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In 2011, the School Buddies program first paired with students from La Lumiere. The School Buddies program strives to make a positive difference in the lives of young people through one-to-one relationships during the school day. The opportunity fits into La Lumiere’s Wednesday Elective slot and promotes community service, which is an aspect of every student’s education.
Read MoreOver La Lumiere’s Spring Break, nine students explored Ireland and expanded their creative writing skills. With hikes up Croagh Patrick to hands-on experience examining prehistoric sites, our Lakers had ample opportunity to gain first-hand knowledge of Ireland.
Read MoreThe 2021 Fall Magazine includes student creative work, a Year in Pictures highlighting life on campus, and updates from the school. In addition, the publication also features information on Commencement for the Class of 2021 and information about new staff and faculty at La Lumiere. The annual magazine is a great way to stay up-to-date with the happenings at La Lu.
Read MoreLa Lumiere juniors Maisie Jenuwine, Dana Mulco, Sabina Patel, and Mia Risser were recently named Rising Stars of Indiana by the Indiana Association of School Principals (IASP). The Rising Stars of Indiana is designed to “honor high school juniors for their academic achievement.” This achievement is a sign of outstanding scholars in their junior year, which can increase visibility and scholarship opportunities in their future.
Read MoreEach academic year, La Lumiere provides financial assistance to over one-third of our students. Need-based financial aid is based on each family’s financial profile. Additionally, there are merit-based scholarships available to all La Lumiere students.
Read MoreLa Lumiere senior and Head Prefect Daniel Isaacs earned academic honors from the College Board National Recognition Programs. Daniel is one of 32,000 students from across the country to be honored this academic year.
Read MoreThe Forum, a new outdoor venue located on the south end of our lake and alongside the Academic Building, will serve all of our students and faculty in a variety of ways: as an outdoor classroom, a location to gather during advisory, a place to relax during an "in between" moment, and many more.
Read MoreLa Lumiere will welcome prospective students and their families to our campus on October 9, 2021, for our Fall Open House. Community members will be on hand to showcase the La Lu experience. Whether you are a family of a prospective boarding or day student, the core of this event is the opportunity to meet members of our close-knit community and learn more about what it means to be a Laker.
Read MoreOur newest Lakers spent time on campus in the middle of June for their Freshmen Experience. This annual, week-long event highlighted the La Lumiere experience and jump-started the relationships that make our community so special. The freshmen class is ready to hit the ground running in August!
Read MoreWhat an absolutely unbelievable evening La Lu Palooza was! Between an unprecedented 4:1 match in honor of the late Mary Lou Linnen, two dynamo event chairs in Britt Whitfield and Jacqueline Kronk, and a tent full of fearless revelers, Saturday turned out to be, by many measures, the biggest night in our school’s history
Read MoreLa Lumiere senior Wyatt Toothaker has signed his letter of intent to continue his academic and athletic pursuits at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles, California. Wyatt will be joining the Lion’s rowing team, which competes in the NCAA at the Division I level.
Read MoreLa Lumiere senior Quentin Funderburg ‘21 was awarded one of the three Northwest Indiana Partners for Clean Air scholarships. Over his time at La Lumiere, the campus setting has had an impact on him: “The campus of La Lumiere is in a forest, and this helps me connect with the environment,” Quentin said.
Read MoreLa Lumiere reignited two traditions that highlight our students' successes and the strength of the La Lu community. Every year these events are memorable and impactful for our community, but in light of the challenges faced during this academic year, we are grateful for our traditions to be returning and showcasing the resilience of our community!
Read MoreOn May 7th, our entire student body and faculty spent the day outside participating in large-scale field games. This was an opportunity to bring our community together to celebrate the end of the academic year and to honor the usual activities that take place during Orientation Week, which was altered this year due to the ongoing pandemic.
Read MoreJaren Jackson Jr. ’17 was recently selected as the co-chair of the Jr. NBA Court of Leaders, a youth leadership council of 15- and 16-year-old basketball players from the United States. Jackson Jr. will serve alongside the Minnesota Lynx’s Napheesa Collier.
Read MoreLa Lumiere hosted the school’s in annual Red Cross Blood Drive in the Student Activity Center. In a year with many challenges in finding opportunities to serve, our community stepped up and participated fully in the blood drive. All registration spots were filled for the event, which exceeds participation numbers compared to past annual blood drives.
Read MoreBookstore Basketball is back at La Lumiere! Our annual three-on-three basketball tournament kicked off this week. The tournament brings together faculty members and students to compete against one another for the glory of being crowned the Champions of Bookstore Basketball.
Read MoreLa Lumiere senior Trevor Brandt, a boarding student from Manlius, New York, has been named a 2021 National Merit Finalist, making him eligible for consideration for the sought after National Merit Scholarships.
Read MoreTo celebrate Ash Wednesday, La Lumiere students and faculty gathered in the Fine Arts Building with Fr. Lou DelFra, C.S.C, who serves as the Director of Pastoral Life for the Alliance for Catholic Education (ACE) at Notre Dame. The Ash Wednesday Mass marks the beginning of the season of Lent.
Read MoreAnna Malaika Tubbs, a Ph.D. candidate in Sociology at Cambridge University and a class of 2010 graduate of La Lumiere, has published her debut book, “The Three Mothers: How the Mothers of Martin Luther King, Jr., Malcolm X, and James Baldwin Shaped a Nation,” which celebrates Black motherhood and highlights the impact it has had on America.
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