Kennedy Catholic Preparatory School and its new 6th - 8th program St. Mary's Academy provide a rigorous, college-preparatory program that seeks the fullest development of mind, body and spirit. Founded as St. Mary’s in 1924 by the Sisters of the Divine Compassion and located on 64 scenic acres in Somers, N.Y., Kennedy provides state-of-the-art technology—SMART Boards, wireless Internet, computer labs and a TV studio—that prepares today’s students for tomorrow’s world. Home to 52 athletic teams across 17 sports and more than 25 extracurricular activities, Kennedy Catholic offers the complete middle and high school experience.