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- Rooftop Reunion (all class years) chez les YatesOn May 31, 2006 the Yates family hosted a reunion organized by the AALFNY at their apartment on Manahattan's West Side. A few letters below from those who could not attend, as well as links to many photos of the event. On a beautiful May evening, Mrs. Marguerite Yates and her children --John ('70), Marguerite ('71), Christopher ('73), Jeremy ('74) and Natalie ('78)-- graciously provided their rooftop terrace once again for another spectacular Lycee party. This time, though, the participants were not high school students but a slightly more mature group of alumni. About 100 alumni attended this cocktail party who represented the full range of all class years, starting with Maurice Raviol ('44), one of the original founders of the Alumni Association. Over delicious hors d’oeuvres and plenty of wine, conversation flowed freely and covered events spanning almost six decades of school memories. Some anciens profs were in attendance and other teachers and surveillants were fondly remembered. A message board was on display with notes from all the alumni who sent could not attend and sent their regrets (reprinted below). Guests admired the unobstructed Central Park view and lingered on until way past sunset, reminiscing about recent and more faraway times. Many introductions were made and business cards exchanged. And the question repeated over and over again as people left was “When is the next alumni party?” A partial list of alumni attendees: Marguerite Yates; Greta Wizenberg; Elise Maman; Maurice Raviol, '44; Alda (Popa) Ravagnan, '61; Svetlana (Bielosoub) Caton-Noble, '62; Christopher Kende, '66; Diana Henry, '66; Edward Sonnino, '66; André Cappon, '66; Alexandre de Bordes, '67; Gérard Lamarche, '67; Alexander Neratoff, '70; Claudine Wizenberg, '70; Rafael Rodriguez, '71; Ronald Grelsamer, '71; Darrell Ellison, '71; Hervé Cérisoles, '72; Nina Schlossman, '72; Gregory Cahn, '72; Gloria Tulliu, '73; Van Madison Brown, '73; Dominique Noel, '73; Francois Gendron, '73; Christopher Yates, '73; Vivianne (Hanania) Kurzweil, '74; Edouard Cernuschi, '74; Francine (Benzaken) Glick, '74; Jeremy Yates, '74; Hélène de Barcza, '74; Robert Kulick, '74; Diane Rivers, '74; Vannessa (Kelmans) Kaufman, '74; Xavier Noel, '76; Maria Blacque-Belair, '76; Etienne Boillot, '77; Jordan Stern, '77; Caroline Harcourt, '78; Alain Benzaken, '78; Beck Lee, '78; Natalie Yates Cacciato, '78; Marc Boleis, '79; Elizabeth Wishnick, '79; Hillary Frances Ray, '80; Daniel Alon-Sicart, '80; Susan Schwenger, '80; Stephen Allen, '80; Jean-Pierre Dareys, '81; Monique Kaim-Moadel, '81; Robyn (Frank) Frank-Pedersen, '81; Stéphane Galistinos, '83; Druce Vertes, '83; Angèle-Marie Yonke, '86; Judith (Mlockier) Audrain, '86; Alessandra Gagliardi, '86; Micheline Dugué, '87; Samantha Sherman, '88; Marina Treves, '91; Aline de Laforcade, '91; Danielle Levine, '91; Vanina Holasek, '92; Frederic Guarino, '92; Sophie Bartsich, '93; Frédéric Berthelot, '93; Vanessa Der Calousdian, '94; Alexander Gomez Trochez, '94; Bernard Chriqui, '94; Valérie Darguste, '94; Rony Mashihi, '95; Dorothy McAuliffe, '95; Maria Salazar, '97; Leyla Ertegun, '97; Charles Kennedy, '97; Anthony Nazar de Jaucourt, '97; Carlos Renato Ozores, '97; Albert Sara, '00; _________________________________ We received numerous messages from classmates expressing their regrets at not being able to attend. Micheline Dugué, MD. ('87) kindly compiled the following and created a display that was posted the night of the cocktail: PROFs… ● "Malheureusement, j’enseigne demain soir jusque très tard (presque 21h) et il me sera donc impossible d’être parmi vous et je le regrette bien sincèrement. J’espère que ce n’est que partie remise." Remy Loumbrozo, Prof. de musique 40’s ● "How I wish I could get there for the reunion, but unfortunately I am so busy just at present that I'm afraid it's impossible. But another time, perhaps! I'd love to get to know some of you with whom I've been in correspondence but still haven't met. Think of me, and I'll be thinking of all of you. Special greetings also to my former classmate, Maurice Raviol, who I believe does plan to attend. When next in New York, perhaps I'll get to see you all. Best and warmest wishes." Gabrielle Griswold '44 ● "I am very sorry not to be able to attend the party. But then I imagine that not many of my classmates from the years 1942-4 will be there, or even remember me. Although I am still in touch with Kevin Egan!" Edward Perry Gaskell '47 60’s ● "Mr. Guy Wildenstein thanks the Alumni Association of the Lycée Français de New York for their kind invitation on the 31st of May and much regrets that, as he will be traveling, he is unable to accept." Guy Wildenstein ’63 ● "Bonjour les Anciens.Desolé de ne pouvoir me joindre a vous, mais je suis actuellement en villegiature en Espagne.....Bonne soirée et amusez-vous bien.A bientot peut-etre." Denys Henriquez '67 ● "Je vous remercie beaucoup de l'invitation! Cela me fait plaisir que l'on pense à moi après toutes ces longues années! Il m'est impossible de venir vu que je me trouve de l'autre côté de l'océan Atlantique, mais je vous souhaite à tous une très bonne soirée de réunion et je suis sûre que vous allez tous vous amuser....Amitiés" Anne Schreiber '69 70’s ● "Thank you for the reunion announcement. If there should be one in Paris, please let me know. Many thanks." Helen Christiansen '70 ● "Hello Jonathan Yates, Won't be able to make this time but sure want to say hello and wish a nice time. Best" Philippe Egger '70 ● "Camarades! Greetings from across the Atlantic! I spent a few days in NY with my daughter late April/early May, and we did see a few Alumni - Ronald Grelsamer '71, André Cappon '66, Sylvia Flescher '70. Alas, much as I would have liked to, my boss (= yours truly) didn't let me stay in town until next Wednesday. So, on the 31st, we - that includes my dear wife, Anne, née de Grenier , also Class of '71 - shall raise our glasses toward the setting sun here in France and drink a toast to you all at the Yates Penthouse (fond memories. Pensées amicales" Jonathan (Mandelbaum) '71 ● "Dear Marguerite & Maggi, I don’t know if you will remember me, but we were in class together. Unfortunately, living in Brussels, I won’t be able to make it for the cocktail, but my thought will be with you all and with a special thought for the promotion 71. Who knows, maybe one day I’ll pass by NYC and we will be able to meet and talk about the good all days. Have a nice evening." Manoële Dochy-Jacques '71 ● "Hello from Paris, France, to all the Lycée Français Alumni and particularly the Yates Family... Marguey, Jon, Chris, Nathalie and Jeremy! Many fond memories come to mind when we used to all be together at the CPW penthouse and dear Mrs. Yates baked her wonderful cakes. We regret immensely not to be able to join you tonight. Another time maybe." Mary Deschamps '71 ● "Hi, I am terribly sorry but something has come up and I will not be able to attend. I am going to be out of town. Please send my hellos and love to all." Maggi Walker '71 ● Donna Zilkha '72 regrets that she will not be able to attend. Hopefully next time. ● Would have loved to come, but I now live in Geneva Switzerland! Enjoy, and thanks for everything. Warmly" Odile Roger Bongi '73 ● "Hello to all from Jerusalem! Although I now live in what I think if one of the most beautiful (and controversial) cities in the world, it is at times like these that I long to hop on a plane and join you on the rooftop. Best wishes to Jeremy for hosting this event!" Dr. Diana Flescher '74 ● "Really sorry, but I won't be in the US at that time. Regards" Hubert Mattia '75 ● "Sorry, won’t be able to make it. Regards" Andrea M. Migliuolo '75 80’s ● "I won't be there, but I'll be in NYC on June 15-18." Ahpaly Coradin '85 ● "Nous regrettons de ne pas pouvoir vous rejoindre. Ma femme Jennifer et moi partons en Europe pour quelques semaines, dernier grand voyage avant la naissance de notre premier enfant que nous attendons début décembre." Pierre Oury '85 ● "Dear Friends: Sorry, I won't be able to make it. I apologize for answering so late. Right now I am in the middle of promoting the poetry booklet that I wrote, but if there is any event on Saturday, I should be able to attend. Thanks" Gabin C. Langue Tsobgny '85 ● "Greetings and thank you for the invitation! Unfortunately, I am unable to attend the party. Best regards to all of my former classmates, and old friends. I will always have very fond memories of my time at the Lycee. Merci" Regine (Le Navenec) Schultheiss '85 ● "Bonjour! Je ne pourrais etre présente à ce cocktail, des milliers et des miliers de kilomètres nous séparent. Passez une excellente soirée et buvez à la santé des absents. A bientôt" Sandrine Aïcha Karam '87 ● Thank you very much for your kind invitation, camarades! Unfortunately, I will not be in NY at that time and will thus not be able to attend. Thank you again" Flavie Mouraux (Durand-Ruel) '89 90’s ● "Hello! So sorry but I can not make it! Have a lovely party." Vanessa Muller Himmer '90 ● I am very sorry to miss this great opportunity to reconnect with everyone, as I will be stuck in Cambridge tonight. I hope there will be many other such events to come. All the best" Emily M. Allen '96 |
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