taking into account elements of the existing Mission and carefully considering input from all constituencies. This final, tightly-worded version, recommended by the faculty and approved by the Board of Trustees, has a concise, poetic flow; highlights distinctive features that are fundamental to the Lawrenceville experience; and evokes the importance of pursuing a meaningful purpose in life. When the final draft was unveiled to the faculty, it evoked a spontaneous and sustained round of applause.
MISSION STATEMENT Through House and Harkness, Lawrenceville challenges a diverse community of promising young people to lead lives of learning, integrity, and high purpose.
Architectural rendering of the new Abbott Dining Hall.
Our mission is to inspire the best in each to seek the best for all.