Alumnae

Alumnae Weekend

May 17-19, 2024

All alumnae, especially those in classes ending in ’4 and ’9, are invited back to reminisce, relive their Laurel days, rekindle old friendships and make new ones.

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APPLAUSE!

Please join us in thanking the Alumnae Weekend Committee of the Alumnae Board for putting together these great events!

Nichelle Dickerson Shaw '86, co-chair
Chelsea Robbins '11, co-chair
Laurie Wilde Oswald '87 • Shanika Ranasinghe Esparaz '05 • Alison Leddy '11 • Maia Hunt-Ledford Rucker '97, President of the Alumnae Association
ACTIVITIES

Alumnae Weekend activities at Laurel are open to ALL alumnae.

Reunion Class activities are for class years ending in '4 and '9.

Events at the School are complimentary for members of the Class of 1974 only, who will celebrate their 50th Reunion!
REGISTRATION

Registration is required for all events. Invitations with a custom RSVP button tailored just for you will be rolled out over four days, starting Tuesday, April 9.

Registration closes Friday, May 10, 2024 at 11:59 pm (EDT). No refunds after May 10.

Lyman & Butler Events

Thursday, May 16, 2024

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6:30-9:00 pm | Distinguished Alumnae Reception and Awards Dinner
Join us as we honor Distinguished Alumna Lynnette Jackson Crenshaw ’93, Sr VP, Key Private Bank and Community Leader, and in absentia, Lifetime Achievement Recipient Helena “Holly'' Worthen ’60, US labor historian and author, and Young Alum of Distinction Cindhura Reddy ’04, chef/restaurateur and James Beard Semifinalist.
- Thank you to KeyBank for underwriting this event
- Entrée choices: Chicken, Salmon, Vegetarian
- Valet parking provided
Thank you to the Distinguished Alumnae Committee! Carianne Betts Staudt ’06, chair • Mary Kelsey ’67 • Grace Lockett ’75 • Amy Battles ’87 • Ronda Mourad ’94 • Michele Rothstein ’94 • Sahar Shouman ’03

Friday, May 17, 2024

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7:30-8:15 am | Legacy Breakfast

Have breakfast with your favorite Laurel girl in the Dining Room. Open to alumnae with relatives who are current students at Laurel.
6:00–9:00 pm | Gators Night Out at Lyman
Live from the Green Carpet! Step back in time and create new memories as you join us for an unforgettable experience filled with laughter, camaraderie, and fun! Cocktail attire is encouraged but not required.
- Laurel alums only
- Heavy appetizers, wine/beer and soft drinks.
- $35 per alum ($40 after May 10)
- Classes of 2014-2023 only: $25 each ($30 after May 10)
- Valet parking provided

Saturday, May 18, 2024

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10:30-11:30 am | Green Key Tours
Walk down Memory Lane on a student-guided tour of Lyman Campus.
- Gator Lane will be open for for your shopping pleasure.
11:30 am-Noon | Mimosa Reception

Mingle with alumnae and faculty friends in the Courtyard. We'll move indoors if the weather doesn't cooperate.
Noon-2:00 pm | Alumnae Luncheon and Annual Meeting
Lunch at Lyman Campus and Annual Meeting of the Alumnae Association.
- $20 in advance; $25 at the door
- Valet parking provided
The Nominating Committee presents the following slate for the 2024-2027 Alumnae Board, to be voted on at the Luncheon and Annual Meeting:
- For President: Meredith Stewart Reimer ’95
- For Members-at-Large: Keli Zehnder ’83 (second term) • Cheryl Jackson Johnson ’95 • Erin Adelman Court ’00 • Amber Davis Dumas ’02 (second term) • Sara Ismail-Beigi Bartlett ’03 • Morgan Curtiss ’10
5:00-7:00 pm | Four School Fling at Hawken
The annual cocktail party for alumnae of Laurel, Hathaway Brown, Hawken and University School will be held at Hawken's Upper School campus in Gates Mills.
- $25 per person* in advance by May 10
- $30 at the door after May 10
- Hawken’s Gates Mills Campus: 12465 County Line Road
- Valet parking provided

Sunday, May 19, 2024

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9:00-11:30 am | Pancakes and Pickleball at Butler
Alumnae and their guests enjoy pancakes and good company in the Conway Pavilion and play pickleball on the tennis courts (9:00-11:00 am). Arrive at 9:00 am to have a guaranteed spot to play; arrivals after 9:30 am may have to wait to rotate in.
- $10 per person; children under 6 eat for free
- Pickleball on the tennis courts from 9-11 am (ages 10 and up)
- Racquets provided
- 30-minute blocks, preregister
Noon–1:00 pm | Ceremonial Groundbreaking for the Ruhlman Family Center at Butler

Come to the Ceremonial Groundbreaking for the Ruhlman Family Center on Sunday, immediately following Pancakes & Pickleball. [Look for the signs.]

This exciting new addition will feature multi-use classrooms, a maker space/learning lab, an amphitheater, and a fully equipped kitchen and dining area to cater to the needs of our expanding campus and programs.

Construction will begin in Summer 2024 with an anticipated opening for Fall 2025. Architectural renderings of the new facility will be on display.

Monday, May 20, 2024

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10:30 am–7:00 pm | Gator Golf Outing
Extend the weekend with a day of golf at the Mayfield Country Club. Organized by Laurel's Athletic Boosters, this annual event includes lunch, dinner, and live and silent auctions. Proceeds benefit:
- Laurel’s athletic programming and training
- All Middle and Upper School teams
Gator Golf Outing registration is open!

Reunion Classes (4s & 9s)

1954–1984

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1974 (50th)
FRIDAY
11:30 am–2:00 pm • '74 Lunch at Butler
The Class will enjoy a box lunch in the Conway Pavilion at Butler with special guests Ann V. Klotz and members of the robotics team.
- A shuttle from Lyman Circle to Butler and back will be provided.
- Lunch will be followed by a tour of Butler Campus.
6:30–9:00 pm • '74 Dinner at Josie's
Classmates and their guests/spouses are invited to a 50th Reunion dinner hosted by Josie Bonnie Anderson at her home in Cleveland.
- $30 per person
- Valet Parking Provided
SATURDAY
11:00 am • '74 Reflections and Remembrances
Class gathering led by Julie Galambush who will guide us in observance for classmates who live only in our hearts and the lessons that, as friends, they taught us.

Remembering: Anne Reid, Patty Thompson Hickey, Holly Hoffman, Meg Bernet, Georgia Rogers Snover and Julie Lucas Tuttle

11:30 am–Noon • Class Photo
Class Photo plus rehearsal for Class Entrance at the Alumnae Luncheon

7:00–10:00 pm • '74 Four-School 50th Reunion Party
After the Four School Fling at Hawken, party with the Classes of 1974 from Laurel, HB, US and Hawken at The Country Club, 2825 Lander Road, Pepper Pike 44124
- Generously underwritten by an HB Class of ‘74 alum
- Spouses/significant others/guests are welcome
- Jackets are required for men
- Heavy hors d’oeuvres
- 1970s band
7:00–10:00 pm • 1974 Individual Gatherings
Or have an unscheduled evening to meet up with classmates.

SUNDAY
10:30 am • '74 Brunch at Edwins Too | 10:30 a.m.
Brunch at Edwins Too at Shaker Square. Learn about the mission of Edwins Leadership and Restaurant Institute located at 13220 Shaker Square, Cleveland 44120; (216) 400-6091
- $25 per person
- Spouses/significant others are welcome
Thank you to reunion class planners and hostesses: Josie Bonnie Anderson, Sany Buchanan, Lue Douthit, Marian Melcher Hanson, Betsy Hruby, Carol Madison-Graham, Kristin Yost McChesney, Ruth Burke Rossi, Jane Reinschreiber Walker

Class of 1974 Gift
We’re raising funds to support Laurel’s Robotics Team. Learn all about it and donate online or email Julie Donahue (call her at 216-455-3028) for details and to make a pledge or gift.

1989–2019

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1989 (35th)
FRIDAY
6:00 pm • Gators Night Out
We hope classmates will attend Gators Night Out at Lyman on Friday. Our class event is on Saturday evening.

SATURDAY
6:00 - 9:00 pm • Saturday Night Soiree
Classmates, partners and children are welcome for an informal dinner and drinks at the Shaker Heights home of Maxwell Davis
- $10 for adults and children ages 11 and up; $5 for children aged 10 and under
- Address provided upon registration
Thank you to reunion class planners and hostess: Alicia Reale Cooney, Maxwell Davis, Emily Davis Doyle, Parul Gupta, Katy Ferguson Safko, Michelle Tucker

If you haven't received an emailed invitation or are experiencing other difficulties with RSVPify, please submit this brief Google Form for assistance within 24 hours.

Hotels

The following hotels are located near the Lyman Campus in the I-271 Chagrin Blvd./Richmond Rd. corridor. Call for room rates.

Cleveland Marriott East 26300 Harvard Rd., Warrensville Heights, OH 44122, (216) 378-9191
Embassy Suites Beachwood 3775 Park East Dr., Beachwood, OH 44122, (216) 765-8066