Study skills workshop offered for area high school students

A five-week optional after-school study skills workshop will be offered at Lauralton Hall for area high school students. Presented by Fairfield-based S4 (Successful Study Skills 4 Students), the workshop will be held on Mondays from January 31 until March 7, beginning at 3:00 p.m. and ending at 4:30 p.m.

Irish Night set for March 5

The Lauralton Hall Alumnae Executive Board is again sponsoring the ever-popular Irish Night on Saturday, March 5, at 7:30 p.m. at Lauralton Hall. Plan now to join us as we continue our tradition of "celebrating the green." The evening will feature Highland Rovers Band…plus TRAD with Lauralton faculty member and Celtic music master Damien Connolly, the Fairfield Gaelic Pipe Band, step dancers from Sheeaun Academy of Irish Dance, a “Luck of the Irish” raffle, table contests and more!

SADD members attend forum on bullying

Seven members of the Lauralton Hall SADD (Students Against Destructive Decisions)chapter recently went to the Hartford Legislative Offices for a forum on bullying/cyber bullying and safety in schools entitled “Bullying in the Classroom and the Chat Room:  Ensuring that Every Student is Safe to Learn.” Student participants include Vincenza Bartholomew '12, Victoria Conaway '12, Michaela Pelletier '14, Jillian O'Neil '11, Micheline Bellmore '11, Nadia Oberson '12 and Casey DelBasso '11. 

"Christmas Around the World" a big hit

The World Language and History Departments presented “Christmas Around the World” on December 2. The French, Latin, and Spanish Clubs sponsored the event featuring Christmas customs, foods, crafts, and games typical of these countries: West Africa, Germany, Poland, France, Mexico, England, Peru, Spain, Sweden, Ancient Rome, and Italy. Hanukkah traditions were also celebrated. Enthusiastic participants included the Lauralton student body, faculty and staff, as well as students from St Martin de Porres School in New Haven.

Dungy and Patrick wow the crowd at Lauralton fundraiser

A unique fundraiser, An Evening with Tony Dungy and Dan Patrick, was held at Lauralton Hall on December 10. The legendary coach and award-winning sportscaster discussed a wide range of topics including top athletes of the day, the state of the NFL, women’s sports, Super Bowl XLV predictions and lots more. Read what local reporters have to say about this event:

Connecticut Post article by Chris Elsberry  

Milford Patch article by Denise Buffa

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Christmas Greetings

Warmest wishes for a blessed holiday

and peace in the new year.

Toni Iadarola, Ph.D., President,

on behalf of the

Lauralton Hall Community

Crusaders hockey team to play at Harbor Yard

Lauralton Hall Crusaders will take on Staples High School on Friday, December 17, at 4:30 p.m. at Harbor Yard, as an opener for the 7:00 p.m. Sound Tigers/Springfield Falcons game.

The flyer to the right has all the details including information on purchasing discounted tickets.  Questions? Please contact ncamara@lauraltonhal.org.

NHS inducts 54 new members

by Pam Boynton

In a December 2 ceremony marked by the traditional lighting of candles, the Lauralton Hall chapter of the National Honor Society inducted 54 new members. "The inductees tonight are a special group, recognized for their academic prowess and attention to community service, leadership, and character," said Pam Boynton, Co-Moderator of the chapter. "We are so very proud of all that these young women have accomplished. It will be our pleasure to watch as they grow and shape their world," Mrs. Boynton added.  

Class of 2011 celebrates at Senior Dance

Members of the Class of 2011 attended the traditional Senior Dance in the Claven Auditorium on December 3. Chaperones formed a receiving line to greet the seniors and their dates as they entered the auditorium and stepped back in time to the 1980s. The eighties theme was carried out with neon colored streamers, balloons and lights. The students danced for hours while enjoying the music as well as the time spent with their classmates.

Powder puff football...a new tradition

Lauralton Hall hosted the first annual Powder Puff Football Game on the backfield on November 18. Thanks to event organizer Alexa Gherlone, ’11, a new Lauralton tradition was born. The senior class challenged the junior class in an intense and competitive contest. Each team consisted of twenty players, with the senior team coached by Alexa and her dad, and the junior team coached by Peggy McGowan and Theresa Napolitano. The players for each team wore matching team “uniform” t-shirts and, decked out with eye black, arrived at the field ready to play. The score bounced back and fourth between the two teams; at the end of regulation time it was tied at 24-24. In sudden death overtime, the juniors won the coin toss and also carried the ball in for a touchdown to win the game 30-24. Former UCONN football player Daryl Wood officiated and his expertise and humor won the girls’ hearts.