Nishimachi-Kai Newsletter *November 2014*
Dear Nishimachi-Kai members,
We hope you are well this time of year and staying warm as temperatures start to drop. It seems like we are experiencing a quick transition from summer to winter without much of a fall season in between. The school year continues to go by quickly, and students are immersed in their studies and sporting activities.
*** Class Reunions ***
Are you thinking of holding a class reunion, but don’t know how to get back in touch with your classmates? Do you want to attend a reunion but don’t know who to contact? Nishimachi Development Office has your answers! Each year, there are multiple ‘mini’ get-togethers all over the world, as well as regional reunions. In addition to these, we look forward to the following classes celebrating their anniversary years!
Anniversary year Class year Class rep
5th 2010 Katherine Whatley
10th 2005 Tomoko Aratake, Hikaru Yamagishi
15th 2000 Harukako Ikeura, Reimi Okuyama
20th 1995 Kacie Leviton, Regina Sieber
25th 1990 Akiko Popiel, William Hammell, Walter Park
30th 1985 Nobu Hara, Riko van Santen
35th 1980 Henrik Gistren
40th 1975 Jesse Astalos
45th 1970 Beryl Hosack, Mark Melnick
Please contact your class reps above or email us at alumni@nishimachi.ac.jp if you would like to help with the organizing. You can always check for updates and information for reunions on the Nishimachi Reunion website!
http://www.nishimachi.ac.jp/page.cfm?p=894
*** Outreach Scholarship Walkathon ***
This was the second walkathon/runathon event, held on Saturday, November 15th. We were able to raise over ¥1.5 million yen for Outreach Scholarship Program! Thank you to the 19 alumni and alumni parents who supported the event!
*** The Internationalist ***
The most recent issue of The Internationalist was sent out in late October. We are always looking forward to receiving updates and photos from alumni and former staff/faculty. If you have any news to share, please send it to us at alumni@nishimachi.ac.jp. Also, please update your information at http://www.nishimachi.ac.jp/page.cfm?p=627 if you have not received your copy of The Internationalist.
*** TNK Community Service Committee - Quilt Cards for Sale ***
Just in time for the holidays, the Tomo no Kai Community Service Committee is going to sell blank greeting cards with photos of beautiful Nishimachi quilts. There are three designs - "Kaguya Hime" from 2014, "From Japan With Love" from 2013 and "Peace Crane” from 2012. The inside is blank, with a brief description of the quilts on the back. The cards will be sold for 200 yen each, or an assortment of 6 (2 of each design) for 1,000 yen. To purchase, please contact Mitsuko (mitsuko.kodaira@yahoo.com) or Reimi (reimi.willett@gmail.com).
*** New Website ***
If you haven’t visited our new school website yet, please go check it out!
www.nishimachi.ac.jp
Hope to hear from you soon!
Philippe Eymard and Mayumi Nakayama '90
Nishimachi Alumni Office
Don't forget these important links:
** Nishimachi-kai Home Page
http://www.nishimachi.ac.jp/page.cfm?p=622
** Nishimachi-kai Facebook Page
www.facebook.com/Nishimachi
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Alumni Relations, Development Office
Nishimachi International School
2-14-7 Moto Azabu, Minato-ku
Tokyo 106-0046 Japan
alumni@nishimachi.ac.jp