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Bennett Harmon
Staffed
Aarhus
October 31, 1991
A:SCHOOL
Draft One
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: AMERICAN COMMUNITY GREETING
AMERICAN SCHOOL, THE HAGUE
NOVEMBER 9, 1991
Thank you. [[ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS TO COME]]. It's great to be
in this beautiful country, and I am honored to be here at
The American School in the Hague. You kids are so very
fortunate to attend a school that combines the strengths of
traditional American education with the experience of
another country's culture and history.
I'd like to take the opportunity to thank all of you whose
hard work and cooperation were responsible for building this
school. It will provide a world-class education to many
generations of American children overseas as well as
children of other nationalities.
Americans living abroad are the everyday example to people
around the world of what is embodied in the greatness of the
United States of America. I have heard rave reviews about
the American community here.
Thanks in large part to your enterprise enthusiasm, the
United States has its trade surplus with
a significant lateral
the Netherlands. And I'll give credit where credit is due -
- your ambassador and my good friend, Howard Wilkins, has
done a lot to promote business and commerce here in the
Netherlands, and for that I thank him, too.
I wish the School and the American community continued
success. May God bless you all.
Aarhus
October 31, 1991
A:SCHOOL
Draft One
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: AMERICAN COMMUNITY GREETING
AMERICAN SCHOOL, THE HAGUE
NOVEMBER 9, 1991
Thank you. [[ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS TO COME]]. It's great to be in
this beautiful country, and I am honored to be here at The
American School in the Hague. You kids are so very fortunate
combines
to attend a school that has the strengths of traditional
American
education
located in the heart of government, trade,
and cultural exchange.)
with the experesies Fanother Data culture.,* history.
country's
I'd like to take the opportunity to thank all of you whose
hard work and cooperation were responsible for building this
school. It will provide a world-class education to many
generations of American children overseas as well as children
of other nationalities.
Americans living abroad are the everyday example to people
around the world of what is embodied in the greatness of the
United States of America. I have heard rave reviews about
the American community here.
Thanks in large part to your enterprise enthusiasm, the United
States has its largest bilateral trade surplus with the
Netherlands. And I'll give credit where credit is due -- your
ambassador and my good friend, Howard Wilkins, has done a lot
to promote business and commerce here in the Netherlands, and
for that I thank him, too.
I wish the School and the American community continued
success. May God bless you all.
10, 28, 91 12:23 PM *DEPT. OF STATE A/OS P 0 1
United States Department of State
Washington, D.C. 20520
91 OCT 28 All: 49
FACSIMILE TRANSMISSION
COVER PAGE
FROM:
Ernest Mannino
ORGANIZATION:
OFFICE OF OVERSEAS SCHOOLS (A/OS)
PHONE:
(703) 875-7800
FAX (703) 875-7979
TO:
Jeannie Bunton
The White House
DATE:
10-28-91
NUMBER OF PAGES:
COVER + 1
CONTENTS:
Attached as you requested is a Fact Sheet on The American School
of The Hague. This is the most recent one which we have containing
information on the last school year. If you need more up to date
statistics, please let us know.
NOTE: IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE THE TOTAL NUMBER OF PAGES INDICATED.
PLEASE CALL THE SENDING INDIVIDUAL LISTED ABOVE.
Judy Knott 703-895-7800
Overseas School
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- amuican.Buseball Foundation lite league
10/28.91 12:23 PM *DEPT. OF STATE A/OS P 0 2
RIMENT
&
STATE
DEPARTMENT OF STATE
STATES of
OVERSEAS SCHOOLS ADVISORY COUNCIL
FACT SHEET
THE AMERICAN SCHOOL OF THE HAGUE
Rijkstraatweg 200
2241 BX Wassenaar, The Netherlands
Tel: 31-1751-40-113
Fax: 31-1751-12-400
1990-91
The American School of The Hague is an independent, coeducational day school which offers an
educational program from pre-kindergarten through grade 12 for students of all nationalities. The School
was founded in 1953. The school year comprises two semesters extending approximately from August 23
to January 25 and from January 28 to June 13.
Organization: The School is governed by an Executive Committee of at least 9 members, elected for
3-year terms by the parents of students enrolled. The School is incorporated in the United States and has
been designated as tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code.
Curriculum: The curriculum is that of U.S. general academic, college-preparatory public schools. The
School's testing program includes the lowa Test of Basic Skills and the College Entrance Examination
Board tests. Instruction is in English. French, Spanish, Dutch, and German are taught as foreign
languages. There is no religious instruction. A broad program of extracurricular activities is available.
The School is fully accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools and the European
Council of International Schools.
Faculty: There were 63 full-time and 9 part-time faculty members in the 1990-91 school year,
including 67 U.S. citizens, 2 host country nationals, and 3 persons of other nationalities.
Enrollment Enrollment at the opening of the 1990-91 school year was 687 (K-4, 235; 5-8, 209; and
9-12, 243). Of the total, 393 were U.S. citizens, 44 were host country nationals, and 250 were of other
nationalities. Of the U.S. enrollment, 97 were dependents of U.S. Government direct-hire or contract
employees, 212 of U.S. business and foundation employees, and 84 of other private U.S. citizens.
Facilities: In August 1990, the School moved into a new, purpose-built facility on an 11-acre site in
nearby Wassenaar. The building includes elementary, middle and high school academic units; a double
gymnasium: a 360-seat theater; and specialized rooms for music, art, science (6), home economics,
technology and computer (2). The library houses 30,000 volumes, and the cafeteria seats 240. The site
includes 3 playgrounds, bus and car parking, and one large and one small soccer field, with additional
fields nearby.
Finances: In the 1990-91 school year, about 95 percent of the School's income was derived from
regular day school tuition. Annual tuition rates were as follows: Pre-K: $2,600; Kdg.-4: $7,820; grades 5-8:
$8,980; and grades 9-12: $9,550. There is an enrollment fee payable on first enrollment in the School and
an annual capital fee per student. These fees are payable in Dutch guilders or U.S. dollars. (All the above
fees are quoted in U.S. dollars.)
This Fact Sheet is intended to provide general information. The Office of Overseas Schools (A/OS) has more detailed
information provided by the school on the annual Overseas Schools Questionnaire. Prospective users of the school may
wish to inquire further of A/OS or contact the school directly for more specific and up-to-the-minute information regarding
curriculum, special programs, and the like.
Statistics as of September, 1990
CONFIDENTIAL
POINTS TO BE MADE
OUTLINE OF REMARKS TO THE AMERICAN SCHOOL COMMUNITY
--
I am thrilled to see the completion of years of effort and
cooperation to provide quality education to Americans
overseas as well as to many other nationalities in this
spectacular facility.
--
Americans abroad are the backbone and the everyday
manifestation to peoples around the world of what is
embodied in the greatness of the United States of America.
--
I hear only rave reviews about the private American
community in the Netherlands. The United States has its
largest bilateral trade surplus in the world with the
Netherlands. This achievement is in large part due to your
enterprise. I compliment you for it.
-- In this connection, I would also like to take particular
note of the contribution of my good friend, Howard Wilkins,
to the promotion of American business and commerce in the
Netherlands.
--
I wish the School and the American community continued
success.
DETERMINED TO BE AN
ADMINISTRATIVE MARKING
PER E.O. 12958, SEC 3.3 (C)
CONFIDENTIAL
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Mike Hegedus,
at Embassy
his kids go to
Commercial Conselor
School there.
movies are pretty current
Terminator II
Robin Hood
Cosby, Cheers
American athletes - Michael Jordan
students, parents, teaching ers
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March 8, 1991
Dear Friends,
Having unveiled the cornerstone of The American School of The Mague
in July 1989, I am absolutely delighted to know that the opening
and dedication deremony of the new building has been held, and that
it was a marvelous occasion. It must have been a special thrill to
have had lier Najesty Queen Beatrix there, and I know you are proud
of your new facility.
I cannot think but how lucky the students of this fine school are,
to be able, not only to draw upon the traditional strengths of
American education, but also to be situated in the heart of a
European center of international government, commerce, and cultural
exchange. What a grand opportunity The American School of The liague
presents, to begin one's educational journey.
Education is the cornerstone of greatness for any nation, and I am
proud that The American School of The Hague is just that, for both
United States citizens and students from other nations. You have
my vezy best wishes for success.
Warmly,
The American School of The Lague
Wassenaar
THE METHERLANDS
WHCC to:
Linda R. Hilton
105 Linnwood Place
North Hills
Parkersburg, West Virginia 26101
The Honorable Robert C. Byrd
United States Senate
Washington, D.C. 20510-6025
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EANEST , HOLLINGS, SOUTH CAROLINA
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JAKE GARN, UTAH
PATRICK J LEAHY, VERMONT
THAD COCHRAN, MISSISSIPPI
JIM SASGER. TENNESSEE
ROBERT W. KASTEN, JR.. WISCONSIN
United States Senate
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ALFONSE M. D'AMATO. NEW YORK
DALE BUMPERS, ARKANSAS
WARREN RUDMAN. NEW HAMPSHIRE
COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS
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TOM MARKIN, ILWAI
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WASHINGTON, DC 20510-6025
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CHARLES E GRASSLEY. IOWA
HARRY REID, NEVADA
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WYCHE FOWLER. JA. GEORGIA
J ROBERT KERREY. NEBRASKA
JAMES H. ENGLISH. STAFF DIRECTOR
J KEITH KENNEDY, MINORITY STAFF DIRECTOR
February 19, 1991
Ms. Susan Porter Rose
Chief of Staff
Office of the First Lady
The White House
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20500
Dear Ms. Rose:
Enclosed please find information forwarded to me by my
constituent about the opening and dedication ceremony of the new
building of the American School of The Hague.
My constituent has asked that Mrs. Bush be provided with this
material which details these events in light of Mrs. Bush's
commitment to education and her participation in the cornerstone
dedication of the new building some years ago.
In addition, you will note that my constituent has requested
that a letter of acknowledgement be sent to the American School
of The Hague. I would appreciate your giving this request all
appropriate consideration and your providing me with a status
report.
With kind regards, I am
Robert Sincerely C. Byrd yours,
RCB:smg
pg29
messa like
105 Linnwood Place
North Hills
Parkersburg, WV
26101
The Honorable Robert Byrd
Senate Office Building
Washington, D.C.
Dear Senator Byrd,
Please accept my thanks for the assistance your staff has provided in the past with
inquiries for the American School of The Hague in the Netherlands. I have been
asked to extend the thanks of that school for the American flag provided by your
office. This flag was flown in the auditorium of the school for the visit of the
Queen and her dedication of the new facilities of the school.
Now, I find myself in need of your assistance once again.
Enclosed is a package of information concerning the opening and dedication ceremony
of the new building of the American School of The Hague which the school wants to
provide to Mrs. Bush. I must tell you that when Embassy personnel in the
Netherlands were asked to help with this task, those at the school were told not to
bother her.
Because of her strong support for the importance of education, I do not feel Mrs.
Bush would consider it a "bother" to receive this information and that she would be
interested to know that the project she began with the cornerstone dedication has
been successfully completed.
Would you please foreward the enclosed package of information to the correct office
and thereby increase the possibility that someone will possibly acknowledge its
receipt with a note to the school? I have left the envelope unsealed so that
you can inspect the information before it is sent on.
As in the past, I am grateful for any assistance you and your staff can provide.
Sincerely,
Linda R. Hilton
Grade RMitton
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
ORM OPTICAL DISK NETWORK
ID# 222203
Hardcopy pages are in poor condition (too light or tco dark).
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Proclamation not scanned.
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Proposal = not scanned.
Statement === scanned.
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Comments:
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American School of the Hague:
Mrs. Bush unveiled cornerstone of The American School of the
Hague in July, 1989.
fine school, traditional strengths of Americn education,
loated in heart of European center of international
government, commerce, and cultural exchange
educational
journey
seat of Model U.N. -- students come annually to debate, AHS
one of founders and a main host
probably will have banners up welcoming and school banners,
athletic banners form tournament
thinking about dedicating school library to POTUS/FLOTUS
John Adams:
important figure in Revoulutionary era diplomacy, Patriot
father - variety of diplomatic missions: seeking recognition
for the new nation, negotiaitng treaties of trade and
alliance, raising money
joined the marines during one encounter with a British ship
and impressed everyone with his patriotic determination to
risk his life for his country.
named minister to the Netherlands 1780 where achieved
diplomatic recognition
John Quincy Adams:
son of John adams, commissioned minister to Portugal by
President Washington and instructed to stay at the Hague,
where he was serving as American minster to the Netherlands
age 16 at the Hague studied the classics under Dumas
Marines:
John Adams's journal entry read:
On 10 November 1775 the Continental Congress resolved that
two Battalions of Marines be raised, consisting of one
Colonel, two Lieutenant Colonels, two Majors, and other
officers as usual in other regiments; that they consist of
an equal Number of privates with other Battalions; or
inlisted into said Battalions, but such as are good Seamen
or so aquianted with maritime affiars
misc unattib quote:
"at no period of the naval history of the world is it
probable that the Marines were more important than during
the War of the Revolution
"
POTUS:
second trip to Netherlands, visited in 1989 (Free
Commonwealth of Nations address to Leiden -- as delivered
enclosed)
scene - Dutch Parliament Building, The Hague, delivered at
Ridderzaal (former Knights Hall) at noon;
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON