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Convocation
Welcome, Students!
The Opening of the 215th Year
Wednesday, September 4, 2024
5:30 p.m.
On the Circle
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Event Program
ACADEMIC PROCESSION BY THE FACULTY
Chapel Carillon Postlude
Thomas J. Goeman, School Organist
PROCESSION OF THE HOUSE FLAGS
John J. Clore H'02, Circle Level Director
Katherine O'Malley H'07, Crescent Level Director
INVOCATION
The Reverend Violet L. D. Lee, Ph.D.
School Chaplin
WELCOME
Marquis Scott, Ed.D.
Acting Co-Head of School
"MAKING THE FUTURE POSSIBLE"
Emilie D. Kosoff H'88 '94 '96 '00 '18 '20 P'19
Acting Co-Head of School and Dean of Faculty
PRESENTATION OF HOUSE AWARDS
Blake Eldridge '96 H'78 '12 P'25
Assistant Head of School for Student Life and 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
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.
Lawrenceville’s annual Convocation 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, music provided by the Chapel bells, and presentation of the prestigious House awards.