Profile - Taft School

About
More than a century has passed since Mr. Taft founded our school. While the world and the school have changed dramatically, his fundamental values endure: work hard, without regard for public acclaim; develop all your talents: academic, artistic, and athletic; and most importantly, give of yourself to others.
Admission
“Our Admissions Committee seeks prospective students who will, in equal measure, embrace all that it means to be a Taft student—the rigors, the fun, the commitments, and the rewards."Peter Frew '75, Director of Admission
Academics
Our students develop the skills, knowledge, and habits of mind to be lifelong learners, critical thinkers, and responsible global citizens.
Arts
Success in the Arts is bred of self-confidence; a fearlessness or joy in the process, more than the outcome. Taft School Portrait of an Arts Graduate
Athletics
In building one of the most successful athletic programs in New England, Taft coaches promote fair play, respect for opponents, a love of the game, competitive spirit, and team loyalty.
Campus Life
Taft is a school with heart. Our sense of community is strong, and extends to every aspect of campus life.
Giving
Taft has been built, brick by brick, through the collective generosity of generations of alumni, parents, families, and friends.
Living Our Motto
Not to be served but to serve is more than our motto, it is the underlying principle that shapes our perspectives and guides our actions every day.
Livestream

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John Kenerson

John Kenerson

Class of 1982

Titles: History, Admissions Officer

Degrees: BA, Colgate University
MA, Dartmouth College

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School: 860-945-7734

Biography:

After graduating from Colgate University in 1986, Jack returned to Taft as a Carpenter Teaching Fellow, living on CPT3, teaching history, coaching, and working in admissions. Now the holder of the Robert Congdon Chair, Jack combines teaching AP European History with being senior class dean and coaching the varsity golf team (six-time Founders League champs). He has served as assistant varsity football coach, assistant varsity hockey coach, corridor head of HDT2, chair of the history department, admission officer, and he is a longtime member of the Disciplinary Committee. While a student at Taft, Jack was the winner of Reardon Prize for excellence in history, winner of the Cross Football Award, and captain of the varsity golf team. He lives on campus with his wife, Jennifer, and their three children, Peter (Taft Class of 2019), Nicholas (Taft Class of 2021), and Alexander.