Tours & Interviews
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Please call 860-386-4440 or email the admission office to schedule a campus tour and interview. Our experienced admissions team is here to help support and guide you through the application process. Appointments fill up quickly due to high demand and we encourage scheduling your visit as soon as possible. We look forward to welcoming you to campus soon. Suffield Academy’s Admission Ambassadors and Tour Guides play a valuable role in the admissions process. As liaisons, tour guides provide a true sense of what it is like to be a Suffield Academy Tiger. They demonstrate a deep commitment to the school’s traditions and a clear understanding of the Suffield experience.
Meet Suffield Academy’s 2025-2026 Admissions Ambassadors
Anna Jolly
boarding student and four-year senior from chicago, illinois
Anna felt instantly at home at Suffield. She’s president of Model UN, yearbook editor, and plays varsity field hockey, squash, and lacrosse. She’s also a photography TA, mentor, and admissions ambassador. Her favorite class is photography with Mrs. Graham, and her go-to snack bar order is a bacon, egg, and cheese paired with cranberry juice.
Adrianna Bailey-stewart
day student and four-year senior from meriden, connecticut
Adrianna found the home she was looking for at Suffield. She leads Sister-Sister and the WW-RBG club, is a tour guide, mentor, head waiter, TA, and captain of both the varsity volleyball and softball teams. She especially enjoyed AP Precalculus, appreciating the challenge it presented and how it pushed her to grow academically. For her, Suffield is a true community.
Parker VAlero
boarding student and four-year senior from nantucket, massachusetts
Parker chose Suffield for its top-tier academics and athletics—but it was the people who made it feel like home. A four-year boarder, he’s swim team captain, dorm proctor, tour guide, and active in several student groups. For Parker, Suffield means one thing: family.
Charlotte Delong
boarding student and three-year senior from kensington, maryland
Charlotte plays varsity field hockey, squash, and lacrosse, is a Graphic Design TA, and contributes to The Bell, yearbook, and Model UN as president. Her favorite class is AP Precalculus with Mrs. Henle, and she’s always crafting the perfect salad in the dining hall. Tiger Games champion? She’s hoping to take the title—again!
Migyong Song
boarding student and three-year senior from tokyo, japan
Migyong is a dorm proctor, dances in the winter, and is part of Sparrows Crew and the Outing Club. Honors Environmental Science sparked her passion for sustainability and global responsibility. She especially enjoys family-style lunch for the chance to connect with peers across campus. Originally from Tokyo, she proudly calls Suffield her second home.
Rhys Wilson
day student and four-year senior from somers, connecticut
Rhys came to Suffield for its modern facilities and diverse, global community—and he’s made the most of it. He’s active in clubs that spark meaningful conversations, performs in the Guitar Show, plays sports, and explores literature in AP Lit with Ms. Rawlings. He loves the annual Holiday Dinner and is aiming for a “threepeat” in Tiger Games. For Rhys, Suffield is all about balance.
Raegan Carty
day student and four-year senior from suffield, connecticut
Inspired by her sister’s experience, Raegan felt welcomed at Suffield right away. She’s a varsity field hockey player, tour guide, mentor, and spirit committee leader. Honors U.S. History with Mr. Brissette was a standout, and Tiger Games is her favorite tradition. Her goal this year? To be present at as many games and events as possible. She describes Suffield in one word: vibrant.
Declan Lynam
day student and four-year senior from suffield, connecticut
Declan was hooked by the strong sense of community he felt on his tour. Since then, he’s served as class president all four years, a TA, and captain of the lacrosse team. His favorite tradition? Color Wars. His senior goal? Win Tiger Games. If he had to describe Suffield in one word: special.
Natalia Paradies
boarding student and FOUR-year senior from makati city, philippines
Natalia chose Suffield for its warmth and sense of connection. Now vice president of student council, she’s also a leadership TA, yearbook leader, AAPI leader, and mentor. She loved AP U.S. History and is looking forward to one last Pancake Madness. Every moment counts in her final year.
Nile Bean
boarding student and three-year senior from sandys, bermuda
Nile came for soccer but stayed for the community. He’s a tour guide and active member of the Christian Club and Caribbean Connections. Pancake Madness is his favorite tradition, and English II with Ms. Rawlings stands out as a favorite class. He’s excited for senior sunrise and sunset. To Nile, Suffield is all about energy.
Annabel deforest keys
boarding student and three-year senior from bryn mawr, pennsylvania
Annabel found the supportive, welcoming community she had been searching for at Suffield. As a tour guide and active member of the Christian Club, she especially enjoyed U.S. History. She’s looking forward to senior sunrise and taking in the beautiful “Suffsets.” For Annabel, Suffield is truly a home away from home.
Mari Mccarthy
boarding student and four-year senior from hopkinton, Massachusetts
Mari is active in performing arts, runs social media for the Black and Brown Girl affinity group, is a mentor, and serves as Medical Club secretary. She plans to create a senior time capsule in her final year. To Mari, Suffield has truly been transformative.
Gavin Baer
day student and four-year senior from palmer, massachusetts
Gavin came to Suffield to grow—and he’s done just that. He’s a tour guide, TA, varsity soccer player, and part of the entrepreneurship club. His senior goal? Make lasting memories. Suffield, to him, is home.
Ciara Dellea
boarding student and four-year senior from hillsdale, new york
Ciara knew Suffield was the place for her from the moment she stepped on campus—“Everyone greeted me with a smile.” She’s a tour guide, a leadership TA, and active in clubs focused on service, mental health, and girls’ empowerment. One of her favorite moments? Ringing the bell after a home game win—a perfect snapshot of the school spirit she loves most.
Emily Yates
boarding student and four-year senior from pawling, new york
Emily came to Suffield for its focus on leadership and community—and says you can feel it the moment you arrive. She’s a varsity athlete in field hockey and lacrosse, a tour guide, and a big fan of Tiger Games. Her favorite class is Intro to Visual Communications Design, and her go-to breakfast is a classic bacon, egg, and cheese.
Alex Spence
boarding student and four-year senior from lexington, massachusetts
An interview with Mr. Atkins made Alex feel instantly at home at Suffield. Now a dorm proctor, crew captain, and Medical Club board member, he’s an active presence across campus. His favorite lunch? Chicken teriyaki potstickers. Alex enjoys the rhythm of campus life—from the changing seasons to the academic milestones that mark each year.
SoFia De Simone
boarding student and three-year senior from cary, north carolina
Sofia came to Suffield for its spirit and community—and found her perfect fit. She’s captain of JV volleyball and lacrosse, involved in yearbook and Sister-Sister, and a tour guide. English II stood out for its engaging class discussions. Her favorite meal is butter chicken, and sledding down Bell Hill is at the top of her bucket list.
Sean Atkins Jr.
day student and three-year senior from suffield, connecticut
Sean chose Suffield for its love and energy—and has paid it forward through the Performing Arts program and DEI groups. Spanish IV with Mrs. Lopez and AVTS with Mrs. Greene and Mr. Dugan top his list of favorite classes. His go-to snack is a sausage, egg, and cheese bagel. Sean’s goal? To make every moment count and leave a lasting mark.
Hadley Edwards
day student and four-year senior from west hartford, connecticut
Hadley was drawn to Suffield for its welcoming atmosphere and the chance to truly connect with her peers in a smaller school community. She’s a tour guide, leadership TA, mentor, and two-sport varsity athlete, and also actively involved in clubs like Medical Club and Penny’s Flight. She loves traditions like Color Wars and Telethon for their energy and school spirit. To Hadley, Suffield is all about opportunity.
Seamus Sullivan
day student and four-year senior from suffield, connecticut
Seamus loves the challenge of Suffield’s academics and thrives in the arts as a ceramics TA and stage manager in the PAC. His favorite classes have been AP Lit and AP Precalculus. He enjoys the tortilla soup bar and hopes to audition for the spring play during his senior year. For Seamus, Suffield is active—always buzzing with energy.
AVA Carroll
day student and four-year senior from suffield, connecticut
A cross-country runner, peer tutor, yearbook contributor, and leadership TA, Ava especially enjoyed AP U.S. History with Mrs. Vianney. Drawn to Suffield for its leadership opportunities and welcoming atmosphere, she now describes her experience in one word: “supportive.”
Connor Pikula
day student and four-year senior from suffield, connecticut
Connor came to Suffield for its heart and strong sense of community. He’s a tour guide, a leadership TA, and a member of both the chess and investment clubs. He enjoys Algebra II with Mr. Edwards—“he makes math make sense”—and counts chicken katsu among his favorite dining hall meals. To Connor, Suffield is simply beautiful.