Board of Trustees

A Note from the President of the Board

Of our many traditions at The Elisabeth Morrow School, one of my favorites is our “Apple Tree Song.”

It brings me back to my own days as a student, singing it alongside my teachers and classmates at assembly. The lyrics were written by EMS students more than fifty years ago, and it has always struck me how beautifully they captured the spirit of this school and what an Elisabeth Morrow education is meant to cultivate.

Like the Apple Tree that has long symbolized our school, the song reminds us that learning begins with strong roots, and its growth “isn’t kept within these walls; it floats right out the door.”

The true measure of an Elisabeth Morrow education has always been what our students carry with them long after they leave campus: a lifelong love of learning, the confidence to ask thoughtful questions, the courage to embrace new perspectives, and the character to use their gifts in service of something greater than themselves. These are the qualities that prepare our students to become curious scholars, ethical leaders, and global citizens, grounded in our 4 C’s: Courtesy, Consideration, Cooperation, and Compassion.

I love this school in so many ways. As a student, EMS laid a foundation that has stayed with me still. Returning years later as an alumna gave me an even deeper appreciation for how much of what I value today first took root here. As a parent, I now have the joy of watching my own children discover that same sense of wonder. And as a board member, it is a privilege to serve alongside dedicated faculty, administrators, fellow trustees, families, and alumni who share a deep commitment to this school.

Our community sings, “It’s from here the future comes.” Every day, I see that future already unfolding around our campus.

The dreams of Morrow’s apple tree may very well come true.

With warm regards,

Heesun Lho ’98
President, Board of Trustees