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On Tuesday, May 11, the Class of 2025 gathered for a day of prayer, reflection, and refreshment, as they participated in their 8th Grade Retreat in the West Campus Center.
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![Eight students who participated in Freshman Writing Night]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1620233818/stsebs/tpu6uulyyor7cvjytyj5/2021-Freshman-Writing-Night.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1620233818/stsebs/tpu6uulyyor7cvjytyj5/2021-Freshman-Writing-Night.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1620233818/stsebs/tpu6uulyyor7cvjytyj5/2021-Freshman-Writing-Night.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1620233818/stsebs/tpu6uulyyor7cvjytyj5/2021-Freshman-Writing-Night.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1620233818/stsebs/tpu6uulyyor7cvjytyj5/2021-Freshman-Writing-Night.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1620233818/stsebs/tpu6uulyyor7cvjytyj5/2021-Freshman-Writing-Night.jpg","width":2000}])
The 20th annual Freshman Writing Night was held in Ward Hall on May 4, 2021 with eight students reading a piece they wrote this year.
![Debate winners]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1619809472/stsebs/k0agidqkzowxy40ao0aw/All-6-Groton-Debate-winners.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1619809472/stsebs/k0agidqkzowxy40ao0aw/All-6-Groton-Debate-winners.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1619809472/stsebs/k0agidqkzowxy40ao0aw/All-6-Groton-Debate-winners.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1619809472/stsebs/k0agidqkzowxy40ao0aw/All-6-Groton-Debate-winners.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1619809472/stsebs/k0agidqkzowxy40ao0aw/All-6-Groton-Debate-winners.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1619809472/stsebs/k0agidqkzowxy40ao0aw/All-6-Groton-Debate-winners.jpg","width":1800}])
On Sunday, April 18, 2021, members of the St. Sebastian's Debate Team participated, by debating or serving as a judge, in the Groton School Invitational Prepared Debate Tournament.
![Life Skills Club learns about car maintenance.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1619800769/stsebs/j9dzpn6ayv7gmmezorj8/043021_LifeSkillsClub-AutoMaintenance-001.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1619800769/stsebs/j9dzpn6ayv7gmmezorj8/043021_LifeSkillsClub-AutoMaintenance-001.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1619800769/stsebs/j9dzpn6ayv7gmmezorj8/043021_LifeSkillsClub-AutoMaintenance-001.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1619800769/stsebs/j9dzpn6ayv7gmmezorj8/043021_LifeSkillsClub-AutoMaintenance-001.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1619800769/stsebs/j9dzpn6ayv7gmmezorj8/043021_LifeSkillsClub-AutoMaintenance-001.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1619800769/stsebs/j9dzpn6ayv7gmmezorj8/043021_LifeSkillsClub-AutoMaintenance-001.jpg","width":2200}])
Maintenance staff Eric Ludwig and Paul Panetta taught some valuable lessons on how to take care of cars.
![Jim Donovan GP'19 '22]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1619619039/stsebs/i11ln0tyzwrfxbcjdwl1/GPDStill005.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1619619039/stsebs/i11ln0tyzwrfxbcjdwl1/GPDStill005.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1619619039/stsebs/i11ln0tyzwrfxbcjdwl1/GPDStill005.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1619619039/stsebs/i11ln0tyzwrfxbcjdwl1/GPDStill005.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1619619039/stsebs/i11ln0tyzwrfxbcjdwl1/GPDStill005.jpg","width":1280}])
St. Sebastian's School celebrated Grandparents & Special Friends Day with a virtual event on April, 27.
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On Thursday, April 15, the Class of 2024 gathered for a day of prayer, reflection, and refreshment, as they participated in their Freshman Retreat in the West Campus Center.
![Scholastic Art & Writing Awards]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1618581435/stsebs/vvl8q9vk1szdljhedkli/ScholasticArtWritingAwards.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1618581435/stsebs/vvl8q9vk1szdljhedkli/ScholasticArtWritingAwards.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1618581435/stsebs/vvl8q9vk1szdljhedkli/ScholasticArtWritingAwards.jpg","width":684}])
Congratulations to our Arrows who were recognized for their creative work in the 2021 Scholastic Art & Writing Awards.
![Student debate winners.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1618427944/stsebs/i2tgcanpgnnkfhzve6my/All-4-students.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1618427944/stsebs/i2tgcanpgnnkfhzve6my/All-4-students.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1618427944/stsebs/i2tgcanpgnnkfhzve6my/All-4-students.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1618427944/stsebs/i2tgcanpgnnkfhzve6my/All-4-students.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1618427944/stsebs/i2tgcanpgnnkfhzve6my/All-4-students.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1618427944/stsebs/i2tgcanpgnnkfhzve6my/All-4-students.jpg","width":2200}])
On Sunday, April 11, 2021, 30 members of the St. Sebastian's Debate Team participated, by debating or serving as a judge, in the Winsor School Invitational Debate Tournament.
![Guarav Rohatgi speaks to Engineering Club]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1617903127/stsebs/znito5tqoojp2z34yvzb/EngineeringClub_collage.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1617903127/stsebs/znito5tqoojp2z34yvzb/EngineeringClub_collage.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1617903127/stsebs/znito5tqoojp2z34yvzb/EngineeringClub_collage.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1617903127/stsebs/znito5tqoojp2z34yvzb/EngineeringClub_collage.png","width":940}])
Mr. Rohatgi kept his Catholic faith at the forefront of his lecture, pointing out how it provides reliable guidance in technologically and ethically complex situations.
![Third Quarter Academic Awards]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1586984592/stsebs/arjmwrmksagdjkhcwaas/hands-academic.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1586984592/stsebs/arjmwrmksagdjkhcwaas/hands-academic.jpg","width":350}])
St. Sebastian's School is proud to announce those students who were named to the Third Quarter Honor Rolls.
![Student debate winners]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1617723319/stsebs/ovbvntkv3afz6riungnv/033021-three-Debate-Winners.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1617723319/stsebs/ovbvntkv3afz6riungnv/033021-three-Debate-Winners.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1617723319/stsebs/ovbvntkv3afz6riungnv/033021-three-Debate-Winners.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1617723319/stsebs/ovbvntkv3afz6riungnv/033021-three-Debate-Winners.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1617723319/stsebs/ovbvntkv3afz6riungnv/033021-three-Debate-Winners.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1617723319/stsebs/ovbvntkv3afz6riungnv/033021-three-Debate-Winners.jpg","width":2200}])
On Sunday, March 28, 2021, 6 members of the St. Sebastian's Debate Team participated in the Northfield Mount Hermon Public Speaking Competition.
![Class of 2024 Participates in Feed Haiti Packathon]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1617306531/stsebs/bgvyasuycpddpvdlxixr/040121_Food_Packathon-011.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1617306531/stsebs/bgvyasuycpddpvdlxixr/040121_Food_Packathon-011.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1617306531/stsebs/bgvyasuycpddpvdlxixr/040121_Food_Packathon-011.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1617306531/stsebs/bgvyasuycpddpvdlxixr/040121_Food_Packathon-011.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1617306531/stsebs/bgvyasuycpddpvdlxixr/040121_Food_Packathon-011.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1617306531/stsebs/bgvyasuycpddpvdlxixr/040121_Food_Packathon-011.jpg","width":2200}])
On April 1, the 9th graders worked together to assemble 30,000 servings to be shipped to help the neediest people in Haiti's northern region.
![Statement on Anti-asian racism]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1617032562/stsebs/czldjbrkp09hmjhrsex2/Anti-Asianstatement_web.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1617032562/stsebs/czldjbrkp09hmjhrsex2/Anti-Asianstatement_web.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1617032562/stsebs/czldjbrkp09hmjhrsex2/Anti-Asianstatement_web.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1617032562/stsebs/czldjbrkp09hmjhrsex2/Anti-Asianstatement_web.jpg","width":940}])
During Corporate Chapel, Headmaster Bill Burke spoke about racism and the increasing and abhorrent acts of violence against the Asian American and Pacific Islander Community (AAPI)
![Max Surprenant ’22 Wins 2nd place in Writing Contest]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1615579694/stsebs/pfdjrvssl8mgxmpfresq/031121-MaxSurprenant-WritingAward-002.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1615579694/stsebs/pfdjrvssl8mgxmpfresq/031121-MaxSurprenant-WritingAward-002.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1615579694/stsebs/pfdjrvssl8mgxmpfresq/031121-MaxSurprenant-WritingAward-002.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1615579694/stsebs/pfdjrvssl8mgxmpfresq/031121-MaxSurprenant-WritingAward-002.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1615579694/stsebs/pfdjrvssl8mgxmpfresq/031121-MaxSurprenant-WritingAward-002.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1615579694/stsebs/pfdjrvssl8mgxmpfresq/031121-MaxSurprenant-WritingAward-002.jpg","width":2200}])
Max Surprenant '22 won second place in Massachusetts for the Classical Association of New England’s Annual Essay Contest.
![Shaun Pandit]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1615580278/stsebs/ywioq3wcdk1yulhrlzwp/ShaunPandit.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1615580278/stsebs/ywioq3wcdk1yulhrlzwp/ShaunPandit.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1615580278/stsebs/ywioq3wcdk1yulhrlzwp/ShaunPandit.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1615580278/stsebs/ywioq3wcdk1yulhrlzwp/ShaunPandit.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1615580278/stsebs/ywioq3wcdk1yulhrlzwp/ShaunPandit.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1615580278/stsebs/ywioq3wcdk1yulhrlzwp/ShaunPandit.jpg","width":2200}])
On Thursday, March 4th, 2021, Mr. Shaun Pandit P'21, CEO and Director of EarlyBird Power, gave an insightful presentation to the St. Sebastian’s Finance Academy regarding his experience in financial markets, specifically energy and commodity options trading.
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On Tuesday, March 9, Thaddeus Kennedy '17 gave a brief presentation during the senior class meeting on the history of The Declaration of Independence and The Constitution and its relevance today's political climate.
![Mike Frisoli]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1615226043/stsebs/b9tuavbz8hpqoeec2kaj/MensAssociationPresidentMikeFrisoli.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1615226043/stsebs/b9tuavbz8hpqoeec2kaj/MensAssociationPresidentMikeFrisoli.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1615226043/stsebs/b9tuavbz8hpqoeec2kaj/MensAssociationPresidentMikeFrisoli.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1615226043/stsebs/b9tuavbz8hpqoeec2kaj/MensAssociationPresidentMikeFrisoli.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1615226043/stsebs/b9tuavbz8hpqoeec2kaj/MensAssociationPresidentMikeFrisoli.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1615226043/stsebs/b9tuavbz8hpqoeec2kaj/MensAssociationPresidentMikeFrisoli.png","width":2200}])
Men’s Association President, Mike Frisoli P’17,’19,’21,’22,’26, and Director of Service, John Eaton, hosted the annual father-son service project at the Pine Street Inn on Thursday, March 4.
![Stefan Cressotti]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1615224298/stsebs/o5l7aks0hmyko1bxjk6g/CressottiFacultyZoomScreenshot.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1615224298/stsebs/o5l7aks0hmyko1bxjk6g/CressottiFacultyZoomScreenshot.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1615224298/stsebs/o5l7aks0hmyko1bxjk6g/CressottiFacultyZoomScreenshot.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1615224298/stsebs/o5l7aks0hmyko1bxjk6g/CressottiFacultyZoomScreenshot.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1615224298/stsebs/o5l7aks0hmyko1bxjk6g/CressottiFacultyZoomScreenshot.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1615224298/stsebs/o5l7aks0hmyko1bxjk6g/CressottiFacultyZoomScreenshot.png","width":2200}])
Classics teacher, Stefan Cressotti hosted the 6th installment of the ongoing Faculty Zoom Seminar Series on Wednesday, March 5 with a presentation on “Cicero and Catiline: Roman Conspiracy, Renaissance Drama, and American Law.”
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On Sunday, February 28, 2021, nine members of the St. Sebastian's Debate Team participated, by debating or serving as a judge, in the Hopkins School Invitational Debate Tournament.
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In conclusion of Black History Month, the St. Sebastian's Community gathered for the annual Black History Month Assembly on Friday, February 26 by tuning in to the livestream from classrooms.
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Steven Flynn P'22, Senior Director of Russell Investments, served as the featured speaker during the Finance Academy's meeting on February 2.
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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.
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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.
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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.