TORCH 2025-2026

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TABLE OF CONTENTS message from the president........................................................... 3 Administration ........................................................................................... 6 early Childhood Elementary School Ain Aar ................. 24 Middle School Ain Aar .......................................................................... 52 early Childhood Ras Beirut.............................................................. 78 Elementary School Ras Beirut...................................................... 104 Middle School Ras Beirut ................................................................. 142 high School ..................................................................................................... 170 Graduates ........................................................................................................ 197 Commencement ........................................................................................... 274 PE and Athletics ......................................................................................... 286 IC Responsibility ........................................................................................ 322 Activities .......................................................................................................... 348 Awards ............................................................................................................... 358

EDITOR: Lara Kasparian | LAYOUT: Tala Tabbara | PHOTOS: Mazen Al Sabbagh

MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT This academic year will forever be remembered as one of resilience, courage, and unwavering commitment. Lebanon faced another difficult chapter, marked by conflict, uncertainty, and moments that tested the strength of our communities. For a time, our school doors had to close, and the rhythm of campus life was interrupted. Yet, even in the face of disruption, the spirit of IC remained stronger than ever.

Across our community, students, families, faculty, and staff demonstrated remarkable adaptability and determination. Learning continued in new ways, connections were maintained, and our shared commitment to education never wavered. When our doors reopened, the energy and joy that returned to our campus reminded us of the importance of belonging, togetherness, and hope.

Through every challenge, IC continued to move forward. Our dedication to our students, faculty, and community has helped guide us through uncertain times while keeping our mission and values at the heart of everything we do. Together, we continued to pursue excellence, nurture growth, and create opportunities for our students to thrive.

As we celebrate the accomplishments of this year, including the graduation of our students who persevered through extraordinary circumstances, we are reminded of what makes IC truly special. This year was not defined by the challenges we faced, but by the resilience we showed, the compassion we shared, and the hope we carried forward. With gratitude and pride, we look ahead to the future, knowing that our community is stronger because of the journey we have taken together.

Tobin Wait

BOARD OF TRUSTEES Donald J. Selinger, Chairman Imad Taher, Vice Chairman Frederik O. Crawford, Treasurer Bayard Dodge, Secretary Gerrit Keator, Assistant Secretary Selim A. Bassoul Wael O. Bayazid ‘70 Patrick Chalhoub ’75 Walid Daouk ‘76 T.M. (Mac) Deford Dr. Samer Doughan ‘83 (Ex-Officio) Amal A. Ghandour Melissa Gordon Marylana Saadeh Helou ‘04

John Khabbaz Marwan A. Marshi ‘79 Dr. Safwan Masri John G. McCarthy, Jr. Christopher McGrath Maher Mikati ’98 Dr. Mirna B. Noujaim Mouhamad Rabah Ian Reed Matthew A. Reynolds Mutaz Sawaf ‘69 Talal K. Shair ‘83 Rabih Shibli Maya Tohme (Nassar)

TRUSTEES EMERITI Makram N. Alamuddin ‘61 Anwar Al Mulla ‘63 Mohamad S. H. Al Soleiman ‘59 Khalid Al-Turki ‘61 Mona Bawarshi ‘67 Said S. Darwazah ‘76 Peter H. Gerard Anthony Jones Aida Reed (Luce) William H. Turner Richard Ward

Ras Beirut

Ms. Pamela Abi Khalil Maalouf - Secretary Ms. Celina Balaa Jilwan Ms. Nour Bitar Hajj Ms. Lamah Bourji El Hariri Ms. Nadine Fawaz Ramlawi - Vice President Ms. Rima Ghali Kanbar - Finance Committee Ms. Youmna Gharzouzi Alem - Finance Committee Ms. Dalia Ghawi Arab - President Ms. Maya Hariri Hallab Ms. Nadia Itani Arabi Ms. Nadine Katabi Beydoun Ms. Jennifer Makdessi Sayegh Ms. Rima Morkos Rabah Ms. Maya Mortada El Solh Mr. Marwan Naffi Ms. Hiba Nakib Shabarek Ms. Inaam Yehia Humaidan

Ain Aar

PARENTS’ COMMITTEES

Ms. Hala Abou Farhat Abouzeid Ms. Elsa Patricia Correales Balla Harb Ms. Chirine El Debs Deeb - Vice President Mr. Ralph El Fadl - Treasurer Ms. Gretta Estephan Karam Mr. Elie Fawaz - President Ms. Mirianne Hawa El Kallassi Ms. Etienne Nassar Haddad Ms. Lisa Wehbe Jreissati

EPIC Excel

Academically

Promote Wellbeing

Inspire

Service Learning

Champion Leadership

administration

COLLEGE ADMINISTRATION

Mr. Moufid Beydoun VP for Major gifts & Interim Director Alumni & Advancement/ Vice-président des dons majeurs et directeur par intérim du bureau des anciens et du développement

Mr. Talal El Jundi Vice President and Chief Financial Officer/ Vice-président et Chef financier

Mr. Michael Murphy

Dr. Mahmud Shihab Vice President for Educational Development and Technology / Vice-président pour le développement pédagogique et la technologie

Ms. Hanan Loulou Ouri Chief of Staff/Cheffe de cabinet du Président

administration

Mr. Tobin Wait President/Président

Vice President for Administrative

Services/Vice-président aux services administratifs

SCHOOLS LEADERSHIP

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Ms. Zeina Abou Khalil Principal - Early Childhood & Elementary School Ain Aar

Ms. Maya Chebaro Principal - Middle School Ras Beirut

Dr. Michael Caleb Earnest Principal - High School

Ms. Kathy Khayatt Principal - Elementary School Ras Beirut

Ms. Lara Kmeid Principal - Middle School Ain Aar

Dr. Ghada Madhoun Principal - Early Childhood Ras Beirut

PRESIDENT’S OFFICE/ BUREAU DU PRÉSIDENT

Mr. Ali Zaarour Clerk/ Employé de bureau

WELLBEING

Ms. Stephanie Wait Wellbeing Coordinator / Coordonnatrice du bien-être

NEW YORK OFFICE

Ms. Rania El Turk Senior Executive, Advancement and Alumni Relations

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Ms. Lara Kasparian Executive Assistant/ Assistante exécutive

Ms. Jennifer Clark

ALUMNI AND ADVANCEMENT OFFICE / BUREAU DES ANCIENS ET DU DÉVELOPPEMENT

Ms. Lara Temsah Senior Alumni & Development Officer/Responsable du bureau des anciens et du développement

Ms. Maya Zeinoun Acra Assistant to the VP for Alumni & Development/Assistante du Vice-président du bureau des anciens et du développement

Ms. Joelle Kahwaji Communications Manager/ Responsable de la communication

Mr. Rabih Halabi Administrative Assistant/ Assistant administrative

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administration

BUSINESS OFFICE ECONOMAT

Ms. Diana Beiruti Chedid General Accounting and Reporting Manager/Comptable Générale et Responsable de Rapports

Ms. Mirjana Sabra El Horr Student section Manager/ Responsable de la Section des Etudiants

Mr. Bassem Moawad Head Cashier & Fixed Assets Accountant/Chef Comptable Caisier

Mr. Mohammad Joumaa Payroll Manager/ Gestionnaire des salaires

Ms. Danielle Bikhazi Abi Fares Senior Accountant/Comptable Supérieure

Ms. Lina El Roueiheb Senior Accountant/ Comptable Supérieure

Ms. Rana Doughan Senior Accountant/ Comptable Supérieure

Ms. Rola Sarrouh Accountant/Comptable

PRINTSHOP/ IMPRIMERIE

Mr. Roger Mehanna Cashier/Caissier

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Mr. Choukri Chahine Printshop Technician/ Technicien d’imprimerie

Mr. Boualem Maizia Director of Curriculum & Instruction of the French Program/ Directeur du programme et de l’enseignement Programme français

Ms. Carole Jabre Obeid Director of Curriculum & Instruction of the Lebanese Program/ Directrice du programme et de l’enseignement Programme libanais

Ms. Lauren Bowers Director of Curriculum & Instruction of the American & IB Programs/ Directrice du programme et de l’enseignement Programmes américains et IB

Mr. Richard Bambfylde Director of Outreach/ Directeur du développement et des relations extérieures

Ms. Rima Khishen Assistant to the VP for Educational Services / Assistante du Vice-président aux services éducatifs

Ms. Joelle Abdel Ahad Office Manager/ Responsable Administrative

Ms. Reem Haddad Curriculum Platforms & Project Coordinator/Coordinatrice du projet et des plateformes pour les programmes

Ms. Hala Kesrouani Administrative Assistant/ Assistante administrative

Ms. Mirna Hamad Osman EdTech Applications Manager/ Responsable des applications EdTech

Mr. Mohammad Joud Assistant Manager/ Assistant responsable EdTech

Mr. Marwan Kambris Data Scientist/Statisticien

Mr. Dory Khayatt ERC Librarian/ Bibliothécaire du centre de ressources éducatives

administration

EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES CENTER / CENTRE DE RESSOURCES PÉDAGOGIQUES

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administration

IT DEPARTMENT DÉPARTEMENT D’INFORMATIQUE

Mr. Mohamad Shatila Mr. Chadi Akiki Assistant Manager for IT Assistant Manager for IT Application & Solutions/ Systems & Infrastructure/ Assistant au responsable Assistant au responsable des des applications et solutions systèmes et de l’infrastructure informatiques informatiqueue

Ms. Mirna Rabah Ataya IT Applications & Solutions Manager/Responsable des applications et solutions informatiques

Mr. Charbel Rizk IT Systems & Infrastructure Manager/Responsable des systèmes et de l’infrastructure informatique

Mr. Wissam Sawma IT Administrator/ Administrateur informatique

Mr. Elie Karanouh IT Assistant/Assistant informatique

Mr. Rami Yasmine CCTV Officer / Responsable de la vidéosurveillance

Mr. Hisham Bashour IT Security Officer/ Responsable de la sécurité informatique

Mr. Nader Imad Operator/Opérateur

STEAM INNOVATION CENTER

Mr. Yassine Zein STEAM & Design Technology Chairperson/ Responsable STEAM et technologies du design

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Mr. Khaled Shehab STEAM Lab Officer/Officier du centre d’innovation STEAM

Mr. Hadi Nahas IT Technician/Technicien informatique

HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT / DÉPARTMENT DES RESSOURCES HUMAINES

Ms. Nadine Kanafani Alayli Senior HR Officer/ Officier Principal des Ressources Humaines

Ms. Rawane Mneimneh HR Administrative Officer/ Agent Administratif en RH

Mr. Joe Karam Personnel & Payroll Coordinator/ Personnel et Coordinateur de la paie

administration

Ms. Tania Asmar Hayek HR Director/ Directrice des Ressources Humaines

Ms. Chantal Chahine HR Generalist / Généraliste HR

ADMISSIONS OFFICE

Ms. Maya Itani Director of Admissions/ Directrice des admissions

Ms. Suzanne Houssami Mansour MEHE Affairs Manager/ Responsable des relations avec le Ministère libanais de l’Education

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INFIRMARY/ INFIRMERIE

Dr. Jinan Usta College Physician/Médecin scolaire

administration

Dr. Nabil Sharara College Physician/Médecin scolaire

Ms. Rita Abboud Nurse/Infirmière

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Ms. Liliane Zeidan Nurse/Infirmière

Ms. Tala Abdallah Nurse/Infirmière

Ms. Rola Rahal Facilities Manager/ Responsable des installations

SUPERVISORS/SURVEILLANTS

Ms. Fatima Mrad Ms. Rouba Khalil Mhanna Office & Logistics Manager/ Operations Assistant/ Responsable du bureau et Assistante des opérations de la logistique

Mr. Ziad Ayoub (Electrical)

Mr. Imad Kawtharani (Electrical)

administration

PHYSICAL PLANT DEPARTMENT RAS BEIRUT DÉPARTEMENT DU SERVICE ATOS

Mr. Joseph Riachi (Carpentry)

SENIOR TECHNICIANS, TECHNICIANS TECHNICIENS SUPÉRIEURS, TECHNICIENS

Back row: Mr. Younes Zayour (Store Keeper), Mr. Bilal Sawli (Electrical Technician), Mr. Nader Takesh (Technician Gardener), Mr. Miled Rawol (Technician HVAC), Mr. Khodr Younes (Electrical Technician), Mr. Ahmad Shuayto (Senior Technician/Crafts), Mr. Henry Samia (Senior Technician HVAC) Front row: Mr. Jamil Ghasham (Technician HVAC), Mr. Hassan Berro (Technician Painting), Mr. Hussein Fakih (Technician Plumbing), Mr. Jihad Jibawi (Technician Transport), Mr. Yaacoub Dandash (Technician Carpentry), Mr. Joseph Dabaghy (Technician Painting)

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PURCHASING

administration

Mr. Nadim Haddad Purchasing Officer / Acheteur

TECHNICAL OPERATORS

Mr. Abbas Harba

Mr. Hussein Chahine

Mr. Hilal Yassine

Mr. Abbas Baalbaki

Mr. Abdallah Hasan

ASSISTANT TECHNICIANS & PPD ASSISTANTS

Mr. Kamal Assi

Back row: Mr. Oussama Mohamad, Mr. Bilal Sawan, Mr. Mohamad Ibrahim, Mr. Khalil Beydoun, Mr. Assaad Hneino, Mr. Ahmad Mshawrab Front row: Mr. Eid Sawan, Mr. Mustafa Awada, Mr. Ali Farran, Mr. Ali Droubi, Mr. Ali Faraj, Mr. Mahmoud Mr. Salim Ghadban Faraj, Mr. Mahmoud Harkous, Mr. Rabih Kashouh, Mr. Ahmad Kak

Ms. Rita Jabbour Helper

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Ms. Rita Jadam Seamstress

Back row: Mr. Jack Bou Issa, Mr. Imad Boustany, Mr. Charbel Nassif, Mr. Abdallah Younes, Mr. Gaby Sakr Front row: Mr. Georges El Helo, Mr. Elias Jerjes, Mr. Youssef Atiyeh, Mr. Maroun Louka, Mr. Elie Nassif

administration

PHYSICAL PLANT DEPARTMENT AIN AAR DÉPARTEMENT DU SERVICE ATOS

MOTORPOOL DEPARTMENT

Mr. Ali Ezzeddine Social Security Assistant

Mr. Hussein Atweh Motorpool Assistant

Mr. Jamal Yamout Motorpool Assistant

Mr. Jamal El Hajj Driver

Mr. Ahmad Darwishe Driver

Mr. Ali Zaarour Driver

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SECURITY DEPARTMENT - RAS BEIRUT / DÉPARTEMENT DE SÉCURITÉ

Mr. Fouad Takieddine Head of Security RB/Responsable de la sécurité RB

administration

SECURITY GUARDS

Mr. Ayoub Wehbe Security Shift Leader/ Chef d’équipe

Mr. Georges Awad Security Supervisor

Mr. Hassan Bou Ezzeddine, Mr. Samer Bou Ghannam

Mr. Bachir Kassis

Mr. Ghazi Mahmasani

Mr. Alaa Temsah, Mr. Mohamad Zayour

Mr. Haytham Medlej, Mr. Youssef Fakher

Mr. Median Hajj Hussein

Mr. Hussein Mouawia, Mr. Iyad Abou Said

Mr. Mohammad Ibrahim

Mr. Yehya Shreim, Mr. Sleiman Dalla, Mr. Wassim Ammar, Mr. Wael Mrad

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Mr. Nidal Izrafil, Mr. Karim Al Shamaa

Mr. Mosbah Karout

Mr. Ali Zayter

Mr. Marwan Azzam, Mr. Dib Kashkash

Mr. Wassim El Jawhari

Mr. Ibrahim Kazenji

SECURITY DEPARTMENT - AIN AAR / DÉPARTEMENT DE SÉCURITÉ

administration

Mr. Joseph Boulos Head of Security /Responsable de la sécurité AA

Mr. Charbel Mansour, Mr. Abdel Masih Elia

Mr. Sami Bou Rjeili, Mr. Rami Cherri

Mr. Elie Berberi, Mr. Tony Husseini

Mr. Joseph Kayayan, Mr. Georges Abou Hanna

Mr. Albert Mansour, Mr. Nidal Dagher

Mr. Sami Bou Raad

Mr. Freddy Bou Mansour Ms. Lamisse Al Zaghir, Mr. Rami Halewi

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HONORING PERSONNEL

administration

RETIREES

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Ms. Celine Chebly Abou Rahal Early Childhood & Elementary School Ain Aar

Ms. Elham Aoun Elementary School Ras Beirut (Absent)

Mr. Elias Aswad Middle School Ain Aar (Absent)

Mr. Ibrahim Farhat Elementary School Ras Beirut

Ms. May Sakher High School

Ms. Mary-Helen Gholam Middle School Ain Aar

Ms. Mouhiba Haidar High School

Ms. Ranwa Jeha Middle School Ras Beirut

Ms. Diana Kaaki Elementary School Ras Beirut

Ms. Hoda El Hosseini Early Childhood Ras Beirut

Ms. Imane Ramadan Middle School Ras Beirut

Ms. Tania Sawaya Middle School Ain Aar (Absent)

Ms. Nayla Serhal Early Childhood & Elementary School Ain Aar

Mr. Talal Jundi Business Office

Ms. Sawsan Abdel Malak High School

Mr. Elias Aswad Middle School Ain Aar (Absent)

Mr. Andre El Hachem Middle School Ain Aar

Ms. Maya Karam Early Childhood & Elementary School Ain Aar

Ms. Samar Tohme Middle School Ain Aar (Absent)

Ms. Rita Nakhleh Early Childhood & Elementary School Ain Aar

administration

35 YEARS OF SERVICE

Ms. Patricia Isaac Early Childhood Ras Beirut

25 YEARS OF SERVICE

Ms. Diana Beiruti Business Office

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administration

EDMOND TOHME OUTSTANDING EDUCATOR AWARD

RANDA KHOURY INNOVATION IN TEACHING AWARD

Ms. Mary-Helen Gholam Middle School Ain Aar

Ms. Tracy Azar Middle School Ain Aar

ALBERT ABELA DISTINGUISHED TEACHER AWARD

Ms. Zeina Komboz (MSRB), Ms. Pascal Kamel (ESRB), Ms. Lamaan Itani (ESRB), Ms. Roula Chawki (ECRB), Ms. Nour Hajjar (MSRB), Ms. Leina Hosary (High School), Ms. Bernadette Barakat (ESAA), Ms. Celine Abou Rahal (ECAA), Ms. Veronique Aoun (High School) Absent: Ms. Tania Sawaya (MSAA)

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ALISSAR ABI HAIDAR A CALL BEYOND DUTY AWARD

GEORGE O. DEBBAS STAFF AWARD

Ms. Mounira Yamout Middle School Ras Beirut

Ms. Amal Yaacoub, Ms. Sandra Saad

LABOR DAY RETIREES

Mr. Hussein Atweh

Mr. Jamil El Hage

Mr. Sami Bou Raad (25 years of service)

administration

35 YEARS OF SERVICE

Mr. Ahmad Shuayto

Ms. Rita Jabbour

GEORGES O. DEBBAS STAFF AWARD

Mr. Ghazi Mahmassani, Mr. Hussein Fakih (Absent)

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EPIC Excel

Academically

Promote Wellbeing

Inspire

Service Learning

Champion Leadership

AIN AAR

Early Childhood École Maternelle Elementary School École élémentaire

Ms. Zeina Abou Khalil Principal

Dr. Jennifer El Khoury Assistant Principal

Ms. Tahany Dakroury Dean of Students

Ms. Joumana Francis Khairallah Instructional Specialist for the French Program

Ms. Stephanie Barsoum PYP Coordinator

Ain Aar

Early Childhood/ Elementary School

École Maternelle / École élémentaire

ADMINISTRATION & STAFF

OFFICE TEAM

Ms. Rima Abou Saab Administrative Assistant

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Ms. Vivianne Faddoul Toubia Administrative Officer

Ms. Bahia (Maya) Zouein Clerk

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Ms. Marie Karam, Ms. Stephanie Barsoum, Dr. Jennifer El Khoury, Ms. Joumana Francis Khairallah, Ms. Zeina Moujaes, Ms. Petra Rahbani

COUNSELOR

Ms. Myrna Haddad, Ms. Anais Lahoud

Ain Aar

Ms. Manale Harfouche

LEARNING SUPPORT TEAM

Early Childhood/ Elementary School

COORDINATORS

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STUDENT MONITORS

Ms. Nancy Saba, Mr. Charbel El Khoury El Achkar

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Dr. Joe Abi Raad College Physician

Ms. Rima Rizk Nurse

Ms. Diana Wehbe Nurse

CLASSROOM ASSISTANTS

Ain Aar

Early Childhood/ Elementary School

École Maternelle / École élémentaire

INFIRMARY AIN AAR CAMPUS

Back row: Ms. Leila Hanna, Ms. Rita Irani, Ms. Maya Zogheib, Ms. Marcelle Jabre Front row: Ms. Marlene Assaf, Ms. Rita Sebaaly, Ms. Ghada Hanna, Ms. Catherine El Ain, Ms. Nina El Khoury Absent: Ms. Gisele Ayoub

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DEPARTMENTS

Arabic EC & Grade1

Ms. Rima Aoun, Ms. Rita Chaaya Nakhle, Ms. Marie Karam, Ms. Micheline Debal, Ms. Pascale Hitti, Ms. Samar Salem

École Maternelle / École élémentaire

EARLY CHILDHOOD

Back row: Ms. Stephanie Barsoum, Ms. Joelle Salhab, Dr. Jennifer El Khoury Front row: Ms. Lucciana Hajj Boutros, Ms. Cecile Kallab, Ms. Grace Dunya Absent: Ms. Fida Zaarour

French

Ain Aar

Early Childhood/ Elementary School

English

Back row: Ms. Cynthia Sader, Ms. Joumana Francis Khairallah, Ms. Nayla Serhal Front row: Ms. Chloe Abi Jaoude, Ms. Carla Jarjoura, Ms. Danielle Saliba, Ms. Nadine Lebbos, Ms. Themis Rizk, Ms. Arlette Abi Raad Absent: Ms. Sophie Moukarzel

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DEPARTMENTS

Ain Aar

Early Childhood/ Elementary School

École Maternelle / École élémentaire

ELEMENTARY

Arabic / AFL Grade 2 to Grade 5

Ms. Eliane Chidiac, Ms. Eliane Elias Chidiac, Ms. Micheline Gholam, Ms. Maya Chabab, Ms. Zeina Moujaes, Ms. Bernadette Barakat, Ms. Hiba Zaklit, Ms. Marie Elie Nehme

English

Back row: Ms. Stephanie Barsoum, Ms. Pauliana Eid, Ms. Taline Hakimian, Ms. Chirine Karout, Ms. Hind Muzien, Dr. Jennifer El Khoury Front row: Ms. Nathalie Bannout, Ms. Marylin Haddad, Ms. Amanda El Jammal, Ms. Shahera Khader Gemayel, Ms. Rima Khoury, Ms. Petra Rahbani

French

Back row: Ms. Rita Issa, Ms. Carole Khoury, Ms. Eliane Abdel Massih, Ms. Sarab Merhi, Ms. Jessy Eid, Ms. Stephanie Abi Abboud, Ms. Joya Habib Front row: Ms. Samar Khodr Assaad, Ms. Jocelyne Mattar, Ms. Hyam Chamaa, Ms. Joumana Francis Khairallah, Ms. Rosemary Assemaani, Ms. Raya Tabet

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Art

Music

Ms. Raphaella Matta, Ms. Nathalie Hashem, Ms. Elite Nasr

Mr. Ziad Hajj Boutros, Mr. Elias Doumit Kai, Ms. Celine Abou Rahhal

Physical Education

Ain Aar

Computer Science

Early Childhood/ Elementary School

Ms. Rima Khoury, Ms. Fida Zaarour

Ms. Eliane Yammine, Ms. Fadia Ibrahim, Ms. Themis Rizk, Ms. Hyam Chamaa

École Maternelle / École élémentaire

EAL

FLE

Mr. Oussama Jawad, Mr. Charbel El Khoury El Achkar, Ms. Lea Eddé

Ms. Tala Mezher

LIbrary

Ms. Christel Bejjani, Ms. Eliane Yammine

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Back row: Kivan Hashem, Anthony Azizi, Kaia Karaan, Taim Kanjo Hritani, Nikolas Younes, Michel Hage, Kylie Richa Front row: Serena Mikhael, Celena Jaber, Laura Khater, Alexander El Alam, Naya Labaki, Marc Bayoud, Karl Abou Karam, Chloe Fayad, Joseph Sanbar, Alexander El Hakim

Absent students: Eva Ternani, Anthony Charbel Geagea Homeroom teacher: Ms. Grace Dunya Arabic teacher: Ms. Pascale Hitti Teacher assistant: Ms. Lucciana Hajj Boutros

PS A

Ain Aar

Early Childhood/ Elementary School

École Maternelle / École élémentaire

PRE-K

Back row: Andrew Farhat, Makram Matar, Milanka Papazian, Gabriella Murr, Luca Baissari, Karl El Ghaoui, Sophie Abboud Front row: Arya-Maya Aoun, Owen Nicolas, Frank Elie Sanossian, Clara Malek, Nicolas Farhat, Alicia Gurunlian, Maria Mouallem, Robin Mina

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Absent student: Jean Massaad Homeroom teacher: Ms. Nadine Lebbos Arabic teacher: Ms. Pascale Hitti Co-teacher: Ms. Themis Rizk

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Back row: Matteo Serhal, Jasmin Jouroukian, Roman Papazian, Joe Ayden Ojeil, Raphael Karam Front row: Liv Doummar, Paul El Kallassi, Mia Bekhazi, Luka Saliba, Dea Rizk, Valeriya Papazian, Yasma El Mendelek, Michaella Karam

Absent students: Gaïa Abboud, Rami Daaboul, Michael Maalouf Homeroom teacher: Ms. Arlette Abi Raad Arabic teacher: Ms. Pascale Hitti Co-teacher: Ms. Themis Rizk

Ain Aar

KG 1

Early Childhood/ Elementary School

École Maternelle / École élémentaire

PS B

Back row: Yasmine Derjani, Anthony Saghbini, Jack Hokayem, Karim Halabi, Angela Mechleb, Elie Abou Jaoude, Joseph Abou Jaoude, Sacha El Murr, George Baconi Front row: Adriana Wakim, Junye Saab, Salam Anthony Madi, Athena Fadoul, Lara-Rita Ibrahim Mansour, Thomas Sabounjian, Makram Achkar, Ryan Dekermenjian, Kayan Chahla

Absent students: John Fersan, Joud Kai Homeroom teacher: Ms. Joelle Salhab Arabic teacher: Ms. Micheline Debal Arabic coordinator: Ms. Marie Karam Teacher assistant: Ms. Lucciana Hajj Boutros

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Back row: Laura Maria Calliondji, Youmna Abouzeid, Serena Boulos, Lyana Matta, Jayden Jouroukian, Alexandre Dargham, Kelly Nahas, Ella Ojeil, Jason Barakat Front row: Ayla Moussan, Rony Karam, Raphaël Daccache, Kay Dekermenjian, Mary Katherine Ojeil, Axel Mouawad, Ryan Nasr, Lucia Aoun, Sarah Maria Sakr, Aria El Kallassi, Victoria Demirdjian

Homeroom teacher: Ms. Danielle Saliba Arabic teacher: Ms. Rita Chaaya Nakhle Teacher assistant: Ms. Carla Jarjoura

MS B

Ain Aar

Early Childhood/ Elementary School

École Maternelle / École élémentaire

MS A

Back row: Sofia Bolda Kachar, Isabelle Azar, Kylie Noufaily, Elie Menassa, Tony Gedeon, Aya-Sophia Bou Chebel, Ayden Khalaf, Holly Deeb, Marc Zaatar Front row: Nataly Kurban, Anthony Chamoun, Mathias Meimaroglou, Maybel Rita Ojeil, Mariella Sawaya, Lenny El Tawil, Lucia El Helou, Jude Tohme, Mayssa El Kallassi, Tamara Mahfouz

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Absent student: Samir Saliba Homeroom teacher: Ms. Chloe Abi Jaoude Arabic teacher: Ms. Rita Chaaya Nakhle Teacher assistant: Ms. Carla Jarjoura

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Back row: Rey Feghali, Leonard El Khoury, Noor Khoury, Amal Mouawad, Maria Chamseddine, Shareef Rouhana, Rey Samaha, Ralph Nakouzi Front row: Emma Grace Naim, Laralyn Abihanna, Kai Akiki, Peter Moussallem, Christopher Menhem, Ania Kay Mouallem, Gabriel El Khoury, Mateo Kreidi, Al-Walid El Masri, Yussef Jaber

Absent student: Gülce Aydin, George Charbel Geagea Homeroom teacher: Ms. Cécile Kallab Arabic teacher: Ms. Marie Karam Co-teacher: Ms. Fida Zaarour

Ain Aar

GS A

Early Childhood/ Elementary School

École Maternelle / École élémentaire

KG II

Back row: Kian Abboud, Peter Yamin, Rafael Daniel, Nour Aslan, Chloe Katbe, Aden Yacoub, Kayan Pio Bou Habib, Raissa Khairallah Front row: Raphaël Habre, Yoan Mina, Andrew Abdel Ahad, Rakan Yassine, Jamie Maalouf, Théo Naïm, Leticia Rabbat, Alex Dermosessian, Jade Habib, Ella Sayah, Sophia Kfoury

Homeroom teacher: Ms. Cynthia Sader Arabic teacher: Ms. Micheline Debal Co-teacher: Ms. Nayla Serhal

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Back row: Kloe Khoury, Milan Sammour, Joud Massoud, Avo Dermirdjian, Ayla Abboud, Kate Malek Front row: William Farhat, Georges Calliondji, Joe Bechara, Georges Saade, Christopher Salem, Taima Khairallah, Rafaelle Francis, Zoey Abboud, Karl Rahme, Alexander Aoun, Fady Khoury, Sophia Bou Saab

Homeroom teacher: Ms. Sophie Moukarzel Arabic teacher: Ms. Micheline Debal Co-teacher: Ms. Nayla Serhal

Grade 1A

Ain Aar

Early Childhood/ Elementary School

École Maternelle / École élémentaire

GS B

Back row: Joseph Mouawad, Laury El Murr, Elias Achkar, Raphael Jabbour, Jacob Karaan, Alexander Noumair Front row: Kylie Ajoury, Malek Chahla, Claudio El Alam, Edmond El Abiad, William Sabounjian, Cherif Skayrak, Rania Saghieh

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Homeroom teacher: Ms. Taline Hakimian Arabic teacher: Ms. Samar Salem

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Back row: Ameer Rouhana, Sam Tannous, Raya Nakouzi, Mia Abi Khalil, Toni Moawad, Selim Boubou, Matteo El Jiz Front row: Adam Skayrak, Andrew Asfahani, James Menhem, John Himo, Kathryn Atiyeh, Edwin Alakhras, LiliMae El Khoury

Homeroom teacher: Ms. Marilyn Haddad Arabic teacher: Ms. Rima Aoun

Ain Aar

CP A

Early Childhood/ Elementary School

École Maternelle / École élémentaire

Grade 1B

Back row: Christopher Boulos, Elias Jabbour, Karl Ghawi, Luka Barakat, Yasmina Tohme, Sophia Dagher, Nour El Solh, Mayroun Nour Moubarak, Ronald Saba Front row: Joe Assaad, Haya Ballout, Thomas Bou Chebel, Karly Atallah, Gabriel Aoun, Christa Maria Bou Assy, Sasha El Tawil, Mila Moussan, Liana Mouawad, Alexis Boutchakjian

Homeroom teacher: Ms. Jocelyne Mattar Arabic teacher: Ms. Rima Aoun Co-teacher: Ms. Hyam Chamaa

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Back row: Rida Nakhle, Kaïa Sassine, Emil Nasrallah, Annie Melkestian, Charbel Tohme, Liana Noufaily, Matthew Maalouf, Michael Bou Assy Front row: Karl Kourkejian, Joseph Aoun, Karen Macari, Mila Azar, Yasma Ballout, Jason Moussa, Elie Matta, Silia El Ghaoui, Amy Aoun, Jamie Abi Rached, Christopher Sursock

Homeroom teacher: Ms. Rita Issa Arabic teacher: Ms. Samar Salem Co-teacher: Ms. Hyam Chamaa

Grade 2

Ain Aar

Early Childhood/ Elementary School

École Maternelle / École élémentaire

CP B

Back row: Ali Rida Chamseddine, Gabriel Mikhael, Joe Jerdak, Oliver George El Chamy, Rafael Saghieh, Luca Katbe, Veronica Chalita, Rodolphe Keyrouz, Lea Fayad Front row: Ilye Saab, Joe Kreidi, Leyna Ibrahim, Joshua Khoury, Bruna Gebrael, Avetis Kalajian, Luna Khater, Bashir Harfouche, Selin Kalajian, Ayva Nazarian, Anthony Mouallem, Lynn Matar, Ayana Abou Ayach, Maryam Ibrahim

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Absent Student: Charles Charbel Geagea Homeroom teacher: Ms. Shahera Khader Gemayel Arabic teacher: Ms. Maya Chabab Co-teacher: Ms. Rima Khoury (Absent)

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Back row: Youssef El Bourji, Christa Tcharfajian, Charbel Yaghi, Selena Abdel Ahad, Alexandre El Rif, Yowan Aoun, Aya Al Turkait, Amy Sinno Front row: Chris El Hage, Kim Haddad, Elie Daniel, Fayez Abboud, Antranik Atayan, Arya Chalala, Nour Tohmé, Yasmina Abouzeid, Michaella El Hani, Ella Aoun

Absent student: Judy Massaad Homeroom teacher: Ms. Sarab Merhi Arabic teacher: Ms. Micheline Gholam Co-teacher: Ms. Rosemary Assemaani

Ain Aar

CE1 B

Early Childhood/ Elementary School

École Maternelle / École élémentaire

CE1 A

Back row: Zoe Aoun, Taly Dakdouki, James Salame, Carlo Baissari, Wassim Yammine, Ilda Gemayel, Annabella Najjaraghazarian, Sofia Meimaroglou Front row: Skye Salibi, Thea Bechara, Charbel-Loui Abdel Nour, Chloe Maria Ahmad Ibrahim, Ryan Moundalak, Karen Farhan, Andrew Sakr, Emile Rahme, Alicia Karam, Kevin Nasr, Lila El Hajj

Homeroom teacher: Ms. Joya Habib Arabic teacher: Ms. Marie Elie Nehme Co-teacher: Ms. Rosemary Assemaani

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Back row: Lucas El Alam, Elie Saab, Luna El Masri, Nizar Zacca, Josef Samaha Front row: Hani Hakim, Antoine Hobeika, Jade Tahhan, Louise Fadoul, Willow Riley Damouni, Sophie Khalil, Nikolai Haddad, Taj Btaiche

Absent students: Yuri Fayad, Maeve Antoun Homeroom teacher: Ms. Chirine Karout Arabic teacher: Ms. Marie Elie Nehme AFL Teacher: Ms. Micheline Gholam

Grade 3B

Ain Aar

Early Childhood/ Elementary School

École Maternelle / École élémentaire

Grade 3A

Back row: Damon Succar, Ghassan Mouawad, Charbel Al Achkar, Ayan kareem, William Sagherian Front row: Matteo Bousamra, Camilla Dekermendjian, Marco Mikaelian, Alexander Gebara, Lea El Khoury, Sama Mansour, Kenzy Seffo, Christiana Kharma

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Absent student: Elias Hobeika Homeroom teacher: Ms. Nathalie Bannout Arabic teacher: Ms. Maya Chabab

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Back row: Krista Macari, Helia-Maria Mouawad, Soraya Hobeika, Karl Eli Younes, Joud Karam, Raphael Tohme, Elias Farhan, Anthony Touma Front row: Marina Karanouh, Mila Yammine, Maria Tcharfajian, Angelina Sarkis, Leandro Sawaya, Clara Deeb, Aya Aoun, Bechara El Kallassi, Jude El Mallah, Mila Matta, Louis Bou Saada

Homeroom teacher: Ms. Raya Tabet Arabic teacher: Ms. Eliane Elias Chidiac Co-teacher: Ms. Rosemary Assemaani

Ain Aar

CE2 B

Early Childhood/ Elementary School

École Maternelle / École élémentaire

CE2 A

Back row: Kloé Beainy, Gabriella Najjar, Jennifer Barakat, Jad Bou Karam, Yohan Mouallem, Fadi Boulos, Edward Hiresh, Jubran Tawk, Sarah Hibri Front row: Martin Karanouh, Jade Yacoub, Laura Kourkejian, Yasmina Melki, Naya El Kallassi, Kaia Tchilinguirian, Catalina Himo, Kareem El Mallah, Andrew Maalouf, Philip-John Bou Chebel, Adel-Gabriel Bou Habib

Homeroom teacher: Ms. Jessy Eid Arabic teacher: Ms. Hiba Zaklit Co-teacher: Ms. Rosemary Assemaani AFL Teacher: Ms. Micheline Gholam

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Back row: James Abi Khalil, Dimitri Chalhoub, Gabriela Maria, Thomas Bardakjian, Hrag Kalaidjian, James Kharma, Jason Khanfour Front row: Jeremie Gabriel, Aleksandra El Khoury, Sienna Mikaelian, Milana Richa, James Fersan, Georges El Hani, Anthony Jreissati

Homeroom teacher: Ms. Pauliana Eid Arabic teacher: Ms. Eliane Elias Chidiac

Grade 4B

Ain Aar

Early Childhood/ Elementary School

École Maternelle / École élémentaire

Grade 4A

Back row: Nicholas Bassil, Aram Abou Ayach, Charbel Georges Ojeil, Mark Smayra, Joseph Chidiac Front row: Rye Saab, Mark Moussallem, Noah Jacob Lochkajian, Sol Btaiche, Adriana Saab, Marine Bariche, Keira Gebrael, Kiana Gemayel, Charbel Sarkis

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Homeroom teacher: Ms. Amanda El Jammal Arabic teacher: Ms. Hiba Zaklit

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Back row: Ralf Saba, Marco Sammour, Alexia Stephan, Zanetta Aoun, Lorie Melkestian, Lyana Hobeika, Liv Tabar, Aya Azizi, Hussein Harb, Liv Saad Front row: Michel Salame, Theo Mahfouz, Omar Ouayda, Alexandros Nasrallah, Paul Assy, Noah Barakat, Clara Nakouzi, Maria Alena Bou Habib, Kayla Yamin, Alessandra Daniel, Aya Ayoub, Yoana Rabbat, Kaia Abou Jamra

Homeroom teacher: Ms. Eliane Abdel Massih Arabic teacher: Ms. Eliane Chidiac Co-teacher: Ms. Rosemary Assemaani

Ain Aar

CM1 B

Early Childhood/ Elementary School

École Maternelle / École élémentaire

CM1 A

Back row: Saverio Saker, Nicolas Hajjar, Raphael El Rif, Robert Hobeika, Ralph Al Alam, Lana Harb, Najla Abou Jaoudé, Haya Habre, Kami Boutchakjian, Judy Itani, Laura El Helou Front row: Alexandre Salem, Joseph Assy, Karl Macari, Kate Gemayel, Siran Yessayan, Kami El Hajj, Kate Anna Bou Habib, Julia Nehme, Kiera Khalifé, Naya Chehadeh, Kimmy Assaker, Khalil Lebbos

Homeroom teacher: Ms. Carole Khoury Arabic teacher: Ms. Bernadette Barakat Co-teacher: Ms. Rosemary Assemaani

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Back row: Ayden Nader, John Azzam, Dave Succar, Nicolas Chahda, Kate Al Achkar, Raymond Azar, Ella Khalil, Elias Chakour Front row: Mateo El Khoury, Kye Saab, Said Tahhan, Clara Salloum, Khalid Alruqim, Kay Gebara, Gavin El Alam, Nour El Bourji, Noah Joujou, Tia Takieddine

Homeroom teacher: Ms. Petra Rahbani Arabic teacher: Ms. Eliane Chidiac

Grade 5B

Ain Aar

Early Childhood/ Elementary School

École Maternelle / École élémentaire

Grade 5A

Back row: Maya El Khoury, Chloe Salloum, Anna Maria El Khouri, Chloé Salem, Antoine Frenn, Raphael Mutlak, Elias Alruqim, Walid Mouawad Front row: Zaid Seffo, Alexander Nasr, Arek Kouyoumdjian, Iwan El Kik, Kyle Ghali, George Karam, Maria Mouallem, Sandra Al Nahar, Sasha Gebrael

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Absent students: Ayla Badawi, Varag Baghdasarian Homeroom teacher: Ms. Hind Muzien Arabic teacher: Ms. Bernadette Barakat

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Back row: Talia Al Turkait, Laetitia Melki, Mikaella Hiresh, Erik El Fadl, Christopher Ghawi, Marc-Elie Najem, Nadim El Hajal, Loïc Naïm, Liam Matta, Gabriella Tawk, Theana Chedid Front row: Anna Himo, Jill Bezdikian, Sophia Msann, Michelle Aoun, Heidi Deeb, Jo Mtaini, Alex Azar, Jad Khoury, Ricardo Yamin, Chris Attar, Mark Bteich, Malek Massoud, Maxim Torbey

Homeroom teacher: Ms. Samar Khodr Assaad Arabic teacher: Ms. Eliane Elias Chidiac Co-teacher: Ms. Rosemary Assemaani

Ain Aar

CM2 B

Early Childhood/ Elementary School

École Maternelle / École élémentaire

CM2 A

Back row: Chadi Tabbal, Lilas Dakdouki, Nabil Makari, Pierre Gemayel, Christina Jabbour, Sienna-Gabrielle Ibrahim, Yasmina Karam, Anthony Karl Nawbar, Céline Nasr, Omar Sinno Front row: Elis Karanouh, Angelo Sawaya, Carl Sakr, Michel Touma, Alexander Chalala, Yasmina Bou Karam, Mariam Aslan, Lilia Stephan, Karim Nehme, Daniel Harb, Mark Mezher, Justin Haber, Alexander Peter Dagher

Homeroom teacher: Ms. Stephanie Abi Abboud Arabic teacher: Ms. Zeina Moujaes Co-teacher: Ms. Rosemary Assemaani

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Early Childhood/ Elementary School

École Maternelle / École élémentaire

ABSENT STUDENTS

Eva Ternani

Anthony Charbel Geagea

Jean Massaad

Gaïa Abboud

Rami Daaboul

Michael Maalouf

John Fersan

Joud Kai

Samir Saliba

Gulce Aydin

George Charbel Geagea

Charles Charbel Geagea

Judy Massaad

Yuri Fayad

Maeve Antoun

Elias Hobeika

Ayla Badawi

Varag Baghdasarian

Pre-K

PS B

PS B

KG2

PS A

KG1

KG2

PS B

KG1

Grade 2

Ain Aar

MS B

Pre-K

CE1 A

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Grade 3A

Grade 5B

Grade 3A

Grade 5B

Grade 3B

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Back row: Anna Maria El Khouri, Nicolas Chahda, Walid Mouawad, Nicolas Hajjar, Jeremie Gabriel, Michel Salame, Sol Btaiche, Mark Mezher, Nadim El Hajal, Clara Salloum Front row: Aleksandra El Khoury, Marine Bariche, Mariam Aslan, Mikaella Hiresh, Najla Abou Jaoude, Kayla Yamin

Early Childhood/ Elementary School

École Maternelle / École élémentaire

Council of Class Representatives

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Ain Aar Early Childhood/ Elementary School École Maternelle / École élémentaire

CELEBRATIONS Barbara

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Christmas

Art

EOU Presentation

École Maternelle / École élémentaire

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Early Childhood/ Elementary School

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OUR LEARNING ENVIRONMENT

Library

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Ain Aar École Maternelle / École élémentaire

Kindness

Early Childhood/ Elementary School

POSITIVITY PROJECTS Blue Day

Supporting Each Other

Yellow Day

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Parents book Club

Ain Aar

PYPx Exhibition

Early Childhood/ Elementary School

Coffee with the counselor

École Maternelle / École élémentaire

ACTIVITIES

CEREMONIES Moving-Up celebration (KG2 – GS A & GS B)

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EPIC Excel

Academically

Promote Wellbeing

Inspire

Service Learning

Champion Leadership

AIN AAR

Middle School Collège

Collège

ADMINISTRATION

Ain Aar

Middle School

Ms. Lara Kmeid Principal

Ms. Katia Aranji Assistant Principal

Ms. Rony Asmar Dean of students

Pedagogical Leaders

Back row: Ms. Mary-Helen Gholam, Ms. Hoda Baaklini, Ms. Julie Tegho, Mr. Khalil Chahine, Ms. Tracy Azar, Ms. Hanane Daoud, Mr. Youssef Bou Abdo, Mr. Assad El Hajj Front row: Ms. Wissam Hanna, Ms. Samar Tohme, Ms. Josiane Mansour, Ms. Lara Kmeid, Ms. Katia Aranji, Ms. Rony Asmar Absent: Ms. Grace Talj

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Ms. Giselle Mouawad Office Manager

Ms. Mira Kobrossieh Administrative Assistant

Ms. Nour Dennaoui Activities Coordinator

Ms. Chantal Khoury Senior Accountant

Student Support Team

Ms. Sandra Saad, Mr. Said Asfar, Ms. Nada Boutros

Ms. Rea Ibrahim - Learning Support Teacher Ms. Esperance Joukayem - Counselor

Ain Aar

Floor Advisors

Middle School

Collège

STAFF

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DEPARTMENTS

Ms. Lea Succar, Ms. Rania El Awar, Ms. Samar Maalouf Tohme (Coordinator), Ms. Christelle Sayegh, Ms. Léa Hédary

Math

Ain Aar

Middle School

Collège

English

Ms. Myriam Salloum, Mr. Khalil Chahine (Chairperson & Coordinator - English Section), Ms. Myriam Bou Zakhem, Ms. Aida Lteif, Ms. Josiane Mansour (Coordinator French Section), Ms. Tania Sawaya, Mr. Youssef Bou Abdo

Social Studies

Ms. Sherry Atta, Ms. Leila Kobeissy, Ms. Julie Tegho (Chairperson & Coordinator), Ms. Yara Melki, Ms. Lydia Salame

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Back row: Ms. Tracy Azar (Special Arabic Program Coordinator), Ms. Hyam Bou Mattar, Ms. Nadine Karam Front row: Ms. Rosie Abi Rached, Ms. Wissam Hanna (Coordinator), Ms. Rita Medawar, Ms. Joelle Abboud

Ain Aar

French

Middle School

Collège

Arabic

Ms. Rosy Daou, Ms. Hoda Baaklini (Coordinator), Ms. Yara Melki, Ms. Dina Kharsa, Ms. Isabelle Yazigi

Science

Back row: Ms. Pamela Toubia, Ms. Hanane Daoud (Coordinator), Ms. Maya Abou Fadel Front row: Mr. Andre El Hashem, Ms. Rita El Hajj, Ms. Maria Sawaya, Ms. Karen El Khoury

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MUSIC

Mr. Assad El Hajj (Coordinator), Mr. Elie Aswad

Technology Design

Ms. Joelle Abou Ghazaly

Library

Ain Aar

Middle School

Collège

PE

Mr. Andre El Hachem, Ms. Karen Khoury, Ms. Zina Mufarrij, Mr. Youssef Bou Abdo (Coordinator)

Drama

Mr. Gilles Youssef

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Art

Ms. Rim Boulos, Ms. Nathalie Hachem

Ms. Najoie El Hachem

Computer Science

Ms. Grace Talj (EdTech Coach), Ms. Tala Mezher

Ms. Rita El Hajj Sustainability Program Chairperson

Ms. Mary-Helen Gholam Civic Commitment & Service Learning Coordinator

Mr. Wissam Sawma IT Administrator

Mr. Joseph Ghanem Network & Security Administrator

Ain Aar

IT

Middle School

Collège

RESPONSIBILITY

Mr. Elie Karanouh IT Technician Assistant

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Collège Middle School

Ms. Najwa Nouh Office Assistant

Ain Aar

Mr. Moussa Bou Ghosn Printshop Assistant

Ms. Thérèse Habchi, Ms. Noura Bechara Helpers

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Ms. Josephyne Aoun Office Assistant

Front row: Jade Faddoul, Angelina Nasr, Shayla Gemayel, Sama Hawchar, Joelle Abboud, Johnny Estephan, Ralph Khouri, Saba Makhlouf Advisor: Ms. Joelle Abboud

Ain Aar

Back row: Rosalie Gabriel, Angela Bou Saab, Lorana Yassine, Gio Kassis, Mathiew Abou Kasm, Christopher Dekermendjian, Sami Haddad, Karl El Khazen

Middle School

Collège

Grade 6A

Grade 6B

Back row: Adam El Khouri, Chris Fayad, Ralph Boustany, Lucas Nader, Paul Sawma, Leo Jerdak, Andrew Awad, Ziad Khairallah, Giovana Maria, Jula Rafka Saab, Adriana Kharma, Leana Al Chidiac

Front row: Sylar-Alexa Damouni, Yasma Khoury, Chloe Hasbanian, Mathew Smayra, John Saad, Gabriel Bou Samra, Alexandra Saab, Sky Razzouk, Valerie Moussallem, Calyana Tohme, Lyla-Grace El Hage, Dia Maria Harfouche Absent student: Caiden Thomas Advisor: Ms. Christelle Sayegh

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Back row: Michael Barakat, Serge Sakr, Makram Daniel, Antoine Nakhle Front row: Maygan Abou Nader, Rhea Azar, Emma Khoury, Marc Chehade

Absent students: Joe Emanuel Bou Habib, Catherine Schoucair Advisor: Ms. Nadine Karam

Ain Aar

Middle School

Collège

6ème A

6ème B

Back row: Teymour Saad, Michael Rizk, Raya Abi Nahed, Shaden Colette Azizi, Maria Geammal Front row: Elie Massoud, Leo Yehya, Julian Yehya, Nabil Tohmé, Karim Abou Chacra, Assaad Khairallah, Chad Habre, Kelly Atallah, Rhéa Younes, Jamie Assaker

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Absent student: Emile Boustany Advisor: Ms. Myriam Bouzakhm

Advisor: Ms. Myriam Salloum

Ain Aar

Back row: Michael Sakr, Ahmad Chbaro, Mohammad Ali Lakkis, John Helou, Thomas Baaklini Front row: Oceane Bariche, Yasmine Maria Bou Younes, Aya Filfli, Emma Choueiry, Celine Bourdoukan, Alexandra Younes, Joya Chahine

Middle School

Collège

Grade 7A

Grade 7B

Back row: Maurice Sarkis, Cyril Noumair, Matteo Salame, Kyan Badreddine, Fadi Haddad, Liam Samaha, Kareem Kareem, Kyle Bezdikian

Front row: Sara Lili El Kik, Adrianna Mutlak, Noa Corbani, Emma Karam, Carina Bousamra, Haifa Fay Berchan Advisor: Ms. Aida Lteif

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Ain Aar

Middle School

Collège

Grade 7C

Back row: Nicolas El Ajouz, Sam Najjar, Michael Al Samawi, Angelina Touma, Kylie Yammine, Mira Alasskar Front row: Justin Ghali, Alexandre Awad, Michael Antoun, Zack El Sayed, Edwin Bakhos, Ivy El Hani, Kiera Felfeli, Jane Achkar

Advisor: Ms. Pamela Toubia

5ème A

Back row: Mark Al Alam, Edwen Roukoz, Georges Stephan, Ayman Sinno, Kayla Abou Dib, Haya Abed, Skyla Saker, Rosy Daou Front row: Gebran Tohme, Zeki Hobeika, Yasmina Khairallah, Aya-Maria Assaad, Salma Yaghi, Chloé Bteich, Daniella Chakour

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Absent student: George Anthony Eid Advisor: Ms. Rosy Daou

Advisor: Ms. Léa Hédary

Ain Aar

Back row: Omar Masri, Mateo Sammour, Ziad Habre, Gabriel Taleb Front row: Karim Itani, Gali Nercessian, Mila Rababi, Yara Aphram El Boustany, May Harb, Gabriel Schoucair

Middle School

Collège

5ème B

5ème C

Back row: Anthony Khalifé, Joseph El Rif, Yoan Selwan, Ray Abdel Nour, Joe Nasr, Georges Abed Front row: George Abou Jaoudé, Lucas Choueiri, Maria Geammal, Yara Azar, Kate Abou Jaoudé, Sienna Tchilinguirian, Talia Aslan, Mona Hibri

Advisor: Ms. Rita Medawar

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Back row: Anthony Hawchar, William Nader, Michel Corleon Gabriel, Adam Abboud, Albert Tbeile, Mikael Dekermendjian

Front row: Jad Suidan, Chloe Kannan, Clara Filfli, Michael Azzam, Raphael Chahda Absent student: Lana Daou Advisor: Ms. Rania El Awar

Ain Aar

Middle School

Collège

Grade 8A

Grade 8B

Back row: Eva Hasbanian, Sara Faddoul, George Khanfour, George Fadoul, Marc Hawa, Roy Jerdak, David Mourad, Noah Labaky, Karl Msann, Mikayel Bardakjian, Ray Atallah, Tristan Razzouk, Michael Madi, Nadia Berchan

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Front row: Yasmina Smayra, Christa Makinajian, Kimberly Yeghiazarian, Ayla Rizk, Thea Tabet, Gacia Maria, Mayssa Dahan, Khloe Yeghiazarian, Natalie Gabriel, Milena Mourad, Sophia Kharma, Sasha Finianos Advisor: Ms. Sherry Atta

Front row: Nayla Nehme, Alessandra Tabet, Sasha Roustom, Naya Nacouzi, Leny Khoury, Théa Lebbos, Elly Tabar, Deeva Fawaz, Laeticia Shawkatly, Clémence Germanos, Kelly Hiresh Advisor: Ms. Rita El Hajj

Ain Aar

Back row: Daniel Baaklini, Shérif Moubarak, Ralph Wadih Middle row: Shérif Daniel, David Asfahani, Robin Abou Nader, Enzo Chami, Lucas Mouallem, Robert Geammal, Cyril Der Aprahamian, Joseph Khoury, Kelly Selwan, Christa-Maria Hobeika

Middle School

Collège

4ème A

4ème B

Back row: Gaïa Karabajakian, Sami Abou Jamra, Stefan Feghali, Cyril Nehmé, Omar Makari, Mikael Torbey, Karl Abou Chacra, Luka Stephan, Sasha Romanos, Lila Mathieu, Angelina Hobeika Front row: Raya Ghazal, Carl El Murr, Sienna Elena Beyrouthy, Aya-Maria Abi Nahed, Mila Andari, Sophia Schoucair, Daniella Hage, Cristina Sofia Ibrahim, Lilia Nalbandian, Christine Bakhos

Absent students: Georges Aoun, Rafaël Ghazaly, Miguel Maalouf, Fadi Najem Advisor: Ms. Karen Abdallah

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Back row: Chris Bachoura, Emile Obeid, Camille Chamoun, Marc Helou, Elio Jamati Front row: Gabriel Rahme, Naia Haddad, Sofie Estephan, Joseph Atme

Absent student: Anthony Succar Advisor: Ms. Samar Maalouf Tohme

Ain Aar

Middle School

Collège

Grade 9A

Grade 9B

Back row: John Khoury, Gary Makinajian, Loui Nassar Middle row: Lukas Labaky, Christopher Yacoubian, Ahmad Alasskar, Nader Saab, Meteb Alasskar, Rafic Frenn, Amer Dibe, Peter Awad, Kevin Ghosn, Armen Aprahamian, Ryan Al Samawi

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Front row: Leah Karam, Lilya Chalhoub, Nina Mouallem, Anabella Chammas, Myriam Dibe, Kira El Khazen, Lama Naaman, Kylie Najjar, Yasmina Sarkis, Hana Dahan Absent student: Cyan Thomas Advisor: Mr. Khalil Chahine

Advisor: Ms. Josiane Mansour

Ain Aar

Back row: Chris Toubia, Andrew Daccache, Charbel Tohmé, Marc Wadih, Bruno Moretti Front row: Silvio Tabet, Matteo Mouallem, Karim Abou Sleiman, Kim Saadé, Hestia Tauk, Mathew Harfouche, Ramez Rizk

Middle School

Collège

3ème A

3ème B

Back row: Chloé Rababi, Elias Dib, Ryan Mekhael, Alexandre Davoyan, Youmna Saba, Serena Samaha, Mayssam Achkar, Kelly Aoun, Joya Asfahani, Léa Khouri, Nazih Najem

First row: Aly Masri, Sofia Younes, Lana Khairallah, Jude Safieddine, Tracy Assaker, Tara Meszaros, Mya Hadifé, Noor Nini, Milla Tchilinguirian, Thomas Bayoud Absent students: Sasha Taleb, Gabriel Ghostine Advisor: Ms. Maria Sawaya

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Ain Aar

Middle School

Collège

ABSENT STUDENTS

Caiden Thomas

Joe Emanuel Bou Habib

Catherine Schoucair

Emile Boustany

George Anthony Eid

Lana Daou

Georges Aoun

Rafaël Ghazaly

Miguel Maalouf

Fadi Najem

Anthony Succar

Cyan Thomas

Sasha Taleb

Gabriel Ghostine

Grade 6B

5ème A

4ème B

6ème A

Grade 8A

4ème B

3ème B

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6ème A

4ème B

Grade 9A

3ème B

6ème B

4ème B

Grade 9B

1st row: Lucas Nader, Christopher Dekermendjian, Alexandra Younis, Mira El Asskar, Chloe Kenaan, Calyana Tohme, Shaila Gemayel 2nd row: Michael Barakat, Kelly Atallah, Maygan Abu Nader, May Harb, Chloe Bteich, Gali Nercesian, Thea Tabet, Clemence Germanos, Daniela El Hage 3rd row: John Helou, Alexandre Awad, Kira El Khazen, Naia Haddad, Adam Abboud, Ayman Sinno, Sherif Daniel, Kareem Kareem 4th row: Nader Saab, Marc Helou, Mayssam El Achkar, Elias Dib, Bruno Moretti, Marc Wadih, Rafael Ghazaly, Joseph El Rif Absent: Chad Habre, Matteo Salame, Kate Abou Jaoude, Mayssa Dahan

Ain Aar

Middle School

Collège

Student Council

éco-délégués

Back row: Gaïa Karabajakian, Cyril Der Aprahamian Middle row: Michael Barakat, Serge Sakr, Michael Sakr, Naya Nacouzi, Laeticia Shawkatly, Deeva Fawaz, Christa-Maria Hobeika, Elly Tabar Front row: Mila Andari, Nadia Berchan, Maygan Abou Nader, Emma Khoury, Maria Geammal, Skyla Saker, Haya Abed, Yara Azar, Chloé Bteich, Sienna Tchilinguirian, Haifa Fay Berchan Advisor: Ms. Rita El Hajj

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Middle School

Collège

CCSL Student Volunteers

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1st row: Elly Tabar, Leny Khouri, Thea Lebbos, Nayla Nehme, Maysa Dahan, Lama Naaman, Lea Karam 2nd row: Robert Geammal, Anthony Hawshar, Lilya Chalhoub, Naia Haddad, Milla Andari, Sophia Shoucair 3rd row: Jad Suidan, Stephan Feghali, Enzo El Chami, Sophie Estephan, Chloe Kanaan, Laeticia Shawkatli, Lila Mathieu, Angelina Hobeika, Gaia Karabajakian 4th row: Georges Faddoul, Ahmad Al Askar, Daniel Baaklini, Yasmina Sarkis, Kelly Hreish, Diva Fawaz, Alessandra Tabet, Sasha Romanos, Sophia Kharma 5th row: Joya Asfahani, Cristina Sofia, Ahmad Ibrahim, Lea Khouri, Danialla Hajj, Sasha Romanos, Nina Mouallem, Sofia Younes, Angelina Hobeika, Nadia Berchan, Luca Stephan, Raya El Ghazal, Cyril Der Aprahamian Coordinator: Ms. Mary-Helen Gholam

ELECTIVE COURSES

Middle School

Collège

Stop Motion

Ain Aar

Spanish

Positivity project: Finding Your Best You

CIne Club

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STUDENTS IN ACTION

Drama

Ain Aar

Middle School

Collège

Art

Library

Music

Space Maker

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EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Band Club

Board Games

CHess

Crochet

entrepreneurship

game development

Ain Aar

Middle School

Accessories Club

Collège

SPECIAL ARABIC CLASSES

Fashion Design

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MUN

NDU MUN final Conference

Ain Aar

Middle School

Collège

Robotics

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Edwin Bakhos Gr.7C best delegate award

TEDx

LAU MUN final Conference

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Ain Aar

Middle School

Collège

EPIC Excel

Academically

Promote Wellbeing

Inspire

Service Learning

Champion Leadership

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ADMINISTRATION

Ras Beirut

Early Childhood

Dr. Ghada Madhoun Principal

Ms. Ola Itani Assistant Principal

Ms. Catherina Dahdah Instructional Specialist for the French Program

Ms. Lina Jaroudi PYP Coordinator

Ms. Najah Sakr EdTech Coach and STEAM Coordinator

Ms. Houda Khoury Hanna Arabic Coordinator

Ms. Nahed Farran Counselor

Ms. Ghada Ghawi Student Learning Support

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Ms. Jana Merhi Librarian

Ms. Charlotte Khoury Classroom Aide

Ms. Amal Haidar Administrative Assistant

Mr. Mohammad Harb Clerk

Mr. Ziad Nokary IT Technician

Early Childhood

Maternelle Ms. Shereen Oud Rawdah Classroom Aide

Ms. Nicole Bashour Office Manager

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Ms. Amal Yaacoub Nurse

Classroom Helpers

Back row: Ms. Thérèse Rizkallah, Ms. Abir Chouman, Ms. Rania Ammar, Ms. Hanan Abdel Jawad Front row: Ms. Sahar Louka, Ms. Sanaa Freijy, Ms. Jocelyne Nehme, Ms. Nada Nohra

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DEPARTMENTS

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Arabic

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Back row: Ms. Mira El Roz, Ms. Diala Bargouth, Ms. Nadia Koudsy, Ms. Sarah Mallak, Ms. Caren Jabbour Front row: Ms. Rima Rifai, Ms. Houda Khoury Hanna, Ms. Kholoud Sayegh, Ms. Joanna Karout, Ms. Lina Arayssi, Ms. Melissa Choufany Absent: Ms. Nawal Jomaa

PE and Psychomotor

Art

Music

Ms. Rand Tabbara, Ms. Purity Odhiaimbo

Ms. Mona Nashawati, Ms. Rola Abaza

Ms. Dima Mneimneh, Ms. Patricia Isaac

FLE

EAL

Ms. Asma Yafi, Ms. Carine Debs, Ms. Paula Tabet, Ms. Rosie Khalil

Ms. Ghia Zein, Ms. Nada Mzahem, Ms. Lena Khalil, Ms. Denise Ghazar

Ms. Dana Khalifeh, Ms. Nora Dabaga, Ms. Hajar Awad, Ms. Mira Karaky, Ms. Rasha Daaji, Ms. Iman Adib, Ms. Shereen Hamze, Ms. Mirianne Saba

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Pre-k

Ms. Nadine Nakad, Ms. Souraya Ibrahim Beik, Ms. May Balaa, Ms. Shaza Hajj Sleiman, Ms. Jana Shahine, Ms. Dania Assaf, Ms. Sandra Tohme, Ms. Yasmine Joumaa

KG 2

Ms. Ghia Zein, Ms. Nada Mzahem, Ms. Huda Housseini, Ms. Lena Khalil, Ms. Denise Ghazar, Ms. Roula Chaouki

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Back row: Ms. Lama Haounji, Ms. Farah Jaber, Ms. Zeina Kassar Front row: Ms. Hala Daou, Ms. Reind Said, Ms. Suzanne Chami, Ms. Tania Bassilli Absent: Ms. Micha Bou Antoun

MS

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PS

Ms. Maya Ishac, Ms. Eliane Lteif, Ms. Aimée Beaino, Ms. Tracy Kharrat, Ms. Rhea El Haddad, Ms. Dahlia Rifai, Ms. Ingrid Akar, Ms. Katia Hajj Hassn

GS

Ms. Asma Yafi, Ms. Carine Debs, Ms. Paula Tabet, Ms. Patricia Ziade, Ms. Rosie Khalil, Ms. Dima Choueib

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Homeroom teachers: Ms. Rasha Daaji, Ms. Iman Adib Arabic teacher: Ms. Sarah Mallak Arabic co-teacher: Ms. Joanna Al Karout

Ras Beirut

Back row: Liam Jichi, Kai Audi, Rommel Abadi, Haya El Daouk, Celine Farhat, Salah El Hajj, Amir Agha Kalsoum, Imad Abadi Front row: Leia Chehade, Ali El Hage, Noura Sankari, Haydar Fadlallah, Yasmina Zein, Adam Temsah, Najla Hirbli, Adnan Rammal, Sophia Shukr, Nasser Hakim, Celine Bahsoun, Rabah Jaber

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Pre-K A

Pre-K B

Back row: Karim Fayed, Julia Tajeddine, Ali Sbeity, Kayss Assaf, Lea Al Hajj, Selma Fawaz, Mohamad Yasser Al Saheb, Majd El Houjeiri Front row: Ghadi Assaf, Sama Hariri, Zouheir Chaar, Kareem Kaissi, Dahlia Osman, Adel Sabbagh, Lauren Assaf, Caline Ibrahim, Nabil Ismail, Gilles El Sayed, Souheil Hamadeh

Homeroom teacher: Ms. Shereen Hamze Arabic teacher: Ms. Sarah Mallak Arabic co-teacher: Ms. Joanna Al Karout Teacher assistant: Ms. Mira Karaky

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Pre-K C

Back row: Rachid Jamali, Ayana El Sabouri El Khayat, Amir Mikdash, Talia Aboul Laban, Hasan Abdallah, Raya Mikati, Anwar Fadel Hatoum, Dany Atoui Front row: Ali Rida Zebib, Thalia Makkouk , Zayd Chaar, Ghalia El Alamy, Roy Ismail, Kamil Sarieddine, Celina Al Atrash, Chawki Akil, Chloe El Natout, Karim Daher

Absent student: Yasmina Hilal Homeroom teachers: Ms. Mirianne Saba, Ms. Dana Khalifeh Arabic teacher: Ms. Nawal Joumaa Arabic co-teacher: Ms. Joanna Al Karout (Absent)

Pre-K D

Back row: Alex Massry, Selena Moussaoui, Rayan Chahine, Keya Arabi, Karim El Turk, Ayla Sabbagh, Zayn Sallaum Front row: Adam Zein, Mahmoud Morad, Rai Hage, Serena Wazzi Moukahal, Eli Fawaz, Chloe Itani, Julian Charafeddine, Kareem Hashash, Chloe Dimachk, Taim Tabbara, Skylar Habar

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Absent student: Nasser Bitar Homeroom teachers: Ms. Nora Dabaga, Ms. Hajar Awad Arabic teacher: Ms. Nawal Joumaa Arabic co-teacher: Ms. Joanna Al Karout

Absent student: Luna June Abou Adal Al Masri Homeroom teachers: Ms. Zeina Kassar, Ms. Hala Daou Arabic teacher: Ms. Sarah Mallak Arabic co-teacher: Ms. Joanna Al Karout (Absent)

Ras Beirut

Back row: Berlante Shatila, Ghassan Daniel El khatib, Jihad James Dabboussi, Naya Sidani Front row: Heaven Adlouni, Sam Salma, Tayma Karam, Ziad Oueidat, Ali Zakaria Hemade, Mila El Merhebi, Adam Alem, Neylan Solh, Daley Imad El Zouheiry, Elena Ghorayeb, Ayan Kanaan, Lilia Farhat, Rayyan Salman

Early Childhood

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PS A

PS B

Back row: Noah Shayto, Alex Nasrallah, Alex Hafrouche, Lamar Dabos, Fahed Itani, Omar Itani, Leila Kinds Front row: Taym Zantout, Kaia Awada, Badr El Assi, Vida Mia Mhanna, Yasmina Abbas, Selena Saad, Sienna Hammoud, Asma Ghalayini, Alexandre Charles Saliba, Ray Assaad

Homeroom teachers: Ms. Lama Haounji, Ms. Reind Said Arabic teacher: Ms. Sarah Mallak Arabic co-teacher: Ms. Joanna Al Karout

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PS C

Back row: Rakan El Jisr, Alexandra Abou Charaf, Alaïa Farjallah, Rola Frangieh, Lea Youssef, Talal Sabbah, Adam Taan Front row: Alma Brassier, Rayan Tabbara, Kaïa Helou, Mohamad Zeyd Zein El Abedine, Sami Abou Hamdan, Able Houssami, Angelina Kazma, Mila Helo, Karim Mouawad, Eva Tronc

Absent student: Camélia Halawi Homeroom teacher: Ms. Tania Bassili Arabic teacher: Ms. Nawal Jomaa Arabic co-teacher: Ms. Joanna Al Karout (Absent) Teacher assistant: Ms. Farah Jaber

PS D

Back row: Mila Fawaz, Gaia Dalal, Faye Kais, Mila Jounblat, Mattias Abboud, Naya Safieddine Front row: Mia Hodeib, Youssef Omeich, Yasma Halawani, Ali-Alex Fares, Karim Abou Hamdan, Luca Seif, Santiago Saoud, Sofia Hammoud, Amelia El Yafi, Sami Muallem, Ismat Kiyan Saab, Kassem Leo Tinawi

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Homeroom teachers: Ms. Suzanne Chami, Ms. Micha Bou Antoun (Absent) Arabic teacher: Ms. Nawal Joumaa Arabic co-teacher: Ms. Joanna Al Karout

Homeroom teachers: Ms. May El Balaa, Ms. Shaza Hajj Sleiman Arabic teacher: Ms. Lina Arayssi Arabic co-teacher: Ms. Houda El Khoury Hanna

Ras Beirut

Back row: Tiam Beydoun, Sophia Al Trabolsi, Omar Al Halawani, Yasmine Ismail, Sima Zeenni, Ayla Tabbara, Imad El Jamil, Lea Mansour Front row: Ayla Hamdan, Daniel Salloum, Akram Aboul Laban, Daniel Safi, Kaia Mouzanar, Kanz Baadarani, Layla Koronfol, Nada El Alayli, Annabella Ramadan, Omar Dandashly, Karim Sannan, Bassam Slim, Sam Salame

Early Childhood

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KG1 A

KG1 B

Back row: Ray Saab, Omar Mneimneh, Karim Al Kadi, Andrew Agha, Karam Jaroudi, Ayan Charab, Bassel Al Baayno, Alaia El Hajj Ahmad, Naya Itani Front row: Taymour El Hariri, Wafaa Takkoush, Maria Issa, Walid Chammaa, Leila Yasmine, Serena Fneich, Ibrahim Absi Halabi, Luna Hawari, Ella Taylor, Sofia Hammoud, Kanz Mortada, Rafael Safi

Homeroom teachers: Ms. Sandra Tohme, Ms. Jana Shahine Arabic teacher: Ms. Melissa Choufany Arabic co-teacher: Ms. Lina Arayssi

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KG1 C

Back row: Karly Abi Daher, Ayla Charab, Kayan Nasser, Nala El Jouzou, Zayd El Sheikh, Lea Hirbli, Firas Hashem, Lena Sabbagh, Amir Nouraldeen, Laila Farhat Front row: Maria Abiad, Liam Bou Orm, Naya Chehab, Munir Hajaig, Thalia Said, Mohamad Danash, Mary Jane Melhem, Ayden Dia, Naya Hamad, Marwan Shehab

Absent student: Rakan Kabbani Homeroom teachers: Ms. Souraya Ibrahim Beik, Ms. Yasmin Jomaa Arabic teacher: Ms. Caren Jabbour Arabic co-teacher: Ms. Houda El Khoury Hanna (Absent)

KG1 D

Back row: Ribal El Oud, Samar El Chaar, Ghadi Yehya, Hassan Noah Abboud, Mohamad Nahouli, Ayla Matar Front row: Aya Sarieddine, Mila Danash, Ghadi Zahnan, Joud El Halawani, Sam Mehio, Noah Chamseddine, Chloe Moukahal, Mila Dallal, Tima Houri, Zeina El Alayli, Malek Zaghal, Haya Bazzi, Jalal Alameh

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Homeroom teachers: Ms. Dania Assaf, Ms. Nadine Nakad Arabic teacher: Ms. Caren Jabbour Arabic co-teacher: Ms. Rima Al Rifai

Homeroom teachers: Ms. Tracy Kharrat Arabic teacher: Ms. Caren Jabbour Arabic co-teacher: Ms. Lina Arayssi Teacher assistant: Ms. Maya Ishac

Ras Beirut

Back row: Celine Hallab, Mikael Karam, Raquel Saab, Wissam Ghandour, Alana Khattar, Imad Alameddine, Nadia Bekdash, Raja Dalal, Asser Al Kadi Jazaierli Front row: Lea Al Amine, Edwin Al Chaar, Aria Nazarian, Michel Mecattaf, Serena Bsat, Cherif Beydoun, Alessandra Laport Farah, Mohammad Yahya Kanafani, Skyler Fawaz, Nadim Haddad

Early Childhood

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MS A

MS B

Back row: Maria Farah, Haya Bassam, Masa Nizameddin, Omar Abou Al Nasr, Zoukan Abou Dargham Front row: Chris El Baaklini, Sophia-Rae Zahlan, Nader Waked, Rayan El Achi, Adam Ozor, Emmanuelle Debbas, Keira Hojeij, Adriana Amy Antoun, Sayan Hage, Ahmad Hussein, Karim El Khatib

Absent students: Liam Azzam, Mylan Azar, Leticia Khairallah, Talia Almutawa Homeroom teachers: Ms. Eliane Lteif, Ms. Aimée Beaino Arabic teachers: Ms. Lina Arayssi Arabic co-teachers: Ms. Melissa Choufany, Ms. Houda El Khoury Hanna (Absent)

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MS C

Back row: Sophia Houballah, Joud Abou Okdeh, Loulia Solh, Micheal Fadel, Leila Skaff, Amir Hamade, Gaia Ava Masri, Taym Bahlawan, Imogen Ard-Keyser Front row: Sami Matta, Alaia Bella Kayablian, Matteo Akl, Naël Raphael Bou Habib, Peter Christopher Bou Habib, Zoe Tronc, Guy Baz, Nay Kassatly, Ayan Fakih, Karim El Hajj

Homeroom teachers: Ms. Rhea Bassil, Ms. Ingrid Acar Arabic teacher: Ms. Melissa Choufany Arabic co-teachers: Ms. Caren Jabbour (Absent), Ms. Houda El Khoury Hanna (Absent)

MS D

Back row: Victoria Raya Haidar, Georges Mouawad, Fares Bou Diab, Marwan El Kaissi, Pia Franjian, Sophia Bou Nader, Julia El Ali Front row: Chloe-Ayva Zahlan, Zakaria Nizameddin, Ryan Bechara, Charif Alameddine, Ghassan Azar, Ahmad Momtaz, Naïa Fares, Yara Njeim, Anna Sofia Harfouche, Diala Karanouh, Mohamad Salma, Elio Abou Daher, James Jheir

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Homeroom teachers: Ms. Dahlia Rifaii, Ms. Katia Hajj Hassan Arabic teacher: Ms. Melissa Choufany Arabic co-teachers: Ms. Caren Jabbour (Absent), Ms. Houda El Khoury Hanna (Absent)

Homeroom teacher: Ms. Nada Mzahem Co-teacher: Ms. Roula Chaouki Arabic teacher: Ms. Diala Barghout Arabic Co-teachers: Ms. Kholoud Sayegh, Ms. Rima Rifai (Absent)

Ras Beirut

Back row: Jawad Bawadi, Ayan Halabi, Yasma Daouk, Lyv Hamade, Nada El Hariri, Marya Sankari, Andrea Hantouche, Siena Takieddine, Vienna Al Ghossein Front row: Jude Chihabi, Joud Ismail, Galyna Suleiman, Sicilia Abdallah, Adam Shouman, Yusuf Koussa, Dany Bakkar, Zein Hamad, Mohamed El Heraki, Lydia Wolasmal, Camille James Kassis, Ahmad El Sabbouri El Khayat

Early Childhood

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KG2 A

KG2 B

Back row: Alexander Tarraf, Ali Aidibi, Ayan Hawari, Mahmoud Itani, Talia Tabsh, Taj Shatila, Naia Akil, Talia Hijazi, Jude El Bitar Front row: Ayman Daher, Zayd Al Fakhani, Issam El Hout, Peter Nasr, Alya Al Dada, Celine Makkouk, Noor Amiri, Kevin Al Sakka, Haya Al Mawla, Aren Kalandjian, Tia Sinno, Caline Khalife

Homeroom teacher: Ms. Denise Ghazar Co-teacher: Ms. Ghia Zein Arabic teacher: Ms. Kholoud Sayegh Arabic Co-teachers: Ms. Diala Chaeito, Ms. Rima Rifai (Absent)

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KG2 C

Back row: Hasan Tabbara, Karim Arakji, Ryan Abaza, Ayla Chebaro, Ayla Khodr, Sophie Mukalled, Mohamad Ali Chaker, Yasmine Al Sayegh, Lynn Daouk, Talia Wazzi Moukahal Front row: Andrea Cherfan, Aya Faour, Mouawad Rizk, Dayane Rammal, Amin Fawaz, Ryan Jaradat, Karam Bawadi, Chris Oscar Tarakjian, Ali Shibli, Fares Rabah, Ali Alex Moukahal

Homeroom teacher: Ms. Lena Khalil Co-teacher: Ms. Roula Chaouki Arabic teacher: Ms. Nadia Koudsy Arabic Co-teachers: Ms. Diala Bargouth (Absent), Ms. Rima Rifai (Absent)

KG2 D

Back row: Maher Zeino Saccal, Walid Chatila, Aya Zreik, Lea Maktabi, Milana Chami, Lea Ahmad, Luma Tawil, Julie El Hajj, Thea Rayya, Ghassan Chakroun Front row: Mohammad Karim Hilal, Ziad Safieddine, Mohammad Daouk, Iman Mikati, Aislynn Sherry, Jad Sinno, Kenz Arabi, Hussein El Kaaki, Malik Daher

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Homeroom teacher: Ms. Hoda El Hosseini Co-teacher: Ms. Ghia Zein Arabic teacher: Ms. Mira Roz (Absent) Arabic Co-teachers: Ms. Nadia Koudsy, Ms. Rima Rifai

Absent students: Najib Jean El Saad, Karen Eid Homeroom teacher: Ms. Carine El Debs Co-teacher: Ms. Dima Cheaib (Absent) Arabic teacher: Ms. Nadia Koudsy Arabic Co-teachers: Ms. Mira El Roz (Absent), Ms. Rima Rifai (Absent)

Ras Beirut

Back row: Hani Daher, Mohamad Osta, Mohammad Refaat, Maher Itani, Malek Daouk, Taym Saab, Amaya El Jisr, Malak Dabos Front row: Naji Nashawaty, Nai Bou Nassif, Kamal Gabriel Bou Habib, Yasmina Al Aridi, Nabil Dada, Mohamad Fadi Zein El Abedine, Mila El Zouheiry, Alex Kaady, Jihane Frangieh, Selena Charbel, Ayla Hanna

Early Childhood

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Gs A

Gs B

Back row: Jay Saliba, Hassan Hashim, Malek Hachache, Tayma Harati, Cavallina Amine, Luca El Jamal, Keyan Khanafer Front row: Rami Wehbe, Sam Chaarani, Sammy Baaklini, Liam Bukenj, Pierre Debbas, Liliya Mhanna, Olivia Achkar, Maria Bouzo, Ema El Zeenny, Julia Jomaa, Fahed Fehmi

Absent students: Karl Debs, Mariam Zein Homeroom teacher: Ms. Asma Abou El Nasr El Yafi Co-teacher: Ms. Patricia Ziadeh (Absent) Arabic teacher: Ms. Kholoud Sayegh Arabic Co-teachers: Ms. Diala Barghout, Ms. Rima Rifai (Absent)

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Gs C

Back row: Joun Charafeddine, Jude Akil, Nada Hariri, Kate Abi Akl, Naya Nahas, Imad Osman, Amir Naamani, Sami Trad, Adam Jarrar Front row: Mia Maalouf, Amir El Hajj, Nora Shaer, Aleida Diaa, Hussein Kanafani, Joe Youssef, Omar Jawhar, Leo Charpentier, Yasma Karam, Karam Atallah, Taleen Badr

Homeroom teachers: Ms. Paula Tabet, Ms. Patricia Ziadeh (Absent) Arabic teacher: Ms. Diala Barghout Arabic co-teachers: Ms. Khouloud Sayegh, Ms Rima Rifai (Absent)

GS D

Back row: Ayan Ammar, Liam Ladki, Jad Sarkis, Mila Zeidan, Maya Ghalayini, Monamaria Al Jamal, Angelia Shams, Alora El Moussawi Front row: Maximilian Homsi, Zayn Wazni, Kelly Hodroj, James Hilan, Karly Abi Akl, Leonov Aoun, Keera Tabet, Alek Abou Jamra, Alina El Cheikh, Chris Abi Nader, Riad Salame, Raymond Maalouf

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Homeroom teacher: Ms. Rosie Khalil Co-teacher: Ms. Dima Cheaib Arabic teacher: Ms. Mira El Roz Arabic Co-teachers: Ms. Nadia Koudsy (Absent), Ms. Rima Rifai (Absent)

Nasser Bitar Pre-K D

Luna June Abou Adal Al Masri PS A

Camélia Halawi PS C

Rakan Kabbani KG1 C

Liam Azzam MS B

Mylan Azar MS B

Leticia Khairallah MS B

Talia Almutawa MS B

Najib Jean El Saad GS A

Karen Eid GS A

Karl Debs GS B

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Yasmina Hilal Pre-K C

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ABSENT STUDENTS

Mariam Zein GS B

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ACTIVITIES art & Wellbeing

art & Play

artist at Work

Drawing from observation

Flowers inspired by Georgia O’keeffe

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art & Culture

Collaborative experiences

Frida Kahlo

Create from the he-ART

Happy Artists

Lebanese Traditional Houses

Self-PORTRAITS

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Reflective Artists

Our Artroom Perspective Drawing

Smell & Paint

Little Mondrians

Painting Inspired by Nature

Water Exploration

Who We Are

Créer ensemble Qui Nous Sommes

Kandinsky et Les Trois Ours

La Fête de l’Indépendance

Moi et mes émotions

Mon auto portrait

Nos petits Mondrian en herbe

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Bien-être et magie de Noël

Notre bien-être en Zandala à la manière de Nora Salam

Paul Klee, Le Château Et Le Soleil

Quand les histoires deviennent art

Réflexion et autoévaluation

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À la manière de Raouf Rifai

Observer et créer des fleurs

Tout seul c’est bien mais à deux c’est mieux

Une rencontre inspirante avec Tom Young

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Mesurer

creer une affiche

Construire la tour de pise

Faire des additions

Collaborative play

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Classer les aliments suivant les couleurs

construire une organisation (CHOCOLATERIE)

construire une organisation (ECOLE)

Defi STEAM-Abri contre la pluie

ExpÉrience dÉcouverte du son

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dÉcouverte des diffÉrents instruments de musique

dÉcouverte de la lumière

expérience de la pâte à modeler

Une visite chez la couturière

Conquering the hills!

Gliding into balance !

No falling allowed!

balancing like a pro!

Rocky roads champions!

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planting and plant hunting

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Notre expérience du papier recyclé

101

Unlimited Fun!

Outdoor Play

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Rolling and Balancing

Role Play

UNit Celebration

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FIELD TRIPS Chocolaterie Shanshal

AUB

Ras Beirut

Mike Sport

Mirna Jawhari

Early Childhood

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MEA

Skaff

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EPIC Excel

Academically

Promote Wellbeing

Inspire

Service Learning

Champion Leadership

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Elementary School École élémentaire

Elementary School

École élémentaire

ADMINISTRATION

Ms. Kathy Khayatt

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Principal

Ms. Reem Sardouk Assistant Principal

Ms. Nancy Kibbi Instructional Specialist for the French Program

Ms. Layal Tayara PYP Coordinator

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Ms. Doha Berjawi Dean of Students

Ms. Yara Chaaban Counselor

École élémentaire Ms. Solange Haber Administrative Officer

Ms. Elsa Atieh Activities Coordinator

Ms. Nadia Farah Marchi

Ms. Nathalie Mardelli EdTech Coach

Ms. Mona Soubra

Ms. Luna Freidy Librarian

EdTech Coach

Mr. Hassan Maatouk

Librarian

Ms. Nour Itani STEAM Lab Assistant

IT Technician

Mr. Ibrahim Farhat Clerk

Elementary School

Ms. Tina Awwad Administrative Assistant

Office Manager

Ras Beirut

Ms. Hoda Saadeh

Ms. Tala Yakteen Nurse

Ms. Elham El Hachem Helper

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École élémentaire

DEPARTMENTS English

Back row: Ms. Layal Tayyara (PYP Coordinator), Ms. Layal El Wazir, Ms. Nour Sayegh, Ms. Carla Asfour, Ms. Jana Fakhreddine, Ms. Reine Mouzanar, Ms. Lynn Haddad, Ms. Marianne Aoun, Ms. Dana Takkouch, Ms. Nada Halabi, Ms. Lamaan Itani, Ms. Malak Homsi, Ms. Dana Hashash, Ms. Leila Itani Middle row: Ms. Sana Dabaghi, Ms. Diana Kaaki, Ms. Jude Houssami, Ms. Sally Daou, Ms. Salwa Bachir, Ms. Lulia Turk Front row: Ms. Nour Taha, Ms. Riwa Chatila, Ms. Zeina Ghali, Ms. Reem Sardouk (Math Coordinator)

French

Back row: Ms. Reem Sardouk (Math Coordinator), Ms. Carole Nohra, Ms. Hiba Soubra, Ms. Roula Sabbagh, Ms. Emma Chebli Zouein, Ms. Lina Kaddoura, Ms. Lilas Ayyas, Ms. Rima Sinno Middle row: Ms. Maria Chikhani, Ms. Lama Slim, Ms. Rima Tabbarah, Ms. Nancy Kibbi (French Coordinator), Ms. Pascale Kamel, Ms. Diala Chaker, Ms. Dina Baydoun, Ms. Layal Tayyara (PYP Coordinator), Mr. Wael Issa Front row: Ms. Farah Hably, Ms. Lynn Yamout, Ms. Hala Kash, Ms. Raya El Hout, Ms. Jeanine Labaki, Ms. Solange Khoury, Ms. Sally Zaatari Absent: Ms. Nevine Cherif

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Back row: Ms. Leila Tabbara, Ms. Jinane Masri, Ms. Mahitab Faytroui, Ms. Najwa Houssami, Ms. Ghada Ammache, Ms. Maha Kabbani, Mr. Mohamad El Rez, Ms. Fatima Sheikho, Ms. Hiba Homsi, Ms. Christine Adwan Front row: Ms. Zeina Dana, Ms. Baria Chawwa, Ms. Rita Nakhle, Ms. Chirine Bchouty, Ms. Maha Okeily Absent: Ms. Inaam Assir

Music

FLE

Ms. Layla Hamasni, Ms. Tania Mouamer, Ms. Aida Al Sheikh

Ms. Sylvana Nazha, Mr. Georges Manoukian, Ms. Catherine Ghoussoub

Ms. Cynthia Abdel Karim, Ms. Nada Harb

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Art

Elementary School

École élémentaire

Arabic

PE

Ms. Purity Odhiambo, Mr. Bassel Nassereddine, Ms. Maysa Barakat Eido

EAL

Ms. Dunia Yassine, Ms. Myrna Doughan

LEarning Support Team

Ms. Hala Kash, Ms. Lama Kobeissi, Ms. Arij Merhi, Ms. Rasha Osseily

Student Monitors

Mr. Bassem Omeiss, Mr. Ziad Abdallah, Ms. Nadine El Remech, Ms. Joumana Daham, Ms. Layal Saleh, Mr. Hussein Assaf, Mr. Mazen Sabbagh

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École élémentaire

Grade 1A

Back row: Sam Sharafeddine, Andrea El Hajj, Jad El Turk, Cilia Al Ashek, Youssef Issa, Skye Haddad, Kassem Tarhini, Sila Kobeissi, Adam Zeaiter Middle row: Laurina Wolasmal, Michael Karam, Mila Hallal, Charles Morcos, Isabella Moussaoui, Mohamad Shatila, Ilya Akil, Ibrahim Sallaum, Celine El Hajj Ahmad, Mohamad Chahine

Front row: Reine Salame, Nadim Mchaimech, Marya Ismail, Miran Khalife, Lea Sannan, Jad El Kary, Lea Alameh, Mohamed El Hout Homeroom teacher: Ms. Lamaan Itani Arabic teacher: Ms. Zeina Dana Co-teacher: Ms. Nour Taha

Grade 1B

Back row: Mason Saab, Lynn Atoui, Ghalia Zhim, Mohammad Dandashly, Hossni Assaf, Joe Cherfan, Ray Safi, Noor Bitar, Aya Arakji Middle row: Sienna Khoriaty, Zayn Tabet, Nour Ghalayini, Silya El Oud, Yousef Fneich, Wafic Bader, Hussein Saab, Jawad Yatim, Kinda Wazzi Moukahal, Audrey Hantouche

110

Front row: Kareem Boudaher, Tatiana Fadlallah, Fahd Abu Koush, Mila Mikdash, Mira Sabbidine, Abbas Zabad, Walid Ghraizi, Rawda Younes Homeroom teacher: Ms. Jana Fakhreddine Arabic teacher: Ms. Najwa Houssami Co-teacher: Ms. Reine Mouzannar

Front row: Isabelle Charafeddine, Talia Kobeissi, Fahd Sabatayoun, Nabil Yasmine, Kaia Joy El Hajj, Ayla Khalife, Saif El Hajj, Ryan Jabadou Absent student: Nai Halawi Homeroom teacher: Ms. Marianne Aoun Arabic teacher: Ms. Ghada Ammache Co-teacher: Ms. Jude Houssami

Ras Beirut

Back row: Kareem Jaber, Bassel Jabak, Mark Assaf, Heidi Ismail, Nai Sabbagh, Lilia Hajj, Youmna El Mawass, Nayla Aboulhosn Middle row: Amin Ali, Raya Jaber, Mohamad Youssef Mehio, Lana Morad, Dalal Al Abed, Mahmoud Succar, Taym El Kara, Mohamad Absi, Taym El Khalil

Elementary School

École élémentaire

Grade 1C

111

Ras Beirut

Elementary School

École élémentaire

CP A

Back row: Raia El Kadri, Audrey El Rami, Taym Zeidan, Brianna Amine, Noah Maalouf, Zain Joudi, Sherif Mamlouk, Sayf Skaiky, Elai Kayablian Middle row: Nala Makke, Mia Zantout, Noah Bou Abboud, Layane El Daye, Christopher Khairallah, Malek Farjallah, Kayssar El Ali, Lynn Abou Al Nasr, Liam Kodeih, Rayya Kanafani

Front row: Karen Sayegh, Taha Mekkawi, Asma Dimassi, Mohamad Itani, Amanda Haddad, Alex Rasamny, Eva Assaf Absent student: Rym Beaini Homeroom teacher: Ms. Solange El Khoury Arabic teacher: Ms. Najwa Houssami Teacher assistant: Ms. Raya El Hout

CP B

Back row: Keila Rizkallah, Adam Daya, Kylie Haddad, Ray Wahab, Mikaela Saliba, Majd El Churbaji, Mason Matta, Rim Bibi, Maria Nizameddin Middle row: Ella Kaady, Maria Chahine, Mia Sabbah, Julia Assaf, Paris Kayablian, Bassel Tfaili, Bassel Assi, Louis Khattar, Malek Chaaban, Geroges El Fehaily

112

Front row: Youssef Alem, Ayla Nader, Tara Haidar, Sami Chaker, Andrew Alam, Kevin Baz, Houssein Elie El Hajj Homeroom teacher: Ms. Lilas Ayyas Arabic teacher: Ms. Ghada Ammache Co-teacher: Ms. Jeanine Labaki Teacher assistant: Ms. Raya El Hout

Front row: Bahaa Chehab, Yasmina Farhat, Lilia Ghaddar, Thea Chehab, Lulia Zam, Alaia Kalot Homeroom teacher: Ms. Jeanine Labaki Arabic teacher: Ms. Zeina Dana Teacher assistant: Ms. Raya El Hout

Ras Beirut

Back row: Julia Darwich, Rami Abla, Marwan Osta, Tayma Saab, Maya Farhat, Ghalia Tinawi, Mateo Matta, Rakan Fayad Middle row: Gwen Karam, Laila Ghossainy, Taym Hojeij, Yamine El Chidiac, Yusuf Nizameddin, Hussein Alliek, Rayan James Mikati, Liam Helou, Zoe Barrage, Sadek Sabbah, Ameer Itani, Michel Abi Nader, Maysaa Muallem

Elementary School

École élémentaire

CP C

113

Ras Beirut

Elementary School

École élémentaire

Grade 2A

Back row: Hadi Amiri, Kyle Badr, Yasmina El Mawas, Haya Abou Hassan, Adam Safieddine, Mira Mikati, James Ramsey Arab, Mustapha El Bitar, Ayham Ghandour, Joury Daher Middle row: Ali Ezzeddine, Karim Zein, Alya Safieddine, Bassel Hamdan, Mohamad Ali Saab, Sophia Halawy, Jude Tabbara, Yasmina Aboul Laban, Mays Khodr, Julia Alaeddine, Laith Kataya

Front row: Wassim Hashash, Youssef Al Sayegh, Xena Ramadan, Rym Danash, Rayhana Zebib, Sami Alame, Laith Ghanem Homeroom teacher: Ms. Riwa Chatila Arabic teacher: Ms. Chirine Bchouty Co-teachers: Ms. Sana Dabaghy, Ms. Diana Kaaki

Grade 2B

Back row: Sultan Jaber, Daniel Meraachli, Zayed Samad, Selena El Baba, Talia Ahmad, Karim Chaer, Mohamad Zein, Jad Chawraba, Daniel Younes Mahdi Middle row: Hadi Issmal Al Bazzaz, Jude Khoury Aouad, Sophia Bandakji, Marc Awad, Nadine Dumyati, Mohamad Kheir, Reina Hojeij, Jad Koussa, Serena Mia Najdi, Bassel Matar

114

Front row: Sima Farra, Ayla El Heraki, Ghadi Al Badawi, Rose Jradeh, Heaven Mahmoud, Bassel Arouni, Angie Koussa, Venice Ahmad Homeroom teacher: Ms. Lynn Haddad Arabic teacher: Ms. Hiba Homsi Co-teachers: Ms. Diana Debliz Kaaki, Ms. Sana Dabaghy

Front row: Ghalia Ibrahim, Yasmina Sabra, Luna Daouk, Kaleen Nasser, Celine El Hajj, Suzan Abdallah, Lina Sophia Bolbol Homeroom teacher: Ms. Carla Asfour Arabic teacher: Ms. Rita Nakhle Co-teachers: Ms. Diana Dabliz Kaaki, Ms. Sana Dabaghy

Ras Beirut

Back row: Sophia Mahmoud, Hussein Sherry, Amer Hallab, Dany Maktabi, Leon Saab, Fouad Karanouh, Elias Hammoud, Amir Hajaij, Mahmoud Tabsh, Sam El Husseini, Jad Modallal Middle row: Kayan Ghandour, Yasma El Hout, Rami Ralph Ibrahim, Nai El Bitaar, Joshua Earnest, Taim Yeyha, Sonia Al Abed, Chaden Chbaro, Chloe Abdel Reda, Kayla Fakih

Elementary School

École élémentaire

Grade 2C

115

Ras Beirut

Elementary School

École élémentaire

CE1 A

Back row: Lilia Moussa, Heidi Nour Choucair, Hisham Jaroudi, Ali Ammar, Mohamad El Moussawi, Joya Bayram, Youssif Dabos, Mila Wazneh, Haya Chehab Middle row: Anna Haddad, Tina Ghoussaini, Maryam Nizameddin, Rafic Beaini, Nael Beydoun, Kiyan Hasna, Zeid Machmouchi, Ali Slim, Amir Shaer, Elie Hamati

Front row: Lynn Saade, Maria Makari, Sophie Modad, Oussama Daouk, Liyana Abbas, Cora Assaad, Joulie Bakri, Malak Zebib Homeroom teacher: Ms. Carole Nohra Noueihed Arabic teacher: Ms. Chirine Bchouti Co-teacher: Ms. Hiba Soubra

CE1 B

Back row: Ghadi El Assi, Ayman Nassar, Jaxon El Jamal, Gabriel Haddad, Allen El Hajj, Ryan Modad, Malek Mehanna, Cristo Hilan, Matteo Tabet Middle row: Karly Hodroj, Sophia Salam, Olivia Grace Zantout, Yasma Joueidi, Kaia Karam, Shayma Momtaz, Nadine Khaled, Ziad Zraika, Sara Kabbani, Yasmine Mahfouz

116

Front row: Isabelle Nazarian, Radwan Aidibi, Maria Hussein, Mila Mae Renno, Chloe Al Hamoud, Ziad Jallad, Alana Dada Homeroom teacher: Ms. Maria Chikhani Arabic teacher: Ms. Hiba Homsi Co-teacher: Ms. Hiba Soubra

Front row: Thalia Ghaddar, Yasma Zaarour, Noor Nassar, Remy Sara, Michael Frem, Stefanie Halabi, Sophia Mamlouk Homeroom teacher: Ms. Lama Slim Arabic teacher: Ms. Rita Nakhle Co-teacher: Ms. Hiba Soubra

Ras Beirut

Back row: Liam Abdul Baki, Jouri Bache, Rakan Aidibi, Tali Mahmoud, Yasmina Labban, Skye Abou Okdeh, Salma Dandan, Ahmad El Masri, Iyad Karanouh Middle row: Karim Alliek, Tatiana Hashim, Walid Modad, Dylan Hammoud, Charbel Abi Akl, Karim Mouracade, Toufic Dabboussi, Antoine Fadel, Kelly Abou Jamra, Makram Nassar

Elementary School

École élémentaire

CE1 C

117

Ras Beirut

Elementary School

École élémentaire

Grade 3A

Back row: Mila Ghandour, Abdallah Kaissi, Mohamad Ibrahim, Celia Suleiman, Ali Kharoubi, Tony Daoud, Malek Rabah, Lara Farhat, Thea Assaad, Ali Khadra Middle row: Mohieddine El Kaaki, Suleiman Koussa, Daniel Hajj, Youssef Kourah, Ayla Hout, Dina Beydoun, Lea Ghandour, Lily Hamdan, Dalia Fawaz, Maryam Ejje, Nizar Chehab,

Front row: Raymond Noujaim, Liam Ghanem, Malac Shibli, Ibrahim Hashisho, Elias Tararkjian, Leela Machmouchi, Tia Makki Homeroom teacher: Ms. Lulia Turk Arabic teacher: Ms. Christine Adwan Co-teacher: Ms. Zeina Ghali

Grade 3B

Back row: Taym Mchaimech, Roy Amine Salame, Hassan Jammal, Mohamad Charafeddine, Ayden El Khoury, Kaia Akil, Michael Nasr Middle row: Talia Absi Halabi, Mohamad Ali Natout, Chloe Desire Kabbani, Taj Maktabi, Taym El Sheikh, Charbel Daoud, Ghassan Seblani, Joseph Khoraity, Sophie Ajami

118

Front row: Alexander Agha, Malek Ibrahim, Emily El Koussa, Ali Hamad, Dima Kaddoura, Usuf Abas, Kayan Karout, Chanelle Suleiman, Julie Kabbani Homeroom teacher: Ms. Malak Homsi Arabic teacher: Ms. Baria Chawwa Co-teacher: Ms. Zeina El Ghali

Front row: Yara Farran, Leana Itani, Lea Sinno, Zayd Boubess, Amer Tabet, Jad El Kheir El Madhoun, Ryan Mhanna Absent student: Safi Al Hajj Homeroom teacher: Ms. Dana Al Hashash Arabic teacher: Ms. Jinane Masri Co-teacher: Ms. Zeina Ghali

Ras Beirut

Back row: Adam Rifai, Lana El Itani, Lolitta Chahine, Iman Younes Al Fakhani, Talya Seblani, Sary Eido, Tayma Itani, Lana Ibrahim, Karim Abou Raya, Houssam Abiad Middle row: Rajaa Hajaij, Ayla Maria El Sayed, Ayla Khraiche, Georges Saade, Ziad Mahmoud, Taha Ali, Ghadi Barakat, Abdallah Soufan, Kazem Nasser, Asad Hoteit

Elementary School

École élémentaire

Grade 3C

119

Ras Beirut

Elementary School

École élémentaire

CE2 A

Back row: Anthony Karam, Bellahaifa Khanafer, Loulwa Shatila, Yasma Daher, Lynn Salame, Ayla Hariri, Abdel Hafiz El Kaissi Middle row: Sana Wazni, Yasmine Ghandour, Sadd Hasna, Said Jazaierli, Adam Houballah, Rhéa Ghoussaini, Amar Khaled, Sami Mahmoud, Gia Matta, Yasmina Mansour

Front row: Bassam El-Dayé, Khalil Sara, Samy Rifai, Bassel Hachem, Paolo Zouein, Rheana Rasamny, Sila Itani, Celia Badra Absent student: Daniel El Kak Homeroom teacher: Ms. Pascale Kamel Arabic teacher: Ms. Jinane Masri Co-teacher: Ms. Lynn Yamout (Absent)

CE2 B

Back row: Marie-Thérèse Akiki, Karim Sarkis, Camille Maria Freifer, Zayn Taher, Fuad Abdul Baki, Sam Jaber, Reina Ibrahim, Mila Berjaoui, Emile Waked Middle row: Mia Mahmoud, Lynn Ghandour, Nazeeh Bou Diab, Chloe Nashawaty, Saya Charafeddine, Mila Halabi, Aiden Diaa, Philip Skaff, Shana Kayablian, Yasma Jamali

120

Front row: Liam Haidar, Adam Safwan, Majd El Sayed, Norah Zaatari, Yana Khatib, Selena Awkal, Miral Al Atrouni Homeroom teacher: Ms. Farah Hably Arabic teacher: Ms. Christine Adwan Co-teacher: Ms. Lynn Yamout

Front row: Ayla Sidani, Clara Tabet, Kate Mehanna, Noor Kudsi, Saad Itani, Omar Mouawad, Laura Nahle, Rayan Farhat Homeroom teacher: Ms. Emma Chebli Zouein Arabic teacher: Ms. Baria Shawaa Co-teacher: Ms. Lynn Yammout

Ras Beirut

Back row: Rakan Badra, Majd Abdelbaki, Sienna Béchara, Théa Tjideen, Shaha Moumtaz, Sky Kayablian, Keira Bukenj, Haya Makke, Talia Jaroudi Middle row: Ryan Nassif, Khaled Mahfouz, Karim Mhaissen, Tamina Mhanna, Jude Abou Dagher, Kiana Al Kadiri, Léa Ghandour, Issam Abdallah, Yasma Zeidan

Elementary School

École élémentaire

CE2 C

121

Ras Beirut

Elementary School

École élémentaire

Grade 4A

Back row: Naya Ghaddar, Oscar Elias Tarakjian, Issa El Sahely, Fares Kassassir, Christopher Nadim Younes, Karim Karl Ibrahim, Mustafa Steven Abdel Reda, Ziad Adrian Jabadou, Ajaj Aboulhosn.

Middle row: Amelia Kalache, Elena Bawab, Adam Ali Yassine, Abdul Rahman Al Nakib, Abbas Ibrahim, Tamara Dumyati, Sophia Bahia El Awar, Ali Mouzanar, Jude Farah, Ryan Maktabi.

Front row: Mohammad Maziad, Jules Hassaniyeh, Jude Issa, Adam Ajami, Hala Fawaz, Ayana El Charif, Adel Leo Ghanem Absent student: Selena Arakji Homeroom teacher: Ms. Nada El-Halabi Arabic teacher: Ms. Maha Kabbani Co-teacher: Ms. Dana Takkouch

Grade 4B

Back row: Chafik Hammoud, Farouk El Turk, Yazan ElHammoud, Nabil Mugraby, Ali Bazzi, Omar Chaker, Jude Jawad, Robin El Khoury, Jude Hajj Ali Barada, Karl Barbar Middle row: Maryam Ibrahim, Reya Olivia Arab, Mila El Cheikh, Lamar El Madhoun, Loulwa Abyad, Elena Bou Hamdan, Adam El Zein, Dany Chawraba, Jamal Abou Hassan, Rayan Mouzannar

122

Front row: Lara Jilwan, Mona Al Zein, Lila-Alik Habayeb, Yara Nassar, Adama Saad, Mohammad Hallab, Karim Al Abiad Homeroom teacher: Ms. Salwa Bachir Arabic teacher: Ms. Inaam Assir Co-teacher: Ms. Dana Takkouch

Front row: Liana Chehade, Lea Wazzan, Amir Itani, Houssameddine Kaddoura, Ryan Khalife, Ruby Jaber, Bana Baadarani Homeroom teacher: Ms. Sally El Daou Arabic teacher: Ms. Leyla Tabbara Co-teacher: Ms. Dana Takkouch

Ras Beirut

Back row: Saad Haroun, Ali Tabbara, Abdallah El Hajj, Fares Farra, Kenzie Koussa, Thea Yassine, Arya Haddad, Omar Naamani, Fares Bawadi, Wesam Shahine Middle row: Imad Yasmine, Majd El Tawil, Samy Yakzan, Paris Ahmad, Kayan Bolbol, Sophia Al Srouji, Jad El Hage, Julia Jawad, Tala Sinno, Samir Rayya, Jad Maddah

Elementary School

École élémentaire

Grade 4C

123

Ras Beirut

Elementary School

École élémentaire

CM1 A

Back row: Andrew Helou, Maher Beydoun, Sofiya Tabesh, Mira Muallem, Jason Arbid, Jad Jaber, Jad Ghandour, Caline Hashem, Celine Baydoun Middle row: Michael El KHoury, Adam Nassif, Karim Kevin Mikati, Chloe Abi Akl, Samir Sam Chaccour, Amarena Bou Hama, Ziad Chikhani, Vanessa Sky El Jamal, Laura Khalifeh, Ella Raidy

Front row: Adam Ghandour, Celine Jaber, ALexandra El Khazen, Sarya Jallad, Yasmine Moussa, Lilia Chami El Bayrakdar, Adam El Hajjar Absent student: Valentina Homsi Homeroom teacher: Ms. Rima Tabbara Arabic teacher: Ms. Leila Tabbara Co-teacher: Ms. Nevine Cherif

CM1 B

Back row: Farès Wehbe, Mohamad Fahmi, Lilya Oueidat, Yasmina Dabbousi, Zeineddine Labban, Lana Badr, Ren El Hajj, Sarya Chacktoura Middle row: Asma Assaad, Yasmine Al Zein, Naya Yassine, Mia Lahoud, Rayan Abou Hassan, Khalil Zebib, Jamie Nader, Jack Hanna, Taym Assaf, Talal Solh, Farid Saab, Amine Nassar

124

Front row: Yasmine Hussein, Naya Saoud, Karl Sayegh, Kanz Fathallah, Sacha Moutran, Haya Yazbeck, Ghina Bohsali Homeroom teacher: Ms. Lina Itani Kaddoura Arabic teacher: Ms. Maha Kabbani Makouk Co-teacher: Ms. Névine Chérif

Front row: Léa Jaroudi, Kyla Alam, Yara Fahs, Amin Awar, Léa Refaat, Naya Cheaib, Catalina Abi Fares Homeroom teacher: Ms. Rima Sinno Arabic teacher: Ms. Inaam Assir Co-teacher: Ms. Névine Chérif

Ras Beirut

Back row: Mark Samad, Hamza Malas, Laetitia Husseini, Katelyn Arbid, Yara Chami Bayrakdar, Martha Matta, Tayma Fakhoury, Peter Khoury, Rémi Moutran Middle row: Hussein Saleh, Omar Hibri, Yasmina Aidibi, Laïa Ayoub, Ryan Barrage, Malek Bekhazi, Lamar Charara, Rebecca Akiki, Gaëlle Karam, Julia Salam, Ali Khatib

Elementary School

École élémentaire

CM1 C

125

Ras Beirut

Elementary School

École élémentaire

Grade 5A

Back row: Makram Shabarek, Jason Nasr, Dany Kalach, Majd Mashmoushi, Zein Mourad, Karim Assaf, Vicente Velasquez, Liana Kalakesh, Ayman Younes Al Fakhani, Albert Noujaim Middle row: Tamar Jaroudi, Simava Zebian, Lea Karaky, Evita Nasr, Yara Hatab, Monya El Tabsh, Jad Chebaro, Ramzi Mirza, Aya Ramadan, Kate Lee Tarakjian, Ali Abou Raya

Front row: Katalaya Habre, Ella Sinno, Kereem Refae, Karim Labban, Rai El Khalil, Yasma Mehio, Yasmina Hajj Ahmad Homeroom teacher: Ms. Nour Sayegh Arabic teacher: Mr. Mohamad El Rez (absent) Co-teacher: Ms. Mira Abi Saab, Ms. Ghena El Dana

Grade 5B

Back row: Karim Khalifeh, Malek Tabet, Mohammad Sabra, Mila Belle Hassanieh, Lea Suleiman, Mohamad Kabbani, Hana Jaradah, Taym Arzouni Middle row: Julien Jantar, Issam Zein, Omar Ghezzawi, Lamar Awdi, Mia Ajami, Dalia Dumyati, Lamar Kaaki, Amir Hariri, Farid Abou Hassan, Karma Rafeh

126

Front row: Sima Saidi, Mila Salloum, Mia Alameh, Reva Chouman, Lynn Karaki, Ali Tarhini, Sami Assaf, Abdalla Zein, Ali Zabad Absent student: Liliah Daou Homeroom teacher: Ms. Leila Itani Arabic teacher: Ms. Fatima Sheikho Co-teachers: Ms. Mira Abi Saab, Ms. Ghena El Dana

Front row: Ibrahim Tarhini, Mohamad Fares El Arab, Mustafa Bou Daher, Neil El Sayed, Khaled Al Badawi, Youssef Baadarani Homeroom teacher: Ms. Layal Wazir Arabic teacher: Ms. Mahitab Faytrouni Co-teachers: Ms. Mira Abi Saab, Ms. Ghena El Dana

Ras Beirut

Back row: Alia Houri, Layan Harb, Haidar Kabalan, Melia Shebli, Adam Mansour, Noura Itani, Alexandra Sagherian, Noah Abdul Rahim, Bassel Suleiman Middle row: Noura Al Hajj, Selena Kay Kobeissi, Racyl Saab, Jamil El Sebai, Raya Soufi, Mohamad Issa Bassam, Aila Daouk, Perla Fakih, Leyla Alame, Samih Halawi, Karen El Haj, Joy Abou Hamdan

Elementary School

École élémentaire

Grade 5C

127

Ras Beirut

Elementary School

École élémentaire

CM2 A

Back row: Ralph Zouheiry, Michael Kehdy, Arslan Sinno, Nina Elsa Hamade, Elena Nasri, Adriana Matta, Zaha Alaily, Mia Kanbar, Omar Bohsali Middle row: Lea Zeidan, Sara Joy Dbaibo, Nour Jounblat, Alexa Rizkallah, Theo Barkett, Amar El Hariri, Tayma Shabarek, Mila Abou Zahr

Front row: Sila Kodeih, Haya El Nahhal, Julia Houballah, Sama Sabra, Raphael Rowel, Joud Alie, Charbel Zakkour Absent student: Amin Hammoud Homeroom teacher: Ms. Diala Chaker Arabic teacher: Ms. Fatmeh Sheikho Co-teachers: Mr. Wael Issa (Absent), Ms. Roula Sabbagh (Absent)

CM2 B

Back row: Sophie Bou Diab, Yahya Kalot, Yasma Hamdan, Malika Sinno, Karen Nassif, Stephanie Najdi, Marya Saccal, Talya Doughan, Taj El Hariri Middle row: Karen Bsat, Nayla Shabarek, Caroline El Masri, Sasha Matta, Fayssal Zaatari, Karl Hamoush, Mahdi El Hajj, Mia Bella Laham, Reine Zouheiry

128

Front row: Mona Chehab, Siham Joudi, Toufic Saade, Khaled Hariri, Omar El Jisr, Giorgio Zouein, Karim Bahlawan Homeroom teacher: Ms. Dina Baydoun Arabic teacher: Mr. Mohamad El Rez Co-teachers: Mr. Wael Issa, Ms. Roula Sabbagh

Front row: Lamar Ghraizi, Lila-Faith Frem, Emy Soweid, Julia Rabab Sayegh, Gioia Wazneh, Fatina El Churbaji, Alaa Shatila Absent students: Jad Taher, Khaled Shawaf Homeroom teacher: Ms. Sally Zaatari Arabic teacher: Ms. Mahitab Faytrouni Co-teachers: Ms. Roula Sabbagh, Mr. Wael Issa

Ras Beirut

Back row: Raphael Francois Gilz Farah, Sam Safwan, Amir Fakhran, Habib Fakih, Marc Zouheiry, Maher Tfaili, Maria Cristina Khabbaz, Ralf Halabi, Serena Nahle Middle row: Keira Nader, Thea Ozor, Shareef Sharabati, Lea Chatila, Lina Aiyana Kanj, Shana Hamoush, Nahla Carina Ghandour, Youmna El Hachem, Yasma Sidani

Elementary School

École élémentaire

CM2 C

129

Ras Beirut

Elementary School

École élémentaire

ABSENT STUDENTS

Nai Halawi

Rym Beaini

Safi Al Hajj

Daniel El-Kak

Selena Arakji

Valentina Homsi

Liliah Daou

Amin Hammoud

Jad Taher

Khaled Shawaf

Grade 1C

Grade 4A

CP A

CM1 A

CM2 C

130

Grade 3C

Grade 5B

CM2 C

CE2 A

CM2 A

Computer Science Ras Beirut

Elementary School

École élémentaire

SINGLE SUBJECTS Art

EAL

FLE

131

Ras Beirut

Elementary School

École élémentaire

Library

132 Music

PE

Special Arabic

AFTERSCHOOL ACTIVITIES

Artificial Intelligence

Ras Beirut

3D Art Club

CHess

Coding

Elementary School

École élémentaire

Acting

Dabke

133

Fashion Design

Gardening

Elementary School

École élémentaire

Debate

Ras Beirut

Junior Chef

Kidpreneurship

134

Robotics

Elementary School

École élémentaire

Let’s Dance

Ras Beirut

Little Scientist

Nature Crafts

Nutri CHefs

Paint Discovery

Painting on Canvas

135

EVENTS

Ras Beirut

Elementary School

École élémentaire

Independence Day

National Anthem

Fire Drill

PLayground

3-way conference

136

POSITIVITY PROJECTS

Ras Beirut

Kindness Day

Elementary School

École élémentaire

Curriculum Night

No Bully Day - Blue for Belonging

137

CHRISTMAS CELEBRATIONS

Grade 2 - CE1

Ras Beirut

Elementary School

École élémentaire

Grade 1 - CP

Grade 3 - CE2

138

Ras Beirut

Elementary School

École élémentaire

Grade 4 - CM1

Grade 5 - CM2

139

CEREMONIES

Ras Beirut

Elementary School

École élémentaire

PYPX & Moving On Ceremony - Grade 5

140

Ras Beirut

Elementary School

École élémentaire

PYPX & Moving On Ceremony - Cm2

141

EPIC Excel

Academically

Promote Wellbeing

Inspire

Service Learning

Champion Leadership

RAS BEIRUT

Middle School Collège

Collège

ADMINISTRATION

Ras Beirut

Middle School

Ms. Maya Chebaro Principal

Ms. Farah Hmaidani Assistant Principal

Ms. Ghada Jalloul Itani Dean of Students/Head of School Climate Unit

Ms. Cynthia Samneh Counselor

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Ms. Sanay Hamieh Learning Support Teacher French Sections / Counselor

Ms. Lama Dabbous Civic Commitment & Service Learning Coordinator

Ms. Bahera Abbas Learning Support Teacher & Chairperson- English Sections

Ms. Reine Sakr EdTech Coach

FACULTY & STAFF

Middle School

Collège

PEDAGOGICAL LEADERSHIP TEAM

Ras Beirut

STAFF

Ms. Souhaila Kaakour Office Manager

Ms. Joy Atik Administrative Assistant

Ms. Dania Rustom Administrative Officer

Ms. Nora Kabraelian Librarian

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Collège Middle School Ras Beirut

146

Ms. Rawane Afra STEAM Lab Technician

Mr. Zakwan Shehab Lab Technician

Ms. Aya El Fil Lab Technician

Mr. Ziad Hanoun IT & Media Technician/Floor Advisor

Mr. Abdel Rahman Sabidine Floor Advisor

Mr. Habib Abdallah Floor Advisor

Ms. Ghida Ambriss Floor Advisor

Ms. Marwa Khawandi Floor Advisor

Ms. Mariana Mashmoushi Floor Advisor

Mr. Hassan Al Jammal Floor Advisor

Mr. Zaher Abdel Kader Floor Advisor

Ms. Nadia Nasser Floor Advisor

Ms. Mona Rikabi Office Assistant

Mr. Adel Hajj Hassan Clerk

DEPARTMENTS

Back row: Mr. Mohammed Berjawi, Ms. Dolly Awad (Coordinator - Lebanese Program), Ms. Dana Tayyan, Ms. Nisrine Habib, Ms. Lina Oueidat (Coordinator - AFL), Ms. Rana Roukoz, Ms. Celine Maroun Front row: Ms. Nada Mneimneh, Ms. Mona Chidiac, Ms. Khadija Hamzeh, Ms. Rim Zaytoun, Ms. Imane Ramadan, Ms. Rita Issa

Ras Beirut

English

Middle School

Collège

Arabic

Ms. Aseel Hadwan, Ms. Shahed Hilli, Ms. Mira Bayakly, Ms. Alaa Othman, Ms. Zeinab Haidar, Ms. Tala El Halabi (Coordinator), Ms. Nathalie Joujou (Chairperson & Coordinator), Ms. Reema Yassen, Ms. Nour El Hajjar

french

Back row: Ms. Rawan Sinno, Ms. Cindy Abou Chacra, Ms. Ghada Ezzedine Front row: Ms. Ghinwa Beydoun, Ms. Mireille Tavitian, Mr. Elie Hayek (Coordinator), Ms. Zeina Komboz, Ms. Ola Mouzanar Absent: Ms. Faten Yehya

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Back row: Ms. Rawan Wehbe, Mr. Ramzi Saad, Mr. Mohammad Wehbe, Ms. Ghania Ghandour, Ms. Farah Hmeidani (Coordinator- English Program), Ms. Ghofran El Chami, Ms. Rana Kaoury Front row: Ms. Lama Sinno (Chairperson & Coordinator- French Program), Ms. Zeinab Tahche, Ms. Nour Raad, Ms. Chantale Demian, Ms. Lea Chaer

Science

Ras Beirut

Middle School

Collège

Math

Back row: Ms. Marcelle El Riz, Mr. Elie Boutros, Ms. Aya El Fil, Ms. Ghina Shehab, Ms. Farah Shoukair, Ms. Georgette Francis (Chairperson & Coordinator) Front row: Ms. May El Hariri, Ms. Sawsan Kibbi (Coordinator), Ms. Nancy El Achkar, Ms. Grace Badine, Ms. Nathalie Aoun, Ms. Najah Hamoud

Social Studies

Ms. Cynthia Deeb, Ms. Joey Kdeissy, Mr. Mahmoud Fawaz, Ms. Rajaa Bakri, Ms. Mounira Yamout (Coordinator – Lebanese Program), Ms. Carla Antar (Coordinator - American & French Programs) Absent: Ms. Maya Karam

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Computer Science

Mr. Othman Abdul Rahman (Chairperson & Coordinator), Ms. Rasha Barakat

Drama

Music

Ms. Carla Khairallah, Mr. Riad Chirazi, Ms. Remy Moussally

Ms. Thérèsa Harfouche, Mr. Andre Daher (Chairperson & Coordinator), Ms. Sally Karakelian

PE

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Ms. Melissa Bou Chaaya, Ms. Carine Arayssi (Chairperson & Coordinator), Ms. Ranwa Jeha, Ms. Maya Tabbara Absent: Ms. Rim Boulos

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Art

Mr. Bassel Nassereddine, Mr. Mazen Fathallah, Ms. Mirella Saad, Ms. Francoise Nehme, Ms. Maysa Barakat, Ms. Rand Tabbara, Ms. Dona Nassif, Mr. Noel Bou Abboud (Chairperson & Coordinator), Ms. Purity Odhiambo Absent: Mr. Jihad Toukan, Ms. Lydia Salameh, Mr. Marwan Chebaby

STEAM

Ms. Rawan Afra, Ms. Marcelle El Riz, Ms. Ghina Shehab, Ms. Samar Kandil (Coordinator), Ms. Nathalie Aoun, Ms. Reine Sakr, Ms. Nivine Aziz

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Grade 6A

Back row: Ramez Kassassir, Hamza Jomaa, Karim Mneimneh, Amer Najdi, Michael Khabbaz, Ghadi Abu Sharar, Marwan Farhat, Serena El Hajj, Sarya Abou Hassan, Anisa Adriana Bou Ezzdine, Sophie Jaradat, Limar El Tinawi

Front row: Jude Nader, Malek Mneimne, Ali Saab, Daniel Soueid, Mila Ezzedine, Hania Sinno, Sarah Wahoud, Talia Lynn Abiad, Alma Assaf, Mariam Madi, Naya Fawaz, Makram Ouaidat, Jason Rizk Advisor: Ms. Ghina Shehab

Grade 6B

Back row: Khaled Karl Yassine, Karim Azhari, Omar Chaarani, Ezel Mahmoud, Karim Ghandour, Walid Joe Haydar, Taym Abraham, Seif Jomaa, Mohamad El Hajj, Bassel Ahmad, Karim Mneimneh, Kareem Joe Itani, Karim Yazbak, Georgio Chaaban

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Front row: Veronica Ghanem, Rhea Hassanieh, Kinda Badran, Julia El Zein, Rayana Mouzanar, Massa Serhan, Marilou Khraiche, Tia Fawaz, Rana Beydoun, Nada Kabbani, Nala El Masri Advisor: Ms. May El Hariri

Front row: John Rizk, Abdel Rahman Itani, Cilia Shakief, Karma Zabad, Yara Berry, Yasmina Maddah, Tatiana Kobeissi, Nay Moukalled, Sarah El Bardan, Naya Abbas, Ammar Houri, Mustafa Rifai Advisor: Ms. Cynthia Deeb

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Back row: Jad Hawari, Bassel Faour, Khalil Barakat, Majd Reda, Abbass Nasrallah, Wassim Abou Daher, Jad Dawy, Mohamad Saidi, Ryan Achkar, Khalil Dimassi

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Grade 6C

Grade 6D

Back row: Yahya Berry ,Mohammad Abbas, Ali Sinno, Samih Rafii, Walid Abou Daher, Mohammad Itani, Adam Al Assaad , Issam Houri, Ali Haidar, Malek Yactine

Front row: Rayan Bassila , Karim Chami, Majd Ismael, Jad El Sayed , Ali Chaer, Celine Harroun, May El Zein, Nai Maziad, Katie Badr, Sirine Soubra, Serena Kheir, Layal Maalouf Advisor: Ms. Rajaa Bakri

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Back row: Abdelkarim Bakri, Mohamad Cheaito, Fouad Hashem, Ziad Ozor, Mohamad Ali Khaled, Jad Naffi, Kiyane Makki, Mohamad Ali Hammoud, Karim Moussa, Zouheir Chokr, Noah Fakhry, Ralph Zantout, Wadih Al Khazen

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6ème A

Front row: Lynn Chahine, Lenilou Salerno, Nura Habbal, Céline El Kara, Naya Sarieddine, Léa Mikati, Yara Kassaa, Malak Beydoun, Selena Ghandour, Haya Chebaklo, Lynn Renno, Mila Tajeddine, Naya Maria Hamati, Yana Le dû Advisor: Ms. Cindy Abou Chacra

6ème B

Back row: Peter Akiki, Noor Merhi, Gabriel Karam, Liam Keriakos, Dani Saade, Jo Raidy, Joseph Helou, Omar Merhi, Liam Zantout, Ahmad Sayed

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Front row: Joe Lahoud, Karl Abdel Samad, Laeticia Abi Akl, Talia Zeidan, Julia Ajouz, Rhea El Hajj, Laura El Chikhani, Thea Ayoub, Chloe Barrage, Alya Nasser, Sima Houssami Absent students: Omar Daaboul, Sima Harb Advisor: Ms. Chantal Demian

Front row: Anis Dandan, Adam Nokari, Gabriel El Khoury Boutros Nassif, Karim Ramadan, Jad Labban, Nael Bsat, Omar Mahfouz, Sophia Diab, Sasha Yazbeck, Yasma Chakhtoura, Ahmad Hammoud, Nael Merhi Advisor: Ms. Ghofran El Chami

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Back row: Alexandre Zahar, Raymond Oueidat, Kevin Abdel Samad, Alicia Lattouf, Layan Abou Ghazaleh, Karen Kanbar, Mila Jaroudi, Joury Sabra, Talia Daouk, Ahmad Mhaissen

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6ème C

Grade 7A

Back row: Karim Sulaiman, Adam Al Haffar, Jude El Harake, Nazih Farhat, Amr Kawass, Walid Zeidan, Adam El Sahely, Hares Halawi, Rached Mokadem, Mustafa Ibrahim, Ryan Daou

Front row: Hadil Wahoud, Aila Kataya, Sybelle Saab, Yasmine El Daouk, Shams El Khatib, Shuaa AL Thani, Stefania Khalife, Chloe Ray Tarakjian, Nour Roumieh, Talia Sanadiki, Sophia Joujou, Mila Sinno, Jana Chebaro Advisor: Ms. Rita Issa

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Back row: Seif El Khatib, Imad Hasbini, Amer Yassin, David Noujaim, Joseph Wellin, Jawad Ramadan, Nael Oweini, Rai Saab, Jad Ramlawi, George Khabbaz

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Grade 7B

Front row: Lilia Soueid, Aya Moukahal, Tala Jade Haddad, Lea Halabi, Lea Sabahtayon, Alia Bishti, Ayla Zeeinni, Tatiana Saab, Khawla Khalife, Mai El Jallad, Sienna Nasr, Nai Angelina El Hajj Advisor: Ms. Celine Maroun

Grade 7C

Back row: Karim Hawari, Yamen Hamad, Abdul Razzak Fattouh, Karim Zaitoun, Andrew Sagherian, Tarek Al Bawab, Abdul Rahman Saghir, Rami Zhim, Jude Chaitani, Rayan Ramadan, Nazih Hariri, Nader Chahine, Ryan Riachy, Karim Birjawi, Karim Nassar

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Front row: Rawad Tfayli, Marwan El Ghaoui, Julia Moussa, Bahia Kanafani, Gabriella Bazerly, Haya El Hage, Taline Yassime Chebly, Taline Kobeissi, Reine Daher, Naya Chouman, Alzahraa Mrad, Andrea Habib Advisor: Ms. Najah Hammoud

Front row: Sibelle El Baba, Jude Jaber, Yara Hajj Ali Barada, Karen Labban, Lulwa Karnib, Noura Saghir, Tamara Ismail, Neleena Farah Abdul Raheem, Tayma Chalak, Karen Abdul Khalek, Sophia Sawaya, Sally Bou Hamdan Absent student: Adam Rafeh Advisor: Ms. Remi Moussaly

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Back row: Salah Dumyati, Ghassan Jason Al Amin, Nicolas Menassa, Khaled Mogharbel, Kaden El Charif, Jad Khachfe, Majed Allam, Jad Abou Melhem, Walid Sinno, Adam Ghandour, Malek Soubra, Tony Assaad, Mohamad Tarhini

Middle School

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Grade 7D

5ème A

Back row: Yara Mansour, Ghaith Fawaz, Samuel Abou Jaoudé, Omar Sharabati, Kayan Makari, Jad Charafeddine, Salim Saab, Faysal El Jardali, Karim Faour, Rida Ajami, Karim Mansour, Tarik Miknas, Kamil Takieddine

Front row: Sara Seif El Yazal, Mia Soweid, Mila Acra, Sophie Nazarian, Raya Dandan, Keira Hammoud, Lilia Hamade, Maria Farhat, Noor Shawaf, Denise Kabbani Absent student: Jude Khalaf Advisor: Ms. Joey Kdeissy

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Back row: Mohamad Abdallah, Anthony Marchi, Mohamad Chatila, Nadim Salhab, Bassem Semaan, Jad El Sayegh, Mohamad Nasri, Gaelle Abi Akl, Yasmina Chami Bayrakdar, Carine El Hajjar

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5ème B

Front row: Juliana Al Halabi, Anna Fhaily, Julia Mahfouz, Rachelle Najdi, Saria Charafeddine, May El Solh, Maria Melki, Celine Issa, Yara Harb, Alexandra Beaini, Lara Houssami, Eva Naffi Advisor: Ms. Nancy Al Achkar

5ème C

Back row: Karl Abbas Halabi, Mohamad Merhi, Julian Matta, Rami Chall, Karim Wazneh, Adam Beydoun, Zeid Daouk, Nicolas John Freifer, Georgio Ibrahim, Nicolas Marchi

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Front row: Ayah Dandan, Karma Fakhoury, Serena Assi, Lulus El Hariri, nancy Abou Ayyash, Sarya Asmar, Serena El Khatib, Mia Sarieddine, Laura Nercessian, Rhea Murad Maalouf, Taliah Tayar, Leyla El Hachem Advisor: Ms. Marcelle El Riz

Front row: Reina Fawaz, Yara Ahmad, Salma Bou Ezzedine, Cynthia Makarem, Clara Mashmoushi, Yana El Sebai, Celia Jubaili, Mia Meho, Celine Daouk, Talia Fakhouri, Yasmina Bandakji, Ghalia Jomaa Advisor: Mr. Othman Abdul Rahman

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Back row: Ali Kalache, Sasha Ghanem, Yehya Kourah, Karam Basil Al Rahim, Ali Charif, Fadel Khadra, Hani Elyas Abiad, Ameen Rahal, Joshua Noujaim, Sari Halawi, Adam Damerji, Nazem Ibrahim, Jad Itani, Joud Hammoud

Middle School

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Grade 8A

Grade 8b

Back row: Michael Noujaim, Rayan Nader, Kate Ellen Yared, Layan Shabarek, Talia Saad, Tayma Chihabi, Haya Ibrahim, Yasmina Soufan, Ahmad Jubaili, Jassem Jomaa, Yamen Hamad, Saadoun Hamade, Habib Arouni, Amir Sabbah, Ziyad Salam, Ahmad Chatila

Front row: May Haidar, Sama Shehade, Juliana Jneinati, Hayat El Husseini, Talia Charif, Batool Fawwaz, Nagham Alameddine, Zeina El Hajjar, Karen Bawab, Mia Bayoud Advisor: Ms. Nisrine Habib

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Back row: Yorri Rizk, Mohamad Itani, Malek Serbey, Kassem Bdeir, Chaker El Ramy, Jad Mansour, Hadi Sleiman, Saleh Kheir, Mark Rouhana, Makram Ibrahim Bitar, Mohamad Fouad Kalach, Karim Ballout, Ryan Salloum

Front row: Carol Sadaka, Lea Al Tawil, Rita Maria Menassa, Yasmina Majed, Kira Maalouf, Tulai Ghandour, Lilia Assaf, Ghadeer El Hajj, Ghaydaa Itani Advisor: Mr. Elie Boutros

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Grade 8C

Grade 8D

Back row: Mohamad Shihab, Ahmad Kharroubi, Rayan El Hajj, Omar Itani, Mohamad Koussa, Mohamad El Arab, Houssein Houteit, Khodor Hatab, Brian Nasr, Hadi Eido, Wassim Joujou, Anthony Yachouh

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Front row: Karim Achkar, Imad Daouk, Fatima Hajaig, Lynn Assaf, Nour Staitieh, Naya Yashruti, Zia Shehade, Thalia Cheikh, Lea Toutayo, Lamar Ismail Advisor: Ms. Sawsan Kibbi

Front row: Chloe Itani, Sophia Maalouf, Aya Mehio, Celine Bdeir, Naya Majed, Elma Farran, Sandra Abou Nasr, Kristina Bachir Advisor: Ms. Zeinab El Tahche

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Back row: Mustafa El Hariri, Rayan Zahran, Ali Reda Halawi, Malek Naja, Anis Mourad, Reef El Bacha, Karim Fahmi, Kassem Haidar, Dib Sharafeddine, Oussam Shatila, Labib Bassila, Karim Haj, Majd Mouzannar

Middle School

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Grade 8E

4ème A

Back row: Karim Joueidi, Camille Rizk, Joseph Chikhani, Mohamad El Solh, Jad Hammoud, Michel Fakhry, Mohamad Aziz, Hassan Zaouil, Théo Le Dû, Mounir Yehya

Front row: Celine Hamade, Uma Naoum, Mira Obegi, Youmna Khater, Zina Harb, Natalia El Khazen, Dahlia Bou Dargham, Chloe Mia Samad, Ghalia Mutawa, Yara Nawfal, Lara Abou Hassan, Yasmine Naamani Absent student: Sama El Ghadban Advisor: Ms. Rawan Sinno

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Back row: Malek Hamze Sinno, Adam Rizk, Tarek Mikati, Adam Nahle, Michael Freifer, Hussein Ramadan, Adam Abul Husn, Bassel El Kara, Rawad Al Hariri, Sophia Ghandour, Aya Karout

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4ème B

Front row: Nadia Al Amine, Tiana Khadige, Tia Maria Edde, Lea Rayess, Yasmina Alem, Tamara Raja Itani, Gaelle Hojeij, Karen Zantout, Naya Fakih, Jood Osseiran, Celine Yakzan Advisor: Ms. Rana Kaoury

4ème C

Back row: Lara Labban, Marie Dergham, Gianna Chirazi, Taym Machaka, Ayad El Khalil, Hassan Dakroub, Ali Jounblat, Jad Badra, Tarek Philippe Azhari, Sam Alex El Hajj, Hassan Chalak, Ali Noueiry

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Front row: Dahlia Bissat, Kay Saad, Mia Nahhal, Judy jamil, Inji Dimassi, Haya Sabra, Grace Badine, Haya Hammoud, Diane Habib, Clara Akiki, Elaya Bou Abboud Advisor: Ms. Grace Badine

Front row: Jana Harb, Karma Cheikh El Sagha, Nour Alie, Clara Rafeh, Yasmine Shatila, Adrien Rowel, Karim Bou Nasr, Jad Azar, Malek Assi, Dany Mounla Absent student: Seane Bou Abboud Advisor: Ms. Reema Yassen

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Back row: Hussein Jundi, Ramah Ghannam, Lydia Kaddouh, Tayma El Ramy, Nour Khater, Naya Tfaili, Yasmina Khatib, Youssef Nasser, Tarek Haddad, Mohamad Nokari, Azad Alaily

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4ème D

Grade 9A

Back row: Saad Hashisho, Kris Daniel Yared, Roni Meho, Ali Ramadan, Youssef Mohammad, Kamel Zaher Daoui, Raghid Kawass, Ali Kataya, Wassim Ghandour, Taymour Arakji, Rayyan Areg Habayeb, Kamil Rassamny, Mohammad Ezzat El Jallad, Noor Haidar, Serine Wehbe

Front row: Tania Makarem, Rebecca Machnouk, Loulia Mourad, Mia Halabi, Aya Jilwan, Siena Kay Tarakjian, Christina Sophia Nassif, Noor Shehade, Hala Ayoub, Dina Kaissi Advisor: Ms. Ghania Ghandour

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Back row: Maarouf El Sahely, Karim Hijazi, Taha Ramadan, Danny Al Hallak, Kamal Azhari, Omar Shahine, Saleh Mroue, Tarek Nasser, Adem Abdulwahab, Sherif Mugraby, Ward Moukalled, Neel Harb, Adam Bou hamad

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Grade 9B

Front row: Vera El Khalil, Haya Yassin, Lynn Sabahtayon, Nour Dajani, Sarah Haddad, Alia Traboulsi, Nora Zeidan, Haya Itani, Yasmina Ezzedine, Ilayah Murad, Suzy Halabi Absent student: Hadi Jaber Advisor: Ms. Tala El Halabi

Grade 9C

Back row: Georges Bayoud, Nadim Zaatari, Omar El Shami, Wissam Daaboul, Wajih Homsi, Emad Abou Hamdan, Karim El Khansa, Jude Abas

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Front row: Anna-Maria Ashkar, Carine Al Bawab, Sophia Ghalayini, Ghada Rayes El Mina, Salwa El Hajj, Laila Bassam, Nada Ramadan, Celena El Tinawi, Bana Kanafani, Habiba Al Kaissi, Rena Nasrallah Absent student: Adam El Mawla Advisor: Ms. Natalie Joujou

Front row: Naya Hanbali, Naya Farah Baltagi, Cybel Hunini, Huda El Wazzan, Lilia Karaki, Gayana Kanaan, Haya El Sayed, Rima Itani, Eva Halawi, Mia Baalbaki, Haya Zarrui Absent student: Karim Massoud Advisor: Ms. Farah Shoukair

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Back row: Ali Kalakesh, Zeid Jomaa, Maher Hasbini, Jawad Hamad, Ousama Jaroudi, Hussein Jaber, Amer Al Bawab, Rawad Dbouk, Bassel Arzouni

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Grade 9D

3ème A

Back row: Adam Zouhairy, Mohamad Ali Hajj, Michel Sarru, Kamal Laval, David Boudargham, Ziad Renno, Alexander Timur Joujou, Joseph Kurban, Firas Tayyara, Hassan Mneimneh, Adam Yafi, Rayan Zakaria, Karim Khayat, Renault Makki, Raya Nathalia Kanj

Front row: Mikaela Chalhoub, Aya Ibrahim,Tisha Farsoun, Leila Sabbagh,Yasmina Saab, Andrea Abiad, Nour Osseiran, Yasma Ouaidat, Nilay Jardali, Rana Ramadan, Amy Acra, Larine Haffar Advisor: Ms. Mireille Tavitian

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3ème B

Back row: Sienna Tabanji, Sarah Maria Abdallah, Moustapha El Solh, Ali Mawla, Peter Hanna, Karim Naffi, Karim El Khalil, Ryan Itani, Malek Abou Zahr, Karim Uthman, Ahmad Shabarek, Adam Beydoun, Joseph Ibrahiml, Salma Diab, Zeena Doughan, Yasmina Mneinmeh

Front row: Marina Semaan, Cyrine Daaboul, Reina Shehab, Yasmine Halawi, Lily Daouk, Massa Fathallah, Lara Khatib, Lana Nakhal, Celina Dorra, Sasha Nahhas, Mayssa Haddad Absent student: Jumana Luna Dabliz Advisor: Mr. Elie Hayek

3ème C

Back row: Mila El Merhebi, Karim Majzoub, Lea El Hajjar, Paul-Anthony Kouly, Malek Ramadan, Karim Hanna, John Awwad, Omar Fakhoury, Nabih Sidani, Kamal Abou Zahr, Malek Jaber, Samir Matta, Abdelkarim Mekkawi, Mohamad Kamel Jundi, Mira Habbal, Jana Mhaissen

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Front row: Zeina Sayed, Naya Maria Saade, Zeina Dakroub, Nora Solh, Yara Zahabi, Laeticia Kodeih, Sila Achour, Clara Nercessian, Ayla Dimassi, May Itani, Celine Abdallah, Celia Ajouz Advisor: Ms. Lama Sinno Shehab

Sima Harb 6ème B

Adam Rafeh Grade 7D

Jude Khalaf 5ème A

Sama El Ghadban 4ème A

Seane Bou Abboud 4ème D

Hadi Jaber Grade 9B

Adam El Mawla Grade 9C

Karim Massoud Grade 9D

Jumana Luna Dabliz 3ème B

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Omar Daaboul 6ème B

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ABSENT STUDENTS

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ACTIVITIES

Enjoying Science Exploration

Role playing As scientist

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Spelling Bee Championship

Science Fair

Debate about Modern Economic Systems

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Plant Cells in VR Technology

Learning about the history of Lebanon on Independence Day

Learning About Different civilizations

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Scavenger Hunt at the Library

STEAM at Maymouna School

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Junior Choir Club

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Drama & Dance Club Production

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EPIC Excel

Academically

Promote Wellbeing

Inspire

Service Learning

Champion Leadership

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ADMINISTRATION & STAFF

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Dr. Michael Caleb Earnest Principal

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Ms. Malda Dirani Halawi Assistant Principal / Head of Lebanese Program at High School

Mr. Sevag Atamian Assistant Principal / IBDP Coordinator

Mr. Boualem Maizia Head of French Program All School

Mr. Riad Chirazi Activities Director / Drama Chairperson & CAS Coordinator

Dr. Faten Jibai Dean of Students

Mr. Adnan Hajj Ali Barada Head of the American Program at High School

Ms. Simone El Helou Administrative Officer

Ms. Sawsan Husseini Administrative Assistant / CAS Advisor

Mr. Walid Yehya Office & IT Assistant

Ms. Dana Taher Mirza Counseling Chairperson / Student Support Team Coordinator / Counselor at High School

Ms. Maya Hachem Counselor

Ms. Inar Zein Head of the University Admissions and Career Guidance Center

Mr. Fadi Badr Lebanese, French & European University Admissions & Career Guidance

Ms. Asma Dibsi Learning Support Chairperson for French Sections

Ms. Lynn Hamdan Learning Support Teacher

Ms. Rindala Abdel Baki Head of Ali Ghandour Center for Leadership, Diversity & Civic Engagement/Head of IC Civic Commitment & Service Learning Program

Ms. Shalimar Sinno Assistant to the Head of Ali Ghandour Center

Ms. Dana Hamzeh Ali Ghandour Center Program Assistant

Ms. Cynthia Jabbour Civic Commitment & Service Learning Program Coordinator

Mr. Khalil Azar EdTech Coach / Civic Commitment & Service Learning Advisor

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Ms. Lina El Haddad Administrative Officer

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Ms. Samar Gerges Abdallah Office Manager

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Ms. Iman Jawhari CAS Advisor

Ms. Hala El Kouch CAS Advisor

Ms. Lara Daher Lab Technician

Mr. Hassan Hakim IT & Lab Assistant

Ms. Dina Baghdadi Floor Advisor

Ms. Dania Hijazi Floor Advisor

Mr. Humberto Abboud Floor Advisor

Ms. Nadia Katanji Janitor

Ms. Amani El Ali CAS & PreCAS Advisor

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Ms. Hind Hallab Civic Commitment & Service Learning Advisor

Mr. Alaa Al Khatib Activities Coordinator

Ms. Carla Majdalani Floor Advisor

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Mr. Bachir Ajouz Sound, Light, & Audivisual Technician

Mr. Issa Mohtadi Floor Advisor

DEPARTMENTS

Back row: Ms. Rita Osta Akiki, Ms. Zeina Eido Ramadan, Ms. Malak Abou Zahr, Mr. Dagher Mehanna (Chairperson & Coordinator) Front row: Ms. Diana Yassine, Ms. Sana Harakeh, Ms. Dala Sadek Mounzer, Ms. Sylvana Diab

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Art

High School

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Arabic

Ms. Carine Arayssi Saad (Chairperson & Coordinator), Ms. Maya Tabbara, Ms. Joumana Bou Khaled

Biology

Ms. Lara El Helou, Ms. May Sakher, Ms. Ghida Molaeb, Ms. Fida Khoury, Ms. Mirella Estephan, Ms. Ikbal Kassem, Mr. Hassib Mitri

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Back row: Mr. Tony Aoun, Ms. Leina Hosry, Mr. Simon Matta Front row: Ms. Rania Abadi, Ms. Lama Abou Zeid, Ms. Niveen Nasser, Ms. Rania Jurdi

Drama & Film

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Chemistry

Mr. Riad Chirazi (Chairperson), Ms. Andrée Nacouzi, Ms. Hala El Kouch, Ms. Raghda Mouawad

Economics & Business

Ms. Suzanne Khalifeh, Ms. Sarah Hejjawi, Ms. Aya Hamieh, Ms. Dina Yamout, Ms. Lana Tabsh, Mr. Arnaud Le Dû Absent: Ms. Josette Haddad

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FLE

Mr. Rawad Bou Hamdan

Ms. Ghinwa Sabra Bayrakdar, Ms. Zeinab Khatoun, Ms. Véronique Aoun, Ms. Rana Anouti

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English

High School

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Computer Science

Back row: Mr. Fadi Jawhar, Ms. Nour Bsat, Ms. Mouhiba Haidar, Ms. Carina Meguerdichian Front row: Ms. Christiane Seropian, Ms. Rayan Baidoun, Ms. Samar Barakat, Ms. Carol Chnais, Ms. Nisrine Sinjab Absent: Ms. Nabila Ataya Nehme

French

Ms. Joëlle Triolet, Ms. Marielle Haj Sleiman, Mr. Hatem Sidani Absent: Ms. Sawsan Abdel Malak

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Mr. Mohammad Sidani, Ms. Georgina Hage, Ms. Rana Anaissy (Head Librarian), Ms. Mariam Labban, Ms. Rola Sakr

Math

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Library

Back Row: Ms. Rasha Hammoud, Ms. Rawan Wehbe, Ms. Ghania Ghandour, Ms. Fida Nashef, Ms. Razane Berjaoui Front row: Mr. Mostafa Chall, Ms. Nazha Salame, Ms. Nisrine Shahrour, Mr. Adnan Hajj-Ali Barada, Mr. Bilal Tarhini, Ms. Rola Younes Sleiman Absent: Mr. Tarek Kanso, Ms. Mariam Abou Daher, Mr. Chadi Najem, Mr. Mario Akiki

Music

Mr. André Daher Chairperson & Coordinator

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Philosophy

Ms. Nancy Zgheib, Ms. Rita Maghames, Mr. Abdallah Ghattas

Back Row: Mr. Edouard Khairallah, Ms. Baraa Yamout, Mr. Ali Saad, Mr. Laurent Bou Gebrayel Front row: Mr. Moussa Bachir, Ms. Hanane Whaibe, Mr. Wael Achkar

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Social Studies

High School

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Physics

Back Row: Ms. Rania Safar, Ms. Caroline Bader, Ms. Najia Kambris, Mr. Nicolas Jarrouj Front row: Ms. Mounira Yamout, Ms. Lamia Hitti (Chairperson & Coordinator), Ms. Julie Tegho (Chairperson & Coordinator), Mr. Elie Yachouh Absent: Mr. Daniel Segone, Mr. David Lanza

Spanish

Ms. Sandra Halabi, Ms. Iman Jawhari

TOK

Ms. Nisrine Sinjab, Mr. Moussa Bachir, Mr. David Lanza, Ms. Carina Meguerdichian

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COORDINATORS

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IBDP/AHS

French Bac

Arabic: Sana Harakeh Biology: Ghida Malaeb Business: Dina Yammout Capstone: Elie Yachouh CAS/Theatre/Film: Riad Chirazi Chemistry: Lama Abou Zeid Economics: Lana Tabch English: Samar Barakat Extended Essay: Niveen Nasser French (FLE): Ghinwa Sabra History: Julie Tegho Interdisciplinary Coordinator: Rola Younes Math: Adnan Barada Physics: Moussa Bachir TOK: David Lanza Visual Arts: Carine Arayssi

Anglais: Samar Barakat Arabe: Rita Osta Arts Plastiques: Carine Arayssi Chimie: Leina Hosry EPS: Noël Bou Abboud Français: Joëlle Triolet Hist-Géo: Lamia Hitti Maths: Mostapha Chall Physics: Edward Khairallah SVT: May Sakher Thêatre/Audio-visuel: Riad Chirazi Grand Oral: Hanane Whaibi

Lebanese Bac Arabic: Dagher Mehanna Biology: Ghida Molaeb Chemistry: Leina Hosry English: Samar Barakat French (FLE): Ghinwa Sabra Hist-Geo: Nicolas Jarrouj Interdisciplinary Coordinator: Rola Younes Math: Adnan Barada Physics: Moussa Bachir

Front row: Eyad Haidar, Emma Nazarian, Aya Abdallah, Joanna Kateb, Salomé Ghandour, Yara Chatila, Rachel Fakih, Naya Chahine, Andrea El Fehaily, Nael Khater Advisor: Ms. May Sakher

Ras Beirut

Back row: Peter Maroun, Rafic Charafeddine, Ghady Zorkot, Malek Wehbe, Marc Hani, Malek Hibri, Mohamad Youssof Doughan, Nour Khamis, Hynd Dana Takieddine, Marya Khater, Haya Kabbani, Ava Naoum

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2de C

2de D

Back row: Sari Takieddine, Joseph Romanos, Malek Nawwam, Ghadi Boustani, Ryan Traboulsi, Karim Moubarak, Paul Tawk, Fouad Joumblat, Bassel Khatib

Front row: Kyra Barakat, Alia Chaaban, Noura Houssami, Maria Rai, Shirine Kambris, Sacha Karameh, Maya Abdul Reda, Lory Rizk, Rita Akkiki, Tala Zibawi Absent students: Patrick Kilzi, David Christian Ibrahim Advisor: Ms. Lamia Hitti

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Back row: Hamza Bissat, Karim Melki, Muhammad Ali Bazzi, Mark Nachar, Sherif Habib, Theo Awwad, Peter Nahas, Michael Nayef Fakih, Rayan Tayyar

Ras Beirut

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2de E

Front row: Jad Alayli, Mustafa Ghandour, Marc Julien Homeidan, Ward Al Msharafie, Tea Eid, Maria Chakour, Antoine Mezher, Liam Saad, Rayan Sabbagh, Roy Zeidan Absent students: Youmna El Hajal, Noah Salerno Advisor: Mr. Arnaud Le Dû

2de F

Back row: Karim Abou Darwich, Tiana-Maria Mouawad, Mia Itani, Adam Hamdan, Nadim Naamani, Karim Amiouny, Anthony Merhy, Victoria Achkar, Clara Tabet, Mariya Choeib, Céline Asfahani, Yasmina Moussa

182

Front row: Cynthia Sabbagh, Yasmina Nohra, Maymouna Sawwaf, Serena Badra, Mulan Eid, Rayna Tela Fakhri, Antoinette Tabbal, Luna El Cheikh, Maria Abi Fares, Tia Ibrahim, Lara Choucair Advisor: Mr. Rawad Bou Hamdan

Front row: Nour Hamze Sinno, Lynn Ibrahim, Chloé El Asmar, Celine El Hage, Maria Romanos, Kate Kazan, Maya El Ibrik, Rita Sleiman, Sasha Salibi, Leila Schoucair, Tara Nader Advisor: Ms. Lara Helou

Ras Beirut

Back row: Elias Bakhos, Karim Itani, Ziad Sanyoura, Issam Alie, Noah Abiad, Malek Halawi, Georges-Elie Bou Samra, Jake Tchilinguirian, Mohammad Mahdi Daher, Malek Doughan, Celine Beaini

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2de G

2de H

Back row: Jack Dermosessian, Souheil Al Halabi, Charbel Ghie, Roy Rafeh, David Abusamra, Lucas Debbané, Omar Haress, Assem Atallah, Malek Yafawi

Front row: Loulwa Saoud, Lilia Fakhran, Yasma Laoun, Celine El Sahely, Adam Khalaf, Rita Samaha, Nour Abdallah, Emma Bassil, Haya Berjaoui Absent students: Sami Noueihed, Mark Daccache Advisor: Ms. Rola Younes Sleiman

183

Back row: Mohamad Abdul Kader, Karim Karki, Yousef Karaki, Ray Rahme, Nader Sakr, Alexandre Choueiry, Mohamad Jomaa, Malek Issawi, Malik Staitieh, Tarek Houssami, Ali Karnib, Walid Joujou

Front row: Maria-Gracia Ashkar, Jana Daou, Malak Bou Said, Lea Wattar, Lama Abi Samra, Layla Rajeh, Sara Bsat, Ghada Farran, Dalia Hazimeh, Caline Harake Advisor: Mr. Hassib Mitri

Ras Beirut

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5th A

5th B

Back row: Ghadi Abi Rafeh, Daoud Sobh, Malek Barbar, Mark El Khoury, Kaled Chehab, Charbel Nakhoul, Omar Modallal, Karim Soubra, Reda Reda, Hesham Hamdan

184

Front row: Rayan Srour, Leen Kanaan, Judy Shourbaji, Joanna Chahda, Naya Siefeldeen, Julia Jamal, Lana Al Tawil, Mariam Chamoun, Joy Harakeh, Julia Bitar, Rama El Hajj, Haya Al Arab Absent student: James Nasr Advisor: Ms. Sarah Hijjawi

Front row: Karma Hamdan, Noha Chahine, Mya Mehio, Haya Shourbaji, Adriana Bazerly, Talia El Hajj, Lamar Oweini, Maria Abou Habib, Haya El Sabeh, Talia Mashaka, Nour Soubra Advisor: Mr. Ali Saad

Ras Beirut

Back row: Michael Louis, Mohamad Jannoun, Christian Khoury, Ali Mahfouz, Carlo Slim, Ali Al Assaad, Hamza Zabad, Aram Kouyoumdjian, Ali Hoteit, Ahmad Abdul Rahim, Thea Kahil, Alma El Harake

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5th C

10 E1

Back row: Mohamad Shahine, Vahakn Sarkissian, Jade El Sayed, Omar Hassouna, Ralph Mouallem, Anthony Aoun, Justin Nabbout, Charbel Majdalani, Malek Salam, Omar Saadi, Hassan Dbouk, Mahmoud Shaban, Ghassan El Hibri

Front row: Fares Ammache, Amin Hamad, Leya Akl, Mia Mansour, Lea Zreik, Christy Gemayel, Yasmin Safa, Aya Al Haffar, Aya Kareem Advisor: Ms. Andrée Nacouzi (Absent)

185

Back row: Malik Nsouli, Alex Finianos, Ryan El Harake, Zeid El Oweini, Ramzi Talih, Adam Abdallah Yassin, Hussein Itani, Jason Hanna, Adam Chehab, Noor Kassem, MyraRabab Dakroub

Ras Beirut

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10 E2

Front row: Sofia Sawma, Serena Khanfour, Sasha Nader, Emma Khairallah, Stella Welin, Lila Traboulsi, Haya Corbani, Haya Zeidan, Sophia Mona Deeb, Alik Sabrina Koundakjian, Julia Jubaili, Nour Khadra Absent student: Ahmed Al Thani Advisor: Ms. Raghda Mouawad (Absent) Replacement teacher: Ms. Nay Abou Fayad

10 E3

Back row: Theo Annan, Justin Hasbani, Anthony Wadih, Hussein Makki, Jad Hallak, Lucas Ghanem, Sami Bakia, Angelina Khouri, Lila Miknas

186

Front row: Celina Maktabi, Amar Hassoun, Gali Mandalian, Yara Roumieh, Sophia Sayegh, Natalia Sabra, Christina Sarru, Marie Lynn Saad, Naia Fadoul, Sasha Nader, Clara Maria Abi Chaker Absent student: Lara Nsouli Advisor: Ms. Aya Hamieh

Front row: Sasha Madi, Adriana Touma, Mia Choucair, Chloe Maria Majdalani, Hoda Julie Rizk, Queen Theresa Sacca, Maeva Saab, Dana Abu Sharar, Yasmina Ghandour, Sarah Al Achkar, Jana Faddoul Absent student: Gaya Maria Mandalian Advisor: Ms. Iman Jawhari

Ras Beirut

Back row: Sammy Hassanieh, Laith Al Hakim, Adam El Ghali, Hadi Farhat, Ali Ghorayeb, Fares Sinno, Rida El Hajj, Christopher Chaccour, Dimitri Malek, Jomerd Meho

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10 E4

10 E5

Back row: Axel Oryan, Katie Kanaan, Aya Ghandour, Ghalia Bishti, Tayma Malas, Selena Kharma, Taroub Mounla, Dalia Ayoubi, Lilya Rihawi, Yazan Ghaibeh, Nasr Jaden James

Front row: Keiss El Sayyed, Kareem Taweel, Firas Ibrahim, Ramzi El Imad, Joud El Kik, Omar Madhoun Al Yafi, Nabil Harfouche, Ahmad Ramlawi, Adam El Itani Absent students: Chris Yammine, Steven Fawaz, Karim Aoun Advisor: Ms. Hala El Kouch

187

Back row: Matheo Karam, Karl Homsi, Nabil Khodr, Alexandre Geha, Ricardo Daou, Freddy El Baaklini, Sophia Hobeika, Serena Samaha, Ziad Jaber, Alexandre Schoucair, Samih El Solh, Oliver John Beyrouthy

Ras Beirut

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1re 1

Front row: Lynn Kehdy, Yara Semaan, Estelle Chawkatly, Lynn Kanj, Mira Laham, Tia El Hajj, Lynn Nawfal, Alia Moukaddem, Anna Maria Aouad, Aya-Maria Khoury Absent students: Marya Doughan, Karl Naddaf Advisor: Mr. Edward Khairallah

1re 2

Back row: Mattéo Ghazaly, Rola Baadarani, Malek Diab, Serena Khalifé, Malek Sinno, Jad Asmar, Karim Kouatly, Charbel Samaha, Ghadi Shoueiry, Makarem Makari, Saad Mikati, Aziz Torbey, Tarek Makkouk

188

Front row: Sadine Kreidieh, Sara Nassar, Nai Haddad, Judy Mekhael, Makram Lahoud, Sossy Karam, Nadia El Jardali, Haya El Solh, Carly-Joy Abi Raad Absent students: Tara El Ramy, Léa Maroun Advisor: Mr. Hatem Sidani

Front row: Lana Jreissati, Paris Moufarrej, Tiara Ghandour, Ivy El Chami, Yasmeena Mardini, Mia El Khayat, Myriame Yazbeck Karam, Camille Abi Karam, Adriana Rizk, Yasmina Khouri, Marya Beydoun, Laeticia Elias Advisor: Ms. Joëlle Triolet

Ras Beirut

Back row: Zakaria Finnean Skulte Ouaiss, Rafael Karabajakian, Tarek Zakaria, Khalil Zantout, Luca-Tony Barakat, Karim Sandro Hatoum, Julien Le Dû, Karem El Hachem, Imad El Akoury, Karim Baroudi, Alexandre Romanos, William Omar Azhari

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1re 3

1re 4

Back row: Hadi Ibrahim, Mazen Alameddine, Mark Rababi, Fouad Sanyoura, Cherif Zantout, Thomas El Ghazal, Adam Faour, Mohamad El Hajjar, Karim El Kassaa, Wadih Fawaz, Joana Ayoub

Front row: Yara Sabra, Nour Safadi, Haya El Zein, Nadine Mirza, Yasma Mneimneh, Elssa Khoury, Lea Mneymneh, Yasmine Faddoul El Achkar, Chloé Zogheib, Clara Hani, Yana Fahed Absent students: John Alex Yessayan, Ali El Hoss Advisor: Ms. Nazha Salameh

189

Back row: Chadi Hojeij, Nadim Nehmé, Alexandre Oueiss, Mattew Bayoud, Selim Karam, Hatem Safieddine, Sami Hussein Agha, Sherif Yafi, Alexandre Ghostine, Sami Harb

Front row: Noah Salibi, Kim Bezdikian, Kamal Azar, Chloé Bakhos, Lea Tayara, Deony Tabar, Chloé Abou Dib, Yasmina Abou Khater, Ines Kassar, Iyad Bou Chebel Advisor: Ms. Najia Kambris

Ras Beirut

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1re 5

6th A

Back row: Lilas Zeidan, Mia El Hajj, Syma Sinno, Thalia Najde, Karim Kabbani, Hassan Irani

190

Front row: Hussein Sleiman, Karim El Dana, Suheil Ghezzawi, Sibelle Rafii Advisor: Mr. Dagher Mehanna

Front row: Diana Abou Laban, Noura Barhoumi, Nour Hanash, Mira Abiad, Sima Al Hibri, Jana Bdeir, Rany Ibrahim, Karim Abdel Khalek, Simon Andraos Absent students: Nadeem Ghaddar, Rama Kanso Advisor: Mr. Dagher Mehanna

Ras Beirut

Back row: Jad Masri Sidani, Mohamed Shehab, Eddy Assaad Obeid, Haidar El Hajj, Malek Sabban, Issam Jaroudi, Raphael Manoukian, Karim Harb, Nadeem Abou Nasr

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6th B

6th C

Back row: Mohammad Souheil Siblini, Youssef Sabra, Khaled Mhaissen, Khaled Taher, Hashem Daher, Jad Atwi, Cesar Awad, Fayez Suidan, Danny Asfour, Malek Houssami, Afif Itani, Jalal Bitar, Ali Wazni

Front row: Teddy Rizk, Omar Birjawi, Mohammad Zaghloul, Aseel Al Kadi, Taghrid Al Badawi, Aya Sinno, Layane Tom, Celena Hamdan, Layla Younis, Jane Sadaka, Sara Zaim Absent students: Amir Bou Rafeh, Raed El Hajj Sleiman, Yasma Al Arab, Mohammad El Sherrif Advisor: Ms. Sylvana Diab

191

Back row: Hend Alasskar, Keane Felfeli, Rami Ismail, Rakann Ayntrazi, Georges Zakhia Douaihy, Naji Moukarim, Aya Khalife, Mathew Barsoum, Hadi Haidar

Ras Beirut

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11 E1

Front row: Jena Fattouh, Nour Jilwan, Lola Tabchy, Serena Sanadiki, Moon Dagher, Sima Jomaa, Ibrahim Ramy, Omar Ramadan, Hadi Toufeili, Lea Madi Absent students: Ahmad Badran, Omar Corbani Advisor: Ms. Mirella Estephan

11 E2

Back row: Mahdi Zabad, Mia El Mawla, Lea El Khatib, Ziad Zeenni, Shreef Ziade, Noor Arayssi, Nour Ramy, Lily Abs, Nay Khoury, Dia Akiki, Tia Kobeissi

192

Front row: Ramzi Chahine, Mhanna Fallah, Ziad Dada, Dani Hert, Ossen El Ahmar, Lucas Barsoum, Kyle El Mouallem, Ocean Maalouf, Michel Fadel Absent students: Majd Safieddine, Maurice Younes, Mohamed Gebara Advisor: Ms. Suzan Khalifeh

Front row: Nour Merhi, Jana Farhat, Tamar Saliba, Haya Ramdan, Celine Safieddine, Loreen Hariri, Rhea Chaccour, Alexia Dermosessian, Yasmin Kassab, Tala Dib Absent student: Noah Dahan Advisor: Mr. Abdallah Ghattas

Ras Beirut

Back row: Aleksander Mugraby, Marc Saad, Mathieu Gabriel, Amer Nasser, Ryan Ajami, Adam Zahran, Jeovani Zebian, Matteo Taleb, Ryan Amhaz

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IB1 A

IB1 B

Back row: Mohammad Majed, Roy Bou Hamdan, Mohamad Al Amin, Ali El Husseini, Ghazi Alameddine, Adel Farhat, Yousef Fawwaz, Edward Naam, Nabil Merhi

Front row: Walid Shourbaji, Jude Mroue, Aya Katrina Kazzi, Sima Rabah, Maya Kudsi, Lana Kalache, Melissa Damerji, Zaidan Tatiana, Cherry Saab Absent student: Malek Hamad Advisor: Ms. Sandra Halabi

193

Back row: Ali Adam El Harake, Joseph Gergi, Jawad Rizk, Makek Yafi, Ibrahim Dakik, Yousif Arouni, Jamil el Sayed, Nabil Al Ashkar, Marc Boustany

Ras Beirut

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IB1 C

Front row: Ma’eve Murad, Sarig Kalaydjian, Talia Zakhem, Rim Roumieh, Lea Ibrahim, Sara Saab, Nour Kik, Georgina Chidiac, Celine Daher, Mia Bitar Absent student: Sari Mouzannar Advisor: Ms. Zeina Ramadan

IB1 D

Back row: Aya Mansour, Ibrahim El Kadamani, Adnan El Hout, Malek Azar, Adnan Koussa, Tony Issa, Adam El Hajj, Sibelle Hamdan, Raya Cheaito

194

Front row: Yara El Nakib, Mona Dimashkieh, Leen Rifai, Nai Itani, Hala Sharafeddine, Celine Kalakesh, Jana Hasbini, Tamar El Dib, Aya El Kurdi, Anna Margrita Kanaan Advisor: Ms. Rana Nahas Anouti

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ABSENT STUDENTS

Patrick Kilzi 2de D

Youmna El Hajal 2de E

Noah Salerno 2de E

Sami Noueihed 2de H

Mark Daccache 2de H

James Nasr 5th B

Ahmed Al Thani 10 E2

Lara Nsouli 10 E3

Gaya Maria Mandalian 10 E4

Karim Aoun 10 E5

Steven Fawaz 10 E5

Chris Yammine 10 E5

Marya Doughan 1re 1

Karl Naddaf 1re 1

Tara El Ramy 1re 2

Léa Maroun 1re 2

Ali El Hoss 1re 4

John Alex Yessayan 1re 4

Nadeem Ghaddar 6th B

Ras Beirut

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David-Christian Ibrahim 2de D

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Amir Bou Rafeh 6th C

Yasma El Arab 6th C

Raed El Hajj Sleiman 6th C

Mohammad El Sharif 6th C

Ahmad Badran 11 E1

Omar Corbani 11 E1

Mohamed Gebara 11 E2

Majd Safieddine 11 E2

Maurice Younes 11 E2

Noah Dahan IB1 A

Malek Hamad IB1 B

Sari Mouzannar IB1 C

Ras Beirut

High School

Rama Kanso 6th B

196

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12 E1

Nicknames: Asad El Amin, Amino Acid, Mart Khaye, Yaro, Yelamin, Aminx Number of years at IC: 3 Quotes: “I’ll help u”, “Ma b aser”, “Peanut.”

Role in class: Class Helper/ Gum Supplier AMER moment: Someone in class was causing problems, but somehow the whole thing got blamed on Yara. Miss Mouhiba and Miss Amani started yelling at her, even though she had done nothing wrong, and the funniest part was seeing Yara get mad, because she’s usually the calmest student.

In 10 Years: Rich

Ras Beirut

Advisor: Mr. Elie Yachouh

Yara Al Amin Nicknames: Astro, Taktak, Danielo Number of years at IC: 15 Quotes: “W baaden”, “ Helo ktir”, “Keefek ya habibte ya Miss”, “Darbe” Role in class: Anywhere but in class AMER moment: Dan decided to skip every class after skip day and thought “I didn’t sleep yesterday” was a valid excuse. When teachers started asking questions, Dan explained that he was tired to function after not sleeping the night before, while he was perfectly fine. Somehow, it actually worked, and he managed to get out of trouble. Dan spent the entire day away from class and somehow still managed to make it out as if nothing had happened.

In 10 Years: Still at Ms. Maya’s

Dan Azhari

197

12 E1 lycée

Nicknames: Chaalan, Nawras Number of years at IC: 4 Quotes: “Ehhh sisiii”, “Nezlin aal astro??”, “Rey2a?”

Role in class: Abo Aaj2a In 10 Years: I’ll be making people smile for a living.

Ali Chaalan

Ras Beirut

High School

Nickname: Chah Number of years at IC: 6 Quote: “Allah maao” Role in class: Making excuses to leave class AMER moment: English

Karim Chahrour Nickname: Ranimo Number of years at IC: 8 Quotes: “ABCDEFG I have to go” Role in class: Always late In 10 Years: Businesswoman

Ranim Charara Nicknames: Dik, Rooster, Dikus Number of years at IC: 14 Quotes: “Always shouting”, “Fiya skip”, “Chahrour activate”, “Chahrour never forget”, “Beasttt” Role in class: The cheater, chaos creator, sound maker/soundboard AMER moment: Karim got kicked out of Ms. Mouhiba’s class over 100 times, broke 2 phone boxes, and faked a heart attack all in 1 day.

In 10 Years: Still getting kicked out of Ms. Mouhiba’s class, Famous streamer/rapper

Karim Dik

198

12 E1 lycée

Nicknames: Ray, Lemón Number of years at IC: 12 Quotes: “Next test, I will do better” Role in class: Sardet aa Joseph AMER moment: Ray has a senior moment every day.

In 10 Years: Successful business owner

Assil Ghandour Nickname: Sisi Number of years at IC: 15 Quotes: “Shu wled”, “Ur sure?”, “Tebettt” Role in class: The Queen herself In 10 Years: Stay tuned

Ras Beirut

Nicknames: Souli, Assilo, Farfour, Souliana, Moe, Assoul Number of years at IC: 15 Quotes: “Ma ele jlede”, “khalas”, “Peanut”, “What?”, “Can I know?”

Role in class: Mestelme AMER moment: Every time Assil falls asleep in Mr. Elie’s class, he wakes her up, and she looks completely lost. Before she can even figure out what’s happening, Mr. Elie starts analyzing her personality in front of the whole class while everyone watches her slowly regain consciousness.

In 10 Years: Still confused

High School

Raymond Doumit

Syenna Haddad Nicknames: Hannoush, Ahmadto, Eldy Number of years at IC: 14 Quotes: “Shu aamelet”, “La wa2ta”, “Badda jlede”, “Eh meshe” Role in class: Laughing AMER moment: Ahmad decided to cheat on his econ test. With 10 minutes left, he thought nobody would notice him checking his phone for a few answers. Unfortunately, the teacher noticed almost immediately, and the test ended right there for him. Ahmad walked into the exam aiming for an A and walked out with a 40 and a life lesson instead.

In 10 Years: Formula 1 engineer

Ahmad Hannoush

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12 E1 lycée

Nickname: Hassanieh Number of years at IC: 13 Quotes: “Miss, I’m awake” Role in class: Always asleep AMER moment: During English class, Adam was texting, then the teacher caught him and took his phone away. Adam thought she was going to confiscate it, but instead, she threw it away.

In 10 Years: Hopefully alive

Adam Hassanieh

Ras Beirut

High School

Nicknames: Nino, Nini, Neen Number of years at IC: 10 Quotes: “Miss, can I use the utility room?” “SANAD”, “Miss mish bas ana aamelta”, “BEAST”, “Khalike lal extra time”, “La la miss ma b3ish had el madrase” Role in class: Instigator AMER moment: During biology lab, Neean put half a bottle of soap and beans in the fish tank, and it overflowed with bubbles all over the floor In 10 Years: Doctor, lawyer, teacher, plumber, astronaut

Neean Hmaidan Nicknames: Faymond, Fayoups, Jabarky Number of years at IC: 6 Quotes: “Mej”, “Wahyet emme ur so annoying”, “M skipping tmr” Role in class: Never being there AMER moment: I was in CPP In 10 Years: Still justifying my absences

Fay Jabak Nicknames: Jabs, AJ Number of years at IC: 6 Quotes: “Hel aanne Chaalan” Role in class: Dad of the class AMER moment: During an award ceremony, Ali was sitting with his friends when his name was called for an award. Shocked and nervous, he didn’t know what to do, so when he was up on stage, he hugged Dr. Caleb awkwardly while taking the picture.

In 10 Years: Still defending my friends (In Court).

Ali Jaber

200

Nicknames: AREN, KJ, Elka2ed Number of years at IC: 7 Quotes: “Bala Ala2”, “De2 lal darak,” “Estez Kifak”, “Reuriii” Role in class: Philosopher AMER moment: Karim was bored during the war, so instead of staying in class, he snuck out with Omar Azhari and Ryan Khalaf. Mr. Issa got angry and called his phone 10 times, even from students’ phones. Karim finally answered Mr. Issa through Omar’s phone and realized that Mr. Issa had called his parents and almost all his friends to find him. Luckily, this lie worked, and Mr. Issa repeatedly reminded Karim about it throughout the year.

In 10 Years: World’s Number 1 lawyer during the day and DJ at night

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12 E1

Mark Khairallah Nicknames: Josey, Wolf of Yarzeh, Sousou, Sucette, Zouzou Number of years at IC: 4 Quotes: “M2akad?”, “Eh ou baaden”, “Ma tehke maae” Role in class: Ra2as AMER moment: Joseph alternates between Ms. Maya and Ms. Dana for support and advice In 10 Years: I’ll be looking at you all from my New York penthouse view

Ras Beirut

Nickname: Markus Number of years at IC: 9 Quotes: “Shu ya Joee” Role in class: Teasing Joseph In 10 Years: Business owner

High School

Karim Joumaa

Joseph El Mouallem

Sabah Shaban

Nicknames: Sabbouha, Saba Number of years at IC: 5 Quotes: “R u coming tomorrow?”, “Why isn’t this class ending?”, “I can’t wait to go home”, “Why are my absences unjustified?”

Role in class: Gum Supplier, helping people pass AMER moment: Sabah chose Art because it was her only elective option, so she was absent almost every Friday. After missing two Fridays in a row, she finally showed up, only for the teacher to ask, “What’s your name?” and “Did you just join Art today?” After some convincing, the teacher finally believed her. Despite that, Sabah kept missing Fridays and ended the year with half her art projects unfinished.

In 10 Years: Housewife

201

12 E1 lycée

Nickname: TEBET Number of years at IC: 5 Quotes: “Wahyet emme grow up”, “Adda?”, “I have a migraine” Role in class: Thinking she’s the most mature AMER moment: Someone once wrote “Tebet BBQ” on the class calendar for next Friday as a joke.

Since then, the entire CPP, including the teachers, has been convinced that the Tebet BBQ is a real event. Every Friday, people still ask if it’s happening. There has never been a Tebet BBQ, but somehow it has become a CPP tradition.

In 10 Years: Still planning the Tebet BBQ

Maria Tabet

Ras Beirut

High School

Nicknames: Mimi, Maya, Mioush, Taliiiiih, Taleh, Miz, Mayoush Number of years at IC: 15 Quotes: “You’re asking the wrong person”, “Miss, my eyes are open” Role in class: Laughing, talking, dreaming AMER moment: As usual, Mia arrived late to class, despite living a minute from school. After years of excuses, Mr. Issa finally gave her detention. She thought she could negotiate a deal to get out of it, however, Mr. Issa kept laughing, seeing her try to escape it.

In 10 Years: Still paying my cafeteria debt

Mia Talih

Andrew Vanlian

202

High School

lycée

12 E2

Quotes: “Miss Mouhiba” Role in class: Sound maker AMER moment: It was the first period, I walked into class, and before I even did anything, I got kicked out by Miss Mouhiba, then got sent to the library, and then also got kicked out of the library too.

In 10 Years: Multi-billionaire tycoon

Ras Beirut

Advisor: Ms. Dala Sadek Mounzer

Malek Ammache Nickname: Atalloz Number of years at IC: 5 Quotes: “KHALAS!”, “I’m sooo late!”

Role in class: Arriving at 8 every morning and sleeping through class.

AMER moment: She wanted to skip class so badly that she had her dad email Mr. Issa, saying she had a family emergency. However, every time she was questioned, she kept laughing and couldn’t stay serious. She repeatedly went in and out of class dramatically while trying to act convincing. In the end, when asked again, she panicked and said, “My cat gave birth.” Her mom later found out and never let her skip school again.

In 10 Years: Somewhere in Europe

Joy Atallah

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12 E2 lycée

Nickname: Captain Number of years at IC: 15 Quotes: “Miss Walla, it was Zouheir”, “Ana mazloum Saraha”, “Ana aan Miss Maya chi urgent” Role in class: Class pilot AMER moment: It was Friday afternoon, with double math. Jude decided that it would be better for Miss Rasha if he weren’t in class, so he decided to provoke the teacher. Miss Rasha kicked Jude out about 4 times, but Jude kept coming back, insisting that he is a changed man. At the 5th time, Miss Rasha sent him to Miss Maya’s office to stay there until the end of class.

In 10 Years: Still in Miss Maya’s office

Jude Azhari

Ras Beirut

High School

Number of years at IC: 6 Quote: “Eltellak ya Zouheir ma ta3mol hek”.

Carl Balaban Nickname: Yasso Number of years at IC:15 Quotes: “Let’s go get coffee”, “Ma ele jlede”, “walawww” Role in class: Sleeping, laughing 24/7 AMER moment: Yasmina wanted to leave school early but didn’t want to ask her mom to send an email, so she decided to try to leave school from the upper gate. As Yasmina went to the gate and tried leaving, the security asked her for the paper, and Yasmina didn’t have one, so the security called the floor advisor, and Yasmina was forced to go back to class. She ended up getting put on skipping and never tried leaving school early again.

In 10 Years: Housewife

Yasmina Ghutmi

Kevin Hanna

204

12 E2 lycée

Nickname: 7arb Number of years at IC:12 Quotes: “Eh akid”, “Khaye ma ba3ref” Role in class: Spectator AMER moment: dismantling the class during break In 10 Years: Industrial optimisation

Hoda Hert Nicknames: Nads, Nadoud Number of years at IC: 15 Quotes: “Tekel ya sahbe”, “Allah wakilak”, “Rekeb el fari2” Role in class: Saheb el sarde In 10 Years: In Africa with Nahle

Ras Beirut

Nickname: Hoda Number of years at IC: 12 Quotes: “I’ m leaving early, bye” Role in class: The reason they took attendance twice AMER moment: Slapping Zouhair on skip day In 10 Years: Sitting in my mansion with 10 cats

High School

Jad Harb

Nadim Husseini

Dany Kabbani

205

12 E2 lycée

Nicknames: Mimi, Marwan Number of years at IC:15 Quotes: “Does my hair look good?”, “Guys, is anyone not understanding, or is it just me” Role in class: Never in school, around the school, always lost AMER moment: Myriam posted a Snapchat video taste-testing Dubai chocolate, where she confidently misnamed the Burj Al Arab as “Bourj Hammoud.” She didn’t realize the mistake, but the next day, everyone at school was talking about it. The video was eventually shown to Mr. Elie, who still jokes about it today, and Myriam remains embarrassed.

In 10 Years: A businesswoman with 4 kids living in Bali, and possibly showing my Dubai chocolate video to the people in Bali

Myriam Khoury

Ras Beirut

High School

Nicknames: Mari, Meriena Number of years at IC: 14 Quotes: “Does anyone have gum?”, “I don’t have the jlede” Role in class: Snack giver, essentials giver

Mariana Mourad Nicknames: Nahle, Zoubah Number of years at IC: No clue Quotes: “Misss I’m not cheating,”, I’m just looking where he’s at in the test”, “Miss, I’m stretching, not looking”, “Hayda ismo itihem”, “Smoking is bad for youuu” Role in class: Dad AMER moment: Forgetting to go to class, sleeping in the toilet for two periods, and Nahle was lost in his dreams In 10 Years: A billionaire who doesn’t know how to spell

Karim Haissam Nahle Nicknames: Micks, Maalem, Mika, Moghessig, Ka2ed Gandoline Number of years at IC: 15 Quotes: “3a rase shrik”, “Miss Hayda Zouhair”, “Koussa”, ‘’If you’re good at something, never do it for free’’ Role in class: Ra2is majles el CPP ( CSL ) AMER moment: CSL speech, Alla Mao / Kick In 10 Years: Billionaire ( I mean it )

Michael Nercessian

206

12 E2 lycée

Nicknames: Eq, Eleyynaa, Elanlan, Eouna Number of years at IC: 4 Quotes: “Ma ele jlede”, “Ellik l saraha”, “Hayetee”, “Nseet” Role in class: Helping everyone before an exam AMER moment: Convincing Miss Zeinab to redo the French quiz because I didn’t do well, and I didn’t like my grade In 10 Years: Traveling the world

Nouri Sakkal Nicknames: Rachel, Ayoush, Ousha Number of years at IC: 7 Quotes: “Can we turn off AC?”, “Yi, I forgot”, “So cute”, “I’m crashing out” Role in class: Carrying group projects AMER moment: Aya decides to make a small paper pool/pond for the class before break. She comes back from break to find the tape broken into pieces around the class, the markers stolen, and the papers destroyed. Aya briefly regrets dropping her calm IB classes, but changes her mind when she remembers she doesn’t have officials anymore.

In 10 Years: Surviving in residency

Ras Beirut

Nickname: Sakkal Number of years in IC: 15 Quotes: “Akid la2”, “Shu 3ana this week?”

Role in class: Going crazy on unblocked games during class AMER moment: Showing up to a whole week of classes without skipping In 10 Years: Still on the cut

High School

Elena Qarizada

Aya Rachel Shahin Nicknames: Zooz, Zoozyy, Zoozoo Number of years at IC: 16 Quotes: “Beast”, “Rekeb el faree2” Role in class: Provoking the teacher AMER moment: During break, Zouheir and Ali Chaalan were throwing water at each other. When the bell rang, Zouheir chased Ali to the third floor. Ali hid behind a teacher, but Zouheir accidentally sprayed both Ali and the teacher, who was carrying quiz papers for the next class. The teacher canceled the quiz, making everyone in Zouheir’s class happy. Although Zouheir was kicked out at first, after about 50 apologies, he was finally allowed back in.

In 10 Years: Opening a barber shop

Zouheir Wehbe

207

12 E2 lycée

Nicknames: Tony, Bek Number of years at IC: 6 In 10 Years: Ra2iskoun

Ras Beirut

High School

Tony Yammine

208

High School

lycée

ESE

Nicknames: RJ, Ryan Jonats, Ryan, DJ RJ Number of years at IC: 14 Quotes: “Shu bro”, “Ele”, “I have an appointment” Role in class: Sleeping, food supplier, laughs at everything ESE moment: My friend from GS had 2 big packs of rubber bands. He told me to take one and distribute it to the class, so after I did, we had a huge rubber band war in class, resulting in Mrs. Faten and Mrs. Malda visiting our class 3 times the same day.

In 10 Years: In Mr. Fady’s or Mrs. Dana’s office

Ras Beirut

Advisor: Mr. Nicolas Jarrouj

Ryan-Jo Aoun Nicknames: Alex, Big Al, Adog, Lex Number of years at IC: 15 Quotes: “Sorry, Miss”, “Bas di2a”, “What did I do shu 3melet”, “Yeee” Role in class: Instigator, Provocative In 10 Years: Top Investment Banker/ Playing against Sinner and Alcaraz with a Yacht and a PJ on the side

Alexander Baaklini

209

ESE lycée

Nicknames: Sous, Aamte Sousou Number of years at IC: 12 Quotes: “El banet mazloumin “, “Mr. TK…”, “I need to fix my lens in the bathroom”, “Can we have a free period?”

Role in class: Setting spray and perfume provider, putting makeup in class, coming late every day with my latte art ESE moment: My friend kept smacking me in the face with this squishy banana peel toy during class, and after like the fifth time, I got annoyed and flung it back at him. My aim was so bad it flew straight across the room and hit the teacher instead.

In 10 Years: Crying, crying for my future patient too

Souad Bayoud

Ras Beirut

High School

Nicknames: Bdeir, Aloushh, Aleh, Boss Number of years at IC: 15 Quotes: “Miss el reeha bte2tol” , “Dawo el AC bade nem”, “To2borne estez ajlo shway lal emtihan fi hareb” , “Hamzeeeee m3aleeeemmm” Role in class: Nickname Creator, trend Setter, composer ESE moment: Every Ms. Mohiba class In 10 Years: Chilling on my yacht with models

Ali Bdeir Nicknames: Chatila, Harboo2, Chats Number of years at IC:15 Quotes: “Solana Alaykum”, “Baatle Address”, “Wasleen?”

Role in class: Shooting rubber bands, Stealing water from people In 10 Years: King of India

Mahmoud Chatila Nicknames: Didi, Larine, Dodo Number of years at IC: 4 Quotes: “Is my hair good?”, “I’m not coming tomorrow”, “I need coffee”, “Airpods?”, “walla” Role in class: Yapper, on Pinterest, or shopping, worst exam cheater ever ESE moment: Darine was caught cheating on a philosophy test with sticky notes under her thigh.

When Mr. Abdallah asked her to stand up and change seats, she refused and argued that she was comfortable and didn’t need to move, repeatedly asking why she should stand up. She eventually turned red, had to change seats, and got a 40 on the test.

In 10 Years: Living out my dream Pinterest board

Darine Chehade

210

Hamza Al Haffar Nicknames: Hasiw, Hasin, Homie, Mrasta2 Number of years at IC: 15 Quotes: “W tlete tnen wahad rooooh”, “Kanss”, “ Tu conneuy” Role in class: Class Drummer ESE moment: During the last week of school, while IB exams were taking place, my classmates convinced me to start a beat on the desk. Within seconds, the whole class joined in, making enough noise to draw the attention of Mr. Issa, Ms. Faten, and Ms. Malda to our classroom. After reminding us how “unethical” we were being, Mr. Issa seemed to visit our class 30 more times that day. Later, several IB students came to thank us.

In 10 Years: Making millions

High School

Nickname: Hamze, Hamouz, Debbo Number of years at IC: 7 years Quotes: “I’m on a diet”, “Mouks khayeee”, “Boozaa knafee sa7lab ice cream,” “Fiya protein?”

Role in class: Dip N Dip Advertiser ESE moment: My friend and I were joking in class when he threatened to drench me with water if I didn’t stop. I kept going, so he came back with several water bottles and sprayed me. I retaliated with my own bottles, and we ended up flooding the classroom. Everyone evacuated, and when the principal walked in, we were suspended.

In 10 Years: CEO of Dip N Dip

Ras Beirut

Serena Dabbagh

Nicknames: Seyreyy, Leyreyyy Number of years at IC: 15 Quotes:“De2 khel2e” , “There is no te2dim” Role in class: Laughing 24/7 ESE moment: AUB released decisions two weeks early, and Serena started panicking. The amusing part is that Serena was so convinced she wouldn’t be going to AUB that she decided to apply only a week before the decisions were released. She was to retake the SAT, but AUB released decisions before she could. Serena had taken the SAT once and scored below 1000.

Serena and the girls spent time in Mr. Fadi’s office panicking. The decision finally came out. Serena opened in Mr. Fadi’s office and got accepted. Serena and Mr. Fadi were both screaming.

She saw Yasmine hug her, and they fell to the floor.

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ESE

Omar Hijal Nicknames: Dingy, AD, jingy Number of years at IC: 13 Quotes: “ana out madrase bokra”, “Ma baaref”, “Nayem”, “Tu conneuy” Role in class: Class drummer 2, never awake in class or not in class anyway ESE moment: Omar and I were bored, so we took a derbake we found under the floor of the advisor’s table. When we tried to play it, we discovered it was somehow full of Orbeez. They spilled everywhere and took over the classroom, forcing the entire ESE class to pick them up one by one for the rest of the period.

In 10 Years: Losing millions

Adam Houssami

211

ESE lycée

Nicknames: Kehdi, Chris Number of years at IC: 15 Quotes: “Mesh ana” Role in class: Class whistler, the reason most teachers ragebait ESE moment: It was in Miss Mouhiba’s class, she was explaining a lesson, and I kept whistling. She got very angry and took it personally, and was trying to figure out who was whistling. The whole session, I was whistling, and at the end, she couldn’t take it anymore and left the class In 10 Years: Waking up every day without checking my bank account

Christopher Kehdi

Ras Beirut

High School

Nickname: Jonatss Number of years at IC: 17 Role in class: Observes everything and causes trouble undercover.

ESE moment: During a math exam, I accidentally fell asleep for 30 minutes straight, and nobody woke me up.

In 10 Years: Millionaire

Jonathan Kehdi Nicknames: Souna, Tu conneuy, Tabloooooo Number of years at IC: 15 Quotes: “Shu bek”, “Estez kanso pls hotele 65.”

Role in class: Not there mentally and sometimes physically, class starts at 8.30 (class starts at 7:40) ESE moment: Spent two hours fighting for my life on a math test, aiming for a perfect score, only to discover that turning in a completely blank paper would’ve earned me 8 points more. That was the moment I realized the calculator wasn’t the only thing malfunctioning that day. (I got 32) Legend says the test paper is still hung on the wall in the ESE class.

In 10 Years: Running multiple businesses

Hussein Merhi Nicknames: Niki, Em Ali, Makyato Number of years at IC: 15 Quotes: “Mrs. Maulde”, “@all”, “were postponing” Role in class: Class REP, lawyer, and everything really, class starts at 8.30 (class starts at 7:40) ESE moment: It was the day after skip day, and Yasmine, sleep-deprived, begged Mr. Issa for a nurse pass. After 20 minutes, he finally agreed, and Darine went with her downstairs. They ended up napping on a bench and woke up to Mr. Issa standing over them. He took the pass and gave them a slip for skipping class, and since then, Yasmine hasn’t gone to the nurse again.

In 10 Years: Housewife

Yasmine Merhi

212

Nicknames: Mkahal, CSL, Jens, 2M, BM Number of years at IC: 15 Quotes: “Nshallah enja7”, “Ensa madrase bokra”, ”Ekhweteeee”, “Hayde heyeeeee Misssss” Role in class: Ka2ed el Lebanese ESE moment: 15 min late to class, estez Tarek ken m3assab w ma baaref leh, da2artelo dahro am baram w accidentally darab fiyyé, bass 3ala Albé metel el 3assal , this is Mr. Tarek after all In 10 Years: Wherever agribusiness takes me

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ESE

Nadim Moukarzel Nicknames: Cnote, Kitero Number of years at IC: 15 Quotes: “This time I actually did well in Arabic,” “Miss laptop aam yaamol update walla” Role in class: Informant In 10 Years: Still down

Ras Beirut

Nicknames: Mouks, Dimo Number of years at IC: 15 Quotes: “Miss sakkarto lal emtihan”, “Easy easy ma daharet mbereh ta edros”, “Sorry Miss”, “Yalla 5 minutes” Role in class: The distractor In 10 Years: Still at AUB

High School

Mustafa Moukahal

Christopher Rahbani Nicknames: Strongest, Sisi spammy Number of years at IC: 3 Quotes:“ I’m so tired”, “I wanna go home”, “Is my hair good?”

Role in class: Laughing, helping everyone cheat, and arguing.

ESE moment: During Miss Malak’s class, she stopped teaching after smelling nail polish and started checking everyone’s hands. Sirine panicked since her nails were freshly done, but kept denying it.

Two minutes later, Miss Malak caught her applying lip gloss and completely lost it.

In 10 Years: Still arguing while serving looks in diplomat outfits.

Sirine Shehab

213

ESE lycée

Nicknames: Mikey, Slim Shady, & me Number of years at IC: 15 Quotes: “Lek”, “Ma ele jlede”, “3ande appointment with MISS DANA” Role in class: Never actually being in class, class tutor, having a lollipop 24/7, sleeping ESE moment: While the class was shooting rubber bands at each other, I was shooting mine at Nadim. As soon as I shot the rubber band, he stopped standing and sat down, and the rubber band flew over his head and hit the teacher in the face.

In 10 Years: Still trying to recover from senior year sleep deprivation

Michael Slim

Ras Beirut

High School

Nicknames: Tajo, Dj Tajooow, Kajo Number of years at IC: 6 Quotes: “Both teams to score trust“, Miss bade nem”, “Hamza jeeb pix” Role in class: Lawyer, professional exam cheater ESE moment: It was a physics class where Hamza and I started arguing, so I poured water on him, and he started a water fight. It escalated to me using around 15 bottles, soaking the class and everyone in it, and we ended up mopping the room and getting disciplinary probation In 10 Years: I will still be applying to unis.

Karim Tajo Nicknames: Seya, Sisi Number of years at IC: 15 Quotes: “Ma ele jlede”, “Akhh bede fel” Role in class: Class baker ESE moment: I was late to class when I heard Mr. Issa yelling because someone had dismantled the phone box. As I stood outside the door, he got even angrier, yelling so loudly I completely blanked and forgot my own name. I turned red, not tomato red, like firetruck emergency evacuation red.

Everyone in class started laughing at the fact that I stood there looking like a squeezed ketchup bottle, fighting for my life.

In 10 Years: Disappeared from society, living off-grid in the mountains with 3 kiddos

Serena Zeidan

214

High School

lycée

GSE & LSE

GSE

Ali Dakik

Nickname: Daks, Da2i2, Dako Number of years at IC: 15 Quotes: “Nawwaret nawwaret ya Miss”, “Sakkarto”, “Jabre keb war2a aa Amir” Role in class: Tobyid wej GSE moment: (Ms. Malak was yelling at us because we didn’t memorize something) Ms. Malak (sarcastically): W lel asaf m3almetkon l aatle haydik l sene ktir dalla3etkon” (she was our teacher) Ali (half asleep thinking his voice is low): “Eh wallah lel 2asaf l shadid.” (the whole class and Ms. Malak heard) Ms. Malak: “Ya Ali ha a3mol 7ale ma sma3et yele alto.”

In 10 Years: Still using my Apple Watch

Ras Beirut

Advisor: Ms. Nisrine Shahrour

Nicknames: Touts, Darwishee, Mana2eesh, Tiaaaa, Scout addict, Kempinski Number of years at IC: 4 Quotes: “I can’t, I have a scout camp”, “Shuu 3am bi seer??”, “Yiii, Iyom lal 4 el dawem”, “Bhess, I am sleep deprived”.

Role in class: Silent analyzer, Notes supplier GSE moment: - Sleeping through double math - Sama, Savannah, and I tried to skip PE. But we couldn’t find any floor advisor to give us a paper as an excuse. We went back to PE metl el shatreen.

In 10 Years: Still having existential crises... but also an engineer (hopefully functioning)

Tia Darwish

215

gSE & LSE lycée

Number of years at IC: 11 Quotes: “I’ll just write something” Role in class: Seasonally absent GSE moment: Hiding the noise of the ski lift while attending online In 10 Years: Somewhere on K2

Samir Hmeidani

Ras Beirut

High School

Number of years at IC: 15

John Jabre Nicknames: ‫قمير‬, Brince Number of years at IC: 3 Quotes: “Qelltelak”, “7abib El qalb” Role in class: Always absent In 10 Years: An engineer or in a cabin in Alaska, recreating the Outdoor Boys’ YouTube channel.

Amir El Kadamani Nicknames: Nounzi, Moudare3, Nanours, Madi, Nourpast Number of years at IC: 15 Quotes: “Miss, are we done?”,“Say walla”, “Bro u studied?”, “Actually Actually” Role in class: Complaining about exams, distracting teachers GSE moment: During an online physics session, Nour wasn’t focusing and was on a call with Lynn.

She decided to take a screenshot “just in case”. A few minutes later, she starts screaming, then Lynn tells her she ’ s unmuted. She thought Lynn was joking and started laughing like crazy and said: “ur funny ya”. She then goes to her computer and finds out she was unmuted the entire time.

In 10 Years: Still regretting GS

Nour Madi

216

gSE & LSE lycée

Nickname: Naja Number of years at IC: 15 Quotes: “Wallah Meshe”, “Fike tkanclile hal quiz”, “Ma balshit dares”, “2azamit”, “Tekel 3a Allah” Role in class: Teacher target GSE moment: Skipping class to eat In 10 Years: A billionaire

Lynn Al Sabbagh Nickname: Traboulsi Number of years at IC: 3 Quotes: “Estez kenet 3am ekol”, “Miss feena nwa2ef dares la lyom”, “Lesh ma 3melet mnee7”, “Nseet a3mol el h.w”, “Feena ndawe el AC”, “Yalh ma 7a ye5las hal nhar” Role in class: Jokes, being absent at least 1 day a week, and injuring myself severely at least 1 time every year GSE moment: I was asleep in an online chemistry session, and Ms. Rania called my name. I woke up, answered her, and told her I was sleeping through the entire session.

In 10 Years: I see myself working hard to take care of my family.

Ras Beirut

Nicknames: Lynno, Sabbagh, Lin Number of years at IC: 7 Quotes: “Let’s take a break”, ”Can we not study”, ” Brooo “, Khalas”,” Okok.”

Role in class: Chatterbox, gum supplier, time-waster GSE moment: - Getting a concussion from volleyball - Lynn was talking to Nour like always. Miss Nissrine, annoyed, told them to stop talking. Lynn couldn’t stop the conversation and continued her sentence. Next thing, Miss Nissrine approached Lynn with the marker in hand as Lynn pulled back, the marker slipped and marked Lynn’s shirt. She said: “MISS MY SHIRT IS RUINED”. Miss replied: “Hek bi sir la yali mab yeskot”. Even after that, Lynn kept talking.

In 10 Years: Still talking

High School

Rami Naja

Samir Traboulsi Nicknames: Botros, Petes Quotes: “Huh”, “Say wallah you didn’t study”, “Ma elle jlede”, “Can I have 30 thou”, “I hate chem” Role in class: Counting down time till break, telling people when grades are on Pronote GSE moment: During Mr. Edward’s class, Peter was happily sitting and texting his friends. He tried to send his friend a video, but accidentally played it at full volume. After a good 5 minutes of Mr. Edward blaming people, Peter couldn’t hold in his laugh anymore and ended up confessing that it was him. He got a minus on the next test.

In 10 Years: An engineer still struggling with Arabic.

Peter Yazbek

217

gSE & LSE lycée

Nicknames: Zeidan, Businessman, ‫سامي أوكسيد الكربون‬ Number of years at IC: 15 Quotes: “Jou3an”, “YA HALAWA”, “Sabaho”, “Hada 3ando akell”, “War2et el IC bi 30 alf”, “Tia bteb3atile notes plssss”, “Bolbol taa la hon”, “Dersina hay bel IB”, “Odrobbbb”, “Lawlooo”, “Rayih aand Mr. fady” Role in class: IC Paper Salesman, has beef with every single teacher GSE moment: Enduring the longest bahdale ever by Miss Rania after the midterm, even though Sami ended up with 90 on the report card (was expecting a 70) In 10 Years: Still having school-related stress dreams about Miss Rania.

Ras Beirut

High School

Sami Zeidan

LSE Nicknames: Bolbol, Boulz, Khetyar Number of years at IC: 3 Quotes: “Haj tetfalsaf”,”Aa rase” Role in class: Mental calculator LSE moment: Mr. Edward tells me my answer is wrong, then repeats what I said In 10 Years: Still skipping class

Charbel Ashkar Nicknames: Sav, Havana Number of years at IC: 3 Quotes: “Badde nem”, “No way lyom lal 4”, “Tab can I leave”, “Fina ma nedros lyom”, “Silence… “ Role in class: A mystery LSE moment: The employee at the cafeteria comments on Savannah’s sad facial expression every time he sees her. Feeling bad, he picks up a chicken tender and gives it to her in hopes of cheering her up. However, she was not feeling sad, as it is simply her resting face.

In 10 Years: Studied psych, but definitely not a therapist.

Savannah Bayyoud Nicknames: Hajje, Haryoura Number of years at IC: 7 Quotes: “I’m failing”, “Sama help” Role in class: Gum supplier, complainer, always eating LSE moment: Yara had her makeup with her because she was going out after school and was bored, so she ended up doing Ms. Nisreen’s makeup In 10 Years: La aarif bkhaberkon

Yara El Hage

218

Nickname: Yaso Number of years at IC: 3 Quote: “I hate PE” Role in class: Official chemistry board writer (underpaid) LSE moment: One of my funniest Grade 12 memories was skipping skip day. Instead, I went out with my close friend and somehow had a better “skip day” than everyone else. Definitely not planned… but no regrets.

In 10 Years: I see myself as a successful mom who somehow balances saving lives at a big hospital and still finding time to relax… or at least pretending I have everything under control.

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gSE & LSE

Rania Hazimeh Nicknames: Sama jabz, Sama ja2, SJ, Samsoom Number of years at IC: 7 Quotes: “Akid bekon shi”, “Ya haram”, “Shooo”, “Dakheelak skot”, “Y7elo aane”, “Hayda bas le ken baad na2esna”, “Kater khayrak”, “Aslan mafi emti7anet rasmeye”, “Tab bokra menshoof”, “Khaleene sekte bekoon ahsan”, “Send me ur torch comments” Role in class: Lawyer, reminder, tutor, previouses/notes supplier, alhay2a el3olya LSE moment: Too many to pick a specific one, but getting the teachers to postpone every single assessment even after they say they won’t In 10 Years: Allah bas byaaref

Ras Beirut

Nicknames: Hazimeh, Rano, Ranoush Number of years at IC: 4 Quotes: “It’s not funny”, “It smells like a farm”, “ur gna study?”, “I’m gonna fall asleep”, “Ntawashet” Role in class: Kazdering in the hallways LSE moment: Rania forced Dakik to get her coffee right before a history midterm, and right when he put it on her table, it exploded all over the floor before she even took a sip. She desperately searched for help, but the whole floor was empty. She had to clean it all by herself with only tissues while the whole class complained about the smell.

In 10 Years: Still gossiping with Ziggy

High School

Yasmin Haidar

Sama Jaber Nicknames: Ziggy, Tiggy, Gobby Number of years at IC: 15 Quotes: “Plspls remove late”, “Miss, can we leave?”, “Who’s skipping tom?”, “Charbel, explain” Role in class: Latest, shopping in bio LSE moment: Ziggy walks in with coffee in her hand during double bio. Mr. Hassib immediately confiscates it from her hand. They keep arguing over the coffee, but he ends up keeping it. Instead of focusing, she spends the entire double period plotting and forcing the rest of the class to distract him and get it back. It works, but she ends up failing the next test.

In 10 Years: Still gossiping with Rania

Lynn Moussa

219

gSE & LSE lycée

Nicknames: Perli, Perlita, Perla mou Number of years at IC: 6 Quotes: “Azamet”, “Can we get coffee?”, ‘Fi zourouf” Role in class: Trying to escape class LSE moment: Decided to skip online to eliminate her senior assassin target, goes to his house and waits 1 hour, just for him to sneak out and escape by the stairs. She realized she skipped class for nothing.

In 10 Years: Designing ur house

Perla Moussa

Ras Beirut

High School

Nicknames: Djonter, Johny, Jinx Number of years at IC: 15 Quotes: “Ma ele jlede”, “Ensa” Role in class: Sleeping In 10 Years: Still asking for explanations

John Yammine Nicknames: Shabake, Pekka, Reuters Number of years at IC: 7 Quotes: “Jappatto”, “Ken aande maw3ad”, “Ma3e war2a” Role in class: Never in class LSE moment: Tried to steal a permission slip from Ms. Dana to skip math and watch season 4 episode 12 of Dexter. She sees a paper hanging from one of my pockets and demands I empty them.

I show her the empty pocket, but she insists I show her the other one. I gave up and showed her the paper. I ended up getting banned from her office for a month In 10 Years: Mtc touch

Tarek Zorkot

220

High School

lycée

Terminale 1

Nicknames: Abiad, The big A Number of years at IC: 12 Quotes: “Madame 3ande so2al”, “King”, “Odrobbb” Role in class: Eating during Mrs. Osta’s periods Terminale moment: After an all-nighter, Karim was too tired to stay up in Mrs. Nazha’s class. When she noticed, she told him to stand near the door so that he could focus. As he was standing, he laid his head on the door and fell asleep, standing up.

In 10 Years: Fighting for the last spot at the homeless shelter

Ras Beirut

Advisor: Ms. Nancy Zgheib

Karim Abiad

Priscille Achkar

Nicknames: Pripri, Priscillou Number of years at IC: 5 Quotes: “Where’s poupa ?”, “I’m so tired”, “I have to go to Miss Inar”, “ Llalalala”, “I’m so cooked”, “We need to lock in” Role in class: Class charger lender & full-time eater (microwaved apple supremacy), professional, yapper when Poupa is involved Terminale moment: (PART 1) see part 2 at Poupa Wehbe Poupa and I were heading to math class when we noticed Mr. Chall was busy dealing with some students. Seeing this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, and driven by pure starvation, we made the very responsible decision to sprint to the cafeteria and buy fajitas.

In 10 Years: Somewhere with Poupa and a PhD

221

Terminale 1 lycée

Nicknames: Sel,Sisi, Selener Number of years at IC: 15 Quotes: “Bek shi”, “Khalas”, “I’m so overstimulated”, “I cry”, “Salemtak.”

Role in class: Class baker Terminale moment: Selena has always hated 67. When IC announced they would celebrate a 67-day, she contemplated even going to school. After having decided to go, she quickly realised her mistake.

She ended up spending recess talking to Ms. Nancy about the philosophy and absurdity of the joke.

In 10 Years: Regretting her life choices in residency and wishing she were a housewife

Selena Alnachar

Ras Beirut

High School

Nickname: Ritz Number of years at IC: 2 Quotes: “I’m freezing, but I like my outfit.”

Role in class: Cookie supplier Terminale moment: I was completely asleep in class. As soon as Ms. Faten walked in, she saw me and started asking: “Is this girl okay?” I was so unconscious that someone had to scream my name across the classroom to wake me up. I jumped up, saw her staring at me, and said: “I was just resting my head for a bit to conserve energy for the bac.” Then the class started laughing.

In 10 Years: Changing industries, changing minds, or famous enough that this quote becomes embarrassing.

Rita Atallah Nickname: Atassi Number of years at IC: 15 Quotes: “Ohhhh champs eliseee”, “3mele massage”, “Lowkenuily” Role in class: Singing In 10 Years: Still at Miss Dana’s, not balding

Karim Atassi Nickname: Bil Number of years at IC: 12 Quotes: “Walla I’m joking”, “My mom sent a mail”, “La 3younik Miss” Role in class: Tabyid Tanajer Terminale moment: On a random Tuesday morning in April, Yara and I were walking towards Arabic class when we heard that we had an Arabic quiz. We turn around and see Mrs. Osta running towards us. We quickly crouch next to the lockers, turning our backs to her, hiding. She passes by without noticing In 10 Years: Still showering important people with gifts

Bilal Baalbaki

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Nicknames: Em, Emoush Number of years at IC: 15 Quotes: “Labake walla”, “Literally”, “Miss ma hkit walla.”

Role in class: Mary Poppins Terminale moment: If you’re wondering, Laeti got a solid 4/20 and Ema a record breaking 1.5/20, in her defense, a 2/20 on Pronote. Ema was so traumatized that she decided to pull off a generational lock in the last week of school. Miss Nazha admired Ema’s effort and decided to put a minimum of 8/20 for the whole class. They’re welcome. Despite all odds, Laeti and Ema passed maths ... 3al 7affeh.

In 10 Years: Still not getting the concept of time management

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Rosalina Bou Hamad

Chloé Bou Nasr

Matteo Chirazi

Nicknames: Chlo, Cookie, Cyth Number of years at IC: 15 Quotes: “ Thea tu as panda?”, “J’ai Ms. Dana”, “Je quitte”, “Sorry kenet neyme” Role in class: Disappearing for unknown quests Terminale moment: Chloé is facing Ms. Osta, wishing she did not prioritize her beauty sleep over studying for her Arabic Oral.

Once Chloé manages to start, Ms. Osta interrupts to ask: «Andik boyfriend? » and goes on about how Chloé should find a man to worry less, all while Chloé is laughing hysterically and turning redder by the minute.

Ms. Osta searched for said man all semester, which, to Chloé’s displeasure, was a failed mission.

In 10 Years: Still in Ms. Dana’s office

Ras Beirut

Nickname: Rosie Number of years at IC: 14 Quotes: «Badde nem », «Rase 3am yujaane», «Sad2ine ma ha edros shi », «Hlof lyom el quiz», «Shu alet el m3allme » ,« Ok bas min 7a yaaref iza ma jit » Role in class: B(ig) F(at) I(ego) survivor Terminale moment: Rosalina is late to class. Mr. Maizia sees her and asks if “le coq a oublié de chanter ce matin.” She reuses the joke during bio, no one gets it, then it lands, and they laugh. Bel ekher still btekela tardiness men Ms. Ikbal.

In 10 Years: Either at the top or milking cows in the south.

High School

Ema Bachour

Nicknames: Matts, Brownie Number of years at IC: 15 Quotes: “Badde etkharaj”, “Allah yerham”, “Je3et”, “Oh no no we’re not getting a dog”, *Random references* Role in class: Leading the ship Terminale moment: It was the day before Christmas vacation, Matteo got accepted to Brown, & was running on 2 hours of sleep & 5 candy-canes. The class decided to play “guess-the-song” (terrible idea) “If I-…” *Matteo almost jumped on Ms. Leina.* “I WILL ALWAYS LOVE YOU, WHITNEY HOUSTON, YOUTUBE SINCE 2010, DAUGHTER DIED THE SAME WAY!!”

“How the hell do you know this?”

“When do you even study?” *Matteo won with a 20-point lead* In 10 Years: Retired

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Nicknames: Dandouna, Dandoun, Dindon, Didi, Dandan Number of years at IC: 13 Quotes: “C’était quoi la question?”, “Saraha no comment”, “Walawww” Role in class: Notes supplier, Private Badminton Coach Terminale moment: Danielle was switching classes with her twin sister, Maria. The second she entered her class, Miss Najia and Mr. Issa were attending. She told them that she’s Maria, and everything continued normally. At the end, the actual Maria opened the door while Danielle was still in her place. The teacher couldn’t believe that there were two Marias: her jaw literally dropped, and she stayed there, too stunned to speak.

In 10 Years: Somehow figured it out

Danielle El Dib

Ras Beirut

High School

Nicknames: DIVA, ROURTI, ROURII Number of years at IC:14 Quotes: “Can we skip ?”, “ I’m so bored” Role in class: Fake glazing the teacher 24/7 Terminale moment: Everyone told me to run for class rep because “we’re all voting for you.” The results came out… and apparently, “we” was just me.

In 10 Years: Still scheming my way through life

Maria Ghali Nicknames: Julieee, Juju Number of years at IC: 3 Quotes: «Saluuut», «3alaallah», «Rawa2», «A7la3alam», «Yaaano wayy », « 3anjad lav u.»

Role in class: Always eating Dubai chocolate between classes.

Terminale moment: I’ve always been terrible in math. In class, I am invisible, staring at the board without understanding. I had spé with Monsieur Chall. One day, he asked me how university was going, not realizing I was his student. When I reminded him who I was, he looked confused before finally recognizing me. This shows how bad I am at this subject to the point that my teacher forgot I was his student.

In 10 Years: Google me

Julia Al Hamoud Nicknames: Lowlow, L.H Number of years at IC: 15 Quotes: “My mom sent an email”, “I have a meeting in AGC office” Role in class: Always abroad, traveller Terminale moment: During livestreaming, Ms. Haddad struggled to admit students to Zoom and fix her mic, while Lowa kept making unnecessary comments. He was eventually kicked out and told to find Mr. Walid for help, but not knowing where the office was, he wandered around school, gave up, and ended up having breakfast with a friend. The mic was never fixed, but Lowa got an unexpectedly peaceful breakfast.

In 10 Years: Somewhere between airports and new experiences.

Lowa - Joe Hobeiche

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Nicknames: Dani, Danz, Dandoun Number of years at IC: 12 Quotes: “Kherbet”, “Allah yestor”, “Jeye el sa2et.”

Role in class: Scaring and spraying water at everyone Terminale moment: One day in Ms. May’s class, there was still one phone missing from the box: Daniel’s. She started threatening detentions and suspensions for whoever still had theirs. 20 minutes had passed, and then, out of everyone, she called him up to recount the phones in the box. As he got up from his seat, his phone slipped right out of his pocket and hit the floor. Biggest ja2ra of his life.

In 10 Years: On a 6-month vacation twice a year

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Firas Khatib Nicknames: Mneimneh, Rayo Number of years at IC: 12 Quotes: “Miss Sad2ine Fhemet”, “Ken aande meeting.”

Role in class: Everything but focusing Terminale moment: At the end of SPE SES class, we were rehearsing a flash mob during recess when I got distracted by Lebanese Day at the cafeteria and decided to buy a mixed grill platter, forgetting all about practice. Madame Josette came to tell us recess was over, but I hadn’t even started eating.

I went back to class, got caught, argued for two periods, and ended up receiving a slip for bringing food into class.

In 10 Years: Still finding more life lessons outside of the classroom

Ras Beirut

Nickname: Firasse Number of years at IC: 2 Quote: “Ok” Role in class: Class Debater Terminale moment: Almost got caught cooking crêpe in class In 10 Years: Rajul A3mel

High School

Daniel Homaidan

Rayan Mneimneh Nicknames: Kris, Chriiiiis, Krys Number of years at IC: 12 Quotes: « Hlofff », « That’s crazyyy » Role in class: Always helpful, always on the iPad Terminale moment: Chris was sitting in class, playing a game on his iPad while the teacher explained something. Everything was fine until he made a mistake in the game and suddenly shouted, “NOOOO!” The teacher stopped talking, everyone turned to look at him, and the whole class was laughing. Chris realized he had exposed himself. There was no excuse he could give, and he could only watch as the teacher walked over, took his iPad, and continued the lesson.

In 10 Years: Ultimate businessman

Chris Nahas

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Terminale 1 Thea Maria Nasr

Nickname: KR Number of years at IC: 15 Quotes: “Give more, live more”, “Guys STORYTIME”, “I’ m dipping” Role in class: Alwaaays laughing, disappearing, or asleep Terminale moment: After dying of laughter in class, I get kicked out to cool down. However, I laughed even more in the hallways and unfortunately got caught by Mr. Issa. He questioned why I was kicked out, and I wasn’t even able to speak because of my laughter. He was SO mad at me and proceeded to scream at me, instead of saying “KRISTIE,” he said “KRISPY”, which made me laugh even more.

In 10 Years: Criminal lawyer

High School Ras Beirut

Nicknames: Pyth Number of years at IC: 3 Role in class: Food/gum supplier Terminale moment: During a presentation with Mme Triolet, Thea confidently projected the PowerPoint on the board… only to hear the class laughing. Confused, she had no idea why until someone asked, “Why is Issa Mohtadi (the floor advisor) in your group?” That’s when she realized that instead of writing “Prepared by Thea Nasr and Issa Kishly,” she had accidentally written, “Prepared

by Thea Nasr and Issa Mohtadi.” The entire class could not stop laughing, while Mme Triolet was so annoyed she almost did not want to listen anymore.

In 10 Years: Mixing chemicals and pretending I know what I’m doing while building my future gum empire

Kristie Romanos Nicknames: Louleye, Luccimir Number of years at IC: 13 Quotes: “Ha yodrbo”, “Bada toula333”, “Ell MK sar aana bel saf”, “Nezel aal jetski” (in February) Role in class: The most unpredictable energy Terminale moment: Every day with me is a memory In 10 Years: Owning more cars than problems

Louie Roukoz Nicknames: Mimi, Maymay, Mayoush, Mioush Number of years at IC: 15 Quotes: “Twattaret”, “Bek shi?”, “I’m so hungry”, “U want half turkey?”

Role in class: Making sound effects Terminale moment: During the hybrid period, because of the war, Mia chose to come to school. By the third period, she needed an escape, so she grabbed her iPad, went to the library, joined Zoom, and acted like she was peacefully at home. Camera on, fake smile, even blaming her “Wi-Fi.” She thought the plan worked… until she walked downstairs and saw Miss Osta in front of her. One look was enough. She was caught.

In 10 Years: A WAG

Mia Shehab

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Nickname: YFT Number of years at IC: 15 Quotes: “Badde fel”, “Leh ana”, “Can we go cafette”.

Role in class: Wasta Department Terminale moment: Throughout the year, I became friends with the head of the program, Mr. Maizia.

I would go to his office almost every day, whenever he was available, to sit there and complain about literally everyone and everything. Somewhere along the way, he also started giving me occasional life advice, which continues to this day. This friendship proved especially useful when it came time to “revamp” the BFI. In 10 Years: Rich enough to forget what the BFI and physics did to me

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Tony Tayah

Ras Beirut

Nickname: TIYEH Number of years at IC: 4 Quotes: “BADA TOULA3” Role in class: Class clown Terminale moment: Too many moments, I guess you will never know. Peace out!

In 10 Years: KING

High School

Yara Tabar

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Terminale 2

Ras Beirut

Advisor: Ms. Rita Mghames Nickname: Mimi Number of years at IC: 15 Quotes: “I would be waking up now, but instead I’m here”, “My head hurts.”

Role in class: Calling out every question that seems too obvious.

Terminale moment: After four biology periods, Miss Nazha used the sports period for extra math.

Exhausted and with a headache, Mariam skipped class and waited in Rockefeller with Chloé and friends. Minutes later, Miss Nazha walked toward them from the teachers’ lounge. Mariam sprinted out to avoid being seen while Chloé said, “Mariam is here, but she isn’t attending class.” Nobody knows whether the teacher saw her.

In 10 Years: Understanding why people do what they do in the end

Mariam Abdallah Nicknames: Rayoush, Ritler Number of years at IC: 15 Quotes: “ Miss, I can’t see. I lost my glasses”, “T3ebet”, “Laa Miss walla aam rakiz” Role in class: Singing, laughing, shouting Terminale moment: Rhea joined Math Expert with Mr. Chall but never attended. He always threatened to kick her out. A week later he unenrolled her, but after endless excuses, he added her back. The following day (CSL day), Rhea went to Ms. Faten, asking her to cancel cause she couldn’t skip, but broke down crying instead. Ms. Faten felt bad and canceled classes for the entire grade.

In 10 Years: Still at Miss Inar with Yasmina and Layla

Rhea Alameddine

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Sarah Bissat

Nicknames: Rams, RC Number of years at IC: 16 Quotes: “Guys i’m SOO COLD”, “I’m freezing”, “I’m so tired” Role in class: Never there Terminale moment: After 400 hours of absence, Rama was forced to sign a paper saying that if she missed one more day, she wouldn’t graduate. The next day she ended up in the emergency room, and nobody believed her. Mr. Issa called her mom asking why she wasn’t at school, her mom had to send a wheelchair, IV, and MRI pictures. After that, he felt bad and checked up on her every time she missed school.

In 10 Years: ur future fashion designer or… still sleeping

High School

Nicknames: SORO, Labo, Sarsour Number of years at IC:13 Quotes: “Bek shi”, “Maaoul” Role in class: Managing Tle2 TikTok, class gum supplier Terminale moment: Sarah and Mr. Issa spent Terminale somehow running into each other in the most random places. One day, Sarah and her dad were driving down a narrow street where parked cars had turned a two-way road into a one-car lane. A blue car appeared coming straight toward them, and both cars stopped. Convinced the other driver should move, Sarah confidently honked. A few seconds later, she looked up and realized the driver was Mr. Issa. He rolled down the window, smiled, said “Hi kifkon?” and drove off. (Sorry, Mr. Issa.)

In 10 Years: Still in Brimm.

Ras Beirut

Laeticia Azhari

Nicknames: Laeti, Latoussi, Teet Number of years at IC: 2 Quotes: “Omar oum men mahale”, “Etye dodo?”, “Wave for the vlog”, “Bek shi?”, “Fhemte shi?”, “Meshe” Role in class: iPad kid Terminale moment: Midway through a maths test with Miss Nazha, Laeticia realized she couldn’t answer a single question. Azamit b2ouweh. Looking around for moral support, she spotted Ema fully asleep in the middle of the test. She burst out laughing. Disappointed, Miss Nazha said, “Sad2ine Laeticia ma fi shi bi dahek ”.

Refusing to snitch, Laeticia laughed harder, accepted defeat, and mentally dropped out for the rest of the hour. Check EMA’s moment.

In 10 Years: Still living with mon (iykyk)

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Terminale 2

Rama Chalak Nicknames: Chebaklo, RC, Rays Number of years at IC: 15 Quotes: “Ya edame”, “Nezel aand Miss Dana”, “Lezem edhar shem hawa”, “Mhamas ekol” Role in class: Always bringing energy to class/monkey noises Terminale moment: Rayan and Omar were skipping class and convinced themselves that climbing onto the cafeteria roof was a brilliant idea, only to come back down awkwardly after realizing they had no plan. Minutes later, their brief moment caught up with them when Ms. Faten called them to her office, putting them at risk of suspension over a thoughtless idea that never went anywhere.

In 10 Years: Still in Miss Dana’s office

Rayan Chebaklo

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Nicknames: Peanut, Fanounou, Nouration Number of years at IC: 4 Quotes: “ Fhemtine?”, “ Momayaz”, “ Slay” In 10 Years: sage-femme

Nour Choucair

Ras Beirut

High School

Nicknames: JD, JOJO, Dougie, CSL Number of years at IC: 14 Quotes: “ Bek shi Khaye”, “Nayem”, “Cold”, “Ana aand Miss Dana”,“ Kabasna Ms. Inar?”

Role in class: Aam bal3et Terminale moment: After Omar won CSL in 2024, Rhea was determined to follow her brother’s footsteps in our senior year, and Jad was fully backing her. After 3 years of planning, she suddenly dropped out while the other candidate had been campaigning all summer. So, to keep the family legacy alive, Jad ran with zero preparation and one month left. Fast forward: somehow, the campaign went crazy, and Jad became CSL. (Thank you, CONNÉE.) In 10 Years: Still in Miss Dana’s Office

Jad Doughan

Yasmina Etyemezian

Nicknames: Etye, Yaso, Yas Number of years at IC: 15 Quotes: “ouiiiiii”, “IPPERRR”, “HLOF”, “J’ai iper faim” , “Laeti dodo?” ,“KOUSSA”, Role in class: Lowering class average :) “Kotoooobbb”, “0, ” “Akbar sa2ta”, “SASHHH” Terminale moment: Yasmina’s brother, Ralph in Terminale always escaped his Arabic oral until Mrs. Osta warned security not to let him leave. He still got 6/20. Inspired by Ralph’s skills, Yasmina tried another strategy: “Miss ana baaref bet habbe tesma3e Fayrouz, lyom rah farjike chi jdid” then turned the oral into a Fayrouz concert. Even after being told to stop, she kept singing and proudly beat Ralph with a 12/20.

In 10 Years: Still learning Arabic.

Nicknames: Aymoush, Moushi, Smuz, Yamyam Number of years at IC: 12 Quotes: “Katter khayrak” Role in class: Gum supplier, zoning out Terminale moment: All year long, histoire geo is deserted by Tle 2. The only time Ayma and Chloe decided to skip, they went down to the cafette to eat chicken nuggets. While they were eating, Chloe spotted Dr. Caleb walking towards them. Panic kicked in when they saw him talking to Mr. Issa and pointing at them. Their only instinct was to run away as fast as they could….[part 2 at Chloe] In 10 Years: Still correcting people on how to say my name

Ayma Fakhri

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Nickname: Moni Number of years at IC: 6 Quotes: “Ah bye shu haida ma fhmt shi” Role in class: Sleeping Terminale moment: Always sleeping in class In 10 Years: Successful

Yasma Ghandour

Akram Itani

Nicknames: Itene, AK, Kouki, Kouks Number of years at IC: 15 Quotes: “REURIIII”, “Masho hamem baaden Miss Dana”, “Skip?”, “Zoom library lyom”, “Insa arabe lyom ma ele jlede”, “Deyman hekkkkk”, “W BAADEN” Role in class: Bathroom Plug Terminale moment: (PART 2) See part 1 at Omar Kotob.

Mrs. Anita: “AIEEEEEEEEE MY NOSE!” (she falls to the floor screaming) Akram: “Miss, are you okay?????”

Mrs. Anita: “MONKHAREE AKHHH I CAN’T BREATHE” Mrs. Anita then gives them a slip accusing Akram of punching her nose and heads to the ER, where it turns out absolutely nothing had happened to her.

In 10 Years: Still in Miss Dana’s Office, Forbes 30 under 30

Ras Beirut

Nicknames: Biscuit, Yassoum, Zouglou Number of years at IC: 15 Quotes: “Saperlipopete, “I got cake”, “Eh meshe” ,“ Getting my steps in” Role in class: Chef Terminale moment: In philo, Yasma made one paper boat. Ahmad and Laeti joined. while Miss Rita was explaining, a second lesson happened in the back, with Yasma going desk to desk, fixing everyone’s paper boats. Miss Rita kept telling them to focus, but by then the workshop was running at full capacity. After several warnings, Yasma got a slip for “persisting in inappropriate behavior.” By the end of the period, Miss Rita gave six slips thanks to Yasma.

In 10 Years: Owning your favorite restaurant

High School

Monamia Faraj

Nicknames: Chlo, Coco pops Number of years at IC: 15 Quotes : “J’ai faim”, “I’m taking a gap year”, “Qui veut aller cafette”, “Ya allaaa math”, “BYE”, “Akhhhh” Role in class: Complain Terminale moment: [part 1 at Ayma]…They ran around the school and hid in the middle school for the rest of the period. Thinking they escaped, they later ran into Mr. Issa, who said: “Ken tayyeb el djej?”

Swearing they would never skip again, they later found themselves hiding in the library for 2 periods to avoid getting caught again.

In 10 Years: Still regretting taking maths physique chimie (to end up doing business)

Chloe Jreissati

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Terminale 2 Ryan Khalaf

Nicknames: Kotob, Amoura Number of years at IC:15 Quotes: “Zhe2et”, “Deyman hekkkk”, “Zinger first break?”, “Laeti oume men mahale”, “Fham aalay” Role in class: Always one chapter behind Terminale moment: Part 1) During a fire drill in Greenfield, Omar and Akram were standing behind each other. Continuing Jad Doughan’s joke, Akram slapped Omar on the neck in a way where the sound is loud, but it doesn’t actually hurt. Omar immediately pushed Akram back, sending him flying without noticing that Mrs. Anita was standing right behind him. Akram grazed her shoulder. See part 2 at Akram Itani In 10 Years: Still in Miss Dana’s office - Managing Chelsea FC

High School Ras Beirut

Nicknames: Khalaf, Riyan Number of years at IC:13 Quotes: “De2 darak”, “Ma tsa3ed”, “Love you, Miss” Role in class: Never in class Terminale moment: During the last week of school, Ryan and his friends started throwing tables and benches, trying to set off the fire alarms, and running through the halls screaming and disrupting classes. Mr.Issa and Mr. Humberto chased them and brought them to the principal’s office. While Humberto and Issa explained the incidents, the group burst out laughing in the principal’s office.

They were suspended and put on probation, and almost ended up without a graduation. What a way to end the year In 10 years: Maalemkon

Omar Kotob

Ahmad Mahfouz

Nicknames: Dodi, Mouda Number of years at IC: 15 Quotes: “Miss fine rouh etmasha shway”, “Fham 3laye”, “Miss 3ande shi lal jem3a nezel 3and Miss Inar”, “ W ba3den” Role in class: Sidequests/Not in class Terminale moment: Senior year taught Ahmad many things, especially how to avoid the famous oral. Every week, Miss Osta called his name first, and every week, Ahmad “forgot,” “couldn’t focus,” or invented another excuse. After seven desperate emails, Miss Osta finally surrendered and made the oral optional. Ahmad immediately thanked her and told her “ wahiet ekhte sayavtine walla bhebik”, and proudly retired undefeated from the oral.

In 10 Years: Still in Miss Dana’s office

Nickname: Mathieu Number of years at IC: 3 Quotes: “Je peux passer aux toilettes”, “UCL is my safety” Role in class: Dictator, Complainer Terminale moment: Yasmina hid in her tiny locker for math class because it can’t be counted as skipping, and she didn’t feel like studying— crammed inside, filming herself, talking from there so Ms. Nazha would assume she was online. After a full hour, the claustrophobia hit, she texted her friend she was coming out — and right before she did, Ms. Nazha goes: “mahalik bedhar men hon la2ano ana 3aba2et 3annik, yalla ba3ref kelchi.” Big fail.

In 10 Years: Still in Ms. Inar’s office with Rhea and Layla.

Yasmina Mathieu

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Nicknames: Moawad, Marco, Morkos Number of years at IC: 15 Quotes: “Ma bedda”, “Bekhod physique-chimie aw hggsp” Role in class: Charger plug Terminale moment: During a math exam, Marc tries his best to get a passing grade, realising he’s not prepared for the test. He focuses so hard that he accidentally breaks his pen, spilling ink everywhere.

Ms. Rola, who was proctoring the exam, panics: “SHOU SAR SHOU SHOU AAMELET” “Miss walla ma baaref”. Still panicking, she sends him away: “Rouh ghassel wejjak”. When he comes back, Marc has to restart the whole exam, which he ends up getting a 9/20 on.

In 10 Years: Still arguing with Mr. Segone

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Nicknames: Kous, Rousa, Kaskas, Reemo Number of years at IC:15 Quotes: “Azamet”, “Meshe”, “Rhea stop stealing my water”, “Ah bah non” Role in class: Lowering the SPE math class average Terminale moment: Reem, going into the history test having not studied a word, decides to attempt to cheat when Mr. Segone sees her and says: “Je sais que tu fais quelque chose, mais je n’arrive pas à t’attraper”. She leaves the test happy, thinking she did well, but ends up getting a 9/20 In 10 Years: Still getting asked why people call her kaskas

Ras Beirut

Léa Mroueh

Nicknames: Loulz, Layoush, Leato, Layoushii Number of years at IC: 3 Quotes: “Zoom lyom aal 7”, “Lah lah ya aameh”, “Bet2awiss” , “Ca, c’est un felis catus” Role in class: Class Tutor Terminale moment: During her weekly CSP meeting at the AGC office, Lea sat deep in thought, her grey fountain pen pressed firmly against her chin.

Miss Shalimar: “Lea! Are you vaping in here?!”

Lea: (pulling the pen away) “No, Miss—I would never !- it’s just my pen!”

The whole room burst out laughing.

In 10 Years: In a clinic, telling her patients about the difference between “un manchot” and un “pengouin”.

High School

Marc Moawad

Reem Saade Nicknames: Celino, Cici, Sucette Number of years at IC:15 Quotes: “Ma 2ele khele2”, “Rita 3am ta3mel zoomies”, “Khayeee”, “Bonne nuit” Role in class: Tech expert Terminale moment: The end of basketball practice changed everything for Celine. A spin move led to her knee dislocating, followed by five months of recovery requiring patience and discipline. After that, she returned to playing while continuing physiotherapy, learning to rebuild her strength.

Through it all, she was never alone. She is deeply grateful to her mother and father, her brother, and her friends who supported her, encouraged her, and stood by her throughout the journey.

In 10 Years: Working in Lego’s creation team

Celine Shihab

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Nicknames: Poups, Poupina Number of years at IC: 10 Quotes: “I don’t understand anything”, “Where’s Priscille?, “I’m so cooked”, “Let’s go to Miss Dana”, “I’m so tired,” “I’m hungry” Role in class: Chewing gum giver Terminale moment: (part 2, check part 1 at Priscille Achkar) We then snuck them back into class hidden inside Priscille’s jacket like we were in some kind of undercover operation. Once seated, we began eating in complete silence, trying to solve two problems at once: the math exercise and how not to get caught smelling like grilled chicken.

In 10 Years: Most likely with Priscille / owning a business

Ras Beirut

High School

Poupa Wehbe

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Naya Zahabi

Nicknames: Nayoush, First Lady Number of years at IC: 15 Quotes: “LABOO”, “Layla, coffee?”

Role in class: Complaining/stressing Terminale moment: During rehearsals for our senior fashion show, my group was performing a Friends-themed act. Somehow, everyone forgot about me and went on without me. We laughed it off, thinking it was just a rehearsal mistake—until the same thing happened during the actual show. Left alone on stage with no idea what to do, I embraced the theme and started singing Smelly Cat. The audience burst out laughing, and what could have been an awkward moment turned into one of the funniest parts of the show.

In 10 Years: Still finding the test on labolycee.

High School

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Terminale 3

Nicknames: Soph, Sophiane Number of years at IC: 15 Quotes: “I’m leaving school” Role in class: Skipping class & complaining Terminale moment: One day, Sophie was quietly practicing her Arabic reading in the back of the class when she noticed another student secretly taking a picture of her. Certain she was about to end up in someone’s camera roll for all the wrong reasons, she spent the rest of the lesson wondering what was going on. At the end of class, Mrs. Osta projected the photo on the board, called it a historic moment because Sophie was actually studying, and had the whole class applaud her.

In 10 Years: Still dramatic, just independent

Ras Beirut

Advisor: Ms. Nabila Ataya

Sophie Abi Fadel Nicknames: Kellyay, Captain K, Kell Number of years at IC: 15 Quotes: “Oh, nah,” “I need more coffee” Role in class: 24/7 on laptop Terminale moment: During her last math class before volleyball practice, Kelly secretly texted her teammate about ordering Roadster. When asked, “Chicken tenders or burger?” she couldn’t decide.

Suddenly, Mr. Chall said, “Get chicken tenders.” Shocked, Kelly hid her phone, looked up, and smiled because she had no excuse. Then he added, “And a side of a 5/20 average,” before taking it away.

After apologizing nonstop, she got it back and went to practice hungry.

In 10 Years: Climbing Mount Everest, playing volleyball in Japan

Kelly Aboujaoude

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Nicknames: Isa, Izzy, Isou, Isotope, Izzybelly Number of years at IC: 3 Quotes: “Like..”, “I don’t speak Arabic” Role in class: Encouraging people to sleep in class Terminale moment: I started terminale having Maths and Physique-Chimie as my two spes I failed every single test in Physique. I decided to go cry to Mr. Maizia to take SES instead of PC, even if there were already three chapters in the programme. I ended up switching to SES 3 months into the year, confident that I would get good grades, but then end up having a bad moyenne (at least not failing!)

In 10 Years: Living out of a suitcase

Isabelle Arif

Ras Beirut

High School

Nickname: Hajalz Number of years at IC: 5 Quotes: “Nchalla tekhlas hal se3a”, “M3asbe lyom” Role in class: Food supplier Terminale moment: On the day of Senior Assassin, I set out to eliminate my target, Sarah. Since she was stuck at home, I went there after Yasmina gave me the nanny’s number. The nanny let me in, but at the door, I saw a picture of myself, “Ma Tjareb,” with a pig face and rabbit teeth. I decided to “Jareb,” then went in anyway. As I asked for Sarah’s room, Naya jumped out and splashed me before I could even find Sarah.

In 10 Years: Most popular engineer

Karim El Hajal Nicknames: Hrefishh, André Number of years at IC:15 Quotes:” Shu el terwi2a”, “Bekshi khaye”, “Kabasna Mrs. Inar?”

Role in class: Food giver Terminale moment: Karim and I were throwing kiwi and apple randomly from the window of the last floor until minutes later, a bunch of security came searching for the person responsible, while Andrew and I could not contain our laughter until eventually we got caught.

In 10 Years: On a superyacht with models in Monaco

Andrew Harfouche Nicknames: Barbour, Arnabe Quotes: “Batne 3am touja3ne’ Number of years at IC: 15 Role in class: Deyman dod Andrew Terminale moment: Andrew and I were throwing kiwi and apple randomly from the window of the last floor until minutes later, a bunch of security that got hit came searching for the person responsible, while Andrew and I could not contain our laughter until eventually we got caught.

In 10 Years: Living the life in New York City

Karim Karnaby

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Sherif Bey Lahoud Nicknames: Mina, Yaso, Yaso, Mach, Machakallah Number of years at IC: 3 Quotes: “Motna”, “Manik 3atle” Terminale moment: Miss Ikbal told me to tell the class to go to the lab. When I went to class, I suggested we stay in class because we had a really important TP note, and everyone agreed. She kept calling each of us and was very mad because nobody was answering. After an hour, we went down, but the TP didn’t happen. She still blamed Nour Choucair, even though she was the only one who stayed with her the whole time.

In 10 Years: Majoring in business while running on iced coffee and stress.

High School

Nicknames: Shix, Shif, Lahoud Number of years at IC: 3 Quotes: “Shou hal jlede”, “Ossa kbire” Terminale moment: One day, during maths expert class, Miss Nazha told us we had a test I never knew about. To try to skip the test, I asked her if I could go to the toilet before the exam started, and instead of coming back to class, I just left school and never came back.

In 10 Years: Lying on his private island with Maria Ghali

Ras Beirut

Sienna Kurban

Nicknames: Sien, Kurbanx Quotes: “Sorry?” “Ah bah non” Role in class: Real délégué Terminale moment: Sienna escaped probation twice following Ms. Maghames’ concerns about cheating. The second time, Sherif swapped his and Sienna’s brouillon mid-test.

Panicked, Sienna screamed: “It’s not mine!” Rumors spread that Georgetown had retrieved its offer, and convinced her life was over, Sienna started an argument with Sherif during Ms. Najia’s class. After being asked to present, she ran out crying. The class reassured Ms. Najia that she wasn’t responsible and explained that Sherif and Sienna were in a toxic relationship. To this day, Kambris pities her fake relationship and calls Sienna “Serena” In 10 Years: Still not getting picked for NESAC

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Yasmina Machaka Nicknames: Clacla, Carcoura Number of years at IC: 15 Quotes: “m2azme”, “Let’s leave early”, “La2 bel marra” Role in class: Sleeping, laughing with Marya, Panadol provider Terminale moment: After not having come to school for weeks, Mr. Hatem’s eyes go wide when he sees Clara and Marya in class, and he calls Mr. Issa in to witness this. “Non! Je n’y crois pas! “ Il faut célébrer !” he says as he pulls out his phone and takes pictures of them, playing celebration music on the active board. Mr. Issa is then seen laughing for the first time in three years.

In 10 Years: 28

Clara Mehanna

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Terminale 3 lycée

Nicknames: Cymz, Samsoum Number of years at IC:15 Quotes: “Akid laa,” “Bro?”, “Shou jeb”, “ENNNNNNSA” Role in class: Making Histoire Géo project videos Terminale moment: After Miss Ikbal’s bahdale about nobody studying, Cyma announced she gave up on her future because her talent was singing. The teacher ignored her. Ten minutes before the bell, she returned from the bathroom blasting “I Want It That Way,” hood up like a boy-band singer, performing in class while everyone laughed and sang along. She never told her mom, yet two days later, her mom asked her about it.

In 10 Years: Helping people sort their minds or being the one on the couch sorting mine.

Cyma Mneimneh

Ras Beirut

High School

Nicknames: Maro, Marz, Marmoura Number of years at IC: 5 Quotes: “Ma aam lahe2”, “Can we leave early?”, “I’m too tired for this” Role in class: Daydreaming, laughing with Clara Terminale moment: After not having come to school for weeks, Mr. Hatem’s eyes go wide when he sees Marya and Clara in class, and he calls Mr. Issa in to witness this. “Non! Je n’y crois pas! il faut célébrer !” he says as he pulls out his phone and takes pictures of them, playing celebration music on the active board. Mr. Issa is then seen laughing for the first time in three years.

In 10 Years: Still in dental school

Marya Morwa Nicknames: Ratrout, Ratroutations (by Nour) Number of years at IC: 15 Quotes: “Ana leh hon”, “Bedde nem”, “Send help”, Role in class: The only one awake Terminale moment: Rita was going to the bathroom when she saw a cat sitting on the open toilet, the way humans do. Not yet awake enough to think rationally, she feared she had somehow gone insane and began to panic. Nour saw Rita staring dumbfounded at the bathroom. Rita turned towards Nour and shouted, “Cheftiya?!” to make sure she wasn’t hallucinating. She later figured out the cat was just weird and that she was not, in fact insane.

In 10 Years: Somewhere in the world, complaining

Rita Mourad Maalouf Number of years at IC:15 Quotes: “I knew it” Role in class: class IT Terminale moment: Never gotten late to a class In 10 Years: Best Politician

Wissam Rechmani

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Terminale 3 lycée

Nicknames: Chris, Kadich Number of years at IC: 15 Role in class: Always late Terminale moment: In the bac blanc, Karim Karnaby was trying to cheat off me. Wanting to help him, I forgot that I was in a bac blanc, so I stood up next to him and wrote him the answer, then came back to reality after I got screamed at by the teacher.

In 10 Years: CEO of NASA

Alessia Salame Nicknames: Nols, Noni Number of years at IC: 9 Quotes: “Let’s skip class”, “Why are you studying?”, “I’ll tell you later”, “Ktir taabene”, “Ma fatahet kteb” Role in class: Unemployed In 10 Years: Living well, traveling often

Ras Beirut

Nicknames: Lelo, Alelou Number of years at IC: 10 Quotes: «I’m so sick », « Huh? », « Jpe plus jve quitter », « J’ai fail mais au moins I’m done » Role in class: Physically and mentally not present Terminale moment: Not being able to pass one math test this year, but still ending up doing an economics major In 10 Years: Still failing math HARD

High School

Christian Saadé

Nolwen Samaha Nicknames: Kiki, Kouki, Kikina, Caey Number of years at IC: 15 Quotes: “I’m leaving”, “I’m not coming tomorrow”, “I’m at Miss Inar’s” Role in class: 390 missed hours, but somehow still class representative Terminale moment: Layla and Reem made Caeylina laugh so hard she fell off her chair and was crying with laughter while the whole class stared at her in shock. Mr. Arnaud just looked at her and said: “J’ai jamais vu ça de ma vie.”

In 10 Years: Continuing the family legacy of IQOS and living her best life in Colombia.

Caeylina Sarkis

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Terminale 3 lycée

Nicknames: Sansounation, San, Sansoun Number of years at IC: 15 Quotes: « Brimm!!», «SACHHH», «Want a caption?», «SanVaPa» Role in class: Be C.R.E.A.T.I.V.E Terminale moment: Sana went to the bathroom during Ms. Josette’s class but stopped by Ms. Rola’s maths class out of boredom. Unfortunately, she walked into a graded activity where no one could leave. After an hour of being disguised as her student and attempting to escape, Ms.Rola caught her and dragged her to class… slip included. This year, Ms.Josette didn’t let Sana go to the bathroom once.

In 10 Years: Todavía haciendo que me googlees (translate)

Sana Sinno

Ras Beirut

High School

Nicknames: RT, Rey, Reyou, Reyoush Number of years at IC: 15 Quotes: “I’m not sleeping, I’m just resting my eyes” Role in class: Sleeping Terminale moment: One day, Reya had a meeting with Miss Inar. She sent Miss Nazha an email informing her about it. The meeting was longer than expected, and Reya came back with a note excusing her lateness. Miss Nazha refused to let her in and said she didn’t receive an email and demanded a handwritten letter apologizing for missing class. Reya left and refused to do it. She didn’t enter Maths class for two weeks. She was put on disciplinary probation.

In 10 Years: Still sleeping in class

Reya Tabanji Nickname: Clo Number of years at IC: 15 Quotes: “We don’t have maths”,” We don’t have anything” Role in class: 50% teacher’s favorite, and 50% absent.

Terminale moment: Chloey had an exam and arrived late, so the teacher put her in a room alone with her phone. Since the teacher told Chloey that she trusted her, Chloey took it to heart and put her phone in the box. She ended up getting an 8/20. Maybe she was a little too honest!

In 10 Years: Still fond of Mr. Wael. (I need to keep the Tahan family tradition alive)

Chloey Tahan Nicknames: Yaroush, Y.Y, Younits Number of years at IC: 15 Quotes: “Azamit”, “I wanna leave” Role in class: Always traveling or in her corner Terminale moment: For the officiel écrit, Yara studied ONE theme out of four and kept telling everyone: “akid it’s coming, no way it’s not”, while betting on pure luck. Everyone thought she was delusional until the exam opened, and it was actually the theme she predicted. After the exam, people kept texting her, asking if she could predict their oral texts as if she were psychic and had wasta for everything.

In 10 Years: Still stuck in the Alo Pilates Matcha trend or living in Dubai

Yara Younis

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Nicknames: Yazi, Blond Number of years at IC: 3 Quotes: “School is a prison”, “Close the window” Role in class: Keeping a seat empty Terminale moment: After missing like 3/4 of the first semester, I got called in to sign a “one more absence, and you’re not graduating” paper. So I attended my first Monday of the year in January, went to first period, then passed out in the library until 2:30 PM. When I woke up, the whole school had apparently been looking for me as if I were a missing person. I was marked absent again. I still don’t know if I’m graduating.

In 10 Years: On a tropical island

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Terminale 3

Ras Beirut

High School

Yasmine Ziade

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High School

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Terminale 4

Ras Beirut

Advisor: Ms. Hanane Whaibe

Celine Ali Hassan

Nicknames: Celino, Cici, Ceco Number of years at IC: 15 Quotes: “Omg I just woke up gonna be late to skl” Role in class: Singing with Layla Terminale moment: On the eve of the fashion show, after countless hours of practice and repetition.

In front of an audience of parents, teachers, and kids awaiting a show to remember, I burst onto the stage, wearing Michael Jackson’s signature red jacket and danced thriller from start to finish, with a group of my friends dancing alongside me. The dance prompted a reaction of loud applause from the audience. It was so good that my parents’ friends reached out and congratulated them for a whole week afterwards. It was really an unforgettable experience.

In 10 Years: Celine Uber

Nicknames: El Hakim, Khayna El Ray Number of years at IC: 12 Quotes: “Let’s go”, “Bet samim”, “C’est inefficace”, “Hayda sigma” Role in class: Tutoring the class 10 minutes before exams Terminale moment: When Miss Leina Hosry surprised Ray with a cake after he ranked 4th in the USJ medical school entrance exam. What a nice surprise!

In 10 Years: Still telling Jimmy I’ll go with him to the gym

Ray Azar

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Nicknames: Nadz, Noudz, Naddour, Naddoura Number of years at IC: 15 Quotes: ”Yo, I’m hungry bro”, “Bro, I’m tweaked” Role in class: Classroom airstrike coordinator Terminale moment: Miss May asked Nader a question while he was sleeping in class. He stood up confidently, realized he had no idea what was happening, stayed silent for 10 seconds, then said: “I’m hungry, bro.” The whole class, including Miss May, started laughing.

In 10 Years: ESA Business School graduate running a business with no sleep

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Terminale 4

Sirine Chebaro Nicknames: Marmour, Marmoura, Asad, Dibminton Number of years at IC: 13 Quotes: “Bonjourtouslesjours”, “Hada aando akel?”, “Ktir bhebbo la Mr. Chall” Role in class: Badminton PT Terminale moment: During Miss May’s class, Maria and her twin sister Danielle switched jackets and both entered as “Danielle.” Miss May stared at them, deciding whether she was seeing double or just exhausted. When the class insisted one was actually Maria, she was convinced everyone was pranking her. Encouraged by their success, they continued to Miss Najia’s class, leaving both Issa and Najia confused, especially since Najia never knew Maria had a twin.

In 10 Years: Still regretting taking maths experts

Ras Beirut

Nicknames: Sisi, Sirino Number of years at IC: 3 Quotes: “Rawa2”, “Ça va”, “Bedda jlede”, “C’est nul”, “You have to come with me to yoga” Role in class: Pishpish (hand sanitizer) and Smint supplier Terminale moment: tried to convince everyone to start their yoga journey and ended up bringing a yoga mat for “anything but a backpack day” In 10 Years: Performing your rhinoplasty

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Nader Bekhazi

Maria Dib

Nicknames: Fafo, Foufou, Ferro Number of years at IC: 15 Quotes: “Shou 3ana halla2?”, “Reji3 mashe?”

Role in class: The silent genius Terminale moment: The morning after a bombing in Beirut, Farouk showed up to a nearly empty school, with most people attending online and everything feeling off and too quiet. When the optional maths expertes class came up, he didn’t want to be alone with the teacher, so he left school and walked home with Ryan Siddik.

In 10 Years: Still playing basketball

Farouk Fakhran

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Terminale 4 lycée

Nicknames: RoRo, El King, RGclass, RG Number of years at IC: 15 Quotes: “REUIII, “Chrike” Role in class: Teacher’s fake best friend Terminale moment: During the last week of school, Rodolphe and his friends started throwing tables and benches, trying to set off the fire alarms, and running through the halls screaming. Mr. Issa and Mr.Humberto chased and brought them to the principal’s office. During the meeting, the supervisors were very serious, but the boys couldn’t handle themselves and burst out laughing. They were suspended for four days and put on probation, but Rodolphe said it was his favorite senior moment In 10 Years: Casino Owner

Rodolphe Germanos

Ras Beirut

High School

Nicknames: El Hajj, Ibn Bednayel, Sami the IIIrd Number of years at IC: 15 Quotes: “Sh7ar w ta3tir”, “Meche el 7al”, “Allah w Akbar” Role in class: Philosopher, thinker, historian Terminale moment: Stealing my friend’s shoe, wrestling in the pool on skip day In 10 Years: Working as a veterinarian

Sami El Hajj Sleiman Nicknames: Jinx, Goony, Janjoun El Hajj,Joacky, Ibn Bednayel, Sami the IIIrd Number of years at IC: 15 Quotes: “Let’ s eat bro”, “Bro sa2atet” “Sh7ar w ta3tir”, “Meche el 7al”, “Allah w Akbar” Role in class: Silent until something happens Philosopher, thinker, historian Terminale moment: IStealing still remember when I was late to school in theonmorning, my friend’ s shoe, wrestling in the pool skip dayand I thought I had a test the first period,asthen when I arrived at school, I realized that we have reading day and the test In 10inYears: Working a veterinarian was the next day In 10 Years: AUB civil engineering graduate building a business outside engineering

Johnny Sami El HajjHanna Sleiman Nicknames: Houri, Hourz, Abou Hourz Number of years at IC: 15 Quotes: “Puis-je passer aux toilettes”, “Je m’excuse infiniment” Role in class: Laughing at anything and everything Terminale moment: During math class, Mr. Chall was telling a student, “Aam tekol bel saf? Eh inshallah beddak tekol somsom halla2”. Maher, daydreaming (as usual), thinks he heard something else, “Monsieur beddak yeh yekol sam????” The whole class starts laughing while Maher is sitting there, confused at what just happened.

In 10 Years: Still wondering why he took spe math physique-chimie

Maher Hodeib

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Terminale 4 lycée

Nicknames: Mouzi, Zouzi, Abou El Zouz Number of years at IC: 15 Quotes: “Wahyet sama rabbe”, “Lah ya bro”, “Shu nzelna?”

Role in class: Daydreamer Terminale moment: When I tried to gaslight Miss Hanane into thinking I wasn’t playing on my phone.

In 10 Years: Hopefully passed the MCAT

Jad Idriss Nicknames: Clissa, Abou El 3iss, 3as3ous Number of years at IC: 15 Quotes: “Uuuffff baad fi 15 minutes”, “Ya Allah shu ma ele jlede aamol…”, “Hi sorry kenet aand Miss Dana” Role in class: Lazy Smurf Terminale moment: Issa cleaned his new class cupboard and went to throw old papers away. Mr. Chall stopped him, gave him a speech about respecting people’s belongings, then grabbed Issa’s bag and threw it in the bin despite Issa trying to stop him. Safe to say, Issa learned his lesson.

In 10 Years: Got the bag, sharing it in Ms Dana’s office

Ras Beirut

Nicknames: Jado, Jidriss, JI Number of years at IC: 15 Quotes: “SHILLL”, “Ta3a ta3a ta3a”, “Not the point” Role in class: Eating obnoxiously and shamelessly Terminale moment: For days, Jad stayed impossible to catch in an intense chasing game, escaping every attempt Caeylina made to get him. One night during boxing training, warning calls, Caeylina was outside. Jad got the entire gym into lockdown: lights off, gates locked, curtains closed. Then escaped rapidly on the back of a motorcycle while Caeylina desperately ran after him before being transferred into a tinted black car for extraction. They still couldn’t catch him.

In 10 Years: Still with the Red Cross, at Ms. Dana’s office

High School

Ramsey Abou El Hosn

Issa Kichly Nicknames: Abou Al Jamejim, Abou Al Gym Number of years at IC: 9 Quotes: “Wala yhemak Abou Al Jamejim bi lemmak” Role in class: Always ready to argue Terminale moment: First to use the school gym In 10 Years: Still figuring out how to catch up with Mr. Chall

Jimmy Maalouf

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Terminale 4 lycée

Nicknames: AR, RightRoboticArm Number of years at IC: 15 Quotes: “Lek, ma bhess”, “What?”, “You need to leave” Role in class: 20 minutes late Terminale moment: Wrongly accused by a supervisor, argued, received an infraction that later disappeared In 10 Years: President, still in Ms Dana’s office

Ahmad Ramadan

Ras Beirut

High School

Nicknames: Anto, Antoto, Totoz, Ch. Hairz Number of years at IC: 15 Quotes: “Brothamann”, “Reall”, “Ehh rayyes”, “Balrighh” Role in class: Doodler in Mrs. Seropian’s class Terminale moment: Anthony went up to read a text about Fairuz in Mrs. Osta’s class. He thought it would be a normal reading in front of the class. She then proposed an idea that she kept secret.

Anthony guessed correctly that they would sing Fairuz. Since he was already standing in front of the class, he had to perform, so he sang Fairuz in front of the class alongside a few classmates.

In 10 Years: Playing European volleyball

Anthony Saunal Nicknames: Lola, Lalou, Loush, Layoul Number of years at IC: 14 Quotes: “Celine, stop cracking your bones, I’ll kill u”, “Naya, coffee??”, “I’m leaving early”, “I need 8 hours of sleep” Role in class: Cancelling tests Terminale moment: Once, Ahmad stole Layla’s phone and hid it under a ceiling tile. After finding out, Layla stood on a table and lifted the tiles to look for it. Jad shook the table, she fell while hanging onto the ceiling-tiles with her hands. The ceiling broke, and Layla crashed to the floor (phoneless).

In 10 Years: Still at Miss Inar’s with Yasmina and Rhea

Layla Shihadeh Nickname: Sadik Number of years at IC: 2 Role in class: Paper war instigator Terminale moment: On the second-to-last day of school, Mr. Chall decided to do a quiz. Ryan decided to take a nap during the quiz, only to get woken up at the end and return a blank paper.

In 10 Years: Emperor

Ryan Siddik

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Nicknames: R-R-Rami, Big R, Tabbara Number of years at IC: 14 Quotes: “Ahlaann”, “Yaane khalas shbb pizza”, “Hadan aando Smint”, “Taffo el AC” Role in class: Asking for chargers, writing stuff on the Active Board, Ms Osta’s codélégué, just a very calm guy Terminale moment: For the first time in 15 years, Rami came on time on the first day of school. However, He was late for the rest of the year, except for three days, on which he was congratulated by Ms Hanane, Ms Nazha, and Ms Maghames. He’s very proud of these 3 days.

In 10 Years: Trillionaire

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Terminale 4

Lea Tabech Nickname: Samsoum Number of years at IC: 15 Quotes: “Shou?”, “Ma ba3ref”, “Ok” Role in class: Sleepy Terminale moment: Sam drew two circles on the board and told everyone in class to add little details… the class ended up with a drawing of Monsieur Chall riding a bicycle.

In 10 Years: Ma ba3ref

Ras Beirut

Number of years at IC: 3 Quotes: “Bek chi?”, “Haeek” Role in class: Always arguing Terminale moment: After a week of back-to-back exams, Lea already wanted to go home the second she got to school. During class, she told the floor advisor she felt feverish, and he felt so bad for her that he sent her to the infirmary. Instead of going right away, she sat in the sun for an hour so she’d feel warm enough to make the fever believable, then finally went. Somehow, the plan worked perfectly, and they sent her home.

In 10 Years: Can’t see that far

High School

Rami Tabbara

Sam Yamani Nicknames: Pampam, Pamzi Number of years at IC: 15 Quotes: “Is the teacher in class?” “Jv escape”, “Ask Chat” Role in class: Smint supplier Terminale moment: It was almost 1 p.m. during the philo Zoom, and Pamela was starving. In a breakout room, she started cooking a steak with her camera on. Ms Maghames joined, but she kept cooking. The Zoom slowly turned into a cooking show and wagyu taste test, with Ms. Maghames surprisingly entertained. It was only afterwards that Pamela realized most of the class was fasting during her “masterclass.”

In 10 Years: Still perfecting her steak cooking skills

Pamela Younes

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High School

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IB2 A

Ras Beirut

Advisor: Ms. Carina Meguerdichian

Tala Atweh

Malek El Charif

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IB Name: IBtanningtillnovember Nicknames: Atweh, Taltoula, Dala Number of years at IC: 10 Quotes: “R u ok?”, “Akidd la”, “I have Lagree” Role in class: Being the class negotiator for postponing things & taking pictures with everyone on my iPad IB moment: Before Tala’s Spanish Mock IO, she accidentally got her picture beforehand. She spent the week studying it and was convinced she had delivered the performance of a lifetime and made Ms. Iman proud. Instead, she got a 10-minute call at Chili’s about her bad performance and a grade of 53.

In 10 Years: Still hiding from the math teacher who was in my pilates class

IB Name: IBprocrastinating Nicknames: Sharif Number of years at IC: 9 Quotes: “Insa due ba3den”, “Miss I’ll finish it tonight”, “Awiyye saraha” Role in class: Sleeping IB moment: During EE week, I had to learn about my whole physics topic, which was lowkey too advanced for a grade 11 student. Then, after EE week, since my EE was at 0 words, I had to come to school in the summer. I stayed at school from 9 AM till 9 PM, completing 50 trials and writing 4000 words since the EE submission was due that night. In the end, it all worked out, and I got predicted an A. In 10 Years: Still procrastinating

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IB Name: IBored Nicknames: Chidiax Number of years at IC: 15 Quotes: “Rawa2 shbb rawa2” Role in class: TOK-demon IB moment: Failing every quiz In 10 Years: Entrepreneur, CEO, Founder

IB Name: IBdoing100thingsatthesametime Nicknames: Jojo, Jouj, Jmg, Dojo Number of years at IC: 10 Quotes: “Can you repeat?”, “Can I tell you something?”, Guys let’s walk” Role in class: Always forcing Mr. Chirazi to perform in Irani IB moment: When school finally reopened for a week, IB students decided it was the perfect time to start Senior Assassin. During recess, a new rule came out allowing players to remove their target’s goggles. When her assassin appeared, Joanne started running, but Ms. Faten only stopped her. She ended up waiting until the end of break for a lecture about being loud.

In 10 Years: JMG hotels

Ras Beirut

Nour Farhat

IB Name: IBreaktherules Nickname: Nouni Number of years at IC: 13 Quotes: “Halaa tom, I’ll do it.”

Role in class: Nonchalant class clown IB moment: It was a Friday morning with Mr. Lanza. Nour woke up late and emailed him, saying she had a nosebleed to excuse her delay, coordinating her classmates.

When she arrived, Mr. Lanza was still missing, which made her rant about his lateness, encouraged by her classmates. That didn’t last.

He suddenly appeared from under the desk he’d been hiding in, leaving Nour speechless and embarrassed, realizing she had been set up by her classmates and her teacher.

In 10 Years: if not in prison, then hiding from the CIA ifykyk

High School

Jude Adnan Chidiac

Joanne Gergi

IB Name: IBlookingbothways Nicknames: Beko, Becks Number of years at IC: 4 Quotes: “Fhemet aalek”, “Estez kifak estez” Role in class: Getting called Syrian IB moment: Getting kicked out of English during almost every class In 10 Years: Still selling chocolate

Becker Al Haffar

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IB2 A lycée

IB Name: IBlackedout Nicknames: Saad lmjarred, Souad, Sheikh Saad Number of years at IC: 6 Quotes: “How much time is left till we graduate?”

Role in class: Always late or always sleeping IB moment: When I slept through my DELF exam in IB1 In 10 Years: Building a family legacy or in therapy. Either way, still mad we had to do official exams.

Saad Hijazi

Ras Beirut

High School

IB Name: IBsmilingalways Nicknames: Joj, Joji, Jouji, Jojo Number of years at IC: 15 Quotes: “Insanity”, “Ah, you’re stchupid”, “Khalaasssss”, “Let me be”, “U do u” Role in class: Mood booster IB moment: Joya skipped school and missed three theatre periods. Later, she messaged the theatre group and received a voice note from Mr. Chirazi: “Ente ma elik ha2 tehke Joya. Affayte el saf lyom.”

Not long after, he spotted her at football training, trying to hide behind her teammates. He simply said, “I can see you, Joya.” Instead of responding, Joya walked over and gave him a two-minute hug.

In 10 Years: Playing in the Women’s World Cup

Joya Issa

Reem Khalife

IB Name: IBavoidingthefirstdraft Nickname: Reemo Number of years at IC: 4 Quotes: “I’ll lock in for officials,” “I’m gonna cry,” “I’m gonna crash out”, “Where’s Dyala?”

Role in class: Etfalsafing IB moment: NEHS invited a guest speaker. The speaker asked, “What about the boys?” Reem assumed she was asking about her love life and confidently replied, “Oh no, Miss, I don’t have time for that.” The room went silent. The guest speaker looked confused and said, “I meant about the boys in the club. Why would I ask you such a personal question?”

Reem spent all day trying to recover.

In 10 Years: Still crying over not attending McGill

IB Name: IBetwatar Nicknames: Yassoum, Yassoumi, Mardinioz Number of years at IC: 15 Quotes: “Lla habbayta”, “Yela”, “Laykeee”, “Ma ha lahe2”, “I’m cold” Role in class: Letting everyone know what I’m thinking from my face IB moment: In IB1, Mr. Abdallah often made jokes directed at Yasma. One day, she finally snapped and told him in front of the whole class that his comments were annoying, not funny. After her long rant, he simply replied: “Shu elte? Ma sme3et feeke, t3eede.”

In 10 Years: The brutal honesty catches up to me

Yasma Mardini

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IB Name: IBonajetski Nicknames: Mikati, Rishka Number of years at IC: 6 Quotes: “Rawaa”, Tuff”, “Mashe nekol” Role in class: Trying to cancel officials IB moment: On his last day of school, Rashid got 3 chickens and set them free on campus. An hour later, he went to where he released them, to find that two were eaten by cats and one was found by the President’s wife.

In 10 Years: On a Jetski

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IB2 A

Ras Beirut

Patrick Moubarak

IB Name: IBayyedwej Nicknames: Pats Number of years at IC: 5 Quotes: “Hayda fa7sna”, “Hotta chat” Role in class: Convincing teachers that I’m focused IB moment: One of my most memorable IB moments happened during our final exam season. I walked into school convinced I was fully prepared, only to realize I had revised the wrong chapter the night before. Somehow, after an intense hour of last-minute studying with my classmates, everything started clicking into place.

After all, perhaps the real International Baccalaureate was the personal development we experienced along the way.

In 10 Years: Watching yt at my 9 to 5

High School

Rashid Mikati

Jawad Mouzannar IB Name: IBstudyingchem Nicknames: Hibs Number of years at IC: 3 Quotes: “Ya Allah ma baddi”, Life is so hard”, “Ma bi assir” Role in class: Never absent IB moment: Hiba was already having a horrible day when Ms. Carina asked the class, “How’s everyone’s week been so far?” Thinking she whispered it, Hiba angrily said a bad word, except apparently she said it loud enough for the whole class to hear. Everyone bursts out laughing, as nobody expected that to come from Hiba. Meanwhile, Hiba sat there debating whether to laugh, cry, or disappear from existence.

In 10 Years: Dr. Noureddine has a nice ring to it.

Hiba Noureddine

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Nabih Noureddine

Hadi Ramadan IB Name: IBdone Nicknames: Jul, Juliyaaa Number of years at IC: 15 Quotes: “Shu aam bi sir”, “Yooo” Role in class: Carrying Mr. Moussa’s lessons In 10 Years: On a beach in Nepal, skydiving

Julia Toramanian

Yara Toufeily

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IB Name: IBfallingforeveryjoke Nicknames: Toufs, Yara, T Number of years at IC: 5 Quotes: “Sani cola” Role in class: Always stressed, and wants to be in uni IB moment: Yara was playing Senior Assassin when Ms. Inar called her in for an “urgent” matter. Her friends warned her to keep her goggles on, so she entered carefully and checked the room, thinking only the French Bac students were there.

Ms. Inar asked her to take a group photo, so Yara removed her goggles and posed. Right after the selfie, her assassin jumped out from under the desk and splashed her with water, eliminating her.

In 10 Years: In a nursing home

IB Name: IBreadytoleave Nicknames: Wahoud, Yaso Number of years at IC: 15 Quotes: “Please skot”, “Ya Allahhh”, “No Miss please”, “Inchallah bokra”, “Khalas ba2a”, “I can’t wait to finish” Role in class: Rolling my eyes, fighting with Nour and Nabih, snacking IB moment: Making the class repeat the Torch picture In 10 Years: pediatrician, icon, travelling the world

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IB2 A

IB Name: IBtoooptomistic Nicknames: Tia, Titi Number of years at IC: 6 Quotes: “Haram”, “Yay”, “Buggy”, “I have conditions”,”Aw”, “ W hek w hek”, “What was I gonna say”, “yk what I mean”, “Bravo Tia” Role in class: Passing on my delusional optimism to everyone in class IB moment: Tia finished writing her business IA after 1 month of working on it. Turnitin showed 100% AI, she rewrote it, and it still showed 100% AI. She ended up rewriting it 9 times before paying for a humanizer to rewrite her work. It still showed 100% AI. The IA was submitted to IB. In 10 Years: Still bringing up her dog in every convo

Ras Beirut

Eva Yehya

IB Name: IBersomBelSaff Nicknames: Evvoova Number of years at IC: 7 Quotes: “Huh”,”Shou sar?”, “Ensa”, “King” Role in class: iPad Kid IB moment: Eva skipped badminton to watch a movie with a friend without telling her mom. Her mom later arrived at practice, questioned the coach, and called Eva. Eva claimed she was in class alone and met her mother by the tennis court. Meanwhile, her friend hid in a third-floor classroom, hearing doors slam and praying for their life as her mom only searched the first two floors and never found them.

In 10 Years: Still trolling kids on Roblox

High School

Yasmina Wahoud

Tia Zaidan

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IB2 B

Ras Beirut

Advisor: Ms. Fida Khoury IB Name: IBdealinggum Nicknames: Akouri, Eliii, EK, 2K, Elparanoia, G.D. King 4, “Ftah GD”, “Rja3et sa2atet physics”, “Hada baddo 3alke” Role in class: Gum supplier In 10 Years: Engineer

Elio-Antonio Akouri IB Name: “IBbobross” Nicknames: Riro, El Alameh Number of years at IC: 15 Quotes: “I wanna add this to my memory box.”

Role in class: Always beefing with Jason in class groups IB moment: Riwa was known for sleeping through almost every class, to the point where teachers stopped trying to wake her. During Math AAHL, she fell into a deep sleep and even missed an important meeting with the IB coordinator. He came into the class, found her snoring in a dark corner, and tried to wake her, but she didn’t budge.

In 10 Years: Famous future architect Riwa

Riwa Alameh

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Yara Assi

Aida Azadian

IB Name: IBetrayedBac Nicknames: Doudey, Douda Number of years at IC: 15 Quotes: “Mej”, “Bek shi”, “I slept soo late” Role in class: Raising the class average IB moment: During ESS class, Aida would usually ask to go to the bathroom to meet her friends during free periods. One time, while she was with Sarah and Karim, Karim started shouting her name.

Her class texted her that they could hear him. Aida didn’t feel like confronting her teacher, so she stayed downstairs. On her way to the next class, she saw her ESS teacher. She was never allowed to go to the bathroom again.

In 10 Years: Still on the way

High School

IB Name: IBlablabla Nicknames: Yaryoura, Yaroush, Assi Number of years at IC: 12 Quotes: “Khalas skot”, “My shayla “, “ Khalas mashi”, “Insa kherbit”, “What the helly” Role in class: Filling all the awkward silences in class and laughing at every joke.

IB moment: Chose “Grenade” by Bruno Mars (don’t ask) for my official TOK exhibition. I got teased for it by the entire class, Mr. Lanza included, for a whole year, but it’s fine because I would still catch a glimpse of them.

In 10 Years: I would have travelled the world.

Ras Beirut

Loulia Aljaafari

IB Name: IBinsyria Nicknames: Louli, Elloooulia, Gloria Number of years at IC: 3 Quotes: “Shu aam tehke”, “Eyebeecarryingg”, “GRAPEE” Role in class: Speedrunning steam library IB moment: In physics class, Mr. Ali assigned a worksheet. When Loulia, Selena, and Eva finished it, they started playing 2-3-4 player games. Mr. Ali told them that if they keep solving worksheets well, he’ll allow them to play at the end of the sessions. At the end of their next class, Mr. Ali brought Mr. Moussa and Mr. Nicholas to join. Playing against Mr. Ali to reward good classwork became a tradition for the rest of the year.

In 10 Years: Bouza knafeh sahlab vendor

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IB2 B

IB Name: IBatman Nicknames: Bazzi, Aly bazzi Ehw, Wahesh Number of years at IC: 7 Quotes: “Wahesh”, “Aaande meeting”, “Bedde rouh aand el doctor”, “Ma fiyye rouh aal madrase” Role in class: Troublemaker IB moment: Getting IC IDs taken by AUB security due to a complaint on green oval ,) on the last day of officials and then being banned from AUB (due to a complaint, hehe ,) ) In 10 Years: Mjawwaz yemken

Aly Bazzi

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IB Name: IBrainrot Nicknames: Sel, Selly G, Sisibisi Number of years at IC: 15 Quotes: “HI SIIRRR”, “Seems I can’t deny” Role in class: Lowering the math class average IB moment: It was the last day of classes before Christmas break, and English HL somehow turned into a full-on Selina showcase. Ms. Samar kept making her dance at the front with everyone else, then got so amazed that she made her perform the Dance of the Little Swans alone. Everyone started filming her as if she had just saved Christmas. Selina left class with dangerous levels of aura.

In 10 Years: Still getting that driver’s license

Selina Damiani

Ras Beirut

High School

Number of years at IC: 10 years Role in class: The charismatic one In 10 Years: Still trying to convince Mr. Bilal to give me a 5

Sara Halabi IB Name: IBgoingAUBafterallthat Nicknames: Wawi, Halaw, Mars Number of years at IC: 15 Quotes: “Cold”, “Atfe”, “Good boy”, “Richard” Role in class: Provoking, aura farming IB moment: Ali overslept for the Physics final, arriving 30 minutes late. He still left early and got a 7.

In 10 Years: Too rich for my day ones

Ali Halawi IB Name: IBarelypassed Nicknames: Haydoura Number of years at IC: 5 Quotes: “Walla, I didn’t open a book”, “I’ll start studying in the morning before the test” Role in class: Getting moved to the front IB moment: Getting kicked out of math on Wednesday to leave early In 10 Years: Still in uni

Adam Haydar

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IB Name: IBnotsleeping Nicknames: Itani, Itenneh Number of years at IC: 5 Quotes: “M2azme”, “Bten3amal ba3den” Role in class: Teacher’s target IB moment: Back-to-back Arabic and English IOs left me one day to prepare. I studied nonstop, fell asleep, lost study time, kept revising everywhere, even during a visa appointment, skipped classes to prepare, then found out it was postponed.

In 10 Years: Senegal

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IB2 B

Aya Sophia El Kik IB Name: IBonpinterest Nicknames: CC, Books, Kotob Number of years at IC: 7 Quotes: “Babes”, “I wish I took CPP”, “I fricken hate art” Role in class: Scrolling on Pinterest IB moment: After nagging my art teacher all year to explain why I was apparently going to fail art horribly, she finally agreed to look at my cs. She opened it, went silent, started making weird sounds, and turned purple. The entire class had to stop and check if she was alive. 2 minutes later, with the entire class staring, she looked me dead in the eyes and said, “You’re gonna fail art.”

In 10 Years: Barrista in Brimm

Ras Beirut

IB Name: IBoss Nicknames: Ayoush, kiky, AK Number of years at IC: 15 Quotes: “No, I didn’t submit my EE”, “It’s fine, I can do all my artworks the night before the exhibition” Role in class: Crying or laughing, watching a succession in business as a study method IB moment: All my IB experience was a moment, but when Yasmina and Joud thought they were funny posting me missing on the promo Insta account, and people took it seriously, and my mom’s friends called the police and fainted. also art and my ee In 10 Years: collected all 101 Dalmatians

High School

Ahmad Itani

Celine Kotob IB Name: IBsleepdeprived Nicknames: Fabi, Fabs, Cynthia, Dabi Number of years at IC: 15 Quotes: “My phone doesn’t have charge”, “I want hot chocolate”, “Bro what” Role in class: Scrolling on Pinterest and Aquaphor supplier IB moment: On the first day of IB2, Fabiana tells Ms Carina, her EE supervisor and TOK teacher, that she finished her 4000-word EE. In TOK class, she’s told she has to rewrite it because her novel was added to the IB2 syllabus. Ms Carina gets her a one-month extension, Fabiana ends up writing her whole EE the night before it was due.

In 10 Years: waking Chloe up from her nap

Fabiana Koundakjian

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IB Name: IBeyekh Nicknames: Mhesen, Mheisi, Zubanga Number of years at IC: 15 Quotes: “Asad”, “Lo nadere”, “Estez aande meeting ma3 Aly aand el councellor”, “Sorry Ms. Niveen” Role in class: Miscreant IB moment: During an online English class, Mhaissen used a photo of himself as a background to appear present, then left for the kitchen mid-lesson. He came back to hear Ms. Meguerdichian calling his name on Zoom, warning that she might remove him for using a fake background, and 20 missed calls from his classmates telling him the teacher was upset.

In 10 Years: Feeding the homeless on Bliss

Abdulhadi Mhaissen

Ras Beirut

High School

IB Name: IBelonginCanada Nicknames: Lo Naderrrrr, Nads Number of years at IC: 9 Quotes: “Sa2atet”, “Gna get a 100”, “Ma daraset” Role in class: Nonchalant dreadhead IB moment: Nader was focused on Spanish class when Ms. Iman started shouting, saying the boys are in Lala Land. Then, for no reason at all, she started pressing Nader specifically until the bell rang.

In 10 Years: Running the 6ix

Nader Mneimne IB Name: IBintheartroom Nicknames: Giaw, Gigz, Giggles, Gai, Wab Number of years at IC: 14 Quotes: “Dramatic gasp over something trivial.”

Role in class: Charger provider IB moment: One morning, Kaï and I decided to come to school on parrots (two, because one couldn’t carry both of us).

In 10 Years: Living secluded in a rainforest or in the mountains.

Gaïa Nader IB Name: IBplayingrevisionroulette Nicknames: Toutie, Rand, T Number of years at IC: 15 Quotes: “Stop projecting”, “That’s what she said, “Au coin”, “How do you feel about this on a cognitive level?”, “Hterem halak” Role in class: Absent IB moment: On a gloomy morning in bio, Tayma was daydreaming as usual, nodding occasionally.

Suddenly, a picture of a shirtless, muscular man appeared on the board, catching her attention. Ms. Fida noticed and said, “This is a historic moment, Tayma just smiled for the first time in class.”

In 10 Years: Still looking for x

Tayma Rand Salloum

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IB2 B

Christy Shwayri IB Name: IBinmycrocs Nicknames: Toufilux, Lana Banana Number of years at IC: 3 Quotes: “Wake me up when class ends?”, “Mr. Lanza, I’ m gonna teach you Arabic words” Role in class: Napping or yapping IB moment: Lana procrastinated the first psych HL test of IB2, which was double the IB1’s final material. After 8 cups of coffee, she’s sitting on the Rockefeller entrance couch with a man2ushe reviewing, but then a cat comes and sits on the man2ushe, so she goes to the library and just sobs because of the man2ushe instead of the test (still got a 7 tho) In 10 Years: Hopefully living my Mike Ross life in DC

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IB Name: IBathome Nicknames: Crispy Shawarma Number of years at IC: 15 Quotes: ”I can’t wait to go home” Role in class: Sleeping IB moment: Watching mukbangs and vlogs during class like they were part of the IB curriculum.

In 10 Years: Hopefully getting paid to argue

High School

Farouk Shahine

Lana Tfayli

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IB2 C

Ras Beirut

Advisor: Ms. Ghida Molaeb IB Name: IBSkippingmathingquizzes Nicknames: Loulz/loulzy, Loulou, Ahla Lela Number of years at IC: 3 Quotes: “Does anyone have clip?”, “I didn’t submit yet”, “I’m cooked” Role in class: Sleeping, playing Bloxburg, and nyt games IB moment: Mr. Bilal put me on the spot in front of the whole class , saying he never believes me when I tell him, “Sir, bet se2ib, I wasn’t at school when we had the quiz walla” and then the one time I actually showed up for a quiz in IB2, he literally started cheering.

In 10 Years: Hippie teaching conspiracy theories

Layla Al Amine

IB Name: IBprocrastinating Nicknames: Jay, Jazzy, The GOAT Number of years at IC: 10 Quotes: “Aande Conditions”, “Slilte” Role in class: Make everyone laugh IB moment: Accidentally throwing gum into Jolies’ hair in English class.

In 10 Years: With my blonde fiancé vacationing in Italy, and having just started my own business after leaving J.P. Morgan.

Jason Aoun

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IB Name: IBSnoozing Nicknames: Arab Number of years at IC: 15 Quotes: “Miss manna AI”, “Sorry, manne neyim” Role in class: Gymbro, AI Connoisseur IB moment: Karim stayed up all night texting a girl, knowing he had an Arabic final the next day, Karim decided to nap in the library during his free period before the exam, Slept through the alarm, and missed half the test In 10 Years: AI Made a Billionaire

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IB2 C

Judy Barbar IB Name: IBaremymomsinitials Nicknames: Chlo, Cloclo, Batri, Dhloe Number of years at IC: 15 Quotes: “Can I go to the bathroom?”, “Sir, can I have a plus?”, “Bruh” Role in class: Laughing at my own jokes, being Mr. Bilal’s favorite or his worst nightmare IB moment: In French class, Ms. Rana showed a picture of little kids sorting garbage and asked someone to describe it. Without hesitation, Chloe shouted, “Child labor!” Ms. Rana immediately gave her a full lecture on why it was not child labor. Chloe never participated in French again.

In 10 Years: Just woke up from a nap with my 2 kids

Ras Beirut

IB Name: IBfailingphysics Nickname: Barbar Number of years at IC: 7 Quotes: “Ha ebke” Role in class: Twirling my hair IB moment: Trying to sneak out during break to see my AUB friends In 10 Years: Designing collapsing buildings because I still don’t understand physics

High School

Karim Al Arab

Chloe Batri

IB Name: IBelonginFrenchBac Nicknames: Kaykouy, O-kayyyy, ln(k), Frenchie Number of years at IC: 14 Quotes: “I’m freezing”, “Mejjjjj”, “I can’t study, I have dance”, “I got a 67!!!!”, “Aande migraine” Role in class: Malek’s math note-taker IB moment: During an English test, Kay was falling asleep while writing her essay. She spent most of the exam fully asleep, randomly woke up with 5 minutes left, handed in a paper that looked like a 4-year-old’s, then went straight to the library to continue her nap. To this day, she doesn’t know how she somehow passed.

In 10 Years: A Barcelona football wag

Kay Bezdikian

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IB2 C Diala Chehimi

IB Name: IBombshellleftthevilla Nicknames: Yasoumati Number of years at IC: 12 Quotes: “Walla shu”, “How can I drop math?”

Role in class: On a plane instead of class IB moment: After skipping almost every art class, Yasma and Aya decided to skip again and went to the clay room. Yasma was on the way home when Miss Joumana noticed that she wasn’t in class and started spam calling Yasma. Yasma said that she was in the bathroom and was later sent to Mr. Sevag, where she just complained about art.

In 10 Years: Financing her dog’s life

High School Ras Beirut

IB Name: IBday3a Nicknames: Douds Number of years at IC: 4 Quotes: “Ma fhemet”, “Do I drop math HL?”, “Where’s Reem?”

Role in class: Ms. Razane’s rival IB moment: During Dyalas first ESS presentation after dropping Physics, she confidently added a fun fact: “Birds are reptiles.” Her friends saw an opportunity for a bahdale and questioned it. Dyala: “Ya birds are reptiles because they have wings.” Ms Ghida: “Akid birds aren’t reptiles. Men wen jebtiha” Dyala: “Wallah, they are. Chat said,” After arguing for so long, she had to look it up in front of everyone. Birds were not reptiles.

In 10 Years: Still a waitlist warrior

Yasma El Hibri

Joud Jaber

IB Name: IBelonginbacfr Nicknames: JJ, Joudux, Joudi, “HAMSHAR” Number of years at IC: 15 Quotes: “Not cmg tm”, “HLOOOF”, “GUESS WHAT I FOUND OUT” Role in class: Undercover CSL, barely there to have a role IB moment: Skipped 2 weeks of school & told my mom it’s “reading days” for officials.

My dad emailed the school, but the email wasn’t recognized… Flashback to Grade 7, I created his email as “alijaber@biscuits.com” which was registered as his official email with IC. The supervisor called my mom, who defended me until they said the officials are in May 2026. The school never let me skip again and had to change my dad’s email.

In 10 Years: CIA agent

IB Name: Ibregrettingmysubjects Nicknames: Sisi, Siso, Reina Number of years at IC: 15 Quotes: “Can we go to the cafeteria”?, “This is making my cortisol levels spike”, “Can we nap” Role in class: Note taker IB moment: Running away from Mr. Abdallah when he was in front of me, and my IA was not submitted yet.

In 10 Years: Owning an animal shelter

Maria Serena Jundi

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IB Name: IBetda7ak Nicknames: Wab, Kouka, Kaï Squared Test, Labubu, Kaio, Artrigo, Kaïa Number of years at IC: 15 Quotes: “AAM TEMZA7O”, “Je rêve?/am I dreaming?/I must be dreaming”, *Laughs at everything* (especially anything Gaïa does) Role in class: The blueprint, chiropractor, messenger from the class to Mrs. Rasha when we wanna postpone a quiz, ego boost (trust me ur not that funny), D1 complainer IB moment: One morning, Gaïa and I decided to come to school on parrots (two, because one couldn’t carry both of us).

In 10 Years: Somewhere cool, doing something I love, with the people I love.

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IB2 C

IB Name: Ibtalkingon2xspeed Nicknames: Nouni, Noura Number of years at IC: 15 Quotes: “I’m hungry”, “I want a burger”, “I hate you all”, “Shu hal shi” Role in class: Convincing Mr. Yassine to change the markscheme of the test IB moment: Being in Paris on the day of my official English IO In 10 Years: Still working on my art exhibition

Ras Beirut

Laura Maria Nassif

IB Name: IBelonginmybed Nicknames: Lora, Lawra, Law Number of years at IC: 13 Quotes: “Sure! Here are some cool, school-friendly quotes”, “SEEMS I CAN’T DENY” Role in class: Catching up on sleep IB moment: On Halloween, IC had planned nothing. Laura still showed up to school in a banana costume and ended up being the only one dressed up. She was walking around campus like this was a completely reasonable outfit when Miss Maya spotted a giant banana from far away and immediately knew it was Laura, and when she walked up to the banana, she was unfortunately proven right.

In 10 Years: 10 years older

High School

Kaï Abou Karam

Nour Rabah

Rami Shalhoub

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IB Name: IBCarrying Nicknames: Stai, Statistics Number of years at IC: 15 Quotes: “Let me tell you something”, “Clap if you care”, “Social construct” Role in class: Summarizing the syllabus 5 minutes before the test IB moment: During skip day, Mahmoud got bored waiting for the jacuzzi to fill, so he started pressing random buttons. Suddenly, all the jets of the jacuzzi started spraying boiling water while Mahmoud screamed, and nobody could turn it off. People from other rooms saw water leaking from the balcony and called the reception to shut off the room’s electricity.

In 10 Years: Still getting asked for SAT tips

Mahmoud Staitieh

Ras Beirut

High School

IB Name: IBmakingteacherswanttoquiteveryday Nicknames: Yamin Number of years at IC: 13 Quotes: “Ya im going to Columbia”, “Rayeh aand Miss Inar”, “Slilte” Role in class: Driving teachers crazy IB moment: Last-minute winning goals against Sabis and Lycée. Mrs. Iman caught me playing Fortnite during her Spanish class.

In 10 Years: Multi-Millionaire

Marc Yamin IB Name: IBpanicking Nicknames: Janjoun, Jouni Number of years at IC: 15 Quotes: “Miss, will I still get a 7?”, “Khalas, I don’t have conditions anyway”, “I can’t do this” Role in class: Thinks she’s the teacher’s favorite IB moment: Hysterically jumped out of the car to chase my teacher after receiving a 75/100 on a first draft In 10 Years: Still deciding between Columbia and McGill

Jana Younis IB Name: IBmakingmyowndeadlines Nicknames: Zee, Yara Zeeee, Zaitoune Number of years at IC: 15 Quotes: “Let’s go sleep in the library”, “Guys, let’s take a picture for the memories”, “Hola miss...” (continues the entire convo in English), “pls sir, can you psychoanalyze me” Role in class: Playing Township on my iPad and bringing brownies IB moment: Scoring 83/100 on an online “Am I Depressed quiz” right after crying in the library because I had 2 tests and 2 quizzes on the same day In 10 Years: Still trying to convince people that math AI SL is actually hard

Yara Zaitoun

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IB Name: IBBlonde Nicknames: Soph, Sufsuf, Sophsoph Number of years at IC: 15 Quotes: “Pause”, “Ok, basically”, “Pmo”, “I should’ve done CPP walla” Role in class: Gossiping with Nouni G IB moment: Sophia opened her laptop in class to check her SAT score, she got 1090.

Meanwhile, the whole class was loud, and because it’s usually Sophia talking, Mr. Lanza got very upset and shouted at her after she was already about to cry because of her SAT. He then stormed out and gave the whole class 2/10 on participation.

In 10 Years: On a reality TV show

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IB2 C

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High School

Sophia Zeidan

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IB2 D

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Advisor: Ms. Lama Abou Zeid

Yasmina Bou Alia

Karim El Bawab

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IB Name: IBou Nicknames: Bou, Yasmina Bou, Laboubou Number of years at IC: 3 Quotes: “ Skill issue, “ Selena, give me ur iPad” Role in class: Making pancakes, vlogging in Tok IB moment: Yasmina was 25 minutes late to advisory because she was “in the lab” (again). While she was escaping Mr. Issa, her classmate told her that the teacher asked about her, and Ms. Faten was in front of her class. Yasmina hides in the bathroom for the next thirty minutes, standing on the toilet at one point because someone was checking the stalls. Somehow, Yasmina was never marked absent.

In 10 Years: Flipping burgers

IB Name: IBasleepinclass Nicknames: Bawab, Big door Number of years at IC: 15 Quotes: “Bshil” Role in class: Not being there mentally IB moment: Karim, Farouk, and Adam were making animal noises until Mr. Bilal yelled and started emailing their parents in front of the whole class. While Adam and Farouk begged him not to send it, Karim realized apologies wouldn’t work. Instead, he told Mr. Bilal to send the email, saying his parents would laugh, knowing anno ken akal atle. Mr. Bilal looked Karim dead in the eye and said: “M2akkad?”

Karim replied, “Eh m2akkad jarreb.” Mr. Bilal deleted the email, and Karim saved all three of them.

In 10 Years: Living in Dubai

Nour Ghaddar IB Name: IBelonginthecafeteria Nicknames: G, Gorge, Greg, Gorgizia Number of years at IC: 14 Quote: “Say cheese!”

Role in class: Filming everything on his laptop IB moment: George showed up on the first day of school, heard teachers describe IB like an intense survival documentary, and made the most logical decision: leaving the country. By the next day, he was in London for a week, already taking a break In 10 Years: Stealing the moon

High School

IB Name: IBmej Nicknames: Nouni G, Nunu Number of years at IC: 3 Quotes: “Let’s get chicken strips”, “Yi”, “Mej at all” Role in class: Miss Aya’s worst nightmare & gossiping with Sophia IB moment: My Nutella Moment In 10 Years: A stay-at-home mom with 3 kids, married to a billionaire

Ras Beirut

Selena Fattouh

IB Name: IBtanning Nicknames: Fattoush, Sel, Sisi, Siso Number of years at IC: 15 Quotes: “Bade nem”, “Call tonight, eh?”, “Bade summer” Role in class: Sleeping through exams IB moment: During Senior Assassin, Selena was in a college counseling meeting when a curse got activated, and her friends immediately told her assassin where she was. Her assassin dragged her out mid-convo, but she fought back and managed to escape. She thought she was safe, but he found her in front of the cafeteria, chased her across campus, and caught her on a bench, ripping her goggles off and eliminating her.

In 10 Years: Soccer mom

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IB2 D

George Hayeck

Yara Ibrahim

IB Name: IBcsl Nicknames: Yaryoura, Youch, Yarouchi Number of years at IC: 15 Quotes: “Hallaa ill ask Mr. Chirazi”, “I’m gonna fail math” Role in class: Daydreaming IB moment: After escalating complaints to her grandfather (who was dealing with national matters) and accidentally emailing IC alumni worldwide, Yara ended up on a Zoom call with IB parents and students. She spoke for 10 minutes straight, the chat went wild, and she was interrupted before the call ended. IB officials were announced at IC, delaying summer plans, so she ordered a fish named Fattouch instead of studying.

In 10 Years: Still figuring out which of my prom dress options I like the most

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IB Name: Iblate Nickname: Yoyo Number of years at IC: 15 Quotes: “Would u eat with me half a mankoushe” Role in class: iPad kid IB moment: Getting my nails done while Mr. Issa and Mrs. Ghida searched all around school for me, thinking I was at Mrs. Maya’s office, when in reality, I had left school for my nail appointment.

In 10 Years: Still somehow late to every function

Yousra Khalil

Ras Beirut

High School

IB Name: IBtourist Nicknames: Rheumatism, Cyrino, Cico, Cees, Riri, Mother of glucose Number of years at IC: 15 Quotes: “Hush and brush”,” “Go save Riley”, “C’est comme ça la vie en colère” Role in class: Confidently answers. Confidently wrong.

IB moment: Taking bio SL as a “filler subject” somehow turned IA work into a glove balloon volley, random vegetables, and using “cleaning” as an excuse to disappear from class. Somehow, we still finished on time (barely).

In 10 Years: Still cruising with the big T in her Mazda

Cyrine El Khatib Nickname: Elise Number of years at IC: 6 Quotes: “I don’t speak Arabic”, “Miss, I only speak English” Role in class: Misunderstood, very quiet, and shy girl IB moment: When I thought I was gonna be able to run for CSL, but then I had the biggest aura loss by not even winning class rep. Then, that Friday, Miss Faten sent an email to the IB saying we couldn’t “wear red in protest” or do any “howling” because the school had found out about our plans. Double aura loss.

In 10 Years: Now I’m 18, so I see myself being 28

Elise Khoury IB Name: IBarelypassing Nickname: Laban Number of years at IC: 4 Quotes: “I’m cooked” Role in class: Chem victim In 10 Years: Still procrastinating doing my IAs

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IB Name: IBegforpartialgrades Nicknames: Nayoush Number of years at IC: 15 Quotes: “Fina nfel bakir plz?”, “Miss laa fi shi ghalat” Role in class: Teacher distractor IB moment: After working on my chemistry extended essay for two years, and submitting it early, my teacher informed me over my family lunch on Sunday that it was flagged for 97% ai on Turnitin.

Happily giving me the information that today was the due date, and I had to rewrite it all overnight.

In 10 Years: Still ignoring the “important” questions in my camera roll.

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Fateema Machmouchi IB Name: IBdoingtoomuch Nickname: Jouji Number of years at IC: 2 Quotes: “It’s so cold”, “It smells so bad”, “Can we get a sweet treat”, “Let’s have a dance battle”, “Sorry I slept through the lesson”, “*Snoring”, “Who has a lip combo”, “Oh my days” Role in class: Keeps the class fun and joyful IB moment: My mysterious act going out the window as a bug attacked my hair, and the whole class watched me scream and cry as I desperately tried to save myself In 10 Years: An MD with a successful life and a beautiful family

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IB Name: IBcrashingout Nicknames: Teema, Teemamach, Tipsynails Number of years at IC: 4 Quotes: “SIRRR”, “I wanna go home”, “Clock it/clocked”, “Get out”, “Ma ele jlede”,” I’m hungry” Role in class: Letting people use my RevisionDojo and sneaking food in class IB moment: We had an HL ESS session (mafroud our last one), and I didn’t feel like doing any work, so I convinced Aya and Joanne to get pastries and snacks for us all to the class, and we did a surprise picnic for Miss Ghida. ended up being the best ESS class of all time.

In 10 Years: Making money and traveling the world

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Jolie Malaeb IB Name:IBforgettingtostudy Nickname: Melki Number of years at IC: 15 Quotes: “It’s fine, I’ ll lock in for officials”, “Hlof”,“Ma fi oficials,” “Let’s go to Miss Asma” Role in class: Playing games IB moment: I didn’t feel like going to math, so Marc and I decided to order Malak al Tawouk and Tonino. Had a 3-course meal instead of getting yelled at by Mr. Bilal.

In 10 Years: Still trying to understand my math IA RQ.

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IB Name: IBeatinginclass Nicknames: Tons Number of years at IC: 15 years Quotes: “3ande dentist”, “Kids!”

Role in class: Doing weird stuff in class IB moment: Tony wanted to use the wind tunnel in AUB for his physics EE, but Mr. Ali didn’t let him.

He didn’t give up and had a 3-meter metal box built for him. He brought it to school, got it all the way down to the lab, finished his project, and left it there for the lab technicians to enjoy.

In 10 Years: 28 years old

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IB Name: IBarelyshowedup Nicknames: Saso, Sarux Number of years at IC: 8 Quotes: “ I’m gonna cry “, “ Aade el formula booklet bet lemna”, “ Ah non tu es folle “ Role in class: No role, literally never there #220 hours of absence IB moment: Too good, I was asked to remove it In 10 Years: Still trying to get into USC

Sara Al Mutawa IB Name: IBSarahOmar Nicknames: Sarsar, Sarsour Number of years at IC: 7 Quotes: “Bruh”, “Can I just say something?”, “Khalassss”, “Actually?”, “Sure hyt”, “I’m not even joking”, “Bye, bro” Role in class: Daydreaming IB moment: Sarah was having a peaceful breakfast in Falamanki after skip day, when she received a picture on the promo group of a suitcase left behind in Scappa. She joked and said, “Omg this person has the same carry on as me!” It was, in fact, hers and had never made it to the trunk of the car.

In 10 Years: Still yapping

Sarah Omar IB Name: IBnemduringofficials Nicknames: Ragyyy, Raygz, Antoon Number of years at IC: 2 Quotes: “I want coffee”, “Sorry”, “Miss, is this group work?”

Role in class: Provoking Mrs. Niveen and Mr. Abdallah IB moment: After a sleepless night and three coffees, Anthony spent Psychology class chatting with his friends despite several warnings from Mr. Abdallah. Reaching his limit, Mr. Abdallah finally kicked him out. As his classmates filmed and laughed, Anthony pleaded from the doorway until the teacher let him back in, only to seat him alone in the corner. Anthony had never felt more like a toddler.

In 10 Years: Overworked and severely underpaid surgical resident living off ramen

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Fatin El Saadi IB Name: IBPhysicsCookedMe Nicknames: Sabra, YOUSF Number of years at IC: 14 Quote: “Rawaa easy 7” Role in class: Wasting time in class with Marc Yamin and somehow still passing IB moment: Getting caught using ChatGPT on math by Miss Rasha In 10 Years: Still trying to convince myself that engineering was the right choice

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IB Name: IBhavingastomachache Nickname: Touni Number of years at IC: 2 Quote: “What was the question again?”

Role in class: Entertaining the people behind her while they watch her play on her iPad IB moment: The night before her physics test, Fatin realizes she knows nothing while trying to learn months of content in a night. Thinking she might fail, she cries and emails Mr. Ali, saying she won’t get into uni and will end up unemployed. The next week, he disappointedly brings her to the front of the class. She got over 90. He mentions the email to this day.

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IB Name: IBake Nicknames: Reemo, Ramroum Number of years at IC: 15 Quotes: “Bake a difference tomorrow”, “Who wants cookies?, “Leave me alone”, “I started Bio in December” Role in class: Brought the cookies (you’re welcome) IB moment: On the last day of school, the IBs decided to pull up in trucks blasting music all through Raouche like it was a concert. Obviously, they got stopped by the police and told to get out. While everyone’s climbing down, Reem looks at the officer and realizes it’s literally her old driver. He let them go after all.

In 10 Years: Saving little lives every day

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Mr. Tobin Wait delivering the Commencement Speech

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Mr. Imad Taher Commencement Address

Ms. Mary-Helen Gholam delivering the Faculty Address

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IC trustees, President Wait, Vice presidents, Dr. Earnest, principals, heads of programs, faculty and staff, family and friends, and most importantly, the IC class of 2026, good evening.

I am humbled and honored to be standing here today. Thank you for entrusting me with delivering the valedictorian address.

This honor does not belong to me alone.

I would not be up here if it were not for some very important people in my life. Beginning with my family: my mother, my father, and my sister, Layla. But also my other family. I have been encouraged, sustained, inspired, and tolerated not only by my family but also by the greatest group of friends, teachers, and mentors anyone could ever have.

As I look back at my 15 years at IC, I am filled with bittersweet nostalgia, hope, and most notably gratitude. Standing here today on this stage, I understand the weight and power of what this school and its community have done for me. For my friends, who have given me a zest for life, my teachers, who taught me that there is no final resting place in the mind, and for bringing my parents together almost 30 years ago.

And if IC has been the place that shaped me, my parents have been the foundation that made that journey possible.

They encouraged me when I did not believe in myself. They let me struggle, knowing that I would grow, and that their shoulder was always there if I ever needed it.

I would like to dedicate this speech to my mother, the dazzling woman from whom I’ve received my life’s blood and purpose, Maya Dada, who passed away this January. It is with her wit and passion that I write, and in her memory that I deliver this speech.

Losing what feels like everything can be one of life’s most valuable lessons. I would like to think that I have learned a lot about myself and others, especially about the importance of being grounded.

If you’re fortunate enough to have your mom here, thank her, tell her how much you love her. If you’re fortunate enough to have your dad here, hug him, express your gratitude for him.

Anyone who knows me knows that, in recent months, grief has become a lens through which I view the world. It is one of, if not the most, crippling and paralyzing eternal feelings a human can fathom.

But, where there is deep grief, there is great love.

My mom was an IC student between 197(8A)nd 1993, and as a student and young adult thereafter, she has witnessed IC’s unwavering commitment and persistence in delivering on its mission of educating and empowering, despite the profound challenges brought on by the ravages of civil war and the various wars in Lebanon.

Having said that, her parents have considered emigrating on many instances throughout her younger years, but even amidst the turmoil of war, it was the school that anchored them to our beloved country, a beacon of hope and continuity in our lives. Today, cognizant of the distressed circumstances our country is experiencing, Many of us are in the same shoes as my parents and grandparents 40 years ago: considering emigration, but restlessly searching for a glimmer of hope - a sign that would assure us we could remain in our homeland.

That sign for continuity is nothing but IC. Last year, when she mentioned the possibility of emigration, she saw in my eyes the same fear, as hers 40 years ago, from the possibility of leaving behind not only a home and a country, but a beloved community - our IC family.

In the months following her passing, I found myself thinking more

deeply about things I had once taken for granted.

The realization that so much of what we call normal is, in fact, an extraordinary privilege.

The privilege of planning for the future.

The privilege of worrying about deadlines, university applications, and what comes next.

The privilege of sitting in an extravagant venue, while displaced families less than 100 meters away sit in tents.

Because beyond these walls, there are young people our age for whom those questions have become luxuries.

More often than not, what separates us is circumstance.

Luck. Timing. The family we were born into. The school we attended.

The opportunities we inherited.

When grief entered my life, it stripped away the illusion of guarantees.

It forced me to confront how fragile things really are.

A home. A parent. A country. A future.

And yet, strangely, it also taught me hope.

Loss and grief teach you the value of value.

And my hope for the Class of 2026 is that you do not wait for loss to teach you that lesson.

We stop treating education as an obligation and start seeing it as an opportunity.

We stop treating community as a convenience and start seeing it as a gift.

We stop treating people as permanent fixtures in life and start appreciating them for what they are: miracles of circumstance who happened to find their way to us.

That, I think, is what IC has given my family for three generations.

— and maybe, in different ways, it has given something similar to many of yours.

The ability to remain open to the world despite its contradictions.

To hold grief and hope in the same hand.

To recognize suffering without surrendering to cynicism.

To keep believing that tomorrow can be better than today.

And perhaps that belief carries with it a responsibility.

Because if we have been fortunate enough to receive an education, fortunate enough to sit in these classrooms, accompanied by the best educators, fortunate enough to imagine a future for ourselves, then we have a moral duty and responsibility to serve the world beyond IC’s gates.

The responsibility to remain curious.

The responsibility to remain empathetic, to listen, to speak up.

The responsibility to be open to a world where you may not understand or agree with the person sitting next to you.

Life has unpredictable obstacles coming your way. So, to the class of 2026, wherever you go, whatever you become, do not wait. Lead a Life of Curiosity, Connection, and Courage.

Call your parents. Tell your friends you love them. Take the risk.

Choose the path that scares you.

And when life inevitably breaks your heart, as it does to all of us, let it. Because it means you lived a life full enough to be broken by it.

Thank you, Mom, for giving me purpose.

Thank you, IC, for everything.

Jana Anwar Younis, class of 2026

Aya Rachel Ziad Shahin, First - English Program in AMER

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Mahmoud Chadi Staitieh, First - English Program in IBDP

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Yasmine Hussein Haidar, First - English Program in LB

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Presentation of Awards

Matteo Riad Chirazi, First - French Program

Ray Rabih Azar, Second - French Program

Stephen Penrose Award

Hiba Osmat Noureddine, English Program

Lea Nadim Mroueh, French Program

Basil Fuleihan Award

Rose & Alexander MacLachlan Award

Elena Wakill Ahmad Qarizada

Jad Samer Doughan

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PROM 2026

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Mr. Riad Chirazi announcing the start of the evening

President Tobin Wait addressing the class of 2026 for the last time

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Most Attractive Miss Torch and Mr. Graduate LB: Rania Hazimeh and Ali Bdeir

Most Charismatic Miss Torch and Mr. Graduate LB: Lynn Kassem Moussa and Nadim Moukarzel

Most Sociable Miss Torch and Mr. Graduate LB: Yasmine Merhi and Christopher Rahbani

Most Helpful Miss Torch and Mr. Graduate LB: Sama Jaber and Mustafa Moukahal

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Lebanese Program Awards Presented by Ms. Malda Halawi and Mr. Talal Jundi

Most Well Rounded Miss Torch and Mr. Graduate LB: Serena Zeidan and Tarek Zorkot

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Most Charismatic Miss Torch and Mr. Graduate AP: Yara Al Amin and Joseph El Mouallem

Most Sociable Miss Torch and Mr. Graduate AP: Maria Tabet and Michael Nercessian

Most Helpful Miss Torch and Mr. Graduate AP: Assil Ghandour and Zouheir Wehbe

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Most Attractive Miss Torch and Mr. Graduate AP: Syenna Haddad and Nadim Ibrahim El Hussein

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American Program Awards Presented by Mr. Adnan Barada and Mr. Michael Murphy

Most Well Rounded Miss Torch and Mr. Graduate AP: Mia Talih and Ali Jaber

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Most Attractive Miss Torch and Mr. Graduate BF: Rima Chalak and Ryan Khalaf

Most Charismatic Miss Torch and Mr. Graduate BF: Chloey Tahan and Ahmad Mahfouz

Most Sociable Miss Torch and Mr. Graduate BF: Celine Ali Hassan and Jad Idriss

Most Helpful Miss Torch and Mr. Graduate BF: Léa Mroueh and Bilal Baalbaki

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French Baccalaureate Program Awards Presented by Mr. Boualem Maizia and Dr. Faten Jibai

Most Well Rounded Miss Torch and Mr. Graduate BF: Layla Shihadeh and Jad Doughan

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Most Charismatic Miss Torch and Mr. Graduate IBDP: Joanna Marie Gergi and Nader Moneimneh

Most Sociable Miss Torch and Mr. Graduate IBDP: Joud Jaber and Rami Shalhoub

Most Helpful Miss Torch and Mr. Graduate IBDP: Reem Ramadan and Mahmoud Staitieh

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Most Attractive Miss Torch and Mr. Graduate IBDP: Kai Abou Karam and Hadi Ramadan

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International Baccalaureate Program Awards Presented

by Mr. Sevag Atamian and Mr. Riad Chirazi

Most Well Rounded Miss Torch and Mr. Graduate IBDP: Chloe Batri and Ali Halawi

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Prom King and Queen Awards Presented by President Tobin Wait and Dr. Michael Caleb Earnest

The awardees cutting the cake

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EPIC Excel

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Service Learning

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PE DEPARTMENT

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Mr. Noel Bou Abboud PE Chairperson

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Mr. Assad El Hajj PE Coordinator Middle School AA

Ms. Francoise Nehme High School

Mr. Jihad Toukan High School

Mr. Mazen Fathallah High School

Ms. Mirella Saad Badawi Middle School RB

Ms. Dona Nassif Abi Akl Middle School RB

Mr. Marwan Chebaby Middle School RB

Ms. Lydia Salameh Middle School RB

Mr. Elias Aswad Middle School AA

Mr. Charbel El Khoury El Achkar Middle School AA

Ms. Purity Odhiambo Elementary School RB

Mr. Bassel Nasreddine Elementary School RB

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Ms. Maysa Barakat Elementary School RB

Ms. Rand Tabbara Early Childhood RB

Ms. Lea Eddé Early Childhood AA

Mr. Bassam Badawi PE Senior Assistant

Mr. Moussa Daoud PE Assistant

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Mr. Oussama Jawad Elementary School AA

Mr. Elie Abou Jaadeh PE Assistant

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ATHLETICS DEPARTMENT

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Mr. Omar Shmaitilly Athletic Director

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Ms. Karine Naji Athletic Coordinator RB

Mr. Assad El Hajj Athletic Coordinator AA

Ms. Nour Al Ghoussaini Athletic Assistant RB

Mr. Noel Bou Abboud Badminton/JV & Varsity Girls Soccer Coach

Dr. Michael Caleb Earnest JV Girls Basketball Coach

Mr. Mazen Fathallah Swimming Coach

Mr. Jihad Toukan Archery Coach

Ms. Mirella Saad JJV Volleyball Coach

Ms. Lydia Salameh Table Tennis Coach

Mr. Bassel Nasreddine JCubs Soccer & Basketball Cubs & JJV Girls Soccer Coach

Mr. Rabih Idriss JV & Varsity Boys Soccer Coach

Mr. Pascal Hitti RB Boys Varsity AA Basketball Coach

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Ms. Simone Abou Jaoude JV & Varsity Volleyball Coach

Mr. Rolando El Helou JV & Varsity Volleyball Coach

Ms. Saria Traboulsi Track & Field Coach

Mr. Mohamad Tamim Track & Field Coach

Mr. Andrew Farhat JV & Varsity Tennis Coach

Ms. Lara Chehayeb Swimming Coach

Mr. Ali Ezzo JCubs, Cubs, & JJV Boys Soccer Coach

Mr. Mohamad Nour Oukaily JCubs, Cubs, & JJV Boys Soccer Coach

Mr. Ayham Bou Shahine JCubs & JJV Boys Basketball Coach

Mr. Hsein Mazboudi JCubs, Cubs & JV Boys Basketball Coach

Mr. Ghaid Bou Antoun Cubs Boys Basketball Coach

Mr. Jad Mohsen JCubs & Cubs Girls Basketball Coach

Mr. Adam Abou Dergham Taekwondo Coach

Mr. Hady Issa Cubs & JJV Tennis Coach

Ms. Haya Najjad Cubs & JJV Girls Soccer Coach

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Mr. Anis El Kouch JJV & Varsity Girls JV Boys Basketball Coach

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Mr. Morched Haidar JCubs Basketball Coach

Mr. Charbel Al Achkar Soccer Coach AA

Mr. Said Asfar Soccer Coach AA

Mr. Samer Aoun Soccer Coach AA

Mr. Oussama Jawad Track & Field Coach AA

Mr. Yorgo Azar Basketball Coach AA

Mr. Martin Nseir Tennis Coach AA

Mr. Chahid Zeinoun Volleyball Coach AA

Ms. Maria El Hajj Volleyball Coach AA

Mr. Mohamad Khansa Athletics Support Personnel

Mr. Bassam Badawi Athletics Support Personnel

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Mr. Anthony Matar JCubs Soccer Coach

Mr. Ayoub Wehbe Athletics Support Personnel

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Cubs Grade 6 Soccer Boys

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JJV Grade 8 Soccer Boys

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Swimming Team

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JCubs Grade 4 Soccer

JCubs Basketball Boys

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JCubs & Cubs Track & Field

Cubs Grade 5 Soccer Boys

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Cubs Grade 6 Soccer Boys

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COUGAR’S TOUR

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LOCAL TOURNAMENTS-MEETS ACS Christmas Run

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Alton Reynolds - Basketball

Alton Reynolds - Soccer

Alton Reynolds - Volleyball

Antonine University Meet

Archery Meet

CPF Swim Meet

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CPF Streetball Competition

Fantasia Lebanese Basketball Championship

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ES / MS Basketball Tournament

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LES Basketball Tournament

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AWARD NIGHTS

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CUBS /JJV AIN AAR AWARDS CEREMONY

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IC Responsibility

ALI GHANDOUR CENTER FOR LEADERSHIP, DIVERSITY & CIVIC ENGAGEMENT Grade 10 – Level 1 AGC

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Build on students’ soft skills through tailored training and workshop sessions.

Induction week for scholarship students

Building connections among the cohort through a BINGO game

Ouyouna Project - Screening Omar Zaaini Public School students for vision deficiencies using PocDoc software

Peer to Peer Tutoring Project - Getting the laptops ready for donation

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Virtual introductory meeting between public school students and IC students as part of the Peer to Peer Tutoring program.

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Empathy to Impact – Identifying community challenges and exploring project pathways

Using the logical framework to develop community support project (CSP) ideas

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From identifying community challenges to designing impactful solutions through research, community needs assessment, and project planning.

Project Design – Defining the “Why” behind each CSP

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Grade 12 – Level 3 AGC Students implementing community support projects, sharing their impact, building long-term community partnerships, and inspiring civic engagement among their IC peers.

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Alit Teta “Alit Teta” aims to enhance the well-being of older adults at Mouadiyeh Evangelical Center by fostering meaningful intergenerational connections through gardening, preserving traditional natural remedies, and creating opportunities for learning, and small-scale income generation.

Agriculture expert Project presentation for the residents at Moadieh introducing the hydroponic Evangelical Center for the elderly system to the residents

Installing the hydroponic system and planting seedlings

Hydroponic systems planted with medicinal and herbal plants

Fursa Establish clubs and extracurricular activities at Maroun Abboud Public School designed to provide students with mentorship, skills, and support to pursue higher education and future opportunities.

“Fursa” and Maroun Abboud Public School students building connections through shared learning

Establishing the Career Guidance and Community Service clubs at Maroun Abboud Public School

The Community Service club first activity: Vertical gardening system

Collaborative vertical garden planting with Maroun Abboud Public School students and displaced families

INDIMAJ Strengthen inclusive education in public schools by pairing schools with university interns from relevant fields, to enhance learning support for students with diverse needs.

Partnering with LAU education students to build capacity for inclusive public schools

Pitching the project to UNICEF

Introducing LAU students to inclusive public school settings through a field visit to Ras Al Matn Public School

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Delivering the “Access and Inclusion: Processes and Practices” workshop for LAU interns, led by the IC learning support teacher

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Safee Develop an innovative, affordable, sustainable, low-cost biochar water filtration system to improve the quality of agricultural irrigation water and support healthier soils and crops.

Water testing in a farmer’s land in Aalman village

Producing biochar for testing the filter

Setting up the prototype with the support of the IC Steam Lab

Installing and testing the prototype in Nahr Ibrahim

TareeQ Design safe, accessible, and welcoming public space at the perimeter of Omar Zaaini Public School in Tareeq Jdeedeh to improve students’ arrival and dismissal experience.

Pitching the project to the Beirut governor

Exploring the site in Tareeq Jdeedeh

Discussing the implementation of the design with the landscape architect on site

Workshop with the Omar Zaani Public School students at IC to co-design the bus stop

Bus stop blueprint developed by Omar Zaaini Public School students

First phase of the project implementation at Tareeq Jdeedeh

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Exploring a water well in Aalman village with the support of Ardi Ardak NGO

Phoenics Transform community land in Dmit Village into an ecological and educational space that promotes sustainable agriculture through hands-on learning and biodiversity-enhancing practices for surrounding schools.

Collaboration with AFDC to provide technical support for the project

Training for the Phoenix team on planting techniques by AFDC

Launching the Phoenix Project in Dmit, held under the patronage of the Ministry of Agriculture and in collaboration with Dmit Municipality.

Planting 105 seedlings with informational labels highlighting each plant’s characteristics and natural distribution across Lebanon

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The AGC Alumni Network Launch

IC Responsibility

The AGC Alumni Network was officially launched in January 2026, bringing together AGC graduates to celebrate their shared journey and build a sustainable alumni community. The network has been designed for connection, mentorship, and collaboration, empower alumni to remain engaged with AGC, support current students, and continue creating meaningful impact within their communities.

The AGC Diploma Ceremony 2026 The AGC Diploma Ceremony celebrated the achievements of the AGC students as they presented the Community Support Projects they developed throughout their three-year AGC journey. Showcasing innovative solutions to real community challenges, the presentations reflected the students’ leadership, empathy, and commitment to creating meaningful and lasting impact.

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Accessory Making

Baking

Pottery

Learning Coding

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Creativity: Students Expressing Ideas Through Creative Work

Painting

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Activity: Students Engaging in Sports and Physical Activities

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Basketball

Boxing

Football

Golf

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Reformer Pilates & Lagree

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Service: Students Making an Impact Through Community Work

Baking Sweets for The Youth of the Order of Malta

Relief Campaign for the Displaced

Preparing Snacks for Afel

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Bake a Difference Club

Bake Sale Fundraiser to Support the Children Cancer Center

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Promoting Wellbeing for Students of Shakib Arslan School

Students Tutoring Scholars

Awareness Campaigns

Awareness of the Displaced Crisis

Earth Matters Now

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Volunteering Club

Volunteering with NGOs

Ajyalouna

Ryhana

Saint Vincent de Paul

Al Ghina

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CIVIC COMMITMENT

Autism: Grade 8A students at Ain Aar met the crew of “Table 3 Show” at Sesobel, where the crew shared their inspiring journeys as Sesobel success stories. They also met Walid, a talented artist and another inspiring Sesobel success story, who shared his journey with the students.

Beyt Jdoudna: 4ème A students at Ain Aar paint the bedrooms at Beyt Jdoudna while others entertain the residents, promoting wellbeing, care, and intergenerational connection in alignment with SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being.

Man2ouchè Garden: Rooted in service and culture, Grade 7C students at Ain Aar planted thyme and embellished a Man2ouche Garden, bringing the space to life while showcasing the Positivity Project character strengths of teamwork, responsibility, community spirit, and creativity.

Sesobel: Grade 8B students at Ain Aar engage in interactive games with Sesobel students, promoting inclusion, resilience, and a culture of kindness, reflecting the values of SDG 4: Quality Education.

Restos Du Coeur: Grades 7A & B at Ain Aar, along with the 5ème students, supported vulnerable communities at Resto du Cœur by distributing meals, serving food, and sharing meaningful conversations, bringing comfort, connection, and hope while promoting the values of SDG 2 (Zero Hunger) and SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities).

School for the Blind: Grade 6 , 6ème students at Ain Aar began their initiative by visiting the School for the Blind to better understand its needs, then turned empathy into action by organizing a bake sale, sharing a joint performance, and donating an electrical keyboard to support learning and joy.

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CCSL students at Ain Aar participated in the Ajyal Salima workshop in collaboration with the AUB Nutrition Department, gaining valuable insights into healthy eating and balanced lifestyles. This experience empowered them to make informed choices that support well-being and lifelong health.SDG 3: Good Health and Well-Being | SDG 4: Quality Education

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Volunteering

Volunteering at the Parents Committee Fundraising Christmas Lunch

Christmas Cheers at Enfants De Lumière

Middle School - Ras Beirut

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Volunteering at Enfants De Lumière

4ème students celebrating International Day for Tolerance

Fundraising Bake sale for Palliative care NGOs

3ème students recognizing World Peaceful Coexistence Day

RBMS Students participating in the school wide relief campaign

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High School Grade 10

IC Responsibility

The Mobile Community Kitchen: Akle W Bassme

Sharing Warm Conversations and a Meal with Guests from Different Communities

IC Students Embracing Global Citizenship Through Civic Engagement Projects

A Busy Kitchen Crew Preparing and Serving Hot, Healthy Meals

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Engaging Activities at IC and Thoughtfully Prepared Meals for children from Libami NGO and Dar Al Aytam Institution

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Food Safety And Hygiene Workshop

Building Cooking Skills and Confidence from Scratch

Orientation Sessions, Assigned Responsibilities, and Final Preparations for The Event

Christmas Fundraising Event

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Reviewing Proper Sanitizing and Handwashing Techniques Before Starting Cooking

Young Chefs Rolling Out Dough for Gingerbread and Butter Cookies

A Festive Fundraiser Booth Supporting Civic Engagement Projects

Capacity Building Workshop On First Aid With The Lebanese Red Cross

Saving Lives with CPR, Chest Compressions, and AED Use on a Training Mannequin

Learning to Treat Wounds and Stabilize Broken Bones

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High School Grade 11

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Hands-On Firefighting Training With The Beirut Fire Brigade

Hosting NGOs At The Annual Ngo Fair and Volunteering

A Lively Bake Sale Raising Funds For CCSL Projects

Sorting And Packing Donated Books With Student Volunteers

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High School Grade 12

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Training On Road Safety With Kunhadi NGO

Testing Traffic Law Knowledge Through an Interactive Kahoot Quiz

Awareness Orientation Session on the Risks of Unsafe Driving Practices

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RELIEF CAMPAIGN: IC’S RESPONSE TO THE DISPLACEMENT CRISIS

IC Responsibility

Cold Sandwiches and Desserts Prepared by IC Students and Responsibility Team at the IC Community Kitchen and Delivered to Displaced Families in Shelters

All School Drive in Collaboration with the IC Parents Committee

Sorted with care. Donated with love. Delivered with hope. Our IC students categorized these clothing and toys donations to help displaced families receive the support they need.

High School Students Donating Hygiene Products: A Commitment to Understanding Needs and Social Responsibility

Non Perishable Food Items Donated by Middle Schoolers to Displaced Families

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PS & Nursery students explored the importance of water conservation and environmental responsibility. Through a school-wide scavenger hunt, they collected discarded plastic bottles, reused the remaining water to nourish plants, and repurposed the bottles into creative games.

MS & KG1 students explored the world of plants, investigating their characteristics and essential role in sustaining life on Earth. They then created their own flower garden and a sustainable drip irrigation system using reused plastic bottles, transforming their learning into meaningful environmental action.

MS & KG1 students explored the different types and properties of materials and learned how they can be transformed and reused. Using recycled materials and plastic water bottles, they designed and built classroom tables, discovering how creative reuse can help reduce waste and protect the environment.

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ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY

GS & KG2 students explored light and sound through hands-on investigations and transformed upcycled materials into creative wind chimes, combining scientific understanding with environmental responsibility.

CP & Grade 1 students explored the life cycles of plants and animals through hands-on learning at Nature by Marc Beyrouthi, welcomed guest speaker Mrs. Mireille Merhi, Manager of the Chnaniir Nature Reserve, and raised funds to support this Nature Reserve, demonstrating their commitment to biodiversity and environmental sustainability.

CE1 & Grade 2 students explored the importance of water and global access to clean drinking water, welcomed High School’s éco-délégués who raised awareness about water sustainability, created water filtration systems from upcycled plastic bottles, went into classes to raise awareness about water sustainability, and organized a lemonade sale to help fund a water filtration system for a public school in Lebanon in need of safe water.

CE2 & Grade 3 students understood the importance of maintaining ecological balance in ecosystems. They welcomed Middle School’s éco-délégués to learn about Lebanon’s diverse ecosystems, and took action through a forest cleaning campaign in Baskinta to help preserve natural habitats.

CM1 & Grade 4 students explored natural resources, their importance, and the threats they face. They engaged in handson activities at Nature by Marc Beyrouthi and contributed to environmental action through plantations and compost creation.

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6ème & Grade 6 students explored forests in Lebanon through an interdisciplinary project across Science, English, Arabic, French, Social Studies, Art, and STEAM, investigating their importance, threats, and ways to protect them. They welcomed Dr. Carla Khater and Dr. Johnny Fenianos, who highlighted the importance of forest conservation and reinforced students’ learning about environmental responsibility.

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CM2 & Grade 5 learners understood the challenges of energy inequality and took action by raising around 5,000$ to install solar infrastructure at Ramel El Zarif Public School, contributing to improved access to sustainable energy.

Grade 6 students explored what it means to have a sustainable school in their FLE program, learning simple actions to protect the environment. In groups, they created awareness posters titled “A Sustainable School”, showing how small daily habits can make a big difference.

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Grade 6 students reflected on sustainable cities and the importance of green spaces in urban planning in FLE, and created models, reinforcing their commitment to environmental awareness and action.

5ème students explored Lebanon’s wild plants through Science and STEAM in the “Essences du Liban” performance task, applying distillation to create aromatic waters from local herbs and using design thinking to develop product logos and packaging.

5ème & Grade 7 students explored the relationship between Islam and the environment in Social Studies, learning how Islamic teachings promote the preservation of nature. They welcomed Mrs. Rita Hajj for a session on environmental conservation in Islam and created mind maps to reflect their understanding of environmental stewardship.

5ème students studied climate change and met Ms. Danielle Chemaly from the UNDP. They created brochures to raise awareness and promote action.

5ème students explored biodiversity through the AEFE “Bio-Géo-Diversité” project by conducting a plant inventory of the IC Miyawaki forest. Using quadrat sampling, identification sheets, and digital tools, they studied local plant species and ecosystem diversity, contributing to participatory science by sharing their findings with other schools online.

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Grade 7 students explored ecosystems and plant reproduction in biology through their “Cedars’ Chronicles” experience. After studying gymnosperm reproduction in class, they visited the Tannourine Cedar Forest Nature Reserve to observe cedar regeneration in its natural environment and investigate the challenges affecting it.

5ème students explored the concept of sustainable development in Geography, learning about its origins, challenges, and future perspectives. They welcomed Ms. Rita Hajj, who introduced the concepts of sustainability, then conducted research on real-world solutions and reflected on how they can contribute to a more sustainable world.

Grade 7 students explored symbiotic relationships and permaculture through their interdisciplinary project “Cultivating Connections”. They designed virtual gardens based on companion planting, representing plant species and selecting beneficial interactions to build sustainable ecosystems, then wrote letters between species to reflect ecological interdependence and the importance of balance in all living systems.

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Grade 7 students explored Lebanon’s cultural heritage through their FLE curriculum by researching a local monument and creating models using recycled materials. This project highlighted the importance of preserving both historical landmarks and the environment, while showing how sustainability and heritage conservation can work together.

5ème & Grade 7 students explored forests as part of their AFL unit, welcoming Ms. Perla Naaman (Alpha Association) and Mr. Joseph Bechara (Lebanon Reforestation Initiative). Through interactive activities and demonstrations, they learned about forest ecosystems, human impact, and conservation strategies, strengthening their understanding of the importance of protecting Lebanon’s forests.

Grade 7 students explored French gardens in FLE, studying iconic green spaces such as the Jardin du Luxembourg and Parc Monceau. They created informative posters highlighting their features, activities, and environmental value, while reflecting on the importance of green spaces for biodiversity, wellbeing, and sustainable urban living.

4ème & Grade 8 students explored the concept of ecological footprints as part of their AFL course. They assessed their personal impact using an online calculator, created pledges to adopt sustainable habits, and shared videos to raise awareness, fostering environmental responsibility within the school community.

Grade 8 students explored water pollution and its impact on ecosystems through their AFL unit “The Planet in Danger,” developing awareness of environmental responsibility. They created illustrated children’s stories and an interactive Kahoot quiz, then visited Grade 2 classrooms to share their work, fostering environmental awareness and inspiring younger students to protect water resources.

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3ème & Grade 9 students collaborated on the “Echo Logical Voices” ecology project, transforming environmental awareness into meaningful action through interdisciplinary learning. Using inquiry-based stations, research, scriptwriting, and media production, they combined scientific knowledge, language skills, and creativity to produce a powerful documentary that fostered engagement, responsibility, and authentic learning.

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Grade 8 FLE students imagined a sustainable future through creative projects, exploring ideas for a more environmentally responsible world while strengthening their French language skills.

3ème & Grade 9 students designed a section of the Ain Aar Wellness Garden through their STEAM curriculum, transforming an unused space into a sustainable area focused on biodiversity and well-being. Using design thinking and upcycled materials, they created collaborative installations, contributing to the AEFE “Championnat des Jardins Pédagogiques.”

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3ème students explored Lebanon’s cedar forests through their interdisciplinary project “The Conquest of Cedars”. They analyzed “La bataille du cèdre” documentary and visited the Bcharreh cedar forest, where they met Dr. Youssef Tawk and participated in planting cedar trees, linking learning to real environmental action.

Grade 10 students explored sustainable agriculture through a Biology field trip and permaculture workshop with Alpha Association’s A’risheh program. They engaged in hands-on activities and studied soil conservation, biodiversity, and ecosystem interdependence, strengthening their understanding of sustainable food production.

Seconde students and High School’s éco-délégués took part in “IC COP30,” a simulated climate conference focused on improving waste management and recycling practices at school. Through research, waste audits, debates, and negotiations, they developed concrete solutions and presented them during a student-led conference, turning environmental reflection into collective action for a more sustainable school.

DP1 students explored sustainable fashion through their Art curriculum in collaboration with the Modern Fashion Academy, designing and creating upcycled fashion pieces. They developed sewing skills, experimented with textile reuse, and transformed discarded materials into original wearable artworks that combined creativity with environmental responsibility.

DP2 students explored environmental laws and ethics during an interactive session with Ms. Lea Kai, Advisor to the Minister of Environment and UNDP Climate Change Project Manager. They discussed environmental regulations in Lebanon, policy implementation challenges, and real-world case studies, deepening their understanding of environmental governance and sustainability.

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Middle School éco-délégués acted as environmental leaders during an engaging session for CE2 and Grade 3 students in Ain Aar as part of the “Sharing the Planet” unit, introducing Lebanon’s ecosystems and the importance of ecological balance.

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DP2 students explored climate change, its impacts, and mitigation strategies, including Lebanon’s commitments under the UNFCCC. They welcomed Mrs. Lea Kai and Mrs. Danielle Chemaly from the UNDP Climate Unit, who shared insights on climate policy and adaptation, inspiring students to develop their own local action proposals for addressing climate change.

Middle School éco-délégués participated in a virtual meeting with the éco-délégués of Sagesse Brasília on World Environment Day 2026, sharing sustainability initiatives and exchanging eco-friendly practices. Through interactive activities, virtual campus tours, and quizzes, students strengthened their environmental awareness while building a national collaboration around the Sustainable Development Goals.

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INTERDISCIPLINARY & SERVICE LEARNING PROGRAM

To what extent can adding rest areas in public schools in Lebanon improve student’s physical and mental well-being, enhance learning experiences, and contribute to sustainable school environments?

How can solar-powered street lighting improve safety, sustainability, and quality of life in Aitou, Lebanon?

How can a unified digital platform improve acess to volunteering opportunities between NGOs and teens in Lebanon?

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Green Planet Project- Ecosystem Initiative Composting • Reducing Waste • Blooming Bake Sale • A Greener Tomorrow

Clothing for Change with Fabric Aid

Smart Sink Compost Machine

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Are child-safe communities prepared to manage medical emergencies?

With Saha initiative - Jaber Ahmad Al Sabah Elementary School

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IC Responsibility

The Second Serving with Chef Chadi Sleiman Reducing Food Waste by Transforming Food Residues into New Recipes

Why are hygiene kits important for underprivileged families?

In partnership with Ahla Fawda, students sold recyclable materials to fund hygiene kits for vulnerable families.

Presentation Day: A Showcase of Student Inquiry and Projects

Supporting IDSL Projects Through a Bake Sale Fundraiser

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EPIC Excel

Academically

Promote Wellbeing

Inspire

Service Learning

Champion Leadership

Activities & Student Life

Activitie s & Student Life

CSR - CHRISTMAS AND VALENTINE’S ACTIVITIES

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Activitie s & Student Life

CSR - GINGERBREAD COMPETITION

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Activitie s & Student Life

CSR - ELECTIONS

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Activitie s & Student Life

CSR - FASHION SHOW

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Activitie s & Student Life

CSR - FASHION SHOW

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Activitie s & Student Life

CSR - FASHION SHOW

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Activitie s & Student Life

CSR - SENIORS DAY

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Activitie s & Student Life

LAST DAY OF SCHOOL

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Academically

Promote Wellbeing

Inspire

Service Learning

Champion Leadership

Awards

MIDDLE SCHOOL AWARDS RAS BEIRUT 2025-2026 IC Brevet Award Awarded to the top academic performers in the Brevet class (Ras Beirut and Ain Aar).

Amer Al Bawab (Grade 9 D), Sarah Maria Abdallah (3ème B)

1st Place Award This award goes to the highest achievers in the Middle School by level and by program in alphabetical order.

Hamza Jomaa (6A), Jad Dawy (6C), Mustafa Ibrahim (7A), Lulwa Karnib (7D), Ghalia Jomaa (8A), Zia Chehade (8D), Rayyan Areg Habayeb (9A), Amer Al Bawab (9D)

IC Distinguished Scholars Award

Awards

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Serena El Hajj Naya Fawaz Amer Najdi Jason Rizk Karim Azhari Julia El Zein Nada Kabbani Marilou Khraiche Ezel Mahmoud Rayana Mouzanar Wassim Abou Daher Ryan El Achkar Sarah El Bardan Bassel Faour Abdelrahman Itani Yasmina Maddah Nay Moukalled Abbass Nasrallah Mustafa Rifai Walid Abou Daher Katie Badr Rayan Bassila Yahya Berry Jad El Sayed Issam Houri Layal Maalouf Jana Chebaro Sybelle Saab Talia Sanadiki Chloe Ray Tarakjian Walid Zeidan Seif El Khatib

(6A) (6A) (6A) (6A) (6B) (6B) (6B) (6B) (6B) (6B) (6C) (6C) (6C) (6C) (6C) (6C) (6C) (6C) (6C) (6D) (6D) (6D) (6D) (6D) (6D) (6D) (7A) (7A) (7A) (7A) (7A) (7B)

Khawla Khalife David Noujaim Rai Saab Lea Sabahtayon Joseph Daniel Fredrik Welin Ayla Zeenni Tarek Al Bawab Gabriella Bazerly Karim Birjawi Jude Chaitani Yamen Hamad Bahia Kanafani Karim Nassar Ryan Riachy Andrew Sagherian Abdul Rahman Saghir Rawad Tfayli Rami Zhim Neleena Farah Abdul Rahim Jad Abou Melhem Majed Allam Sally Bou Hamdan Tayma Chalak Salah Dumyati Sibelle El Baba Yara Hajj Ali Barada Tamara Ismail Jude Jaber Jad Khachfe Karen Labban Adam Rafeh Noura Saghir

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Mohamad Tarhini Yara Ahmad Karam Basil Al Rahim Yasmina Bandakji Ali Charif Yana El Sebai Talia Fakhouri Nazem Ibrahim Celia Jubaili Fadel Khadra Cynthia Makarem Clara Mashmoushi Talia Charif Hayat El Husseini Batool Fawwaz Haya Ibrahim Jassem Jomaa Ahmad Jubaili Talia Saad Ziyad Salam Layan Shabarek Sama Shehade Kate Ellen Yared Lilia Assaf Makram Ibrahim Bitar Ghaydaa Itani Mohamad Fouad Kalach Carol Sadaka Ryan Salloum Karim El Achkar Ahmad Kharroubi Brian Nasr

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Nour Staitieh Lea Toutayo Sandra Abou Nasr Labib Bassila Sophia Maalouf Rayan Zahran Hala Ayoub Tania Makarem Roni Meho Christina Sophia Nassif Noor Shehade Danny Al Hallak Sarah Haddad Ward Moukalled Saleh Mroue Ilayah Murad Lynn Sabahtayon Haya Yassin Jude Abas Anna-Maria Ashkar Salwa El Hajj Karim El Khansa Sophia Ghalayini Rena Nasrallah Ghada Rayes El Mina Amer Al Bawab + 1st Place 9LB Naya Farah Baltagi Haya El Sayed Rima Itani Gayana Kanaan

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Fouad Hashem Karl Abdel Samad Laeticia Abi Akl Chloe Barrage Rhea El Hajj Joseph Helou Sima Houssami Gabriel Karam Joe Lahoud Omar Merhi Alya Nasser Jo Raidy Ahmad Sayed Talia Zeidan Kevin Abdel Samad Layan Abu Ghazaleh Anis Dandan Sophia Diab Yasma El Chakhtoura Mila Jaroudi Karen Kanbar Adam Nokari Raymond Oueidat Karim Ramadan Sacha Yazbeck Alexandre Zahar Mila Acra Rida Ajami Jad Charafeddine Raya Dandan Lilia Hamade

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Mohamad Karim Mansour Sara Seif Elyazal Mia Soweid Juliana Al Halabi Saria Charafeddine Jad El Sayegh Lara Houssami Julia Mahfouz Maria Melki Eva Naffi Rachelle Najdi Mohamad Nasri May Solh Serena Assi Rami Chall Leyla El Hachem Lulua El Hariri Karma Fakhoury Georgio Ibrahim Julian Matta Rhea Murad Maalouf Laura Nercessian Rawad Al Hariri Yasmina Alem Tia Maria Edde Naya Fakih Jood Osseiran Hussein Ramadan Celine Yakzan Clara Akiki Jad Badra

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Dalia Bissat Kay Saad Nour Alie Malik Assi Ramah Ghannam Jana Harb Youssef Nasser Naya Tfaili Amy Acra Mikaela Chalhoub Tisha Farsoun Raya Nathalya Kanj Karim Khayat Reya Makki Yasmina Saab Rayan Zakaria Zeena Doughan Yasmine Halawi Marina Semaan Reina Shehab Siena Tabanji Celine Abdallah Sila Achour Zina Dakroub Ayla Dimassi Omar Fakhoury Mira Habbal Laeticia Kodeih Naya Maria Saade Nora Solh Yara Zahabi

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Awards

French Program

MIDDLE SCHOOL AWARDS - AIN AAR 2025-2026 Plumier d’or: Cyril Der Aprahamian (4ème A) Activities Awards- chess: 1st Place: Micheal Saker (7A) MUN NDU: Best Delegate Award: Edwin Bakhos (7C) Carina Bousamra (7B), Celine Bourdoukan (7A), Haifa Fay Berchan (7B), John El Helou (7A), Liam Samaha (7B), Mark Al Alam (5ème A), Michael Antoun (7C)

MUN LAU: Clara Filfli (8A), Chloe Kanaan (8A), Christa Maria Hobeika (4ème A), Nadia Berchan (8B), Marc El Helou (9A) MakeX Robotics Competition Chris Toubia (3ème A), Elly Tabar (4ème A), Gabriel Schoucair (5ème A), John Helou (7A), Zeki Hobeika (5ème A) Entrepreneur of the Year Christopher Dekermendjian (6A)

STEAM Fair STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics) is an interdisciplinary hands-on-future focused learning approach. This annual event allows students to tackle problems, apply the design thinking process and integrate many disciplines into their projects.

Model and demonstration: 1st Prize: Matteo Salame (7B), Maurice Sarkis (7B), Kyan Badreddine (7B), John Helou (7A) 2nd Prize: Silvio Tabet (3ème A), Nazih Najem (3ème A), Michael Barakat (3ème A), Mark El Fadl (3ème A), Serge Sakr (3ème A)

Research: 1st Prize: Chloe Kanaan (8A), Sophia Kharma (8B)

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CCSL Award: Leah Karam (9B), Lylia Chalhoub (9B), Yasmina Sarkis (9B), Nina Mouallem (9B), Mayssa Dahan (8B), Sophia Kharma (8B), Nadia Berchan (8B), Christa Maria Hobeika (4ème A), Alessandra Tabet (4ème A), Elly Tabar (4ème A), Sasha Roustom (4ème A), Cyril Der Aprahamian (4ème A), Raya El Ghazal (4ème A), Nadia Berchan (8B), Chloe Kanaan (8B), Haifa Fay Berchan (7B)

Local Nuit du Code: Elly Tabar (4ème A), Maurice Sarkis (7B) Questions pour jeunes champions: Michael Barakat (6ème) Jeopardy competition: Adriana Kharma (6B), Edwin Bakhos (7C), Chloe Kanaan (8A) English Writing competition: Sienna Tchilinguirian (9B)

Eco Délégués: Chloé Bteich (5ème A), Sienna Tchilinguirian (5ème C), Yara Azar (5ème C), Gaia Karabajakian (4ème B), Milla Andari (4ème B), Nadia Berchan (8B), Haifa Fay Berchan (7B) Brevet Award: Aly Masri (4ème B)

Spelling Bee: Georges Abed (5ème C)

Awards

Wadih Chbat Award Emile Obeid (9A)

IC Distinguished Scholars Award English Program Abou Kasm Mathew Bou Saab Angela Dekermendjian Christopher Gabriel Rosalie Haddad Sami Al chidiac Leana Kharma Adriana Maria Giovana Moussallem Valerie Razzouk Sky Saab Jula Rafka Baaklini Thomas Bourdoukan Celine Helou John Sakr Michael Bousamra Carina

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El Kik Sara Lily Noumair Cyril Samaha Liam (absent) Sarkis Maurice Awad Alexandre Bakhos Edwin Najjar Sam Chahda Raphael Hawchar Anthony Kanaan Chloe Suidan Jad Berchan Nadia Fadoul Georges Finianos Sasha Gabriel Natalie Kharma Sophia

(7B) (7B) (7B) (7B) (7C) (7C) (7C) (8A) (8A) (8A) (8A) (8B) (8B) (8B) (8B) (8B)

Makinajian Christa Maria Gacia Mourad Milena Bachoura Chris Helou Marc Obeid Emile Dahan Hana Dibe Myriam Karam Leah Naaman Lama Najjar Kylie Nassar Loui Joseph Saab Nader Sarkis Yasmina

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6ème A 6ème A 6ème A 6ème A 6ème A 6ème B 6ème B 5ème A 5ème A 5ème A 5ème A

Ephram Boustani Yara Masri Omar Sammour Mateo Abed Georges Azar Yara Abou Nader Robin Der Aprahamian Cyril El Chami Enzo Mouallem Lucas Wadih Ralph Abou Chacra Karl

5ème B 5ème B 5ème B 5ème C 5ème C 4ème A 4ème A 4ème A 4ème A 4ème A 4ème B

Ahmad Ibrahim Cristina Sofia Andari Mila Karabajakian Gaïa Dib Elias Isphahani Joya Khouri Lea Masri Aly Saba Youmna Younes Sofia

4ème B 4ème B 4ème B 3ème B 3ème B 3ème B 3ème B 3ème B 3ème B

French Program Abou Nader Maygan Azar Rhea Barakat Michael Daniel Makram El Fadl Mark Abou Chacra Karim Azizi Shaden Colette Abed Haya Bteich Chloé Saker Skyla Sinno Ayman

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HIGH SCHOOL AWARDS 2025-2026 High School Award

This award is given to a High School student who embodies the following characteristics: outstanding academic achievement, outstanding character and leadership skills remarkable contribution to school life.

Mia Farid Talih (AMER), Sirine Toufic Chebaro (BF), Sama Mazen Jaber (LB), Mahmoud Chadi Staitieh (IBDP)

IC Alumni Association Scholarship Award

In 1982, the International College Alumni Association established this Award to be presented to an outstanding graduating student, or students. The award is meant to assist its recipient in pursuing his or her first year of university studies.

Selena Fouad Fattouh (IBDP)

Nabil Rahal Leadership Award

Rami Makhzoumi Leadership Award

This award was established to commemorate the spirit of Rami Makhzoumi, his achievements and commitment to society. It is awarded to a High School student who demonstrated innovative, initiative-driven leadership impacting their life and the life of others and making difference in a significant way at his school community.

Matteo Riad Chirazi (BFI), Chloe Nadim Batri (IBDP)

Awards

During his years at IC, Nabil Rahhal embodied the true nature of leadership. His definition of leadership was to create an atmosphere in which everyone could perform to the best of their abilities. True leadership is inclusive and not exclusive. It allows everyone, no matter their status or ability to make a contribution, while still maintaining their individuality.

Michael Marwan Slim (LB)

Mahmoud Abdel Baki Award

This award was established to reward students who in addition to their academic excellence, were committed, determined, perseverant, eager to serve the community and take on leadership roles.

Yasmin Hussein Haidar (LB), Yasmina Mohammad Bou Alia (IBDP)

TM Award

Awarded to a student who demonstrated exemplary character and team spirit in his peer group during the academic year 2025-2026 Yara Youssef El Amine (AMER), Amir Salah El Kadamani (LB)

Ramzi Taher Memorial Award

This Award was established by friends of Ramzi to commemorate the spirit of a very special person who carried heartedly the IC mission and supported his Alma Mater since graduation in 1965. It is awarded to students who volunteer time and effort to help those in need and who embody the qualities of compassion, acceptance of others, generosity of spirit, patience, collegiality and kindness.

Sara Imad Bissat (BF), Chloe Nabil Bou Nasr (BF)

Abdallah Salim Salam Award for Athletic Excellence

Awarded to a High School Student who has exhibited outstanding sportsmanship in an athletic activity during the academic year 2025-2026 Tarek Ziad Zorkot (LSE)

Hala Yafi-Shehata (’86) Memorial Award

The Hala Yafi Memorial Award was established to commemorate the spirit of a very special person whose drive for giving and strong belief in humanity knew no racial, ethnic or religious boundaries. Her love and enthusiasm to help the needy began at I.C. with the Social Service Club and continued throughout her short life.

Priscille Lèlia Marie Nicolas Achkar (BFI), Assil Samih Ghandour (AMER)

Mazen Walid Saab Memorial Award

This award recognizes a High School student who has distinguished himself or herself in attitude and manner, valuing courtesy, thoughtfulness, motivation, team work and kindness.

Rand Moatassem El Hajj Sleiman (LSE), Salwa Tarek Kudsi (12 CPP), Noa Walid Berbari (12 CPP)

Najib Abu Haidar Memorial Award

The Najib Abu Haydar Memorial Athletic bursary was established to reward students who excel in the fields of athletics and leadership. Recipients of the award have proven themselves to be ambassadors of both the school and the teams they represent.

Bilal Zuheir Baalbaki (BFI)

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Drs. Ghaleb & Rima Daouk Science Award

The award is established through the generosity of Drs. Ghaleb and Rima Daouk to reward a student, or students, at the High School level for a project which enhances awareness in the experimental, theoretical, and computer sciences. The project will highlight the critical role that science, and all its applications, plays in the improvement of the human condition. This award will recognize the best original scientific project with real or potential applications to the community’s welfare. Further, the award is meant to encourage young minds to participate more actively in the scientific process.

Yasmina Mohammad Bou Alia (IBDP), Loulia Hosam Jaafari (IBDP)

Salim Hachache Award

This award is given to those student (s) in the High School who show (s) outstanding skills in Mathematics and Sciences.

Ray Rabih Azar (BF), Ali Habib Dakik (LB), Eva Samir Yehia (IBDP)

Bernard Geneslé Award

Ce prix fut établi en mémoire de Bernard Geneslé qui enseigna à l’IC pendant 30 ans, afin d’honorer son héritage littéraire et d’encourager les jeunes plumes prometteuses.

Layla Alan Shihadeh (BF)

Awards

Nahla and Khaled Imagine Award for Creative Writing

This award is given to students who showed superior command of English and excellence in academic and creative writing during the academic year 2025-2026.

Maria Serena Talal Jundi (IBDP2), Priscille Lèlia Marie Nicolas Achkar (BFI)

Arabic Creative Writing Award

This award is given to students who showed superior command of Arabic and excellence in creative writing during the academic year 2025-2026.

Yasmin Hussein Haidar (LSE), Ali Mazen Halawi

Social Entrepreneurship Award

This award is presented to a group of students who showed collaborative and innovative spirit and who were able to develop their proposal into a project that addresses a social/environmental problem.

Lea Nadim Mroueh (BF), Matteo Riad Chirazi (BFI), Samir Rabih Traboulsi (LB), Yasmin Hussein Haidar (LB), Priscille Lèlia Marie Nicolas Achkar (BFI)

Interdisciplinary Project Award

This Award is given to those students who invested themselves in an exemplary manner in the research process as well as in the social action required by the Interdisciplinary & Service Learning Project. In doing so, they demonstrated an exceptional ability to answer the research question, respond to a real social need and collaborate harmoniously with their peers Grade 11 LB: Sima Farid Al Hibri, Mira Wassim Abiad, Karim Wissam Harb, Nadeem Camille Abou Nasr, Lilas Wassim Zeidan, Jana Ibrahim Bdeir Grade 11 CPP: Kyle Atie El Mouallem, Ossen Hussein El Ahmar, Lucas Georges Barsoum, Dani Kamal Hert, Mohamed Yasser Gebara, Hadi Ibrahim Haidar

Civic Commitment and Service-Learning Award

This award is given to a student who has consistently shown enthusiasm and commitment in service activities throughout High School years. The student showed initiative and leadership in serving those in need, set an example for other students by showing responsibility, active participation, and mobilized others towards community development.

Grade 12:Thea Maria Maroun Nasr (BF), Celine Mahmud Shihab (BF), Sama Mazen Jaber (LB) Grade 11: Jane Richard Sadaka, Sima Farid Al Hibri, Makram Nasri Lahoud, Rama Tarek Kanso Grade 10: Mustafa Habib Ghandour, Lamar Dany Oweini

CAS Awards

This award is presented to students in the 5th CPP and IB I programs who have shown enthusiasm and commitment in the Pre - CAS and CAS activities during the Academic Year 2025-2026.

10 CPP: Mia Daoud Mansour, Nour Hossein Kassem, Amar Youssef Hassoun, Hoda Julie Ahmad Rizk, Taroub Moh’d Raafat Mounla, Aya Samih Ghandour IB I: Hala Samer Charafeddine, Sarig Dikran Kalaydjian, Thalia Wadih Zakhem, Celine Mohammad Kalakesh, Ibrahim Hussein Al Kadamani, Celine Adel Safieddine

Activities Award

This award is presented to student who have consistently shown enthusiasm and commitment to student activities during the academic year 2025-2026.

Yasmina Nans Mathieu (BF), Reem Ali Ramadan (IBDP), Jana Anwar Younis (IBDP), Layla Alan Sihadeh (BF), Cyrine Khaled El Khatib (IBDP), Rhea Karim Alameddine (BF)

Student Life Award

This award recognizes a graduating student who, through investment of talent and time, have significantly and positively impacted the students’ community during the academic year 2025-2026.

Jad Samer Doughan (BF), Mustafa Maher Moukahal (LB), Yara Khalil Ibrahim (IBDP), Michael Jean Paul Nercessian (AMER)

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Class of 2026 Subjects Awards for Distinguished Scholars

Anglais / English Selena Pierre Alnachar (BF) Chloe Nabil Bou Nasr (BF) Sana Mohamad Wael Hamze Sinno (BF) Yasmina Nans Mathieu (BF) Loulia Hosam Jaafari (IB) Cyrine Khaled El Khatib (IB) Julie Rifaat Malaeb (IB) Karim Hani El Bawab (IB) Mahmoud Zafer Chatila (LB) Samir Wael Hmeidani (LB) Lynn Hassan Kassem Moussa (LB) Tia Georges Darwish (LB) Jad Karim Harb (AMER) Mia Farid Talih (AMER) Sabah Zia Shaaban (AMER) Biology / SVT Selena Pierre Alnachar (BF) Mariam Rami Abdallah (BF) Danielle Abdallah Dib (BF) Sama Mazen Jaber (LB) Yasmin Hussein Haidar (LB) Mahmoud Chadi Staitieh (IB) Hiba Osmat Noureddine (IB) Mia Farid Talih (AMER) Yara Youssef El Amin (AMER) Business Tia Toufic Zaidan (IB) Maria Serena Talal Jundi (IB) Aida Sarkis Azadian (IB) Assil Samih Ghandour (AMER) Capstone Dan Hadi Azhari (AMER) Aya Rachel Ziad Shahin (AMER) Mia Farid Talih (AMER) Ali Mohamad Jaber (AMER) Chimie / Chemistry Rami Mazen Tabbara (BF) Lea Khaled Tabech (BF) Layla Alan Shihadeh (BF) Sami Ibrahim El Hajj Sleiman (BF) Savannah Salah El Dean Bayyoud (LB) Lynn Omar Al Sabagh (LB) Amir Salah El Kadamani (LB) Serena Wael Zeidan (LB) Yasmine Bassel Merhi (LB) Tia Georges Darwich (LB) Yara Hazem Assi (IB) Anthony Michael Louis Joseph Ragy (IB) Micheal Jean Paul Narcessian (AMER)

Computer Sciences Mahmoud Zaher Chatila (LB) Tony Kabalane Yammine (AMER) Connaissance du monde (BFI) Matteo Riad Chirazi (BF) Julia Mohamad Al Hamoud (BF) Creativity, Activity, Service (CAS) Laura Maria Anis Nassif (IB) Aly Louay Bazzi (IB) Aya Sofia Rani Kik (IB) Julie Rifaat Malaeb (IB) AbdulHadi Wissam Mhaissen (IB) Design Technology Yasma Wassim Mardini (IB) Judy Fadl Barbar (IB)

Grand Oral Sarah Imad Bissat (BF) Rami Mazen Tabbara (BF) Sienna Raja Kurban (BF) Chloé Fady Jreissati (BF) Clara Dagher Mehanna Bou Nassif (BF) Global Politics Nabih Ali Noureddine (IB) Yara Sadek Toufeily (IB) HGGSP Julia Mohamad Al Hamoud (BF) Karim Mohammad Ali Atassi (BF)

Histoire et Geographie Droit et Grands Enjeux Monde Contemporain Rita Toni Mourad Maalouf (BF) Chris Wasfi Nahas (BF) Sami Ibrahim El Hajj Sleiman (BF) Daniel Adam Naji Homaidan (BF) Mariam Rami Abdallah (BF) Pamela Shucrallah Younes (BF) Economie / Economics Anthony Omar Gerard Saunal (BF) Rita Toni Mourad Maalouf (BF) Karim Mohammad Ali Atassi (BF) History, Geography, and Civics Sana Mohamad Wael Hamze Sinno (BF) Ali Habib Dakik (LB) Ayma Tiala Jamil Fakhri (BF) Michael Marwan Slim (LB) Jana Anwar Younis (IB) Amir Salah El Kadamani (LB) Rami Wael Shalhoub (IB) Yara Youssef El Amin (AMER) Mickael Marwan Slim (LB) Elena Wakill Ahmad Qarizada (AMER) Elena Wakill Ahmad Qarizada (AMER) History Geography in English (BFI) English Literature BFI Yara Fady Tabar (BF) Matteo Riad Chirazi (BFI) Bilal Zuheir Baalbaki (BF) Yara Fady Tabar (BFI) LLCE Enseignement Scientifique Rita Toni Mourad Maalouf (BF) Pamela Shucrallah Younes (BF) Clara Dagher Mehanna Bou Nassif (BF) Lea Khaled Tabech (BF) Kelly Jaoudé AbouJaoudé (BF) Yasmina Nans Mathieu (BF) Yara Muhammad Younes (BF) Chloe Nabil Bou Nasr (BF) Rayan Karim Chebaklo (BF) Mathématiques / Mathematics Sirine Toufic Chebaro (BF) Environmental Systems and Societies Chris Wasfi Nahas (BF) Reem Hussein Khalife (IB) Léa Nadim Mroueh (BF) Christian Pierre Saade (BF) Extended Essay Chloe Nabil Bou Nasr (BF) Karim Hani El Bawab (IB) Bilal Zuheir Baalbaki (BF) Julia Hrip Kevork Toramanian (IB) Jad Samer Doughan (BF) George Joe Hayeck (IB) Selena Pierre Alnachar (BF) Jana Anwar Younis (IB) Yasma Mazen Ghandour (BF) Danielle Abdallah El-Dib (BF) Film Mickael Marwan Slim (LB) Diala Ibrahim Chehimi (IB) Sami Saadeddine Zeidan (LB) Ali Habib Dakik (LB) French Charbel Nicolas El Achkar (LB) Selina Ramzi Damiani (IB) Sama Mazen Jaber (LB) Charbel Nicolas El Achkar (LB) Hadi Rahif Ramadan (IB) Serena Wael Zeidan (LB) Gaia Oussama Nader (IB) Sami Saadeddine Zeidan (LB) Chloe Nabil Batri (IB) Farouk Bassem Fakhran (BF) Tony Azar Abu Mrad (IB) Joseph Atie El Mouallem (AMER) Anthony Michael Louis Joseph Ragy (IB) Loulia Hosam Jaafari (IB) Aya Rachel Ziad Shahin (AMER)

Awards

Arabe / Arabic Sirine Toufic Chebaro (BF) Ray Rabih Azar (BF) Léa Nadim Mroueh (BF) Rita Toni Mourad Maalouf (BF) Amir Salah El Kadamani (LB) Sirine L Amir Amer Shehab (LB) Hiba Osmat Noureddine (IB) Reem Ali Ramadan (IB) Elena Wakill Ahmad Qarizada (AMER) Aya Rachel Ziad Shahin (AMER)

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Assil Samih Ghandour (AMER) Carl Hagob Balaban (AMER)

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Option Espagnol / Spanish Ayma Tiala Jamil Fakhri (BF) Yasmina Mohamad Bou Alia (IB)

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Philosophie / Philosophy Ray Rabih Azar (BF) Léa Nadim Mroueh (BF) Lea Khaled Tabech (BF) Sami Ibrahim El Hajj Sleiman (BF) Nour Mustapha Madi (LB) Peter Ziad Yazbek (LB) Souad Hanna Bayoud (LB)

Physique / Physics Ray Rabih Azar (BF) Sirine Toufic Chebaro (BF) Priscille Lèlia Marie Nicolas Achkar (BF) Charbel Nicolas El Achkar (LB) Sami Saadeddine Zeidan (LB) Eva Samir Yahya (IB) Fatin Zohdi El Saidi (IB) Ali Mazen Halawi (IB) Psychology Mahmoud Chadi Staitieh (IB) Sociology Sirine El Amir Amer Shehab (LB)

Theory of Knowledge (TOK) Mahmoud Chadi Staitieh (IB) Loulia Hosam Jaafari (IB) Kai Danny Abou Karam (IB) Nour Mohamad Yassin Rabah (IB) Theatre Joanne Marie Jacques Gergi (IB) Joya Ahmad Issa (IB) Adam Sam Wassim Hassanieh (AMER) Sabah Zia Shaaban (AMER) Visual Arts / Arts plastiques Gaia Oussama Nader (IB)

10 CPP Sarah Ziad Al Achkar Taroub Moh’d Raafat Mounla Alex Antoine Finianos Noor Hossein Kassem Malek Samer Salam Sophia Mona Maher Deeb Mia Najib Choucair Sami Bashar Bakia Natalia Wafic Sabra Queen Theresa Abdallah Sacca Amin Bilal Hamad Haya Khaled Zeidan Ramzi Farid Talih Nour Abbas Khadra Dalia Shadi Ayoubi Maeva Nader Saab Gali Tro Mandalian Adam Hicham El Itani Clara Maria Joseph Abi Chaker Hoda Julie Ahmad Rizk Ali Kassem Ghorayeb Ralph Joseph Mouallem Anthony George Wadih Sasha Walid Nader Christopher Rony Chaccour Aya Samih Ghandour 11 CPP Ossen Hussein El Ahmar Noor Hazem Arayssi Moon Ziad Dagher Mia Khalid El Mawla Lola Marc Tabchy Nour Nassim Ramy Majd Reda Safieddine Lucas Georges Barsoum Tia Ali Kobeissi 10 LB Omar Mohamad Wael Modallal Rayan Rawad Srour Walid Khalid Joujou Ghadi Samer Abi Rafeh Ali Hussein Karnib Malak Yaser Bou Said Carlo Marwan Slim Ahmad Kamel Abdul Rahim Maria-Gracia Nicolas Ashkar Karma Mazen Hamdan Malek Fadel Barbar Nader Hayel Sakr Dalia Amer Hazimeh Caline Nassim El Harake Lamar Dany Oweini

Adriana Karam Bazerly Leen Akram Kanaan Mohamad Said Jannoun Lea Maher Wattar Ali Ahmad Al Assaad Malek Mohamad Zaher Issawi Karim Mohamad Karaki James Michel Nasr 11 LB Danny George Asfour Mira Wassim Abiad Sima Farid Al Hibri Fayez Antoine Suidan Nadeem Camille Abou Nasr Rama Tarek Kanso Diana Wasfi Aboul Laban Nour Nemer Hanash Aseel Sultan Alkadi Amir Mazen Bou Rafeh Rany Ihab Ibrahim Mohammad Walid Zaghloul Jane Richard Sadaka Layane Mohamad El Tom Youssef Ali Mmd Sabra Jana Ibrahim Bdeir 2de Fouad Taymour Joumblatt Nael Nadim Khater Jad Hani Alayli Mariya Bassam Choeib Maya Atef El Ibrik Rayna Tela Jamil Fakhri Shirine Zakaria Kambris Malek Karim Hibri Maya Tarek Abdul Reda Victoria Capucine Sabine Achkar Haya Imad Berjaoui Mustafa Habib Ghandour Peter Wasfi Nahas Sacha Nidal Karameh Anthony Antoine Merhy Hamza Yasser Bissat Rita Jean Sleiman Karim Khalil Melki Maria Amine Abi Fares Noura Wael Houssami Paul El Tauk Roy Abdo Zeidan David Walid Abusamra Maymouna Mutaz Sawwaf Sherif Antoine Habib Marya Mohamad Khater Yasmina Jean Moussa

Malek Samer Doughan Malek Wassim Halawi Haya Mohamad Wael Kabbani Liam Najib Saad Sari Fayez Takieddine Tia Mazen Ibrahim Tiana-Maria Mounir Mouawad Noah Gabriel Abiad Georges-Elie Joseph Bou Samra Sasha Rami Salibi Clara Guy Tabet Issam Ali Reda Alie Ava Anthony Naoum Basel Mohamad Khatib Nadim Karim Naamani Mark Pierre Nachar Maria Mohamed Kheir Rai 1re Ivy Angelo El Chami Myriame Jose Yazbeck Karam Iyad Wissam Bou Chebel Estelle Philippe Chawkatly Mohamed Nasser El Hajjar Karim Sandro Kamel Hatoum Alia Souheil Moukaddem Tarek Ziad Zakaria Nour Bassem Safadi Sossy Adel Karam Nai Nicolas Haddad Mira Kifah Laham Thomas Antoine El Ghazal Lynn Mazen Kanj Nadine Karim Mirza Ines Nabil Kassar Haya Saad El Zein Sadine Jamil Kreidieh Tiara Fadel Ghandour Lea Wael Tayara Ziad Tarek Jaber

Awards

Distinguished Scholars Award This award goes to the highest achievers in the 5th, 2de, 6th, IB and 1re classes

IB I Haya Rahif Ramadan Yousef Mohammad Fawwaz Cherry Edward Saab Adnan Zouheir El Hout Hala Samer Sharafeddine Sibelle Mohamad Hamdan Yasmeen Samer Kassab Ghazi Izzat Alameddine Malek Ali Yafi

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS For their support and encouragement, special thanks to: Mr. Tobin Wait Mr. Moufid Beydoun Mr. Talal El Jundi Mr. Michael Murphy Dr. Mahmud Shihab Ms. Hanan Ouri Ms. Zeina Abou Khalil Ms. Maya Chebaro Dr. Michael Caleb Earnest Ms. Kathy Khayatt Ms. Lara Kmeid Dr. Ghada Madhoun For the creation of the Torch, special thanks to the members of the Intra-school Torch Committees: Ms. Cynthia Jabbour (High School) Ms. Dania Rustom (Middle School Ras Beirut) Ms. Nadia Farah (Elementary School Ras Beirut) Ms. Ola Itani (Early Childhood Ras Beirut) Ms. Nour Dennaoui (Middle School Ain Aar) Ms. Christel Bejjani (Early Childhood & Elementary School Ain Aar) Ms. Rindala Abdel Baki, Ms. Shalimar Sinno, Ms. Dana Hamzeh, Ms. Cynthia Jabbour, Ms. Mary-Helen Gholam, Ms. Rita El Hajj, Ms. Rola Sleiman, Ms. Lama Dabbous, Ms. Sawsan Husseini, and Ms. Amani Al Ali (IC Responsibility) Mr. Riad Chirazi and Ms. Elsa Attieh (Activities) Mr. Noel Bou Abboud, Mr. Omar Shmaitilly, Ms. Karine Naji (PE & Athletics) Our appreciation is also extended to: CA s.a.r.l (Printing)

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