More than 100 guests came together to celebrate this long-anticipated moment and heard remarks from Dan Alig, Gentry Lee ’90, Andrew McCullough ’86, and Liz Stepanian, each reflecting on the vision, purpose, and impact of the new Lower School. The program also featured a performance by the St. John’s Singers, adding a meaningful student presence to the celebration. Finally, Reverend David Goldberg, Director of Spiritual Life, sent the crowd out to the groundbreaking with a blessing for our new building.

Following the indoor program, guests made their way outside for the ceremonial groundbreaking. Wearing hard hats, several individuals who were instrumental in the planning and development of the building dug shovels in the sand together, symbolically marking the start of construction. Renderings of the new Lower School were on display nearby, offering a glimpse of what’s to come.

This milestone marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter for the School and stands as a testament to the leadership and partnership of all of our campaign donors, whose support continues to bring this vision to life.