Current Alumni Association President Heather Elliott Hoover ’91 P’20 ’23 ’24 enjoyed Alumni Reunion Weekend with her immediate predecessor, Charlie Keller ’95, in 2023.
Our Common Bond
No matter how different our individual experiences were, we are linked through Lawrenceville. Let’s celebrate that.
The Lawrenceville Alumni Association has existed for as long as alums have returned to gather at their alma mater, beginning in the middle of the 19th century. It has always played a vital role at the School. The Association Constitution defines our role as such: “To advance the interests and to promote the welfare of The Lawrenceville School and its alumni and to foster close relations among them.”
As we continually focus on this purpose, we recently voted to amend the bylaws to change the name of the leadership of the Association from the Alumni Association Executive Committee, or AAEC, to the Alumni Council. This name change is intended to increase awareness of our leadership team among both the alumni body and the School leadership. Additionally, the new name is tied more clearly to our mission.
As I am in my last year as president of the Alumni Council, I want to acknowledge our team and their incredible commitment the Lawrenceville Alumni. We are twelve Lawrentians who represent a span of graduation years, geography, and perspectives. We live all over the country and the globe, and we bring varying perspectives to all areas of our work focusing on Alumni engagement. I am incredibly proud of the time and energy that our team volunteers to Lawrenceville. These dedicated leaders are listed alongside this column.
The conclusion of my eight years as a member of the Alumni Council has allowed me to reflect on what I value most as a Lawrenceville alumna, which is our connection. It does not matter when you graduated or where you traveled from to attend Lawrenceville. What is important about Lawrenceville is the same for each of us. We left Lawrenceville as better versions of ourselves thanks to housemates who supported us, teachers who passionately shared their knowledge, and coaches who pushed us to be our best. No matter how different our individual experiences were while here, Lawrenceville is our common bond and it should be celebrated.
On behalf of the Alumni Council, we encourage you to celebrate that connection by attending Reunions, as well as Lawrenceville events near your home, or virtual events. You can also contribute to class notes, and volunteer your time to your class either through reunion planning or other volunteer roles. Be an engaged member of our amazing and historic Alumni Association. Go Big Red!
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Heather Elliott Hoover ’91 P’20 ’23 ’24 is concluding her term as president of the Lawrenceville Alumni Association.
Registration for Alumni Reunion Weekend 2025, from May 30 to June 1, is open. Register here!