Lauralton Hall :: News Articles http://lh.awaykehost.com/ en-us LH.org Admin hourly 1 http://backend.userland.com/rss Winning $100,000 Tuition Raffle - a life-changing event http://lh.awaykehost.com/news/962 Sat, 04 Apr 2009 01:36:22 GMT MILFORD, CT, April 21, 2009 - In a recent interview with Cynthia Elwood of Fairfield, the winner of last year’s Lauralton Hall $100,000 Tuition Raffle, she discussed how one amazing winning ticket has changed her family’s life. 

]]> MILFORD, CT, April 21, 2009 - In a recent interview with Cynthia Elwood of Fairfield, the winner of last year’s Lauralton Hall $100,000 Tuition Raffle, she discussed how one amazing winning ticket has changed her family’s life.  http://lh.awaykehost.com/news/962 World language honor societies induct new members http://lh.awaykehost.com/news/960 Fri, 03 Apr 2009 13:42:42 GMT On March 19, 34 world language students were inducted into the French, Latin and Spanish honor societies. Seniors Molly Yardley, Elizabeth Lynch and Maureen Cashman eloquently led the ceremonies for their respective languages. Molly Yardley holds dual membership in both the Latin and French Honor Societies and Elizabeth Lynch is a member of both the French and Spanish Honor Societies. Julie Kinsella, ’98, Lauralton’s External Relations Coordinator, spoke passionately about her French studies while at Lauralton and during her undergraduate and graduate years. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in French and Music and a Masters degree in French. Ms. Kinsella, who studied abroad at Université de Paris IV-Sorbonne, encouraged honor society members to take advantage of such programs in college. 

]]> On March 19, 34 world language students were inducted into the French, Latin and Spanish honor societies. Seniors Molly Yardley, Elizabeth Lynch and Maureen Cashman eloquently led the ceremonies for their respective languages. Molly Yardley holds dual membership in both the Latin and French Honor Societies and Elizabeth Lynch is a member of both the French and Spanish Honor Societies. Julie Kinsella, ’98, Lauralton’s External Relations Coordinator, spoke passionately about her French studies while at Lauralton and during her undergraduate and graduate years. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in French and Music and a Masters degree in French. Ms. Kinsella, who studied abroad at Université de Paris IV-Sorbonne, encouraged honor society members to take advantage of such programs in college.  http://lh.awaykehost.com/news/960 Prestigious Claven Awards to be presented http://lh.awaykehost.com/news/961 Fri, 27 Mar 2009 16:09:31 GMT Six notable individuals will be honored by a sold-out crowd at the Claven XXVII Awards Ceremony and Dinner on Saturday, April 25, at the Brooklawn Country Club in Fairfield.

]]> Six notable individuals will be honored by a sold-out crowd at the Claven XXVII Awards Ceremony and Dinner on Saturday, April 25, at the Brooklawn Country Club in Fairfield. http://lh.awaykehost.com/news/961 Parents passionate about the chance to win $100,000 in tuition http://lh.awaykehost.com/news/946 Tue, 24 Mar 2009 23:41:54 GMT MILFORD, CT, March 19, 2009 - Since the inception last year of Lauralton Hall’s $100,000 Tuition Raffle, Dominic and Mary Sorresso of Fairfield have been truly devoted volunteers and supporters of the innovative fundraiser. The parents of three children including Katherine, a junior at Lauralton, the Sorressos are fully aware of the rising cost of education today.

]]> MILFORD, CT, March 19, 2009 - Since the inception last year of Lauralton Hall’s $100,000 Tuition Raffle, Dominic and Mary Sorresso of Fairfield have been truly devoted volunteers and supporters of the innovative fundraiser. The parents of three children including Katherine, a junior at Lauralton, the Sorressos are fully aware of the rising cost of education today. http://lh.awaykehost.com/news/946 LH SADD chapter launches sticker shock project http://lh.awaykehost.com/news/953 Mon, 23 Mar 2009 22:29:58 GMT By Jessica Makrinos, ’09

MILFORD, CT - On March 25, 2009 the Lauralton Hall SADD chapter will launch a sticker shock project targeting adults in the area. The stickers are designed to be placed on multi-packs of alcoholic beverages and on paper bags used in liquor stores. In addition to the stickers, stores are given the option of placing a sign, identical to the sticker but larger, in the window or at the check out counter. 

]]> By Jessica Makrinos, ’09 MILFORD, CT - On March 25, 2009 the Lauralton Hall SADD chapter will launch a sticker shock project targeting adults in the area. The stickers are designed to be placed on multi-packs of alcoholic beverages and on paper bags used in liquor stores. In addition to the stickers, stores are given the option of placing a sign, identical to the sticker but larger, in the window or at the check out counter.  http://lh.awaykehost.com/news/953 Lauralton students successful at YAG…again! http://lh.awaykehost.com/news/954 Sun, 22 Mar 2009 16:07:24 GMT More than one hundred Lauralton Hall ladies recently participated in the Connecticut State Youth & Government Conference sponsored by the Hartford YMCA. This was a mock legislature in which students took on the roles of our state lawmakers as well as some state official positions, including governor and attorney general. Schools from all over Connecticut participated giving Lauralton students the chance to meet and debate with students from all walks of life.

]]> More than one hundred Lauralton Hall ladies recently participated in the Connecticut State Youth & Government Conference sponsored by the Hartford YMCA. This was a mock legislature in which students took on the roles of our state lawmakers as well as some state official positions, including governor and attorney general. Schools from all over Connecticut participated giving Lauralton students the chance to meet and debate with students from all walks of life. http://lh.awaykehost.com/news/954 Art by faculty and staff to be displayed http://lh.awaykehost.com/news/951 Sun, 22 Mar 2009 15:10:41 GMT The Fine Arts Department proudly presents for the first time an exhibit of faculty and staff artwork from Wednesday, March 25 until Tuesday, March 31, in Claven Auditorium. The opening reception will take place on Wednesday, March 25 from 2:30 p.m. until 3:30 p.m.

The exhibit will be open to the public on weekdays during school hours. There is no admission fee.

 

]]> The Fine Arts Department proudly presents for the first time an exhibit of faculty and staff artwork from Wednesday, March 25 until Tuesday, March 31, in Claven Auditorium. The opening reception will take place on Wednesday, March 25 from 2:30 p.m. until 3:30 p.m. The exhibit will be open to the public on weekdays during school hours. There is no admission fee.   http://lh.awaykehost.com/news/951 Class of 2013 scholarship winners and legacy connections feted http://lh.awaykehost.com/news/950 Sun, 22 Mar 2009 15:04:50 GMT Kiley Cappetta of West Haven has been awarded the Mother Mary Augustine Claven Scholarship, named for the foundress of Lauralton Hall, a four-year academic full scholarship. The daughter of David and Sharon Cappetta, Rebecca is an eighth-grader at Our Lady of Victory School in West Haven.

]]> Kiley Cappetta of West Haven has been awarded the Mother Mary Augustine Claven Scholarship, named for the foundress of Lauralton Hall, a four-year academic full scholarship. The daughter of David and Sharon Cappetta, Rebecca is an eighth-grader at Our Lady of Victory School in West Haven. http://lh.awaykehost.com/news/950 Class Trip Day…a learning experience plus http://lh.awaykehost.com/news/941 Sun, 08 Mar 2009 14:06:57 GMT On March 4, Class Trip Day at Lauralton Hall, students in all four classes learned a little bit, thoroughly enjoyed their outings…and just had fun! 

]]> On March 4, Class Trip Day at Lauralton Hall, students in all four classes learned a little bit, thoroughly enjoyed their outings…and just had fun!  http://lh.awaykehost.com/news/941 Irish Night returns to sell-out crowd at Lauralton http://lh.awaykehost.com/news/940 Tue, 03 Mar 2009 16:18:39 GMT More than 400 people helped celebrate Irish Night at Lauralton Hall on February 28. The sounds of thundering bagpipes and drums filled the gym as the Fairfield Gaelic Pipe Band marched in to signify the start of this spectacular event. Guests rose to their feet to applaud the award-winning band, the beginning of an evening filled with many ovations. Drawing from the diverse New York Metro music scene, the Highland Rovers Band thrilled the crowd with traditional Irish favorites as well as the contemporary sound for which they have become known. The record crowd of parents, alum parents, alumnae, faculty, staff and friends was wowed by the John O’Keefe Champion Irish Step Dancers as they performed, in full costume, their traditional reels and jigs. The dancers completed their set with an a capella hard shoe jig that had the crowd tapping along! Toward the end of the evening, the Fairfield Gaelic Pipe Band returned for another set beginning with an incredible drum solo followed by the entire pipe band joining in for the encore. Guests danced well into the wee hours and were very excited about the return of Irish Night.

]]> More than 400 people helped celebrate Irish Night at Lauralton Hall on February 28. The sounds of thundering bagpipes and drums filled the gym as the Fairfield Gaelic Pipe Band marched in to signify the start of this spectacular event. Guests rose to their feet to applaud the award-winning band, the beginning of an evening filled with many ovations. Drawing from the diverse New York Metro music scene, the Highland Rovers Band thrilled the crowd with traditional Irish favorites as well as the contemporary sound for which they have become known. The record crowd of parents, alum parents, alumnae, faculty, staff and friends was wowed by the John O’Keefe Champion Irish Step Dancers as they performed, in full costume, their traditional reels and jigs. The dancers completed their set with an a capella hard shoe jig that had the crowd tapping along! Toward the end of the evening, the Fairfield Gaelic Pipe Band returned for another set beginning with an incredible drum solo followed by the entire pipe band joining in for the encore. Guests danced well into the wee hours and were very excited about the return of Irish Night. http://lh.awaykehost.com/news/940