L?n Graduates their Inaugural Class

Léman Manhattan Preparatory School graduated its inaugural senior class on Saturday June 1 in their ballroom on 41 Broad Street. The graduation honored 20 students who will be attending top universities in the fall, including the University of Pennsylvania, Duke, John Hopkins University, and the American University of Paris, among others. The commencement address was delivered by Luanne Zurlo, Founder and President of Worldfund, a non-profit dedicated to raising the quality of education in Latin America. Zurlo is also an Adjunct Professor at Catholic University in Washington, D.C., and a member of Léman Manhattan's advisory board. "The class of 2013 has defined the Léman spirit ? they have installed a legacy of academic excellence, international-mindedness, and dedication to community that sets the tone for future generations at Léman," said Drew Alexander, Head of School. "We look forward to celebrating the accomplishments of our seniors and are honored to partner with Luanne Zurlo in initiating such an important annual tradition." A part of the Meritas International Family of Schools, Léman Manhattan's pre-K 3 through 12th-grade curriculum is based on a philosophy that stresses global awareness and critical thinking skills. Graduates are: Emmet Abraham, Nyree Addison, Mikayla Danielle Barnett, Daniel Saulino Rocco Blatto, Jack Brodsky, William Byrne, Leanne Elefterakis, Emily Eileen Finnerty, Lara Giray, Taylor Alexandra Lezhen, Charis Joanna Marcelle, Zosia Nahoum, Kevin Pinzon, Khadejah LeeAnne Roulston, Daniel Scala, Elizabeth Sydney Segre-Lawrence, Samuel Isaac Sherman, Azim Shokirov, Jordan Wright, Micaela Elizabeth Yang