Events: Past, Present, and Future
UPCOMING EVENTS
12 Sep 2026 (Saturday): Back to School Barbecue
14 Nov 2026 (Saturday): International Food Festival
16 Dec 2026 (Wednesday): Alumni Social
8 Jan 2027 (Friday): Galette des Rois
5 Jun 2027 (Saturday): Spring Fair
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Past events
Alumni Reunion 2026
How did you start your May 22 weekend? We kicked off ours in the best way possible — surrounded by familiar faces at our Rochambeau Alumni Reunion! A huge thank you to the Class of 2015, whose initiative made this reunion happen. It was such a joy reconnecting with former students and teachers alike — and yes, even our Mascot showed up! What made it extra special was seeing alumni share this moment with their parents and families. Truly a family affair.
Spring Fair 2026
Rochambeau's 2026 Spring Fair brought together families, staff, and alumni for a day full of warmth and energy — BBQ, ice cream, a soccer tournament, live concerts, and so much more. It was wonderful to see so many alums return and reconnect.
This year also held something truly special — the family of the late Jocelyn U. White, a beloved Rochambeau teacher, shared her original paintings, with a portion of the sales gifted back to the school. A beautiful tribute to her memory.
70th Anniversary Gala
Dive into the atmosphere of our gala, Mission 070: License to Celebrate, and relive the festivities marking 70 years of Rochambeau, The French International School!
We're sure you'll spot some familiar faces — including, of course, plenty of fellow alumni.
Alumni Social 2025
The evening brought together generations of Rochambeau alumni spanning more than five decades—from the Class of 1973 to the recently graduated Class of 2025—alongside our rising alumni, the Class of 2026 Lead Ambassadors.
Alumni Spring Fling! 2025
The Spring Fair wrapped up on a joyful note—it was wonderful to see students and parents enjoying themselves throughout the day. The Alumni Terrace truly came to life, offering a warm and inviting space that caught many eyes.
While turnout was modest, the conversations that did unfold were rich and meaningful. Highlights were connecting with the Zorome family who have two alums in their pocket--Iman made a guest appearance--and one more to go. Also, and Alumni Committee member Katie Taylor and her lovely family—they are a three generation Rochambeau family!
Honoring Enzo-A Heartfelt Tribute 2025
On Friday, May 30th, the Rochambeau community gathered at the Forest Road campus to honor the life of Enzo Alvarenga Promo ’21. Executive Director Hélène Fabre opened with warm reflections on Enzo’s impact and how a personal bench tribute evolved into the Garden of Reflection.
His mother, Patricia Bibes, shared: “Enzo spent 15 years at Rochambeau... making friends, memories, and preparing for college. He would have graduated this past May 21st as a journalist at UMD… He had to work hard, but the result was what I had always hoped for: a well-rounded, multilingual global citizen.”
His father, Carlos Alvarenga, added: “It is fitting that a bench is his memorial… Enzo made the easy days nicer and helped us through the hard ones.”
Family including Enzo's brother, Dino, his stepmother, Dima Hammoud; close classmate Milo Soriano; and a host of other classmates, alumni, teachers and friends showed up. The ceremony concluded with the unveiling of a custom bench, designed by artist Julian Peterson, now placed in the Garden of Reflection—a lasting symbol of Enzo’s presence.
Alumni & Development Coordinator Vanéna Wilmot closed the event with heartfelt thanks: “By showing up and holding space, you are carrying Enzo’s spirit forward.” She shared how meaningful it was to bring this project to life alongside Mme. Bibes, expressed appreciation for Hélène’s support, and gave a special thanks to the Facilities Director, her right-hand throughout the journey.
Soirée Disco 2025
Thank YOU for an Incredible Night on Saturday, May 3, for our Soirée Disco! The energy on the dance floor was amazing, and it was wonderful to see alumni reconnect with the past and present Rochambeau Community and make new memories. Hope to see you again soon!
SOIREE DISCO PHOTOBOOTH
Honoring Mme. Harrington's Legacy 2025
On February 14, 2025, the Rochambeau community gathered to honor Jocelyne Harrington, a beloved educator who inspired generations of students from 2000 to 2024 with her compassion and commitment to inclusion. Alumni, students, parents, and colleagues shared heartfelt memories, celebrating the profound impact she made. A special Buddy Bench, decorated by her students, was unveiled as a lasting tribute to her belief that every child deserves to feel seen, valued, and supported. Jocelyne’s spirit will forever remain a part of Rochambeau.
Alumni Social 2024
It happened! We gathered for an Alumni Social last December 18th at Corella Cafe & Lounge in Bethesda, MD, as we began a fresh start reconnecting the Rochambeau alumni community. We built connections, shared memories, and created new opportunities together! All alums were invited, whether they were with us for 1 or 10 years, or graduated elsewhere.
News
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Reunion Ready?
Interested in planning or helping organize your reunion? Has it ALREADY been 5, 10, 25 years since you graduated? Want to get several classes together? We can help you make it even more of a meaningful experience. Here is how we can help:
- Where to Meet Both Rochambeau campuses are available. We can also help you reserve spaces in restaurants, bars, movie theaters...
- Who to Contact Just send us an email or give us a call at 301.530.8260 ext 237
- What to Do We have Rochambeau swag (t-shirts, hats, tattoos, pens...), yearbooks, activity ideas, outdoor and indoor games, music/IT... everything to add some Rochambeau spirit to your reunion.
We are open to your suggestions! We can help so that your reunion day can truly enjoy this special moment. E-mail us alumni@rochambeau.org.