The ASPect Graduation Edition 2013 - American School of Paris

A Word from theHead of SchoolCommencementOur school’s mission is to inspire and prepareour students to achieve personal and academicexcellence.The class of 2013 has raised the bar on thisaspiration in so many ways. Let me share with you belowsome highlights from this outstanding group of students:Thank You, Lis SeeleyThe moment had a specialmeaning on Saturday,June 15 as Board of TrusteePresident Lis Seeley addressedthe Class of 2013.After seven years of serviceon the Board of Trustees, sixof which as President, she isstepping down.Lis Seeley will go down in ASPhistory as a magnificent Chairin a challenging and definingperiod for our school. An exampleof her leadership and drive isthe fact that it is her signature onthe deed of sale for this campus,purchased from the French Stateon December 14, 2011.We owe Lis our gratitude fortireless devotion and consummateskill in both managing andleading the Board of Trusteesand ASP during a period ofmomentous change. The 104 members of the classcome from 31 countries. 27 of them have siblings who arealso ASP graduates. 102 of the 104 students have beenaccepted and are matriculatingto a college or university destination,with the remaining two leavingfor mandatory military service priorto taking their next academic step. 24 graduates are AdvancedPlacement Scholar candidates. Overall 91% of these graduateshave participated in IB/AP externalexaminations. Just shy of 40% of InternationalBaccalaureate diploma students arealso participating in the bilingualIB diploma. This year’s graduating class hasobtained an extraordinaryuniversity admissions standing witha 48% acceptance rate into the mostcompetitive colleges in America.16% of the class have been admittedto competitive Colleges andUniversities in the United Kingdomand Europe.10% of the class are attendingCanadian universities.College CHOICE is a criticalindicator as we prepare our studentsfor their next academic challenge. 98% of this year’s graduatingclass received acceptance fromat least one of their personal topthree university choices.The quality of our studentpublications and devotion tothe written word are hallmarksof this class as well.There is overflowing talent,keen academic interest and alsoa quest for the wholeness oflearning. 27% are going to Science,Technology and Engineeringprograms worldwide, with an evensplit between men and women. 23% are going to Business schoolsworldwide. 29% were admitted to SocialScience and Humanities programs. 98% of this graduating classcompeted on sports teams,Model United Nations and serviceorganizations.My heartfelt congratulationsto each and every graduate.You have now become alumniof ASP bringing honor to yourfamily, to our ASP communityand to your fellow ASP students.We have every reason to admireyou and your achievements.Now be good to your word, yourwork, yourself and your friends.Fondly,Mark E. UlfersHead of School2 THE ASPect | Graduation Edition 20132