MILFORD--Lauralton Hall’s inaugural Athletic Hall of Fame was a resounding success! Over 225 friends, alumnae and sports enthusiasts joined the Lauralton community in recognizing seven exceptional individuals who were nominated for achieving greatness or who have made outstanding contributions to Lauralton’s rich athletic tradition. The event was held on Sunday, May 6, at Racebrook Country Club in Orange.

The keynote speaker was renowned Olympic soccer player Kristine Lilly, a three-time Olympian - bringing home a Gold Medal in 1996 and 2004, and a Silver in 2000 - who holds a number of records for scoring, minutes played, and most capped player. 

Kristine made the U.S. National Team at the age of 16 while a junior at Wilton High School and went on to play 352 games for her country, more than any other person in the world. Kristine also played in five World Cup events and was U.S. Soccer Player of the Year in 1993, 2005, and 2006.

Lauralton has a long and proud history of excellence in athletics. “Since it was founded in 1905,” said Lauralton President Anotinette Iadorla, Ph.D., Lauralton has acknowledged the importance of balance between exercising the mind and the body of our young women. Now it is time to publically recognize the excellence and determination of our athletes and those who helped build and inspire Lauralton’s athletic tradition. Their contributions will forever be an inspiration to new generations.”

The 2012 honorees are Nora Anderson Barber, DDS, ’95; Laura Valade Collins, ’88; Eileen Richetelli Crozier, ’90; Jairus C. Gilbert, Sr. (posthumously); Mary Money, ’76; Margaret A. Rooney, RSM, ’51; and Karen McGroary Yardley. Each of the honorees has made outstanding contributions not only in the field of athletics, but they have also distinguished themselves in their careers and in their commitment to community service.

Information was provided by Lauralton Hall.

Each inductee was introduced by a presenter who shed light on their many accomplishments. For further information on the inductees or the Lauralton Hall Athletic Hall of Fame, please contact Kathleen Donahue at 203-877-2786, ext. 114, or kdonahue@lauraltonhall.org.

 

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· Nicolle Camara , Athletic Director

· Marnie Sinclair, daughter of Jairus Gilbert, from upstate NY

· Jennifer Seabury Shepard,’05, granddaughter of Jairus Gilbert, from Vernon, CT

· Margaret A. Rooney, RSM, ’51, from South Windsor, CT

· Eileen Richetelli Crozier, ’90, from Milford, CT

· Mary Money, ’76, from Fairfield, CT

· Karen McGroary Yardley, from Southington, CT

· Laura Valade Collins,’88, from Dover, MA (family from Trumbull, CT)

· Nora Anderson Barber, DDS, ’95, from Cary, North Carolina

· Antoinette Iadarola, Ph.D. – President Lauralton Hall

· Kristine Lilly, Keynote Speaker

MILFORD - The Lauralton Hall Alumnae Executive Board will sponsor the "ever-popular" Irish Night at 7:30 p.m. March 5 at Lauralton Hall.

The evening will feature the Highland Rovers Band, the Fairfield Gaelic Pipe Band, step dancers from Sheeaun Academy of Irish Dance, a “Luck of the Irish” raffle, table contests and more. "But one of the most highly anticipated moments of the evening will occur when Lauralton faculty member and Celtic music master Damien Connolly, shown below, takes to the stage with his band TRAD," organizers said in a statement.

"Plan now to join us as we continue our tradition of  'celebrating the green'" the statement said.

 Tickets are $25 per person. Coffee, tea, and dessert will be provided. Bring your own beverages, ice and snacks.

Advance reservations are required. For more information, contact Kathleen Donahue, director of alumnae relations, at kdonahue@lauraltonhall.org or 203-877-2786, ext. 114.

Download the invitation/reservation at http://www.lauraltonhall.org/

Editor's note: Information and photos provided by Lauralton Hall

Many media represented in the show

The Fine Arts Department at Lauralton Hall is displaying student art work during the month of February at Milford Public Library.

The show is comprised of portraits, still-lifes, landscapes, and abstract works created in state-of-the-art studios on campus, the school said in a statement.

"The students have expressed themselves in such media as pencil, pen and ink, pastel, colored pencil, and acrylic," the statement said.

The library is located at 57 New Haven Ave.
The exhibit is free and open to the public during library hours, Monday through Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. and Thursday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

In the photo, contributed by the school, Christina Breisler,’11 of Norwalk with her portrait of Benjamin Franklin completed in pastels.  This is one of the many student works on display during February at Lauralton’s art exhibit at the Milford Public Library.

MILFORD - Lauralton Hall recently held “An Evening with Tony Dungy and Dan Patrick” as a fundraiser for the school.

Dungy, a former professional football player, Super Bowl winning coach, and analyst of NBC’s Emmy-nominated studio show "Football Night in America," joined Patrick, host of "The Dan Patrick Show" and co-host of "NBC’s Football Night in America" to discuss "a wide range of topics including top athletes of the day, the state of the NFL, women’s sports, Super Bowl XLV predictions" and more, the school said in a statement.

Lauralton Hall President Antoinette Iadarola gave brief opening and closing remarks, the statement said.

"The Lauralton Hall community appreciates the generous support of all those who helped make this evening possible. Our deepest gratitude to all of our sponsors including the following: presenting sponsor: GE Financial Services; media sponsors: Hearst Media Services and Milford Radio; and reception sponsors: Connecticut Orthopaedic Specialists, Beth and Pete Keenoy, and Stonebridge Restaurant," the statement said.

In the photo, coach Tony Dungy and Dan Patrick spoke in front of a captivated audience at Lauralton Hall’s fundraiser - “An Evening with Tony Dungy and Dan Patrick.”

Editor's Note: Information in this post was contributed wholly by Lauralton Hall

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MILFORD — Lauralton Hall has been awarded a Historic Preservation Technical Assistance Grant from the Connecticut Trust for Historic Preservation.
This is the second grant the school has received from the state to aid in restoring the historic barn on the Lauralton campus and to assist the school in the cost of the restoration and re-use of the barn.
Various donors and Lauralton Hall supporters have matched the grant funds, which was a requirement. A total of $27,400 has been raised to use toward the next phase in the renovation.
Lauralton Hall interim Director of Development Patricia J. Rooney, said in a statement, “We are thrilled to be receiving so much support from the state of Connecticut as well as from local historic organizations, the city of Milford, and loyal Lauralton donors.”
The historic barn is the only one of its kind in the state. Built in 1864 by Charles Hobby Pond, it is an example of the Victorian Gothic period.
In November, the cupola which was atop of the barn was lifted off for repairs. Then the roof of the barn was covered with a tarp in an effort to prevent further damage from the elements.
Once the barn is fully restored for adaptive reuse, the school intends to use the space possibly as a performing arts center.

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