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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St. Sebastian's celebrated Catholic Schools Week with a number of events from January 30 - February 3.
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As of the February 1 Signing Day, 15 St. Sebastian's seniors have committed to play a sport at the collegiate level.
![Debate Team Competes in Public Speaking Competition at Kingswood Oxford School]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1675282166/stsebs/gzm4ewby3jutpleify7d/020123Kingswooddebate.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1675282166/stsebs/gzm4ewby3jutpleify7d/020123Kingswooddebate.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1675282166/stsebs/gzm4ewby3jutpleify7d/020123Kingswooddebate.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1675282166/stsebs/gzm4ewby3jutpleify7d/020123Kingswooddebate.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1675282166/stsebs/gzm4ewby3jutpleify7d/020123Kingswooddebate.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1675282166/stsebs/gzm4ewby3jutpleify7d/020123Kingswooddebate.jpg","width":2200}])
Congratulations to Eddie Ryan '23 for winning 2nd Place in the Interpretive Reading Competition.
![Phil Perry of NBC Sports Boston Speaks at St. Sebastian's]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1675199199/stsebs/mpfsq5tfgmvuwmxm67lx/013123-PhilPerry-001.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1675199199/stsebs/mpfsq5tfgmvuwmxm67lx/013123-PhilPerry-001.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1675199199/stsebs/mpfsq5tfgmvuwmxm67lx/013123-PhilPerry-001.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1675199199/stsebs/mpfsq5tfgmvuwmxm67lx/013123-PhilPerry-001.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1675199199/stsebs/mpfsq5tfgmvuwmxm67lx/013123-PhilPerry-001.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1675199199/stsebs/mpfsq5tfgmvuwmxm67lx/013123-PhilPerry-001.jpg","width":2200}])
Phil Perry of NBC Sports Boston came to speak to students on Tuesday, January 31.
![Liam Gorman ’19 Nominated for the Hobey Baker Memorial Award]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1675184219/stsebs/s8x8dquzy6accv7vqrjo/hobeybaker-liamgorman.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1675184219/stsebs/s8x8dquzy6accv7vqrjo/hobeybaker-liamgorman.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1675184219/stsebs/s8x8dquzy6accv7vqrjo/hobeybaker-liamgorman.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1675184219/stsebs/s8x8dquzy6accv7vqrjo/hobeybaker-liamgorman.jpg","width":1000}])
This Arrow is in the running for the Hobey Baker Memorial Award, college hockey's most prestigious honor.
![A student receives an award.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1675178844/stsebs/k63xuhdroizxnsffh6w7/013123-academicawards-008.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1675178844/stsebs/k63xuhdroizxnsffh6w7/013123-academicawards-008.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1675178844/stsebs/k63xuhdroizxnsffh6w7/013123-academicawards-008.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1675178844/stsebs/k63xuhdroizxnsffh6w7/013123-academicawards-008.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1675178844/stsebs/k63xuhdroizxnsffh6w7/013123-academicawards-008.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1675178844/stsebs/k63xuhdroizxnsffh6w7/013123-academicawards-008.jpg","width":2200}])
St. Sebastian's School is proud to announce those students who were named to the Second Quarter and First Semester Honor Rolls.
![A student recites poetry.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1674834215/stsebs/yd6xrbc2hwwdhldvkbbg/012623-POL-winner-Senior-CharlieBacon-001.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1674834215/stsebs/yd6xrbc2hwwdhldvkbbg/012623-POL-winner-Senior-CharlieBacon-001.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1674834215/stsebs/yd6xrbc2hwwdhldvkbbg/012623-POL-winner-Senior-CharlieBacon-001.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1674834215/stsebs/yd6xrbc2hwwdhldvkbbg/012623-POL-winner-Senior-CharlieBacon-001.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1674834215/stsebs/yd6xrbc2hwwdhldvkbbg/012623-POL-winner-Senior-CharlieBacon-001.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1674834215/stsebs/yd6xrbc2hwwdhldvkbbg/012623-POL-winner-Senior-CharlieBacon-001.jpg","width":2200}])
Arrows recently displayed their memorization and theatrical skills during the Shakespeare and the Poetry Out Lound competitions.
![Trevor Mullin '23 Eclipses All-time Scoring Record]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1674838728/stsebs/sz27iltdu2ejifaj68oc/012623-TrevorMullin-all-time-scorer-014.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1674838728/stsebs/sz27iltdu2ejifaj68oc/012623-TrevorMullin-all-time-scorer-014.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1674838728/stsebs/sz27iltdu2ejifaj68oc/012623-TrevorMullin-all-time-scorer-014.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1674838728/stsebs/sz27iltdu2ejifaj68oc/012623-TrevorMullin-all-time-scorer-014.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1674838728/stsebs/sz27iltdu2ejifaj68oc/012623-TrevorMullin-all-time-scorer-014.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1674838728/stsebs/sz27iltdu2ejifaj68oc/012623-TrevorMullin-all-time-scorer-014.jpg","width":2200}])
On Thursday, January 26, in front of a packed crowd, Trevor Mullin ’23 scored 33 points to become the St. Sebastian’s all-time leading scorer with 1771 career points.
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St. Sebastian's annual Board Retreat was held at the Wellesley Country Club on Thursday, January 19.
![Headmaster Bill Burke Announces Retirement]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1675107668/stsebs/epvmge9ohfzclqn1anxr/croppedbill.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1675107668/stsebs/epvmge9ohfzclqn1anxr/croppedbill.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1675107668/stsebs/epvmge9ohfzclqn1anxr/croppedbill.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1675107668/stsebs/epvmge9ohfzclqn1anxr/croppedbill.png","width":1000}])
After a remarkable career spanning more than three decades as Headmaster of St. Sebastian's School, Bill Burke has announced his retirement in June 2024.
![Arrows Volunteer in "Spirit of Sharing" Gift Drive]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1672944674/stsebs/omu8xyuo6nnrdnz7nuce/Spiritofsharing11.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1672944674/stsebs/omu8xyuo6nnrdnz7nuce/Spiritofsharing11.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1672944674/stsebs/omu8xyuo6nnrdnz7nuce/Spiritofsharing11.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1672944674/stsebs/omu8xyuo6nnrdnz7nuce/Spiritofsharing11.jpg","width":1020}])
Over Christmas break, a group of Arrows traveled up to Saint Patrick Parish in Lawrence to volunteer in the “Spirit of Sharing” gift drive.
![Arrows Connect Career Night 2023]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1672939061/stsebs/twhdsry58lerqlbxkssr/ArrowsConnect132023.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1672939061/stsebs/twhdsry58lerqlbxkssr/ArrowsConnect132023.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1672939061/stsebs/twhdsry58lerqlbxkssr/ArrowsConnect132023.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1672939061/stsebs/twhdsry58lerqlbxkssr/ArrowsConnect132023.jpg","width":1100}])
On January 3, St. Sebastian’s alumni gathered via Zoom for our annual Arrows Connect Career Night.
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The St. Sebastian's community responded with great generosity to the National Honor Society’s annual Christmas Warmth Drive.
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On Thursday, December 15, the sophomore English classes congregated in the McCulloch Room for the annual Macbeth Competition.
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On Friday, December 16, the St. Sebastian's Community kicked off Christmas Break with a festive Christmas program, celebrating the season with song and scripture.
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“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.”
Why St. Sebastian’s?
The best way to experience the mission of St. Sebastian’s is by visiting our campus in person. In the meantime, here is a glimpse of life on Greendale Avenue.
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