Le Lycee Francais de Los Angeles - Actualites Yearbook (Los Angeles, CA)

Text from Pages 1 - 288 of the 1982 volume:

IHjOA ilA W r r ' tl ' A ::m 1981 1982 m ACTUALITES FOUNDERS RAYMOND KABBAZ ESTHER KABBAZ Seventeenth Annual Commencement and Awards Ceremonies — June 10, 1981 Morning Program — 10 a.m. American National Anthem French National Anthem Lycee Alma Mater Battle Cry of Le Lycee, Music and Lyrics by Ray Conniff Images of France A Special Film By Anthony Loder Welcoming Remarks Dr. Raymond Kabbaz President and Founder Le Lycee Francais Entertainment Students of Le Lycee Francais Address Judge Elvira S. Austin Judge of the Municipal Court Long Beach, California Presentation of Awards Madame Esther Kabbaz Director and Founder Le Lycee Francais Recessional: The Land of Make Believe by Chuck Mangione Afternoon Program — 3 p.m. Processional - Pomp and Circumstance American National Anthem French National Anthem Lycee Alma Mater Battle Cry of Le Lycee, Music and Lyrics by Ray Conniff Opening Remarks Dr. Raymond Kabbaz President and Founder Le Lycee Francais Welcoming Remarks Senator John Tunney Remarks by the Honorary Chairman, Board of Trustees M. Jean-Claude Moreau Consul General de France Remarks Honorable John Ferraro President, Los Angeles City Council Councilman, 4th District Remarks M. P. Pochet Attache Culturel de France Address: Ambition Dr. Scott Fraser Department of Psychology University of Southern California Coming of Age in Los Angeles Dr. Raymond Kabbaz Remarks by Valedictorians Mark Guenette (English) Pascale Le Draoulec (French) Special Award for Academics, .Sv . vice Citizenship Madame Esther Kabbaz Director and Founder Le Lycee Francais, and M. Maurice Bernard, Air France Regional Manager, Pacific Coast Presentation of Diplomas to The Class of 1981 Madame Esther Kabbaz Recessional: The Land of Make Believe by Chuck Mangione 1981 Graduates Continuing Education Seema Agarwal Siamak Assefi Laurent Balitrand Joseph Battaglia Matthew Baur Erik Bernard John Bisharat Florence Blangy Florence Chanover Philippe Ciument Theodore Cohen Douglas Cooper Pascale Dahan Laura Dartnail Louise Desjeunes Marcel El Daher Susan Garner Ariadne Getty Mark Guenette Mardjan Hadjian-Bahmani Michelle Kalb Monique Katzef George Kavanagh Francesca Kozin Pascale Le Draoulec Pierre-Jacques Marquise Caroline Matalon Catherine Micallef Mirna Mitra Edward Moore Arash Padidar Mojgan Rafailzadeh Roya Rais Rohani Corrine Raynal Piper Rogers Elisa Rothstein Agnes Roquier-Vicat Cari Tom Sophie Verrechia Christophe Vignal Daniel Zimmerman American College in Paris, Paris, France University of California, Los Angeles University of Southern California Entering Business, Los Angeles University of California, San Diego University of California, Los Angeles Pepperdine University University of Denver, Denver, Colorado Sorbonne, Paris, France Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Florida University of California, Los Angeles West Los Angeles College University of California, Los Angeles Vassar College, Poughkeepsie, New York University of California, Los Angeles University of Southern California University of Southern California Bennington College, Bennington, Vermont Princeton University, Princeton, New Jersey University of Southern California University of Southern California School of Design, Paris France Menio College, Menlo Park, California Loyola Marymount Universi ty University of California, Los Angeles University of Southern California University of California, Los Angeles University of California, Los Angeles Sophia University, Bombay, India University of California, Los Angeles Cambridge College, Oxford, England University of Southern California University of Southern California University of California, Los Angeles Franklin University, Switzerland University of California, Los Angeles Sorbonne, Paris, France University of California, Berkeley Sorbonne, Paris, France FHarvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts University of California, Santa Barbara THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON May 11, 1981 Dear Friends: 1 wish I could thank everyone personally who signed your wonderful get-well message. It is certainly not your everyday card, and I am convinced that being remembered in such a special way has helped to speed my recovery along. From the bottom of my heart, thank you for your thoughtfulness. Sincerely, (iV r-« fi VoL ij — Students of Le Lycee Francais de Los Angeles 3261 Overland Avenue Los Angeles, California 90034 Traditional guests at Lycee graduations include Senator John Tunney (left) and City Council President, Councilman John Ferraro. This picture was taken at the 1980 commencement with Madame Kabbaz. When President Reagan was shot in late March, Le Lycee went through its archives to reprint a photo of then-private-citizen Reagan presenting Bill of Rights Essay Contest Awards to Lycee students. Mounting the photo on a four by five poster board, a giant get well card was developed, and signed by more than 550 students at Le Lycee. After the final signatures were added by Rachel O ' Connor (kneeling), Brian Lotte and Marc Balestrieri, the mammoth card was air-freighted to the White House. The Result? A delightful thank you from the President. And we ' ve invited Mr. Reagan to visit the Lycee on one of his California trips! Scenes From the Riviera Campus Key speaker for this year ' s morning awards program is Judge Elvira S. Austin, judge of the Municipal Court in Long Beach. Ma- dame Kabbaz was a guest at the enrobing ceremony of )udge Austin earlier this year. Judge Elvira S. Austin Judge Elvira S. Austin has led an exciting life, seemingly one step ahead of disaster. She was born in Kiev, Russia at a time when Stalin ruled the Soviet, and Nikita Krus- chev was the local governor. Her family fled the Soviet Union with retreating German troops in 1943, moving to Poland, and finally set- tling in Austria. They survived the final horrible days of World War II in Vienna, and in 1947, moved to Venezuela, which was in need of skilled professionals. (Judge Aus- tin ' s mother was a physician and her father was an engineer.) She moved to the United States in 1963, after receiving a bachelors degree from the Andres Bello Loy- ola University in Caracas, and law studies at the Universidad Central de Venezuela. In the United States, she graduat- ed from the Whittier School of Law in 1968 and was assigned to the public defender ' s office in Los An- geles. She was appointed a munici- pal court judge in 1980 by Gover- nor Brown, and currently presides in Long Beach. Among the many facilities at the new Lycee Riviera Campus will be a large Cafetorium which is a combination auditorium-cafeteria-gymnasium adjacent to classroom and adminis- trative buildings. Mi t Y i 3 i S R A typical classroom at the new Riviera Campus is this science room, complete with built-in equipment. The large, airy classrooms will welcome new Lycee students from throughout the South Bay area beginning this coming September. The new Lycee Riviera Campus has more than seven acres of land, and overlooks the Pacific Ocean. Apart from several classroom buildings, the recreational areas include a large paved area with basketball facilities (to the right of the fence) as well as several acres of grass with both baseball and soccer facilities in place. MESSAGE DU We are in the habit of praising our graduates as the leaders of tomorrow , but seldom stop to think about either what it means, or whether or not they want to be leaders . One natural problem is that the concept of leadership has undergone decided change. In a world increasingly beset with truly complicated problems, no one seems to be that anxious to assume the responsibility that goes with leadership. It is also a truism that in any one society — or even a sub-set of society- there can only be one leader, else there is chaos. The question then, as it relates to academic training, is how this experience can be best translated into pragmatic, day to day life. Are our graduates being pre- pared to be followers? The answers lie within you, each graduate of Le Lycee. And it will still be some time before you unravel this mysterious process which we call real life , but at some point you will know. But there is also the tendency here to look at things in just black and white, without the shadings and gradations that are really part of life. The choice is not between being a leader and being a follower; those are simply the end points on a continuum that spans and embraces everything in between. An important concept, however, is to always be a participan t. A participant is one who is actively part of life, and in the process, utilizing all of his or her talents, intellect, training and skills to make the best of it. This is a good description of the training you have received here at Le Lycee — training which shall be the foundation of your future accomplish- ments and successes. But you, individually, will be responsible for how you use these tools and this education. You have the opportunity — limit- less — to make a mark. You have the chance to do great things, even in a world marked by turmoil and uncertainty. You should never lose sight of the fact that the Chinese word for crisis is comprised of two separate symbols: one means danger and the other opportunity. So even in times of crisis, the educated person has the opportunity to do great things, even while skirting the dangers which abound. There is no limit to what you can do; there are no outside forces that can hold you prisoner. The intelligent, educated person does not become a victim of circumstance, nor a prisoner of events. We have great hopes for the Class of 1982, and we wish them all great success and prosperity by their own terms. We are proud of them, as we are equally proud of their parents who have continued to support the basic precepts of Le Lycee Frangais. You are all worthy participants in this grand experiment that we call life! RAYMOND KABBAZ w IU.3 Escher Kabbaz j Lycee Fouuder and Director, with the Honorable Shimon Peres, Chairman of the Labor Party (Parliament of Israel) at the Los Angeles World Affairs Council. FOUNDERS RAYMOND KABBAZ ESTHER KABBAZ 12 Valedictorian ' s speech Pascale Le Draoulec I ' avais six ans lorsque je franchis pour la premiere fois la haute grille du Lycee Francais. Malgre mon petit uniforme cartesien qui me donnait un air important, cela n ' allait pas sans apprehension. ]e me souviens que ma mere avait du me pousser avec fermete, mais je savais qu ' elle aussi avait le coeur gros. Mm. Hayek m ' avait pris par la main et sans me retourner j ' avais disparu parmi la foule d ' eleves en uniformes avec mes deux tresses mon beret bleu mes gants blancs, et mon cartable sur le dos qui etait rempli de livres et de cahiers d ' ecriture qui ont ce parfum si particulier. C ' cst ainsi que sur cette colline couverete de palmiers je m ' em- barquai sur une longue aventure remplie de souvenirs que je n ' oublierai jamais. Mon premier jour a la grande ecole, je sentai malgre mon jeune age que tous ces professeurs, tous ces eleves, le vieux batiment par lui-meme allalent jouer un role tres important dans ma vie, mais lequel? L ' education que j ' allais y recevoir s ' ajouterait a celle deja prodi- guee a la maison et eventuellement cela devait me preparer a I ' ecole de la vie Enfin c ' est ce gu ' on me disait, mais pour moi II n ' y avait qu ' une ecole mon ecole avec toulc sa physionomie propre. Je dois avouer que le debut etait tres difficile. Par exemple je me rappelte de la premiere fois que j ' ai ete punle par M. Kabba7, Du haut de mes six ans j ' avais ose braver I ' ordre etabli en montant au plus haut de cette fusee metalliquc qui orne notre cour. La voix tonitruente de m. Kabbaz quand il m ' avait apercue resonne toujours a mes oreilles. je me souviens aussi de ma premiere fete costumee au Lycee. )e me ' etais trompec d ' une jour- nee entiere sur la date de cette fete et j ' etais arrivee a I ' ecole at 8:45 precise comme tous les matins deguisee en vendeuse de fleurs, parmi la foule de jupes grises, de vestes bleues et de cravates rouges. Moi, je n ' y voyais aucun inconvenient et me voila un bou- quet de geraniums a la main en train de vendre mes fleurs dans la cour, joyeusement lorsque je me fis drolement grondee. ) ' en avals pleure toute le journee tant j ' avais ete vexee. Vous devez vous demander a present (omment j ' ai pu endurer pendant douze ans cette dis ipline de fer eh bien! C ' est facile j ' aimais I ' ecole, ou plutot j ' aimais mon e( ole. L ' ambiance y etait bonne, les professeurs sympathiques et les camarades nombreux et de ce fait je n ' ai jamais considere I ' ecole comme une obliga- tion ecole qui m ' etait imposee. je crois que c ' est pour cela que je suix si reconnaissante envers le Lycee qui a su creer puis maintenir en moi le desire d ' apprendre. Ccrtes il existe dans tous les enfants la capacite d ' apprendre. Cela est un phenomenc de la nature. Cependant ce sont la volonte et le desir d ' apprendre qui font defaut chez les enfants. En ce cas la le role du professeur, plutot que d ' cnseigner au sens commun du mot, est de creer les conditione favorables dan lequelles I ' enfant peut le mieux apprendre par lui-meme, et voila ce que les profes- seurs ont fait pour moi depuis douze ans. C ' est maintenant alors qu ' a la fin de ma scolarite je peux prendre un recul sur moi-meme et rcflechir a la question suivante: Est-ce que l ' education que j ' ai recu au Lycee Francias m ' a bien prepare pour la vie d ' adulte, celle qui commence aujourd ' hui? Je crois que la reponse est oui . Bien evidemment au niveau scolaire et educa- tif, le bilan est positif; je suis entree au Lycee a six ans ne sachant lire ou ecrire ni en francais n i en anglais et j ' en ressors a dix-huit ans parfaitement bilingue. Les avantages de pouvoir dominer deux lan- gues differentes sont nombreux et evidents. Surtout j ' apprecie le fait de pouvoir parler avec mes parents dans leur langue natale alors que je suis nee et que nous habitons aux Etats-Unis. Grace au Lycee I ' ai pu gardcr mes racines francaises lout en possedant une grande culture americaine. D ' autant plus j ' ai eu le privilege a la grande difference des etu- diants americains de mon age de prendre des cours de philosophie, de literature francaise, de latin d ' espagnol d ' histoire mondiale et d ' economie qui non seulement m ' ont beaucoup interesse mais qui m ' ont donnee egalement les bases d ' une culture generale. Platon a dit que l ' education est la premiere et la plus belle des choses que le meilleur des hommes puisse posseder, Je crois que le Lycee m ' a donne ainsi qu ' a tours les autre eleves la possibilite d ' acceder a u rang des meilleurs. Cependant l ' education ne concerne pas I ' intellect seulement. A une epoque ou les etablissements d ' enseignement n ' existaient pas, la plupart des gens etaient illetres, mais cela ne veut pas dire qu ' ils n ' etaient pas eduques. Car l ' education ne se limite pas aux murs de la salle de classe ou a la blancheur de la craie ou aux lunettes du professeur. L ' education c ' est la vie; elle concerne I ' homme tout entier:son pouvoir creatif, son imagination, sa curiosite, ses senti- ments et son ame. Plus important encore, je crois que le meilleur type d ' education qu ' un homme puisse s ' offrir est celle qui se trouve dans les rela- tions humaines. car apres tout a quoi sert notre culture si nous ne pouvons la partager avec autrui? Au Lycee Francais j ' ai eu la chance de connaitre en douze ans beaucoup d ' eleves et de professeurs venant des quatre coins du monde. Chaque personne que j ' ai rencontree dans le cadre du Lycee m ' a apporte quelquerchose de different surtout les enfants de race, de nationalite ou de situation sociale differente de la mienne. A travers ces relations je me suis rendue compte d ' une chose c ' est que chacun a son histoire et c ' est en la partageant que des liens se resserrent et que des amities naissent. Je parle surtout ici des eleves de TERMINALE. Certains d ' entre eux je connais de- puis dix ans deja, et ici s ' acheve pour nous une ere de travail en commun qui nous a prepare pour la poursuite de nos etudes. Nous devons pour cela sans doute nous separer car nous n ' avons pas tous des ambitions communes, Les universites vers lesquelles nous nous dirigeons nous les avons choisis en fonction du type d ' education qu ' elles dispensent et du serieux de leur nom. Ces etabalissements vont nous separer momentanement, mais je suis convaincue que que quelque soit la distance qui nous eloigne nous ne pourron s oublier les moments de joie lors des retrouvailles a la fin des va- canes, de crainle devant les examens, ces moments de rires, d ' an- goisse, de foile, depression, d ' amour, d ' amitie mais surtout de soli- darite que nous avons parlages Aux eleves de TERMINALE Je sou- haite que tus vos voeux et vos ambitions se realisent, mais surtout que vous soyez toujours aussi heureux que nou I ' avons ete au Lycee. Mme Kabbaz a dit une fois en s ' addressant a ses eleves: POUR BIEN DIRIGER UNE ECOLE, TROIS QUALITES SONT INDISPENSA- BLES. IL EST ESSENTIEL D ' ABORD D ' AVOIR UNE BONNE SANTE. LA DEUXIFMF QUALITE INDISPENSABLE FST LE SENS DE L ' HU- MOUR, ET TROISIEMENT IL FAUT AVOIR DU CARACTERE ET PAREOIS MEME MAUVAIS CARACTERE. Eh bien! Mme. Kabbaz je remerc ie le Bon dieu aujourd ' hui de vous avoir dote de ces trois qualities, car c ' est grace a cela que j ' ai pu, comme Voltaire cultiver mon jardin. . . 13 Valedictorian ' s speech Mark Cuenette Salutation, I have always felt that commencement was a funny name for the formal conclusion of one ' s high school career — after all, once today is over, it ' s adieu to Le Lycee Francais de Los Angeles forever. Well, at least for a long time Nine years ago, I showed up bright- eyed and bushy-tailed for my first day at my new school. It was already a month or so into the school year, and my uniforms wer- en ' t ready yet. As I made my entrance Into class, I must have stuck out like a sore thumb. I don ' t remember much of that day, except that Mme. Cani was teaching French class and was giving a test, and that Mme. Sage followed at some later point in the day (maybe after lunch). It was to be the first of many such days, and my embarcation on a new and highly original voyage to somewhere quite like France. At first, I was a little disappointed to find that they served milk and cookies at recess, just as if it were any other school. 1 rather had my heart set on escargots and Dom Perignon. What I liked that fateful day, I still like. What I didn ' t, 1 learned to tolerate. Arriving in the middle of a school year is a little hard, but I adapted more or less socially, and quite well scholastically. My French had improved by leaps and bounds, and I was able to slip into the sacred A section midway in the next year. 1 ceased being Mark (with a k ) Cuenette, Seme B, and became Marc (with a c ) Cuenette, 8eme A. If I was turning French, I was going to do it correctly. The French section is the really special part of the Lycee — I became a little French schoolboy overnight. 1 had a pen-pal some- where in Alsace, and we were more or less doing the same things. Across all those miles, we managed to receive the same education. Of course, it was not without its detects. I will die if I am ever forced to wear another pair of grey flannel slacks; you can get pretty embarrassed looking for the bathroom if you don ' t know that garcon means boy; and I am only able to do long division upside down. But it really doesn ' t matter as long as the answer is correct. But these problems are nothing when compared with the bane of any Lycee student ' s existance: being asked what school you attend. I have actually lied in the past, naming any one of a dozen public schools that came to mind at that most dreaded moment. If I decided to be intrepid and to tell the truth, 1 was usually sorry. Pronouncing Le Lycee Francais de Los Angeles takes long enough, but then your interrogator looks at you with his eyes sort of crossed Le WHAT?!! It ' s a French school, you try to explain. Fither they are charmed and begin to babble at you in non- French, or they ask you what you ' re doing in such a place instead of playing baseball. Why? Why not It ' s a unique chance to learn a second language, develop future business contacts all over the world, become well- versed in the mysteries of Sartre, as well as those of Plato, and collect parking tickets. It ' s a different way to be educated. How many kids on my block will have a Bac to call their very own? How many kids even know what a Bac is — assuming that they ' re not already French in the first place? Here lies the secret to the entire Lycee process: the chance for a person to become, as Cershwin so aptly put it, an American in Paris. I am an American without ques- tion — I have documents to prove it. But, somewhere down there, there is a distinctly gallic heartstring. I have managed to become much more that bilingual: I have become bicultural. Certainly, I ' ve missed out on little league, and the Boy Scouts, and Mother never welcomed me home with oatmeal cookies and milk. But these are only adjuncts of the American culture. 1 am fully on top of what is happening in my country, and feel no qualms whatso- ever as I set off into mainstream American schooling. The Lycee keeps us more that amply in touch with our immediate surround- ings. It also keeps us in touch with life in France. The constant influx of new students from France keeps the entire student body in tune with the French dernier cri — and what other school has had the presidential elections in one y ar: first Reagan, then Mitterand? This feeling for things French pays off at unusual times. At a boarding school last summer, while languishing with homesickness, I overheard two girls speaking in French. I threw myself into their conversation with disarming force, and discovered a bunch of peo- ple with whom I had a bunch of things in common. Who would ever have expected such a thing? Aside from the joy of being able to understand both lists of ingredients on a Yoplait container, the Lycee education gives you a whole other country you can call home. It doesn ' t seem possible that this can happen about fifty feet over beautiful Overland Avenue in a building which I am convinced has been stuccoed with Rice Krispies. In nine years, the physical plant has changed (first there was Down the Hill, and now we have Way Down the Hill, home of us lucky seniors), as have many of the faces and customs. But nevertheless, some things have re- mained constant: M. and Mme. Kabbaz are still running the place, and there is always someone speaking French too fast for his own good Many of the people with whom I am being graduated have been around ever since that fateful day when I first set eyes on Le Lycee, some have been here for many years, and some have entered my life only recently, but one thing is true: that in some measure, we are all somewhat glad that we ' ve had this peek at the French way of doing things. Aside from the people, there are a lot of things I ' m going to miss: all those little vicissitudes of daily life. Certainly there will be other annoyances in my life, but Lycee annoyances have sort of endeared themselves to me — somehow. What other school will always run out of the book you need the most before you get there? What about Cahiers de Textes: will I ever see one again, or will all my college assignments be scrawled on little bits of paper? And that hike up the hill that always makes you think twice before you decide to visit M. Kabbaz? And the orange rocket that no one ever goes into? Oh, and Refukio and his bullhorn: no matter where it ' s pointing it always goes off in my ear I am going to miss being Primo Llomo Assoluto of the Lycee Opera, and running around from class to class collecting money for whatever dance the Student Body had cooking. There ' s a lot being left behind — and a lot of me, and of everyone else here too — that has gone into it. Easy it hasn ' t been. Fun it ' s been some of the time. Annoying it ' s been much of the time. Rewarding it will prove in the long run. As 1 go on to commence whatever the next chapter may prove to be, I can rest assured that the one just finished has been most interesting. Maybe even a little too interesting? Thank you, everybody, for everything. Merci. 14 M. Maurice Bernard et Mme Esther Kabbaz M. Maurice Bernard, Ulrecteur General de Air France, remet a M. Mark Guenette un billet pour la France, comme prix du meilleur eleve du Lycee. Pomp and Circumstance March 16 Mr. Gerald Poppink, Public Relations Director for Le Lycee. 18 19 Councilman John Ferraro City of Los Angeles Senator )ohn Tunney 20 Mme Sylvie Vartan remet un prix a Shawn Sullivan M. et Mme Raymond Kabba , Caroline Matalon 21 23 Judge Elvira S. Austin Long Beach Municipal Court M. )ean-Claude Moreau, Consul General de France 24 M. Giuseppe Beliisario and Mr. Adrian Lyne Distribution solennelle dcs Prix - classes elementaires 25 26 Dr. Scott Fraser delivering his Commencement speech Graduating class, Drs. Kabbaz, teachers and staff members, con- tinuing students of the Lycee, parents, families, and friends, I thank you for this honor to address you today at these commencement ceremonies. My daughter, Nicole, unfortunately cannot be here today but she extends her warmest greetings to all her friends and teachers here. I have taken my license as the guest speaker to permit me to shift roles. Normally, by vocation as a professor and psychologist, I would present some review of current knowledge in the studies of human behavior. However, today I will relish in the luxuries of being able to express some views from my avocations as a social philosopher and interested reader of literature, history, and the arts. Thus, I come to you to talk about some thoughts of Sophocles, Shake- speare, and Voltaire along with the related views of more contem- porary writers such as Michel Cervantes, Budd Schulberg, Arthur Miller, and Alexander Solzhenitsyn. To dissuade you of thoughts that you are about to be dragged through dusty and semi-dusty pages of quotes from a basic course in Western Civilization, I will also venture onto the current stage and film productions of The Rocky Horror Show for a bit of a walk on the wild side. Some months ago I was spurred by Joseph Epstein ' s writings to reconsider the nature and value of a particular human characteris- tic, namely ambition. To Mr. Epstein. 1 am indebted for explications of many of the points 1 would like you to consider. The trait of ambition has always been suspect in recorded history. Most of you can probably recall the biblical explanation By that sinne fell the Angels. Yet over the course of the past century, especially in our culture, ambition has become increasingly at- tacked and derrogated. By some arguments, it has been nearly banished permanently from the list of virtues. There have been a host of sociological and psychological explanations offered for this apparent demise of ambition. We have neither the time, nor I am sure, the patience to review those proposed reasons this afternoon. Whatever the causes, the worst that can be said about ambition has been said and increasingly, unfortunately I judge, accepted. From my readings, the arguments against ambition have focused on three basic contentions. To begin with, it is said that ambition is often antisocial. Supposedly, the person strongly imbued with am- bition ignores other people. He or she becomes solely oriented to personal gain and thus socially detached. Ambition then drives the person to wish to rise above the masses and thus causes her or him to forget about the collective good. It makes you believe, the argument goes, it is a dog-eat-dog world and distinguishes you as wanting to be among the dogs that do the eating. Rivalry becomes M. Philippe Pochet, Attache Culturel de France your major emotion and you become somewhat, if not wholely, inhumane in the bargain. Many leading historical figures who be- came great through successful ambition are often judged to have really despised mankind at least a little. Secondly, it is said that ambition is inherently tragic in its conse- quences. It supposedly works on a person, eats her or him away, grinds one down to less than before because it is insatiable. By this contention, success spawns increasing aspirations in some expo- nential growth pattern. This then dooms the individual inevitably to failure. You can never satisfy all the goals you can possibly imagine and ambition, the argument goes, makes you imagine them all As So phocles wrote in Antigone: That greatness never Shall touch the life of man without de- struction. And lastly, but surely not the least of its theorectical ill effects, it is said that ambition is corrupting. By this argument, once one is roused by ambition, conscience goes into retreat. Morality some- how inevitably shrinks in the looming shadow of growing ambition. As Lord Acton is often quoted as saying; Absolute power corrupts absolutely. And the belief often is that merely a touch of ambition can achieve quite the same end. Ambition is viewed by this conten- tion as being linked inextricably with the trailing sins of vanity, greed, and the will to power. Whom the gods would make mad, they first allow their dreams to come true and all that. Thus, from these assertions heard repeatedly throughout history, ambition renders people insensately vulgar (like Sammy Click in Budd Schulberg ' s What Makes Sammy Run?), ambition leaves peo- ple pathetically broken (like Willy Loman in Arthur Miller ' s Death of a Salesman), or ambition makes people raving mad (like Shake- speare ' s Macbeth). Such is the virus of success as Theodore Drei- ser called ambition. My suggestion to you today is that all of these arguments against ambition are neither right nor wrong. They provide a useful list of cautions one would do well to memorize and recall regularly. They should serve as checks against possible deterioration of one ' s ethi- cal standards given that you are ambitious. Do not let yourself see others always as antagonistic rivals. Do not become enmeshed in continually rising, unfulfillable aspirations. And do not succumb to vanity, agreed, and the quest for power above all. However, having ambition is no certainty to produce either a good or a bad character. There is no question that ambition repels when it is in too great a disproportion to ability. It is sad when a person tormented by the need to rule an empire lacks the compe- tence to run a good hot dog stand. This is hardly a problem to visit any of the Lycee ' s graduating students. Ambition is also vile when rt is unrestrained or heedless to competing claims. Yet ambition will not inherently by itself bring about any of these bad results. Despite this fact, the arguments against ambition have been well heard and accepted more and more. Over the past decades ambi- tion has undergone an unjustified demise to the point that a social etiquette regarding it has evolved. The basic rule is: No matter how amfiitious or successful you are, at all costs refrain from appearing ambitious. You all know this standard of manners. Above all, be politely humble. However, just because ambition is no longer openly honored and less often openly professed, it is not at an end. Nor should it be. Historically, the quality of an age ' s ambition distinguishes it from other ages. Eras of great energy and civilization advances were always periods when ambition was passion in good standing. In his book The Century of Louis XIV, Voltaire identified the four most admired historical periods based on their contributions to civiliza- tion. Those eras were Periclean Athens, Augustan Rome, Italy un- der the Medicis, and France under Louis XIV. I am confident, were he here today, that Voltaire would have added the United States from Washington through Jefferson and England under Victoria to this list. Of importance is that common to all these esteemed eras is a lack of equivocal feeling about ambition. Ambition was prized and praised. Certainly there were the usual incidents of perversity cases from unbounded ambition such as Aaron Burr in each of these periods. But whatever the excesses at times, ambition has at all times been the drive that best releases energies that advance civil- ization. It always will be. Now, it is not difficult and perhaps instructive to imagine a world devoid of ambition. Walk with me for a second through that imagi- nary landscape shorn of ambition. Undoubtedly, it would be a kinder world without demands, without abrasions, without disap- pointments. People would have more time for reflection. Such work as they did would be for the collective good rather than for themselves. Competition would be unknown. Flutes and oboes might play. Conflict would be gone, tension a thing of the past. The stress of creation would be at an end. Art would unlikely be trou- bling but more purely celebratory in function. Flowers and vegeta- bles would be grown. Children probably raised in common as random consequences of sexual acts. The family would be superflu- ous as a social unit and its former power for cultivating neuroses drained away. Longevity would be greatly increased with the de- cline of heart attacks and strokes from tumultuous endeavor. Anxi- ety would be extinct. Time would stretch on and on and on with ambition long departed from the human heart. And, oh yes, how unrelievedly boring life would be! Without ambition. Neither you nor 1 could tolerate such an existence for long, having been exposed already to a world with drives for distin- guishing achievements. There is no question that ambition is on the wane as both a perceived virtue and a common characteristic of our citizens. Why? Again, there are many proposed causes. Some are clearly culprits. Ambition requires hope. Hope, in the sense of desires for great- er, more fulfilling, personal experiences, becomes less evident in our culture daily. Here, I accuse, in large part, television despite all its obvious potential benefits. Just consider what television offers the viewer albeit vicariously. Nearly everything. The pleasures of elegant, luxurious living. Con- quests in love and work. Distant travels. And more and more. And at what costs? Very, very little. The mere manual dexterity to push an on-off switch and twist a channel selection knob along with the effort required to stay awake. It is so easy to be had and so comfort- able to experience. But television and to some degree movies have two very insidious effects. They reduce desires and thus hope to have direct, personal, expanding experiences because of the approximations already ob- tained through identification. Additionally, viewing consumes of- ten unrealized, huge quantities of time which both distract us from other direct activities and reduce our resources to accomplish meaningful tasks. How much time are we talking about? The statis- tics are staggering. Consider the following. . . Sixty percent of all waking hours of preschool age children are spent in front of a television ..Freshman enter high school today having seen over 350,000 commercials through an accumulation of some 10,000 to 20,000 viewing hours . . The average adult today watches some 20 to 50 hours of televi- sion a week. If you subtract the time typically allocated for sleeping, eating, and working during a week, it is clear that most adults do little else than commune with the boob tube. . . This graduating class is a member of about the third complete television generation we have produced in our society. Our best estimates a:e that on the average each member of this genera- tion will gc to her or his death bed having watched ten cumula- tive years of television. That is not ten years of just prime time viewing but rather ten years total of watching television 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 52 weeks of the year. It is a full sixth or seventh of their entire, expected life span. Yes, these nun.bers are amazing but nonetheless clear evidence for how hope and desires are being eroded daily. Yet, I caution you. Hope itself is not sufficient to be productively ambitious. As the French philosopher, Alain, states in his book On Happiness, To hope is not to will. It takes rigor and it takes courage to will one ' s way to what one wants. Too often today, people relegate what hopes they do have to the category of pipe-dream wishes. They lack the belief that they control their own destiny. We have become incredibly adept at attributing nearly every outcome in our lives to external forces beyond our control. This may be very functionally selfserving in providing responsibility absolution for anything we do. But it is also extremely paralyzing. If it is all due to those things outside us, why bother to make it otherwise? The Fates have had a full recreation in our society. True ambition has as one of its major aspects the expression of faith that you can shape your own life. Alexander Solzhenitsyn put it succinctly, we must not hide behind fate ' s petticoats; the most important decisions in our lives, when all is said, we make for ourselves. By one taxonomy, we are all Hamlets or Don Quixotes. There are those of us who hold that we are what we ponder. They mull continually about hidden personal fears and secrets, about possible rights and potential wrongs. They are often stagnant in perpetual questioning. These are the Hamlets. Others of us hold that, what- ever our private concerns are, we are what we do. These believe that what one achieves is what matters. These are the Don Quix- otes. In many of us the two types are combined in unending battle. It seems, at the moment, that the Hamlets are predominant in our culture, especially among the best educated as yourselves. Oddly, and ironically, this loss of ambition comes at a time when the gates of opportunity for all including women and minorities has grown greater and greater as never before. Yet neither hope nor ambition has kept pace. To many of you 1 challenge: Look at yourself and ask if you have used all your faculties to the limit. Are you living your life to the fullest of your capacities? Are you too much a Hamlet and not enough of a Don Quixote? One of the most clear-minded thinkers in the history of America, Justice Holmes wrote, Life is action and passion; therefore it is required of each of us to share in the action and passion of the times at the peril of being judged not to have lived. To this graduating class and to all future students of this superb school I offer you the following thoughts for you full consideration. You did not choose to be born. You did not choose your parents. You did not choose your historical period, country of birth, or circum- stances of your upbringing. For most of you, you did not choose your schooling even though the selection made was obviously excellent. By and large, you will not choose to die nor select the time and condition of your death. But within this realm of choice- lessness, you will choose how to live: courageously or in cowardice, with purpose or in drift, with ambition or without even hope. No matter how indifferent you may perceive the universe to be about your choices and decisions, they are yours to make. No matter how many times your plans go awry or goals are unachieved, choices will remain for you. Decisions still can and must be made. Even deci- sions not to act will yield outcomes of your doing. Not choosing is a decision with real consequences. As Alain, the French philosopher noted, those who seek nothing will have their quest fulfilled. They will get nothing. Thus, you will choose and decide and so your lives will be formed. After all the analyses, cautions, and encourage- ments, forming your own destiny is what ambition is about. There is a substantial cult following of a rock musical entitled The Rocky Horror Show. Fans of both the play and the film know the dialogue so well that they are able to shout clever barbs and puns in anticipation of actual scripted passages. Their fervent dedi- cation to this entertainment is not simply vacuous admiration of some aberrant and bizarre depictions. The show potently expresses some important social values related to my presentation today. The main character of the story is named Frank N. Furter. At the end of the tale, he is zapped by a lethal cosmic laser. In the last throes of dying, he sings a poignant song in which he reviews and evaluates the choices he made with his life. At the very end, he offers his final advice to the audience. It is advice which I entrust to you to remember and use throughout your life. He collapses to one knee, and begs us all: Don ' t just dream it. Be it. Don ' t just dream it. Be it! I wish you all the most expansive of dreams and the ambition to achieve them. Don ' t just dream it. Be it. Dr. Scott C. Eraser 29 30 31 32 L ' annee derniere a I ' occasion des ceremonies de fin d ' annee, Elizabeth Segal et Jodie Foster avaient presente a leur maniere, la plus touchante defense et illustration de I ' etude de la langue fran- caise au Lycee de Los Angeles. A mon tour, je ne chercherai pas a etre plus convaincant; mais, plutot, j ' essaierai de presenter le contexte large dans lequel s ' inscrit aujourd ' hui leurs discours. En d ' autres termes j ' essaierai, en quelques minutes, de situer I ' importance de I ' etude du Fran(;ais dans le monde actuel. Je commencerai mon expose par quelques considerations d ' ordre general. ' Ce sont certainement les structuralistes qui ont le mieux montre I ' importance de la langue dans I ' ensemble des phenomenes de civilisation. Levi Strauss en particulier a montre que les structures de la societe et celles de la pensee refletent en grande partie les struc- tures de la langue. II existe entre langue et culture un rapport dialectique qui rend illusoire un effort de comprehension de la langue sans la culture et inversement. En jouant le BourgeoisGentilhomme par example, les eleves de la classe de 4eme, qui doivent une nouvelle fois etre felicites, ont veritablement donne vie a ces concepts; ils ont illustre, pour nous, au second degr ' e, sur la toile de fond de notre vie sociale aux Etats- Unis, les relations entre le langage et la culture. II n ' y a pas de communication dans I ' absolu entre deux choses totalement semblables; il n ' y en a pas non plus entre deux choses qui sont totalement differentes. Done, la communication interculturelle suppose qu ' il y ait a la fois une attention portee a tout ce qui fait la specificite de chacune des cultures et en meme temps que I ' on recherche les moyens d ' interactions. Or, le Bourgeois Gentilhomme a une nouvelle fois engendre ce cocktail subtil et presque magique. Cette piece presentee en Fran- cais, a Los Angeles, a certainement etabli des liens entre les Mes- sieurs Jourdain que nous croisons dan certains temples de Rodeo Drive ou du Faubourg Saint Honore, tout en laissant apparaitre la specificite des comportements francais et americains. Le theatre reste a mon sens un instrument privilegie du dialogue interculturel. Pourquoi le theatre en particulier? Parce que, pour etre un pheno- mene de civilisation, il faut qu ' une culture soit, si je peux dire, accrochee constamment a I ' actualite et c ' est un peu pour cette raison que Frederic Mialaud et ses comperes de la classe de 4eme remporterent un tel succes et toucherent de nombreux parents. Sans le savoir, ou au contraire avec une etonnante maturite, je ne saurai jamais jusqu ' ou va la malice des messieurs Jourdains, ils accro- cherent pendant deux heures la culture francaise 3 I ' actualite re- pondant parfaitement a I ' un des objectifs fondamentaux du Lycee Fran ;ais de Los Angeles. Indirectement, ce spectacle presente par de jeunes eleves d ' origine et de nationalites diverses representant un veritable dialogue entre la culture francaise et lesautres cultures et une recherche de leurs points communs. L ' apprentissage des langues etrangeres constitue le meilleur moyen de realiser a la fois la prise de conscience de cette unite et celle de cette pluralite des cultures. La plupart des Lycees Francais par le monde ont ainsi I ' avantage d ' offrir les structures de ce que nous pouvons appeler des ecoles paralleles. Si nous admettons tous I ' utilite de maitriser une ou plusieurs langues etrangeres il est legitime de se demander pourquoi en 1981 l ' apprentissage du Francais reste une priorite et cette partie de mon expose s ' adresse tout particulierement aux etudiants americains ou etrangers qui poursuivent avec courage jusqu ' au Baccalaureat leurs etudes en Francais. J ' admire ces etudiants qui choisissent la voie difficile et je crois qu ' a ' long terme ils font un excellent choix pour les raisons concretes que je vais tenter d ' enumerer maintenant. Tout d ' abord il est profitable d ' etudier en profondeur le Francais parce que c ' es,t une langue adulte particulierement developpee dans des domaines traditionnels tels que la litterature, la science, la diplomatic et les echanges internationaux et je n ' insisterai pas trop sur ces specialites linguistiques les plus connues. II fau-savoir qu ' au- jourd ' hui la langue fran(;aise est parlee par bien plus de personnes que les 50 millions de francais. Elle est parlee comme langue verna- culaire par pres de 90 millions de personnes et potentiellement, elle est la langue vehiculaire de plus de 200 millions de personnes. Le francais a ete adopte comme langue officielle dans une tren- taine de pays. C ' est egalement la langue de travail adoptee par la Communaute Economique Europeenne ou elle devance sensible- ment I ' anglais. Et c ' est aussi, bien sur, la langue officielle des Jeux Olympiques. Dans le contexte politique international actuel je crois important de rappeler que le francais est egalement la langue des droits de I ' homme. Le fra ' icais a ete le support d ' une certaine conception de la culture et de la pensee, en particulier de la pensee philosophique et politique au XiXeme siecle pour la partie orientale de I ' Europe. II reste encore, ddns I ' Europe de I ' Est sous domination sovietique, une classe intellectuelle pour laquelle le francais est le vehicule des valeurs de I ' esprit, ou un vecteur de pensee si vous preferez. ' Ceci est particulierement vrai en Pologne, en Hongrie, en Tche- coslovaquie, en Roumariie ou en Yougoslavie. ' En Afrique on peut imaginer le role que notre langue pourra jouer alors que ce continent devient une terre d ' affrontements ideologiques, p itiques et economiques. ' En dehors dcs domaines traditionnels de developpement du francais qui sont les plus connus, je voudrais insister sur le role de la langue fran(;aise dans le domaine des affaires Internationales ou beaucoup de specialistes s ' accordent, parfois un peu trop vita, a reconnaitre une certaine primaute a I ' anglais. le rappellerai rapidement que la France est devenua la troisieme puissance commerciale du monde et que dans le Sud-Ouest des Etats-Unis une centaine de societes francaises sont installees dont certaines comptent parmi les plus importantes societes mondiales. Trop souvent, I ' anglais et le francais sont opposes schematique- ment: En face du frani ais, langue de raffinement, de prestige, de cuisine, de culture et d ' humanite, on oppose I ' anglais (ou plutot I ' angloamericain) langue du concret et du reel. En d ' autres termes, on definit deux univers incomparablas at presque incompatibles. Pourtout, le fran(;ais, c ' est aussi Pierre et Marie Curie, I ' Airbus ou le Concorde, I ' anglais, c ' est aussi Shakespeare, Faulkner et Saul Bellow. Il est egalement fondamental de noter que la connaissance de la langue francaise appliquee aux affaires debouche inevitablement sur la connaissance du pays. Peut-on parler de la Banque en France, des assurances, de I ' in- dustrie, du commerce sans connaitre I ' ensemble du systeme, sans connaitre, d ' une facon plus generale la realite socio-politico- economique qui les sous-entend? L ' enseignement de la langue fran ;aise doit done etre concu de maniere globale ce qui implique une veritable ouverture sur la France et sur les pays francophones. Malgre une certaine prise de conscience das dangers de I ' insuffi- sance de I ' etude des langues etrangeres aux Etats-Unis et un certain effort pour y remedier, il faut encore deplorer la trop faible place qui est accordec au|Ourd ' hui aux langues etrangeres dans les ecoles americaines de gestion ou de droit et meme dans les departemants specialises dans les questions Internationales. L ' accent est le plus souvent mis sur les modeles mathematiques ou sur les ap ' sacts quantitatifs et techniques de la gastion des societes multinationales. Or, cette approche peut conduire a de graves omissions. N ' est-il pas trop simplificateur ou naif d ' accorder une place sou- veraine au sacro-saint principe de la maximisation des profits dans un contexte international ou las donneas psychologiques, linguisti- ques, culturelles, voire religieusas pauvent avoir un caractere fon- damental, laissant au second plan la froida rationalite economique. A cet egard, la connaissance d ' une langue conduit a la compre- hension d ' un systeme da valeurs particulier que tout homme d ' af- faire voudra maitrises avant de s ' angager serieusement dans des negociations Internationales. Le bilan des negociations ou des grands marches internationaux manques par das hommas d ' affaire fran ;ais ou americains pour des considerations essentiellement culturelles ou linguistiques serait certainement tres surprenant. En Conclusion: |e dirai que le developpement des affaires Internationales et des echanges culturels, ainsi que le role sans cesse croissant des media et de la communication constitue une des realites nouvelles qui mililent en faveur du developpement d ' un enseignement efficace et creatif du frangais dans les lycees implantes a I ' etranger. C ' est a cette condition que les eleves americains et etrangers qui choisissent la voie des etudes frangaisas pauvent recolter pleine- ment les fruits de leurs courageux efforts. Je crois que les educateurs du Lycee Francais da Los Angeles ont deja ' fait de grands pas pour comprendre at assumer I ' ampleur de leur mission en depassant lorsque cela est souhaitable le cadre de leurs disciplines respectives. Ja las encourage tres vivement a progresser dans cette voie, les felicita et les remercie pour leur conscience profassionelle. Et bien sur, je vous souhaite a tous d ' excellentes vacances. Philippe Pochet 33 34 nonnoonn nnonoo 3: i n 2L — — o c5- ' 2. g- c )3 00 CO 03 03 , 03 03 3- ft O O I = 5 ' 3 c -I ft -I 3 3 ( (O ft IT 3 ft 2.3 2. o ? I 5 00 to ' tfl 3- 3- 3- (n (T o o 2. ' ? o 2. 2-ft = ua 03 3- 3 -o o ' =■ ft cr o g cr 3-ua I — U) Q. (f) ? s 2. o t 3- - x t- cr §. S i S n 3- O.mO 3- CO (f) sr ( 5CO (T a 3. CC ' :f 1 §• li. ri. 1 m z o z o o o 3 2 o « TO It ft c o :i 5i « - ir - 3 ,S ' — C S X i 2- 3 EE3 I 3. 3 ( ) CD 5 I ta ta ' =r 3- 2-2. 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Tom, Judge Austin 38 Thursday, May 21, 1981 PALOS VERDES PENINSULA NEWS Lycee Students At Fund-Raiser Bubbling enthusiasm and French, 35 seniors from Le Lycee Francais de Los Angeles descended on the recent Friends of French Arts fund-raising picnic at Mrs. Kelvin Cox Vanderlip ' s Villa Nar- cissa on Portuguese Bend. The young men and women, decked out in traditional Lycee uni- forms of navy blue blazers and slate grey pants and skirts, as- sisted guests through the garden tours, and helped decorate the festive tennis court tables for the nearly 500 guests. As a unique prize, sure to yield an in- valuable return, Le Lycee donated a full year ' s scholarship for the international school ' s new Riviera Campus in the South Bay ' s Hollywood Riviera area. Esther Kabbar, director and co-founder of the school which already has campuses in West Los Angeles and Pacific Palisades, expressed excitement about plans for the new school and the prospect of becoming a part, of the local community. The winner of the scholarship for the South Bay Campus was Mirta Siderman. The new campus of the bicultural, bilingual school occupies a seven-acre site on Via Riviera in Redondo Beach, and will offer a full curriculum for grades kindergarten through 12 beginning in September. The scho ol, recognized for its academic achievements over the years — one hundred percent of all Lycee graduates since 1965 have been admit- ted to university or col- lege training — is fully accredited by both the French Ministry of National Education and the Western As- sociation of Schools and Colleges. We will be offering an exciting and dynamic new educational oppor- tunity to South Bay parents, noted the director, with traditional European style of structured, dis- ciplined education. We are- responding to a de- mand for this type of quality education that has grown over the years, and we are proud to become a part of this community which has an appreciation for French culture and French institutions. Le Lycce ' s support of the fund-raising picnic was appropriate, ac- cording to the director, who noted that Mrs. Vanderlip had been a strong supporte; of Le Lycee over the years, including service as chairwoman of the school ' s Renoir Pique-Nique in 1976, which not only celebrated this nation ' s bicentennial, but also two hundred years of Frenco - American friendship. Information about the new Lycee campus is available from Le Lycee Francais de Los Angeles, 3261 Overland Ave., Los Angeles 90034. 39 — v„ i? Councilman Ferraro, Mme Vartan, M. Kabbaz David Tarou Koizumi Dickstein, Mme Dickstein, Senator Tunney, Kagari Koizumi, Mme Kab- baz, Dr. Dickstein 40 Dr. et Mme Dickstein, Mme Kabbaz, Clara-Lisa Kabbaz et Mme Krupnick Dr. Dickstein, M. Kabbaz et Mme Dickstein 41 FETE CHAMPETRE Villa Narcissa. the Portuguese Bend estate of Mrs. Kelvin Vanderlip. was the elegant setting for Fete Cham- petre . a gala luncheon to benefit Friends of French Art. Guests were invited to tour the estate ' s various gardens, followed bi; cocktails and luncheon provided b Air France. Artists displa{;ed their paintings of the villa ' s scenic vistas which they had been painting throughout the spring. The event raised funds for art conser- vation projects and scholarships. Mrs. Vanderlip welcomed the curator of the Getty Museum. French Consul General John Claude Moreau stopped for ice tea served by students from Le Lycee Francois de Los Angeles. Brigette Muller and Laura Dartnall. LYCEE FRANCAIS Le Lycee Francois de Los Angeles has added a third campus to its gowmg school system, with the purchase of the former Parkwood Elementary School in the Hollywood Riviera section of Torrance. Grades K12 will be offered at the new campus beginning in September. 1981. Le Lycee Francais de Los Angeles has purchased the Parkway Elemen- tary School in the Hollywood Riviera section of Torrance, and will open the campus for classes in grades K-12 beginning September, 1981. The purchase price for the seven acre campus was nearly $3 million in a sealed bid auction held in Decem- ber. The seller was the Torrance Unified School District, and escrow closed on January 23 Le Lycee Francais de Los Angeles is a private, international school, pro- viding bicultural and bilingual educa- tion to an estimated 750 students. The school ' s headquarters campus is located on Overland Avenue in West Los Angeles, for grades K-12. and a satellite campus -- serving grades K-5 - is located in Pacific Palisades. The school is a California non- profit corporation, and is fully accre- dited by both the Western Association of Schools and Colleges and the French Ministry of National Educa- tion. Founded in 1964-65 by Dr. and Madame Raymond Kabbaz, the stu- dent body is a veritable United Na- tions, with more than 25 nationalities represented The school is now accepting appli- cations for the 1981-82 school year. Further information is available by writing Le Lycee Francais de Los Angeles. 3261 Overland Avenue Los Angeles CA 90034 42 Catherine Biggerstaff Class of 70 43 MAXIMIZING SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES ,.8 ' 45 zn liniE Co 3 Oo 0 Cours d ete 46 COURS D ' ETE 81 - 1 T re 47 49 50 city of Los Angeles Departmt Los Angeles, California 90009 nl of Airports 1 World Way, • (213) 646-5252 Telex 65-3413 Tom Bradley, Mayor Board of Airport Commissioners Mary Lou Cunningham President Robert E. Collins Vice President Elizabeth K. Armstrong Samuel Greenberg Emmett C. McCaughey May 22, 1981 Clifton A. Moore General Manager Ms. P. Clument LE LYCEE FRANCOIS DE LOS ANGELES SCHOOL 3261 Overland Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90034 Dear Ms. Clument: The mural from your class is now mounted in the passenger channel of Satellite 2. We are delighted to have your art work displayed at Los Angeles International Airport. We hope you have the opportunity to visit the airport and view the children ' s art display. Enclosed is a photograph of the mural for your enjoyment. We have also mailed a duplicate to your local newspaper. Cordially, Virginia Y. Black VYB nm Public and Community Relations Director 51 La classe de 4 A presoite •• he fouiueois (fetflimommo 52 f 53 54 55 56 CARNIVAL AND SCIENCE FAIR AT THE LYCEE 57 58 Photos - courtesy of Mr Philip Sullivdn 59 in France They Say, Lee-Say ' The Private Worid of French Public School By BARBARA RIEGELHAUPT Times Staff Writer Five-year-old Chelby Dufourg stood proudly in his proper gray shorts and navy blue blazer to recite the seven days of the week in impeccable French. His teacher responded with an enthusiastic tres bien and went on to a simple reading lesson about le chat and le chien (tne cat and the dog). Elsewhere on the campus, 15-year-old Ramon Cop- pola pored over complex chemical equations as Prof. Jean Fournier lectured rapidly in French at the front of the classroom. Moments before, the 15 or so teen- agers had hurriedly stood up to greet the school ' s director, Mme. Esther Kabbaz. At lunchtime, hundreds of these youngsters gather at small cafe tables or wander the seven acres of grounds, which are encircled by a high, blue iron Pictures help Chelby Dufourg, 5, learn vowels and spell 60 words such as pomme de terre (potato). fence. The stone main building, red concrete patios and scattered benches create a distinct European set- ting. This could be a French public school or lycee (pronounced lee-say) in the center of Paris, where uniforms, classroom decorum and formal greetings to the principal are routine. Instead, Chelby and Ramon are students at the Lycee Francais de Los Angeles, a private school on a hillside off Overland Avenue in Palms. A second campus is located in Pacific Palisades, and a third will open next fall in Redondo Beach. Napoleon started the lycee system 200 years ago, explained Kabbaz, who founded the Los Angeles ly- cee 17 years ago with her husband, Raymond. In those days, the system of education was Jesuit and you had to be of a wealthy family and Catholic to go those schools. So Napoleon decided he would have the best public school system in the world. Frankly, I think he succeeded. The two centuries of tradition help make the lycee more than just a private alternative to Los Angeles ' public schools. The Los Angeles lycee and dozens of others around the world also serve as extensions of the French public school system for children of French citizens living outside their native country. Most of the teachers are licensed by the French gov- ernment and, in keeping with the Continental atmo- sphere, those teaching English are often European. All secondary teachers have Ph.D. ' s or the French equiv- alent. Kabbaz, director of the school, has just re- turned from interviewing prospective teachers at the Ministry of French National Education in Paris. The lycee education is strict, emphasizing both dis- cipline and academics. In my days, it was much more difficult than today, Kabbaz said. Latin and ancient Greek were required. It is still very difficult; we still offer Latin and ancient Greek — but, unfortunately, they are not required anymore. The academics start early. On a recent morning kindergarten teacher Yvonne Hayek conducted a les- son in which the youngsters learned to read sen- tences such as voici une tulipe (here is a tulip) and voici une tortue (here is a tortoise). They then wrote the half-dozen sentences in notebooks in which they practice both printed and script letters. Hayek talked to the class almost completely in French; sh e reverted to English only infrequently to be certain the youngsters understood her directions. The children, eager to be called upon during the reading lesson, frantically waved tneir hands and called out moi, moi (me, me). The heart of the lycee program — the element setting it apart from other traditional schools — is obviously tne teaching of the French language and culture. The school is divided into two sections, one in which the non-language classes are conducted in English and one in whicn the entire curriculum is taught in French. Books on the library shelves alter- nate between French and English. Eligible to Study in Europe The goal of the French section is to prepare for the French government test called the baccalaureat, Kabbaz said. In this section, there are requirements you would not even dream to teach here for the high school diploma: philosophy, logic, advanced math- ematics beyond calculus. It covers more or less the equivalent of the first two years of college. Students who pass the baccalaureat, which is ad- ministered in Los Angeles by a representative of the French government, are eligible for study at universi- ties in France and elsewhere in Europe. The lycee ' s American section is less rigorous, but students are nevertheless expected to graduate with a fluent command of the language and a bicultural out- look. Most students who enter the lycee in kindergar- ten are in the French section; the American section allows youngsters to enter the school at any level and not be handicapped by their lack of French. Students often make the switch, however and ac- tress Jodie Foster, who graduated from the Lycee Francais de Los Angeles last spring, was among them. She was extremely ambitious and bright, Kabbaz said. After one year she switched from the American section to the French section. And after one year she was first in the French section. French Students on Scholarships Like many private schools in Los Angeles, the lycee has its share of children from the wealthiest and most highly visible families in the city; among the celebrity parents are Marlon Brando, Donald Sutnerland, Fran- cis Ford Coppola and George Segal. Unlike otner private schools, however, the lycee also enrolls hundreds of youngsters who cannot af- ford the $2,000 to $3,000 annual tuition — about a third of the 750 students are French citizens on full scholarships paid by the French government, Kabbaz said. That is why there are lycees all over the world — to maintain the language and culture among French citizens. This is not a country club for rich kids. We are a public school in our country and we have to keep that image and approach. I frankly do not care if the stu- dents come from Watts or Bel-Air. We don ' t want to be known as a bchool for celebrities. What the Kabbazes do want is for the lycee to be known as one of the premiere learning institutions in Los Angeles. If the appraisals of both students and parents are any indication, the Kabbazes have suc- ceeded. The type of work we have is much harder, more advanced than in other schools, said Mark Guenette, 16, who has attended the lycee since third grade. We work as a general rule somewhat longer than students at other high schools — we may behere until 5 p.m. several days a week. I ' ve compared with friends at other schools, and they ' re never up until 2 a.m. doing work. It ' s a two-sided coin, but in the long run it ' s worth it. Added 17-year-old Pascale Le Draoulec: You feel like you ' ve accomplished something. Several students emphasized that a key adv antage of the lycee is that lycees all over the world are run identically. Polly Segal, whose father is actor George Segal, said she has moved from school to school dur- ing the school year and found the lycee in London was working at a comparable level to the lycee in Los Angeles. That ' s one reason why people who travel do go to the lycee, said Laura Dartnall, 16. Jim Giggans, morning news anchorman for KNXT television, placed his two children in the Los Angeles lycee when the family returned two years ago from Paris, where he was an ABC foreign correspondent. Alexandra had already gone to first grade in France and spoke fluent French, he said. We didn ' t want her to lose that. Giggans noted, however, that the lycee is not for every child. FHis son Christopher went to preschool there but now attends a private school in Bel-Air. The lycee is a very structured school, a very serious school — a very no-nonsense school with uniforms and the whole thing. Christopher is a wild, typical 5- year-old and we thought maybe he should go to a more unstructured school in the beginning. We ' ll transfer him to the lycee later. Many lycee familes, like the Giggans, had specific reasons for seeking out a French school. Maurice Ber- nard, Pacific regional manager for Air France, wants to be certain his children will be able to slip back into the French educational system if he should be reassigned to Paris. Pascale Le Draoulec was born in Santa Monica, but her parents are from France. Gentile Barkhordarian, who attended French schools in Iran before her family moved to Los An- geles, knew no English when she arrived in the United States and was afraid her education would suffer. The lycee helped me to catch up, she said. Reasons Besides French Connection Not everyone, however, is originally drawn to the lycee because of its link with France or French. Mark ' s mother, Frances Guenette, said her primary concern was finding a quality private school after the family moved to Los Angeles from New York nine years ago. The math he ' s doing is well ahead of any high school I can think of, she said, And in history, literature — I ' m amazed at what my kid knows. To me, the lan- guage is a plus. Guenette also lent support to Kabbaz ' s assertions about the interracial and multicultured aspects of the lycee. The student body is probably as integrated a student body as you could find, she said. Several students also pointed out that the school ' s requirement that youngsters wear uniforms help minimize the differences between a youngster from Beverly Hills and a French child on a scholarship. There is nothing at the lycee you purchase for big money, said Long Beach Municipal Court Judge Al- vira Austin, whose daughter is in the fifth grade. I ' ve never heard my daughter come and say somebody has more than she does. Nobody says I ' m from Beverly Flills, you ' re from Long Beacn. It is not uncommon for a younger child to receive a packet of uniforms from the parent of an older one — as happened to Austin ' s daughter. Not surprisingly, the waiting list oi the lycee ' s origi- nal Los Angeles campus in Palms is extensive. Young- sters must take an admissions test and have personal interviews with the Kabbazes, but they register for the privilege of doing so years in advance. Kabbaz said she is already registering youngsters for the 1985 school year. Although tuition at the lycee is unquestionably at the private-school level, Austin said it is markedly more reasonable than other private schools she looked into. Nevertheless, Kabbaz said, she periodi- cally must respond to parents who Question the value of spending several thousand dollars when public schools are available. When people start putting on a long face about tuition, I always say, ' You bring me a little Melanie and in 12 years I ' ll send you back two of them, she said, smiling. ' I ' ll send you a perfect French-European one and I ' ll also send oack your American girl. ' 61 LETTER FROM AN ALUMNUS Chers Monsieur et Madame Kabbaz: As I sil here, looking out over my ever-so-kitsch neo-gothic quad on a balmy Sunday afternoon writing this letter, I can go over the admittedly hectic events of Freshman Week with some peace and quiet (except, of course for Dame Joan warbling away in the Casta Diva from NORMA). It is Sunday, September 13th, 1981. I have just returned from the opening exercises of the Academic Year, and the subsequent re- ception in the Prospect Gardens, with live string quartet, and cry- stal punch bowls Is this place for real, or what?? The exercises were pleasant enough. Set in the Yale-designed University Chapel, there was a somewhat astounding succession of processionals, recessionals, anthems, and an interesting but wholly appropriate speech by President Bowen. |ust about everything at Prmceton is appropriate 532 1903 is not located on the fifth floor, that would be too logical. Rather, there are five separate entraces off the central quad, each numbered clockwise from one to five. Thus 532 is in the fifth enlryway, and on the third floor (which was quite far enough to carry my prima-donna like collection of baggage, trunks, boxes, and whatnot!!). The room is small, and is usually a single for one lucky senior, but, this year, it is housing two freshmen No matter. It could have been infested with medflies. I should excuse the rudeness of this form of communication, but I really don ' t want to write the same five million things to the rather long list of people who should know what one ' s first days at college are like over and over again. Besides, this way I get to find out where they keep the Xerox machines in this place. When I arrived, I found, to my immense displeasure, a room equipped with bunk beds. Being resourceful in some measure, I swore never to go to college if it meant bunk beds, and left, not returning until the next morning when I set about an especially delicate practice known as unbunking As things now stand, my bed is neatly settled not too far from the floor, agamst a wall decorated with Picasso, Sendak, Clancy, the Muppets, and some of my photographs. The entire effect is not that bad, although I might have preferred some sort of style to the furniture. As I lift my head to think, I see a lovely Matisse poster that adds a needed touch of color to a highly dingy habitation. As for Kevin, my roommate, he has his bed a few inches from the ceiling on a highly suspect- looking loft, under which live his desk and bureau. Chacun a son gout. At any rate, it is very clear which half of the room is mine. The food is vile. Moving right along, I placed out of my writing requirement by submitting an ever-so-dissertation-like essay as my writing sample, written on a rather typical Machiavelli quote. The swimming test I also passed, although I nearly failed from laughter. What we have to do is jump into the Dillon Gym pool and stay afloat for ten minutes. Could anything be stupider? Perhaps it is indicative of the spirit of Freshman Week that I began to chat someone up as I trod water. You spend your days asking people where they live, what they intend to study, and what their names are (which you invariably forget, but it really doesn ' t matter as you never see them about again). I can ' t smile anymore, every muscle in my face hurts. But, as of tomorrow, when classes start, we can ask; How were your classes? Qual gioia!! Last evening I dropped in on another of several thousand Open hlouses we visit simply because once you ' ve hung up all your post- ers, there is nothing else to do. It was sponsored by the Opera Workshop, and they are giving the U.S. premiere of LEONORE, Beethoven ' s original 1805 version of his only opera, FIDELIO. That should provide something to do for me— don ' t worry they ' ve al- ready cast Leonore, and Marzelline — in my spare time. I have also offered my services to the Triangle Club, a collection of performers who do semi-annual musical revues, and then there are glee clubs galore. (1 was approached by the Katzenjammers on my way to my swimming test — I was singing Mon Coeur s ' ouvre a ta voix from SAMSON ET DALILA). I don ' t think that one really can get too bored if one is willing to do a few things here and there. And, if worse comes to worse, I can always sing in the shower. There are also parties night after night. More superficial conver- sations, with relatively ample supplies of beer (which I consider wholly awful), and usually something else (I really thought it was Orange Juice). Otherwise, classes begin tomorrow (Russian at 9:00 AM), and a brief comment on each of these, as well as on the first few days of real Princeton life are on the succeeding pages for your perusal. Another week has passed, and here 1 am, once again, in my lonely garret waiting for a timid voice to exclaim Scusi and complain of an extinguished candle. All kidding aside, another week has made Princeton more of a home for me. Leonie Rysanek (in effegy) is now looking over my shoulder, and Renata Scotto is the new NORMA. My classes (once I took care of a little switching around) seem to range from good to wonderful, which is what one should expect from this place. Slavic 101 (Beginning Russian): This is really a bunch of review things for the moment. These two crazy Russian women teach the class in thick accents, but at least it gives me time to brush up on my palatalized 1 . Music 105 (Elementary Tonal Theory): The key word here is theory . Professor Westergaard is giving one of the most technical approaces to tona ' music I have ever heard of. It is, of course, the best way to learn composition and so so, but species counterpoint is not exactly the most engrossing method of musical education. No matter, this should be a useful course should I be destined to write the great American opera. Politics 303 (Ancient and Medieval Political Theory): This replaces a more general class that I originally planned to take, but which looked too general. The course is wonderful, well-taught, and I have to read all of Plato ' s REPUBLIC by Tuesday. The rather heavy reading aside, though, it is a good introduction to a field that I really have never looked into before. English 317 (Five Romantic Poets): When the freshman Shake- speare course turned into a major disappointment, I turned to this upper division course (although 1 did have to plead a bit with Professor Averill) for salvation, claiming that I understood every nook and cranny of Baudelaire. The reading is wonderful (I can ' t believe how fantastic some of these poems are), and the professor seeTns to adore it as well. This is a winner. FHumanistic Studies 402 (Aphoristic Writing from Martial to Barthes): This is a senior seminar, and consists of five men named Mark, three girls, and Professor MacKenzie (who told me that this course will never again come to pass). No matter, undaunted as always, 1 threw out a whole theory on Oxymorons and how they express inexpressiable paradox the first day, so I have a feeling that this one is going to work out as well. God only knows what I am going to do when I am a senior, but if there are all these interesting courses being offered, why take Psychology 207 (Nuts ' n ' Sluts: Abnormal Psychology for people who have to take a term of Psychology and who don ' t know what else to do). In other words, the academic side seems to be working out quite well. As for the social side of things, just a few words will suffice. Things seem to be working out in general. My less-than-ideal roommate and several thousand math nerds aside, there are a lot of nice, intelligent people at Princeton (there are also a hell of a lot of stupid jocks and twitty alumni legacies). What one has to do is sort out the grain from the chaff, and stick around with the grain. I doubt whether I have discovered the great romance of my life, but who knows? Four years are a long time No matter what, there are sympathique people around who don ' t think that Proust is a second-rate French beer. Everything sorts itself out: there are four dining halls, for exam- ple: the Preppys (Madison), the Artistes (vegetarian Upper Eagle), the Jocks (Upper Cloister, where people eat spaghetti with forks without rolling it), and whoever else (Lower Cloister). It may not be so terrible after all here. Anyway, Plato and Wordsworth await me, and I must be off. I would of course adore to hear some sort of answer to this missive, and hope that everyone is fine. Oh— October 2nd, I ' m off to New York for SIGFRIED, PURITANl, and BOHEME. Love, 62 tfl . iMi ) KIi HALLOWEEN 63 64 66 TftICK 0 ' TREAT Halloween for kids? You bet? And the oldest (and big- gest) were out tricking and treating with the best of their l tli ; Fete chez JEANNETTE KAUFMANN c: e .€ '  Z €€.€a c cce-x , oti e e j ROGER PEYREFITTE sur ALEXANDRE LE GRAND L ' CEuvre en 3 volumes de Roger PEYREFITTE (La Jcunesse d ' Alexandre, Les Conqu tes d ' Alexandre, Alexandre le Grand), publiee aux Editions Albin Michel, fait revivre le plus grand des h ros de I ' Antiquite et nous transmet le message de la civilisation grecque. • y z-v a coff J i.cc e-rjt t i xj£inriec£ CC iCiiei:Xl e , 4fp , f e■ e ej co- , k ec ve eceAtco v Precedemment decerne a S. Exc. Mr Evanghelos AVEROPF, le Prix de I Acropole sera remis cette annee a Roger PEYREFITTE, sous forme dune plaque de bronze fondue, a son intennon, par Ja Monnaie, signee par le sculpteur Mina Gondler, er representant, ornee de la petite chouette figurant sur une piece en argent de I ' epnque, le plan de lAcropole au V ' siecle. Sf ««e. gk- . Cette invitation strictement personnelle sera demandee a I ' cntree. FACULTY 1 tW 7 r0 - 1 iM in Assistant Principals Mme Lanthiez M. Anselme 70 Assistant Principals Mme Hayek Mile Gay 71 Assistant Principals Dr. Gerard M. Garnier 72 Mme Haney M. Rossi M. Tamer Mile Pugieux 73 Mr. Glover Mrs. Daher Miss Edmonds Mr . Gayme Mile Festa Dr. Gupta Mr. Milon Mr. Stillman Hf vrc r 7 fU yc i- TL -cWrJ Mme Rea Mme Peterson ADMINISTRATION M. Corcos Mme Clara DeSoto 75 . 3 a. S (4 B ' 5 -8 76 lb t «• a n ts 1 tit re « a re c re 2 re H I-  77 Miss Howell Mile Alzerra Dr. Grand Clement Mr. Parpovich Mme Poletti M. Girard Mme Rossi Mme Nez M. Aldebert Mr. Ramirez Mme Mathon Mile Monnier M. 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(from left to right) First row: Leif Martinoff, Fabienne Laughlin, Lisabeth Markman, Jennifer Souza . Second row: Mme Playek, Jens Vinje, Thomas Shaver, Jeremy Bishop, Richard Rabineau , Philip Fagan. (from left to right) First row: Steven Abdelmalak, Angela Bluvband, Daina Zemaitaitis, Matthew Perry Second row: Dariush Larizadeh, Fenja Klaus, Mani . labavi, Matthew Ladin, Jason Green, Miss Watkins. 85 KINDERGARTEN (from left to rijht) Front row: Katrine Muhl, Jason Corley, Alina Gottlieb, Anjali Iyer, Sean Mosler, Nicholas Fee, Telina Thurman, Jennifer Rosen. Second row: Mile Tesson . _ __ (from left to right) First row: Rachel Moseley, Belinda Ingram, Laura Ludvigson, Maximilian Bernhardt, Stephen Shih. Second row: Jennifer Evans, Barri Hoover, Todd Elliott, Holly Lubbock, Brandi Gushing, Donna Mensinger, Mile Serre . KINDERGARTEN (de gauche a droite) Premier rang: Louis Villard, Rachel Yang, Christian Chaudari, Eric Parrey, Pamela Neufeld, Michael McDaniel. Deuxieme rang: Sandra Engel, Eric Megerdoomian, Anne-Marie Juliano, Leili Samimi, Tabitha Johnson. Mme Paganuzzi. BBo iMa BB Hi aBB HiMai (de gauche a droite) Premier rang: David Hodosh, Alexis Soloski, Renee Chow, Kataneh Haydarzadeh, Alice Sequi, John Fagan. Deuxieme rang: Tariq Aga, Celeste Sato, Amadou Diop , Jamey Klinchock, Adam Wolfe, Florence Jolin, Ali Heyat, Nina Anderson. Mile Mathon 87 UJ CD • l 2 or O - CD a c 4) 2 «P 2 LU cm ir TEACHING is FUN ' S More rn. ., .ft fi vi nTIJ f?e cQ Gentle ' y k 5 s? So To TIMES CARINS Ti ' mES HAPpy TiNEi %H Ri 4S TiME MANY LOVeUV TIMES REMEMBER, AN ALU BECAUSE OP You !.. ,. uoVe ?? 7 C? (;? WJ VHAVEK 89 if- JP Child ' s E e View. ; , MiCHAEL i I NA tsln I had a whole bunck oTmonewl P HILIPPE . Iw ' ish I wos a bus driven to bn ' hg qII IKc Children to scKool . EMhU - . CHRiSTOPHEK. ' I wish I was a missile shooter to sKoot ai tKe Russians. APAM : I wish I was the Trincipal o-P ihis ScUolJ.. PAbJNY : I wish I was the Tresident of -fke U.S.A. L TOSEPH : I WisK I was on o +he Santcx Claas ' helpers 4-71 to Till +Ke bags drive t sleia Qnd coyy do n vJ_L Vona the cheynine ' • APE AM A : I NA ish I was q PoLicE GiRL to qeh ihe- robbers a d buh eyr in Qi|. u 7AMAAL: I w c,h I was q rcMn deer . i VlTN — . — .„. . ARAH : I Wish I was a Slower. BRi AN : I Wish I wa: Q good student. 90 Y. HAYEK A Child ' Eve View, ■,u - y l: )dc, MAD hJiPOUR . V a was in Q yD o of KARflTf, 5, gof « boHier me j- l s ' - a 3 Wi sl) v., ' ' ' osl 3 w s , 7 I wisK tote SNow ' M 1 Y. HAYEK 91 LES ONZIEMES ET LES DTXIEMES FIRST AND SECOND GRADES (from left to right) First row: Patrick Afcharieh, Ricardo Halpern-Cielak, Aaron Kahn, Nicole Ladin, Second row: Jenna Shapiro, Basil Caloyeras, Adam Slutske, Mel Moultry, Vanessa Fields, Miss Woodman, (from left to right) First row: Heidi Hartwig, Jeremy Otsap, Coco Maxwell, Angela Wei, Douglas Knox. Second row: Paul Coussio, Malcolm James, Julie Hunckler, Victoria Rose, David Wishon, Mme Rossi, 9J (from left to right) First row: David Saenz, David Siegel, Steven Stone, Joshua Abrams. Second row: Andrew Loder, Andrew Farnsworth, Priscilla Laspreses, Pamela Vanderdelde, Raym ond Abdelmalak. Miss Woo dman (from left to right) First row: Laurent Slutsky, Alexandra Defeld, David Iscove, Alexandra Gray, Manabu Hashimoto. Second row: Scott Boyle s. Liana De Rosa, Aimee Ma sserman, Jennifer Pontius , Karine Saadoun, Fabienne Farris-Gilbert, Mile Monnier. 14J . -fe HI- X jft l Itti. ' (from left to right) First row: Chelby Dufourg , Courtney Walter, Andrew Greene, Veronique Laughlin, Meredith Charbi t . Second row: Leonard Hayashi, Kimberly Ricks, Anthony Gordon, Amy Lyne, Michael Kelly, Delphine Ozanne, T onnie (from left to right) First row: Mazen Khoury, Eric Miyahira, Eliza Crispi, Tamara Lackner, Rolan Feld. Second row: Diego Albelais, John Heal, Deanna Moolmann, Pamela Protzel, Christian Posner, Jeremy Kamil, Mme Rossi. 95 (fiom left to right) First row: Sophie Poletti , Daphna Ghozland, Ruben Torres, John Abdelmalak. Second row: David Lackner, Shivani Rosner , Ian Dell Aquila, Andrey Bongo, Mme Sage. (from left to right) Front row: Colin Coleman, Brian Chapman , Safura Salek, Shane Rabineau. „ . r -,■,. ■ t Second row: Emily Rose Capshaw, Michael Posner, Regina Bellisano, Don Parrey, Olga Spilewsky, Miss Howell. 96 (from left to right) First row: Sarah Dammann, Samrad Shenassa, Ryan Seitz. Second row: Eric Lambert, Chantal Lackey, Roeg Sutherland, Nicole Harouche Deloy Edwards, Mme Sage. (from left to right) First row: Eliot Chen, Stacey Green, Leonard Nomura. Second row: Arthur Glosman, Sean Brown, Remus Thorsens , Undine Brod, Mme Mathon. 97 (from left to right) Front row: James Fiiruki, Valerie Sefion, Valerie Banueios, Anthony De Cordoba, Adam Teskinsky. Second row: Kim Schock, David Brown, Ssr.ira 3 cus , Eric Lcwenstein, Nicole Slayton, Miss H o% ve 1 1 . (from left to right) First rovr. M:cr. = el r_rr-er, fcsr.ua ■iller, Ann Van Carlbergh. 55ccr.d rev.-; Zacharr Goldsmith, Carly-Ann 3eatt -, Evan Rabineau, Carl Schander, .i « .; .t) tizsz rcw: yUccle Icrrenca. Dcv Arjire-ATS, llzre. Gartcushic Gaelen. Gates, Anton Muhl, K trina Thxaman, issa ' i ' cc s, XicGle 5Iac cicc5c, Hrin Cccabe, ?.ya:n EI7, iteu ricnxe r. c . ' - -- ' (.fr - — ' -r -cnari . ' =- -■= — 3n. ' = .-r • J— - ' . ' ■ fi. i_2.— . 55 (de gauche a droite) Premier rang: Bahaneh Haydarzadeh, Elizabeth Cha. Deuxlere rang: Jon Sanders Troisieme rang: Kathryn Zeazeas, Valentina Sequi, Goli Samimi, Benoit Jolin, Jamie Wood. Quatrieme rang: Lorin Voge l, M. LeBote, Jack Chiueh, Vera Fedotowski (from left to right) First row: Courtney Lehman, Ranila Allen, Irving Mares, Brett Olenick, Sarah Lechago, Kelsey Smith. Second row: Lisa Chau, Suzanne White, Lisa Marie French, Jason Alexander, Sandra Ursula Guillen, Elizabeth Fletcher, Nicole France, Mrs Brown. RIVIERA CAMPUS IV rs Brown Kinderqarfen X wenf +0 fhe animal fair All the birds and the beasts NA ere there. 9 ' 3-e.!f rFaR 101 AciML. p|e e 102 H C gSitEt 103 I am ihe Child XouTTi - he child. Ml +he Morlci wai45 for hnvj Ccmirg- All -i-te €ar4h wa-Vches v l-th inhere sV +o see jha+ I shaU become . OwVlixa4ich hanas in -l-he balahce for haf I am -Vhe world of -{crrvof ro( o _ fronv Chip ' s Af peoi; ' Mom ' g Qe e Cole. T te ya eie NMrs 104 LES NEUVIEMES ET LES HUITIEMES GRADES (from left to right) First row: Michael Akiba , Marlon Schwarz, Jen Tzer Chen, Aliki Caloyeras. Second row: Joy Ramsey, Cynthia Stern, Elizabeth Cross, Justine Stohler, Cherene Sherrard, M.Mathon. (from left to right) First row: Sanjay Voleti, David Trulio, Michelle Kawamoto. Second row: Chris Procello, Andreas Carlen, Ravi Aysola, Brandy Williams Mme Clument. (fe-om left to right) first row: Michael Ahroni, Daryouch Niknejad, Jonathan Winch. Second row: Tarla Makaeff, Jon Freis, Kent Olson, Christopher Apostolof, Sharon Eastman , Mme Clu ment. (from left to right) First row: David Tazartes, Antoine Lorgeril, Amy Sullivan, Miki Matsubayashi, Tiffany Wu, Annie Sukyas. Second row: Tori Sicher-Weiner , Hamilton Chan, Ali Mahdavi, Jeannette Kaufmann, Alexandre Kurtzman, Fariborz Fariborz, Amy Greene, Mme Krupnick 4A -D Ik I 107 (from left to right) First row: Elsa Najar, Julianne Karelitz, Sasha Palevsky, Nathalie Duprat, AnaSl Edwards, Isabelle Gardey. Second row: Alexander Volokh, Tamara Haney, David Peng, Galaad Milinaire Joshua Snukal, Jessica G ordon, Mme Krupnick . (from left to right) First row: Alexis Robie , Elaine Heal, Katrina Posner, Stacey Wright. Second row: Nicole Young, Hamid Mahdavi, Manal Albayat, Yacov Yehuda, Aimee Slutske. M.Mathon. (de gauche a droite) Premier rang: Alex Pollicino, Christopher Uhler. Deuxieme rang: Mile Gay, Paul Grundman, Marco Ray (from left to right) First row: Leah Chang, Teresa Glenn, Damien Goldberg, Aimee Guarnieri, Yvette O ' Bryan-Becerra . Second row: Michael Mackel, Keith Boldon , Adi Lerner, Marsha Ershaghi, Joshua Butterfield, Jaime Pinto, Mile Colomine. 109 (from left to right) First row:Kelly Shintakue, Alyson Krebs, Brian Lotte, Jamie Crovv-e. Second row; Christian James, Beth Malamed, Joseph Mani, Candice Goldstein ,Mme Cei. (from left to right) First row: Jean-Yves Prate, Victoria Turkel, Sebastian Dungan, Monica Ansary. Second row: Mrs Patton,Farshad Yassini, Lodi Loder, John Galas , Marie-P ierre Agostini, 110 (from left to right) First row: Frederic Ozanne, Shanna Lipton, David Dickstein. Second row: Rayka Payvar, Serge Behrmann, Zeina Mahmoud, Frederic Buchert,Mrs Patton, _ (from left to right) First row: Beth Jacobson, Betty Halpern-Cielak, Maura Mc Laughlin, Karen Posner, John Goldman, Christophe Jakowchik. Second row: Gabrielle Miller, Reza Fouladi, Alexandra Roje, Giovanni Bellisario, Valerie Farnsworth, Mile Depret. Ill -.♦ vsmr-i- ' , (from left to right) First row: Lara Shackelford, David Braun, Sara Frost, Bridget Urmacher, Jonathan Lo, Sevan Garboushian, Mark Weitzel, Lilavati Makineni. Second row: Molly Feldman, Natalie Wagner, Danielle Saxe, Jeffrey Schenkelberg, Erica Hoffman, Sean Carroll, Alysia Allen, Bettina Bailey, Kyrie Smith, Mile Lassag ne. (from left to right) First row: Christiane Fletcher, Eskandar Ensafi, Nicole Stovall, Stephanie Ogren, Second row: Marcus Dell, Firoozeh Sarebanha, Harris Birken, Yuka Sato, Mme Cei. 112 ii fii -jlQfM +he child , , . , oa hold in v|oar hanjs m de + ' ny succeed cr-fad. make, -fo happiness Train me, 9 So - + XJmmM 113 AU LYCEE V zachahvN A o x (5 A SV ' Ci G ' .S . C, e A iO Surmonter la peur des etudes 7 ' S ?-% ' O. ' ' ' ' . rl ' ' ••eMr.wA USA FRANCE 115 LES SEPTIEMES ET LES SIXIEMES GRADES (from left to right) First row: Benjamin Charbit, Eric Dergharzarian, Tamara Conniff, David linger, Akane Hashimoto, Peter Mavraganis . Second row: Marc Balestrieri, Alexandra Giggans , Trevor Standefer, Aimee Brecht-Doscher, David Gh ozland. M. Aldebert . (from left to right) First row: Mary- Kate Seitz, Darien Sicher-Weiner, Sandrine Cassidy, Renaud Fournier, Patricia Aiguillon. Second row: Matthew Karatz, Ramona Darvish, Sacha Rividre , Nina Takesh, Albert Aizin, M. Rossi. 118 (from left to right) First row: Jody Hughes-Reynold, David Sefton, Guiliana Bianchi, James Lowesntein, Rachel O ' Connor, Willder Di Santo Second row: Britt Morrissey, Yuri Tabrizi, Brian Adler, Heather Nevesky, Joshua Steiger, Emily Oster, Geoffrey Stern. Mme Cei (from left to right) First row: Jeeun Kahng, Linda Lye, Robert Teshinsky, Melina Gruber, Jennifer Hayman . Second row: Christina Martinez, Julie Chan, Whitney Shapiro, Sara Tabatabai, Shannon Wishon, Dalia Ahroni, Miss Bortz. 119 (from left to right) First row: Suzanne Schechter, Maria Cordoba, Dan Kawasaki, Shawn Hickey , Jennifer Li puma , Ariann Austin, Amadie Hutner. Second Row: Crystal Houston, Christy Little, Bridgit Pugh , Kevin Caine, Stephanie Cota, Chen Ju Chen, M. Viole t. (From left to right) First row: Lisa Maslowe, Andre Daley, Gary Schlosberg, Lisa Weiner, Alexandra Caloyeras. Second row: Taura Mizrahi, Holli Radmin, Danielle Miller, Maha Awad, Tonya Crowe, Sofia Coppola, Miss Bortz. 120 (from left to right) First row:Pascale Lorgeril, Goli Bagherzadeh, Maha Dina Spahi , Samantha Winch, Pascal Mencini. Second row: Mercedeh Kamrani, Remi Lambert, Sharzad Heyat, Nicholas Natteau, Marie-Pierre Gardey, M . Chadonet . (from left to right) First row: Alexander Griswold, Michael Gursky, Darren Young, Kimberly Kirby, Aparna Voleti. Second row: David Hodge, Benjamin Finley, Jennifer Ogren, Monikka Stallworth, Nydia MacGregor, Mme Poletti. 121 (from left to right) First row: Brooke Brod, Lisa Wachs , Lisa Mirell Dionne Domineck, Rita Massihpour, Robert Romanus Second row: Cesar Lopapa, Karen Akiba , Anastasia Staley, Katherine Kelley, Alicia Procello, Danielle Weiss, Todd Hoffman. M.Violet (from left to right) First row: Tracy Lieberman, Jonathan Schwartz, Laura Cadieu, Jonathan Parker, Michael Lucas, Erik Makineni, Thomas Chamberlain. Second row: Melissa Ingram, Jacqueline Brass, Felix Guillen, Jill Galperin, Jonathan Gerber, Danielle Lemire, Victor Cohen, Mrs Nakaba , 122 (from left to right) First row: Sara Singer, Mark Kawamoto, Dianna Afcharieh, Louise King, Ariane Gogny. Second row: Elizabeth Karatz, Stephen Flores, Fahimeh Takesh, Christophe Kaiser, April Karelitz, M .Chadenet. (from left to right) First row: Darren Zamora, Michael Kimmel, Scott Porter, Jason de Cordoba, Dana Schwartz, Craig McLaughlin. Second row: Michael Butt, Shannon Down e y , Kagari Koizumi, Jason Berger, Lesley Sobel, Mme Poletti. 123 X A 5 6 Ci PiSse . , o. e. l u U- tkc i o( Sfctceu ATH v.( 8 ' -l Munn b Z e.co Was a nabj y o dl chcxb UnVil he rnet 0 ie uJno i yore a ho.! Dne. mei Tuy° o tvore. on u or t s oe Two mneV Three wno mel Foor K i o closed Hd c:ioor . Foot met F. ' ve w io liveci in a h.Ve Five m«t 3«x wno m t C)ei en Who ciieci anci K n to U tai en . U ; r nea.i en Vh-ere. wab a cacutiL, E ' Qht cAoSeci ii sVcQibhl • Efaht m-£ N i who . Ai ' ol bahf,?m.me. jisct Nvr e. mei Ten la Ko 5ci cl L- T 5 do 1 1 all o €r ao,(Ur) . ■S leyftnolra i?oi 00 125 CA Tu . - ifi Ku MJL. yOy yUk UrdtZd 8 ' B.i 126 LES CINQUIEMES ET LES QUATRIEMES SEVENTH AND EIGHTH GRADES (from left to right) First row: Bret Hof stein, Jennifer Van Vliet, Conan Kagiwada, Lynn Staub, Loren Schwartz, Julie Adler, Second row: Charles Reissman, Ms Kallman,Erin Landsman, John Koenigsberg, Kirsten Korn, David Oster. _ _ (from left to right) First row: James Wei, Laura Cosse, Mark Hurvitz , Lara Winder, Warren Campbell. Second row: M. Renault, Darren Wright, Brianna Bruderlin, Shawn Sullivan, Stephanie Buchert , Graham Hurvitz. 128 (from left to right) First row: Heather McAdam, Deborah Selz, Anastasia Snukal, Kimberly Jordan, Nazly Safai-Kia. Second row: Robert Turner, Suha Albayat, Jerald Legget, M .Aldebert, Andrea Schultz, Joshua Baur. (from left to right) First row: Vanessa Bordeaux, Michael Tschudin, Kevin Sarnoff, Susan Ansary, Maryam Kamrani,Ali Larizadeh. Second row: Vadim Aizin, Sandrine Kaiser, Afsaneh Heyat, Rana Mahmoud, Mardjan Ohebsion, Mr. More lock. 129 (from left to right) Fir- i .-. jrajaninc Muhdavi, Lisa Greene, Juan Carlos Daher, Tabitha Thigpen, Reza Lankarani, Roxana Fariborz . Second row: Miss Hassan, Lacy Mayers, Maxime Lefebvre-Despeaux, Eric Brosson, Alexandre Atoian . (from left to right) First row: Jennifer Schwartz, Julie Kozak,Caryn Schaen, Shannon White, Barbara De Rosa. Second row: Toby Louch, Christiana Gruber, Jerome Howard, Alka Patel, Steven Luxe n berg, M.Aldebert. 150 (from left to right) First row: Rhonda Flemming, Andrea Guarnieri, Delena Goswick, Joseph Muhl, Danyel Mikelson, liana Seidel, Second row: Hussun Islam, Peter Lucas, Shannon Freeman, Spencer Lyons, Michelle Ely, Adam Hoxie , Mr. Hill. (from left to right) First row: Gloria Walton, Laurie Kamar, Dawn Zaideman, Anne Lucas, Second row: Clemens Meuleman, Robin Roth, Stefano Marrero, Kathleen Cronshaw, Mrs Sullivan, ' ' - Z ? i ■ ? ' - 131 (from left to right) First row: Erik Magnus, Lloyd Braemer, Diane Lewis, Rima Al-Binali, Bryan Flemming. Second row: Ms Videau, Eric Erving , Kimberly Edwards, Damon Wooten , Judith Lyons . ' i mh hb (from left to right) First row: Cindy Schoenburg, Brian Walter, Robin Wood, Edward Fletcher, Rachel Kattlove. Second row: Sheri Braemer, Druvi Jayatilaka, Vanessa Barreti, Ms Codron . (from left to right) First row: Peter Samet, Jody Chasin, Steven Feiner , Alexandra Agraphiotis. Second row: Stefanie Kimmel, Lara Steele, Alec Schechter, Miss Spevack, Julia Kagiwada, Deanna Zamora . ( From left to right) First row: Simon Abdelmalak, Jared Waldman, Wesley Chin, David Akiba, Rachael Williams. Second Row; Mr. Stillman, Stacey Brooks, Michelle Lowery, Keith Owens, Nooshin Mohammadi, Tanya Notkoff. 133 (from left to right) First row: Bonnie Broomall , Gregory Kovacs , Craig Katz, Marshall Pakin, Holly Gussman. Second Row: Mr. Stillman, Susan Mirander , Guy De Rosa, Karin Berardo, Chase Watts , Monique Gross . _ (from left to right) First row: Heather Gussman, Michelle Bronson, Josh Katzman, Bobby Meyerson. Second row: Maria Pietralunga, Layan Afifi, Mark Holiday, Mrs Schmidt, Derya Berti, Lisa Goldsmith. 134 (from left to right) First row: Cyril Chabut, Megan McCalmont, Lionel Etrillard, Maria Wrage . Second row: Houman Sarchar, Henri Yonet, Desiree Babaoff, Emmanuella Mavraganis, Ghassan Mahmoud, M.Bache. (from left to right) First row: Lance Kawamoto, Jasmine Afcharieh, Claudine Tazartes, Dariane Osborne, Frizgerald Laroche, Cinzia Paganuzzi, Mme Bowes, Second row: Christina Cartier, Patricia Baume, Niloufar Okhovat. 135 0 ci L ecerrilDre Voict rVoel Void ' le -ro a Vo ' o ' v lane ' Oe. t r clevO-vir ex Che nr inee,, Vve Dece T,lre i Vjve Noel ! t n M U «£0 l. - I.y = ctx:a j I Qay rL cu yOuitncr- 136 Re jrrc,J) m n _ mon Gneva I ' o ,:c.-.U„-. - ' M 6 ■ Mrvtn M ay G i,j,s,vxfTM t -B; . ' 139 LES TROISIEMES ET LES SECONDES NINTH AND TENTH GRADES (from left to right) First row: Julie Gidlow, Karine Derghazarian, Claudine Armand . Second row: Said Assefi, M . Bertomeu , Ninette Atoian, Aline Nalbandian, Arm ne Petrossian. (from left to right) First row: Leslie Bega, Joshua Staub, Reuecca Brando, Peter Cherkas. Second row: Todd Lowenstein, Katjan Crosby, Jordan Ehrlich, Tamara Pugh, Mr. Sharp, Fabricio Di Santo. 141 -W (from left to right) First row: Gary Einstein, Dana Young, Victor Sarquis, Sharon Smason. Second row: Mark Meyerson, Sibyl Forsberg, Canard Emile Barnes , Melanie Nebel, Mr. Sharp, Randall Harris. (from left to right) First row: Andrew Ko, Veronique Pougnand, Jeffrey Feldman, Allison Cook, Eric Heinsheimer, Rebecca Snow. Second row: Mr. Gupta, Sheida Asgari, Pamela Alike s, Barrett Balch, Simon Koike, Laura Whipp , Christina Cooper, Robert Lichney. 142 (from left to right) First row: Patrick Micallef, Nathalie Fister-Gerber , Ali Lankarani. Second row: M . Bertomeu , Galia Prate, Tami Haywood, Jessica Levin, Andrea Wellinghoff. (from left to right) First row: Hillary Watts, Laura Longmire , Jeffrey Kovacks , Beril Seymen, Claudia Annibali. Second row: Erik Travis, Kristen Enger, Valerie Buchert, Shavon Johnson, Shannon Tickner, Isabelle Legrand, Brian Berger, Mr.Wilf. 143 (from left to right) First row: Ninette Cohen, Martial Maitam, Roya Ansary Second row: M.Rossi, Frederic Milsonneau, Monique Goss, Chantal Vaugier, Charlotte Yamin, Pierre Seligman, Mrs Wachsberger. (from left to right) First row: Yona Oster, Bita Azarbarzin , Lisa Firestone, Farid Safai-Kia, Mimi Mandell, Rebecca Pope, Second row: Mr.Mrotek, Carlos Rojas, Christel Guarnieri, Mia Farrell, Laura Brankovich, Laura Rosenstock, Sassan Tabatabai. 144 y (from left to right) First row: Ali Key, Christian Prieur, Sepehr Sarchar, Troy Paxson Second row: M me Leva .ison , Daniela Kaufmann, Nathalie Zambelli, Sandrine Brosson, Sandrine Jassois-Georges , Florence Etrillard. (from left to right) First row: Nazanin Mohammadi, Quintus Jett, Mark Goldsmith, Keena Austin, Yassamin Fouladi, Shirin Yassini, David Boksembaum, Second row: Mr. Mrotek, Asuka Kawasaki, Eva Orlando, Diana Weigel, David Maschkowski, Helen McNally, Sabrina Gross, Yvonne Eguez. - ' % 145 Dan( yo jri()dDii hJ oJtV cOuj . STejc- 3«-f )£££_ g)UJER! ( fefte ? f v c. Vv V ' T SPOUTS PkI Lt5l ' .e eefjt it) 149 LES PREMIERES ET LES TERMINALES ELEVENTH AND TWELFTH GRADES (From left to right) Walid Al-Binali, Mr. Pemberton, Jean-Pierre MuUey, Elena Schiro , Bennie Cheng, Carole Robinson, Dr. Krikor, Kara Kostan, (from left to right) First row: Suzanne Dabany, Gladys Prieur, Dordaneh Kamran, Niloufar Mobashery, Jerome Levin. Second row: M.Girard, Nazanin Lankarani, Paul Henri Bernard, Daphnee Behrmann, Philippe Vignal, Dominique Holden. 151 (from left to right) First row: Linda Sevilla, Diane Kozin, Mahshid Sarebanha, Melissa Ogner, Nicol Maoris, Alison Sirota , Stefanie Rosenstock, Stacey Jouett . Second row: Mr. Lee, Valery Sweeny, Michelle Franklin, Linda Baily, Brian Steiman, Jacques Gallo, Britt Duba, Eliza Bianchi, Mr.Mrotek. (from left to right) First row: Gentille Barkhordarian, Frederic Cassidy, Ronald Kaufmann, Nicolas Kublicki, Polly Segal. Second row: M.Girard, Valerie Delhomme, Siamak Okhovat, Brigitte MuUer, Andy Aligne, Pamela Feldman, 152 (from left to right) First row: Colette Dartnall, Michel Yamin, Laurent Basset, Mrs Wachsberger. Second row: Christophe Cassidy, David Feldman, Orlando Batturaro. (from left to right) First row: Haleh Sherkarchian, Maryam Mohammadi, Fariba Mohammadi, Dawn Erickson, Doris Sarquis . Second row:Mr. iferpovich, Roy Sweeny, Hussein Shafiei, Renee Katz, Pamela Weissman, Lisa Kleinman . 153 (from left to right) First row: Lucia Reed,Adriana Bica, Maria Cravens, Dori Epstein, Piper Clark, April Rossi. Second row: Richard Pagliari, Tracy Morgan, Eden linger, Allison Bendt, Claudia Bendt, Brooke Roberts, M.Ansel me. f- oW (jy dLj k . ' - v. . ' ■. 7 ' . tV ' : ' ' A?nt 154 Janvier 1949, o bord du Vol Air France, New York-Paris, Jean Cocfeou ecrif LertresQux Americoins. . . . Americoins, votre role est de souver le vieux monde si dur, si fendre qui vous aime et que vous oimez. Votre role est de souver lo dignite de Ihonnme. Votre role est de connbottre et non d ' odmettre . . . Americoins, c ' est mon amour qui vous odresse ces lignes. C est mo gratitude pour votre accueil qui vous conjure dy prendre gorde et de ne pas les lire distroitement, de ne pos ies confondre ovec un article de journal, un travail d ' esthete, De ne pas me lire pendant que votre radio execute un pro- gromme de musique dont le titre est: Pour ecouter pendont qu ' on lit Lovion traverse des ourores boreoles, L ' hotesse nous les annonce. Mais je ne detourne pas la tete de ces lignes que je trace, cor, selon moi, I ' ourore boreole que j ' espere est plus importonte que les ourores boreoles du ciel. En 1960 ilecrit Q Economos: . Vous peignez porce que vous oimez peindre et qu ' il vous seroit insupportable de foire outre chose. Et comme j ' estime que les prefaces olourdissent les oeuvres, c ' est par cette lettre affectueuse que je vous souhoite bonne chonce dons cette Amerique ou les reves de lo jeunesse trouvent toujours les portes du succes grondes ouvertes. Gerard Economos presentero pour la premiere fois ou pub- lic omericoin ses tableaux et so collection privee de Jeon Coaeau. In January 1949, on board the Air France Flight New York to Poris, Jean Cocteou writes his Letters to the Americons, . , Americons, your role is to sove the old world, so hard and so tender, which loves you as much as you love it. Your role is to save the dignity of man. You role is to fight, not to accept . , Americans, my very love is now writing these lines. My gratitude for your welcome begs you to pay ottention to them and not to reod them absent-mindedly, not to confuse them with a newspaper article, or the work of on amateur. Do not read me with the rodio on, ploying the kind of music to listen to while one reods, ' The plane goes through ouro- roe boreoles. The stewardess points them out to us, Dut I do not turn owoy from these lines I write, for, to me, the ouroro boreolis I dreom of is more importont than the ouroroe bo- reoles of the sky, In 1960 he writes to Economos , , , You point because you love to point and it would be unbearable for you to do anything else. And since I believe that introductions ore on encumbrance to o work of ort, its through this affectionate letter that I wish you good luck in this America where the dreoms of youth olwoys find the doors of success wide open. Gerard Economos will present for the first time to the American public his paintings and his private collection of works by Jean Cocteou. Le Lycee Francois de Los Angeles ond Air France Cordially Invite you to Attend a Champagne Reception Honoring the World Renowned Artist GERARD ECONOMOS His World of Space And the World Premiere of His Private Collection of Original Works by JEAN COCTEAU TuescJoy, Decennber 1, 1981 6:30-8:30 pnn Le Lycee Froncjois de Los Angeles 3261 Overland Avenue, West Los Angeles Tickets ore $60 ond odnnit two Each ticket Includes o speciolly designed poster by Gerard Economos, signed by the artist. All proceeds ore for the benefit of Le Lycee, and tickets ore tax deductible. In the event you connot attend, your $60 donation will insure on Economos poster mailed to you. The Gerard Economos exhibit will be on display at Le Lycee weekdoys through December 1 lrh, 10 om - 6 pm. 155 BG LH LE PRESIDENT paris,le19 novembre 1981 Monsieur Gerard ECONOMOS Lycee Frangais de Los Angeles Cher Ami, J ' ai bien requ votre invitation a participer a 1 ' inauguration de votre exposition qui aura lieu le ler decembre prochain au Lycee Fran ais de Los Angeles, Vous saviez, en me I ' adressant, qu ' il me serait impossible de m ' y rendre, mais j ' ai vu dans cette attention votre souci de me tenir au courant de vos activites artistiques. Permettez-moi, puisque vous m ' en donnez 1 ' occasion, de vous dire combien j ' apprecie tout ce que vous faites, d ' abord pour 1 ' epanouissement de votre personnalite mais aussi pour le rayonnement de I ' art dans notre pays. Dans ce monde tourmente qui est le notre, les artistes sont des havres de paix, de reflexion et de detente pour nos concitoyens. Si j ' en juge par la magnifique exposition que vous avez realisee recemment au Musee du Luxembourg, vous y parvenez avec une rare maitrise. Je souhaite que cette manifestation americaine dans un etablissement fran ais connaisse le succes qu ' elle merite et qu ' elle contribue a mieux faire connaitre la France. C ' est, en tout etat de cause, le voeu tres sincere que je forme. Je vous prie de croire, Cher Ami, a 1 ' assurance de mes sentiments les meilleurs. Alain POHER 156 M. le Vice President du Lycee et Mme Luther Marr, Mrae Kabbaz Mr. Ray Connif f , Mr, Jim Giggans, M. Raymond Kabbaz 157 Mr. Maurice Bernard, Air France Regional Manager, Mr. Gerard Economos, M. Kabbaz and Mrs. Stephen Dickstein. 158 Mme Kabbaz, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Axell Mme Maurice Bernard, M. Kabbaz and Mme Faure. Nr. Philip Sullivan and Mile Clara-Lisa Kabbaz 159 Mr. and Mrs. Vladimir Volokh 160 M. David Rossi, Mrs. Dickst em, M. Daniel Weill, Mme Peterson, Mme Genevieve Lanthic Mr. Sullivan and Mile Kabbaz 161 M. Claude Bouheret , Attache Culturel de France, M. et Mme Kabbaz M. Jacques Delobel , French Tourist Office, M. Kabbaz and Mr. Director of the California Chamber Symphony Orchestra Henri Temianka, m T I HM Mlx .A. W l ' ' • l- - - ' Y 1 ' w M. Jean Husy , Directeur de I ' Ecole Natioaale SuiJerieure dec 7.3fiux Art£ Mr. D. T. Price, Mme Janine Etrillard, M. Economos 163 Mr. George Mclndoe . .-.: ll ' M — V r 1 m , . 1 ■ (rf r - ,« W Sm Ik rm jUI . g i - 1 T - - ' ■ii -i ' r m 1 M 1 ri i i 1 %. ' ' 1 -X 1 PJ l i 4 mH % ., « 1 V ] r : 164 Mme Kabbaz , Mr. Morris Dannon, Regional Vice-President, Imperial Bank Mme Dickstein and M. Kabbaz Mrs. Heinsheimer, the Honorable Thomas F. Heinsheimer, Mayor of Rolling Hills and Mr. Leonard Kolod 165 Mme Kabbaz, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Erickson 166 Mr. and Mrs. Monty Upshaw, Mme Kabbaz Not only is it hard to believe how quickly these four years at Le ,cee have gone, but also seventeen years of grow- ing and sharing with family and close friends. To my Graduating Class of ' 82, I wish you you luck in future endeavors. - to Brookie, Adriana and Lisa, thank you for making school enjoyable! - to Monsieur and Madame Kabbaz, thank you for four years of fine education and support. I love you. Thank you Mr. Parpovich for all your help. - to Randy and Tracey, even though we aren ' t blood-related, I still consider you close family! To my family, thank you, I LOVE YOU ALL! Renee KATZ Yearbook Committee President 167 ; Will you walk with me? Will you hold my hand? Will you follow me until our rainbow ends? Will you come with me to my highest goals? Will you sit with me and watch the world unfold? May our two worlds meet again at some time. I will be there for you as you are for me. I won ' t ask of you what you can ' t give to me. If I follow, will you let me lead? My love for you grows until eternity. May we be together untj we must start our love again. Will you walk with me? Will you be my friend? Walk with me and hold my hand. Walk with me and say you understand. Lisa Kleinman sea breezes and sun- Rod )u re arivin nome late one night, and on tne r )mes an old familiar song you used to know 1 1 cant comprehend this thing called love aybe its a matter of fact I |ust can ' t grow ;ep down, ain ' t we all a little luvenile ' Eeedee-The Stones, poor Will, 17th birthday party, everybody will notice that I don ' t have any shoes on, Dead Head, the Summer, Malibu, Wildlife, Shootin ' the Breeze, talk but don ' t get involved «!! April-Oingo Boingo (blood) , The Stones (pushing) , 4th grade, Taz Andy.... John- Market Basket, Secret Admirer, So Fine, Black Flag, Darby, October 10, 1981, mohawk.... Lori a Jenny-Pt.Dume Bombers, Excel, toot toot gin rummy, parties As you read this, I will have already graduated from high school. Yeah!!! As I take these first few steps into the adult life, I must say goodbye to many friends I have grown up with. Some are off to college and some are just off, but even though we are all .. going our separate ways I know that our | aths will meet again WC remember the years of high school. So... until we meet again Take Care, I Love You All, 170 « rf : ? To all my friends at the Lycee I wish all the happines: to you in the future. It ' s been lots of fun and I ' ll never forget you ! (Piper, Eden, Danny, Alison, Tracy, etc...) Mom, I made it! Lily - You will always be the best of the best. Sue - Now how could I ever forget Tootie DeDe - Keep it up Raid. Luv you! Mom an d Da( 1 gett ing Thanks for me through the schoo 1 years- Luv you so so much ri7) Wow what a star! V Piper - I ' m glad P I got to know you. Keep in LOVE - TRACY touch! Jerry, you ' ll always hold a special place in my heart Shelley, hope you have much happiness in the efuture, which I ' m sure you will. SfPiol _i of the earth don ' t die ow and change as time goes by 1 hCie aie no questions without answers I ' ve found my answer to life is living The secret of living is life W are moved hy our overwhelming feelings that can be touched, can be beautiful , magnificent, wondrous, and sacred A Lifetime is but a short while to choose the right friends and live life to its fullest, therefore, one must have as much fun as possible day to day. Here ' s to friends, wh( when you need them throunh qood times as well ■ ' ' rf fJ - 173 Oipif i (mL The reason why we ' re such good friends is very plain to see, I understand the things you do, you have respect for me; No complicated folks are we, no striving to be clever. Yes, friends may come and friends may go, but well be friends forever. VoVi Mlioj 175 I thank all the people who have helped me get through Jl my struggles. The Lycee Frangais has provided me with the edu- cation I can always reflect upon with pride. Maria and Renee, I will always remember. They have made the years worth meeting life ' s challenges. ADRIANA BICA FRIENDSHIP A friendship is a pact that you never offend. . . It began when we met and it may never end... There ' s a fast growing bond.. I know I ' m not wrong for with each passing day, it grows ever so strong and I give you my trust orapletely. I E ive you the key to my heart and my mind. They ' ll always be open and easy to find. . . I could package my spirit and give you my soul., and entrust them back whole... And I ' ll always be exact- ly that near you. A. friendship is love And I love you my - •6cod Luck To m f ne ds rtSl ' J ' ' - y Ck)E5 THIS HEAK-m£ ai KA for SAsnAhi o «i ir jy -r Kcvoir f f 1 Here I sit, mesmerized by my dreams of growing up, where there is security and warmth. This feeling begins to turn cold when I open my eyes. This year has passed too quickly for me. • I wish I had more time to understand all of the emotions I am ex- periencing. It seems that forever I have had wild fantasies about being a senior. I had so many creative ideas for my senior page. Where are they now that I need them? I have always heard growing up was difficult. It almost killed me, but I think I ' m going to survive! Thank you to my parents, Mr. and Mrs. Kabbaz, Mr. P. for being a wonderful person and of course, M. Garnier for keeping me in line! Good luck to the class of ' 82. Brooke Roberts Dearest Mother and Father, Thank you for all the love and carinj you ' ve spread about me, and being there when I need you most Dear Lycee Thanks for the learning, loving and laughing. I ' ll always cherish the memories and friends I ' ve found here and hope to keep the bond of relation with the Lycee family... I ' ll miss you . Love, Danny BERGER n ji xPxv Xu xxn xaM .. ) SPECIAL THANKS TO: Mrs. Coleman . for teaching me numerous art techniques. . . . Les liens des radis et de la monnaie sont multiples, mais il ne faut pas se tromper: un radis n ' est pas un homme depourvu de radis. Generalement , c ' est meme le contraire. Radiner ne veut pas dire biner son jardin et y decouvrir une fortune. Enfin, ne pas avoir un radis ne se traduit pas par: avoir neglige son potager. Ca veut dire qu ' on ne peut plus mettre de beurre dans ses epinards... DORIS SARQUIS mM r T SCHOOL MEMORIES •%► ;sv ' . ;- ' :?$ ' M k uPCl. qui C jutT Jok fWimhju J . fSxccmh. 3Uj-aAaA£, ' O o By L.€. y (9u4W tA -Z • ' ue .fx muj juit Sua -{luSr OMOC .JU m 5 . fS ■ -SYMETP i E OeOHBTRlt: lvie: ?A cakPus 3 roccJk EKRI FIC sopeR LYCEE KReAT if SCHOOt- ruNi -AjAm K indergarjen Cwt s Nor(i Puz2-le FA V N A R r? L Z ' M T W L. B I ' M W T Ma H M A R u ' M L. l_ IE H N «J ACROSS E J ' 8 I C H A R P • M S ' D A I Nf A r 2, e has cwr )m ' r and glasses 4-. WeU spiri+ed blond Waived Woy. t.A cod listener AJiiV blond Walr 1. Has Q is-ier named v eronqMe, c| U J€ 4-0 50 +0 Palm Springs. iZ.Lcis-l ' home is Zemai+ai-f 5. lif. His as - name is fo oh. IS . Has a brcH-her named tvaa [g.Was a bride for HcLUoWee ic Wis Ici -V navne i viabosli. Dqw ..A q u ' iet bloird haired boy. 3. She had a birfhdav par-W O-t Our sOr oo . I 5. Talkctfive brown hailed boy. 8. Has a si er mmed Uicole. 10. Has ctbol l brothar homed Eddie. U. Has a sis+er navY ed Stacey- [3. 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Ue. ; £a 1 i Qi I I ' Sociologues, economiste et medecin sont venus au chevet du malade. lis lui tatent le pouls et pensent a son avenir. C ' est que I ' education et le travail sont un peu comme les poumons et le coeur d ' un grand corps qui a mal. Qu ' ils soient dos a dos ou face a face, ou bien encore repartis en une intelligente harmonie, I ' ecole et le travail, de toute fagon, mettent en jeu notre futur. C ' est un pari. II concerne la jeunesse. Le Monde du Tycee X ' olume XVIII Nutnbe ;r 1 ,_ Newsletter of Le Lye cee Francais de Los Angeles Winter, 1982 Le Lycee Opens Riviera Campus; More than 200 Youngsters Enrolled With the French tri-color and the stars and stripes tlving side bv side in the shadow of the Palos Verdes Peninsula, Le Lycee Francais de Los Angeles opened its new Riviera Campus in September. Initial enrollment at the new se en acre campus — formerly the Torrance School District ' s Parkway Elementary School — is 203 chil- dren, according to Lycee president. Dr. Raymond Kabbaz. It is the L ' cee ' s third campus in the greater Los Angeles area, in addition to the main campus on Overland Avenue in West Los Angeles, and the Pacific Palisades Campus. We ' re quite excited to ha ' e en- rolled so man ' children in such a short time, Dr. Kabbaz said, par- ticularly since we only had a few months to ready the campus and prepare for the fall term. I would es- timate that we will be at full capaci- ty within the next two years, as more and more families learn about Le Lycee and its unique program. The first day of classes was con- ducted amidst a literal cacophony of languages, but after a few days, e en the youngest children were finding it not too difficult to say Oui, Mademoiselle. And according to Lycee founder and director, Madame Esther Kab- baz, the opening of the Riviera Campus was a dream come true. You can ' t realize how exciting it is to an educator to see so many children in their Lycee uniforms and so eager and excited to come to school, she said. The summer months were quite hectic as the en- tire campus was transformed to Lycee standards. All of the class- rooms were rehabilitated and paint- ed, new- driveways were added, and fences were erected with the traditional blue and gold motif. We hired quite a few new teachers — both locally and overseas — and a tremendous team effort went into preparing for the first day of school. Why would parents send their children to a conservative, bilingual and international school when the local schools have such a gciod rep- utation? According to Madame Kabbaz, the answer is opportunity. Le Lycee offers a unique oppor- tunity for South Bay parents to im- merse their children in a unit|ue cul- tural environment — a traditional European education which pro- duces a highly ciisciplined and thinking child, she said. I like to tell parents that we offer a special two-for-one guarantee. You send us your child for a Lycee education, and we will not only give you back your child, but also another young man or woman who is not only bilingual-, but interna- tional in orientation. With a student body comprised of more than twen- ty different nationalities, Le Lycee is like a United Nations, and provides valuable exposure for young chil- dren. Dr. Girard is the vice-principal in charge of the Riviera Campus, and representatives of the Lycee admin- istration are also on campus at least two days each week to meet with parents. Applications are now being taken for the Fall, 1982 term, and the Riviera Campus phone is 378-4459. Tell a friend! Mile. Serre reassured kiinier nrteu students that seliool was really an exciting way to learn! The Li cee ' s newest campus enrolled 205 students for the fall term, offering a full K-12 curriculum. Registration is nozv open for the 1982-83 school year; call 378-4459 or 836-3464 for information. Madame Kabbaz lends a helping hand at the Rii ' iera Campus rimer School to be Held at Overland and Riviera Campuses Plans are underway for Le Lycee ' s 1982 Summer School pro- gram, with classes scheduled for both the Overland and Riviera Campuses. This year ' s session will run from June 25th through July 30th, and is open to all Los Angeles area youngsters, not just Lycee stu- dents. More than 20 different programs will be offered in 1982, including both credit and non-credit courses. A new brochure listing course offer- ings is now available through the administration office at all three Lycee campuses, or may be re- quested by mail by writing the Overland Campus, 3261 Overland Avenue, Los Angeles 90034. Academic courses will include Modern Math; Pre-Algebra; First Year Algebra Review; Junior High English Skills; French I, II and III as well as Drivers Education Drivers Training. Additionally, SAT prepa- ration courses will be offered for both math and verbal sections. In addition to the tradihonal Fun ' n Sun recreational program, courses will be offered in beginning photography, tennis, English for foreign students, a learn to swim program (Overland Campus onlv), and the Holiday in French program, with offerings at beginning, inter- mediate and advanced levels. Final scheduling of specific courses is dependent upon registra- tion levels at each campus, and those interested in registering should contact the school at their earliest convenience. Aerobic Dance Class at the Palisades A new program in aerobic dan- cing is scheduled for the summer at the Pacific Palisades Campus of Le Lycee. The program, open to adults, will be under the direction of M. Maure, who has taught ballet and modern dance at Le Lycee since the school ' s opening in 1964 - 65. According to Dr. Kabbaz, the new program will increase the utili- zation of the Pacific Palisades Cam- pus during the summer months, when it has traditionallv been closed. The program will start on June 25tl and run through July 30th. Further details on this exciting new program will be available through both the Overland and Pa- cific Palisades campuses shortly. Le Monde du Lycee is the official newsletter of Le Lycee Francais de Los Angeles, serving the Over- land, Riviera and Pacific Palisades Campuses. Founded in 1964-65, Le Lycee is an educational non- profit California corporation. It is fully accredited by the Western As- sociation of Schools and Colleges, The French Ministry of Education and the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The Main Campus is lo- cated at 3261 Overland Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90034. Telephone (213) 836-3464. Le Lycee Francais and Air France co-sponsored the Economos art exhibit. Posing ivith M. Economos (center) at the premiere party are M. and Madame Bernard and Dr. and Madame Kabbaz. M. Bernard is the regional manager for Air France in Los Angeles. 206 Big Turn-out for Economos Exhibit More than 250 Friends of Le Lycee turned out on December 1st for opening night festivities mark- ing the premiere showing of works by internationally-acclaimed artist Gerard Economos. The exhibit, sponsored bv Le Lycee and Air France, drew rave re- views from the assembled guests, and was the first art exhibit to be housed in the new Student Activity Center on the Overland Campus. The exhibit, which was open for eleven days in December, also dis- played M. Economos ' private collec- tion of works bv the late Jean Cocteau. Born in 1935 in Paris, Economos studied architecture and city planning before embarking on a ca- reer as an artist. Since his first one- man show in Paris in 1958, a num- ber of impressive solo exhibitions followed throughout Europe, South America and the United States. Among these shows have been such notable exhibitions as a one- man show at the Orangerie du Luxumbourg in Paris in 1974; a one- man show at the Musee Galliera in Paris in 1976; a one-man show at the Lowe Art Museum in Miami in 1970, and displays at the Wallv Findlay Galleries in both New York and Paris. In 1969, at the request of Air France, Economos began a series of exhibitions in various parts of the world, including the Air France Gallery in New York. M. Economos received the Medaille de Vermeil in 1965 from the City of Paris, and in 1972, was honored with the coveted Ordre National du Merite, one of France ' s highest awards of achievement. Cimipus Viezu: Whether in the classroom or in The Meadows at the Riviera; dress-up at the Palisades; fencing, karate or chemistry at Overland, it all adds up to the same thius — an exciting first tcr)n at Le Li cee as the school begaii its 18t!i year! mt mk ' ' ' Campus Reports . . . More than 200 Lvcee students from both the Oivrlivui and Rivicm campuses got a chance to veil Thar she blows! on Januar - 26th, during the annual whale watch expedition in the San Pedro Channel. Fast be- coming an annual wintertime tradi- tion, this is the fourth year of whale watching at Le Lycee. The Califor- nia Grey Whales — up to 45 tons in size — migrate along the coast every year between December and Februarv, heading towards Baja California where calves are born in coastal lagoons. Lvcee whalers ha e had good luck, in that whales ha e been spotted every year! The Overland Campus has elected new Student Body Association offi- cers for the 1981 -82 -school year. Paul Bernard was elected president, and Richard Pagliari vice president. Brigitte Muller was elected as treas- urer, and Leslie Bega was named secretary. Congratulations to all the new officers at Overland!- And lots of news to report from the Rivicra Campus this issue. In head-to-head competition, the Rivicra soccer team faced off against the Overland team in Januarv, and Overland won 5-1. A major Christ- mas show was staged in both French and English — including Charles Dickens ' Christmas Carol — plaving to an enthusiastic audi- ence of more than 200 students and parents. A major musical is planned for May, according to Dr. Girard, who now has 30 youngsters en- rolled in the drama program. Also at the Riviera, Miss Colo- mine really had her second, third and fourth graders readv for the whale watch, as she has been con- ducting a major program in marine life, including whales, in her clas- ses. Another teacher. Miss Buchan, is working hard to get her pri ate pilots license! And congratulations to 9th grader Jeanette Owens, who performed as a solo pianist at UCLA last fall! We ' ve got a lot of hcime- grown talent at Le Lvcee! And at the Palisades Campus, it ' s also been an exciting year, accord- ing to vice-principal Miss Gay. The Christmas Bazaar was very success- ful, and enjoyed by all the children. The Palisades Campus also staged a Christmas show on December 18th for students and parents, including a piano solo by second grader Christopher Beard. Upcoming events at the Palisades include a series of field trips includ- ing excursions to the beach and a trip to the Lcis Angeles Zoo. And lest we think that onlv Lvcee students make news, consider the fact that Alain Milon, a teacher of philosophy at the Overland Cam- pus, had just published a book enti- tled Ex-Voto Marins dans le Monde . Published by the Musee de la Marine, the new book by M. Milon deals with the French Navy. 207 Annual Jog-A-Thon Set for March 5th Le Lycee Francais de Los Angeles will hold its third annual Jog-A- Thon on Friday, March 5th at Rancho Park in West Los Angeles. An important annual fund-raiser, the Jog-A-Thon is open to all Lycee students, their parents and other family members as well as teachers and friends of Le Lycee . In the first two years, the annual run raised more than $8,000 for the school by runners who arranged sponsors pledging so much for every lap run. As an example, if a student lines up ten different spon- sors, and each sponsor pledges to pay a dollar for each lap run, the runner is helping Le Lycee make ten dollars for ever lap run! Since some runners in past Jog-A- Thon have completed more than 40 laps during the timed period, it ' s easy to see how valuable this can be for the school. Proceeds from this year ' s run will go toward the new Olympic Game- field, already partially funded through a grant from Wells Fargo Bank (see related story). This year ' s run will get underway promptly at 9 a.m. at Rancho Park, and participants are urged to be there early to check in. As in past years, all runners will receive a spe- cial Jog-A-Thon tee shirt to mark their participation in this annual event. Sponsor sheets are now available through physical educa- tion teachers at the school. Parents are also encouraged to come out and run with their chil- dren to make it a family event. And there is no reason why you can ' t sponsor yourself and your children, considering it ' s such a good cause! Rain or shine, get yourself in shape now for the Third Annual Jog-A-Thon, and help us all make it the best ever! Lycee Calendar March 5 3id Annual Jog-A-Thon, Rancho Park April 2 Spring Vacation starts at noon April 13 Classes resume following vacation May 14 Annual Lycee Spring Bazaar May 31 Memorial Day Holiday June 10 Annual Commencement Ceremonies June 25 Summer School session opens July 30 End of Summer School session Wells Fargo Grant For Olympic Gamefield Wells Fargo Bank has announced a $1,500 grant to Le Lycee toward the purchase and installation of an Olympic Gamefield — a scientifical- ly designed obstacle course to test and develop physical fitness. The grant is dependent upon Le Lycee providing $5,000 in addition- al funding for the total cost of the Gamefield and its installation. As a proper tie-in, the Third Annual Jog- A-Thon — scheduled for March 5th at Rancho Park — will be the kick- off event to raise the necessary funds. The Olympic Gamefield will be a valuable addition to our facilities, explained Lycee President, Dr. Raymond Kabbaz, and with a good turn-out on March 5th, we can be well on the road to meeting our goal. We are terribly grateful to Wells Fargo Bank for providing the necessary seed money to get this project underway. Art Auction Scheduled Circle Sunday, May 9th on your calendar for a very special auction of works by the late French artist Pierre Sicard, as well as a collection of historic prints and posters from the French National Library. While this is not a Lycee fundraiser, it will be conducted under the auspices of Le Lycee, and may offer a once in a lifetime opportunity for both col- lectors and investors. More details will be announced shortly. Cogito Ergo Sum Lycee singers, under the direction of Mr. Lee, entertained thousands of Christmas shoppers at the Nieman-Marcus store in Beverly Hills over the holiday season. Halston and N-M Present Lycee Francais de Los Angeles Choir j||i ' l(lflit-|«fliJ LYGEE CHOIR WITH WALTER AND GRACIE LANTZ - THE CREATOR AND THE VOICE FOR WOODY WOOD PECKER )J CheviotGarden CONVALESCENT HOSPITAL 3533 MOTOR AVENUE. LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA 90034 • (213) 836-8900 210 Aiiael Edwards as she appeared in The Nutcracker HALLOWEEN PARTY Winners in the Halloween Costume contest: Christopher Apostolof, Giovanni Bellisario, Aimce Brecht-Doscher, Pascal Mencini. PHOTOS: COURTESY OF COMMANDER PHILIP SULLIVAN (Ret.) A DAY IN THE PATJ: . . vm d.,ff,esajm i 213 k :.{ j l P - f i ' llMr ' . MIHW M t f 1 ' ' i % 1 4l -. ■ ' ' ' -j- ' . yr. ,■ ' - . . ' . . , • . . m J ,.«. ' !: ' ' « '  % Working on a mural FUN AT THE PARK 225 ■. o-92 ' eu-i. e K Cac a7n,e rt c frvfn.a.n cce- ■cat Gregory William Kovacs S Our son Gregory William will be called to the Torah as a Bar Mitzvah on Saturday, the twelfth of September Nineteen hundred and eighty-one at eight forty-five in the morning B ' nai David Judea Congregation 8906 West Pico Boulevard Los Angeles, California We cordially invite you to worship with us and join us for Kiddush following services Joanne and Ervin Kovacs T S T ' ufou a .oe A ynotea Xo Aa ue you, JAatt ' ufUA- uS At ' ioy- o . 4 ]di)a£ 7Li MaA 7Co ' Tu aue ' al moo ' iACte, ' oa iva yfncit nc na iiZceaSe, ioc n uS . ot ' , e. 9 6 W ct ou iv z y-otnui ' riu ay eve,Tu na- Je ii xi. S. S yC Mr. Georges Gross and daughter Monique Gross 7L€yni42cce i.066 WEDDING ELLS Dr. Edwin Gerard and Miss Bettina Fischer were married January 16th at the home of Dr. Gerard ' s parents, M. et Mme Edward Gerard, in Beverly Hills. Dr. Edwin Gerard is Vice-Principal at the Riviera Campus of Le Lycee Frangais de Los Angeles. Bettina is a beautiful and very promising young actress from Austria. Her father is the famous writer, produ- cer and director Hans Conrad Fis- cher, best known for his films about the lives of Mozart, Beethoven and Bruckner. Edwin and Bettina ' s wedding ceremony was performed by Judge Joseph Wapner (the T.V. judge in People ' s Court ). We wish Edwin and Bettina Happiness, Success, Prosperity, Long Life and many children. LE CAMPUS AU BORD DE LA MER Editor- Oq r taV Vc aa,o.-r- in and 1 it- tea HV Jil GalP ' ' ' iJ PI - yb. I 02 -, to ay m ac i OSer- ' ' Cc ' bu guei en We ine ' Plus ra ss but it • gone to ' ' a 7 Se as my tip, - The Palos Vcrdes Review Schools 1-2 Part Vm Sunday, February 22, 1981 Lycee Francais Purchases Parkway Elementary School Le Lycee Francais de Los An- geles has purchased the Parkway Elementary School in the Holly- wood-Riviera section of Torrance and will open the campus for classes beginning in September. The purchase price for the seven- acre campus was nearly $3 million m a sealed bid auction. The seller was the Torrance Unified School District : Le Lycee Francais is a private, international school, providing bi- cultural and bilingual education from kindergarten to 12th grade. The new South Bay site will join an estimated 100 Lycees throughout the world including campuses in West Los Angeles and Pacific Pali- sades. At every Lycee, the curriculum is exactly the same, with the host lan- guage and French being the two academic languages. For this rea- son, the school has attracted a large following among international dip- lomats, businessmen and others subject to frequent transfer from nation to nation. 2 Thursday, January 8, 1%1 W Le Lycee Francais Academy Will Add to Campus Sites By BOB WILLIAMS, Times Staff Writer A prestigious French school with campuses in West Los Angeles and Pacific Palisades has announced plans to start classes at the former Parkway Elementary School in south Torrance next fall. Dr. Esther Kabbaz, co-founder of Le Lycee Francais de Los Angeles, said up to 1,000 students could be en- rolled eventually at the Parkway site in the Hollywood Riviera section of Torrance, using the present buildings. I will just go to that beautiful location and wait for students who will fall in love with our way of educating young people, she said. We may even start with sum- mer sessions, The private bilingual school, which Kabbaz said is operated by a nonprofit corporaUon and the Ministry of French National Education, purchased the Parkway site for $2.65 million from the Torrance Unified School District . Le Lycee Francais here and in New York have their origins in a Napoleonic decree which set up a public school system about 200 years ago in France and for French citizens abroad, Kabbaz said. FRENCH LYCEE Out Mademoiselle!— A little nervousness and apprehension is put to rest on the first da j of school at Le Lycee Francais de Los Angeles at kindergarten teacher Mile. Serre explains to new students what school is all about. At the new Riviera Campus of Le Ly- cee Francais de Los Angeles, even tod- dlers are finding that it ' s not too hard to say Oui, Mademoiselle. Amidst a literal cacophony of lan- guages, the Riviera Campus opened in September— the school ' s third campus to be opened in Southern California. The main campus is located in West Los Angeles and a satellite campus for young- er grades is located in Pacific Palisades. COUNTRY FRENCH FAIR Sat, July 25 - 10=00-500 VIVE LA FRANCE! French mime performances at The Nail Boutique, 11:00-1:00 French song and music from Apple Dumpling Music Co. 12-3:00 BON APPETITE! Crepes prepared outside at The Pantry What ' s Cooking, 10:00-4:00 Cafe au lait served at Village Vamp Hair Design, 10:00-4:00 Fresh baked French bread and croissants, 10:00-4:00 Free French meat recipes from Rolling Hills Meat Market Pate au choux demo and samples at What ' s Cooking at 11:00, 12:00, 2:00 and 3:00 Gourmet specialties at The Bounty Seafood Restaurant (lunch dinner). Restaurant Marengo and The Main Event (dinner beginning at 6:00 p.m.) French cookbooks at The Book Cellar A VOIRE SANTE! French wine tasting at Beall, Beall Sons, 12:00-5:00 HAUTE COUTURE! informal modeling of French-inspired fashions by The Bay Window, Collections by M. Lindner, La Niche, Village Pappagallo Shoes, Haley s Co. Menswear, 12:00-2:00 ' ARLEZ-VOUS FRANCAIS? Practice your French - meet representatives from Le Lycee Francais, the new school opening in the South Bay in September! C ' EST MAGNIFIQUE! Fresh flowers s balloon cart at Cheri Me French artists posters display sale at The Bedroom Place The Design Place French crystal collectors plates at Margie ' s Gifts Collectibles Finest French automobile - Peugeot displayed by Bob Curtis Peugeot, Torrance Sidewalk artist at Oriental Interior Gallery VOILA!!! WIN 2,000 FRANCS! Buy a raffle ticket from Monday, July 20 through Saturday, July 25 in any shop or restaurant - 50 each or 3 Sl.OO. Francs on display at Ishida Jewelry. (US equivalency - approximately S370.00) Winner will be notified by mail. FREE GRAVING FOR PRIZES - in each shop and restaurant, Saturday, July 25 onlyl Enter in each shopi VENEZ, NOUS VOUS ATTENDONS A HILLSIDE VILLAQC HAWTHORNE AT NEWTON, TORRANCE Enfants en uniforme ANIMATION : , . . - Actlvites culturelles, artistiques et de loisirs . SUR LE CAMPUS : foyer, documentation, spot I like it at Le Lycee because if you are having a problem with a subject the teachers are willing to help you. Charis Cogan to. s ,, ' teach 1 ycQ. Fr. ' ers i c de have aint ios ever about Maki nicf good in gone the All eni vi 5S K vi ' iS ' - A . : p.eV ° V ' ? ' i -. . v xi- . V A. One thing I like about Le Lycee is that we have the privilege to learn French, Laura Cadieu J POETRY A MAMAN Pour la Saint-Valentin Si tu trouves un tres joli coeur Compose le ntimero M-a-m-a-n 00 Et mon coeur te racontera des secrets Que Papa te traduira. Rhonda Fleraming 5th grade HALLOWEEN C ' est le jour des mascarades. On peut voir des camarades dont les visages sont peints. Tous les visages sont differents, peinture, papier ciraent! Les joyeux enfants font du Can-Can, et des galipettes par devant. Les trombones et les saxophones jouent, les enfants ouvrent leurs grands yeux, lis dansent et font des mimes, et Bim Bam Bourn Rataf lim Vanessa Bordeaux Si tu trouves sur I ' etagere un tres bon livre Compose le numero S-E-C-R-E-T-S Et le livre te racontera Dans son merveilleux langage Beaucoup d ' aventures Que ton imagination te traduira. La Classe de Cinquieme Jonathan Gerber c ' est une classe pleine de poesies, pleine de rires et de sourires. Les livres sur les tables ne bougent pas. Les cahiers s ' en vont a petits pas. Les crayons recouverts de leur chapeau, nous disent au revoir! Les glaces brillent comme des miroirs. Les arbres, au dehors, ont I ' air de nous dire bonjour. C ' est une classe pleine de poesies, pleine de rires et de sourires. Sandrine Kaiser I. 4 (de gauche droite) Premier rang: Mme Haney, Karine Fiore,Nashan Sheppard, Derek Lady, Charley John Gallay, Em Goodman, Yann Kilborne , Sara Schaer, Jennifer Beymer, Deborah Krashen, Noah Hathaway, Olivier Brouillet, Danny Krashen. rp f - l V - ' ■ ' ■ mk ' B b • ■ : ■ ft M m 9si i H • ir Mil IB— (de gauche a droiteijohn Peng, Anthony Hayashi, Hele Tabitha Johnston, Jacqueline ' a ' |fef ' Dariush « 1 ,1 1 ' RfTHKRi BR:)crtn f iTPpn i ' l , JOSGpn- kja -iin:; -icjp Ji Heyat, Mme Hi r 237 (de gauche droite) Premier rang: Kenneth Helfing , Reina Stein, Jacqueline Chan. Deuxidme rang: Tony Rizk, Michelle Bouchard, Tracy Reiner, Pascale Rawley, Shani Moore, Bobby-Joe Carli, Mile Festa . 238 Friendship Walk-A-Jog-Athon - ' 82 LE LYCEE FRANCAIS de LOS ANGELES 3261 Overland Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90034 STUDENTS, PARENTS, TEACHERS AND FRIENDS MADE THE JOGATHON A GREAT SUCCESS Friendship Walk-A-Jog-Athon - ' 82 240 CONCERT AU LYCEE Trois charmantes personnes sont venues nous faire une presentation musicale lundi matin 5 mars, tel des rois mages apportant I ' offrande de leur savoir a une conscience musicale en train de naitre. Les auditeurs novices etaient toute une fournee d ' eleves de la 7e a la 4e, et les trois instrumentalistes , membres des Docents of the Los Angeles Philharmonic se sont appliquees a leur distiller quelques mesures d ' un trio de Beethoven, assaisonnees d ' explications tres didactiques sur certains secrets de cette musique sublime. Quand on salt que les Docents ont deja visite 750 ecoles a Los Angeles, et initie ainsi quelques 220,000 eleves, on ne sera pas surpris du serieux et de la clarte de cette mini- conference. Apres avoir survole le scherzo, 1 ' andante et le menuet et les avoir accompa- gnes de signes cabalistiques illustrant a la fois les decoupages du rythme et les fan- taisies de la melodie, nos trois concertistes ont immediatement entrepiris de faire chanter les eleves, suivant en cela la raaxime de Hegel selon laquelle point n ' est besoin de savoir nager quand on veut se jeter a I ' eau. Les eleves ont ainsi bravement entonne un texte materialisant quelques mesures du scherzo, avant de retourner a leurs cheres mathematiques , alors que nos sympathiques confe- rencieres profitaient d ' un cafe que leur avait bien merite leur gentillesse et leur competence. Mmes Marcia DreJl, Le. na Weiss and Phyllis Werlin, Docents of the Los Angeles Philharmonic. SOME REST Pascale Rawlev . Mme Kabbaz , Tracy Reiner and Dawn Erickson OTHERS JOG. 2 41 Welcome To Children From Around The World Mile Audrey BONGO Daughter of M. Albert Bernard BONGO President of the Republic of Gabon (West Africa) Mile Suzanne DABANY ister- in-law of the President if the Republic of Gabon KAGARI KOIZUMI Tokyo , Japan JACQUELINE CHAN Hong Kong 243 ■WHHHHHitihi Visiting Le Lycee Frangais: M. Jerome Sapiro from San Francisco and M. Jacques Cohen from Nice. AMOUR Qu ' est-ce que c ' est? Je ne comprends pas C ' est gentil C ' est sympathique c ' est I ' oiseau des cieux Qu ' est-ce que c ' est? Je comprends c ' est I ' amour Oui, c ' est I ' amour Jeannette Owens Classe de 3eme R E V E Un jour j ' ai fait un reve., Je I ' ai tenu, et caresse. Ainsi prise dans mon reve Je ne savais pas qu ' il glissait Loin de moi, Jusqu ' a ce que je me retrouve Toute seule avec la reallte. Carole Robinson Classe de lere CLASSE DE MADEMOISELLE VIDEAU 244 (r. r Le Lycee Francais de Los Angeles - have a good year. 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Call UTA French Airlines or see your travel agent for more information. We discovercd Paradise. French Airlines 251 CONGRATULATIONS TO THE LYCEE FRANCAIS FOR ITS CONTRIBUTION TO OUR COMMUNITY BUD MORGAN BEST WISHES TO ALL RANDY HARRIS and FAMILY COMPLIMENTS OF COMMANDER and MRS. PHILIP SULLIVAN U.S. Navy (Ret.) and SHAWN -Best Wishes THE WELCH COMPANY 1615 SANTEE STREET LOS ANGELES. CALIF. 90015 PHONE (213) 747-7521 I . S T 1 T r T I . A I. F r R . I T r R F. Flowers • Gifts « il 1 700 S. Catalina Ave., Suite 1 05 aaair Redondo Beach, CA 90277 • (213) 316-5530 WEDDING AND PARTY FLORAL SPECIALIST SXCCR3I0N EN FRANCHE COMTE. — 96. — CHATEAU DE MALAXS ' HACTE-SaONE DID YOU EVER HEAR OF LA FRANCE PROFONDE ? In the heart of France, near Dijon, le chateau de MALANS, a Renaissance style dwelling, welcomes in the summer a few selective guests. The owners, Monsieur et Madame Guy HOYET will help you discover the charm of La vie de chateau in a beautiful region of France as it was a century ago . . . and still modern comfort and facilities are guaranteed! The season: from June 1 to October 1. The rate: $40 for two with Continental breakfast. For this entirely new experience, write to Monsieur et Madame Guy Hoyet Chateau de Malans 70140 PESMES, France Monsieur Hoyet, a friend of Le Lyce ' e Francais since its foundation will offer a VIP treatment to Lyce ' e parents and friends. David and Tamara LACKNER 10c lie MEILLEURS VOEUX LISA, AMY and ANDREW GREENE H YEA! Class of ' 94 BARRI HOOVER ilh MUSIC FOR CHILDREN MUSIC CLASSES FOR CHILDREN AGES 2 AND UP KAREN VINJE DIRECTOR PLAYA DEL REY (213) 823-7089 IRAJERSHAGHI, Ph.D. Petroleum Engineering Consultant 1 021 Via Ventana • Palos Verdes Estates, CA 90274 (213) 377-3878 MEILLEURS VOEUX LISA, AMY and ANDREW GREENE Delia Gorordo (213) 376-0435 kokito dvJ la C? V J architecture- planning ■ lend scape 200 pier ave. ste. 34 hermosa beach California 90254 BEST WISHES TO THE GRADUATES Best Wishes to the Class of ' 85 from Dr. Arlene Karp Magnus 4 1 1 k 1 k 1 h B-i ■ 1 J Management . 1 Implementation Systems, Inc. Corporate Management Marketing Results thru PROBLEM ANALYSIS STAFF DEVELOPMENT TRAINING PROGRAMS PRODUCTIVITY SYSTEMS 3800 Highland Ave . Suile 400. Manhattan Beach. CA 90266 213 546-2503 HEALTH AND HAPPINESS Our Congratulations to LE LYCEE FRANCAIS DE LOS Beverly, Jerry ANGELES Dana, Darren and Nicole for the opening of the New Campus in Redondo Beach. It is a beautiful location. YOUNG We wish you Success in all Three Campuses. BEST WISHES FOR CONTINUED SUCCESS Sincerely, Sami, Sana and Hussun ISLAM FELICITATIONS AUX ELEVES DU LYCEE FRANCAIS ET LA BIENVENUE A CAROLINE GROSS EN 1982 ANNIE ET GEORGES GROSS DELOY and ANAEL EDWARDS a DELOY EDWARDS Real Estate Broker 5369 Centinela Ave Los Angeies. Calit 90045 Property Management Broker Veterans Administration Bus 417-8479 Res 649-0172 en mt. CONGRATULATIONS HOWARD W. HIGHOLT, M.D. ' 1 I « w 6H 1 KIM SCHCbRHH (a|ig up tfi HSRI ' ' - ' ' ' ' ' ' ' SInHS I .ycee - last day of scRdbl B MILTON SCHWARTZ President MISCO, Inc. Compliments of BEVERLY COHEN at 421 ViaChico Palos Verdes Estates 213-378-1218 Congratulations to the Class of ' 82 DIXIE, DAVID and SEAN BROWN WILLDER Dl SANTO Lac 5 QeKL-try •D€Sl6eNC AL • Lots LucAs 4ei Oi wCr)ico RCm CSTRTC i '  ' ' - ' ' i 3)7 -1 ' 21 To all our Friends at Le Lycee WHITNEY and JENNA SHAPIRO Dearest Fenja: Streben und Liebe sind die Fliigel zu grossen Taten. Love Goethe Mama und Papa OUR BEST WISHES TO THE STUDENTS OF LE LYCEE CONGRATULATIONS TO JACK FOR HIS FIRST YEAR AT LYCEE FROM MOM AND DAD - NOVEMBER 1981 COMPLIMENTS OF THE ENGER FAMILY CONGRATULATIONS TO THE STUDENTS OF LE LYCEE FRANCAIS DE LOS ANGELES from THE PAGAN FAMILY John Philip, Scott Richard, Dianne and Philip TO RENEE AND FELLOW GRADUATES OF 1982 OUR CONGRATULATIONS AND BEST WISHES FOR A HAPPY AND SUCCESSFUL FUTURE CAROLE AND MOE KATZ DEBBIE, DAVID, CRAIG BEST WISHES TO LE LYCEE FRANCAIS DE LOS ANGELES DR. and MRS. GEORGE M. JAYATILAKA DRUVI and TARYNE conmfMon§ jo swold COURTNEY ' S Joie de Vivre ? COURTNEY ' S RESTAURANT 900 Manhattan Ave,, Manhattan Beach 544-1020 Courtney ' s Restaurant is pleased to announce that we are now open for Sunday Brunch and Dinner. Our exciting array of entrees includes: Crab Cakes, Beignets. Bastilla, Quiche. Souffles, Bananas Foster and Eggs Royale. Join tis for Simple Elegance at the Beach Open 7 days for Lunch and Dinner. Sunday Brunch. CAFE COURTNEY 2701 Pacific Coast Hwy., Hermosa Beach ' 544-0370 Cafe Courtney is now celebrating its Fifth Birthday. January begins our Dinner with the Winemaker series. Open for Saturday and Sunday Brunch Choose from a menu that ranges from Quiche, Crepes. Omelettes and Salads to Duck a I ' Orangc and Bouchcc dc Mer Open 7 days for Lunch and Dinner COURTNEY ' S BISTRO 124 Manhattan Beach Blvd., Manhattan Beach 544-0810 The casual elegance of the Bistro gives a feeling of deja vu from the south of France. The menu varies from Omelettes and Salads to country French food r and lighter but creative Veal dishes Open 7 days for Lunch and Dinner. COURTNEY ' S BISTRO IN PALOS VERDES 767 Deep Valley Road Palos Verdes 544-0771 Foods of the world will be served in elegant surroundings in the manner of European Bistros and Tratteria ' i, the cuisine ranges from , Sandwiches. Salads, Pastas and Entrees. ' , Open 7 Days and Sunday Brunch. CAFE COURTNEY IN PALOS VERDES 940 Indian Peak Silver Spur Entrance Just West of Crenshaw 544-0190 Our newest chateau features foods of a Brasserie and Bistro in beautiful garden surroundings. Full-service cocktail lounge is open throughout the day and banquet facilities overlook Peninsula Center. Open 7 days for Lunch and Dinner. Sunday Brunch. AN AFFORDABLE TASTE OF EUROPE Please join our mailing list for all our Winetastings. Openings and Parties. Join the Courtney ' s Joie de Vivre Please call any Courtney ' s restaurant for information. Banquet facilities available at all Courtney Restaurants. For more information call Susan Klevens. Banquet Manager, 544-0700. 4670 Lincoln Blvd. Marina Del Rey, CA .«fe — D D Express International, Inc, INTERNATIONAL FREIGHT FORWARDERS CAB. REGISTERED International Air Transport Association Agent HEAD OFFICE H:]: 9 HINDRY AVE. LOS ANGELES, CA. 90045 (2 :i) 641-6281 Louis M. De Rosa President Our sincere thanks to all of the following Friends ■ 1 1 wi g w w who have contributed to UlllLV 1 Ulll this Yearbook: MR. and MRS. FRANCIS FORD COPPOLA Mr. and Mrs. Bernard L. GRUNDMAN MR. and MRS. KENNETH W. NEBEL MARIS T. LYMBERIS, M.D., F.A.P.A. Psychiatry and Psychoanalysis 270 26th Street, Santa Monica 90402 GREETINGS FROM SHIVANI ROSNER and FAMILY Goorgen and Zartik MEGERDOOMIAN and Eric DELIA A. GORORDO (213) 372-8975 ARCHITECTURE - PLANNING - LANDSCAPE MR. AND MRS. BRUCE C. S. CHEN THE PORTERS ' ABE, JOY, SCOTT AND LESLIE BONNE CHANCE ET FELICITATIONS! ERVIN, JOANNE JEFFREY AND GREGORY KOVACS MME OLGA B. LAROCHE BEST WISHES MRS. JOSEPHINE RAMSEY CONGRATULATIONS THE PAKIN FAMILY ANTHEA SYLBERT AND PJCHARD ROMANUS BEST WISHES from LESLIE BEGA and FAMILY CONGRATULATIONS TO STUDENTS AND FACULTY 1981-1982 MR. and MRS. ). MESSING CINDY WANG AND ROSE K. M. RAMSAY CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR DAUGHTER DANIELLE SAXE FOR A GREAT YEAR AT LYCEE ' S RIVIERA CAMPUS LOVE MOM AND DAD QL EREMY AND ELIOT IIETEST KIDS IN TH SCHOOL • • E OtacyConstmdionSnc. blinclive Virchitecture Construction 9.13 23 2-5203 harris Scfrank for men and women since 1856 CENTURY CITY 10250 SANTA MONICA BLVD. OUR SINCERE WISHES FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUCCESS Le Lycee Francais de Los Angeles uE TEMPS DES VAGANGES LE TEMPS DE LIRE... ai graphs 276 fcr ::: - ' - -t - ' C 9X. - 3s :iX 0i - U A W ut; y j o j )ePh4 o, i-U -: ' - ' o o Mj bL Cxi: oQ T _ - c - - - K ' O cy ' c - ,-i — 4- sm 4sm C pJv nk -y ' ' -yiode i6 :: r ' I) ' ri Ui u . c .i . ' d o TOD e I ?va . JT- -■ 7. ' S+ephans- x 5 yim vm- imojoimyca big feiAa yea tma3; yoLr oaLuafji cxQreorh danc r ' ybiL hay l3 + £)uH brother. ' tfepe- -o QLUCMOn ans t, 04j rtyf ' s Jw CMX sA -C ■A V ooOQ_ ( V CX C Ca Sfe? OlWO _ aeK3r r eo i fOTx r s- ' Y p:. ' - '