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the Principal, Dr Stacey Bobo A Letter From Throughout its 55 years, Lyford Cay International School (LCIS) has been dedicated to the education of its students and stands today as a reputable school. Behind every great school is a community of individuals with similar goals and who are not only willing, but happy to give of their time, expertise and resources to reach these goals. LCIS has such a community. For this reason, LCIS has accomplished so much. Today, we continue with this tradition of community, affording our students rich opportunities to develop as global citizens who are poised to live successful, healthy lives and to make a difference in the lives of others and that of our planet. In the spirit of philanthropy that defines us and forms the backbone of our success, I would like to recognize one of our leaders, Michael D. Dingman, who recently passed. Like our founder, EP Taylor, Mr Dingman was a risk taker, a man of vision, a successful entrepreneur, and an individual with tremendous heart who was dedicated to helping others where it counts the most: their education. He and his wife, Mrs Betsy Dingman, are largely responsible for helping Lyford Cay School to grow and to become a leader in education. We will be forever grateful to the Dingmans for their support and guidance. that expose a bright future—I wish to highlight the continued need to contribute to our Annual Fund. Your donations allow us to pursue our goals and underscore the impact that our school has on our students and on the world. Thank you for your 55 years of continued support. The legacy of all those who have given to LCIS lives on in the generations of young people whose skills and knowledge we have nurtured and it lives on in our continued success in educating children. This success is consistently evaluated and evidenced by results in the rigorous, multi-year accreditation processes we undergo to maintain our programmes and operations at the highest level of international standards. As we celebrate our own legacy as a school—55 years of milestones 5