 Visiting scientists enrich curriculum Posted on May 16, 2012
 Students excel at State Latin Day Posted on May 11, 2012
by Dr. Clement Kuehn More than 1,600 toga-clad Latin students from 52 Connecticut middle and high schools made the journey to Holiday Hill in Cheshire on May 4 to celebrate the language, culture, and artistic achievements of the Ancient Romans, and most importantly, to have fun learning. The 31st Annual State Latin Day was filled with a variety of workshops, presentations, and competitions that immersed students of Latin in an environment that was wholly Roman.  Fine Arts Festival showcases student talent Posted on May 11, 2012
The annual Fine Arts Festival, held in the Claven Auditorium on the evening on May 1, included an exhibit of student artwork as well as student musical performances. The art display showcased artwork from all grade levels. Each grade 12 student from the Senior Art Workshop had her own exhibit of work; selected and displayed according to her own taste.  Lauralton students shine at All State Music Festival Posted on May 07, 2012
Julia Elia, ’12 and Dolly Canevari, ’13, were selected to participate in the 2012 Connecticut Music Educators Association All-State Music Festival in April. Julia and Dolly competed with other highly talented students from across the state and were judged based on a prepared solo, scales and sight reading. They joined more than 500 student musicians from high schools across Connecticut, rehearsing with the choir and then performing in a concert on the last day of the festival in Hartford on April 14.  Prom memories to last a lifetime Posted on May 07, 2012
Lauralton Hall’s 2012 Junior/Senior Prom, held on April 27, at Villa Bianca in Seymour, was a huge success! Not a gown was repeated, and each student expressed herself beautifully in flowing fabrics of vibrant colors. The Lauralton ladies were certainly a sight to behold as they emerged from limousines and party busses ready to have fun and make lasting memories. Sister Dorothy Synkewecz and Sister Janice May arrived in style in a limo provided by the Inn at Villa Bianca. The venue offered all 395 juniors and seniors and their dates a beautiful atmosphere with cascading staircases, gorgeous chandeliers, and twinkling starry night ceilings. Tropical flowers and fire bowls illuminated from within graced navy table cloths, while gold accents in the chairs and napkins gave just the right amount of flare. Up-lights on the walls glowed pink and orange and red-orange tulle draped a canopy.  Professional women inspire students at Career Day Posted on May 06, 2012
State Senator Gayle Schlossberg; Huffington Post Technology Editor Catharine Smith, ’05; J. Crew Marketing Director Joanna Lee, ’99; and Witness Protection Program Coordinator Tracey Meaney Kelly, ‘85 are just a few of the high-flying professionals who ignited student ambition and inspiration during Lauralton Hall’s biennial spring ritual of exploration and learning.  SADD offers awareness campaign to prom goers Posted on Apr 28, 2012
The school’s SADD Chapter activated several awareness activities during the week of April 23, prom week at Lauralton.  LHCARES members attend diversity conference Posted on Apr 22, 2012
Six members of Lauralton’s LHCARES Club (Lauralton Hall Community Always Respects Everyone) attended the Pieces of the Puzzle conference at King School in Stamford on April 21. The conference focused on leadership in the area of diversity. Keynote speaker Tim Wise is among the most prominent anti-racist writers and educators in the United States and has been called, "one of the most brilliant, articulate and courageous critics of white privilege in the nation." He talked about looking at the norms into which the predominantly white culture wants people of color to fit. In addition, the conference included student and adult workshops that focused on strategies to open in-school discussions of racial inequalities and attitudes.  Students perform community service on a global scale Posted on Apr 10, 2012
At the heart of Lauralton Hall’s full name is the word mercy: “Academy of Our Lady of Mercy, Lauralton Hall,” so it comes as no surprise that the school’s students are expected to help others through community service. What may be a surprise is the global scope of this service.  Environmental Club recognized by Roots and Shoots Posted on Mar 31, 2012
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