an integral part of the total curriculum and life at AOSR. The school plays in the American Schools Italy League (ASIL). The ASIL is part of the DoDEA run by the US Department of Defense. The program has 4 divisions with the larger schools being in divisions 1 and 2 and the smaller ones in 3 and 4. AOSR is in division 2. Each sports season consists of a few months of competition and culminates at the European championships, usually held in Germany. Mr. Daniel Zacaroli is the Athletic Director and he oversees the school's athletic membership in the Dodds Mediterranean league besides inspiring young athletes to engage in sports. The American Overseas School of Rome athletic teams are known as the "Falcons." The school's cross-town rivals are primarily Marymount International School of Rome and St. Stephen's International School. Nationalities The American Overseas School of Rome is home to an international student body of around 600 students with approximately one-third from the United States, one-third from Italy, and the remaining third from 50 different countries. Organization The School is governed by a 12-member Board of Trustees, who are elected by the parents or guardians of children enrolled in the School. The School is recognized as a non-profit institution under Italian law and is incorporated in the State of Delaware as tax-exempt under Section 501(c) (3) of the US Internal Revenue Code. Associations and memberships The American Overseas School of Rome is a member of RISA (Rome International Schools Association), CIS (Council of International Schools) and ECIS. The American University of Rome and American Overseas School of Rome (AOSR) signed a cooperation agreement on February 7, 2008. The schools work together to seek outside funding for school projects and share facilities, special programs, and opportunities for faculty development. Notable alumni Justin Davidson Samuel D. Gruber Alessandra Mussolini See also La Scuola d'Italia Guglielmo Marconi - Italian international school in New York City American School of Milan Aviano American High School Marymount International School of Rome Naples American High School References External links Official website IB official website Rome International Baccalaureate schools in Italy Educational institutions established in 1947 International schools in Rome 1947 establishments in Italy Secondary schools in Italy