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Advanced Placement (AP) exams are college-level standardized exams designed to measure one’s mastery of the content and skills related to the tested subject. Although not...
Picture the juicy tomatoes and crispy lettuce on your paninis and the sweet maple syrup drizzling your french toast at the dining hall—these are only...
Garrett Heffern ’24 is a versatile individual: an Opinions Editor of the 143rd Lawrence Board, a Merrill scholar, and a Woodhull House prefect. Describing campus...
The English language has a plethora of idioms anticipating the arrival of spring, from “spring has sprung” to “March goes in like a lion and...
Crew is notoriously a difficult sport, but how does one’s experience change when their coach is also their mom? The Teeleys, an elite mother-daughter...
“Caring, friendly, and thoughtful.” These are the words II Formers Rory Laubach and Selena Yu used to describe Jane Atkinson ’24, a Dawes House prefect...
Scheduling Day is a hectic time; picking classes that are rigorous enough and fitting while also managing a healthy work-play balance can be difficult for students....
Before graduating, every Lawrentian must complete a set of community service requirements, which include one Lawrenceville Community Action Project, otherwise known as an LCAP. Of...
Italy: STEM and Design During the days leading up to spring break, Annabelle Yao ’26 could not wait for her Harkness Trip to Italy. This...
“Always go to consultation. Take advantage of the Bowl. Join clubs early. And please, don’t be annoying in Harkness.” These are just a fraction of...
Under the intense pressure of extracurricular activities at Lawrenceville, it is undoubtedly every Lawrentian’s worst nightmare to return to their House at night with no...
As Spring Term commences, Lawrenceville begins to bid farewell to its V Form class. Each V Former has contributed something special to Lawrenceville during their...
Sophie Cheng ’24 and Charles Potter ’25
Last week, Lawrentians showed their excitement for Hill Day through Spirit Week, where students were encouraged to wear themed outfits to classes. Student Council picked a...
This past Saturday on November 4, Lawrenceville athletes and students alike boarded buses headed for Pottstown, Pennsylvania, where the infamous Hill School sits atop a hill...
On Monday, November 6, the Hindu Students Organization (HSO) hosted a Diwali celebration in front of the Edith Memorial Chapel. Diwali is a five-day Hindu celebration...
Lawrenceville’s commitment to social justice and its vibrant landscape is once again being featured on the big screen. Partially filmed on the School’s picturesque campus,...
As a respected international research and education organization, The Island School is an institution known by many students on Lawrenceville’s campus. Students undergo a transformative...
The Lawrenceville School offers four exciting academic scholars programs that students may apply for each summer. These scholarly programs include: the Heely Scholars (Historical Research),...
Throughout the course of the year, Lawrenceville’s Math Club participates in a wide array of math competitions. On Tuesday, October 17, V Former Alec Wang...
Deb sends the all-school email. The clock strikes noon. The mad dash begins. Every Thursday, countless students flee from their E-period class, arriving at the...
A leading presence on the Lawrenceville campus celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month is Latinos Unidos. Co-advised by Josefina Ayllón-Ayllón and Laura Noboa-Berman, Latinos Unidos is an...
Lawrenceville offers a wide array of electives for students to explore Latin American or Hispanic heritage and politics. Ally Calderon ’24, president of Latinos Unidos,...
Lawrenceville taught me to find creative ways to celebrate and share my culture with others. Being a Latina at Lawrenceville, a predominantly white institution, taught me...
Main Street and its lively business are a vital part of the Lawrenceville campus and community. From Starbucks to The Gingered Peach, each business has something unique to offer. The...
Lawrenceville is filled with diverse students who express themselves in distinct ways across all aspects of school life: through the art they create, the poetry they write, the stories they...
For decades, the United States has been acclaimed for holding the most elite system of higher education schools? institutions? in the world. Looking at global university rankings alone, the United...
Everyone loves dessert: it’s a known fact. Who would not want to give in to the sublime bliss after the first bite of ice cream...
Amidst the diverse student population of The Lawrenceville School hailing from near and far, exists a small but special population of faculty children. You might...
As a new academic year begins at Lawrenceville, the school’s admission office is already thinking about enrollment for next year and preparing for the many...
The start of the new school year has come with the implementation of several new rules, most notably to the dismay of music-obsessed students, the...
Angel Xin ’26 and Rebecca Streeter ’26
Around a year ago, Purple Cow, a Lawrenceville ice creamery, had closed, its owners retiring after years of serving the Lawrenceville community. They had been...
Lawrenceville is where friendships are formed, memories are forged, and laughter echoes. At the heart of school life there is Grace Chu ’24, a dedicated...
In the vibrant tapestry of the Lawrenceville School's campus offerings, Explorations play a vital part in helping busy Lawrentians tap into their spirituality by taking...
“Prefects,” or V Formers selected to serve as Upperclassmen leaders in II, III, and IV Form housing, are the campus’ most compassionate and enthusiastic residents. Instead of living with their...
When excessive heat warnings demand a 5:30 AM wakeup for 6:30 AM practice, you know the day entails sweat and exhaustion like no other. As Elijah Miller ’25 puts it,...
With the highly-anticipated Club Night having taken place on Thursday, September 14, clubs and organizations were busy recruiting new members. New and returning club leaders prepared for the event in...
House Olympics only comes once a year, so for III through V Formers, it is of the utmost importance to represent your House. The best...
As the first official week of classes has nearly come and gone, Lawrentians, new and old, are acclimating to the swing of things inside the classroom and beyond. With House...
One of the most common reasons teenagers choose to attend boarding school is to gain independence. Boarding school is often the first time students find themselves away from their families....
New school, new classes, new teachers, and so many new faces: novelty is a defining characteristic of a freshman’s experience stepping onto Lawrenceville’s lush green campus. As students make the...
Ms. Payne is many things. She’s an IBES and ICPS teacher, one of the members of Raymond’s duty team members, a Steelers fan, and a former Girl Scout. To me,...
When I first met Dr. Apple, he did what I thought was impossible: he made me smile. Left isolated in the unfamiliarity of the infirm with people rushing through the...
I remember my first time walking into Ethics class. I looked around the room with my hands in my pockets. I had a look of pure confusion plastered on my...
Ever since arriving at Lawrenceville, Ms. Ellis has been a role model for me, other teachers, and students alike. Ms. Ellis was one of my first teachers at Lawrenceville and...
It was during my short-lived career as a coxswain during my IV Form spring that I really got to know Ms. Findlay. I remember it as if it were yesterday:...
My first time meeting Ms. Hunter was in my III Form fall, but I can still clearly recall the details that were telling about her personality. Her headwrap and elegant...
Rohin Dhaul ’24 and Hunter Cassidy ’24
I vividly recall the moment I first stepped foot inside Hamill House. As I walked in, a towering, bearded man shook my frail III Form hand so firmly it left...
The boarding school experience is like no other: rather than offering a period of the day where you are confined to classes from 8:00AM to 3:00PM, boarding school becomes your...
I’m not going to lie and say that I can remember the very first time I met Mr. Dory. But regardless of whether or not my first time meeting Mr....
I walked into my first Ethics class wishing I already had completed the course. Like many, I selected Ethics not because I had an interest in it, but because I...
Chemistry has never been my best subject. Coming out of Inquiries in Chemical and Physical Sciences (ICPS) my sophomore year with a basic understanding of how to read the periodic...
Education is a lifelong journey and plays a vital role in shaping us. While many believe that college is the pinnacle of academic challenges, it is worth noting that some...
Ms. Maddy Smith came to Lawrenceville in the fall of 2021 as an English fellow from Grinnell College. Yet throughout her two years at Lawrenceville, we have known her...
Sofia Carlisi ’24 and Bryce Langdon ’24
Dear Mr. Chamberlain, Where should I start? You have intellectually influenced me on a level I have never experienced before. From all your great book and writer recommendations (such as...
As V Formers complete their last term of Lawrenceville, they feel stress lifted off of their shoulders. In lieu of final exams to face at the end of the term,...
Megan Kumar ’24 and Madeleine Laws ’23
As a crew coach, Ms. Cleary pushes you beyond what you think is possible. She genuinely believes in you. She’s incredibly supportive, knowledgeable, and has a positive attitude during each...
I’m being honest: I don’t enjoy Spanish. I don’t know why; it could be the confusing syntax, the painstakingly short and difficult assessments, or anything in between. Although I have...
Ms. Easterling has dedicated herself to Lawrenceville ever since she arrived in 2005. Serving as a history teacher and the current Dean of Academics and Head of History Department, Ms....
Stepping into Latin as a II Former with lofty hopes but cataclysmic fears, I felt that I had encountered the worst case-scenario. The preface to the year seemed more of...
The Kinnan House, small and sometimes overlooked, is filled every year with a completely new group of boys. With gray stones and white columns, this V Form house sits tucked...
A prefect of Kirby House, the President of Math Club, Quizbowl, and Microfinancing Club, and the Vice President of the Allegro Council: the one and only Praachi Chakraborty ’23 comes...
With the warm weather and growing restlessness on campus, it’s apparent that the school year is coming to an end, bringing summer break along with it. Saying “goodbye” is always...
With the harrowing game of Splash still running strong nearly two weeks in, countless interesting stories filled with betrayal, vengeance, alliances, and ruthless competition have emerged. Yet for the average...
As Caroline Park ’23 experiences her Lawrenceville journey coming to a close, she recounts all the special moments throughout her time on campus as a Lawrentian. Looking ahead to another...
Celine Fong ’25 and Mia Masserio ’25
As the current Ropes Course Instructors (RCIs) select their newest batch of members, eager students across campus aspire for a spot among the coveted student group. Every year, aspiring RCIs...
With the end of the 2022-23 academic year fast approaching, homework, interscholastic sports games, and tests have started to overflow Lawrentians’ schedules yet again. While enjoying extended weekends with the...
Louis Park ’26 and Yuna Cho ’26
On a bright and sunny spring day, I called up my friend Daniel. As we ventured into Memorial Hall for our English class, he asked, “Hey, you know that Splash...
Riley McKibben ’25 and Luke Puricelli ’25
Whether it be Finals Week, a rainy afternoon, or Wellness Wednesdays at Lawrenceville, the Bunn Library is an essential building that cultivates our academic prosperity, social life, and self-care. The...
With Earth Month in full swing, many of us are reflecting on how we have impacted the planet and what steps we can take to lessen the harm we do...
Being elected to the Student Council is a competitive process. The recent presidential election saw Student Council President Bryce Langdon ’24 run against nine other candidates, yet despite the coveted...
The demolition of The Jigger in 2022 has given a sense of loss to the majority of Lawrentians. For many years, this iconic store has served as a hub for...
Students of The Lawrenceville School are notably unaware about local plant and animal life. In order to promote awareness about the diverse species on campus, it is time to introduce...
For many boarders, having a roommate is a core experience of the Lawrenceville. During your years at Lawrenceville, chances are that you’ve had a roommate at some point. I, as...
@LvilleDecisions23 V Formers at Lawrenceville are under constant pressure, weighed down by stress, and forced to meet high expectations in the grueling college admissions process. Underformers love to find out...
To mosh or not to mosh – a crucial question that Lawrentians ask themselves as they strategize how to spend their oh-so-precious Saturday nights. When thinking of a school dance,...
At Lawrenceville, two-syllable words are frowned upon. The long, boring, and old names of things around campus are replaced by newer, more exciting, and shorter nicknames. From the classroom to...
As the Winter Term came to a close, another set of sports took its place. Yet the new term has left many of Lawreneville’s talented...
As Spring Break has passed quicker than anyone expected, schoolwork, athletics, and extracurriculars have taken over Lawrentians’ lives once again. Luckily, Lawrenceville has unveiled a fresh “solution” to this impending...
Sophie Bilanin ’26 and Asprey Walters ’24
Have you ever wondered how the folks that manage the dining halls serve three meals with such variety a day? How do they ensure the food is appropriately steaming hot...
It’s 3:26 AM in the morning. Today is February 12. Today is the day the team finds out if we qualify for states. I can’t sleep. Not even a year...
Every day, hordes of Lawrentians embark on the two-way trek across the mud-ridden swamp between the Bunn Library and the Kirby Math and Science Center (KMSC). Why? Whether their stampede...
Before every theatrical production, Lawrenceville’s tech crew prepares the set, props, lights, sound, and cues for every shift happening behind the scenes weeks before opening night, ensuring that everything runs...
The key to getting into college is simple: You just have to be the best at everything. What? You dare scoff at me, child? It’s not the easiest task! If...
Lawrenceville’s diverse student body and individuals’ unique perspectives are one of the best aspects of our community; and with this variety of backgrounds comes a variety of unique ways to...
Do you ever wonder who advises the Ropes Course Instructors, or who manages the Harkness Travel Programs? What about who oversees Lawrenceville’s School Camp (or “SCAMP”) every summer? One faculty...
In 2022, social media has a large role in everyday life. Its great impact on society changes the ways people interact with each other and adds many unwritten rules that...
All of a sudden, you feel the pain. Your lunge was stretched too far. Your overhead catch landed funny. Your chronic study hall slouch starts to catch up on you....
Pepsi and Coca-Cola,; the Los Angeles Lakers and the Boston Celtics,; Ford and Ferrari. None of these rivalries have lasted as long as the one between Lawrenceville and Hill. Dating...
Harini Venkatesh ’25 and Arya Vishwakarma ’25
In a school community as tightly-knit as Lawrenceville’s, information spreads like wildfire. Rumors spread during nights at the House, in passing conversations, or in between classes, making their way across...
Succeeding at Lawrenceville takes a certain kind of mindset. After a year and a half at the School, I'm still spending an hour each Sunday trying to decide on which...
Amidst Lawrentians’ busy routines of academics, athletics, and extracurriculars, it is so important to get enough food to nourish and energize ourselves for the school day. Coming back to boarding...
Angel Xin ’26 and Stephanie Schloss ’26
Are twins naturally drawn to Lawrenceville? It may seem so, as there are more than 10 pairs on campus. Twins do a lot of sharing, bringing up some interesting questions:...
Students at Lawrenceville have the tough task of juggling a rigorous course load alongside significant athletic commitments and extracurricular involvement. How does this balancing act change and evolve over the...
The air smells of pumpkin spice and everything nice. The leaves crunch under your feet as you step over dying flower beds. A chill is in the air and everyone...
Built in 1814 on land purchased for $25, the Hamill House is the oldest building on campus. In 1885, the building was renamed after Samuel McClintock Hamill, the longest-serving Head...
Lawrenceville, as an academically rigorous and socially demanding school, can often induce stress for many students on campus. Whether it’s an important paper, a difficult test, or a sticky social...
Weekends at Lawrenceville tend to provide a pause from the frantic energy produced in a six-day week. While many day students venture home to have a day of normalcy, boarders...
A student is woken by silence. The eerie quietness of her room shoots fear into her veins, pumping sensation through her blood and into her shaking hands. Goosebumps race down...
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