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Every young man will be known and loved and called to greatness.
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On Tuesday, November 21, the Latin Club held its annual Movie Night. Freshman and sophomore members watched the 2016 version of Ben-Hur.
![Thanksgiving Eve Social 2023]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1701112024/stsebs/hhq9utty31gdepokusvw/ThanksgivingSocial2023.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1701112024/stsebs/hhq9utty31gdepokusvw/ThanksgivingSocial2023.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1701112024/stsebs/hhq9utty31gdepokusvw/ThanksgivingSocial2023.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1701112024/stsebs/hhq9utty31gdepokusvw/ThanksgivingSocial2023.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1701112024/stsebs/hhq9utty31gdepokusvw/ThanksgivingSocial2023.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1701112024/stsebs/hhq9utty31gdepokusvw/ThanksgivingSocial2023.jpg","width":2200}])
On November 22, St. Sebastian’s alumni from classes spanning 2005 to 2019 gathered at Laylas in South Boston to kick off the Thanksgiving holiday.
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On Wednesday, November 22, the St. Sebastian’s Class of 2023 returned to campus to receive their yearbooks.
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The St. Sebastian’s community continued its tradition of coming together to make a difference for our neighbors in need at Catholic Charities in the weeks leading up to Thanksgiving.
![2023 Boston Business Breakfast]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1700599339/stsebs/cc2nmfwgl3ckmlv3d4mq/112123-Boston-Business-Breakfast-051.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1700599339/stsebs/cc2nmfwgl3ckmlv3d4mq/112123-Boston-Business-Breakfast-051.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1700599339/stsebs/cc2nmfwgl3ckmlv3d4mq/112123-Boston-Business-Breakfast-051.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1700599339/stsebs/cc2nmfwgl3ckmlv3d4mq/112123-Boston-Business-Breakfast-051.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1700599339/stsebs/cc2nmfwgl3ckmlv3d4mq/112123-Boston-Business-Breakfast-051.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1700599339/stsebs/cc2nmfwgl3ckmlv3d4mq/112123-Boston-Business-Breakfast-051.jpg","width":2200}])
Members of the St. Sebastian's community gathered at the Boston Harbor Hotel on November 21 for the 26th annual Boston Business Breakfast.
![Senior Retreat 2023]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1700493513/stsebs/rd3sqrn1nxva29vll0mg/IMG_3402.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1700493513/stsebs/rd3sqrn1nxva29vll0mg/IMG_3402.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1700493513/stsebs/rd3sqrn1nxva29vll0mg/IMG_3402.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1700493513/stsebs/rd3sqrn1nxva29vll0mg/IMG_3402.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1700493513/stsebs/rd3sqrn1nxva29vll0mg/IMG_3402.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1700493513/stsebs/rd3sqrn1nxva29vll0mg/IMG_3402.jpg","width":2200}])
From Sunday, November 12 to Tuesday, November 14, twenty members of the Class of 2024 gathered at the Craigville Retreat Center on the Cape for their senior retreat.
![2023 First Quarter Academic Awards]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1700240585/stsebs/tq29r2yp1qutzmmenv8d/111723-AcademicAwards-012.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1700240585/stsebs/tq29r2yp1qutzmmenv8d/111723-AcademicAwards-012.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1700240585/stsebs/tq29r2yp1qutzmmenv8d/111723-AcademicAwards-012.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1700240585/stsebs/tq29r2yp1qutzmmenv8d/111723-AcademicAwards-012.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1700240585/stsebs/tq29r2yp1qutzmmenv8d/111723-AcademicAwards-012.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1700240585/stsebs/tq29r2yp1qutzmmenv8d/111723-AcademicAwards-012.jpg","width":2200}])
St. Sebastian's School is proud to announce those students who were named to the First Quarter Honor Rolls.
![2023 NYC alumni visit.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1700166957/stsebs/uhask2ktgraqhltzoatq/NYC2023.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1700166957/stsebs/uhask2ktgraqhltzoatq/NYC2023.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1700166957/stsebs/uhask2ktgraqhltzoatq/NYC2023.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1700166957/stsebs/uhask2ktgraqhltzoatq/NYC2023.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1700166957/stsebs/uhask2ktgraqhltzoatq/NYC2023.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1700166957/stsebs/uhask2ktgraqhltzoatq/NYC2023.jpg","width":2200}])
On November 13 and 14, Bill Burke made his final annual visits to New York, Philadelphia, and Washington D.C. as Headmaster.
![Arrows Compete in St. Paul's School Invitational Debate Tournament]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1700075937/stsebs/nag68lunczgthlai4vz7/111523-debate.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1700075937/stsebs/nag68lunczgthlai4vz7/111523-debate.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1700075937/stsebs/nag68lunczgthlai4vz7/111523-debate.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1700075937/stsebs/nag68lunczgthlai4vz7/111523-debate.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1700075937/stsebs/nag68lunczgthlai4vz7/111523-debate.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1700075937/stsebs/nag68lunczgthlai4vz7/111523-debate.jpg","width":2200}])
On Sunday, November 5, 2023, 9 members of the St. Sebastian's Debate Team participated in the St. Paul's School Invitational Debate Tournament.
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Michael Deschenes, Director of Library and Information Services, was honored for his 25 years of service to St. Sebastian's at the Faculty-Trustee Dinner on November 9, 2023.
![Boston College Investment Club Members Speak at Finance Academy]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1699894663/stsebs/ucdjlujntvndmvrw3mfo/LizzySpallaandMikeWalsh20.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1699894663/stsebs/ucdjlujntvndmvrw3mfo/LizzySpallaandMikeWalsh20.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1699894663/stsebs/ucdjlujntvndmvrw3mfo/LizzySpallaandMikeWalsh20.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1699894663/stsebs/ucdjlujntvndmvrw3mfo/LizzySpallaandMikeWalsh20.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1699894663/stsebs/ucdjlujntvndmvrw3mfo/LizzySpallaandMikeWalsh20.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1699894663/stsebs/ucdjlujntvndmvrw3mfo/LizzySpallaandMikeWalsh20.jpg","width":2200}])
On November 6, 2023, the St. Sebastian’s Finance Academy was honored to host guest speakers Lizzy Spalla and Mike Walsh '20 from the Boston College Investment Club.
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On Saturday, November 11, the St. Sebastian’s community observed Veterans Day by honoring alumni, as well as faculty, staff, and former staff, who have served in the United States Armed Forces.
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On Wednesday, November 8th, St. Sebastian's celebrated some of the seniors who signed their letters of intent and will continue their sports careers in college. Congratulations, Arrows
![Arrows Pay Tribute to Veterans at Needham Ceremony]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1699891034/stsebs/be8xg9owyfjmyclgqlu4/Needham-VeteransDay-forWeb.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1699891034/stsebs/be8xg9owyfjmyclgqlu4/Needham-VeteransDay-forWeb.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1699891034/stsebs/be8xg9owyfjmyclgqlu4/Needham-VeteransDay-forWeb.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1699891034/stsebs/be8xg9owyfjmyclgqlu4/Needham-VeteransDay-forWeb.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1699891034/stsebs/be8xg9owyfjmyclgqlu4/Needham-VeteransDay-forWeb.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1699891034/stsebs/be8xg9owyfjmyclgqlu4/Needham-VeteransDay-forWeb.jpg","width":2200}])
During the Needham Veterans Day Ceremony on November 11, Henry duBose '24 delivered a speech that paid tribute to all veterans, including both his parents and other members of his family, and Ben Goffredo '24 sang the National Anthem and America the Beautiful.
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On Friday, November 10, the Varsity Cross Country team won the championship race for the first time in school history, with three of our runners finishing in the top ten.
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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.
