Life After King

A season of firsts and fierce finishes! King’s girls lacrosse team capped an undefeated run with a historic championship win, while the boys are set to defend their title in the New England McCoy Cup. With all ten spring teams heading to the postseason, the Vikings are charging into an action-packed week of championship competition!

This week’s athletic update celebrates impressive postseason recognition for King School’s winter athletes, with standout basketball performances earning top honors in NEPSAC Class B and Class C. Additionally, Alumni athletes Jayne Tully ’17 and Claire Morris ’17 celebrated their first-ever career win as Vikings Varsity Girls Lacrosse coaches, leading their team to victory over Forman School. Alumni athletes joined by collegiate coaches also presented during the annual College Athletics Night. The event provided valuable insight into the college recruitment process for current families.

The annual Career Day hosted by the Development and Alumni Relations Department is an impactful event for seniors, offering a window into life beyond King. This year’s keynote speaker, Dr. Sharon Belden Castonguay P’28, Executive Director of the Career Center at Wesleyan University, and alumni from industries including finance, tech, law, real estate, entertainment, education, and public service shared invaluable insights and mentorship with the Class of 2025 and King Connects students. Thank you to our alumni for giving back and inspiring the next generation of leaders.

The King community came together for a spectacular Winter Showcase weekend, highlighted by dominant performances from the school's winter varsity teams. The event featured a thrilling hockey victory, student versus faculty competitions, and back-to-back basketball wins, all fueled by the energy of the King/Project Music pep band and King Cares/Viking Pride fan support. Beyond the showcase, King athletes engaged in a leadership and culture-building workshop, celebrated National Girls and Women in Sports Day with a resounding victory, and raised the school’s second Gatorade Player-of-the-Year banner in the Upper School Gym. Last week truly embodied the strength, unity, and excellence of the King Athletics community.

King Athletics proudly welcomes Jayne Tully ’17 and Claire Morris Nadler ’17 to King as coaches for the Girls Varsity Lacrosse Team, bringing their leadership and athletic experience back to their alma mater. Tully, a former Division I lacrosse player at Fairfield University, joins as Head Coach and Alumni Relations Associate, while Nadler, an All-FAA and All-New England honoree, returns as Assistant Coach after working as an ER nurse. Their return was just one of many exciting moments for the Vikings this week, as the Varsity Girls and Boys Basketball teams celebrated Senior Night with thrilling wins, showcasing teamwork, dedication, and standout performances. Additionally, the Male Athlete Leadership event, “Who Am I in My Community?” provided over 60 student-athletes with a unique development experience, blending self-exploration through art with a jiu-jitsu session focused on balance, respect, and leadership.

King School celebrates the outstanding achievements of its fall athletes, who have earned prestigious recognition in the 2024 Fairchester Athletic Association (FAA) and New England Prep School Athletic Council (NEPSAC) postseason awards. The awards include league and all-star team selections across multiple sports, showcasing the strength of King’s athletic programs. Congratulations to all honorees—you make the Viking community proud!

Additionally, annual alumni games were held over the Thanksgiving break, and winter sports are off and running. Read updates from the courts and ice as we look toward an exciting season.