As you know, the Class of 2020 certainly had a different graduation experience than we did. However, that doesn't mean that it was any less memorable!
In May, prior to the annual Senior Class Breakfast, all seniors received an LA alumni "swag" package including an LA coffee mug, both a school pin and pen, and a ‘2020’ class banner. While this year’s Senior Class Breakfast was a virtual meeting, hosted by the Alumni Council on Zoom, we had strong attendance from both the graduating seniors and LA alumni, who wanted to welcome the Class of 2020 into the LA Alumni Association and share their sincere congratulations with them on completing their LA careers.
Moreover, we had a very strong alumni turnout, all wanting to send off our senior class into the direction of success and welcoming them into our LA alumni network!
A big "shout-out" goes out to all current Alumni Council members and the numerous Alumni Council past presidents and trustee members who made the early morning a success. Alumni Council past presidents in attendance included: Trustee Rick Tyson ’87, Trustee Barbara Brammer ’75, Trustee Rob Achtmeyer ’97, former Trustee Ruth White ’76, Catie McMenamin ’97 and Kevin McDonald ’70.
Then, in July, we saw Raquel Majeski, LA’s Assistant Head of Equity and Community Life, initiate the DEI Summer Series. I was able to attend the first session, and although I had hoped to see even more alumni join these virtual events, those who did attend certainly found the session to be a positive first step as we look to further embrace the school's ongoing work toward Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.
Going forward, as an alumni body, we are strongest if we speak together. And attending a virtual event would be a great first step, as each of our individual voices also matters to the greater goals of DEI. So, please, mark your calendar for the last of the three-part DEI Summer Series on August 18th. Read more and register below...
Finally, if you are aware of a classmate who is doing something interesting,
please let me know. The Alumni Council is starting a short 20-minute interview series and welcomes content!
Be well, be safe, and be present,
Carolyn Balas-Zaleski ’84, P’17
Alumni Council President