Mariotti, Triplett Join Cheshire Academy Board of Trustees
The two new members bring a wealth of knowledge from the enrollment and legal fields, respectively. Two new members of the Cheshire Academy Board of Trustees – Martha S.Triplett and Kristen A. Mariotti – bring professional experience and enthusiasm for independent, global education to their new posts. Elected at the board’s May meeting, they may […]
Join Us for Alexis Holmes Day: Friday, Nov. 8
Cheshire Academy to celebrate Olympic champion and alum at football game vs. Suffield Academy Please join Cheshire Academy in welcoming back 2018 alum and 2024 Olympic gold medalist Alexis Holmes on Friday, November 8. Holmes will be here at her alma mater speaking with students in a Q&A session led by fellow alum and four-time […]
Woelper named next Cheshire Academy Head of School
Nationwide search results in appointment of experienced private school leader The Cheshire Academy Board of Trustees on Oct. 17 announced the appointment of J. Thomas “Tom” Woelper as the next head of school of Cheshire Academy upon the recommendation of the Search Committee and the unanimous approval of the Board. The announcement was made after […]
Cheshire Academy Trustee Petit wins Human Spirit Award
Dr. Petit honored for forming foundation to address education, illness, and violence issues Dr. William A. Petit, Jr., a member of the Cheshire Academy Board of Trustees, is one of five inaugural winners of the Denise D’Ascenzo Foundation Human Spirit Awards. Dr. Petit will be recognized Saturday, Nov. 9, at the 2024 Human Spirit Awards Dinner, which […]
Remembering Former Cheshire Academy Head of School Jerry Larson
Beloved former head passed away August 27 after a battle with cancer It is with great sadness that we share that former Cheshire Academy Head of School Dr. Jerry Larson, of Bristol, RI, has passed away after battling cancer. Larson was Head of School from 1999-2004 and returned as Interim Head for two more years from […]
Cheshire Alum wins DOC NYC 40 Under 40 Recognition
Cheshire Academy Hall of Famer best known for award-winning documentary Scott A. Ruderman ’09, a 2024 Cheshire Academy Hall of Fame inductee, was named to the 2024 DOC NYC 40 Under 40 list spotlighting young creatives making an impact on the field of documentary through their powerful work and diverse voices. Ruderman was recognized for […]
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 […]
Find The Good Founder, Alum is 230th Commencement Speaker
Find The Good Founder, Alum is 230th Commencement Speaker Jack Tarca ’18 started his business–now a BetterHelp official partner–while a student at UConn in 2020 Jack Tarca, founder of Find The Good Brand, will be the keynote speaker for Cheshire Academy’s 230th commencement ceremony on Saturday, June 1. Tarca is a 2018 graduate of Cheshire […]
New England Baseball Journal highlights Cheshire Academy’s 17 college commitments
New England Baseball Journal highlights Cheshire Academy’s 17 college commitments New England Baseball Journal highlighted Cheshire Academy’s “quite remarkable” year, noting 17 of 24 Cats have already committed to playing in college. “The number of commitments might be surprising to some, but it speaks volumes about the hard work and commitment our student athletes put […]
2024 Cheshire Academy Town Scholar Announced
2024 Cheshire Academy Town Scholar Announced Hope Ostrowsky surprised by CA “party bus” with four-year scholarship Cheshire resident Hope Ostrowsky thought she was going out with her parents for an early dinner on March 7. But when she walked outside, she found herself the center of a celebration in her driveway – complete with a […]
