Suffield Academy

Suffield Academy’s 2026–2027 Student Council leaders are eager to build upon the traditions, energy, spirit, and sense of belonging that define life on Bell Hill. Focused on continuing to cultivate connection, community, and camaraderie, this year’s representatives are excited about the opportunities ahead. We asked them a few questions about what’s to come—read more about the newly elected leaders here: bit.ly/2026-2027StudentCouncil

Suffield Academy is proud to celebrate the outstanding achievements of our student-athletes who earned All-NEPSAC honors this spring.

Boys’ Golf ⛳️
Will Lord ’27

Girls’ Golf ⛳️
Frances Cerrato ’28 [Honorable Mention]

Boys’Lacrosse 🥍
Declan Lynam ’26 [Honorable Mention]

Girls’ Lacrosse 🥍
Amelia Curtin ’26
Emily Yates ’26 [Honorable Mention]

Softball 🥎
McKenna Sherry ’28 [Div A - Player of the Year]
Sara Gilbert ’27
Adrianna Bailey-Stewart ’26 [Honorable Mention]
Lillian Fangiullo ’29 [Honorable Mention]

Girls’ Tennis 🎾
Lexi Legein ’27
Yasmina Dermesropian ’28 [Honorable Mention]
Cecilia Hellandsvik ’27 [Honorable Mention]

Boys’ Track & Field 🏃🏼
Luke Banko ’27
Seamus Cleary ’26
Theo Dengler ’26 [New England Champion - Triple Jump]
Tommy Ludwig ’28
Luke Pappas ’26

Girls’ Track & Field 🏃
Ella Golino ’27

The moments students remember most start with your support. 🐅🧡🐅

Every Annual Fund gift—regardless of size—makes a meaningful difference in the lives of our Tigers. Thank you for caring about our wonderful school and helping us continue to thrive. We are so grateful.

Our fiscal year ends on June 30, 2026—please make your gift

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Suffield Academy
185 North Main Street
Suffield, CT 06078

Spring Term Honor Roll Students Earn Academic Achievement This Spring

Suffield Academy’s Performing Arts program delivered a hilarious, high-energy production of Moon Over Buffalo. Set in 1953, the fast-paced comedy featured mistaken identities, slamming doors, and nonstop theatrical chaos. Through impeccable timing, teamwork, and fearless performances, the cast brought this classic farce to life and kept audiences laughing from start to finish.

The spring play, Moon Over Buffalo and this year’s musical, Be More Chill, were recently recognized at the 2026 Stephen Sondheim Awards and the Halo Awards.

Suffield earned three Sondheim nominations, including Best Musical for Be More Chill. Sean Atkins ’26 was nominated for Best Actor for his performance as Jeremy Heere, while Seamus Sullivan ’26, Lia Bazarian ’27, and Max Depleteau ’28 received recognition for Outstanding Stage Management.

At this year’s Halo Awards, Suffield received 15 nominations across acting, technical theater, choreography, and production categories, ultimately earning two wins: Best Stage Management for Be More Chill—awarded to Seamus Sullivan ’26, Lia Bazarian ’27, and Max Depleteau ’28—and Best Performance in a Leading Male Role in a Contemporary Play for Sean Atkins ’26 for his portrayal of George Hay in Moon Over Buffalo.

For the senior cast members, the productions also marked a final bow on the Suffield stage, featuring final performances from Sean Atkins ’26, Mari McCarthy ’26, Seamus Sullivan ’26, and Ezra Mendes ’26—students whose leadership and artistry helped define an exceptional season for Suffield Performing Arts.

The Kent-Davis Speaking Competition is a long-standing and valued tradition at Suffield Academy. This year seven seniors participated, each delivering thoughtful and compelling speeches. The Emmett Kent Prize honors excellent oratory and speech writing skills and the Charles Davis Prize is given to the speaker who demonstrates strong oratory skills and keen awareness of the subject in relation to the audience. The recipients of the Emmett Kent Public Speaking Prize and Charles G. Davis Oratory Prize were announced at Commencement on May 22.

Kent
“The Child of Two Stories” | Mari McCarthy
[Hopkinton, Massachusetts]

Davis
“Sorry” by Ntozake Shange | Adrianna Bailey-Stewart
[Meriden, Connecticut]

Congratulations to Mari and Adrianna and all of our seniors who participated.

Senior Celebration Day is always one of the highlights of Commencement Week. These Tigers will head off on exciting new adventures across the country and around the world. No matter where life takes them next, they’ll always have a home on Bell Hill.

Suffield Academy celebrated the achievements of our spring student athletes, recognizing impressive team accomplishments and standout individual performances—from most improved to most valuable.
Congratulations to all of our Tigers—your hard work, dedication, and Suffield spirit leave a lasting mark on our athletic program. View the full list of award recipients and more photos: bit.ly/4dw7pDo

The Tigers advance to the WNEPSGSBA championship game! As the #3 seed, Suffield will host Cushing Academy on Sunday, May 17, at 10:30 am on Carey Field with the championship title on the line. Cheer on the Tigers from the sidelines or tune into the livestream here: bit.ly/SoftballChampionship

As the Suffield Academy football team gears up for the 2026 season, the Tigers hosted the Connecticut Prep School Football Show Day on Holmes Field. The event brought more than 120 college coaches to campus, giving student-athletes valuable exposure and the opportunity to showcase their skills through competitive drills and position work. Coaches had the chance to observe the Tigers’ talent up close and connect with players following the event. Thank you to all the coaches who visited Suffield this May.