Fall 2025 - The Lawrentian

The Bard Sublime

Arthur Sze ’68 was named the 25th U.S. poet laureate by the Library of Congress in September.

Seems Like Old Times

As the calendar turned to June, generations of Lawrentians, particularly from the classes of the 0s and 5s, returned to campus to celebrate their connections to each other at Alumni Reunion Weekend 2025.

A Friend Indeed

Deeply grateful for an experience that he says transformed him, Matt Dominy ’65 has become a tie that binds his classmates.

From the Head of School

When you can demonstrate the ability to create connection with others, and to believe in their good will, people will trust and will go with you. We simply have to recognize it, and to act on it.

From the Basement of Pop Hall

The first time I wrote one of these notes from the editor, it was exactly ten years ago [...]. As thrilled as I was to take the helm of this publication, I was also a bit apprehensive.

Noteworthy

Pathways and Possibilities

Dozens of Lawrentians returned to campus to share their professional journeys with today’s students at Career Day.

‘Take Science Where the Problems Are’

Roger I. Glass ’63, recipient of Lawrenceville’s Aldo Leopold Award, encouraged students to find their paths and make a difference.

Mr. Big Shot

Yushi Kamisaku ’26 got his call to the big leagues last May, seizing the opportunity to photograph the action on the field at Yankee Stadium during the Bronx Bombers’ win against the Texas Rangers.

Edwin Núñez Named Dean of Enrollment Management

Edwin R. Núñez joined Lawrenceville as its new Shelby M.C. Davis ’54 Dean of Enrollment Management.

The Big Question

Readers tell us: "Who at Lawrenceville made a difference in your life? And why?"

‘That’s When Everything Changed’

The Class of 2025 struggled and collaborated its way toward deeper understanding.

On the Side

Bookmarks: Paging Through New Works from Lawrentians

Launching Pad

AI for the Better

Meet Karen

Striking Gold

Spanish teacher Joaquin Gonzalez reacts excitedly to a student out of view, as two students to Joaquin's right also react with enthusiasm.

A Closer Look at Life on Campus

A Look Inside Lawrenceville Athletics

Go Behind the Curtain of Arts & Co-curriculars

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Head of School Steve Murray takes a selfie with a group of graduating girls near the Bowl at Commencement 2025. — One More for the Road: As the faculty donned their academic regalia and the Commencement procession loomed, Head of School Steve Murray paused for one last selfie with members of the Class of 2025.

Paloma Torres

As students sit in rows looking forward in the Bowl at Commencement 2025, one smiling girl noticed a photographer to her left at the end of the row. — A Sideways Glance: Heading out into a polarized world, the Class of 2025 considered all the angles and left ready to “meet these challenges with
a deep and abiding hope for the future,” according to Head of School Steve Murray.

Paloma Torres

A drone shot high above campus shows it in its late April green. — Eye in the Sky: A drone shot from late April shows parts of Lawrenceville’s campus virtually unchanged from the 1890s, as well as much newer additions, such as Tsai Field House and the turf field spreading out from the field house’s front steps.

Nathaniel Bayona

Red class flags, embroidered with white class years, lay stacked against the brick wall of the Bowl and ready to go before the Grand March at Alumni Reunion Weekend. — A Banner Day: Before the Grand March kicked off at Alumni Reunion Weekend, these class flags were ready to herald the approach of their corresponding classes.

Pastel chalk drawings on the walkway into Stephens House welcome new residents. — A Welcome Sign: As new students prepared to move in in September, the girls of Stephens House made sure they felt at home.

Paloma Torres

E.J. Hernandez, head of Cleve House, sits in the lobby of Cleve discussing things with three resident boys. — New Year, Same Rules: E.J. Hernández, head of Cleve House, discusses expectations with his student residents following a fun summer off from school.

Paloma Torres

A new student and his mother pose inside a red "Lawrenceville - Go Big Red!" frame while another student takes their photo. — We Were Framed!: on move-in day, a new student and his mother posed for a photo, framed by a spirited “Go Big Red!” frame, to the delight of cheering students.

Paloma Torres

Take This Job & Love It

Conservation Through Collaboration

For Hannah-Marie Garcia-Ladd ’15, building bridges between the Indigenous and scientific communities in Alaska is at the core of her work.

Ask the Archivist

A Radical Transformation

The Fathers Building, which celebrated its centennial in 2025, enjoyed a sweeping refurbishment a dozen years ago. But the edifice also was fundamentally altered barely a decade after it first opened.

Table Talk

Unraveling Lincoln

America’s 16th president is a “mythological creature,” says history teacher Regan Kerney, and it’s crucial for students to strip away the legend to uncover something real.

Op-Ed

In the year ahead, my focus is on strengthening engagement by establishing improved communications with each class and finding ways to create excitement around our School. Whether at reunions, regional gatherings, on-campus programs, affinity groups, or virtual events, these touchpoints are vital to keeping the Lawrenceville spirit alive. I believe the Alumni Council is at its best when we focus our efforts, doing fewer things but doing them well.

Greg Melconian '87 P'25 '27, president of the Alumni Association