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Convocation and Induction Ceremony
Welcome, Students!
Convocation and Induction Ceremony
The Opening of the 214th Year
Sunday, September 3, 2023
5 p.m.
On the Circle
Event Program
ACADEMIC PROCESSION BY THE FACULTY
Chapel Carillon Postlude
Thomas J. Goeman, School Organist
INVOCATION
The Reverend Violet L. D. Lee, Ph.D.
School Chaplin
PRESENTATION OF NEW STUDENTS
Gregory B. Buckles
The Shelby M.C. Davis ’54 Dean of Enrollment Management
Presentation to the Head of School
STUDENT OATH
Stephen S. Murray H’54 ’55 '63 ’65 ’16 P’16 ’21
The Shelby Cullom Davis '26 Head of School
In becoming a Lawrentian,
I join generations before me who have led lives of personal honor, respect, and compassion.
As a Lawrentian, I hereby pledge to conduct my affairs with integrity,
take responsibility for my actions, and defend those less able to defend themselves.
HEAD OF SCHOOL ADDRESS
"On Being Kind"
Stephen S. Murray H’54 ’55 '63 ’65 ’16 P’16 ’21
The Shelby Cullom Davis ’26 Head of School
PRESENTATION OF HOUSE AWARDS
Blake Eldridge '96 H'78 '12 P'25, Interim Dean of Students
SCHOOL SONG: TRIUMPHANT LAWRENCE
Sung by the School Community, led by the Lawrentians
Triumphant Lawrence, raise a song
Unfurl thy banners wide
A mighty host, at duty's call,
Glad thy commands abide
Let warriors strong
The strife prolong
Let foes thy bastions try!
They're garrisoned with loyal hearts,
Forever and for aye!
BENEDICTION
Rabbi Lauren Nemiroff Levy H’97 ’01 '12 P’01 ’02 ’09, School Rabbi
RECESSIONALChapel Carillon Postlude
Thomas J. Goeman, School Organist
DISMISSAL
Lawrenceville’s annual Convocation and Induction Ceremony brings the School community together before the start of classes and serves as an official welcome to the new academic year.
The ceremony includes reflections from Lawrenceville Religious Life leaders, an address by the Head of School, presentation of new students by the Dean of Enrollment Management, music provided by the Chapel bells, and presentation of the prestigious House awards.