Lauralton Hall :: News Articles http://lh.awaykehost.com/ en-us LH.org Admin hourly 1 http://backend.userland.com/rss AVE featured on News Channel 8 http://lh.awaykehost.com/news/627 Mon, 07 May 2007 16:27:31 GMT Lauralton Hall’s Advanced Vocal Ensemble will travel later this month to Jamestown, Virginia to represent Connecticut as part of America’s 400th Anniversary celebration. Under the direction of Music Director Margy Sargent, Lauralton students are planning a May 11-13 visit to Virginia, where they will be part of a 1,607-member chorus made up of high school students from each of the 50 states. Queen Elizabeth and President Bush are among those expected to attend the performance.

Lauralton was the only Connecticut high school chosen to perform at this historic event, which will honor the 1607 founding of Jamestown, Virginia, the first permanent English settlement in what would become the United States.

On May 7, the Lauralton Hall Advanced Vocal Ensemble was featured on the noon edition of WTNH News Channel 8, performing a medley of patriotic songs. Click here to access the video of that performance.

]]> Lauralton Hall’s Advanced Vocal Ensemble will travel later this month to Jamestown, Virginia to represent Connecticut as part of America’s 400th Anniversary celebration. Under the direction of Music Director Margy Sargent, Lauralton students are planning a May 11-13 visit to Virginia, where they will be part of a 1,607-member chorus made up of high school students from each of the 50 states. Queen Elizabeth and President Bush are among those expected to attend the performance. Lauralton was the only Connecticut high school chosen to perform at this historic event, which will honor the 1607 founding of Jamestown, Virginia, the first permanent English settlement in what would become the United States. On May 7, the Lauralton Hall Advanced Vocal Ensemble was featured on the noon edition of WTNH News Channel 8, performing a medley of patriotic songs. Click here to access the video of that performance. http://lh.awaykehost.com/news/627 Freshmen attend Jostens Leadership Workshop http://lh.awaykehost.com/news/623 Wed, 02 May 2007 15:25:48 GMT On May 1, six Lauralton freshmen, along with Health & P.E. Department Chair Peggy McGowan, attended Jostens Freshman Leadership Workshop at Newington, CT High School.

]]> On May 1, six Lauralton freshmen, along with Health & P.E. Department Chair Peggy McGowan, attended Jostens Freshman Leadership Workshop at Newington, CT High School. http://lh.awaykehost.com/news/623 Science Olympics set for May 12 http://lh.awaykehost.com/news/594 Tue, 10 Apr 2007 23:03:54 GMT To promote science education for girls, Lauralton Hall has created Science Olympics for Girls. The theme for the event is “Science is FUN!”  It is the school’s hope that participants will enjoy themselves while applying the basic themes of science in a practical, experimental context.   

]]> To promote science education for girls, Lauralton Hall has created Science Olympics for Girls. The theme for the event is “Science is FUN!”  It is the school’s hope that participants will enjoy themselves while applying the basic themes of science in a practical, experimental context.    http://lh.awaykehost.com/news/594 History Lesson Put to Music--Lauralton Hall to perform in celebration http://lh.awaykehost.com/news/613 Mon, 09 Apr 2007 23:00:28 GMT By Meg Barone, April 5, 2007

Photo Credit: Phil Noel
©2007CONNECTICUT POST (Used with permission)

Queen Elizabeth II and President Bush are on the guest list for a May 13 concert celebrating the 400th anniversary of an early American settlement, and singers from the Academy of Our Lady of Mercy Lauralton Hall in Milford are among the performers in the Virginia show. 

]]> By Meg Barone, April 5, 2007 Photo Credit: Phil Noel©2007CONNECTICUT POST (Used with permission) Queen Elizabeth II and President Bush are on the guest list for a May 13 concert celebrating the 400th anniversary of an early American settlement, and singers from the Academy of Our Lady of Mercy Lauralton Hall in Milford are among the performers in the Virginia show.  http://lh.awaykehost.com/news/613 LH students take top Youth & Government spots http://lh.awaykehost.com/news/610 Mon, 09 Apr 2007 20:07:12 GMT Lauralton Hall students were elected to four of the top five state offices--including governor--at the competitive YMCA Youth and Government State Convention March 23-25 at the State Capitol in Hartford.

]]> Lauralton Hall students were elected to four of the top five state offices--including governor--at the competitive YMCA Youth and Government State Convention March 23-25 at the State Capitol in Hartford. http://lh.awaykehost.com/news/610 Crusaders host free softball clinic http://lh.awaykehost.com/news/617 Mon, 09 Apr 2007 16:09:54 GMT Lauralton Hall softball players will host a free clinic for girls 8 to 13 years old on Sunday, May 6, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the Lauralton campus. The Lauralton students will lead the younger girls in drills. Position-specific training for pitchers, catchers, infielders and outfielders will also be featured, along with offensive tips and instruction. Drinks and snacks will be sold, with all proceeds donated to Special Olympics. The Lauralton softball players are enthusiastic about their participation in this program that provides an opportunity for them to give back to the community. For information, contact Lauralton softball coach Theresa Napolitano at tnapolitano@lauraltonhall.org.


 

]]> Lauralton Hall softball players will host a free clinic for girls 8 to 13 years old on Sunday, May 6, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the Lauralton campus. The Lauralton students will lead the younger girls in drills. Position-specific training for pitchers, catchers, infielders and outfielders will also be featured, along with offensive tips and instruction. Drinks and snacks will be sold, with all proceeds donated to Special Olympics. The Lauralton softball players are enthusiastic about their participation in this program that provides an opportunity for them to give back to the community. For information, contact Lauralton softball coach Theresa Napolitano at tnapolitano@lauraltonhall.org.   http://lh.awaykehost.com/news/617 Instrumental Ensemble Recital held on May 1 http://lh.awaykehost.com/news/625 Mon, 09 Apr 2007 15:24:24 GMT The Lauralton Hall Instrumental Ensemble Recital was held on Tuesday, May 1, in the Claven Auditorium. Performers included flautists Cara Denos, ’10, Polly Grzegorczyk, ’10, and Calie Redmond, ’10; violinists Amie Fracker, ’09, Heather Hawkes, ’09, Sarah Lashar, ’09 and Abbey Stein, ’08; violist Johanna Borjas; ’08, cellist Christina Crossin, ’08; pianists Kaleigh Ferguson, ’09 and Michelle Molokotos, ’09; clarinetists Kaitlyn Klein, ’09, Pooja Uppalapati, ‘09 and Molly Viner, ’09; and percussionists Linsey Zanchetti, ’10 and Kelly Zullo, ’09.

]]> The Lauralton Hall Instrumental Ensemble Recital was held on Tuesday, May 1, in the Claven Auditorium. Performers included flautists Cara Denos, ’10, Polly Grzegorczyk, ’10, and Calie Redmond, ’10; violinists Amie Fracker, ’09, Heather Hawkes, ’09, Sarah Lashar, ’09 and Abbey Stein, ’08; violist Johanna Borjas; ’08, cellist Christina Crossin, ’08; pianists Kaleigh Ferguson, ’09 and Michelle Molokotos, ’09; clarinetists Kaitlyn Klein, ’09, Pooja Uppalapati, ‘09 and Molly Viner, ’09; and percussionists Linsey Zanchetti, ’10 and Kelly Zullo, ’09. http://lh.awaykehost.com/news/625 Spring concert offers preview to national event http://lh.awaykehost.com/news/608 Mon, 09 Apr 2007 00:05:27 GMT The annual Spring Concert will be presented at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, May 3, in the Parsons Complex auditorium, 70 West River St., Milford. Included will be a performance by the Advanced Vocal Ensemble, which later that month will travel to Jamestown, Va., to represent Connecticut as part of America’s 400th Anniversary celebration. http://lh.awaykehost.com/news/608 Trustees to present prestigious Claven Awards http://lh.awaykehost.com/news/604 Sun, 08 Apr 2007 01:30:03 GMT Three notable women will receive Lauralton Hall’s highest honor--the Claven Award--at the school’s 26th annual Claven Awards Ceremony and Dinner on Saturday, April 28.

]]> Three notable women will receive Lauralton Hall’s highest honor--the Claven Award--at the school’s 26th annual Claven Awards Ceremony and Dinner on Saturday, April 28. http://lh.awaykehost.com/news/604 Students help needy families celebrate Easter http://lh.awaykehost.com/news/611 Sat, 07 Apr 2007 20:08:45 GMT Lauralton Hall students embraced the spirit of holiday giving again this Easter. Easter baskets and gift certificates donated by the students were delivered on April 2 to Mercy Learning Center in Bridgeport for distribution to families touched by the Center.

]]> Lauralton Hall students embraced the spirit of holiday giving again this Easter. Easter baskets and gift certificates donated by the students were delivered on April 2 to Mercy Learning Center in Bridgeport for distribution to families touched by the Center. http://lh.awaykehost.com/news/611