Disenfranchisement, Disinformation, Destabilization: Crises in American Democracy

The 2020 Capstone lecture series continued with an online lecture from Princeton University Professor of History and Public Affairs Julian Zelizer.

IV Form Vice Presidents Elected

Lawrentians elected their Vice Presidents (VPs) this past Wednesday on an online ballot, appointing John Weaver '21 as Vice President of Academics, Caroline Foster '21 as Vice President of Social Life, and Sunjay Riener '21 as Vice President of Honor and Discipline.

Bagaria '20 Awarded Frezza Scholarship

Anika Bagaria '20 has been selected as the 17th recipient of the Robert Mammano Frezza Memorial Scholarship.

Hip-Hop Hits Big Red Zoom

Yee Xin Cher '22 from LCR3W hosted a hip-hop masterclass of her own choreography on Zoom as part of an Inter-Arts Council initiative this past Saturday from 8:30 to 9:30 PM.

Federer vs Nadal: A Rivalry Years in the Making

The 2008 Wimbledon Championship Men's Singles Final saw Roger Federer face off against Rafael Nadal for the third consecutive Wimbledon Championships, in which Nadal defeated Federer three out of five sets (6-4, 6-4, 6-7, 6-7, 9-7). While it certainly was an action-packed final, the unique rivalry, and legacies that followed make it one of the greatest matches in tennis history.

The Meaning of Spirit: Brown on What Matters to Him

This past Tuesday at 7:00 PM, the Religious Life Council (RLC) hosted Mathematics Master Timothy Brown, Ph.D. H'84 '04 P'04 '08 for this term's installment of "What Matters to Me and Why," a series of lectures where staff and faculty speak about what is important to them.

Playful Plays with Periwig

This past Saturday at 8:30 PM, the Periwig Council hosted "Periwig Springfest," a play reading of three comedy shorts, over a virtual live Zoom webinar. Coordinated by Performing Arts Master Matthew Campbell and written by Lawrenceville School Student Activities Assistant Coordinator Ian August, this session is the first of a five part student-led series that the Periwig Council has prepared for this spring.

Climate Change in Politics with Tia Nelson

This past Wednesday, April 29, Tia Nelson, Managing Director of Climate Programs at the Outrider Foundation and the daughter of Earth Day's founder Gaylord Nelson, spoke to the community about the modern environmental movement via a Zoom webinar.

2020-2021 Merrill Scholars Announced

The Merrill Scholars program, which recently finalized its selections for the 2020-2021 year, allows students to explore historical and analytical research through looking at literary resources in Princeton University's Library Special Collections.

A Look Ahead into a Virtual Alumni Weekend

For the safety of the students, alumni, and staff during the COVID-19 pandemic, Lawrenceville is hosting this year's Alumni Weekend virtually starting on Wednesday, April 29, and ending on Sunday, May 2.

IV Formers Cast Final VP Votes

IV Formers Alper Canberk, Rana Myneni, and John Weaver were voted as finalists for Vice President of Academics from six candidates; Sunjay Riener, Katie Li, and Andrew Lau were voted as finalists for Vice President of Honor from nine candidates; and Annabelle Rustum and Caroline Foster were voted as finalists for Vice President of Social Life by the IV Form class this past Thursday.

Climate Change in Politics with Tia Nelson

This past Wednesday, April 29, Tia Nelson, Managing Director of Climate Programs at the Outrider Foundation and the daughter of Earth Day’s founder Gaylord Nelson, spoke to the community about the modern environmental movement via a Zoom webinar. 

Cream Puffs and Creativity with Evelyn Dugan '21

This past Friday evening, Evelyn Dugan '21 hosted a baking masterclass on Zoom, teaching members of the Lawrenceville community how to make cream puffs.

Head NBA Coach of the Utah Jazz Speaks to SBC

This past Friday at 8:00 PM, Lawrenceville students in the Sports Business Club (SBC) spoke to Utah Jazz Head Coach Quin Snyder through Zoom.

Floyd '20 Awarded Jefferson Scholarship

Jax Floyd '20 was recently awarded the prestigious Jefferson Scholarship at the University of Virginia (UVA).

Capstone: Kristen Andersen Predicts 2020 Democratic Primary

As part of the annual 2020 Capstone Lecture Series, students taking the V Form Capstone course watched virtual lectures centered around this year's topic, the 2020 presidential election.

Soleil Saint-Cyr ’21 Elected 2020-2021 Student Body President

Congratulations to Soleil Saint-Cyr ’21 on being elected as Student Body President for the 2020 to 2021 school year.

Wise Speaks to Students Interested in Medicine

On Wednesday, January 29, the Future in Medicine Club (FiMC) came together for its third doctor visit and welcomed Dr. Susannah Wise from Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital.

Finalists of Speaking Competition Announced

14 students competed in the semifinals rounds of the annual Woodrow Wilson Public Speaking Contest this past Wednesday in the Ambrecht Room of the Noyes History Center.

Lomax Speaks on the History of Blues

Dr. Mark Lomax, a composer, drummer, and activist, addressed the Lawrenceville community this past Thursday at school meeting.

Winter Gathering Guide for Parents

This weekend, Lawrenceville will host its annual Winter Gathering.

Stan Surprise Supports Australian Red Cross

This past Tuesday, the Stanley House hosted their fourth Stan Surprise of the school year.

Lawrenceville MUN Team Sweeps Annual Yale Conference

This past weekend, 12 members from the Lawrenceville Model United Nations (MUN) team traveled up to New Haven, Connecticut to compete in the 46th Annual Yale Model United Nations Conference.

Impulse Returns to the Stage this Saturday

The Impulse Comedy Troupe will be performing this Saturday at 9:00 P.M. following B Night Winterfest performances in the Kirby Arts Center (KAC).

New Initiative to Monitor School’s Water Quality

In the coming months, a new long-term project to study the School’s water quality in the campus stream known as the Shipetaukin Creek and to incorporate more sustainable practices in partnership with the Stroud Water Research Center will start.

Students Celebrate Lunar New Year

This past weekend, people of Asian heritage all over the world celebrated the Lunar New Year, including students on Lawrenceville campus.

Winterfest Showcases A Night Performances

The School’s annual Winterfest features 12 student-directed plays with a variety of genres, ranging from comedies to tragedies.

Lawrenceville Honors MLK through Community Service

Members of the Lawrenceville community honored Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. this past Wednesday with the annual all-school day of service.

Mock Trial Almost Qualifies for County Final Championships

Last Saturday, January 18, Lawrenceville’s Mock Trial Team attended the Vincent J. Apruzzese High School Mock Trial Competition, held at the Criminal Court Building in Trenton, N.J. Competitive Mock Trial challenges students to simulate a court trial given an existing fact pattern for a hypothetical criminal or civil case.

Diversity Council Hosts Annual International Night

This past Saturday, the Lawrenceville community came together for International Night, an annual event that celebrates cultures and foods from around the world.

Hammond Speaks on Career Planning

Kate Hammond P’23, a career transition advisor at Princeton University, addressed members of the Lawrenceville community this past Wednesday at 7:00 PM in the McGraw Reading Room as the first in a series of leadership speeches hosted by the Women in Business at Lawrenceville Club (WIB@L).

Hightower Wins School POL

Last Thursday evening in the Heely Room, Bernice Hightower ’21 won the school-wide Poetry Out Loud competition, with Delaney Musgrave ’22 recognized as the runner-up.

V Formers Notified about Senior Project Status

V Formers received news last Friday on their Spring Term Senior Project proposals, of which 33 were submitted.

Tunes for St Judes to Host Benefit Concert

The Tunes for St. Jude’s Club (TSFJ) will be hosting its first benefit concert at 6:30 PM. next Friday in the Clark Music Center to raise funds for St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital.

Students Advance to Woodrow Wilson Speaking Competition Semifinals

The quarterfinal rounds of the annual Woodrow Wilson Public Speaking Competition were held this past Tuesday and Wednesday in the Woods Memorial Hall classrooms.

Finalists of Poetry Out Loud Announced

Lawrentians competed in the semifinal rounds of the annual Poetry Out Loud (POL) competition this past Tuesday and Wednesday in the Heely Room.

En Corps Hosts Spring Dance Concert Auditions

This past Monday and Wednesday, En Corps Council, a group of School dance representatives, held its annual Spring Dance Concert (SDC) auditions from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM on the stage in the Kirby Arts Center.

Learning through Laughter: MSO Revolutionizes Explorations

The Muslim Students Organization (MSO) hosted a showing of the film Hasan Minhaj: Homecoming King, a standup comedy by Muslim-American comedian Hasan Minhaj, last Saturday.

School Implements Major Assignments Week in Turkey Term

Rumble in the Arena Highlights Wrestlers

This past Saturday, the Lawrenceville Boys Varsity Wrestling team hosted its annual Rumble in the Arena in the Lavino Field House.

Cultures of Dignity Addresses School Community

Co-Founders of Cultures of Dignity Charlie Kuhn and Rosalind Wiseman addressed the School community at last Tuesday’s Residential Life Meeting.

Sustainability at Lawrenceville Amid a Global Crisis

As the global climate crisis persists, Lawrenceville has recently implemented various changes and additional policies for increasing sustainability in its Green Campus Initiative through both School and student-run efforts.

Students Present at Fall Research Symposium

Members of the Lawrenceville community gathered in the Kirby Math and Science Building to attend the annual student research poster session this past Wednesday from 7:00PM to 8:00PM.

Students Cook for Community Potluck

The Lawrenceville community gathered in the Abbott Dining Hall this past Sunday for the fifth annual Community Potluck to share dishes that represent many different cultures.

School Holds Annual Run for Color to Support WSA

Students and faculty members gathered to participate in or volunteer to help run the sixth annual Run for Color last Sunday.

Professor Joanne Freeman Speaks on the History of Violence in American Politics

Joanne Freeman, author and a professor of history and American studies at Yale University, addressed members of the Lawrenceville community at 7:00 PM last Thursday as part of the annual Weeden Lecture series.

Lawrenceville Hosts Halloween Party

The Community Service Office hosted its annual Halloween Party on Campus for local underserved children last Wednesday, October 31.

Filippone Reflects on What Matters to Him and Why

History Master Lawrence Filippone spoke to Lawrentians in the McGraw Reading Room of the Bunn Library from 7:00 PM to 7:30 PM about his beliefs on spirituality and being a community member.

Kameelah Speaks At “Proud to be a Muslim” Explorations

The Muslim Students’ Organization (MSO) organized an Explorations event titled “Proud to be a Muslim” last month in the Bunn Library in which Sister Kameelah, the group’s chaplain, spoke on her research on Islam in America and today’s world.

Former Senator Jeff Flake Reflects on National Political Climate

Former United States Senator Jeff Flake addressed the School community this past Monday.

School Welcomes Parents to Campus

This past weekend, Lawrenceville hosted its annual Parents Weekend, an event which brings nearly 90 percent of Lawrenceville families to campus.

In the Margins Involves Community in “Who Are You?” Project

Deven Kinney ’20 and Makayla Boxley ’20 were selected as this year’s Morehead-Cain scholarship nominees by faculty members and a group of college counselors, who will continue to work closely with the students throughout the rest of the application process.

Students Battle in 3v3 Soccer Tournament

Last Saturday, over 256 students attended the 3v3 Under the Lights Soccer Tournament, co-hosted by the Sports Business Club (SBC) and the Soccer Club.

Students Selected as National Hispanic Scholars

Last weekend, Santi Parra-Vargas ’20 and Victoria Scholtz ’20 received news that they had won the National Hispanic Recognition Program (NHRP) scholarship, awarded by the College Board and Scholarship America.

Arthur Sze ’68 Named National Book Award Finalist

Lawrenceville Alumnus Arthur Sze ’68 was selected as a finalist for the 2019 National Book Award in the poetry category this past Tuesday. His book Sight Lines placed in the top five of approximately 150 poetry book entries.

Paine and Baziuk Nominated for Robertson Scholarship

Isabel Paine ’20 and Marta Baziuk ’20 reflected on opportunities created by potentially receiving the scholarship.

Presentism Shouldn’t Determine Progress

Many of the founders of United States preached equality yet enslaved thousands and saw women as lesser to men.

GSA Highlights Ally Week with Poster

Ally Week, a period that emphasizes solidarity with the LGBTQ+ community, took place last week, from September 23 to 27.

Prep for Prep Boarding Students Visit the School

Last Thursday, Lawrenceville II Formers served as hosts for 28 visitors from the Prep for Prep program.

Floyd Receives Jefferson Scholarship Nomination

Jax Floyd ’20 is this year’s nominee for the Jefferson Scholarship, which “serves the University of Virginia by identifying, attracting, and nur­turing individuals of extraordinary intellectual range and depth who possess the highest concomitant qualities of leadership, scholar­ship, and citizenship,” according to its website.

Walking to Listen Author Andrew Forsthoefel Speaks at School Meeting

Andrew Forsthoefel, the author of this year’s all-school reading Walking to Listen: 4,000 Miles Across America, One Story at a Time, addressed the Lawrenceville community last Thursday at school meeting.

Charlotte Bednar ’22 Named #27 Best Female High School Runner

Last Thursday, Charlotte Bednar ’22 was named #27 in the country amongst female high school cross country runners.

School Has Donated Over $1.5 Million to LTEF

This month, Head Master Steve Murray H’55 ’65 ’16 P’16 ’21 presented $75,000 to the Lawrence Township Education Foundation (LTEF), a $10,000 increase in its prior annual contribution of $65,000.

Community Update: DEI Task Force Progress and Initiatives

Lawrenceville’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Task Force continues its efforts in making “recommendations aimed at increasing our overall diversity while building a more equitable sense of belonging among all community members,” according to the School website.

September Social Life: Response to Reform

As this year’s social representative, Maggie Ross ’20 aims to diversify the Saturday night social life activities on campus, increase transparency regarding social life as a whole, and create more hangout spots for students around campus—her three main goals for the school year.

First-Ever Explorations Night Held

Students from the Lawrenceville community gathered on the terrace of the Irwin Dining Center to attend the first-ever Explorations Night from 5:30 PM to 6:45 PM this past Monday.

National Merit Semifinalists Recognized

Last Wednesday, 16,000 high school seniors across the nation were notified of their recognition as semifinalists in the 65th annual National Merit Scholarship Program (NMSP).

ROTA Reaches Hamilton

12 Lawrentians attended a performance of Hamilton: An American Musical at The Kimmel Center’s Forrest Theatre in Philadelphia this past Sunday at 7:00 PM.

College Representatives Engage in Harkness With Students

The College Counseling Office (CCO) launched its College Visits series with 27 institutions visiting campus this week.

Catching up with StuCo: Goals for the VILLEage

Over the summer and during preseason, Student Council collaborated to fulfill platform goals for the 2019-2020 school year.

Club Night Showcases Student Initiatives

This past Thursday, the School hosted its annual Club Night from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM in the Lavino Field House.

Murray Speaks On “Moments to Test Your Mettle”

Members of the Lawrenceville community gathered in the Circle for the 210th annual Convocation ceremony this past Sunday.

GCAD Set to Open Doors January 2020

The construction of the Gruss Center for Art and Design (GCAD), previously named the Gruss Center for Visual Arts, is set to finish this coming January.

Woodhull House Wins House Olympics

This past Saturday, Circle and Crescent Houses gathered in the Bowl to compete in the 17th annual House Olympics, which is hosted by the Admissions Office.

Lawrenceville Remembers 9/11 Victims

This past Wednesday, the Lawrenceville community gathered to remember the lives that were lost to the attacks on September 11, 2001.

New Students Attend Induction Ceremony

Lawrenceville hosted its annual Induction Ceremony this past Sunday at 3:15 PM in the Edith Memorial Chapel to commemorate new students’ official entry to the School.

Impulse Comedy Troupe Brings on the Laughs at C Night Winterfest Performance

The Impulse Comedy Troupe performed in C Night of Winterfest, a series of student-directed and acted plays, last Saturday at 9:00 PM in the Black Box Theater of the Kirby Arts Center.

Stephens and McClellan Shine at Grand Debate Tournament

The preliminary rounds of the third annual Inter-House Grand Debate Tournament took place this past Monday evening from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM. The tournament is run by the Speech and Debate Club, currently led by V Formers Kevin Xiao, Rishi Bagaria, and Ivy Zhang.

First Annual Poetry Slam Wows

Lawrenceville’s English Department hosted its first ever Poetry Slam competition from 6:15 PM to 8:15 PM in the McGraw Reading Room of the Bunn Library this past Thursday. The evening featured 20 student performances, three of which were delivered by student guest performers Deven Kinney ’20, Arya Singh ’20, and Gabby Medina ’21. In addition, Kayla Miller ’19 served as the emcee of the event, and Santi Parra ’20 was the DJ.

Students Get a Taste of the World at International Night

The Diversity Council hosted the annual International Night in the Irwin Dining Center this past Saturday from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Throughout the evening, Irwin staff served a variety of international foods, and students as well as faculty-led cultural workshops, participated in performances, and shared traditional outfits in a fashion show.

A Sampler of What's New on the 2019-2020 Course Catalog

Underformers gathered in the Irwin Dining Center to speak with faculty and advisors about course selections for the 2019-2020 school year on Wednesday, February 13. Sixteen new courses have been added to the course catalog, including Jazz Improvisation, The Waste Land, and The Culture Industry in the U.S.: Media, Marketing, and Music.

Sustainuary Concludes with a Showcase of Student Creations at Trashion Show

Student Council hosted the 13th annual Trashion Show in an effort to promote eco-friendliness and recycling as a culmination of Sustainuary, the month-long initiative to bring awareness to the student body about sustainability, this past Thursday.

Public Speaking Semifinalists Speak on “What Makes Communication Difficult?"

Seventeen Lawrentians competed in the Woodrow Wilson Speaking Competition in the Ambrecht Room this past Thursday from 6:30 to 8:00 PM.

Students Test Their Knowledge at Biology Olympiad

Twelve Students took the open-round exam of the U.S. Biology Olympiad (USABO) in the Kirby Math and Science Center this past Wednesday.

Robotics Team Wows at First Tech Challenge Competition

Lawrenceville's Robotics team placed second at the 10th annual First Tech Challenge Competition this past Sunday.

Lawrentians Honored in Scholastic Arts & Writing Competition

Eighteen Lawrentians received notable awards in the Scholastic Art and Writing Competition.

Alizé Carrèr: How Humans are Adapting in the Face of Climate Change

World-traveling scientist, writer, photographer, and National Geographic Young Explorer Alizé Carrèr spoke on her experiences researching and documenting climate change at school meeting this past Thursday.

Exploring Brazil through Cinema

This past Monday, I, along with the rest of the students in the Honors Biology course, attended a lecture by Myles Jackson.

“Doing What You Love”:Khan Shares her Lawrenceville Story

Shaezmina Khan ’19 served as this year’s second Lawrenceville Stories Club speaker, delivering a talk titled “Doing What You Love, Loving What You Do: My Lawrenceville Journey” at 7:00 PM in the McGraw Reading Room this past Thursday.

Myles Jackson: Understanding Biology in the Age of Big Corporations

Historian of science Myles W. Jackson addressed the Lawrenceville community on the background and effects of gene patenting at 7:00 PM in the Heely Lecture Hall this past Monday.

School Kicks off Month-Long Green- Campus Initiative

Lawrenceville’s annual month-long green initiative, Sustainuary, began on Monday, January 21 and will continue until Monday, February 18.

"Sustainuary" Lecture Presents Climate Change as an Issue that Affects All of Us

To kick off “Sustainuary,” Kathleen Biggins of C-Change Conversations, a local non-profit organization committed to raising awareness about climate change, gave a lecture at Lawrenceville this past Tuesday.

Model UN Triumphs at Yale Conference

Lawrenceville’s Model United Nations (MUN) team competed at the 45th annual Yale Model United Nations conference, an international relations simulation, from last Thursday, January 17, to this past Sunday.

McKinney Urges Lawrentians to Look "Beyond the Beaches"

III Former Tiara McKinney ’21 hosted an Explorations event entitled, “Beyond the Beaches” this past Thursday, January 17.

Okorie Johnson: Imagining MLK through Music

Cellist, performer, and storyteller Okorie “OKCello” Johnson addressed and performed for the Lawrenceville community this past Thursday at school meeting.

A Conversation with Alan Nurske '66, Merrill Poet

Members of the Lawrenceville community attended the annual Merrill Poetry Reading in the Edith Memorial Chapel at 7:30 P.M. this past Thursday.

Mock Trial Triumphs at County's

The Lawrenceville Mock Trial team was victorious at the Mercer County Championship of the Vincent J. Apruzzese High School Mock Trial Competition this past Wednesday.