Cheshire’s Reynolds ’24 Shines for Penn State Football
Freshman Tight End Plays in College Semifinals, Makes Key Surprise Play Cheshire Academy football standout Luke Reynolds ’24 is already making a name for himself as a first-year tight end for the Penn State Nittany Lions, even catching a pass in this month’s semifinal nailbiter against Notre Dame. Dubbed “a centerpiece of Penn State’s […]
Assistant Dean of Students Alex Conaway Wins National Grant for Doctoral Study Abroad
Funds will support research in Europe in May 2025 Cheshire Academy Assistant Dean of Students Alex Conaway, who is completing advanced study in Global Sports Leadership, won a $1,000 Healthy Living Grant from the National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS) to support students’ holistic well-being. One of just 10 winners of the national grant, Conaway […]
TEAM PLAYER: Riley Norwood ’20
A Commencement honor fuels a life of character and commitment to others Each year at Commencement, Cheshire Academy bestows the Jennifer Hawke-Petit Recognition Award on a deserving senior who emulates the late nurse’s wisdom, expertise, caring, and kindness. The 2020 recipient, Riley Norwood ’20, was no exception. “Riley accepted that award and made it her […]
Unlocking Innate Potential: A Holistic Approach to Student-Athlete Development
Cheshire Academy teachers are lifelong learners and experts in their fields. We asked them to share their thoughts and scholarship on vital issues in education. Assistant Dean of Students Alex Conaway co-founded All Access Training & Student-Athlete Development, Inc. with his brother, Adham Conaway, to address the lack of resources for young people in New […]
O’Connell Invitational Draws Hundreds of Runners
12 NEPSAC schools took part in the 20th annual event More than 275 runners hit the trail Sept. 28 for the 20th annual O’Connell Invitational, Cheshire Academy’s signature cross country event. Founded in 2003 by Greg O’Connell ’66, the race brought 11 other NEPSAC schools to campus, which was festively decorated and groomed to meet […]
CA alum Alexis Holmes ’18 wins gold at Paris Olympics
Track star anchors women’s 4x400m relay, runs personal best in solo 400m sprint Class of 2018 track star Alexis Holmes won a gold medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics this month, anchoring the winning team in the women’s 4x400m relay just a day after running a personal best time in the women’s 400m. Cheshire Academy’s […]
Here’s How to Watch Cheshire Academy Alum Alexis Holmes in the Paris Olympics
Stay tuned here for regular updates on the track star and Hamden, CT, native as she goes for the gold in two events Cheshire Academy is brimming over with pride as we watch our own Alexis Holmes ’18 on the Olympic track. Read and watch below to learn how to follow her Olympic turn. Race […]
Three CA Pitchers Commit to Power 5 ACC Teams
Dedication and Hard Work Pay Off for Talented Trio on the Mound Three senior Cheshire Academy pitchers have committed to play for Power 5 Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) teams in college, an achievement that is rare for one high school squad, said Head Baseball Coach Anthony Giano P’19,‘20,’23. Garrett Snyder ’25 will head to Notre […]
CA Track Superstar Goes for the Gold at Paris Olympics
Alexis Holmes ’18 to Compete in the 400m, 4×400 Relay Cheshire Academy Class of 2018 track star Alexis Holmes is having a well-deserved moment in the spotlight as she goes for the gold at the Paris Olympics. Alexis will represent the USA in the women’s 400 and the 4×400 relay in the coming weeks. ABC […]
Former CA Postgraduate Signs with Carolina Panthers
Former CA Postgraduate Signs with Carolina Panthers All-American Jaden Shirden broke program records with Monmouth University Hawks Running back Jaden Shirden, who came to Cheshire Academy for a post-graduate year in 2020, recently signed with the Carolina Panthers in the National Football League (NFL). Shirden, who went on to play for Monmouth University, totaled 3,697 […]
