Prep for Prep looks forward to welcoming you to the 2024 Lilac Ball on Monday, June 10. Our signature student graduation and fundraiser is a celebration of the leadership, dedication, and resilience of our high school seniors. We invite alumni, family, and friends to attend this event. Together, we will celebrate these amazing young leaders and encourage them in the next step of their Prep Journey!

We are pleased to announce the 2024 Lilac Ball Honoree is Paula Campbell Roberts (X/Brearley '94, Yale '98) MBA, Harvard '03, Managing Director, Chief Investment Strategist for Global Wealth at KKR. Learn more about this year's honoree.

Watch highlights from last year's Lilac Ball in the video below.
ABOUT THE LILAC BALL

Since 1986, the Lilac Ball has served as Prep for Prep’s signature annual event to celebrate the achievements of Prep’s graduating high school class. The event also pays tribute to an honoree who has demonstrated a strong commitment to education and leadership development. All funds raised through the Lilac Ball go directly to Prep programming; event-related expenses are underwritten by the Board. The extraordinary generosity of our donors enables Prep to continue to foster our nation’s next generation of leaders.
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