Young Alumni and Alumni of the Year

confidence doesn’t come easily to children who suffer the psychology of abandonment, but the simple recipe of a constant structure of care and love seems to be working and the Nepali staff that raise these children are the real heroes. With a hard working Ama Foundation Board in the USA and the generous gifts of many, Ama Foundation has raised 45 young adults with self confidence, and we currently have another 45 learning the same lessons.

LAS has been very generous by giving two full scholarships for the LAS Summer in Switzerland program that we auction off at our annual Ama Foundation fundraiser. Beyond the scholarships themselves, LAS continues to give by nurturing the summer program students as they start their education to become caring world citizens…and the circle continues.

Thank you, LAS, for the special place you hold in my life. What an honor it was to feel the same spirit from my fellow LAS alumni from not only the 60s, but from graduates of every year at the 61st Celebration this past summer.

Each year the Leysin American School recognizes two alumni who have made a significant impact in the advancement of the school. This year we are thrilled to honor Kymani Montgomery ’12 as the Young Alumni of the Year and Clayton Gentry ’93 as the Alumni of the Year!

This autumn, Kymani was the inaugural LAS Alumni Visiting Scholar, forging a path for future successful visits. He engaged with every member of the LAS community during his week-long visit, presenting sessions and leading workshops with students and staff on how to create an inclusive environment for everyone. As a leader in the 2SLGBTQ+ non-profit space, Kymani is providing education that is leading to more compassionate communities, and in that way is representing the LAS mission out in the world.

We are so grateful to Kymani for sharing his expertise and experiences during his recent visit, and we can already see his lasting impact on our school community.

Clayton has demonstrated an exemplary commitment to the LAS community in the last year. Leading by example, he is an active member of the US Advisory Board, has connected the admissions team with prospective LAS families, and even attended a recruitment fair last fall. Clayton has hosted a Global Family event at his home and is sending his children to the LAS Summer in Switzerland program for the second time this coming summer. He is also a regular monthly donor to the Impact Fund. Each and every one of these engagement points constitutes a huge contribution to the advancement of the LAS mission and we are so grateful for Clayton’s ongoing support.

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