School News

An exciting new chapter has launched for Canterbury School with the opening of the Academic Hub, a versatile space in Robert M. Steele ’72 Hall that is the focal point of our academic programs.

Alex Lieberman dove into the world of entrepreneurship as a University of Michigan student, writing a daily business newsletter for classmates. That grew into his highly successful company Morning Brew—the main topic of discussion when Alex joined Canterbury students for a Zoom presentation. 

Alumni, families, and friends shared the joy of the season at two festive Christmas parties. First up was a spirited gathering at Boston's Hampshire House on Beacon Street. A little over a week later, Saints alumni convened at The Harvard Club in Manhattan to celebrate “Christmas in the City” with their Canterbury family.

When you receive a letter on White House stationery acknowledging your volunteer service, you must be performing meaningful work for your community. That is exactly what Maeve Prendergast ’27 has been doing and why she received The President’s Volunteer Service Gold Award.

The spirit of Christmas came alive in Maguire Auditorium during the Yuletide Rock Concert thanks to our talented student musicians. The energy, skill, and dedication of our Saints were on full display as they led a fantastic evening of music and celebration.

In a tremendous fall season punctuated by Varsity Volleyball’s second straight NEPSAC Class C title, there were plenty of accolades to go around at the Fall Athletic Awards Assembly in Maguire Auditorium.

Good sportsmanship is the essence of what it means to be a Saints athlete, so we are delighted that our Girls’ Varsity Soccer Team and coaches have received the Andy Pitonak Sportsmanship Award from the Western Connecticut Soccer Officials Association.

Saints ice hockey alumni recently joined current coaches Padraic McCarthy ’94 and Eliza Beaudin for two special Canterbury Hockey Happy Hours in New York City and Boston.

Out of the 3,000-plus entries to the All-American High School Film Festival each year, only about 800 get chosen as an “Official Selection.” One of those in 2024 was The Wanderer, a short film submitted by Canterbury student Zekai “Aaron” Zhu ’26.

Maguire Auditorium became a “microcosm of human experience” when Canterbury’s theater students brought the play One Stoplight Town to the stage for a two-night run.

Another extraordinary postseason run by Varsity Volleyball led to a repeat of last year’s New England Preparatory School Athletic Council (NEPSAC) Class C championship, making it back-to-back titles for the team.

As we honored our brave service members this past Veterans Day, we were likewise honored to welcome Saints alumnus and retired Lieutenant Colonel Michael Athanasakis ’96 to campus for a Saints Off the Hill presentation. 

Our Saints are ready to take their talents to the next level! We recently celebrated college athletic commitments for the Class of 2025 as the athletes and their families gathered with coaches and teammates in the Steers Center Ragland Commons for photos and refreshments.   

For five inspiring days at Canterbury School, the Buddhist monks of Drepung Gomang Monastery brought not only a sense of joy to the campus but a stunning work of sand art—the Interfaith World Peace Mandala.

A high-energy Spirit Week at Canterbury produced outstanding results for FGS Day in Washington, Connecticut, on Saturday, November 9. Our Saints athletes were inspired to take five of the seven games against longtime rival The Frederick Gunn School.

A spirited Class of 1974 50th Reunion brought nearly 30 alumni and their guests back to campus to celebrate lasting friendships and share memories of their days as students.

Family Weekend is always one of the most anticipated and beloved events at Canterbury—and after our 2024 event, it is easy to see why! The annual weekend of festivities and bonding brought more than 270 Saints family and friends together to enjoy the vibrant spirit of our hilltop community.

The life and career of Michael Berman ’74 has much in common with the landscapes he typically captures in his photography: not confined, entirely free, and—as he told students during his Saints Off the Hill presentation—“untrammeled.”