Alumnae

Alumnae Weekend

"A Legacy of Love" • May 15-18, 2025

For all alumnae, especially those in classes ending in '0 and '5. Details to come.

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  • APPLAUSE!

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

    Chelsea Robbins '11, chair
    Laurie Wilde Oswald '87, co-chair
     Shanika Ranasinghe Esparaz '05 • Cheryl Jackson Johnson ’95 • Alison Leddy '11

  • ACTIVITIES

    Alumnae Weekend activities at Laurel are open to ALL alumnae.

    Reunion Class activities are for class years ending in '0 and '5.

  • REGISTRATION

    Registration is required for all events. RSVP will open no later than April 7.


    Registration closes Friday, May 9, 2025 at 11:59 pm (EDT). No refunds after May 9.

Lyman & Butler Events

Thursday, May 15, 2025

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  • 6:30-9:00 pm | Distinguished Alumnae Reception and Awards Dinner

    Join us as we honor Distinguished Alumna Anne Conway Juster ’80, Lifetime Achievement Recipient Judith Rousuck ’69, and Young Alum of Distinction Mollie Barnard ‘06.
    • Entrée choices:  Beef, Salmon, Vegetarian/Vegan
    • Compliments of the Alumnae Association
    • Valet parking provided
    Thank you to the Distinguished Alumnae Committee! Layne Eskridge ’00, Chair • Susan Pastorelle Ellingson ’60 • Janice Fazio ’73 • Cyndi Cass ’88 • Jennifer Willis ’93 • Brooke Plotkin ’08 • Christine ElDabh ’12

Friday, May 16, 2025

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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.

  • 9:30–10:30 am | Green Key Tours of the Lyman Campus

    • Walk down Memory Lane on a student-guided tour of Lyman Campus.
    • Gator Lane will be open for your shopping pleasure.

  • 4:00–5:00 pm | Green Key Tours of the Lyman Campus

    • Walk down Memory Lane on a student-guided tour of Lyman Campus.
    • Gator Lane will be open for your shopping pleasure.

  • 5:00–6:30 pm | Ann V. Klotz Portrait Unveiling and Champagne Reception

    • Raise a glass and toast our tenth Head of School 
    • Heavy appetizers
    • Compliments of the Alumnae Association

Saturday, May 17, 2025

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  • 10:00–11:00 am | Alumnae Panel: Storytelling in Today’s Media Landscape

    Featuring panelists theater critic Judith Rousuck ’69 • entertainment executives and producers Chris Sanagustin ’85 and Layne Eskridge ’00 • comedienne and writer Desi Domo ’05 • moderator Lila Jezierski Mills ’93, editor in chief, Signal Cleveland

  • 11:30–Noon | Mimosa Reception in the Courtyard (weather permitting)

    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 at the Lyman Campus

    Lunch at Lyman Campus and Annual Meeting of the Alumnae Association.
    • $20 per person in advance; $25 at the door
    • Complimentary for the Classes of 1970 and 1975
    • Valet parking provided beginning at 11:00 am
    Alumnae Board Business
    The Nominating Committee presents the following slate for the 2025-2028 Alumnae Board as well as updated bylaws.
    • For Members-at-Large: Elizabeth Haas ’85 • Samantha Gillombardo Larson ’99 • Arnetta Dean Matthews ’02 (second term) • Laurie Wilde Oswald ’87 (second term)
    • Laurel Alumnae Board Bylaws (pdf)

Sunday, May 18, 2025

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  • 10:30 am–1:00 pm | Community Celebration of Ann V. Klotz

    • Brunch at Butler (program at 11 am)

  • 1:15–2:30 pm | Alumnae Field Hockey Activities

    Meet your current Gator hockey team and hit the field for some drills, exercises and fun! We’ll have Q&A with the team afterward.
    • Open to all former field hockey players

Reunion Classes (0s & 5s) - events are being loaded 3/24 & 3/25

1955–1985

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  • 1955 (70th)

    Thank you to planners Lynne Rossen Feighan and Kathy Chilcote Pender

    FRIDAY, MAY 16, 2025
    Class Dinner at The Country Club | 7:00 pm
    The Mighty Class of ’55 will celebrate its 70th reunion with dinner at The Country Club in Pepper Pike.
    • The Country Club, 2825 Lander Road, Pepper Pike 44124 (216) 831-9200
    SATURDAY, MAY 17, 2025
    Class ZOOM | 3:00 pm
    All members of the Class are invited to a virtual afternoon of reminiscing and catching up! ZOOM from the comfort of your couch!
    • ZOOM link will be upon registration

  • 1960 (65th)

    Thank you to hostess and planners Susie Walter Cargile, Pris Gilliam Moore and Audie Lockwood Schneider

    FRIDAY, MAY 16, 2025
    Casual Dinner at Geraci’s Pepper Pike | 6:30 pm
    Let’s kick off the weekend over pizza and pasta!
    • Spouses welcome
    • Dutch treat
    • Geraci’s Pepper Pike
      • 29425 Chagrin Blvd., Pepper Pike, OH 44124 (216) 831-1595
    SATURDAY, MAY 17, 2025
    Dinner at the Cargile’s | 6:00 pm
    Join classmates for a lovely buffet dinner at Susie and Mike Cargile’s charming home among the trees in Chagrin Falls. 
    • Spouses welcome
    • $40 per person, includes hors d’oeuvres, buffet dinner and cocktails
    • Address provided upon registration

  • 1965 (60th)

    Thank you to planners Mebby Klein Brown and Hannah Leavitt

    FRIDAY
    Class Dinner at Giovanni’s | TBD pm
    We’ll enjoy a lovely dinner at Cleveland’s five star Italian Ristorante in Beachwood.
    • $60 (we will choose between 4 entrees, 2 salads and 3 dessert options)
    • Business casual attire
    • Due to the private room’s capacity, classmates have priority, guests welcome if space allows.
    • Giovanni’s: 25550 Chagrin Blvd, Beachwood, OH 44122 (216) 831-8625
    SATURDAY
    Pizza Party at Mebby’s!  | 6:30 pm (time is tentative)
    Let’s gather for a casual dinner and more fun memory sharing and memory making at Mebby’s in Moreland Courts at Shaker Square.
    • For classmates only
    • Address provided upon registration

  • 1970 (55th)

    FRIDAY
    1970 Lunch at the Butler Campus |  11:00 am - 2:00 pm


    Come have lunch in the Learning Pavilion, share memories of classmates who live on in our hearts and hear from current students about how they learn at Laurel’s amazing 150-acre Butler Campus.

    • A shuttle from Lyman Circle to Butler and back will be provided.
    • Box lunches compliments of the Alumnae Association
    • Butler Campus: 7420 Fairmount Road, Novelty 44072
    • [BKP: Turkey, Roast Beef or Vegetarian option on RSVP]
    • [BKP Extra field: Friday Class Luncheon at Butler: Will you ride the shuttle from Lyman to Butler and back?]
      • Yes (default)/No

  • 1975 (50th)

    Thank you to our hostesses and planners: Leslie Walker Byrd, Hilary Bohannon Colvin, Caroline Pritchard, Laurie Neville Simpson, Patsy Thompson, Carla Tricarichi, Anne Wilkinson and Gwill York. Special thanks to hostess Mrs. Neville.

    FRIDAY, MAY 16, 2025
    Lunch at the Butler Campus | 11:00 am–2:00 pm
    The Class of 1975 will enjoy a box lunch in the Conway Pavilion at Butler with special guests Ann V. Klotz and current students. Lunch will be preceded by a memorial gathering for Sarah Ford Rickert and followed by a tour of Butler.
    • A shuttle from Lyman Circle to Butler and back will be provided.
    • Box lunches compliments of the Alumnae Association
    • Butler Campus: 7420 Fairmount Road, Novelty 44072
    Dinner at The Hangar | 7:00–10:00 pm
    Classmates are invited to a casual, fun get together at the historical Art Deco landmark in Beachwood. Drop in when you arrive in town.
    • $35
    • For classmates only
    • The Hangar: 24400 Cedar Rd, Beachwood, OH 44122
    SATURDAY, MAY 17, 2025
    Class Photo | 11:30 am - Noon
    Courtyard (weather permitting) 

    Class Drinks and Dinner at Hilary’s in Pepper Pike | 6:00 pm
    Enjoy a lovely dinner at the home of Hilary Bohannon Colvin.
    • $35 per person
    • Address provided upon registration
    SUNDAY, MAY 18, 2025
    Class Brunch at Mrs. Neville’s home | 9:30 am–Noon
    Let’s wrap up our amazing weekend of celebrations with a casual brunch at the home of Laurie’s mom.
    • For classmates only
    • Address provided upon registration

  • 1980 (45th)

    Thank you to hostess and planners Kim Seymour Hartwell and Ellen Rome Asbeck

    FRIDAY, MAY 16, 2025

    Class Dinner at Kim’s | 6:30 pm
    Let’s get together for a fun evening at the home of Kim Seymour Hartwell in Cleveland Heights
    • Spouses/Partners welcome
    • Address provided upon registration

  • 1985 (40th)

    Thank you to our hostesses and planners: Liz Haas, Kate Hubben, Lari Anderson Jacobson, Cari Richer Ross, Emerald Mavridis Velotta and Mary Dyer Wilkinson

    FRIDAY, MAY 16, 2025
    Pot Luck Dinner at Lari’s | 6:00 pm
    Gather with classmates at the Cleveland Heights home of Lari Anderson Jacobson.
    • Feel free to bring drinks or a side dish. 
    • Spouses/significant others welcome
    • Address provided upon registration

    SATURDAY, MAY 17, 2025
    Dinner & Drinks at Gigi's on Fairmount | 5:30–8:30 pm
    Join us at this jewel-box of a sophisticated hot spot for dinner and drinks.
    • $100 per person
    • Guests welcome for this event
    • Gigi’s on Fairmount: 3477 Fairmount Blvd, Cleveland Heights, OH 44118; (216) 291-7237
    Three-School Meet-up | 9:00 pm
    Stay tuned! We’re working out the details on where to meet up with our friends from University School and Hathaway Brown.

    SUNDAY, MAY 18, 2025
    Yoga at Kate Hubben’s | 9:30 am
    What better way to start the day as we wind down the weekend than doing the Sun Salutation with friends 
    • Bring a yoga mat and water
    • Address provided upon registration
    Hike Butler Campus | 1:00 pm
    Take in the beauty and serenity of the 150-acre Butler Campus on a hike immediately following the Community Celebration of Ann V. Klotz.
    • Bring a water bottle and wear comfortable shoes
    • Butler Campus: 7420 Fairmount Road, Novelty, OH 44072

1990–2020

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Hotels

The following hotels are located near the Lyman Campus in the I-271 Chagrin Blvd./Richmond Rd. corridor. Call for room rates.
Questions? Contact Julie Donahue at jDonahue@LaurelSchool.org or (21) 455-3028

Lyman Campus | Laurel School

1 Lyman Circle
Shaker Heights, OH 44122
Phone: 216-464-1441
Admissions: admissions@LaurelSchool.org
General: info@LaurelSchool.org

Butler Campus | Laurel School

7420 Fairmount Road
Novelty, OH 44072
Phone: 216-464-1441
Admissions: admissions@LaurelSchool.org
General: info@LaurelSchool.org
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