Comments on: International School of Lausanne aka Commonwealth American School http://climbtothestars.org/archives/2002/06/08/international-school-of-lausanne-aka-commonwealth-american-school/ Stephanie Booth's online ramblings Fri, 10 Feb 2012 10:15:04 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.2 By: Alan Hughes http://climbtothestars.org/archives/2002/06/08/international-school-of-lausanne-aka-commonwealth-american-school/#comment-28745 Alan Hughes Thu, 02 Sep 2010 22:08:10 +0000 http://climbtothestars.org/archives/2002/06/08/international-school-of-lausanne-aka-commonwealth-american-school/#comment-28745 <p>Hello all, Noticed this thread is a little old but thought I'd add to it anyway :)</p> <p>I attended CAS for 88/89 and possibly 87/88 (but not 100% sure). Have plenty of fond memories of the school and Switzerland in general, everyone was great and the place is just amazing. Unfortunatly I have lost contact with everyone I knew from there but keep trying to find them again.</p> <p>Anyway, I've left my webaddress so if anyone knows me or thinks they know me get in touch.</p> <p>Alan Hughes</p> Hello all, Noticed this thread is a little old but thought I’d add to it anyway :)

I attended CAS for 88/89 and possibly 87/88 (but not 100% sure). Have plenty of fond memories of the school and Switzerland in general, everyone was great and the place is just amazing. Unfortunatly I have lost contact with everyone I knew from there but keep trying to find them again.

Anyway, I’ve left my webaddress so if anyone knows me or thinks they know me get in touch.

Alan Hughes

]]> By: Melanie Laurence http://climbtothestars.org/archives/2002/06/08/international-school-of-lausanne-aka-commonwealth-american-school/#comment-27502 Melanie Laurence Wed, 23 Dec 2009 16:18:49 +0000 http://climbtothestars.org/archives/2002/06/08/international-school-of-lausanne-aka-commonwealth-american-school/#comment-27502 <p>I helped Ms. Curtis out in the 80's as a volunteer in her class and substitute taught as well. Both of my children went to the school, Michael and Kelly, while their father played hockey for the team in Lausanne. I remember the farm house well and she was kind enough to let my family go there. Today, I am finishing my teaching degree in Georgia, USA. Is Mr. Landow (Im sure I spelled his name wrong) the head master still their? I would love to get in touch with him and Ms. Curtis.</p> I helped Ms. Curtis out in the 80′s as a volunteer in her class and substitute taught as well. Both of my children went to the school, Michael and Kelly, while their father played hockey for the team in Lausanne. I remember the farm house well and she was kind enough to let my family go there. Today, I am finishing my teaching degree in Georgia, USA. Is Mr. Landow (Im sure I spelled his name wrong) the head master still their? I would love to get in touch with him and Ms. Curtis.

]]> By: Joie Wheeler http://climbtothestars.org/archives/2002/06/08/international-school-of-lausanne-aka-commonwealth-american-school/#comment-17962 Joie Wheeler Thu, 21 May 2009 14:49:39 +0000 http://climbtothestars.org/archives/2002/06/08/international-school-of-lausanne-aka-commonwealth-american-school/#comment-17962 <p>Both of my children attended the Commonwealth-American School in the early 80's for a few years. It was wonderful experience for all of us. I am trying to locate copies of a cookbook that was published during that time. I believe it was a fund raising project. If anyone knows where I can get a couple of these I would greatly appreciate it. Mine is worn to the bone and I would also like to give one to each of my children.</p> <p>Joie Wheeler.</p> Both of my children attended the Commonwealth-American School in the early 80′s for a few years. It was wonderful experience for all of us. I am trying to locate copies of a cookbook that was published during that time. I believe it was a fund raising project. If anyone knows where I can get a couple of these I would greatly appreciate it. Mine is worn to the bone and I would also like to give one to each of my children.

Joie Wheeler.

]]> By: terry sullivan http://climbtothestars.org/archives/2002/06/08/international-school-of-lausanne-aka-commonwealth-american-school/#comment-17650 terry sullivan Mon, 18 May 2009 02:17:03 +0000 http://climbtothestars.org/archives/2002/06/08/international-school-of-lausanne-aka-commonwealth-american-school/#comment-17650 <p>I did my student teaching at CAS in 1986....one of the best experiences of my life.</p> <p>I lived with a family and taught first grade with Alison Curtis. I will cherish those memories and I hope to visit again one day. It looks like many changes have taken place.</p> <p>peace</p> <p>Terry</p> I did my student teaching at CAS in 1986….one of the best experiences of my life.

I lived with a family and taught first grade with Alison Curtis. I will cherish those memories and I hope to visit again one day. It looks like many changes have taken place.

peace

Terry

]]> By: Angie Miller (formerly Hacker) http://climbtothestars.org/archives/2002/06/08/international-school-of-lausanne-aka-commonwealth-american-school/#comment-17201 Angie Miller (formerly Hacker) Tue, 12 May 2009 02:05:50 +0000 http://climbtothestars.org/archives/2002/06/08/international-school-of-lausanne-aka-commonwealth-american-school/#comment-17201 <p>I was a student teacher at Commonwealth American School in the fall of 1986. I taught second grade with Liz Murray. I remember Mr. Curtis and his wife, and I remember going to their farmhouse one weekend. I loved living in Switzerland, and I look forward to going back for a visit. I taught 5th grade after graduating from college, though I don't teach school anymore. If anyone was there during that time, I'd love to hear from you.</p> I was a student teacher at Commonwealth American School in the fall of 1986. I taught second grade with Liz Murray. I remember Mr. Curtis and his wife, and I remember going to their farmhouse one weekend. I loved living in Switzerland, and I look forward to going back for a visit. I taught 5th grade after graduating from college, though I don’t teach school anymore. If anyone was there during that time, I’d love to hear from you.

]]> By: Craig Terrana http://climbtothestars.org/archives/2002/06/08/international-school-of-lausanne-aka-commonwealth-american-school/#comment-16827 Craig Terrana Wed, 29 Oct 2008 22:02:15 +0000 http://climbtothestars.org/archives/2002/06/08/international-school-of-lausanne-aka-commonwealth-american-school/#comment-16827 <p>Wow, I'm alot older than I realized!! I attended CAS in 1966-67. I've been back to Lausanne several times over the years but never back to the school location. It was a great life for myself and two older sisters. When I tell friends that every Friday we all went skiing, they can't believe it. Teachers and faculty were very kind. Wonderful experience - where's that time machine...<br>Peace.</p> Wow, I’m alot older than I realized!! I attended CAS in 1966-67. I’ve been back to Lausanne several times over the years but never back to the school location. It was a great life for myself and two older sisters. When I tell friends that every Friday we all went skiing, they can’t believe it. Teachers and faculty were very kind. Wonderful experience – where’s that time machine…
Peace.

]]> By: Laurie Severson http://climbtothestars.org/archives/2002/06/08/international-school-of-lausanne-aka-commonwealth-american-school/#comment-1935 Laurie Severson Mon, 20 Oct 2008 06:56:08 +0000 http://climbtothestars.org/archives/2002/06/08/international-school-of-lausanne-aka-commonwealth-american-school/#comment-1935 <p>I student taught at the school in the fall of 1983. I spent the morning teaching fifth grade with Mr. Yeates and the afternoon with I believe the first and second grade students in the main building. I have such great memories. The students were so nice and respectful. I too remember Mr. Curtis and his wife, Mr. Booth, and others.</p> I student taught at the school in the fall of 1983. I spent the morning teaching fifth grade with Mr. Yeates and the afternoon with I believe the first and second grade students in the main building. I have such great memories. The students were so nice and respectful. I too remember Mr. Curtis and his wife, Mr. Booth, and others.

]]> By: A. Bruce McDonald http://climbtothestars.org/archives/2002/06/08/international-school-of-lausanne-aka-commonwealth-american-school/#comment-1938 A. Bruce McDonald Thu, 14 Aug 2008 10:52:01 +0000 http://climbtothestars.org/archives/2002/06/08/international-school-of-lausanne-aka-commonwealth-american-school/#comment-1938 <p>Correction.... The upper school was not CF Ramuz---that was the lower school. The upper school was along the train tracks in what had been an apartment building. It was a short bus ride and a walk down a long steep hill from St. Francois. Don't recall the street name. The play ground was a small parking area, but we did lunch recess up the hill on the grounds of another school. Used to get really pushed around alot up there!</p> <p><br></p> <p>Best, Bruce</p> Correction…. The upper school was not CF Ramuz—that was the lower school. The upper school was along the train tracks in what had been an apartment building. It was a short bus ride and a walk down a long steep hill from St. Francois. Don't recall the street name. The play ground was a small parking area, but we did lunch recess up the hill on the grounds of another school. Used to get really pushed around alot up there!


Best, Bruce

]]> By: A. Bruce McDonald http://climbtothestars.org/archives/2002/06/08/international-school-of-lausanne-aka-commonwealth-american-school/#comment-1937 A. Bruce McDonald Thu, 14 Aug 2008 10:44:41 +0000 http://climbtothestars.org/archives/2002/06/08/international-school-of-lausanne-aka-commonwealth-american-school/#comment-1937 <p>Well... Perhaps I am a little older than others here and who have registered at the alumni site. My sister and I spent two school years at CAS 1973/74 and 1974/75 when our dad was a Professor at IMEDE. For me that was 4th and 5th grades, sort of tough because in 4th grade I was in the top-class in the "lower school" in Pully (when we still had a school bus), whereas in 5th grade I was a mere pee-on in the "upper school" at CF Ramuz (I took public transit from my home at 15 Virgil Rossell (sp?). My teachers were Mrs. Ellis and Mr. Yates. Two great teachers and lots of great kids who I miss alot and few who if I hadn't started my Buddhist Practice, well, I cannot use the speech I would otherwise offer.</p> <p><br></p> <p>I visited Lausanne once since living there. It was in 1997 with my wife Laurie. I went to the school, which had changed its name and learned about the death of one of my favorite all-time teachers and dear mentor---Mr. Yates. I wish I could have told him what he and my experience in his class meant to me. I lost my own dad to a heart-attack in 1987 when I was 22/23 and he was 51/52. Life is short and you never know what is going to happen. Treasure your wise friends and loved ones during this lifetime.</p> <p><br></p> <p>My love and best wishes to everyone at CAS (past and present) and to the City and People of Lausanne, Switzerland. It was a great place---I loved it! Peace!</p> <p><br></p> <p>Best Regards, Bruce (P.S.) Steph--you are really cute--I like your site. Do you know Anthony Smith (or Auchter)?</p> Well… Perhaps I am a little older than others here and who have registered at the alumni site. My sister and I spent two school years at CAS 1973/74 and 1974/75 when our dad was a Professor at IMEDE. For me that was 4th and 5th grades, sort of tough because in 4th grade I was in the top-class in the “lower school” in Pully (when we still had a school bus), whereas in 5th grade I was a mere pee-on in the “upper school” at CF Ramuz (I took public transit from my home at 15 Virgil Rossell (sp?). My teachers were Mrs. Ellis and Mr. Yates. Two great teachers and lots of great kids who I miss alot and few who if I hadn't started my Buddhist Practice, well, I cannot use the speech I would otherwise offer.


I visited Lausanne once since living there. It was in 1997 with my wife Laurie. I went to the school, which had changed its name and learned about the death of one of my favorite all-time teachers and dear mentor—Mr. Yates. I wish I could have told him what he and my experience in his class meant to me. I lost my own dad to a heart-attack in 1987 when I was 22/23 and he was 51/52. Life is short and you never know what is going to happen. Treasure your wise friends and loved ones during this lifetime.


My love and best wishes to everyone at CAS (past and present) and to the City and People of Lausanne, Switzerland. It was a great place—I loved it! Peace!


Best Regards, Bruce (P.S.) Steph–you are really cute–I like your site. Do you know Anthony Smith (or Auchter)?

]]> By: A. Bruce McDonald http://climbtothestars.org/archives/2002/06/08/international-school-of-lausanne-aka-commonwealth-american-school/#comment-1944 A. Bruce McDonald Thu, 14 Aug 2008 04:52:01 +0000 http://climbtothestars.org/archives/2002/06/08/international-school-of-lausanne-aka-commonwealth-american-school/#comment-1944 <p>Correction.... The upper school was not CF Ramuz---that was the lower school. The upper school was along the train tracks in what had been an apartment building. It was a short bus ride and a walk down a long steep hill from St. Francois. Don't recall the street name. The play ground was a small parking area, but we did lunch recess up the hill on the grounds of another school. Used to get really pushed around alot up there!</p> <p>Best, Bruce</p> Correction…. The upper school was not CF Ramuz—that was the lower school. The upper school was along the train tracks in what had been an apartment building. It was a short bus ride and a walk down a long steep hill from St. Francois. Don’t recall the street name. The play ground was a small parking area, but we did lunch recess up the hill on the grounds of another school. Used to get really pushed around alot up there!

Best, Bruce

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