LA at a Glance, cont.

January 12

Spartans Got Talent Show

At Lawrence Academy’s sixth annual Spartans Got Talent show, performances ranged from choreographed dance numbers, singing, and electric guitar playing to yo-yo tricks, aerial silks, and a Lady Gaga medley to round out the show.

January 31

Dining Hall Treats

The dining hall team set up hot chocolate, marshmallows, and whipped cream on the Quad, providing our students with a warm treat on a chilly day.

January 15

Working with Boutwell Early Childhood Center

As part of LA’s week-long celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., the school community answered this year’s theme of “What will you do for others?” Students, faculty, and alumni collected books for the Boutwell Early Childhood Center in Groton, and thanks to LA community members, the center’s new library was painted and assembled.

February 5

Ski Trip

Our international students traveled to Ragged Mountain for their annual ski trip. Students had the option to share in the fun by bringing along a “plus one” from school.

February 10

Lunar New Year Celebration

Our international students hosted a Lunar New Year celebration in MacNeil Lounge. Activities included calligraphy, paper cutting, pot pitching, dumpling making, hot pot, diabolo, games, and more.

February 13

Park House Party

Mr. Scheibe invited students and faculty over to Park House for a snow day party, complete with Crumbl Cookies and a cozy fire.

February 14

Blind Date with a Book

The Library Squad hosted their Blind Date with a Book event in the library during lunch. Students who attended enjoyed books, desserts, and music.

February 21

Black History Month Panel

In honor of Black History Month, the Office of Equity and Community Life and the Moral Courage Task Force (MCTF) hosted a panel featuring Black faculty members, facilitated by MCTF members Maddie Gibson ’24 and Anthony Coston ’24. The panelists spoke about their personal histories and experiences.