Lausanne Magazine Winter 2013

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THE MAGAZINE OF LAUSANNE COLLEGIATE SCHOOL / winter 2014 Vol. 7 Issue 1

Looking Up To Upper School

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Dear Lausanne community, Lausanne’s traditional and pervasive commitment to continual improvement is one of our unique qualities. While we are very proud of our school and programs, we believe that we do a disservice to our students if we do not endeavor to seek ongoing improvements. Our commitment to continual improvement is a reflection of our sincere dedication to provide the very best to our students and their families!

If an organization is not continually improving then surely stagnation exists at best or at worst it is declining. The same holds true for teachers. If they are not continually improving professionally, they stagnate and their ability to serve their students declines over time. Moreover, I have observed that in many other schools there is the perception that teacher longevity correlates with teacher effectiveness. With more than 35 years in public, international and independent schools, I have found this not to be true.

Good teachers and administrators of strong and viable schools reflect each day on how to better serve the needs of students. It is this staunch commitment to continual improvement that makes Lausanne dynamic, exciting, invigorating and, quite frankly, a fun place to be. It is indeed a privilege for us all to be here.

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From the Editor Looking Back Lausanne Today Save the Dates The Road Ahead Class Notes

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Annual Report 2012–2013

On the cover: International Baccalaureate student Jessica Reed ‘14 concentrates on her chemistry experiment “Determination of the mass of magnesium using PV=nRT.” Reacting hydrochloric acid with a small magnesium ribbon creating hydrogen gas, she determines the mass of the metal.

Stuart McCathie Headmaster

Lausanne Magazine is a publication of Lausanne Collegiate School whose mission is to prepare each of its students for college and for life in a global environment.

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Carrie Linder Lotterhos Director of Communications clotterhos@lausanneschool.com 901.474.1003 MANAGING EDITOR

Laura S. Trott Director of Admission & Marketing ltrott@lausanneschool.com 901.474.1036 ART DIRECTOR

Alison Johnson Charles CLASS NOTES AND ALUMNI NEWS

Karon Nash Director of Alumni Relations knash@lausanneschool.com 901.474.1008 ANNUAL REPORT

Kate Shelton Director of Annual Giving kshelton@lausanneschool.com 901.474.1029 PHOTOGRAPHY

Brian Johnson Michael Christopher Carrie Linder Lotterhos Some of our first graders meet with Stuart McCathie while exploring the Upper School.

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From the Editor

The Road Not Yet Traveled From a three-year-old walking into a Lausanne classroom on his or her very first day to a confident Lausanne alumnus or alumna walking into a job interview, the faculty at Lausanne are strategic and intentional in preparing our students for their next steps in every season of life.

As a first-year employee and Lausanne parent, I have the privilege of witnessing this school’s joyful and challenging learning process firsthand. The wide spectrum of accomplishments in all ages and stages never ceases to amaze me.

This fall, our second-graders worked diligently on The Green Project, during which they learned the value of reducing our carbon footprint on the earth.

The third annual EcoFest they hosted kicked off Lausanne’s school-wide recycling initiative in partnership with International Paper. Hands-on projects such as these continue to put learning into context for our students and help them apply classroom lessons to the world around them. Additionally, our Lausanne students recognized that they can make a difference in the lives of others even at a very young age.

Our winter sports teams are busy at practice, including our defending state champion varsity boys basketball team.

Our Knowledge Bowl citywide champions are steadily progressing through this year’s competition. I

recently enjoyed visiting with Lausanne junior and International Baccalaureate diploma candidate Sofia Puerto Van Heck ‘15 as she was preparing to present to a crowd at an upcoming Latino Memphis event and proudly share how Lausanne has empowered her to seek her own journey. During our conversation, she eloquently stated about Lausanne, “You’re not just getting an education, you’re getting your education tailored to you.”

When spring arrives, you’ll find Sofia and her fellow Lausanne thespians bringing their undeniable talent to the Elder Performing Arts Center stage during the Upper School musical, “Curtains,” with performances April 10–13, 2014.

These are all just small keyhole views of what makes this school special and how the lives of our children unfold. As the school year winds down and the caps and gowns go on, another cycle of seasons at Lausanne will come to an end. In this issue, we’ll move into the next season of life to see what might take place in “A Day in the Life of a Lausanne Graduate.”

We’ll also “Look Up to the Upper School” and examine ten key components of what our younger students have to look forward to at Lausanne.

We all have questions about our roads not yet traveled. What excites

the faculty and staff at Lausanne is providing a process that gives students the opportunity to self-reflect, build selfconfidence and develop a lifelong love of learning. There is never a dull moment around here. The joy that creative energy brings is reflected in the smiles of our students. That, my friends, is The Lausanne Way. Go Lynx!

Carrie Linder Lotterhos Director of Communications

Meet the new admission team: Courtney Spring, Laura Trott, Carrie Linder Lotterhos, Colby

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JUNE 26 A Day in the Life of a Lausanne Graduate Imagine your child’s graduation day or your own: classmates dressed in gowns of white or blue, hugs from faculty and friends, celebrations of college and university placements and moments of gratitude for extraordinary experiences. It’s not hard to imagine what brings each student to this point: hard work, commitment, creativity, an incredible support system and robust academic program. It’s The Lausanne Way!

Last spring, we made the effort to capture the everyday student experience at Lausanne for our magazine by following eight students’ schedules for a day. Then we asked, what happens after life at Lausanne? We decided we would take a look into the day of June 26, 2013, to help answer that question.

Alumni of all ages and stages sent in pictures taken that day giving us glimpses of global-mindedness, continual selfreflection, service to others and meaningful relationships taking place in their lives. Each snippet represents a portrait of a Lausanne graduate, each empowered to seek his or her own journey through the joyful and challenging learning process at Lausanne.

A Lausanne graduate is a seeker of knowledge who understands the importance of intellectual, physical and emotional balance to achieve personal well-being for themselves and others.

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A Lausanne graduate is a confident risk-taker with understanding of a broad and balanced range of disciplines.

8:20 a.m. | Zach Sherman ‘12

Memphis, Tennessee On June 26, Zach Sherman ‘12 was at his internship with GTx, where he was helping to develop hormone-receptor modulators to combat prostate cancer. Zach is in his second year at Vassar College.

10:00 a.m. | Monda Watson ‘77 New York City, New York After meeting at 7 World Trade Center and the Empire State Building as a consultant on real estate software implementation earlier in the week, Monda Watson ‘77 stayed a little longer to experience the rest of New York City before returning home to Texas.

9:30 a.m. | Liz Brown Burkhart ‘85 Watersound Beach, Florida Liz Burkhart ‘85 was enjoying her annual family vacation in the Destin area.

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A Lausanne graduate is a thinker able to recognize and approach complex problems, make ethical decisions and understand and capitalize on his or her strengths and limitations.

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10:00 a.m. | Susan Jakes Brandt ‘67 Hendersonville,Tennessee Susan Brandt ’67 was teaching a graduate literacy class at Union University.

10:00 a.m. | Alexandria Perel ‘02 Memphis, Tennessee Alexandria Perel ‘02 was at Chuck Hutton Toyota buying her first ever, new car!

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A le xandria Perel ‘02 10:17 a.m. | Smruti Keshani ‘10 Memphis, Tennessee Smruti Keshai ’10 spent her morning working on red lines, an intern architect’s “rite of passage,” until colorful streaks of purple highlighter covered all pages. A junior at Georgia Tech, this is Smruti’s second summer internship at Haizlip Studio.

10:25 a.m. | Alex Scarbrough ‘05 Nashville, Tennessee At 10:25 a.m., Alex Scarbrough ‘05 was at her desk, preparing files for hearings in the courtroom of Judge William J. Haynes, Jr., Chief Judge of the United States Court for the Middle District of Tennessee. As an attorney, she is serving a one-year appointment as a federal law clerk. This fall, Alex will join the Nashville law firm of Thompson Burton, where she will work in healthcare boardrelated administrative law.

A Lausanne graduate is an effective communicator who seeks and evaluates a range of viewpoints.

10:30 a.m. | Vaishali Keshani ‘08 Knoxville, Tennessee As Vaishali Keshani ‘08 was approaching her second year as a Public Health Nutrition graduate student, she was working in the Healthy Eating and Activity Lab (HEAL) daily during the summer, in addition to taking a summer class. The class of 2008 graduate was acting lab manager for the summer. It was her job to perform a variety of tasks, including making phone calls, data entry, creating meeting agendas and conducting orientations and assessments for participants. Additionally, she did intervention for their most recent study, where she was responsible for 14 participants. This particular study required her team to deliver meal replacement supplements to participants each time they made a visit.

10:33 a.m. | Aarica Blackett Smith ‘04 Atlanta, Georgia Aarica Smith ‘04 was helping to Find a Cure for Diabetes by managing the Atlanta Tour de Cure, the premier bicycle event of the American Diabetes Association.

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R oberta M allory Casti llo ‘60 11:00 a.m. | Jacque Armstrong Hillman ’66 Jackson, Tennessee Jacque Hillman put in a full day with two different projects. Here she is selecting stones for her next jewelry designs. Later in the day you’ll find her at her editor’s desk.

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11:14 a.m. | Marcia Bueno Lipari ‘75 Millburn, New Jersey Marcia Lipari was volunteering at an Autism Friendly performance of The Little Mermaid. She has been a volunteer with Autism Friendly Spaces for one year, both in New Jersey and on Broadway in New York. “On Broadway, I have volunteered at the Lion King, Elf and Spiderman, The Musical. It is a dream of mine to bring theatre to individuals with Autism.”

11:15 a.m. | Sarah Ray ‘05 Princeton, New Jersey Sarah Ray ’05 was teaching a course at Princeton University on social innovation and finance. As part of the course, students visited the New Jersey State Legislature for a briefing on the proposed New Jersey Social Innovation Act. This is Sarah pictured with the class and state legislators. She was only teaching for the summer, having just graduated with a master’s degree in public affairs from Princeton. She has since moved to Washington, D.C. to work in consulting for McKinsey & Company.

A Lausanne graduate is an open-minded global citizen with a strong sense of fairness, justice and respect for other individuals, communities and the environment.

11:37 a.m. | Roberta Mallory Castillo ‘60 Big Pine Key, Florida (30 miles from Key West) Roberta Mallory Castillo ‘60 is a realtor.

On June 26, Roberta was at one of her listings on Summerland Key. “This time of year I am anxiously waiting for my mango trees to drop their delectable fruit.

They are four weeks late this year, but the time is close. This is a beautiful place to live, and I want to share this with you all.”

11:37 a.m. | Elionne Walker ’69 Houston, Texas Class of 1969 graduate and Lausanne board of trustee member Elionne Walker was working from her home office. She is a professor at Rice University.

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A Lausanne graduate is a caring and reflective person who respects the needs and feelings of others and acts to make a positive difference.

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12:00 p.m. | Emily Walker ‘10 Cordova, Tennessee Emily Walker ’10 was with Ricky, local restaurateur, Erling Jensen’s dog, who has been a client for a few months. Emily says, “Lausanne taught me I could do anything I wanted as a career. Today, I work in Memphis and surrounding areas practicing animal psychology and rehabilitating dogs with behavior issues.”

12:12 p.m. | Shelley Franklin ‘88 Carrollton, Texas Shelley Franklin ’88 was working at her job as a graphic designer. She is pictured here working at her “command central.”

12:57 p.m. | Aparecio Peggins ‘10 Durham, New Hampshire Aparecio Peggins ‘10, who attends Morehouse College, was creating tetrodes for rat brain implantation during a summer internship at the University of New Hampshire.

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A Lausanne graduate is an inquirer with a passion to continue a lifelong love of learning.

12:56 p.m. | Chris Lampley Fullen ’75 Nashville, Tennessee Chris Fullen ‘75 was practicing her violin, a typical activity in her home. “I have been playing violin for 48 years, and I have the privilege of playing in my church orchestra every Sunday as well as performing with the Nashville Praise Symphony and various other ‘gigs’ around the Nashville area.”

1:00 p.m. | Deborah Finestone ’12 Memphis, Tennessee University of Denver sophomore Deborah Finestone was interning in the Tamer-Rashid Building at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Deborah was there this summer as a part of the National Program Development team working with collegiate programs and volunteer partnerships.

1:22 p.m. | Julie Boshwit ‘87 Memphis, Tennessee Julie Boshwit ’87 was working at what she calls “the cutest children’s store in Memphis.”

4:30 p.m. | Sharwil Bell ’08 Jackson, Tennessee Sharwil Bell ’08 is pictured at Northbrooke Healthcare after a day’s work during her first clinical rotation as part of the University of Tennessee Health Science Center Doctor of Physical Therapy program. Upon completion of her first year of physical therapy school, she traveled to Jackson for a five-week outing as a student physical therapist.

2:30 p.m. | Adrian Engelberg Hirsch ‘82 Baton Rouge, Louisiana Adrian Hirsch ‘82 works as a freelance writer, editor and blogger. She serves on the boards of numerous animal welfare organizations including Gulf South Golden Retriever Rescue, Friends of the Animals Baton Rouge and Spay Baton Rouge. On this day, she interviewed Jordan Nickens and Virginia Bolivar-Baez about their newly adopted kittens and volunteer activities for Project Purr Baton Rouge’s first annual report.

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Steven McKee ’93 M ar y Bet h Epps ‘06, C laire Neely ’06 and Dix ie Neely ‘07 3:00 p.m. | Mary Beth Epps ‘06, Claire Neely ’06 and Dixie Neely ‘07 Monteagle, Tennessee Here we find three Lausanne graduates relaxing together at the pool at The Assembly in Monteagle, Tennessee.

• (Bottom right) Mary Beth Epps ‘06 spent the summer in Monteagle working as a program coordinator for an archaeology field school at Sewanee.

She just completed her master’s degree in Public Health from the University of Memphis and was taking it easy for the summer while studying for the MCAT and applying to medical school.

• Claire Neely ’06 (center) was also spending the summer at their family’s home in The Assembly. She and her husband plan to move to South Carolina where she can continue her PR/Event Planning career.

• Dixie Neely ’07 had just returned from Thailand after teaching there for the past year. She reunited with her family this summer at Monteagle before returning to Colorado, where she will continue her career in international relations.

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5:00 p.m. | Jacque Armstrong Hillman ’66 Jackson, Tennessee Jacque Hillman ‘66 could be found at her desk editing for one of her authors, Roy Sanford, who is from Woodstock, Georgia, and is finishing A Funny Thing Happened on My Way to Heaven. Jacque was also preparing for a call to a new author in Massachusetts. “I’m a senior partner in The HillHelen Group LLC where we ghostwrite, interview, edit and prepare authors’ manuscripts for e-book and print on demand. (We also) map a marketing strategy and work as their agents.”

5:29 p.m. | Brittany McDonald Owen ‘05 Washington, D.C. Brittany McDonald Owen ‘05 is a fourthyear medical student at George Washington University and will graduate in May of 2014. On June 26, she was on call and was also entering her third trimester of pregnancy. Brittany and her husband, Richard, welcomed their baby girl, Madeleine Jane Owen, on August 30, 2013.

5:09 p.m. | Jonathan Campbell ‘99 Washington, D.C. Jonathan Campbell ’99 was shutting down his computer at the PCIA- The Wireless Infostructure Association where he is the director of government affairs.

After a full day of work, Jonathan was off to enjoy what was left of the day.

5:10 p.m. | Steven McKee ’93 Pearl Harbor, Hawaii Steven McKee was busy testing reactor safety devices and making last minute preparations to take the ship to sea. He is the Engineering Department Master Chief onboard USS Columbus, a fast attack submarine in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii.

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5:30 p.m. | Devin McDonald ‘11 Birmingham, Alabama On June 26, you could find Devin McDonald ‘11 out on the fields serving as a camp counselor for soccer camp at Birmingham-Southern College, where she attends school.

7:03 p.m. | Lynn Schiro Fitzwater ‘63 San Francisco, California Lynn Fitzwater ‘63 was at the San Francisco Opera to see Cosi Fan Tutti.

8:09 p.m. | Stefan Tuomanen ‘11 Tampa, Florida Stefan Tuomanen ’11 was with his dance partner Michelle Officer competing at the Millennium Dancesport Ballroom Dance Competition. Stefan continues his ballroom dance career while he is pursuing astrophysics and theater at Swarthmore College, Pennsylvania.

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10:24 p.m. | Henry Rothenberg ‘01 Columbia, South Carolina The 2013 Lausanne baccalaureate speaker Henry Rothenberg ‘01 and chief meteorologist for Fox’s SkyWACH Weather Team at WACH-TV was in the middle of the weathercast, showing current temperatures and rain totals for the day. Just moments earlier, he had been analyzing forecasts to give the most up-to-date report. He finished his report by explaining satellite and radar readings from across the region and how the storms that had fired up with the heating of the day had fizzled out after sunset.

10:57 p.m. | Jan Klein ‘90 Paris, France Jan Klein ’90 closed the day with a train ride from Paris to Barcelona on a twoweek European vacation.

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Looking to the Upper School With all of our students in PK-3 through 12th grade on one campus, students and parents alike have the opportunity to look ahead and imagine what their futures may be by witnessing our older students in action. They are fantastic role models!

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The International Baccalaureate Programme (IB) at Lausanne has been a natural fit with the already established diversity of thought, opinion, background and culture, as well as our dedication to continual improvement. From project-based learning in Lower School to the thematic approach in Middle School, the curriculum in early childhood through the 10th grade includes applications and preparation for the IB Programme as well as a commitment to providing more breadth and depth to the student experience.

The academic rigor of Lausanne has a supporting cast of activities and intangible pieces that gives our students the edge and attracts the attention of so many colleges and universities worldwide. With each step of the process, students are experiencing the joys and challenges of The Lausanne Way, but we are always looking up. Following are the top 10 reasons we are “Looking Up to Upper School.”

1. The International Baccalaureate Programme Entering into the International Baccalaureate Programme is more than just earning an IB diploma; it’s a way of learning.

Just like all aspects of the Lausanne community, in the IB Programme, you live what you learn.

Just as our community supports a wide range of thoughts and opinions, our curriculum challenges students to look at learning from a variety of different perspectives.

As college admission becomes increasingly competitive, having an IB background gives our students a greater advantage in the process. An IB student entering college is seen as a person who will arrive at the university and automatically become ingrained in the fiber of his or her new community. They are people who not only will be focused and prepared academically but can come onto a college campus and immediately be difference makers. IB learners are knowledgeable inquirers, thinkers and communicators. They are dedicated to the idea of meeting their potential by being principled, open-minded, caring, risktaking, balanced and reflective.

Teaching IB is extremely appealing to faculty because it allows them to use a wide variety of teaching options, make selections and construct a scheme of work that is both coherent and stimulating for their students. For three years, Russ Williams has taught IB History in the Upper School, using a series of case studies rather than traditional historical surveys.

Instead of covering long periods of time and dozens of topics like a survey class would, a few topics and themes are selected and covered in great depth. IB History also places great emphasis on developing historical thinking and writing skills.

“The students develop a healthy skepticism regarding the ways historical and even current events are portrayed,” shares Williams. “For each case study, we complete a key component which is understanding various schools of interpretation that have developed around historical topics and the way those interpretations evolve over time.

Students come to realize that history is not merely a static body of knowledge, but it’s actually a running debate.”

In IB Psychology, the holistic approach is taken in that behavior is viewed through biological, cognitive and sociocultural levels of analysis.

For psychology teacher, Dr. Lisa Bailey, teaching through the IB lens is important because it encourages looking at subjects as a whole picture. “We are mindful in this class to not assume we know what causes something to happen since there are so many factors that can attribute to one’s behavior but to learn to think critically and empirically.”

Similar to the approach taken in history and psychology, IB classes allow for student-focused learning which results in the students feeling comfortable about the subject and in asking questions. Bailey continues, “I have received e-mails and text messages from former students who are now taking psychology in college. Some are majoring in psychology and business and some have psychology as their favorite college class. It makes me feel very good that students are interested in psychology and that even after the class is over, they continue to have an interest.”

Whether participating in the full IB diploma program or in single certificate courses, every student in the Upper School benefits from the open dialogue format encouraged by the faculty and the unique research and writing opportunities.

The continuity of the one-to-one laptop program in the Upper School supports the students’ efforts by providing access to trusted databases and online materials. Continuously building on skillsets, students gain confidence in the classroom that transfers to their outside experiences.

2. Advisory Program At least twice a week, Upper School students meet in advisory groups of seven to nine students and one advisor. The Upper School advisory program is a continuation of the support students have received throughout their Lausanne experience but with more concentration. Whether students have been at Lausanne previously or are new to the school, students are divided by grade level and the groups are reconfigured each year. This is a time for individuals to step away from the rigors

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of the classroom and connect through personal relationships.

A different theme is chosen every month to help guide the conversations and offer an opportunity for the students to talk about something other than schoolwork; it’s a chance to further develop the whole person.

How do I find my place in Upper School? How prevalent is alcohol and drug use in teenagers? How can social media positively and negatively affect my life? What do Knowledge, Truth and Honor mean?

Students are asked to sign KTH for Knowledge, Truth and Honor to all of their work as an acknowledgement they are upholding the Lausanne Honor Code. Knowledge is doing quality work, promoting self-advocacy and developing a sense of academic purpose. Truth is about being honest in word and deed. Honor is respecting yourself, others and property while being responsible, following classroom procedures and supporting Lausanne community expectations.

Upper School counselor Edie Street feels having ongoing discussions is an important way for meaningful relationships to be formed and also a way for Lausanne students to help each other encourage continual self-reflection.

“This is a processing time for the students. They can come into a small group, not be tested and talk about how they feel and how these topics apply to life.”

3. Community, International Diversity, EAL Is there anything better than providing your children with the opportunity to become part of a global community?

For Lausanne, it is our global-mindedness which is the most noticeable difference to visitors and what sets us apart from other schools. The heritage and legacy of 57 different countries from around the globe is currently represented on the Lausanne campus. Our students daily live out international awareness daily by meeting, connecting and learning with others where so many nationalities meld together.

The English as an Additional Language program, or EAL, is dedicated to supporting students who are learning English and to helping them with their classes at Lausanne. This program provides one-on-one tutoring to all students as needed and concludes in full-immersion classes for students in the Upper School.

EAL coordinator Vanesa Caldwell adds, “It is so enriching and mind-opening. Not only are we diverse because of the international EAL students but also from those students who bring their multicultural, multilingual, multinational family background with them and so gracefully share it with us.”

However, it’s not just the cultural diversity that separates our school from others. If you spend any amount of time watching and listening to our students you will see and hear the diverse

thoughts, opinions and backgrounds which all come together in a very natural and organic way. What it boils down to is: People accept people. Lausanne is where the world meets.

4. Arts You can smell the paint, feel the drumbeats and hear the continued humming even when class is over. From visual art to theater to music, the arts at Lausanne empower individuals in myriad of ways to keep them engaged in their journey.

Students are exposed to the world’s many cultural art styles and use those to express themselves as individuals. At Lausanne, the arts aren’t seen as “extras.” The arts allow students to learn by doing, learning to work in groups, developing the ability to pursue long-term goals and learning from their mistakes.

At any time of the year at Lausanne, you can walk into the Fred Blackmon Gallery and see the highlighted work of students, faculty and guest artists. Through the Michelangelo Project, students are able to study in the European academic tradition of fine arts. The purpose is to train artists in drawing and painting realistically to the highest technical level possible.

Head of the Michelangelo Project Kate Manzo adds, “The key to artistic freedom is technical mastery. A hallmark of advanced civilizations, great art defines an epoch and stands the test of time. By introducing artistic skills that are usually reserved only for art classes in higher education, our students have the opportunity to master their craft early in life. The result: Tomorrow’s artists and architects can fully manifest and share their unique visions in a variety of media.”

When the lights go up in the Elder Performing Arts Center, it’s hard not to feel the energy from the stage. From musicals, plays and special events, theater at Lausanne is taken to an entirely different level through the IB Programme. Students not only perform and handle the majority of basic theatrical elements but concentrate on the four core elements of the Theatre Arts program: theatre in the making, theatre in performance, theatre of the world and journal reflections.

Music has been called the universal language and that way of thinking could not be more fitting at Lausanne. The musical arts range from choral groups to instrumental ensembles to composition and The Conservatory at Lausanne, which is one of the oldest in the Mid-South. It includes opportunities for private and group instrumental and voice instruction as well as various performing arts ensembles including dance and the Lower School performing arts group. It is a hope for students who graduate from Lausanne, even if they have never participated in the arts department, that they develop an appreciation and support of the arts.

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5. Athletics Over the past decade, Lausanne athletics have taken on a new identity and the Upper School Lynx are the blueprint for this change. The focus, drive and self-discipline that come with practicing and ultimately playing are all life lessons that are the core elements of athletics at Lausanne. Even in Upper School, the sports department has a “no cut” policy. Students are encouraged to be a part of a team because at Lausanne it’s believed athletics should be inclusive rather than exclusive. If students have the desire and the ability to commit to finishing what they start, then they have a place in the program. Along with this policy comes the responsibility of the “365” mindset, meaning excellence is a habit. The “365” mindset stresses the importance of perseverance and mental toughness from which all students can benefit regardless of their individual level of talent or skill.

Lausanne athletic director Troy Baker adds, “At Lausanne, we understand that athletics are about much more than wins and losses. Athletics are about community support and school pride.

This was evident during last year’s state tournament run for the varsity boys basketball team. We sent five charter buses packed with students and faculty to Nashville to support our team. Many parents also made the trip, and even more watched from home as the game was broadcast on the TSSAA Network. Fourteen young men competed for a championship, but the entire Lausanne Collegiate School community engaged in an unforgettable experience. The 2012–2013 season is emblematic of the culture at Lausanne: One School. One Team.“ 6. Clubs The individuality of our students shines brightly in the Upper School clubs. The more than 50 clubs give students another chance to think outside of the box and share their creativity with each other. If you have a sponsor, you have a club—that’s the way it works.

Assistant head of the Upper School and clubs coordinator Stephen Campbell notes how the culture of strong faculty support for students provides a meaningful synergy of learning and reflection at Lausanne.

“ Clubs in the Upper School are entirely studentdriven,” Campbell shares. “They allow students to express themselves, find support for causes they deem important and interact with teachers outside the classroom. Our strong club system and huge variety of clubs are a testament to the studentcentered culture of our school.”

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For example, the love of reading and the cultural influence of Harry Potter has led to the development of the Quidditch Club. A group of Lausanne students traveled to Ghana over the summer and came back with the heart and passion for the tribe and chief they met. They have now created the School for Tetakasom Club in which they are working to help build a school for their new friends. The Robotics Club worked tirelessly through the summer and fall to compose a show booth, marketing campaign and a robot designed to drop two dowels in the proper place at the regional robotics competition.

The Sports Reporters, A Capella Blue, Make-A-Wish and the city champion Knowledge Bowl team are just a few other examples of how clubs at Lausanne can bring students together while making a difference locally, nationally and internationally.

7. CAS—Creativity, Action, and Service As a part of the Upper School IB Programme, the Creativity, Action and Service program, or CAS, takes the way Lausanne students look at community service beyond simply checking off service hours. It is more than participating in an activity to put on your resume and check a “to-do” off of a list. The CAS program is teaching students how to make a difference, not just now, but in college and adulthood as well. The CAS program instills a desire to channel passions toward purpose and positive change for the future.

The CAS program coordinator, Rocio Rodriguez del Rio, notes, “The strength of the CAS program is that it teaches students to reflect about the choices they make regarding how they see themselves and how they interact with the communities to which they belong. They have to seriously think about the goals they want to accomplish in any activity they decide to undertake. They need to determine who will be their supervisor and together they need to determine the expectations from each other. Once they begin an activity, they reflect on a continual basis about their roles within those undertakings and their challenges and successes. They produce a final reflection about the impact the activity had on them as well as their impact on the groups or organizations to which they belong.”

The Upper School debate team took their success in the semifinal state championship earlier in the year and focused it into a CAS project opportunity. The project allowed the upperclassmen to use their own skills and interests to create a challenging and rewarding learning experience for younger Lausanne students by starting a Middle School debate program.

This included a twofold goal: to stir up a love for debate and forensics in younger students and to prepare those students for competitions at the Upper School level.

On the international stage, Raghav Ranga ‘16 took his passion for geography and fourth-place National Geographic Bee finish and gave back to children in his family’s home country of India. Raghav traveled to one of his ancestral villages called Dodda Mallu and conducted a geography camp for the children at the rural school.

The CAS program lays the groundwork for Lausanne Upper School students to build character through their service to others.

8. College Advisory and Visits While focus on choosing a college increases in the Upper School, the process actually begins for Lausanne students in the Middle School. Students and their parents begin discussions with faculty and staff on whether or not the full IB diploma or single certificate courses are the best plan of action for them. These early discussions open the door for setting college and university goals.

Entering into the Upper School, each grade takes a class trip at the beginning of the school year. The juniors travel to eight to ten colleges in a region and explore the differences between schools, such as, state, local, urban and small liberal arts schools.

Lausanne graduates meet them along the way to share their personal experiences at the various schools they attend.

Juniors also meet one-on-one weekly with our two college counselors and also have the privilege of attending presentations by different colleges and universities at Lausanne. Just this fall alone, more than 90 different institutions have traveled to our Memphis campus and have given an in-depth look at what they have to offer our students. Our college advisors establish and maintain relationships with admission offices around the country and globe, let students know about high-quality internship opportunities and help provide effective recommendation letters.

“It is a privilege to work with such a diverse group of aspiring students,” says Martha O’Neill, co-director of College Advisement and Registrar. “The best part of my job is that the students are not close-minded when it comes to the college search. We work with each student individually to make sure they find the perfect fit for them. It is very gratifying to have students who come back to visit tell me about the wonderful time they are having in college and they can’t imagine being anywhere else.”

9. Faculty Lausanne’s effort to provide the premier academic experience in the Mid-South for our students includes hiring faculty and staff to support this vision. Having earned 10 doctorates and 18 masters degrees, the faculty provides their own diverse experiences and backgrounds.

One of the new faces on campus this year is Stuart Dunster, who adds his extensive international background and IB Programme experience to the mix as the new head of Upper School. Dunster comes from The British School of Boston and was immediately drawn to Lausanne during his interview. “I have become such an advocate of the IB Programme over the past few years,” says Dunster. ”Lausanne has the Programme along with international diversity, and I was impressed to find that in Memphis.”

We are grateful to John Brewster, who stepped in as the interim assistant head of Upper School during our search process. He happily returned to his math classroom earlier this year, and Lausanne alumnus Stephen Campbell ’91 was named as the new assistant head of Upper School.

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THE GRADUATION CLASS OF 2013:

71 Students in the Class of 2013 100% Acceptance rate to college 350 Acceptances to 153 different colleges and universities 53 Different colleges and universities attended $11.8 million Scholarships awarded 2 National Merit Scholarship finalists 1 National Achievement Scholarship finalist

Both new and seasoned faculty members at Lausanne recognize how important open dialogue can be and how a commitment to developing personal relationships with their students can help them meet each individual’s learning needs.

Senior Shayel Patnaik ‘14 appreciates this about his teachers, “They cater to us as individual students and provide an environment that appeals to our interests and is conducive to learning. We develop such strong bonds with our teachers and can comfortably go to them about anything…in my opinion the faculty at Lausanne transcends any other school.”

The professionalism and student-centered mindset of Lausanne’s faculty are reflected in the smiles and eyes of their students. The Lausanne faculty arrives early for Zero Hour, Lausanne’s optional study hour between 7:30 and 8:30 a.m.

They mentor, guide writing projects, show up at extracurricular events and most importantly listen to and help realize their students’ dreams for the future.

The Upper School teachers create environments in the classroom that are rigorous, creative and collaborative. The Socratic way of learning and teaching in each course provides students with a greater grasp of what they are studying and in turn gives them a chance to teach their peers.

“You really know the material when you can teach it to others,“ shares Patnaik. “We are challenged to achieve this. Our teachers in the Upper School strive for this, and it puts us at an entirely different level of understanding.”

The open-door policy of the faculty extends far beyond the classroom. Even when the students graduate, the teachers enjoy serving as references and resources, having a desire for their students to succeed after they leave the Lausanne campus.

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10. Class of 2013 College Placement After years of commitment and hard work, Lausanne’s students walk across the stage on graduation day celebrating great achievements and looking forward to the next step in their lifelong love of learning.

Before graduation, the seniors gather for a special breakfast to reflect on their accomplishments and the next phase of their life. Wearing their college T-shirts with pride, the seniors are greeted with excitement as the Lower and Middle School students line the hallways and watch with admiration as the seniors do a final walkthrough. Applause and high-fives greet them at each turn as teachers and students congratulate them.

For the seniors it’s a walk down memory lane and an opportunity to hug the faculty, staff and students who have supported them during their time at Lausanne. Little Lausanne eyes pop open with anticipation as they catch yet another glimpse of what their future holds thanks to The Lausanne Way.

Members of the Class of 2013 have been accepted to the following colleges and universities: Agnes Scott College American University Arizona State University Art Institute of California (Sunnyvale) Auburn University Baylor University Bellarmine University Belmont University Berea College Berklee College of Music Birmingham-Southern College Boston Conservatory Boston University Brandeis University Brown University Bryn Mawr College Carleton College Carson-Newman College Case Western Reserve University Centre College Christian Brothers University Clark Atlanta University Clark University Colby College College of Charleston Colorado School of Mines Columbia College Concordia University Cornell University Dartmouth College Davidson College DePaul University Drew University Drexel University Duke University Eckerd College Emerson College Emory University* Eugene Lang College The New School

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Evergreen State College Florida State University Furman University George Washington University* Goucher College Hendrix College* High Point University Hofstra University Howard University Indiana University (Bloomington) Iowa Wesleyan College Ithaca College Kenyon College Lipscomb University Loyola University (Chicago) Loyola University (New Orleans) Macalester College Maryland Institute College of Art Memphis College of Art Michigan State University Middle Tennessee State University Millsaps College Mississippi College Mississippi State University Mount Holyoke College Murray State University Northern State University Northeastern University Northwestern University Ohio State University Oglethorpe University Oregon State University Piedmont College Princeton University Queens University of Charlotte Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Rhodes College *** Rice University Richmond The American International

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Rochester Institute of Technology* Rockhurst University Rowan University Saint Louis University Samford University Savannah College of Art and Design* School of the Art Institute of Chicago Sewanee: The University of the South Smith College Southeast Missouri State University* Southern Illinois University (Carbondale) Southern Methodist University Southwestern University Stanford University* Steinhardt School of Culture NYU Stern School of Business NYU* St. John’s College St. John’s University (Queens) Texas Christian University Texas Southern University Tisch School of the Arts NYU* Trinity University Tufts University Tulane University University of Alabama University of Alabama (Birmingham) University of Arizona University of Arizona University of Arkansas University of British Columbia (Canada) University of California (Davis) University of California (Irvine) University of California (Los Angeles) University of California (Santa Barbara) University of Charleston University of Colorado (Boulder) University of Edinburgh (Scotland)* University of Evansville University of Florida University of Georgia*

University of Illinois (Chicago) University of Illinois (Urbana-Champaign)* University of Iowa University of Kansas University of Kentucky University of Maryland (College Park) University of Massachusetts (Boston) University of Memphis University of Miami University of Mississippi University of Missouri* University of North Carolina (Asheville) University of Pittsburgh University of Puget Sound University of Richmond University of Rochester University of South Carolina University of South Florida (Tampa) University of Southern California University of St. Andrews (Scotland) University of Tampa University of Tennessee (Chattanooga) University of Tennessee (Knoxville) University of Tennessee (Martin) University of Texas (Austin) University of Tulsa University of Victoria (British Columbia) University of Washington University of Wyoming Vanderbilt University Wake Forest University Washington University (St. Louis)** Wellesley College* Western Kentucky University Worcester Polytechnic Institute Xavier University (Louisiana) Xavier University (Ohio)

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Lausanne Highlights MARCH 2013 1 Second-grader Ben Johnson ’24 conquered the field and became the Shelby County 2013 Elementary Chess Champion.

2 Our sixth graders had the privilege of hearing Max Notowitz and Paula Kelman, two Holocaust survivors, speak about their experiences. Dorothy Goldwin (Paula Kelman’s daughter) also spoke to the students about her experiences as a second-generation Holocaust survivor. Paula is the mother of Marty Kelman, Lausanne Board of Trustees member and father of alumnus Alex Kelman ‘03. Max is a friend of Lausanne sixth-grader Max Adelman ‘19.

APRIL 2013 3 Several Lausanne students participated in the Tennessee State Health Occupation Students of America (HOSA) Leadership Conference after winning in the regional competition. Faith Brown ‘16, Alexus Fraser ‘15, Maggie Goetz ‘14, Joseph Igoni ‘16, Monika Jain ‘14, John Leake ‘14, Chisom Oraedu ‘13, Leah Sherman ‘14, Rishika Singh ‘14, Ashley Thomas ‘16 and Sarah Younes ‘15 all advanced to state. The state results were: Leah Sherman, 3rd place in Extemporaneous Speaking; Alexus Fraser, 5th place in Medical Law; Rishika Singh, 5th place in Nutrition; and Chisom Oraedu 7th place in Medical Spelling.

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1940’s-style update of the perennial Gilbert and Sullivan classic operetta, “The Mikado.”

5 Seventh-grader Elizabeth Dang ‘18 had the honor of presenting the Steadfastness Award to Dr. Jane Walters, former Tennessee Commissioner for Education during the Women of Achievement Award Ceremony. Elizabeth was the youngest presenter at the awards ceremony and honored for her achievement as the champion of the 2013 Memphis-Shelby County Regional Spelling Bee. 6 Lausanne Collegiate School’s Knowledge Bowl Team was honored by WREG-TV Channel 3 as the 2013 Knowledge Bowl Champions. The team was undefeated during the Knowledge Bowl season with wins against West Memphis Christian School, Memphis University School, Collierville High School and Houston High School. In the second and third rounds of the championship, Lausanne outscored Houston 210 to 15.

Each of our champions received a $7,500 scholarship.

MAY 2013 7 The cast of “Hot Mikado” was nominated for nine awards, including Outstanding Overall Performance. The cast performed at the Orpheum High School Musical Awards where Jada Tate ’14 took home the award for Best Featured Actress for her role as Pitti Sing and Jada.

Paulina Ke ‘14 and Sabaa Sharma ’13 won awards for the Best Small Ensemble for their roles as the “Three Little Maids.”

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8 The Writer’s Guild Day hosted by Lausanne’s Lower School was a huge success with students and parents celebrating the publication of our first- through fourthgraders’ self-written and self-illustrated books. Herman Parish, the author of the last 27 Amelia Bedelia books, gave a presentation about his aunt Peggy Parish, the creator of Amelia Bedelia, and his own inspiration for continuing the series. Amelia Bedelia, Lausanne’s own librarian Jary Berry, who retired at the end of the school year, made a special appearance during the event and was surprised by a special award honoring her years of service at Lausanne.

9 SK, first- and second-grade students enjoyed a special visit from the Peabody Ducks as part of the SK’s Duck Project! The visit was a treasured event because the Peabody Ducks only visit a select number of schools per year.

10 The Lausanne varsity boys lacrosse team made it to the state championship finals. The Lynx took second in state after a hard-fought game against Henderson. The final score was 9 – 7.

JUNE 2013 11 Ananyaa Rajesh ‘20 was honored as one of the top students from Tennessee by the Johns Hopkins University’s Center for Talented Youth. She was recognized for her exceptional performance on rigorous, above-grade-level tests given to academically talented

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second- through eighth-grade students. Over 40,000 students from more than 120 countries participated in the 2013 JHU CTY talent search.

12 Alisa Arnautovic ’15 tried out and made the Bosnian National Soccer team.

13 The following Lausanne students attended various Tennessee Governor’s Schools: Rishika Singh ‘14— Governor’s School for Sciences and Engineering; Grady Vaughan ‘14—Governor’s school for International Studies; Marisa Rozzi ‘14—Governor’s School for Computational Physics; Shayel Patnaik ‘14— Governor’s School for International Studies.

JULY 2013 14 Lausanne celebrated 11 years of the Lausanne Learning Institute previously known as the Lausanne Laptop Institute, hosting an international conference for schools using or considering laptops or tablets as tools for learning. Lausanne successfully implemented a oneto-one program (1:1, one laptop for every student, beginning in Middle School), the first of its kind in the Mid-South, in 2001.

15 Keyuree Satam ‘14 was the only student from Tennessee to attend the 30th annual Research Science Institute program at Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

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SEPTEMBER 2013 18 Seven members of the Class of 2014 were named as National Merit Semifinalists, and two were named as National Achievement Semifinalists. Seven other students were recognized as Commended Scholars.

19 Lausanne’s seventh annual Night of Broadway took place. Performers from Lower School to faculty and displayed an amazing range of talent.

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OCTOBER 2013 20 The SK classes celebrated the art, music and food of Ireland with their parents at the annual SK Artists at Play.

21 The SK through fourth-grade classes came together for the annual Lower School Mandarin Assembly.

Each grade performed a special dance, play or song that they learned over the first eight weeks of school.

22 Thirty-nine seventh-graders qualified for the Duke University Talent Identification Program (TIP).

23 The PK-3, JK and SK classes all jumped on board and rode Little Obie, the miniature Canadian National locomotive, flat car and caboose, around the grounds of Lausanne. Lausanne parents Orville and Kesia Nevels (daughter Aliyah ‘24) work for Canadian National and were gracious to share part of their everyday world with our small learners. This was especially grand for the JK classes studying trains as their trimester project.

24 Lausanne seniors Cimone Bridgewater ‘14 and Jack Gallop ‘14 both qualified for the state cross country competition in Nashville. Cimone finished third overall in the state, making her the highest finishing female runner in school history.

NOVEMBER 2013 25 The Lausanne Collegiate School annual Peter Kling ‘86 Memorial Pumpkin Run and Fall Carnival kicked off the month of November with friends and festivities!

26 Upper School theater students graced the stage for the Tom Stoppard farce “On the Razzle.”

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AUGUST 2013 16 Lausanne students were honored at the Shelby County Historical Commission Dinner, receiving plaques for their first-place wins at the West Tennessee Regional History Day Contest in the spring.

17 Dr. Cathy Chapman and Dr. George Woodbury, Jr., parents of alumni George ‘11 and Eric ‘13, were honored with The Lausanne Way Award. Since bringing their oldest son here in 1997, they have consistently and passionately supported the school and its vision. As tenacious supporters of the arts, especially the band program, they have inspired the school to give the students opportunities to succeed at the highest levels.

Dr. Chapman and Dr. Woodbury have encouraged Lausanne to embrace global-mindedness by starting the annual International Film Nights and have also enabled students to open a window into our recent past by underwriting the hugely successful Oral History Program in the Upper School.

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In my conversations with Lausanne alumni, I hear much the same about their visits to Lausanne. There is a familiarity about the place, a sense of being, expressed in The Lausanne Way, which transcends the many changes that have taken place over the years.

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I like things to be familiar I’ve driven Hondas since the ‘90s. I go to movies that are sequels of sequels.

I would never buy ketchup that wasn’t Heinz. I have a couple of shirts that I will never throw out. The list goes on. It sounds a little boring, but familiarity gives me something to depend on, especially in the midst of the frenetic life I lead.

I grew up in Denver. In those days it was a small, almost homey, real “cow town.” In fact, I remember when the First National Bank building was constructed. It was 25 stories, the tallest building in the area and the only “skyscraper.” We all thought that Denver had made it to the big leagues.

Little did we anticipate or appreciate the magnitude of the transformation that the city would undergo over the next few decades. Today, Denver, having achieved its dream of national prominence, is three times as large, one of the most expensive cities in which to live in the country and nearly unrecognizable as the city in which I spent my childhood.

But it’s still familiar. When I visit Denver, I invariably go to my old neighborhood, drive along the street where our house once stood or stop at the nearby park where we spent so much time as children. For me, my house, my neighborhood, the path I took to school (yes, we walked in those days), even the cracks in the sidewalks that I knew by heart are still there, frozen in time in my memories of those years. There is a sense of “rightness” and comfort to being in that place—a visceral familiarity which I will never lose.

In my conversations with Lausanne alumni, I hear much the same about their visits to Lausanne. There is a familiarity about the place, a sense of being, expressed in The Lausanne Way, which transcends the many changes that have taken place over the years: • Our passionate belief in empowering individuals to seek their own journeys has been a part of the Lausanne philosophy since Mrs. Jett and Miss Statler started the school in 1926.

• Our commitment to embracing global-mindedness has its roots in the initiation of the boarding program in the ‘50s, when Mrs. Nelse Thompson encouraged us to broaden the experience available to our students. It was just a few years later that Dr. Coppedge, Headmaster from 1960 to 1965, began an international speaker series which included

Margaret Mead, BF Skinner and Aldous Huxley and continues today with our Chair of Ideas.

• Lausanne’s teachers and students today perpetuate the long tradition of forging meaningful relationships with one another, a tradition that is celebrated through the deep affection our alumni have for their years at Lausanne.

When an alumnus comes back to campus, most of the time they will look for the places and the people that they remember best from when they were here. Often, it will seem impenetrably unfamiliar to them as some of those places are hard to find on our changed campus. Inevitably though, the conversation turns to a favorite faculty member, a success they recall, the friendships they made or the preparation they had for their next step in life.

And it is in these reflections that the familiarity returns and the affection for Lausanne is sustained.

In the next several months, the new Campus Master Plan, which includes our board’s vision to create new facilities that serve children and their ability to learn in a comfortable and safe environment, will be introduced to our community. When complete, the campus will once again be unfamiliar to many who have come before.

What will not change is our ongoing commitment to our students to creating a joyful and challenging learning process, encouraging continual self-reflection, providing opportunities to succeed, embracing global-mindedness, forging meaningful relationships, building character through service to others and empowering individuals to seek their own journeys.

Sound familiar? It’s the Lausanne Way.

Michael Christopher Assistant Headmaster—School Advancement

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Class N o t e s

We want to hear from you!

Please let us know about new jobs, marriages, children, travel opportunities, accolades, etc.

Send Class Notes to Karon Nash ‘04 at knash@lausanneschool.com or Director of Alumni Relations 1381 West Massey Road Memphis, TN 38120

Fall is by far my most favorite time of year. A time when colorful leaves, cooler weather and whispering winds sweep through the same breezeway that so many of us remember from Lausanne’s Massey campus.

During my first year as alumni director, I have enjoyed giving tours and helping alumni remember how, it once was, how it’s changed and how despite those changes, it somehow remains the same. I’ve heard countless stories of experiences on our first campus on Central, second campus on Union Extended and our current campus here on Massey. For instance, during alumni weekend, we held the Statler-Jett Memorial Tea at the Central campus. I was taken from room to room hearing how this beautiful home once was the center of so many young ladies’ lives. Seeing our alumnae’s faces glow as they told me where they practiced ballet and awaited atop the stairs for their dates to come into the school to be escorted to the car or sat in class learning English gave me chills. Even though graduation for them occurred in the ‘30s, ‘40s and early ‘50s, we share common ground in our love for our Lausanne. It has been an honor to meet such wonderful individuals who love their alma mater so much.

Again, I am so very fortunate to spend time with alumni on an individual basis, and it is rewarding to have those interactions. Please come back home to Lausanne, even though it may not be ‘your’ campus, the love and family-centered institution you once knew lives on today.

Save the date! Alumni Weekend 2014 is set for September 26–28, celebrating reunion classes ending in 4 and 9. If you would like to host a class reunion, please contact me at knash@lausanneschool.com or 901.474.1008.

Sincerely,

Karon Nash ‘04 Director of Alumni Relations

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Our Annual Report recognizes the many individuals whose generosity has made our success possible. Each and every gift enables our students to take advantage of the unique learning opportunities at Lausanne.

We all share a deep commitment to the growth of our school and the continued success of our students. We are very appreciative of your support and commitment.

Thank you for a great year!

Shannon & Beryl Brown, Lausanne Annual Giving Chairs, 2012-2013 Parents of Cailin ’21

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First Day of School: August 12, 2013

Susan Prather Sledd ’92 and Kyle Sledd make the first day of school a second generation family event!

Mrs. Brown gets the first day going by reading to her first-grade class.

Class of 2014 seniors participate in the senior drive-through campus as the rest of the student body lines the sidewalks and celebrates their last first day!

Student Council president Alexis Stein joins Headmaster Stuart McCathie in the first day pep rally and ringing the first day bell.

New Upper School students tap the Lausanne academic seal on their first day of school and will not tap it again until their way out on graduation day.

Historic First Football Game: August 23, 2013

Players of the varsity football team showing team spirit.

Students from Early Childhood to Upper School gathered for the all-school pep rally in their blue and gold to get fired up for the game later that night.

Two Tennessee legendary football coaches led the Lynx onto the field, Head Coach Ken Netherland and Associate Head Coach Kevin Locastro.

Robert Bonner carried the football for a large gain on the first play of the historic season.

The band, cheerleaders and the Lausanne community came out and supported the Lynx for the first game on the new turf field.

Pumpkin Run, Fall Carnival: November 2, 2013

The Peter Kling ‘86 Memorial Pumpkin Run/Walk 5K race started off the day of the Carnival. Lausanne ninth-grader Noah Brahm crossed the line as the overall winner with a time of 18:52, and the girl’s overall winner was ninthgrader Selena Pruitt clocking a 21:43 run.

The Upper School clubs and Lausanne Parent Connections set up an array of booths for a Carnival day of fun.

In the lobby of the Elder Performing Arts Center, the successful Scholastic Book Fair was taking place with a “Journey Down the Nile” theme. All profits that were made are going towards buying books for the Lower School Library.

Carnival-goers walked around on the beautiful November day showing off their “spook-tacular” costumes.

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