Welcome Joe Long, Chief Advancement Office
Welcome Joe Long Jan 17, 2024 Cheshire Academy is happy to welcome Henry “Joe” Long Jr. as its new chief advancement officer. Long will oversee all development operations, including major gifts, planned giving, annual giving, alumni and parent relations, advancement services, and constituent records. With more than 25 years of experience in alumni and family […]
Kempton, Sacchetti Join Board of Trustees
Kempton, Sacchetti Join Board of Trustees Two experienced members of the Cheshire Academy community have joined the Board of Trustees, bringing with them a wealth of knowledge from their fields that will no doubt benefit the school for years to come. At its May meeting, the Board of Trustees elected Dr. James Kempton P’20. An […]
Andrei Popescu to lead girls’ soccer program
Andrei Popescu to lead girls’ soccer program Andrei Popescu has joined the Cheshire Academy community as the school’s new head coach of the varsity girls’ soccer program. Coach Popescu, founder and owner of sports consulting agency Lead2Rise, has more than 15 years of experience coaching children of all talent in the state of Connecticut on […]
Fowler named 2023 Town Scholar
Fowler named 2023 Town Scholar Avery Fowler and her family were greeted with cheers and celebration when they stepped into the Cheshire Academy Admission Office on Friday, March 10. Fowler was officially named the 2023 Town Scholar, earning her a full four-year scholarship to Cheshire Academy. The Town Scholarship program, which originated in 1938, […]
A priceless education—priced less
A Cheshire Academy Education for All One of the oldest independent boarding schools in the country, Cheshire Academy stands out for delivering an internationally minded education—one that challenges students to maximize their potential by developing the confidence, character, and critical thinking skills that enable them to thrive as global citizens. In 2022-23, CA also stood […]
Drew Gamere Bowl Champs
Drew Gamere Bowl Champs Varsity football ends the season with 35-28 victory over Avon Old Farms. With 36 seconds remaining in the fourth quarter, quarterback Dante Reno ’24 took the snap, stepped back, and looked down the field to the left. There, he saw tight end Luke Reynolds ’24 running to the end zone. Reno […]
Convocation 2023
The theme of belonging was apparent during Cheshire Academy’s Convocation ceremony ringing in the 230th academic year, with students and faculty recounting how they have become members of the longtime educational institution’s community. An annual tradition, Convocation began with students gathering on Slaughter Field during the morning hours of Friday, Sept. 8. A procession followed, […]
Talented faculty step up to head coaching roles
Five Cheshire Academy faculty members have taken on new head coaching roles for many of CA’s varsity athletics programs. These individuals — some new and many returning to CA — bring with them a wide range of coaching and playing experience both in the independent school and collegiate realms. Their talents and skill sets are […]
“Best football team” in Connecticut ramping up for 2023 season
The Cheshire Academy varsity football team was recently named the best team in Connecticut by MaxPreps, citing the 2023 roster having five of Connecticut’s top seven recruits in the Class of 2024 as one of the school’s strengths. This year, the team consists of several top-talent student-athletes who have committed to playing at the collegiate […]
Student-Athletes ink NLIs on National Signing Day
Student-Athletes ink NLIs on National Signing Day Three Cheshire Academy student-athletes signed their national letters of intent on Nov. 13, National Signing Day, at the school’s college counseling office. Asa Beyah ’20 is headed to Canisius College to play men’s basketball. Owen Kempton ’20 will play men’s soccer at Northeastern University, and Fabi McLeod ’20 […]
