ConocoPhillips supports ASD anniversary event

ConocoPhillips Qatar president Gary Sykes has pledged support to the celebration of the 25th anniversary of the American School of Doha (ASD).  Sykes visited the school accompanied by company officials and was escorted around the premises by ASD Director Dr Deborah Welch.  After the visit, Sykes said: “I am very happy to support next year’s celebration of the 25th anniversary of the American School of Doha. ConocoPhillips’ support of ASD is a tradition that we have happily maintained for many years now; one that we hope to continue to benefit ASD and the Qatar community at large.”Dr Welch said: “ConocoPhillips Qatar’s generous support will enable the school to plan anniversary events that recognise 25 years of ASD’s contributions to Qatar. The school has played a significant role in the lives of many students and organisations. The celebration will take place in November 2013 and will feature a sculpture dedicated to the founders of the school, alumni events, a gala sponsored by the PTA, and activities that focus on the accomplishments of our current and former students. “ConocoPhillips has shared the mission and vision that has helped make ASD a leading school in the region.” Established in 1988 by former US ambassador to Qatar Joseph Ghougassian as the American International School in Doha, the institution expanded to offer preK-12 education in 1995 and acquired its current name in 1997. In addition to teaching its main curriculum in English, ASD offers its students the opportunity to study Arabic and Islamic studies as well as other languages, including French and Spanish.  Today, ASD caters to the educational needs of over 2,000 students of 70 different nationalities.ConocoPhillips is one of the world’s largest, independent exploration and production companies based on proven reserves and the production of liquids and natural gas.