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Before the Obama Presidential Center welcomed its first public visitors, a group of Lab sixth graders got an exclusive tour—all because one student had the courage to ask.
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Join Us for Alumni Weekend!
Lab's Alumni Weekend will be held October 16–17, 2026. Reunion planning is underway for graduating years ending in 1 and 6.
It's the celebration of the decade!
It's time to reconnect with your school, your classmates, and your friends. Mark your calendar and start making plans to attend. It will be an epic weekend. See pictures from last year!
Please reach out to Director of Alumni Relations Suresh Mudragada if you are interested in helping with your class reunion and watch this page as more information becomes available throughout the school year.
See Who's Coming to Dinner
Have you signed up for your reunion dinner yet?