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<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The Class of 2020 at [TASIS](https:\/\/edelweiss-panorama.ch\/tasis-the-american-school-in-switzerland\/) experienced a senior year and graduation like no other, marked by the unforeseen challenges of the pandemic. Recognizing the unique circumstances of their departure, the school organized a special five-year reunion to bring together alumni who had missed previous gatherings. This event was not just a reunion but a heartfelt acknowledgment of the resilience and spirit of the class. The weekend was filled with nostalgia, as alumni revisited their senior slideshow, enjoyed drinks and dinner in Casa Fleming salon, and reconnected with faculty and staff who had played significant roles in their TASIS journey. Associate Director of Advancement KC McKee, a familiar face to many as their former Dean of Students, welcomed the group with reflections on the school’s mission and the enduring impact of its alumni. The event also provided an opportunity for attendees to ring the graduation bell\u2014a symbolic gesture that many had missed in 2020.<\/p>\n
The reunion was a poignant reminder of the *enduring* bonds formed at [TASIS](https:\/\/edelweiss-panorama.ch\/tasis-the-american-school-in-switzerland\/), with alumni sharing their reflections on the experience. Hanna Osgood expressed joy at reuniting with friends after 13 years at TASIS, while Ed Lee reminisced about the myriad memories and familiar faces. Megan Chen highlighted the timeless nature of their connections, noting how it felt as if no time had passed. Nicole Abrate spoke of the bittersweet sensation of returning to a place that felt both familiar and changed, yet forever held cherished memories. Jennifer Kraemer underscored the transformative impact of TASIS, wishing such an experience for others. The event not only celebrated the past but also looked forward to future reunions, including the grand 70th anniversary celebration in 2026. The Director of Alumni Relations, Michelle Arslanian Naroyan, encapsulated the weekend’s success, inviting all alumni to upcoming reunions worldwide, reinforcing the **global** TASIS community’s vibrancy and connection.<\/p>\n
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L'article met en lumi\u00e8re la r\u00e9union sp\u00e9ciale des cinq ans de la promotion 2020 de TASIS, un geste reconnaissant l'exp\u00e9rience unique qu'ils ont v\u00e9cue en tant que dipl\u00f4m\u00e9s pendant la pand\u00e9mie. Il d\u00e9taille les \u00e9v\u00e9nements \u00e9motionnels et nostalgiques de la r\u00e9union, notamment les retrouvailles avec le corps enseignant et la sonnerie de fin d'\u00e9tudes. Les r\u00e9flexions des anciens \u00e9l\u00e8ves soulignent l'impact durable de leur exp\u00e9rience \u00e0 TASIS et les liens qui perdurent au sein de la communaut\u00e9. L'article se termine par une invitation \u00e0 de futures r\u00e9unions, soulignant l'engagement de l'\u00e9cole \u00e0 maintenir son r\u00e9seau mondial d'anciens \u00e9l\u00e8ves.<\/p>","protected":false},"author":10,"featured_media":48330,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[13],"tags":[363],"class_list":["post-48344","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-education","tag-tasis-the-american-school-in-switzerland"],"yoast_head":"\n