For nearly a century, this beloved play has anchored the South Kent holiday experience. The Nativity Play is far more than a performance; it is a reverent retelling of the Christmas story through the Gospel accounts of Luke and Matthew. As The Reverend Father Klots, School Chaplain, shares, 鈥淭he Nativity Play uses scripture from the King James Version of the Bible to recount the birth of Jesus. It also uses many of the great Christmas carols, ones that almost everyone knows like O Come, All Ye Faithful, to echo and proclaim that same story. The script that we use is the very same one compiled in the late 1920s.鈥�

Head of School Brian D. Sullivan reflects on the enduring nature of this experience: 鈥淲hat makes this play so special is not just its heartfelt storytelling, but its ability to resonate deeply with the students. While many traditions have evolved since South Kent鈥檚 founding in 1923, some are more than customs, they are woven into the fabric of our daily life. This is one tradition that stands out as uniquely South Kent, something we do once a year that truly defines us
Father Klots echoes this sentiment: 鈥淚t鈥檚 the event that leaves a lasting imprint on all who experience it, creating memories that connect generations of graduates. For all who hold South Kent dear, especially at this sacred time of year.鈥�

The evening followed the School鈥檚 Formal Christmas Dinner at 5:30 PM and brought together students, faculty, and families in celebration of the season. We are grateful to everyone who joined us in person and online, and we invite all members of the wider South Kent community to revisit the recording and share in this moment of warmth, reflection, and joy.

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Head Coach Father Steve Klots and Coach Bill Whittaker praised the team for their commitment and growth over the course of the season, noting the balance of grit, camaraderie, and steady progress that defined the Cardinals鈥� success on the trails.

Team Awards
The Anne Funnell Cup for Most Valuable Runner was awarded to Aidan Sherlock 鈥�26 and Ryan Pignataro鈥�27, both of whom delivered consistently strong performances and leadership throughout the season.

The Arthur W. Brown Award for Most Improved Runner went to Seizo Hana 鈥�28, recognizing his remarkable progress and perseverance. The Coaches Award was presented to Odin Bonis 鈥�27 for his positive attitude, dedication, and team spirit.

Ryan Pignataro 鈥�27 and Aidan Sherlock 鈥�26 received additional honors from an accrediting athletics council, with a formal announcement coming later this month. This marks their achievements as top runners in the New England independent school competition.

Varsity Letters we presented to:
Ryan Pignataro, Aidan Sherlock, Ben Siegert, Zijie Zhou, Odin Bonis, Yurii Nechyporenko, Peter Bongiorno, Seizo Hanai, and Pavlo Samoilov.

JV certificates were presented to:
Nekhel Mckella, Vas Gray, and Gerd Pflucker.

Reflecting on the season, Father Klots shared, 鈥淲e have four principles that we emphasized time and again as the basis for a good season: effort, mutual support, sportsmanship, and safety. Every member of this team bought into those principles, and the results speak for themselves. This was our best season in about fifteen years.鈥�

Congratulations to all our runners. This year鈥檚 team is a true testament to South Kent spirit on and off the course.

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