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For more than 200 years, Lawrenceville graduates have gone on to success in their chosen fields, prepared by their education for the changing world around them. As the School enters its third century of educating students, we welcome you to join the legacy of Lawrenceville and discover what it means to be a Lawrentian in the 21st century.
During its more than 200-year history, Lawrenceville has produced more than its fair share of prominent graduates in virtually every field of human endeavor. Following is a partial list, with their class year (some approximate) and most recent or most recognizable achievement.
Head of School History
Isaac Van Arsdale Brown, 1810-1834
Alexander Hamilton Phillips, 1834-1837
Samuel McClintock Hamill, 1837-1883
James Cameron Mackenzie, 1883-1899
Simon John McPherson, 1899-1919
Mather Almon Abbott, 1919-1934
Allan Vanderhoef Heely, 1934-1959
Bruce McClellan, 1959-1986
Josiah Bunting III, 1987-1995
Philip Harding Jordan Jr., 1995-1996
Michael Scott Cary, 1996-2003
Elizabeth Anne Duffy, 2003-2015
Stephen S. Murray, 2015- present
Alexander Hamilton Phillips, 1834-1837
Samuel McClintock Hamill, 1837-1883
James Cameron Mackenzie, 1883-1899
Simon John McPherson, 1899-1919
Mather Almon Abbott, 1919-1934
Allan Vanderhoef Heely, 1934-1959
Bruce McClellan, 1959-1986
Josiah Bunting III, 1987-1995
Philip Harding Jordan Jr., 1995-1996
Michael Scott Cary, 1996-2003
Elizabeth Anne Duffy, 2003-2015
Stephen S. Murray, 2015- present
Through House and Harkness, Lawrenceville challenges a diverse community of promising young people to lead lives of learning, integrity, and high purpose. Our mission is to inspire the best in each to seek the best for all.