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Raiders of the Not-so-Lost Archives: Lawrenceville Heely Scholars

Lawrenceville’s 2023 Heely Scholars in Archival and Historical ​Research embarked on a two-week odyssey last summer, ​navigating the “artifacts” in the School’s Stephan Archives instead ​of ancient tombs. Their goal wasn’t the Holy Grail, but rather a ​deeper understanding of what their school was like during the Age ​of Imperialism (approximately 1890-1919), a period of America’s ​global expansion. Sifting through letters, yearbooks, student ​records, photos, and more each of the Scholars uncovered a topic ​of personal interest, pursued it in a fall term research seminar, and ​presented their findings at an Academic Research Showcase last ​month.

Hutchins Scholars in Science Research at 13

Thirteen years after its inception, Lawrenceville’s Hutchins Scholars in Science Research program currently enjoys research partnerships with the ​Seung Kim Laboratory at Stanford University Medical School, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Cornell University, the University of ​Pennsylvania, and Trinity College in Dublin. From an initial “class” of eight Scholars, the program now operates three cohorts with an average of 36 ​students overall participating each summer.

Read more about the program, including details about current research projects, here.

History Teacher Vielka Hoy Creates a Bridge to College

Disturbed by inequities in the college admission process for ​under-resourced students that she saw before coming to ​Lawrenceville, history teacher Vielka Hoy decided to do ​something about it. Read about how she combined her dual ​interests in social and computer science to create Bridge to ​College Inc and help students find their perfect match.

LESSONS AND CAROLS

On December 12, Lawrentians celebrated together with an evening of readings, musical performances, and community singing at the School’s Lessons and Carols in Edith Memorial Chapel. The service featured readings and musical performances from the Lawrentians and the Lawrenceville Singers. The service closed with a moving benediction, wishing fellowship, peace, and love to all. A recording of the event and additional photos will be available later this month at Lawrenceville.org/lessonsandcarols.

L10 News: Hockey Rivalry, Upper Edge, and Math Club

In this episode, L10 welcomes the holiday season with spirited stories from around campus. Sports explores the student ​section of our triumphant hockey game. Features investigates entrepreneurship on campus through a student run barber ​shop in Upper House. Finally, students give us an exclusive look at the magic behind one of the most popular clubs on ​campus: Math Club.

News from the Alumni & Development Office

ALUMNI AWARD NOMINATIONS

Dear Alumni,

This spring, we will confer our various annual awards to honor our ​distinguished alumni, friends, staff, faculty, and former faculty, ​recognizing their service, contributions, and achievements. This ​year, the Alumni Association Executive Committee (AAEC) invites all ​alumni to participate in the nomination process. You may use this ​form to submit your nominations for any of the awards listed. The ​AAEC will accept nominations through January 15, 2024. Upon ​review of nominations, the AAEC will select the award recipients. ​Please note, nominations that are not selected for the 2024 awards ​may be considered for future years. We hope you will join us for the ​formal 2024 Alumni Awards Ceremony on May 31, during Alumni ​Weekend.

Thank you!

The Alumni Association Executive Committee

& The Alumni Engagement Office

To view a complete listing of Awards and prior recipients click HERE.

ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT: Sammy Bhatia ’15

On Sunday, November 12, members of ​Lawrenceville's cross country team joined alumni to ​run the Princeton Hi-Tops Half Marathon in memory ​of Sammy Bhatia '15. Sammy ran the half-marathon ​with his father in 2022 (pictured), and it is a treasured ​memory within the family. Sammy's family ​generously organized this year's "Team Lawrenceville ​for Sammy Bhatia," providing shirts for the runners ​and trophies for the fastest boy and girl students. ​Special congratulations to Megan Kumar '24 and ​Bastian Bocklage '26, the fastest girl and boy runners ​for Team Lawrenceville! Thank you to the Bhatia ​family for organizing this special event, and to all the ​Lawrentians who participated to honor Sammy's ​memory.

ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT: Matthew Schorr ’09

He’s back! Matthew Schorr ‘09 has returned to ​Lawrenceville as a teacher of mathematics. How does ​he feel that being a teacher, coach, and part of a House ​advisory team benefits Lawrentians? What does he ​love about the House system? And what superpower ​would he choose? All this and more in 5 Questions 4!

Read the full Q&A here!

How does being involved in so many aspects of a Lawrentian’s school life (teacher, coach, club advisor, House team, ​etc.) help you make the Lawrenceville experience better for each student?

I’ve always believed that the most effective way to be a good teacher is to have strong relationships with the ​students. Lawrenceville is able to foster a unique environment that caters to the development of these strong ​relationships between faculty and the student body in turn allowing for success in the classroom. By getting to ​know the students and what drives them outside of the classroom you are able to help motivate and cater to each ​student’s needs inside the classroom. Being able to celebrate the successes our students have around the Harkness ​table and in their endeavors outside of the classroom help foster a vibrant community that is difficult to find ​replicated anywhere else.

What do you think makes the House system special?

Whenever I run into an alumnus of the school, one of the first questions that I always hear asked is “What House ​were you in?” The House system allows for students to have their own small community within the larger school ​community that they can own. Each House is able to form their own identity and helps students take ownership of ​how they want their experience to be in a way you can’t necessarily do with the student body as a whole.

Make a Gift this Holiday Season in Support of Lawrenceville!

The 2023 calendar year is coming to a close! Make your tax-​deductible gift to The Lawrenceville Fund before 11:59 p.m. ET on ​December 31, 2023, to be counted among our most generous ​supporters!

Gifts to The Lawrenceville Fund support nearly every aspect of ​the school, including scholarship aid, faculty support, the student ​experience, and experiential learning. Your generous ​contributions are vital in helping us address emerging needs in ​real-time, providing immediate benefits to our students.

Alumni, parents, and friends may make gifts online, by mail, ​phone, wire transfer, marketable securities, Donor Advised Fund, ​or through matching gift programs.

7 Smart Strategies for Year-End Tax Planning and Charitable Giving in 2023

from Sean Grieve, Director of Planned Giving & Leadership Gift Officer

1. Consider deferring income and accelerate deductions
2. Be sure to take advantage of every credit and deduction available to you
3. Understand the 2023 adjusted income tax brackets
4. Decide whether it’s better for you to itemize or use the standard ​deduction
5. Familiarize yourself with the Secure 2.0 Act especially the RMD Age ​Changes
6. If you are above 70 ½, consider using your Qualified Charitable ​Distribution from your IRA
7. Remember the estate tax clock is set to sunset on December 31, 2025 ​from an individual estate tax exemption of $12,920,000 ($25,840,000 for ​married couples) to $5,600,000 ($11,200,000 for married couples)

*Please note, this is not legal advice and please consult with your qualified ​estate and/or tax professional to determine the best course of action for your ​situation.

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

Alumni gathered this month in Lawrenceville, Los Angeles, New York, Philadelphia, and Washington, D.C. to celebrate the holiday season!

If you'd like to help plan a Big Red gathering in your city, contact Nick Carnesale: ncarnesale@lawrenceville.org

UPCOMING EVENTS

The Stephan Archives Presents: A History of Hamill House

Earlier this month, the Stephan Archives hosted a special virtual event: A History of Hamill House. Sarah Mezzino, Curator of Decorative Arts & Design, delved deep into the history of the House, revealing many little known facts! Click here to view a recording of the event.

Friday, May 31 - Sunday, June 2, 2024

ONE MONTH UNTIL REGISTRATION OPENS!

Registration opens January 15.

For more information, visit our Alumni Weekend 2024 webpage.

Looking for class-specific information? Check out your ​Class Reunion Bulletin for all of the details for the ​weekend:

• A special note from the Reunion Committee
• Alumni Weekend Details, Highlights, & FAQs
• Reunion Giving
• Missing Classmates (help us get in touch!)

Class Bulletins will be continuously updated ahead of the ​weekend.

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program highlights & special events

This year’s Alumni Weekend will be jam-packed with opportunities to explore campus, hark back to your Lawrenceville ​experience, and learn about life at Lawrenceville today. Below are just a few of the special events we have planned. For ​a sneak peek at the schedule, click here. We will continue to add events in leading up to registration.

STAY CONNECTED

Lawrenceville Black Alumni Association

Lawrenceville Finance Society

LGBTQ+ Alumni Association

Actively recruiting leadership committee members

Lawrenceville Real Estate Council

Lawrenceville Veterans Alumni Association

LEARN MORE >

To learn more, please contact Nick Carnesale at ncarnesale@lawrenceville.org.