Clarendon High School Mourns Grade 12 Squash Player Kristen Potter After Brief Illness

• Clarendon High School for Girls announced the passing of Grade 12 learner Kristen Potter on 24 July 2026
• Potter was a dedicated squash player who proudly represented Clarendon at a competitive level
• The school described her as a cherished member of the Clarendon sisterhood whose impact will be long remembered

Clarendon High School for Girls has announced the death of Grade 12 learner Kristen Potter, who passed away following a brief illness.

The school shared the news on its official Facebook page on Friday, 24 July 2026, describing the announcement as one made "with deep sadness."

Clarendon pays tribute to Kristen Potter

Potter was remembered by the school community as a committed and talented sportswoman. She represented Clarendon on the squash court and was described as someone who excelled in the sport while carrying the school's colours with pride.

Beyond her athletic achievements, the school noted the broader impression she left on those around her, describing her as "a cherished part of the Clarendon sisterhood."

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"Kristen's place in the Clarendon family will remain forever," the school wrote in its tribute post.

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School community in mourning

Clarendon High School for Girls, a well-established all-girls institution in East London, confirmed that the school community is mourning the loss collectively. No further details regarding the nature of Potter's illness or the circumstances of her passing were disclosed in the statement.

No additional statements from the school or family had been issued at the time of publication.

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Source: Briefly News