Lausanne Alumni Association

🐯💙Lausanne Alumni Spotlight 🐯💙

When asked why he chose the undergraduate college/universities he attends, responds with:

I chose Tennessee because of the opportunities associated with the experience. Tennessee has a strong network of alumni, elite sports programs, and a great balance of work hard/play hard among the student body. Tennessee offers me all the resources I need to be successful at football, along with life after sports.

Max was supposed to speak at the Collegiate Sports round table talk for Young Alumni Week last week, but the weather forced a postponement. The Upper School athletes are eager to hear Max, and the other notable alumni discuss how to balance work and life while participating in sports, how to commit to a school team, and how to manage academics while playing collegiate sports.

🐯💙Young Alumni Week🐯💙

Medicine & Healthcare

Suvi Lodhia ‘03 - Internal Medicine doctor at Caromont Regional Medical Center.
Suvi completed her undergraduate studies at Rhodes College, where she majored in Biology and minored in Spanish, graduating in 2007. She began medical school at the University of Tennessee and graduated in 2012. She completed her Internal Medicine residency at the Medical University of South Carolina. Since finishing her residency, she has worked as a hospitalist. She currently resides in Charlotte, NC, with her son and continues to practice as an Internal Medicine hospitalist.

Kayla Bolden '15 - Doula and Program Manager at ROSE
Kayla Bolden is a Doula and the Program Manager at Reaching Our Sisters Everywhere (ROSE), a national nonprofit that addresses breastfeeding disparities in communities of color. She attended Agnes Scott College and received her Bachelor's Degree in Public Health and Psychology in 2018. In 2022, Kayla received her Master of Public Health, with a concentration in health equity, from the Mercer University College of Health Professions.

Lotanna Oraedu '22 - Pre-Dental Bio at Columbia University
Lotanna Oraedu is a junior at Columbia University majoring in biology and minoring in business management on the pre-dental track, pursuing a career as an oral surgeon. At Columbia, she serves as co-president and co-founder of USNDA pre-dental society chapter, co-president of CU Students for Global Health Equity & Medicine (a public health club), a volunteer 1st grade tutor, and a member of the women's travel club volleyball team.

Brendan French '23 - Pre-Med at Tuffs University
Brendan French, a member of Tufts University's Class of 2027, is a pre-med student with a double major in Biology and Community Health. Graduating with distinction from Lausanne Collegiate School in 2023, Brendan brought his academic excellence to Tufts, where he has become deeply involved in various aspects of campus life. As a Tufts Community Union Class (TCU) Senator, Brendan actively contributes to student governance, focusing on enhancing student awareness of available resources.

🐯💙Young Alumni Week🐯💙

The Arts

Today, we have invited three alumni who will share their insights and experiences in the field of arts with the students of the Upper School.

💙Natalie Eslami '19 - Scenic Designer/Illustrator for Broadway
Natalie is a NYC-based fine artist and scenic designer for stage and screen. She is a graduate of the BFA Drama program at Carnegie Mellon University. Natalie has designed and assisted on several productions around the country, from academic and regional theater to the Off-Broadway productions ‘TEETH’ and ‘Friends with Amenities’.

💙Madeline Smith '19 - Graphic Designer for Disney
Madeline studied Motion Design at Ringling College of Art and Design in Sarasota, FL for one year, took a gap year in 2020, then finished my studies in Graphic Design at Kingston School of Art in London, UK in 2023. She started working as a graphic designer in the film industry for Netflix, Paramount, and Tyler Perry Studios in Atlanta, but had to pivot because of the film union strikes in the summer of 2023. She currently works as an environmental graphic designer for Walt Disney Imagineering in Orlando, FL, where she’s been for about a year now.

💙Seth Gibson '22 - Dance major at Juilliard
Starting at the age of four, Seth trained in contemporary, ballet, jazz, tap, and hip-hop dance styles at Studio 413 and Ballet Memphis. He is currently in his third year at The Juilliard School in New York City, focusing on a career path in contemporary concert dance. He chose Juilliard for his university experience because I knew I wanted a conservatory program in a major city that would emphasize the development of my artistic craft, while still allowing me to receive a Bachelor of Fine Arts.

💙CJ Hampton '24 - Dance major at Alabama State University
CJ is a passionate dancer currently pursuing a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance at Alabama State University in Montgomery, AL. A graduate of Lausanne Collegiate School in Memphis, TN, CJ has extensive training in ballet, modern, and hip hop. Notable performance credits include participation in “The Other Side” by James Atkinson and the Student Choreography Showcase with “Cranes in the Sky” by Isaak Vilburn. Fluent in English and a beginner in Spanish, CJ combines technical skills with a vibrant stage presence.

Young Alumni Happy Hour 🐯💙

Many alumni gathered together at Bog and Barley on Tuesday for some food, fun, and the festivities that take place in a room full of Lynx. We wish to continue expressing our gratitude and appreciation for the community we have built here in Lausanne. We had wished there had been more photos taken at the start, but as usual, the enjoyment got the better of us. If you were unable to attend this event, don't worry; we'll be hosting another alumni event soon!

🐯💙Young Alumni Panel💙🐯

Today, Lausanne hosted the 2025 Young Alumni Panel with eight extraordinary alumni. The graduates discussed a variety of subjects, including getting started with the college application process, how Lausanne prepares you for the future, and doing your research when looking for your dream school or career. The Upper School students had the opportunity to learn about the college experience and network with their fellow alumni. This is one of our favorite alumni events of the year and we were thrilled to have these alumni back on campus.

2025 Young Alumni Panelist:
Amaya Taylor ‘24, Princeton University
Rhea Sumpter ‘24, Rice University
Diego Van Lieshout ‘23, Emory University
Salem Aqraa ‘23, Bates College
Curea Cunningham ‘23, Southern University
Saad Khan ‘20, Vanderbilt University
Liv Clayton ‘19, University of Richmond
Ruhi Natarajan ‘19, Vanderbilt University

🐯💙All alumni and friends 🐯💙

Please join the Lausanne Alumni Association for the Young Alumni Week Happy Hour at Bog & Barley Irish Pub from 6-9 p.m. Grab light appetizers and a drink and catch up with a few of your classmates. 21+ Only Event!

We can't wait to see you there!

Bog & Barley Irish Pub | 6150 Poplar Ave. Suite 124 | Memphis

RSVP via the link in our bio!

Our Young Alumni Happy Hour is back!

Join us Tuesday, January 7th at Bog & Barley.

RSVP Today: [email protected]

https://www.bogandbarley.com/

2025 Young Alumni Week 🐯💙

We are so excited for the 2025 Lausanne Young Alumni Week! For the past two years, we have celebrated our alumni during this week, and we are now opening the doors to hear from you.

You are cordially invited to participate in our roundtable discussion with the Upper School students on January 7–10 from 1:25–2:15 p.m. We hope to ignite discussions on post-Lausanne life, college, and potential careers. Law, the arts and sciences, medicine and collegiate athletics are this year's topics of focus.

If you are interested in attending or participating in the 2025 Lausanne Young Alumni Week, please RSVP using the link: https://forms.gle/U6LUGbGPWstFBA2q6

Lausanne Alumni Speaker 🐯💙

We are thrilled to announce that '09 will be the guest speaker at our upcoming Lausanne Alumni Speaker Convocation. We are curious to learn more about Kakky's life after high school, what it's like majoring in photojournalism and film in college and her awesome filmmaking career.

Monday, November 11, 2024
12:05 PM-12:35 PM
Elder Performing Arts Center

We can't wait to see you there, Lynx!

Lausanne's annual Fall Carnival is Saturday, October 26 from 10am - 2pm - and we'd love to see our alumni there! With games, bounce houses, food trucks, a haunted house, and local vendors, it's a fun day for the entire family! Wristbands and boo buckets - for all your Fall Carnival treats - are on sale now through the Lynx Store ( or lausanneschool.com/fall-carnival). All proceeds benefit LynxServe!

Want to be an alumni volunteer for Fall Carnival? We could use help making the fun happen for our community, and we'd love to have you! Please message us here to volunteer or with any questions about Fall Carnival!

💙🐯 2024 Alumni Weekend 🐯💙

Louie and a few Lynx had an exciting and action-packed September! We had an incredible pep rally and Groundbreaking Ceremony to commemorate the building of the new Upper School, a thrilling homecoming football game victory over Memphis Business Academy, and an amazing Alumni Weekend honoring all classes ending in "4".

Classmates from 1974 to 2014 came together for an unforgettable reunion at Lausanne. The classes of 2014, 2004, 1994, and 1974 joined together to celebrate moments that have been treasured throughout the years.

We had such a great time and can’t wait to see you all again soon!

💙🐯2024 Lausanne Homecoming & Alumni Weekend 💙🐯

Time may pass, but memories are forever! Join us as we ✨rekindle✨ our high school memories after all these years. Enjoy a reunion full of laughs, memories, and friendship. Come celebrate our high school memories now and forever for the 2024 Lausanne Homecoming and Alumni Weekend.

Alumni Weekend Schedule:

Thursday, September 26
Groundbreaking Ceremony and Pep Rally
2 p.m.
Join the students, faculty and staff as we celebrate the NEW school with a Groundbreaking Ceremony and pep rally.

Friday, September 27
Check-In & Campus Tours
4 p.m.
Check out the latest campus upgrades and visit some of your favorite spots - the senior stairway, Blue Heron Lake and more!

Homecoming Reception
5:30 p.m.
Enjoy delicious food and beverages, plus free admission to the game!

Homecoming Football Game
7 p.m.
Wear your best blue and gold, and watch the Lynx take on MBA.

Saturday, September 28
Rise & Shine Alumni Brunch and Tour
10 a.m. - noon
Enjoy a full Southern-style brunch, complete with a mimosa bar, as fellow alumni and faculty gather for great food and even better company!
(Children are welcome! Ambassadors will be present at the playgrounds during the brunch.)

Individual Class Parties
Evening/Night
As scheduled by individual class reps.

The Lausanne Alumni Association will be in Washington D.C. from September 3-6 and would love to see our forever Lynx! 🐯💙

During our visit, Lausanne will host an alumni dinner at 6 p.m. at Mi Vida in the D.C. Wharf District. If you would like to attend, RSVP with Ariel Spencer at [email protected]

Class of 2025 🐯💙

Making memories from day one. Feeling nostalgic already.

Lausanne faculty continue to inspire our alumni!

Lausanne is proud to have passionate teachers like Mark Page, whose impact helped alumni Dylan Andrews '20 discover a passion for chemistry in high school and set him on a path toward a fulfilling career in medicine. Dylan, now a senior honors chemistry major at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, has excelled in his field of study and was recently featured in a "Rising Scholar" article in the school's Higher Ground E-magazine. In the article, he credits Mr. Page for inspiring his love for chemistry and shares his experiences since graduating from Lausanne leading up to now as he prepares for the final semester of his undergraduate program before entering medical school. Read the full feature here: https://higherground.utk.edu/rising-scholars/

💙🐯Happy Summer, Lynx 🐯💙

Your perception shapes our direction. We believe in fostering an innovative, inclusive and vibrant community for our alumni, and your insight is essential to our efforts. We'd love to hear from you!

Please take a moment to complete this survey as it will help Lausanne organize its engagement efforts in the year ahead.
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/lcsalumnisurvey

Lausanne is saddened to share the passing of Former Lausanne Headmaster, Dr. Logan Malone. Dr. Malone served as Headmaster from 1989 to 1991, during which time he became a beloved friend, colleague and mentor to many. His legacy of leadership will live on in our hearts.