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Headshots of Rae Chresfield, Chris Renjilian, and Blake Eldridge.

On June 2, Head of School Steve Murray announced Lawrenceville’s new Student Wellness Team: Inaugural Dean of Campus Wellbeing Dr. Rae Chresfield, Medical Director Dr. Chris Renjilian, and Interim Dean of Students Blake Eldridge ‘96, all senior staff positions that will work together to support and strengthen community well-being.

Fifth Form Prizes/News
  • Academics
  • Art and Design
  • Community Service
  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
  • Experiential Learning
  • Student Life

Cheers to the Class of 2023, Lawrentians who have distinguished themselves in so many ways. The School is proud today to honor Fifth Formers for excellence in academics, athletics, leadership, and service.

2023 Underform Prize Ceremony-Stage
  • Academics
  • Art and Design
  • Community Service
  • Experiential Learning
  • Student Life

Arts and academics, service and sports – and so much more! Lawrenceville was pleased to honor the hard work, high achievement, unwavering dedication, and endless creativity of the Classes of 2024-26 this evening at the School’s annual Underform Prize Ceremony.

2023 Springfest pony
  • Community Service
  • Student Life

Slides, ponies, games, and prizes galore awaited the nearly 300 local children who came to Lawrenceville today for the School’s annual Springfest carnival held in The Circle.

Elizabeth Ferguson leads a workshop during Community Day.
  • Community Voices
  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
  • Student Life

This year's Community Day event featured an alumni panel, workshops, and a community barbecue with the goal of inspiring Lawrentians to imagine change at Lawrenceville and take steps to achieve that vision.

Pier Kooistra holding a tiny Harkness table.
  • Academics
  • Community Voices

In this edition of Lawrenceville's Villeage Voices blog, Pier Kooistra H’14 P’20, English teacher on the Robert S. and Christina Seix Dow Master-Teaching Chair in Harkness Learning, to share his wisdom and perspective on Harkness education. 

2023 Cum Laude reception.
  • Student Life

This Monday, Lawrenceville celebrated members of the Class of 2023 whose superior academic achievement earned them a place in the School’s Cum Laude chapter, the high school equivalent of Phi Beta Kappa.

Dr. Seung Kim visits Lawrenceville in May 2023.
  • Academics
  • Experiential Learning
  • Student Life

Lawrenceville recently hosted Dr. Seung Kim for a campus visit, and the first in-person StanX network conference, where partner schools gathered to present research and collaborate. 

Victor Colliluori ‘24
  • Athletics

By Cameron Gabrielson ‘24

Victor Colliluori ‘24 is a member of the boys’ varsity outdoor track and field team at Lawrenceville where he competes in the shot put. In an interview with Big Red Sports Reporter Cameron Gabrielson ‘24, Colliluori reflects on the technique required to throw shot put and shares his goals for the spring.

Nishka Malik '24
  • Athletics

By Cameron Gabrielson ‘24

Nishka Malik ‘24 is a member of the girls’ varsity outdoor track and field team at Lawrenceville. In an interview, with Big Red Sports Reporter Cameron Gabrielson ’24, Malik reflects on her favorite parts about long distance running and looks forward to her goals for the spring.

Joe Moresman ‘23
  • Athletics

By William Huang ‘24

Big Red Sports Network Reporter William Huang ‘24 recently caught up with Joe Morsman ‘23 to discuss his experience so far as a new Fifth Former to the boys’ varsity tennis team.

Andrew Noviello sits at a table in the woods.
  • Community Voices
  • Experiential Learning
  • Student Life

In this edition of Lawrenceville's Villeage Voices blog, Andrew Noviello ’23 discusses the environment, including Earth Day and Lawrenceville’s role in the global fight against anthropogenic global warming.

Lawrentians Rehearsal
  • Performing Arts

By Autri Basu ’23

On April 21, Lawrenceville hosted its annual Spring Choral Concert in the Edith Memorial Chapel. Alongside being the culmination of The Lawrentians’ and Lawrenceville Singers’ hard work throughout the school year, the concert was the final performance for the Fifth Form vocalists of the Class of 2023.

Julian Vilfort '24
  • Athletics

By Danny Wang ‘24

Big Red Sports Reporter Danny Wang recently caught up with fellow Fourth Former Julian Vilfort to discuss pole vaulting for the Lawrenceville outdoor track and field team.  

2023 Pride Week Flag Raising
  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
  • Student Life

Lawrentians celebrated the School’s Gender and Sexuality Alliance’s annual Pride Week April 10 -14 with a variety of events, speakers and opportunities.

Winter Orchestra Concert
  • Performing Arts

By Autri Basu ’23

The Allegro Council, Lawrenceville’s premier musical collective, is kicking off this Spring Term with the April Concert Series, featuring orchestra on Friday, April 14, at 7 p.m. in the Edith Memorial Chapel; choir on Friday, April 21, at 7 p.m. in the Chapel, and jazz on Friday, April 28 at 7:00 p.m. in the Clark Music Center.

Nicholas Martin
  • Student Life

From The Lawrence 

English Teacher Nick Martin was chosen by the current Fifth Form students to address the Class of 2023 on May 27 as this year’s honorary faculty speaker.

Satvik Dasariraju '23 Valedictorian
  • Student Life

From The Lawrence

Satvik Dasariraju ’23 has been selected as the Valedictorian of the Class of 2023. Each year, Heads and Assistant Heads of Houses choose the Valedictorian from a group of Fifth Formers who excel both academically and participate actively in Lawrenceville’s community.

Lily Hooge '23
  • Performing Arts

By Autri Basu ‘23

Periwig Club Head of Tech Lily Hooge ’23 serves a number of critical roles within the Lawrenceville community, from helping run each week’s School meeting to managing the Kirby Arts Center’s scene shop.

Malin Phelan '23
  • Athletics

By Cameron Gabrielson ‘24

Malin Phelan ‘23 is a member of Lawrenceville’s girls’ varsity outdoor track and field team. Although she only recently started focusing on track and field, competing in long distance events, she has been very successful and is continuing to perform at a very high level throughout her senior season

Tripp Welborne-Why We Play
  • Community Voices

Welcome to Villeage Voices, where community members are invited to share their thoughts each month on a variety of topics relevant to life at Lawrenceville and beyond. In this month’s edition, Lawrenceville’s Dean of Athletics and Co-Curricular Education Tripp Welborne asks and answers why we play

Bryce Langdon '24
  • Athletics

By William Huang ‘24

Big Red Sports Network Reporter William Huang recently interviewed fellow Fourth Former Bryce Langdon to learn more about the captain of the boys’ varsity tennis team.

Bob Fishman Class of 65
  • Alumni

“March Madness” – the NCAA Division I men’s basketball championship – comes to a head this weekend, but this year’s iteration of college hoops’ signature television event also marks the first time in more than 40 years that its coverage was not directed for CBS Sports by Bob Fishman ’65.

Big Red Race 21: Adult 5K
  • Athletics

Ready, set, go … register for the 20th annual Lawrenceville School Big Red Race (either in-person or virtual) happening on May 7! All proceeds the Lawrenceville School Camp, a residential summer camp for children of low-income families from surrounding communities.