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A scholarship that celebrates the lives of Cy Theobald and Don Gowan for their contributions to the Kent School Community.

Who Benefits?

Theobald Gowan Scholarship supports deserving female and male student athletes of all skill levels.

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Criteria

Scholarship awards will go to those who will demonstrate a commitment to leadership, excellence, and to making a positive impact on the Kent School community.

 

 

Michal was a cherished member of the Kent community—his impact spanned his years as a dedicated student, a loyal alumnus, and a powerful mentor to Kent students. Michal’s contributions to this community and to the others that he served represented the very best of our School, and he was an exemplar of our Mission.

Through all his work, Michal touched the lives of so many, offering his warmth, kindness, and unwavering support to prospective families, students, athletes, and colleagues alike. He had the unique ability to make everyone feel valued, as if they were the most important person in the room.

 

The Kent School Community mourns the loss of beloved faculty member, coach, and alumnus Michal Wright '81, who passed away unexpectedly on February 17, 2025. 

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Michal’s presence will be deeply missed, but the legacy he leaves behind—in the lives he shaped, the lessons he shared, and the love he poured into this community—will endure. Our hearts are with the Wright family and all who are grieving this profound loss.

There will be a Memorial Service for Michal on Tuesday, February 25, 2025, at 1:30 p.m. ET in St. Joseph’s Chapel at Kent School.

 

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