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bshea - Posted Wednesday, Nov 13, 2019 12:38:00 PM
From "Bah, Humbug" to "God bless us all, every one," we are sure audiences will love every moment of this treasured holiday classic, which opens in the Palmer Center on the evening of November 15.
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TASIS - Posted Wednesday, Oct 30, 2019 8:00:00 AM
This edition of alumni notes focuses on recent creative achievements, from pottery to podcasting, Netflix to memoir writing.
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bshea - Posted Tuesday, Oct 29, 2019 3:36:00 PM
Dr. Sirén—a 1988 graduate of TASIS who now serves as the Peggy Pierce Elfvin Director of the renowned Albright-Knox Art Gallery—addressed the entire senior class, led a question-and-answer session with students and faculty members, and spent time with IB and AP visual arts classes over the course of a three-day visit in late October.
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Mark Chevalier - Posted Monday, Oct 28, 2019 3:00:00 PM
Director of Communications Mark Chevalier sat down with Middle School Italian Teacher Ms. Irene Avaldi-Bianchini, who has been at TASIS since 2003 and feels more strongly than ever that this generation of students has a very bright future.
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Alexia Dochnal ’22 - Posted Sunday, Oct 27, 2019 3:00:00 PM
Alexia Dochnal '22 interviewed Middle School English Teacher Ms. Ritta El-Manadily, who has taught at TASIS since 2005 and believes that the student should always be at the center of one's teaching universe.
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Jane Wilson ’22 - Posted Saturday, Oct 26, 2019 3:00:00 PM
Jane Wilson '22 sat down with Elementary School teacher Ms. Sarah Maas Bearden, who started at TASIS in 2013 and currently teaches fourth grade while also serving as Core Knowledge Coordinator. She emphasizes openness and honesty in the classroom and encourages her students to aim high.
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Joy Mack ’21 - Posted Friday, Oct 25, 2019 3:00:00 PM
Joy Mack '21 interviewed Elementary School Teacher Ms. Natasha Koltypin, who has taught both Kindergarten and first grade since starting at TASIS in 2015 and believes it is essential to forge a personal connection with each student.
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Nicole Abrate Echezarreta ’20 - Posted Thursday, Oct 24, 2019 3:00:00 PM
Nicole Abrate Echezarreta '20 interviewed High School German Teacher Ms. Ania Barciak and crafted a thoughtful profile.
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TASIS - Posted Wednesday, Oct 23, 2019 12:29:44 PM
Ollie Rasini '99 reflects upon the time she spent with the TASIS Middle School community last fall and offers valuable advice to both current students and her fellow alumni.
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bshea - Posted Friday, Oct 18, 2019 12:44:20 PM
More than 400 TASIS High School students and faculty members participated in the School's third annual Terry Fox Run—completing as many 500-meter laps as possible in 45 minutes—on the afternoon of October 16 to raise money for cancer research and honor the legacy of inspiring athlete, humanitarian, and activist Terry Fox.
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bshea - Posted Monday, Oct 14, 2019 2:47:04 PM
TASIS was honored to welcome the families of Middle and High School students to campus October 11–12. Watch the Family Weekend Assembly and learn a bit about this annual tradition.
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bshea - Posted Thursday, Oct 10, 2019 12:39:00 PM
TASIS Headmaster Christopher Nikoloff delivered a series of engaging lectures about Aristotle's Virtue Ethics to Theory of Knowledge (TOK) classes in early October.
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bshea - Posted Thursday, Sep 26, 2019 11:00:00 AM
Aurelia Dochnal '19 (Poland) will pursue a joint Bachelor's and Master's Degree in East Asian Studies at Yale University after a remarkable five years at TASIS that also led to offers from University of Oxford, Stanford University, Columbia University, Dartmouth College, Cornell University, and Williams College.
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bshea - Posted Thursday, Sep 26, 2019 10:00:00 AM
Minjoon Seo (South Korea) will continue his studies at Imperial College London after also considering offers from University of Toronto, University College London, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, and University of Hong Kong.
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bshea - Posted Thursday, Sep 26, 2019 8:00:00 AM
Lana Kozak '19 (Ukraine) could not pass up a rare unconditional offer from University of the Arts London, one of the world's top schools for art and design, despite receiving offers from two more prestigious art schools: University for the Creative Arts and Goldsmiths, University of London.
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bshea - Posted Thursday, Sep 26, 2019 7:00:00 AM
Refilwe Lauren Riba '19 (South Africa) will pursue a Bachelor of Law at University of Cape Town after turning down offers from University of Kent, Newcastle University, City University of London, University of Leeds, and King's College London.
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bshea - Posted Wednesday, Sep 25, 2019 5:00:00 PM
Filippo Cipolini '19 (Switzerland/Italy) will continue his studies at Boston University after an outstanding 13 years at TASIS that culminated with a Bilingual IB Diploma and an inspiring speech at the 2019 Senior Banquet.
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bshea - Posted Wednesday, Sep 25, 2019 4:00:00 PM
Virginia Italia '19 (Italy/Switzerland) will seek a degree in Architecture at University of Manchester after also considering offers from University of Bath, University of Sheffield, and University of Westminster.
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bshea - Posted Wednesday, Sep 25, 2019 3:00:00 PM
Yeonkyung Irene Lee '19 (South Korea) will study Materials Science and Engineering at Imperial College London after also receiving offers from University College London, King's College London, University of Edinburgh, University of Toronto, and University of British Columbia.
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bshea - Posted Wednesday, Sep 25, 2019 2:00:00 PM
Alex Secilmis '19 (Turkey/USA) will study English Literature with Film Studies at King's College London after turning down offers from University of St Andrews, Bath Spa University, and Emerson College.
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bshea - Posted Wednesday, Sep 25, 2019 1:00:00 PM
After six outstanding years at TASIS, 2018 Cathy Clark Memorial Scholarship recipient Diana Khassanova '19 (Kazakhstan) has decided to pursue a degree in History of Art at University of Warwick.
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bshea - Posted Friday, Sep 20, 2019 5:00:00 PM
TASIS held a special assembly featuring a keynote presentation from Dr. William Sawyer, a senior computational scientist at the Swiss National Supercomputing Centre, and lessons in Elementary, Middle, and High School classes throughout the day were directly connected to environmental issues. The day of action will be followed by a week of awareness and activism with several anchor events designed to foster collaboration among teachers, administrators, and students.
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TASIS - Posted Thursday, Sep 19, 2019 9:00:00 AM
TASIS Foundation Board member Dr. Michael D. Aeschliman's first book has been re-released with a substantial new introduction by the award-winning English science writer Dr. James LeFanu. Learn about the book and Dr. Aeschliman's distinguished 50-year career in education.
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marslanian - Posted Friday, Sep 13, 2019 1:47:00 PM
TASIS held a special Founder's Day Assembly on the afternoon of September 12 to commemorate the incredible life of M. Crist Fleming, who overcame many obstacles to found the School in 1956 and nurture it to greatness.
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bshea - Posted Wednesday, Sep 11, 2019 4:58:00 PM
We are thrilled to announce that the TASIS family will be extending to the Iberian peninsula in the fall of 2020! Learn about this exciting development.
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TASIS - Posted Thursday, Sep 5, 2019 1:00:00 PM
We love to share stories of alumni connections when they are brought to our attention. This month we take a look at an emerging friendship between Caroline Rothstein '01 and 2018 Valedictorian Shu Ye, both of whom matriculated to the University of Pennsylvania following their graduations from TASIS.
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bshea - Posted Friday, Aug 30, 2019 11:49:00 AM
Learn about the size of each division, the number of students who are new to TASIS, which nations are represented, which languages are spoken, and more.
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TASIS - Posted Thursday, Aug 29, 2019 9:00:00 AM
TASIS is delighted to welcome an outstanding group of new faculty members for the 2019–2020 Academic Year. Learn about each addition.
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marslanian - Posted Wednesday, Aug 28, 2019 2:00:00 PM
Beginning at the age of seven, children in the Le Château des Enfants (CDE) program have the opportunity to be boarding students at the TASIS Summer Programs. In this inspiring new video created by Graham Pearsall and Alex Secilmis '19, several of these students discuss what they love most about the program.
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bshea - Posted Thursday, Aug 15, 2019 3:00:00 PM
The 2019 TASIS Summer Programs began with hundreds of students arriving on campus on the morning of June 21 and concluded with a series of wonderful Final Night Celebrations on the evening of August 9. The days in between were packed with intensive academic courses, brilliant displays of visual and performing arts, thrilling outdoor adventures, advanced sports training, exciting travel experiences, and much more. Our highlight videos chronicle the action—one week at a time.
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TASIS - Posted Monday, Aug 12, 2019 9:00:00 AM
Students who attended the 2019 TASIS Summer Programs had the opportunity to pursue a huge variety of performing arts offerings under the direction of the best team in the business. See the culmination of their hard work.
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TASIS - Posted Friday, Aug 9, 2019 2:04:00 PM
TASIS cordially invites American citizens to its campus in Montagnola between 16:30–18:30 for passport applications, notarial services, and other consular services.
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TASIS - Posted Thursday, Jul 25, 2019 11:45:00 AM
Twenty-five AP Scholars and a school success rate of 89 percent are among the highlights from the 2019 Advanced Placement exams. Learn more about this year's results.
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TASIS - Posted Tuesday, Jul 23, 2019 12:51:00 PM
The average score posted by the 50 TASIS students who earned an IB Diploma was 32.2—2.6 points above the 2019 worldwide average. Learn more about this year's results.
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TASIS - Posted Monday, Jul 22, 2019 10:00:00 AM
Assistant Athletic Director Alex Zanecchia and several coaches and student athletes discuss the TASIS Athletics Program, which encompasses competitive varsity programs, recreational activities, and community-building events.
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TASIS - Posted Sunday, Jul 21, 2019 10:00:00 AM
Executive Chef Fabio Marrone and the TASIS Dining Services team are proud that the School has earned the Swiss Fourchette Verte label, which signifies that each meal served is healthy and well-balanced.
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TASIS - Posted Friday, Jun 28, 2019 3:00:00 PM
High School boarding students showcase their rooms and discuss what life is like in the TASIS dorms.
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TASIS - Posted Thursday, Jun 27, 2019 3:00:00 PM
Student artists and members of the High School's visual and performing arts departments discuss what makes the TASIS Fine Arts Program so special.
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TASIS - Posted Wednesday, Jun 26, 2019 3:00:00 PM
Enjoy a 360-degree tour of TASIS and a closer look at several of the iconic locations on campus.
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TASIS - Posted Tuesday, Jun 25, 2019 3:00:00 PM
Our live-stream of the full Commencement Ceremony has been cleaned up in post-production and divided into smaller segments to make it easier to watch the content you're interested in.
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TASIS - Posted Monday, Jun 24, 2019 10:41:01 AM
The 2019 TASIS Summer Programs in Lugano, Switzerland, officially opened on June 22. Read about the early days, see photos and video highlights, and learn how you can keep an eye on the action this summer.
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Esma Karuv ’19 - Posted Wednesday, Jun 19, 2019 9:52:15 AM
In her final article as a TASIS student writer, Esma Karuv '19 comes to terms with the end of a High School career that was a "magical integration of service, integrity, humility, compassion, responsibility, and vision."
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TASIS - Posted Friday, Jun 7, 2019 11:55:00 AM
TASIS Headmaster Christopher Nikoloff has announced that Elementary School Music Teacher Melody Tibbits Zanecchia is the recipient of the 2019 Khan-Page Master Teacher Award.
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TASIS - Posted Thursday, Jun 6, 2019 5:41:13 PM
The TASIS Elementary School held its annual Moving-Up Ceremony in the Palestra on the morning of June 6. See photos and video footage of student presentations, musical performances, the presentation of diplomas, and more.
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bshea - Posted Wednesday, Jun 5, 2019 5:48:56 PM
The Middle School held its annual Moving-Up Ceremony in the Palmer Center on the afternoon on June 4. See photos and video footage of student speeches, musical performances, the presentation of awards and diplomas, and more.
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bshea - Posted Saturday, Jun 1, 2019 5:08:00 PM
The 102 students in the Class of 2019 were accepted to 168 universities and colleges in 11 nations, including a total of 61 offers from schools ranked in the top 100 of the Times Higher Education 2018–2019 World University Rankings.
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bshea - Posted Saturday, Jun 1, 2019 2:40:00 PM
The American School in Switzerland held its 63rd Commencement Ceremony in the Palestra on the morning of June 1. Watch the full ceremony, learn about the 102 graduates, see a comprehensive list of university acceptances, and discover how to download or order photos from a packed Graduation Week.
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TASIS - Posted Saturday, Jun 1, 2019 1:30:00 PM
Fourteen members of The American School in Switzerland's 63rd graduating class earned special recognition at the 2019 Commencement Ceremony. Learn about this year's recipients.
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TASIS - Posted Saturday, Jun 1, 2019 8:00:00 AM
Highlights from the 2019 Senior Banquet included two moving musical performances, poignant remarks from Headmaster Christopher Nikoloff, and inspiring speeches from six members of the Class of 2019. See how the evening unfolded.
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TASIS - Posted Thursday, May 30, 2019 8:00:00 AM
Each spring, the TASIS High School Faculty selects several philanthropic students from grade 11 to receive the distinguished Junior Awards. Read about this year's recipients.
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bshea - Posted Wednesday, May 29, 2019 10:00:00 PM
The Elementary School Theater Company put forth two outstanding performances of The Prince and the Pauper in the Palmer Center on the evenings of May 28–29. The world premiere was filmed and can be watched in full.
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TASIS - Posted Tuesday, May 28, 2019 2:32:00 PM
The third class of the chapter, which now totals 25 members, comprises three scholars from the Class of 2019 and four from the Class of 2020.
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TASIS - Posted Sunday, May 26, 2019 12:00:00 PM
See the list of award recipients for each High School and Middle School spring team, learn who was named male and female athlete of the year, and enjoy an entertaining highlight video from the season.
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bshea - Posted Wednesday, May 22, 2019 12:59:38 PM
The 45th annual TASIS Spring Arts Festival began in earnest with an assembly in the Palestra on the morning of May 14 and concluded with an inspiring celebration on the evening of May 19. Read about the week and watch many of the events.
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Joy Mack ’21 - Posted Tuesday, May 21, 2019 12:00:00 PM
Fresh off completing her first Advanced Placement class—AP European History—and sitting for the exam, Joy Mack '21 shares some valuable advice.
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Nicole Abrate Echezarreta ’20 - Posted Wednesday, May 15, 2019 12:00:00 PM
Nicole Abrate Echezarreta '20 interviewed Ms. Anna Kavalauskas, who joined the High School English Department in 2011 after serving as a counselor in the TASIS Summer Programs nearly a decade earlier, and crafted a thoughtful profile.
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bshea - Posted Saturday, May 11, 2019 1:00:00 PM
More than 40 members of the TASIS community ignored cold and rainy conditions in their quest to complete the 7th annual Walk for Water on the afternoon of May 8, helping raise CHF 200 for clean water initiatives.
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TASIS - Posted Friday, May 10, 2019 2:35:00 PM
All members of the TASIS community and the general public are cordially invited to campus from May 10–19 to enjoy concerts, theatrical performances, dance performances, film screenings, visual arts exhibitions, guest lectures, art workshops, and more. See the full schedule of events.
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marslanian - Posted Thursday, May 2, 2019 12:39:00 PM
Thirty-eight students, faculty and staff members, parents, and guests made it down to Lake Lugano and back before the Sant'Abbondio bells chimed at 7:00. They helped raise more than CHF 400 for the Nepal Global Service Program group.
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TASIS - Posted Tuesday, Apr 30, 2019 2:23:37 PM
Experienced and budding thespians and musicians in all three TASIS divisions have made the most of the weeks leading up to the 2019 Spring Arts Festival, attending an IB Theatre workshop in Geneva, creating an original piece of musical theater/operetta, performing a modified version of Romeo and Juliet, celebrating International Jazz Day, and preparing for the upcoming Elementary School and Middle School Spring Musicals.
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TASIS - Posted Sunday, Apr 28, 2019 2:15:00 PM
Prolific student filmmaker Alex Secilmis '19 capped off his TASIS career in style with the release of the feature-length comedy Ric Tac Two, which premiered in front of a large crowd in the Palmer Center on the evening of April 11. Enjoy the hilarious film, which features a deep and talented cast of 40 TASIS students and teachers, and learn more about Alex's remarkable achievements.
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TASIS - Posted Saturday, Apr 27, 2019 12:00:00 PM
In the latest episode of TASIS Stories, Director of Communications Mark Chevalier sits down with three of the School's exceptional young artists—Francis Accilien '19, Lana Kozak '19, and Sofya Rappoport '22—to learn about their backgrounds, the opportunities they've had to grow as artists at TASIS, their thoughts on the upcoming Spring Arts Festival, and their future ambitions.
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Cristina Estevez ’19 - Posted Friday, Apr 26, 2019 8:00:00 AM
With Graduation Weekend just a month away, student filmmaker Cristina Estevez '19 set out to discover what the amazing Class of 2019 will miss most about TASIS.
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bshea - Posted Thursday, Apr 25, 2019 4:00:00 PM
Seven TASIS students and two faculty leaders spent the first half of their spring holiday in Rîșcova, Moldova, where they worked closely with EcoVisio Moldova to implement a number of community initiatives. Read a recap of this year's trip and watch an excellent video created by Iris Kaymak '20.
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TASIS - Posted Tuesday, Apr 23, 2019 12:00:00 PM
TASIS Elementary School Teacher Matthew James Friday discusses his first Global Service Program trip to Ethiopia, a journey defined by smiles, love, and important life lessons. We also hear from two fifth-grade students who have previously worked with Nuovo Fiore Ethiopia.
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Kristin Pedroja - Posted Sunday, Apr 21, 2019 4:00:00 PM
This month we catch up with a fashion designer who has just released a collaboration with Puma and a former teacher who is doing life-changing humanitarian work in Haiti. We also check in with a Brazilian politician and new mother, celebrate our community in Houston, and say goodbye to a familiar face on campus. Enjoy!
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TASIS - Posted Friday, Apr 19, 2019 4:00:00 PM
TASIS commemorated National Poetry Month with a special assembly in the Palestra on the morning of April 4, and, in a new initiative spearheaded by English Department Chair Dr. Chris Love, English teachers and their students interviewed one another to learn about their favorite poems.
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bshea - Posted Wednesday, Apr 17, 2019 3:00:00 PM
TASIS Elementary School Teacher Matthew James Friday has had more than 60 poems published in dozens of print and online journals around the world and recently had a short story about the etymology of his unique surname published in The New Normal, a compendium of stories written by international school teachers around the globe.
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Joy Mack ’21 - Posted Monday, Apr 15, 2019 4:00:00 PM
Joy Mack '21 interviewed Modern European History and AP European History Teacher Mr. Daniel Kirsch, who began teaching at TASIS in 2007 and was appointed High School History Department Chair in the fall of 2018.
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bshea - Posted Saturday, Apr 13, 2019 2:00:00 PM
With the 45th annual TASIS Spring Arts Festival just around the corner, we take a look at the emerging careers of eight remarkable artists from the Class of 2008.
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Mark Aeschliman - Posted Monday, Apr 8, 2019 4:00:00 PM
The Percussion Ensemble of the G. Verdi Conservatory of Como performed in the Palmer Center on the evening of April 4 as part of the TASIS Cultural Events Program. Art History and Architecture & Design Teacher Mark Aeschliman attended the performance and was inspired to write an excellent poem.
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bshea - Posted Tuesday, Apr 2, 2019 10:43:00 AM
Congratulations to High School Theater Director Valerie Bijur Carlson and her talented and hardworking cast and crew for delighting audiences with three outstanding performances of Gilbert and Sullivan's The Pirates of Penzance over the weekend of March 29–31. Learn about the musical and watch the full shows from Friday and Saturday night.
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bshea - Posted Saturday, Mar 30, 2019 9:30:00 AM
Bryan Soh '18, who just returned to his native Singapore to begin two years of compulsory National Service, says farewell to the country and community that have had such a profound impact on his life over the past four and a half years.
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bshea - Posted Friday, Mar 29, 2019 5:00:00 PM
Airi Barnes '20 and Zawadiyah Tolliver '20 express their gratitude for all that they learned on this year's Global Service Program trip to Odisha, India.
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Joy Mack ’21 - Posted Tuesday, Mar 26, 2019 11:54:14 AM
Joy Mack '21 penned a journal-style account of the seven days she and her classmates spent skiing and snowboarding in beautiful Crans-Montana, Switzerland.
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Daisy Bachofen ’20 - Posted Monday, Mar 25, 2019 10:00:00 AM
Daisy Bachofen '20 is the latest filmmaker to chronicle a TASIS Ski Adventure. Enjoy her excellent work and have a look at several other videos produced in recent years.
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TASIS - Posted Sunday, Mar 24, 2019 4:00:00 PM
See who won the awards for each High School and Middle School team and watch an entertaining highlight video from the 2018–2019 winter athletics season.
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bshea - Posted Friday, Mar 22, 2019 11:25:16 AM
Distinguished theoretical physicist Dr. Mark Trodden closed out the 2018–2019 TASIS Speaker Series by delivering a stimulating talk about modern cosmology in the Palmer Center on the evening of March 20.
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bshea - Posted Sunday, Mar 17, 2019 9:00:00 AM
Fifty-three TASIS IB II students spent their Spring Academic Travel session in Siena, Italy, where they prepared for their upcoming exams at a historic Carthusian monastery. Student filmmakers Alex Secilimis '19 and Lana Kozak '19 documented the lighter side of the trip.
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TASIS - Posted Thursday, Mar 14, 2019 12:12:37 PM
We sat down with TASIS Computer Science standout Kamron Kelley '21 to learn about his experience at an innovative workshop—Cybersecurity Weekend with Google Switzerland—that was held in Zurich over the weekend of March 9–10.
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Nicole Abrate Echezarreta ’20 - Posted Friday, Mar 8, 2019 12:00:00 PM
Nicole Abrate Echezarreta '20 discusses the ways in which her Spring Academic Travel trip to Lisbon, Portugal, vastly exceeded her expectations.
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bshea - Posted Thursday, Feb 28, 2019 9:30:00 AM
In this episode of TASIS Stories, we tap into the collective wisdom of Mark Aeschliman, Howard Stickley, and Bill Eichner—who have combined for more than 110 years of experience at TASIS—to learn how the School has evolved over the past four decades.
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bshea - Posted Wednesday, Feb 27, 2019 2:55:00 PM
Our latest edition of alumni notes offers a look at recent achievements in politics, acting, sustainability, and medicine. We also promote an upcoming TASIS Cyprus reunion and a creative retreat opportunity in France, celebrate the engagement of yet another TASIS couple, and commemorate the 10-year anniversary of Mrs. Fleming's passing.
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TASIS - Posted Monday, Feb 18, 2019 2:28:00 PM
International Baccalaureate student Omar Rahal '20 is one of just 120 high school students worldwide headed to the prestigious Barcelona International Youth Science Challenge in July.
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bshea - Posted Sunday, Feb 17, 2019 11:00:00 AM
Joy Mack '21 highlights the important role food plays throughout International Week and discusses some of her favorite dishes from this year.
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TASIS - Posted Thursday, Feb 14, 2019 1:00:00 PM
Guests are welcome to visit Al Focolare from 9:00–11:00 to learn more about the TASIS Early Childhood Program, which includes Pre-Kindergarten (ages 3–4), Kindergarten, and first grade.
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Anna Alyakina '19 - Posted Wednesday, Feb 13, 2019 3:00:00 PM
Fifteen TASIS students represented the nation of Algeria at The Hague International Model United Nations conference, marking the 40th anniversary of the School's Model UN program. Anna Alyakina '19 explains how this transformative conference helps shape the future leaders the world so desperately needs.
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bshea - Posted Tuesday, Feb 12, 2019 2:47:00 PM
TASIS commenced International Week 2019 on the morning of February 11 with an Opening Ceremony that included the Parade of Flags, the presentation of Torch Awards, and impressive musical and dance performances. Watch the ceremony and read about some of the highlights.
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bshea - Posted Monday, Feb 11, 2019 9:00:00 AM
Acclaimed screenwriter, playwright, and producer Michael Lesslie discussed his writing philosophy and circuitous path to success with TASIS seniors and guests in the Palmer Center on the evening of February 5. He is the third distinguished guest to visit TASIS as part of the 2018–2019 TASIS Speaker Series.
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bshea - Posted Friday, Feb 8, 2019 9:20:00 AM
Seven members of the TASIS Faculty attended the fourth Milan International Teachers Association Conference on February 2 and returned to Lugano with knowledge, techniques, and inspiration to share with their colleagues.
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bshea - Posted Thursday, Jan 31, 2019 9:52:00 AM
Following an exhaustive 14-month self-study process, the IBO determined that the TASIS IB Program demonstrates "strong programme implementation across all areas" and granted the School 31 commendations.
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Nicole Abrate Echezarreta ’20 - Posted Wednesday, Jan 30, 2019 11:02:50 AM
See images from the 2019 Winter Photography Exhibition, read Nicole Abrate Echezarreta's reactions, and learn more about photography courses offered at TASIS.
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bshea - Posted Monday, Jan 28, 2019 1:00:00 PM
The rising star's concert at Palazzo Dei Congressi will be part of a 12-week, seven-nation tour that opens in Padova, Italy, on April 16.
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Joy Mack ’21 - Posted Wednesday, Jan 23, 2019 1:00:00 PM
Joy Mack '21 sat down with Middle School Math and History Teacher Mr. Patrick Alava, who began teaching at TASIS in 2011 and was honored to receive the Khan-Page Master Teacher Award in 2018.
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Esma Karuv ’19 - Posted Sunday, Jan 20, 2019 12:00:00 PM
Esma Karuv '19, who came to TASIS in ninth grade after spending her entire childhood in New York, discusses the "unforgettable adventure" she's been on ever since.
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bshea - Posted Thursday, Jan 17, 2019 4:15:00 PM
Twenty-one Middle School and Elementary School students used the LEGO MINDSTORMS® platform to design, build, and program robots at a regional tournament in Bellinzona on January 12. They competed for nine grueling hours and came away with two team awards.
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Bryan Soh ’18 - Posted Wednesday, Jan 16, 2019 4:44:00 PM
Bryan Soh '18 recounts the pleasant morning he spent at the TASIS Elementary School's Early Childhood Center, where he marveled at the techniques TASIS teachers use to help young students learn English rapidly.
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bshea - Posted Thursday, Jan 10, 2019 12:00:00 PM
We caught up with Billion Dollar Boy co-founder Permele Doyle '05 to learn how she became an expert in the fascinating field of influencer marketing.
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TASIS - Posted Friday, Dec 21, 2018 7:00:00 AM
The hundreds of videos on the TASIS YouTube channel have now amassed 1.5 million views—with nearly 500,00 views coming in the past year alone! We've compiled a list of ten of our favorites from 2018, many of which were produced by TASIS student filmmakers.
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TASIS - Posted Thursday, Dec 20, 2018 6:00:00 PM
We recently topped 5000 followers on the tasislugano Instagram page, and here are 15 of our favorite posts from the past year.
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