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“I AM IC, a School’s Journey from Smyrna to Beirut”, traces the story of International College from its 1891 founding in the cosmopolitan city of Smyrna (today’s Izmir) to its present location in Beirut, Lebanon. The tale begins with Protestant Minister Rev. Alexander MacLachlan and his struggle to keep the school open through the tumult of World War I, the Greek-Turkish war and Turkish nationalism. The story continues with IC’s move to Beirut and its merging with the American University of Beirut’s Preparatory School. It was thought to be a safe move and one which would ensure IC’s survival. But once again, the school found itself having to find a way to live through the turmoil of Arab nationalism and the horrific 16-year Lebanese civil war while simultaneously struggling to become independent from AUB.
‘I am IC’, is a touching story of a school looking for a place it could finally call ‘home’.
"I just wanted to let you know that I thoroughly enjoyed reading your book. For a school to have survived in those turbulent and troubled times both in Turkey and Lebanon is a testimony of the faith the founding fathers and their successors had in their vision. You have beautifully managed to integrate the story of the school with the historical events of the time. I was also very impressed by the amount of research that went into your work. Without you much if IC’s history might have been lost forever. All in all, well done and congratulations."
Roderick Cochrane.
As we dive into this issue of Inside IC, we look back at the inspiring activities and projects our students embarked on during the last term.
The IC spirit was flourishing on both campuses. Our IC students continue to positively impact the community they serve, and they keep on learning the importance of being socially conscious and active. Our middle and secondary schools’ buildings and gymnasium were buzzing with the IC Cougars spirit as we hosted the NESAC badminton meet. In addition, the multitude of activities that our students embarked on during this past term, exhibiting their creativity, and practicing environmental conservation are proof of the successful, passionate, and caring people they are growing up to become.
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