Reflector 2016 by Dalat International School

Volume 55 Dalat International School Tanjung Bunga 11200 Penang, Malaysia Tel: 60-4 8992-105 Fax: 60-4 8902-141 Email: office@dalat.org Website: www.dalat.org Population: 582 Students / 138 Staff

Reflector 2016

A Year to Draw Closer You made it. You succeeded in making your way to another revolution around the Sun. The 2015-2016 school year had finally arrived. Along with the year, though, came disastrous world events with it; the bombings in Paris and Brussels, the shootings that seemed to pop up all over the globe, and the earthquake in Taiwan, Nepal, and Japan to name just a few. The world seemed to bring enough strife on its own; however, school carried troubles, too. You now had to worry about homework, tests, projects, friendships, and the stresses of clubs and sports. You now had to face new classes that brought projects, speeches, tests, and papers. You had to answer calculus problems on top of what you and the rest of the world faced outside the classroom. As the sports seasons started, you began to go to practices to work towards beating the competition from both around the island and around Southeast Asia. Even the clubs and groups you invested in took more effort than you had thought. You practiced for what seemed like hours for forensics, drama, or becoming an Eagle Scout. I don’t know how I’ll ever handle all of this, you thought to yourself as you looked at the huge pile of homework sitting on your desk after coming home late from football practice.

You knew you had more obstacles to overcome than you had ever faced before. In a world with this much separation and destruction, you might have thought it impossible for any good to come out of it. On the contrary, however, you saw the world come together no matter how many terrorist attacks or horrific situations it faced. You even saw this at school with the loss of your classmate, David Jung. You saw this when your basketball team lost a game or you got a poor grade on a test. Your friends offered you unmatchable support and encouragement with any and all of these difficulties you faced. Along with the support they gave you during these hard times, they also supported you when everything went well. You loved participating in StuCo and class events. You even enjoyed just chilling on the basketball court or going down to the beach on a Friday night. You never failed to participate in the community that surrounded you in Penang. The festivities never seemed to end around the island. The stress and pain of school brought new friends, passions, and joy. Whatever you encountered, you faced together. The year and everything in it brought you to your family, friends, and God— closer than ever before. —By Gabriela Mims

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ALLETS in hand, Esther Lim, Soniya Peters, Sean White, HILE sitting on the bleachers, Seong Min Kim (9) cracks a Suyoung Lim, and Ethan Cheam play their xylophones in unijoke to Jae Woo Cho (8) and Edward Seong (8). Students son. The Grade 2 music class enjoyed using various instruments. enjoyed hanging out after the final school bell had rung.

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URING a Care & Share event, Tayah Lee (12) brightens a child’s face by handing her three rings for a game of ring toss. At these events, students had the opportunity to invest in the lives of children in the surrounding community. PHOTO BY KARISSA STEINKAMP

A Start to Growing Closer Summer had come and gone. On the first day of school, you walked onto campus, searched for your new locker, and sighed—you knew that this first morning would only usher in a seemingly never-ending stream of mornings just like it. You couldn’t help but feel sceptical about the year ahead. Something seemed to stand between you and others. You longed for closeness with your peers, family, and God; but you never knew how to achieve it. You dreaded waking up early, taking the few classes you had pushed away for years, and—most of all—you dreaded homework. Along with your nagging scepticism, however, a small, positive voice whispered inside your head. Something seems different about this year, it said. You couldn’t explain it; you just sensed it. Before you could even close the door of your locker, one of your friends rounded the corner. Either Ysabel Loh (12) or Dominic Fitzgerald (11) came running towards you, ready to embrace you after the summer. As you witnessed their excitement for the new school year, you began to feel the same way. As your others friends arrived, you greeted them, laughing and catching up after summer vacations. At only 8:00 in the morning on 5 August, you felt more hopeful about the new year than you ever thought you would. You sensed this positivity continuing to grow in and around you. The bell rang. After assembly, you walked to your first class and settled into your assigned seat. You began lis-

tening to the classmates at your desk talk with anticipation about their new classes: English 12 with Miss Emily Grad, Foundation Art with Mrs. Liza Nichols, and Pre-Calculus with Mr. Guy Maurin. You felt your spirits rise a little as they kept talking. Soon after, you joined the conversation, adding your own enthusiasm to the mix. It felt more like sharing what shiny, new presents you got for Christmas than dialoguing over academic preferences. Others seemed to express this same enthusiasm you felt. You began feeling uplifted by this seemingly united feeling of thrill for the new year. After going to class after class, collecting syllabus after syllabus, you felt tired but ready for what the year had to bring. Later that week, you attended meetings about football, volleyball, or off-season training for basketball. You tried out for worship team or the RLT Players. On Friday, you went to the very first chapel of the year, where the new Spiritual Life Director, Mr. Kirk Ronzheimer, made his first impression. You began meeting with teachers about starting prayer groups or mentor-ships. Something, you thought, really seems different this time around. I know, you realized. This year, I can invest more deeply in my existing friendships and, at the same time, make new ones. I can achieve what I want to achieve both academically and spiritually. I can finally develop my relationships with God and others—with my family and my community. This year, I can grow closer than before. —By Gabriela Mims

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ATCHING the ball intensely, Aaron Leong (P4) plays “peewee soccer” with Samuel Huh (P4). Preschool students played this exciting rendition of football on Thursdays to release active energy after school. PHOTO BY KARISSA STEINKAMP

URING sixth-grade P.E. class, Helen Jang, Kaitlyn Ladner, T the Big Brothers X-Block, Zachary Yuen (4) listens to and Rebecca Lee take a break from running. P.E. classes Calvin Thompson (12) give him advice. This club allowed elegave students a time to play games and exercise. mentary students to bond with high schoolers. Opening

Carefully setting your foot on the barnacle-covered boulder, you climbed one step closer to entirely circling Rat Island. The trip over in your kayak had seemed relatively easy compared to the other times you had come to the desolate island. The waves rolled quietly and softly, and the sun kept from burning you too badly. Something felt different to you when you arrived at the island this time. As you thought about it, you realized the whole year seemed that way, too. You remembered hanging out with your friends by the clock tower, on the bleachers, or in the Student Center after school. You enjoyed each and every experience, even when the construction of the CASTLE became incredibly loud as you sat under the cool air-conditioning. You remembered learning how to paddle-board with Jing Low (11), Sara Stoltzfus (9), and Yusoof Monawvil (9) on the beach. Although you fell over many times, you eventually mastered it. When Mr. Javier Sanchez spoke at SEW, you felt closer to God than ever. You loved welcoming back Mr. Derek and Mrs. Pip Smith as the speakers for MEW. Through it all, you enjoyed learning more about God and worshipping him throughout the week. You felt like you got to know those from other classes, your dorm siblings, and even your teachers better this

year. Teachers like Ms. Emily Grad and Mr. Joshua Anderson took time to talk to you, pray with you, or mentor you. Breaks from school even seemed to pop up right when you needed them. They gave you time away from school to hang out with your friends and family—or to enjoy a holiday. As you pondered the year, you came across a tricky spot in the journey around the island. You thought about the difficult times you had faced during the year. You had lost a classmate, David Jung, and had to say good-bye to several of your friends who left mid-year. As you stood precariously on a boulder, beads of sweat began forming; and the sun started to peek out of the clouds. As you struggled to find a place to set your foot, Aaron Kelley (12) noticed and went out of his way to help. He took your hand from the rock above you and pulled you up. You wiped the sweat from you forehead and thanked him, grateful that you had friends to help you in hard times— both the physical and emotional kinds. As you continued on your journey, you pondered the year. With each boulder you conquered and with each event throughout the year, you got to know those around you better. Everything you had experienced had brought you to your friends and got you involved in the lives of those who mattered to you. —By Gabriela Mims

Eagerly, Ysabel Loh (12) watches Hannah Graves’s (12) iPad to see the filmed Christmas Banquet’s asking of Sam Huang (12) that Loh had missed the block before. Seniors took extra steps to document special moments before graduation.

Students use campus hang-out spots to bond while

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their social media, search online, or play games freely. The student center also held three different stores where students flocked like sheep to buy snacks from one run by the junior class—known for its freezies and bubble teas—one by StuCo—which opened during lunch and served a variety of candy bars and sodas—and one manned by parents, which sold popcorn every Monday after school. “Working in the Junior Class Store has brought me closer to my friends and even closer with my classmates,” said Darby Kendrick (11). “The store is the place where we recount the day-to-day ups and downs and give each other encouragement and support.” On Friday nights or on rainy afternoons, groups of middle or high schoolers used the student center to listen to popular music, to discuss class drama, to play rounds of VainGlory, or to participate in games such as “Heads Up,” “Never Have I Ever,” “Honey If You Love Me,” or clever

renditions to “Hot Potato.” The library also found its way onto the list of after-school hangouts. Though Mrs. Pam Hoffmeyer did her hardest to create a quiet place, students who enjoyed completing homework with their friends chose to work in the library after school. Still, others who preferred a fresh breeze sat outside on the swings facing the ocean, on the various benches around campus, or on the outdoor court’s bleachers—a place void of dull moments. Scuffling over to the couches and leaving the burden of school behind, Gill and Tan dropped their bags, opened their iPads, and began their social hour together. —By Emma Hofer

Waiting for Sam Huang’s (11) reaction to his newest joke, Woo Young Chung (11) smiles slyly as Shawn Lim (12) pesters Wei Sing Goh (11) for his football season statistics. Student-athletes regularly relaxed on the bleachers before sports practices.

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Ma, no hands!” exclaims Keegan Oppenheim (12) as Noel Teng (12) gives him a ride around the student center in an attempt to cure his case of senioritis. The lack of adult supervision in the vast room drew fun-loving students like Oppenheim and Teng to its environment.

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open in uncertainty, Victoria Galang (10) expresses doubts that she will pass her World History test to Shannon Frohlich (9) and Rainbow Chan (10), who slurp on an ice-blended bubble tea. “I just can’t memorize all the Chinese dynasties,” said a frustrated Galang.

“I challenge you guys to a round of VainGlory!” Rahul Gill (10) said to Aaron Tan (10) and Joel Frohlich (11) as the final bell pulsated in the locker area. “Meet me in the student center.” Within the various halls of lockers in the high school area, assorted groups of friends or couples converged and found themselves sitting at their regular hang-out spot amid the buzz of post-school excitement. Gamers, like Gill, congregated in the air-conditioned student center, which provided a relaxing, air-conditioned atmosphere full of comfortable couches that constantly guaranteed a change of pace from the mundane school day. Apart from being named after former teacher and coach Mr. Bob Carter, whose tragic, yet heroic, story Uncle Brian Weidemann shared in chapel—the center’s laughter-filled atmosphere stood as the only “green-light zone” on campus during the lunch block, where students could check EMMA HOFER

With witty words, Nicholas Khor (9) offers En Min Saw (9) his unique perspective of how the female brain works as they enjoy a Friday afternoon together. On Fridays, ninth graders delayed going home in order to chat with classmates.

Socializing

Working together, sixth-graders Lana Brewster, Ning Yi Chia, and John Chin work quickly to pass a bucket and complete a challenge within their SAT group. At the Middle School Retreat, students bonded with team-building activities and games.

Eyes set on the 15-meter mark, Lauren Worten (5) maneuvers herself to complete her race while concentrating on keeping three bouncy balls in her arms and legs. Worten’s team encouraged her by cheering her on to the finish line.

A glimpse into a middle schooler’s escape from school. . .

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into A FUN-FILLED paradise

Concentrated, Andrew Kearney (7) searches for a grip to hold on to. At the Middle School Retreat, students participated in a variety of recreational activities.

Middle School Retreat / Eighth Grade Trip

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Carefully, Ryan Bernhardt, Daye Jung, Sarah Chinn, and Jia Yi Lim read an information poster. On the eighth grade retreat, students participated in a scavenger hunt.

“Wait for me guys!” screamed Adelynn Tan (6) as he joined her group of friends along with hordes of middle schoolers as they headed towards the Boomerang ride. Countless adrenaline-pumped middle schoolers waited in line for the Boomerang as they watched their peers sliding down the water-filled slide. On 7 August, the fifth through eighth graders started their school year with a twoday long retreat at the Cinta Sayang Resort in Sungai Petani, a small township on the mainland. “I really like the idea of skipping an entire day of school to have fun with my classmates and teachers,” said Elspeth Chin (7). Before indulging in the various rides, middle schoolers assembled together and followed instructions given by guardians of the retreat: their teachers. “It’s good that we have guardians just keep an eye out for us if we ever go crazy,” said Sheryl Ang (8). Just like that, after a minute or two of receiving instructions, groups of middle schoolers dispersed to the various activities in the resort such as rock climbing and water rides. “My favorite thing at the resort was the Boomerang because it was probably the most exciting out of all,” said Sophia Stoltzfus (7).

Team-building activities such as picking up candy from a bowl of flour, reaching inside a bucket infested with meal worms, and climbing a pole allowed the newer students to bond with their peers and have fun at the same time. “Grabbing a meal worm was probably the funniest and scariest thing I had to do,” said Jordan Chang (8). “It felt good after I picked one up knowing that I actually could do it!” Closing in towards the end of the school year, a huge group adrenaline-pumped eighth graders travelled down to Ipoh and stayed at the Nomad Adventure Resort for two days. The students travelled down to their destination by bus, which meant more fun for them. “We had so much fun just talking and joking around on the bus ride,” said Wansuk Kunawaradisai (8). After a three-hour long drive, they finally reached the Nomad Adventure Resort. For almost the whole day, the class participated in intense, fun activities that primarily focused on teamwork. In addition to the various team-building activities, white water rafting seemed to get the most praise. “It was a phenomenal experience! I have never had so much fun. We went down slopes of fast-flowing water; it was truly a

once-in-a-lifetime experience,” said Philip Yeoh (8). For the duration of the retreat, not only did students have time to spend time with friends and participate in various activities, they also went down to a local orphanage where they treated the kids with food and fun games. “Just being able to help out at the orphanage was truly a blessing,” said Daye Jung (8). “Playing games and having fun with the kids will definitely be one of the many highlights and memories of the trip for me.” After helping out at the orphanage, the class had the opportunity to embark on an adventure through a dark cave and also attend a mountain school. “The eighth graders definitely learned a lot about teamwork and grit through trekking through a dark cave, rafting through white water, and conquering high-rope courses that reached to the skies,” said Mr. David Nguyen. “They also learned about the region’s history and culture along the way.” —By Brian Hiew

Trying to catch the attention of classmates

in the bus across from her, Min-Song Ko (7) presses her palm on the window. Middle schoolers found ways to entertain themselves on the three-hour ride back to campus from their retreat.

The chance for . . .

new learning

Explaining his idea, Zachary Tan (12) encourages classmates Amanda Goh, Wen Chi Chin, Christina Kim and Peter Lee as they brainstorm idea for StuCo events. During the Leadership Retreat, each team split up and had time to think of methods to integrate what they had learned into their own groups. They discussed new ways to communicate effectively with their peers.

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you learn about your friends more deeply and as a result, love them more deeply, which makes the whole story more difficult,” said Charlotte Combrink (12). After this the group dismissed for lunch and a long break, using this time to process the information and rest. Some simply stayed in their rooms and slept, but others opted for a more active alternative and took advantage of the hotel’s pool. The Leadership Retreat, held at the start of the school year, also provided students a chance to step out of the classroom and learn some life skills. The retreat helped them process the hard work involved in the positions they held, and they focused on how to communicate effectively and work together as a team. Jarrod Chang, junior class president, said, “The best part of the Leadership Retreat was definitely bonding with my classmates—but also getting a chance to interact with people that aren’t in my grade. It was a great experience as I left with new friendships and strengthened older ones as well. The worst part was getting shot over and over again while we were playing paintball, but even that was fun.” These retreats gave space both for learning in sessions and for relaxation and fun. Students had a chance to rest, relax, reconnect with friends; they also walked away with valuable knowledge to apply in the months and years ahead of them. —By Mackenzie Jordan

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Although most of the year students focused on academic learning in the classroom and received educational guidelines on the sports field, a different kind of learning became necessary at times. Some life-lessons happened when students had the chance to pull away from school and focus their attention entirely on one topic. The Leadership and Senior Transition Retreats both provided an opportunity to gain a different kind of education. With grad. approaching more quickly than ever, the seniors had a chance to reflect and learn more about transitioning into Western culture. On 10–11 March, the class grouped at the Rainbow Paradise Hotel, right next to campus. Here, they attended seminars by several staff members that focused on various issues, situations, and emotions they would likely encounter over the next few months as they moved away from Penang to college. The first morning the class saw how their upbringing would affect the way they would relate to people in the Western world. They dissected the “grief cycle” and listened to valuable information on “leaving well.” “We learned how to say to good-bye to the friends who still sat around us—across from us and beside us, some paying attention and some not, some listening and some very much elsewhere in thought—each according to his or her personality. Even in learning about good-byes—and I am sure in saying them too, when the time comes—

Watching closely, Keegan Oppenheim (12) listens as Mr. Bob Pagee demonstrates how to use a key for self-defense; and Andy Ewe (12) takes the place of the attacker. Mr. Pagee held a seminar on how to recognize and avoid danger as well as how students could protect themselves. They had a chance to practice on the wooden attacker with both a key and a cellphone- shaped block as he told them the best places to hit a perpetrator. Students took these valuable lessons to heart.

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Angela Tan (12) places another “Brewster Buck” in the pile. At the Senior Transition Retreat, students learned about the cost of college and how easily they could accumulate debt in the future. As Mr. Brian Brewster gave a lecture, they had to pay in a “Brewster Buck” every time when the alarm sounded. Through this they learned the true meaning of leadership.

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As they journeyed towards their destination, Andrew Kim (11) and Hasung Cho (11) chat and pass the time. On their way to the Leadership Retreat on the mainland, students found creative ways to entertain themselves by playing cards, singing loudly, listening to music, or sleeping. Aiming with precision, juniors Nathan Unruh, Emmett Balzer, and Hudson McManus try to hit a small target. On the Leadership Retreat, students played paintball as a team-bonding activity. As teams they strategized as to how they could take down the others. Together they endured the humid weather and stinging paintball bullets, walking away bruised but with a deeper bond between them.

Leadership & Senior Transition Retreats

Shining the spotlight on the student lives, speakers give a...

Pointing at her powerpoint during MEW, Mrs. Pip Smith shared about the mission work she and her husband Mr. Derek Smith had in Laos. “The message that really struck me was about giving up your comfort to go into the mission field that God has called us to go into,” said Robert Kilgo (12).

some aspects in life in terms of my goals and dreams,” he added. During the second semester, Mr. Ronzheimer coordinated another week, Mission Emphasis Week or MEW, from 29 February until 3 March. The speakers, Mr. Derek and Mrs. Pip Smith shared about their coffee ministry in Laos; they also stressed that students should take the steps to achieve their goals in life rather than rushing into them. Rachel Halbedl (12) said, “The idea of making life a journey and a process, rather than accumulating everything in one big goal, really challenged me.” “My big take-away of MEW was that “It’s God’s Mission.” My desires and goals will only be rewarding and fruitful if I understand that ultimately it is all held togeth-

er and accomplished by the LORD,” said Mr. Ronzheimer. “Knowing God and learning to walk in His ways is foundational to strong intellectual, physical, and emotional development,” said Mrs. Susan Allen. “Because He is our Creator and we are made in His image, we are incomplete without Him. As we are changed by God’s Spirit, we are empowered to live life to the fullest measure—a life of characterized by joy, peace, love, and hope, and faith.” When Mr. Sanchez finished, students and staff applauded. As the spotlight moved off him, Joseph Hsu (11) said, “Some of the things he said during his teachings really made me listen; it was as if the spotlight shone on me the whole time.” —By Bijay Rana

Closing their eyes, Mr. James Allen, Zachary Tan (12), Aster Hng (11), Katiera Cox (12), Angela Tan (12), and Rachel Halbedl (12) each individually concentrate on the words of the praise chorus. The worship team helped the crowd focus on God and his powerful works.

Gesturing during SEW, Mr. Javier Sanchez emphasized a point in his story about his childhood as a Latino kid and the hardships he faced growing up. The speaker’s stories captivated students with his wit and ability to get personal with each individual in the crowd.

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The spotlights shined on Mr. Javier Sanchez as everyone anticipated his first few words. Silence took central stage as the speaker adjusted the microphone and made himself ready for the start of Spiritual Emphasis Week on 29 September. “Good Morning, Penang,” he said in a playful tone that made the crowd to laugh. SEW focused on the spiritual aspects of human life. Mr. Sanchez challenged the audience to find passion. “The speakers usually talk about a whole range of subjects with a spin of their own creativity, and this really adds to the flavour of the speeches,” said Aaron Kelley (12). “When he emphasized that my past does not disqualify me from my future,” said Spiritual Life Coordinator Mr. Kirk Ronzheimer, “that’s what stood out to me the most.” “I enjoyed the music and the different songs the worship team played. It brought me a lot of joy to see God moving through music,” said Evan Chinn (12). “Also, the speaker’s jokes and his captivating voices and stories really helped me understand

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Spiritual challenge

Captivating the crowd during MEW, Aaron Kelley (12), Lilian Li (11), and Hinako Kawata (10) perform a skit that related to a person’s comfort zone. Skits demonstrated important messages, illustrating the meaning of mission: to focus on “treasures above” rather than on “earthly pleasure.”

Spiritual Emphasis Week / Missions Emphasis Week

As she holds a pan of brownies, Mary-Claire McIntyre (12) giggles and asks Robert Kilgo (12) to the Christmas Banquet. After his friends led him around school, pretending they needed him to pick up trash for a Journ. photo, she surprised him and said “Sorry this asking was so trashy, but will you go to CB with me?” before embracing him in a heart-felt hug.

High school boys gather courage and...

Adrian Nonis (10) and Sarah Tan (12) pose and smile as Zachary Tan (12) takes their photo. After a scavenger hunt around “The Cove,” Tan found Nonis waiting for her on the rocks outside his apartment.

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distracting him by talking about StuCo work. “Meanwhile, a bunch of my senior friends, Charlotte Combrink, Kassy Steinkamp, Sarah Tan, Samuel Tan, Brian Hiew, Jonathan Park, and Titus Hwang and I all ran out to the center field with signs for his name. Z-AC-H-ARY. At first Brian was holding the CB sign, but I kind of pushed him and took it from him. Zachary was genuinely surprised by it all,” said Lee. The junior class opened up the Junior-Senior Banquet to staff, seniors, juniors, and sophomores; and in keeping with tradition, boys asked girls to this event. “I asked Kassy Steinkamp to the JSB with a flash mob to the song ‘Uptown Funk’ by Bruno Mars during the PTO International Food Fair,” said Park. “It took us three separate one-hour practices to prepare, and we only had one full practice with everyone in it, which was during X-Block right before the asking. There were at least 200 people watching. Towards the end of the song, Steinkamp got pulled into the middle of the group and everybody was dancing around her. Then everyone fell when the song ended, and I came up behind her with flowers and asked the big question.” As four o’clock rolled around, a large group of about 50 students, and principal Mr. Brian Brewster, gathered at the outdoor courts. Unruh, the moderator, explained the rules. The countdown went off, 3–2–1. Both Finlay and Chand turned around, shooting each other and “dying.” Unruh then took the poster from the fallen Chand and asked Castro, “Chloe, will you go with me to the JSB?” Laughing, Castro nodded her head in agreement and hugged Unruh as the audience clapped in satisfaction. –By Emma Hofer

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“Chloe, will you go to the JSB with me?” asked Aaron Chand (11) and Ben Finlay (11) simultaneously to Chloe Castro (11) in the student center at lunch time. “Wait, what?” Castro responded, confused. Both boys started arguing dramatically, until David Unruh (11) pushed the two apart and broke up the ensuing scuffle. “Guys, I figured out a smart way to settle this. Let’s have a Mexican Standoff at the basketball court at 4:00 p.m. Bring your nerf guns.” Little did Castro know that Unruh had planned this out as a part of his elaborate scheme to invite Castro to the JSB. Earlier that morning, he had put a sign in front of her dorm and a note in her locker, hoping that she would suspect that two different people had written them. They both said to meet in the student center around 12:30. Two of the most highly anticipated events of the year, the Christmas Banquet and the Junior-Senior Banquet, involved students asking one another, and some planned elaborate lead-ups. StuCo, which hosted the Christmas Banquet, allowed both boys and girls to ask one another, and all high schoolers could attend. Tayah Lee’s (12) Christmas Banquet asking of Zachary Tan (12), in front of the entire middle and high school population during Track and Field Day, garnered the most attention. “I got Ms. Emily Grad, one of the announcers, to call him to one of the tables so his back was turned to the audience. She was

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pop the question

With hands over her face, Chloe Castro (11) laughs at the “Mexican Standoff” that turns into a JSB asking; Darby Kendrick (11) stands to the side and plays dramatic music. Behind them, bystanders Angelene Woo (12), Hannah Lawrence (9), Carissa Hoffmeyer (9), Rachel Wells (home-schooled), Brenda Ng (12), Alan Luchtenburg (11), and Andrew Kim (11) grin at the antics.

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Holding out a bouquet of flowers, Jonathan Park (12) smiles at Kassy Steinkamp (12), who eagerly says yes to his request with an unforgettable flash mob at the PTO Food and Fun Fair. Park’s friends on the ground around him clapped, excited that their efforts had made for a successful JSB asking.

Relieved

at the discovery of the true reason for getting called into principal Mr. Brian Brewster’s office, Aaron Chand (11) hugs Mackenzie Jordan (12) and willingly agrees to go to the Christmas Banquet with her. Students enjoyed thinking up creative methods to ask a friend to banquets.

CB & JSB Asking

Together, resident parents and students make the dorms. . .

A place just like home

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Gingerly, Christina Kim (12) places a choc-

Dorm Life

Entranced, seniors Joyce Oh, Sabrina Ly, and Sarah Stevens keep their eyes glued on the TV screen as they watch Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. After a week of school work, watching a movie in Ziemer Dorm provided a pleasant break.

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olate-and-sprinkle covered pretzel on the platter in Jaffray Dorm’s kitchen. Dorm students who participated in StuCo often concocted treats to sell during the Wednesday lunch blocks.

“Aunt Mary [Hawk], is it OK if Gabe [Roberts, 8] comes in?” asked Jonathan Lao (8) from inside Jackson Dorm’s lounge. “Of course, honey! Thanks for checking with me!” Aunt Mary’s voice rang from her apartment’s doorway. The residence dorms, which housed students of all ages, welcomed staff and students to a sweet or savoury treat each day after school. Weekends promised an escape from campus, with vans busing students around Penang: Little India in George Town, a shopping center —Gurney Plaza, Gurney Paragon, or Straits Quay—and Jump Street on the other side of the island became popular venues for both resident and day-students alike. “A big part of the dorms is that everyone is welcome,” said Uncle Jonas Hawk. Each

dorm—Jackson, Ziemer, and Jaffray—possessed its own distinct flavour. Uncle Brian and Aunt Valerie Weidemann, dorm parents of Jaffray, hosted large numbers of students on a daily basis and maintained the residence’s status as the “hub” of campus Students like Areeya Kunawaradisai (10) consistently invited classmates over; Kayla Ronning, Melynn Kendrick, David Chinn, and Chia Hoong Ewe came to Jaffray and played rounds of Fishbowl, held movie marathons, or baked cookies. Other students played interactive computer and iPad games in Jaffray’s study room. Tae Woong Won (12) and Alexander Chan (10) held mass tournaments of “VainGlory” or “DotA” with friends Isaac Chan (12) and Jethro Lee (12). Jackson Dorm, which contained a pleth-

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Scanning the iPad’s screen for their names

the direction of Aunt Mary Hawk, Saidah Ly (5) sounds out a word that she needs to memorize for an upcoming spelling test. Between their multiple responsibilities, resident parents set apart individual time with students.

Bena Mauger (11) and David Unruh (11) take a break from juggling footballs to check their varsity football season statistics. Resident athletes poured long stretches of time practicing on the field and court.

ora of middle schoolers, became known for its homey and lively ambience. Aunt Mary’s artistic style, accompanied by Uncle Jonas’s eclectic music taste, created a zesty atmosphere of its own. “The most valuable thing from my time in Jackson are the relationships I have developed. I definitely have grown up since I first came here as an eighth grader, and learning to live with others has prepared me for university life,” said Calvin Thompson (12). Ziemer Dorm, hosted by Uncle Eddie and Aunt Becky Jenkins, wholeheartedly embraced its reputation as a laid-back sanctuary for academically-driven students. Sarah Stevens (12), Joe Brake (11), Teddy Zimmer (10), and Jacqueline Leech (9) generally stuck close to home and took a break from school work by watching movies together or by advancing in levels of “Mario Kart.” Ushering his friend into the lab of Jackson, Lao gave his dorm mom an appreciative smile, to which he received in return her heart-felt smile of care. —By Emma Hofer

Exploring the tropical island with family and friends. . .

d u r i ng long w e e ke n d s

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“Let’s not get any sleep tonight!” cried Trevor Ronning (9) to fellow freshmen Jon Cho, Linus Lim, Alex Ruble, Nathan Chand, and Min Guk Kong. The seven “buddies” huddled together near the outdoor basketball court, awaiting Friday night indoor football and what would follow—a long weekend made even better with take-out Kentucky Fried Chicken, live European Premier League Football in the wee hours of the morning, and Cho’s self–described “shameless” feeling of playing dozens of rounds of “FIFA 2015” and “NBA 2K16” on the XBox360. A few kilometers away, at Gurney Plaza, a giggling clan of sophomore girls gathered into a comfortable and chilly room-furnished with couches, a television, and a microphone-at Redbox Karaoke. “Hyun Ji [Kim], Belle [Vianco], and Harin [Park] always place dibs on singing an oldie Whitney Houston or Alicia Keys or Beyonce song first,” said Rosie Shin, “one with those super high notes that are

Gleefully, Tayah

Lee (12), Charlotte Combrink (12), and Kassy Steinkamp (12) release a lantern while singing Mandy Moore’s “I See the Light.” Seniors used free days to check off bucket list items together.

prompted environmental conservationist Unruh to retrieve it whilst wearing semi-formal attire. Seniors, known for intense bouts of senioritis, took advantage of long weekends as time to procrastinate furthermore and spend time out with friends as much as possible. Tayah Lee, Kassy Steinkamp, Jonathan Park, Sarah Tan, Charlotte Combrink, Brian Hiew, Zachary Tan, and Titus Hwang checked items off their bucket list together, whether they threw a picnic at the Teluk Bahang Dam or watched a midnight showing of Inside Out at the cinema. From inside campus’ walls, the dorms encouraged collective “Media Fasts,” where students abstained from the usage of technology in the forms of smart phones, computers, iPads, and the television. Dorm staff provided alternate methods of entertainment in the forms of life-sized foosball (with PVC pipes), kayaking to Rat Island, or nail painting/jewellery making/ art creating. As indoor football neared its end and the clock struck 11:30, Ronning and his comrades gave each other fist bumps and looked forward to a much-anticipated break from school. —By Emma Hofer

Forming half of a heart with one hand, Kaela Ruble (12) motions for Katiera Cox (12) to follow suit as they walk off the Klang Jetty docks. Close friends spent free days with one another before time ran out.

“Let me see how long I can roast these marshmallows without burning them!” says Ashlynn Ruble (9) to Jacqueline Leech (9). The dorms provided leisure activities for boarding students during long weekends

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impossible to reach and even more fun to laugh at.” Though their affinity for R&B took precedence over Hinako Kawata and Shin’s adoration for K-Pop or Billboard Top 40 songs, such as Adele’s “Hello,” Taylor Swift’s “22,” or Bruno Mars’ “Uptown Funk,” the friends made an effort to enjoy the time they had away from an academic setting and often found themselves at Paragon’s Cafe Bene afterwards, enjoying a bowl of bing su. Juniors, on the other hand, utilized long weekends as extra time to work on preparing for April’s Junior-Senior Banquet. They made sure, however, to enjoy themselves whilst planning logistics, preparing sets, and practicing skits. They also made the most of their free time when they were not working. “Aaron Chand, event planner extraordinaire, took Noah Graves, Jonathan Lafferty, Tim Sasse, Susan Oh, Joseph Hsu, Chloe Castro, and me out to Batu Ferringhi’s Tree Monkey Cafe,” said David Unruh. Afterwards, the group walked on the beach, and Lafferty humored himself by throwing a lime into the ocean, which, to the intense amusement of his friends,

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Eyes fixated on a flock of newly-hatched turtles, Robert Kilgo (12) gazes as they paddle around a tub at Turtle Beach. Kilgo and his friends enjoyed hiking and exploring Taman Negara’s trails on their days off.

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the incoming clouds, Aaron Kelley (12) speculates with Aaron Chand (11) about whether or not it will rain. Rat Island’s close vicinity to campus made it a hot spot for students on long weekends.

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Noticing

Long Weekends

Sipping her pearl-filled limau ais, Ke-Erh Huang (10) takes a study break to socialize with the workers. The close proximity of the store to the student center, the classrooms, and the library drew students and staff alike to grab candy or a cool drink in the middle of a busy day.

Making drinks, selling candy, and. . .

gaining life skills “I need two ice–blended strawberry shakes with bubbles!” announced class president Jarrod Chang to the assembly line of juniors behind him, who immediately set to work concocting their customer’s order among the buzz of activity around them. Metal cups and spoons jostled against the sink under the steady flow of running water, and the whirring sound of the blender rang until its timer cut it short. From the opposite side of the newly-renovated room, Chloe Castro and Joel Frohlich scrambled to dig out freezies from inside the deep freezer to serve a new onset of hungry students. “I think that we have all bonded as we have worked together in the store,” said Grace Lim. “There’s this feeling you get where everything is in chaos and you need a million things at once, but your co– workers know exactly what to get you, and everything clicks—it gives you a sense of unity, and that’s what I think it’s all about.” Some of the class members sharpened their management skills by taking on leadership positions. “Being the food coordinator and having to lead small groups has turned me into a better leader,” said Keito Watanabe. The juniors, who raised money for multiple events, including the seniors’ Af-

ter-Sneak Dinner, the Junior-Senior Banquet, and a major class trip for their senior year—Senior Sneak—employed multiple marketing strategies to fund-raise. “We had Korean specials every week, made seasonal treats, delivered our goods in unique ways, and tried to sell as often as we could by capitalizing on events. We sell at sports tournaments, Boy Scout events, and even have sold at the staff retreat,” said Andrew Kim. In addition to making drinks and sweet treats, the class brought in profit by participating in the Serve-athon in October and the Junior-for-Hire auction in April, where staff members and parents bid on juniors who advertised unique skills and abilities, such as party planning, tutoring, washing cars, and decorating cakes. The commotion died down as Chang handed the last order to the final customer. “Good work, guys!” he said to his classmates, envisioning a wonderful JSB. —By Emma Hofer

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Firmly, Xu Xuan Lim (11) gives the newly– washed blender a quick last shake against the sink before he starts working on a new order. The store replicated a real–life work environment, where juniors faced the challenges of multi-tasking, of cleaning up messes, and of handling customers.

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While awaiting the completion of his order from Hannah Buhr and Keito Watanabe, Mr. Bob Pagee takes a moment to pause and observe the extensive line of cars in the pick–up lane. Faculty members awaited the opening of the store during X-Block, when they could buy a refreshing snack.

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Eyes on the drink before her, Kylie Toh (11) takes a plastic lid from a stack and fixes it on a cup with a straw. Juniors gained practical and realistic job experience during each shift spent working, as they set up and shut down the store and practiced customer service skills.

With precision, Hasung Cho pours the contents of the metal shaker into the plastic cylinder moments before blending the ingredients into an ice-blended shake. The junior class utilized open-campus events, such as the PTO Food and Fun Fair, to sell goods and make profit.

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INGING to “Who Am I,” Zachary Tan (12), Aster Hng (11), Katiera Cox (12), and Angela Tan (12) lead the student body in worship. The Praise Team practiced all day during SEW to dedicate the week to God’s work.

Closer Together

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Together, you and the rest of the RLT cast stood backstage in darkness, waiting to step out into the stage lights for the opening scene. Only a few minutes remained before you walked out. Stay calm, you told yourself. All the work you did will pay off in the end. You heard the audience clapping as the lights dimmed, and you walked onto the stage, trying to contain your nervous energy. This excited anticipation mirrored the way you felt on the first day of joining different groups throughout the year. You remembered giving your campaign speech in front of the entire high school student body to join StuCo and how fast your heart beat before your turn came to take the stage. When you walked into Room 2 to join Forensics, you remembered how intimidating the other, more experienced students seemed and the way they stared intensely at you as you delivered your first solo act in front of them. You felt the same way the first time you started helping out with KICs or when you first visited SKTT or Care and Share. You couldn’t help but feel that everything would stay this way throughout the year. What if things never change? you asked yourself. Once you began working with these people, however, you called them anything but strangers. After spending an entire semester or even the whole school year with them, you felt so close that you could actually call them family. Even right after your speech in Forensics or your first day in StuCo, people came up to you, asking questions and getting to know you. Students from SKTT or the children at Care and Share welcomed you into their hearts as you played games and talked with them. These various groups and the new friends they brought really changed your year. We did it, you thought to yourself as the audience applauded. You breathed a sigh of relief as you took a bow on the stage with people you could now call friends. All the hours practicing had paid off in the performance; however, your new friends contributed most to making the experience memorable— not the delivery. It so happened that these practice times and run-throughs had drawn you all closer to one another. —By Gabriela Mims

ANDS raised in victory, Hannah Graves (12) and Aaron Chand (11) celebrate HDecember. at the end the final performance of the RLT’s Tales of Wonder on 6 After the curtain call, friends and family rushed to the stage to congratulate the actors on their performance.

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running towards the goal, Aaron Pontrich (2) keeps the football SnitTEADILY away from Jae Youn Kim (3). KICs gave elementary students an opportuy to play games with each other during X-Block. 24

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ED light!” yells Aubrey Sullivan (10), waving the light red board at Seoeun Bae (2) and Aydan Wong (2) in the Super Swimmers KICs. High school students helped to teach the elementary kids skills, such as swimming.

X-CITING FUN

IGHLIGHTERS in hand, Tate Oppenheim (7) and Gabriela Gardner (7) decorate their paper in the Doodles and Coloring X-Block. Middle schoolers had the opportunity to release their creativity and have fun in X-Blocks.

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“Discipleship with Mrs. [Susan] Allen. We get together and talk about how we’re doing with God and ask questions about life or the Bible.” ~ Tayah Lee (12) “Making the new Eagle’s Eye, created by Gabi Mims (12) and Ms. Emily Grad. It’s really fun because we’re formatting a new magazine!” ~ Rachel Halbedl (12) “SSR. I can read the books that I like, and it’s really quiet, not like the library!” ~ Shoko Tezuka (11) “Paddle boarding. It was really fun to go into the sea during school. Balancing on the board was really hard; but once you get it, you’ll get the breeze in your face.” ~ Jing Low (11) “Teacher Assistant with Mrs. [Carin] Roylance. I make signs around the school to help new students find their way—and I know the signs work because they ~ Hinako Kawata (10) helped me when I first came.” “Cooking X-Block. We get to eat!”

XPERTLY holding the scissors, Sunny Kim (12) snips off thread while Amanda Goh (12) works with a machine in Sewing X-Block. Students could’ve learned to sew, cook, write, and teach during X-Blocks.

~ Aimee Buhr (8)

“Unicycling. It’s very fun to learn how to unicycle and juggle at the same time.” ~ Tyler Ronning (7) “Doodles. I like to have fun coloring.”

~ Ashley Yeoh (5)

“Dodgeball. We play Star-Wars dodgeball where each side has a Jedi knight with light sabers.” ~ Zachary Montgomery (5) “Friendship Bracelets and Cross Stitching because it involves sewing, and we give it to For Kids From Kids.” ~ Eleanor Emis (5) “Tinker Lab. If it’s a rainy day and everyone is bored, we make up a new game to play!” ~ Bethia Chin (3) “Typing. I get to play games, get high scores, and earn badges!” ~ Jun Sheng Leow (4) “KICs Soccer Skills. I like to run and play.”

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What IS YOUR FAVORITE X-BLOCK?

“K! G!” chorused Yewon Lee (2) and Soo Song (2), almost knocking down Kylie Toh (11) and Grace Lim (11) with bear hugs. These four would never have met if not for the Kids Interest Clubs. The program brought students closer as Dominic Fitzgerald (11) said, “KICs is a great way to connect with the elementary schoolers. You can mentor them, care for them, teach them, and make some real good friends!” Ms. Robin Frohlich said, “High school helpers are a key component when it comes to KICs. They not only serve to help teachers but also become role models for the younger students.” More than creating new bonds with high schoolers, the elementary students had explored clubs every day after school. Mrs. Frohlich continued, “KICs are a great way to try new things, whether in art, singing, or sport. They can have fun, be with their friends, and grow in new ways.” Another prominent program— Teacher Assistants—benefited the high schoolers with service hours and learning experiences. Sarah Stevens (12) said, “All the teacher assistants have work experiences in following leaders and getting things done properly. Being a TA in the library could help me get one of the most popular jobs in college: a library assistant!” Angelene Woo (12), who aided Mrs. Michele Trescott, described the program as “...a great way to know teachers as well as to get service hours. I also get to know the middle schoolers and help them with their homework. They learn the periodic table so fast in sixth grade!” In normal X-Blocks, students also learned critical life skills while

APERS in front of them, Shannon Frohlich (9), Matthew Strong (9), and Courtney Soon (9) sing praises to the Lord in Ambassadors X-Block. Not only did students have fun, they also worshipped in X-Blocks.

having fun. Namit Deb (7) said he went to the Brain Challenge X-Block where they “...learn to solve a bunch of mysteries. We have solved bank robberies and Einstein riddles.” Instead of robberies, Sunny Kim (12) learned to make a pencil case in Sewing X-Block, explaining the simple steps to “...take a piece of cloth, design a pattern, stitch a zipper, and keep stitching to make it two dimensional.” Others, however, didn’t have as much fun. Areeya Kunawaradisai (10) attended AP World History X-Blocks every week and described how they “...discussed essays, wrote essays, and prepared for essays!” X-Blocks also helped students in their studies, such as the History Bee Bowl. According to Boyie Chin (12), the history bowl teaches students “...to listen carefully, learn some cool facts about history, and get to be with people you haven’t really talked to.” Some X-Blocks strived to make a difference. The For Kids From Kids, created by Hannah Trescott (9), helped to fund children from across the world. Mrs. Sara Kearney described them as “...a group of kids who want to make a difference in this world and who are devoted to improving the lives of the less fortunate.” Other X-Blocks helped the school, such as the Hugs of Random Kindness group. Kiera Nicholas (3) said, “We put candy in lockers, hand drinks to the construction workers, and give water to the guards.” The three different areas— high school, middle school, and elementary—may seem far apart; but every day after school, students in each division can connect with one another, learn new skills, and make a difference through X-Blocks. With KICs and the Teacher Assistant program, high schoolers earned service hours, friends, and bear hugs. —By Lilian Li

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Focused and sincere, the scouts promised to...

LIVE BY THE OATH

“On my honor, I will do my best to do my duty to my God and my country and to obey the Scout law.” With hands held erect, the Boy Scouts recited the Scout Oath at the beginning of their meeting as effortlessly as first graders reciting the alphabet. They then split into different groups to help one another memorize the oath, to master different kinds of knots, or to gain knowledge of how to cook outdoors. Not only did the trips to the woods turn memorable, but so did the friends each made. Joel Halbedl (12) said, “I’ve been in Boy Scouts for four years, and I really like just experiencing the camps

LOWLY reciting the Boy Scout Oath, Joel Kelley (7) and Joshua Ong (7) raise three fingers in the air while Tate Oppenheim (7) gives a wide grin. The more experienced Scouts tutored the younger ones, helping them memorize the oath by PHOTO BY LILIAN LI heart.

and the hikes with other guys.” Boy Scouts also provides leadership opportunities, formed friendships, taught necessary skills such as surviving in the woods without a cellphone, and trained boys to stay physically, mentally, morally, and spiritually fit. On a different day, the younger Cub Scouts learned what it meant to keep themselves “physically strong, mentally awake, and morally straight,” according to their Scout Law. Demonstrating what “physically strong” meant, Mr. Paul Hoffmeyer barked out “20 push-ups!” Excitedly getting onto their hands and knees, Jaewon Kim (1) and Henry Brooks (1) from the Tiger Den pushed their bodies up and down and up and down. Smiling widely but with teeth clenched, Aiden Boyd (2) and Joshua Allen (2) from the Wolf Den showed their strength, too. With an eagerness to demon-

strate his own skill, Matthias Seevaratnam (1) cried out, “I can do burpies!” and demonstrated them—simultaneously doing a push-up then leaping into the air and flopping back down to a push-up! In another part of campus, the young girls of the Brownies fawned over their new, brown sashes, eagerly putting on the badges they had already earned. With colored pencils in hand, they also sketched the meaning “to be honest and fair, friendly and helpful, considerate and caring, and courageous and strong,” as the Girl Scout Law goes. Yewon Lee (2) depicted a drawing of people holding hands, a sign of friendship. This troop of girls also learned the origin of the Girl Scouts, tracing it all the way back to “Juliette Gordon about a hundred years ago!” exclaimed Mrs. Michelle Kilgo. On a more fun note, Anna Kil-

go (3) gave her own summary of the Brownies: “Badges. Food. Tea parties. Hiking.” Next door, the Daisies held a piece of paper with a rainbow flower, each petal representing the different qualities of a Girl Scout. Giselle Tan (1) said, “I learned how to serve God and the whole world!” They also played games, role-playing stories about flowers, locking hands together in a friendship circle, and running in a lively match of “Duck, Duck, Goose.” Despite the different patrols— Ice Phoenix, Webelos (We Be Loyal Scouts), Bear Den, Daisies, Brownies—they all followed the same law and grew and learned together. By joining these troops, those in the scouting program developed into “trustworthy, loyal, helpful, friendly, courteous, kind, obedient, cheerful, thrifty, brave, clean, and reverent” scouts. —By Lilian Li LILIAN LI

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What DO you LOVE? “I’ve been in Boy Scouts since sixth grade. I love the purpose of Scouts and how we try to help younger boys become mature men who live

NATCHING grapes, Wenqian Xia (K), Hana Xin (1) and Alayna Chan (K) enjoy a healthy snack after a meeting. The Daisies had snacks after every meeting, munching and eating together, enjoying a time to bond over food.

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N uniform, Kaeden Corman (3) heads the Veteran’s Day march with Hudson Brooks (4) and Aidan Boyd (2) on his right and Matthias Seevaratnam (1) and Jae Youn Kim (3) behind. The Cub Scouts proudly led the procession into the gym.

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by strong morals.”

OLORFUL badges on her sash, Kadence Arnold (3) helps Emma Emis (3) to pin on a badge onto Emis’ new brown sash. Brownies wore their sashes proudly, displaying their achievements of the year.

OINTING to dashes on the worksheet, Esther Teh (4) aids Bethia Chin (3) to fill in the blanks of the Girl Scout Law. The Brownies worked together and helped one another, forming a strong sisterhood.

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ET off!” yells Lydia Brooks (8) as Gabe Frohlich (7) squishes in between her and Joel Kelley (7), her acting boyfriend. The actors brought out peals of laughter in the crowd, adding their own spice of humor into Christmas.

CAKES, PRESENTS, FAMILY TIME, AND...

ANDS in the air, the elementary school mounts high risers behind Tiffany Ang (1) and sings with all their might without microphones. Ms. Joyce Goh trained them to sing loudly using their diaphragms.

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Christmas: a time to stuff down cream-filled cakes, shop at Gurney for gifts, lounge in the family room for family time, and watch the elementary school musical and the middle school drama. Mrs. Valeri Brokaw clapped her hands for her drama group to get into their places. Gathering for two X-Blocks a week, Gabe Frohlich (7), Joel Kelley (7), Jonathan Lao (7), Lydia Brooks (8), Elizabeth Horton (8), Inkyul Kim (8), and Campbell McManus (8) rehearsed their drama’Twas the Fight Before Christmas. In another room, Ms. Joyce Goh shouted “Hats on!” to her third grade class. Fumbling for their charcoal hats, the group struck poses and waited for the music. With short practices every day in Ms. Goh’s room, the entire elementary school assembled together for their big play Meet Me at the Manger. Performed on 4 December, the middle school club portrayed an important lesson of Christmas through their quirky expressions, hilarious lines, and amusing plot. Mrs. Brokaw, the director, said, “The actors did a great job of portraying some crazy characters who jumped to a lot of conclusions

LOWLY approaching the microphone, Jeremy Kim (2) recites his line as Himani Alagan (4), Kadence Arnold (4), the elementary school, and a crowd of parents watch him. Students learned how to stand confidently on stage.

about each other. At Christmas, things can get hectic, and people can start focusing on the gifts they want to receive; but ’Twas the Fight Before Christmas reminded us in a very entertaining way that God gave us the best gift of all.” Within the drama, the actors dived into their characters. Kelley said, “I’ve always been good at memorization, but I could not get openly mad. This drama really pushed me on that.” Pushing her students to speak up, Ms. Goh nudged a few courageous souls onto the stage. Audrey Chan (2) said, “I sang a solo ‘In Your Presence.’ Ms. Goh chose me, and I was a little bit nervous.” Ms. Goh, the manager of the whole production, said, “The students wanted to give their best and strived for excellence, gave up snack times to work with me, and always fixed their mistakes. Most of them really sang from their heart in worship to God. I am very proud of all my students, how hard they worked and how they gave their best.” When asked about their favorite parts of the show, Giselle Tan (K) and Sierra Truong (K) chorused together, “The Christmas tree! Ornaments! Jesus! Angels! Cookies!” Cookies, cream-filled cakes, expensive gifts, precious family time, Meet Me in the Manger, and ’Twas the Fight Before Christmas—they all made up the Christmas season. —By Lilian Li

What DID you LEARN? MR. JONATHAN STEFFAN

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“...about the story of Jesus born in the manger.” ~ Wenqian Xia (K)

LOCKING into a queue, Peter Hsu (3), Gunwoo Kim (3), and Jiwoo Seo (3) head the queue of third graders, with hands crossed or spread out. Each class diligently practiced in Ms. Joyce Goh’s classroom with hearty smiles.

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“We should always trust God in everything.” ~ Kathryn Boyd (4)

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ASTING his coat over his back and lifting his cane,Inkyul Kim (8) dresses his best for his “wife,” Elizabeth Horton (8).The actors selected their own costumes to fit their character’s personality and subtly hint at the time period, 1948.

“Music can sound pretty good when you’re singing with everyone else.” ~ Alina Kaptain (1)

“Don’t trust an 11-year-old to give you advice.” ~ Elizabeth Horton (8) “A man always has to wait for a woman.” ~ Inkyul Kim (8)

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PRECIOUS SATURDAYS, BEARDS, PROPS...

“IAaron have run-and-grab knowledge!” howls Chand (11) as Alexis Zimbulis

one big drama

ITH vigorous force, Rainbow Chan (10) pulls a piece of cloth into shreds in a dress rehearsal while making snide remarks at her fellow ladies at a table. Before the big show, actors practiced with makeup, costume, and props.

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foundation, Joel Halbedl (12) works on his makeup an hour before the show. Actors spent a long time standing in front of the mirror in order to look good on stage under the spotlights.

tainly entertained the audience. With a wide smile after watching Wedding Belles, Josiah Brake (11) said, “The funniest part was the subtle humor. Only a few in the crowd got it.” The drama not only incited laughter but also insight. Rachel Halbedl (12) said, “National Toy Day in RLT mocks modern society to the extreme with Ysabel Loh (10) beeping everything out. It really shows what is happening now at Christmas, like the controversy with the Starbucks cup.” Christmas brought the drama groups closer. The actors stood on the stage together, their eyes squinting from the bright spotlight and their hands slowly letting go of one another; but the performances—all those months of preparation, lines and lines to memorize, characters to identify with and develop, tons of makeup to wear, and loads of “messed up” and ad-libbed lines—will stick with them as one big bundle of memories. —By Lilian Li LILIAN LI

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each RLT Player knew which prop to bring in and out. They neatly arranged Christmas cards, toy guns, balls of Styrofoam, red-and-white baskets, and more for the upcoming skits on two large tables. “It was an important job,” said Lim. “I had to run around backstage. Even though I couldn’t see the show, I got to use the intercom, watch the CCTV, and chat with the actors.” These two girls also joined Denise Chai (11) and Jing Low (11) on the top floor with all the intricate wires and thousands of buttons. Also the technician for Wedding Belles, Low said, “There weren’t many sound effects, so I was able to watch their play. After I added the effects, it felt like I had made the play more hilarious!” The drama performances cer-

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role: “As a red-neck in Jolly Old St. Hick, I could reach up and scratch my beard whenever I wanted to,” he said. These actors became convincing not only by changing their physical appearance but also by varying their facial expressions. Ke-Erh Huang (10) as Violet in Wedding Belles said, “I had a really fun character to play because I got to actually be lazy during the performance. I had to constantly pretend to be tired even when I really was tired.” Costumes also added extra punches into the performances. Areeya Kunawaradisai (10) as Bobrita wore a gigantic pillow-suit underneath a maroon dress. “I love my fat suit that Ms. [Mary] Geiman made,” Kunawaradisai said. “Wearing the suit made me step out of my comfort zone, and now my friends will never let me live it down!” A key part of a drama included props. Backstage, Suji Lim (9) and Alice Chang (9) made sure that

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With wide smiles, the actors linked hands and raise their arms in the air. The room rumbled with applause and squeaked with the scraping of chairs as the audience gave a standing ovation. After months of sweat, tears, and precious Saturdays, the actors had survived; the drama had come to a close. The high school drama groups—RLT Players and Wedding Belles’ girls—met every week after school and spent Saturday mornings in school. Elisabeth Brokaw (12) as Laura Lee in Wedding Belles said, “Drama is a fun way to get to know people better in an environment that is very different from any other you’d find on campus. You get to spend time with other people who all love doing the same thing you love.” With a passion for acting, these actors had to master many things to make their performance “epic.” First, they had to transform into their characters. Joel Halbedl (12) grew a beard just to get into his

(12) drags him away from Kimberly Horton (11) acting as Mrs. Claus. The RLT actors made room thunder with laughter at their comedic skits.

WEDDING BELLES......................................................................... “Never in my wildest dream did I imagine I would ever touch that man’s fat, but I eased my hand up there—first one roll—then another—and I lifted!” ~ Shannon Frohlich (10) as Ima Jean

“Sister, why you so frail? It’s no wonder you’re not married!” ~ Elisabeth Brokaw (12) as Laura Lee RLT.......................................................................................................... “George Simmons, do you really think I’m as sweet as molasses?” ~ Sara Stoltzfus (9) as Amy in Snow Fort “He’s smelling phantom wassail in his brain.” ~ Joel Frohlich (11) as Richards in Christmas in the Trenches “I live as a ghost in the outskirts of town, and I hide in the shadows completely unseen.” ~ Ysabel Loh (12) as Mary in The Last Shepherd “Can He reach into my clouded heart and announce the truth like a heavenly chorus?” ~ Hannah Graves (12) as Narrator in A Vigil for a Starry Night

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“My second husband brought me to live with him and his four unmarried sisters. He was the only one in the family without a mustache.” ~ Rainbow Chan (10) as Glendine

MILING at his bizarre group of actors, Mr. Mark Sasse watches his protégés practice their lines with Suji Lim (9) and Alice Chang (9) by his side. The RLT Players used Mr. Sasse’s room as a miniature stage for rehearsals.

ITH revolted faces, Areeya Kunawaradisai (10), Rainbow Chan (10), and Ke-Erh Huang (10) react to Shannon Frohlich’s (10) description of touching a man’s fat. Expressions played a key role in bringing the drama to life.

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TEAMING pizza box in hand, Christy Chow (11) walks around the field of the football tournament with Keito Watanabe (11) and Emmett Balzer (11). The junior excom came to various sport tournaments to sell snacks and drinks.

HAVE NO FEAR...

What IS YOUR ADVICE for THE NEXT EXCOM?

THE X-COM‘S HERE

“Have a goal or vision for the year ahead from the beginning. The year will pass by so fast, so you need something to keep you on track.” ~ Alexis Zimbulis, President (12)

ANDS on the mike, Alexis Zimbulis (12) begins the Halloween party with the eighth-graders, wearing a costume of her own. The senior excom had to take responsibility for each event and to make sure everything ran smoothly.

“Focus on integrating the whole class and developing relationships with each other.” ~ Evan Chinn, Photojournalist (12) “Just enjoy it because senior excom is mostly planning parties.” ~ Karissa Steinkamp, Vice President (12)

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“Don’t let people you hope to impact become a mere item on a checklist; let them become your passion. Only then will you truly impact others.” ~ Charlotte Combrink, Service Coordinator (12) “Always remember that you were chosen to serve your class. Always put others first. Be a good example. Attend all the meetings and events.” ~ Cheryl Yeap, Secretary (12) “Make class unity the priority. Remind the class to make the most of its last year together to make unforgettable memories.” ~ Sarah Tan, Treasurer (12) “Don’t be afraid to use the money that you earned to embellish your year with opportunities for serving others. Make a difference.” ~ Tayah Lee, Activity Coordinator (12) “Cherish and create memories with every moment you get with your class ~ Jonathan Park, Food Coordinator (12) because the year will fly by.” “Be prepared to adapt. Everything won’t go perfectly according to plan. If something goes wrong, you have to prepare yourself to say, ‘That’s not as im~ Jarrod Chang, President (11) portant. I’ll do it later.’” “Ask for help, especially to make freezies. Without help, you will suffer.” ~ Keito Watanabe, Food Coordinator (11)

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“Bring your camera all the time.”

~ Ning Kang Chia, Photojournalist (11)

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“Stay organized, and don’t let the numbers get away from you!” ~ Emmett Balzer, Treasurer (11) “Make sure to have enough people working at all times.” ~ Andrew Kim, Vice President (11) “Don’t be lazy.”

~ Hasung Cho, Food Developer (11)

“Always stay focused. One blink and you might miss important information.” ~ Lilian Li, Secretary (11) “Balance your time wisely, and get a head start on everything!” ~ Christy Chow, Marketer and Advertiser (11)

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HICH candy?” asks Xu Xuan Lim (11) to the long line of preschoolers as Jarrod Chang (11) stands behind and makes a drink. The junior class store had managers every day that helped train future leaders.

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LIPPING the storybook, Tayah Lee (12) reads aloud to two preschoolers. The seniors spent a day visiting the preschool classrooms and connecting with the younger children over colorful storybooks.

“Mr. President! Bubble time!” Andrew Kim (11) enthusiastically yelled to his two junior excom buddies—Jarrod Chang and Emmett Balzer—as they headed to the junior class store during lunch. The junior excom seemed to live in their store—teaching others how to make a limau ais, running to the cafeteria to get extra ice, blending flurpees. Jing Low (11) described the excom as “...very hard-working. Even when people are skipping their jobs, the excom will be there to replace them.” Other than in the store, Christy Chow (11) often wandered around school with a poster, shouting now and then for people to support the class. She described the job as “... forcing me to step outside my comfort zone, such as making announcements in front of a large group or walking around carrying a large bright poster.” Instead of a poster, Keito Watanabe (11) made freezies and hamburgers and Hasung Cho (11) developed new products to keep attracting people; Ning Kang Chia (11) recorded moments of this arduous but memorable journey of the excom on his Canon camera. Even though they completed their junior class journey, the senior class excom still had many more events to plan. Alexis Zimbulis (12) said, “Senior excom is different in that we can focus on wisely spending the money that we all worked hard to raise. Excom is where you can really make a positive impact on the school.” The Eighth-Grade Buddy System, one of the major impacts the seniors had with the school, created new bonds through the events the seniors had planned. Sarah Tan (12) described her favorite event as “...the Halloween

OUGHNUT on string bobs before Karsten Ladner (12) as he struggles to bite the delicacy before Aaron Worten (8) pulls it away. The seniors bonded with their buddies over apple-bobbing, balloon-stomping, running-relays, and more.

party! It’s really fun to get to know our buddies and refreshing to form relationships with the middle schoolers.” The excom strived to bond the entire senior class together. On one of their class events, they watched the latest episode of Star Wars; Joel Halbedl (12) said, “It was an important moment for me to watch that movie, and I’m glad the class was with me.” “The core focus of the senior excom is people,” said Charlotte Combrink (12), “be it classmates, underclass men, or staff.” The excom not only connected the class together but also taught individual lessons. Cheryl Yeap (12) said, “Being in excom has showed me how to be responsible and to compromise—both are critical life skills.” The students of the two excoms could not handle all the responsibility themselves. The sponsors gave advice and grew closer to their students. Mr. Andrew Kearney said, “I got to know people I would never have crossed in the junior class—not just as students but as real people.” They also learned their own lessons, as Mr. Garth Buhr said, “I learnt how to make my favorite Oreo smoothie!” More than that, as Ms. Joyce Goh explained, “Sponsors guide and mentor, make sure everything runs smoothly, give directions, and see to every need.” The sponsors also “...work towards the common goals while having fun!” summed up Mrs. Lori Horton. The two excoms could go by the name “X-com,” the super team—whether bubble-stirring every lunch time, sacrificing Monday X-Blocks for meetings and Saturdays for class work days, or dressing up in ridiculous costumes for a party with middle schoolers—they also helped their class and the school to bond and have a memorable year. —By Lilian Li

Junior & Senior Excoms

Passionately and actively...

ISCUSSING the day, Aunt Valerie Weidemann chats quietly with Christina Kim (12). Communication became a vital part of participating in Dorm Council. These leaders learned how to gather opinions from their fellow dorm-mates and relay them to each other and their dorm parents. Furthermore, in meetings they learned how to speak up to express the opinions conveyed by their dorm siblings to ensure that they voiced the feelings of everyone. They planned events around the likes and dislikes of their peers and addressed issues that they heard complaints about.

Learning leadership

s Zachary Tan (12) shares his ideas for the next StuCo event, Peter Lee (12), Susan Oh (11), and Tim Sasse (11) listen. They went over the logistics of the upcoming Eagle Games. They delegated tasks and made sure they had all the necessary supplies. StuCo members met weekly to brainstorm ideas and discuss the success of their events.

S he watches Bena Mauger (11) play FIFA, David Unruh (11) comments on his possible next move. Dorm Council members found unique ways to connect with their dorm siblings. In their free time, dorm mates took opportunities to discuss similar hobbies, play pick up football or basketball, or bake their favorite cookies. The variety of options that campus offered catered to the differing personalities of the students. In the event of boredom or lack of homework their environment provided ways to stay active and innovative in their personal entertainment and bonding with each other.

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fun in all the meetings no matter how important.” Meeting four times a semester to plan dorm events, the council discussed any controversial dorm policies, calmed frictions between peers, and made sure that the school year went smoothly for everyone. The members of each of these councils sacrificed their own time to plan events for their classmates and dorm siblings. They rose up to the challenge of holding a leadership position and did their best to make sure that the school year had plenty of fun to break the rigorous academic load that students carried. The bell rang, signalling the end of an X-Block meeting. The excom members filed out of the room, each with another important email to send or task to complete that week, knowing that they had successfully served their classmates and had done their best to represent their peers. —By McKenzie Jordan

TANDING, StuCo president Wen Chi Chan (12), takes advice from her peers. As the elected leader, she ensured that everyone stayed on track during meetings. Every Monday during X-Block, StuCo gathered to discuss upcoming events, organize duties, and arrange shifts for the Zach’s Shack during lunch, and more. MCKENZIE JORDAN

WHAT Is the most important thing you’ve learned About Leadership this year?

out the way I wanted, to know that I can’t please everyone, and to pick myself up and face other people’s criticisms.” With teamwork and dedication, Student Council planned events and games for the entire school to enjoy. Another important group of student leaders included selected students from various grades who resided in the dorms. The dorm parents from each of the three dorms chose two students to represent their “family.” Grace Chang (10) said, “Being on Dorm Council has been a great experience. It’s cool that I’m still respected by my older peers even though I’m one of the youngest there. I love getting to be a voice for my dorm brothers and sisters.” More than just a voice for the dorm, “The Dorm Council is a close group of people that are given an opportunity to lead in our community,” said David Unruh (11). “What I love about it is that we are all really close and can have

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Sharks, 13 districts, capturethe-flag-games, and Big 2 card games—the Student and Dorm Councils planned events throughout the year for the whole student body to bond closer together. Together, Student Council— favourably known as StuCo— brought the student body for nights filled with slimy sharks, with creeping burglars at Christmas and with aggressive “hunger games” activities. Each activity took up bucketloads of dedication. “We spent a lot of hours perfecting the events and making sure we were focused and organized,” said Amanda Goh (12). “Our StuCo team has worked really well together; everyone is hard-working, creative, encouraging, and passionate. I’m so glad to be on StuCo!” To perfect their events, Nicholas Khor (9) said, “Through serving on StuCo, whether it was helping to set up the Eagle Games, working in the StuCo store, organizing class parties, or attending meetings, I was allowed to improve my leadership skills in a fun way.” Practicing leadership, Wen Chi Chen (12), president of the team, described her experience as “... frustrating and hard—yet it was worth it. StuCo has taught me to handle disappointment, to be OK that sometimes things don’t work

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“The best part about being able to share ideas with a bunch of fellow dorm siblings and leaders and it has taught me to go out of my comfort zone to ask for ideas or opinions from my dorm.”

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THE FORENSICS TEAM STOOD ON STAGE WITH...

N fancy suits, Andrew Kim (11) and Aaron Kelley (12) play around after their competition. The team seemed serious and formal on the stage, but they also had fun and liked acting silly.

Confidence, poise, fluency

What IS YOUR ADVICE TO PEOPLE WITH STAGE FRIGHT?

“Public speaking is a skill that can be learned. The team has weekly practices speaking in front of other people who don’t care if you ‘mess up’; and that’s how you get better.” ~ Kimberly Horton (11)

LILIAN LI

“Do not look into the audience’s eyes but above. Feel the audience’s laughter, but don’t let it control you. Always stay in control, and use your nervousness as a source of energy.” ~Ysabel Loh (12)

MR. BOB PAGEE

“Think of performing for your close friends. Channel your energy into giving a performance that your friends would be proud of.” ~ Alexis Zimbulis (12)

“If you have fun, the audience will have fun. You can say the dumbest things and get away with it!” ~ Andrew Kim (11) “It’s OK to be afraid on stage. No one gets anywhere without trying first. If you are not perfect at first, don’t fret! Just practice hard, and strive to reach your goal.” ~ Ellie Park (9) “People never see how you’re feeling on the inside. They only see what you show them; and when you learn to show them that you have something to say, they’ll listen to you. And that’s when you can show them a world they’ve never seen before just by speaking.” ~ Aaron Kelley (12) “Well, no one has to know you’re nervous! Learn to be—or act—confident, and have fun.” ~ Tian Ooi (10) “Don’t focus on what may go wrong, but think about what to say, what to do—that will make your presentation great.” ~ Ke-Erh Huang (10)

“The more you practice, the less fear and the more confidence you will have. So, as the Nike catch-phrase goes, ‘Just Do It!’” ~ Matthew Strong (9) “Don’t picture your audience naked; that’s just gross. Go all in. The more you hold back, the more terrified you’ll be. Have GRIT to take the next step, and just do it!” ~ Seth Kelley (9)

GABRIELA MIMS

“Practicing and ignoring the audience helps. Pretend to be really good at a topic even if you really aren’t.” ~ Isaac Khor (10)

ESTURING, Kimberly Horton (11) supports a one-world government in the student-staff debate as Mrs. Shantel Seevaratnam writes notes. The team practiced debates with other students and teachers before the competition.

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“I

have to stand up for this,” announced Ysabel Loh (12) in Nando’s restaurant to give a speech in a small farewell gathering. The skills acquired and the friends made would follow the team long after the competition.

“Welcome to the forensics chapel!” chorused Ysabel Loh (12) and Matthew Strong (9). The lights dimmed, and the crowd shushed to watch the team dazzle the stage. Every year, the forensics students performed individual sections for the entire school in chapel as a warm-up for their competition in Kuala Lumpur. They practiced “...once a week and worked out the little tangles and smoothed out the bumps until we reached the final, finished product,” said Ellie Park (9). By presenting their talents, the school saw the dazzling power of forensics. Later in the competition at the International School of Kuala Lumpur on February 18th to 20th, Loh and Alexis Zimbulis (12) won second place in their duet acting performance on Mr. Mark Sasse’s Crossing the Bridge of Sighs; and the debate team—Aaron Kelley (12), Andrew Kim (11), and Kimberly Horton (11)—tied with the first-placed team in the

preliminary round and then scored third place in the finals, debating the veto power of the United Nations Council. The team overall achieved third place for their stupendous performances. Performances, however, proved a challenging dilemma. Zimbulis said, “Competition and stress sometimes gets in the way of having fun. I spent the night before the finals tossing and turning last year; but this time, I reminded myself that I’m doing forensics because I love drama.” Horton described the competition as “...terrifying; but when you watch really talented people, you start to emulate them. I’ve picked up a lot of skills just from observing the competition, and that makes going worth it, even if I don’t win anything.” Not only did the forensic team win shiny medals, but they also won the audience’s attention. Kelley said,“When you’re up on the stage, you have the opportunity

to make people think about their lives and the world around them simply by speaking or acting.” With a simple speech or act, the team entertained and bewitched the audience. Loh said, “I love the exhilaration and adrenaline when I capture the audience’s attention and laughter. I want to leave people with emotions, unforgettable stories, and questions that make them think.” Forensics could also make the team sweat. Strong described giving a speech “...like going for a run. Before the speech, you don’t want to get up there—like in running you don’t want to start. But after you step down the podium, you feel really good inside; like after running, you feel energized.” Not only feeling energized, standing on the stage can make someone “...feel like a supreme leader. You get awarded for being talkative,” said Kim. The coaches of the group loved forensics and their students. Mr.

Joshua Anderson said, “What I enjoy the most about forensics is watching the students grow over time. I am quite certain that they are acquiring skills that will serve them well throughout their lives.” Along with other coaches— Mrs. Debbie Chinn, Mr. Bob Pagee, Mrs. Liza Nichols, and Mrs. Carin Roylance—they taught students in “...moving fluidly, thinking critically and rapidly, evaluating current events, and developing arguments, confidence, poise, and fluency,” as Mrs. Chinn said. The forensics team dominated the stage and dazzled under the spotlights. They not only gained medals and recognition but also confidence, poise, and fluency. —By Lilian Li

ET in!” says Matthew Strong (9), struggling to fit Aaron Kelley (12), “G Ysabel Loh (12), Andrew Kim (11), Kim-

berly Horton (11), Joey (home-schooler), and Ke-Erh Huang (10) in a selfie. The team enjoyed spending time with one another after the competition. PHOTO CREDIT: LILIAN LI

Worship team sings out...

What will you miss?

we are family into their practice once, and they looked like they were really passionate on the stage and didn’t notice me come in or until I was ‘kicked out.’” From the audience, Hinako Kawata (10) said, “The worship team is really into the songs; it’s easier for me to get into the mood, really understand the lyrics, and feel God’s presence.” Without the worship team, what would students do in chapel? Mr. Allen suggested that “...chapel could just be a lecture. We [the worship team] have the space to worship through singing where someone can connect

ICROPHONES in front of them, Zachary Tan (12), Aster Hng (11), Katiera Cox (12), and Angela Tan (12) lead the songs in SEW. The worship team brought the community closer together through their music.

“I will miss worship-

one-on-one with God.” Not only in the audience, people can also feel God’s presence on the stage. Occasionally seen nodding to his own beat on the drum-set, Kim said, “Being on the worship team makes me forget my worldly worries and helps me focus on what is really important.” This worship team knitted a tight bond together not only through their soulful music but through worshipping together, praying for one another, and sharing pizza during their late practices. More than just a team, they formed into a family. —By Lilian Li

ping with the student body. Every time you go up there, you feel the strong presence of God. It’s a good feeling to see people lift up the name of Jesus

together.”

IBBLING on his guitar pick, Zachary Tan (12) concentrates on tuning his instrument as Mr. Joshua Allen practices a few chords on the keyboard. The worship team polished up their music skills before a service.

- Zachary Tan

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EMMA HOFER

KATIERA COX

bass guitar while Emmett Balzer (11) and Gabriela Mims (12) stood with electric guitars slung around their necks. Joel Halbedl (12) or Andrew Kim (11) held wooden sticks in their hands behind a gleaming drum-set. With so many people devoted to the worship team, Hng described it as “...a club where we all have the same interest and passion. It’s nice to come together with people and just worship.” More than just a club, Cox said, “There is a sense of community and the family is built within the team where we pray for one another and help the school to worship.” To praise the Lord justly, the group met every Thursday evening to practice their music and to honor the Lord together. Kylie Toh (11) said, “I walked

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As the wave of the student body cascaded through the chapel doors, the worship team already stood on the stage, glimmering under tiny spotlights. “Let’s all stand up and worship.” Mr. Joshua Allen’s voice echoed off the beige walls as students shuffled their feet, hundreds of chairs scraping backwards. Every Friday afternoon and at MEW and SEW nights, the worship team brought everyone together to praise God. Natasha Palanivel (9), Aster Hng (11), and Katiera Cox (12) would stand in front of the stage, a microphone tilted towards them. Angela Tan (12) and Caitlin Goh (11) would appear beside them the next week. Zachary Tan (12) would hold an electric guitar in his hands while singing into the microphone. At the back of the stage, Rachel Halbedl (12) plucked at her

ANDS clasped together, Mrs. Valeri Brokaw joins the concord of voices singing “I Am Yours” beside Mr. Javier Sanchez, the SEW speaker. Kimberly Horton (11) sat behind, eyes locked on the screen.

IRMLY clasping his wooden sticks, Joel Halbedl (12) beats out a rhythm. Although he usually sat behind the vocalists, everyone could still hear the resonating booms of the drums and clap to the beat.

Worship Teams

MRS. AILEE CHAN

IGGLING hysterically, a little girl in the Shan Home lets Ashlynn Ruble (9) swoop and swing her around. Students who went to Shan Home made new friends and grew close to one another.

OARD games scattered around the floor, Mrs. Anne-Marie Pagee and Rainbow Chan (10) play with the children of the Shan Home Centre. Students interacted with the children by playing tag and board games as well as tutoring in math.

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ET’S try again,” said Matthew Strong (9), figuring out a special handshake with his new friend while Yusoof Monawvil (9) gives tips. Students quickly connected with the children of the Shan Home.

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OINTING, Aaron Kelley (12) asks the children of Sekolah Kebangsaan Tanjung Tokong to guess his drawing in the game “Pictionary.” With small, creative games, students bonded and made the children laugh and have fun.

Early saturday’s and LATE MONDAY’S...

all for them

Other than sleeping lazily in the afternoon or pushing aside homework, students also spent Saturday’s to play with the kids from the Shan Home or Sekolah Kebangsaan Tanjung Tokong. The Care and Share and SKTT teams gave opportunities to make new friends, experience different cultures, teach others, and gain service hours. At the Shan Home, “The grade nines have been the most active in participating and volunteering with me,” said Mrs. Anne-Marie Pagee. Students regularly came early on Saturday morning to play games with other kids, and some also followed Mrs. Pagee on Monday nights to the Shan Home. On almost every Monday, Yusoof Monawvil (9) went to the Shan Home. “I’ve gone more than 15 times. I’ve really gotten to know a lot of the kids and have learned about their daily lives at the orphanage,” he said. Another dedicated student, Alex Ruble (9) said, “I have gone to the Shan Home seven times. We played badminton and lots and lots of tag games. They really enjoyed running away from us! We also got to dance and sing fun songs with them.” Not only did Care and Share have regular helpers, it also attracted new ones. “I’ve only been to the Shan Home twice,” said Jacqueline Leech (9). “I’ve gotten to know some of the kids, but I still hope to get to know many more.” Another prominent service team—SKTT group—enabled students to branch out into new relationships. Cheryl Yeap (12) described a girl she knew in SKTT, Siti, and how “...great it was to learn about her background and reach out to her.”

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EADY... Go!” shouts Andrew Kim (11), letting go of the rope to begin the tug of war between the students of Sekolah Kebangsaan Tanjung Tokong. Students had the opportunity to lead games and teach the children at SKTT.

Reaching out, Mrs. Ailee Chan said, “I’ve seen many shy little SKTT students open up, giving high-fives and sharing laughter. If one could capture the smiles on those little kids’ faces, one would know that we have made a difference in the lives of others.” More than making a difference, Alexis Zimbulis (12) said, “I loved connecting with the girls; it was really nice to see them open up and grow more confident in their abilities”; and she noted how she learned “...to be open to new experiences—it’s not everyday you suddenly get called on stage and are asked to do an aerobic dance for hundreds of kids to follow!” “We also taught them English, reading, and creative writing,” said Dominic Fitzgerald (11). “It’s not just the kids who learned a whole load; we did, too! I want these kids to have a brighter future and the same opportunities we do.” Not only did their future shine brightly, Sheng-Ting Yang (12) noted, “They do not have much, but they do have pure happiness.” Happiness, service hours, early Saturday mornings and late Monday nights—the Care and Share and SKTT team dedicatedly spent their time all for the children, turning into strong service leaders. —By Lilian Li

What DID you LEARN? “I have been going to SKTT since ninth grade. I realized that there are many ways that I can help and serve others.”

- Brenda Ng

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TEADYING himself, Karsten Ladner (12) swiftly guards the ball from an opposing player as he looks for a teammate to pass to. The boys played twice a week against local teams.

YES set on the finish line, Yuuki Horie (8), Levi Hawk (7), Bernard Combrink (8), and Jae Woo Cho (8) sprint down the rubber track. At Track and Field Day, students exhibited their talents in the different events throughout the day.

KARISSA STEINKAMP

MARY-CLAIRE MCINTYRE

Closer to Victory

“Hands in!” Mr. Karl Steinkamp exclaimed as your basketball team finished strategizing at halftime during the ACSC Tournament. Your teammates put their hands in, and on three, you broke, ready to give the game your all. Before the timer started—as your opposing team made its way to the court—you looked around at your team. You thought about how far you had come throughout the year and the rest of your high school career. You remembered during your freshman year you practiced and practiced, feeling discouraged because nothing you tried seemed to help you become a better player. Pretty soon, however, your more experienced teammates began noticing your struggles and ran to help you as you learned how to shoot three-pointers or dribble the ball across the court in record time. You noticed that now, you had become that player aimed at helping your teammates learn new things. At every practice, you began to see changes in both your and your teammates’ skills. You saw this not only in basketball, but also in other sports like football, volleyball, or softball. During the dif44

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ferent seasons, you enjoyed bonding with people in other grades through your love for sport. You remembered on Track and Field Day how much your team had grown over the course of the year. You loved watching Charlotte Combrink (12), Bena Mauger (11), Ruben Nyul (9), and others make record times for the day. In Cross Country, you enjoyed watching everyone improve week to week. You stood amazed at the talent and ability that surrounded you. All of a sudden, the referee blew the whistle; and the game had finished. The crowd went wild as you ran to hug your teammates—you had won! As you looked around at your team, you couldn’t feel more proud to have worked with them for the season. You had enjoyed every practice, every win, and even every loss. You knew that everything you had experienced together had brought you closer to victory. —By Gabriela Mims

EFORE the game resumes, Sarah Tan (12), Felicia Teoh (11), Mikaela Steinkamp (9), Annabelle Teoh (9), Ms. Emily Grad, and Mr. Karl Steinkamp break their huddle. Between quarters, teams hyped up in preparation to play.

PHOTO BY GABRIELA MIMS

S P O R T S

SPORTS

The soccer team this year was the best I’ve seen in a long time. I really enjoyed our games and seeing our improvement, as well as seeing our hard work in practice making a difference on the field. Overall, I think we performed well in our games, but we made small mistakes that led to big consequences. –Evan Chinn (12)

TO GETH E R

they rose above all else

“Let’s give it our all boys! Together on three! One, two, three, together!” roared Karsten Ladner (12) as he and the varsity boys’ football team headed onto the pitch for the game against Mont Kiara. The boys participated in the PSAC Tournament and competed against four tough teams including Dalat’s junior varsity at Uplands International School. Huffing and puffing as John Cho (9) dribbled past his defender and blasted ball towards the right corner to score. “It was the happiest moment of my entire season so far,” said Cho joyfully. Throughout the tournament, the boys worked together which, in turn, placed them into the finals against Uplands. Sounds of joy and emphatic screams echoed across the field as they missed shot after shot—they had made 12 shots on target by the end of the first half as opposed to Uplands, which only

had one; but the boys came in second after an intense and close second half as Uplands bettered them by a goal. “Despite how close we were to placing first, I’m truly proud of how our boys fought through horrendous weather conditions and minor injuries. I, for one, could definitely tell that our boys displayed glimpses of greatness with the way they played together,” said Coach Dustin Roberts after a long, exhausting, and competitive day of soccer. The boys had pushed through the haze which had an index of 130 that day. “I found it extremely hard to breathe after each game,” says Jeremy Worten (9) after playing four games through the haze. “Surprisingly, I actually survived,” says Worten jokingly. Together they won; together they lost; together they fought. —By Brian Hiew

RIBBLING through a Mont Kiara defender, Seong-Min Kim (9) adjusts his stance and prepares to pass it off to a teammate. Although the boys displayed sportsmanship and perseverance, they fell to Mont Kiara 1–0 and fi nish e d the Spike & St r i k e Footba l l Tournament with a 2–2 record.

Wins: 12 PSAC Tournament Uplands A POWIIS Dalat JV Uplands A Uplands JV Uplands A POWISS

YES set on the ball, David Unruh (11) speeds past a Mont Kiara player in an attempt to score a goal. The team fought hard in the Spike and Strike Tournament, earning fourth place. The Spike and Strike Tournament, held at College General, hosted five talented teams from different parts of Malaysia.

3–2 7–0 6–0 0–3 4–0 0–1 4–0

Season Record Ties: 1

Spike & Strike Tournament 3–2 MAZ 3–0 MKIS 0–1 MKIS 0–1 Han Chiang Friendly Games Uplands A Han Chiang Indian FC Uplands JV Tanjung Bunga FC

Loses: 11 ACSC Tournament

Faith YISS Grace Morrison ICS HK

2–2 1–0 0–3 0–2 0–3

3–2 3–1 3–1 7–0 3–2

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ORWARD Adrian Nonis (10) brushes the ball to the right, dribbles past a MAZ goalkeeper, and scores, placing Dalat in the lead by a goal. The up-and-coming underclassmen had an opportunity to demonstrate their skills in the Spike & Strike Tournament.

LIDE tackling, Jarred Chang (11) steals the ball from a Mont Kiara player and clears it from dangerous territory. The boys played friendly games against local teams once a week and practiced for tournaments such as the ACSC and the PSAC.

Varsity Boys’ Football

URVING her whole body to the left, Shannon Frohlich (9) makes an attempt to move the ball away from a Penang State defender for a chance at goal. Players communicated and worked with each other to create opportunities both on offense and defense.

TRAINING AND PREPARING

YES glued on the ball, Chloe Castro (10) contests for possession against an Uplands defender in attempt to pass it off to her teammates. The girls played friendly games every week against teams within the area to prepare themselves for upcoming tournaments of the season.

MR. JONATHAN STEFFEN

YISS player scored, rendering the game a 1-1 draw. Overtime commenced, and the score remained tied. After two five-minute halves, the whistle blew; and a feeling of dread crept through each player’s mind. After five players from each team took penalty kicks in the shoot-out, the score sat at 2-2. This meant that a goal from either team would automatically winthemthird place. Shannon Frohlich (9), the sixth shooter, struck the ball past the grasp of the YISS goalie, but so did YISS’s sixth player on Dalat’s goalie Ly. Aimee Buhr (8), the team’s lone middle schooler nailed the seventh shot into the corner. As she ran back to her team, they all held hands, hoping that their anxiety would soon cease. And so it did. The seventh YISS player shot high, and the field went wild. Players laughed, cried, and hugged each other as they realized that they had reached their goal. “This team displayed some of the best unity, cohesion, and singleness of purpose that I have witnessed in my coaching career. I loved the way they were inclusive of everyone on the team, the way they took care of their bodies off the field by eating healthy, re-hydrating, and getting to bed early, and to top it off these girls had fun,” said Coach Frohlich. Each senior on the team—Ly, Hofer, Elisabeth Brokaw, Rachel Wells, and Jordan—felt thankful for the overtime opportunity to spend a few more minutes playing the game she loved. —By Brian Hiew

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games under Guam’s blazing sun. They arrived a day early and held a practice on the football field of the host, Saint Paul’s Christian School, before attending the opening ceremony that night. “The opening ceremony was awesome because we got to watch Tahitian dancers hula dance and another guy dance with fire. At the end of the night, we went down to the beach and they surprised us with an amazing 10-minute firework show,” said Melynn Kendrick (10). The next few days involved sharing a crowded bathroom with the Faith Academy team, early morning runs to the supermarket for breakfast, laughter-filled car conversations with Coaches Mrs. Robin Frohlich and Mr. Kerry Mahoney, two games each day on the windy field in Dededo, watching The Jungle Book in the Micronesia Mall with the other teams, and relaxing afterwards in the food court while eating sandwiches at Submarina or burritos at Taco Bell. By the third day of the tournament, the team had lost to International Christian School of Hong Kong, had tied both Saint Paul and YISS (Yongssan International School of Seoul), and had beaten Grace International School, Morrison Academy, and finally, the undefeated Faith Academy, to ensure a spot in the third-fourth place game. The next day, the team started their game at 11:00 a.m. The players’ nerves wore off as a goal by Emma Hofer (12) in the early part of the second half ensured their victory, or so they thought. With 30 seconds left of regulation, a

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“Girls, we got this. We have trained an entire year for this moment, and we want this more than anyone else. All that we have done will be poured into the next few minutes of this game; now we will have to summon the willpower from within to push forward and win.” Varsity girls’ football captain Sabrina Ly’s (12) words resonated with the squad of 16 players who stood around her. Over the past three days of the Asian Christian School Conference (ACSC) Tournament, and the past seven months of the school year, the girls had endured painful sessions of conditioning and disheartening losses against the JV boys team that had contributed to their successes in the tournament. “Having a split season, one part from August to October, the other from March to April, really spurred us on and kept us looking forward to the April tournament in Guam,” said Mackenzie Jordan (12). “We were encouraged and motivated to work hard in the off season, and because of that we started off the second part of the season in excellent shape.” They spent each Friday scrimmaging against and losing to the junior varsity boys. “Playing against the JV boys really benefited us in the ACSC Tournament because we could anticipate a quickened speed of play against our opponents,” said Christy Chow (11). The second part of the season took place at the same time as other important events such as the JSB and the Senior Transition Retreat, but the girls kept their eye on the team goal they had collectively made at the start of the season: to place at least third in the ACSC Tournament, a competition which included six other teams. The trip to Guam included stops and long layovers in Singapore and Manila, and the girls anticipated early morning

for the next one..

HIELDING the ball from her a Penang State player, Emma Hofer (12) gets in a shooting stance in a resilient attempt to shoot at the opposing goal. Over the course of the season, the girls worked on fundamental skills such as positioning themselves correctly, shooting, passing, and dribbling.

Season Record Wins: 8 ACSC Tournament Faith YISS SPSC MIS ICS HK GSIS

ALL flying, Sabrina Ly (12) takes a goal kick after making a save against ISKL. The girls went down to ISKL and played against them for a span of two days, prior to the PSAC Tournament. ISKL’s varsity managed to win these games by a goal despite their best efforts.

1-0 1-1 1-1 2-1 0-2 3-0

Ties: 4

Losses: 3

ISKL Tournament ISKL Varsity ISKL Varsity

0-1 0-1

Friendly Games Uplands A Uplands B Penang State Dalat JV

PSAC Tournament Dalat JV Uplands B Uplands A POWIS

1-2 4-0 1-1 2-0

1-1 1-0 3-1 2-0

MR. JONATHAN STEFFEN

The thought of ACSC competition during the whole year made us work harder to reach our goal. This was a great end to four years of soccer here cause of the improvements we’ve made as a team. –Emma Hofer (12)

Varsity Girls’ Football

DJUSTING his body to his liking, Alex Ruble (9) prepares to receive the ball from a shot attempt made by the opposing team. During the boys’ last game of season against Uplands, they demonstrated major improvements in areas such as shooting, passing, dribbling, and team chemistry.

GROWING AS A PLAYER “You got this guys! Don’t give up! Great work boys!” These encouraging words echoed across the pitch as the junior varsity boys’ team enjoyed an intense hour of football against Uplands. Huffing and puffing, John Kim (8) and Sumin Lim (8) raced towards a loose ball in hopes of gaining possession as droplets of sweat trickled off their red faces. Seconds later, Lim passed the ball across the pitch to Levi Hawk (8) who seized the opportunity to smash it into the back of the net. The older boys enjoyed supporting and encouraging the younger guys

season with a record of a three wins and two losses. The girls, however, did not share the same level of excitement and competition as the boys because of a limited number of local teams to play against (except Dalat teams). Once a week, the junior varsity girls’ played games against the U-13 girls to prepare them for upcoming games against teams such as Tenby and Uplands. “Playing against the U-13 girls really helped us build team chemistry as well as work on our skills,” said Esther Tse (8). “The soccer season was so much fun! We had the best chant ever: ‘Eagles, JELLY, Squawk!’ We were always laughing and playing hard,” said assistant coach Ms. Emily Grad to sum up the season. “It was an honor for Coach [Brian] Brewster and me to work with these gift—By Brian Hiew ed ladies.”

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OCUSED, Levi Hawk (8) fixes his eyes on the ball as he sprints after it hoping to reach it before an Uplands player. Through weekly games against local teams, the boys learned the discipline of resilience when it came to gaining possession of the ball or getting back on defense.

in skill and character

during their last games of the season. “Let’s go Dalat!” screamed David Unruh (11) and Karsten Ladner (12) as they bounced excitedly along the sidelines. As the referee blew his whistle to initiate the second half, midfielders Trevor Ronning (9) and Sam Castro (9) managed to intercept a pass from the opposing team and dribble towards the goal leading to a close miss by Lim. “It was a great overall team effort. We went for every loose ball and never gave up on a play,” said their coach Mr. Brian Weidemann. “Regardless of how big or skilful the opposing team was, the boys showed no signs of weakness and played their hearts out. Truly, it was pleasure coaching a young, talented group of boys and watching them grow in character throughout the season.” After finishing strong with a 4-0 win against Uplands, they ended the

S the referee blew his whistle to end the game, Ji Yu Shin (8) and Kalia Brewster (8) joyfully sprinted towards each other after winning their first game of the season against POWIIS. By engaging in friendly games against local teams, the girls learned how to prepare for upcoming tournaments.

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Wins: 3

Wins: 1

Ties: 0

Dalat Varsity Uplands A Han Chiang

Loses: 3 0–6 1-3 1-0

Friendly Games

BIJAY RANA

JV Girls’ Season Record

PSAC Tournament

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“One of the many things that I learned from this season is perseverance. No matter how difficult the situation is, you still have to keep fighting. Another key thing this season has taught me is that it’s important to encourage one another. With encouragement we were able to win crucial games throughout the season.” –Trevor Ronning (9)

JV Boys’ Season Record

Uplands Dalat Varsity POWIIS

3-0 0-7 2-0

Ties: 0

Loses: 4

PSAC Tournament Dalat Varsity Uplands A POWIIS

0-2 1–2 1–2

Friendly Games Dalat Varsity POWIIS

0-2 1-0

JV Boys’ & Girls’ Football

This volleyball season was filled with excitement. In the beginning of the season we struggled against many local college teams. Our team grew strongest by the end of the ACSC tournament in Korea; we played 10 games in the course of a few days. —Emmett Balzer (11) Wins: 4

Ties: 0

ACSC Tournament

ISKL Tournament

KIA Kunming YISS ICS-HK Grace St. Paul CCS Faith ICS-HK KIA Kunming Grace

ISKL Varsity ISKL JV ISKL Varsity

2-0 0-2 1-2 1-2 1-2 2-0 0-2 1-2 2-0 2-0

0-3 2-1 1-2

Friendly Games

“Let’s go boys!” screamed the fans as the varsity boys’ volleyball team began their second set against Mont Kiara. The boys played in a tournament hosted by the International School of Kuala Lumpur that included four teams including ISKL’s junior varsity. During the tournament, Dalat fought hard and displayed volleyball fundamentals despite losing all their games. “It’s truly sad how we lost all our games, but I’m fine with that. One key thing that really stood out to me as a player was how focused and determined my teammates were regardless of the score,” said Joseph Leech (12). Furthermore, their burning desire to win and their passion for the game remained prevalent throughout the season. Even in practices, which took place five times a week for an hour and 30 minutes, the boys demonstrated a willingness to improve on fundamentals that they struggled or excelled at. Before the end of the season, they

Losses: 16 Spike & Strike X-Dream UiTM TARC UiTM TARC

1-2 0-2 0-2 0-2 0-2

TARC 0-3 UiTM 3-1

S they both jump into the air to block an upcoming ball, Noah Graves (11) and Andrew Kim (11) worked together to prevent the ball from reaching dangerous territory during a game against ISKL. During the ISKL Tournament, the boys won one game, but lost two games against ISKL’s varsity.

Varsity Boys’ Volleyball

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YES fixated on the ball, Emmett Balzer (11) calmly prepares to pass the ball off to his teammates during a game against X-Dream. The boys played in the Spike and Strike Tournament during the weekend against local teams. Playing in tournaments helped the boys improve on their weaknesses.

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Season Record

SETTING AND SPIKING our way through adversity participated in the ACSC Tournament in Seoul, Korea, at Yongsan International with teams from all over Southeast Asia, including Malaysia. In addition to the competition, the boys enjoyed local attractions including food and night shopping at stalls on the city streets. On a game against KIA Kunming from Kunming, China, Joseph Hsu (11) patiently waited for the ball to return after he had served it with precision and power. The boys won their first game of the tournament. “Mine!” yelled Sam Huang (11) at the top of his lungs as he swiftly lunged forward and saved a powerful spike by a YISS player. As the ball floated in mid-air within team territory, Andrew Kim (11) sets it for Anson Chin (11) for a spike and scored a point for his team. Despite trying their best, the boys lost to YISS by two sets. “They were extremely tough to beat,” said Emmet Balzer (11). Having played 10 intense games during their stay in Seoul, Korea,

the boys placed fifth out of eight teams. “It’s hard to put into words of how proud I am of my boys. Day in and day out, they worked their tails off and were always open to advice,” said coach Mr. Craig Roylance. “It was truly a blessing—not only watching them improve drastically as volleyball players—but also growing as young, disciplined men.” Though the season had its ups and downs, the boys pushed through adversity and never gave up whether they led or not. As a result, they ended a tough season with a 4-16 record. Relentless, determined, and passionate: these three traits accurately depicted each player’s character. —By Brian Hiew

ATIENTLY waiting for the ball, Joseph Leech (12) and Noah Graves (11) get into a defensive stance in a game against TAR College. By playing games against local teams from different schools and districts, the boys prepared themselves before participating in difficult tournaments.

ITH the ball hovering over the net, Mersades Zimmer (11) jumps to meet the ball and to swipe it away from the opposing player, winning one more point during the semifinal game against Morrison Academy. Much to their delight, the girls beat the rival hosting school, only to meet them again in the finals and lose.

TEN WEEKS OF TRAINING

for one week of glory

Wins: 13 ISKL Tournament ISKL Varsity ISKL JV ISKL Varsity

Friendly Games Vintage VPM Club Vintage TAR College Vintage UiTM

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1–3 1–2 0–3 3–0 0–3 2–0

Ties: 1

Spike & Strike Tournament VPM Club Union TAR College VPM Club TAR College

2–0 2–0 0–2 2–0 2–0

Loses: 9 ACSC Tournament

YISS ICS Hong Kong Morrison St Paul Grace Faith YISS (Quarter Finals) Morrison (Semifinals) Morrison (Final)

2–1 2–1 0–2 2–0 2–0 1–2 2–0 3–2 0–3

KATIERA COX

“Volleyball is like a jigsaw puzzle. When all the players participate and fit in the group, the board will be complete.” —Esther Kim (9)

1–2 3–0 2–2

Season Record

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“I was so proud of our team for fighting through the hardest games during the worst circumstances,” said Sarah Tan (12), “and for our ability to grow together as a family. It was an amazing way to finish off my last year of volleyball!” With three weeks left in the season, the girls did not have long to celebrate their victory. The team continued to prepare for their biggest challenge yet: the ACSC Tournament in Taiwan. At 5 a.m., with 10 weeks of practices, tournaments, and games under their belts, the girls set out for Morrison Academy, in Taichung, hoping to win the ACSC gold. The tournament included seven teams from all over Southeast Asia. Throughout the action, the girls would not give up despite their lack of sleep and never-ending days of tiring games. One game after another, they fought their way to the championship match after beating Morrison Academy, the ultimate Goliath, and Yongsan International School in the semifinals. Tayah Lee (12) said, “This season was the most fun season of volleyball I’ve ever had. The team really gelled together and got really close, especially over the ACSC trip, and it showed on the court when we beat Morrison in the semi-finals!” Although they came back with silver medals around their necks after losing to Morrison in the Championship, the girls still had smiles plastered on their faces. “My favorite part of the volleyball season was the trip to Taiwan,” Angelene Woo (12) said. “I hadn’t been there before, and it was also really nice to see the result of all our hard work and training.” After 10 weeks of sweat, heartache, adrenaline, and team spirit, the volleyball team proudly wore both gold and silver; but the lasting memories from this season didn’t come covered in plastic. Rather they will cherish all the memories created during those 11 weeks. —By Karissa Steinkamp

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For 10 weeks, the words “Mine!” resonated in the gym. For 10 weeks, on every Tuesday, girls’ varsity volleyball players walked out of the weight room, sore from a vigorous workout. For 10 weeks, before every practice, they routinely set up the volleyball nets and slipped on their knee pads. For ten weeks, accompanied by discolored knees, injured shoulders, and visible floor burns, the girls poured their hearts and souls into the sport, yielding victories off and on the court. For ten weeks, 14 girls, from all over the grade spectrum, used an hour-and-ahalf daily to hash out different drills, develop skills, learn new positions—such as the libero position played by MaryClaire McIntyre (12) and Hannah Lawrence (9)—bond as a team, and grow closer together. At the end of the season, Carissa Hoffmeyer (9) said, “This season I enjoyed being with the upper classmen the most and learning from them. Getting to play in games, practices, and just hanging out with the other girls helped me to build a better relationship with them. Also, it was a great opportunity to learn from the older girls, seeing them play and bond together like a team should.” The season, however, did not come without its struggles. The girls lost their first two games, but that did not hold them back. They later beat ISKL and, a couple weeks later, won their home tournament, Spike and Strike, despite all odds. At one point, during the championship game of Spike and Strike, the scoreboard displayed 18–6 with Dalat on the losing side. The crowd continued to cheer; the volleyball players maintained their focus and slowly but surely crept their way back into the game. Tayah Lee (12) set the ball and Charlotte Combrink (12) pounded it into the ground on the opposing side. The crowd roared, and after eight weeks of sweat and determination, the team took home the gold.

NEES dropping and arms extending, Sarah Tan (12) dives for the ball as Mersades Zimmer (11) and Charlotte Combrink (12) watch, ready to spike back to the ISKL team. Every year, ISKL invites Dalat to play them in a variety of sports including Girls’ Volleyball. The weekend ended with one win, one loss, and one tied game.

AITING in anticipation, Mikaela Steinkamp (9) and Hannah Lawrence (9) stand ready for a serve to come sailing over the net during a friendly game against local club team VPM. The girls fought hard their first game of the season to no avail; however, that first game could not predict the rest of the season.

Varsity Girls’ Volleyball

URING the time out, Aunt Becky Jenkins begins to encourage the girls to keep fighting against ISKL as Ruthie Allen (7) begins to explain something and Alicia Chin (9) and Elizabeth Horton (8) listen intently. In the Home Tournament, the JV girls played hard and hustled despite discouraging results and close games.

“I am extremely pleased with the progress each player made this season; each improved more than I anticipated and as a coach that’s all I can ask for.” —Mr. Guy Maurin

RMS spread out wide ready to smack the ball, Shion Fraser (10) serves the ball over the net and then jumps back in the court, ready. The JV boys’ fought hard in the Home Tournament, one of two major tournaments they participate in, and beat the ISKL Panthers twice, but lost to Pengabin, securing them second place. MARY-CLAIRE MCINTYRE

JV Boys’ Season Record Wins: 5

Ties: 0

Loses: 3

JV Girls’ Season Record Wins: 2

Home Tournament 0–2 2–1 0–2 2–1

Pengabin ISKL Pengabin ISKL

CULTIVATING WINNERS

Pengabin VPM ISKL (B) ISKL(A)

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ISKL Tournament 0–2 2–0 2–1 0–2

MEGAN CHANG

JJ Tengah ISKL (Blue) ISKL (Gold) JJ Tengah

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play all our matches with just six players. The guys rallied together; and despite this adversity, stayed positive and showed enough GRIT to place second in the tournament.” “We started out nothing like volleyball players,” said Linus Lim (9). “But we ended as winners.” Memories and skills developed over the season, from hard-working practices to the Home Tournament to the annual trip to the capital. “It was a memorable experience to be part of a team,” Jacqueline Leech (9) said. They pushed through the difficult loses and the endless drills and developed a real joy for the game. “Volleyball this year was a real blast,” commented Caleb Cox (10). The season may have started off a bit bumpy with a whirlwind of unfamiliar rules and skills. As Teddy Zimmer (10) eloquently stated, “We started out like raw meat. It took a while to start cooking, but when we started we began to play a lot better.“ Though boring drills may seem pointless and tight games resulting in loss may seem discouraging, all the famous, talented had to start somewhere and overcome adversity. The JV volleyball season cultivates winners, one set at a time. —By Karissa Steinkamp

0–2 1–2 1–2 0–2

MEGAN CHANG

Every famous author had to learn how to write. Every talented musician had to learn how to read notes. Every volleyball player has to learn how to pass a volleyball. Junior varsity sports provide an opportunity for inexperienced—and experienced—determined, and curious students to participate in an unfamiliar sport. JV girls’ assistant volleyball coach, Mrs. Sharon Bernhardt, said, “What I loved the most was witnessing some girls who had never touched a volleyball before gain valuable skills and confidence. The season was short, and there is always room for improvement; but seeing the distance they came in such a short time was awesome!” Both the boys’ and girls’ JV teams experienced some adversity and losses in the Home Tournament; but that did not stop them. With head coach, Aunt Becky Jenkins, and assistant coach, Mrs. Bernhardt, the girls took silver in the ISKL tournament. And the boys’ team, led by head coach, Mr. Guy Maurin, and assistant coach, Mr. Jon Horton, won every game except one in the ISKL Tournament. Mr. Maurin, said, “I was extremely proud of the guys on the KL trip because one of our starters couldn’t make the trip because he was sick. This meant we had to

one set at a time

0–2 2–0 2–0 2–1

Loses: 6

Home Tournament

ISKL Tournament VBJT ISP ISKL (Blue) ISKL (Gold)

Ties: 0

TTENTIVELY watching the ball on the other side of the net, Daniel Kim (10), Teddy Zimmer (10), Shion Fraser (10), Linus Lim (9), Caleb Cox (10), Daniel Kang (9) stand ready for the ball to come soaring over the net. The JV boys’ practiced for weeks, including many drills and skill building, preparing for the Home Tournament.

ITH clipboard in hand, Mrs. Sharon Bernhardt faithfully keeps score of the various games while Madeline Rude (home-schooler) and Ruthie Allen (7) focus on the game. The girls’ JV team came in last at the Home Tournament after losing to VPM, Pengabin, ISKL (A) and ISKL (B), but beat ISKL (Blue) and ISKL (Gold) at the ISKL

JV Boys’ & Girls’ Volleyball

EADY to shoot or pass the ball, Calvin Thompson (12) dribbles and watches the court as his teammates work hard to find holes in Chung Ling Butterworth’s defense. The boys grew in their team chemistry during the Island Shoot-out Tournament, which helped them play in sync with one another, with maturity and balance.

KARISSA STEINKAMP

UMPING and twisting violently to throw the ball back into play, Joseph Leech (12) hustles before it went out of bounds; and he successfully saves it. The boys played with determination, tenacity, perseverance, grit, intensity, and resilience in all of their games. This mindset helped them pull ahead on the scoreboards.

NOT JUST A TEAM

. . . but a family, a brotherhood!

Youngsters, ICS, and the Australian International School in the Island Shootout Tournament; struggling but falling short in the championship game against Chung Ling Butterworth; running deep sixes each practice; and coming in first in the ISKL Panther Invitational Tournament. The season, however, didn’t solely include sprints and ball handling drills but also focused on “bonding” activities including a hike up Penang Hill on a Friday afternoon as a team. Someone can learn a lot about a person after watching him hike for hours in the hot sun on a steep incline as mosquitoes engage in a full attack and sweat turns into a waterfall. This hike made the boys not only stronger physically but also stronger as a team, positively affecting their playing. “At the beginning of the season, we definitely struggled building team chemistry on the court, whether it was pass-

KARISSA STEINKAMP

The clock runs down. The tension ramps up. The energy grows wild. The buckets rain down. The clock goes into hyper speed; and then, suddenly, the speakers buzz. A pair of red zeros appears across the scoreboard causing the crowd to go berserk; for the varsity boys’ basketball team had beaten their rivals, ISKL, at the home tournament. With the season only lasting a few months, the boys’ team experienced some wins, some loses, some adversities, some victories, some moments of disappointment, some moments of pride. Each practice, each game, each moment, united these boys as a team and as brothers. Shawn Lim (12) said, “Being on the basketball team wasn’t like every other sport. We cared for each other, played with each other, hung out with each other, and bonded together.” The brotherhood grew stronger through moments like beating ISKL, the

ITH his feet set on the free-throw line, Andy Ewe (12) sets his eyes on the hoop, bends his knees, calculates the distance, aims for the back of the rim, and pulls the ball up for the shot. In spite of his best efforts, the shot bounced off of the rim giving both Dalat and Youngster players a chance to get the rebound.

KARISSA STEINKAMP

N mid air, Shawn Lim (12) flies towards the basket after beating all the Chung Ling Butterworth players in a fast break, ready to flick his wrist and send the ball off the backboard and through the hoop. Throughout the season Lim, Calvin Thompson (12), Adrian Nonis (10), and Jeremiah Worten (9) gained points from quick steals and fast breaks

ing the ball or running a play. Over the course of the season, we started trusting each other and as a result of that, good things came our way. We ran the plays correctly, knew where we were on the court, and enjoyed the game. It’s truly amazing to know that my teammates will be by my side on and off the court. Now that’s family,” said Brian Hiew (12) Trust and teamwork came into play when the team flew to Hong Kong to play in the ACSC Tournament. At 4 a.m. on 16 February the boys took their bags to the airport en route to ICS Hong Kong, ready to claim a championship. But with five wins and three loses, the boys came in fifth place in the tournament. Despite the disappointing results, they returned to Penang with a love for dim sum, an appreciation for warm weather, and a bunch of stories. In years to come, the numbers on the scoreboard will get lost in the past, but the inside jokes, the hilarious moments, the palpable energy, and the camaraderie will not. As the season wound down, the six senior players packed up. The gym cleared out. The jerseys hid in storage. The basketballs hibernated. The brotherhood, however, lived on. —By Karissa Steinkamp

Season Record

Island Shoot-out ISKL 54–25 AIS 47–23 ICS Singapore 36–20 Chung Ling BW 35–46 ISKL Invitational ISKL 56–66 Chung Hwa 45–40 ISKL JV 60–26 ISKL 40–28

Loses: 6

Friendly Games Chung Hwa Youngsters Chung Ling BW Chung Ling Youngsters Youngsters

66–61 39–57 62–39 79–24 46–44 44–23

ACSC Tournament 56–41 YISS 40–50 Grace 41–37 Morrison 28–62 St. Paul 56–28 GSIS 47–34 YISS 43–51 Faith (for Fifth Place) 63–45 St. Paul

“We came in as a team; however, we became family; it was a Brotherhood.” —Shawn Lim (12) 58

Varsity Boys’ Basketball

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Wins: 16

ACK turned to a Youngster player, Wei Sing Goh (11) receives a pass and sets himself up to do a post move getting him a few steps closer towards the basket. The boys played friendly games, usually on Friday evenings, against multiple teams in order to prepare themselves for the upcoming ACSC Tournament in Hong Kong.

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I’m so proud of my girls for the way they were all so dedicated to improve, willing to work, and persistent in maintaining a great attitude through it all. We grew as a team on and off the court, and we came away from the season as a family. —By Tayah Lee (12)

Season Record

ACSC Tournament Faith 40–25 Faith 40–17 Faith 40–41 Grace 45–21 GSIS 40 –8 ICS HK 37–23

Ties: 0

ISKL Tournament ISKL Varsity 60–40 ISKL Varsity 30–33 7Stars 35–39 7Stars 38–52

Friendly Games Dalat JV 35–47 Youngsters 32–38 CW 56–40 Dalat JV 26–48 Exnational 61–36 Youngsters 26–32

the thick and thin..

Shouts of “Defense!” and “Let’s go girls!” resonated throughout the court as the varsity girls faced off against Faith Academy in the finals of the ACSC Tournament. Every year, Christian schools from different parts of Southeast Asia participated in the tournament. For the first time ever, the varsity girls hosted the tournament here in the island of Penang. In one of the most highly anticipated games of the season, by far, crowds of students, parents, and teachers all gathered in the indoor gym to cheer on the girls. “Having a home crowd was definitely very exciting. I could feel the energy in our team each time we got ready for a game, especially when we had a full crowd,” said shooting guard Felicia Teoh (11). Driving past defenders as the clock went down, Tayah Lee (12) got into position and shot a three-pointer with three

Losses: 9

Island Shootout AIS 3–2 ISKL Varsity 29–31 Youngster 50–24 Youngsters 54–40 ICS 39–16

seconds left on the clock. Swish. The crowd went wild as Faith called a timeout after Lee’s jaw-dropping shot. “Beep!” The referee’s whistle informed both teams to get back onto the court. As the referee blew his whistle one last time to start the game, the girls quickly got to their “man” and placed high defensive pressure on the opposing team in hopes of getting another possession for one last shot. Despite their best efforts, the girls lost to Faith Academy, 40–41. Though devastated, the girls wiped their tears and congratulated the winning team. “The final game against Faith was a heartbreaker. It was hard to end the season, our last time together as seniors, with a loss,” said Karissa Steinkamp (12). “We, however, will not focus and remember this season for the last game; but rather as a whole where we grew in skill and character.” Under coaches Mr. Karl Steinkamp, Mr. Stephen Lee, and Ms. Emily Grad, the girls finished strong with a 12–9 record and placed second in their last tournament in Penang. —By Brian Hiew

N mid-air, Sarah Tan (12) releases the ball towards the backboard to help her teammates gain a two-point advantage over the 7Stars team. Throughout the season, the girls particpated in various games to demonstrate the hard work they put in on and off the court.

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Wins: 12

FIGHTING THROUGH

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YES glued on the basket, Karissa Steinkamp (12) positions herself for a jump shot. Taking more shots became a key aspect during a game against Grace International School. In addition to that, teamwork between individuals proved crucial brought the girls a win, 40–8.

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N mid-stirde, Tayah Lee (12) speed dribbles down the court as teammates Charlotte Combrink (12) and Anabelle Teoh (9) follow close behind to provide her with support. For the first time ever, the girls hosted the ACSC Tournament. Playing in tournaments gave them a chance to face tough teams.

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OLLOWING through with her shot, Jesse Ross (11) confidently releases the basketball from the free-throw. Desbite their best efforsts, the girls came up short against Youngsters 32–38 during the Island Shootout Tournament. As a result of their hard work on the court, they placed second.

HIELDING the basketball from her Youngsters opponent, Charlotte Combrink (12) prepares to make her next move as she drives past her defender and closes in towards the basket. All members of the team worked on fundamental skills such as driving towards the basket during practices.

Varsity Girls’ Basketball

ASSING the POWIIS defender, Jazzy Jenkins (7) uses her speed, skills, and passion for the game to drive her to the basket for a layup, giving the girls two more points. With POWIIS and Uplands nearby and willing to compete, the JV girls played the same teams multiple times with improvement evident in each game.

TAKING ON THE CHALLENGE

one practice at a time

“They remained resilient through losses and continued to work hard, believing that they would be more competitive the next time they faced these teams. And this proved to be true.” —Mr. David Nguyen Season Records Girls Win: 7 Loses: 12

POWIIS

Uplands

ISKL

Panther Invitational

ISKL A ISKL B 23–21 Jakarta Dragons 29–22 Sunway Int’l ISKL A (Squad B) Jakarta Dragons 22–21 ISKL B 15–21

17–20 21–11 26–28 36–28 15–21 20–21 18– 0

The girls’ team also experienced improvement. Although they did not play as many games, they took on the challenge and grew throughout the season. Mr. Kirk Ronzheimer said, “The JV girls had a season that was marked by vast improvement. More than half of the girls had never played organized ball before and were fairly intimidated to be on the court during our first games. But, by the final game of the season–which we won by 11 points–they were begging to play. They often faced more experienced teams, which is reflected in the season record. What was impressive to watch as a coach, was the girls attitude toward playing these schools.” “It has been a great season playing with so many players with great potential,” Amanda Low (9) said. Both teams spent hours hashing out different skill sets and learning new plays. Both teams took each practice as a challenge, as a time to better their skills and become solid basketball players. The ingredients of hard work, long hours, and determination proved effective; and their hard work paid off. —By Karissa Steinkamp

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Tenby

33–32 42–31 20–32 21–27 20–36 22–27 8–30 30–80

Junior Island Shoot-out (Squad A)

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Friendly Games

In addition to the mentorship of the older players, the JV boys played in both the Junior Island Shoot-out and the Varsity Island Shoot-out. The tougher competition presented them with a challenge, a challenge they took head on. They ended up winning two out of five games in the tournament. Despite disappointing score results, the team and the coaches felt very proud of their level of play and their improvement. JV boys coach, Mr. David Nguyen, said, “The high school JV-A team has lots to be proud of. The first game of the season, a thrilling 18-point comeback against the Youngsters, established the tone for the rest of the season: grit. The boys battled through every game with absolute resilience.” He continued, “The coaches are extremely excited and optimistic about the future of the basketball program, especially with this gritty group of young athletes determined to improve in the off season.” “Playing JV basketball was great because we got to play a lot. Also, the basketball program was set up in away that some of us JV guys could play with varsity as well,” said Teddy Zimmer (10).

Hard work, long hours, and never-ending determination created the ingredients for the JV boys’ and girls’ teams. Given inconvenient practices times and vintage uniforms only added fuel to their hunger to represent the school and Christ well. In return, the game didn’t simply build their skill and agility; but it also built their love for Christ. Esther Tse (8) said, “Throughout the season, I was striving to practice and do well in a game. I thought about how I got all of these strengths and skills. Then I remembered Nehemiah 8:10 (for the joy of the Lord is your strength,) and thanked the Lord for giving me joy and the strength everyday.” The JV boys practiced with the varsity team, giving them a great opportunity to work with the older high school players, to observe how they practiced, and to run extra hard. The JV boys had to learn warm-up routines and new drills such as 87-in-3. This not only gave them an opportunity to practice at a more challenging level, but it also gave the varsity players a chance to invest in the new and rising players and mentor them through the game.

Season Records Boys Win: 11 Loses: 5

Varsity Island Shoot-out

Youngsters 37–36 Varsity Girls 48–25 Dalat U15 Dalat U15 58–29 POWIIS JV Uplands 22–37 ISKL JV Varsity Girls 47–35 Varsity POWIIS 38–44 PSAC O15 Uplands POWIIS

49–29 MKIS 64–17 ICS Singapore 47–16 Chung Ling BW AIS MKIS 47–40 23–22

24–13 21–42 19–53 36–51 34–13

ONCENTRATING on the hoop, Kalia Brewster (7) prepares herself mentally before taking a free throw while Amanda Low (9) waits outside the three-point line. This season the girls learned a variety of new skills, including jump shots, free throws, dribbling, and layups, as well as the importance of teamwork and confidence under pressure.

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Junior Island Shoot-out

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Friendly Games

ITH a defender on his back, Teddy Zimmer (10) receives the pass, pounds the ball, executes a post-player move, and jumps into the air, shooting the ball strategically off the backboard and into the hoop. Throughout the season, the JV boys each learned his individual position which required a specific skill set.

UICKLY changing directions, Daniel Kang (9) keeps his defender guessing which direction he will go next or what he will do with the ball. The JV boys had the opportunity to play against a variety of local teams to showcase their skills and various plays, but they also used these friendlies to develop gamesmart skills.

JV Boys’ & Girls’ Basketball

ITH determination written on their faces, Noah Graves (11) attempts to catch up to Sam Hofer (11) during the 400 M race, despite the rain pouring down on them. Track and Field Day presented students an opportunity to compete as a team, compete with one another, and prove their athletic speed, strength, and grit.

GREEN: 1042

Bena Mauger

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BLUE: 768

3000 M RUN

11:19.19

Jake Pontrich Esther Kim Ruben Nyul Danielle Combrink David Unruh Charlotte Combrink

00:13.93 01:08.19 13:43.84 00:13.96 01:01.34 00:13.78 00:28.10 01:05.53 05:00.00 02:46.13 05:57.60 4.28 M 39.6 M 7.36 M 1.47 M 1.85 M

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Danielle Combrink Andrew Kim Karissa Steinkamp Elisabeth Brokaw Kai Fraser

U-12 (G) 100m U-12 (G) 400m U-12 (B) 3000m U-14 (G) 100m U-14 (B) 400m U-16 (G) 100m U-16 (G) 200m U-16 (G) 400m U-16 (B) 1500m 16+ (G) 800m 16+ (G) 1500m U-16 (G) Long Jump U-16 (B) Discus 16+ (G) Shot Put 16+ (G) High Jump 16+ (B) High Jump

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Chloe Loh

ATER splashing everywhere, Alicia Yeap (6) leaps into the swamp, otherwise known as the long jump sand pit. The small monsoon put a small damper on the day, but that did not stop participants from trying their hardest on their different events. However, Track and Field Day had to pause until the rain let up.

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EADY to break his fall with his hands, Andy Ewe (12) lands in the sand pit trying to out jump his classmates and friends in the 16+ boys’ long jump. Track and Field Day lets students to try new, unfamiliar events, such as triple jump or discus, or participate in their favourite event, such as long jump or shot put.

RED: 96

Annual Records

COLORED SPIRITsplashed everywhere ing classmates whiz by, the day comprised of multiple memorable moments. “The atmosphere was amazing! I particularly enjoyed watching the 100-meter races. I had a great time participating in multiple events for my team,” said Tommy Han (10). The 16+ girls conspired and drew up a plan. As Tayah Lee (12) explained, “Our relay race for 16+ girls really exemplified this light-hearted mood because we all decided to do crazy things for each leg of the relay. On one leg we skipped; one, we ran backwards; and one, we danced. To keep the component of competitiveness, we still had the last leg of the relay sprint and race against each other. It was the most relaxed and fun Track and Field Day ever.” Although only one student, Bena Mauger (11), set an all-time school record, the 3000 meter, other students broke annual track and field records left and right. From Kai Fraser (12) meeting the boys 16+ high jump record to Chloe Loh (6) breaking the U-12 girls’ 100 and 400 meter records. The school and annual records provided great goals for students to strive to break. At the end of the day, students trudged back to the buses with colorful ribbons pinned to their sweat-soaked shirts. Sunburnt cheeks throbbed and muscles ached. Past the ribbons, past the sweat, and past the exhausted looks of weary students, each student walked away with a memory and colored spirit. —By Karissa Steinkamp

YELLOW: 1016

All-time School Records

“Track and Field was a great day to have fun and compete with each other. It’s interesting to see everyone’s athletic abilities on show.” —Jonathon Chinn (10)

Colored paint streaked students’ cheeks. Sweat dripped down their faces. Team spirit bubbled up through their expressions. Everyone from grade 5 to 12 exhibited athletic ability and unity through friendly team and individual competition on Track and Field Day on 25 November at USM. “Track and Field day was a really great opportunity,” Sarah Tan (12) said, “to bond with kids in middle school and high school, get a break from school, and show some team spirit!” For Track and Field Day, the middle and high school student body split into four teams—the Green Leprechauns, Blue Smurfs, Yellow Lemon Bolts, and the Red Dragons. Each team strove to collect the most points through participation and placement in different running and field events. Although the Green Leprechauns finished the day with the most points, the Lemon Bolts fought hard all day; the Dragons and the Smurfs simply focused on having an enjoyable day. The day, however, must have looked like a blast because even the rain decided to get in on the action. After about an hour or two of events, it began to come down—not a simple sprinkle to water the garden. It poured! A number of students attempted to carry on with their events; but, they soon surrendered and headed towards the stadium for shelter. Nonetheless, no one could predict Malaysian weather; soon, the rain finally stopped, and the sun rays pierced through the clouds. And the day continued; soon the participants broiled in the humidity. Whether the day included sitting in the stadium chatting with friends, or preparing to run out in the middle of the field to hold up big letters spelling out “Zach,” for Zachary Tan (12), for a CB asking, or crowding around the track watch-

LYING through the air, Sam Huang (11) bends his body and sends his arm in a bird-like formation in attempt to gain a few more inches on his long jump distance as a crowd gathers to watch. Students tried to beat their personal records from previous years and school records, creating a competitive, yet enjoyable, atmosphere.

Season Record

ETERMINATION painted across her face, Jazzy Jenkins (7) chucks the miniature, metal canon as far as she possibly can to earn points for her team. Students tried to earn as many points as they could through participation and/or winning first, second, third, or fourth in an event to boost their team’s overall score.

Track & Field

THE FINAL BOW AND LOTS OF LAUGHTER

“My favorite moments from softball season this year is just playing the sport I love with the people I love! It is so great to be able to relax three times a week and not worry about any school work.” —Amanda Goh (12)

game. Both teams fought hard to win, and every time Dalat came out on top. The girls’ team did not have as much success in regards to wins. They beat ISKL one out of the three games but ended the tournament with a game of mixed teams. Both sets of coaches split their softball teams in half and mixed the ISKL players in with the Dalat players. The game included laughter, music, and silliness. Ms. Emily Grad said, “As Tom Hanks said, ‘there’s no crying in baseball’; our season has been full of laughter. Along with this, there have been biting snakes, watermelon helmets, a dog on the field… and pitching, catching, and batting. Softball—and the ladies—are quite a joy.” Despite the short season and limited opportunities of competition, each team improved in its skills and teamwork, meeting expectations while exceeding others. With fond memories, both teams take a final bow as the end-of-the-year curtain comes to a close. —By Karissa Steinkamp

forward to and work towards. Players practiced hard three times a week, giving them a chance to relax, scrimmage with one another, work on skills, and bond as a team. As Sunny Kim (12) said, “Everything, except the scorching hot sun, is ‘chill’ during softball practice. Practices feel more like an informal ball game amongst friends. I feel relaxed and at ease. I think the most exciting practice was when a snake appeared by the batting cage.” “Softball is an awesome sport. It’s fun, it’s intense, and it’s great for bonding. One thing I like about it is that it is all about teamwork. A lot of people underestimate softball as an easy sport, but it’s really not,” said Susan Oh (11). On 8 April, the ISKL JV team took a five-hour bus ride to bring about the annual Dalat versus ISKL tournament, in Penang instead of in Kuala Lumpur. Playing on the College General field, both the boys’ and girls’ teams competed against their rivals. The boys’ team tasted success after beating ISKL in every

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MR. JONATHAN STEFFEN

The time had finally come. Softball season had finally arrived, the third and final one. With only a few months left in the school year, the season began with great expectations for both the boys’ and girls’ teams. Right off the bat, the boys participated in a tournament in Taiping. Although they only had a single week of practice under their belt, they won the first game against SMK Kamunting by 10 runs. They did meet their match in the second game, however, and they lost to SMK Jering. The tournament provided the boys an opportunity to gain game experience and play as a team for the first time. Jonathan Park (12) said, “Taiping was a really fun experience. The second team, especially, really challenged us with their great pitching skills. I think it was a great way to start off the season. Everything was awesome except the weather. It was hot. Too hot.” The girls’ team did not participate in the same tournament, but both teams did have the ISKL tournament to look

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RMS pumping and heart racing, En Qi Saw (11) pushes herself to run as fast as possible and uses all of her energy to beat the ball to third base, one step closer to home. During the ISKL Tournament, the girls worked hard for every run despite the blistering heat, the rough terrain, the overbearing humidity, and the tough competition.

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ITH laser-like focus, Esther Kim (9) concentrates on the pitcher and waits patiently for the perfect pitch as her fellow teammates sit on the sidelines. After weeks of practice, the girls developed the skill of focusing by staying alert in the batter’s box. Softball required them to block out all distractions and stay focused on the game.

accompanied with smiles

PRINTING towards third base, Noah Graves (11) keeps his eyes on his destination to avoid any distractions that may slow him down. Softball required the boys to develop running techniques to ensure safety when running from one base to another.

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FTER catching a fly ball giving the girls their third out, Sunny Kim (12) runs back to the bench smiling as Felicia Teoh (11) embraces her. Softball gave an opportunity for the girls to bond despite the difference in ages; and it also developed the girls’ hand-eye coordination, which became useful in games and tournaments.

Softball

ITH her arms extended outwards, Lilian Li (11) prepares to toss the ball high up in the air for a serve. The tennis team coaches emphasized on work. Hours spent on front hands, backhands, serving, and aces allowed them to improve on their fundamentals before participating in games.

HITTING ACES

. .in both running and tennis action Although the tennis team didn’t participate in MSSPP action, those in track and cross country had this opportunity. “I can’t feel my face!” exclaimed Brenda Ng (12) to Hannah Graves (12) after their weekly run up Pearl Hill. Along with their Pearl Hill run, the track team had weekly workouts, preparing them for their MSSPP events. New track coach, Miss Emily Grad, along with Mrs. Patricia Combrink and Mrs. Deana Arnold added these practices to the program to create a stronger team. The team also grew significantly with more middle school students than before. “I feel like I improved my distance in a big way this year. I also really enjoyed practicing with the field team,”

said Amie Trescott (7). The season grew to a crescendo during Spring Break when most of the MSSPP events took place. Runners and throwers made their school proud with their performances. Charlotte Combrink (12), Jonathan Lafferty (11), and Mathias Maurin (11) also participated in the cross-country run early in the semester. “My favorite part about track is having other people to run with! When you run with others, you can talk and push each other,” said Lafferty. Throughout the season, the teammates formed friendships and made memories, bringing them closer to each other. — By Brian Hiew and Mary-Claire McIntyre

ARMING up before practice begins, Julia Munson (10), Hannah Trescott (9), Gloria Kim (8), Kate Buhr (7), Amie Trescott (7), Ruthie Allen (7), Elizabeth Buhr (5), Nicole Lee (7), and Subin Cho (7) run high-knee sprints. Miss Emily Grad led the track team in various warm-ups and core workouts.

Gold: 6

Silver: 1

Bronze: 2

MSSPP Track and Field Andrew Kim Karissa Steinkamp Christy Chow Amanda Low Charlotte Combrink Esther Tse Emmett Balzer Esther Kim

Shot Put & Discus Shot Put 200 M 200 M 3000 M 1500 M Shot Put Shot Put

Gold, Silver Gold Bronze 4th Gold Gold Bronze Gold

MSSPP Cross Country Gold 13th 15th 22nd 23rd

Charlotte Combrink Elizabeth Buhr Felicia Teoh Annabelle Teoh Brenda Ng

LILIAN LI

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ITH the finish line in sight, Esther Tse (8) kicks her sprint into high gear. The runners’ high intensity training combined with weekly long distance runs prepared them for success in the MSSPP Cross Country meet. Dalat runners shined as they took home several medals.

Season Record

MEGAN CHANG

Rays of sunlight shot down onto the tennis court as Sheng-Ting Yang (12) and Alex Ruble (9) play a game of tennis. Droplets of sweat trickled off his face as Ruble returns a powerful backhand towards Yang, earning him a win. The tennis team practiced an hour and a half, twice a week and often played friendly games against local players. In addition to that, the team prepared for upcoming games through fun and competitive games against one another. “Tennis practice is a great time for us players to play in preparation for the real competition amongst other schools,” said Noah Graves (11). The tennis team played 20 friendly games along with two local tournaments. “Many of the students on the team have been on it all five years. I’m amazed at their progress!” said Coach Mrs. Jan Hogan. “They have improved so much in many ways. Their forehand and backhand strokes have become more consistent, accurate and powerful.”

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Sport

LILIAN LI

“This track season has been filled with GRIT! Everyone on the track team has conquered the scalding temperatures this year and has gained more confidence in his or her athletic ability.” —Hannah Trescott (9)

ITH all his strength, Nicholas Khor (9) returns the ball with a decisive strike. Despite of his best efforts, Khor fails to get his return inbound which in turn sets his opponent with a score advantage. Though physically intense, the drills they worked on forced them to make quick decisions.

ACQUET in full swing, Keito Watanabe (11) prepares to return the ball across the net with a powerful backhand. The tennis team had practices for half an hour, twice a week. Every session, the players worked on the tiny details behind tennis such as one’s posture and position of the racquet.

One thing that I’ve learned from this season is being mentally tough. There are days where I just want to skip practice and relax, but thinking about the rewards you reap in the end pushes me to get better. —Sheng-Ting Yang (12)

MSSPP Track & Field / Cross Country

ITH the ball in his hands, Juan Moon (3) swings it over his head ready to whip it across the field to one of his team players in a throw-in during a football scrimmage. Full of energy, the elementary students sprinted to upper field once a week compete against one another in a football match while fighting off the swarms of mosquitoes.

ETERMINATION plastered on her face as well as sweat, Anna-Sophia Combrink (1) hops around the bright, yellow cone in attempt to out jump the other teams in an intense sack race. Sports Day involved the students in activities, like a sack race, which caused the students to run hard, sweat a lot, and work together.

ECKED out in all red, Thomas Penland (P4) pushes the ball forward and begins to sprint with hope to score a goal for the Monkey team. On a weekly basis, preschoolers played against one another giving them a chance to run around, to develop basic skills, and to learn what it means to practice as a team.

UICKLY changing the direction of the ball, Charlotte Pontrich (K) attempts to earn a point by dribbling the ball away from her opponent and shooting it through the other team, while the team links together creating a human wall. Sports Day had a variety of activities, some requiring skill like the football activity.

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specifically the sack race, mentioned by Chase Bernhardt (K); the long jump, exclaimed by Kaius Anderson (K); or the softball tosses, announced by Soren Anderson (2). The day gave elementary students a break from the routine of learning long division and the process of photosynthesis to indulge in friendly competition and physical activities. Kids Interest Clubs (KICs) and sports teams, however, also provided an opportunity for students to develop different skills, physical agility, and teamwork. Every Thursday at 3:10 p.m., a large portion of elementary students rushed up to upper field to participate in different football drills and games; and other students participated in swimming, gymnastics, and basketball KICs. The football KIC participated in multiple tournaments against Tenby, Uplands, and St. Christopher’s International Primary School. This gave the students game experience as well as an opportunity to display their newly obtained skills. Aubrey Sullivan (10), who helped with the swimming KIC, said, “I really enjoyed working with the kids! Their enthusiasm and determination to improve was contagious.”

Even Preschool 3 and 4 joined the sports action with weekly peewee football matches. Mr. Chance Edman initiated this league to introduce the young kids to sports and expose them to new experiences like being on a team and playing games. Mr. Edman explained, “The league started pretty rough. The kids needed a lot of help with the rules and general idea of kicking the ball into the goal. By the end, they really improved. Some kids were still picking up leaves or looking for airplanes, but they got the hang of it.” KICs gave elementary students the joy of joining a sport, the opportunity to learn the benefits of teamwork, and the love for physical activity. But whether the student wore cleats, goggles, running shoes, or high tops, once a year elementary students slipped on a colored Sports Day T-shirt to enjoy a time of running, laughing, and cheering each other on. —By Karissa Steinkamp

EANBAG sailing through the air, Letyzia Tang (1) tosses hers just right for it to land in the colorful hula-hoop a few meters away. All day elementary students completed different tasks such as the beanbag toss, obstacle courses, and basketball and football drills with smiles upon their faces.

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Waves of red, blue, yellow, and green washed over the school campus as elementary students ran from activity to activity on 16 December, a very-muchanticipated, very-much-enjoyed event: Sports Day. Mrs. Patricia Combrink described the day well when she said, “It was a beautiful, sunny morning with blue skies; and excitement was in the air as students and staff gathered in their colored team shirts. The best part of my day was witnessing the eagerness, enthusiasm, and joy on the students’ faces every time they arrived at a new station, and then cheering their teammates on during the relay run.” Sports Day included a variety of enjoyable, kid-friendly activities such as sack races, beanbag tosses, obstacle courses, football and basketball drills, softball-shot put, sprints, long jump, tug of war, hula-hoop games, and relay races. The top three finishers of each of these events scored points for their colored team. The Red team pulled ahead with 152 points with Green following and Blue and Yellow tying for third place. Kalista White (4) said, “My favorite activity was the tug of war.” Other students said their favorite activities included the different races

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each other on track and field day or K I Cs

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ALWAYS CHEERING

Red: 152

Sports Day

Blue: 127

Green: 132

Yellow: 127

“It was fantastic to see kindergartners through grade four being physically active, trying their best, encouraging their classmates and, most of all, having a good time.” —Mrs. Robin Frohlich Elementary Sport

FTER driving past his defender, Nicolas Khor (9) soars towards the basket in an attempt to make a left-handed layup. “I love playing basketball mainly because it’s a sport that all my classmates play,” said Khor. During and after school, students played pick-up basketball with classmates.

TAKING YOUR MIND OFF THINGS

through leisure sports..

“Playing Four-square really helps me take my mind off things, especially homework,” says Philip Yeoh (8). “It gets even better when upperclassmen decided to join our Four-square games for fun because that’s when play competitively,” Yeoh added. During the week, students athletes found time to train in the weight room at the gym. For an hour and a half, they did their workout regimen which mostly consists of lifting heavy weights and body balance. “Setting days of the week where you to get a workout in has helped me improve in most physical aspects. Not only do I enjoy working out with my brother and dad, but it’s helped me gain new friendships with upperclassmen as well,” says Shion Fraser (10). Every day of the school week, students, non-athletes and athletes alike found the time after school to socialize with others through fun, leisure sports. In addition to that, it allowed the students to relax after eight hours of class time and take their minds off things. —By Brian Hiew BRIAN HIEW BRIAN HIEW

OCUSED, Sam Hofer (11) prepares to throw a spiral pass to his fellow teammate as Ben Finlay (11) gets into a defensive stance in an attempt to intercept the pass. Students played sports that ranged from football to cricket out on the soccer field throughout the school week.

ate new friendships and improve on skills,” said Danielle Combrink (10). From couch-potatoes to star-athletes, teenagers to parents, and students to staff members, open gym brought lovers of the game together, regardless of age, to have fun playing and learning the basketball. “Before every scrimmage, we shoot free throws to determine your assigned team. Scrimmages often take around 20 to 30 minutes depending on whom you’re playing with or against,” said Sheldon Ang (11). Apart from open gym, students participated in leisure sports such as cricket, Frisbee, tennis, football, futsal, volleyball, kayaking, swimming, tennis, four-square, basketball, and American football. After dealing with the stresses of school, students enjoyed time to relax and blow off steam by playing casual sports with friends. After a long day of hard work and focus on academics, countless middle schoolers filled the outdoor courts and fields as they played games of Foursquare, futsal, and pick-up basketball.

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Passionate cries and sounds of laughter echoed throughout the gym as groups of energetic middle and high school students enjoyed intense yet jovial games of pickup basketball. Every Friday, the gym welcomed students to enjoy two solid hours of basketball drills, scrimmages, and shooting practice. “Open gym gives you the opportunity to improve on the little things while having fun at the same time. Small improvements can make a huge difference in the long run,” said Calvin Thompson (12), captain of the varsity men’s basketball team. Furthermore, open gym not only provided beneficial time to work on fundamentals and to scrimmage, but also to build new relationships. “Practicing and playing with both underclassmen and upperclassmen is very useful mainly because it helps cre-

UMPING iron, Calvin Thompson (12) works on biceps curls while fellow senior Emma Hofer attempts to squat while carrying a sandbag on her shoulders. Throughout the school week, students and staff members went to the weight room to exercise and de-stress.

“[Leisure sports] are a good way for me to relax and get a break from school work. I like being able to have a time where I can just be with friends and play the sports that I love, and kind of just have fun with the game, not having to worry about competition.” – Hudson McManus (11) Leisure Sport

A Closer Culture

Maintaining your balance, you carefully held a child on your shoulders after a rough game of football. At Senior Sneak, you had the opportunity to serve at a local village and play with the children there near the Telunas Resort in Indonesia. The whole experience allowed you to invest in the culture and the lives of the children in the village. When you thought about it, you remembered everything that let you experience the culture of Penang and invest in the many different people on the island. Throughout the year, you enjoyed taking buses and taxis around the area—the experience gave you a feel for the communities that surrounded you. It also gave you an opportunity to spend time with your friends or converse with taxi drivers as you explored the corners of the island. You became involved in your local church—either with worship team or with Sunday school. You loved grow-

ing in your faith with those around you in your community. Throughout the year, you made it a priority to experience the dozens of festivities and cultural events in the area. The mix of cultures provided the unique opportunity to take part in both western holidays like Christmas, Thanksgiving, and Valentine’s Day as well as eastern holidays like Lunar New Year, Ramadan, and Deepavali. Many times, you had ventured down to George Town, Straits Quay, or Gurney Paragon to watch fireworks or simply to enjoy the decorations for these various festivals as they marked the seasons of the year. These hot spots also gave you a chance to relax, sip some coffee, watch a movie, or explore the streets tucked away from the hustle and bustle of the crowds. Other spots like Monkey Beach or Rat Island gave you an opportunity to expend some extra energy on weekends. You enjoyed grabbing a bite at one of the hundreds of URING the Senior Sneak service project, Titus Hwang and restaurants and hawker stalls around the island. You could Jethro Lee carry two Indonesian children on their shoulders. find pretty much any cuisine you wanted, from Lebanese to After paving a road for the village, seniors had the opportuThai—and even to French. nity to play with the children there. Through it all, you felt like the year and all it contained FTER hiking through the jungle for a few kilometers, Jack- had created a deeper bond between you and those around son Prunty, Katiera Cox (12), Robert Kilgo (12), and Kaela you—it had grown you closer to your community. —By Gabriela Mims Ruble (12) discuss the various creatures they had seen.

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in hand, Andrew Kim (11) waits for a SonLURPEE bus after a day at the mall. Transportation the island allowed students to visit and explore some of their favorite places.

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LIMBING from the top floor of the CASTLE, Cmakeshift Kiera Nichols (3) carefully steps down the staircase. Mr. Brian Brewster organized tours of the new building for students.

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bargainers could secure a cheap ride in the comfort of an air-conditioned, quiet vehicle. “Taxis are nice for traveling longer distances, especially if you can split the price with friends. It’s worth it not to wait for a bus in the heat of the day,” said Abby Bengs (12). Many Malaysian students had cars of their own; and when they turned 17, they endured the long process of obtaining a driver’s license. This seemed worth it as they had confidence of soon gaining a new freedom and responsibility. Noel Teng (12) said, “Being a student driver is like having a ticket in and out of school. You are allowed to drive anywhere for lunch and escape from school for 45 minutes with the company of as many friends as you can fit in

your car. I experience more freedom everyday driving to and from school, and I feel more in charge of my own time.” Though not always the most efficient, public transportation in Penang came as a huge blessing to the middle and high school students. If parents or friends couldn’t drive, the other cheap options always provided a fall-back. —By Mackenzie J.

ISING to his feet after spotting a cab, Robert Kilgo (12) waves to flag down the taxi. Students and staff could hail taxis from almost anywhere, but often they waited at bus stops to catch a ride. This gave them a place to sit in the shade while they waited and provided a convenient place for cabs to halt.

FTER a long day of school, Ben Finlay (11) sits at the bus stop. A mere 100 meters or so from the campus, the bus stop afforded students quick access to a ride home or to other after-school lessons and activities. Some students made their way to upper campus to retrieve their parked cars. Others, however, waited patiently by the clock tower for their parents to pick them up after school.

AND grasping the bus handle, Gabriela Mims (12) balances herself as the bus accelerates at the green light. Students frequented malls located close to campus such as Gurney, Paragon, or Straits Quay. Taking a bus usually required little time; they had learned the traffic patterns and knew how long they would have to wait at certain times of the day. They knew which bus numbers would take them different distances and where each one would eventually stop.

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AFELY buckled in, Angelene Woo (12) carefully pulls out of her parking space. Student drivers enjoyed the freedom of driving to school on their own time and the ability to venture a bit farther during their lunch hour. With this liberty came the responsibility of maintaining timeliness upon returning to campus later.

is available even when your parents aren’t,” said Hudson McManus (11). Though cheap, buses could also become inconvenient on hot days when they just seemed to take forever to pass by. Students sometimes waited for over 30 minutes if they arrived at a bus stop right after one had just left. “I take the bus with my friends quite a lot because it’s easier and more convenient than asking the dorm parents to drive us around all the time,” said Areeya Kunawaradisai (10). “It’s definitely super nice to have a bus stop so close to the campus.” A second relatively cheap option came in the form of taxis. Though some drivers had rates set by companies, others allowed people to haggle over prices. Skilled

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“Quick, run before the bus leaves!” cried Aaron Kelley (12) as he and a few of his friends watched as bus 102 sped past them towards the stop. Four bus stops conveniently located near campus provided cheap transportation for students. A bus ticket usually cost anywhere from rm1.20 to rm2.00 to reach most places on the island. “I’m kind of a frequent flier when it comes to finding the bus. I really enjoy taking the bus places because it’s super cheap and

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Community: Cultural Festivities

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ILING steaming Indian food on their trays, Courtney Soon (9), Elisabeth Brokaw (12), and Chloe Castro (11), eat in the cafeteria in celebration of Deepavali. The cafeteria staff prepared special Indian dishes in honor of the festival. The students feasted on chicken curry and briyani rice. The ethnically diverse community enjoyed celebrating a variety of holidays from both the local cultures and the western seasons throughout the year .

XAMINING the large menu, Katiera Cox (12) and Kaela Ruble (12) debate whether they should eat nasi goreng or wan-tan mee. Students ventured down to George Town on Chinese New Year to explore, enjoy the red hanging lanterns against the dark sky, and eat ethnic food. Later that night they watched the sky light up with colorful fireworks.

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ITH pumpkin pie in hand, Karsten Ladner (12) continues his joke as Hudson McManus (11) laughs uncontrollably at his comment. A group of families who worked together gathered every year on Thanksgiving Day to celebrate. They shared a meal pot-luck style and indulged in traditional American foods such as sweet potato casserole, roasted chicken, stuffing, and deviled eggs. Everyone left feeling satisfied and thankful for friends, family and food.

Music blasted through the air as people danced and chatted loudly over the noise. The boardwalk and surrounding restaurants at Straits Quay bustled with lively people, all of them waiting for the New Year to arrive. The air stilled for just a second before the 10-second countdown commenced. Cheers filled the air, steadily growing louder...3...2...1! Fireworks burst into the air and the crowd exploded with joy as they ushered in the year of the monkey. Another exciting holiday that followed the first of the calendar year, Chinese New Year, gave cause for much festive and bright celebration. Red lanterns decorated the streets, parks, malls, and homes, as families prepared for the exciting holiday.

The occasion brought with it a much-appreciated long weekend, and students travelled to see their relatives, enjoyed enormous amounts of food, and received the much-anticipated ang pow. “Chinese New Year is basically just travelling to all your relatives’ houses, eating food, getting money, and being interrogated by all your aunties,” said Aster Hng (11). “It’s great though. I love all the food; you’re always stuffed by the end of the day, and then you can relax and enjoy the fireworks at night with a full stomach.” Deepavali, the festival of lights, also cultivated much merriment and celebration. Students occasionally ventured down to George Town’s Little India to enjoy some of the bright, festive, Indian culture and cuisine. This celebration involved lots of home renovations, cleaning, and shopping. The Indian community decorated their houses with bright lights and filled the streets and side walks with colorful chalk designs. Like most holidays in Malaysia,

Deepavali also involved fireworks and food. Ramadan, a month of fasting observed by Muslims, ended in a community-centred joviality called Hari Raya Aidel Fitri. After a month of fasting, families gathered to share large meals and travelled to their friends’ houses to enjoy traditional snacks and conversation. Along with the local ceremonies, students also celebrated traditional American holidays. Valentine’s Day found lockers stuffed with all sorts of baked goods, cards, chocolates, junior class cookies, and flowers from friends, family, and admirers. “For Valentine’s Day, Susan [Oh, 11] and I went to my house and made dinner for my parents. After that we ate and watched a movie to celebrate. I enjoyed spending quality time with my date and watching Susan get to know my parents, I had a great Valentine’s Day,” said Tim Sasse (11). Of course Thanksgiving and Christmas also guaranteed more decorations, feasting, and essential time spent in the

company of friends and family. Many families escaped to the cooler weather of the Cameron Highlands during the Christmas season and celebrated by the warmth of a fire. Students even enjoyed Saint Patrick’s Day, marked with its traditional green color and a large parade at Straits Quay. With all of the cultural diversity in Penang, a day barely passed without a reason to celebrate. A new holiday always hovered just around the corner. Fireworks exploded for nearly 10 minutes over the ocean, and those lining the boardwalk “oohed” and “ahhed” over the display. New Year’s resolutions silently echoed in their minds and their smiles became visible in sporadic luminescence of the sky above, and the New Year began. —By Mackenzie J.

IGGLING at her peer’s bright, festive clothing, Brenda Ng (12) displays her own Christmas spirit with a Santa hat. On Friday, 11 December, students could wear Christmas colors in place of their uniforms. This event allowed the whole school to celebrate the season together.

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Giving a push with his foot, Robert Kilgo (12) glided ahead of Aaron Chand (11) and Keegan Oppenheim (12) on his long-board. They had nearly journeyed the three miles to the waterfall near the aqueduct in Batu Ferringhi, and thoughts of the refreshing water filled their minds. Penang held many versatile options to cure anyone’s weekend boredom. Students often made their way from the school to Gurney Plaza on Friday nights to share dinner with their friends and see the latest movies, Deadpool, Star Wars, or Mad Max. Student rates meant entertainment cost as little as nine ringgit before 6:00 p.m. on weekdays. “Going to Gurney to watch a movie is always a go to when you’re bored,”

took a cab or rode a bus down to George Town. They explored Little India, the Clan Jetties, or dined in one of the unique cafés. Students posed with street art, enjoyed refreshing coconut ice cream, and took in the culture and people around them. For those who preferred a quiet escape in nature, the island gave outdoor options for adventure. “There’s a huge variety of outdoor activities in Penang: you can hike trails, kayak the ocean, climb mountains, or just walk on the beach. It’s a beautiful place with intensely serene jewels of nature hidden throughout,” said Mathias Maurin (11). On occasion, friends hiked a trail to the Botanic Gardens or found random trails to follow in their free time. Loaded with plenty of water and light snacks, they chatted as their feet found stable footholds; or they simply walked in silence and took in the beauty around them. Others preferred the ocean waves to the jungle

and chose to kayak to Rat Island. The school, located on the beach, provided the kayaks. They battled the current and crashing waves to reach the small island off the coast. Here, students basked in the sunshine, admired the view of Penang from the rocks, and explored the rustic environment. If the tide allowed, they leapt from large boulders into the ocean below. Penang’s beaches also became a popular place to hang out. On Friday nights students often skim-boarded and played football and volleyball. When the sun had gone down, they brought wood and lit a fire. With music playing softly in the background, their quiet voices drifted through the night as they watched the flames dance and sparks fly. “My friends and I love to have bonfires on the beach. We hang out around the fire, listen to the ocean, and feel the cool breeze. This creates such a nice, relaxing atmosphere, and I always leave feeling

refreshed and happy,” said Chloe Castro (11). Penang’s varying terrain and diverse cultural background never left students bored. Despite the wide range of personality types, students could always find something fun to do or somewhere new to hang out. The freedom to explore Penang’s streets and attractions on their own let students enjoy their time on the “Pearl of the Orient.” The end of their journey appeared; the waterfall ahead of them called with its cool water. Pulling off their shirts, Chand, Oppenheim, and Kilgo leapt into the natural pool. They carefully climbed the slippery rocks and created their own slides down into the pool below, thankful for the beautiful island they lived on. —By Mackenzie J.

TRUGGLING to stay balanced, Mary-Claire McIntyre (12) on Kassy Steinkamp’s (12) shoulders attempts to throw Karsten Ladner (12) from Joel Halbedl’s (12) back. The pool became a frequented hangout spot on hot weekends or Friday nights. The girls soaked the sunshine into their melatonin-deprived skin while the guys pushed each other into the water. Often they shared sweet coconut milk or refreshing limau-ais afterwards.

FTER kayaking from the school, Emma Hofer (12) and Gabriela Mims (12) stand atop the light house on Rat Island. The cool breeze and beautiful view from the island made the journey worthwhile.

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REPARING to head home, Kaela Ruble (12) and Robert Kilgo (12) fasten their life vests. After the long hike and exploration out to Turtle Beach, students took a speed boat back to the entrance of the national park.

said Joel Halbedl (12). “We’re lucky that tickets are so cheap here; dinner and a movie is always an easy option when you don’t know how to use your time on a weekend.” Penang’s many malls offered a wide variety of store choices to satisfy the endeavours of the shopping fanatics. Students ventured to Gurney Paragon to find the latest deals at H&M or Cotton On. Straits Quay offered both the comforts of the air-conditioned mall and a beautiful seaside view. Students could grab a blended drink at Starbucks before heading down the boardwalk. The long, peaceful pathway provided the perfect escape from busy Penang life. As the cool ocean breeze washed over them, students talked about life and their weekend plans. At times they climbed the railing to sit on the rocks along the shoreline or wade in the water. When students sought the hustle and bustle of local and tourist life, they

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S he focuses on the pins, Evan Chinn (12) prepares to send the bowling ball flying. He released it and watched it crash down the lane into the pins. Students went to the bowling alley to hang-out, eat, and enjoy each other’s company in the midst of friendly competition. The seniors went as a class to for a night of great shots, laughter, and a few “grandma bowls.”

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Penang, the Island of... “Where do you want to eat tonight?” a common phrase for most high school students; but the Penangites felt especially blessed by the numerous options for meals. Friday nights and the rest of the weekend often became filled with food-centered hangouts for students. Penang, well known for its cuisine, never failed to present a variety of choices wherever students might end up. “It’s so nice to have so many options close by. Whatever you’re craving that day, you can always

find it—whether Mexican food or Indian, my friends and I pretty much enjoy anything from the nearby Hillside area,” said Mikaela Steinkamp (9). A melting pot of cultures, Penang offered everything from Chinese cuisine like wan tan mee, Malay nasi kandar, Indian butter chicken, chicken shawarma from Mediterranean restaurants to a range of western meals including Mexican food, numerous burger places, and cafés. “Nasi kandar is my favorite food because it is absolutely delicious. I love it because you get to choose what food you want, and you can get as much of it as possible,” said Karsten Ladner (12). On the occasions when students could afford nicer meals, they ventured to

places like Chili’s, Ben’s, or Italianos. When they felt adventurous they wandered in George Town until they found one of the many unique cafés in the touristy area. “It’s nice because every time you go to George Town you can find new street art and more cafés to eat at,” said Kaela Ruble (12). “Some of my favorite places are The Alley because they have amazing cronuts and churros and The Safe Room because everything they have is made with liquid nitrogen, even their popcorn.” On the frequent instances when students sought cheaper alternatives they went to hawker stalls where they could find many different options to satisfy their wide range of cravings for anywhere be-

tween five and ten ringgit for a full meal and a drink. “Penang has a lot of diverse and delectable food. As a dorm student, it’s convenient to have so many options close to school on the occasions when we can eat out,” said David Unruh (11). Since shopping often left students tired, malls also offered a host of refreshments. Bubble tea from Gong Cha or Cha Time became popular in these instances. Boost provided healthy, refreshing smoothies and slushies; and Roti Boy or Leomag Waffle or Auntie Anne’s offered quick snacks as well. “After after an exhausting shopping spree, I always find it nice to enjoy some bubble tea. The chewy pearls and the sweet milk tea are a perfect

combination,” said MaryClaire McIntyre (12). Coffee shops provided a quiet atmosphere to relax and talk, hawker stalls satisfied students when they needed food cheap and quickly, and bubble tea always managed to quench anyone’s thirst. Whether students looked for a nice sit-down meal or an on-the-go package, Penang seemed the perfect island to live on for both the food-enthusiast—or just a ravished student. —By Mackenzie J.

S they enjoy cold glasses of water and iced peach tea, Sara Stoltzfus (9) and Ashlynn Ruble (9) talk about their day. Gusto’s Café received a lot of business on Friday nights from hungry students. They enjoyed the convenient location as well as the familiar food.

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LATE in hand, Karsten Ladner (12) eagerly piles his plate with rice and Indonesian rendang. Nasi kandar became a popular option for hungry seniors because of its easy accessibility, quick service, and affordable prices.

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TUFFING Domino’s pizza into his mouth, Aaron Kelley (12) fills his rumbling stomach. Splitting the price of several pizzas became a convenient choice to satisfy students’ appetites. The nearby Dominos delivered right to the school, so on the days when seniors felt too lazy to leave campus for lunch, they often opted for pizza. Here, students gathered under a shady tree to celebrate Angelene Woo’s (12) birthday with pizza and cake. Their laughter floated across the quiet campus as they discussed how they had first met her.

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LOWLY savouring his green Thai curry and sweet ’n’ sour chicken, Jonathan Lafferty (11) listens to the conversation around him. At the Tree Monkey Café Lafferty and his friends shared several Thai dishes. They tasted spicy pad Thai, and pineapplefried rice.

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ISTENING intently, Aidan Boyd (2) sit quietly while Soren Anderson (2) prays. The group of second graders sat in a large circle and each of them offered up prayer. The children prayed for their parents, siblings, friends, and other world issues. Mrs. Alisa Lawrence set an example by praying with the children and voicing her own requests.

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ENTLY bouncing Macy Edman on his knee, Noah Graves (11) speaks softly to her. He, along with Hannah Lawrence (9) and some adults looked after the youngest kids. The quiet atmosphere kept the infants peaceful and happy. The toys scattered on the floor served as entertainment whenever the infants became bored.

YES focused on the coloring page, Amanda Goh (12) encourages the small the children as they creatively express their feelings about the day’s lesson.

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“And now it’s time to invite the children up,” said Pastor Bob Thorn. After he prayed a blessing over them, the preschool through fourth graders headed upstairs, away from the adults, to their separate Sunday School. Small smiles lit parents’ faces as they watched their kids’ feet patter towards the front on the stage and the children squirm as the pastor prayed over them. Penang International Church provided an opportunity for older students to reach down to the younger ones. Every Sunday a group of them helped care for and played with the children. They sacrificed their own time on Sunday morning so that others could focus during the service. A few dedicated adults and teenagers followed the youngsters upstairs to begin their lesson. In the nursery the caretakers watched over the mostly sleeping babies, tickled their toes, rocked them

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ITH Legos and other small figurines scattered on the floor, Alan Luchtenburg (11) entertains a few children. He quietly watched over them.

gently, and talked quietly amongst themselves. "I enjoy taking care of babies so that their parents can focus on God's Word," said Noah Graves (11). The elementary kids listened to a short Bible study led by one of the adults or a willing student. Fun songs and prayers usually accompanied stories from the Bible. “I am one of the teachers during the Sunday School time. The kids are so excited to learn and talk about God; it’s great to see their faith growing strongly every week,” said Amanda Goh (12). Afterwards they sat at tables or on the ground and worked on small crafts or colored pages that related to the day’s lesson. “Spending time with the children is quite an enjoyable experience. It helps you understand how to interact with kids. It’s also a great way to get community service hours in a fun and impactful way,” said Alan Luchtenburg (11). The older children usually played amongst themselves, listened to a Bible lesson, then did craft or enjoyed a small snack. “The parents always thank

us for looking after their children while they participate in the service downstairs. I know they appreciate this; I’m glad we get to help them in this way,” said Christiana Kim (12). Downstairs the adults had their own time of worship, led by a church band. They rotated members each week, giving ample opportunity for everyone to participate. As an international church, PIC has members from all over the world. A unique blend of ethnicities, backgrounds, and denominations allowed people to bring a variety of perspectives on life and the Word for the rest of the congregation to hear. The smaller size of the congregation allowed Pastor Bob to open up the mic at the end of his sermons so that people could share scripture or ideas related to the day’s message. —By Mackenzie J.

ENCIL in hand, Christina Kim (12) helps Axy Lyon (1) with her drawing. Students helped the kids think of ideas for pictures and assisted them in spelling words as they wrote out verses. This opened up the chance to further discuss the day’s lesson.

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Hard work displayed on and off campus each school year did not always receive the recognition it deserved. Throughout the year, the student body enjoyed a variety of events planned by various student organizations such as the Student Council and the junior and senior class Excoms. They also appreciated the talents of many students who participated in the fine arts programs such as art, choir, and drama. “When we’re planning events everyone has a job to do,” said Alexis Zimbulis (12); “everyone has something he needs to get done, and we work together to plan fun events that our class will enjoy.” The labour of student leaders and the talent of many groups often only received praise at specific events. People did not see the amount of time spent discussing, planning, and organizing beforehand during their meetings. “Everyone in StuCo this year works pretty

T their Junior Class Excom meeting, Christy Chow and Lilian Li listen intently as Mr. Jon Horton speaks. Excom members sat facing each other at desks placed in a large circle and discussed important details pertaining to the Junior-Senior Banquet, sales in their store, and upcoming class events. They evaluated prices for certain items and brainstormed new items they could sell.

URVEYING the names before her, Ashley Kim (9) reaches across Nicholas Khor (9) for another name card. StuCo asked seniors to help set up after lunch to lessen the burden of getting everything done on time for the banquet.

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EANING in, Lilian Li (11), Hannah Graves (12), and Hinako Kawata (10) quickly review their lines before their next scene. The RLT Players ran through the entire play and made sure everyone knew his or her lines. These players met twice a week after school for two hours, and again on Saturdays for eight hours straight as the date of their performance grew closer.

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hard,” said Zachary Tan (12) “but the ninth grade representative, Nicholas Khor, seems to put in a lot of extra effort. I think he has a lot of potential to be a good leader, and he always gives all of himself to his tasks.” The junior class also expended hours, both on school days and weekends, working to raise money and plan for events such as the upcoming After-Sneak Dinner and the Junior-Senior Banquet. All of these efforts, went towards honoring and serving the seniors, moving toward one terrific night, the JSB; but no one fully realized how much time and energy they had spent in the weeks and months before. In addition, groups such as the debate team, RLT Players, and the drama cast also devoted hours to perfecting their skills. Their moment to shine, however, took place only on rare occasions. The amount of time students spent behind the scenes often went unrecognized. “Most people only see the “frosting on the cake” when it comes to most events. I know this is especially true when it comes to drama; there are count-

less hours spent working after school and even on weekends, but people only see the end result. When it comes to Excom, the members come early and leave late,” said Karsten Ladner (12); “they put in a lot of effort.” Debate team members worked during their lunch breaks, study halls, and after school to prepare for upcoming competition. During crunch time, the RLT Players and the drama crew practiced for hours both after school and on weekends. Kimberly Horton (11) said, “Debate involves doing a lot of research, a lot of impromptu speaking, and a lot of argument study. We have to learn to stay calm and logical in every situation and to think quickly on our feet. The extra hours we put into debate are so worth it—because of debate, I feel so much more confident defending my own position and openly speaking my mind.” The hours these students devoted to the activities they had an enduring passion for became worth it when they could present their work or serve others in their own creative ways. “When the actual event

arrives, we’re all pretty tired. However, after it’s all over we usually look back and feel like we’ve achieved something really valuable. All of the hardships and stress is worth it,” said Ashley Kim (9). “The best thing is knowing that we give an opportunity for our fellow classmates to take a break from all of their stresses and have time to relax and enjoy themselves.” These students’ commitment and passion to serve, lead, and entertain others can become easy to forget when their hours of behind-the-scenes work remain hidden from most of the student population. They made sacrifices in their own ways, whether through giving up their lunch break to work at the StuCo store, spending hours researching for a debate, or forfeiting their weekends for the sake of a drama production. Their selfless dedication brought light, merriment, and inspiration to the lives of everyone on campus. —By Mackenzie J.

YES focused on the speaker, Kimberly Horton (11) listens as Aaron Kelley (12) furiously takes notes in preparation for his opposition speech. The Debate team had to argue both for and against a motion.

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AREFULLY following lab instructions, Isaac Khor (10) and Hannah Buhr (11) construct straw charts for chemistry. In science classes, students had the opportunity to perform experiments about what they learned.

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Concentrating on your 3D periodic table, you and your partner carefully placed a two-inch straw over Bromine. You looked around and saw classmates scattered around the room, eyes staring intently at each of their own tables, constructing their straw towers with precision. You remembered learning about ionization energy a week before, but you hadn’t understood a single thing about it. Now, as you looked at your finished 3D chart, you didn’t understand why you had had a problem with the concept in the first place. You figured that it worked that way, now that you thought about it. Throughout your entire academic career, from adding, subtracting, and multiplying to solving logarithmic inequalities, you started out lost and confused. Your teachers, however, had understood your frustration and worked with you until you mastered the concepts. As you sat, looking at your upright straws on your periodic table, you remembered all the things you had experienced throughout your years of schooling. During your freshman year, you fell head-first into a heavy workload and all the new stresses of high school. You just “knew” that Global Studies pop quizzes would ruin your entire life. As you progressed into sophomore year, you no longer felt like those problems mattered as much anymore. You studied, of course, but you now had found the best ways to remember what you had learned for years to come—or at least until your final exam. As junior year came, you really learned how to manage your time. With the regular stresses of homework and tests, you had added on another element to your plate: JSB planning and fund-raising. Although this all seemed like a lot of work, you made time for your friends and investing in your family and God. Bible classes helped you out with that one, too. Then arrived your senior year, and you had the option to take a break from AP classes. The year seemed to fly by without the junior class responsibilities you had become so familiar with the year before. Even though you had less on your plate, you loved following Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton in American government or special relativity in physics—no matter how much it made your brain ache. Throughout the years, you had mastered the LINKS rules, quadratic equations, chemical reactions, and now ionization. You realized that most of all, however, you learned how to manage your time and spend it wisely with your family, your friends, and God. Each class and each experience within them had grown you closer to your academic goals, and nothing could take that away from you. —By Gabriela Mims

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RITING intensely in their notes, Himani Alagan (4) and Alexia Nyul (4) study their memory verse for the week. The 4th grade class memorized portions of the Bible that related to what they worked on in class.

Adrian Nonis (10) looks out Ppoem.ENto theInin hand, ocean for inspiration to write a Honors English 10, Mr. John “Tommy” Tompkins took his students out to enjoy the fresh, salty air and crashing waves when reading an excerpt from Rachel Carson’s “The Marginal World.”

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With both hands raised, each with a differently shaped biscuit, Mrs. Sarah Jang waits for a preschooler to take her pick. The variety of snacks provided during break time spurred the preschoolers to want to take a bite of everything, accompanied— of course—with a cup of Milo.

“Today is Friday!” sang the preschoolers in a cheerful tone as they clapped their hands together. Regardless of age, occupation, or lifestyle, the day which marked the end of the week brought joy to most. With the weekend just around the corner, excitement stirred up in students as they looked forward to having play-dates, seeing a movie with friends, playing sports, or just snoozing after a tiring week of reading time, swinging on the monkey bars, eating crackers, or running around. Sitting quietly in their seats, the wide-eyed first graders prepared to seize the day with their little fingers. “Group 1, come to the front!” shouted Ms. Caroline Knowles, gesturing to the small first graders at the first table. They shuffled along the carpeted floor to the front of the classroom. As they settled down next to their friends, Ms. Knowles picked a book called How to Lose All Your Friends to read to them. “‘First, don’t smile. Second, frown, be gloomy and don’t share,’” read Ms. Knowles. Despite the title of the book, the students en-

joyed listening to their teacher read aloud and had a good laugh at the funny things listed in it. The first graders also made regular trips to the elementary school library where they had the chance to pick out a favorite book to read. They enjoyed this activity and often looked forward to reading time. “My favorite book is Geronimo Stilton,” said Sing Yi Chew (1). “1...2...3...4...5…,” counted Mrs. Sarah Jang. The sound of little voices counting along with Mrs. Jang resounded around the preschool classroom. “Who wants to try counting?” she asked. A show of hands shot up in the air as an enthusiastic repetition of “Me!” followed. With a look of determination, most of the preschoolers stayed seated, raising their hands as high as they could. Some, however, eager to demonstrate their counting skills, stood to try to catch their teacher’s attention. The kindergartners also learned how to use their imagination skills. Mudi Xia (K) joyfully said, “I built a train today with Legos. It had wings. My train can fly!” Outside, preschoolers had their break time

Giving their utmost attention, Kenya Corman (K), Edyn Roylance (1), and Hannah Blacklock (1) listen carefully to Ms. Caroline Knowles as she asks them about the day. A different student volunteered to record the date and weather up on the board each morning with the assistance of Ms. Knowles.

Splashing their toys in a tub of water, Seungchan Kang (P4), Samuel Huh (P4), and Thomas Penland III (P4) play amongst themselves in their red waterproof coats. Preschoolers looked forward to their different activities each day. Every activity brought excitement and enjoyment as they had fun and got to spend time with their friends.

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with treats such as biscuits, cheese, and Milo. “It’s like we’re running a cheese and cracker store,” joked Mrs. Renae Roberts as she handed out pieces of biscuits to the preschoolers. One after the other, they asked for refills of Milo; the sweet taste of the drink proved a favorite. Laughter and chatter filled the preschool area as the youngsters compared their different shaped biscuits and swung their dangling feet above the ground. Out on the field next to the outer basketball court, first graders ran around, chased after each other, and came up with games to play with their friends. “We like to find things and collect them,” explained Tiffany Ang (11) as she pointed to a space in between the roots of a big tree visible above the ground where a collection of rocks, stones and seeds lay in wait. In the last few minutes before break time ended, the preschoolers enjoyed themselves at the playground to their heart’s content. Their abundance of energy rejuvenated whoever saw them. The lightened atmosphere brought a sense of ease to both teachers and students. As the day came to an end, the wide-eyed students rushed out of their classrooms and off to family dinners or trips to the mall thus marking the end of the week, bringing along with them the excitement and happiness which filled the school campus just hours before. —By Megan Chang LILIAN LI MEGAN CHANG

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Sliding their fingers over the sand-filled paper plate, Yejii Lee (P4) and Seungchan Kang (P4) practice writing letters. The fun of learning to write in sand sparked the interest of preschoolers and proved a kinaesthetic way to keep them engaged in their learning.

“I want cheese,” said Nina Boyd (P3) as she reaches her hand out to receive a piece from Mrs. Sarah Jang. Break time gave preschoolers a chance to fuel up on their energy and take in some fresh air outside the classroom before classes resumed.

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Standing in a line, second graders Nathan Ng, Sean White, Esther Lim, Audrey Chan, and Ruha Kim arrange themselves in descending order according to the fraction pieces in their hands. Active learning proved effective as one student pointed out that the students who stood farther back had a higher number in their denominators.

With a broken twig and a recycled yogurt cup, Siena Cataudella (2) and Esther Lim (2) dig around the ground next to a few trees looking for anything interesting to play with. After lunch, a group of second-graders squatted on the ground with their shirts pulled over their knees, “We’re playing sumo wrestling,” said Aiden El-Deeb (2).

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Teacup and small stuffed rabbit in hand, Edyn Roylance (1) looks for a spot to place her two toys in the setup she and her friends made during lunch. “These are the Sylvanians,” said Mia Kirk (1) who let her imagination flow with the use of these little figurines as the main characters in her story.

Second, Third, & Fourth Grade

Vibrant colors jumped off the classroom walls as multiple pairs of clear, bright eyes looked up with curiosity of all that took place around them. With so much yet to discover about the world, these elementary students showed a passion and willingness to learn the materials presented to them each day. “In science one time, we learned about precipitation and evaporation, and we did an experiment,” said Sean White (2). He went on to explain the processes involved in the experiment with various hand motions as he recalled the vivid picture of the scenario in his mind: “... then we left it out in the sun and there were clouds and it was dripping down.” Fun, cool, and exciting science experiments attracted the attention of students as they applied their newly learnt science concepts to practice and watched their theories come to life in their small experiments. In math, Mrs. Calah Ronzheimer gave out pieces of different-sized cards with fractions written on them. “Who has the highest number?” asked Mrs. Ronzheimer. The second graders looked at each other’s cards and pointed out the card that had a one-half on it. “Nathan does!” they said in unison. With a big smile on his face, Nathan Ng (2) made his way to the front of the line where he held up his big fraction card for the class to see. As international students, they came from all around the world and explored different cultures apart from their own without forgetting their own roots. Learning about history seemed a fun way for students to gain knowledge of

their own country and that of their friends. “I am excited for history class because we are going to learn about South Korea,” said Yewon Lee (2), eager to find out more about her origins. Apart from discovering their roots, White commented that he found learning about history interesting because “imagine if people in history came back and lived in the world today. What would they think or say?” “I have a lot of favorites,” said Rebecca Wood (2) as she sat under the little hut out on the school field playing Bop It with her friend, “but I like music class the most.” Jane Lee (2) who sat beside Wood said, “I like music class too. We learn how to treat different instruments properly and how to read notes.” Lee enjoyed listening to the sounds of a violin and wished to play it herself someday. During break time, elementary students huddled together in their own groups; under big trees looking for something to play with; on benches with their dolls; in the basketball court playing Four-square; or out on the field coming up with their own games to play. “Four-square is fun, exciting and a great way to bond together,” said Anric Chin (4) as he wiped the drops of sweat of his forehead. Before school began, during breaks, playtime and activities, not a silent moment passed by in the elementary classrooms. Excitement and laughter filled the air wherever they went. Their positive attitude and striving for knowledge brimmed for all to see as they took on new challenges with courage and determination. —By Megan Chang

Having found a small space at the bottom of the couch, Jonathan Ong (3) and Umair Shakeel (2) relax comfortably in a pile of pillows with a book in hand. Reading time usually meant focus and silence as the students amused themselves with new words and colorful pictures in a book.

Elbows on their desks, Kathryn Boyd (4) and Cherry Thomas (4) work on solving a new math question. The fourth-graders familiarized themselves with number lines and fractions; a big number line, drawn up on the white board by Mrs. Mary Geiman, helped her class visualize the concept better.

Juggling Middle School Life dashed into the science room. Lunch time allowed students from fifth and sixth grade to come together and play games such as Four-square, football, and basketball. “I love lunch block because I get to play Four-square with my friends and ‘own’ them,” said Christopher Ooi (6). Some students “hung out” during lunch in the student center or even worked there. “I really like working in Zach’s Shack; it gives me a chance to chat with other students and serve them drinks,” said Lydia Allen (5). Classes during the day included a variety of subjects. Every student had a favourite subject that allowed him to delve deeper into the material which gave him a passion for the subject. “Math is one of my favourite subjects because I get to expand on new theories and ideas, and I really like the feeling of solving problems, ” said Ryan Chan (6). As the final bell of the day had rung, every student had learned something new with activities like memory verses or science experiments as well as class trips and band concerts. Their earlier SAT get-togethers, had helped them move closer to reaching their goals. —By Bijay Rana

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Working enthusiastically on his Digital Citizenship project with on-line bullying, Ethan Chan (6) and Christopher Jung (6), strive to learn the impact of social injustice. Students focused on a variety of different materials that helped them stay vigilant and ready in a media-saturated world. PHOTO BY BIJAY RANA

the fact that I had friends with me helped.” “Everyone from eighth to sixth grade immediately accepted us fifth graders as peers. This led to an easy transition for me and my classmates; it makes feel quite grown-up being in middle school because of new responsibilities, and I enjoy that,” said Trevor Nicholas (5). The sixth graders, on the other hand, continued in middle school with more confidence and responsibility. From the previous year, each student had learned to prepare for a class, to go to different classes in different rooms on time, and to keep their lockers clean. As their classes introduced new concepts and their schedules started becoming complex, time management skills became crucial. After her English class ended, Kaitlyn Ladner (6) navigated past her classmates making her way to the science room. The challenge of navigating through different classrooms gave her more freedom and responsibility. “I really enjoy going to each of my classes everyday,” she said. “It’s a new learning experience with every lesson. Last year, I learned a lot in regards to time management which has helped me in terms of homework and classes,” she continued, “but now I need to go to class”; and she

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The first bell of the day rang as Adelynn Tan (6) eagerly joined her SAT group. Her SAT leader beamed with happiness: “Good Morning,” Ms. Shawna Wood said as she took attendance. Fifth and sixth graders set goals for the school year, enjoyed time “to chill” with each other, and organized themselves before classes began each morning in their SAT groups. The beginning of the semester for these young middle schoolers brought them to a different environment from what they had had in elementary. The fifth graders came into the unknown where they faced new teachers and classroom changes. Tasks that seemed easy, sounded daunting; but slowly the transition became easier. “I really like my new classroom and teachers. I also like the fact that I am in middle school—but changing classrooms for different classes was scary,” said David Kilgo (5). “But

Diligently juggling three balls during lunch break , David Kilgo (5), develops hand-eye coordination for physical benefits. “Juggling balls seems easy at first, but it really depends how you hard you try; the more you juggle, the better you become at it—which gives me confidence,” said Kilgo.

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Reading their world history books in the library, Anna Phuah (5) and Laura Hassan (5), focus on the Mayan civilization. “I really enjoy social studies because I get to learn a lot about the different countries around the world and how each of them can affect our worldview,” said Hassan with a smile.

Paying attention to the teacher, Yong-Yu Huang (6) and Wen Khaw (6), check the answer to a grammar question. The rest of the students checked to see if they had any mistakes on their “Daily Grammar” assignment by crossing out prepositional phrases to make sure they had used the correct pronoun.

Fifth & Sixth Grade

Opening New Doors Jia-Jie Toon (8) said, “At the moment, I am really enjoying eighth grade because it’s kind of a last chance to relax before the four years of high-school begin, so activities such as gaming, basketball, and ‘chilling’ with friends suit me the most.” As high school dawned upon the eighth graders, the door closed on middle school for them; and they unlocked a new door as they faced new opportunities for growth—maturity and responsibility awaited the upcoming teenagers. After his classmates “chilled” from listening to the “vibe” he had created, they dispersed. “After everyone left, it felt as if the stress had dispersed and everything felt calm and still after a stress-ridden day,” said Oppenheim as he went his own way into the student center to share the vibe he had created. —By Bijay Rana

Meticulously taking notes for Physical Science, Zoe Seevaratnam (8) and Letitia Ong (8) put in an effort to understand different vocabulary terms for the test. Students in science developed an understanding of the conceptual themes of energy, force, and the atomic-molecular theory.

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Processing what they had read during World History, Joonas Tan (7) and Jirawan Tritham (7), strived to understand the concept of industrialization during the 18th century. Seventh graders took the required class, World History, which included studies of wars, social issues, and the history of countries’ governmental systems. PHOTO BY BRIAN HIEW

homework load. Some teachers give out more than others, which is good because it helps me to learn not to procrastinate; it and helps me find new ways to relax after a stressful day,” said Jirawan Tritham (7). In the lives of the eighth graders, students opened new doors for success in learning and maturity as they moved closer to high school. Each day they worked past each obstacle by opening a lock. Eighth graders varied in terms of their personalities. Some showed symptoms of pre-“senioritis,” but others worked harder to achieve their best. “I really enjoy each of my classes, especially history because we learn about wars and battles that happened. This has really piqued my interest,” said Elizabeth Horton (8). “I hope to understand it better so that high-school will be an even easier,”

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After a long, stressful school day, Tate Oppenheim (7), strummed and played his ukulele outside the student center which caused a group of classmates to gather. Mesmerized by the mellow tune, the group let the melody seep in as they let go of all the pressure that had haunted them. Students from seventh grade moved to the “middle” of middle school. The new adjustment from sixth grade had an impact on their demands in the classroom, but students managed to cope. “Each class possesses a different work and

Examining a bacteria sample during Earth Science class, Yumin Kim (7), Jaxon Kendrick (7), and Jeremy Kim (7) study the various kinds of bacteria that thrive on the Earth. “Science helps me release the gifts we have been given by God,” said Jeremy Kim. Students in Earth Science learned the importance of nature in the atmosphere.

Intertwined in their thoughts, Ryan Bernhardt (8) and Sheryl Ang (8) tried coming up with different words to associate with the word “fascinated.” During English, students learned vocabulary and grammar, which helped give them skills to write on complex topics of various social issues.

Seventh & Eighth Grade

“Hold on, I gotta take a picture of this,” said Bijay Rana (12) as he with Mary-Claire McIntyre (12), Brian Hiew (12) and Katiera Cox (12), sees a funny picture of his sister, Daniela Rana (10), while she carried out an event at Track and Field. Students in Journalism often had a good laugh at the different facial expressions people made in pictures.

Universal Unity

Throwing a tantrum, Teddy Zimmer (10) lashes out in anger at his stuffed toy in a play in Speech and Forensics. Zimmer’s classmates watched him intently as he delivered his lines convincingly during the scene. A round of applause and shouts and cheers rang throughout the classroom after he finished his performance.

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Timed essays, impromptu debates, skits, multiple choice tests. Mrs. Debbie Chinn provided various class activities for her students to participate in that encouraged them to use the knowledge they had learned in class. “I think it’s an effective way to remember something. It makes the class more lively and the lesson more memorable,” said Laura Phillips (11), who liked the skits she and her classmates performed in AP English. “I really liked the movies we watched—for instance, The Good Earth. It represented Chinese people in a strange way, and it was funny so we all laughed,” said Peter Kim (10) of Honors English 10. In class, students also had to do daily grammar which many found a tedious; however, Kim admitted that the practice did help students improve. Kim also enjoyed Mr. John“Tommy” Tompkins’s class and often laughed along with the jokes Mr. Tommy cracked in class. “I’m the Journ. mom, and we are going to be a family,” said Gabriela Mims (12) cheer-

fully as she welcomed the new Journalism students to class. Including 10 students altogether, the members of the Journalism team became a close-knit family over the year spent in the small Journ. lab behind Mr. Tommy’s English classroom, working on their spreads for the yearbook and helping each other out. “I have no friends; I’m all alone,” said Teddy Zimmer (10) as he started to weep in his skit. Zimmer played a lonely man with a stuffed toy whom he conversed with on a daily basis. After an argument, he tossed his stuffed toy aside only to have realized too late that he had no one else in his life and wished for his only friend, the stuffed toy, back. Though the atmosphere of the skit felt heavy, once Zimmer finished his last line, a round of applause rang throughout the classroom and his classmates congratulated him on a job well done. Speech & Forensics provided a space for students to build their confidence in delivering speeches publicly. Students had fun in preparing their speeches, presenting their speeches to

their peers and watching others in the class improve along the way. “Aiyaa, no worries, he die inside the soil already. I cut him 20 times. Die painful already; sorry,” said Sheng-Ting Yang (12) in a Chinese dialect as he delivered his character’s line in Macbeth in Ms. Emily Grad’s class. The English 12 students did a play in class which tied in to the things they had learned that year. They found the plays fun and enjoyable. The things they learnt included the Renaissance, Medieval times, Shakespeare and Macbeth. The plays helped them to picture themselves back in time, and they gained more knowledge on the origins of literature. —By Megan Chang Working on her spread for Journalism, Lilian Li (11) laughs as she reads a funny quote in her copy. Students in Journalism buzzed around busily to meet their deadlines of the month. Despite the stressful times, they still had fun in making their yearbook and looked back later on with fondness.

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“Labels don’t define me; I do,” says Danielle Combrink (10), who plays an average teenager suffering from “labels” in Speech and Forensics. Some who watched Combrink’s performance could relate to the problem her character faced and took away an important lesson by the end of the performance.

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“Either eat nothing, or eat at the Junior Class Store,” said Andrew Kim (11) as he and Jarrod Chang (11) perform their skit in AP English. AP English students performed skits for some of the things they learned in class to help them remember and expand their use of it in real life.

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At the beginning of B-Block, Media Literacy students listened carefully to Mrs. Susan Allen’s instructions: “All right guys, talk to your partner about how media shapes reality,” she said. Half awake, Robert Kilgo (12) opened his eyes reluctantly as Zachary Tan (12) emphatically explained to Kilgo the role media plays in shaping reality. On another part of campus, Mrs. Melodee White asked her World History class, “What caused the collapse of the Roman Empire?” These students had explored various historic events as well as past social issues such as women’s suffrage and the formation of the Constitution. Raising her hand, Daniela Rana (10) answered confidently with a smile, “Numerous barbarian tribes invaded Rome, which caused the empire to crumble. Also, political corruption in the country was a problem—which was like shooting your own foot.“ “World History is really eye opening be-

cause the class helped me view our world from the lens of the whole world, and it teaches us to keep an open mind toward other cultures,” said Victoria Galang (10). Other social studies classes such as American Government and U.S. History helped students understand politics and how its citizens campaign and run for president and the whole election process in the United States. “It’s really astonishing to learn about the history of the U.S. because it helps us understand how the world has been shaped by it,” said J. Cho (8). “U.S. History has taught me a lot about how the system works and what I can do as a citizen to help my country become better,” said American, Emma Hofer (12). Also with the upcoming elections, students had different opinions in regard to the perfect candidate for presidency. “Ben Carson really stuck out to me because really the other “top” candidates really don’t offer a lot in terms of financial, political, and social stability,” said Evan Chinn (12). “I also think Bernie Sanders would make the country better—and also I would get a 15 dollar minimum wage,” he concluded.

Mackenzie Jordan (12) commented, “Well, at the moment Bernie Sanders really gets my vote because he is a socialist, in comparison to the other candidates whose vision and goals differ in terms of ideals of personal freedom and justice.” No one made comments about Donald Trump or Hillary Clinton. Media Literacy, another social studies class offered students information about news and the lies that media tells people even today. Students in this class saw a lot of change in terms of their perspective of media, and how media shapes reality. “Through this class I understand that media basically dictates our lives,” said Sabrina Ly (11). As the end of the group discussion approached, students listened carefully to their peers as they expressed their opinions about the core concepts. As Mrs. Allen ended the discussions, she asked, “Robert, what did you and Zachary discuss?” With his head up from the desk, Kilgo answered smoothly, “Media doesn’t shape our reality; we shape it ourselves. It really boils down to our choices, and those choices come down to fact that history dictates what we choose.” —By Bijay Rana

Math In the Real World

“i saw what you did there,” said Dominic Fitzgerald (11) after Mrs. Sarah Kearney’s explanation of imaginary numbers. The Algebra II students cracked up at Fitzgerald’s joke and the once-tense atmosphere of the math classroom loosened up. A bit of laughter after the introduction of a new math concept eased the students’ minds as they carried on with their lesson. “I think everyone should take AP Statistics because it challenges you and improves your math skills,” said Amanda Goh (12). “Mrs. Kearney is a patient teacher. She knows when to have fun in class and when to be strict.” “I love Mrs. Kearney’s laughter,” said Peter Kim (10). “Algebra II is tedious; but Mrs. Kearney explains it really well, so it has been fun so far.” Good communication between teachers and students created a comfortable environment where students could openly ask questions or further their understanding on the things they had learned in class. Students also felt more

motivated to learn without stress or pressure. “In Pre-calculus, we learn to be really careful in solving math questions because there is more than one solution to a question,” said Kevin Kim (11), who found that the class has made him more attentive and cautious in his work which allowed him to give a better performance. Kim continued, “Also, I want to study engineering in the future; so I would need a basic foundation in calculus as universities require it for engineering courses.” “We don’t get assigned homework or tests. Instead, we learn new statistical concepts in class, then later apply our understanding and knowledge of it to daily life,” said Khai Yi Khor (11). Students in statistics class often did surveys within the community of the school to practice new skills they had attained in class. In one of their projects, they gathered information of the average amount of sleep students got per night. In the process, Kylie Toh (11) said, “I think it’s really cool when you see the relationship between data points and how

Eyebrows furrowing together in deep concentration, Harin Park (10) works on solving a math question on her note sheet. The math classroom remained fairly quiet as the students reviewed sections in the chapter that they had trouble with independently.

Pencils trained on their notebooks, Peter Kim (10) and Noah Graves (11) jot down notes in preparation for the upcoming Algebra II Chapter 6 test. The students dealt with adding, subtracting, dividing, multiplying and factoring polynomials in one of their longest chapters in Algebra II.

there’s always a reason for a curve.” Providing a real life example, Toh continued, “For instance, there’s a reason why the number of deaths decrease after a day in the hospital, but increase after two days!” Khor added, “I like Statistics class because we are challenged with using our creativity, and we get to talk to people we don’t normally associate with and learn more about them.” “I think learning math is really beneficial because solving math equations keeps your brain active and it is also fun because you get to learn new things,” said Caitlin Goh (11). Although math has been known for its meticulous and challenging nature, the benefits acquired from it outweighed the negative prospects. Whether for their future, for gaining extra knowledge, or for the fun in learning, math has helped in various aspects of these students’ lives. Furthermore, the friendly ambiance of the math classrooms provided an enjoyable learning experience for them. “Dominic’s puns are the best,” said Daniel Kim (10) who took Algebra II with Fitzgerald. As the 40-minute class came to an end, students closed their calculators, tucked their chairs in and assembled at the door to leave for their next class with a mind full of new equations, formulas, and concepts. —By Megan Chang

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“Guys, I want some,” said Kylie Toh (11) as she joins Emma Hofer (12), who held the tray of goodies, Aster Hng (11), and Amanda Goh (12) in savouring the scrumptious cookies and cupcakes. The pre-calculus students had a brief party for the first 10 minutes of class to celebrate their classmate, Mary-Claire McIntyre’s (12), birthday.

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Checking their homework from the night before, David Chinn (10) and Areeya Kunawaradisai (10) go over their answers carefully to ensure they did the right steps. Math students often had the responsibility and integrity to finish their own homework; incomplete work only brought a disadvantage to the students themselves.

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Carefully, Mersades Zimmer (11) attempts for the third time to paste a straw to her poster-board as her partners Adrian Nonis (10) and Chloe Castro (11) giggle beside her. Students mapped out periodic table trends and showed the number of electrons in the valance shells with straws.

Learning the Science Behind It All...

Taking the temperature readings of a salt solution, Matthew Strong (9) and Shannon Frohlich (9) work on a lab in Physical Science class. Ms. Jessica Seckler’s Physics and Physical Science classes gave students an opportunity to test what they had learned by completing in-class labs.

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“Jessie [Ross, 11], let me show you a cool body trick!” exclaimed Aster Hng (11) as she grabbed her friend’s wrist during their morning study hall in C-Block. “Don’t hurt me,” joked Ross. Lifting Ross’s hand while still clamping down on the veins of the wrist, Hng directed her to clench her fists five times. Aside from gaining enlightenment on mere tricks that they could perform on themselves or their friends, the anatomy class gave students knowledge of all the body systems and their functions. During second semester, the class took a field trip to a cadaver lab, where they first-hand saw preserved human bodies. Other science courses, such as Physics, taught by Ms. Jessica Seckler, sought to connect properties with reallife situations.

“Ms. Seckler shows us ways in which we can use Newton’s laws, equilibrium, motions, and dynamics in real life,” said Evan Chinn (12). In Chemistry, students applied their learning by experimenting in hands-on labs. “We crushed sodium and other metal powders into fine pieces and then dropped them into a fire— upon which, the fire’s flames changed color,” said Daniel Munson (11). Additionally, Chemistry focused heavily on laying down the fundamentals of the Periodic Table and its trends, balancing equations, and practicing “stoichiometri.” “Ms. Seckler is really helpful; she lets us know how we’ll use certain principles in the future,” said Joy Kiehl (9). Sophomores in Mrs. Sharon Bernhardt’s Biology class branched out from what they had covered the previous year and explored basic

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Using the new PH probe from the Annual Fund to calculate the PH titration of acid and base, Grace Lim (11) and Kylie Toh (11) look to make sure that its top does not touch the solution. AP Chemistry students completed labs during X-Blocks so that they could spend class time learning material. PHOTO CREDIT: EMMA HOFER

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With precision, Peter Lee (12) pours the acidic solution into a beaker from a graduated cylinder as lab partners Cheryl Yeap (12), Andy Ewe (12), and Sarah Tan (12) watch carefully for spillage. Seniors interested in delving further into the world of science completed the course in hopes of achieving a college credit. PHOTO CREDIT: EMMA HOFER

genetics and properties of life, ranging from the cell to more complex life forms, such as plants and animals. Students who sought to gain further understanding in a subject could opt to take an Advanced Placement course for either chemistry or biology, so long as they met the requirements “Taking AP Biology has given me an idea of what I’m going into when I start studying veterinary sciences next year,” said Thizbe Balzer (12). AP students spent the majority of the year preparing to take a standardized final in May. “Whoa! My hand is all white now,” said Ross. Lifting a finger, the color rushed back into her skin. “Is this what you spend your time doing in Anatomy class?” asked Ross to Hng. Both laughed as Hng explained the science behind how Ross’s hand had lost color. —By Emma Hofer

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chance to grow spirituality in peaceful settings such as the beach or a quiet classroom. In addition, students also interacted with each other through the exploration of multiple testimonies, quotes, and present-day issues. “Spiritual disciplines class was really helpful mainly because it allowed me to know more about God and my purpose in life. I definitely enjoyed the fact that Mrs. Susan Allen gave us a break from school just to relax and spend time with God,” said Christina Kim (12). In addition to the seniors, all other grades took Bible classes as Bible formed the core of the school’s curriculum. The freshmen explored multiple Biblical stories and events ranging from the Old to the New Testament such as Moses and his battle with Egypt’s Pharaoh with the ten plagues to the crucifixion of Christ. “In class, we didn’t just sit and listen. We did hands-on projects like building a model of the tabernacle,” said Annabelle Teoh (9). Not only did they thoroughly study Biblical events, they also participated in fun projects and skits. The sophomores, on the other hand, focused on theological and moral concepts and

how they applied these concepts to their values and the decisions they made throughout the course and beyond. “I like how the course prompts me to think critically from different perspectives, a valuable skill when making decisions and interacting with others. We had debates about topics like capital punishment and euthanasia. And Mr. Joshua Anderson is a really fun and cheeky guy, which makes class much more enjoyable,” said Daniel Kim (10). The juniors thoroughly explored the religions of today and made educated comparisons between them based on what they studied by giving Powerpoint presentations, taking tests, and doing projects. In addition, the class went on a field trip around Penang to explore multiple religious sites like Kek Lok Si temple and the floating mosque. “Bible classes gives great insight into other religions and worldviews,” said Noah Graves (11). Bible provide students with knowledge that primarily centered on major Biblical events and one’s purpose in life. —By Brian Hiew

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The sounds of mechanical pencils and pens clicking resonated throughout the classroom as students wrote down Psalms 8:3-4 by heart during an Apologetics class. “Even though they’re annoying and take quite awhile to study for, memory verses helps us understand what God’s trying to tell us,” said Sheng-Ting Yang (12). As part of one of the two one-semester senior Bible courses, students engaged in arguments that primarily focused on controversial topics such as Darwin’s theory of evolution and feminism. In addition, the class also centered on defending the Christian faith as well as the importance of one’s worldview. The class’s counterpart, Spiritual Discipline, proved equally engaging with various activities, including class field trips that gave students a

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Forming a Spiritual Foundation

As Sam Castro (9) and Jeremy Worten (9) watch a video about the significance of the tabernacle, they discuss how long it took to set one up. Students watched assigned videos before class started.

Reading a book about Darwin’s theory on evolution, Zachary Tan (12) searches for crucial pieces of information for an Apologetics assignment. Students used resources ranging from books to the Internet for their work.

Eyes fixed on her test, Kimberly Horton (11) answers a question regarding the difference between Christian and Islamic beliefs. In World View, students had tests every two weeks to demonstrate what they knew.

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INTENTLY focused on their own music pieces, Seong-Min Kim (9), Yusoof Monawvil (9), Hannah Burr (9), Sam Huang (11), Tayah Lee (12), Carissa Hoffmeyer (9), and Kimberly Horton (11) focus on mentally and physically preparing themselves. The massive concert band at the Festival in Thailand had over 200 students from all over Southeast Asia.

“HALLELUJAH!” Keegan Oppenheim (12), Noel Teng (12), Calvin Thompson (12), Aaron Kelly (12), Jonathan Lafferty (11), and Joel Halbedl (12) sing the “Hallelujah Chorus” during a Choir-class rehearsal. Early morning practice times gave students an opportunity to improve their skills and learn difficult music.

LEADING her students, Ms. Joyce Goh plays notes on the piano and asks her students to follow along. Demanding music such as the “Hallelujah Chorus” kept the A-Block choir class focused. Daily rehearsals allowed the students to practice their different vocal ranges; they joined the concert band for a performance at Christmas time.

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learned to balance their sound with vocals and bringing out important accompaniment parts. “Everyone got to learn and experience new ways of performing music,” said Ms. Danneker. “The groggy voices and sleepy heads at the beginning of A-Block filled the room with chaotic notes, allowing each individual to experiment with their voices,” reported Katiera Cox (12). “Choir is one of my favorite classes. I have fun while learning the art of singing alongside others,” said she. Joining the best of both worlds, the concert band and choir rehearsed a variety of songs that developed their musical “ears” and helped them understand the qualities of the music; this helped students appreciate different kinds of music. The bell rang as the piece came to a close. Choir left the room with Ms. Goh leading the way. The percussionists stored their mallets and left for their next class with the rest of the band. The first class of the day had ended, and practice times loomed ahead of them of Tan and the rest. —By Bijay Rana

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The first day of class began as Ms. Laura Danneker took attendance and practice times. She called on Zachary Tan (12) for his practice time, and he said his usual 100 minutes of practice. “Switch ’em up,” said Nathan Chand (11), handing the xylophone mallets to Jeremy Worten (9) as the band finished the first scale warm-up. Sam Huang (11) opened the tap to clean his trumpet’s valves, and the water burble resonated throughout the room. Ms Danneker, as conductor, started directing Handel’s “Hallelujah Chorus” after the warm-ups. “The Choir is joining us soon for this piece,” she said. And sure enough, the singers entered the room with Ms. Joyce Goh leading the way. They positioned themselves and started their warm-ups. “Ms. Goh’s unique warm-up helps us with the rigorous songs,” said Mary-Claire McIntyre (12) as the choir readied themselves for the piece. “Having Band and Choir the same period allowed both groups to work together more easily. The Choir enjoyed performing with a live band accompanying them, and the band

FOCUSING on the conductor, Nicholas Khor (9) plays the warm-up up during the Mass Band Festival in Bangkok. The rest of the band, which included more than 200 students from a variety of different school’s across Southeast Asia, rehearsed for two whole days before performing together in a main concert.

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Listening intently to Ms. Liza Nichols’s explanation, Suzuna Chihama (10) applies the information she receives onto her painting as Vivien Lee (10) watches from the side. Ms. Nichols’s thorough and clear direction gave students confidence in doing a great job in their assignments. MEGAN CHANG LILIAN LI

Standing next to Kai Fraser (12), Eric Soon (12) helps Fraser apply wood filler on his completed chair. Industrial arts students worked on a project to build their own “Adirondack chair” using power tools and the materials they found in the classroom.

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er, small details such as smudges, strokes, and minor mistakes stood out, which showed the process the artist had gone through to produce the beautiful piece. “Despite the long hours of painting and due dates that are right around the corner, the time and patience I invest in completing a painting always results in the satisfying feeling of having accomplished something amazing,” said Elynn Tan (10). Somewhere off the side of campus, close to the elementary classrooms, the faint sound of drilling and hammering forced its way out of the industrial arts classroom to the ears of passers-by. “We’re in the process of making a chair now, and it’s really fun,” said Susan Oh (11), who finished building her Adirondack chair first in her class. Industrial arts gave students a chance to work with power tools in a safe environment and experience the process of building something with their own hands. The knowledge and skills gained from doing manual work can put students at an advantage if they ever need to fix or make something of their own in the future. As you stepped into the art room on lower campus, you saw walls decorated with various paintings and students’ work placed atop tables alongside the windows. Music flowed from Ms. Nichols’s stereo, setting a relaxing mood in the room. Having left all their worries at the door, students focused only on the art piece in front of them and felt at ease while doing what they enjoyed. — By Megan Chang

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Struggling to meet deadlines, worrying over that last question on the test you just took, filling up never-ending college applications, and walking the hallways still half-asleep—these scenarios depicted the stressful moments of a busy school year. And although it seemed these moments could drive you insane, you always had a place you felt safe enough to let go of all your worries. “Art is the only class I find relaxing,” said Alicia Chin (9). Amidst her hectic schedule, Chin enjoyed having a “block off” during the day where she could release some stress and allow her creativity to flow. As artists, these students strived to know as much about art as they possibly could. Enrolling in an art class, regardless of the level, allowed students to gain fundamental skills and knowledge about this field of interest. Furthermore, students could go at their own pace under the guidance and assistance of Ms. Liza Nichols. She helped her students in areas in which they felt weaker and brought out their fullest potential. “Art is not merely visual splendour; it’s about creativity,” said In Ha Kim (11) who often worked on his art piece whenever and wherever he could on campus. Kim usually focused a whole lot of time on one project, putting in all his dedication and passion to bring out his best. Outside the library, art students proudly displayed their finished work on a bulletin board for all to see. Students who walked by appreciated the beauty and perspective and gave generous compliments. Going up close, howev-

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An Artist ’s Perspective

Brush poised over her artwork, Grace Chang (10) works on filling in small details on her painting to give it a more complete look. Jokes and laughter filled the art classroom as students made the last few finishing touches to their two-point perspective paintings of houses.

Doing their part in cleaning up the industrial arts room, Titus Hwang (12) puts away some power tools as Brian Hiew (12) shoves a couple pieces of wood back in place. The students spent a day cleaning up the cluttered classroom to give them a neat work place to stay on top of things.

Standing over her chair, Susan Oh (11) carefully sands it to remove any apparent blemishes and give it a nice shine. Oh proved her efficiency as she completed her project before the rest of her classmates and spent the rest of class time helping them out whenever they needed it.

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Intense Life Lessons

Jogging inside the gymnasium, the first Fitness class of the day warmed up for their usual Friday routine. The first beads of sweat welcomed the students as they prepared: “All right, guys, get ready for your daily Friday circuit!,” said Mrs. Robin Frohlich enthusiastically. Face flushed and beads of sweat dripping on the gym floor, Calvin Thompson (12) went through another set of squats, waiting for the computerized-voiced stopwatch to say “Exercise complete.” As the rest of the Fitness students exercised at their own designated stations, the voice-stopwatch signaled, “Fifteen second remaining till exercises is completed.” Reluctantly, Jethro Lee (12) performed his jumping lunges. “Whew! That was really tiring” exclaimed Andrew Kim (11) as he flicked sweat off his forehead after his set of burpees. In the meantime, the Physical Education students participated in different sports and activities such as football and running. Heavily panting during a football match, a focused Keegan Oppenheim (12) passed the ball to Peter Lee (12), who careened past the defenders and scored a goal. In addition to physical education and fitness, students from both middle and high school took Health to learn about the body and the substances that affect it, including the risks of drugs and alcohol, as well things that help the body

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WORKING their bodies to the maximum, Kai Fraser (12) and Cheryl Yeap (12) do a burpee during Block-E P.E. The class started a circuit which worked out multiple parts of the body doing exercises such as sled drags, jumping rope, squats, and balancing beams.

mentally and physically, like sleep and diet. “In Health we learned about different kinds of drugs and substances that lead to consequences in our bodies,” said Keito Watanabe (11). “The thing I like about the class is that we get all the knowledge so that we are aware of the risks and benefits we face in relation to our own health.” “We also talked about how to have good dating relationships,” said Tien Ooi (10). “It was a bit awkward—but good for all of us,” said she with a chuckle. “It is a class where you really get an eye-opener lesson about a lot of things related to your health and your general life,” said David Chinn (10). The connection between Fitness, Health, and P.E. showed students the similarities of what the ultimate definition of good health is, and the benefits one may reap with this knowledge. They could then put this into practice, whether deciding to eat fast food or by playing in a pick-up football mate or even by doing circuits on a Friday during Fitness class. —By Bijay Rana FEROCIOUSLY pumping their arms, Keito Watanabe (11) and Hudson McManus (11) sprint to the finish line in their interval training during Fitness class. The start of every class featured a high-intensity workout that focused on both the anaerobic and the aerobic systems.

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RUNNING around the corner of the gutter, Rhys Hofer (4) does her warm-up for Block-C P.E. class. Middle school P.E. students had a physical activity throughout the day which encouraged them to get into shape—and which burned off some of their “excessive” energy.

Paying their fullest attention, Joel Frohlich (11) and Alan Luchtenburg (11) stay glued to Spanish movie playing in the Student Center. Mr. Allen incorporated various activities in his classes for a change and to allow the students to use the information they gained in class.

Smiling, Daniel Go (10), Woo Young Chung (11), Sam Huang (11) and Jerald Lim (11) have a friendly chat with each other at the China House about the history of George Town. AP Mandarin students went on a field trip to explore Chinese culture in Penang and to eat some local delicacies.

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students. It is a nice break from my other more stressful classes,” said a Spanish III student, Daniel Munson (11). “My favorite part of class is just chatting and having fun.” In a smaller class, students could engage better in activities and it also develop teacher-student bonds as teachers could focus more on each individual student’s needs and help him in his weaker areas. “As I enter the Mandarin classroom, my interest and spirit spikes with excitement and joy!” said Sheng-Ting Yang (12), who looked forward to his AP Mandarin class every morning. The “warm nature” of Mrs. Eunice Teoh encouraged students to learn and not feel overwhelmed by the amount of content presented to them. Although mastering a whole new language can feel intimidating at times, teachers tried their best to help and students work hard and do well. A passionate student in Bahasa III, Dominic Fitzgerald (11) said, “I enjoy it; it’s a very good class with practical applications of the skills I’m learning! My favorite part of the course, are the field trips because we get to go out and use our skills in the [community] to better ourselves and to help connect to people! The entire experience has been wonderful, and if there’s a Bahasa IV, I’m coming for it! Get ready for the storm Bahasa 4!” Despite the difficulties they may face in learning a new language, students often helped each other out. The classrooms provided a safe and welcoming environment for them to learn. They could walk into class relaxed everyday without the pressure of immediately understanding every concept but rather, with more of a focus on learning new things. —By Megan Chang

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Covering the walls of classrooms, posters of foreign terms and greetings surrounded students as they sat at their desks trying to decipher strings of words circulating in the atmosphere. Though tough it may seem, students showed enthusiasm with every new word they attained and had an eagerness to learn more. Their efforts did not go astray when they would graduate high school as multi-linguists. “Bahasa [Melayu] class has been great for me. I have a chance to learn something that most people in my country don’t know. I enjoy the new knowledge I gain from it and learning all about Malaysia at the same time,” said Benjamin Mauger (11), a student in Bahasa II, who enjoyed finding out about Malaysian culture and gaining an ability to communicate with Malaysians in their own language. The teachers educating students in these foreign languages came up with creative and interactive learning methods to break away from monotonous classroom setting and to help students grasp their understanding of concepts quicker. “The field trip was so fun! We got to learn and see so many things about Penang that we wouldn’t normally see everyday,” said Ke-Erh Huang (10) about her AP Mandarin field trip to George Town, Chew Jetty, and China House to explore Chinese culture in Penang. Mr. Joshua Allen, the Spanish teacher, encouraged his students to engage in various class activities such as lip-singing and vocabulary games to help them improve in the language. Mr. Allen wanted his students to get up and move out of their chairs as a form of active learning. “I love our teacher and the environment we have in the classroom with just the seven of us

Looking up in interest, Rainbow Chan (10) waits patiently for her cue in a skit in Mandarin class. Mandarin II students performed a mini skit on the Dragon Boat Festival to better their understanding of the celebration.

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Safe To Venture

Focusing on the task at hand, Benjamin Mauger (11) takes notes while listening attentively to Mrs. Ailee Chan as she teaches the Bahasa II class. Mrs. Chan taught her students to introduce their places of residences in Bahasa Melayu.

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solve my problems,” said Jing Low (11), who enrolled in AP Computer Science. Low did admit that it felt strange without a teacher and a regular classroom setting; however, she mentioned that it felt easier sometimes than learning in a real classroom because the web had the best resource for learning about computer science. “AP Physics is an interesting subject, and the concepts can be applied to the real world,” said Neehar Kantimahanti (11). “I get to meet people from all over the world who share the same interest in physics as I do.” As a Virtual High School (VHS) course, students met others from all over the world who enrolled in the same courses as they. This allowed them to gain more knowledge on their respective subjects from different perspectives and to share the things they had learned with others. “Developmental Psychology has been one of my most educational classes this semester. I

have learned not only about psychology at different stages of life but also time management and self-reliance,” said Christy Chow (11). “I prefer taking online history classes because learning about history can get boring. Learning online, however, I can switch between watching videos and listening to lectures,” said Hannah Buhr (11), who took Canadian History as an online course. Buhr continued, “I think it’s important to learn and know about my country’s history.” Although the students in online classes stared at the same screen, they all learned different things— Psychology, Health, History, Science, Computer Science, French, German, and more. With the Internet, students did not have to worry about missing out on a class the school did not offer but that they had an interest in. Online classes offered a wide range of subjects for students to choose from to explore their options. —By Megan Chang

Leaning back in their chairs, seniors in sea-foam blue uniforms stare intently at the computer screens in front of them. Students preferred to leave online classes for their senior year as they could relax a little more once they finished their required credits.

Concentrating on the work at hand, Joy Kiehl (9) reads her instructions for the task of the day. Students had time alone in online classes to focus on their work without the distraction of noisy chatter from other classmates. Through this, they learned efficiency and independence.

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Click, clack, click, clack. The sound of eager typing on keyboards and the monotonous hum of the central processing units (CPUs) filled the otherwise silent computer lab. Focused eyes stayed locked on the computer screen, trailing behind every word, making sure not to miss out anything. In online classes, students learnt to receive and follow instructions on their own. They also learnt responsibility to finish their work on time without a teacher to remind them. Some of the skills incorporated in an online class such as time management, responsibility, and independence provided students with a head start as they progressed through life. In terms of taking quizzes or tests, students had to stand firm in their integrity and not cheat. A teacher supervised the online class in every block, but the students did not have a teacher teaching verbally or assigning homework to them. “At times, the instructions can be unclear so it is hard to understand; but we can email the teacher at any given time to ask our questions,” said Rosie Shin (10) in Health Online. Despite the minor complication in an online class, Shin liked that she could do her work at her own pace. “Sometimes it may be challenging but the course provides me with enough resources to

Looking down on their iPads, Melynn Kendrick (10) and Aubrey Sullivan (10) search for resources to assist them in Health Online. Students had the option to choose from a regular or online version of Health class to complete their required Health credit.

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Infinite Connections

Focusing on the monitor straight ahead while typing swiftly on the keyboard, Eric Soon (12) works on completing his assignment for Communications Eleven. One of the three online classes he took, Soon completed all his required credits to wrap up his senior year.

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CONCENTRATING on her iPad, Onyou Kim (3) tries to answer a question during English. Elementary students used iPads and computers to focus on basic techniques such as sending e-mails, writing documents, or taking pictures as a useful way to incorporate technology into their lives.

Robotic Codes

DILIGENTLY putting the pieces together during class, Brian Hiew (12) constructs a robot that simulates an elevator that moved an object up and down. “I enjoyed putting this robot together because it was ‘cool’ to see the Legos move up and down and to realize that I was the one who made it work that way.”

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“Why isn’t this working?” asked Brian Hiew (12) as he repeatedly tapped his robot during H-Block Robotics class, while Wen-Chi Chen (12) stood beside him smirking, pleased by her semi-working robot. But Chia Hoong Ewe (10) donned a satisfied smile as his robot moved around the designated obstacles easily and efficiently. In the previous Computer-Science block, Alwyn Tan (12) had typed away on his Visual Studio program, efficiently programming his remake of the game “Bomberman.” On the other side of the room, Abigail Bengs (12) and Grace Chang (10) had worked on their own games, a “Memory Game” and “Tom and Jerry.” The rest of the class put their effort writing and testing their code so they could see their characters move even if barely perceptible. “I’ve learnt that it is important to build a strong foundation when creating code. If you don’t, your entire code gets ‘messed up.’ I really enjoyed learning the science behind creating a program,” said Zachary Tan (12). “Now I have a new-found respect and admiration for the code that goes behind DISCourse and many of the programs we use everyday.” “Computer science has given me the perspective of developers when looking at programs or digital games. By far, the our hardest work was the project for the final game. It challenged both our creativity and our prob-

lem-solving skills,” said Bengs. Besides Robotics and Computer Science, students in Digital Media Technology learnt basic skills that helped them in the production: audio, multimedia, and video. For their projects, they produced podcasts and short films that related to the school theme: GRIT. DMT pupil Eric Soon (12) said, “I have learned different skills about editing and filming videos and audio tracks. The thing that challenged me most was interviewing people and making videos by asking them questions. It was going out of my comfort zone as I’m quite shy.” Once again working on his robot, Hiew closed his eyes and gave it one last go. He clicked the start button, and its internal mechanics started to click. Ewe, Shawn Lim (12), and Chen watched the action. All of a sudden, the robot whirred as it started slowly. Jumping up and pumping his fists in the air, Hiew exclaimed, “Finally, it works!” — By Bijay Rana GENTLY focusing on the computer screen, Abigail Bengs (12) finishes up her final Computer Science project by writing psuedo-code. The final project included writing a computer game that the students created from scratch. The game combined together everything they had learned, such as obstacle collision and storyboards.

A Closer Crowd

You enjoyed getting to know your teachers, whether they became mentors or not. You loved getting the chance to understand them more personally than you ever had before. You even got the chance to understand the lives of the national staff better. Whether they smiled or waved, you found encouragement from each of them as they worked to serve the school community. Everything you encountered this year became something memorable. Even small things like lunch every day brought you joy. Your friends always had your back, and you could never thank them enough for that. The events at school this became great memories. They taught you life lessons and strengthened your relationships with friends, family, and God. They brought you closer to the people around you. —By Gabriela Mims

spread across her face, Tayah Lee (12) watches StuCo StheMILE members act out a “kidnap” scene for CB. Students enjoyed night’s creative skits and festivities. PHOTO BY GABRIELA MIMS

outside the SKTT school building, Mathias Maurin, SternITTING Noah Graves, and Jonathan Lafferty paint a colorful paton the wall. At the Serve-athon, the juniors bonded as a class while ministering to their surrounding community.

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After a long day of preparation and anticipation, you made your way to Paradise Hotel for the Christmas Banquet. You and those at your table sat down and began socializing when all of a sudden, StuCo members began dancing around the room wearing clown masks. You burst into laughter when Peter Lee (12) broke out into a rap. You thought this CB, by far, had exceeded the other banquets you had gone to over the years. Home Alone proved itself as the funniest and cleverest theme yet. Thinking about it, you remembered the events throughout the year that turned out as huge successes. Other StuCo events, such as “Welcome Back Shark Attack” and “The Eagle Games,” became great memories you would cherish for years. Your class events brought you and your classmates together, whether you went bowling, had a lock-in, or went to see Star Wars Episode VII. Spiritual opportunities throughout the year gave you a great chance to join the community of believers at school. You could participate in prayer groups, small groups, or mentoring, which gave you the ability to share the struggles you faced with others and get their prayer support and encouragement.

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A Smiling Fighter

Thizbe Balzer, Canada

Teacher’s Ass’t. 1,2; Band 1,4; Drama 2,3; Instrument Lessons 1,2; Ensemble 4; Jazz Band 1–3; Ambassadors 1–4; Basketball 1; Foreign Language 1–2; Music Theory 1; AP Music Theory 3; Ballet 1–4; NHS 4

Elisabeth Brokaw, U.S.A.

a bout with cancer couldn’t discourage

Teacher’s Ass’t. 1,3,4; SKTT 2,4; Band 1–4; Drama 2–4; Madrigal Singers 4; Jazz Band 1–4; Ambassadors 1–4; Honour Band 1,3,4; Football 2–4; Basketball 1–4; Cross Country 2; Bible 2; Math 4; Foreign Lang. 3

The summer after the 2014-2015 school year, David was diagnosed with leukemia. He and his family went to Korea for treatments. There, despite the pain he was in, he continued to correspond with his classmates, friends, and teachers in Penang, encouraging them with his optimism. He sent a Kakao Talk message on 28 July 2015 that said, “Thanks so much for all your prayers! Thanks to them, my chemotherapy turned out really well!” He continued to have chemo. and radiation and sent message to his English teacher, Mr. John “Tommy” Tompkins: dated 11 January 2016:

Isaac Chan Chu Yan, Canada

Visual Arts 2; Badminton 4; Floor Hockey 2

Wen Chi Chen, Taiwan

StuCo Class Rep. 3; StuCo Pep Rep. 4; Teacher’s Ass’t. 1,2; Peer Turoring 1; Forensics 1–3; Volleyball 1; Softball 1–4; AP English 11–3; AP Chemistry 3; Science 1,2; Math 2; Social Studies 1; NHS 3,4

Boyie Chin, Malaysia

KICs 4; SKTT 3,4; Tae Kwon Do 1; History Bee & Bowl 4; Football 1–3; Volleyball 1; Basketball 1; Softball 2–4; Visual Art 1,2,4

Evan Chinn, U.S.A.

Class Excom 4; Choir 4; Band 1; Football 3,4; Volleyball 2; Softball 1; Reflector 3

Charlotte Combrink, The Netherlands

Class Excom 3,4; Band 1; Volleyball 1–4; Basketball 1–4; MSSPP Track 1–4; Bible 2,3; NHS 3,4

David Jung

Katiera Cox, Canada

Teacher’s Ass’t. 3; Choir 1–4; Drama 2,3; Instrument Lessons 3; Worship Team 3,4; Basketball 1,2; MSSPP Track 4; Softball 3; English 2; Reflector 4

Hey Tommy! Happy New Year! I’m glad to hear that your Christmas was great. We had a great Christmas here in Korea as well. I had friends visit a couple of days ago, and we had a great time talking together.

Andy Ewe Jing Siong, Malaysia

Floor Hockey 2; Football 4; Volleyball 2,3; Basketball 1–4; MSSPP Track 1,2; AP Diploma

Amanda Goh Wei Xuen, Malaysia

My condition is a lot better, and right now I am waiting for my immune system to recover. I am physically weak at the moment and am exercising regularly.

Hannah Elizabeth Graves, U.S.A.

I miss everyone back home very much. Thanks for praying for me always. :)

Kai Fraser, U.S.A.

Band 1,2; Volleyball 1–3; Basketball 2; MSSPP Track 1–3 StuCo Pep Rep. 4, Class Excom 3; Teacher’s Ass’t. 1; Band 1; Forensics 1; Sewing 2–4; Softball 1–4; Social Studies 4; NHS 3,4 Teacher’s Ass’t. 2; Peer Tutoring 2; Band 1–4; Drama 1–4; Jazz Band 1–4; Ambassadors 1,2; MSSPP Track 4; English 1; Fitness/Health 4; Music Theory 2; NHS 4

His one desire, he wrote, was to return to Penang after his treatment and graduate here. But on 27 January, David lost his battle with cancer and went to be with the Lord. He is sincerely missed by his classmates and the whole the Dalat community.

Joel Halbedl, U.S.A.

Choir 4; Drama 1–4; Worship Team 3,4; Boy Scouts 1–4; RLT 1-3

Rachel Halbedl, U.S.A.

Teacher’s Ass’t. 2; Band 1; Drama 2; Instrument Lessons 1–4; Voice 1; Jazz Band 1–3; Ambassadors 1–3; Worship Team 4

Brian Hiew Jun Xiang, Malaysia

Smiling triumphantly, David flashes his classic grin for the JSB cameras. His role as an Indian chief added spice to the evening.

Band 1; Football 2–4; Basketball 2–4; Reflector 4

Emma Hofer, U.S.A.

Band 1; 3D Art 1; Football 1–4; MSSPP Track 2; Softball 3; Reflector 3,4

Titus Hwang Tae Kyoung, Korea

Light-up gloves in hand, Elisabeth Brokaw (12), Aaron Kelley (12), Hannah Graves (12), Sabrina Ly, and David strike a stance after their JSB performance.

Band 2–4; Basketball 2–4

Mackenzie Jordan, U.S.A.

Teacher’s Ass’t. 3; Choir 3; Studio Art 1; Football 4; MSSPP Track 1; Softball 3; Reflector 3,4

Jane Ji Yoon Jung, Korea

Sewing 2; SKTT 3; KICs 3; Band 2,4; Softball 2,3; Math 3

Aaron Kelley, U.S.A.

Choir 4; Forensics 3,4; Ambassadors 1; Bible 2; Social Studies 4; NHS 3,4

Throwback! An excited group from the class of 2016 (here eighth graders) huddles around a python caught on campus.

Robert Kilgo, U.S.A.

Class Excom 1; Teacher’s Ass’t. 1; Voice 1,2; Boy Scouts 1–4; Eagle Scout

Christina A Hyun Kim, Korea

StuCo Class Rep. 3; StuCo Pep Rep. 4; Dorm Rep. 3,4; Teacher’s Ass’t. 1,2; Band 1–4; Drama 1–4; Jazz Band 4; Football 2; Softball 1–4; AP Diploma

Gloria Ha Young Kim, Korea

Band 1,2,4; Softball 2,3; Social Studies 4; NHS 4

Sunny Kim, Korea

Class Excom 3; Teacher’s Ass’t. 3; Peer Tutoring 4; Band 1,3,4; Drama 2; Forensics 1–3; Instrument Lessons 1–4; Softball 1,3,4; English 3; Science 2,3; Math 1; Social Studies 2; NHS 3,4; Reflector 3

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6:15 PM

After an afternoon at Kek Lok Si, David, and seniors Andy Ewe, Elisabeth Brokaw, Charlotte Combrink, Kassy Steinkamp, and Tayah Lee appreciate the view.

Before loading onto the buses for JSB, David and his good friend Kai Fraser (12) pose for a quick photo on Friday, 24th April 2015.

“You make your own future.” -David’s last words to his sister, Daye

David helped me make Dalat a home. Although he was technically younger than me by a year, he looked out for me. He was a great listener, comforting me as I ranted about the silly dramas that went on in middle school. He also made me laugh, teasing me playfully and always cracking jokes. My memories of David and the impact he had in my life will be forever cherished. It comforts me to know that his new home is where I will be soon, too. – Joyce Oh, 12

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The Wait Is Over

During the Service Project, Sheng-Ting Yang gets to know a young boy as he swings the boy by his legs. While half of the seniors paved a road for the community on the island, the other half played games with the Indonesian children.

Filled with elated, enthusiastic faces peering from behind windows, cars pulled into the parking lot one by one. As soon as they rolled to a stop, the seniors threw the doors wide open and muttered hurried goodbyes to their parents. Excitement filled every heart as they embarked for Telunas, Indonesia. “I can’t believe it’s finally here!” Hannah Graves said. After looking forward to senior sneak for so long, the class of ’16 could hardly help but wonder if the week could live up to their extreme expectation. As Joshua Moon chuckles in the background, Jonathan Park deals a card to the seniors in the circle. Seniors played card games like UNO, Poker, Slap-jack, and Liar to pass the time on the trip to Telunas, Indonesia. PHOTO BY EMMA HOFER

The journey started with a long overnight bus trip down the peninsula that felt anything but agonizing. The seniors used every minute of travel well, playing games and enjoying each other’s company. Shawn Lim, Joshua Moon, Isaac Chan, and others played lively games of Life, Jenga, and Slap-jack almost the whole 17 hour trip there. As Mrs. Jacki Steinkamp said, “The seniors did a great job of mixing it up during Sneak, hanging out with people they don’t normally have activities with.” The bonding experience blossomed as they experienced “real” Indonesia during the service project. They watched a traditional Indonesian dance, paved a sidewalk, ate lunch with

their fingers, and revisited their childhoods as they played with kids from the village. Kaela Ruble recalled the experience saying, “The service project we did with the kids in the village was especially meaningful. They were all so sweet.” In the days that followed, the class enjoyed an array of activities provided at Telunas Resort in Indonesia: jumping from the dock, fishing, card games, beach volleyball, football, Ping-Pong, tether-ball, kayaking, and of course relaxing by the ocean. “My favorite time was when we were playing soccer; we had some really good competition and had a good time joking and messing around,” said Evan Chinn, who began many of the pick-

up football games. Calvin Thompson, Boyie Chin, and Karsten Ladner frequently joined these games also. The excom also sponsored activities throughout the week, focusing on the class theme, “Reaching Out Of The Sphere” or ROOTS. “The excom kept things lively with classic games of charades, “Never Have I Ever,” and sand castle competitions,” said Robert Kilgo. Cheryl Yeap explained excom’s goals in this way, “We really wanted the seniors to break out of their cliques and to bond together during the sneak. We were extremely happy because there was much more bonding than we expected.” The five days flew by too fast for most of the seniors. As the boats pulled

away, the chatty group grew quiet as they realized the end of the week had arrived, each already missing the festive activities and heart-to-hearts. Peter Lee reminisced saying, “Setting aside the academic mind-set and obligated goals, I have had the most memorable moments of my life during this Sneak. Senior Sneak is a time when seniors expose their genuine personalities and that inevitably connected us as a class.” Sneak had fulfilled the years of anticipation. It surpassed the expectations of all. The seniors walked away with not only countless memories but also a platoon of new friends with whom to face their final year. —By Mary-Claire M.

GABRIELA MIMS

for Sun, Surf, and Service

Hands thrown in the air, Kai Fraser leaps from the highest dock, a single scream escaping his lips. Seniors spent most of their afternoons jumping into the blue waters of Telunas. This added a hint of adventure to their days on the tropical island.

KATIERA COX MACKENZIE JORDAN

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People

Discussing all the exciting events of the day, Kaela Ruble and Katiera Cox relax as they survey the scenic beauty surrounding them. The beach and ocean provided not only a stunning view but also lots of activities for the eager class.

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Christina Lee, Taiwan

Drama 1; Forensics 1–3; Worship Team 1

Jethro Jung Hyun Lee, Korea

Baseball 1,2; Industrial Arts 1; Math 2

Peter Youbin Lee, Korea

StuCo Pep Rep. 4; Teacher’s Ass’t. 3; Peer Tutoring 3; Visual Arts 1; Floor Hockey 2; Football 3; NHS 4, Reflector 4

Tayah Tristan Lee, Canada

StuCo Class Rep. 2; Stuco Pep Rep 3; Class Excom 4; Teacher’s Ass’t. 2; Band 1–4; Jazz Band 1,2; Volleyball 1–4; Basketball 1–4; Bible 3; Foreign Lang. 1; NHS 3-4

Joseph Leech, U.S.A.

Dorm Rep. 4; Choir 4; Foundation Art 1; Men’s Choir 4; Volleyball 1,3,4; Basketball 4; MSSPP Track 1–3; Softball 2–4

Shawn Lim Zhi Wei, Malaysia

Class Excom 3; Band 1–3; Jazz Band 1–3; Football 2–4; Basketball 1–4; MSSPP Track 1

Ysabel Loh, Malaysia

StuCo Class Rep. 2,3; Church Youth President 1–4; Madrigal Singers 4; Band 1,4; Drama 1–4; Forensics 1–4; Instrumental Lessons 1–4; Dance 1–4; Jazz Band 2; Church Worship Team 1–4; Softball 3; NHS 3,4; AP Diploma

Sabrina Ly, U.S.A.

Dorm Rep. 1; Band 1; Football 1,3,4; Basketball 2; Softball 2; Bible 4; Social Studies 3; NHS 4

Mary-Claire McIntyre, U.S.A.

Choir 3,4; Band 1,2; Drama 1,2,4; Volleyball 1–4; Basketball 1; MSSPP Track 1,2; Softball 2–4; Reflector 4

Gabriela Mims, U.S.A.

Studio Arts 1,3,4; Worship Team 3,4; English 4; Foreign Language 2; Social Studies 4; NHS 4; Reflector 3,4

Joshua Moon, Korea

Choir 4; Band 1; Football 1; Basketball 1; Softball 1,3,4

Brenda Wei Wei Ng, Malaysia

Teacher’s Ass’t. 1–4; KICs 3,4; Band 1,4; Instrumental Lessons 1–4; Jazz Band 1,2; MSSPP Track 2–4; Softball 2; Science 1; NHS 4

Joyce Kipuem Oh, Korea

Teacher’s Ass’t. 1,3,4; Peer Tutoring 3,4; KICs 1,3,4; SKTT 3; Football 4; English 2; Science 2; Foreign Language 3; Social Studies 3

The Mystery of the Poisoned Milk

. . . in a ’50’s diner

On the grand opening night of Big Dustin’s Diner, the senior guests expected nothing to go awry. Stepping into the newly furnished diner with a scattered array of Coke and Beatles posters, their heads bobbed to the ’50’s music while their fingers tapped to the beat on the black-and-white tiled tables. Everything appeared peaceful until Mr. Jon Horton collapsed. As a glass of milk rolled off his fingertips, every eye turned to see the drama unfold. On 21 September, Big Dustin’s Diner invited the seniors to the grand opening, a night filled with fine dining of fried chicken and banana splits along Cutting bananas for the sundaes, Khai Yi Khor (11), Joseph Hsu (11), En Qi Saw (11), Jerald Lim (11) and discussed how to best present the desserts. The Home Economic room provided a convenient place to prepare for the dinner.

with games such as Jeopardy, pin-the-cherry-on-themilkshake,and hand-jives. Then suddenly, at Mr. Horton’s collapse, a shrill scream, “It was Leonard!” echoed through the dining room. Mr. Horton lay motionless on the floor as the seniors watched in horror. Within seconds, “detectives” arrived on the scene of the crime. Adjusting his snazzy blue-and-white tie, Sam Hofer (11) cast a suspicious look around the room, eyeing out the scene. Daniel Munson (11), a tall, composed officer with thin sunglasses and a black police hat, stood observing the unfolding mystery. Kimberly Horton (11) prowled through the room with a fine toothedcomb, interrogating the guests at each table, her trench coat trailing behind her. Quietly yet assuredly, Joel Frohlich (11) lurked

nearby, jotting down conversations as he strolled by. These professionals took this case rather seriously, interrogating individuals with questions and glares around the tense room. Jarrod Chang (11), the manager of this fine establishment, scrambled around the diner. Flustered with the incident, he said, “I was moving around, trying to make sure everything went smoothly and that people were calm and getting their food.” Narrowing down their suspects, the detectives approached Aunt Jan Hogan and asked, “Did you know you were sitting right beside the supposed murderer, Mr. Karl Leonard Steinkamp, the suspect who poisoned the milk that Mr. Horton drank?” “Well,” she began, stuttering in response, “during dinner, he kept saying how his middle name was

mentioned a lot. Also, it is public knowledge that Mr. Steinkamp doesn’t like the taste of milk.” Curious eyebrows raised, the detectives proceeded to ask others the same question. Each table group skeptically observed the others, attempting to solve the mystery. No one knew the truth. Amanda Goh (12) said, “At first I thought the murderer would’ve been one of the seniors, maybe even Lexi [Zimbulis] since she is our president.” Back in the kitchen in the Home Economic room, the food committee hastily assembled banana splits, attempting to keep the guests preoccupied. The detectives pointed fingers at the food committee,asking whether they had witnessed Mr. Steinkamp’s poisoning any of the milk. Xu Xuan Lim (11),

one of the chefs for that evening, calmly stated, “I didn’t see anything. I was just a slave in the kitchen cooking spaghetti, chopping onions, and frying french fries in order to serve the meal on time.” As the evening came to an end, the four detectives traced the evidence back to Mr. Steinkamp. He himself had poisoned Mr. Horton’s milk, closing the evening off with a police report. The juniors meandered over to the welcoming poster, displaying the words “Grand Opening of Big Dustin’s Diner”—the one night opening with four quirky detectives and a glass of poisoned milk. —By Katiera Cox Suspiciously, Josiah Brake (11) glances over at the detectives as Joel Frohlich (11), Sam Hofer (11), and Daniel Munson (11) speculate about the mystery. Alan Luchtenburg (11) inquiringly crept in from behind to try to learn more.

LILIAN LI

Karsten Ladner, U.S.A.

Class Excom 3; Band 1; Drama 1,2,4; History Bowl 3,4; Football 1–4; Basketball 1; Bible 1,2; Foreign Language 1,2; Social Studies 2,3; NHS 3,4

Keegan Oppenheim, U.S.A. Choir 3,4

Jonathan Jong Sung Park, U.S.A.

Class Excom 4; Teacher’s Ass’t. 4; Band 1–4; Jazz Band 1, Drama 4; Football 2; Basketball 2; Softball 3,4

Josh Park, U.S.A.

Destination Imagination 1; Boy Scouts 1-4;Stock Club 3; Key Club 3; Football 1,2,4; Softball 4; NHS 3,4

Bijay Rana, Nepal

Band 1,3,4; Football 1–4; Basketball 4; Reflector 4

Kaela Ruble, U.S.A.

Teacher’s Ass’t. 2-4; Drama 1,2; Volleyball 1; Softball 3,4; Social Studies 3

Eric Soon, Malaysia Forensics 3

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Karissa Steinkamp, U.S.A.

Sarah Stevens, U.S.A.

Teacher’s Ass’t. 1–4; Drama 4; Foreign Language 2; Social Studies 4

Alwyn Yean Yang Tan, Malaysia Swimming 1–4; Science 3

Angela Tan Khang Cheng, Malaysia

Tae Kwon Do 1; Badminton 1; Worship Team 4; Softball 2–4; AP Diploma

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Mouth pursed, Jonathan Park (12) begins to blow a bubble, trying to create one of the largest in the bubble-making competition. Juniors prepared games such as these throughout the evening to keep the seniors involved and create memories between the classes.

MRS. JACKI STEINKAMP

Class Excom 3,4; Teacher’s Ass’t. 2; Choir 3,4; Band 1; Volleyball 1–4; Basketball 1–4; Softball 2–4; English 1; NHS 3,4; Reflector 4

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Samuel Tan, Singapore

Mounted on the back of Calvin Thompson (12), Wansuk Kunawaradisai (8) smiles brightly at the sight of the finish line. Crazy competitive races created bonds that forged close friendships between the two classes.

Teacher’s Ass’t. 2; Floor Hockey 2; Basketball 2,3; Foreign Language 3

Sarah Tan Xinhui, Malaysia

Class Excom 3,4; KICs 1–4; SKTT 1–4; Football 3; Volleyball 1,2,4; Basketball 1–4; English 2;Bible 2,3; Visual Art 1–3; NHS 3,4

Zachary Tan Shang Wen, Malaysia

StuCo Class Rep. 1–3; StuCo Pep Rep. 4; Teacher’s Ass’t. 1,2; Band 1–4; Instrumental Lessons 1–4; Voice 3; Men’s Choir 4; Ambassadors 1,2; Worship Team 1–4; Basketball 1; Music Theory 2; NHS 3,4

Focusing, Cheryl Yeap (12), Jia Yi Lim (8), and Angela Tan (12) observe the strategy behind the apple bobbing competition. The buddies and seniors encouraged one another on to do their very best, unifying to beat the other teams.

Noel Teng, Malaysia

Teacher’s Ass’t. 2; Choir 4; Drama 4; Instrumental Lessons 3;Men’s Choir 4; Volleyball 2

Calvin Thompson, Australia

Choir 4; Band 1; Football 1; Basketball 1–4

Tae Woong Won, U.S.A.

Band 1–4; Foreign Language 1,2

Angelene Woo Hooi Xian, Malaysia

Teacher’s Ass’t. 1–4; Choir 1,3; Badminton 2; Volleyball 3,4; Swimming 1; Science 2; Math 3; Foreign Language 1; NHS 3,4

Sheng-Ting Yang, Taiwan

KARISSA STEINKAMP

Band 1,4; Tennis 3,4

Cheryl Jing Ling Yeap, Malaysia

Class Excom 4; Teacher’s Ass’t. 1–4; KICs 2–4; SKTT 2–4; Band 4; Softball 2–4; Science 3; P.E. 4; Foreign Language 2; Social Studies 3; NHS 4

Alexis Jane Zimbulis, Malaysia

Buddy Up

StuCo Class Rep. 1; Class Excom 3,4; Teacher’s Ass’t. 1; KICs 2; SKTT 2–4; Band 1,4; Drama 1,2,4; Forensics 1,3,4; History Bee & Bowl 2–4; Tennis 1; AP English 3; Bible 1,2; Fitness/Health 3; Foreign Language 2; Social Studies 2; NHS 3,4

Let me tell you a thing or two about high school

Gabriela MIMS MACKENZIE JORDAN

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Careful not to drop the water balloons, Jordan Chang (8) and Samuel Tan (12) huddle together, racing to the finish line. The evening unfolded with excitement as teams received bags of popcorn and candy corn.

MACKENZIE JORDAN

GABRIELA MIMS

Dressed up like mini devils, Brenda Ng (12) and her buddy, Mary Lee (8), prepare for a balloon stomp contest. During the Halloween party, the classes participated in many games to get to know one another.

“Let’s dress up as vampires for the Halloween party!” exclaimed Noel Teng (12) to Samuel Tan (12) and Jordan Chang (8) as they brainstormed for ideas for creative costumes. The seniors gathered to meet their eighth-grade buddies for the first time under the outdoor basketballcourt to discuss the first event. “Halloween is coming up, so get to know each other and discuss costumes for the upcoming Friday,” announced Charlotte Combrink (12) as students gathered around. The seniors and their buddies disguised themselves from witches, to Ninja Turtles, to homeless people, to Despicable Me characters, entertaining one Eyes locked on the objective of the game, Nicole Lee (8) and Ysabel Loh (12) listen intently to the instructions. Excitement raced through the students as their competitive spirits rose to the occasion, as they prepared for an apple-bopping relay race.

another with their creativity. The dressed up upper classmen also planned games for everyone such as bobbing for apples, a balloon stomp, dodgeball, and reversed-donut bobbing. “I was Donald Trump, and my buddy, Andrew Choi [8], was a Mexican,” said Keegan Oppenheim (12). “Our sense of humor just clicked with the costumes, making the rainy day an evening to remember. The costume party made it easier to connect and get to know my buddy.” “I really enjoyed the party!” exclaimed Grace Moon (8). “I liked the fact that we could dress up with our senior buddies and play games together. My favorite game was the donut eating.” As the semester continued, the class of ’16 took their buddies out for ice cream, to coffee shops, and to movies to get to know them better. Some seniors even left notes in

their buddies’ lockers, encouraging them throughout the day. “It was a new experience for me to be a buddy since I wasn’t here for eighth grade, but it has been a great opportunity,” said Jane Jung (12). “I have been able to encourage younger kids and tell them what to expect academically and socially in high school. This way I have been a part of preparing them for the future by giving advice and support as they enter high school.” “It is nice to get to know my eight grade buddy, Aimee Buhr (8), by playing varsity soccer with her,” said Emma Hofer (12). “I loved getting to know her as a teammate and as a friend which strengthening our bond.” From the first day under the outdoor basketball court, both seniors and their buddies created memories and friendships. —By Katiera Cox

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Lessons Beyond Four Walls

Sheldon Ang, 11 Malaysia

Emmett Balzer, 11 Canada Josiah Brake, 11 U.S.A.

Paint, Sweat, and Tears of Laughter

Hannah Buhr, 11 Canada

Chloe Castro, 11

Standing in the midst of cheerful, jubilant chatter, Joseph Hsu (11) and Sam Hofer (11) took in an overview of slumped shoulders, paint-splattered clothes, and tired but content expressions of those around them. After an exhausting day of work, the fresh new coats of brightly-colored paint brought the previously dull walls of the school back to life. “I’ve been to SKTT a few times before today to help the young children in English. I’m happy to see the classrooms looking so clean and pretty; it also feels good to give back to the community through this event,” said Lilian Li

U.S.A.

Denise Chai, 11 Malaysia

Aaron Chand, 11 U.S.A.

Jarrod Chang, 11 Malaysia

Megan Chang, 11 Malaysia Ning Kang Chia, 11 Malaysia

Anson Chin, 11 Malaysia

Hasung Cho, 11 Korea

Christy Chow, 11 Malaysia

Woo Young Chung, 11 Korea

Benjamin Finlay, 11 U.K.

Dominic Fitzgerald, 11 U.K.

Joel Frohlich, 11 U.S.A.

Caitlin Goh, 11 Malaysia Wei Sing Goh, 11 Malaysia

Noah Graves, 11 U.S.A.

Aster H’ng,11 Malaysia

Samuel Hofer, 11 U.S.A.

Taiwan

Neehar Kantimahanti, 11 India Darby Kendrick, 11

Having spent the day labouring together, the diverse class of juniors grew much closer to each other outside the comforts of a cozy classroom. After the experience, Caitlin Goh (11) remarked, “Working hard at the Serve-athon made me feel like a servant of God. Sharing God’s love to the community is an important part of our Christian walk. I’m glad that our class got to experience this together.” Beyond having a “splashing good time” as Xu Xuan Lim (11) said, the class learned some important and significant life lessons that day, lessons not found in textbooks, lectures, or classrooms, lessons that will help them navigate through life and that will always have a special meaning. —By Megan Chang

Paintbrush in hand, Darby Kendrick (11) lays a fresh coat of paint on the walls of SKTT. Andrew Kim (11) and other junior class officers, along with the class sponsors, oversaw the painting of walls and classrooms.

Carefully, Jessica Ross (11) explains how to position an outline onto the wall. The juniors then painted in a mosaic of blue, red, and yellow. On other floors, they designed an ocean and a bus, bringing life to the plain walls.

LILLIAN LI

Joseph Hsu, 11 Malaysia Sam Huang, 11

GABRIELA MIMS

U.S.A.

Kimberly Horton, 11

Scooping ice cream for the returning juniors, Peter Lee (12) laughs at a story Jarrod Chang (11) tells him. After the juniors returned from an exhausting day of painting, the seniors had ice cream floats waiting for them.

(11) as she looked back upon the newly painted school and admired the juniors’ accomplishment on their annual Serve-athon to raise class funds on 25 September. The aquamarine waves painted on the walls of the first-floor classroom created an image of calmness and serenity, giving whoever passed by a sense of warmth and acceptance. Between the classmates, doors to new friendships opened as well. “Working there helped me to get to know the people that I don’t normally talk to as much. This event gave me an opportunity to socialize with people out of my normal friend group and comfort zone,” said Kylie Toh (11), who felt thankful and blessed for the opportunity to carry out an act of kindness in her community.

U.S.A.

Khai Yi Khor, 11 Malaysia Andrew Kim, 11 Korea

In Ha Kim, 11 Korea Kevin Kim, 11 Korea Jonathan Lafferty, 11 U.S.A.

Lilian Li, 11 Malaysia

Grace Lim, 11 Korea

Jerald Lim, 11 Malaysia Xu Xuan Lim, 11 Malaysia

Indonesia

Jing Low, 11 Malaysia

Alan Luchtenburg, 11 U.S.A.

Bena Mauger, 11 U.S.A.

Mathias Maurin, 11 U.S.A.

Hudson McManus, 11 U.S.A.

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LILLIAN LI

Gilbert Lister, 11

Serve-athon

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Daniel Munson, 11

Excitement buzzing and minds racing, Ysabel Loh (12), Sunny Kim (12), and Tayah Lee (12) attempt to help Gloria Kim (12) guess the kinds of languages in charades. Games occupied the band on long bus rides to and from ISB after practices.

U.S.A.

Susan Oh, 11 Korea

Laura Phillips, 11 U.S.A.

Jerome Ramirez, 11 The Philippines

Jessica Ross, 11

As the subway begins jerking forward, Alex Ruble (9), Ysabel Loh (12), and Jane Jung (12) grip to hold on. During the Bangkok Trip, the students explored the city and shopped at Terminal 21 as using different means of transportation around the city.

South Africa

Tim Sasse, 11 U.S.A.

En Qi Saw, 11 Malaysia

Felicia Teoh, 11 Malaysia

Shoko Tezuka, 11 Japan

Kylie Toh, 11 Malaysia

David Unruh, 11 U.S.A.

Keito Watanabe, 11 Japan

Darian Yeap, 11 Malaysia

Yeorin Yun, 11 HANNAH GRAVES

Korea

Mersades Zimmer, 11 U.S.A. Rainbow Chan, 10 Canada

Korea

Suzuna Chihama, 10 Japan

David Chinn, 10 U.S.A.

Jonathon Chinn,10 U.S.A.

John Choi, 10 Korea

Danielle Combrink, 10 The Netherlands

Caleb Cox, 10 Canada

Chia Hoong Ewe, 10 Malaysia

Shion Fraser, 10 Australia

Victoria Galang, 10 U.S.A.

Rahul Gill, 10 Malaysia

Daniel Go, 10 Korea

Tommy Han, 10 Korea

Ke-Erh Huang, 10 Taiwan

Simon Jeong, 10 Korea

Hinako Kawata, 10 Japan

Melynn Kendrick, 10 U.S.A.

Isaac Khor, 10 Malaysia

Daniel Kim, 10 Korea

Hyun Ji Kim, 10 Korea

Peter Kim, 10 Korea

Zachary Kok, 10 Malaysia

Areeya Kunawaradisai, 10 Thailand

Yi Lin Law, 10 Singapore

Vivien Lee, 10 Malaysia

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A Note(able) Trip

Under a Booming Applause

Instruments organized and packed, the high school band awaited their early departure for Bangkok on 10 September. Students chattered and laughed as they buzzed out of the emptying classrooms and into the buses to take them to the airport. The next day in the Thai capital, students woke before sunrise to make it to International School of Bangkok for their first meeting with other schools and their new band director. Despite weary heads and half shut-eyes, the group appeared excited for the long day of practice with over 200 fellow musicians. The band, along with six other schools, had individually practiced and worked hard at perfecting a number of songs before they gathered together. “The most inspiring thing about coming together as a band was that everyone was able to help each other on their weaknesses. As a “mass band,”

a small mistake isn’t as noticeable; so it gave us confidence to participate,” said Jarrod Chang (11). Every piece of music displayed a deep, personal meaning, evoking emotion in each individual. Musicians enjoyed hearing the band director’s personal connection and interpretation of the different pieces, helping the musicians unite together to create a powerful performance. Thizbe Balzer (12) said, “Hearing the conductor’s heart about each piece we played allowed me to connect to her emotionally during the performance, something which brought me exceeding joy.” After two full days of practice with the other schools, the group converged to perform together. As the mass band began the concert, goose bumps crept along the audience’s arms and tingled down their spines. The symphony hit notes with delicacy, leaving the audience

speechless. “The performance highly engaged the audience and evoked powerful emotion that inspired me,” said Titus Hwang (12). The early mornings, long strenuous days, sore lips, and depleted lungs over the course of practicing reaped its benefits as the audience stood to its feet for a booming applause. Adrenalin rushing, the musicians reigned in the pride of what they had accomplished. “I grew a lot in my musical ability. It was a powerful experience to work alongside other musicians that I did not know,” said Suji Lim (9). “I felt proud to be a part of such a powerful and impacting moment with so many other talented musicians.” —By Katiera Cox

BIJAY RANA

U.S.A.

Grace Chang, 10

BIJAY RANA

Alexander Chan-Sturgis, 10

Focusing on playing the correct key, Nathan Chand (9) delicately taps the xylophone during one of the ISB practices. Through the bands hard work, they performed a breathtaking piece.

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Shannen Leong, 10 Malaysia

Julia Munson, 10 U.S.A.

Adrian Nonis, 10 Malaysia

Sophia Ong, 10 Singapore

Jerald Ooi, 10 Malaysia

Tian Ooi, 10 Malaysia

Harin Park, 10 U.S.A.

Daniela Rana, 10 Nepal

U.S.A.

Jung En Seo, 10 Korea

EMMA HOFER

Kayla Ronning, 10

Spoon in hand, Christina Kim (12) prepares to “chow down” on a yummy ice cream sundae at Senior Treat. Once a week, a staff member hosted the dorm seniors in their home for games and snacks.

The Place to Be

KATIERA COX

Korea

Joseph Park, 10

Dorm Homes

Studying hard, Chanwoong Wong (10) takes advantage of the comforts of the dorm lounge. Every Sunday after lunch, from 1:00–3:00 p.m., dorm parents closed campus to ensure their students could study without distractions.

Rosie Shin, 10 Korea

Aubrey Sullivan, 10 U.S.A.

Aaron Tan, 10 Malaysia

Elynn Tan, 10

Malaysia Jia Qi Tan 10 Malaysia

Joshua Tan, 10 Singapore

Belle Vianco, 10 Indonesia

Chanwoong Won, 10 Korea

Mika Yeap, 10 Malaysia

Teddy Zimmer,10 U.S.A.

Samuel Castro, 9 U.S.A.

Karl Chan, 9 Malaysia

Nathan Chand, 9 U.S.A.

Alice Chang, 9 Korea

Vivien Chang, 9 Taiwan

Alicia Chin, 9 Malaysia

John Cho, 9 Korea

Shannon Frohlich, 9 U.S.A.

Justus Goh, 9 Malaysia U.S.A.

Albert Jeong, 9 Korea

Daniel Kang, 9

bee or volleyball. “You don’t just know others in the dorms. You live with them, and they become like a second family,” said Rainbow Chan (9). The older dormies often loaned a helping hand to the younger kids by helping them with homework or giving them practical life advice. Although the students may have missed their immediate families and homes, they all agreed they would not give up the incredible experience of being in the dorms. As Alan Luchtenburg (11) said, “All the people who live in the dorms make me feel at home.” Even as life got crazy during the school year, the dorm kids made time for each other. They knew these memories would not fade away like the grades in the gradebook or the scores on a scoreboard. They would last a lifetime, and so, they grew closer. —By Mary-Claire M. Foot angled, Benjamin Mauger (11) passes the ball to David Unruh (11). Living in the dorms provided easy access to the school’s facilities, allowing students to enjoy their friends and activities.

LILLIAN LI

Carissa Hoffmeyer, 9

Kicking a ball across the small green football pitch, a group of rowdy boys laughed at David Unruh’s (11) jokes. Joyce Oh (12) and her sister, Susan (11), surveyed the peaceful Sunday afternoon from their favorite seat overlooking the ocean. Meanwhile, Ashlynn Ruble (9) and Mrs. Valerie Weidemann had a meaningful talk on the comfortable couches of Jaffray Dorm. These small moments brought the dorm families closer. The different activities hosted by the dorms bonded together the different ages and backgrounds of students. Every week the seniors went to a staff person’s house for games and snacks. Once a month the dorms gathered together for a time of fellowship and worship. Beyond the organized events, other spontaneous moments created lasting memories. “I have loved having access to the campus at almost any time. There is always something fun to do,” said Levi Hawk (7). Hardly a day went by without an evening game of pick-up Ultimate Fris-

Korea

Seth Kelley, 9 U.S.A.

Nicholas Khor, 9 Malaysia

Joy Kiehl, 9 Germany

Elisabeth Kilgo, 9 U.S.A.

Ashley Kim, 9 Korea

Esther Kim, 9 Korea

Lydia Kim, 9 Korea

Seong-Min Kim, 9 Korea

Esther Ko , 9 Korea

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Dorm Life

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Min Guk Kong, 9

Hands on their hearts, Joel Halbedl (12), Aaron Chand (11), Aaron Kelley (12), Jonathan Lafferty (11), Calvin Thompson (12), Mikaela Steinkamp (9), Joseph Leech (12), Evan Chinn (12), and Lydia Kim (10) sing “Rather Be.” They intently focused on the conductor.

Kenya

Hannah Lawrence, 9 U.S.A.

Lauren Lee, 9 Malaysia

Jacqueline Leech, 9 U.S.A.

Linus Lim, 9

With anticipation, Mr. Kirk Ronzheimer sits upon the ledge with his minion awaiting the thrill of plunging into the ice-cold water tank. Students enjoyed launching their teachers into the Dunk Tank as a way to contribute to the Annual Fund.

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Mandy Lim, 9 Malaysia

Suji Lim, 9 Korea

Xu An Lim, 9 Malaysia

Amanda Low, 9 MACKENZIE JORDAN

Malaysia

Yusoof Monawvil, 9 U.S.A.

Ruben Nyul, 9 U.S.A.

Sin Ler Oo, 9

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Sofia Park, 9

Korea Kristiana Phillips, 9 U.S.A.

Anna Queres, 9 U.S.A.

Trevor Ronning, 9 U.S.A.

Alex Ruble, 9 U.S.A.

Ashlynn Ruble, 9 U.S.A.

En Min Saw,9 Malaysia

Zhi Yi Saw, 9 Malaysia

Courtney Soon, 9 Malaysia

Mikaela Steinkamp, 9 U.S.A.

Sara Stoltzfus, 9 U.S.A.

Matthew Strong, 9 U.S.A.

Yi Yao Tan, 9 Malaysia

Annabelle Teoh, 9 Malaysia

Hannah Trescott, 9 U.S.A.

Jeremiah Worten, 9 U.S.A.

James Zhu, 9 Canada

Sheryl Ang, 8 Malaysia

Ryan Bernhardt, 8 U.S.A.

Lydia Brooks, 8 U.S.A.

Sophie Bubrik, 8 U.S.A.

Aimee Buhr, 8 Canada

Jordan Chang, 8 Malaysia

Emily Chew, 8 Malaysia

Sarah Chinn, 8 U.S.A.

Jae Woo Cho, 8 Korea

Andrew Choi, 8 Korea

Bernard Combrink , 8 South Africa

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Raising the Bar

Selfless Generosity

As the choir and band began to prepare for the Annual Fund Concert, excitement buzzed through the air of the Paradise Hotel. Palms sweaty and feet jittery, the band opened up the evening with a symphony piece, entertaining the audience as they tapped along to the beat of the music. Once the band performed, Mr. Larry Chinn then announced the beginning of the silent auction. The tables mounted with artwork, desserts, vouchers, and handmade jewelry provided the community with a chance to donate money to improve the school. The Annual Fund Concert kicked off the campaign to raise rm129,000. As the silent auction hummed with contemplation, the high school choir began to set up risers for their performance. With nervous anticipation, they prepared for their first performance of the year. “It was scary at first to sing in front of a crowd but as the night went on it felt nice to performing with my amigos,” said Noel Teng (12). The Jazz Band followed

the choir, adding a bluesy vibe as the evening came to a close. The concert gave the fund-raising a strong start as the community gathered together and supported one another. At the Annual Fund Dunk Tank a month later, Mr. Kirk Ronzheimer, among other teachers— dressed up in pajamas, formal attire, and snorkeling gear—prepared to get dunked. Sitting on a thin plank above a tank of ice-cold water, teachers bobbed in anticipation as students launched tennis balls at a target to drop them into the brink. So that the students themselves would contribute to the fund, the administration organized a sleep-in day. The first class to reach 100 percent participation by adding rm10 per student would get to sleep in until C-Block on 17 November. Through that week the students in total raised rm2,000. The juniors came in first; the seniors followed close behind and snored until B-Block; the freshman came in third and missed only one class. The sophomores with the fewest participants, arrived

to school at 8:25 a.m., the regular time. About 80-88 percent of the high school students participated in donating in the event. “I enjoyed getting to sleep in and missing class,” said Emmet Balzer (11). “The sleep-in day was an effective way of raising money and getting students involved to participate in their community.” The Annual Fund exceeded its goal, raising rm182,358, to invest in the new buildings, science equipment, musical instruments, smart-boards, robotics, and athletics, as well as dorm home decorations. “The big thing was being faithful to the promise. Annual Fund is meant to emphasize Dalat’s mission statement,” said Mr. Chinn. “I think that really hit a chord with the community. We have promises we want to keep, and these are some ways we can do it. [The drive] was successful and meant a lot to the community.” —By Katiera Cox

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Malaysia

Ellie Park, 9

MRS. JACKI STEINKAMP

Malaysia

Natasha Palanivel, 9

Intently focused on her piece, Elisabeth Brokaw (12) plays through her solo during the Annual Fund Concert. The concert band, concert choir, and the jazz band contributed to the event

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U.S.A.

Yuuki Horie, 8 U.S.A.

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Julia Galang, 8

Elizabeth Horton, 8 U.S.A.

Daye Jung, 8 Korea

Dael Kim, 8

Cheering on their classmates, seventh graders Abel Tan, Kalia Brewster, Sophia Stoltzfus, Joshua Ong, Sumin Lim, and Zoe Seevaratnam wear excited expressions during a lunch-time break. Middle school activities spurred on class spirit.

“Selfie time!” says Jonathan Lao (7) as Kalia Brewster (7) and Min-Song Ko (7) join in the shot. The middle schoolers used iPads for one of their Fridays, fusing academics with play. Activities ranged from scavenger hunts to Four-square.

Korea

Gloria Kim, 8 Korea

Inkyul Kim, 8 Korea

Joshua Koay, 8 Malaysia

Wansuk Kunawaradisai, 8 Thailand

Jian Yi Lai, 8 Malaysia

Mary Lee, 8 Korea

Nicole Lee, 8 Malaysia

Zhi Yong Lee, 8 Malaysia

Daniel Lim, 8 Malaysia

Jia Yi Lim, 8

Grace Moon, 8 Korea Letitia Ong, 8 Singapore

Jerald Ooi, 8 Malaysia

Jong Min Park, 8 Korea

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Malaysia Campbell McManus, 8 U.S.A.

Yerin Park,8

Classes Clash!

Korea

Gabe Roberts, 8 U.S.A.

Risa Sasada, 8 Japan

Edward Seong, 8

Middle School Style

Korea

Ji Yun Shin, 8 Korea

Tien Min Tan, 8 Malaysia

Celestine Teoh, 8 Malaysia

Jia-Jie Toon, 8 Malaysia

Aaron Worten, 8 U.S.A.

Philip Yeoh, 8 Malaysia

Ruthie Allen, 7 U.S.A.

Kalia Brewster, 7 U.S.A.

Kate Buhr, 7 U.S.A.

Emily Chai, 7 Malaysia

Elspeth Chin, 7 Singapore

Subin Cho, 7 Korea

Annie Choi, 7 Korea

Namit Deb, 7 India

Micah Faircloth, 7 U.S.A.

Gabe Frohlich, 7 U.S.A. U.S.A.

Lydia Geiman , 7 U.S.A.

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EMMA HOFER

Gabriel Gardner, 7

Students flooded from their classrooms and rushed towards the outdoor gym as the bell signaling the end of H-Block rang. Pins decorated with Mr. Chuck Arnold’s and Mr. Tom Penland’s faces clinked on their shirts. Finally, 3:10 had arrived– time for middle school activities! “Friday classes are shortened because of MS events, and so the day goes by quickly. It’s a nice way to end the week,” said Kaitlyn Ladner (6). Mr. Arnold prepared different competitions between the classes for each week. These ranged from games of knock-out to disgusting eating competitions. “It’s like an extra lunch time where you can hang out with your friends at school without having to

do school work. Most kids love it,” said Wansuk Kunawaradisai (8). Laughing as they left the outdoor gymnasium, Grace Moon (8) and Emily Chew (8) joked about the ridiculousness of the dodgeball game they had just played. Middle school events ended the week on a high note for the young teens. “Middle school events is fun because we get to mingle with other classes,” said Jazzy Jenkins (6). These competitions sparked friendly rivalry between the classes and brought the middle school closer. —By Mary-Claire M. All eyes on him, Bernard Combrink (8) prepares to shoot the ball in a game of Around the World. Middle school activities allowed students to display a number of talents.

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Levi Hawk, 7 U.S.A.

Tien-Erh Huang, 7 Taiwan

Jazzy Jenkins, 7 U.S.A.

Andrew Kaney, 7 U.S.A.

Erica Kang, 7 Korea

Joel Kelley, 7 U.S.A.

Jackson Kendrick, 7 U.S.A.

Yebeen Kil, 7 Korea

Jeremy Kim, 7 Korea

John Kim, 7 Korea

Seung Kim, 7 Korea

Yumin Kim, 7 Korea

Min-Song Ko, 7 Korea

Jonathan Lao, 7

Strong Bonds

through prayer

“We start out with what we are thankful for and then go into prayer requests,” Aaron Kelley (12) said to encourage others to participate in prayer every Monday morning at 7:50 a.m. Each person began by sharing how he or she felt blessed and then moved on to talk about the challenges life holds, allowing students to encourage one another. “One of the things I am

U.S.A.

Sharisse Leong, 7 Malaysia Sumin Lim, 7 Korea

Culles Mah, 7 Malaysia Haddon McManus, 7 U.S.A.

Joshua Ong, 7

Eagerly arriving on Monday morning for prayer, Mathias Maurin (11) and Karsten Ladner (12) look forward to fellowship with their peers. Meeting once a week created accountability with fellow students.

challenged by each week through prayer groups is being reminded to pray for my fellow classmates throughout the week in my own quiet times,” said Jonathan Lafferty (11). “This group has encouraged me with the fellowship among other students who desire to pray and connect on a deeper, spiritual level.” Every Monday morning, to start the week, students gathered down at the cafeteria to share and pray. Mr. Kirk Ronzheimer often supervised the group as Mackenzie Jordan (12) led the discussions among the high school students.

Karsten Ladner (12) said, “I enjoy starting the week right by praying for our school as a community who wants to serve and honor God. This group challenges me to remember to be thankful for all the things God blesses me with throughout a day.” As the group met regularly, strong bonds form as students of different ages shared and grew in their faith throughout the year. “I am thankful that we can meet and pray together,” said Matthew Strong (9) before he dashed to his first period class. —By Katiera Cox

Malaysia

Tate Oppenheim, 7 U.S.A.

Sieon Park,7 Korea

Rachel Poh, 7 Malaysia

Tyler Ronning, 7 U.S.A.

Kolaya Ronzheimer, 7 U.S.A.

Melanie Schouten, 7 Malaysia

Zoe Seevaratnam, 7 U.S.A.

Jia Yi Sim, 7 Malaysia

Abigail Soo, 7 Malaysia U.S.A.

Alix-Andrea Stuart, 7 U.S.A.

Abel Tan, 7

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Sophia Stoltzfus, 7

Malaysia

Joonas Tan, 7 Finland

Amie Trescott, 7 U.S.A.

Jirawan Tritham, 7 Thailand

Esther Tse, 7 Malaysia Malaysia

Joshua Yeoh, 7 Malaysia

Kitty Zhan, 7

China Seong Eun Bae, 6 Korea Micaella Baker, 6 U.S.A. U.S.A.

Lana Brewster , 6 U.S.A.

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GABRIELA MIMS

Niko Bernhardt, 6

GABRIELA MIMS

Mikaela Yeap, 7

As the breeze from the ocean blew into the cafeteria hallway, Karsten Ladner (12) and Dominic Fitzgerald (11) close their eyes in prayer . After giving their thanks and prayer requests, they prayed for one another.

Eyes tightly shut, Charlotte Combrink (12) intently focuses on her prayer. Each Monday morning, the group gathered to pray for each other, the school, and the community, seeking transformation through prayer.

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Ethan Chan, 6

After piling food on their trays, Benjamin Mauger (11) and Mr. Kirk Ronzheimer sit by the outdoor court, overlooking the ocean as they talk about life. Lunch provided opportunities for students to reach out to teachers and mentors, giving them guidance throughout the day.

Malaysia

Panda Chan, 6 Malaysia

Ryan Chan, 6 Malaysia

Max Chang, 6 Korea

Ashley Chew, 6 Malaysia

Eager for lunch, Emma Hofer (12) and Cheryl Yeap (12) dish up their food at the nasi kandar stall in Lucky 99. The stalls offered a variety of options as seniors eagerly ordered chicken rice, Thai curry, and spring rolls to complete their meals and fill their stomachs before driving back to school.

Dylan Chew, 6 Malaysia

Ning Yi Chia, 6 Malaysia

John Chin, 6 Malaysia

Esmarie De Jager, 6 South Africa

Young Woo Eun, 6 Korea

Jack Ferguson, 6 Australia

Jadyn Helweg, 6 U.S.A.

Yong-Yu Huang, 6 Taiwan

Helen Jang, 6 Korea

Sophia Kang, 6

Malaysia

Kaitlyn Ladner, 6 Malaysia

Rebecca Lee,6 Taiwan

Soo Qiao Lim, 6 Malaysia

Esther Lo, 6 Malaysia

Chloe Loh, 6 Malaysia

Daniel Loh, 6 Malaysia

Christopher Ooi, 6 Malaysia

Paul Pham, 6 New Zealand

Mikaya Ronzheimer, 6 U.S.A.

Adelynn Tan, 6 Malaysia

Eugene Tee, 6 Malaysia

Mikmik Thomas, 6 Indonesia

Alicia Yeap, 6 Malaysia

Joseph Yun, 6 Malaysia

Lydia Allen, 5 U.S.A.

Jeta Anderson, 5 U.S.A.

David Bae, 5 Korea

Caitlyn Buckland, 5 Canada

Elizabeth Buhr, 5 Canada Daniel Burns, 5 U.S.A. Hazel Chan, 5 Malaysia

Dominic Cheang, 5 Malaysia

Adelina Chee, 5 Malaysia

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Best Block of the Day

Eating, Relaxing, and Gaming

Students’ stomachs grumbled in extreme hunger; everyone longingly glanced at the clock that would signal the end of class. Petering on the edge of their seats, they awaited in desperation. Suddenly, as if all on cue, the students buzzed to life at the sound of the lunch bell. The halls pooled with people as they scurried out in excitement for the best block of the day. Seniors in their brightly colored sea-foam blue shirts rummaged through their bags to find ID cards, escaping campus for 45 minutes. The mobs gathered at different hawker stalls, Gustos, or Lucky 99 to enjoy the company of friends. “I love the opportunity to go out to eat lunch with friends. We are able to pick different restaurants each day, escape campus for a bit, and experience good Penang food before we

graduate,” said Brenda Ng (12). “Although it is fun, it’s always an extra challenge in the day to make it back in time before the bell rings.” While the seniors got to enjoy fresh air out by Hillside, the other classes meandered down to the cafeteria by the beach. They dished up food on their trays and gathered around the round tables, discussing the latest events in classes. “Usually after eating lunch, I pay basketball or soccer with the guys, enjoying the outdoor basketball court or field,” said Ben Finlay (11). “It helps me focus better in school when I have had the opportunity to enjoy the outdoors for 45 minutes every day.” Although some enjoyed the outdoors, others decided to sit down and engaged in the bustling conversation and gaming in the air-conned Student Cen-

ter. Those who needed a chilled drink or quick shot of sugar congregated at the StuCo store, Zach’s Shack, to share a few laughs and snack before the rest of the day unfolded. “I hang out in the Student Center all the time for lunch as I spend my time gaming and talking with friends,” said Caleb Cox (10). “The couches are comfortable and there is always good music to enjoy to take breather from the busyness in school.” The bell then rang, signaling an end the conversations and games, and everyone reluctantly headed towards his or her F-Block class. —By Katiera Cox Sitting down in the outdoor cafeteria, Joseph Hsu (11) shovels fried rice into his mouth, satisfying his hungry stomach. Students rushed down to the lunch line in order to choose the best meals, from Asian to Western dishes, satisfying the varied taste choices.

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Korea

Magdalene Koay, 6

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Wayne Khor, 6 Malaysia Jason Kim, 6

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Malaysia Wen Khaw, 6 Malaysia

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Antonio Cheong, 5 Malaysia Ryan Chew, 5 Malaysia

Eleanor Emis, 5 U.S.A.

Jimmy Ferguson, 5 Australia

Jasmine Hassan, 5 U.S.A. Jenna Helweg, 5 U.S.A. Hailey Hofer, 5 U.S.A. Michael Hsu, 5 Taiwan

Tian Xiang Hwang, 5 Malaysia Christopher Jang, 5 Korea Noah Kaney, 5 U.S.A.

Anjali Kaptain, 5 U.S.A.

Natalie Khor, 5 Malaysia

David Kilgo, 5 U.S.A. Owen Lai, 5 U.S.A. Larissa Lee, 5 Malaysia

Noah Lee, 5 Korea Saidah Ly, 5

Luke Ng, 5

Malaysia

Home Alone : A Night of Giving and Giggling

“Merry Christmas, ya filthy animals!” A classic line from a timeless movie, Home Alone made for a hilarious theme. Of course, the inventive group of planners added a twist to the theme by adding some Asian flavor. “I am glad with how well our unique theme went and how much the students enjoyed the evening. Lots of new memoThe entertainment crew for the evening—Miss Emily Grad, Mr. Joshua Allen, Teddy Zimmer (10), and Hudson McManus (11)—stand “captured” by Nicholas Khor (8). The script followed the capture of Mr. and Mrs. Clause.

ries were made with friends,” said Wen Chi Chen (12), StuCo president. The memory-making began long before students arrived at the hotel. Girls worried for countless hours while prepping their hair and makeup for the evening. Meanwhile, boys searched “How to Tie a Tie” on YouTube. When asked for CB tips, Jessica Ross (11) said, “Plan ahead. Pick a hairstyle and gift ahead of time! Don’t save anything for the last minute. When it comes to gifts, go practical. You can’t go wrong with an iPad case.”

Gifts for this year’s CB ranged from socks to dark chocolate to jewelry for those who upheld an ageold Dalat tradition. The giving also extended to the Shan Home as each grade gave a different kind of gifts for the orphans. Overall, the evening balanced merriment with the true reason for the season. As Jonathan Lafferty (11) said, “CB was super great! StuCo planned lots of fun events, which kept the evening interesting. It was nice to spend time with my schoolmates outside the classroom.” — By Mary-Claire M. EMMA HOFER

U.S.A. Zach Montgomery, 5 U.S.A.

Better Than Being...

Trevor Nichols, 5 U.S.A.

Anna Phuah, 5 Malaysia Rishon Pillai, 5 Malaysia

Jake Pontrich, 5 U.S.A.

Sahana Selvaraja, 5 Malaysia

Taewoo Song, 5 Korea

Elliot Steffan, 5 U.S.A.

Benjamin Stoltzfus, 5 U.S.A.

Jordan Stuart, 5 U.S.A.

Fukue Suntarat, 5 Malaysia

Zoei Toh, 5 U.S.A.

Karis White, 5 Malaysia Lauren Worten, 5 U.S.A.

Yoseph Yang, 5 Korea

Ashley Yeoh, 5

Malaysia Himani Alagan, 4 Australia Kathryn Boyd, 4 U.S.A.

Hudson Brooks, 4 U.S.A.

Noah Brooks, 4 Canada Anric Chin, 4 Malaysia

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EMMA HOFER

U.S.A.

Benjamin Wong, 5

EMMA HOFER

U.S.A.

Enson Tang, 5

Fork delicately in hand, Mersades Zimmer (11) enjoys the food provided by the Paradise Hotel. The buffet included spaghetti, fried rice, stir fry vegetables, steak, and fish. Watching the rap performed by Peter Lee (12), Shawn Lim (12) and Calvin Thompson (12) laugh at the clever play on words as Sarah Tan (12), Alexis Zimbulis (12) and Noel Teng (12) admire the table decorations. StuCo’s goofy script kept the high school entertained throughout the night.

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Jason Cho, 4 Korea Jay Cho, 4 Korea

Seniors Zachary Tan, Tayah Lee, Kassy Steinkamp, Jonathan Park, Cheryl Yeap, and Peter Lee lead worship for the Spiritual Discipline Service. The stage welcomed vulnerability as seniors shared their personal testimonies.

Ryan Choi, 4 Korea

Michael De Cort, 4 Malaysia Josia De Jager, 4

Speaking into the mics, Niko Bernhardt (6) and Mikaya Ronzheimer (6) share the meaning of the Feast of Trumpets. Their class presented God’s Word and acted out skits, dramatically emphasizing God’s call.

South Africa Kyla Faircloth, 4 U.S.A. Lyric Hawk, 4 U.S.A. Rhys Hofer, 4 U.S.A.

Ha-Eun Jeon, 4 Korea Yun Kil, 4 Korea Jisung Kim, 4 Korea

Yeonsoo Kim, 4 KATIERA COX

Korea

Amos Koay, 4

Malaysia

Myra Lim, 4 Malaysia Brendan Luke, 4 Malaysia Cullno Mah, 4 Malaysia

Alexia Nyul, 4 U.S.A.

Claire Ohk, 4 Korea

Jonathan Park, 4 Korea Daniel Pham, 4 New Zealand

Noella Seevaratnam, 4 U.S.A.

Kyle Tang, 4 Malaysia

Cherry Thomas, 4 Indonesia

Kalista White, 4 U.S.A.

Andrew Worten, 4 U.S.A.

Emily Yeng, 4 Malaysia

Zachary Yuen, 4 Hong Kong

Kadence Arnold, 3 U.S.A.

Josiah Blacklock, 3 U.S.A.

Kyra Brewster, 3 U.S.A.

Bethia Chin, 3

Singapore Samuel Chung, 3 U.S.A.

Kaeden Corman, 3 U.S.A.

Ishaan Deb, 3

India Emma Emis, 3 U.S.A. Isadora Gardner, 3 U.S.A.

Peter Hsu, 3 Taiwan

Ting-Yi Huang, 3

Taiwan Yi Ranne Hwang, 3 Malaysia

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Hub of Activities

IN the Chapel

Meandering down to the chapel, students buzzed with anticipation at a break in the day. Every Friday held a new level of excitement as students gathered with friends as the worship band began to strum to the beat, leading others to leap to their feet in praise. At the last note, Mr. Kirk Ronzheimer prayed and began the service; he spent the 20 minutes before lunch sharing the Word of God with students, making it applicable to their lives. These chapel times provided an outlet for students to put aside academics and focus on their spiritual journey as he weekly reminded students of Truth. Along with regular chapels, other numerous activities took place in that venue: the room always buzzed with excitement from group huddles to class elections to parties. The maintenance men stacked and re-stacked the chairs throughout the year, preparing for each event. At the beginning of the

year, grades entered to vote for their new class representative as peers listened intently to the speeches and passed ballots around. Later on, the sophomores turned the chapel into a class party zone as they sprawled out on pillows and blankets on the floor to enjoy late night talks and movies at their Lock-in. “We played the piano and listened to music while some talked and others played games,” said Shion Fraser (10). “Rosie [Shin, 10] even used this evening to ask John Choi [10] to CB by dancing to a K-pop song. He said, ‘Yes.’” The stage also created an outlet for those involved in forensics or music recitals. The forensics team evoked laughter and emotion as each presented his or her own piece—from solo acts, duet acting, extemporaneous speaking, improve, and debate—displaying their skills and talent. The recitals filled the chapel with the tunes played by students who had diligently practiced for this performance. A

round of applause echoed through hall at the end of each song. “I struggled so much with stage fright during my piano recital as nervousness is often amplified through the keyboard,” said Ysabel Loh (12). “Each time I performed though, I played not for the audience but just to prove to myself that I could conquer stage fright—or at least mask it with steady hands.” The chapel, a hub of activities, never failed to bring joy and excitement as well as discipleship to the school. As students left the auditorium and climbed the stairs to upper campus, the conversation bubbled with the new reflection of the time spent voting for class reps., listening to Mr. Ronzheimer, or enjoying the fine arts of peers. —By Katiera Cox While performing a small skit, Areeya Kunawaradisai (10) wipes off the peanut butter smeared on Rainbow Chan’s (10) face. The skits, written by Mr. Mark Sasse, conveyed powerful messages to peers in the chapel during the MEW and SEW services.

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Malaysia Jun Sheng Leow, 4 Malaysia Daniel Lim, 4 Korea

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Aiden Leong, 4

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Aiden Jeong, 3 Korea Anna Kilgo, 3 U.S.A.

Gunwoo Kim, 3 Korea

Jae Youn Kim, 3 Korea

Nathan Kim, 3

Korea Onyou Kim, 3 Korea Chloe Lee, 3 Malaysia Jing Xuan Leow, 3

Malaysia Christopher Min, 3

Korea Catie Montgomery, 3 U.S.A. Juan Moon, 3 Korea

Ruben Morf, 3 Switzerland

Laura Nadapdap, 3 Indonesia

Kiera Nichols, 3 U.S.A. Jonathan Ong, 3 Malaysia Ellie Park, 3 Korea

Gabriel Roylance, 3 U.S.A. Nikita Sarhad, 3 U.S.A. Sidharta Selvaraj, 3 Malaysia

Jiwoo Seo, 3 Korea

Anya Shanmugabalan, 3

Nathan Tan, 3 Malaysia

Eleannor Tang, 3 Malaysia

Mentoring: staying connected with others

“Let’s meet in 10 minutes by the clock tower!” called Aaron Kelley (12) to Mr. Joshua Anderson. The end-of-lunch bell rang and pierced the ears of students and staff alike, who scuffled into classrooms from all corners of campus. From the front gate, panicked seniors rushed onto campus and hoped to collect their student ID cards from Ms. Bernie Selva without accumulating another tardy. But as Kelley began his study hall period, he anticipated his weekly meeting with his mentor. Chuckling at one of Ms. Emily Grad’s jokes, Mrs. Susan Allen readies herself to begin weekly session. Staff–on–staff mentoring groups served to foster community and encouragement.

The mentoring program, implemented decades ago, bonded students with staff and gave them the wisdom and insight of an adult. Although seniors processing the end of their high school career most often became involved with the mentoring program, Spiritual Life Director, Mr. Kirk Ronzheimer, encouraged students of all grades to seek out a mentor. Even some staff mentored one another: Mrs. Susan Allen met with Miss Emily Grad weekly. “I always look forward to having a relaxed meeting with Mrs. Allen weekly during X-Block, along with Zachary Tan (12) and Charlotte Combrink (12),” said Tayah

Lee (12). “We talk about things stressing us out and ask her about questions we have related to the Bible or about handling things. We trust her wisdom and her calming presence.” Like Kelley, some students found time to meet with their mentors during a free study hall block. Others, such as Hannah Graves (12) and Mrs. Sara Kearney, met during lunch. Most, however, like Mikaela Steinkamp (9) and Miss Lacey Fields, met after school. Ten minutes later, Mr. Anderson found Kelley. Excited to discuss the highs and lows of the week, they sat down and began sharing together, eager to encourage each other. —By Emma Hofer EMMA HOFER

U.S.A. Jesse Tan, 3 Finland

I’ll Be There for You...

Leeann Wee, 3 Singapore

Amy Won, 3 Korea

Joshua Allen, 2 U.S.A.

Soren Anderson, 2 U.S.A.

Seoeun Bae, 2 Korea

Aidan Boyd, 2 U.S.A.

Milo Burleson, 2 U.S.A. U.S.A.

Audrey Chan, 2

Aiden El-Deeb, 2 U.K.

Darren Eun, 2 Korea Jeremy Kim, 2 Korea JiChan Kim, 2 Korea

Ruha Kim, 2 Korea

Sungjoo Kim, 2 Korea

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Malaysia Anna Chand, 2 U.S.A. Ethan Cheam, 2 Malaysia

GABI MIMS

Siena Cataudella, 2

“This passage from Romans spoke to me this week,” began Aaron Kelley (12) as he met with Mr. Joshua Anderson. Students sought out mentoring relationships to deepen their faith. Eyes on Hannah Graves’s (12) coffee, Lexi Zimbulis (12) recounts the events of her week. Lunchtime discussions during the EBlock period gave students time to deepen relationships.

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Food and Fun...

Jane Lee, 2 Korea Yewon Lee, 2 Korea

Zach Lee, 2

for Everyone

Malaysia

Amanda Lim, 2 Malaysia

Esther Lim, 2

Korea Suyoung Lim, 2 Canada Nathan Ng, 2 Malaysia Jonathan Ooi, 2

Malaysia Stella Park, 2

Korea Soniya Peters, 2 The Netherlands Reshwin Pillai, 2 Malaysia

Aaron Pontrich, 2 U.S.A.

Keziah Ronzheimer, 2 U.S.A.

Matthias Seevaratnam, 2 U.S.A. Umair Shakeel, 2 Malaysia Soo Song, 2 Korea

Sean White, 2 U.S.A. Aydan Wong, 2

Malaysia Rebekah Wood, 2 U.S.A.

Alvin Zahn, 2 China

Tiffany Ang, 1

Malaysia Ashlynn Arnold, 1 U.S.A.

Hannah Blacklock, 1 U.S.A.

Keyla Borer, 1 Switzerland

“Wait! Fingernail polish?” asked Calvin Thompson (12). Laughter erupted from the middle school girls who surrounded him. They attempted to cajole him into supporting their cause. “We are raising money to support an orphan,” explained Kaitlyn Ladner (6). “And don’t worry. I’ll make sure you look very pretty.” The Food-and-Fun Fair saw a variety of new kiosks, including a manicure station run by sixth graders and one selling french fries by the junior class. Of course, the PTO upheld long-standing traditions including the Junior-forHire auction.

“For the juniors, the PTO evening was quite busy! We made delicious drinks for sugar-loving students. We helped set up the event for the adults. We also distributed food tickets for elementary students,” said Andrew Kim (11). The evening provided an opportunity for students, teachers, and parents to connect. The PTO also hosted a number of other events, including the PTO Dress Swap and the annual garage sale. All these small moments, whether cooking food or painting fingernails, helped to bring the community closer. — By Mary-Claire M.

Careful to not burn the chicken, Yeorin Yun (11) and Jessica Ross (11) delicately turn the meat on the grill. Along with grilled chicken, the juniors also cooked up burgers and hot dogs. They served refreshing drinks and candy as well.

After painting a Dalat mother’s face, Mikaela Steinkamp (9) bonds with Mrs. Dong Mae Kim over funny stories. The activities of the Food-and-Fun Fair provided students and parents with a relaxed environment in which to enjoy each other.

Rachel Burley, 1 Malaysia Henry Brooks, 1 U.S.A.

Malaysia

Sing Yi Chew, 1 Malaysia

Anna-Sophia Combrink, 1 The Netherlands

KARISSA STEINKAMP

Noah Channon, 1

Adaiah de Visser, 1 Australia

Zi Xin Huang, 1 China

Haram Jeon, 1

KARISSA STEINKAMP

The Netherlands

Billy Ferguson, 1

Korea

Japan Alina Kaptain, 1 U.S.A. Jaewon Kim, 1 Korea

Mia Kirk, 1 Canada

Aiden Ko, 1

Korea Brandon Koi, 1 Malaysia Riku Kumagai, 1 Japan

Joshua Lyon, 1 U.K.

Jia Ni Man, 1 China

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MARY-CLAIRE MCINTYRE

Anju Johno, 1

Chowing down on some yummy watermelon, Christopher Ooi (6) and Jason Kim (5) watch a playful game of American football. The PTO encouraged students to participate in community-building activities at the annual fair.

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Jiajun Man, 1 China Joshua Nadapdap, 1 Indonesia

As Kassy Steinkamp (12) and Gabriella Mims (12) approach the table, Josh Park (12) assists Jarrod Chang (11) while he signs his name in the official NHS registry. Each member repeated the process after receiving their pin and certificate.

Hanbi Park, 1 Korea

John Pham, 1

New Zealand Edyn Roylance, 1 U.S.A. Saecka Takizawa, 1

Contemplating, Charlotte Combrink (12), Aaron Kelley (12), and Tayah Lee (12) act out a StarWars-themed skit to discover those of excellence. Lost of where else to go, the skit led them to planet Earth where they discovered the chosen ones.

Japan

Letyzia Tang, 1 Malaysia Hayase Tsukada, 1 Japan

Nathanael Tucker, 1 U.K.

Hana Xin, 1

China Kaius Anderson, K U.S.A. Reuben Beasley, K U.K.

U.S.A.

Mattea Chim, K

Hong Kong Kenya Corman, K U.S.A.

Hannah Drawe, K U.S.A.

Sean Driscoll, K U.K.

Riku Fujimaki, K Japan

Olivia Ho, K Malaysia

Paul Hsu, K Taiwan

Hajin Kim, K Korea

Joonbeom Lee, K Korea

Axy Lyon, K U.K.

Jacob Montgomery, K U.S.A.

Timothy Morf, K Switzerland

Ella Ohk, K Korea

Carsten Ooi, K

Malaysia Surin Park, K Korea Charlotte Pontrich, K U.S.A. Micah Steffen, K U.S.A.

Jeselle Tan, K Malaysia

Jaden Tang, K Malaysia Jeyden Teh, K

Malaysia Sierra Truong, K U.S.A. Sarah Wood, K U.S.A.

Mudi Xia, K China

Wenqian Xia, K China

Eliza Yeoh, K

Malaysia Levi Boyd, P4 U.S.A.

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Passing the Lightsaber

Forward to Excellence

On 8 March, high school students meandered into the chapel for the National Honor Society assembly, excited about the induction ceremony. As they arrived with some parents, the melody of the Star Wars track echoed through the room, preparing audience for the moment when the stage curtains would open for the program. As the music died down, Zachary Tan (12), playing the role of Luke Skywalker, stood in silence on the stage as seniors Karsten Ladner as Hans Solo, Charlotte Combrink as Chubakka, Tayah Lee as Finn, and Aaron Kelley as Leah (!) received instructions to look for individuals of excellence on many different planets. “Watching the script and acting fall together— and at times be more forcefully pulled and squashed together—was a rewarding experience streaked with currents of good laughter,” said Combrink. The NHS members travelled across many galaxies searching high and

low for individuals who could demonstrate the four characteristic—service, character, scholarship, and leadership—required for membership in the Society. The skit travellers reached galaxies of soldiers, robots, servants, and aliens, hoping to find those who had attained all four aspects. But, they could find no one who had all of those attributes anywhere in the universe. The skit ended with Sunny Kim (12), playing the role of Yoda, saying to the explorers, “On Earth you will find.” Reluctantly, the group made one last expedition to Earth and discovered 16 new junior class members: Keito Watanabe, Mersades Zimmer, Josiah Brake, Emmett Balzer, Jarrod Chang, and Christy Chow; and seniors Sabrina Ly, Peter Lee, Thizbe Balzer, Gloria Kim, Cheryl Yeap, and Gabriela Mims. “It was a riot working with NHS to put on the skit. Collaborating with an extremely creative and eccentric group of people

was a blast, and the skit that we put on reflected our group’s quirks. In the end, I was very proud of the performance we put on,” said Kelley. Later that day, 13 middle schoolers made it into the NJHS: eighth graders Yerin Park, Dael Kim; and seventh graders Levi Hawk, Kalia Brewster, Esther Tse, Jirawan Tritham, Joel Kelley, Rachel Poh, Ruthie Allen, Alix Stewart, Amie Trescott, Jia Yi Sim, and Tien-Erh Huang. The new members, escorted up on stage, lit a candle and signed their names in the official register. As the other students left the chapel, NHSers stayed behind to enjoy a special luncheon provided by the staff in special honor of their achievement. —By Katiera Cox Fighting to show their leadership skills, Angelene Woo (12), Wen Chi Chen (12), and Josh Park (12) attempt to fly a plane to prove they could meet the requirements. Each member of the NHS acted out roles that revealed a new strength in excellence needed for membership in the Society.

KATIERA COX

Jayden Chand, K

KATIERA COX

U.S.A. Alayna Chan, K Malaysia

KATIERA COX

Chase Bernhardt, K U.S.A. Ryan Cataudella, K

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Joana Broecker, P4

Switzerland Chloe Burleson, P4 U.S.A.

Blake Chan, P4 Malaysia

Joel de Visser, P4

The Netherlands Samuel Huh, P4 Korea Seungchan Kang, P4 Korea Sophie Ko, P4

Korea Kannon Kumagai, P4

Japan Sophie Lee, P4 U.S.A. Yejii Lee, P4 Korea

Hazel Lim, P4 Malaysia Zachary Lin, P4 U.S.A.

Hae Song Min, P4

Korea Nadya Nadapdap, P4 Indonesia

Haesol Park, P4 Korea Thomas Penland III, P4 U.S.A. Tryn Phungsonthorn, P4 U.S.A.

Kieran Shanmugabalan, P4

Melissa Tan, P4

under soapy waters

“Shark attack, shark attack!” chanted Ms. Emily Grad repeatedly as crowds of high schoolers gathered in the amphitheater for the first StuCo event. The “Welcome Back Shark Attack” evening included fun and physical activities such as dodgeball, American football, and kickball with major rule changes based on the theme “sharks.” In addition to that, each activity involved getting wet. “My favorite activity had to be kickball because winning didn’t matter at that point, given the fact we were all laughing and

slipping at every attempt to sprint onto a base,” says Chloe Castro (11). The sounds of laughter and screams echoed across campus as students enjoyed three hours of total, non-stop fun. To finish out the night, StuCo showed the movie Soul Surfer along with baked and freshly-cooked good in the amphitheater. “I could see that StuCo had prepared a lot for the event, from planning various games to decorating the amphitheater based on sharks,” said Gloria Kim (12). “It was definitely a fun way to start the semester.”

StuCo events, such as this, gave students a chance to escape the stresses of homework and have fun not only with classmates but with the entire high school community. In addition to that, these events helped new students connect with other high schoolers and build new relationships with one another. —By Brian Hiew AS the opposing team runs after the ball, Jesse Ross (11) takes advantage of the and sprints towards third base as Trevor Ronning (9) waits for the ball. Field runners ran on soapy surfaces to get to bases. GLORIA KIM

Malaysia Shivm Takizawa, P4 Japan

Slipping and Laughing

Malaysia

Marie Yun, P4 Korea

Tian Yi Zhang, P4 China

Caleb Allen, P3 U.S.A.

Harper Baik, P3 Korea

Ella Beasley, P3 U.K.

Nina Boyd, P3 U.S.A.

Shin Choi, P3 Korea

Kaleb Corman, P3 U.S.A. Elise Emis, P3 U.S.A. Zeen Guo, P3 China

Nehemiah Jenkins, P3 Korea Zoe Kahrobaei, P3 Canada Ethan Kaptain, P3 U.S.A.

GLORIA KIM

Malaysia

Harang Jeon, P3

Ethan Leong, P3 Malaysia

U.K. Hajin Min, P3 Korea David Park, P3 Korea Mirabelle Tan, P3 Malaysia

Carol Teh, P3 Malaysia

Kieran Xu Teoh, P3 Malaysia

Abigail To, P3 Hong Kong

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GLORIA KIM

Hannah Lyon, P3

PALMING the dodgeball, David Chinn (10) jerks to the side as teammate Kayla Ronning (10) gathers extra balls. The game included major rule changes such as players walking on enemy territory as “sharks” to gain advantage.

BALL f lyi n g, Sarah Tan ( 1 2 ) throws a kickball towards the home as opposing field runners sprint pass base after base. Although she struck out an opposing player, her team lost by three home runs.

Student Council

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Mrs. Susan Allen, B.S.

Bible 12, Media Literacy, High School Curriculum

Mrs. Bona Anderson, B.S.

Preschool 4, Ass’t. Coach U-13 Volleyball

Mr. Joshua Anderson, M.Div.

New & Old Testament Survey, Foundations of Faith, Values & Decision Making, Forensics, Debate

Mrs. Ang Gaik Cheng (Adeline)

Finance

Mr. Chuck Arnold, M.A.

MS Technology, Bible, VB Basketball

Mrs. Deana Arnold, B.S.

Grade 5, Recycling Club, Cross Country, Track & Field

Mr. Balakrishna (Bala)

Security Ms. Beh Wan Lin (Josephine Akins) Preschool Helper

Ms. Bernadette Selva A/P Selvarajan (Bernie) Administration

Mrs. Sharon Bernhardt, B.A.

Biology 10, Research Skills 5–8, JV Volleyball Ass’t.

Mr. Brameshwaran A/L Gopalakrishnam Maintenance

Mrs. Brandi Brewster, M.A. P4, U–13 Girls’ Volleyball Mr. Brian Brewster, M.A.

HS Principal, JV Girls’ Football, Liquid Nitrogen Explosion Coordinator, Building Committee

Mrs. Valeri Brokaw, M.M.

Adv. Band, Beginning Band 6 & 7, Music 5, Bible 8, HS Jazz Ensemble, Ambassadors Worship Team, MS Drama, MS Choir, MS Jazz, 5/6 Musical

Mrs. Eileen Buhr, B.Ed. Grade 2

Mr. Garth Buhr, B.Ed.

Special Services Coordinator, Junior Class

Mrs. Kelly Burleson, M.A.

Chemistry, AP Chemistry, AP Biology

Mr. Cecil Fernandez Security

Mrs. Ailee Chan, LLB Law

HS Bahasa Malaysia I–III, ES Bahasa Specials K–4, SKTT English Camp

Mr. Chelliah A/L Periasamy Security

Mrs. Debbie Chinn, M.A.

English 9, Honors English 9, AP Language & Composition, Forensics

Mr. Larry Chinn

Chortles, Snickers, Giggles... Class Events: Forging Friendships, Tightening Bonds

“Ahh!” Sarah Stoltzfus (9) and Shannon Frohlich (9) let out shrill, high pitched screams, as a demon– masked Seth Kelley (9) jumped out at them during their Halloween party. With the planning of class representatives Ashley Kim and Nicholas Khor, the freshmen enjoyed their first organized high school event. Between heading to George Town or trying out “Break the Code” together, the tenth graders spent large spans of time together over the course of the year as well. In January, they enjoyed one another’s company for an entire night, as they held a lock-in, where students made affirmation cards for one another, played games such as Heads Up!, and listened to Adrian Nonis and Victoria Galang strum musical tunes on a guitar. “The best thing I have ever gotten out of any class event has been by far the blanket that Danielle

Combrink gave me at our lock in,” said Aaron Tan with a grin. “No amount of free food can top that.” On a different note, junior class members bonded with each hour spent practicing a skit or working on a set item for April’s Junior-Senior Banquet or as they worked in the store and blended bubble tea drinks. The senior class took on the acronym R.O.O.T.S. (Reach Out Of The Sphere) as its theme for the year. “We ate ice cream with preschoolers, read to elementary kids, played dodgeball with middle schoolers, dressed up with eighth grade buddies, and ate lunch with the construction workers of the new building, held a beach party for the freshmen class, and had a ‘water wars’ themed party with the tenth graders, which included laughter-inducing games of capture the

flag, and a showing of Jaws in the pool,” said Hannah Graves. “As we spent time investing into different groups of people, we found ourselves bonding with one another even more.” Senior class excom also planned sole class events which contributed to deeper bonding and class unity, including bowling, laser tag, and paintball, and two movie outings to watch Pan and Star Wars: Episode VII. “Go away, Seth!” cried Stoltzfus as she tore off Kelley’s mask. Behind her, other classmates continued giggling at Kelley’s antics and hoped that the night would never end. —By Emma Hofer Letting out a laugh, Kassy Steinkamp (12) comments on Jonathan Park’s (12) similarity to Princess Leia Organa from Star Wars as Tayah Lee (12) squirts soapy water onto his towel-covered head. “Water Wars” allowed seniors and sophomores to let loose as they played in the water.

MRS. JACKI STEINKAMP

Spanish I, II, III; MAP/CLEP Testing Coordinator, HS Worship Team, Student Council, French Club

DARBY KENDRICK

Mrs. Agnes A/P Michael Housekeeping Mr. Joshua Allen, B.A.

Director of Development

Ms. Susana Chois, M.A.

MS Coordinator & Counselor

Mr. Chong Ying Keat (Joel) CFO, Finance

Mrs. Patricia Combrink, B.Ed.

Elementary P.E., Grade 8 SAT, Track & Field, Cross Country, KICs

Ms. Laura Danneker, B.Mus.

Concert Band, AP Music Theory, Music Theory, Home Ec., Test Prep. Band 6, Preschool Music, HS Drama

Mrs. Shuli de la Fuente-Lau, M.A. Grade 3

Mr. Chance Edman, B.A. Soccer, Softball

Miss Lacey Fields, B.S.

Kindergarten, Junior Class

Mr. Francis Xavier Maintenance

Mrs. Robin Frohlich, B.A.

Mr. Ganeson A/L Subramaniam Maintenance

Mr. Garard Colvin Estrop Security

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AREEYA KUNAWARADISAI

HS P.E., Fitness, Grade 4 P.E., KICs Coordinator, VG Football, Youth Soccer

“Ribbit, ribbit!” cried Belle Vianco (12) to Adrian Nonis (10) as they divulge in the animal sounds edition of “Heads Up!” The sophomores enjoyed pulling an all-nighter in the chapel and spent time playing games, eating food, listening to music, and talking with classmates.

Relaxed in their chairs, Jarrod Chang (11) and Woo Young Chung (12) joke about Chloe Castro’s form as she prepares to bowl backwards. The Juniors spent a laid-back evening together at the Penang Bowl in the midst of busyness while preparing for the upcoming JSB.

Class Events

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Ms. Mary Geiman, M.S.Ed. Grade 4

Mrs. Dale Gibson-Pham, B.Ed. Kindergarten

Ms. Joyce Goh

ES Music, HS Choir, Men’s Ensemble, Senior Class

Ms. Emily Grad, M.A.

With ball in hand, Mr. Chuck Arnold dribbles down the court looking for his middle school teammates. Teachers participated in different X-Block activities with students.

On Track and Field Day, Mrs. Claudia Tse, Mrs. Liza Nichols, and Trevor Nichols (5) scan the results. Staff members worked hard to make sure the day ran smoothly for the students. Reading a story, Mrs. Deana Arnold with Mazy Chen (home-schooler), Ashlynn Arnold (1), and Edyn Roylance (1), captivate the Daisy troop. Staff members voluntarily participated in activities, teaching life-lessons.

KARISSA STEINKAMP

English 10, 12; JV Girls’ Football; VG Basketball; Varsity Track; Cross Country; Varsity Softball; StuCo Sponsor; Senior Girls’ Bible Study

Mr. Gunasegeran A/L Narainan Housekeeping

Mr. Jonas Hawk, M.A. Jackson Dorm

KARISSA STEINKAMP

Mrs. Mary Hawk, M.A. Jackson Dorm

Ms. Emily Hieber, B.S. MS Special Services

Mrs. Pam Hoffmeyer, M.L.I.S.

School Librarian, Child Safety Team, Curriculum Team

Mr. Paul Hoffmeyer, B.S.

Substitute Teacher Coordinator, Online Learning, Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts

Mrs. Jan Hogan, B.S.N.

School Nurse, Guest House Manager, Tennis, Senior Class

Mr. Jon Horton, B.S.

Computer Science & Robotics, Ass’t. VB Volleyball, Junior Class

Mrs. Lori Horton, B.A.

ES Library Class, Librarian, Junior Class, Mentoring

Mrs. Intharani A/P Muniandy Kitchen

Ms. Sarah Jang, B.S. Preschool 3

Ms. Jasmine A/P Sundra Raj Housekeeping

KARISSA STEINKAMP

Mr. Jayaprakasan A/L Dharmalingam Security

Mr. Jeganathan @ Christopher Security

Mrs. Becky Jenkins

Ziemer Dorm, Ass’t. Residence Supervisor, JV Girls’ Volleyball

The Secret Life...

Mr. Eddie Jenkins Ziemer Dorm

Ms. Kalawathy Pakkiathai A/P A.Rajiah Housekeeping

Mr. Andrew Kearney, M.M.

Outside the Classroom

Junior Band, Grade 8 Beginner Band, Chapel Coordinator, Junior Class

Mrs. Sara Kearney, M.Ed.

Believe it or not, teachers do have lives outside the classroom. They don’t simply have the sole purpose of decrypting students’ handwriting and painting tests red while tethered to their desks. The time has come to see different view: a staff member’s perspective. Ms. Emily Grad said, “It’s been a joy transitioning to living in Penang. I love the opportunity to teach, coach, sponsor, and mentor world changers at Dalat. I’ve also loved hear-

Algebra 1 & 2, AP Calculus, Junior Class, From Kids 4 Kids

Mr. Patrick Kilgo, M.S.

AP Statistics, Statistics, College Algebra

Ms. Caroline Knowles, M.Ed.

First Grade, Track & Field

Ms. Leow Ah Mooi

Administration

Ms. Leow Yen Ling Kindergarten

Ms. Lim Ah Chai Housekeeping

Ms. Christine Lim, B.Ed. Grade 5

Mr. Loh Sin Choon Security

Mr. Kerry Mahoney, M.Ed.

HS Academic & College Counselor, Senior Apologetics, VG Football, Madrigal Singers, Volleyball & Basketball Referee

Mrs. Robin Mahoney, B.Ed. ES Special Services

Mr. Manimaran A/L Kuppusamy Kitchen Kitchen

Mrs. Mary Michael Aloysius Housekeeping

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EMMA HOFER

Mr. Manogran A/L Ramasamy

Using hand gestures, Ms. Jessica Seckler animatedly runs through her daily objectives and homework assignments. Teachers used a variety of different methods to teach students.

ing the stories of the senior girls during lunch dates and our weekly Bible study.” Staff members invested in the lives of students through a mentorship, getting involved in sports and activities, initiating a Bible study, eating lunch with them, or simply talking. Whether students would admit this or not, teachers did have an influence in each student’s life. Apart from grade-book deadlines, teacher meetings, and pouring into the adolescent lives that arrive in their classrooms every morning at 8:20 a.m., staff members also enjoyed adventures around the island to experience the world first-hand.

As Mr. Joshua Allen said, “I love the opportunities to interact with several different cultures and languages [i.e. Indian, Malay, Chinese] every day. I also enjoy Tuesday nights at the pasar malam where I get to taste a smorgasbord of flavors.” To add another colorful ball into the mix, a number of staff members learned the art of balancing their work as well as family life. Many times these two blended together as they took on students as their adopted children. This created a beloved, distinct family feel to the community. “I love the family-oriented environment that

Dalat offers. Families can come here and feel welcomed,” said Mrs. Deana Arnold. “I love being able to see my own children throughout the day, and know how their day went before we even get in the car to go home.” This eye-opening perspective of life outside the classroom may have caused a stunning shock. The fourwalled classroom, viewed as a teacher’s domain, served only as a temporary home. Now, on rare occasions a student may spot a teacher, possibly wearing the wellknown lime green polo, sauntering around Gurney Plaza or grabbing teh tarik at the night market. —By Karissa S.

Staff Life

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Security

Mr. Guy Maurin, M.S.

Geometry, Pre-calculus, JV Boys’ Volleyball, VB Softball

Mr. Mohan Kumar A/L AS Veeraramani Kitchen

Ms. Lisa Munson, M.S.

MS P.E. & Health, Online HS Health, VG Volleyball, Track & Field

Mrs. Nagamal A/P M.Doraisamy (Rose) Housekeeping

Mrs. Shuyin Nguyen, M.P.A. Elementary ESL, Mentoring

Monitoring the list for incoming and outgoing guests, Mr. Vijay Mudaliar and Mr. Mathialagan Ramasamy focus on protecting campus. The daily routines of the guards included protecting the safety of the staff and children, especially in crossing the road. “Most of the guards have kind and warm hearts that resonate with their work,” said Daniela Rana (10).

BIJAY RANA

Mr. David Nguyen, M.Div.

Science 7 & 8, Bible 7, HS Boys’ JV Basketball

Organizing the table for the upcoming lunch block, Mr. Leonardo Emuang places his apron on a chair. Kitchen staff had duties such as cooking, cleaning, and organizing to help serve lunch to all three schools. “I really enjoy visiting with the kitchen staff during lunch because they constantly greet us with warm smiles,” said Nicholas Khor (9).

BIJAY RANA

Mr. Mathialagan A/L N.Ramasamy

Mrs. Liza Nichols, B.A. (Hons)

Industrial Arts, Foundation Art, Advanced Art, Master Studio, AP Studio Art, Forensics

Mr. Owen Cedric Emuang Kitchen

Mrs. Ooi Cheng Cheng (Vivian) Finance

Ms. Ooi Huey Fern (Lillian) Finance

Mrs. Anne-Marie Pagee

Assistant in Guidance, Counselling, Care & Share

Mr. Bob Pagee

Human Resources, Industrial Arts, Forensics, Friday Night Gaming

Mrs. Palany A/P Ganapathy Housekeeping

Ms. Emily Peace, B.A.

Assistant Dorm Parent

Mrs. Carre Penland, B.S. Grade 4

Mr. Tom Penland, M.A.

A Sparkling Campus!

MS Math, VB Basketball

Mr. Perumal A/L R.Govinda Maintenance

Mr. Ponamudi A/L Valaithans Maintenance

...The Goal of the National Workers

Ms. Jane Rajaratnam, B.A. Grade 1

“Hello, Sir,” said Karsten Ladner (12). Mr. Sundaraj Rangasamy stopped for a second and faced Ladner to return the greeting with a warm smile. The easy-going nature of the guards brought a warm “vibe” to each student they greeted as they came on campus at 8:20 a.m.. The guards had their own way of getting things done throughout the day. They shared their experiences: “I just read my newspaper back and forth to gain a deeper under-

Mr. Rajeen A/L Mareemuttoo Maintenance

Mr. Ramasamy A/L R.Govinda (Sami) Maintenance

Mr. Ramesh A/L Jainathan Kitchen

Mr. Ramesh A/L Ramachandran Security

Mr. Ravindran A/L Moses Maintenance

Ms. Jesica Restrepo, B.A.

Grade 6 Bible, Math, & Science

Mr. Dustin Roberts, B.S.

Bible 8, ES & MS Art, Varsity Boys’ Football, Senior Class

Mrs. Renae Roberts, B.S. Preschool 3, Senior Class

Mr. Joel Roberts, B.S.

IT Specialist, Robotics, Computer Science

Mrs. Lydia Roberts

PowerSchool Administrator, HS Academic Scheduler

Mr. Jon Ronning, B.A.

IT Specialist, Robotics

Mrs. Rebekah Ronning, B.A. ES Computer, Grade 1 TA

Mrs. Calah Ronzheimer, M.A. Grade 2

Mr. Kirk Ronzheimer, M.A.

Spiritual Life Director, Bible 9, JV Girls’ Basketball

Mrs. Carin Roylance, B.A.

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Staff: Mathialagan – Roylance, C.

BIJAY RANA

Director of Admissions, Forensics, PTO, Girl Scouts

Washing dirty clothes in the laundry, Ms. Mary Aloysius and Ms. Intharani Muniandy work on keeping Ziemer Dorm student’s clothes fresh. The housekeeping staff focused on making sure everything shined, from classrooms to bathrooms. “They are some of the warmest and kindest people I have ever met,” said Isaac Chan (12).

standing of the news and the world around us,” said Mr. Cecil Fernandez. “I enjoy the silence of waiting for time to pass as each tick of the clock brings me closer to another shift,” said Mr. Jayaprakasan. In addition to the guards, the cleaning staff kept the classrooms and dorms looking new; they washed clothes and kept bathroom floors and sinks squeaky clean. The yard workers removed bags of trash and leaves from the grounds. The services of the national staff brought a lot of positive comments from students. “Everything seems so fresh when I arrive school each day; it’s as if somehow the school magically cleaned itself—but the magic really comes from

the work of the cleaning staff,” said Noel Teng (12). Every day, the smiles and greetings of the national workers never seemed to fail. “Their sincere spirits really made my day, and they helped me become grateful for the things on our campus,” said Elynn Tan (10). The kitchen staff cooked meals that nourished and filled the bellies of the hungry students. They also washed trays, glasses, and kept the cafeteria clean. “See you later,” said Mr. Sundaraj as Ladner stopped for a second to face him. “I hope you have a wonderful evening and a good night,” he said as Ladner got into his car with a smile in his face that lasted until he had reached his home. —By Bijay Rana

National Staff

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Mr. Ruban A/L Themothern Housekeeping

Mr. Sabapathy A/L Somasundaram Security

Mr. Sangaran A/L Ramu Thaver (Susu) Maintenance

Ms. Saravathi Joyce A/P A.Navaseelam P4 Teacher’s Assistant

Mrs. Saroja A/P Supramaniam Housekeeping

Mrs. Karen Sasse, B.S. Grade 3

Mr. Mark Sasse, M.A.

Theatre Arts, Global Studies, U.S. History, American Government, VB Softball, RLT Players, HS Drama

Mr. Sathiavani A/P Devahandran (Clara) Housekeeping

Ms. Jessica Seckler, B.S.

Physics, Physical Science

Mrs. Shantel Seevaratnam, M.A. ES Principal, SMT, SLT

Mr. Ruben Shanmuganruben Security

Mr. Jonathan Steffen, B.S.

Distance Learning Resource Center Coordinator

Mrs. Jacki Steinkamp, M.S.

ES Counselor, Child Safety Team, SMT, Senior Class

Mr. Karl Steinkamp

Head of School, Media Literature, SMT, SLT,VG Basketball, Senior Class

Mr. Sundaraj A/L Rangasamy H.R.

Mrs. Tan Gaik Fung (Jasmine) Administration

Mr. Teoh Poh Huat Security

Mrs. Eunice Teoh Ziemer Dorm

Building a CAST LE...

From the Ground UP

As trucks began to roll in, cranes began to stretch out,cement began to churn, a CASTLE began to develop right before the students’ eyes. This CASTLE, however, did not include a damsel in distress, a honorable prince, a fiery, vicious dragon, or even a mountain of glittery treasure; but it did provide a place to find a treasure trove of knowledge. Mrs. Jacki Steinkamp explained the concept Progressing quickly, the building begins to take form before the students’ eyes. Over the course of second and third quarter, the workers—with sweat, hard work, and cement—led by Mr. Lee, built the CASTLE from the ground up.

behind CASTLE: “The Center of the Arts, Science, Technology, Library, and Educational services is the first phase of a campus-wide development plan. It will allow library and technology to share resources and spaces and provides new facilities for all educational services, including counselling, special services, and ESL. The new building will meet the needs of our growing science program and will provide beautiful, new art classrooms.” As a result of the construction in progress, the counselling department and special services have endured relocating to the

former, yet beloved Chandler Dorm. Despite its charm and nostalgic feel, the counselling and special services staff eagerly awaited the day when they could finally settle into the CASTLE. As Mrs. Lydia Roberts said, “It’s exciting to finally see a long-time vision come true! I’ve been at Dalat for 11 years, and for all these years there has been a desire to start replacing some very old buildings. Now the vision has become a reality. I’m looking forward to moving into our new offices.” Despite inconveniences, the building project has presented unlikely, beneficial oppor-

tunities for both the construction workers and the students. The “Across the Wall” project rose from the chalk covered, cement splattered ground and gave students a chance to present the workers with gifts such as food, drinks, and treats as well as embark in friendly conversation. The art students even personalized the helmets of the construction workers. This project has touched the students as well as staff members. “The ‘Across the Wall’ project was an amazing opportunity for our class to show our appreciation to the diligent workers,” said Jarrod Chang (11).

“It was amusing as most of the workers weren’t used to receiving such acts of generosity, but overall it was a great experience.” On a Saturday, 23 January, the community gathered together for the Legacy Kick-Off Dinner. This dinner provided the community with a tour of the new building, games, and great food. Despite the frustration that the CASTLE did not include a dragon or hidden catacombs, the building provided students with new facilities, new equipment, and a new place to dive into the never-ending treasure of knowledge. — By Karissa S.

After climbing down the ramp, Mariana Chen (home-schooler) glances around while waiting for Rebekah Wood (2). The students toured CASTLE after doing an “Across the Wall” project.

With colorful rings hooked on their arms, Jonathan Lafferty (11) and Mathias Maurin (11) stand still as the ring toss posts. Juniors led different, unique carnival games for the Legacy Dinner.

KARISSA STEINKAMP

Mr. Craig Roylance, B.S.

ESL Coordinator, ESL Teacher, VB Volleyball, Cub Scouts, MS Worship Band

Ms. Thanavalli A/P Kamacha Housekeeping

Mr. Thurairaj A/L A.Pawadai Pillai (Raj) Administration

Mrs. Toh Poh Suan Housekeeping

Mr. John “Tommy” Tompkins, M.S.

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Mrs. Michele Trescott, B.S. Administration

Mrs. Tung Seok Yeng (Mrs. Lee) Finance

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Mr. Smith’s incredible language skills left a wondrous impression on the audience, marveling at how his tongue swiveled and clucked bizarre noises. The audience left the chapel after every service with smiles and a closer connection to God. Missions Emphasis Week—a week of learning the struggles of mis- For each service, both the junior class and the worship team sionaries—took a different toll and transformed into the Coffee Em- worked hard to make MEW an enjoyable event. The juniors providphasis Week from 29 February to 2 March. Mr. Derek Smith made a ed snacks (curry puffs and ice cream), replenishing everyone’s hungry souls. The worship team perreturn for MEW, bringing with formed before (and sometimes him his wit, jokes, and coffee after) each service, filling the air experiences that made MEW with their sweet songs. incredibly memorable. Ending on a sweet note, MEW Remembered by most as an taught people new lessons in life. Australian math teacher, Mr. Enthusiastic MEW attendee RaSmith returned to preach and chel Halbedl (12) said, “The idea describe how missionaries can of making life a journey and a spread the Gospel everywhere process, rather than accumulating using anything—even makeverything in one big goal struck ing coffee. His wife, Mrs. Pip me most.” Halbedl referenced the Smith, stood alongside him on messages by Mrs. Smith about stage, introducing the concept taking the steps to achieve your of missions at home, where she goals in life, rather than just rushdescribed how missionaries don’t ing to the finish line. have to live in a foreign country. As MEW finished and The couple’s coffee business came to a close, Mr. Smith and in Laos has expanded rapidly his wife left the community over the past few years, and the Smiths eagerly shared their ex- Their words ringing in the chapel, Mr. Derek and Mrs. Pip Smith interacted with the with a closer look on missionperiences of sharing the Gospel audience in finding themes in a children’s picture puzzle. Through their personal ex- aries and a new outlook on the with Lao people and growing periences and small games, the couple made the audience eagerly lean forward during wonders of coffee. their services in Missions Emphasis Week. —By Joel Halbedl sprouts of coffee beans.

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playing simple games such as tag and duck-duck goose to break the ice and share laughter. After such an eventful second day, everyone looked forward to a restful evening; however, some students claimed that sleep seemed On Wednesday, 6th April, the eighth graders gathered together early in impossible, and excitement buzzed through the air. The students had the morning for a three-hour bus trip up to Ipoh for their Transition two rooms total in Earth Camp, the place where they stayed, with one Retreat. The students, chaperoned by Ms. Shawna Wood, Mr. David room for all the boys and the other for all the girls. Nguyen, and Mr. Craig Roylance, had three days of events like white “We were all in bunk beds and couldn’t stop chatting. One person water rafting and climbing giant rocks that helped them engage with would laugh at something, and we’d all follow. I barely got any sleep nature, allowing them to take a break from the extensive screen-time because everyone was so hyper, but it was worth giving up sleep since we got to bond and know more about each other,” said Risa Sasada. they usually had on regular school days. On the second day, the group went white water rafting after a On their last day, the group faced the most challenging—yet the mini-lesson from the instructor on how to swim against a fast current most fun—activity at “Mountain School,” the equivalent of Escape in case they fell off. They also practiced how to rescue their friends, in Penang. such as throwing ropes correctly and even learning how to jump into With lots of trees and giant rocks to climb, they challenged themselves both physically and mentally as they had to demonstrate the deep water without losing control. perseverance and endurance After the energyduring the tough course draining water activity, throughout the jungle. they spent some time Once they completed the with local children at an last activity, the students made orphanage, taking the their way back to Penang, initiative to play games exhausted but renewed. and build relationships. Ultimately, the retreat According to Gloria taught the class to cherish Kim, who helped plan the time they have with each the activity, the students other as the next four years of and the children had a high school will go by faster great time making paper airplanes and throwing Eighth graders huddle around before they take on the mission of “Mountain School” heights. They than they would expect. —By Joyce Oh (12) them, jumping rope, and rope-climbed from one height to the next, securing the ropes and helmets beforehand.

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about the latter going to college. Suddenly, an atomic bomb went off in their backyard, and time froze. Both the mother and daughter began to think through everything they wished to say to each other before they died. The play won five awards including Best Script, Best Overall Long practices, bitter tears, salty sweat. The actors put all these things Performance, Best Director, and both Best Lead and Best Supporting into preparing four nights of drama performances at PenangPAC. Actress for Zimbulus and Loh respectively. The moment finally came for the deliverance, but Aaron Chand (11), The second play, “Invisible,” directed by school drama participant Kaela Ruble (12), Colleen Mims (12), Alexis Zimbulus (12), and Chand, raised awareness for crime in youth. The play centered on a boy trying to convince a girl to come Ysabel Loh (12) felt anything but sweet to a party with him, but little did she on 26 August. know that he had other intentions. Run by Mr. Joe Hasham OAM and “‘Short + Sweet’ challenged me Mrs. Dato’ Faridah Merican, “Short in ways I had never been challenged + Sweet,” an annual, four-day festival before,” said Chand. “Last year, I was consisting of nine 10-minute plays, able to showcase my acting skills in contained two plays put on by members another play and ended up winning an of the school community. award. This year, I had the opportunity The environment allowed to achieve my life-long goal of directing contributors to get to know others a play. I always wanted to be a director, around the island who participated in but I never found the opportunity play production as well. where I could test my skills.” “I really enjoyed getting to act in a Overall, the week proved professional environment and getting participants’ efforts in “Short + Sweet” to know new people outside the Dalat with a “packed-out” audience and loud bubble,” said Ruble. applause. Mr. Mark Sasse, both a social studies “It was such a relief to hear the applause teacher and drama director, wrote and after everything was said and done,” said directed one of the two: “Words to Say Frozen in time, Ysabel Loh (12) stands completely still as Alexis Zimat the End of the World.” The play began bulus (12) explains to the audience all that she wishes to express to Chand. “I felt so accomplished knowing with a scene between a mother and her Loh’s character, her daughter. Plays throughout the week at Short and everything we did paid off.” —By Gabriela Mims daughter arguing over miniscule things Sweet inspired audiences to both laugh and cry.

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Brian, Watching you grow our dearest boy Every trait you showed brings us joy.... From a toddler to this fine young man Striving as a scholar giving all u can Today on the stage tall you stand Tassel on your cap’s edge diploma in your hand..... We beamed with tears Honour and pride There you stood among your peers A promising future shining bright Continue to pursue your dream Let knowledge be your guide Long as the journey may seem Son, have faith in every stride... The future is always unknown Glimpse of success you behold For all academic excellence you have shown Son, have perseverance in reaching your goal Today on your graduation day Drums roll and curtains raised As proud parents, this we say, “Kudos my child, and to God we praise!”

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a great experience to hang out with kids who needed lots of love.” He carried a little guy named Adit on his back for three hours, playing tag and laughing. Many others fell in love with the kids, creating memories and After a full last year working through the junior experience, the class making it difficult to leave. As Noel Teng (12) said, “I connected really of 2016 finally departed the night of 14th September for their long well with a child, and I hope to visit him again one day.” anticipated sneak. Excitement buzzing, they loaded the bus and spent At noon, the community served a delicious Indonesian lunch; the the next five days bonding, relaxing, and blessing an Indonesian village seniors gathered to eat with their hands. For some, using their hands, with their service project. instead of cutlery, provided a new experience; they practiced the technique The morning of the sixteenth, after the seniors arrived, they of shoveling food into their mouths with the tips of their fingers. rose bright and early ready to serve the Indonesian community by Then once again, the class went back to work completing the cementing a pathway and playing cement pathway and playing with the with the kids at the Belakang kids. Once they completed the work, Pedang Primary School. with sweat pouring down their backs As they entered into the and aching muscles—but hearts full community, the awaiting kids of joy—they closed the project with surrounded them, excited to meet gifts and thank-yous. The seniors their guests. Stuttering the little expressed gratitude for the experience Bahasa some of them knew, the of working for the village, and they seniors used big smiles and signs received blessings in return from the to communicate to the kids. joy these kids brought. As half the class shoveled, As Kaela Ruble (12) said, “The mixed, and paved the cement with service project was definitely one of some local villagers, the other half my favourite things. It was so great dove right into playing with the to be back in Indonesia and speak kids. The boys played football Bahasa with the kids. They were all and threw frisbee around while so incredibly sweet and generous the senior girls learnt many of the As the day came to a close, the seniors gather around to take a picture to with us. It was a very meaningIndonesian games and dances. remember this day. The children and thanked the class many times for their ful part of the trip.” Titus Hwang (12) said, “It was hard work and joy. —By Katiera Cox

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often taught people about respecting their elders and sharing filial piety. Other traditions most Chinese families abided by included staying up late on Chinese New Year Eve, which symbolized a long and prosperous life. Traditionally, people often visited each other during Chinese New Chinese New Year had arrived again on 8 February—the traditional Year; young adults and children often went to visit elders to pay respect festival where overjoyed children get to play with an abundance and celebrate the holiday together. of firecrackers and enjoy a stream of red packets flowing into In the modern world, however, traditional views slowly merged with their pockets. These annual modern culture. Many families celebrations honored the red chose to go overseas for vacations monkey in 2016. to celebrate their New Year with “Chinese New Year is simply their own small family, instead of a festival of joy. People often celebrating it with large families. visit me at my place, and I visit Other activities that families them too. It’s fun, especially and friends loved to do included getting to receive some awesome playing mahjong, cards, or other ang pows,” said Andy Ewe (12). board games. While playing, Families held a traditional they joked with one another dinner during Chinese New the whole night. Children, on Year, also known as the reunion the other hand, played their dinner. During such meals, own little games along with males brought their immediate firecrackers as the adults stayed families and ate with their inside and socialized. extended families. As an important tradition for “I love how Chinese New Chinese people, families from Year allows me to spend time school and around Penang enjoyed with my extended family and celebrating the holiday. During bond with them over great such a season, relatives from all food,” said Angelene Woo (12). Sifting through the pages of the Hakka Tree restaurant menu, Angelene Woo (12) smiles over the world came back to spend Chinese culture emphasized in anticipation for some delicious Chinese cuisine. Chinese New Year did not consist of time with their extended families. family bonding, just as Confucius only fireworks, ang pows, and lion dances, but bonding over food with family and friends. —By Alwyn Tan (12) GABRIELA MIMS

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Just seconds before the start of the race, he motivated the future Spartans standing before him, screaming, “Who are you?” “I am a Spartan!” the crowd responded with energy. “Three, two, one…,” he counted. “Go!” The Spartans charged off. “We’re officially Spartans!” Teddy Zimmer (10) yelled to his team- The combined 13 kilometers, strenuous obstacles, and brutal Mamates after finishing the Spartan Race. laysian heat made for no easy course. Teamwork, however, helped On Saturday, 19 March, 12 students and faculty members piled make this feat much more enjoyable; most of the group stuck together into a van headed for Kuala Lumpur. A team of athin twos or threes to enjoy comradery during the contest letes, headed by Mr. Brian Brewster, had decided to and to encourage each other along the way. take on the Spartan Race, a rigorous obstacle course Keegan Oppenheim (12), the first of the team to held in over 14 countries at various times each year. In finish, commented, “The rough terrain made it advenpreparation for this 13-kilometer run including over turous. Although each obstacle got harder and harder, it 25 obstacles and dozens of mud pits, Mr. Brewster made the run very exciting.” and Uncle Eddie Jenkins led training sessions twice a Nearly three hours after starting, the team regathered week. This team of students and teachers, who trained together. “Crossing the finish line was such a relief,” Alan vigorously for four months, came to call themselves Luchtenburg (11) said with a sigh. “Spartans” in anticipation of completing the race. After lots of pictures, laughs, and shared “Spartan sto After staying the night in a hotel near to the venue, ries,” the team prepared to head back to Penang. They the Spartans woke up early Sunday morning. had finished well: everyone completed the race within “I’m not nervous,” Charlotte Combrink (12) exthe top 300—out of over 5500 people. Oppenheim (12) claimed early in the morning on the way to the race. and Luchtenburg (11) finished first and second in their “I’m just excited!” age group, twenty-second and twenty-sixth overall; and High school principal, Mr. Brewster, told the team Combrink (12) and Hannah Graves (12) finished first Gripping the rings, Keegan many times, “Don’t think of it as a Spartan race; think Oppenheim (12) swings his and second in their age group as well. of it as Spartan challenge.” body forward to grasp the Mr. Brewster ended the long, grueling day by remind As the team made its way to the site and registered next. The Spartan racers en- ing the team, “What I love about the Spartan Race is for an early heat, they encouraged each other in jittery countered various obstacles not the race itself but the lessons you learn along the their 13K journey. excitement. At 8:15 a.m., they lined up just minutes along Whenever they reached some- way—lessons about comradery, encouraging others, not from starting the race. “You will help your fellow Spar- thing they could not complete quitting, and seeing the benefits of hard work pay off.” tans; defeat is not an option!” the announcer yelled. they had to do 30 burpees. —By Hannah Graves (12)

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morning. Gabriel Roylance (3), Ruthie Allen (8), Kalia Brewster (7), Matthew Strong (9), and Lee stood in front of the crowd and declared their faith through baptism. The service began with worship led by Mr. Craig Roylance on the The alarm clock displayed 6:30 a.m., just enough time to get dressed, guitar accompanied by Andrew Kim (11) as percussionist. Those who brush our teeth, and rush out the door to attend the 7:00 a.m. Easter attended sat in the amphitheater by the ocean and sang the words of Baptism service. Despite the unruly bed-head and lack of sleep, the multiple songs to God. Then, Mr. Ronzheimer addressed the crowd, early morning service provided a rare opportunity for some to catch explaining the whole purpose of the service: to witness, encourage, a glimpse of the sun rising over the ocean beckoning a new day. The and celebrate with those baptized. beauty of the sunrise displayed the wondrous Next, one by one, each student took the works of the Lord and made the service all microphone and gave his or her testimony. more memorable. After sharing, parents, friends, and mentors of Tayah Lee (12) said, “The Easter Sunday the one speaking stood up and gave words of service was so beautiful. The sunrise was encouragement. perfectly pink, the worship was raw, and As soon as the heart-felt testimonies and the before we knew it, the sun was up and words of encouragement came to an end, the the sky bright. After my baptism, everyone crowd made its way to the beach and watched there was so encouraging. The whole service each student wade into the water and get had such a family feeling to it.” “dunked” under the surface. Once the person rose The baptism service offered the opporout of the water, the beach roared with cheering. tunity for students to proclaim their faith in The service ended with a buffet-style breakJesus Christ. On a yearly basis, the spiritual fast including eggs, pancakes, bacon, and more. life director, Mr. Kirk Ronzheimer, will send Between bites of food and gulps of Milo, people out an email and make multiple announcetalked with one another and grew closer. ments encouraging those who want to take The service celebrated three different types this next step in faith, which symbolizes After emerging from the water, Gabriel Roylance (3) of rising that morning: the rising of the sun, a the death of a sinful way of life—left in a celebrates with Mr. Kirk Ronzheimer and his father, Mr. new day; the rising of the new, baptized person Roylance, who picks him up. The crowd cheered watery grave—and the rising of a new person Craig out of the water; and the rising of Jesus Christ at his decision to take step in faith. The baptism service bathed in Christ’s glory. held on Easter morning provided students of all ages a after His death for us on the cross. Five students took this step on Easter chance to proclaim their faith and get baptized. —By Kassy Steinkamp

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their strength and learn new moves. On Fridays, they go to the beach to put their learning into practice in the public arena. A few months ago, Mr. David Nguyen opened the RLT Christmas drama performance, Tales of Wonder, with a dance performance. He Break-dancing has taken Dalat by storm in recent months. Few people collaborated with fellow dancers Mandy Lim (9), Amanda Low (9), know much about the new art, and even fewer know why people do it. and Thizbe Balzer (12), as well as the aforementioned Jeong, who also The mainstream media coined the term “break-dancing” as a partook in the performance. more “professional” way to refer to an aspect of hip-hop culture. In the two months prior to the RLT, the dancers met regularly to “Break-dancing” refers to a publicized form of the art, and often many practice their moves. The two group learned about different styles of B-boys view the terms “break-dancing” or dance and gained practice in choreographing “break-dancer” as misnomers. The reason for their own show. this revolves around the media’s exploiting During the rehearsals, Mr. Nguyen mentioned break-dancing for its own gains instead of to the other dancers the irony of performing hippreserving its original intent: to be an art hop dance in a public setting, seeing as hip-hop that promotes self-expression. ideology frowns on this. The dancers began to Simon Jeong (10) and Chia Hoong listen intently as he started to delve deeper into Ewe (10) are two notable pursuers of the its history and hip-hop’s “four elements.” art. Asked why they sought to conquer Inevitably, the day of the performance, “power moves”—moves that primarily Friday, 4 December, arrived. Nerves threatened include spinning in circles—such as “flares” to overwhelm the dancers in the tense moments (originally a gymnastic move) or “air tracks,” before the curtain dropped. The dancers, actors, Jeong said, “I want to do it because it’s cool. and even the audience did not know what to I enjoy expressing myself through dance.” expect. As the music began to play, the audience Ewe, on the other hand, claimed, “It’s fun started to get engaged; and by the time the dance to be able to connect with friends.” ended, excitement and enthusiasm had overtaken Ewe’s view respects the original B-boy the spectators. The dancers claimed they’d be culture, which blossomed from the idea of happy to perform again for such an enthusiastic Goofy as always, Mr. David Nguyen strikes a “chair” bringing people together. pose as Kai Fraser (12) and Simon Jeong (10) pose for a crowd. The warm reception of the performance Jeong and Ewe consistently met up in the camera shot. Break-dancing brought the group together promises a future for hip-hop in the community. weight room multiple times a week to train as they spent time practicing for an RLT performance. —By Kai Fraser (12)

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The air buzzed with young energy on Friday, 2 October after school. Second through fifth grade boys and girls gathered on upper field for a tournament against SCIPS. “They all had so much energy,” said Hannah Buhr (11). “It was refreshing to see so much excitement on the faces of all the little soccer players.” The event presented a welcomed opportunity for the varsity football girls to coach and referee the games. Those with thicker skin decided they could face the sometimes-terrifying task of making tough calls on the tiny second-graders. “At times it was difficult to tell what team should have possession, but we needed to have confidence in our decisions so that the games could be fair,” said Chloe Castro (11). The girls did their best to ensure that each player got time on the field, to give tips and encouragement, and to cheer on his or her team. Parents from both schools turned up to support their miniature athletes and socialize with one another. The tournament benefited both the students who played and the older girls who received a chance to pass on some of the skills they had learned in their own season. “Even though we didn’t win any games, it was super fulfilling to coach the Climbing the hill to upper fourth and fifth grade girls. They were field, Matthias Seevaratnam (2) anticipates the soccer tour- enthusiastic and had great team spirit nament ahead of him. He and and attitude,” said Emma Hofer (12). other boys in his grade played After playing the role as coach, several games against SCIPS. some developed a new appreciation tor their own coach: “It was new for me to be put in a coaching position, so now I understand and appreciate more of what my own and other coaches experience,” said Hofer. At the end of the day, the youngsters still smiled, and many of them continued to chase each other and practice their shooting skills even after the games had finished. These vibrant, young athletes can teach their older counterparts a lesson: they possessed such pure joy and excitement simply because they could play a few games of football! Regardless of whether they had won or lost, all of the participating students showed energy and enthusiasm right to the end of the tournament. —By Mackenzie Jordan

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Students everywhere on campus recognized the familiar sound of a lock-down drill alarm. Teachers halted in the middle of their lessons, quickly locked the classroom doors, and turned out the lights as their students slid out of their chairs and did their best to squeeze under their desks, a task accomplished more easily for some than for others. Students moved restlessly, trying to find the most comfortable way to fit all their limbs under their desks. After five minutes of silently staying crammed beneath the tables, another alarm resounded across the campus: the fire alarm. Ex p e c t ing the usual humThe seniors reach out towards Chloe Castro (11) as she hands drum drill, them each a plastic bag with home-made cookies. The bags also a t t e n d contained small chess pieces, a clue towards the theme of the ance, and upcoming JSB. sweating, all the grades assembled on the outdoor basketball courts. Unbeknownst to them, the juniors had a surprise in store. After the assigned staff members confirmed the presence of everyone, the sound of a trumpet blasted through the air. Hannah Buhr (11) played the Star Wars theme song as several of her classmates rushed up the bleachers, holding brown sheets of paper. Another familiar song floated through the air and then one by one the juniors flipped their papers around and shouted out the words written on them. “Class of 2016, will you go to JSB with us? Yes? or No?” Smiling at this unexpected delight, the senior class responded with a loud “Yes!” The juniors handed out official invitations and cookies. Distraught expressions crossed the faces of many as they realized that the race was now on to ask their desired date to the Junior-Senior Banquet. —By Mackenzie Jordan

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In terms of the menu, Jaffray provided savoury, marinated drumsticks with yellow rice, Ziemer provided tasty cookies and decorative icing, and Jackson featured scrumptious mini-cheesecakes drizzled with raspberry sauce. At 8:00 p.m. on a Sunday night, dorm students from all three dorms— “The food was great, and I liked the activities we did in each dorm. Jaffray, Ziemer, and Jackson—flooded the outdoor basketball court. I like my dorm community,” said Areeya Kunawaradisai (10). They had gathered there to celebrate Valentine’s Day. In addition to the delicious treats, the dorm parents planned “Do we have everyone? Let’s go,” said Joseph Leech (12) as the activities the students could participate in. In Jaffray, Uncle Brian and juniors and seniors headed over to their first station, Jaffray Dorm. Aunt Valerie Weidemann had each person select a card with a riddle Each year, the dorm parents plan fun events for their students; on it or a Valentine’s Day question. Then, going around in a circle, and this time, these adults decided to treat their kids to a Progressive the students answered each question or riddle. Valentine’s Treat Night. As Aunt Becky Jenkins said, “We celebrated In Ziemer, the students decorated a cookie with sprinkles and silver balls. Valentine’s this year by hosting a fun, And in Jackson, each person wrote a progressive treat among the three dorms. note or a letter to a person whom they felt As each group of students moved to loved by. each dorm, they were either treated The dorm students enjoyed each with something savoury or something other’s company and ate amazing food sweet. It was a fun way to spend time that night. Alex Chan (10) said, “I really together and enjoy something different appreciated the effort and the treat for us; and home-made.” I had a fun time.” Starting at the outdoor basketball Although the students may court area, everyone split into designated experience homesickness from time to groups of 15-20 people (a combination time, the dorm community provides of two small devotional groups). Each opportunities for students to grow closer group headed over to their assigned to one another and enjoy fun activities station (Jaffray, Ziemer, or Jackson), such as the Valentine’s Day event. The and the night began. With each station With a cookie and sprinkles in hand, Christina Kim (12) and Chloe dorms bring together a varied group (11) decorate heart-shaped cookies at Ziemer dorm as part of lasting only 20 minutes, every dorm Castro the Progressive Valentine’s Treat Night. For Valentine’s Day, the dorm of people and create a family of dormhad its own special activity and treat students enjoyed delicious treats and interactive activities planned brothers and dorm-sisters. by their loving dorm parents. planned. —By Christina Kim (12)

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The field itself also became an obstacle as the dry dirt formed clouds as the players ran, making visibility difficult for the others. In the meantime, the gathering crowd laughed with amusement at the dust as the physical battle between the two teams continued out on the As the sun slowly went down, cheering and laughter drifted out over pitch. Despite tremendous effort from both sides, the score remained the football pitch as the varsity girls’ team faced off against the Penang tied as the sun set; and the last seconds of the game passed away. State women’s team in their first match of the second season. The game proved a great learning experience for both sides as Held at Padang Brown, the girls played on a local field surrounded by they prepared for upcoming tournaments. After the match, the two stalls and passing cars that included patches of brown grass and muddy teams took a picture together to show good sportsmanship and no puddles. In addition, the blazing Malaysian sun bore down on the hard feelings. Sophomore Melynn Kendrick stated, “Our girls played pitch, making it hard for both teams. Yet, the harsh weather and adverse very well; and we are all really taking the things that Coach [Robin] environment didn’t stop both teams from giving the game their all. Frohlich and Coach [Kerry] Mahoney teach us and putting them into With the eventual arrival of the action on the field.” referees, the game began with a shrill Christy Chow (11), the captain, said, whistle. Dalat, wearing blue, had a quick “Despite playing against a stronger and start to the match, kicking the ball up older opponent, our team stood up and field while the state team, wearing white, played our hearts out to result in a draw.” scrambled to get into position. Despite As the setting sun gave way to a dark beating Penang state early in their first night, Dalat’s football team traveled home season, Dalat had trouble controlling the in good spirits and full of laughter. ball as both sides battled back and forth “Playing the Penang state team during for possession. This Penang state team the second half of our season was good included only Malaysian citizens and preparation for the ACSC Tournament featured more experienced players, proving in Guam. Even though we never beat themselves as challenging opponents. them, I’m really glad we played. They were Both sides fired several shots on goal, extremely talented and were faster than with Dalat narrowly missing a shot fired by any team we faced during official games. fixed on the ball, Christy Chow (11) sprints across the field as Joy Kiehl (9) as it bounced off the side bar. Eyes Penang state defenders chase in an attempt to clear the ball from Playing against them really paid off in the Penang State retaliated with several corner their territory. The girls played friendly games against tough teams end,” said Elisabeth Brokaw (12). such as Penang state to practice for upcoming tournaments. kicks that almost went into the goal. —By Sabrina Ly (12)

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The scent of buttery popcorn and sweet chai tea permeated the house as a group of senior girls gathered in a circle of beanbags, sofas, and pillows. Since 14 January, Ms. Emily Grad conducted a grade 12 girls’ Bible study in her cosy home, where voices and chatter emanated from the living room as the senior girls gathered weekly on Tuesday nights. Before this weekly gathering, Ms. Grad said, “I met with every senior girl for a meal or tea during the first semester. After listening to their stories, I noticed that many had the same fears, insecurities—and passions. I was praying about how I could be more of an intentional encourager about these areas, and then one of the girls asked me if I had thought about starting a Bible study; this seemed like a practical—and exciting—answer.” Other than talking, they passed around and scribbled their passion on a stone and a fear on an egg. After an hour of sharing and writing, the girls walked through mud, ants, and darkness to reach a glimmering waterfall. Each girl slammed her egg into the watery cliff with zeal, her “fear” exploding into slimy bits of white and yellow. More than having fun and throwing eggs into a waterfall, Thizbe Balzer (12) said, “The Bible study gave me an opportunity to know people I don’t normally hang out with on a deeper level—emotionally and spiritually.” Kaela Ruble (12) said, “I would definitely recommend that more people join Ms. Grad’s Bible study. We cover topics that are relevant in a way that is out of the box and often very therapeutic.” Out of the box, Ms. Grad also hosted karaoke frenzies in Red Box, movie nights, sleepovers, and home church services. Not only does she want each girl to have fun; she said, “My goal is simply for each to know God and each other in a deeper sense. With Scripture as the backbone, I also want to help teach tools that will aid in digging deeper roots into Christ, especially as they prepare to continue on their spiritual journeys in university.” —By Lilian Li

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“The Sleep-In Day Contest has arrived once again,” StuCo’s PR leader Peter Lee (12) announced in chapel on 6 November. All students, especially those with dark, heavy bags under their eyes, cheered. As long as each student contributed 10 ringgit to the Annual Fund—sacrificing a few sweet treats at the junior class store and Zach’s Shack—everyone would get to sleep in for one, two, or three blocks. And who would not appreciate a few more hours of sleep? When the Sleep-In Day contest commenced on Monday the 9th, only a few eager students, mostly sophomores, dashed into the office to drop off their rm10. By Thursday, the hallways, cafeteria, classrooms, and student center filled with the question, “Have you paid 10 ringgit?” Though the seniors led on Thursday, they eventually lost to the juniors on Friday, which a t t a i n e d 1 0 0 p e rc e n t participation. The seniors came in second, followed by the sophomores. Although students do Standing next to the Annual Fund sign, Calvin Thompson (12) and Jerome Ramirez not get to sleep in every day, (11) discuss the success the school has had did this fund-raising contest raising money this year. Sleep-in Day proved encourage school and class a huge success as students came together to spirit as intended? Christina support their school. Kim (12), StuCo’s vice president, said, “It is a good idea to encourage class spirit; it really gets everyone pumped up.” The reward of sleeping in really did motivate students to donate to the Annual Fund. But did students contribute to the Annual Fund out of love for their school or out of fatigue? Felicia Teoh (11) said, “I think it was mostly out of fatigue.” Many students, however, said that they simply gave out of peer pressure. “Many people displayed reluctance to give, but their friends hunted them down,” said Cheryl Yeap, senior class secretary. Courtney Soon (9) stated, “Personally, I didn’t feel pressured because I love this school; and I have enough pocket money to spare. Therefore I wanted to give so that I can see the school expand, grow, and become better in the future.” Whether students participated in the Sleep-In Day contest out of love, fatigue, or pressure, they surely did earn themselves extra time for rest. —By Brenda Ng (12)

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Time to Remember Queued by the audible—but barely noticeable—tardy bell, the uproar of eager chatter came to a slow, serious halt as Mr. Paul Hoffmeyer began to speak. Standing on an elevated platform, he wore a uniform with a badged vest clinging to his shoulders beside Mr. Craig Roylance, Mr. Bob Pagee, Mr. Kirk Ronzheimer, and Mrs. Lori D’Cruz. They sat tall wearing thoughtful expressions and spoke with a certain kind of dignified vulnerability. On 11 November, students gathered for the Remembrance Day assembly to stand together with hearts of gratitude. The assembly helped students and staff realize the importance and the seriousness of people dying in wars, fighting for freedom. The Boy and Girl Scouts made the event a success. Throughout the ceremony, four young men—Joel Halbedl (12), Noah Graves (11), Nicholas Khor (9), and Jaxon Kendrick (7)— made their way to the center, took one corner of a flower-encased “coffin,” and stood for the remainder of the ceremony looking outward with dispassionate stares. With each of their steps, David Chinn (10) followed, making a beat on a snare drum. After the procession, Joshua Ong (7) and Min Guk Kong (9) read poEyes squeezed tightly, Jaxon ems, and Mr. Roylance shared his Kendrick (7) stands with his “back story” as an officer, full of inspirhead bowed at one corner of ing emotion. A parade of Scouts then a “coffin,” adjacent to Noah marched around the gymnasium, wavGraves (11) on the other corner. These boys’ solemn stance ing flags from students’ countries in set an example and showed re- recognition of all the soldiers who had spect to those who had fallen fought in World War I as well as those in wars. who stand on the front lines today. With the rituals and ceremony of the event, however, students and staff also had time to reflect personally, either surrounded with musical voices or drowned in silence. Christina Kim (12) sounded her trumpet beautifully to the traditional Remembrance Day call, followed by a minute of silence. Lee said, “[The celebration] really made me thankful for the freedom I have today.” The Remembrance Day assembly served as an important reminder to students that men and women have given and risked their lives so that they could enjoy freedom. —By Thizbe Balzer

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U-13 GIRLS’ FOOTBALL: FRONT ROW: Dael Kim, Jazzy Jenkins, Seong Eun Bae, Lydia Geiman, Micaella Baker, Elspeth Chin, Sophia Stoltzfus; BACK ROW: Esther Tse, Esmarie De Jager, Min-Song Ko, Kalia Brewster, Sieon Park, Zoe Seevaratnam, Yebeen Kil, Mr. Chance Edman

JV GIRLS’ FOOTBALL: FRONT ROW: Dael Kim, Ji Yun Shin, Sarah Chinn; SECOND ROW: Gloria Kim, Melanie Schouten, Min-Song Ko, Yebeen Kil, Julia Galang; BACK ROW: Ms. Emily Grad, Lydia Geiman, Yerin Park, Kalia Brewster, Esther Tse, Elspeth Chin, Zoe Seevaratnam, Mr. Brian Brewster

VG FOOTBALL: FRONT ROW: Victoria Galang, Joyce Oh, Joy Kiehl, Aimee Buhr; SECOND ROW: Christy Chow, Mackenzie Jordan, Hannah Buhr, Robin Frohlich, Emma Hofer, Sabrina Ly; BACK ROW: Daniela Rana, Melynn Kendrick, Rachel Wells, Elisabeth Brokaw, Danielle Combrink, Darby Kendrick, Chloe Castro, Mrs. Robin Frohlich

U-13 BOYS’ FOOTBALL: FRONT ROW: Ryan Chan, Gabe Frohlich, Christopher Ooi, John Kim, Panda Chan, Mr. Ogunleye Joy; BACK ROW: Seung Hwan Kim, Jason Kim, Joshua Yeoh, Culles Mah; NOT PICTURED: Andrew Kaney, Noah Kaney

U-15 BOYS’ FOOTBALL: FRONT ROW: Levi Hawk, John Cho, Joshua Koay, Nathan Chand, Sumin Lim, Daniel Lim, Mr. Dustin Roberts; BACK ROW: Gabe Roberts, Min Guk Kong, Ruben Nyul, Samuel Castro, Jeremy Kim, Wansuk Kunawaradisai, Albert Jeong

JV BOYS’ FOOTBALL: FRONT ROW: Seung Hwan Kim, Joshua Koay, Sumin Lim, John Kim, Levi Hawk; SECOND ROW: Jerald Ooi, Dars Muthaliar, Chanwoong Won, Andrew Kaney, Nathan Chand; BACK ROW: Mr. Brian Weidemann, Jeremy Kim, Min Guk Kong, Gabe Roberts, Samuel Castro, Wansuk Kunawaradisai, Alex Ruble, Mr. Paul Hoffmeyer; NOT PICTURED: Trevor Ronning, Tyler Ronning, Bernard Combrink, Joshua Yeoh

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Academics 89 Across the Wall 163 ACSC Tournament 44, 48, 53, 54, 59, 60, 61, 225 *Adventist Hospital 217 After-Sneak Dinner 22, 87, 127 Agnes A/P Michael 156 Alagan, Himani 30, 89, 144, 240 Algebra II 102 Allen, Caleb 154 Allen, James 14 Allen, Joshua (Grade 2) 148, 241 Allen, Joshua (Staff ) 29, 40, 41, 114, 145, 156, 159, 170, 226, 236, 237, 239 Allen, Lydia 94, 142, 235, 237 Allen, Ruthie 56, 57, 68, 138, 153, 185, 234, 235, 236, 238 Allen, Susan 14, 26, 100, 101, 106, 149, 156, 170, 226 *A-Look Eyewear 199 *Amaze Beauty Centre 193 Ambassadors 27, 239 American Government 100 Anderson, Bona 156, 170, 235 Anderson, Jeta 142, 235 Anderson, Joshua 6, 39, 106, 149, 156, 170, 236 Anderson, Kaius 70, 152 Anderson, Soren 70, 84, 148 Ang Gaik Cheng (Adeline) 156 Ang Pows 79, 177 Ang, Sheldon 72, 130, 233, 242 Ang, Sheryl 11, 136, 171 Ang, Tiffany 30, 91, 150 Annual Fund 104, 137, 229 A.Pawadai Pillai (Raj), Thurairaj A/L 162 AP Chemistry 104 AP Computer Science 116 AP English 98, 99 AP Mandarin 114 AP Physics 116 AP Statistics 102 Apologetics 106 Arnold, Ashlynn 150, 159, 240 Arnold, Chuck 139, 156, 159, 170, 233 Arnold, Deana 68, 156, 159, 170, 234 Arnold, Kadence 28, 31, 101, 146, 240 Art 111 *Art Espace 183

Bae, David 142 Bae, Seoeun 26, 140, 148, 232, 251, 253 Baik, Harper 154 Baker, Micaella 140, 232 Balakrishna (Bala) 156 Balzer, Emmett 13, 34, 35, 40, 52, 53, 130, 137, 153, 234, 235, 236, 237, 239 *Balzer, Mr. & Mrs. 213 Balzer, Steve 236 Balzer, Thizbe 105, 122, 123, 133, 153, 187, 203, 213, 227, 236, 239 Band 108 Band Trip 133 Basketball, JV Boys’ 234 Basketball, JV Girls’ 233 Basketball, U-13 Boys’ 233 Basketball, U-13 Girls’ 233 Basketball, Varsity Boys’ 59, 233 Basketball, Varsity Girls’ 61, 233 B-boys 203 Bear Den 29 Beasley, Ella 154 Beasley, Reuben 152 Beh Wan Lin (Josephine Akins) 156 Bengs, Abigail 76, 119 Bernadette Selva A/P Selvarajan (Bernie) 149, 156 Bernhardt, Chase 70, 152, 241 Bernhardt, Niko 140, 147 Bernhardt, Ryan 10, 136, 171, 234, 238, 241 Bernhardt, Sharon 56, 57, 105, 156, 170, 235 Bible 106 Big Dustin’s Diner 127 Billboard Top 40, 21 *Bintang Cemerlang 166 Biology 105 Blacklock, Hannah 90, 150 Blacklock, Josiah 146 *Blossom Art Gallery 211 Blue Smurfs 64 Boomerang 11 Borer, Keyla 150 Bowling 120 Boyd, Aidan 28, 29, 84, 148, 241 Boyd, Kathryn 144, 240 Boyd, Levi 152 Boyd, Nina 91, 154 Boy Scouts 29, 223, 231, 241 *Boy Scouts 223 Brake, Josiah 19, 32, 127, 130, 153, 234, 235, 236 Brameshwaran A/L Gopalakrishnam 156 Break-dancing 203 Brewster, Brandi 156, 170, 235 Brewster, Brian 12, 16, 17, 50, 75, 156, 170, 183, 232 Brewster, Kalia 51, 62, 138, 139, 153, 185, 232, 233, 236 Brewster, Kyra 146 Brewster, Lana 10, 140, 235, 236, 237 Broecker, Joana 154 Brokaw, Elisabeth 32, 48, 78, 122, 123, 137, 187, 205, 209, 225, 226, 227, 232, 233, 236, 238, 239

*Brokaw, Mrs. 205 Brokaw, Valeri 31, 41, 156, 170, 236, 237, 238, 239 Brooks, Henry 29, 150 Brooks, Hudson 28, 144 Brooks, Lydia 30, 31, 136, 171, 236, 238 Brooks, Noah 144 Brownies 29, 240 Bubble Tea 23 Bubrik, Sophie 136, 171 Buckland, Caitlyn 142 Buhr, Aimee 26, 48, 129, 136, 171, 232, 234 Buhr, Eileen 156, 170 Buhr, Elizabeth 68, 142, 235 Buhr, Garth 35, 156, 170, 237 Buhr, Hannah 22, 88, 116, 130, 217, 232, 234, 239 Buhr, Kate 68, 138, 234, 238 Burleson, Chloe 154 Burleson, Kelly 156, 170 Burleson, Milo 148 Burley, Rachel 150 Burns, Daniel 142 Burr, Hannah 108

Canadian History 116 Care and Share 3, 24, 43 CASTLE 6, 75, 163 Castro, Chloe 16, 17, 21, 22, 48, 78, 80, 104, 130, 155, 157, 211, 217, 223, 232 Castro, Samuel 50, 107, 134, 232, 234 Cataudella, Ryan 152 Cataudella, Siena 92, 148 CB 17, 120, 145 Cecil Fernandez 156, 161 Chai, Denise 32, 130, 238 Chai, Emily 138, 235 Chan, Ailee 43, 115, 156, 170, 239 Chan, Alayna 28, 152, 240 Chan, Alexander 19, 223 Chan, Audrey 31, 92, 148, 240 Chan, Blake 154 Chan, Ethan 94, 142, 237, 241 Chan, Hazel 142 Chan, Isaac 19, 122, 124, 161, 226 Chan, Karl 134, 234 Chan, Panda 142, 232, 233, 241 Chan, Rainbow 8, 32, 33, 36, 115, 132, 135, 147, 237, 238, 239 Chan, Ryan 94, 142, 232 Chan-Sturgis, Alexander 132, 234 Chand, Aaron 16, 17, 20, 21, 25, 33, 80, 130, 137, 173, 238 Chand, Anna 148, 240 Chand, Jayden 152 Chand, Nathan 21, 108, 133, 134, 232, 241, 242 Chang, Alice 32, 33, 134, 235, 238, 239 Chang, Grace 36, 111, 119, 132, 237, 238 Chang, Hazel 240 Chang, Jarrod 12, 22, 34, 35, 47, 98, 127, 130, 131, 133, 153, 157, 163, 233, 236, 237

Chang, Jordan 11, 128, 129, 136, 171, 236 Chang, Max 142 Chang, Megan 130, 252 Chang, Vivien 134 Channon, Noah 150 Chapel 147 *Chapel, Dalat 226 Chapel Praise Band 239 Cheam, Ethan 2, 148 Cheang, Dominic 142 Chee, Adelina 142, 237 Chelliah A/L Periasamy 156 Chemistry 105 Chen, Elisabeth 233, 236, 237 Chen, Mariana 163, 240 Chen, Mazy 159, 240 Chen, Wen Chi 12, 36, 122, 145, 153, 226, 234, 236, 237 Cheong, Antonio 144, 241 *Cheow Guan Sdn. Bhd. 213 Chew, Ashley 142 Chew, Dylan 142 Chew, Emily 136, 139, 171 Chew, Ryan 144 Chew, Sing Yi 91, 150 Chia, Ning Kang 35, 130, 234, 236, 237 Chia, Ning Yi 10, 142 Chihama, Suzuna 132 Chim, Mattea 152 Chin, Alicia 56, 110, 134, 234, 235 Chin, Anric 144 Chin, Anson 53, 130, 234, 235 Chin, Bethia 26, 29, 146, 240 Chin, Boyie 122, 124, 207, 226, 234 Chin, Elspeth 11, 138, 232 Chin, John 10, 120, 142 *Chin, Mr. & Mrs. 207 Chinese New Year 78, 79, 167, 177 Chinn, David 19, 103, 112, 132, 155, 231, 233, 239 Chinn, Debbie 39, 99, 156, 170, 236 Chinn, Evan 14, 35, 47, 81, 100, 105, 122, 123, 124, 137, 188, 223, 226, 233, 239 Chinn, Jonathon 64, 132, 233 Chinn, Larry 137, 156, 170 Chinn, Sarah 10, 35, 136, 171, 232, 233 Cho, Hasung 13, 23, 35, 130, 233, 237 Cho, Jae Woo 2, 44, 100, 136, 146, 171 Cho, Jason 146 Cho, John 21, 46, 134, 232, 233, 234 Cho, Subin 68, 138 Choi, Andrew 129, 136, 171 Choi, Annie 138 Choi, John 132, 147 Choi, Ryan 146 Choi, Shin 154 Choir 108, 109 Choir, MS 236 Chois, Susana 156, 170 Chong Ying Keat (Joel) 156 Chow, Christy 34, 35, 48, 86, 116, 130, 153, 225, 232, 234, 236, 237 5, 30, 31, 75, 79, 109 Christmas Banquet 8, 16, 120, 145 Chung, Samuel 146 Chung, Woo Young 9, 115, 130, 157, 233, 234

VB FOOTBALL: FRONT ROW: Jarrod Chang, Hasung Cho, Jeremy Worten, Ruben Nyul, John Cho; SECOND ROW: Evan Chinn, Seong-Min Kim, Benjamin Finlay, Woo Young Chung, David Chinn, Adrian Nonis, Jonathon Chinn; BACK ROW: Mr. Chance Edman, Karsten Ladner, Brian Hiew, David Unruh, Bijay Rana, Andy Ewe, Hudson McManus, Shawn Lim, Benjamin Mauger, Mr. Dustin Roberts

U-13 GIRLS’ BASKETBALL: FRONT ROW: Chia Ning Yi, Magdalene Koay, Sieon Park, Mr. Chuck Arnold; BACK ROW: Lauren Worten, Elisabeth Chen, Jirawan Tritham, Zoe Seevaratnam; NOT PICTURED: Adelynn Tan, Rebecca Lee, Seong Eun Bae, Jia Yi Sim, Jadyn Helweg, Esther Lo

JV GIRLS’ BASKETBALL: FRONT ROW: Lydia Kim, Dael Kim, Jazzy Jenkins, Risa Sasada, Julia Galang; SECOND ROW: Sarah Chinn, Esther Kim, Lydia Geiman, Esther Tse, Amanda Loh, En Min Saw, Mr. Kirk Ronzheimer; BACK ROW: Mr. Peter Stuart, Esther Ko, Shannon Frohlich, Kolaya Ronzheimer, Alix-Andrea Stuart, Kalia Brewster, Gloria Kim, Ms. Jessica Seckler

VG BASKETBALL: FRONT ROW: Mr. Karl Steinkamp, Mikaela Steinkamp, Felicia Teoh, Daniela Rana, Tayah Lee, Annabelle Teoh, Ms. Emily Grad; BACK ROW: Mersades Zimmer, Karissa Steinkamp, Charlotte Combrink, Elisabeth Brokaw, Yeorin Yun, Sarah Tan; NOT PICTURED: Jessica Ross

U-13 BOYS’ BASKETBALL: FRONT ROW: Joonas Tan, Enson Tang, Noah Kaney, Jake Pontrich; BACK ROW: Seung Hwan Kim, Panda Chan, Jason Kim; NOT PICTURED: Mr. Chuck Arnold

VB BASKETBALL: FRONT ROW: Mr.Tom Penland, Alan Luchtenburg, Sheldon Ang, Sam Huang, Jeremy Worten, Adrian Nonis, Seong-Min Kim; BACK ROW: Shawn Lim, Wei Sing Goh, Andy Ewe, Joseph Leech, Brian Hiew, Calvin Thompson, Titus Hwang; NOT PICTURED: Mr. Chuck Arnold

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JV BOYS’ BASKETBALL: FRONT ROW: Mr. David Nguyen, Daniel Kim, Linus Lim, Trevor Ronning; BACK ROW: Daniel Kang, Samuel Castro, Karl Chan, Seong-Min Kim, Ruben Nyul; NOT PICTURED: James Zhu, Teddy Zimmer

VB SOFTBALL: FRONT ROW: Joshua Park, Jonathan Park, Alexander Chan-Sturgis, Sam Huang, Joshua Moon, Anson Chin, Joseph Hsu, Mr. Mark Sasse; BACK ROW: Mr. Guy Maurin, Woo Young Chung, Andrew Kim, Josiah Brake, Emmett Balzer, Joseph Leech, Tim Sasse, Daniel Munson, Noah Graves, Teddy Zimmer

VG SOFTBALL: FRONT ROW: Esther Kim, Annabelle Teoh, Cheryl Yeap, Amanda Goh, Felicia Teoh; SECOND ROW: Mr. Chance Edman, Angela Tan, Sunny Kim, Susan Oh, Alicia Chin, En Qi Saw, Ms. Emily Grad; BACK ROW: Wen Chi Chen, Christina Kim, Karissa Steinkamp, Yeorin Yun, Kaela Ruble, Boyie Chin

TENNIS: FRONT ROW: Keito Watanabe, John Cho, Lilian Li, Nicholas Khor; BACK ROW: Aunt Jan Hogan, Sheng-Ting Yang, Noah Graves, Alex Ruble, Mrs. Elizabeth Graves

TRACK AND FIELD: FRONT ROW: Ms. Caroline Knowles, Mrs. Deana Arnold, Annabelle Teoh, Joseph Hsu, Amanda Loh, Ruthie Allen, Katiera Cox, Esther Tse, Shoko Tezuka, Hannah Graves, Brenda Ng; SECOND ROW: Aimee Buhr, Kate Buhr, Hannah Buhr, Hannah Trescott, Daniel Kim, Simon Jeong, Yusoof Monawvil, Felicia Teoh, Christy Chow, Ms. Emily Grad; BACK ROW: Ning Kang Chia, Andrew Kim, Sam Huang, Karissa Steinkamp, Charlotte Combrink, Jonathan Lafferty, Benjamin Mauger, Emmett Balzer, Peter Kim, Mathias Maurin; NOT PICTURED: David Kilgo, Natalie Khor

JV BOYS’ VOLLEYBALL: FRONT ROW: Daniel Kim, Linus Lim, Shion Fraser, Mr. Guy Maurin; BACK ROW: Ryan Bernhardt, Caleb Cox, Daniel Kang, Teddy Zimmer

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Church 85 Cinta Sayang Resort 11 Class Events 157 CNY 167 Coffee Emphasis Week 169 Combrink, Anna-Sophia 71, 150, 165 Combrink, Bernard 44, 136, 139, 171, 212 Combrink, Charlotte 12, 16, 21, 35, 44, 55, 60, 61, 68, 122, 123, 129, 141, 149, 153, 178, 180, 183, 187, 209, 212, 226, 233, 234, 235, 236, 237 Combrink, Danielle 72, 98, 132, 157, 232 *Combrink, Mr. & Mrs. 212 Combrink, Patricia 68, 70, 156, 170 Communications Eleven 117 Computer Science 116, 119 Cooking X-Block 26 Cooper, Derek 241 Corman, Kaeden 28, 146, 241 Corman, Kaleb 154 Corman, Kenya 90, 152 Cox, Caleb 56, 57, 132, 143, 225, 234 Cox, Katiera 14, 21, 24, 40, 75, 78, 98, 108, 122, 125, 167, 225, 226, 234, 239, 252 *Cox, Mr. & Mrs. 225 Cross Country 44, 68 Crossing the Bridge of Sighs 39 *Crown College 190 Cub Scouts 28, 29, 241

Daily Grammar 95 Daisy Girl Scouts 159, 240 *Dalat Chapel 226 *Dalat Staff 170 Danneker, Laura 108, 156, 170, 238 D’Cruz, Lori 231 De Cort, Michael 146 De Jager, Esmarie 142 De Jager, Josia 146 de la Fuente-Lau, Shuli 156, 170 de Visser, Adaiah 150 de Visser, Joel 154 Deadpool 80 Debate 87 Deb, Ishaan 146 Deb, Namit 138 Deepavali 75, 78, 79 *Dee Pee Tailor 176 Developmental Psychology 116 Digital Citizenship 94 Digital Media Technology 119 DISCourse 119 DMT 119 Dodgeball 26 Doodles 26 Dorm Council 36, 37, 237 Dorm Life 18, 135 DotA 19 Dragon Boat Festival 115 Drama 33, 238 Drawe, Hannah 152 Driscoll, Sean 152 Dunk Tank 137 *Dynamic Kids 230

Eagle Games 36, 120 Eagle’s Eye 26 Earth Camp 171 Easter Baptism 185 *Ecotech Sales & Service 216 Edman, Chance 70, 156, 170, 232, 233, 234 Edman, Macy 84 Education, Physical 112 Eighth Grade 136, 138 Eighth-Grade Buddies 35, 128, 129 Eighth Graders 136 Eighth-Grade Trip 10 El-Deeb, Aiden 92, 148 Elementary Drama 31 Elementary Football 211 Elementary Musical 31 Elementary Sports Day 70 Eleventh Grade 130, 132 Emis, Eleanor 26, 144 Emis, Elise 154 Emis, Emma 29, 146, 240 English 99, 118 *ESL Department 229 Eun, Darren 148 Eun, Young Woo 142 Ewe, Andy 13, 58, 64, 105, 122, 123, 177, 187, 226, 233 Ewe, Chia Hoong 19, 101, 119, 132, 203 Excoms 35, 86, 87, 237

Faircloth, Christine 240 Faircloth, Kyla Ann 146, 240 Faircloth, Micah 138, 238 *Farmasi Tanjung Bungah 197 Feast of Trumpets 147 Ferguson, Billy 150 Ferguson, Jack 142 Ferguson, Jimmy 144 Fields, Lacey 149, 156, 170, 237 FIFA 2015 21, 37 Fifth Grade 142, 144 Fifth-Sixth Musical 237 Finlay, Ben 16, 72, 77, 100, 130, 143, 233 First Grade 91, 150, 152 Fitness 112 Fitzgerald, Dominic 5, 43, 102, 114, 130, 141, 239 *Flamingo Hotel 214 Food and Fun Fair 151 Football, Elementary 211 Football, JV Boys’ 51, 232 Football, JV Girls’ 51, 232 Football, U-13 Boys’ 232 Football, U-13 Girls’ 232 Football, U-15 Boys’ 232 Football, Varsity Boys’ 47, 233 Football, Varsity Girls’ 49, 232 Foreign Language 115 Forensics 24, 38, 39, 98, 236 *Forever Travel Service Sdn. Bhd. 220

For Kids From Kids 26 Fourth Grade 92, 144, 146 Francis Xavier 156 Fraser, Kai 64, 110, 113, 116, 123, 125, 171, 203, 226, 239 *Fraser, Mr. & Mrs. 171 Fraser, Shion 56, 72, 101, 132, 147, 234 French 116 Freshmen 134, 136 Friendship Bracelets and Cross Stitching 26 Frohlich, Gabe 30, 31, 138, 232, 238 Frohlich, Joel 9, 22, 32, 114, 127, 130, 238, 239 Frohlich, Robin 48, 71, 112, 156, 170, 225, 232 Frohlich, Shannon 8, 26, 32, 33, 48, 49, 104, 134, 157, 233, 238, 239 Fujimaki, Riku 152 23 *Furry Kids 217

Galang, Ella 239 Galang, Julia 138, 171, 232, 233 Galang, Victoria 8, 100, 132, 157, 232 Ganeson A/L Subramaniam 156 Garard Colvin Estrop 156 Gardner, Gabriel 26, 138 Gardner, Isadora 146 Geiman, Lydia 138, 232, 233, 238 Geiman, Mary 32, 158, 170 *George Town Pharmacy Sdn. Bhd. 185 German 116 Gibson-Pham, Dale 158, 170 Gill, Rahul 9, 132 Girling, Ysabel 123 Girl Scouts 29, 231 Go, Daniel 132 Goh, Amanda 12, 26, 36, 66, 85, 102, 103, 122, 123, 127, 226, 234, 236, 237 Goh, Caitlin 40, 101, 102, 130, 131 Goh, Joyce 30, 31, 35, 108, 109, 158, 170, 209, 226, 239 Goh, Justus 134 *Goh, Ms. 215 Goh, Wei Sing 9, 59, 130, 233 Grad, Emily 5, 6, 16, 26, 45, 50, 61, 67, 68, 99, 145, 149, 155, 158, 159, 170, 227, 232, 233, 234, 237 Grade Eight 136, 138 Grade Eleven 130, 132 Grade Five 144 Grade Four 92, 138, 140, 142, 144, 146 Grade Nine 91, 134, 136 Grade One 150, 152 Grade Seven 138, 140 Grade Six 138, 140, 142 Grade Ten 132, 134 Grade Three 92, 146, 148 Grade Twelve 122, 128 Grade Two 92, 148, 150 Graves, Hannah 8, 25, 32, 68, 86, 122, 123, 124, 149, 157, 168, 172, 180, 183, 208, 226, 234, 236, 238, 239

*Graves, Mr. & Mrs. 208 Graves, Noah 21, 52, 53, 64, 67, 68, 84, 85, 102, 106, 120, 130, 208, 231, 234, 235 Green Leprechauns 64 GRIT 119 Groups 25 *Grumpiez Green Pepper Mexican Cantina 173 Guam 48, 225 Gunasegeran A/L Narainan 158 Guo, Zeen 154 Gurney Paragon 80 Gurney Plaza 19, 21, 31, 77, 80 *Gusto Café 176 Gustos 143, 165

*Hakka Tree 177, 217 Halbedl, Joel 29, 32, 33, 35, 40, 41, 80, 81, 109, 122, 137, 169, 223, 226, 231, 238 Halbedl, Rachel 14, 26, 32, 40, 122, 169, 226, 239 Halloween 34, 128, 129 Han, Tommy 64, 132, 239 *Han Kook Grocery 208 Hari Raya Aidel Fitri 79 Hasham, Joe 173 Hassan, Jasmine 144 Hassan, Laura 95 Hawk, Jonas 19, 158, 170, 201 Hawk, Levi 44, 50, 135, 140, 153, 232, 236 Hawk, Lyric 146 Hawk, Mary 18, 19, 158, 170, 201 *Hawk, Mr. & Mrs. 201 Health 112, 116 Health Online 116, 117 Helweg, Jadyn 142 Helweg, Jenna 144 Hieber, Emily 158, 170 Hiew, Brian 16, 21, 59, 98, 111, 118, 119, 122, 174, 226, 229, 233, 252 *Hiew, Mr. & Mrs. 174 *High Power Electrical Engineering Sdn. Bhd. 231 Hillside 83, 143 History 116 Hng, Aster 14, 24, 40, 79, 103, 105, 130, 226, 238, 239 Hofer, Emma 7, 48, 49, 73, 80, 100, 103, 122, 129, 143, 168, 172, 211, 226, 232, 239, 252 Hofer, Hailey 144, 237 *Hofer, Mr . & Mrs. 172 Hofer, Rhys 112, 146, 240 Hofer, Sam 64, 72, 127, 130, 131, 172, 238 Hoffmeyer, Carissa 17, 108, 134, 235 Hoffmeyer, Pam 9, 158, 170 Hoffmeyer, Paul 29, 158, 170, 223, 231, 232, 241 Hogan, Jan 68, 158, 170, 209, 226, 234 Home Alone 120 Home Tournament 56, 57 Honors English 10 99 Ho, Olivia 152

Horie, Yuuki 44, 138, 171, 241 Horton, Elizabeth 30, 31, 56, 96, 138, 171, 235, 236, 238 Horton, Jon 56, 86, 127, 158, 170, 235, 237 Horton, Kimberly 33, 38, 39, 41, 87, 107, 108, 127, 130, 236, 238, 239 Horton, Lori 35, 158, 170 Hsu, Joseph 14, 21, 53, 127, 130, 131, 143, 234, 235, 236, 239 Hsu, Michael 144 Hsu, Paul 152 Hsu, Peter 30, 146 Huang, Ke-Erh 23, 32, 33, 38, 39, 114, 132, 236 Huang, Sam 8, 9, 53, 65, 108, 115, 130, 233, 234, 235 Huang, Tien-Erh 140, 153, 236 Huang, Ting-Yi 146 Huang, Yong-Yu 95, 142, 235, 236, 237 Huang, Zi Xin 150 *Huey & Wah Café 192

Huh, Samuel 4, 91, 154 Human Anatomy 242 Hurlbut, Rachel 123 Hwang, Tian Xiang 144 Hwang, Titus 16, 21, 74, 110, 116, 122, 133, 175, 201, 226, 229, 233 Hwang, Yi Ranne 146

*IMB 193 *Indian Delightz 204 Indonesia 124 Industrial Arts 111 Inside Out 21 Intharani A/P Muniandy 158 Intharani Muniandy 161 iPads 118 ISKL Tournament 52, 56 Island Shoot-out Tournament 59

JV GIRLS’ VOLLEYBALL: FRONT ROW: Mrs. Sharon Bernhardt, Ruthie Allen, Jazzy Jenkins, Elizabeth Horton, Elisabeth Kilgo, Madeline Rude; BACK ROW: Kolaya Ronzheimer, Ashley Ruble, Alicia Chin, Alice Chang, Jacqueline Leech, Mrs. Becky Jenkins

VG VOLLEYBALL: FRONT ROW: Mikaela Steinkamp, Carissa Hoffmeyer, Felicia Teoh, Hannah Lawrence, Julia Munson, Annabelle Teoh, Esther Kim; BACK ROW: Mary-Claire McIntyre, Tayah Lee, Sarah Tan, Karissa Steinkamp, Charlotte Combrink, Mersades Zimmer, Angelene Woo, Ms. Lisa Munson

VB VOLLEYBALL: FRONT ROW: Mr. Jon Horton, Joseph Hsu, Sam Huang, Daniel Munson, Anson Chin, Keito Watanabe, Kevin Kim; BACK ROW: Josiah Brake, Andrew Kim, Emmett Balzer, Harrison Taylor, Joseph Leech, Noah Graves, Mr. Craig Roylance

U-13 GIRLS’ VOLLEYBALL: FRONT ROW: Elizabeth Buhr, Kaitlyn Ladner, Jeta Anderson, Yong-Yu Huang; SECOND ROW: Mrs. Brandi Brewster, Rachel Poh, Saidah Ly, Lydia Allen, Karis White, Lana Brewster, Mrs. Bona Anderson; BACK ROW: Jia Yi Sim, Mikaya Ronzheimer, Emily Chai, Jirawan Tritham, Sieon Park, Amie Trescott, Abigail Soo

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NATIONAL JUNIOR HONOR SOCIETY: FRONT ROW: Jordan Chang, Dael Kim, Jia Yi Sim, Ruthie Allen, Tien-Erh Huang, Amie Trescott, Lydia Brooks, Mrs. Michele Trescott; BACK ROW: Mr. Mark Trescott, Elizabeth Horton, Jirawan Tritham, Jerald Ooi, Alix Stuart, Kalia Brewster, Yerin Park, Levi Hawk, Joel Kelley; NOT PICTURED: Esther Tse, Rachel Poh, Bernard Combrink, Deal Kim

NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY: FRONT ROW: Ning Kang Chia, Keito Watanabe, Peter Lee, Zachary Tan, Joseph Hsu; SECOND ROW: Cheryl Yeap, Amanda Goh, Tayah Lee, Ysabel Loh, Brenda Ng, Christy Chow, Hannah Graves; THIRD ROW: Sunny Kim, Wen Chi Chen, Gloria Kim, Thizbe Balzer, Sarah Tan, Angelene Woo, Sabrina Ly, Gabriela Mims; BACK ROW: Aaron Kelley, Andrew Kim, Karsten Ladner, Emmett Balzer, Charlotte Combrink, Josiah Brake, Mersades Zimmer, Jarrod Chang; NOT PICTURED: Joshua Park, Karissa Steinkamp, Alexis Zimbulis

FORENSICS: FRONT ROW: Seth Kelley, Ellie Park, Ke-Erh Huang, Lilian Li, Ms. Liza Nichols; MIDDLE ROW: Mr. Bob Pagee, Ysabel Loh, Tian Ooi, Kimberly Horton, Mrs. Carin Roylance, Mrs. Debbie Chinn; BACK ROW: Mr. Joshua Anderson, Isaac Khor, Andrew Kim, Matthew Strong, Peter Kim, Alexis Zimbulis, Aaron Kelley; NOT PICTURED: Joey Petrila

MS CHOIR: FRONT ROW: Yong-Yu Huang, Larissa Lee, Sophia Stoltzfus, Elisabeth Chen, Jia Yi Sim, Lana Brewster, Lydia Brooks, Anjali Kaptain; BACK ROW: Mrs. Valeri Brokaw, Ashley Yeoh, Joel Kelley, Alix Stuart, Kalia Brewster, Mikaya Ronzheimer, Esther Tse, Zoe Seevaratnam; NOT PICTURED: Ruthie Allen, Subin Cho, Micah Faircloth, Julia Galang, Daye Jung, Dael Kim, Campbell McManus, Sieon Park, Celestine Teoh.

MADRIGAL SINGERS: FRONT ROW: Thizbe Balzer, Christina Kim, Kimberly Horton, Ysabel Loh, Hannah Graves; BACK ROW: Elisabeth Brokaw, Mr. Steve Balzer, Matthew Strong, Mr. Joshua Allen, Mr. Kerry Mahoney, Emmett Balzer; NOT PICTURED: Tian Ooi

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Jackson Dorm 19, 223 Jaffray Dorm 19, 223 Jager, Esmarie De 232 Jang, Christopher 144, 237 Jang, Helen 5, 142 Jang, Sarah 90, 91, 158, 170 Jasmine A/P Sundra Raj 158 Jayaprakasan A/L Dharmalingam 158, 161 Jazz Band 137238, 239 Jeganathan @ Christopher 124, 158 Jenkins, Becky 19, 56, 158, 170, 187, 223, 235 Jenkins, Eddie 19, 158, 170 Jenkins, Jazzy 62, 65, 139, 140, 229, 232, 233, 235, 238 Jenkins, Nehemiah 154 Jeong, Aiden 148, 241 Jeong, Albert 134, 232 Jeong, Simon 132, 203, 234 Jeon, Ha-Eun 146 Jeon, Haram 150 Jeon, Harang 154 Johno, Anju 150 Jolly Old St. Hick 32 Jordan, Mackenzie 48, 100, 122, 141, 226, 232, 252 Journalism 98, 99 JSB 17, 217 Juggling 95 Jump Street 19 Jung, Christopher 94 Jung, David 2, 6, 123 Jung, Daye 10, 11, 123, 138, 171, 238 Jung, Jane 122, 129, 133, 226 Junior Class Excom 237 Junior Class Store 9, 22, 34, 35, 98 Junior Girl Scouts 240 Junior Island Shoot-out 63 Juniors 130, 132 Junior-Senior Banquet 16, 21, 22, 86 Junior-Senior Banquet Invitation 217 JV Boys’ Basketball 62, 63, 234 JV Boys’ Football 51, 232 JV Boys’ Volleyball 57, 234 JV Girls’ Basketball 62, 63, 233 JV Girls’ Football 51, 232 JV Girls’ Volleyball 57, 235

Kahrobaei, Zoe 154 Kalawathy Pakkiathai A/P A.Rajiah 158 Kaney, Andrew 140, 232 Kaney, Noah 144, 233 Kang, Daniel 57, 63, 134, 234 Kang, Erica 140 Kang, Seungchan 90, 91, 154 Kang, Sophia 142 Kantimahanti, Neehar 116, 130 Kaptain, Alina 31, 150 Kaptain, Anjali 144, 236, 237 Kaptain, Ethan 154 Kawata, Hinako 15, 21, 26, 40, 86, 132, 238

Kayaking 124 Kearney, Andrew 10, 158, 170, 237 Kearney, Sara 102, 149, 158, 170, 237 *Keat Interior Decorator 228 Kelley, Aaron 6, 7, 14, 15, 20, 38, 39, 42, 76, 82, 87, 122, 123, 137, 141, 149, 153, 176, 226, 236, 239 Kelley, Joel 28, 30, 31, 140, 153, 176, 236, 238 *Kelley, Mr. & Mrs. 176 Kelley, Seth 38, 134, 157, 176, 236, 238 Kelly, Aaron 109 Kendrick, Darby 9, 17, 130, 131, 232 Kendrick, Jackson 140 Kendrick, Jaxon 97, 231, 238, 241 Kendrick, Melynn 19, 48, 117, 132, 232 Khaw, Wen 95, 142 Khor, Isaac 38, 88, 132, 236 Khor, Khai Yi 102, 127, 130 Khor, Natalie 144, 240 Khor, Nicholas 8, 36, 69, 73, 87, 108, 134, 145, 161, 231, 234, 237, 241, 242 Khor, Wayne 142, 241 KICs 24, 27, 70 KICs Soccer Skills 26 Kiehl, Joy 105, 117, 134, 225, 232 Kil, Yebeen 140, 232 Kil, Yun 146 Kilgo, Anna 29, 148 Kilgo, David 94, 95, 144, 241 Kilgo, Elisabeth 134, 235 Kilgo, Michelle 29 Kilgo, Patrick 158, 170 Kilgo, Robert 15, 17, 20, 75, 77, 80, 100, 122, 124, 167, 223, 226, 241 Kim, Andrew 13, 17, 22, 35, 38, 39, 40, 42, 52, 53, 75, 99, 112, 130, 131, 151, 185, 234, 235, 236, 237, 239 Kim, Ashley 87, 134, 237 Kim, Christina 12, 18, 37, 85, 106, 122, 135, 179, 223, 226, 229, 231, 234, 236, 237, 238 Kim, Dael 6, 138, 153, 171, 232, 233, 236 Kim, Daniel (Grade 8) 138, 234 Kim, Daniel (Grade 10) 57, 102, 106, 132, 234 Kim, Dong Mae 151 Kim, Esther 54, 66, 134, 233, 234, 235, 239 Kim, Gloria (Grade 8) 68, 138, 171, 232, 233 Kim, Gloria (Grade 12) 122, 133, 153, 155, 192, 226, 229, 236 Kim, Gunwoo 30, 148 Kim, Hajin 152 Kim, Hyun Ji 21, 132 Kim, In Ha 110, 130 Kim, Inkyul 30, 31, 138, 171, 238 Kim, Jae Sung 241 Kim, Jaewon 29, 150, 241 Kim, Jaeyoun 241 Kim, Jae Youn 24, 28, 148 Kim, Jason 120, 142, 151, 233 Kim, Jeremy (Grade 2) 31, 148 Kim, Jeremy (Grade 7) 97, 140, 232 Kim, JiChan 148

Kim, Jisung 146 Kim, John 50, 140, 232 Kim, Kevin 102, 130, 235 Kim, Lydia 134, 137, 233

*Kim, Mr. & Mrs. 179 *Kim, Mr. & Mrs. 192 Kim, Nathan 148 Kim, Onyou 118, 148

SENIOR CLASS EXCOM: FRONT ROW: Mrs. Jacki Steinkamp, Cheryl Yeap, Tayah Lee, Sarah Tan; MIDDLE ROW: Mr. Karl Steinkamp, Josh Park, Alexis Zimbulis; BACK ROW: Charlotte Combrink, Karissa Steinkamp; NOT PICTURED: Evan Chinn, Mr. Dustin Roberts, Mrs. Renae Roberts, Aunt Jan Hogan

JUNIOR CLASS EXCOM: FRONT ROW: Ning Kang Chia, Keito Watanabe, Hasung Cho, Christy Chow, Lilian Li, Mrs. Sara Kearney, Mr. Andrew Kearney; BACK ROW: Mr. Garth Buhr, Mr. Jon Horton, Andrew Kim, Emmett Balzer, Jarrod Chang, Ms. Lacey Fields; NOT PICTURED: Mrs. Lori Horton

Kim, Peter 99, 102, 132, 234, 236, 239 Kim, Ruha 92, 148 Kim, Seong-Min 2, 46, 108, 134, 233, 234 Kim, Seung Hwan 140, 232, 233 Kim, Sungjoo 148 Kim, Sunny 26, 67, 122, 133, 153, 226, 234, 236 Kim, Yeonsoo 146 Kim, Yumin 97, 140, 238 Kindergarten 91, 152 Kirk, Mia 92, 150 Knowles, Caroline 90, 91, 158, 170, 234 Ko, Aiden 150 Koay, Amos 146 Koay, Isaac 241 Koay, Joshua 138, 171, 232 Koay, Magdalene 142, 233 Koay, Sean 241 Ko, Esther 134, 233 Ko, Min-Song 11, 139, 140, 232 Ko, Na Young 148, 240 Ko, Sophie 154 Koi, Brandon 150 Kok, Zachary 106, 132 *Kong Hoe Trading 229 Kong, Min Guk 21, 136, 231, 232 K-Pop 21 Kumagai, Kanon 154 Kumagai, Riku 150 Kunawaradisai, Areeya 19, 32, 33, 76, 103, 132, 147, 223, 237 Kunawaradisai, Wansuk 11, 129, 138, 139, 171, 232

STUDENT COUNCIL: FRONT ROW: Areeya Kunawaradisai, Susan Oh, Amanda Goh, Wen Chi Chen, Nicholas Khor, Ashley Kim; BACK ROW: Peter Lee, Zachary Tan, Mr. Joshua Allen, Hudson McManus, Teddy Zimmer, Christina Kim, Ms. Emily Grad; NOT PICTURED: Tim Sasse

DORM COUNCIL: FRONT ROW: Mrs. Valerie Weidemann, Grace Chang, Rainbow Chan; BACK ROW: Alan Luchtenburg, Joseph Leech, David Unruh, Christina Kim

FIFTH-SIXTH MUSICAL (Live From Jericho): FRONT ROW: Benjamin Stoltzfus, Elliot Steffen, Yong-Yu Huang, Karis White, Adelina Chee, Anjali Kaptain, Ethan Chan, Kaitlyn Ladner; BACK ROW: Mrs. Valeri Brokaw, Christopher Jang, Larissa Lee, Elisabeth Chen, Mikaya Ronzheimer, Lydia Allen, Lana Brewster, Hailey Hofer, Saidah Ly

Ladner, Kaitlyn 5, 94, 139, 142, 151, 201, 235, 237 Ladner, Karsten 7, 35, 44, 46, 50, 78, 81, 83, 87, 124, 126, 141, 153, 161, 164, 201, 223, 226, 233, 236, 238 *Ladner, Mr. & Mrs. 201 Lafferty, Jonathan 21, 68, 82, 109, 120, 130, 137, 141, 145, 163, 234 Lai, Jian Yi 138, 171 Lai, Owen 144 Lao, Jonathan 19, 31, 139, 140, 238 Lawrence, Alisa 84 Lawrence, Hannah 17, 54, 55, 84, 136, 235 Law, Yi Lin 132 Leadership Retreat 12, 13 Lee, Chloe 148 Lee, Christina 126, 226, 229 Lee, Eugene 241 Lee, Jane 6, 150, 240 Lee, Jethro 19, 74, 112, 126, 226 Lee, Joonbeom 152 Lee, Justin 241 Lee, Larissa 144, 236, 237 Lee, Lauren 136 Lee, Mary 128, 138, 171 *Lee, Mr. & Mrs. 178 *Lee, Mr. & Mrs. 184 Lee, Nicole 68, 129, 138, 171 Lee, Noah 144

Lee, Peter 12, 16, 36, 105, 112, 120, 123, 124, 126, 131, 145, 147, 153, 184, 226, 229, 236, 237, 252 Lee, Rebecca 5, 142 Lee, Sophie 154 Lee, Stephen 61, 178, 187, 226 Lee, Tayah 3, 16, 21, 26, 34, 35, 54, 60, 61, 64, 108, 121, 123, 126, 133, 147, 149, 153, 157, 178, 180, 185, 186, 187, 209, 212, 226, 233, 235, 236, 237 *Lee Tong Hai & Sons Construction Sdn. Bhd. 231 Lee, Vivien 110, 111, 132 Lee, Yejii 90, 154 Lee, Yewon 29, 150, 240 Lee, Zach 150 Lee, Zhi Yong 138, 171 Leech, Jacqueline 19, 21, 43, 56, 136, 235 Leech, Joseph 53, 58, 126, 137, 168, 215, 223, 226, 233, 234, 235, 237, 239 Legacy Dinner 163 Legos 118 Leonardo Emuang 161 Leong, Aaron 4 Leong, Aiden 146 Leong, Ethan 154 Leong, Shannen 134 Leong, Sharisse 140 Leow Ah Mooi 158 Leow, Jing Xuan 148 Leow, Jun Sheng 26, 146 Leow Yen Ling 158 Li, Lilian 15, 35, 69, 86, 99, 130, 131, 234, 236, 237, 238, 239, 252 *Life Journey Centre 181 Lim Ah Chai 158 Lim, Amanda 150, 243 Lim, Christine 170 Lim, Daniel (Grade 4) 146 Lim, Daniel (Grade 8) 138, 171, 232 Lim, Esther 2, 92, 150 Lim, Grace 22, 104, 130 Lim, Hazel 154 Lim, Jerald 115, 127, 130, 239 Lim, Jia Yi 10, 129, 138, 171 Lim, Linus 21, 56, 57, 136, 234 Lim, Mandy 136, 203 Lim, Myra 146, 240 Lim, Ryan 241 Lim, Shawn 9, 58, 59, 119, 124, 126, 145, 187, 215, 226, 233, 239 Lim, Soo Qiao 142 Lim, Suji 32, 33, 133, 136, 238 Lim, Sumin 50, 139, 140, 232 Lim, Suyoung 2, 150, 241 Lim, Victor 162 Lim, Xu An 136, 239 Lim, Xu Xuan 22, 34, 127, 130, 131 Lin, Zachary 154 Lister, Gilbert 130 Little India 19 Lo, Esther 142 Lock-down 217 Lock-in 120 Loh, Amanda 233, 234 Loh, Chloe 142 Loh, Daniel 142 Loh, Liwei 241 *Loh, Mr. & Mrs. 198

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Loh Sin Choon 158 Loh, Ysabel 5, 8, 32, 38, 39, 126, 129, 133, 147, 173, 198, 226, 236, 238 Loke, Brendan 241 Long Weekends 21 Low, Amanda 62, 63, 136, 203, 239

Low, Jing 6, 26, 32, 35, 116, 130, 238, 239 Luchtenburg, Alan 17, 85, 114, 127, 130, 135, 183, 233, 237 Lucky 99 143 Luke, Brendan 146

HS DRAMA (The Secrets of the Magic Pool): FRONT ROW: Ms. Laura Danneker, Sara Stoltzfus, Grace Chang, Christina Kim, Ysabel Loh, Mary-Claire McIntyre, Hannah Graves, Mr. Mark Sasse; BACK ROW: Seth Kelley, Jonathan Park, Joel Halbedl, Karsten Ladner, Noel Teng, Samuel Hofer, Aster Hng

Lunar New Year 75 Lunch 143 *Ly, Mr. & Mrs. 191 Lyon, Axy 85, 152 Lyon, Hannah 154 Lyon, Joshua 150 Ly, Sabrina 18, 48, 49, 100, 123, 126, 153, 187, 191, 232, 236 Ly, Saidah 18, 144, 235, 237

Monawvil, Yusoof 6, 42, 43, 108, 136, 234, 239 Monkey Beach 75 Montgomery, Catie 148 Montgomery, Jacob 152 Montgomery, Zachary 26, 144 Moon, Grace 129, 138, 139, 171 Moon, Joshua 124, 126, 226, 234, 239 Moon, Juan 70, 148 Morf, Daniela 168 Morf, Ruben 148 Morf, Timothy 152 Mountain School 171 *Mr. Travis Smith 187 Musical, Fifth-Sixth 237 Munson, Daniel 105, 114, 127, 132, 234, 235 Munson, Julia 68, 134, 235 Munson, Lisa 160, 170, 235 Muthaliar, Dars 232 *Muthu Frozen Food Sdn. Bhd. 167

Mad Max 80 Madrigal Singers 236 Mah, Culles 140 Mah, Cullno 146 Mahoney, Kerry 48, 158, 170, 225, 236 Mahoney, Robin 158, 170 Man, Jiajun 152 Man, Jia Ni 150 Mandarin 114, 115 Manimaran A/L Kuppusamy 158 Manogran A/L Ramasamy 158 Mario Kart 19 Nadapdap, Joshua 152 Mary Michael Aloysius 158, 161 Nadapdap, Laura 148 Mass Band Concert 133 Nadapdap, Nadya 154 Mass Band Festival 108 Nagamal A/P M.Doraisamy (Rose) *Master Piece Tailor 169 160 Math 103 Nando’s 38 Mathialagan A/L N.Ramasamy 160, *Nasim Carpets 172 161 National Honor Society 153, 236 Mauger, Bena 19, 37, 44, 64, 114, National Junior Honor Society 153, 115, 130, 135, 143, 233, 234 236 Maurin, Guy 5, 56, 57, 160, 170, 234 National Staff 156, 158 Maurin, Mathias 68, 80, 120, 130, NBA 2K16 21 141, 163, 234 Ng, Brenda 17, 43, 68, 79, 126, 128, McIntyre, Mary-Claire 16, 54, 81, 83, 143, 226, 229, 234, 236, 239 98, 103, 108, 126, 167, 172, 180, Ng, Luke 144 187, 189, 193, 226, 235, 238, 252 *Ng, Mr. & Mrs. 202 McManus, Campbell 31, 138 Ng, Nathan 92, 150 McManus, Haddon 140 Nguyen, David 11, 62, 63, 160, 170, McManus, Hudson 13, 73, 76, 78, 171, 203, 234 113, 130, 145, 233, 237, 239 *MCubed Corporate Solutions Sdn. Nguyen, Shuyin 160, 170 NHS 153, 236 Bhd. 228 Nichols, Kiera 75, 148 Media Fast 21 Nichols, Liza 39, 110, 111, 159, 160, Media Literacy 100, 242 170, 236 Meet Me at the Manger 31 Nichols, Trevor 94, 144, 159 Melayu, Bahasa 114, 115 Nielsen, Matthew 241 Men’s Ensemble 239 Nielsen, Michael 241 Mentors 149 Ninth Grade 134, 136 Merican, Faridah 173 NJHS 153, 236 Merusi, Emma 123 Nonis, Adrian 16, 46, 58, 89, 104, MEW 6, 14, 15, 40, 147, 169 134, 157, 233 *Michelin 200 *Nyack College 206 Middle School Choir 236 Nyul, Alexia 89, 146, 240 Middle School Events 139 Nyul, Karla 240 Middle School Jazz Band 238 Nyul, Ruben 44, 136, 232, 233, Middle School Retreat 10 234 Mims, Colleen 173 Mims, Gabriela 26, 40, 77, 80, 99, 126, 153, 205, 226, 236, 239, 252 *Mims, Mr. & Mrs. 205 Min, Christopher 148 Oh, Joyce 18, 123, 126, 135, 171, Min, Hae Song 154 226, 232 Min, Hajin 154 Oh, Susan 21, 36, 67, 79, 101, 110, Missions Emphasis Week 14, 15, 169 111, 132, 135, 234, 237 Mohan Kumar A/L AS Veeraramani Ohk, Claire 146, 240 160

HS DRAMA (Wedding Belles): FRONT ROW: Sarah Stevens, Rainbow Chan, Jing Low; BACK ROW: Shannon Frohlich, Ms. Laura Danneker, Elisabeth Brokaw, Ms. Bethany Weidemann; NOT PICTURED: Areeya Kunawaradisai, Ke-Erh Huang

MS DRAMA: FRONT ROW: Kate Buhr, Gabe Frohlich, Celestine Teoh, Sophia Stoltzfus, Jazzy Jenkins, Amie Trescott, Lydia Brooks; MIDDLE ROW: Kitty Zhan, Daye Jung, Micah Faircloth, Ruthie Allen, Joel Kelley, Tyler Ronning, Esther Tse, Zoe Seevaratnam; BACK ROW: Mrs. Valeri Brokaw, Inkyul Kim, Kolaya Ronzheimer, Jonathan Lao, Alix Stuart, Ryan Bernhardt, Jaxon Kendrick, Elizabeth Horton, Tate Oppenheim; NOT PICTURED: Campbell McManus, Haddon McManus.

RLT PLAYERS: FRONT ROW: Sara Stoltzfus, Hinako Kawata, Lilian Li, Hannah Graves, Denise Chai; MIDDLE ROW: Ysabel Loh, Seth Kelley, Alice Chang, Alexis Zimbulis, Jing Low, Mr. Mark Sasse; BACK ROW: Aaron Chand, Suji Lim, Joel Halbedl, Joel Frohlich, Kimberly Horton

MS JAZZ BAND: FRONT ROW: Gabe Frohlich, Tate Oppenheim, Anusha Remesh, Micah Faircloth, Jia Yi Sim, Mrs. Valeri Brokaw; BACK ROW: Philip Yeoh,Yumin Kim, Jaxon Kendrick, Jirawan Tritham, Joel Kelley, TylerRonning , Lydia Geiman. NOT PICTURED: Rachel Poh, Jia-Jie Toon.

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Ohk, Ella 152, 240 Ong, Jonathan 92, 148, 241 Ong, Joshua 28, 139, 140, 231, 241 Ong, Letitia 97, 138, 171 Ong, Sophia 134 On-line Classes 117 Oo, Sin Ler 136 Ooi, Carsten 152 Ooi Cheng Cheng (Vivian) 160

Ooi, Christopher 94, 142, 151, 232 Ooi Huey Fern (Lillian) 160 Ooi, Jerald (Grade 8) 138, 171, 232, 236 Ooi, Jerald (Grade 10) 106, 134 Ooi, Jonathan 150, 168 Ooi, Tian 38, 112, 134, 236 Oppenheim, Keegan 9, 13, 29, 80, 108, 112, 126, 129, 182, 183, 223,

HS JAZZ BAND: FRONT ROW: Mrs. Valeri Brokaw, Amanda Low, Esther Kim, Mikaela Steinkamp, Joseph Hsu, Hannah Graves; MIDDLE ROW: Xu An Lim, Alice Chang, Yusoof Monawvil, Tommy Han, Keito Watanabe, Jing Low; BACK ROW: Kai Fraser, Jerald Lim, Elisabeth Brokaw, Emmett Balzer, Matthew Strong, Peter Kim, David Chinn; NOT PICTURED: Thizbe Balzer, Christina Kim, Noah Graves, Rachel Halbedl, Nathan Chand

SKTT: FRONT ROW: Mrs. Ailee Chan, Emma Hofer, Sarah Tan, Brenda Ng, Lilian Li, Cheryl Yeap; BACK ROW: David Chinn, Andrew Kim, Elisabeth Brokaw, Dominic Fitzgerald, Eric Soon, Aaron Kelley; NOT PICTURED: Alexis Zimbulis, Benjamin Mauger

AMBASSADORS: FRONT ROW: Mrs. Valeri Brokaw, Courtney Soon, Ella Galang, Kristiana Phillips, Laura Phillips, Rainbow Chan; BACK ROW: Shannon Frohlich, Kimberly Horton, Thizbe Balzer, Elisabeth Brokaw, Matthew Strong, Joel Frohlich, David Chinn, Hannah Buhr

CHAPEL PRAISE BAND: FRONT ROW: Rachel Halbedl, Natasha Palanivel, Aster Hng, Katiera Cox, Angela Tan; BACK ROW: Gabriela Mims, Andrew Kim, Emmett Balzer, Hudson McManus, Joel Frohlich, Zachary Tan, Mr. Joshua Allen; NOT PICTURED: Joel Halbedl

MEN’S ENSEMBLE: FRONT ROW: Ms. Joyce Goh, Zachary Tan, Keegan Oppenheim, Noel Teng, Joshua Moon; BACK ROW: Aaron Kelley, Evan Chinn, Joseph Leech, Shawn Lim, Calvin Thompson

226, 239, 241 *Oppenheim, Mr. & Mrs. 182 Oppenheim, Priska 182 Oppenheim, Tate 26, 28, 96, 140, 182, 238, 241 Oppenheim, Thalia 182 Owen Cedric Emuang 160

Paddle Boarding 26 Pagee, Anne-Marie 42, 43, 160, 170 Pagee, Bob 13, 22, 39, 160, 170, 231, 236 Palanivel, Natasha 40, 136, 239 Palany A/P Ganapathy 160 Panther Invitational Tournament 59 Paradise Hotel 137, 195 Paragon 77 Park, Ellie (Grade 3) 148 Park, Ellie (Grade 9 38, 39, 136, 236 Park, David 154 Park, Haesol 154 Park, Hanbi 152 Park, Harin 21, 102, 134 Park, Jonathan (Grade 4) 146 Park, Jonathan (Grade 12) 16, 21, 35, 67, 116, 124, 126, 127, 147, 157, 226, 234, 238 Park, Jong Min 138, 171 Park, Joseph 134, 218, 241 Park, Joshua 126, 153, 218, 223, 226, 234, 237 *Park, Mr. & Mrs. 218 Park, Sieon 140, 232, 233, 235 Park, Sofia 136 Park, Stella 150, 240 Park, Surin 152 Park, Yerin 138, 153, 171, 232, 236 P.E. 112 Peace, Emily 160, 170 *Penads (M) Sdn. Bhd. 230 *Penang Adventist Hospital 217 Penang International Church 85 PenangPAC 173 Penang State Girls’ Football 225 Penland, Tom (Staff ) 70, 139, 154, 160, 233 Penland, Carre 160, 170 Penland III, Tommy (P4) 91 People Division Page 121 Perumal A/L R.Govinda 160 Peters, Soniya 2, 150, 240, 243 *Peter Transport Services 227 Pham, Daniel 146 Pham, John 152 Pham, Paul 142 Phillips, Kristiana 136, 239 Phillips, Laura 99, 132, 239 *Phoenix Press 224 Phuah, Anna 95, 144 Phungsonthorn, Tryn 154 Physical Science 104 Physics 104, 105 PIC 85 Pillai, Reshwin 150 Pillai, Rishon 144 Ping-Pong 124 Po, Rachel 235 Poh, Rachel 140, 153

Ponamudi A/L Valaithans 160 Pontrich, Aaron 24, 150 Pontrich, Charlotte 71, 152 Pontrich, Jake 144, 233 Praise Team 24 Prayer Groups 141 Pre-calculus 102 Premier League Football 21 Preschool 91 Preschool Four 152, 154 Preschool Three 154 *Prudential Assurance Malaysia Berhad 227 Prunty, Jackson 75, 167 PSAC Tournament 46, 49 Psychology 116, 117 PTO 151 PTO Food and Fun Fair 23 PTO International Food Fair 16

Q R

Queres, Anna 136

*Rainbow Paradise Beach & Resort 195 *Rainforest Bakery 165, 168 Rajaratnam, Jane 160, 170 Rajeen A/L Mareemuttoo 160 Rajesh, Ashwin 241 Ramadan 75, 79 Ramasamy A/L R.Govinda (Sami) 160 Ramesh A/L Jainathan 160 Ramesh A/L Ramachandran 160 Ramirez, Jerome 132 Rana, Bijay 98, 126, 167, 226, 233, 252 Rana, Daniela 98, 100, 134, 161, 232, 233 Rat Island 75, 80 Ravindran A/L Moses 160 Reaching Out of the Sphere 124 Recitals 147 Redbox Karaoke 21 Red Dragons 64 *Regent Furnishings Sdn. Bhd. 177 Remembrance Day 231 Remesh, Anusha 238 Restrepo, Jessica 160, 170 *RJ Teoh Optometrist 187 RLT 33 RLT Christmas 203 RLT Players 5, 24, 32, 86, 87, 238 Roberts, Dustin 46, 160, 170, 209, 226, 232, 233 Roberts, Gabe 19, 138, 171, 232, 241 Roberts, Joel 160, 170 Roberts, Lydia 160, 163, 170 Roberts, Renae 91, 160, 170, 209, 226 Robotics 118, 119 Ronning, Jon 160, 170 Ronning, Kayla 19, 134, 155 Ronning, Rebekah 160, 170 Ronning, Trevor 21, 50, 136, 155, 234

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Ronning, Tyler 26, 140, 238, 241 Ronzheimer, Calah 160, 170 Ronzheimer, Keziah 150 Ronzheimer, Kirk 5, 14, 63, 137, 141, 143, 147, 149, 160, 170, 185, 226, 231, 233 Ronzheimer, Kolaya 140, 233, 235, 238 Ronzheimer, Mikaya 142, 147, 235, 236, 237 ROOTS 124, 157 Ross, Jessica 61, 100, 105, 131, 132, 145, 151, 155 Roylance, Carin 26, 39, 160, 170, 236 Roylance, Craig 53, 162, 170, 171, 185, 231, 235 Roylance, Edyn 90, 92, 152, 159, 240 Roylance, Gabriel 148, 185, 241 Ruban A/L Themothern 162 Ruben Shanmuganruben 162 Ruble, Alex 21, 43, 51, 68, 133, 136, 181, 232, 234 Ruble, Ashlynn 21, 42, 83, 135, 136, 181, 235 Ruble, Eddy 167 Ruble, Kaela 21, 75, 79, 80, 83, 124, 125, 126, 167, 173, 175, 181, 226, 227, 234 *Ruble, Mr. & Mrs. 181 Rude, Madeline 57, 235

SAB 215 Sabapathy A/L Somasundaram 162 *Sam’s Batik House 222 Sanchez, Javier 6, 14, 15, 41, 226 Sangaran A/L Ramu Thaver (Susu) 162 Sarasvathi Joyce A/P A.Navaseelam 162, 170 Sarhad, Nikita 148 Saroja A/P Supramaniam 162 Sasada, Risa 6, 138, 171, 233 Sasse, Karen 162, 170 Sasse, Mark 33, 39, 147, 162, 170, 173, 234, 238 Sasse, Tim 21, 36, 79, 132, 234 SAT 94 *Satay Hut 197 Sathiavani A/P Devahandran (Clara) 162 Saw, En Min 8, 136, 233 Saw, En Qi 66, 127, 132, 234 Saw, Zhi Yi 136 Schouten, Melanie 140, 232 Science 116 SCIPS 211 Scouts 28, 231, 241 Seckler, Jessica 104, 105, 159, 162, 170, 233

DAISY GIRL SCOUTS: FIRST ROW: Ella Ohk, Sierra Truong, Eliza Yeoh, Mazy Chen; BACK ROW: Mr. Eldwin Truong, Hana Xin, Ashlynn Arnold, Edyn Roylance, Alayna Chan, Wenqian Xia, Karissa Steinkamp; NOT PICTURED: Jeselle Tan

BROWNIES: FRONT ROW: Yewon Lee, Audrey Chan, Soo Song, Soniya Peters, Na Young Ko, Jane Lee; BACK ROW: Stella Park, Anna Chand, Emma Emis, Kadence Arnold, Bethia Chin, Mariana Chen, Esther Teh; NOT PICTURED: Michele Kilgo, Anna Kilgo

JUNIOR GIRL SCOUTS: FRONT ROW: Christine Faircloth, Fukue Suntarat, Kalista White, Kyla Ann Faircloth, Claire Ohk, Myra Lim, Rhys Hofer; BACK ROW: Karla Nyul, Alexia Nyul, Noella Seevaratnam, Hazel Chang, Natalie Khor, Kathryn Boyd, Himani Alagan; NOT PICTURED: Daveena Alagan

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Second Grade 92, 148, 150 Seevaratnam, Matthias 28, 29, 150, 211, 241 Seevaratnam, Noella 146, 240 Seevaratnam, Shantel 38, 162, 170 Seevaratnam, Zoe 97, 139, 140, 232, 233, 236, 238 Sekolah Kebangsaan Tanjung Tokong 42 Selvanayagam, Jason 165 Selvaraja, Sahana 144 Selvaraj, Sidharta 148 Senior Excom 237 Senior Girls’ Bible Study 227 Senioritis 21 Seniors 122, 128 Senior Sneak 75 *Senior Sponsors 209 Senior Transition Retreat 12, 13 Senior Treat 135 Seo, Jiwoo 30, 148 Seo, Jung En 134 Seong, Edward 2, 138, 171 *Serena Tan 227 Serve-athon 23, 131 Seventh Grade 138, 140 SEW 6, 14, 15, 40, 147 Sewing X-Block 26 Shakeel, Umair 150 Shan Home 42, 43, 145 Shanmugabalan, Anya 148 Shanmugabalan, Kieran 154 Sharks 36 Shin, Ji Yun 51, 138, 171, 232 Shin, Rosie 21, 116, 134, 147 Short ’n’ Sweet 173 Shuyin Nguyen 160 Sim, Jia Yi 140, 153, 235, 236, 238 *Sin Chuan Book Sdn. Bhd. 229 Sixth Grade 140, 142 *Sizzling Chicken 189 SKTT 24, 42, 43, 120, 131, 239 Slapjack 124 Sleep-in Day 137, 229 *Smilebay Dental Surgery 179 Smith, Derek 6, 14, 15, 169, 226 Smith, Pip 6, 14, 15, 169, 226 Sneak 124, 125 Socializing 9 Social Studies 101 Softball, Varsity Boys’ 66, 67, 234 Softball, Varsity Girls’ 66, 67, 234 Song, Soo 150, 240, 251 Song, Taewoo 144 Soo, Abigail 140, 235 Soon, Courtney 27, 78, 136, 229, 239 Soon, Eric 110, 117, 119, 126, 226, 229, 239 Sophomores 132, 134 Spanish 114 Spartan Race 183 Speech 98 Speech & Forensics 99 Spike and Strike Tournament 46, 47, 52, 54 Spiritual Discipline 106 Spiritual Emphasis Week 14, 15 *Sri Ananda Bahwan Restaurant 215 SSR 26 Staff 156, 158 Star Wars 26, 80, 153 Steffen, Elliot 144, 237

Steffen, Jonathan 162, 170 Steffen, Micah 152 Steinkamp, Jacki 124, 162, 163, 170, 209, 226, 237 Steinkamp, Karissa 16, 17, 21, 35, 60, 61, 81, 123, 126, 147, 153, 157, 180, 187, 209, 212, 226, 233, 234, 235, 237, 240, 252 Steinkamp, Karl 44, 45, 61, 127, 162, 170, 209, 226, 233, 237 Steinkamp, Mikaela 45, 55, 83, 136, 137, 149, 151, 180, 233, 235, 239 *Steinkamp, Mr. & Mrs. 180 *Stevens, Mr. & Mrs. 219 Stevens, Sarah 18, 19, 35, 126, 219, 226, 238 Stoltzfus, Benjamin 144, 237 Stoltzfus, Sara 6, 32, 83, 136, 157, 238 Stoltzfus, Sophia 11, 139, 140, 232, 236, 238 *Straits Minimarket 188 Straits Quay 19, 75, 77, 79, 80 Strong, Matthew 27, 38, 39, 42, 104, 136, 141, 185, 236, 239 Stuart, Alix-Andrea 140, 153, 233, 236, 238 Stuart, Jordan 144 StuCo 2, 12, 16, 18, 24, 36, 37, 120, 155, 237, 242 Student Council 36, 37, 87, 155, 237 Student Life 7 Sullivan, Aubrey 26, 70, 117, 134 Sundaraj A/L Rangasamy 161, 162 Sunday School 85 *Sunny Apparel Enterprise 228 Suntarat, Fukue 144, 240 Super Swimmers KICs 26

*Tai Sam Guah Seafood 189 Takizawa, Saecka 26, 152 Takizawa, Shivm 154 Tales of Wonder 203 Tan, Aaron 9, 134, 157 Tan, Abel 139, 140 Tan, Adelynn 11, 94, 142 Tan, Alwyn 119, 126, 177, 226 Tan, Angela 12, 14, 24, 40, 41, 126, 129, 210, 226, 234, 239 Tan, Elynn 110, 134, 161 Tan Gaik Fung (Jasmine) 162 Tan, Giselle 29, 31 Tan, Jeselle 152 Tan, Jesse 148 Tan, Jia Qi 134 Tan, Joonas 96, 140, 233 Tan, Joshua 106, 134 Tan, Melissa 154 Tan, Mirabelle 154 *Tan, Mr. & Mrs. 186 *Tan, Mr. & Mrs. 196 *Tan, Mr. & Mrs. 210 *Tan, Mr. & Mrs. 221 Tan, Nathan 148 Tan, Samuel 16, 116, 128, 129, 196, 226, 229 Tan, Sarah 16, 21, 35, 45, 54, 61, 64, 105, 128, 145, 155, 178, 180, 187, 209, 212, 221, 233, 235, 236, 237, 239 Tan, Tien Min 138, 171

Tan, Yi Yao 136 Tan, Zachary 12, 14, 16, 21, 24, 36, 40, 41, 64, 87, 100, 107, 108, 119, 128, 147, 149, 153, 178, 186, 226, 236, 237, 239 Tan, Zhong Xi 241 Tang, Eleannor 148 Tang, Enson 144, 233 Tang, Jaden 152 Tang, Kyle 146 Tang, Letyzia 71, 152 *Tanjung Bunga Hardware 211 Taylor, Harrison 235 Technology 118 Tee, Eugene 142 Teh, Carol 154 Teh, Esther 29, 240 Teh, Jeyden 152 *Teik Leong Sdn. Bhd. 200 *Tejani Medical Services 231 Telunas 124, 125 Teng, Noel 9, 76, 108, 123, 128, 129, 137, 145, 161, 175, 226, 238, 239 Tennis 68, 234 Tenth Grade 132, 134 Teoh, Annabelle 45, 60, 106, 136, 233, 234, 235 Teoh, Celestine 138, 171, 238 Teoh, Eunice 114, 162, 170 Teoh, Felicia 45, 61, 67, 132, 229, 233, 234, 235 Teoh, Kieran Xu 154 Teoh Poh Huat 162 Tether-ball 124 Tezuka, Shoko 26, 132, 234 Thanavalli A/P Kamacha 162 Thanksgiving 75, 78 Third Grade 92, 146, 148 Thomas, Cherry 146 Thomas, Mikmik 142 Thompson, Calvin 5, 19, 58, 59, 72, 73, 109, 112, 124, 128, 129, 137, 145, 151, 187, 191, 201, 226, 233, 239 *Thompson, Mr. & Mrs. 191 Thorn, Bob 85 Tiger Den 29 Tinker Lab 26 To, Abigail 154 Toh, Kylie 23, 40, 102, 103, 104, 131, 132 Toh Poh Suan 162 Toh, Zoei 144 Tompkins, John “Tommy” 89, 99, 123, 162, 170, 252 Toon, Jia-Jie 96, 138, 171 Track and Field 16, 44, 64, 65, 98, 159, 234 Trescott, Amie 68, 140, 153, 235, 236, 238 Trescott, Hannah 68, 136, 234 Trescott, Mark 162, 170, 236 Trescott, Michele 162, 170, 236 Tritham, Jirawan 96, 140, 153, 233, 235, 236, 238 Truong, Sierra 31, 152, 240 Tse, Claudia 159, 162 Tse, Esther 50, 63, 68, 140, 153, 232, 233, 234, 236, 238 Tsukada, Hayase 152 Tucker, Nathanael 152 Tung Seok Yeng (Mrs. Lee) 162

Turtle Beach 80 ’Twas the Fight Before Christmas 31 Twelfth Grade 122, 128 Typing 26

U-13 Boys’ Basketball 233 U-13 Girls’ Basketball 233 U-13 Boys’ Football 232 U-13 Girls’ Football 232 U-13 Girls’ Volleyball 235 U-15 Boys’ Football 232 Unicycling 26 UNO 124 Unruh, David 16, 19, 21, 36, 37, 47, 50, 83, 132, 135, 233, 237 Unruh, Nathan 13 *Urban Republic 175 U.S. History 100

VainGlory 9, 19 Valentine’s Day 75, 79, 223 Valentine’s Treat Night 223 Varsity Boys’ Basketball 59, 233 Varsity Boys’ Football 47, 233 Varsity Boys’ Softball 234 Varsity Boys’ Volleyball 53, 235 Varsity Girls’ Basketball 61, 233 *Varsity Girls’ Coaches 209 Varsity Girls’ Football 49, 225, 232 Varsity Girls’ Softball 234 Varsity Girls’ Volleyball 55, 235 Varsity Island Shoot-out 63 Veteran’s Day 28 Vgerkuman A/L Mareemuthoo (Kumar) 162 VHS 116 Vianco, Belle 21, 134, 157 Vijayasundaram A/L Sambatham Mudaliar 161, 162 *Village Artisan 203 Villiammah A/P Karpaya 162 Virtual High School 116 Visual Studio 119 Volleyball 53 Volleyball, JV Boys’ 57, 234 Volleyball, JV Girls’ 57, 235 Volleyball, U-13 Girls’ 235 Volleyball, Varsity Boys’ 53, 235 Volleyball, Varsity Girls’ 55, 235

170, 223, 237 Welcome Back Shark Attack 120, 155 Wells, Rachel 17, 48, 232 White, Kalista 70, 146, 240 White, Karis 144, 235, 237 White, Melodee 100, 101, 162, 170 White, Sean 2, 92, 150 Wolf Den 29 Won, Amy 148 Won, Chanwoong 134, 135, 232, 242 Won, Tae Woong 19, 128, 226 Wong, Aydan 26, 150 Wong, Benjamin 144 Woo, Angelene 17, 54, 76, 82, 128, 153, 164, 177, 226, 235, 236 Wood, Rebekah 6, 150, 163 Wood, Sarah 152, 165 Wood, Shawna 94, 162, 170, 171 World History 100, 101 *World Hoops 228 Worship Team 41 Worten, Aaron 35, 138, 171 Worten, Andrew 146 Worten, Jeremy 46, 58, 107, 108, 136, 233 Worten, Lauren 10, 144, 233

X-Blocks 24, 26, 27, 31, 159 XBox360 21 Xia, Mudi 91, 152 Xia, Wenqian 28, 31, 152, 240 Xin, Hana 28, 152, 240

Yang, Sheng-Ting 43, 68, 99, 106, 114, 125, 128, 226, 234

Yang, Yoseph 144 Yeap, Alicia 65, 142 Yeap, Cheryl 35, 43, 105, 113, 124, 128, 129, 143, 147, 153, 226, 229, 234, 236, 237, 239 Yeap, Darian 132 Yeap, Mika 134 Yeap, Mikaela 140 Yellow Lemon Bolts 64 Yeng, Elijah 123 Yeng, Emily 146 Yeoh, Ashley 144, 236 Yeoh, Eliza 152, 240 Yeoh, Joshua 140 Yeoh, Philip 11, 72, 138, 171, 238 Yi, Chia Ning 233 Yuen, Zachary 5, 146 Yun, Joseph 142, 241 Yun, Marie 154 Yun, Yeorin 132, 151, 233, 234

Zach’s Shack 36, 94, 143, 229 Zahn, Alvin 150 Zhang, Tian Yi 154 Zhan, Kitty 140, 238 Zhu, James 136 Ziemer Dorm 18, 19, 223 Zimbulis, Alexis 33, 34, 35, 38, 39, 43, 87, 127, 128, 145, 149, 173, 94, 226, 236, 237, 238 *Zimbulis, Mr. & Mrs. 194 Zimmer, Mersades 55, 104, 132, 145, 153, 233, 235, 236 Zimmer, Teddy 19, 56, 63, 98, 99, 106, 134, 145, 183, 234, 237

CUB SCOUTS/WEBELOS: FIRST ROW: Mr. Tony Boyd, Jaewon Kim, Gabriel Roylance, Kaeden Corman, Suyoung Lim, Jonathan Ong, Aidan Boyd, Joshua Allen; SECOND ROW: Matthias Seevaratnam, Chase Bernhardt, Zhong Xi Tan, Jaeyoun Kim, Tyler Ronning, Brendan Loke, Aiden Jeong, Antonio Cheong, Mr. Paul Hoffmeyer, Mr. Shao Chee Ong; NOT PICTURED: Will Hudson, Brendan Loke, Henry Hudson, Antonio Cheong

Wall, Across the 163 Watanabe, Keito 22, 34, 35, 69, 112, 113, 132, 153, 234, 235, 236, 237, 239 Water Wars 157 Webelos 29, 241 Wedding Belles 32 Wee, Leeann 148 Weidemann, Bethany 162, 170, 238 Weidemann, Brian 9, 19, 50, 162, 170, 232 Weidemann, Valerie 19, 36, 135, 162,

BOY SCOUTS: FRONT ROW: Mrs. Miriam Nielsen, Mr. Matt Nielsen, Mr. Michel Van Crombrugge, Mr. Benny Koay, Mr. Paul Hoffmeyer, Mr. Jay Oppenheim, Keegan Oppenheim, CJ Khaw, Ronald Lim; SECOND ROW: Joseph Yun, Liwei Loh, Isaac Koay, Michael Nielsen, Ashwin Rajesh, Derek Cooper, Ryan Lim, Justin Lee, Ethan Chan; THIRD ROW: Nicholas Khor, David Kilgo, Eugene Lee, Tate Oppenheim, Joshua Ong, Panda Chan, Wayne Khor, Jae Sung Kim, Nathan Chand; BACK ROW: Jaxon Kendrick, Matthew Nielsen Jr., Maxime Van Combrugge, Gabe Roberts, Robert Kilgo, Ryan Bernhardt, Sean Koay, Joe Park, Yuuki Horie, Mr. Patrick Kilgo; NOT PICTURED: Joel Halbedl, Noah Graves, Joshua Park, Tyler Ronning, Ryan Chan, Niko Bernhardt, Yusoof Monawvil, Trevor Ronning, Karl Chan, Joel Kelley, Yi Yao Tan

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Bringing You Closer Where did the time go? you thought to yourself as you began to prepare for the end of the school year. You dreaded AP tests and final exams, last-minute projects, and upcoming deadlines. Most of all, however, you hated the idea of having to say good-bye to your friends. Everyone knew this time as the hardest of the year. Stress placed everyone on his or her tipping point, senioritis (or schoolitis in general) kicked in; and on top of that, you had this looming good-bye coming closer and closer. Despite this, however, you thought back to the highlights of the year. In each of your classes, your teachers had brought something new and interesting. You remembered visiting a cadaver lab for Human Anatomy or watching a movie in Media Literacy. Even when teachers took the time to show fun videos in class, you felt more engaged and excited about school. Your teachers truly made an effort to help you learn while having fun. Activities outside school seemed different from other years. StuCo and excom put on new, adventurous events that brought students of all ages together. Even simply spending time with your friends at beaches in Batu Ferringhi or visiting George Town cemented your relationships. You loved participating in the many groups that formed on campus. Whether you invested in Scouts or dra-

ma, you always found something that peaked your interest—along with people who became close friends by the end of the year. As you practiced playing basketball, football, or volleyball and as you both won and lost games, you grew together with your team. You formed a bond with them through both victorious and gloomy moments. Everything that had seemed so bad before didn’t anymore when you thought about the positives the year brought. Sure, the final exams and projects might have taken some effort; but at least you enjoyed working on them. Even as you stressed to meet the deadline for completing the service hour form, you knew you loved serving the community in the way you did. And as for saying good-bye, you knew people would always come and go. The memories you shared together, however, would never leave. The time you spent working in groups and teams, serving and participating in the community, and investing in those around you, you would never forget.

You knew that this was the year that had brought you closer. —By Gabriela Mims

MACKENZIE JORDAN

AREFULLY dodging his opponents, Sheldon Ang (11) dribbles T the Legacy Dinner, Chanwoong Won (10) and Nicholas the ball across the court. Sports gave students the chance Khor (9) listen to Nathan Chand (9) as they rock slowly on to meet students from other schools around the island. a swing. Events on campus brought students’ families together.

KARISSA STEINKAMP

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ITTING quietly in the grass, Soniya Peters (2) and Amanda Lim (2) identify the plants surrounding them. Elementary school science classes taught students about the natural world and how to interact with it. PHOTO BY KARISSA STEINKAMP

Reflector 2016

COLOPHON

Dalat International School is a Pre-3 through 12 school serving missionaries and expatriates in Southeast Asia. The school is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) and by the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI). The Reflector is published annually; copies may be ordered by sending u.s.$50.00 to Dalat International School, Tanjung Bunga, 11200 Penang, Malaysia. Five-hundred and fifty copies of the 2016 Reflector, Volume 55, were printed by Phoenix Press of Penang, Malaysia. Body type throughout the book is a 10 pt. Adobe Garamond Pro; theme body type is a 12 pt. Theme captions are in 14 pt. Cutie Patootie Medium; theme headlines are in 58 pt. Rebel Heart; Folio numbers and tabs are in Luna 12 pt.. Division Titles are in 45 pt. Lane Narrow. Group headlines are in 58 pt. DK Breakfast Burrito; kickers are in 23 pt.; captions are in 7.5 pt. Helvetica Regular. Sport headlines are in 34 pt. Vintage College Dept_ Demo_worn; kickers are in 30 pt. Today Regular; captions are in 8 pt. Adobe Garamond Pro; caption dropped caps are in Braggadocio 8 pt. Community headlines are in 46 pt. Gavetica; kickers are in 40 pt. Mathilde; captions are in 8 pt. Baskerville Bold. Academic headlines are in 60 pt. Sunny Winter. People headlines are in 48 pt. Daily Quantum; kickers are in 14 pt. cafÈ & brewery; captions are in 8 pt. Lumberjack; names of individuals are in 8 pt. Gravity Bold; names of countries in 7.5 pt. Gravity Regular. All copy was written by the Dalat International high school journalism staff except for a few ad features written by other students. The computer programs used were Microsoft Word 2011, Adobe InDesign CS6, and Adobe Photoshop CS6. The staff used 10 iMacs and printed rough drafts on a Canon IR2200 printer. All student, staff, and group portraits were taken with a Nikon D90 digital camera. All candids, underclassmen, and staff portraits (except those noted by photo credits) were taken by Reflector staff photographers. Senior portraits were taken by Mr. Michael Deeb. Special thanks to Peter Lee for the final proofreading, to Mr. Jonathan Steffen and Mrs. Jacki Steinkamp for sharing their pictures for use in some layouts. Thanks also to Mrs. Claudia Tse, people “checker” for the individuals in the People section. The Reflector is a June-delivery book: the last deadline is in early May. A supplement will be mailed to seniors in the fall completing the year and including the fine arts festival, MSSPP sports, Junior-Senior Banquet, drama, awards, and graduation activities.

2016 REFLECTOR STAFF: Mr. John “Tommy” Tompkins, Adviser; Peter Lee, Proofreader; Katiera Cox, People; Bijay Rana, Academics; Mary-Claire McIntyre, People; Brian Hiew, Sports; Megan Chang, Academics; Karissa Steinkamp, Sports; Lilian Li, Groups; Gabriela Mims, Editor; Emma Hofer, Student Life; Mackenzie Jordan, Community

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