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Every young man will be known and loved and called to greatness.
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The annual Leadership Reception was held on Thursday, September 21 and honored those who have supported the school through their generous donations.
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On Saturday, September 23, 2023, a record number of 9th and 10th graders participated in the Miracle League.
![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}])
Seven St. Sebastian's students have been recognized by the 2024 National Merit Scholarship Program as Commended Students.
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On September 22, St. Sebastian’s welcomed the powerful speaker, Rose Smith, who told her inspirational story of surviving gang and gun violence in Watts, California.
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In Headmaster Burke's 34th and final opening address to launch the new academic year, he announced the word of the year: LOVE.
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On September 6th, members from the classes of 2026 and 2027 organized school supplies and packed them into backpacks and delivered them on September 7th to San Miguel School in Providence, RI.
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During the opening assembly on the first day of school, Friday, September 8, Headmaster Burke interviewed Jim Nantz, legendary CBS sportscaster and author of our All School Read, “Always by My Side: A Father's Grace and a Sports Journey Unlike Any Other.”
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The annual San Miguel School Field Day was hosted at St. Sebastian's on August 8, 2023.
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We were delighted to have over 175 members of the St. Sebastian’s community join us at the Oyster Harbors Club on Friday, June 21 for our Annual Cape Cod Reception.
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On behalf of St. Sebastian's Board of Trustees and the Head of School Search Committee, we are delighted to announce the appointment of Brendan W. Sullivan as our 10th Head of School, effective July 1, 2024.
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During his 50th Middlebury College Reunion on Saturday, June 10, Headmaster Bill Burke '73 was presented with the 2023 Alumni Plaque award for his loyalty and contributions to his alma mater.
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St. Sebastian's School is proud to announce the names of students who were named to the Fourth Quarter and Second Semester Honor Rolls.
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Alumni from 2003-2018 came together for the 2nd Annual Summer Kickoff at Castle Island Brewery in South Boston.
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We are proud to announce the list of colleges and universities the Class of 2023 will be attending.
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On Friday, June 9, seven members of the Sophomore Class travelled to San Miguel School in Providence, RI with Assistant Headmaster, Mike Nerbonne and current parent, Mrs. Marie Carroll P'25,'28.
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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.”
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.
