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Every young man will be known and loved and called to greatness.
![2020 Virtual Yearbook Reception]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1606921396/stsebs/ccwrxflihy5qliro9khn/2020YearbookReception.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1606921396/stsebs/ccwrxflihy5qliro9khn/2020YearbookReception.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1606921396/stsebs/ccwrxflihy5qliro9khn/2020YearbookReception.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1606921396/stsebs/ccwrxflihy5qliro9khn/2020YearbookReception.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1606921396/stsebs/ccwrxflihy5qliro9khn/2020YearbookReception.jpg","width":1510}])
The virtual reception on November 25 offered the Class of 2020 the opportunity to see each other and mark an annual tradition to begin the Thanksgiving weekend.
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The National Honor Society’s annual Thanksgiving Food Drive was once again huge success thanks to the generosity of our school community.
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Mr. Carlos Garcia-Marxuach P’21, Founder and CEO of BayBoston, spoke to the St. Sebastian’s Finance Academy on Thursday, November 12, 2020.
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On Sunday, November 15, 2020, 18 members of the St. Sebastian's Debate Team participated by debating or serving as judges in the St. Paul's School Invitational Debate Tournament.
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St. Sebastian's School is proud to announce those students who were named to the First Quarter Honor Rolls.
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Coach Souza P’93,’96 continued our ongoing Faculty Zoom Seminar series on Tuesday, November 10, with his presentation of “Views from the Sidelines, Life Lessons on Leadership.”
![Senior Retreat Provides Day of Reflection]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1605031706/stsebs/z4atymn80xmykj8oytre/2020_Senior_Retreat-1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1605031706/stsebs/z4atymn80xmykj8oytre/2020_Senior_Retreat-1.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1605031706/stsebs/z4atymn80xmykj8oytre/2020_Senior_Retreat-1.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1605031706/stsebs/z4atymn80xmykj8oytre/2020_Senior_Retreat-1.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1605031706/stsebs/z4atymn80xmykj8oytre/2020_Senior_Retreat-1.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1605031706/stsebs/z4atymn80xmykj8oytre/2020_Senior_Retreat-1.jpg","width":2200}])
On November 8 and 9, members of the Class of 2021 gathered on St. Sebastian's campus for the Senior Retreat.
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On November 6, our students and faculty gathered in spaces across campus to celebrate Unity Day. This year’s theme was the Black Experience at St. Sebastian’s, with a focus on Faith, Brotherhood, and the Arts.
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St. Sebastian's Virtual Alumni Reception on October 29 featured Alumni Service Award recipients George O'Toole '05 and Jack Sullivan '66, along with NHL stars Brian Boyle ’03 and Noah Hanifin ’15.
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On Thursday, October 29, Headmaster Bill Burke, Assistant Headmaster Mike Nerbonne, and National Honor Society moderator Sean Albertson inducted 66 St. Sebastian's students into the Sr. Evelyn C. Barrett, O.P. Chapter of the National Honor Society.
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During Corporate Chapel on October 26, 2020, Jonathan Jones-Booker '21 was honored in the College Board National African American Recognition Program. Juan Oliva '21 was honored in the College Board National Hispanic Recognition Program.
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The National Hockey League recently held their Entry Draft, where Drew Commesso ’20 became the 27th Arrow in our school's history to be chosen. Commesso, a goaltender for Boston University and previously for the U.S. National Development Team, was selected in the second round (46th overall) of the 2020 NHL Draft by the Chicago Blackhawks.
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On Sunday, October 11, 2020, St. Sebastian's hosted our Annual Parliamentary Extemporaneous Invitational Novice Debate Tournament for students who are relatively new to debate. This was our very first Tournament conducted entirely on Zoom.
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The Classics Department is proud to recognize Latin students for their performance last academic year, earning perfect scores on the National Exam and membership to the National Latin Honor Society.
![National Merit Scholar Program logo]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1602606170/stsebs/ajgv6zhxmgh8udq93vjn/NationalMerit.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1602606170/stsebs/ajgv6zhxmgh8udq93vjn/NationalMerit.jpg","width":410}])
Alessandro Barbiellini '21, Timothy Ragnoni '21, Samuel Randall '21 and Max Samulka '21 have been recognized as "Commended Students" by the 2021 National Merit Scholarship Program.
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Assembly Schedule
If you are considering a later stage career transition or a shift into semiretirement, join us for this timely virtual discussion with Arrows Alumni Dan Daly '88, John Lawler '78, and Tim Sullivan '65.
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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.
