Mareo Lawson was chosen to be in an anti-drug commercial with Irving "Magic" Johnson. In the commercial Mareo says, "I don't want to use drugs. I want to be a winner, just like you!". (1987)
Mareo Lawson played trumpet in a band that performed for Sarah Ferguson the Duchess of York. The performance was during her visit to Los Angeles. The Duchess stopped by 32nd Street USC Magnet School to greet the Class of 2000, while they were in kindergarten. (1987)