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La Lumiere is pleased to announce the return of our Summer Session for 2022. This summer, our faculty will be offering Economics, Government, and Introduction to Judaism.
All courses in the Summer Session will run online from June 6 to June 17 and then on campus to finish the course.
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 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 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 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 MoreOn May 28, 2021, we celebrated our graduating seniors at La Lumiere’s 54th Commencement. In an unprecedented academic year, our graduates found that we were stronger and better when we faced challenges together. At the end of the prior academic year, the Prefect Board selected the phrase, “Together, We Will …” as this year’s school motto. With this mentality, our graduates were destined to seize the opportunity to be on-campus and learning, together.
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 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.
Read MoreLa Lumiere is proud to present a collection of David C. Langley paintings on exhibit in the Main Office. Joan Langley, Mr. Langley’s wife, is a former member of the prep school’s faculty and three of his children, John ‘74, Elaine ‘80, and David ‘88 are La Lumiere graduates. His paintings are on display for our visitors to take in when on campus for a tour, but also for our day and boarding students to view as they go about their day. Our prep school views this as a unique opportunity to highlight an artist, who has a personal connection to La Lumiere, inspired by the beautiful scenes so close to the campus.
Read MoreLa Lumiere senior Craig Jacobson-Immelt, a boarding student from Phoenix, Arizona, was named a semifinalist for the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation College Scholarship Program. Cooke College Scholars are selected based on exceptional academic ability and achievement, financial need, persistence, and leadership.
Read MoreEverything we do at La Lumiere School is about meeting you where you are and helping you grow into the most complete version of yourself. This holistic approach hinges on buy-in from students, parents, and faculty alike. Learn more about the application process for incoming Lakers!
Read MoreTheo Smith, a sophomore from Long Beach, Indiana, was recently selected to the All-State Honor Band. The honor band is a part of 2021 Indiana Bandmasters Association’s Virtual All-State Bands.
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