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Welcome to the official page of Alumni & Friends of LaGuardia High School. Our Web site is: http://www.alumniandfriends.org

Alumni & Friends' (A&F) inspiring community of graduates, parents, and friends works together to support the school and its students. We raise funds to enhance the arts education at LaGuardia, and ensure that all students, regardless of family income, can pursue their talents to the fullest. We also help connect alumni with each other and the school through reunions and other events. A&F’s endowme

nt provides more than $300,000 to the school and its students in scholarships, awards, support for each department, and equipment. Generous donors have made this possible and it is the goal of A&F to grow this endowment further to provide even more assistance, particularly as the school faces further budget cuts and its needs are greater than ever.

08/31/2026

Lorna Courtney has joined the cast of “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” as Janet.

Congratulations, and enjoy your strange journey!

08/21/2026

Lakecia Benjamin (LaG ‘00) released her new album, “We Dream,” in June and will hit the road for her tour starting in September.

Good luck on tour, Lakecia! 🎷

08/17/2026

Attention 2026 graduates!! Before you head off to wherever your next adventure takes you, make sure to add your information to our Alumni database!

A&F is the best way to keep in contact with your class and every class that came before you. We will plan reunions and will keep you updated on the success of other LaG, M&A, and PA alumni. We hope you will stay in touch as each of you achieves great success!

Please fill out your contact information at alumniandfriends.org/seniors. The link is also in our Instagram bio.

08/06/2026

Arthur Mitchell (PA ‘52) was a famed dancer, choreographer, and founder of the Dance Theatre of Harlem. Mitchell attended the High School of Performing Arts, which eventually led to a scholarship to the School of American Ballet. In 1955, he made history as the first black male principal dancer for the New York City Ballet, a role he ultimately left in 1969.

During the height of the civil rights movement, Mitchell, along with Karel Shook, founded the Dance Theatre of Harlem. They created a haven for dancers of all colors who craved training and the opportunity to excel in classical ballet, building a company that exemplified what is possible when an inclusive approach to art is allowed to evolve and thrive.

Arthur Mitchell had a passion for dance and believed in the transformative power of the arts. He sadly passed away in 2018.

07/31/2026

Reminiscing on walking through the Castle halls

07/15/2026

Congratulations to Olga Mill (LaG ‘03) on her Emmy nomination for Outstanding Contemporary Costumes For A Limited or Anthology Series or Movie for her work on “Beef!”

Born in Ukraine and immigrating to New York as a child, Olga’s path to costume design began with the desire to assimilate. Carefully observing the visual cues that shaped identity, social dynamics, and belonging sparked a lifelong fascination with clothing as a form of storytelling. At LaGuardia, she explored set and costume design, building the foundation for the acclaimed career that followed.

Today, Olga’s impressive body of work includes “Boardwalk Empire,” “Eileen,” “Hereditary,” and “Love Lies Bleeding.” Congratulations on this well-deserved recognition!

07/08/2026

Congratulations to our two alumni who were nominated for an Emmy today!

✨ Joy Sunday (LaG ‘14) for Best Supporting Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie for her role in “DTF St. Louis”
✨ Merritt Wever (LaG ‘98) for Best Guest Actress in a Drama Series for her role in “The Gilded Age”

07/06/2026

If you are looking for a quick summer watch featuring one of our alumni, don’t miss “Platonic” starring Carla Gallo (LaG ‘93)!

06/25/2026

Congratulations to the Class of 2026! Wishing you all good luck in your next steps 🎊

A special thank you to David Iacono (LaG ‘20) on delivering a wonderful keynote speech! We are happy he could finally wear his graduation cap 🎓

06/20/2026

We are saddened to share that James Burrows (M&A ‘58) passed away yesterday at 85.

For more than five decades, James touched countless lives as one of the most influential directors in television history. His remarkable body of work includes beloved shows such as “Cheers,” “The Mary Tyler Moore Show,” “Taxi,” “Friends,” and every episode of “Will and Grace” during its original run.

Having directed over 1,000 TV episodes, he amassed 46 Emmy nominations, with 11 wins, and was inducted into the Television Hall of Fame in 2006.

His legacy will live on through the countless artists he inspired.

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100 Amsterdam Avenue, Room 853
New York, NY
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Telephone

+12125951301

Website

https://alumniandfriends.org/give/

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