Alumni Events
SPRING 2021
Despite the continued presence of COVID-19 precautions, the late spring and summer of 2021 remained a busy time for the Lawrence Academy Advancement Office. Alumni events, graduation, the virtual reunion, and a return to in-person programming kept former students and LA personnel busy until the start of school.
ALUMNI SPEAKER SERIES
ALUMNI FOR LA: A CAREER PANEL
On March 31, the Alumni Speaker Series continued with Robin Soloway Farmanfarmaian ’91, who presented “Thought Leader Formula.” Author, professional speaker, entrepreneur, and advisor, Robin provided a timely, informative, and interactive presentation sharing insightful advice from her most recent books: The Thought Leader Formula and Facilitating Virtual Events. Robin also posed several thought-provoking queries to those in attendance as the group engaged in helpful conversation. We are grateful to Robin for having provided such inspiring and encouraging wisdom throughout her presentation, making this a thoroughly beneficial and enjoyable LA Alumni Speaker Series event.
The Lawrence Academy Alumni Council followed suit with their Alumni for LA: A Career Panel series, featuring Careers in Sports. On April 29, NESN’s Scott Brewitt ’82, entrepreneur Ben Lord ’75, Greg Rybarczyk ’86 from the Boston Red Sox, and the Chicago Cubs’ Julia Tesoro ’12 spoke about their off-field work in the ever-expanding sports industry. The Alumni Council’s Carolyn Balas-Zaleski ’84, Victor Howell ’08, and Lindsay (Latuga) Howard ’00 moderated, and all in virtual attendance came away with a better understanding of what it actually takes to put players on the field and fans in the seats.
YOUNG ALUMNI GATHERING On Tuesday, August 10, Lawrence Academy held its first in-person alumni event since before the pandemic. Young alumni gathered at Tia’s in Boston, with former Spartans traveling to Atlantic Avenue in Boston’s North End to gather at a “Best of Boston” venue (as chosen by Boston Magazine). There, they reconnected with each other while viewing the Atlantic on a gorgeous, and toasty summer day. It was a festive young alumni event and we say “thank you” to the Spartans who were in attendance — it was great to see you all again!
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