The Storm King School Sesquicentennial is underway. The 150th anniversary of our school, founded in 1867, was kicked off at Reunion 2017 and continues to build momentum as the year progresses. In this Part II of a three-part historical narrative, we take you on a journey through the School’s middle [...]
With its brick facade and arched windows, Stone Hall has been a cornerstone of The Storm King School campus for nearly a century. The building's exterior hasn't changed much over time, but its use has evolved according to the needs of the School. Initially constructed as an infirmary, the building later served [...]
There is a beautiful structure on the campus of The Storm King School that sits on the gentle slope just above Orr Commons, overlooking the athletic field and Spy Rock beyond. Whether snow-capped in the winter, giving shade to students on a sunny day, or ringing out after every [...]
On the evening of Monday, October 23, 2017, the past came alive at The Storm King School when Headmaster Jonathan Lamb gave a visual and narrative slide presentation in the Walter Reade Jr. Theatre about the School’s history to members of the Cornwall Historical Society. Also in attendance were [...]
Cornwall-on-Hudson, NY With The Storm King School’s Sesquicentennial Year in full swing, the buildings on campus stand as silent landmarks that illustrate our rich history. As it has always been, dormitory life here on the Mountain is one of the hallmarks the Storm King experience. More than just a place [...]
Cornwall-on-Hudson, NY On Wednesday, August 30, 2017, students and faculty participated in Mountain Day, a long-standing Storm King tradition that dates back to the early 1930s. Mountain Day is an annual event where the entire SKS community comes together to hike and get to know the beautiful mountain we have [...]
From June 2017 through June 2018, we will celebrate the 150th anniversary of The Storm King School. Our Sesquicentennial Year is a time to commemorate the institution, honor our heritage, applaud the difference–makers who have marked our first 15 decades, and reflect on the School’s future in helping to make [...]
Dr. Louis Palamon Ledoux was born in Opelousas, LA, in 1822, the son of a French emigre. Instead of following the path of his older brothers and settling into plantation life, the more studious Louis left home in 1840 and went north to Groton, MA, to prepare for college at [...]
