Welcome to the 2023-24 Annual Report! We’re excited to share LILA’s top achievements and unforgettable moments. Whether it’s the creativity of our juniors and seniors witnessed at LILA’s Art Expo, the many community-building events hosted by each campus’ Parents’ Association, or the annual 5th grade Trip to France, there is much to share!
These are just a few of the many remarkable moments we experienced together. Every achievement and event is a testament to the dedication and spirit of our incredible community.
Thank you so much for being an essential part of the LILA family. Your support and involvement make all these wonderful experiences possible.
Warm Regards,
Leslie Galerne ‘97
Director of Advancement
Table of Contents
Academic Results
French Baccalauréat
Of the 2024 graduating class, an impressive 74% of applicants from last year’s graduating class having been accepted to one of the following: a Top 100 Global university, a Top 100 US university; or a Top 100 Liberal Arts college, based on US News and World Report rankings. Of the students enrolled in a university, college, or other institutions, 76% are in the USA, 6% are in Canada, 10% are in France, and 8% are in the UK and the rest of Europe. Bravo to the class of 2024!
Community at a Glance
For the 2024-25 school year (as of 09/04/24).
Community Highlights
Student Life
LILA Art Show
Thank you to everyone who joined us for LILA’s IB Diploma Visual Arts Expo at Morán Morán Art Gallery! It was a joy to showcase the amazing artwork of our 11th and 12th-grade IB students. Their talent and creativity were on full display for parents and other members of the LILA community to see. Each piece represented a unique artistic expression for which our students are known. Great job to all who participated in this year’s exhibit!
5th Grade Trip to France
Each year, our 5th-grade students go on an incredible trip to France filled with fun, friends, learning, and laughter. This year, the trip included a stay in Paris as well as a journey through Normandie complete with a visit of the Mont Saint-Michel. The trip is popular with current students and alumni alike, solidifying its place as a cherished memory for everyone.
Grandparents/Grandfriends Day
LILA’s most recent Grandparents & Grandfriends Day was another heartwarming celebration at the Pasadena and West Valley Campuses! Grandparents, grandfriends and LILA students spent quality time together, enjoying fun activities designed to create lasting memories. It’s a cherished tradition that strengthens the bonds between generations.
LILA Alumni Association
2nd Annual Alumni Happy Hour
LILA’s Annual Alumni Happy Hour on June 13th was another fantastic event, bringing alumni together for the second year in a row. The evening was full of excitement and nostalgia as graduates returned to the Burbank campus, reconnecting with old classmates and reminiscing about their days at LILA. This event highlighted the strong sense of community we’re known for and helped forge new connections within our growing alumni network.
Congratulations to the Class of 2024!
Congratulations to the Class of 2024 on reaching this incredible milestone! Your hard work, resilience, and dedication have truly paid off, and we couldn’t be more proud of your achievements. As you step into the next chapter of your academic journey, pursuing studies at esteemed institutions like the University of Pennsylvania, USC, UCLA, NYU, UC Berkeley, the Manhattan School of Music, INSA Lyon, Les Roches and many others, we are confident that you will continue to shine and excel. Your time at LILA has prepared you to thrive in diverse and competitive environments, and we know you’ll bring the same open-mindedness, confidence, and drive to all you do. We wish you all the best as you embark on this exciting new adventure—your future is bright!
8th Annual AJ Memorial Game
This past May, our community came together on the basketball court at the Burbank campus for the 8th Annual AJ Ramseyer ‘14 Memorial Alumni Game. The atmosphere was electric, with friends and family showing immense support, highlighting the incredible impact AJ had on everyone who knew him
The alumni usually have the upper hand in these games, but not this year! For the first time ever, our current LILA students managed to pull off an epic win against the alumni. The game was a nail-biter from start to finish, keeping everyone on the edge of their seats. In the final seconds of the game, Victor K. (class of 2024) helped secure the victory. With the score incredibly close, he stepped up to the line and sank two clutch free throws. Those shots put the game just out of the alumni’s reach, handing the students their first win. Well done, everyone!
Financials
Athletics
Our LILA athletes did a wonderful job competing once again with the pride and effort we’re known for! Our High School Boys Soccer team placed first this year as the International League Champions. Both the High School Boys Basketball and Volleyball teams made a great run as well, qualifying for the CIF playoffs. LILA’s FIYA Cross Country team placed first this year, while the Middle School Girls’ Volleyball team placed second in the Arroyo Sports League. Our Middle School Girls Basketball team and Middle School Boys Basketball team achieved similar success grabbing second place in the Arroyo Sports League as well. Great job Lions!
Annual Fund
Shout out to class leaders and chairs!
The Annual Fund would not be possible each year without the tireless dedication of our Campus Chairs and Class Leaders. Each year hardworking parent volunteers step up to help us engage the entire community and spread the word about the importance of giving to the Annual Fund. From our first-year volunteers to our veterans, we’re thankful to have you assist the Advancement Team. The effort and passion you show each year is very much appreciated. Thank you!
A big merci to all of our volunteers!
Board of Trustees
– Yvonne Alvardo
– Secil Baysal
– Chantal Morgan D’Apuzzo
– Jean-Luc De Fanti
– Taline Grigorian
– Sharyn Kerr
– Santosh Kookal
– Minh Le
– Dorinda Marticorena
– Ani B. Packard
– Reena Patel
– Caroline Pham
– Peter Schubin
– Françoise Sorgen Goldschmidt
Trustees Emiriti
– Adam Weisman, Ph.D.
– John Mickus
AFFINITY GROUPS
Adoption and Surrogacy Affinity Group
– James Bulliard
Affinity Group Initiative Liaison
– JC Gardiner
– Melody Jiggetts
Cultiver
– Marguerite de Bourgoing
Asian Affinity Group
– Ivy Gao
Black Affinity Group
– Alicia Moo-Pow
– Siwatu Moore
Jewish Heritage Group
– Samantha Weisman
Espanol Hispanic Latinx Affinity Group
– Federico Enriquez
– Ivette Garcia
Parents of Neurodiverse Children Group
– Jeff Vespa
Private School Village Ambasador Group
– Angelique Cinelu
The Bookshelf
– Edythe Repoff
Burbank
– Alexandra Andricos
– Sabrina Bedrani
– Jennifer Clark-Keyes
– Pat Hadnagy
– Helen Hamber Rhys
– Marjan Hashemi-Khorsandi
– Olivia Jaeger-Anthonioz
– Alicia Moo-Pow
– Olivia Newman
– Adam O’Byrne
– Gabrielle Pascoe
– Caroline Pham (Chair)
– Annabelle Safinia
– Karen Todd
– Jamie Vernhes
Los Feliz
– Zoé Bannon
– Ainjil Bills
– Ashley Boardman
– Jennifer Brian
– James Bulliard
– Michelle Chila
– Monet Corso
– Veronique Fauchere Sberro
– Shiloh Filin (Chair)
– Hunter Gray
– Sarah Koa
– Nathalie Laganiere
– Jennifer Lechevallier
– Amanda Marshall
– Eden R. Miller
– Jordan Monsanto
– Michelle Pellegrino
– Michelle Saffaie
– Cassandra Troy
– Jessica Valdez Cantor
Pasadena
– Joanna Buickians
– Cindy Hagan (Chair)
– Mark Poisella
– Amelia Tang
– Rachel Wee
– Jessica Witlox
West Valley
– Fatou Balde (Chair)
Burbank
– Daniel Ahearn
– Stephanie Athea
– Stephanie Chastan
– Nimrod Erez
– Katayoun Hajiannia
– Alexis Hall
– Helen Hamber Rhys
– Marjan Hashemi-Khorsandi
– Beth Le Manach
– Carla Moran
– Gabrielle Pascoe
– Iyari Perez
– Angelica Vale Padron
– Carrie Whyte
Los Feliz
– Deborah Afshani
– Emily Alpren
– Courtney Ballard Searcy
– Bambi BamBrogan
– Eva Behrend
– Elspeth Benoit Bevan
– Elisa Shyu Bolduc
– Lesley Brandt-Gilbert
– Melissa Bruning
– James Bulliard
– Kathryn Anna Catmur
– Camille Yi Chauveau
– Giovanna Colson-Basurto
– Jason Dabb
– Amy Del Rio
– Jack Dolman
– Veronique Fauchere Sberro
– Laura Francis
– Trilby Glover
– Alexandra Celine Karolinski
– Alexander Krispin
– Jennifer Lechevallier
– Alexander Levenson
– Blanca Lista
– Maria Lorensen
– Eden R. Miller
– Olivier Mouroux
– Adam O’Byrne
– Maximillian Osswald
– Maya Paley
– Joshua Pangell
– Lindsay Raffaele
– Robia Rashid
– Joseph Raso
– Sarah Rhoads
– Sibel Roman
– John Schaefer
– Beatriz Sequeira
– Brian Setzer
– Ramy Shoukry
– Camille Solari
– Erica Swinkels
– Nikhil Syam
– Eugenia Tempesta
– Yadira Torres
– Cassandra Troy
– Jessica Valdez Cantor
– Martijn Veltman
– Jeff Vespa Meyer
– Antonia Ward
– Veronica West
Pasadena
– Marina Agranov
– Michael Baron
– Shauna Chevalier
– Denis Duvauchelle
– Luc Harrington
– Cana Yoney Kazakci
– David Kong
– Candace Lee
– Jennifer Lott
– Mark Poisella
– Nico Raineau
– Marianna Rasamoela
– Jeanne Roué-Taylor
– Thomas Storck-Mevel
– Amelia Tang
– Salim Valentin Ubeydullah
West Valley
– Fatou Balde
– Gabriela Chraygane
– Andreana Dinkova Stoyanova
– Carla Elchibegian
– Katayoun Hajiannia
– Sabrina Lalani
– Maggie Nguyen
– Anne Verdier
Burbank
– Laurence de Crisnay
– Sabra Goodman (President)
– Veronica Hoomani
– Melissa Nesic
Los Feliz
– Caroline Adler (President)
– Sophie Bentolila
– Jennifer Brian
– Melody Jiggetts
– Dyana Wang
– Samantha Weisman
Pasadena
– Kristen Harrington
– Michel Ingham
– Christine Kim
– Jeanne Roué-Taylor (President)
West Valley
– Christopher Ahuja
– Katie Cronin
– Jessica Grichy (President)
– Joel Serrano
Burbank
– Andréa Bidart-Oteiza
– Ian Brennan
– Joke Fincioen
– Katayoun Hajiannia
– Marjan Hashemi-Khorsandi
– Claudine Kushner
– Eden R. Miller
– Alicia Moo-Pow
– Siwatu Moore
– Vanessa Preisler
– Fiona Reinhardt
– Marisé Samitier
– Carrie Whyte
Los Feliz
– Caroline Adler
– Emily Alpren
– Shane Anderson
– Bambi BamBrogan
– Marion Billet Lucas
– Josey Bowes-Little
– Jennifer Brian
– James Bulliard
– Michelle Cardno
– Tzara Caswell
– Angélique Cinélu
– Maxime A. Cuzor
– Alana Cuzor
– Don Donnelley
– Michaela Dosamantes
– Roger Drakes
– Natalia Drakes
– Samuel Enoch
– Federico Enriquez
– Laura Francis
– Emma Friend
– Ivette García Dávila
– Jaret Gardiner
– Trilby Glover
– Sophie Gransard
– Rory James Haines
– Andrew Jebb
– Melody Jiggetts
– Alexander Krispin
– Kate Lloyd George
– Liza Mackintosh
– Emily O’Halloran
– Brydie O’Neill
– Brooke Osswald
– Stephan Paternot
– Anna Paternot
– Lindsay Raffaele
– Edythe Repoff
– Sibel Roman
– Marguerite Roseline Romola de Bourgoing
– Shawn Sedlacek
– Sara Sedlacek
– Brian Setzer
– Alexander Shuckburgh
– Kalli Clark Sternberg
– John Webb Van Hoy
– Jeff Vespa
– Antonia Ward
– Alana Ward
– Samantha Weisman
– Gordon Wille
– Nan Zhu
Pasadena
– Raphael Alford
– Pamela Aubert
– Claire Baldauf
– Ivy Gao
– Ariella Hartman
– Jen Herrera
– Melanie Inglessis
– Michael Lovell
– Viktor Raskin
– Jeanne Roué-Taylor
– Thomas Storck-Mevel
– Sylvia Suvangieva Ridel
– Christopher Taylor
– Salim Valentin Ubeydullah
– Jessica Witlox
West Valley
– Ivan Ablakhat
– Christopher Ahuja
– Tracy Chamboredon
– Stefannia Cisneros
– Renild D’Souza
– Natacha Emerson
– Emre Eraltan
– Jessica Grichy
– Jennifer Guon
– Lauren Jolly
– Kathryn Ann Kuznitsky
– Alexandra Monchick
– Beatrice Mondange
– Melissa Rundle
– Anna Thomas
– Maud Tortu
– Jane Ropell (Gala Co-Chair)
– Sara Sedlacek (Gala Co-Chair)
– Scarlett Abrous
– Mehdi Abrous
– Ayanna Alexander-Laine
– Jihan Bowes-Little
– Todd Cahoon
– Kathryn Anna Catmur
– Catherine Chiang
– David Colleran
– Philippe de Crisnay
– Daniel Dodgen
– Pamela Dodgen
– Julien Fauquet-Lemaitre
– Joke Fincioen
– Romain Gilli
– Gwenaelle Gobè
– Sara Guerra
– Katayoun Hajiannia
– Peter Karinen
– Kasey Karinen
– Sabrina Lalani
– Minh Le
– Ann Levi
– Maggie Nguyen
– Stefan Otto
– Wesley Phoa
– Bianca Roberts
– Shawn Sedlacek
– Michelle Stockwell
– Livia Tortella
– Jessica Witlox
– Nicolas Zgradic