HOMECOMING & LAKE SHOW By: Mac Kennedy
Homecoming (Alumni & Friends Reception) COVID-19 forced the School to postpone its May Homecoming. However, by June, the restrictions eased a bit and the School rented a fabulous tent. Hundreds of alumni, family, and friends gathered under the “big top” – and in spite of heavy rains – had a grand time. For the first time in two years, the School recognized the individuals who made significant contributions to the Boys’ Latin community over the years.
The Lake Show – A Night on the Lake
program. The night was also filled with fun cocktail recipes, a message from Headmaster Post, a special tour around the newly acquired Western Campus, entertaining trivia, music from the BL Jazz Ensemble and talented BL alumnus Chris Wilcox, as well as the presentation of the first Jack H. Williams ’38 Award to Dyson P. Ehrhardt ‘59. During the video Cal Ripken declared Dyson as the true “Iron Man.” The 45-minute virtual event was a HUGE success netting nearly $100k for the Alumni and Parents’ Associations. Thanks to host Jennifer Gilbert St. John and to EVERYONE who participated in the evening. It was a night to remember.
This past April, the Boys’ Latin Alumni and Parents’ Associations teamed up and virtually presented “The Lake Show – A Night on the Lake.” COVID-19 restrictions prevented the Annual Bull & Oyster Roast from taking place on Lake Avenue for the first time in 60 years, so it was decided to have a virtual event “on campus” to raise funds for these two important organizations. Jennifer Gilbert St. John P’26, retired FOX45 News Anchor, hosted the event that included a fabulous silent auction and other donation opportunities during the
HOMECOMING AWARDS DISTINGUISHED ALUMNUS AWARD Bradford G. Y. Carney ’68 Ferdinand H. Onnen, Jr. ’71
JACK KERNS CLEARLY EVIDENT AWARD Gilson D. Rodgers 26 Campus News
HODGES LOYALTY CUP Joyce S. Barnett RALEIGH BRENT ’44 AWARD Philip M. Sheehey HONORARY ALUMNUS Joseph W. Cowan 27
