On Monday, May 5, students gathered in Elfers Hall for the annual Lambert Lecture, which was delivered by United States Poet Laureate Ada Limón.
The Lambert Lecture was founded in 1981 in memory of Christopher Lambert ’76 by Mary and Paul Lambert ’46. The series brings a distinguished poet or author to speak to the community, attend English classes, and meet with students and faculty each year. Ms. Limón’s visit added to the school’s celebration of women as part of the 50th anniversary of coeducation.
Dr. Katie Fleishman, head of the English department, Albert Chen ’26, and Skye Radtke ’25 introduced Ms. Limón. Dr. Fleishman expressed appreciation for Ms. Limón’s “How to Triumph Like a Girl,” a poem Ms. Limón went on to read…