07/24/2026
Today, we remember Col. Lawrence H. Bullis ’54—teacher, headmaster, soldier, and a member of the Bullis family whose leadership helped shape the school we know today.
After serving his country as an Army officer and paratrooper, Col. Bullis returned to Bullis in 1965, where he taught, coached, led, and ultimately served as Headmaster from 1980 to 1991. He approached every role with humility, a deep sense of responsibility, and an unwavering belief in the school’s mission. His steady leadership helped guide Bullis through an important period in its history and strengthened the foundation on which generations of students, faculty, and families have built.
We are grateful for his decades of service and for the enduring example of leadership, dedication, and quiet stewardship that he leaves behind.
Our heartfelt condolences are with the entire Bullis family and all who knew and loved Col. Bullis. His legacy will remain a lasting part of Bullis School.
We are working closely with the Bullis family to plan a memorial in celebration of Col. Bullis' life, and we will share additional information with our community as those arrangements are made.