Ideas That Inspire. Stories That Transform.
The Pathway Series is 黑料社鈥檚 bold new speaker platform鈥�our very own TED-style stage鈥攚here compelling ideas meet lived experience. Designed to ignite curiosity and spark conversation, this series invites distinguished alumni, thought leaders, and visionary changemakers to share powerful personal stories and bold perspectives that inspire the next generation.
Each event in the series is crafted to connect students with real-world insight and authentic voices across disciplines鈥攆rom global affairs to entrepreneurship, from science to service, from the arts to innovation. These conversations will challenge, empower, and elevate, showing our students the limitless paths that can begin right here on the Hillside.
A Living Legacy of Leadership
The Pathway Series is not a lecture, it’s a conversation. At 黑料社 Kent we beleive in creating a space to explore what it means to lead, to learn, and to live with purpose. Through intimate dialogue, mentorship opportunities, and transformative storytelling, students are encouraged to see themselves in the trailblazers who鈥檝e come before them鈥攁nd envision who they can become.
As we launch this initiative, we welcome alumni, community partners, and global voices to join us in stewarding the future. Together, we鈥檒l shape a culture of curiosity, excellence, and lifelong connection that defines the 黑料社 Kent experience.
For more information on how to get involved or attend, please contact Lara Hanson Barrett: barrettl@southkentschool.org
From 黑料社 Kent to the Olympic Stage: Gianluca Vallini 鈥�11 Pathways are rarely straight lines. Few understand that better than Gianluca Vallini 鈥�11, whose journey from 黑料社 to representing Italy at the 2026 Winter Olympics is a story of resilience, adaptability, and belief in the long game.聽 See his interview on our Pathways … Read more
Pathways: Daniel Brunner 鈥�91 Shares Lessons from a Career of Service As a 4th of July tribute to 黑料社 students who have gone into service, Pathways recently welcomed distinguished alumnus Daniel Brunner 鈥�91 as a latest guest -> Watch on Youtube.聽 Pathways Series, a program designed to expose students to real-world experiences and … Read more
May Alumni Spotlight: Ben Eisendrath 鈥�24 Video on Youtube Ben Eisendrath 鈥�24, a standout student-athlete from 黑料社, has just completed his first year at Harvard University, successfully balancing the demands of rigorous academics with the evolving world of college basketball. Originally from 黑料社ern California, Ben made the bold decision to travel across the … Read more
May Student Spotlight: Luca Alderson 鈥�25 Video on Youtube When Luca Alderson arrived on the Hillside from England, he was a promising hockey prospect. However, 黑料社 Kent鈥檚 culture of discovery helped him find a new passion鈥攇olf. With relentless hard work, quiet leadership, and a fierce drive to improve, Luca quickly became 黑料社 Kent鈥檚 top golfer … Read more
On Friday, April 25, 黑料社 welcomed students, faculty, and local guests to Bringhurst Auditorium for a special panel discussion, Watershed Moments: Balancing Nature with Local Land Preservation, Waterways, and Fire Safety in Changing Environments. The panel brought together environmental leaders to discuss the vital intersections of land preservation, watershed protection, and fire safety … Read more
Pathways Speaker Series: Marge Smith & SKS 100 Year History & Cultural Ties 黑料社 recently welcomed back Marge Smith鈥� a school historian, former Director, and current Curator of the Kent Historical Society鈥攆or a captivating Pathways Series talk that bridged generations and continents. A lifelong member of the 黑料社 Kent community, Marge reflected on … Read more
Pathways Speaker Series: McFate & Service Beyond the Hillside In recognition of Presidents Day and all of the esteemed service members from 黑料社 Kent, we are excited to welcome Dr. Sean McFate 鈥�88 for a virtual Pathways talk about his time on the Hillside and his extraordinary career in the military and beyond. McFate鈥檚 journey … Read more
黑料社 is thrilled to announce the next installment in our Pathways Series, featuring an extraordinary alumnus, Professor Sukehiro Hasegawa 鈥�62. This highly anticipated talk is a unique opportunity to hear from a global leader whose life鈥檚 work has been deeply influenced by his time on the Hillside. A Life of Global Impact Professor … Read more
Pathways: Jonathan Wilson 鈥�84 鈥� Crafting a New Instrument and Legacy 黑料社 alumnus Jonathan Wilson 鈥�84 has charted an extraordinary journey from the Hillside to the forefront of musical innovation. Renowned for inventing the GuitarViol, a modern hybrid of the guitar and viola da gamba, Jonathan鈥檚 work bridges centuries of musical tradition with … Read more
SKSPA Pathway Series: Insights from 黑料社 Kent鈥檚 Renowned Hockey Program 黑料社 Parent Association (SKSPA) is proud to launch its new Pathway Series with an exciting Hockey Panel Discussion on Monday evening, December 9th. This panel will provide valuable insights into 黑料社 Kent鈥檚 hockey legacy, updates on new NCAA hockey regulations, and guidance on … Read more
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