A LOVE LETTER TO SEVENOAKS
‘ I ’ m revisiting , through my drawings , a cast of remembered characters : teachers like Bob White , Ben Bradnack and Jonty Driver to student peers like Mungo Fitzpatrick , Adam Curtis and Paul Waite . Even the Beatles appear – they were filming in Knole Park at the time .’ Kevin Sacco ( OS 1970 )
Above , left to right : Kevin Sacco , Paul Waite ( OS 1968 ), Bob White ( former Head of Art )
Sevenoaks is Kevin ’ s love letter to the school . He joined in 1966 when his family moved from New York to London . At first considered a ‘ Yank ’ outsider with limited academic or sports acumen , he gradually came to experience and understand this life of rugby , cold showers , new friendships and discipline .
Kevin went on to study at Camberwell School of Art and to a career as a storyboard illustrator . He has published several graphic novels including The Plane Story ( 2011 ), a modern-day Bildungsroman which explores Kevin ’ s early career and includes scenes from his time at Sevenoaks School .
We were delighted to welcome Kevin back to Sevenoaks this summer . He attended the 50 + Reunion Lunch , where he spoke about how he came to Sevenoaks , and his years at the school . He also led a Lower Sixth Art session on careers in illustration .
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