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YOU ARE THE ONE
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WHO TAUGHT US TO FIND WHO ALWAYS WHO WE DO THIS
OUR PLACE IN THE WORLD SHOWED UP FOR EVERY DAY
One of the greatest gifts we can No school is an island. As we Since 1933, the Laguna commu-
give children is the feeling that have learned many times in nity has rallied together for one
they are known as individuals— Laguna’s history, we need a strong reason: its students. They are the
that they are encouraged to community just as much as our purpose behind every decision we
stand confidently in who they community needs us. We need make, every experience we offer,
are, growing and honoring their people who will show up, stand and every philanthropic dollar we
personal gifts, and finding a path up, get dirty and wade in, even raise. Our goal is—and always has
in life that truly celebrates them. when life is busy and hectic. And been—to prepare our students not
For decades, Laguna students have we have never been short of people just for college, but for a successful,
experienced that sense of caring and who are willing to do just that. meaningful life. Though much
connection in our classrooms with Our army of parents, friends, and has changed in the past 85 years,
teachers who don’t just know them student volunteers have always this commitment has remained
by name—but know them by their been there to make things happen, constant. We thank you for
own specific hopes, fears, dreams, be it a fundraiser, event, or school allowing us the responsibility
and talents. Laguna is, first and outing. Truly, not even fire and of shaping your children into
foremost, a school of relationships mudslides could keep our friends adults who will lead us through
and connections. These connections and family away. And for that we tomorrow—whatever changes that
are the foundation for personal are so grateful. The three parents may bring.
growth, confidence, and ultimately, we highlight here represent the
a lifetime of success. Laguna truly many faces we see every single
would not be where it is today day, volunteering on campus,
without its amazing teachers—and supporting our student-athletes,
neither would its students. organizing events, and offering
their generosity in so many forms.
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