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St. Sebastian's School is an all-boys Catholic private day school for young men in grades seven through twelve in Needham, MA near Boston. With an average class size of 11 and a student/faculty ratio of 7:1, St. Sebastian's offers a program of academic rigor and spiritual depth with excellence in the arts and athletics. We place a strong emphasis on verbal skills development, giving students ample opportunity to write and speak. Through a classical and focused curriculum, St. Sebastian’s fosters a lifelong love of learning in our students. Small classes and devoted faculty provide the structure and support each student needs to succeed in this intellectually challenging environment, preparing young men for college and beyond.
William L. Burke III, Headmaster of St. Sebastian’s since 1990, is a visionary educator who leads the School to ever greater levels of excellence. An English teacher, Mr. Burke earned a B.A. at Middlebury College and an M.A. with Distinction at Boston College. He is a member of the Headmaster’s Association and has served on the boards of the New England Association of Schools and Colleges and the Association of Independent Schools in New England.
Greg’s passion for independent schools comes in part from his upbringing. The son of career educators, he was inspired at an early age to major in English at Colgate University. Since joining St. Sebastian’s as an English teacher in 1999, he has gone on to earn an M.A. in English from Middlebury College before taking on the role of Director of Admissions and Financial Aid in 2009. During his time at St. Sebastian’s he has also served as a coach for the soccer, wrestling, and baseball teams.
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