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Elm tree Society: Admissions Tour Guides

Tour Guides (Elm Tree Society)

The Elm Tree Society is made up of a select group of tour guides who have gone above and beyond the call of duty in helping the Admissions Office. This may include representing the school at the Fall Open House, In-Home Receptions, or various other admissions events during the year. An Elm Tree Society member has also proven themselves as a consistent and reliable tour guide who is confident, well spoken and poised. Members of Elm Tree vote new members into the Society each spring.

Guide Posts

A series of blog posts highlighting the LA experience written by our lead tour guides at Lawrence Academy.

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The College Counseling Process at LA

Feb 11 2022

While many students will not officially meet with their college counselor until junior year, most of us already know them as teachers, coaches, dorm parents, and advisors. The fact that our counselors are more than just college experts is extremely helpful when working on a list of prospective colleges.

Leadership Opportunities at LA

Feb 4 2022

Here at Lawrence Academy, I am a part of the Elm tree society, JV volleyball, the theater program, and a leader of Club 1899. Today, I have been given the opportunity to talk about leadership opportunities for students at LA.

Learning Support at Lawrence Academy

Jan 27 2022

As a student at Lawrence Academy, I have been a part of the learning coaching program since the beginning of my freshman year and continue to be part of the program.

Meet the Elm Tree Society

Victoria Lucontoni '22 - Co-President

Victoria Lucotoni '22 — Victoria (on the right) can be seen here performing in last year's Winter Theatre Production of Into the Woods.

Hi, I’m Victoria — you can call me Vic. I’m a senior day student from Concord, Mass., and when Spirit Week comes around each year, I’m ready to go all out. I’d love to tell you more about Honors Theatre Ensemble, my favorite course at LA. Outside of the classroom, you’ll find me playing JV lacrosse or taking voice lessons; I also am involved in our plays and musicals, the annual One Acts, and LA Singers

Shelby Richards '22 - Co-President

Shelby Richards '22 (on the left) — Shelby (on the left) posing with a friend during Lawrence Academy's Spirit Week on School Spirit Day.

Hi, I’m Shelby — a senior boarding student from Nashua, N.H. Winter Wars are my favorite LA tradition, and I’ve really enjoyed the history courses I’ve taken here, so I’d love to tell you more about both of those things. Outside of the classroom, I’m involved in the Moral Courage Task Force, Umoja, and our residential life program, and I’m also a member of the Spartans varsity volleyball and varsity softball teams.

Liam Yardley '22 - Co-President

Liam Yardley '22 (in the middle) — Liam (in the middle), laughing with classmates in History class.

Hey there, I’m Liam, a senior boarding student from Keene, N.H., who loves fishing and hunting, hiking and painting. At LA, I’m a member of the Judiciary Council and the Yard Games Club, and I’m involved in dance, baseball and football. I’d love to tell you all about the improv courses I’ve taken here, and our annual Mountain Day all-school trip.

Lauren Cloherty '22

Showing her Red Sox pride, Lauren stands posing with her classmates in-between classes.

Welcome to LA! My name is Lauren, and I’m a senior boarding student from Boston. I’ve really enjoyed the science classes I’ve taken here, especially Anatomy and Physiology. I am a member of the varsity ice hockey team and participate in the strength and conditioning program. We just started doing an annual kickball tournament, but it’s already my new favorite LA tradition.

Paloma Harker '23

Enjoying some hot chocolate, Paloma poses for the camera outside on the Quad.

Welcome to LA! I’m Paloma, a junior boarding student from Manchester, N.H. I love that we start each school year with Mountain Day — I’d love to tell you more about it, along with the English classes I’ve taken here. Outside of the classroom, I’m a member of the Moral Courage Task Force and 1899, involved in the theatre program, and play lacrosse and volleyball.

Mize Hirose '22

Mize (in the middle) balancing on the ropes course, during the 2020 New Student Orientation trip to Windsor Mountain Summer Camp.

Hi! My name is Mize, and I’m a senior boarding student from Tokyo, Japan. I love starting every school year with Mountain Day, and I’m excited to tell you more about the English and U.S. history classes I’ve taken at LA. I’m a member of our varsity volleyball team, the Debate Club, and our Spartan Leaders group, and I also participate in Rise Against Hunger.

Kevin Lorden '22

Seen here, Kevin playing the piano during the Library Squad's poetry celebration this past year on the McDonald Library Terrace.

Hi there! I’m Kevin, a senior day student from Dunstable, Mass. Spirit Week is my favorite week at LA, and I’ve really enjoyed my English and history classes here. I’m also a member of our thirds soccer team and JV basketball team, and I play piano.

Faith Massoni '22

Faith performing in the fall 2020 theatre production of Pride & Prejudice.

Hi, welcome to LA! I’m Faith, and I’m a senior day student from Harvard, Mass. I’m one of the leaders of Rise Against Hunger, a Spartan Leader, a member of our varsity lacrosse team, and I’m involved in LA’s theatre program. I’d love to tell you more about my favorite LA traditions, Spoon Hunt and Spirit Week, and my favorite subject, biology.

Connor McLaughlin '23

Welcome to LA — I’m Connor. I’m a junior day student from Lincoln, Mass., and a member of the Spartans varsity baseball and JV soccer teams. You’ll often see me at LA’s admissions events, and I’m involved in several clubs and volunteer with the St. Vincent DePaul food bank, too. I’d love to tell you more about LA’s annual Spoon Hunt and the history classes I’ve taken here.

Annie Pendleton '23

On the right, Annie poses with friends at the 2020 Fall Dance.

Hi there, I’m Annie — a junior day student from Andover, Mass. My sophomore history class, Conflict and Change in Society, is my favorite LA class so far, so I’d love to tell you more about it; I’m also a big fan of our annual Spoon Hunt. Outside the classroom, you’ll find me playing soccer in the fall and tennis in the spring, and participating in Rise Against Hunger.

Abby Remis '23

Abby can be seen here performing during the 2020 Fall Music Recital.

Hey, I’m Abby! I’m a junior boarding student from North Andover, Mass. At LA, I’m part of the Moral Courage Task Force, a leader of Did Jew Know (our Jewish club), and a Spartan Leader with a focus on residential life; I’m also involved in our fall plays, winter musicals, and chorale. If you want to know more about Spoon Hunt (my favorite LA tradition!) or the history courses offered here, I’d love to tell you about them.

Liv Ristaino '23

Seen here with members of th Library Squad Club, Liv is helping finish setting up the Little Library, which now stands on campus for the local community.

Hi! My name’s Liv, and I’m a junior day student from Concord, Mass. I’ve loved the science and art classes I’ve taken at LA so far, and I never miss a chance to participate in the annual Spoon Hunt. Outside of the classroom, I work on our literary magazine and am the co-leader of our Library Squad; I’m also involved in dance and theater, and am a member of the Debate Club and the Art Club.

Maddy Ryan '22

Hey, I’m Maddy! I’m a senior boarding student from North Andover, Mass., and I love LA’s annual Spoon Hunt. I’m a member of the Spartans varsity lacrosse, varsity field hockey, and JV hockey teams, and a co-leader of our yearbook. My favorite subject is history, so I’m ready to tell you more about the classes I’ve taken here.

Peter Montesano Scheibe '23

Thumbs up! Peter (on the left) and his classmate walking down Powderhouse during the last day of school 2020-2021.

Hi, I’m Peter, a junior day student from Groton. I play varsity soccer and varsity squash here at LA, and am also a member of the Debate Club and the Library Squad; when it’s time for our annual Bos’n Ball event, I’ll be there! Ask me about our English courses — it’s my favorite subject.

Abigail Schuster '22

Hi, my name’s Abby. I’m a senior day student from Groton. I’m always ready to play Spoon Hunt, my favorite LA tradition, and math and science are my favorite subjects. At LA, I’m a Spartan Leader, a member of Rise Against Hunger, part of the Community Service Advisory Board and the Food Committee, and I also play field hockey and ice hockey.

Julia Schuster '23

Julia dropping off blankets (made at home) for a school community service project to provide blankets to the homeless during the holidays.

Hi, everyone! My name's Julia, and I'm a junior day student from right here in Groton. I'm a member of LA's Judicial Council and Rise Against Hunger, and I play varsity soccer and ice hockey — Go Spartans! Every year, you can bet I'll be participating in the annual Spoon Hunt, too. I'd love to tell you more about my favorite class I've taken here: biology.

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