchasing information.

The Modern Mercenary: Private Armies and What They Mean for World Order

By Sean McFate ’88This book exposes the little understood yet crucially important

world of private military contractors, and how private military force will change international relations. Based on real-world experience and four years of research.

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1950Neal PeirceI have organized and now lead a news service on significant innovations from cities around the globe after stopping my weekly Washington Post writers’ group column, which had a 38-year run. Please visit my website at www.citiscope.org.

Peter PirnieI retired in April 2014 from U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). Moving with wife Carolyn to Woodstock, Georgia, a suburb of Atlanta in September 2014 to be nearer to family. All the best to SKS and SKS Hockey!!

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1948 Richard CuylerApparently I missed the call for reminiscences about the rink named for my father. (I couldn’t really have participated anyway since I was gone from South Kent and on my own when it was built.) However, I also enjoyed reading about the whole history of hockey at the school. As I recall, before the mechanized saw that would cut the pond rinks free after the snow had been cleared, the cutting was done with an old hand ice saw. I always wondered what the tensile strength of black ice was that allowed it to bow up until it was cut free. Here is a poem I wrote about being with my father when he was coaching on Hatch Pond. The timeframe would be one side or the other of 1945. Best wishes.

David WilliamsSold our 34th sailboat. Winters in Ormond Beach, FL, summers in Wayland. Will join Roy Megargel and Phil McMaster to bring Roy’s 39’ Cal from Baltimore to Cape Cod.

On Hatch Pond rink’s all glass-black ice my fathercoaches the big boys. I know them all:Big Pete, Nobbie, Craigie, George, the wholepack. And Robert with his southern drawl,

my secret special guy who makes me laugh.I just can’t believe he now can play first stringdefense. You wouldn’t know he couldn’t skatefour years ago. He’s sure astonishing.

My father’s great; about hockey heknows everything. I’m happy as they skate,do drills, learn plays, take shots on goal. I lovethese ends of days and try to emulate

all the boys do with my own stick and puck.With sun long masked behind the hemlocks, the coldof late afternoon invades the rinks,and usually a testy breeze takes hold

as well, especially if I’ve diddled around,not skated enough to keep me warm. I canhold out sometimes, but usually I can’t.Even though I’m freezing, I must be a man.

I don’t want the big boys to hear as Isnivel quietly. With mittens off I tryto loosen stiffened laces, free my frozen feetand make my best attempt to pry

them into icy shoes and galoshes. I tellmy dad I’m starting home and limp uphill,the mile slog on snow path through the woods,all dim and settled in its late-day chill.

I blubber now in earnest since no onecan hear. My toes keep bending with a hurtingwarmth. I decorate my mittens withfrozen streaks from nose and eyes while blurting

out unhelpful pleas to end this trial.I always hoped those practices would endbefore I had to go. Sometimes they did.That was the best. My father then would lend

a hand and maybe chafe my feet beforehe’d work them into board-like shoes. Then Iwould doubletime to keep up with my dadand the joshing boys. Of course, I’d try

to catch their every word while stumbling allbut unnoticed at their side. My joycould banish all the cold. It didn’t matterthat I was just their coach’s little boy.

The school lights would greet us, and the boys,all noise, would slant off to their locker room.Companionably, my mittened hand in his,my dad and I would turn home through the gloom.

My mother would strip off my clothes, shushmy distress at being cold, plop meinto a bath. Then red and warm she’d rubme dry before that blissful alchemy

of clean pajamas. Hot supper could enhancemy drowsiness, and often too pooped to arguefor some later bedtime, I’d be bundledupstairs, on ordinary days my usual cue

for imploring some loved story. But thesewere special days. My dreams would always skipthe school-day trials, stretch out the joy of beingwith the big boys in awed apprenticeship.

-Richard R. Cuyler ’48

The Big Boys


1951Peter WiseI am so proud of the school for being environmentally aware, staying planetary conscious is key! Keep up the good work!

1954Rusty AllanRusty is still a rail fan. He’s working on an ‘0’ gauge layout destined for a large room in an old store building across the road from his home.

“Bo” Boylston A. Beal IIEdna is very involved as a tour guide for Newport, RI. Her customers are from cruise ships and tour buses. We are both involved in lots of golf in RI and Pinehurst, NC. We are also gym rats and grandparents to 2 youngsters.

Stephen W. RuleHad yet another wonderful weekend at Pigtail during the reunion. The rains went away, the breeze kept us cool. And we learned more about our favorite school.

1959Geoffrey MooreStill working full time, and then some at age 73. On June 21st, the longest day of the year, Genie and I travelled as close to the North Pole as you can get and still have a bed to sleep in; 24 hour sunshine on Spitsbergen Island was a unique experience.

1960Scott KuhnerI am so pleased to learn that SKS still requires students to memorize the Prologue to Chaucer’s Canterbury Tales in Old English. It is such a classic of SKS. For example, back in 1989, I was sailing with my wife and two kids on a trip that would eventually

take us all the way around the world. We were anchored in Darwin, Australia, and I was sitting at the bar in the Darwin Yacht Club when someone came and sat down next to me. I looked over at him just as he looked at me. We pointed at each other and I said, “John Burnett!” as he pointed at me and said, “Scott Kuhner!”. Then, without another word, we both at the same time said, “Wan that April with its shoures sota, the darut of March had pierced to the rota and bathed every vein in swish liquor of which vertue engendred is the floer. Wan zephoris with his sweata breath, hath inspiried in every holt and heth, the tender crops and the young asona hath in the ram its half course e rona.” Then we both immediately began laughing.

My spelling is undoubtedly wrong but I was trying to spell it the way we pronounced it. It was truly the essence of SKS. I was in the class of 1960 and John was in the class of 1962.

1962David ChamberlainI’m thrilled to let you know that I have a new grandson, Andrew Chamberlain, born this past March. We are all doing well!

John MasonI have taken up digital photography and have entered several photography contests and shows.

1963Jay Greener50th was so fun last year that I came back with my brother Alan for 1954’s 60th.

1966Charles WilliamsJudy and I returned last June from 4 years of teaching in Switzerland. It was great but also time to come

home and be a little closer to our granddaughter. We also have a new grandson born in June.

1973John HaddadIt is indeed my genuine pleasure to say that I have had two dreams come true. It has been my childhood dream to get married in the SKS Chapel. Well, it took a few decades but I finally did it. The second dream is that I have discovered and married my best friend. How cool is that???!!!! I only wish many of my 1973 classmates and masters of days of old could have attended.

1976Thompson A. GerkeRetired from the US Marines in 2010 and have been working for the Navy at the Navy Yard since then doing emergency management.

1979Keith GallagherI spent the month of July in Europe with my wife Debbie and children Jessica and Matthew. We travelled around England and Italy and visited relatives in Ireland and Switzerland.

Tim MartinI’m working at Ernst & Young as a web producer, leading a team of 5 people. On those rare occasions when I get to stop working, I enjoy running and working on Argentine Tango with my former ballet partner Debora Broderius.

1980Scott HortonIt’s nice being a regular visitor to the Hillside. My son is a 5th former and loves being at South Kent! See you in June at our 35th.

1983David EilersI have moved to Nantucket Island as of last November to get more involved in my dad’s life. I am tutoring in the public school with students struggling with anxiety and school phobia. I also offer Reiki healing for those seeking a deeper understanding of the Divine. Turned 50 and all is well!

John Haddad and his wife getting married in St. Michael’s Chapel and then dancing the night away during their reception in the Old Building

Scott Horton chatting with faculty brat Margaret (Peg) Waller Burhoe, about his favorite memory from his time on the Hillside


1984Taylor Walker My family and I recently moved back to San Francisco. Great to be living near Curt Himy, and to see so many of our classmates at the reunion that Curt and Chris Farr organized - great job, ‘84!

1992Pete ClancyI am living back in my home town, Walnut Creek, CA. My wife, Precilla, and our two boys (Jack -age 9; Will - age 3) moved there last year. My wife and I met in law school and have been together since then. We work together at our very busy personal injury law firm in Oakland. Any SKS students/alums should feel free to get in touch any time.

1999Jeff ViolaFather Klots baptized Grace Elizabeth Viola, the daughter of Sarah and Jeff Viola, in St. Michael’s Chapel on November 25, 2014. Also at the service was Jon Viola ‘88 and his family, who were visiting in the area from their home in Jackson, MS. Jeff and his family continue to live in Dover Plains, NY, where he helps run the family business--J & J Log and Lumber Corporation.

2000Chris GreeneDorothy and I welcomed a new addition to the family this summer; Maisie Irene Greene was born on August 12th and has since been under the care of her big brother Ethan. We are now living in Milton, MA and I am working as a Management Consultant for Monitor Deloitte in the Boston Office.

Shaun MatejcekWhen driving through southern Ontario in June, school chaplain Steve Klots had the chance to visit Shaun Matejcek ‘00 and his wife Jen Lados for a night. Shaun’s school mate Trevor Erdelac ‘01 came by for dinner with his wife Stephanie. Shaun is working at a refinery owned by Esso Canada near Port Dover, Ontario, and Trevor lives and runs an irrigation business in Simcoe, Ontario.

2001Ryan SugarLindsay and Ryan Sugar are happy and proud to announce the birth of their daughter Avery Grace Sugar on October 3, 2014. Ryan works as an appraiser for Viking Appraisals, and he and his family continue to live in Danvers, MA.

2004Matej KendaI’ve been working as a compliance and government relations manager (Russia/Eurasia) for Freeport-McMoRan Copper and Gold ever since I finished grad school at Georgetown’s School of Foreign Service in 2012. As I coordinate our gov’t and community outreach in a region from the Balkans to the Pacific, I’m on the road about 90% of the time but hopefully relocating back to Phoenix headquarters in fall 2014.

2007Uros ApicSchool chaplain Steve Klots visited Uros Apic this summer in his home city of Sremska Mitrovica, Serbia. Uros has just finished playing professional basketball and is working in a variety of businesses in Sremska Mitrovica.

2010Ian Charles FlemingIan has graduated from Clemson with honors in International Trade and German and has been hired by DrexelMeier, a German automotive firm with 40,000 employees world-wide for their management program. He is living in Greenville, South Carolina, and is also the hockey coach for Clemson University. Thank you again for giving him the opportunity to spend his last year of high school with you...Ian tells everyone it was the best year of his life. we hope to get back next year for the golf tournament and homecoming. Dave and Carey Fleming

2013AJ EdwardsCurrently attending Yale, while in a summer program in London AJ and Hani Farsi ’86 met up for an impromptu alumni get-together.

2014Newton Tsang Newton is doing well at West Point and sends his thanks to Coach Finberg and the South Kent Soccer team for their support!

Ethan and Jeff Viola, Father Klots, and Sarah and Grace Viola, just after Grace’s baptism

Class Notes

Steve Klots and Uros Apic in at a Serb “ethno-village” in Bosnia.

Trevor Erdelac with his son Ryden, The Reverend Stephen B. Klots, and Shaun Matejcek with his daughter Alice

AJ and Hani Farsi


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Alumni Soccer 2014 SKS Golf Tournament 2014


intouchAlumni Weekend

We all agreed that the hills on campus have definitely grown taller. We enjoyed our class din-ner at The Fife ‘n Drum, and we were very impressed by the meals served at SKS.

A trip to the new SKS environmental farm was most impressive. We remembered that several of our football competitors would chant “farm-ers, farmers, farmers” during our games. We were proud to earn that distinction by our ignorant detractors and would be prouder still today.

As usual, the school banquet was excellent, and we noted that the SKS faculty and other employees all looked like college kids.

We tried to contact our favorite master Dr. Charles Whittemore by phone several times with no success, but our more diligent classmates, Peter

Blake and Jim Dimon decided to drive north to the Whittemores’ assisted living facility where they were able to visit with Char-lie who remembered all of his former “ 1954 scholars” and was happy to see Peter and Jim.

At the conclusion of our visit, we all agreed that we will gather at mini reunions every few years in the future since we are none of us is getting any younger, with the possible exception of Peter Blake.

Regards,Alan Greener

Class of 1954 in attendance:• Peter Blake and his wife,

Sandy• Russ Allan and his wife,

Judy• Bo Beal and his wife, Edna• Steven Rule• Jim Dimon• Alan Greener and his

brother, Jay (SKS 1963)

Class of 1954 - 60th Reunion

Class of 1949 - 65th ReunionAttendees at our sixty-fifth re-

union were Chuck Everett, Dick Martin and Nobby Richards. On Friday our first gathering of the weekend was for drinks at the Richards’ apartment before going to the Fife ‘n Drum restaurant for dinner. There were five of us: Dick and Pennie, Nobby and Liz, and Chuck. Saturday morn-ing we gathered again for break-fast at the Richards’ apartment before going to South Kent for the day’s activities. The most

significant part of those activities was the memorial service held in Saint Michael’s Chapel. Dick read the names of our deceased classmates as we honored and remembered them. Chuck left after dinner on Saturday, and on Sunday, after the Eucharist, the rest of us went our separate ways. The three members of our class enjoyed being together, but we missed the others who were unable to come.

- Noble Richards

Class of 1949Chuck Everett, Richard Martin, Noble Richards

Class of 1954Back Row: Peter Blake, Alan Greener, Jim DimonFront Row: Stephen Rule, Bo Beal



The Class of 1964 faced two challenges at the June 13-15 alumni weekend: recognizing the school after 50 years and recog-nizing our classmates.

When we met for our class banquet at Gifford’s restau-rant in Kent, pregnant pauses abounded, but once we figured out who was who, the cama-raderie flowed as freely as the libations. All told, we had 16 classmates there (one more showed up late the next day, and signed up an hour). It was a great turnout for a class of 38, of whom 35 are still alive.

The evening’s highlight was each boy’s account of his life since graduation. The stories were rich with life experiences but notably devoid of brag-gadocio. It may have been our adherence to “simplicity of life” but more likely it was because it was past our bedtime.

Revived the next morning, several of us held forth with reminiscences during the “In My Day” program Saturday morning. Warren Bicknell, Bob Martin, Michael Corrigan, Sam Coes, Peter Keck and Peter Ray-mond opined about the Spartan years of 1960-64. There were the arcane (waits for speeding); the punitive (nighttime trips to the bridge); the bizarre (transport-ing a head-trauma victim in the weapons carrier to the hospital); the exciting (skating downhill on frozen snow), and the chilling

( John Deak and tractor going deep at Hatch Pond).

How do you define 50 years in terms of change? For us, it was driving past a Fathers’ Field with no goalposts (as the school no longer has football). Looking in vain for the Gleason House. Hearing that South Kent had 195 students in the just-finished school year, compared with 140 in our time. Enjoying eggs made to order and five varieties of cof-fee in the dining hall. Being told that the hockey team plays 75 games a year, starting on Sept. 1. And participating in the ground-breaking for the multimillion-dollar hockey complex.

The evening banquet Saturday included a very clever tip of the hat to our half-century reunion: a ball cap for each of our at-tendees, “South Kent” printed on the back and a dinosaur, with a cardinal (the school mascot) perched on its tail. We are now officially old timers, and how great it was to come together one more time.

P.S. A tribute to all who at-tended, in South Kent parlance: Bicknell (a special thanks for organizing the whole affair), Coes, Corrigan, Gilliam, Hinds, Johnson, Kao, Keck, Kuvalanka, Martin, Merson, Moore, Ray-mond, Reed, Trufant, Williams and Zeman. Good job, keep it up!

-Bob Martin


Class of 1964Back Row: Michael Corrigan, Malcom Moore, Peter Keck, Bill Reed, Ivan Kuvalanka, Bob Martin, Peter RaymondFront Row: Andy Hinds, Warren Bicknell, Sam Coes, Samuel Trufant, Chun-Min “Tony” Kao, Ned Williams

Thanks to Jay Greener ’63 for recording four of our “In Our Day” talks and putting them on YouTube.

• Bob Martin/Crime and punishment• Michael Corrigan/Rescued by Wuzzy• Sam Coes/ How SKS treated concussions in 1964• Peter Keck/John Deak takes the plunge

To see the videos, visit:www.southkentschool.org/in-our-day


Class of 197935th Reunion

The Class of ’79ers Kathleen Brady Lindenmayer, Richard Gregory and Steve “Sarge” Pick-man had a hard time mustering a quorum for the pre-alumni day events, so they gathered at the Lindenmayer residence in Kent for some kick-back activities with with fellow SKSers Stuart Tracy (’80), Kevin Brady (’82), Jeff Vant (’82) and families. Sarge entertained and the crew reminisced into the evening over some great steaks and good wine. All pass their regards to fellow classmates who opted to forgo the late night and alumni day festivities, and are looking forward to a great showing for ’79 in 2019!

-Kathleen Brady LindenmayerP.S. Kathleen invites ’79 class-

mates to join the Facebook site for “SKS Class of ’79”

Class of 1999JJ Velez, Olisemeka Okobi

Winslow Shoemaker ’44Thom Gerke ’76, Fred Cressman ’74

Class of 1976Thom Gerke, Reed Martin

Class of 2009Jesse Bruen, Mark Graham

Class of 2004Andrew House, Dillon Duncan, Steven Bruen, Stan Vylet, Jay Campbell

Gordon Kuehl ’72


The Class of 1984 felt incredibly fortunate to gather together for their 30th reunion. The school graciously set aside the 1824 house at the bottom of the hillside for us to spend the weekend remembering our time at SKS. In all, we had 20 members of the class return during the course of the week-end, a testament to the closeness of our group and our affection for our time at South Kent. We only wish that our other class-mates could have joined us in order to make the time together even more special. The festivi-ties started on Thursday, with a few members playing in the golf tournament at The Bulls Bridge Golf Club. The good cheer rose a notch on Friday night when we gathered for our class dinner at the Fife and Drum Restaurant in Kent, the culmination of which

was the grand entrance of Mr. Eric Ross, who was only weeks removed from hip replacement surgery and who drove many hours to attend. Much of Satur-day was spent touring the cam-pus and visiting old haunts. Sat-urday evening was an emotional one as we paid tribute to Mr. Paul Abbott who retired after giving so many years of service to the school. The Class of 1984 feels a special fondness for Paul, as he was the Dean of Students during our time at SKS, and he is the father of our classmate, Ruth Abbott Greenberg. Lastly, our thoughts were never far from those members of our class who departed this world far too early: James Martin, Jeremy Raymond, and Geoffrey Gibbons.

- Chris Farr


Class of 1984Back Row: Taylor Walker, Harold Liggett, Chris Farr, Zach Wilcox, Mark Kinnear, Richard KolpaFront Row: Edward Rhoda, Tuck Holman, John Dixon, Hugh Bartlett, Chuck Clothier, Terence Fort, Ruth Greenberg, Lawson Dann, Curt Himy

Ted Posselt ’57, Terry Moody ’56, Foster White ’55

Class of 1969Peter Winder, Samuel Hoagland, Barry Kuehl, Duane Stone


James S. Carpenter ’36, died peacefully at home on April 5, 2014.

Alan Beaumont Worthington ’43, of Plymouth Meeting, a World War II veteran, died Saturday, Sept. 20, 2014. Born in Langhorne, Mr. Worthington graduated from the South Kent School. Mr. Worthington enlisted in the Army right out of high school. He landed on Omaha Beach in August 1944 and, with the 131st Anti-Aircraft Artillery 90 mm Gun Brigade, pushed through east-ern France and into Belgium, along the way helping to free Paris. Fighting in the Battle of the Bulge, Mr. Worthington and his brothers in arms stood for weeks in slush and ice without removing their boots. After the war, he attended the University of Pennsylvania, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in economics. There he met Ruth Myers whom he married in 1948. Among his many awards was the Service Medal with three Battle Stars. On June 17, 2011, he and nine other veterans gathered at the French Embassy in Washington, where they were given the title of knight of the French Legion of Honor.

He was president of Weeks-Worthington Adjustment Co. and was treasurer of the Penn-sylvania Association of Inde-pendent Insurance Adjusters and in 2005 was honored by the association for his years of service. A self-taught artist, he painted ships and landscapes and took photographs.

Richard Crittenden ’46, passed away on Saturday, August 2, 2014. Mr. Crittenden (Dick) was born in Shreveport, Louisiana on September 10, 1928. He graduated from the prestigious South Kent School in South Kent, Connecticut in June of 1946. He immedi-ately enrolled in the U.S. Army where he was part of the occupying force in post-war Japan. After being honorably discharged, he enrolled at Yale University and graduated in 1952 while simultaneously serving in the U.S. Air Force Reserve. He married Barbara Ueckert in 1956. A salesman at The Prudential Insurance Company, he spent most of his working career in Texas and Louisiana before retiring in Jacksonville, Texas. He enjoyed gardening, woodworking, reading, and his dogs. He was an active member of Trin-ity Episcopal Church. His wit remained razor sharp until

the end, cracking jokes in the hospital, displaying those eyes and trademark smile that made you wonder what he was up to.

Robert Adams ‘47, Robert Pegram Adams, 84, of Lynch-burg, passed away Sunday, Oc-tober 5, 2014, at home with his family. Bob graduated with a degree in physics from Virginia Tech, received his master’s degree in electrical engineer-ing from M.I.T. and studied mathematics at UCLA. He had multiple scientific accomplish-ments. He was a pioneer in the development of computer sciences, some of which are preserved in the Smithsonian Institute in Washington D.C. and the Computer History Museum in California.

Henrik Bull ’47, died on Dec. 3, 2013 at his home in Berkeley. He was 84. He was a formidable and talented archi-tect, a mentor and inspiration to many. A founder of the Bull Stockwell Allen Architects, although officially retired for the last 10 years, Henrik was a regular in the office, offering his consultation and exper-tise. Henrik graduated from MIT in 1952. Moving to San Francisco in 1956 he began his architectural career designing award-wining homes. In 1968 he joined several architects in founding Bull Field Volkmann Stockwell Architects, which soon won a competition for planning a new Capitol for the State of Alaska. A passion

for skiing naturally led Henrik to be a pioneer in planning and designing the mountain resorts that grew along with the expanding sport of ski-ing. Above all, Henrik was a wonderful man. His warmth and passion for his craft were contagious. He was generous with his time and his wealth of experience. Henrik’s stories were as infamous as his expert status on the slopes.

Robert B. Oakley ’48, died Wednesday, December 10, 2014. Bob was born in Dallas, Texas, on March 12, 1931. He was a graduate of South Kent School, South Kent, Connecti-cut, and Princeton University, Class of 1952. He joined the US Navy after graduation and served in naval intelligence in Japan for three years. After a year’s graduate work at Tulane University, he entered the Foreign Service in the sum-mer of 1957 where he met his wife, also a Foreign Service Officer. They were married in Cairo, Egypt, in June 1958. Their first post was Khartoum, Sudan, followed by three years in Washington DC, then on to Abidjan, the Ivory Coast, Saigon, Vietnam, Paris, France,

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USUN in New York, Paris and Beirut. In 1974 he returned to Washington to work on the National Security Council Staff. He was named Ambassador to Zaire in 1979, followed by Somalia, and then he served as the Special Ambassador for Counter-Terrorism in the State Department in 1984-85. After Iran-Contra he returned to the NSC staff. He was named Ambassador to Pakistan in 1988. He retired from the State Department in 1991 but was called back to lead the US humanitarian intervention in Somalia in 1993. Ambassador Oakley then went on to work as a Distinguished Research Fellow in the Institute for National Strategic Studies Re-search Directorate at National Defense University until 2010.

Rafael Cabrera ’49, passed away July 29, 2014 at his home in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL, sur-rounded by his loving family. He was born in Madrid, Spain, on June 28, 1931.

John E. Holmes, Jr. ’50, of Stafford Springs, CT, passed away on Thursday, April 24, 2014 at Blair Manor, Enfield, CT. He was born in Syracuse, NY. John was a graduate of South Kent School and Trinity College. He was a U.S. Army veteran, having served during the Korean Conflict, and worked as a writer in the filming industry. He was also an avid stamp collector, and member of the Manchester Philatelic Society.

Ernest H. Cady III ’55, died peacefully at Agrace Hospice Care on Sept. 4, 2014, sur-rounded by family. He was 78 years old. He acquired the nickname of “Rip” as an infant and chose to be called that all of his life. He grew up in Farm-ington, CT and attended South

Kent School. Rip worked for 20 years at The Travelers Insur-ance Company. His passions were sports (especially tennis, golf and bowling); travel (Europe, Canada, the Carib-bean and Hawaii); and music (a huge collection of CDs, with emphasis on jazz and big bands). Rip loved games, especially cribbage, and was a formidable opponent. We will all miss Rip’s generous spirit, his gentle manner and his savant’s memory.

Richard O. Rex, Jr. ’56, Dick Rex to his friends, passed away on Wednesday, January 9, 2013. Dick was born in 1937 in Pen Argyl, PA. He studied at South Kent School in Con-necticut. Dick married Cynthia Robinson in 1962. In 1976 he married Barbara Meier. Dick worked as a professional electronic engineer, first for Pierce Phelps Electronics, then International Video Corpora-tion, and with his own studios at Dixieland Productions. He also was the Chief Engineer at WABE. He could fix anything. Growing up in a Welsh min-ing town at the foot of the Poconos, he became attached to the Pennsylvania Railroad train that ran up the hill atop his street, instilling a passion for model railroading. He built intricate, incredible models and remained fascinated throughout his life with trains. He was an active member of the Piedmont Train club.

Robert Wreszin ’70, of Long Hill Township, died on Wednesday, March 20, 2013. He earned a bachelor’s degree from Lafayette College in Easton, Pa. He spent his working life in the New York financial industry, first with the firm of Wreszin Prosser Romano, and later with Gold-man Sachs. Mr. Wreszin was

passionate about gourmet cooking, developing many original recipes, and was an avid reader.

Craig William Morrison ’71, of Sarasota was received into the arms of Jesus on Monday, November 10, 2014, after suffering a heart attack. Craig was born in Staten Island, NY, grew up in Westchester, NY, attended high school at South Kent School in South Kent, CT, and attended Rollins College in Winter Park, FL where he earned a bachelor’s degree in Economics, and continued at the Crummer Graduate School to obtain his MBA. Craig worked in banking as a Trust Officer for many years. He was most recently proud to be working with the Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches as a Donor Relations Officer, help-ing to raise awareness of their mission to help needy children throughout Florida Craig loved cars, fishing, and boating, and was an avid reader. He was an ordained Elder at First Pres-byterian Church of Sarasota, having been a member since 1992.

Rev. Richard Edwin Crews, retired Episcopal priest and teacher, died in his sleep on Thursday, September 11, 2014 in Kent, CT. He was 84 years old. He was born on March 28, 1930 in Independence, Missouri. Father Crews was a graduate of Cornell University where he received his under-graduate and Masters degrees in Electrical Engineering. He also received a Masters of Divinity and Masters of Sacred Theology from Berkley Divin-ity School at Yale. He served three years in the Navy as a Gunnery Officer. While in the Navy he married Joan Dinkel, and they were married for 60 wonderful years He worked as an electrical engineer in Stamford, CT and then de-cided to become an Episcopal priest. Upon graduation from Seminary School, he became the curate at St. John’s Church in New Milford. In 1962, he became the priest for St. An-drews Church in Marbledale CT. He served the community there for 20 years before mov-ing to South Kent School to become the school chaplain and teacher where he taught physics, algebra and theology. He retired from South Kent School in 1994 and went back to St. Andrews Marbledale until 2001.


The Pigtail, June 15, 1985

inretrospectReflections


Planned gifts create a lasting legacy while offering flexible strategies for your estate and charitable planning. These options can provide you with income and even reduce your taxes. No matter what your level of wealth, you can support the School through creative and strategic planning.

Depending on your circumstances, you may be able to:

• Make a gift that costs nothing during your lifetime

• Give stock and realize larger tax savings

• Receive a quarterly paycheck for life in return for your gift

• Donate your house, continue to live in it, and get a tax break at the same time

For more information regarding planned giving options available at South Kent School, please contactPriscilla Loomis, Director of Development, at (860) 927-3539 x205, email at [email protected],

or visit the planned giving section of the School’s website at

www.southkentschool.org/planned-giving

An Invitation to Join the St. Michael ’s Society

Please join the Estate of Aurelia S. Baker, the widow of Andrew B. Baker ’35, as members of the St. Michael’s Society.

Upon the passing of Aurelia S. Baker on September 18, 2014, South Kent School became the beneficiary of her trust. The Andrew B. Baker Endowment Fund was created for the purpose of maintaining St. Michael’s Chapel.

Andrew B. Baker ’35

WHAT IS YOUR LEGACY?

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Parents of alumniIf this publication is addressed to your child who no longer maintains a permanent address at your home, please notify the alumni office of a preferred mailing address by calling (860) 927-3539 x206 or emailing us at [email protected]. Thank you!

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