Zephyr 2023
Zephyr is our annually-printed, student-published literary and art magazine.
Zephyr is our annually-printed, student-published literary and art magazine.
The month of February was filled with a flurry of activities, but as I reflect back on the month, what most resonates with me is what is truly at the “heart” of Lacordaire.
To augment their class reading, students spoke with Lacordaire parent Dr. Nancy D. Chiaravalloti, who is the Director of the Center for Neuropsychology and Neuroscience Research and the Center for Traumatic Brain Injury Research at the Kessler Foundation.
Congratulations to Gabriella Mazal ’23, whose impressive research into stem cells, revealing their potential to help reverse cardiovascular disease, has been published on OxJournal! Gabby’s research on cardiac regeneration via stem cell therapy was completed during her internship with @oxford.scholastica this past summer. Here at Lacordaire, Gabby is a strong leader and top student, serving as President of our Student Government,…
U.S. Department of Homeland Security & Morris County Prosecutor’s Office, Sex Crimes/Child Endangerment Unit visit our students.
The Advancement Office, in partnership with the Guidance department, recently hosted a fantastic young alumnae panel on the Lacordaire campus. The group of visiting Laco alumnae spoke to our current Upper School students about their college experiences so far, emphasizing the application process and the factors that influenced their choices in where to attend college. Our visiting alumnae represented…
After being selected as a finalist in the prestigious QuestBridge College Match Program, we joyfully share the news that Kelly has been matched with Washington University in St. Louis! The selective university, whose acceptance rate is just 16%, has offered Kelly a full scholarship that includes four years full tuition and fees, room & board, books, and a stipend…
Aujourd’hui, nous souhaitons à notre copain Moise un bon retour à Paris. (Today, we wish our friend Moise a safe return to Paris.) Moise’s 5th-grade classmates hosted a surprise farewell party for him in the gym yesterday, complete with pizza, cake, and a touching farewell video message. To say it was a pleasure to have Moise here at Lacordaire…
November 4, 2022 Happy November! It is hard to believe that September and October are behind us. As I sit at my desk this afternoon and look out to see all of the leaves changing color, I am struck with how lucky we are to find ourselves, every day, in the safe confines of our inclusive school buildings. When…
Congratulations to the Upper School Art Club and Environmental Club, whose scarecrow just won first place in the school category of the Van Vleck House & Gardens 2022 “Scarecrows in the Gardens” competition! “Roary the Lion” is made of 100% recycled material, so it is only fitting that the students’ $500 winning prize will go to Ocean Conservancy. (Special…