Stephan Haimo, LFNY alumnus (’74) and parent, will begin his fifth year as Chairman of the Board of the Lycée this fall. We sat down with him to talk about the role of the Board, its major initiatives and plans for the coming year. Stephan Haimo, Chairman of the Board
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Back to School 2013 in Pictures
Le Lycée Français reprenait vie cette semaine alors que notre équipe, après des semaines de préparation, accueillait les élèves. Quel plaisir ce fut de faire la connaissance des nouvelles familles et de vous revoir tous! Dans les couloirs comme dans les classes, l’atmosphère était clairement à la fête… Cette mère, lors
Read More!To the Class of 2013 – “Be True to Yourself”
Nicolas L’Hotellier, Master of Ceremonies and Director of the Secondary School, kicked off Senior Graduation 2013 asking the audience of families, teachers and staff assembled at the 92nd Street Y auditorium to rise, first, to welcome the Senior Class teachers. Next, as American tradition dictates for high school graduations, the
Read More!What the Fifth Grade Taught Us
As LFNY families waited for their graduating fifth-graders to enter the school auditorium on Thursday, June 20, the atmosphere backstage was tense. “I am so nervous,” said one student, adjusting her blue cap and gown. “I hope I will sing okay,” said another. “I just need to get through this
Read More!30 Years of Musical Theater at the LFNY
Watch a slideshow of the 2013 edition of the Lycée Francais de New York’s musical. It is the 30th anniversary of musical theater at the LFNY this year, a tradition which has grown to include students of all ages, as well as teachers, staff and members of the administration. This
Read More!Fashion Show 2013: Eccentric and daring!
For the second year running, Lycée students organized, staged, promoted, and presented the annual Fashion Show, an entirely student-run event. Senior Chloe L. led the organization of the evening, and students from 6th to 12th grade created eight collections – inspired from nature, history, and current trends – to show
Read More!Watch the Spring Concert 2013
If you couldn’t attend the Spring Concert on Wednesday, March 13, watch the video! Program of the evening: 9th & 10th grade (3e et 2ndes) Sun – TWO DOORS CINEMA CLUB, Allegra Toran, guitar & vocals, Zoya Prousline, piano & vocals Fantaisie – TELEMANN, Makram Al Qaq, flûte Gnossienne –
Read More!Inside Gala 2013 – What’s in Store at #LFNY’s Digital Celebration
Brooke Bates, Marysella Castillo and Merav Davis, the organizing team of the Gala 2013 at the Lycée Français de New York. Q: The school chose to go “digital” for this year’s Gala. Why? Marysella C, Merav D, Brooke B: Yes, we did! The theme this year is #LFNY – Advancing Minds into
Read More!When Discovery is on the Itinerary
Every year around this time, Lycée middle-school students take us on a journey to a different place and time through the IDD, Itinéraire de Découvertes. The idea behind IDD is quite simple. Students work with two teachers in either history, drama, foreign language, or English to create and perform in
Read More!Real wolf to visit the LFNY!
Three questions to Maggie Howell, managing director at the Wolf Conservation Center. 1. Who are you? My name is Maggie Howell, I am an educator and a wolf handler at the Wolf Conservation Center, an organization founded by famous French pianist Hélène Grimaud and based in Westchester, New York. I have
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