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Family Testimonials

Conversations with Cardigan Families

In May of 2026, we took the time to sit down with Cardigan ninth graders and their families to learn about their Cardigan experiences. Their trips down memory lane revealed the growth and impact the school has had on both the students and their parents. Equally important is the impact the students and their families have had on the school. These interviews have been edited for clarity and length.

Donelan Family

Changing the Trajectory

Finn and Gavin Donelan and their mom Emily

Finn ’24 and Gavin ’26 Donelan and their mother Emily Baldwin P’24,’26 are from New London, New Hampshire. Both Finn and Gavin were four-year boys at Cardigan and are now at St. Mark’s School.

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Lo Family

Making Room for Others

Everett Lo and his parents Kevin and Brenda

Everett Lo ’26 and his parents Kevin and Brenda Lo P’26,’28 are from Menlo Park, California and were drawn to Cardigan through its ski program. Everett’s brother Eliott ’28 also attends Cardigan and is a member of the ski team.

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Suarez Family

I’ll Miss the People

Quinn Suarez and his parents Juan and Karen

From Fort Lee, New Jersey, Quinn ’26 and his parents Juan Suarez and Karen Rule P’26 talk about what led them to choose Cardigan, how they persevered through adversity, and who they’ll miss now that Quinn has matriculated to The Loomis Chaffee School.

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Elsinger Family

Independence, Resilience, and Learning How to Bounce Back

Luke Elsinger and his parents Eric and Jen

Early in middle school, Luke Elsinger ’26 convinced his parents, Eric and Jen Elsinger P’26, that Cardigan was the right choice to prepare him academically and athletically for secondary school. His plan paid off, and he matriculated to the Taft School in the fall of 2026.

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