countdown to graduation

 * PARENTS ARE INVITED TO JOIN THE EVENT

Spring Concert*
Date: April 25
This event is for senior parents and students.
Location: Cross Center
Time: 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

College Life Night*
Date: April 29
This event is for senior parents and students.
Location: Cross Center
Time: 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm

Field Day
Date: May 1
This event is for all students.
Time: 1:00pm – 3:00 pm

Senior Athletic Signing Day*
Date: May 6
Bethany Rose (Colby Sawyer, Lacrosse); Owen Croak (Gordon College, Lacrosse); and Geo Meikle (Regis College, Basketball)
Location: Student Center
Time: 11:00 am

Senior Lawn Signs + Last Day of Classes
Date: May 9

Gifts from PRC countdown to graduation!
Date: May 5-9

College Acceptance Breakfast*
Date: May 9
This event celebrates our seniors and their parents.
All attendees (students, teachers, and parents) should wear their college t-shirts or sweatshirts to celebrate.
Location: dining room and student center
Time: 8:00 am – 9:30 am

Senior Chapel*
Date: Friday, May 9
This event is open to all parents and is focused on our seniors.
Location: Cross Center
Time: 10:00 am – 11:00 am

Sound of Music*
Date: May 9-10
Tickets for sale coming soon!
Location: Cross Center
Time: 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

ASR Presentations*
Date: May 12-13
Location: Student Center
Time: 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Parents in Prayer: Senior Celebration*
Date: May 15
All parents are welcome!
Location: Student Center
Time: 7:45 am

Senior Night Out: Red Sox
Date: May 16
Bus Leaves at 4:15 pm.
Game starts at 7:00 pm.

AP Exams
Date: May 1-16

LiA (Senior Internships)
Date: May 19-30

Arts Awards + ArtsFest*
Date: May 22
Location: Cross Center
Time: Arts Awards start at 6:30, ArtsFest from 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Athletic Awards*
Date: May 27
This event is for all LCA families and students who participated in athletics.
Location: Cross Center
Time: 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm

Senior Tea*
Date: June 1
This event is for seniors and their parents. An invitation will be sent with RSVP instructions.
* Tickets for graduation are distributed at this event.
Location: AC
Time: 2:00 – 4:00 pm

Class Gift Celebration*
Date: June 4
Senior Gift Acknowledgement and/or Dedication will occur at Class Day.

Class Day*
Date: June 4
Grad. Rehearsal for Seniors: 9:00 – 10:00 am
Upper School Class Day: 12:00 – 1:30 pm (All parents and families are welcome.)
Senior Retreat & Sunset BBQ and bonfire: 2:00 – 9:00 pm

Sunset Dinner & Bonfire
Date: June 4
Seniors Only
Location: North Campus
Time: 2:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Prom
Date: June 5
Time:         
        4:00 pm – 4:45 pm gather for picture on the LCA patio
        4:45 pm board LCA transportation to Boston
        5:00 pm transportation leaves for Boston
        6:00 – 6:45 pm  photos on the wharf (parent and student organized)
        6:45 pm students board the boat
        7:00 – 10:00 pm harbor cruise
        10:15 pm board LCA transportation back to school
        10:30 pm depart Boston
        11:00 – 11:15 pm arrive at LCA, depending traffic

Commencement*
Date: June 7
Tickets for Commencement are given at the Senior Tea.

8:15 am Seniors arrive and go to room 219.
8:30 am Graduation Rehearsal
9:00 am Class of 2025 Photo followed by graduates’ individual photos
9:25 am Seniors gather in room 219
9:30 am Doors to the Gym Open for guests to be seated
10:00 am Commencement
11:20 am Senior cap toss on the patio
11:20 am reception in the Activity Center

From John Khouri  |  Head of School

As I reflect on my first year as Head of School, I am deeply moved by the legacy of partnership, faith, and generosity that defines the LCA community. One of the traditions that has particularly inspired me is the Senior Class Gift—a tangible way that each graduating class leaves its mark while expressing gratitude for all that LCA has meant in their lives.

This year, I’m thrilled to support Michelle Dardeno and Susan Hickey, who are leading an effort to gift a new front entrance canopy to the school. This thoughtful addition will not only offer a warm, welcoming first impression to guests and returning alumni—it will also represent the love and care that has covered our students throughout their journey at LCA.

This project beautifully reflects our mission and the heart of this senior class. As a parent myself, I know how meaningful it is to see your child grow, thrive, and prepare to launch into the world with confidence and faith. What better way to honor that transformation than by giving back in a way that will serve students and families for years to come?

Every gift—no matter the amount—makes a difference. It’s about a shared appreciation for what this community has meant to our students. Gifts can be made online here or checks can be made out to LCA (memo: senior class gift). 

Thank you for being a part of LCA’s story. Thank you for the love and support you’ve shown your children, their classmates, and this school. Thank you, in advance, for helping us continue a tradition that celebrates all that is good and beautiful about the LCA experience.

Scott Martinelli ’04 serves as Branch Chief at NASA Headquarters, where he leads Portfolio Intelligence and Assessment. With over a decade of experience advancing the future of space exploration, Scott has held key roles supporting NASA’s Moon-to-Mars program, including program management for Artemis Campaign Development and advising strategic integration for human spaceflight missions. Earlier in his career, he served as a Senior Strategic Analyst for Human Exploration at NASA and as a Senior Space Architect with The Aerospace Corporation.Scott earned both his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Aerospace Engineering from Georgia Tech, where he was active in the Space Systems Design Lab, Theta Xi fraternity, and the crew team. A proud member of LCA’s Class of 2004, Scott is passionate about inspiring the next generation of explorers. As an LCA student, Scott was a National Merit Scholar, athlete, and had a lead role in Les Misérables. He has been a regular guest at LCA’s Alumni Career Showcase, including this year where he Zoomed in from Washington, D.C.