Goodbye...for Now
There is a misperception that the end of the school year is one of great celebration for faculty. But attend a last class, graduation, faculty retirement clap-out, senior game, or close of a residence hall, and it's such sweet sorrow. Luckily, on the heels of graduation, KUA revels in the opportunity to welcome alumni home for Reunion to fill the void. Join us as we reflect on these comings and goings and all the joy it brings to the KUA community in this issue of From the Hilltop. We'll pause for the summer, but we'll be back with all the news and events from Meriden this fall. Enjoy!
Softball Wins Lakes Region Title
KUA's varsity softball team brought home a Lakes Region Championship after a 7-3 victory over Tilton on May 14. It was the Wildcats' second title in three years. The team went on to make its debut as the No. 2 seed in the Western New England Tournament where they lost a close game to Choate Rosemary Hall.
"We played the game, not the occasion, and I think that was the difference." -Head Coach Matt Underhill P'28.
Scenes From: Summer Winds Rock & Dance Concert
The Arts Department presented a stunning concert of music and dance to close out the year featuring performances from KUA's talented musicians and dancers, including many taking the Flickinger stage for the first time.
Home at Last
Reunion 2025 Reconnects the KUA Community
Thank you to all our returning alumni for making our 2025 Reunion Weekend truly unforgettable! Your enthusiasm, warmth, and school spirit filled our campus with joy and laughter. We celebrated several special milestones this year. The Class of 1955 dedicated a balcony in the new Howe Dewdney Residence Hall, named in honor of, and appreciation for, Allan F. Munro '55, P'81, '83, '11, '13, GP'11 and the Great Class of ’55. And, the Class of 2020 returned for an in-person celebration of their graduation five years after COVID-19 disrupted their senior year. It was great to welcome them home.
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Support the KUA Fund Before Our Year Ends
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