2017 Report of Giving

After a combined 56 years serving the Board of Trustees of The Lawrenceville School, Trustees Thomas L. Carter, Jr. ’70 P’01 ’05, Darrell Fitzgerald ’68 and Judith-Ann Corrente H’01 P’98 ’01 stepped down from their leadership roles at the end of the 2016-2017 academic year.

Together they helped see Lawrenceville through times of tremendous growth and change, both on campus and in the world. From guiding us through the aftermath of 9/11 and the global financial crisis of 2007-2008, to taking us through the celebration of Lawrenceville’s bicentennial and the successful $218 million Bicentennial Campaign, Carter, Fitzgerald and Corrente have been instrumental to Lawrenceville’s development over the last two decades. Lawrenceville is grateful for their service and indebted to them for their commitment to the School and its mission.

This past June, as the three prepared to retire from active Board service, their fellow Board members paid tribute to them in two separate events.

Below are excerpts from remarks made on behalf of these valued Lawrentians.

Tom Carter and Darrell Fitzgerald “Their shared tenure on the Board has been highlighted by four new campus buildings; a new turf field complex; at least eight major renovation projects; the largest fundraising campaign in School history, the Bicentennial Campaign, conducted during the worst economic downturn since the 1930s; and the residencies of three Head Masters … Tom and Darrell, we are here tonight to recognize you for your many contributions to the Board and to Lawrenceville, and to thank you for your service to our school.” – Trustee Emeritus Truman Semans ’45 P’87 “We’ve had an ambitious agenda over the last two years, but I can’t recall when I’ve enjoyed my work more. (Tom and Darrell) You have inspired me and guided me as I settled into the Lawrenceville community and culture, as no doubt you’ve inspired your Board colleagues with your friendship and guided them with your thoughtful approach to the School’s governance.”

–Head Master Steve Murray H’55 ’65 ’16 P’16 ’21 “Tom wasn’t only a Trustee during the Bicentennial Campaign, he was Vice President of the Board and Co-chair of the Campaign. Each of these roles carried a different set of demands, and Tom, as they say, exceeded expectations … As with most things Tom does, he led by example.

His support of Campaign priorities inspired other members of the Board to come forward with their own gifts. As a result, many of the programs that we now think of as part of the Lawrenceville culture were funded and implemented under his watch.”

– Trustee Emeritus Jack Luetkemeyer, Jr. ’59 Judith Corrente “Judith, as you know, has been instrumental in elevating the position of girls and women at Lawrenceville over the last two decades, and she has enabled us to make international travel a cornerstone of the Lawrenceville experience for students and faculty alike. With her encouragement and support, we have developed strong and productive relationships with our alumni and parents in Asia. Again, (like the conversion of the Crescent Road into Corrente Walk, a landscaped pedestrian path) transformational. Judith, we are so incredibly grateful for your insights, your friendship, and especially your leadership.” – Steve Murray