It is always a privilege to be able to meet our American community and to see that the Lancing spirit is very much alive and kicking across the pond. It was fascinating to be in the city during the final two-week run-up to the 2024 Presidential Election and to have Central Park looking so magnificent in its full autumnal splendour. We have been visiting our OLs in America regularly since 2006 and are indebted to them for their loyalty and generous support of the College, particularly in recent years of the Foundationers Campaign. This was Dominic Oliver’s last visit to the US as Head Master and it was wonderful to have a group of OLs from across the generations, (1972-2023) as well as some Lancing parents present. The University Club in Midtown Manhattan proved to be a great venue for the reception and provided an intimate setting for the dinner. Conversation around the table was as animated as ever with stories from days at the College, words from the Head Master on the latest developments at the school and Nana Oduro-Nyaning (Gibbs’ 2018-2023) speaking about the impact of his experience as a Foundationer. It was an evening filled with reminiscences, laughter, and joy and had a very special sense of community that is so particular to Lancing.
