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Interview with Stephan Haimo '74, Chairman of the Board of Trustees
We are delighted to welcome Stephan Haimo '74, and excited to see an alumnus of the school step into the shoes of his classmate and former chair, Elsa Berry, also class of 1974. He was elected to the Lycée's Board of Trustees in 2008, and was named Chairman this Spring. For more on Stephan's past involvement with the Lycée as well as his vision for the board, click on the link below for the full interview.
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LA RENTREE
The Lycée's 74th Back-to-school
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On September 3rd and 4th, the Lycée opened its doors for the 74th back-to-school in its history, and the 7th in its new building. The Lycée welcomed a total of 1369 students from 47 different countries, out of which 231 were new to the school. For many new students, they are not only starting at a new school, but are new to the city, and even new to the country. A sincere welcome to them and a happy back-to-school for everyone!
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OBITUARY
Former Chairman Windels Passes Away at Age 88
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Paul Windels Jr., Chairman of the Board of the Lycée from 1975-1984 and from 1991-1997 died peacefully on September 8th. His father, Paul Windels Sr., was among the original founders of the Lycée, and served as a member of the board and as chairman until 1968. Windels Jr. was an alumnus of the Brooklyn Friends School, Brooks School, Princeton University and Harvard Law School. He served in the U.S. Army in World War II and saw combat in numerous engagements, attaining the rank of major. As federal prosecutor in Brooklyn, Windels Jr. attained the position of chief assistant U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of New York, and later regional administrator of the Securities and Exchange Commission. He was president of the board of Brooklyn Law School and was a trustee of the Lexington School for the Deaf, the Knox School, the French Institute and the Atlantic Foundation. He is the beloved husband of the late Mary Patricia Ripley Windels; the father of Paul Windels III, Mary Hyde Windels, James Hazen Ripley Windels, and Patrick Dillon Windels.
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CULTURAL CENTER
Movie Nights are Back!
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The Lycée's movie nights--free for alumni and their guests--are back this year, with the first movie, Welcome by Philippe Lioret, scheduled for Wednesday, October 7th. Bilal, age 17, a Kurish refugee is now in the midst of a journey to England to join the woman he loves by swimming across the English Channel. In Calais, he meets lifeguard Simon, who takes Bilal under his wing and secretly teaches the young refugee how to swim. A smoothly crafted, emotionally affecting drama driven by powerful performances, focuses on illegal immigrants and the risks taken by the people who help them.
The remaining movie nights this year have been tentatively scheduled for November 4, and December 2.
For reservations, call (212) 439-3820 or email blemon@lfny.org.
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ANNUAL FUND
Annual Fund Launch October 6th
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This year, the Annual Fund Launch will take place on Tuesday, October 6, from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at the French consulate. Last year's Annual Fund Launch provided the opportunity to learn about fundraising at the Lycée, while enjoying the company of Lycée alumni, parents, and staff. All alumni are welcome to attend! Please rsvp by sending an email to Kristin Kilbourne, Associate Director of Annual Giving at kkilbourne@lfny.org.
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COMMUNITY
LFNY Cookbook
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As mentioned in the last issue of LFNY alum, the Lycée is creating a school cookbook in order to celebrate the amazing diversity within the school and to allow teachers, parents, alumni, and friends to share their recipes from around the world. Recipes are still needed for vegetable dishes, pastas, lamb/beef/pork/veal dishes, soups, and kids' meals. Fill out this online form and email it to cookbook@lfny.org.
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COLLEGE COUNSELING
Class of 2009, Save the Date!
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Alumni from the class of 2009 are invited to participate in an Alumni College Panel on Thursday, December 17 at 11:30. It will be an opportunity to come back to the school, have lunch with your former teachers and classmates, and a chance to share your wisdom and experience with our current Premières and Terminales. Please do come and share your knowledge of the college process! To volunteer for the panel, please email Sharif ElBattouty at selbattouty@lfny.org.
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Annual Fund Launch
October 6th at 6:00 PM
Movie Nights tentitively scheduled for:
October 7, 2009
November 4, 2009
December 2, 2009
January 6, 2010
February 3, 2010
March 3, 2010
Fall Festival
Cocktail Party November 13, 6:30 PM
Family Day November 14, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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QUOTE
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"Things won are done; joy's soul lies in the doing."
William Shakespeare
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LFNY alum – Lycée Français de New York – 2009-2010
Head of school: Yves Thézé / Editors: Silvia McCallister-Castillo smccallister@lfny.org, Vérane Fradin-Castelnau /
Contributors: Marysella Castillo, Vérane Fradin-Castelnau, Silvia McCallister-Castillo, Yves Thézé /
Photography: Vérane Fradin-Castelnau, LFNY /
Technical support: Jon Linn, Netcare.
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