Please support LaGuardia students and excellence in arts education!
Thank you for being a valued member of our inspiring Alumni & Friends (A&F) community. Whether you are 18 or 88, you shared a common experience: attending the most magical school on earth! 

Recently, LaGuardia and its students have been struggling with drastic and demoralizing cuts to funding for the arts. We need your help to make sure future generations have the same opportunities we had. 

Your tax deductible contribution to Alumni & Friends can help LaGuardia students at this critical time by providing:
  • art supplies for students who otherwise could not afford them
  • accompanists for the dance, drama, and music departments and master classes taught by industry professionals
  • scholarships for need based students to attend summer programs or private lessons
  • instrument repair, books and periodicals for the library, sheet music for music students, publishing the student literary arts magazine, and so much more!
Your donations enable Alumni & Friends to keep you connected to your classmates and extraordinary alumni by:
  • planning reunions and special events for alumni of Music & Art, Performing Arts, and LaGuardia High Schools
  • sharing news and accomplishments of our alumni in newsletters, our website, and through social media
  • maintaining a database of over 45,000 alumni
LaG Class of '07 at the 2017 Reunion photo: Jesi Kelley, M&A '84
Gospel Chorus Alumni Concert photo: Jesi Kelley, M&A '84
How can YOU help?

$1,000
  Can help send a student to a summer program
$500
  Can help repair an instrument or provide equipment for a studio
$200
  Can provide a student with private voice or instrumental music lessons
$100
  Can provide a student with art supplies for the year
     
Your support instills in our current students a sense of pride, which they will carry with them throughout their lives.
deirdre
"The A&F Summer Study Scholarship helped me build a professional level college portfolio, and I was accepted to my dream school - Rhode Island School of Design. At times I've struggled with believing in my artistic abilities, so to receive A&F's support on numerous occasions means more than I can ever express. You inspire me to keep pushing forward, to continue creating, and to constantly work towards my future career as an illustrator and animator."

Deirdre Rouse (Art), LaGuardia '17, recipient of the A&F Summer Study Scholarship and the Richard and Mica Hadar Foundation Scholarship
"We unfortunately live in a time in which the importance of the arts is being grossly underestimated and overlooked, but it is wonderful to have people like you, who understand the importance of all art forms."

Deborah Aboaba (Drama), LaGuardia '17
recipient of the A&F Carmela Carrano Drama Award
Read what more LaGuardia students have to say about the help they've received from Alumni & Friends
Make your gift online today

We are grateful for your commitment to the legacy that lives on at LaGuardia. 
You are instrumental to the future of the arts!

To make a gift by phone, please call 212-595-1301

To make a gift by check, please make it payable to Alumni & Friends of LaGuardia
and mail to
Alumni & Friends of LaGuardia
100 Amsterdam Avenue, Room 853
New York, NY 10023
COME SEE LAGUARDIA'S TALENT AT WORK
The 2017-2018 school  calendar of events is out.  Following is a listing of a few highlights this season. Please check out the full calendar on our website .

Senior Jazz/Symphonic Band
  October 27
Annual Musical - 42nd Street
  December 7-
17
Winter Gospel Concert
  December 19
Semi Annual Art Exhibit and Orchestra & Chorus Concert   January 5-6, 2018

YOU CAN HELP LAGUARDIA STUDENTS THRIVE
"I greatly appreciate all the opportunities you've provided me, including summer study scholarships for the Queens Summer Vocal Institute and Manhattan School of Music Camp."

Jose Velasquez (Vocal), LaGuardia '17 - recipient of the following A&F awards: Norman Potash Memorial Music Award, Cynthia Lewin Vocal Study Award, Brian Lipton Music Award, Father Fame Award and the Irene Levoy Music Award

"When I received my Tanglewood acceptance letter I was overjoyed but afraid to ask my parents for the tuition. Without your help, I never would have experienced the carefree joy of making music for three full weeks this summer. 
Your generosity has made my dream come true!"

Ming Nga Cheung (Instrumental), LaGuardia '18, recipient of the A&F Summer Study Scholarship and the Marianne & Michael Shapiro Music Award. P ictured with Gabriel Kosakoff (M&A '44), retired Assistant Principal of Instrumental Music Department at LaGuardia, M&A, and PA
"I love LaGuardia and all the values it stands for: excellence, acceptance and unwavering support. As someone who worked behind the scenes these past four years, there was truly no feeling more humbling than receiving this award in front of all my classmates."

Arto Kazakov (Technical Theater), LaGuardia '17
recipient of the A&F Graduation Award for Technical Theater
"To be recognized for my hard work and committment to dance by such an outstanding organization is something I will never forget. Thank you for your generosity, which will allow me to continue my passion for dance."

Dominque Rabuffo (Dance), LaGuardia '17
recipient of the A&F Graduation Award for Dance
The  A&F Legacy Society  provides a way for our community of graduates and friends to support LaGuardia students and the future of the arts through  estate planning .  We are inviting you to extend your commitment to the continued success of LaGuardia High School and play a significant role in preserving excellence in arts education in the years to come . 



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