A Mission-driven Community
St. Sebastian’s offers the best of the Catholic and Independent School traditions, with a mission that sets us apart from other schools in our league.
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Inspiring Innovation
The Innovation Lab provides a creative space for a hands-on experience that encourages students to invent, create, innovate, and collaborate.
Beyond the Classroom
In addition to a rich academic program, St. Sebastian’s provides a wide variety of opportunities for students to continue learning outside the classroom setting.
Pursuing Truth Through Faith and Reason
“The order of the day is to love God, work hard, and take good care of one another.”
William L. Burke III, Headmaster
News and Events
Every young man will be known and loved and called to greatness.
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The St. Sebastian's senior Class of 2021 gathered on the morning of February 23, for the annual "100 Days to Graduation Breakfast."
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The International Club welcomed experienced hiker, Kristin Pandit P'21, to talk about her hiking expeditions overseas.
![Max Samulka '21]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1613761194/stsebs/jx0kzuw4rs6fzrk6orhr/MaxS-POL.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1613761194/stsebs/jx0kzuw4rs6fzrk6orhr/MaxS-POL.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1613761194/stsebs/jx0kzuw4rs6fzrk6orhr/MaxS-POL.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1613761194/stsebs/jx0kzuw4rs6fzrk6orhr/MaxS-POL.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1613761194/stsebs/jx0kzuw4rs6fzrk6orhr/MaxS-POL.jpg","width":1512}])
Max Samulka '21 took first place in this year's Poetry Out Loud competition which was held on a Zoom call with a total of 23 competitors.
![Student debate winners.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1613573772/stsebs/dbgdayjgnlgy9bwm1xcw/Gianluca-James-Jack.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1613573772/stsebs/dbgdayjgnlgy9bwm1xcw/Gianluca-James-Jack.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1613573772/stsebs/dbgdayjgnlgy9bwm1xcw/Gianluca-James-Jack.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1613573772/stsebs/dbgdayjgnlgy9bwm1xcw/Gianluca-James-Jack.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1613573772/stsebs/dbgdayjgnlgy9bwm1xcw/Gianluca-James-Jack.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1613573772/stsebs/dbgdayjgnlgy9bwm1xcw/Gianluca-James-Jack.jpg","width":2200}])
On Sunday, February 14, 2021, St. Sebastian's hosted its Annual Parliamentary Extemporaneous Invitational Debate Tournament for students in both the Novice and Advanced Divisions.
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Ben Goffredo '24 was deemed the winner of St. Sebastian’s annual Shakespeare Competition.
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St. Sebastian's School is proud to announce those students who were named to the Second Quarter and First Semester Honor Rolls.
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On Friday, February 5th, the Robotics Team took 3rd place in their first scrimmage of the year.
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During the last two months, St. Sebastian's International Club Members were divided into nine groups and tasked to raise money for an international charity of their choosing.
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On Tuesday, January 5, an outstanding panel of five alumni offered career advice to an audience of college aged St. Sebastian’s alumni for the virtual Arrows Connect Career Night.
![The orthovolute was discovered at St. Sebastian's School]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1609959323/stsebs/vrnmd16siz4tet2v71dk/Figure12-crop.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1609959323/stsebs/vrnmd16siz4tet2v71dk/Figure12-crop.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1609959323/stsebs/vrnmd16siz4tet2v71dk/Figure12-crop.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1609959323/stsebs/vrnmd16siz4tet2v71dk/Figure12-crop.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1609959323/stsebs/vrnmd16siz4tet2v71dk/Figure12-crop.jpg","width":1542}])
A new mathematical discovery – the orthovolute – was recently made in Richard Palmaccio’s Multivariable Calculus class.
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On Thursday December 17, the Engineering Club hosted its first meeting of the 2020-2021 academic year.
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The program was filled with scripture and song, capturing the spirit of the Christmas season.
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During the holiday season, Arrows and their families have participated in annual traditions to help our neighbors in need.
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On Sunday, December 6, 2020, 13 members of the St. Sebastian's Debate Team participated, by debating or serving as judges, in the Buckingham, Browne and Nichols School Invitational Debating and Public Speaking Tournament.
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During an awards ceremony on Monday, December 14, St. Sebastian’s recognized its students for recent academic and athletic achievements.
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OUR COMMUNITY
“The time and devotion given to every student by every teacher is incredible to say the least.”
“Once in. Never Out. It’s resoundingly true. Alums are always coming back as though they never left.”
“St. Sebastian’s is more than a school or a community. It is a family.”
SPIRIT & PEOPLE CAMPAIGN
The $55 million Spirit & People Campaign to build the West Campus Center and grow our endowment is an exciting chapter in St. Sebastian’s story of continuing transformation.
