A Note from the Director of Alumni Programs

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A Lovett Student/Alumni reflection time at Chattahoochee Park on Sunday, June 7. Pictured left with megaphone: Kendall Greene ’20

Dear Alumni,

The earth beneath our feet moves constantly these days, and it’s hard to find words that adequately speak to our individual and collective experiences over the last several months. Perhaps it is a good time to ponder some thoughts of a historical figure from English Lit?

Thomas Carlyle’s 1836 essay “Sartor Resartus” (Latin for “The Tailor Retailored”) states, “But indeed Conviction, were it never so excellent, is worthless till it convert itself into Conduct.” Within the same paragraph he o ers, “Do the Duty which lies nearest thee, which thou knowest to be a Duty! Thy second Duty will already have become clearer.”

If only Carlyle could observe our alumni taking action for their communities during the COVID-19 pandemic and standing in support of Lovett’s Black students, families, teachers, and alumni. He would be gratified by your sense of duty and how so many of you are helping to change your communities for the better. In so many of you, we see Lovett’s core values illuminated, tangible, and on full display.

While a number of stories have reached our attention here on campus, many of your challenges, selfless acts, and heroic kindnesses are known only to those who have observed them. For those who are struggling, please do not hesitate to let us know how we might help. To all who serve others, know that Lovett is grateful for you and immeasurably proud of you.

Sincerely,

Lara Kauffman

Director of Alumni Programs

P.S. If you want to learn more about Thomas Carlyle, see Fleming McClelland’s news for the Class of 1964. And, it’s not too late to share your own story with us, just reach out to the alumni o ce or visit http://tiny.cc/LovettNews.