Winter/Spring 2026 - The Lawrentian

I Mustache You A Question

Ten years after arriving at Lawrenceville, Head of School Steve Murray H’54 ’55 ’63 ’65 ’16 P’16 ’21 reflects on his evolving sense of kinship with his twelve predecessors, the enduring power of the Harkness table — and the origins of his signature look.

The Hidden Lawrenceville

Everyone who has ever passed through its gates knows well the beauty of Lawrenceville’s campus. But there are also the dimly lit spaces that exist out of the public view, concealed within the historical architecture we celebrate. They are the hidden Lawrenceville.

From the Head of School

The most important lesson I learned from her is something that I believe our faculty here at Lawrenceville know well, which is that teaching is about love and trust.

From the Basement of Pop Hall

There are spots here that you had no good reason to see, aside from those adventurous souls who made it their business to explore whatever they could — an impulse that I understand very well.

Noteworthy

Depth Perception

Lawrenceville’s new Advanced Civic Studies course helped Leila Campbell ’26 — and other students — see community engagement in a new dimension.

Murray to Conclude More Than a Decade of Leadership

Stephen S. Murray H’54 ’55 ’63 ’65 ’16 P’16 ’21 will conclude his tenure as Lawrenceville’s 13th head of school on June 30, 2027, following more than a decade leading the School.

Reading the Room

Alexander Salgado-Lozhkin ’26 balances instinct and inheritance, shaping the crowd’s energy from the first drop to the final beat.

David Bell Named Medical Director

David L. Bell, M.D., M.P.H., joined the Lawrenceville community this past fall as the School’s new medical director.

Flake: Challenges Are Best Met Through Collective Effort

The former U.S. senator and ambassador called trust the currency that makes democratic systems function.

Lens into the Past

The Stephan Archives debuted a student-made film by Harry Robinson Safford, Class of 1930, at the inaugural New Jersey Archival Film Festival in November at Monmouth University.

On the Side

Bookmarks: Paging Through New Works from Lawrentians

Meet Casey

Gloria Yu ’26 Named Top 300 Regeneron Scholar

Pat MacKinnon has Welcomed a Generation of Lawrentians to Campus

A girl wearing an orange helmet scales a telephone pole-style log leaning upward to the left.

A Closer Look at Life on Campus

A Look Inside Lawrenceville Athletics

Go Behind the Curtain of Arts & Co-curriculars

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Cozy Vibes: Amid the brutal chill of January, the warm glow coming from Lawrenceville’s familiar learning spaces and Houses provided a reassuring calm to the view from high above.

Photo by Cameron Baker ’29

Stretch the Field: The sun shining on this fisheye view of Keuffel Stadium in January hints at the promise of the spring soon to come — as well as the thrilling sports that will take place here in the fall.

Photo by Cameron Baker ’29

The Year of the Fire Horse: Students celebrated the Lunar New Year in February with mahjong games, Chinese calligraphy, lanterns making, performances, and a Lion Dance.

Photo by Amy Ying ’27

Hot Stuff!: Students in Aly Dowey’s class turned up the heat on science.

Photo by Paloma Torres

In Motion: Stellar performances brought the stage of Kirby Arts Center to life in April at the 2026 Spring Dance Series.

Photo by Paloma Torres

Won’t You Join Us?: Current students rolled out the welcome mat for prospective Lawrentians at Discovery Days in March.

Photo by Paloma Torres

Take This Job & Love It

Refilling a Need

By following a mission of low-waste living, Julia Traggorth ’05 creates high-impact connections through her refill store.

Ask the Archivist

Built to Adapt

Lawrenceville’s current housing system may seem like a timeless tradition, but since its earliest days, the School has perpetually pivoted in response to the needs of students.

Table Talk

Ancient Words, Modern Minds

By studying a so-called “dead language,” students are breathing life into the way they interpret their contemporary readings. Reports of Latin’s demise are greatly exaggerated.

The Final Word

One Last Thank You

An original resident of McClellan House shares a final note of gratitude for someone who facilitated her opportunity as much as anyone.

Op-Ed

This past year we saw the strength of our community on full display at our inaugural biennial Gather event, which in November celebrated our Black and Latinx alumni, as well as at our many regional events.

Greg Melconian ’87 P’25 ’27

The Big Question

“When did you first realize you were truly educated?”

Readers respond to The Big Question from the Fall 2025 Lawrentian.