John.e.berry@iraq.centcom.mil.
Regards,
Dwight
My name is Donald Lee. I am currently the MS/HS music teacher at LAS. I happened upon the reunion website and thought everyone might like to know that 2006 was the 50th anniversary of the school. LAS is having a celebration on December 1, 2007 at the school. All alumni are invited back for a visit. I presume there will be information about the event posted on the school website as we get closer to the event.
All the best,
Donald Lee
I must say that I enjoyed that term teaching at LAS very much. remember some of the faculty, Bart and Judy Cromer, Ed and Janice Preston, the Cushenberries, Najma Nabi, Dubash etc. If anyone knows what the students and faculty are doing now, please send me a line or two at S_masroor@yahoo.com
I came to Johns Hopkins in Fall 1991. THen I was in Detroit for my general surgery and in Miami for cardiothoracic surgery training. I am a cardiothoracic surgeon, Chief of MinimallY invasive and Robotic Cardiac surgery at Hackensack University medical Center, just outside Manhattan and one of the largest hospitals in the Metropolitan NYC area. Hope all the students did well and some of them may still be in the US.
Look forward to hearing form some of the old acquaintances.
Saqib Masroor
please add me to the list. My name ist Christine Müller and I attended LAS from '86 to '90 and would have been in the '94 graduation class. I am looking forward to getting in touch with some old classmates! Drop me a line at cmuller@web.de.
regards, Christine
Thanks!
Moazzam Malik
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Sana'a Zuberi
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John Avila
I am hoping some of my classmates espically from the graduating class of 1997 surf this site so I can get in contact with all of you. Anyway on February 16, 2007 my wife and I had a son Dylan Jackson which was 8lbs 13oz & 21 inches long. I hope to you hear from my fellow classmates soon.
Take Care,
Ryan Wintemute (Class of 1997)
Syed Ali Abbas
Noreen (noreenjilani@gmail.com)
It was great to see after a google search people who had been associated with LAS since so many years. I am prsently, working here at LAS in Lahore, as Student Activities Coordinator, and we are thinking of having a50th year of celebration of LAS sometime next school year. For which we are open to ideas suggestions as how to go about it and also would welcome donations to have a one time successful event.
Kindly contact me and spread the word amongst other classfellows of different years if you have any contact with those people.....we will welcome all ideas, donations and suggestions.
Looking forward to hearing from you.
Regards,
Tehmina Anwar
Student Activities Coordinator
Lahore American School
Lahore 54000
Pakistan
www.las.edu.pk
Tele. # 92-300-8484-074
I just wanted to update everyone that I can now be contacted at yusuf.mumtaz@gmail.com
I'm hoping to get in contact with Brooks Wintemute '99... heard he has a son and I have yet to get in contact with him! Also hoping to hear from Bushra Khan '99, Fahad Kamal '99, and Hyunjuong Bae '99.
-C. Yusuf Mumtaz '99
Tehmina Shehryar
TradeLink Technologies
carolebennett@tiscali.fr
thank you, Carole Bennett
I wrote before and gave Someone this info, but that was back in Oct. 2002, and things change as Time moves along!
Rynda McKinney married Pete Christensen in June 1967. They lived for many years in Farmington, NM, then several more in Orem, Utah. Now they are in Madison, a suburb of Nashville, TN. They raised a lovely family of 6 daughters, one of whom was killed in an auto accident back in Sept. 1995. The rest are all married, with children, and scattered from Seattle, WA; SLC, UT; Farmington, NM; and Nashville, TN. Rynda's current email address is: Rynda.Christensen@HCAhealthcare.com
Dari Lynne McKinney married Norman Davis in June 1970. They have always lived in the Wash. D.C. area. Norman will soon be retiring after many years' service with the U.S. Navy as a mechanical engineer,--working on various submarine projects. They currently live in Huntingtown, MD,--about 40 miles SE of Wash. D.C., on the Calvert Co., peninsula, near the Chesapeake Bay. Norman and Dari Lynne had a son, Jared, and dau., Rachel. Jared is married to Christine and they have 3 young sons and a dau. Rachel has a Master's degree in psychology and works in Social Services for the state of MD. She is currently living with her parents. Jared and family also live nearby. Dari Lynne's email address is: nddavis4@comcast.net. Dari has worked many years as a medical transcriptionist.
For those who may remember our other daughters, Debra and Kenna,--Debra married Allen Henrie and still lives in Price, Utah with her family (one son is married and is in SLC, Utah). Her email address is: henrie130@emerytelcom.net
Kenna married Johnathan Onoman and lives in Taylorsville, a suburb of SLC, with her family (one dau. and 2 sons.) Her email address is: k.onoman@comcast.net
Our son, Bruce McKinney, who was born in Lahore in Feb. 1963, lives in the SL valley with his family. He married Richelle Dunn; they have 2 daus. and 2 sons. (Another baby son died a few days after his birth in Dec. 2003.)
As for a short update on ME: After my first husband, Ken McKinney, died of a sudden heart attack in Aug. 2002, I continued to live in Price, Utah for awhile. I'd been working Online with 3 different businesses, and via one of them, in a Chat Room, met Ronald Alexander, a widower then living in Destin, FL, on the panhandle of the state. He had been born and raised near Cleveland, Ohio, but in 1951 he and his wife moved down to Texas, and settled between Houston and Galveston. He was a bldg. contractor for over 40 years there, plus he worked in real estate another 10 years. When his wife passed away from a stroke in April 2002, he sold out everything and moved up to Destin, FL, to live with his son and wife. After writing over 300 emails to each other, also exchanging pics, and phone calls from Nov. 2002 to mid-Jan. 2003, we decided to meet. So I flew down to FL, and stayed in the large house of Ronald's son, while we became better acquainted. We already knew we seemed to be compatible, lonely, and ready for new Life's experiences.
But it didn't take us more than a few HOURS to decide to be married! We were then married on Valentine's Day, 14 Feb. 2003, over in Ft. Walton Beach, a few miles west of Destin. The "Interesting" part of the whole situation was informing my daus. and son, who thought I had gone to Florida to visit some "old friends!" But not many "eggs hit the Fan," and both Rynda and Dari and their husbands were able to travel down for our wedding. 3 weeks later we flew out to Utah to meet the rest of my children, pick up my car, MORE clothes and assorted other Stuff. All my children, grandkids and great grandkidlets love "Ronny" as he is a very kind, caring man. We are extremely happy and know that a Higher Power brought us together, as without modern Technology we would never have met!
We ended up also seeing 3 of Utah's Natl. Parks in the southern part of the state, and even driving out to Calif. to meet my brother and other relatives, from Portola (50 miles north of Lake Tahoe) to Sacramento, the S.F. Bay area, and up the coast for 100 miles. We eventually returned to Florida, after traveling via Colorado, NM, Texas (seeing some of Ronald's old friends around Houston), LA, MS, and AL.
Each summer we have driven back out to Utah to visit my children, while Rynda and Dari have flown or driven down here to Panama City Beach to visit us. Our Utah "excursions" have entailed over 4,000 miles round trips each year, as we explore other states, other scenic places, other Natl. Parks in various states as well.
For reasons which I won't go into here, we decided to settle over in Panama City Beach, 40 miles east of Destin. It is a lovely, resort type of area, and our house is about a mile from the beach. The warm waters of the Gulf of Mexico are blue-green, the sands are pure white like snow, and many tourists are attracted down here from the northern states all year around. This whole 23 mile long island is called the Emerald Coast.
I keep in touch with Wells and Donna Corliss, "Dee" Flook, Hal and Ila Bishop, and other couples which students may not remember because they had no children in Lahore. If anyone has any questions, you may write me here: Carol99@knology.net I've enjoyed reading updates on many of you I still remember, and continue to marvel at the myriads of your Life's directions, experiences and memories which are in this WebSite!
Best Wishes to everyone!
Carol Alexander
Panama City Beach, Florida
This is Christine Turley and I along with my 2 brothers (Mike Turley and Tommy Turley) and sister (Jeanne Turley) attended LAS from 1974-1978.
We all have so many great memories of our friends and fun times at LAS. We are all living in different parts of Virginia and would love to hear from you so we can catch up.
Thanks!!
Christine chrstinec@aol.com
"Ree" is my nickname, short for "Anne Marie" and I have a new last name...
Cheers,
Ree
http://www.glue.umd.edu/~cdibble
Thanks
Akbar
Studied there in the early 90's
feel free to contact me at carlosmgarces@hotmail.com
I also have a younger sister, Yasmine, but she was too small to attend LAS.
I live in France, in Rouen, 150 km North West of Paris. I work for an American company as European Procurement Support Manager.
Some news of my brothers:
Pierre lives in Gabon (Africa) and works for “Total” the oil company as IS Manager, getting married soon !. Eric lives in Rouen, married with 3 lovely girls, is a guitar teacher. And Thierry lives in Paris, married with 4 children, works for a paper printing company. All in good health!
If you want to give some news or want to get in touch with my brothers, my email address is smfolsch@wanadoo.fr
Hope to hear from someone soon !
Cheers
Sylvia
Thanks for your help! V. Royals Randall Royals (rroyals@triad.rr.com)
Please free to pass my email.
Thank you again for your efforts.
kind regards
Tim O'Hanlon
Email : tim.ohanlon@Tesco.net
Thanks for keeping the website going, too. I was looking for Dick Eng and his wife, Fatma. Does anyone have a contact for them?
Please change my email to Ccstab@juno.com
Thank you so much!
Sincerely
Cindy Stabile
I am Pierre Folschweiler, I would like to complete the informations in the LAS e-mail directory.
My brothers and sister (Eric, Thierry, and Sylvia) attended the school from 67 to 73.
In fact my e-mail adress is pierrelegolf@yahoo.fr.
Pierre Folschweiler
Port-Gentil Gabon
katharina larsen (katharina_l@hotmail.com)
Casey Jones joneseast@hotmail.com
I periodically search the Internet for my last name and came across this website. Except much to my surprise the name listed was my older brother, Mark, who was only in Lahore from July-August of 1968. He left quite an impression I gather.
This is Vicki Vestrich. I attended LAS from 1966 - 1969 (6th-8th grades) as well as KAS (Karachi) in 1965, AISK (Kabul) 58-62. I am still in regular contact with Betsey (Boyce) Emory who lives in Tennessee. My mother, Dolores Vestrich, has recently become friends with Helen Carr, mother of twins Danny and Belinda Carr. My mom and Helen did not know each other during the years we lived in Lahore. My father, Alan Vestrich, who worked for USAID, passed away in December 1996 from kidney cancer.
I am married with two children ages 10 and 16. After 3 years in Los Angeles and 17 years in Falls Church, Virginia we moved to Balitmore in 2002.
I have deep and fond memories of my years in Lahore. Of course the middle school years would be seared in anyone's memories no matter where one attended school! In the spring when
On a sad note I can update the LOST list. Glenn Burgess is deceased. I don't know the exact year but it was in the early 80's. He had completed medical school and was a practicing physician before he passed away. I believe his sister Leslie is also deceased. Their mother, Marilyn, died around 1979 from breast cancer. My family was good friends with the Burgess's in Lahore and later when they too lived in the D.C. area.
Norman Runyon
Math Teacher
Does anyone remember me? I am a college professor now in South Carolina. I have fond memories of you guys. I would love to hear from you.
I'm looking for Maria Barutski, mom of Linda and Mereika. I think they left Lahore around 1988.
Please change my email address to Ccstab@juno.com.
When is the next reunion? I hope you all are doing great!
Love to all, (Dr) Cindy Stabile
I am Valérie van Rooij, attended LAS in my 6th - 8th grade in the late 80's - the same class as Theresa Stabile, Cara Lenortavage, Sarah, Gisa Schutze, Bojana Pandurevic, Faisal Ghous. I was the Dutch girl.
I saw Keith Carlsson looking for me, "Keith, I wrote you and hope to be in touch soon!"
As to me, I am very very happily married to Edu living in Cancun, Mexico with our two enlightened daughters and expecting our third!
Ciao!
Val
Ive been hoping to get in touch with a good friend of mine from the good old LAS days, Shahbano Afzal. I would love to hear from her. But ofcourse, anyone who remembers me or would like to get in touch is more than welcome to email me. I really enjoyed my years at LAS. They were definitely some of the most memorable, and I look back at them fondly. Hope to hear from my fellow classmates and know whats going on with their lives. My email is Masoom33@aol.com
Thanks,
Masooma Rizvi
Class of 1994
- thanks.
Thanks
Zaka
Long time, I turned up at an ISI reunion by a fluke last weekend, brought back a lot of memories. So I thought I'd check for the Lahore American School website. Found it!
Not sure where the last, what? . . . 32 years have gone (smile).
Could you add me to the list of alumni?
Don Thomas, class of '72.
Assad Jamil (Class of 91)
e-mail:
jabbar ul haq
Marina Davis
Cheers,
Cassie Gardner Burke (class of 1970; in Lahore 1961-1965)
(please note my new email address)
Pete Longman
Of course, many others came and went in the three and a half years we were in Lahore, but they are some of the best
memories of my life.
Jill, Jacquie and John all live in South Carolina, mid-state near Camden, where my parents retired. We lost both parents
2 years ago. I live in Chapel Hill NC and Jeannie lives in Asheville, just a few miles from the Blueridge Parkway.
I am a nurse instructor by preparation and also a family nurse practitioner. My yen for the overseas life led me to spend
2 years on the Navajo Reservation and 2 years in Cairo with Project Hope. Eventually, I just wanted to stay here in the
US and help our people.
I hear from my sister Jacquie that Carol Tipton was in touch through the My Classmates website. Carol, if you read this,
get in touch please.
Please let me hear from friends. Susan susanstrong@bellsouth.net
My sister, Ivy L. Sanderson, attended high school in Lahore from 1967-1969
and graduated in 1969. Ivy passed away in January 1998 from complications
due to multiple sclerosis. A few years after graduating from Lahore
American High School, Ivy met her future husband, a U.S. Foreign Service
officer, while visiting our parents in Khartoum, Sudan. They married in
Khartoum in 1975 and later settled in Falls Church, Virginia. At the time
of her death, Ivy left two children, Alex and Stephanie.
I saw the school only once, when my parents and I drove down from
Islamabad for Ivy's graduation day. I was 6 years younger than Ivy and
attended the International School, which was then in Rawalpindi.
Best wishes,
Dana Sanderson
Bo.winters@telia.com (private) and
bo.winters@mts.com (work)
Would be great to attend a reunion
sometime.
Regards
Bo
Kevin Murphy
Kevin.Murphy@parkview.com
Currently I am in the US Air Force Stationed in Nebraska, and it looks as
though I will be here for at least a few years. If you remember me, please
email me so that we can correspond.
Thanks,
Nick Isaacson
I started LAS in 1974, and graduated in 1985. My first time on this site,
and brought back memories of even 5th grade (Lisa Bull). Time really flies
and my son Saif is now going to LAS (4th grade). I hope to catch up with
some old friends once again.
Amaad Lone
We all have our own memories but one that has struck me lately was when the
local ammunition dump blew up. Can you remember this?
I remember it was show and tell and Paul Domingus was invited to
speak to the class since he had just returned from the States. There was
suddenly a distant thunder clap and then the concrete floor began to roll
and wave as though someone had picked it up at one end and flipped it. Of
course this was followed by an ear piercing explosion and all of us 3rd
graders had no other thought but to run. I think we ran some way into the
trees before Mrs Goldman shouted at us to stop.
Any further memories or an explanation of what had really happened would
clear up this mystery.
With many thanks
Jane
Regards, Jeb
Karen Jackson McKewon
kmac71@hotmail.com
Bill Amoureux
Our family, Velez-Franceschi, lived in Lahore from 1978 - 1982, we left the country upon my graduation. My siblings,
Jennie (class of 83) is living in Fairfax, Virginia, and brother Eddie (class of 84) lives in Maryland. My stepdad
(Lester Velez) passed away in 1993. He worked as a US Diplomat, and was involved in the school as the PTA president. My
mom (Dr. Amparo Velez) taught Spanish at the school for the duration of our tour in Pakistan.
So, anyone out there recognize any of us, by all means get in touch with me and I will update you and give you the e-mails
for either my brother or sister. And if you ever come vacationing to Cancun (or the Yucatan peninsula), it would be lovely
to see you. We move around every two years or so, my husband of 16 years, Ricardo Riquelme works for Marriott
International. We have a four year old son named Stephan (he was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina). We also lived in
Quito, Ecuador. So, anyone out there wanting info. or contacts on any of these three countries, do not hesitate to get in
touch. We have lived in Cancun now for almost two years, a month shy. So, hopefully we will be moving somewhere else by
early next year..............
Hugs and kisses and I hope to hear from some of you.
Our permanent e-mail address is: riquelmefamily@yahoo.com
ps: anyone living anywhere in Mexico????
Regards
Aleksander Kuntz
jana@zeidlers.de & julian@zeidlers.de
Welcome to Mo Shah, who signed in on
July 16th and wrote: Hi! This is Mo Shah from the class of 1995 - I'm currently living, working,
and whiling-away the sunset hours in New York City. Looks like this website
is definitely in it for the long run, so I thought I'd hop on board. Like
many an LAS grad, I'm a banker - additionally I'm the Editor of the Film &
Music Department of EGO Magazine (http://egomag.biz)
so check out the website and definitely circulate it if you're interested -
we're launching Sept 2004. I hang out with a small LAS contingent here in
New York, and recently visited the rest in Lahore for a spectacular Basant -
that place was just electric...as though the entire city was on "e" for two
whole weeks - oh well, may be it was just me ;) email me at
moshah@mac.com - all the best!
Welcome to Jabbar ul Haq, who signed in on
July 6th and wrote: I am working in the Beaconhouse National University as an Assistant
Registrar
Welcome to Beth Hogan James ('67), who signed in on
July 1st and wrote: Just reading all these messages from friends and classmates take me back--I graduated from
LAS in'67 and have not stayed in touch with many folks. Would love to do better in that area. Greetings to all my
old companions! Beth Hogan James e-mail: jamesfam@sbcglobal.net
Welcome back to Nadir Mumtaz ('97), who returned on
June 28th to inform us of his new email address (nadir97219@hotmail.com).
We were saddened to learn of the passing in June of Bob Bolger, father of Court, David and Bobbie. Details are posted in
our "In Memoriam" section below.
Welcome to Marina (Fabian) Davis ('71), who signed in on
May 18th and wrote: Marina (Fabian) Davis. 67-68 (freshman). My sister, Michelle,(junior high)
and I attended LAS during 67-68. We had lived in Karachi for the previous 2
years and went to Convent of Jesus & Mary there. We moved to Lahore after
the "little war" and our father took over 4 hotels in Lahore, Rawalpindi,
Peshawar and Murree. We probably would have been the only Australians in
the school at the time. If anyone has the Yaden for 67-68, it would be
great to be posted on a site. I don't know where ours is. My parents and
Shelly live on the Gold Coast in Queensland (Australia) and my husband,
Kim, and I live in Margaret River, Western Australia. My parents still have
t-chests that are packed and they've been retired for years! You know how
it is. We have 3 girls and 1 boy and now we are grandparents for the third
time. I see that living in Pakistan affects everyone the same way. It was
an important part of our growing up! Anyway I don't want to bombard you
with too much info. I've seen a few familiar names on this site. Marina.
Email: mad@netserv.net.au
Welcome to Michelle Fabian ('73), who signed in on
May 15th and wrote: Thanks to Jane Carlton I've found this site! I am Michelle Fabian (from Australia) and attended
LAS 67-68 with my sister Marina (2 yrs older). I was only 11 yo at the time and from memory (after all I have survived
the 60s-70s) I was in the 7th grade. I know my sister was initiated into the Freshman year whilst we were there (a ritual
I'll never forget, and glad I was gone before it was my turn!). I used to sit next to Fred Flook in class and remember
him always with his head in his desk eating peanutbutter sandwiches. My bestest friend at school there was Mary McFarland
(does anyone know where she is?), and Pepe Norton - sadly I see he's deceased. I'll have to tell my sister about this site
because she's the "memory" of the family (I'm sure she remembers her birth!) and she'll be blissed at all the familiar
names. A couple of people spring to mind. The Gamble Twins, Julie and Janet, of course Fred Flook, Ali (I know there
were 1000s of them). My father used to manage The Faletti's Hotel while we lived in Lahore, after being headhunted from
the Intercontinental Hotel in Karachi (when Oberoi was sent packing in 67). Would love to hear from anyone who remembers
me, probably better than I remember them. Have lost my LAS Yearbook (one BIG regret with all the travel) and would
welcome ANY suggestions of how to obtain a copy 67/68. I'm living on the Gold Coast, in Queensland, Australia - so if any
of you are planning a trip down under, please let me know.
shelly_fabian@iprimus.com.au.
Regards to all of my ex classmates whereever you are!. Michelle
Welcome back to Cassie Gardner Burke ('70), who returned on
April 20th and wrote: I'm not sure if the LAS website is still going to be maintained due to new one being developed by
one of the current students. But thought I'd try to check in anyway!
I just returned from my first trip back to the Indian subcontinent in 40+ years! Although I didnt make it across the
border to Lahore, I was in Delhi, Agra, and Rajasthan. It brought back so many memories and it is good to know that the
soul of South Asia has not changed. So many things were the same! I was there during the wonderful cricket matches
between Pak and India - the detente that developed just from the friendly sport rivalry was incredible! the local papers
were full of nothing else, with wonderful things to say about the Pakistani hosts. There was also much press about
encouraging tourism once more to Kashmir and news about the opening of the more southerly border crossing in Rajasthan.
So promising! I can't wait to get back -- and this time to Pakistan and Kashmir!
Welcome to Manousos Rodiadis ('72), who signed in on
March 20th to let us know that he is living in Athens.
Welcome to Pete Longman ('83), who signed in on
March 7th and wrote: Hi!
I came across your(?) site on the LAS quite by accident this morning and found
it so
interesting, especially the photos! My brother Tim and I were pupils at the LAS
around
1971 for a couple of years. We were some of the rare Brits that i can remember.
I was
only in Kindergarten but Tim is 3 years older than me so im not sure what grade
he would
have been in? I was between 4 and 7 during my time there? I couldnt see on the
site how
to place text to this effect as Id love to hear from anyone that, on the
offchance might
remember us? I remember a girl called Mary O'Mahoney whose black tights i
borrowed for a
fancy dress parade one evening in front of the school...i was Batman. I cried
all the way
around! And i remember the 'Mango bugs' too. Nice to see the pics of the
buildng.
Welcome back to Alan Bailey ('70), who returned on
February 23rd to inform us of his new email address: Revbailey4819@aol.com.
Welcome to Brenda Baker ('82), who signed in on
February 13th and wrote: I'd love to add my email to the list and hear from fellow alumni from the
class of 1982.
I attended LAS from Kindergarten (1970) - 9th grade (1979). So many
memories! I remember that big hill that we loved
to race our matchbox cars down through the roots until the administration
decided we were
getting too dirty and leveled it. I can remember long hot afternoons at the
pool or playing soccer after school. The cold thirst quenching RC colas from
Surti.
The exploring and trouble we got into as we climbed on to the roof, found
every closet and hidden room in
that old house. The trips to Delhi, Islamabad, and Karachi on assorted
sports
teams. We never won but we always thought we had a chance and our spirit
was never failing. The trip to Kabul for the multimedia convention when we
were caught in the middle of a coup and had to wait it out and then travel
by Bus back to Pakistan. The murals we painted to brighten things up.
Working on the Alif Laila book bus. The halloween carnivals where putting
the boys in Jail and getting yourself and girlfriends out added to all the
emotional angst of those adolescent years. The science club trips were
amazing experiences not only for the culture and history that one learned
but the bonding that occurred between friends who spent so much time with
each other. As so many others have said its hard to explain what the
experience was like but it was profound and a wonderful place to grow up.
I'm now in Boston. I'm an Obstetrician/Gynecologist and I teach residents
and medical students at Harvard. I've been married for 11 years and have a
daughter Kira who is 8 and a son Erik who will turn 4 next month. My
parents Richard and Juanita Baker and Sister Desha Baker (class of 86) live
in Florida.
Welcome to Susan Strong ('64), who signed in on
January 28th and wrote: It is wonderful to find this site. My family was in Lahore from 1957-62 I believe. We are
Jill, Jacquie, Susan(that's me!), John and Jean. We lived in the FCC area, near the Murphys, Bisbee's, Naylors, Tiptons
and others. I recall the original teenage in-group included Gary Walcott, Butch Swenson, Bruce ____? and Kay and Nancy
Caughran, among others. They went to Woodstock and the guys had motor scooters.
Welcome to Ahmer Mahmood, who signed in on
January 22nd and wrote: hi, my name is Ahmer Mahmood and I'm a 9th grader in LAS. I am assigned to
make the new las official website. I need your help to tell current and past
LAS students about this website. The current official website is going to be
replaced in about 3 weeks to a month. Can you please tell people about this
website and make a link to it. The address is www.las.edu.pk. Thank you.
Welcome to Dana Sanderson, who signed in on
January 18th and wrote: I just came across your wonderful website devoted to the American School
in Lahore.
Welcome to Bo (Ryberg) Winters, who signed in on
December 18th and wrote: What a nice surprise to find a page like this!
My name is Bo (Ryberg) Winters.
I attended LAS in 1972-74 for 8-9 grade which should have been class of
1977.
I live in Sweden and would like to get in contact with old friends from
"the good old days" again.
I talked to both Mirka and Alena Prazak on the phone about 2 years ago
but noone else.
Please put my mailadress in you listings
Welcome to Umar Hussain, who signed in on
December 17th and wrote: I was sappose to graduate in 2001, but they kicked me out. Now when i think about i was a dumm
ass. well for those that he is dead i am in canada studing buisness. Years have passed but havent herd from some people.i
have to salute some of my teachers Mr. hashmi.the best teacher las will ever get.Mr . Cavaness. who has inspired me in
many ways and he is the genuine teacher. Mr Midkiff who believed in me. As we grow older we realize what dum--ses
we were. Well i would really want MRS BAQIR to read this.
I havent herd from Frayal, Sahar siad, Komal and Nosheen in a long time. I dont know why they didnt talk to me but now it
doesnt matter. Missing the gossip. mail me at
abujan69@hotmail.com
Welcome back to Fritz Rauschenbach, who returned on
December 14th to let us know his new e-mail address: rauschenbach.fm@web.de
Welcome to Kevin Murphy, who signed in on
December 5th and wrote: Just checking in after I learned of this great website. I attended LAS
1964-65 - 3rd grade and first day of 4th before the war started. Looking
for any classmates who might still be out there. Drop me a line if you
are there!
Welcome back to Vedad Musakadic, who returned on
November 22nd to let us know his new e-mail address: vsmusakadic@optonline.net
Welcome to Nick Isaacson, who signed in on
November 14th and wrote: My name is Nick Isaacson. I am an American. Had I stayed in Lahore, I would
have graduated in the class of 1997. I attended from the 3rd - 6th grade.
Looking for David Walker, an American, David & Scott Fiffick, Americans,
David Karlberg, a Swede, Nadir Mumtaz, A Pakistani, Michael Braun, A German,
Erin Vernooy, A Canadian, and anyone else who attended LAS with me.
I tried getting ahold of Nadir Mumtaz at the Emails on this site, but they
were returned as undeliverable.
Welcome to Kevin Pugmire, who signed in on
October 15th and wrote: What an amazing find! I'm Kevin Pugmire ' 74 and it looks like a long day tommorow of sleep
depravation. I;m lost in some nostalgic trance now as I think about John King, Don Beesom, Ren Yao, Audie Chaudry, Cathy
Carlton, Stephanie Giras, Leslie, Bo, Asif, Wicky, Kamran, Saquib, Medjid, Vedad, Sergio, Sue Akram, Amra, et. al.
Somebody, anybody, please............. pl419@comcast.net
Welcome back to Becky Durst Wooten, who returned on
October 15th and wrote: Haven't checked in for awhile, so thought that I would. Folks from Tarbela Dam will remember
my dad, Bert Durst, as the principal of the American school at Tarbela (69-71) He passed away on March 20, 2003 at the
age of 81. I will never forget the day he came home from his school in LA and asked, " How would you like to spend 2
years in Pakistan?" We said "Sure, where is it?" We were always glad that we went. After we returned to the states he
kept working for a few years but then retired early. He had a whole second life that included a renewed interest in
Japan, a career as a movie extra, (he made videos with Sammy Hager and Lou Rawls), a docent at the South Coast Botanical
Gardens and lots more travels. He and my Mom spent thier 50th anniversary in India. After mom died he moved to Stockton
Ca. where I live with my husband and two boys. We had a good year together before he died suddenly of congestive heart
failure. He always remembered his friends from Pakistan and our great adventures there with great fondness. My husband
works with a fellow who grew up in Gazi, which was the Pakistani town next to the Dam. He still has family there and says
that Tarbela is still being used to house Afghani refugees. The world continues to get smaller and smaller...Becky Durst Wooten
Welcome to Ramon Amoureux, who signed in on
October 8th and wrote: Hello I am Ramon Amoureux I attended school in 64-65. I now live in Meridian Idaho have been
married for 28 years have three children and eight grand children Lahore was a great experience and I will remember it
always. My e-mail is ramoureux@msn.com if there is anyone else from those years contact me.
Welcome to Afshan Saeed, whose email message was misplaced until October 7th (although
he signed in on September 13th). Afshan wrote: Hi, I am Afshan Saeed , graduate of '89. I was told about this site by
my sis Sumera who graduated in '88. I was looking at my year book recently and I had a bag full of mixed feelings, ranging
from nostalgia to dimay to happiness to horror at what I had gone thru in the two years I was there but no regrets!!!
Regards to all I have known ..
Welcome to Ehtsham Ul Haq, who signed in on
October 1st and wrote: Hi,
This is Ehtsham Ul Haq '89. I was in LAS from 1986-88. Currently am
based in Islamabad. Would love to hear from fellow classmates. My
email address is adamjee@isb.comsats.net.pk. Take care all.
Welcome to Linda Yao, who signed in on
September 24th and wrote: Glad to find out about everyone after so many years! My name is Linda
Yao. I attended LAS from 1973 to 1978 (part of class of 79). Now living
in San Fancisco and making art. Looking for information on my classmate
Thomas (Tom) Besom. Perhaps he is tramping all over the world.
Anyone else from 1973 to 1978, feel free to e-mail me at
linda_yao4711@yahoo.com. Let's catch up!
Welcome to Daniel Rust, who signed in on
August 30th and wrote: Hey, my name is Daniel Rust and i attended LAS from 89 till 95. It was great in Pakistan, and
i really have a lof of great memories from my time there. I am in Switzerland at the moment, studying economics at the
University of Zurich. Hope to hear from all of my ex-classmates some time soon.
August has been a sad month for two members of the LAS family. Our thoughts are with Dixie (Elder) Eckford, whose sister
Wendy (Elder) Ott lost her battle with cancer, and with Paul Loupee, whose wife DeDe died suddenly earlier this month. Details are posted in
our "In Memoriam" section below.
Welcome to Qasim Ghuman (2001), who signed in on
August 12th and wrote: Hi my name’s Qasim Ghuman class of 2001. I am currently a sophomore at
University of Pennsylvania. qghuman@sas.upenn.edu
Welcome to Mohammad Qureshi (2002), who signed in on
August 9th and wrote: Hi,
My name is Mohammad Qureshi. Most of you know me by Mohammad Ali. I
graduated from LAS last year , class of 2002. I really miss LAS and all the
wonderfull momemts i had with my friends. I am studying in california state
university but transfering to RIT soon. my e-mail is
moe_qureshi@hotmail.com
Welcome to Dan Hughes ('91), who signed in on
July 17th and wrote: Greetings to all of you so distant in time, but close in memory. I've not seen anyone from LAS
since John Trainer wed in D.C. in the late 90s... it was exceptional to see John, Kirsten, Leslie and Ted along with Omar
Majeed and Asma Malik. We need a reunion. Hope all is well with you. Cheers!
Welcome to Amaad Lone ('85), who signed in on
July 16th and wrote: Hi
Welcome to Jane (Samworth) Shrives ('78), who signed in on
June 24th and wrote: Hi,
My brother, myself and my sister were all at the LAS in 1969 and although
feeling very British in an American school, we dutifully pledged allegiance
to the flag each morning.
Welcome to "Jeb" Berry ('72), who signed in on
June 21st and wrote: ...I must say I was quite surprised to find your Website. A very nice job
and a Great idea...I am currently in Kuwait City working as a civilian
contractor supporting the U.S. Military and its effort here. My wife Nancy
and I just had our 20th Wedding Anniversary.
We have 2 boys (Jeb) John Edward Berry III and Sean. They are all back in
Virginia Beach, Virginia where we have been living for the past 11 years..I
had an excellent time looking at all the pictures on the Website and man did
they bring back memories.
Welcome to Karen Jackson McKewon, who signed in on
May 27th and wrote: ...It's been
many years since I've had any contact with anyone from my brief year at LAS
in 11th grade, 1969. The time was brief, but the impact was profound. Many
times through the years I have spent hours pouring through my yearbook and
reliving those cherished memories. I had periodically searched for sites
and people but was unsuccessful. How surprised I was this time to find such
a gold mine! It was great looking through the pics and just seeing the
notes from familiar names. A warm hello to any of you who might remember
me.
Welcome back to Patrick Eckford who returned on May 8th with
this final update on the retirement of Surti.
Welcome to Annegret Schulze (photo), who signed in on
May 2nd and wrote: Hi.my name is Annegret Schulze,and i attended LAS from 69-73.I was in class with Marc Dunlap ,Danny
Sager.a.o...Know the Bowes,and only have contact with Steven Borges...wonderful your site..Regards and greetings to all
who still remember!
Welcome to Khuzaima Mohammad, who signed in on
April 15th and wrote: I graduated from LAS in 2002 and am currently studying at Columbia University. It is wonderful to
know that someone actually made a site where alumni's could interact (more or less) with each other. I also saw the
re-union photo and was expecting a group of people in their late 30s (okay, at most 40s). But when I actually saw the
picture, well, I'd rather not say anything. After giving it a second thought, it all made sense. Moreover, I was surprised
to see how the school changed; those navy boys with crew cuts into people with long hair that it seemed LAS was an
all-girls school (for a moment) and then the 90s, etc. My email address
is kam2039@columbia.edu and if anyone wants to
contact me, please feel free to do so.
Welcome to Leslie Marklin, who signed in on
April 15th and wrote: Found this site one late evening.
Will sit down one evening and try to contribute a bit more.
Attended 72/73!?
Best. Leslie Marklin
Welcome to Akbar Rizvi, who signed in on
April 9th and wrote: This is akbar rizvi class of 81.
It was great when i came across this site by chance. I recognize lot of
names when i went through the messages. This reminded me of good old days
when the sun use to shine and every morning was awaited to go to LAS. All
those teachers and staff who was not only our teacher, mender but our friend
and guide.I believe they guided us through all those times of fun and joy
and enjoyment for the realities of today. They were the greatest for me and
for my then classmates and friends, and for the rest of the school pupils.
They were the guiding lights for us. When i compare the teachers or friends
of our times with that of my kids, I feel sorry for them for they don't
enjoy the same old good times and friendships that we had.We had a pure time
free of pollution of today of prejudices,interior motives and formalities.
We had great times even without money at times, and very little but precious
times that we use to get from our parents whom we had lot of repect and
praise for. Las was the greatest school with great teachers and great
pupils. They may have not been great success but they were the greatest
students who were also in return respected by the teachers. We learned a lot
from the then teachers who taught us the lessons of life and how to succeed
within ourselves i.e. Mrs.Akmal,Col.Hassan,Mr.Frank Gellespie "Mr.G." who
was our friend and our teacher,coach and everything that one wants at that
age of time.Today, all the three that i mentioned above may not be in this
world but they shall always live in our hearts and minds for as long as we
live!!!!! and my salutes to all those who are alive.May they live long!!
I am in touch with lot of friends i.e.Tehseen Khakwani,Amir Malik,Ghais Mela
Danny Choudry the scoundral and lot many others who are here in Lahore with
me but i would like to get in touch with all the rest of the student of Las
who were either in my class or with me or knew me to fresh my memories of
Las including the teachers and the Las staff!!!!!
Aaha! at last i feel alive again and all those memories that were put a-back
for so many years after the graduation in 81 have come back to me and feel
young once again, and nostalgic of the past in Las.
My email.add. is as follows for all those who require it to get in touch
with me.
Welcome to Robert L. Amoureux, who signed in on
February 13th and wrote: Hi everybody who went to LAS. My brother Bill emailed me this site and
it is great. I was known as Bobby Amoureux and I am the Class of 72. We
attended Jan. 1964 to May 1975. Which is 4th and 5th grade. We flew into
Lahore Christmas Eve 1963 and our parents, Bob and Jane, signed us(Ray,
Bill and I) up for school right after New Years. Ray was in 2nd and 3rd
and Bill was in K and 1st. I have great memories of Lahore and the
school. I had a great 5th grade teacher. I really enjoyed the Scout
Troop I belonged to which was supported by the school and the parents. I
remembered the train trip to Manhglah( I think I butchered the spelling)
Dam that MK was constructing and competing with the other Scout troop
there. I remembered the Scout Master picking up all the switch blades we
bought at a train stop. I was only 11 and didn't buy one. The
Scoutmaster couldn't believe I didn't buy one because every body else
did. On one camp out one evening we made some dice from an apple
somebody brought. We were getting ready to do some gambling in our tent
when one of the Scout leaders broke up our game and I was scared he was
going to tell my Dad. On another Scout outing we made a bike trip to a
park that had a big tree full of big bats. I learned how to swim that
summer in the school pool and also took reading in summer school.
My wife and I live in Boise, Idaho and we have five children, 1
grandson, 1 son in law and a 27 year old marriage. You all may
correspond with me at roberttheron@yahoo.com. This is a great site and
thanks for putting it together. I am pictured in the 4th grade picture
of the class of 72. I am the kid with the big ears with the bow tie in
the middle on the left. Thanks for the Yaden Home Page.
Sincerely,
Robert L. Amoureux
Welcome to Andrey Lukin, who signed in on
February 10th and wrote: Man, finally I found a place where I can establish at least some connection
with my classmates!
I'm Andrey Lukin and I attended this fantastic school, my second home, if
you wish, from 1992-1998(grades 2-8).
I had a marvelous and a great time here and made a lot of good friends.
unfortunately, I lost contact with almost everybody, and I don't think that
there is anything worse in this life than losing friends.
Currently, I'm in Moscow studying in the International College of Economics
and Finance (www.hse.ru/icef) and next year I'm going to attend London
School of Economics.
So..... I really hope that maybe and hopefully some of my classmates remember me and I would love if they would write.
Welcome to Stephanie Van Aken ('96), who signed in on
February 7th and wrote: Hello! My name is Stephanie Van Aken and this site is great!! My Brother,,Laurent de
Kousemaeker told me about it.. I really want to get in touch with people from my time in L.A.S. Aliya Khan , Nadiya
Babar, Zahera and so many more.. Where are you?! If anyone knonws please pass it on to me!!
Quick update:
I'm living in Holland together with my boyfriend already 3 years now, graduated last year sept (2002) from Hotelschool and
am now working for a recruitment agency. That's enough for now and hope to get in touch with people!! It's so weird !!!
L.a.s was a big part of my life and I think about it a lot!! p.s. my personal e mail
is svanaken@hotmail.com.
Bye!
Welcome to Bill Amoureux, who signed in on
January 26th and wrote: My brothers and I, Bob, Ray and Bill Amoureux are former students of the
Lahore American School. We lived in Lahore from 1963 to 1965. I attended
kindergarten and 1st grade, Ray attended 2nd and 3rd and Bob attended 4th
and 5th grades. Of course then I was known as Billy. Our father worked for
the Unversity of Maryland School of Medicine and was out in the hills most
of the time we were in Pakistan. My brothers and I had many wonderful
adventures and the experience of living in Pakistan has impacted out
characters greatly. Bob is now and engineer and a professional
photographer. Ray works the US Dept. of Agriculture and I am a nursing home
administrator. I have very fond memories of the Lahore American School and
especially my 1st grade teacher. I've never forgot the finger exercises we
did.
Welcome to Jannet Franceschi, who signed in on
January 7th and wrote: Hi, this is Jannet Franceschi, class of 1982. Wanted to say Hello, and give out my e-mail address
in Cancun, Mexico: barracuda01@terra.com.mx
My good friend, Batool Kazim just sent me the info on your site, and I hope that I can get back in touch with many lost
friends. At least I have recognized some names and I hope to make contact soon. We left Pakistan in 1982, my family went
off to Maryland and I went off to college in Boston (Boston University)--where I did get to see some of you.
Welcome to Julia (Young) Loewen, who signed in on
January 2nd and wrote: Hello my name is Julia (Young) Loewen. I attended LAS from 74-76 I was in Grades 4-5. If
anyone recognizes my name and would like to contact me please email me.
Thank you,
Julia Loewen
Welcome to Batool Kazim, who signed in on
December 25th and wrote: Hi, my name is Batool Kazim, class of '80. My brother Aku , ( Syed Akbar
Kazim), class of '83, is visiting me in Massachusetts, and mentioned this
site to me. We had been remembering our days at LAS. Our mom, Mrs. Lubna
kazim , known to many of you as a wonderful teacher, wasn't aware of this
site either, and can't wait to get on the computer, once I'm done. She and
our dad are visiting from Lahore.
What a delightful journey down memory lane ! Many thanks to those who are
working on this. I recently re-connected with my long lost friend from LAS
Jannet (Franceschi) Riquelme, via classmates.com. We are having a ball,
updating each other, about the past decade of our lives. ( We had met in 1990
after about ten years). She is currently living in Cancun , Mexico, along
with her husband Ricki and 4 y.o son Stephan.
I am a Psychiatrist , on the faculty of UMass , living about 30 miles West of
Boston, along with my two sons, 15 and 14, and husband of one week, Bill Cox.
I look forward to hearing from friends and folks who knew me. Happy Holidays
and New Year to all, Batool.
Welcome to Aleksander Kuntz, who signed in on
December 16th and wrote: Hi. I am fine please contact me at
aleksanderkuntz@t-online.de or +49-172-666-1977.
Welcome to Jana and Julian Zeidler, who signed in on
November 24th and wrote: Hello, we're Jana and Julian Zeidler from Germany. We were in LAS from 1989 till 1993. Julian would have graduated in 2001 and in 2004. Looking at this page was like journey to the past, although I nearly knew none of the people who had posted on this site. Julian and I would love to get a reply from people we in our yearlevel.
Welcome to Khalid Wasti, who signed in on
November 14th and wrote: Hello Mark and fellow LAS'ers!
I am thrilled to have run across this site and the memories of my time at LAS have come flying back. I was a student at
LAS from Kindergarten all the way through until I graduated with the class of '84. Please add my name and e-mail address
to the Alumni listing -- it would be great to hear from old friends.
Welcome back to Jim Schwartz ('66), who returned on
November 4th and wrote: On October 25 - 27 a reunion of ex-LAS students was held in Frederick, MD.
32 "kids" came from all across America to make the weekend event a rousing
success. The aim of the reunion was to gather together as many former
students that were in Lahore from 1960 - 1966. All classes from 1964 - 1970
were well represented.
The weekend affair started with a buffet dinner in a 60s oriented restaurant
quickly followed by a gathering in one of the hotel's meeting rooms that had
been set aside for our use. Most stayed until the early hours of the morning
swapping stories of events that had transpired in their lives over the past
37 years.
On Saturday we gathered together with the intent of doing a civil war tour of
Harpers Ferry, Antietam, and Gettysburg. Well as you can imagine trying to
get 7 cars of revellers going in the same direction at the same speed proved,
like one of the attendees stated, was more like herding cats than an
orchestrated event. Well all in all most enjoyed the scenery, the gorgeous
weather, the barbeque at a roadside stop and two of the sites that we
intended to see. For the sake of being dressed, refreshed and ready for the
evening dinner we skipped going to Gettysburg and headed back to Frederick.
Saturday night's dinner was a Pakistani / Indian feast where 30 attendees
consumed all sorts of delicacies and listened to 60s music on CDs. No one
came away hungary or disappointed. One attendee brought large maps of Lahore
and most tried to remember where to place their pin indicating where they may
have lived so many years ago. Well, of course, Billy Greenman, needed almost
a half dozen to mark his territory.
On Sunday morning a group of 15 got together for brunch while the remainder
headed to airports, train stations, and via car back to their homes in
Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, North Carolina, California, and Oregon.
There was much sharing of addresses, phone #s, e-mail addresses and such as
the event broke up with more than enough hugs going around to last us all at
least for a couple of days. There was lots of talk on where we were going to
do this again on how to bring together others that attended Savannah or
hadn't made either event for the next reunion. The one consensus was that it
was not going to be more than 2 years before we did this again.
Pictures will follow from those that attended so those of you that couldn't
make the event can see how much fun they missed. Many thanks to Billy
Greenman for acting as our chauffeur so that no one needlesly had to rent a
car, to Tom Coorsh for making up those great name badges with those ugly
pictures of us on them, to Letha Wheeless (Schriver) for the great maps of
Lahore, and to Becky Turner (Prosch) for the great pictures from Savannah.
Submitted by Jim Schwartz, Class of 1966
Welcome to Bruce Hazen, who signed in on
October 18th and wrote: Hi there, I attended LAS from '60-'65 (airlifted to Teheran with many others during the '65
Kashmir conflict)...I had no idea anything was going on with LAS alums, big doh! as I am in touch with friends from my
time at the International School, Bangkok (I graduated there in '71). Well, the 'Net is worth something after all!
I currently live in Seattle, work for the local blood bank; I worked at Microsoft for a while, and have been a musician
(guitarist) for 35+ years. A search in Google ["Bruce Hazen" guitar] will present you with nauseating amounts of info
about all that.
Cheers,
Bruce Hazen
brucehazen@lycos.com
Welcome to Susan Akram, who signed in on
October 10th and wrote: Mark, and fellow LAS-er's: What a great site, Mark, thank you for maintaining
it. this is Susan Akram, '74 graduate of LAS. I'm ashamed to say this is the
first time I'm signing on. I recently accessed the site for the first time
because Meral Murat-Khan was here visiting from Lahore and we were trying to
find out about some of our colleagues. Very sad to see the news about Wes
Fisk. Does anyone know how he died? I have seen or kept up with a few of my
classmates and other LAS folks: besides Meral, I have seen Saquib Saigol
(last summer when I was in Lahore), Kamran Zali, Asif Saigol, Sergio Panu,
Tony Yusuf, Audie Chaudhry (some years ago). I just recently re-connected
with Amra Kevic, who is now in the Netherlands, working as a translator at
the ICTY. She has a 4-year old son, Marco. I regularly see and talk to the
Lowdermilks--mostly Mel, who is in London with three children. Nadine (Bowes)
Murphy has sent me wonderful pictures of several of the LAS reunions. As for
myself and my family: I teach at Boston Univ. law school, in the fields of
immigration, comparative refugee law, and international human rights. I have
a husband of 15 years, Jeff Boshar, and a daughter Shireen. My sister Alice
(Akram), brother John Akram and sister Mariana Akram all live in Michigan.
Many of you knew my mother, Portia Akram, who taught at LAS for years. She
passed away in November of 1998 after a difficult battle with a brain tumor.
I have made about six trips to Pakistan since leaving in 1975; we were there
last summer for a family wedding in Karachi, and stayed with Meral in Lahore
(who has three kids with husband Salim). Lahore looks beautiful, but the
country is in a mess stuck between Afghanistan and US policy. That's it for
now. My best to all old friends, and get in touch! Susan Akram.
Welcome to Carol McKinney, who signed in on
October 8th and wrote: HI THERE~~!
Jim Schwartz recently sent me this WebSite, and I've been
reading amd reliving many fond memories of our 5.5 yrs. in
Lahore. Thought you'd like some updates on our family, and
especially new email addresses for Rynda and Dari.
We arrived there in early March 1960, and left in the great
evacuation of Sept. 1965, via the 7 big Air Force planes sent
over from Tehran, because of the war then raging between
Pakistan and India. (So....what else is new?!) I still have
several snapshots I took of those planes, with some of the
kids sitting on suitcases out at the airport waiting to board.
My husband, Ken McKinney, was with the Tipton & Kalmbach
engineering company, out of Denver, CO. Arriving with us were
our 4 young daus., Rynda, almost 12; Dari, 9; Debra, 5; and
Kenna (who turned 2 yrs. on March 5th, or the day we arrived.)
We had a son, Bruce, who was born in the old Lahore Christian
Hospital, on March 10, 1963.
Rynda, who married Pete Christensen of Farmington, NM, and
had 6 daus. is now living with him in Nashville, TN. Anyone
wishing to know further news may contact her at: Rynda.Christensen@HCAhealthcare.com
They now have 11 grandkidlets!
Dari married Norman Davis, while working back in Wash.D.C.
for the Government, and recently moved from Springfield, VA,
to Huntingtown, MD, on the Calvert Co. peninsula. They have
a son and a dau.; the son and his wife have 3 small sons of
their own. The dau. is now attending graduate school at the
Univ. of Northern VA, with a major in Psychology. You may
contact Dari at: nddavis@gis.net
Debra married Allen Henrie, of Price, UT, back in 1972, and
has always lived there. They have 3 sons and a dau. You
may contact Debra via her son, Scott's email address:
henrie130@emerytelcom.net
Kenna married Johnathan Onoman of Provo, UT, and they
live in a Salt Lake City suburb, with their 12 yr. old dau. and 2
younger sons. Their email address: kujout@juno.com
Bruce married Richelle Dunn of SLC, and they have 2 daus.
and 2 sons. They live in Draper, in the SE corner of the SL
Valley. Bruce was only 2.5 when we were evacuated from
Lahore so has no memories of Pakistan! His email address:
brjabk@att.net
When our family was evacuated from Pakistan, we returned
to our home in Sacramento, CA. Ken once again worked for
the Calif. State Water Resources, where he'd been before.
This time we lived south of Fresno, then Bakersfield. In 2.5
yrs. we moved to Utah, where Ken was with the Utah State
Water Rights for 8.5 yrs., first in Cedar City, then Price. By
that time both Rynda and Dari were married.
In early 1977 we moved to just north of Tampa, FL, where Ken
was a Project Engineer for Florida State Water Well programs.
Only Bruce went with us, as Debra was also married by then
and Kenna off on her own, back in Price, UT.
After living in a sauna-like atmosphere for nearly 4 years, Ken
decided it was too much, and he applied for a position with
Maryland State Water Resources. He was chosen over 50 other
applicants, and we moved up to Annapolis, on the Chesapeake
Bay. We enjoyed our lives there for 11 yrs., until he retired in
Dec. 1991, Then we once more moved back to Price, UT.
We had nearly 11 years of peaceful existence here, did some
traveling, took an Alaskan cruise, and enjoyed seeing our
granchildren grow up. Some of them have also married by
now and we have 14 great-grandkidlets to date! Wonder
where all the years have flown by......?
We kept in touch with many of those we once knew in Lahore,
including Sid and Louise Allsop (living in Orem, UT) Bob and
Jane Amoureux (in northern Idaho), Clarence and Shirley
Erickson (she died of cancer 2.5 yrs. ago; Clarence moved
back to his hometown of St. Joseph, MO) 3 of their kids live
in the SLC area and the oldest son, Ted, in Colo. Springs.
Made contact 2 yrs. ago with Garth, Marie Jones (now in
Alaska) and their 2 sons, Duke and Kevin, in SLC. Have also
resumed contact, via email, with Wells and Donna Corliss,
now in Ogden, UT. When Clarence Erickson comes out, we
have all been getting together in SLC for an Indian dinner!
Wells has given me email addresses of the Bolgers and a
few others we used to know back in Lahore.
I'm sure all of us have unforgettable memories of those past
years in Lahore, and it's Great that so many of our children
can keep in touch, too.
Wishing everyone Peace and Happiness in times to come!
Carol McKinney mckinney@afnetinc.com
Price, UT
---120 miles SE of Salt Lake City, in a remote, scenic area at
5,800 ft. altitude---
P.S.
Ken recently passed away on Aug. 6, 2002, of heart problems,
at age 77 yrs. All our daus. and son were able to visit before
that, and were at his funeral with their families.
Welcome to Bob Za, who signed in on
September 29th and wrote: hi i was in LAS from 1976 to 1977
i graduated in 1978 from US
please note my current email address
subrb1000@aol.com
thanks
Welcome to Jean (Whitman) Heimer, who signed in on
September 16th and wrote: Hi, my name is Jean Heimer (formerly Jean Whitman), and I attended LAS in
1966, along with my sister, Doreen. I was thrilled to find this website, but
very sad to hear of the death of my good friend, Pepe Norton, with whom I
lost contact about 20 years ago. Can anyone tell me how he died?
Welcome to Krista (Manbeck) Abrahams, who signed in on
August 30th and wrote: Dear All:
My name is Krista Manbeck ('85; I attended '77-79),
and I have been thrilled to see this site, and
recognize many of the visitors, their memories, and
their reactions as my own. Thank you for organizing
such a wonderful gathering! In addition to the
Halloween parties, the summer school (wow, what great
classes!), the inter-league visiting high school
sports and theater productions, the weekly square
dances, and more, I also have very fond memories of
Mrs. Muslahuddin's Pak-Cult. class: embroidery to the
sound of her reading legends to us. An experience not
to be missed. I currently live and work in NYC as an
attorney; and I'm proud to have a marvelous 13 year
old son. My brothers (Kevin, '82 and Keith, '87) and
my mother (Connie Manbeck, who taught 4th grade) are
all doing well.
Thanks,
Krista (Manbeck) Abrahams
Welcome to Tamar Mikhail, who signed in on
August 24th and wrote: Hello, this is Tamar Mikhail, class of 1987. I attended LAS from 1983-1985,
I was excited to see this website, it's always wonderful to hear from old
friends!!! my email is TMMikhail@aol.com
Welcome to Carol Yao, who signed in on
August 19th and wrote: My name is Carol Yao, I attended LAS from 1973-1978 (maybe?). I am living
in Taiwan now, where I practice architecture from time to time. I have a
husband named Wesley, a 2- year old son named Julian, and another baby on
the way...
I miss Pakistan. The days at LAS and in Lahore were so rich and
interesting. I feel sad when I hear the news about what is happening over
there, and I pray for all the people in Pakistan, and anyone who might still
be there from LAS!
Welcome to Faisal Mahmud, who signed in on
July 11th and wrote: Hi Everybody, Faisal Mahmud here,Class of 87(I think). God that was a long time ago! I'm living
and working in Australia in the Telecommunication Industry. High school was pretty intense, to say the least, but it is
great see the ol' school again in all its glory. Anybody want to catch up with me the e-mail address is
fazmetaz@hotmail.com. Take care
Welcome to Imran Yunis, who signed in on
July 2nd and wrote: Hey!! This is Malik Imran Yunus {Mani}... Class of 94'. I attended LAS from 1980 to 1994 and have
some unforgetable memories of LAS. I went to Santa Monica College in 94 and now I'm back with my family in lahore,
Pakistan. I'm married and have a 3 months baby boy. I am in contact with most of my friends from LAS, but in case if
anyone wants to catch up with me my email is imranyunis@hotmail.com and my
cell # is 0092-303-7350922.
Welcome to Fred Kamprad, who signed in on
June 23rd and wrote: Hello,
I am Fred Kamprad, I attended LAS with my sisters Alison and Evelyn from
1964 -1965. I have my 1965 Yaden open now and there I am in the back
row of Miss Steinke's class with Fred Flook, a friend so long ago. Also
in that class was a friend who lived across the street from me , David
Boughton, who, if memory serves, had unusual pets. I treasure my
memories of Baghdad (61-63), Lahore (64-65) and New Delhi (66-67).
I live in Gaithersburg, Maryland with my wife Lola and my children
Christina and Nicholas.
Welcome to Faiq Ahmed ('91), who signed in on
June 17th and wrote: Salam to all! Although I attended LAS for only 1 school year! It was
the best year of my life! I've been trying to get in touch with people
but this site is the closest I've gotten. If anyone has info about
Imran Mallik (Mani), please give him a swift kick in the rear! Ha Ha!
What I mean is, tell him to email me! I miss the whole gang! Hope I
touch base with all of you soon! I'm living in Toronto, Ontario, Canada
since 1995 so if anyone is here, lets get a reunion going of our own!
Miss you all! Email me at: faiq76@hotmail.com
Welcome to Rakel (Stenlund) Sundin, who signed in on
April 21st and wrote: Hi! I´m Rakel (Stenlund) Sundin from Sweden. I went to LAS from`78 to `81 in the class of `88. My
teachers were Mrs. Brigham, Mrs. Ali and Mrs. Oberoi. You´ve meant so much to me! I´m married to Peter since Feb. `97.
We´ve got Elia (4), Hilde (3) and Aron who is three months. I revisited LAS in `93 along with my brother Erik (`90 or `91).
We also have a sister, Sofie, (`89). Anyone remember us? Please write!
Lots of nostalgic greetings from Rakel!
Welcome to Bari Thompson, who signed in on
April 7th and wrote: I am Bari Thompson, my sisters and I attended LAS in 1964-65. Prior to that we were in the Lahore
Convent of Jesus and Mary. My parents are Giles and Audrey Thompson who worked for Harza Engineering. I have two pictures
right off hand of myself and Carol Haher at the Tattoo in Lahore the event was when Jackie Kennedy visited. You probably
remember the old cantonement. I was also in the group evacuated to Teheran and attended school there until coming home to
Florida. I'm looking for Tom Creed, Bruce Hazen, Carol Haher and Mehar Singh. Thats me on the right with Carol on the left.
Welcome to Robin Libby Carnahan, who signed in on
March 28th and wrote: ...please add my e-mail address to the listing.
rgc70@hotmail.com
Hope to hear from you all soon.
Welcome to Liza Lukin, who signed in on
March 22nd and wrote: Hi! I'm Liza Lukin, and I attended LAS form 1994 to 1998 (grade 2 to 5)
and, unfortunately, lost contact with some of my great friends. My email
is lizzie39@bored.com. Please, somebody who knows me, ANSWER!
Welcome back to Fiona (Jane Goodacre) Kyle, who returned on
March 14th and wrote: Hi! It's ages since I first signed up so I thought I'd update my info. I
was at LAS from 1975 to 1983 and would have been "class of '88. I'm still
living in Nottinghamshire, England. I've now got 3 children, my daughter is
5, my son is 4 and my youngest son is 19 months old. My email address has
changed slightly, it's now fj7kyle@aol.com. It would be great to hear from
anyone who remembers either me or any of my siblings (Timothy, Victoria and
Rebecca).
Welcome to Saima Qadir, who signed in on
March 11th and wrote: It was really great to find this site. I graduated from LAS in 1984. I
recently moved to Washington DC and am working at the World Bank. I can be
emailed at saima@mindspring.com and would love to hear from people. Does
anybody have Nadeem Butt, Frederice Bernhardt, or Mr. Aydelott's contact info?
I would appreciate getting it. Thanks.
Our thoughts are with Dixie (Elder) Eckford and Wendy (Elder) Ott, who returned on
August 26th to inform us of the passing of their mother. Their update is posted in
our "In Memoriam" section below.
Welcome to Mike Leeds, who signed in on
February 14th and wrote: Hi, I'm Mike Leeds, I lived in Lahore in 1959-1960, was in 6th grade at the American
School. We lived in Gulberg 3- which was new at that time- in a brand new house. My dad was working for
the Ford Foundation U-Chicago. I've recently talked to Bill Greenman- and it has been amazing to me to think about
those times - can it be 42 years ago ?- Though I was only there for about a year-what a full year it was. movies at the
air force base- I think on Friday nights. Riding bikes all over
and investigating water towers etc. any way this is a really neat site to look through- thank you to whoever started it. Where are you..... Johnny Strong ?
Welcome to Keith Carlson, who signed in on
February 14th and wrote: I just wanted to say Hi. I was alerted to this site after an old class mate
contacted me. It great to see some names I once knew. I was only in
Lahore for a couple of years but I don't go a week without thinking of the
city and my adventures there... Keith (kecarlson@shaw.ca)
Welcome to Sheila M. Knight, who signed in on
February 13th and wrote: I was there at LAS for a year and left in 1962 or 3. I would have graduated high school in 1964, but
was in California at the time. I left LAS in the middle of Junior Year.
Welcome to Maria Fredriksson Polheimer, who signed in on
February 11th and wrote: Hi there
By coincidence I found the LAS homepage - what a great idea to up this page! I attended the LAS, 9th grade, in '69- '70 .
My name before I got married was Maria Fredriksson, I come from Sweden but have spent the past 20 years in Switzerland.
My best friend in Lahore was Zara Husein and when I saw the photo of her dancing with John Purvis I was put back 33 years
in time - she still looks absolutely the same! Might as well have been one of the pictures from the wild parties we had in
Lahore. I would love to get in touch with you again Zara and with so many others like Sandra & Marco Panu, Mike Price
and..and.., please get in touch with me, emailto: mpolheimer@pcnet.ch
Maria
Ps. I enclose a picture of myself - not a very
clear one but my whole photo gallery was destroyed two months ago by a virus..
Welcome to Ruth Stanton, who signed in on
February 10th and wrote: Hey, y'all. I enjoyed the Savanah reunion. . . Elementary and Jr. High with LAS was overall a
great experience. I'd love to hear from classmates. . . Right now I live in South Carolina. . . the climate is a little
like Lahore. I have a sweet husband and a 12 year old son. Work as a nurse-midwife (CNM)
Ruth Stanton
Welcome back to Aamir Ataullah Khan, who returned on
February 10th and wrote: Hello again! I am Aamir Ataullah Khan from the class of 1994. Looking back I remember fond
memories of this school and life lasting friends I made there. I have been in touch with some people from my class but
now I would like to expand that circle to others, who were at LAS from 1991-1994. Hi all! I am living and working in
New Jersey, living in Warren (about 40 minutes west of NYC) and working in Hoboken (right outside the Big Apple). Anyone
around please drop me an e-mail. Would love to catch up. I co-own a trading/importing business and still believe that
someday I will write the winning screenplay. Oscars here I come!!! E-mail me at aamie98@hotmail.com
And just an idea....anyone around in this area up for a mini-reunion!!!
Welcome to Sharon Rawlins Mavis, who signed in on
January 31st and wrote: Hi, I'm Sharon Rawlins Mavis and attended LAS briefly in 1967-68, sophmore year. I ended up
graduating from AIS in New Delhi. I remember LAS as a really happy and close-knit group of kids. I now live in Ohio with
my husband and we farm, among other things! We live near Columbus - anyone nearby?
Welcome to Fahad Tanveer, who signed in on
January 30th and wrote: hi,
my name is fahad tanveer and i graduated from LAS in 2001. I am attending
college at LUMS. It's nice to see that someone has taken the innitiative
for bringing LAS alumni together. Keep up the good work.
it's amazing to see how many people are associated with LAS and how how they
are spread all over the world.
anyhow~
peace to all~
fahad tanveer
fahadtanveer@hotmail.com
Welcome to Jan & Robin van Gessel, who signed in on
January 30th and wrote: I taught grade five from 1992-1994, and then did some substituting and french in the middle
school in 1995-1996. I would absolutely love to hear from any fellow teachers or any of my students--LAS does elicit
fond memories, still.
We are living in the Netherlands until the summer of 2002, then moving to Canada for 5 years or so. then... who knows?
our permanent email address is jrjs40@hotmail.com
Welcome to Min-ah Kim, who signed in on
January 16th and wrote: Hi. I'm Min-ah Kim. I went to KAS for 2 years(1992-1994) then to LAS for 3
years(1994-1997). I noticed some ppl I knew and have contacted some of them.
:)
Too bad I didn't find this site sooner. Anybody that knows me can contact me
at honeyb012@hotmail.com. Bye!!
class of 2003.
Welcome to Monika Goforth, who signed in on
December 29th and wrote: Hey I'm Monika Goforth I went to las for 4 years (96-2000). I am now living in Guayaquil,
Ecuador until i graduate. All my love to the class of 2003, thanks for all the great times we had together.Email me
anytime at: monika615@hotmail.com. Good luck for the future to all my friends down
there.
Welcome to Virginia Hartley Dixon '68, who signed in on
December 23rd and wrote: Dear LAS Friends and Colleagues,
Thanks to Andy Kantner, I have discovered this site. I am living in
suburban Chicago with my
family, am a double bassist staying too busy playing and teaching,
love to hike, camp, and travel, and
am reading my first Japanese chapter book. My sister, Elizabeth
(Liz) Hartley Wiley is a children's
librarian, living in Willits, CA, and my brother Jonathan Hartley is
a county planner in Smithfield,
VA. My father David Hartley who just passed away in April, was an
Adviser of Students Affairs at
the University of the Punjab from 1960-62 on a Ford Foundation
project out of the University of
Chicago. My mother, Margaret Hartley was President of LAS during
1961-62, and was part of it
becoming an international school with Pakistani teachers and
students. She is unfortunately confined
to nursing care at Broadmeade in Cockeysville, MD. She would have
loved this site.
Kudos to those responsible for this site. I will follow it with
great enthusiasm!!!
Best wishes to all,
Virginia Hartley Dixon
Welcome to Fritz Rauschenbach '83 (attended '72-'79), who signed in on
December 22nd and wrote: Hi, I´m Fritz Rauschenbach and I was at LAS ´72 - ´´79. I´m the brother of Wolfframm (Woolfy)
Rauschenbach. He was the one, as he already mentioned, who found this site. It certainly was thrilling and overwhelming to
suddenly see all those familiar names and pictures on the screen. (Good old Surti!!) And I know this is only the beginning.
Certainly do hope that I can take part on one of the future reunions, where ever and when ever!
At this place I want to thank Mark for making all this possible. A whole bunch of great work!!!!!!
I think I could keep on writing for ages and believe it or not, I don´t know where to begin !! Anyway, I hope to get the
one or the message from a former classmate, schoolmate, friends or teachers. And once again, it´s such a fantastic feeling
to be thrown back 30 (thirty!) years in time and bring up all those good memories.
By the way, does anybody know anything of Paul R. Voss, the former principal at about that time? If so, please let me know,
no matter who it is.
And remeber folks - we´re the buffalos, couldn´t be prouder, if you can´t hear us, we´ll be louder.......!!!!!
Salam.
Welcome to Wollframm Rauschenbach '85 (attended '72-'79), who signed in on
December 19th and wrote: Hi, I'm Wollframm Rauschenbach and am absolutly overwhelmed about this
site. I came home a couple of days ago from Munich, Germany were I
visited my Fritz and his wonderful wife and my family. I talked with
Fritz (as so often...) about our time in Lahore and ofcourse also our
time with LAS. When I came home today, all of a sudden I decided to look
up LAS in the internet and was so happy to find this fantastic hompage!
Within secondes everything was there -everything. Names, places, various
occasions and exiting events (Summer School, Halloween Party, Teachers
we played pranks on.......). I will take a look at the dates for the
next reunion event and am happy and exitied to receive mails. I am
especially ancious to here of the whereabouts of Khalid Wasti or his
wonderful mother (probaly the best and most patient librarian on earth).
Or Abid Saigol whom I still must thank for his help back in 1978...Or
Danny Chaudry with whom I share alot of memories. I now work as regional
manger in Germay and Austria for a US telecoms company based in
Frankfurt, Germany.
Welcome to Christine (Leeds) Salaja, who signed in on
November 25th and wrote: Hi,
I am Christine LEEDS now Salaja. I attended Lahore American School in 1958-59. I was, for most of the year, the
only girl with 7 boys. Mrs. Brush was my teacher. I thought she was the greatest. My brother, Mike was in the 6th
grade. I remember him getting into trouble with those Greenman boys ..something about throwing water balloons from the
roof??? Also coaxing his little sister, me, up the spiral steps of a not yet finished water tower in the dark with no
railings..Would enjoy hearing from anyone familiar with those times.
Welcome to Kersten Bepler, who signed in on
November 19th and wrote: I was at LAS from Nursery to 1987... I recently went back for my oldest and
dearest friends -Tehmina's - wedding in Febuary 2001, it was amazing seeing
so many of my old friends and the city I grew up in again! So many memories
flooded back...Lahore hasn't changed much, although it has a Mc'Donalds now!
Does anyone have any info on the Biros? Sandra, Monica and their brother
Warren? They must have left in 1988...? Also looking for canadian Keith
Carlson who threw me a surprise leaving party that i will never forget..For
anyone else who remembers me please email me at kerstenbepler@hotmail.com
Welcome to Mary Stewart Prewitt, who signed in on
November 12th and wrote: Please add me to the list. I am Mary Stewart Prewitt and attended LAS in 5th
and 6th grades, 1970-71, class of 77.
Thanks!
M
Welcome to Jim Livingston, who signed in on
November 9th and wrote: My name is Jim Livingston. I did not attend LAS but did live in Kabul 4 years (1969-73, AISK
class of 1971). We played LAS in Football and Basketball several times, in Lahore, Kabul and Karachi. I also visited and
traveled thru Lahore probably a dozen or more times. I always enjoyed myself there and have fond memories of those times.
I was wondering if anyone can tell me how to get in touch with Michael Dominguez class of ' 71 I think. He and his family
moved to Kabul in ' 72 and we traveled fairly extensively around the subcontinent in ' 72 and ' 73. I see from your site
that he was at the ' 92 S.D. reunion, he was from California. Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks
Jim
responses to jimlivingston2@home.com
Welcome to Ronald Vossler, who signed in on
November 5th and wrote: Browsing the Lahore American School web-page, a
