1984 REUNION BULLETIN
WELCOME FROM YOUR REUNION COMmITTEE
Gentlemen,
Forty. For-ty. For…ty…Years. In the halcyon days that were the early 80s, complete with Member’s Only jackets, cut-off t-shirts and ripped jeans, I remember walking around the Circle as all these old farts assembled for the reunion weekend class march. The men from the 25th reunion looked old enough. Forty? They were, in many cases, older than our parents! That. Was. Old.
Well, gents, here we are.
Old.
But you know what’s great about now being old? Wisdom. Perspective. Reflection. I could go on, but I think you get my theme.
Five years ago many of us were unable to attend reunion because of graduations and other events within our own families. Now? Most of us are reaching the back side of those obligations. For me, that small reduction in obligations has given me that small amount of bandwidth needed to reflect on those things in my life I find most meaningful: family, community, friends.
In that process of reflection I would not say I miss our days at Lawrenceville. Missing connotes at least an interest in returning to what was. We are all old enough to now know you cannot return to the past: everything is different. I would propose instead of missing Lawrenceville, we are wise enough now to know we can look back upon those days with pride and joy.
So let's all make it back to Lawrenceville for the 2024 Reunion. With this trip back, let’s make it a return to the grounds that set us all on the path to the journeys we’ve all been on for the past 40 years. Let’s make it an opportunity to return to those grounds to reflect on where we started and where we are today (a real life version of the “How it Started / How it’s Going meme). Let’s use the reunion to physically reconnect in a world that seems increasingly bifurcated, disjointed, and disconnected. Let’s make this reunion our own, and something uniquely the Class of 1984.
Here’s the catch. The only way this is going to happen is with you: ALL of you. All of US.
So what are the what, where, and hows?
Dates: May 31 - June 2, 2024
If I’m going to write this, I’m going to own this, which means I need to offer that, if you have any questions about this, or want to talk about your excitement or reservations, don’t hesitate to reach out to either me, or any of the other reunion committee members.
I truly look forward to seeing ALL of you.
-RJ Lavallee and the Class of 1984 Reunion Committee
Bill Davlin
Ted Golfinopoulos
Carter Mills
Want to help plan the 40th Reunion? Email Molly Edwards, medwards@lawrenceville.org, to join the Reunion Committee.
ALUMNI Reunion WEEKEND
registration is open!
REGISTER HERE
Register before March 1 to take advantage of early bird pricing!
FRIDAY, MAY 31 - SUNDAY, JUNE 2, 2024
The Lawrenceville School Campus
Room Blocks are available at the following hotels:
For questions regarding your Reunion, please call the Office of Alumni Engagement at (609) 896-1208 or email aw@lawrenceville.org. We can’t wait to welcome you back home to Lawrenceville in June!
Don't miss these Alumni Weekend Signature Events!
In addition to these treasured traditions, the weekend will be jam packed with other events, including coach-led athletic activities, back to class sessions with beloved faculty members, ropes course adventures, Circle & Crescent Open Houses, tours of campus, the Big Red Farm, our new athletic facilities, and more! Click here for the full schedule of events.
FRIDAY
Alumni Awards Presentation and Reception
Gather in KAC to celebrate the 2024 Alumni Award Recipients!
SATURDAY
Big Red Food Truck Picnic and Beer Garden
Enjoy lunch and treats from local food trucks. This family friendly event includes lawn games, bounce houses and inflatables, face painting, and more!
RED & BLACK SOIREE
Kick off the weekend with dinner, drinks, and dancing with Lawrentians from all class years!
THE GRAND MARCH
Bring your noisemakers, your Big Red gear, and all of your school pride to represent your class in this spirited procession from the KAC to the Circle!
Back to Class, Campus Tours, Excursions, & More!
CLASS OF 1984 DINNER
Enjoy dinner with your class and then head over to the Big Red Party Tent to dance the night away!
SUNDAY
FAREWELL BRUNCH
Come say farewell to another exciting Alumni Weekend with a Mimosa Brunch.
SERVICE OF REMEMBRANCE
Join us to honor alumni and classmates who have passed on.
REUNION GIVING
Reunions at Lawrenceville are occasions for celebration and remembrance. We hope you will consider a reunion gift in honor of your Lawrenceville experience.
Your Reunion Class Agents will be in touch in the new year with more information about the 40th Reunion Class gift. In the meantime, you can visit your 40th Reunion Class Giving page to learn more about reunion giving.
missing classmates
We hope to see as many members of the Great Class of 1984 as possible at Alumni Weekend! Unfortunately, we've lost touch with some of your classmates. We're asking for your help bringing them back into the fold. If you have a phone number or email address for any of the classmates listed below, please contact alumni@lawrenceville.org.
Henry E. Ashley
John A. Barker
Eid B. Biltagi
Timothy M. Boyle
Fredric L. Bratt
Timothy H. Brown
William L. Butterman
Richard M. Chambers
Tray E. Cockerell
Joseph L. Coleman
Todd J. Coolidge
G. S. Counts
Arthur E. Crumlish
Terrance J. Dancer
Thomas E. Dodd
Andres I. Etchenique
Robert H. Fessler
Stephen G. Henry
Mark E. L. Hurley
Harmon A. Johnson
Blair A. Jones
Brian F. Jones
Samuel M. Jones
Robert J. Kraut
Bradley A. Michaelis
Brian M. Murphy
Eamon M. O'Reilly
Gregory V. Paverman
David S. Penner
Philip C. Peterson
Piers O. Posner
Oliver M. Power
Marc Prefontaine
Barton B. Ratliff
Alexander W. Roberts
W. S. Roberts
Jeffrey C. Scott
Scott R. Schulman
Kirk R. Snyder
Gary C. Thompson
Douglas K. Waddell
Robert L. Wald
Leonard A. Wenzler
Frequently asked questions
Directions to Lawrenceville
From the New Jersey Turnpike: Take the New Jersey Turnpike to Exit 7A. Take I-195 West toward Trenton approximately 6 miles to the point where it ends and becomes NJ 29. Here take Exit 60B, I-295 North (toward Princeton). Take State Route 206 North exit. Go past traffic light. School is on the right.
From the Pennsylvania Turnpike: Take the Pennsylvania Turnpike to Exit 351. Take US 1 North about 6 miles to Route 295. Take Route 295 North into New Jersey and take Exit 69A, State Route 206 North.
From the South via Interstate 95: From Baltimore and Philadelphia take I-95 North to Route 295 into New Jersey and take Exit 69A, State Route 206 North. Go past traffic light. School is on the right.
By Air: Philadelphia and Newark airports are within a 50-mile radius of the School. Trenton-Mercer Airport is within 10 miles of the school, and solely offers flights through Frontier Airlines and general aviation. Automobile rental is available at all airports. When flying into Newark, you can take AirTrain Newark from the airport to the nearest NJ Transit station. From there, you can board a NJ Transit train to Princeton Junction, Hamilton, or Trenton, or an Amtrak train directly to Trenton.
By Rail: Trains for Princeton Junction, Hamilton, and Trenton (NJ Transit) frequently leave Penn Station in New York, and William H. Gray III 30th Street Station in Philadelphia (SEPTA). Amtrak express trains to Trenton are available from both Penn Station in NY, and 30th Street Station in Philadelphia. Taxis are available at Trenton, Hamilton, and Princeton Junction stations, and the distance to the School from each location is approximately 8 miles.
By Bus: The Suburban Transit Company has regular bus service from Manhattan’s Port Authority Terminal at 42nd Street and 8th Avenue to Princeton, where you can connect to a #606 New Jersey Transit bus to Trenton with stops in Lawrenceville. In Trenton, at the New Jersey Transit train and bus station on South Clinton Avenue (exact change required).
WEATHER
While we certainly hope for a beautiful Alumni Weekend, inclement spring weather is possible. Alumni Weekend will continue rain or shine. If there is a weather emergency, that will be communicated to all guests prior to the start of the weekend. Please dress accordingly for all conditions.
CLOTHING: SUGGESTED ATTIRE
Red & Black Soirée: Red and Black creative or casual attire. This party will be held in Tsai Commons.
Food Truck Picnic Lunch: Casual attire, Red and Black welcome! Outside in the Circle; high heels are not recommended.
Class Dinners: Red and Black attire encouraged. Each of the 5th - 45th Classes will enjoy their dinner in a class tent; high heels are not recommended. Class dinners for the 50th Reunion and above will be held indoors.
SPECIAL ACCOMODATIONS
If you require a special accommodation to participate in any of the Alumni Weekend events or have questions, please contact aw@lawrenceville.org or call the Office of Alumni Engagement at (609) 896-1208.
CHILDREN
Families are encouraged to bring their children to Alumni Weekend. We are excited to announce that this year's Alumni Weekend will have a medley of family-friendly activities for children of all ages from 8:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.! Some of our family-friendly activities will include:
- Big Red Farm Tours
- Campus Tours
- Open Athletics including tennis, a ropes course (ages 10+), open swim, and golf
- Big Red Food Truck Picnic activities include: inflatable bounce houses and obstacle courses, savory and sweet treat food trucks, airbrush tattoos, and much more!
While children are welcome to attend the family-friendly activities available each day during alumni weekend from 8:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m., children are not permitted to attend class dinners and evening events starting at 6:30 p.m.
For safety reasons, the School is unable to provide onsite childcare and suggests that alums with children consider using the services of local, accredited organizations that provide adult-supervised childcare. Below includes a list of recommended (non-affiliate) childcare options in the area.
changing/nursing station
A changing/nursing station is located on campus in Hogate Hall. Please see the campus map and look for signs in the building.
Smoking Policy
The “New Jersey Smoke-Free Air Act” governs the grounds of “non-public secondary schools”. This bill prohibits smoking in workplaces and indoor public places throughout the State and it prohibits smoking in any area of any public or non-public elementary or secondary school, whether in the buildings or on the grounds of the school. Accordingly, the only places on the Lawrenceville campus where smoking is permitted are in individual personal residences or in personal automobiles.
Alcohol Policy
The Lawrenceville School, students, and alumni are subject to the laws of the State of New Jersey as they pertain to serving and consuming of alcoholic beverages. Serving and/or drinking alcoholic beverages in areas or at times other than those designated by the Alumni Office and/or bringing alcoholic beverages onto campus is prohibited.
Noncompliance with this policy will result in confiscation of beverages and possible dismissal from the campus. All bartenders and staff have the right to request proper ID and to refuse service at their discretion. Your cooperation with this policy is appreciated.
REFUNDS
Refunds will be issued for cancellations made by 5 p.m. EST on Thursday, May 30, 2024. After this date we will have given counts and guarantees to our vendors and we cannot accommodate refunds. If you need a refund please email your request to aw@lawrenceville.org.
Wi-Fi
To connect to campus Wi-Fi you can select the option LVguest on your phones Wi-Fi menu, this option requires no password and should connect automatically.
