Highlights from the sixth annual ‘Evening with the Stars.’
The sixth annual Evening with the Stars took place on Friday, March 12th. The performance featured students from the Savoy and Belle Époque Choir, Band and Guitar classes and included vocal and instrumental solos as well as dancing. The event took place in the Belle Époque’s Grand Salle.
Music from Les Miserables, Wicked, Phantom of the Opera, Little Shop or Horrors, the Pink Panther and Wallace and Gromit was featured along with songs by Journey, Queen and the Beatles.
A special three-course dinner was served to students, faculty and friends who all enjoyed a …
The Cowbell Games culminated with the last day for students on the mountain for ski-term. The “Race for the Sun” event included ski and snowboard races, skiercross and boardercross races and a jump contest at Leysin’s renowned half-pipe park. The competitions took place on the Bernuse and on Sunnyside. Events were followed by a special Swiss dinner with authentic cheeses, weiner schnitzel and Coupe Denmark in the Savoy Dining Hall. The annual Cowbell Awards Ceremony followed the dinner in the LAS Goathouse.
The annual ‘Cowbell Games’ continued Wednesday, March 17th in the LAS Goathouse. Events included a 3-legged running race, a blind crab relay race, 2-person caterpillar race on blankets, scooterboard race and a Rivella chugging contest.
The games were followed by a boys & girls basketball round robin tournament.
Thursday will bring the winter semester to a close with a final day on the mountain. The “Race for the Sun” events will take place at the Leysin Ski Resort. Students will enjoy a half-day of classes followed by a ski & snowboard race, boardercross and skicross challenge, a big air contest, and an aplage challenge….
Tuesday, March 16th, kicked off the annual Cowbell Games, a week-long series of events and friendly competition between classes at LAS. Known as a fun, spirited and often goofy week, the Cowbell Games have become a staple here at LAS in wrapping up the winter term.
The Opening Ceremony at Lower Sporting featured flagbearers and a parade around the gym. The competition heated up with an obstacle course, sprint relays, and tug of war between ‘Freshmores’ (8th -10th grades), ‘Juniors’ and ‘Seniors,’ each with their own colors and flags.
Students will wear their class colors to school on Wednesday. The Cowbell Games will continue during …
Dear LAS Parents,
I am writing to you at the end of another busy week at LAS. Last Wednesday we had our second surprise ski day of the year, excusing students after the first class for some recreation and rejuvenation in the Alps. We are truly blessed with our surroundings and our easy access to winter sports of all kinds.
I would like to take a moment to address upcoming travel plans, new test preparation opportunities, clarification of our alcohol policy, and information on the Admissions & Development Offices.
Travel
First, we have made improvements in the travel options available to students for the upcoming two-week spring break.
For students who …
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