History:
Many people that had graduated from the Lawrence High School had expressed an interest in forming an alumni group. The Class of 1950 formed a committee to make this dream come true. The Lawrence Alumni Association Inc. was created February 2, 1992. The articles of incorporation were approved by the State of Michigan on March 18, 1992 and shortly thereafter the Lawrence Alumni Association Inc. was recognized as a (501c3) nonprofit corporation by the IRS. The association does not collect dues, but operates through donation, memorial contributions and through the sale of various alumni memorabilia.
Annual Events:
Meetings and annual banquets were first held at the FOP hall in Lawrence and then, because of the overwhelming interest, we moved tot the Van Buren Fair grounds. The annual alumni banquet is now held each year at the Van Buren Conference Center the Saturday of Labor Day weekend. For information regarding the banquet call the Lawrence Schools 674-8232 or check out the school newsletter “The Flying Tiger” which is will be mailed free to any alumni by just sending in the request.
Another annual event is the alumni basketball and volleyball games around the first week in March each year. All alumni of all ages are encouraged to play!
Items for sale:
Books:
1) A complete list of all graduates of Lawrence High School from 1871 to present. $10.00 donation
2) A pictorial history of almost all of the graduates of Lawrence High School. $20.00 donation
3) A history of the Lawrence area in pictures, going back to the very beginning of the settlement. $20.00 donation
Calendars...each month has a large picture of scenes around Lawrence from days gone by. $5.00 donation
Ball caps...available in either white or purple with the alumni logo. All sizes. $10.00 donation
T-shirts...available in gray or purple with the alumni logo. All sizes. $10.00 donation
Sweat-shirts...available in purple with the alumni logo. All sizes. $20.00 donation
Alumni Board of Directors:
Charles Moden, President
Carl Whiteman, Vice President
Peter Alburtus, Secretary
LeRoy Damaske, Treasurer
Ruth Reinertson, Asst Treasurer
Sue Conklin, Historian
Directors: Dick Reynnells, David Nicholas, Roger Kroshinsky
Lawrence Alumni Projects
Certificates of Honor have been presented to the following people for their dedication to the Lawrence Community and to the Lawrence Public Schools:
1994 Louise Nicholas
1995 Virgil Chapman, Lloyd Cook
1996 Beth (Clark) Blum-Cress, Maj. General (Ret.) Vonna Burger, M.J. Conklin
1997 Marjorie Carpp, Dr. Bert Goens, Cora Cornwell
1998 Clara (Schlieter) Small, Carlyle Wassman
1999 Betty Judd, Myron Sanborn
2000 Pauline Heldt, Jim McCracken, Terry Jungel
2001 Donna (Garrod) Avery, Monroe Mills
2002 Helen Fuller, Dick & Helen Reynnells, Rev. Charles Garrod, Tom Means, Beverly Nicholas
2003 Gabe Reinertson, Geraldine Jacher, Holly Doyle, Carl Whiteman
2004
2005
2006
2007
2007 Alumni Scholarships Awarded to graduating seniors
The Lawrence Alumni Association will annually award a $2,000 “Lawrence Alumni Scholarship” to be used to further their education. The scholarship is to be presented to a well-rounded individual that seeks to further their education by attending college or a trade/technical school. The 2007 recipient is Caitlin Cipri.
The Lawrence Alumni Association will annually award a $3,000 “Lawrence Alumni Award” to be used to further their education. The scholarship is to be presented to a well-rounded individual that seeks to further their education by attending college or a trade/technical school. The 2007 recipient is Adam Carpp.
The Lawrence Alumni Association will annually award a $3,000 scholarship “The Richard Spaulding Memorial Award” to be used to further their education. The scholarship is to be presented to a well-rounded individual that seeks to further their education by attending college or a trade/technical school. The 2007 recipient is Samantha Ivy
The Lawrence Alumni Association will annually award a $1,000 “Jerry R. Hutchins Memorial Scholarship” to be used to further their education. Money from this award is raised by the family. The scholarship is to be presented to a student who 1) has earned a 3.0 average or above; 2) is enrolled in a college or trade school; 3) is in need of financial assistance; 4) exhibits qualities that show they are concerned about others in their daily lives such as: helping at home with ill family members, volunteering in worthy causes, respected by teachers and friends as a person who cares about the needs of others; 5) participates in athletics if possible. The 2007 recipient is Sarah Carpp
David Small Scholarship
The Lawrence Alumni Association will annually award the $1200 “David Small Scholarship”. The scholarship is now sponsored by the Alumni Association and the Athletic Boosters. The faculty chooses the recipient of the award using the criteria: academics (3.0), athletics and attitude. The 2007 recipient is Lauren Ralicki
Marks & Rector Math/Science Scholarship
The Marks and Rector families sponsor this $1500 renewable award. Criteria for this award are strong interest in math/science, math/science GPA, overall GPA, financial need, math/science aptitude, score on math/science section of the ACT/SAT, character, work ethic, school or community service and interest in the creative arts. The 2007 recipient is Adam Zantello.
| Lawrence Alumni Association |
| Projects February 1, 2006-February 1,2007 |
| Frame for Flag, HS |
$900 |
| RIF Reading Program, Elementary |
$1400 |
| Yearbook donation |
$200 |
| Bicycles, Reading program prizes |
$200 |
| Copy Machine for elementary |
$2500 |
| Athletic Booster Donation |
$100 |
| Lawrence Ox Roast Donation |
$100 |
| Girls & BoysBasketball Program |
$300 |
| Mr & Mss Lawrence Contest |
$100 |
| Girls on the Run, Elementary |
$500 |
| Elementary Library |
$600 |
| Plaques and updates |
$600 |
| Ball Field Signs |
$700 |
| Composite Frame, HS |
$1500 |
News Letter
Visit classmates.com for ways to sign up and contact others who graduated from Lawrence High School.
Wonder what your old school looks like now? See for yourself.
This is the new addition that was added for the elementary's new lunch room and gym. This was constructed where the tennis courts were. The foreground is going to be a baseball/softball field. We hope you like it.
This new stand was added to the football field. It provides a better place to sit for more people, and will make the game more enjoyable for those who have traveled to see the game.
These are the wonderful showcases that have been provided by our Alumni.
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