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When the time you look forward to all year begins to fade, you must begin transitioning into the next year of school. You might have to say goodbye to your home country, far-away friends, and freedoms you do not normally get the other ten months of the year.
You can no longer lose track of time. Now, the hours and days matter. Now, you must focus your mind on the year ahead.
You spent the summer imagining what the new high school was going to look like when you returned. Would it be as extensive and nice as you imagined? What would it be like spending each day walking through the halls and sitting in the classrooms?
In the very moment you entered the front gate on the first day of school, change hit you like a hurricane. The entire ambiance of the school had transformed as a result of the new high school building. Where your high school buildings once were now laid a vast parking lot. Beyond the many white lines, the new high school building stood three stories high just like the Castle building.
As you were entranced by change, a relief of familiarity washed over you when you saw your friends. You experienced this change with your friends on one side and the beautiful ocean on the other.
The topic of summer accompanied by a strong sense of nostalgia among the groups
of friends spread throughout the campus: How was your summer? What did you do? Where did you go?
Season one sports and activities helped you get back into the groove of high school soccer, volleyball, drama, art, and more. You could finally start doing the things you loved.
The idea of next summer already managed to captivate your thoughts by the end of the first day of school. Despite this longing for another great summer, you remembered where you were and why you were here. You remembered that this place is your foundation and your home - the ground below your feet.
~Tori Lindsey As the noise of the volleyball tournament roared throughout the two courts during Spike and Strike, Trevor Ronning (12), Yi Yao Tan (12), Daniel Kang (12), Linus Lim (12), Albert Jeong (12), Karl Chan (12), Jong Min Park (11), Jireh Ang (11), Luke Lindsey (11), Zhi Yong Lee (11), Seung Hwan Kim (10), Jeremy Kim (10), and Ryan Chan (9) huddle together before the players walk onto the court.
Mrs. Jessica Morken | Ms. Emily Grad
Suzanne Liew (12)
Sarah Lee (12) | Elisabeth Kilgo (12)
Lana Brewster (9) | Brady Rude (9) Esther Lo (9) | Liwei Koh (9)
Esmarie De Jager (9) | Mikaya Ronzheimer (9)
Haeon Park (9) | Marissa Yost (9) | Natalie Khor (8)
Sean Driscoll (3) | Derion Dwumfour (3)
School begins, and so does the busy life of a high school student. Before you know it, you are overwhelmed with not only academic work but also keeping up your social life. You battle trying to balance school and friendships.
Weeks into school, you suddenly find yourself decorating and racing a couch on wheels with your class; getting into
deep conversations on retreats; connecting with God and your classmates at SEW; and messing around with your friends on the outdoor basketball court.
Having never competed in a couch derby before, you went in optimistic of what could come. As a new event, the couch derby brought the high school classes together to compete in silly and
amusing entertainment orchestrated by StuCo.
Events continued throughout the year that not only allowed for you to get your mind off academics but also to get closer to your peers.
Sometimes, the pressure to socialize pushed you away from the campus, but the idea of having fun with your friends
always drew you back.
As the year progressed, you treasured those long weekends and trips to Georgetown even more than you did at the beginning of the year. Any break from academics was worthy of taking advantage of.
First, fall break hit - nine full days of no school. A new season of sports began after that. Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas were just around the
bend for you.
Events like Freaky Friday get you in the seasonal mood. Eventually, talk starts to circulate about the CB and who is going to ask who. When the starting of asking was announced, you gradually began to see your friends and peers ask and get asked. You even heard and approved of your friends asking plans. An aroma of excitement and anticipation began spread-
ing around the school like wild- fire.
You remember that CB is just one of many events throughout the long year. You and your friends can’t help but get excited about the possibilities of the rest of the year with more StuCo events, school breaks, MEW, and the big JSB.
~Tori Lindsey Leading worship for Missons Emphasis Week (MEW), Mr. Christopher Ramos, Nicholas Khor (12), Albert Jeong (12), and Julia Jun (11) all play their instruments in sync with one another as the rest of the audience sings the worhsip songs with them. Each person on the stage had sacrified their own time to be on the stage to lead others in worship.
Lauren Worten (8) | Ashlynn Ruble (12)
Alice Chang (12) | Amy Won (7) Lee Yee Tan (7) | Ashley Park (7)
Aaron Worten (11) | Yuuki Horie (11) Onyu Kwak (11)
Ella Jade Magruder (11) | Amy Jarman (9) Liwei Koh (9) | Niko Bernhardt (9)
Min Guk Kong (12) | Ashley Kim (12) | Courtney Soon (12)
Caitlyn Buckland (8)
Joycelyn Fung (8) | Nicole Khor (8)
“Ouch! That hurts!” screamed a distressed Ruben Nyul (12). Bursts of laughter from the senior ExCom and sponsors filled the entire room from the shock the lie detector had emitted.
“The Leadership Retreat helped the rest of the Dorm Council and me clarify and problem-solve issues we saw but never addressed until now,” said Alex Shing (12).
From 23 to 24 August, student leaders from high school left for Lost Paradise Resort on the Leadership Retreat. This retreat served as an opportunity for the high school student body’s leadership teams to plan out events for the year but also as a time for the teams to bond together as a whole.
Student Council President Ashley Kim (12) commented, “Being with the StuCo team for more than a day long really helped us be comfortable with another, creating the perfect atmosphere to get to know each other and also get some creative ideas.”
For underclassmen, the Leadership Retreat served as an opportunity to get to know the upperclassmen.
“I’m only a sophomore, so only one other class member joined me,” said Gabe Frohlich (10). “The Leadership Retreat made me connect, out of my comfort zone, with other people in higher grades.”
Besides StuCo and ExComs, the Dorm Council joined the leadership team to plan out the year as well.
Students also experienced bonding and through their free time activities on Friday morning. The senior ExCom enjoyed their free time at Park Royal.
Nicholas Khor (12), president of the senior ExCom, said, “Through the intimate time spent on hammocks and chasing each other in games of tag at Park Royal Resort, to dedicating quality time planning for our year ahead, the Leadership Retreat set aside valuable time for the senior ExCom not just to prepare for the year ahead, but to also bond closer as a family.”
After the bonding free time, guest speakers Mrs. Sara Kearney and Mrs. Carin Roylance spoke about various qualities of leadership and connected them to the school theme: Setting SAIL. Mrs. Kearney focused on the letters S and A of SAIL, representing ‘Stop complaining’ and ‘Assume the best,’ respectively.
“I realized that complaining more made me have negative thoughts,” recalled Vivien Chang (12). “Her speech made me rethink and have a new perspective of
myself.”
Mrs. Carin Roylance emphasized the I and L of SAIL, meaning ‘Ignore comparisons’ and ‘Learn to forgive.’ After her speech, she provided worksheets for students to journal and reflect.
“I especially loved when Mrs. Roylance gave us that paper to journal and reflect,” said Esther Lo (9). “It was really nice to be given a time to talk to God about everything on my mind.”
After the inspirational talks from both teachers, the students split up into their committees to plan out upcoming events and goals for the year. Gloria Kim (11), a member of the junior class ExCom, said, “The meetings get us a jump start. We got to have time to actually think and plan the year before the school year actually began.”
Meanwhile, bursts of laughs and giggles continued in the meeting room until Mr. Karl Steinkamp told the senior class ExCom that they should begin the meeting. The senior class ExCom and sponsors returned to their seats to start the meeting for the upcoming senior sneak. Activities before the meeting helped lighten up the mood within the ExCom team for a fresh start of the year.
~Alice Chang“By loving and listening to those under your influence, they will love you back.”
“Stay up to date with your scheule, be sure to communicate with the other members and sponsors reularly, and have some fun!”
“Always plan ahead of the event and ask for permission earlier.”
Packed in a van headed to the local bowing alley, Celestine Teoh (11), Jordan Chang (11), and Philip Yeoh (11) crack up over some lighthearted banter. Student leaders bonded with each other whenever the opportunity to unwind presented itself.
Gesturing with her arms to hammer out a point, Mrs. Carin Roylance articulates the fundamental elements of practical leadership. Staff leaders took time out of their school schedule to advise and give counsel to student leadership.
Eyes wide with surprise, Philip Yeoh (11), Celestine Teoh (11), and Jerald Ooi (11) howl in glee. Student leaders passed time trying their arm at the local bowling alley.
RYAN BERNHARDT RYAN BERNHARDT
ALICE CHANG
“Uncle Scott, can I help you bake cookies?” asked Bethany Davis (12) as the delicious smell drew her into the kitchen.
“Oh, I suppose so, Bethany,” responded Uncle Scott Poulter as he baked the chocolate chip cookie dough.
by socializing, playing X-Box games, or even jamming out on the guitar. The people in Zimmer Dorm frequently played the dice game which was first introduced by Aunt Rachelle Henderson.
“I really like playing the dice game with each other. It is really fun! I love how we just laugh or get mad at ourselves because we make a stupid mistake!”
Life in the dorms involved activities like baking cookies and making yummy, late-night snacks that rewarded students after long, arduous days. Even though the dorms were on the school campus, the students felt like they were at home in the dorms due to their homey atmospheres.
“I really like playing these dorm games because before we did not spend as much time together, but now, through these games, we got a lot closer,” said Jiah Choi (10).
When weekends came, dorm students looked for ways to entertain themselves.
dine (10) planned grocery shopping once or twice a month at Cold Storage.
“My favorite part about shopping with Megan is when I have to yell ‘MOO MOO’ in the middle of the store when I lose her,” said Septon-Nordine.
“My favorite thing to do with my dorm family is our dorm treat. It gives us time to talk together and bond even further, with the added perk of a delicious treat.”
“I like living in Jaffray better than living in my actual home because the dorms have livelier and have a more family-like atmosphere. The people here are fun and interesting,” said Daniel Choi (10).
Every evening after study hall, students gathered around in the lounge area to enjoy each other’s company
John Cho (12) and Onyu Kwak (11) often crowded in front of the gigantic T.V. screen, each with a controller in their hands, to decide the best FIFA player. To make things more interesting, they made a bet where the loser had to buy the winner a drink.
When no activities took place during the weekends, many students went to Gurney or Straits Quay to fill their leisure time. Sara Septon-Nordine (11) and Megan Septon-Nor-
Aunt Val Weidemann emphasized how important the experience was: “Living in the dorms gives students an advantage for the future because they learn relational, cultural, and communication skills, as well as how to be independent—plus it’ really fun!”
As difficult as it could be for students to be separated from their parents, many students appreciated dorm life for its experiences, life-long friendships, and community.
Slicing her meat, Sieon Park (10) and Uncle Brian Weidemann have delightful conversation as they enjoy the dorms’ potluck dinner during the long weekend. Dorms endeavoured to find ways to connect and interact with different people.
~Daniel Kang
Hold on tight, Jireh [Ang (11)],” says Wansuk Kunawaradisai (11) as he supports Ang on his shoulders. Instead of going back to their devices after supper, dorm students hung around outside to socialize.
Rearranging the parts of Christmas tree, Riley Phillips (11) and Bethany Davis (12) help the dorm decorate for the upcoming Christmas season. After Thanksgiving, each dorm decorated for the next holiday season.
“I’m from Singapore, and every time I pass around Gurney, I think of Singapore because of how similar the architecture is.”
“Everywhere. I always get lost because I just never pay attention. Shopping malls. Beach Street in Georgetown. Heck, even here on campus.”
The boundless yearning of staff and students seeking out fresh and new places to hang out, cafés to discuss the latest juice, and sites to unwind on the weekends had always expanded in diversity in line with the growth of the school population.
The growth of the student population proved unbested by the growth of options on the island. Be it jungle or malls, campus or stalls, island life rarely failed to deliver on a good time.
Dwellers Society. It’s my giant playground, filled with adventure and contemplation.”
Though abundant in places to go and things to do, students often found the deciding factor to be the “who” over the “where.”
Hailey Hofer (8), remarked, “I like to hang out at the mall or at the school during open campus. It’s just fun to hang with friends and we just talk.”
The open air, comfortable atmosphere, and friendly owners have all made it a space where I love to sit. The food and coffee are great, and just sitting and reading a book there is very relaxing. I also find it a great place to write; I put in my earphones and something about the bustle helps me to focus.”
“Whenever I pass by the jetty, there used to be this stall that sold really good hokkien mee and then one day the guy just disappeared. And now every time I pass that place
A perfect blend of unkempt virgin rainforest with most of the amenities of urban living, students and staff alike made the most of what they were afforded.
High school English teacher Miss Emily Grad could often be seen ploughing ahead into the untamed forest, a place of thought and refreshment:
“My absolute favorite place to hang out on the island is the jungle— every single Sunday, I go hiking with my dog, Katniss—and sometimes members of the Jungle
Where on campus would you hide during a zombie apocalypse?
Wansuk Kunawaradisai (11) echoed a similar sentiment in the question of where to go: “I really just love all the cafés and restaurants in Georgetown. They are definitely my favorite places to hang out. It’s worth the extra effort to go miles beyond the land of Gurney because you’re actually sort-of forced to sit down and talk the talks with your friends.”
To many, the place in need was a place of mind. Mr. Jens Hieber, high school English teacher, seemed to find this true: “Gusto Café has been my refuge, not that I really need one.
Life by the coast served as a constant gift to students; a place to relax and loosen up— the waves of the ocean soothing students’ built up stress from assignments, projects, and tasks from the week.
Elizabeth Horton (11) said, “I think Straits Quay is a very pleasant place to take a stroll down. I’ve had great conversations with friends just walking down the length of the marina and back.”
The range of places students and staff could choose from enabled Dalatites to dwell where it mattered—island life was always a place of mind.
~Yusoof Monawvil
Unzipping her purse at the concessions counter, Courtney Soon (12) prepares to pay for her popcorn and drink before heading into the theater. Weekends provided students with a break from the humdrum of school work and the perfect opportunity to go on movie outings.
Showing a picture on her phone, Vivien Chang (12) and Tim Baek (12) enjoy a meal with friends. Students often frequented restaurants such as Idealite at Gurney on the weekends.
“Alright, let’s leave already!” called out Sarah Lee (12) to Isabel Smith (12), eager to head out of the school gates for senior lunch. “Oppa takes forever to get our orders, so the sooner we can get there, the better.”
The ever-present question of where to eat afflicted students—and much of the school community—on a daily basis. Heralded as the street food capital of Asia, the island never failed to deliver when it came to food.
Within reach of campus, students made frequent patronage of nearby eating establishments in Tanjung Bungah such as the stalls at Hillside—sitting down for chicken rice and padang.
Packia Alagu Nagarajan (7) said, “I like Penang foods because they taste really unique, and you can’t get them anywhere else.”
“Chicken rice is just the best—it’s easily one of my favorite meals out there. It’s just so cheap! Depending on where you eat, the
Gusto: Spicy jalapeño beef or pork patty burgers with lettuce, onions, and tomatoes; served with a side of potato
Padang: Steamed rice topped off with a choice of precooked dishes and curries
Char
rice noodle glazed with sizzled pork fat—paired with prawn and bean sprouts—all coated in dark soy sauce
skin can be perfectly juicy or crunchy,” said Lyndon Leech (10).
Mirroring this thought, Myra Lim (7) said, “My favorite food from Penang is chicken rice because of its juicy flavor and fragrant rice.”
In addition to streetside hawker stalls, students also had the option of patronizing local restaurants and franchises.
“The food here is good because the locals here know what they’re doing which makes it taste yummy,” remarked Kyla Ann Faircloth (7).
Oft-frequented were SAB (Sri Ananda Bahwan), Gusto’s, and the newly opened Korean restaurant, Oppa.
The low meal costs of the island were duly appreciated. “Getting to eat at SAB is basically hobo’s paradise—it’s just so freakin’ cheap,” remarked Timothy Lin (11). Justus Goh (12), echoed a similar sentiment: “Starving in Penang is like following a clown promising you candy down
a sewer: if you’re dumb enough to do it, please do so and spare the gene pool.” Goh, too, made frequent patronage of SAB.
Goh continued, saying, “The cheap food prices of the island are one of the only advantages of living in a highly corrupt third-world dystopia run by despots.”
Outside of Tanjung Bungah, students patronized establishments that catered to their own unique tastes. “The go-to place is definitely Real Food at Straits Quay because it’s the only place I know that serves lavender soy milk, which is indisputably superior to any other beverage,” said Davina Loh (11).
A diverse jungle of culture, students made the most out of the boundless dishes afforded by the different cuisines on the island. The wide range of food and drink instilled in students a sense of place, culture, and identity—a constant reminder of the island they all shared as home.
Tandoori Chicken: Roasted chicken marinated in yoghurt and spices cooked to perfection in an earthen clay oven Chicken rice: A deceptively simple dish of steamed rice served with bone broth with roasted or steamed chickenScooping up a load of delicious tofu, Isabel Smith (12) fills her plate as Ashlynn Ruble (12) and Ashley Kim (12) look on to see what dishes to get. Students frequently patronized local economy rice eateries for their wide selection of vegetables, meats, curries, and seafood.
W HAT FOOD SIN DO YOU PROUDLY CO mm IT ?
“I put charkoayteow in the burritos they serve at the cafeteria. Fight me.”
“I ate dog meat while I had a pet dog.”
What’s your favorite local food?
“I drink chocolate milk at dinner every night. Soup? I’m drinking chocolate milk. Pork chops? I’m drinking chocolate milk. The neighbor’s left arm? Chocolate milk.”
“Crazy Rich Asians was a better movie because it was very relatable,” said Seung Hwan Kim (10).
“No! The Spiderman movie was better. There was more action,” exclaimed Jeremy Kim (10).
This year, new-released movies excited many movie fans, especially the Marvel fanatics. The movie Crazy Rich Asians gained huge popularity when it came out, scoring 91 percent in Rotten Tomatoes.
“I really enjoyed the uniqueness of the movies, and I find it interesting and cool to know that it was filmed close to home,” said Nathan Chand (12). After Crazy Rich Asians, other movies such as Aquaman, Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, Venom, Avengers: Endgame, and many other movies also did not disappoint students’ expectations.
Music, either K-pop groups or American pop, gained huge popularity in a short period. One outstanding K-pop group, BTS—Bangtan Boys—made its appearance on the American shows, demonstrating its global appeal. After receiving the Top Social Artist of 2017 in Billboard Music, they performed and interviewed on American shows such as Entertainment Tonight, The Late Late Show with James Corden, The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, and The Ellen DeGeneres Show.
“I am proud that they have come so far from a small company. Even though I don’t really like the idea of them being a new ‘trend,’ I am proud that they achieved so much with their hard work,” added Sheryl Ang (11).
Baby Shark doo doo, doo doo doo doo…
A song called, “Baby Shark,” appealed to
many students and staffs due to its addictive melody and lyrics. The song was first released by a Korean YouTube Channel, Pinkfong, in November 2015. This year, however, it became a global phenomenon, recording more than 1.6 million views on YouTube. The song became a challenge in social media, where parents dressed up as sharks and danced to the song.
“At first, it sounded marvellous, but as I was trapped in my uncle’s car listening to it over and over again, I realized that all of humanity’s music was the mistake,” commented Justus Goh (12).
The subject of hot trend changed every year, and that made it more interesting for all generations.
~Daniel KangPlaying the piano, Isabel Smith (12) waits for Min Guk Kong (12) in the Jaffray dorm lounge. After school, students frequently spent time on practicing their musical instruments such as piano, guitar, drum, and other band instruments.
Fingers pointed, Amanda Low (12) and Annabelle Teoh (12) dance to the beat as the music starts to play on their phones. Students freely enjoyed their leisure time through listening to the music; sometimes, they even spontaneously danced to the music anywhere at any times.
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W HAT IS THE TRENDIEST m OVE YOU CAN DANCE TO ?
“Shooting.”
Patiently waiting for their turn to play King of the Court, Brendan Loke (7), Anric Chin (7), Noella Seevaratham (7), Alexia Nyul (7), Noah Brooks (7), Douglas Koay (7), and Daniel Pham (7) keet themselves busy by chatting with each other. After school, middle schoolers filled the outdoor basketball court to play a pickup game or other mini games.
If you could wear only one brand for the rest of your life, what would it be?
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While Noah Kaney (8) and Gabe Kontsas (9) watch in anticipation, Gabe Frohlich (10) prepares to kick the soccer ball towards the goal. As soccer was one of the most popular sports among the students, many high schoolers and middle schoolers spent time on the lower field to either kick around or play casual scrimmages with each other.
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Other: 26.2%
DANIEL KANG DANIEL KANG DANIEL KANGAfter the arduous work of completing piles of homework from teachers, students longed for the weekend to come. Students used the time on weekends to temporarily escape from school and rest their brains from work. Students spent their times in different ways: staying home, playing video games, or hanging out in the mall with friends to eat and watch movies. Whatever they chose, students refuelled their energy through resting and spending time with their friends and families.
“One thing I really like about weekends was that I got to hang out with my friends to catch up what happened over the week. Last week, I went over to Adelynn [Tan’s (9)] house for a sleep over, and we casually ranted about how much homework we had,” said Grace Park (9)
as she reminisced.
One of the most popular way students spent their weekends was hanging out with friends, especially through class parties. Each grade’s class representative planned and held class parties once in a while to strengthen the bond of classmates.
“This weekend, I had a class party. We got to play basketball, swim, and play cards. We also ordered Subway when we got hungry. This class party was a good experience for me to bond with my classmates,” said Timothy Lin (11).
Few places such as Gurney, Strait Quay, Georgetown, Batu Ferringhi, and Avatar Garden, were quite popular and frequently visited by students.
“I go out with my friends or Emily ([Chew (11)]. I like watching movies with them, and
Casually scrolling through her Instagram feed on her iPad, Caitlyn Buckland (8) enjoys her long weekend on the couch. As many people liked to go out to hang out with their friends, students also spent their time in their homes, chilling with their families.
I often eat in either Gurney Plaza or Gurney Paragon,” added Eddy Seong (11).
On the last day of the weekends, students were busy catching up with their schoolwork. As nice it was for students to enjoy their weekends, they also needed to finish the work they had procrastinated. Some even chose to work ahead, so they would not have much work during the following week.
“In Intro to Psychology class, I worked ahead during the weekend so I can miss a week for ACSC basketball tournament,” said Karl Chan (12) proudly.
Whether going out with friends, relaxing at home, or catching up on homework, students spent their weekends to prepare for the following week.
W HAT IS THE m OST Ex CITIN g THIN g THAT YOU HAVE DONE DURIN g A LON g WEE k END ?
“Squishing in my friend’s tiny car to go to a waterfall.”
~Daniel Kang DANIEL KANG“Having sleepover at my friend’s house and eating steam pot in the morning”
At Macallum Connoisseurs cafe, Mao Inoue (11) and Madaline Rude (11) have a conversation about developing their strength characteristics with Aunt Jan Hogan. During the Chinese New Year long weekend, the dorm parents prepared a mini retreat for dorm students to help them discover their strength characteristics and develop them further.
Passing the soccer ball to Mr. Jens Hieber, Noah Kaney (9) plays Sunday indoor with other staff adults. On the weekend, indoor soccer took place in the gym opened for everyone, even for people outside of school, to enjoy each other’s companies and also develop their soccer skills.
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Raising his voice, Drew Worten (7) sings along to the worship music alongside his friends. At the beginning of each session, the worship team started off SEW with two or three songs to praise God, inviting His presence.
Pointing her hands towards herself, Mrs. Stephanie Croft delivers her testimony to all of the Dalat community. Mr. and Mrs. Croft came all the way from Indonesia to share their testimonies and God’s message to students and staff.
Humbling themselves before God, Suji Lim (12) and Kimberly Hills (12) hold each other’s hands while praying. Seniors ended the Friday night SEW session by offering prayer for anyone who came forward.
“ Be dressed ready for service and keep your lamps burning. ” Luke 12:35TORI LINDSEY ALICE CHANG ALICE CHANG
“Mic check: one, two, three,” rang through the hall as Mr. Franceschi in the technology department set up the stages and screen for an important upcoming event, and people moved restlessly, making sure everything was perfectly ready to go.
“Mr. Franceschi, can you turn up the volume for my electric guitar?” shouted John Cho (12) as he made sure his guitar harmonized with the other instruments.
The crowd, as excited as ever, poured into the Harbor Hall looking for their seats, and the countdown started: five, four, three…. That time of the year had returned: Spiritual Emphasis Week.
SEW took place from Wednesday morning through Friday night, when students, staff, and parents gathered up in the Harbour Hall to worship and connect
with God. Many stu dents volunteered to join the worship band, where they practiced playing their instruments and using their talents to praise the Lord.
SEW covered three day sessions and three night sessions, except the Tuesday and Friday night sessions were a little bit more special; the periods were entirely led by students. The worship team and a group of seniors took responsibility of the Tuesday night session.
“I really enjoyed the first worship night. Seeing everyone connecting and praying for each other touched my heart,” said Julia Jun (11).
Concurring, Joseph Chandra (11) said, “The most memorable part of SEW to me was the senior-led worship. It was great to worship with my friends, and it was cool to see the seniors
Withclosed eyes, Onyu Kwak (11) turns all of his attention towards God, “seeking for a personal relationship” with Him, Kwak recalled. Numerous students attended the Friday night SEW session which was entirely led by the Seniors. It provided students a period where they could open up their hearts toward God.
Listening to each other’s melody, Julia Jun (11) plays violin and Sofia Park (12) plays piano for the worship team. Students who were musically talented volunteered themselves to share their talents and contributed to the community.
school.”
Some students felt a connection to the speakers because the speakers were the uncle and aunt of the Worten family.
“It was super cool seeing my uncle up there. I already knew his story, but every time he tells it, I still get emotional. It was awesome for him to see my school and see my friends,” added Jeremy Worten (12).
Even middle schoolers Karen Taniguchi (5) and Soo Song (5) could not help but agree.
“I think their stories are interesting. It inspires me,” said Taniguchi (5).
Spiritual Emphasis Week successfully drew people towards God and provided people opportunities to spiritually grow with God.
~Daniel KangIf you couLD DescrIbe thIs year’s seW In fIve or Less WorDs, What WouLD It be?
“Amazing worship and time together.”
“Fun, insightful, interesting, and meaningful.”
Arwen Wisley (9)
Endeavoring to block the bubbles from entering the mini-soccer goal behind her, Eren Inoue (7) enjoys the game that has been prepared by high schoolers. After the morning of community service, high schoolers served middle schoolers by hanging out and participating in games with them.
W HAT WAS YOUR FAVORITE PART OF SERVIN g THE m IDDLE SCHOOLERS ?
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“Seeing their carefree innocence during the bubble activity. Seeing them jumping around while screaming and laughing made me smile too.”
B39!” As Paul Pham (9) shouts out the number he draws for the bingo game, Grace Chung (9) aids an elderly woman in placing the stone on the board. During the service day, students were divided into small groups, and some of the them visited Little Sisters of the Poor Home to play bingo with the residents.
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“It was awesome to get to play with them and experience the passion they have for fun games.”
As middle schoolers transition to high school and high schoolers prepare to attend universities or jump straight into jobs, they all had a fear of the unknown future. Missions Emphasis Week (MEW), held in Harbor Hall from Tuesday to Friday with a theme of “Journey with God Into the Unknown,” intended to assist students who struggled with their fear of the unknown future.
“It was definitely a great theme for seniors because it reminded us that at a point in our lives when the future seems blurry, that God is still with us and guides us if we give our hearts to Him,” said Matthew Strong (12) as he also shared his testimony to middle schoolers.
Many different speakers shared during the
MEW such as Mr. Dave and Mrs. Doris Strong, Mr. Craig Davis, and Uncle Brian and Aunt Val Weidemann.
“It was really interesting how everyone is giving the same message but with different perspectives. Everyone can come to the same perspective and all unit even with different backgrounds,” said Alejandro Garza-Lainez (11).
Compared to the prior MEWs, this year’s MEW differed by high schoolers missing a day of classes to serve the community around Dalat and middle schoolers. High schoolers went out to places such as Silver Jubilee, Penang Home for the Infirmed, SKTT, Penang Cheshire Home, Women Welfare Council, and Adventist Hospital to serve people like
Jesus served.
“I learned that service isn’t just about doing things for the senior citizens, but it is also doing things with them and spending time talking to them. One of the things they loved was to share about their own lives and memories; and by taking the time to listen, hopefully, we’ve shown them that we love them and that we care for them,” added Esther Lo (9).
The freshman helped out and elementary kids, sophomores prepared entertainments for middle schoolers, and juniors and seniors paired up with groups of middle schoolers to hang out and learn about each other. Through MEW, students learned to be servants.
~Daniel Kang
Teaching about how Christians should be different from other people in how they prioritize pleasing God over pleasing other people, Mr. Craig Davis speaks in front of the high school students. Many speakers participated in MEW, sharing their thoughts and beliefs on the theme of “Journey with God Into the Unknown.”
Staring disgustedly at Seth Kelley (12), Suji Lim re-enacts Don’t Put me in the Jungle in front of the whole high school. During Mission Emphasis Week, the MEW Arts Team performed a piece of drama every evening to introduce the theme before the sermon, following the main character through a personal transformation.
As the powerpoint slide turns its page to “Message from Lydia,” Lydia Kim (12) sits in front of her peers to share her message, including her personal stories. During the student-led worship, students volunteered to share their messages or testimonies to inspire others.
As Wansuk Kunawardisai (11) strums the guitar to “O Come To The Altar,” Bethany Davis (12) begins singing to start up the student-led worship. Before the worship, they gathered to plan and practice worship songs in Jaffray Dorm every Tuesday.
What made you want to join spiritual leadership lunch or student-led worship (or both)?
Praying and singing during the worship, Ms. Ha-Young Kong and Mr. Kirk Ronzheimer join the student-led worship with other students. Even though the student-led worship was entirely led by students, staff often came to chaperone them and enjoy the fellowship of worship.
“Hey guys, thanks so much for coming. We’re going to start out with worship,” Bethany Davis (12) said, as Wansuk Kunawaradisai (11) strummed the beginning to “Your Great Name.”
Lydia Kim (12), who first initiated student-led worship, thought that she should gather an independent group of students who longed for a closer relationship with God.
“I started out the worship night in hopes of creating a space in the Dalat community for students to worship, pray, and have fellowship with one another in a more informal and personal setting to deepen our personal relationships with God,” said Kim of her vision.
The worship gatherings took place every Tuesday night, with students sacrificing their precious leisure
time after school to give glory to God alone. The students who gathered weekly looked forward to a time to leave the stress of school behind and focus on worshipping God. The worship night was led wholly by a group of students who arranged the schedule, led the worship, and also shared their testimonies instead of sermons.
“I heard lots of stories from different people, and I was surprised to hear stories I never would have imagined. Also, it is good that I can know more about other people and understand them better,” said Tim Baek (12). Once a quarter, to freshen things up, the student-led worship was held on the beach by the Paradise Hotel.
Another way students chose to mature in their spirituality was spiritual leadership lunch. A group of students would
leave campus with teachers like Mrs. Susan Allen and Mr. Kirk Ronzheimer for lunch and share testimonies, answer questions, and reflect on Bible verses. Students would not only get a chance to eat outside of campus, but also develop relationships with peers, teachers, and most importantly God.
“I wanted to grow my relationship with God, but I was scared to approach teachers individually, so I decided to join a group. It was a really chill time where I could reflect and talk about what I had on my mind with peers and grow spiritually with my friends,” said Dael Kim (11).
Other than going to church on Sunday and chapel on Friday, students sought ways to connect with God and grow in their spirituality.
~Daniel KangWHAT IS SO m ETHIN g UNE x PECTED YOU g OT OUT of student- led worship? Chandra (11) Riley Philips (11)
“Just a place where I could share problems and insights without judgment; it definitely helped my friends really care and want to hear what I had to say.”
“I have taken away a confidence, in both my faith and sharing and talking with others about where I am in my relationship with God.”
The clatter of luggage rolling over the sun-kissed pavement, the sight of half-filled classrooms, and an air of uncertainty over what the following days would hold could mark only one thing at this time of the second semester: Senior Transition Retreat.
Taking time to craft sessions tailored to seniors’ future needs and queries, staff members collaborated in devising valuable resources.
“Our hope is that students will take the time to reflect on their life experiences thus far and be more intentional in planning for the future. The retreat involves understanding their identity, preparing to leave high school well, and to have a realistic idea of what lies ahead in regards to various aspects of college and adult life,” said class sponsor and event organizer, Mrs. Jacki Steinkamp.
To emphasize the need for responsible spending, Principal Brian Brewster had the class participate in a monetary simulation of college life.
“For me, the most impactful part of the retreat was Mr Brewster’s game. For every minute of lecture, he made us pay one ‘Brewster Buck.’ I knew college was expensive, but I’d never really visualized how much is going into my college tuition. I told my dad, and he was very happy about it. This time, I won’t waste his hard-earned money” said Alicia Chin (12).
Needless to say, fiscal responsibility was not the only realm of duty departing seniors were trained in. To communicate the immense weight of parental responsibility, Mrs. Jacki Steinkamp challenged seniors to take upon themselves “egg babies,” eggs that they were to look after and treat like their own infant child.
“I loved my egg baby. Shaniqua was very special to me. I made sure to spend quality time with her and hold her so she would have physical touch, and I loved her so much that I accidentally crushed her when I was spending quality time with her in my bed. And so I cried and threw her in the trash,” remarked Shannon Frohlich (12) on her beloved Shaniqua (2019-2019).
Despite the wide array of activities afforded by staff members, seniors often found themselves with free time to spare. Activities at the host venue, Rainbow Paradise Hotel, ranged from ping-pong by the beach to actively plotting the demise of western civilization.
The evening brough dinner at the hotel restuarant and a variety of panels in which staff members recalled their own college days and gave advice for seniors in regards to the next years of their lives.
Reception of transition retreat activities and talks proved mixed among seniors.
“The meeting was funky and serious at the same time. I’m grateful the staff were willing to talk to us about those topics,” said Daniel Kang (12).
At the end of the day, Senior Transition Retreat served ultimately as a key reminder of seniors’ limited time in the relative comfort and homely environment that staff and fellow students had worked so hard to foster.
Ashlynn Ruble (12) stated her feelings on departing, “I have mixed emotions about leaving. I’m really going to miss the people, places, and food here, but I’m also excited for what’s ahead. It’s bittersweet.”
“It was nothing like I expected it to be, but not necessarily in a bad way. I still had a lot of fun and learned a lot of useful things.”
Reflecting on her own experience of going to college as a TCK, Aunt Rachelle Henderson gives advice to the seniors on how to balance social life and school. Uncle Keith Henderson and Mr. Joel Roberts wait to chime in with their own experiences.
Yi Yao Tan (12) Frohlich (12) “College debt sucks. Debt is easy to get into. Save mah lyfe.”Marker ready in hand, Vivien Chang (12) listens for Mrs. Jacki Steinkamp’s instruction. Throughout the duration of the following two days, Senior Class ExCom members pitched in a helping hand to make sure the retreat carried on smoothly.
What do you really need to know for COLLEGE?
What do you really need to know for college?
○You’re paying a lot of $£€¥₩ —make sure you go to class!
Folding bands of paper together, Sin Ler Oo (12) constructs her ‘RAFT.’ To leave high school well and have a realistic idea of what lay ahead, staff made use of RAFT, a tool used to leave well by addressing healthy closure (Reconciliation, Affirmation, Farewells) and planning for the future (Think destination).
While hearing of the potential difficulties of transitioning from TCK culture to that of respective host cultures, Nick Khor (12) and Annabelle Teoh (12) discuss their thoughts. Mrs. Jacki Steinkamp discussed possible tools that would help aid in the classes upcoming transition into both new cultures and into adulthood.
Mic in hand, Mr. Paul Dobson delivers his opening remarks to the senior class. Staff went on to spend the rest of the evening, sharing their experiences and prepping students for the future.
○It’s fine to date, just be smart about it.
○You’re paying a lot of $£€¥₩ —make sure you go to class!
○It’s fine to date, just be smart about it.
○Make sure you SHOWER reglarly, do your LAUNDRY, BRUSH your teeth, and CLEAN your room.
○Make sure you shoWer regularly, do your laundrY, BruSH your teeth, and clean your room.
○you need to have a strategy for all-nighters—You need: food | friends | planned fun (This applies to all-nighters and to life.)
○You need to have a strategy for all-nighters: You need: food | friends | planned fun
○Remember to CALL YOUR PARENTS!
(This applies to all-night
Word always stuck around that the retreats were set to among the greatest mental souvenirs in the recollection of a middle schooler.
To say the least, every school year saw middle schoolers hold high expectations of the retreats. Middle schoolers kicked the school year off with a stay at Cinta Sayang Resort in Sungai Petani, Kedah.
“I was expecting the retreat at Cinta Sayang to be a casual and relaxed night at the resort. It ended up being so much fun with me and my roommates Kalista [White (7)] and Joyce [Wan (7)] talking all night in our resort room. The next morning at the water park, my best friend and I, Kalista spent the whole day going up and down the water slides,” said Kyla Ann Faircloth (7).
Seventh and eighth graders looked forward to hunkering down in resort suites with each other, but not all was to plan. “The most unexpected thing that happened was finding out my room hadn’t been assigned yet!” remarked Alexia Nyul (7).
In spite of minor hin-
drances, the overnight stay proved eventful. “After dark, most girls came to my room, and we ate snacks and listened to music through the TV,” elaborated Nyul.
With plenty of expectations to be had for the time to come, it was only fitting that middle school retreats ought to be a time for students to re-evaluate the expectations they put upon themselves.
“One of the hardest thing that my SAT group accomplished was writing our goals. We all had such different ideas, so it took us all a while to write ours,” remarked Popi Grous (7).
Middle schoolers hit the road again in January to toast the second semester’s commencement—this time to the sandy shores of Turtle Beach on the northwestern face of the island.
Met with the rewarding sight of the Strait of Malacca after an hour’s worth of trudging through the dense tropical rainforest, middle schoolers set to work on making lasting memories.
“My favorite moment was dumping Caitlyn
[Chan] (6) in a big hole and then burying her on the turtle beach retreat!” commented Kaeden Corman (6).
The shores of western Penang still held surprises in store. “Something unexpected that happened was a lot of students and some teacher were cutting a jellyfish, and the tentacles went on some students’ feet so a lot of students got stung!” recalled Na Young Ko (5).
With constant change and transformation serving as quintessential hallmarks of the middle school life experience, retreats allowed students the opportunity to get away from the humdrum of daily school life.
Dominic Cheang (8) summed up the value students afforded to the retreats: “I think the retreats that we have in middle school are an important part of a student’s middle school experience because they’re a time of change and transition where students can make long lasting relationships that will be cherished for decades to come.”
~Yusoof Monawvil
“I really enjoyed spending time with my friends in the water park.”
“Getting to hang out with my friends and do fun activities.”Sharon Kang (8) WHAT WAS YOUR FAVORITE THIN g ABOUT THE m IDDLE SCHOOL RETREAT?
heading out to the water park for a day of sun and activities, students gathered in their SAT groups and took part in a variety of bonding activities.
“As you look ahead, it’s easy to get overwhelmed, feeling like you have a long way to go—but God helps us grow one day at a time,” remarked Pastor Kirk Ronzheimer. Pastor Kirk kicked the day off encouraging the middle school by sharing anecdotes and insight.
Laughing gleefully while seated at the library tables, Natasha Palanivel (12) and Hannah Lawrence (12) manage to find the right balance between work and play. The library proved a great place to both socialize and get work done when needed.
Gently readying to push Mabel Lim on the elementary swing set, Zoey Ong (10) takes hold of the swing chains. Students from all grades enjoyed their time after school with the campus’s numerous facilities.
HNiki Tsumagari (11) shows a picture to Hudson Morgan (11). A great place to kick back and relax after a long day’s worth of school, students opted to chill with each other there often.
Cloistered about on the first floor of the castle building, Karl Chan (12), Jackson Miller (12), and Yusoof Monawvil (12) share a laugh after the last of their finals had finished. Students often took time to socialize as a means of de-stressing.
Whether it be an ocean-facing swing set, a couch in the library, or the Harbor tables overlooking campus grounds, students always managed to find a place and a time to kick back and relax all throughout the school year.
Convenient new amenities dotting the campus, students made the most out of the new facilities afforded to them.
“I love sitting on the new benches overlooking the ocean because the view just sets a serious mood for conversations with my friends.” remarked Jarrett Lohman (10).
Students took advantage of their time after school with friends.
“After school, I usually go to the student center where I hang out with
my friends. I really love dancing with my friends after school on Fridays,” said Ji Yun Shin (11).
Fridays proved an integral part of downtime, with many students opting to hang around campus until closing hours at 10:00 pm while others preferred catching a movie or grabbing dinner from a restaurant nearby.
All throughout the school day, many students’ preferred hangout area was the student center—especially at lunch time. With the StuCo store always stocked with delicious treats and the center a designated green-light zone for gaming and social media use, it was no wonder that the area was so popular among students.
After-school interest in the student center as a place to socialize was reinvigorated by StuCo’s coordinated efforts to enhance the atmosphere of the building. Granted a greater ability to manipulate the setup of the center by Principal Brian Brewster, this year’s StuCo took advantage of this potential— beautifying the student center with new bar stools, tables, lamps, and other niceties.
Whether it be seniors bonding over Subway sandwiches at lunch, eighth graders talking about the latest song in the student center, or second graders having fun during recess at the break tables, Dalaters delivered when it came time to relax.
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Engrossed in the latest gameplay, Liwei Koh (9) and Josh Peek (9) unwind after the school day’s end. Students could often be found lounging about in the Bob Carter Student Center after a hard day’s worth of school.
~Yusoof Monawvil
“Walkingup to my people and saying the dumbest thing I can think of in that moment.” Lauren Lee (12)
“As long as you’re with the right people, it doesn’t really matter.”wh At G o - to TION TOPIC? Huddy Morgan (11)
“Kidnapping Alex was an interesting moment. I don’t think there was an asking that involves kidnapping. Definitely, Alex was shocked and didn’t know what was happening, but it was a very fun and cute asking.”
Hunkered down under a row of computer desks, Mikaela Steinkamp (12) waited eagerly for her asking scheme to unfold. As stifled whispers of, “Here he comes!” sounded around her, Steinkamp jumped into action.
cogs churning as they concocted asking schemes to spring on each other.
“Kidnapping Alex for Mikaela’s asking was quite the experience. I found it thrilling to assert my dominance over a boy who had roasted me so much.”
With screams and shouts of both fear and laughter, Steinkamp’s victim, Alex Ruble (12), stood helpless as his blindfold was ripped off by an action-hungry Jeremy Worten (12).
Ruble, the victim in question, commented on his asking: “I was blindfolded and dragged upside down through every floor in the Harbor Hall and out onto the basketball field, just to be carried all the way back to the Journ room, which was on the top floor.”
With anticipation rising among high schoolers as to when the dates for askings would begin, guys and gals set to work with mental
Opinion on the asking tradition at the school generally remained high. Due to the proximity of the banquets to stressful events such as finals and increased workloads, students often viewed asking season as a reprieve from monotonous work.
Tien Min Tan (11) mirrored this sentiment: “I find it amusing that the tradition of CB askings have been around for so long. The askings at Dalat are a mixture of things: cute, funny, and awkward, all of which lighten the mood during a stressful end of the semester.”
Though awkward moments were often an unintentional part of many askings, seniors Seth Kelley (12) and Kristi Phillips (12) went the extra mile to make sure it was the focal point of their unconventional asking.
“Our asking scheme started when we realized that we both had
plans to ask each other. We decided it would be a good idea to get together and talk about it so as to avoid accidentally thwarting each other’s askings and creating awkwardness,” explained Philips.
Kelley continued the elaboration: “I got the more unconventional idea of us asking each other at the exact same time and talked to Kristi about it. So we got Natasha [Palanivel (12)] and Gabe [Roberts (11)] in on it and coordinated it so they would come in with the posters at the exact same time with us acting super awkward about it. There was some surprise to our asking, though; we kept our posters secret from each other until the asking.”
Posters decorated and teammates put up to the task, students often brought their askings out onto the court and field.
Whether it be in the classroom or out on the pitch, students put their minds to the task, creative juices flowing.
With a quizzical expression on his face, Seth Kelley (12) strains to read the wording on the poster held in front of him. Kristi Phillips (12) and Kelley went out of their way to put on an elaborate pseudo-awkward asking in Mr. Steinkamp’s Media Literacy class.
Holding up posters with smiles on their faces, Megan Septon-Nordine and Gavin Zimmer pose as a friend takes a photo. High schoolers often made use of posters and creative puns in their askings.
Held and paraded around campus against his will, Alex Ruble (12) shouts out in panic as his kidnappers ready themselves to tear his blindfold off. With help from Trevor Ronning (12) and Jeremy Worten (12), Mikaela Steinkamp (12) put her creative juices to work in concocting this asking scheme.
As the onlooking crowd cheers in applause, Eddy Seong (11) embraces Emily Chew (11). Due to Seong’s pledge not to ask her to CB, Chew was completely taken by surprise when Seong recruited his teammates to help with his asking.
Connecting with your peers remains a critical aspect of being in an academic environment. There are many ways to involve yourself in connection, ranging from sports teams to drama to school clubs and activities.
These groups allow for furthering your academic knowledge and social skills.
You continue to flourish academically and socially as you attend different X-Blocks that might be an extension of an AP class, a Excom meeting, KICS, or Creative Writing.
You know not everyone has X-Blocks they attend; and they, therefore, take part in other groups such as worship team or boy scouts.
From the time when the year began, old groups have come back together and new groups
have formed. These groups play a role in forming our founda- tion that set the course for the rest of our lives.
Opportunities to involve yourself were revealed. What else could you take part in? Who else could you connect with and get to know?
You remember that this year will be the second year of the Impact Trips - a time when students come together to serve communities beyond Penang. You review your options to venture out of your island for the Impact Trip: Indonesia, Manila, Northern Thailand, and Southern Thailand. Excitement for possibilities of adventure build up inside you.
You also remember that this is the first year of The Crew, a group of yellow-shirt wearing students who have dedicated
themselves to supporting and cheering on the sports teams during games and tournaments. You know that if you join, you will surely be spotted from many meters away because of the eye-catching yel- low shirt associated with The Crew. It gives you the opportunity to be a part of something.
Beyond The Crew and Impact Trips, you consider the daring challenge of forensics, the fascinating discoveries of science club, or the musical teachings of the instrumental groups.
The Boy Scouts offers an experience filled not only with challenges but also discoveries about the world and yourself. What will you choose to do?
~Tori Lindsey
During the Rememberance Day Ceremony in the Harbor Hall, Ethan Chan (9), David Kilgo (8), Lei Tee (8), and Joseph Yun (9) fold the United States flag while Tyler Ronning (9), Nicholas Khor (12), and Nathan Chand (12) stand behind. A large crowd gathered to show support for this day and the Boy Scouts.
Isabel Smith (12) | Matthew Strong (12)
Amanda Low (12) | Elizabeth Horton (11)
Ashley Kim (12) | Esther Lo (9)
Hannah Peek (11) | Lydia Brooks (11) | Chrisalynn Lim (10)
Zoe Grous (10) | Kenya Corman (4) | Edyn Roylance (4) | Alayna Chan (3)
Tim Baek (12) | Arseny Sidhu (3)
It’s very fun and exciting, and I also just like to run around.
- Chloe Burleson (2)
GROUPS
I like to enjoy it a lot, especially with friends. And I like making new friends
- Hudson yost (2)
It’s a really fun activity time and a lot of other people enjoy it too.
- Aden SMith (4)
ANTICIPATING an opportunity to run, Frank Zhang (1), waits to sprint across the field in a game of Sharks and Minnows. KICS provided kids with a time to let off some steam and have fun after a long day of school.
“REMEMBER to stay until I blow the whistle!” says Mrs. Nicole Corman to the elementary students. Key to the success behind KICS, staff and their highschool helpers actively led the younger kids in games and activities.
DASHING down the field, the girls in the Elementary Girls Soccer KICS playfully compete against each other. Even though there were a large range of KICS to choose from, most kids chose clubs that involved different physical activities.
It was 3:10 pm, and school had just ended. After being stationary at their desks for a significant part of the day, many kids wanted to get out and have some fun. So as soon as the final bell sounded, kids came running out of their classrooms and across campus, ready for their favorite time of the day, the time for KICS.
A primary goal of KICS was to provide a fun and engaging time for the elementary students to interact with one another after school. This optional time allowed kids to enjoy spending time with friends in an organized but exciting way.
Chase Bernhardt (3) said, “I really like KICS because it’s just
fun. I really like soccer, and so it’s a fun time I get to play with my friends after school.”
KICS offered a variety of activities, both indoor and outdoor. Some of these activities included crafting Balloon Animals, and the popular Swimming Club. Most of the KICS consisted of physical activity, while others remained creative and more relaxed.
Keeping KICS up and running required constant dedication and work. Teachers in charge of clubs regularly received help from numerous high schoolers in order to manage the large groups of kids. With the help of these high schoolers, KICS remained
structured and enjoyable.
Jerald Ooi (11), who helped lead a KICS club, said, “It was a good experience, and it was good to be able to interact with younger generations of Dalat students, as I once was. It may have tested my patience a few times, but in the end, it was worth the experience. It was just fun. I really enjoyed it.”
As the period finished and it was time to go home, the elementary students left their clubs, disappointed that it was over. But realizing their opportunity would arrive once again, smiles rose on their faces as they waited for the next day.
~Ryan BernhardtWhat’s your favorite kics and why?
mine is soccer. it’s fun because we get to play and work hard together in a team.
- Halle yost (4)
My favorite was the Pokemon drawing club. it was fun because i love pokemon, and it was fun to draw them!
- john pham (4)
I really like the swimming club. we get to play loads of games every time that are all really fun.
- natalie jinnah (2) 35 KICS
TORI LINDSEY RYAN BERNHARDT
Three students sat in three different rooms across campus. One, a freshman, sat on a couch in Mr. Jens Hieber’s room with a book in hand. Another, a middle schooler, sat at a table holding a pen, preparing to craft a letter to children in distant countries. And another, a senior, sat in Mr. Guy Maurin’s classroom, regretting his life decisions and finishing an assignment. Across the entire school, the 3:15 bell marked the beginning of the X-Blocks.
The difference between middle school and high school X-Blocks resided in primarily their main scopes of focus.
Liwei Koh (9), explained these differences and the transition into high school.
Koh remarked, “X-Blocks in high school are different
to those in middle school just by the fact that they are much more cramped in your schedule. When you are in middle school, you have most of the time to have fun while you still can.”
Involved in the Creative Writing X-Block, Yong-Yu Huang (9), elaborated on one of the more entertaining and voluntary X-Blocks. Huang said, “It would be a good place for students to express themselves freely in writing. It’d also be a nice time to just write for the fun of it, without deadlines or expectations.”
For many high school students, X-Blocks did not mean all fun and games though. The majority spent this time in mandatory AP or SSR X-Blocks, working in the Junior Class Store, or in the No-FlyList study hall.
The No-Fly-List, implemented last year, gave students the opportunity to make up their late work without a grade consequence. This well-accepted system did bring along some challenges, however.
Koh continues to say, “One
difference from middle school to high school is the NFL when you don’t do your homework. NFL means that you cannot do any sports for just that day even if you have a game or a trip that day. It is worse than an injury because of the humiliation it holds.”
SSR, also known as Self Selected Reading, provided students with a time to read during the school day, encouraging to read material of their own choosing. Not everyone’s bread and butter, however, some students found the time restricting and but still worthwhile.
John Kim (10) said, “I wouldn’t say that I hate it, but I just don’t really like it because I don’t usually like reading. But it forces me to read, which is a good thing I suppose.”
After the last bell of the day rang, students were now free to continue on with sports or make their way to their homes or dorms. With a wide range of variety and different levels of academic intensity, X-Blocks guaranteed that the day would always end strong.
~Ryan BernhardtI signed up for peer tutoring because it is a great way to connect with the underclassmen. It’s great to see them understand the concepts through every x-block we have together. -sarah lee (12) [NFL.] it’s not the end of the world so chill... no worries cause you have 9 chances left. -Jacky Park (9)
STRUGGLING to wrap their minds around the difficult concepts, Joshua Koay (11) and Wansuk Kunawaradisai (11) attempt to understand the AP Chemistry questions. AP X-Blocks provided students with a time go into greater depth with the material.
WINDING up, preparing his throw, Tyler Ronning (10) gets ready to chuck a frisbee down the field during the Ultimate Frisbee X-Block. This optional X-Block quickly gained popularity as a fun X-Block for various ages.
CRUNCHING numbers inside his head, William Johnston (8) works out a math problem during X-Block. Many teachers gave up time during X-Blocks on days they were free in order to helps students with questions.
PRETENDING to understand what he read, Min Guk Kong (12) attempts to strike up a friendly conversation with Natasha Palanivel (12). Sometimes students chose to hang out in various places across campus when they did not have a official X-Block.
a few FANTASTIC science club experiements:
Fabricating a hanging, self-sustaining plant garden seed germenation research for farmers in chiang mai Creating an efficient, cost-effective vaccum machine assesing pollution by filtering plastic out of beach sand
GRINNING from ear to ear, Mary Lee (11) smiles underneath her mask after hearing a joke by one of her peers, Niki Tsumagari (11). Some projects required menial tasks from time to time, but the members of Science Club strove to keep entertained through one another’s company.
“What do I do now, Mrs. [Kelly] Burleson?” asks Xu An Lim (12) while in the process of creating agar for future experiments. Essential for every aspiring scientist, the students in Science Club all possessed an inquisitive, curious type of personality, always ready to tackle another problem.
Strainers in hand, Tien-Erh Huang (10) and Niki Tsumagari (11) stood over buckets of sand, carefully shaking through the many grains. This wasn’t your normal everyday shake-multitudes-of-sand-through-bucketsfor-ninety-minutes after-school activity, but a dedicated, scientific endeavor.
“Science club has taught me to see connections between conservation and science through our efforts to filter plastic out of sand, even though it may not be glamorous work,” said Alex Shing (12).
During the 2016-2017 school year, a group of six students came together once a week in hopes of starting their own “science club,” where they would have the opportunity to work on science projects of their choice. Quickly gaining
popularity, it soon became recognized as an official club the following year. With the support of Mrs. Sharon Bernhardt, the group’s original aspirations rapidly grew into a reality.
“I do desire that learning is not just about facts and content, but is also about looking for ways to use that knowledge to help others,” Bernhardt said. “Science club is an additional venue through which students can identify problems and issues in the community and experiment with possible solutions.”
With the sponsorship from the school’s science department, the Science Club used their knowledge and resources to help people in and around their community. This service-focused mindset opened up many opportunities for various projects that both benefited others
with needs while enriching the students’ passion for science.
“I thought it was really cool how we could help farmers outside of Malaysia,” said Mary Lee (11). “The projects were more doable and interesting than I thought they would be. It was the one place I could use what I had learned in class.”
Lee elaborated on one of the Science Club’s main projects, helping farmers in Chiang Mai.
This idea of real-life application convinced many students to join the Science Club. After the initial group of six, the club substantially grew to around forty students this year, drawing from the whole high school.
When asked about why she joined Science Club, Grace Moon (11) explained, “I
decided to join science club because it gave me an opportunity to learn about and conserve the environment in which we all live in. Unlike the science courses offered high school, Science Club focuses on issues that are more applicable and closer to me.”
Shing added on one final note, “We are constantly working towards more ambitious projects to do, and I am super excited to see what we can come up with in future years!”
Gazing into the well of the bucket, Huang and Tsumagari finished their straining and began cleaning up their materials. Tired from their work, they remembered that no matter how much or how little they did, they would strive to continue making a difference, even if it meant doing so with one grain of sand at a time.
~Ryan BernhardtRISEN over buckets of sand, Yerin Park (11), Rebekah Lee (11) and Jia Yi Sim (10) attentively focus on their strainers in hand. Ranging from assessing pollution levels in sand from nearby beaches to helping Chiang Mai farmers find the best way to store seeds, the Biology section of Science Club participated in many activities that benefited the community throughout the year.
RYAN BERNHARDT RYAN BERNHARDTBeginning their meeting, elected ExCom members sat around a table in the Harbor building. Conversing with one another, they resumed discussing about matters at hand.
Both of the executive committees stressed the importance of making the best decisions at the time. The junior class ExCom worked on leading their class through the junior class experience while the senior ExCom focused on a variety of service opportunities throughout the year.
On top of their usual work, the Senior ExCom also hosted special events throughout the year, including the first ever Splash and Dash Charity Run.
The seniors made it a personal mission to spend their last year pursuing relationships with underclassmen and giving back to the community.
Mikaela Steinkamp (12) said, “I was Service Coordinator this
CHEERING with arms in the air, Ruben Nyul (12), Activites Coordinator, congratulates Nick Khor (12) on a recent decision. While critical decisions came with much responsibility, a constant effort was made to have fun and stay entertained.
year, and Splash and Dash was my baby. So far it’s been good; I’ve gotten to see my classmates come together and work really hard.”
In order to organize such events, a strong leadership committee comprised of hard-working members would be required.
Nick Khor (12), senior class president, elaborated on why he decided to join ExCom: “The opportunity to be able to serve as the senior class president is an absolute joy–I love my class so much, so what better way to give back to the class than to serve them? The servant attitude of our class is outstanding. It’s what makes working on ExCom and the class so inspiring. Everyone having the same intention for their senior year: giving back to the community.”
While the senior ExCom worked hard across the whole year, the efforts of the junior class ExCom should also be noted. They organized countless
events, conducted numerous class workdays, and prepared for honoring the seniors during JSB. Planning for such events and running the junior class store required dedication from every member of the ExCom on a daily basis. Leaders grew throughout the year, bringing and encouraging their classes up with them.
Philip Yeoh (11), the treasurer of the junior class, said, “It was a challenge. But still, a great experience.”
The two meetings finally came to a close. Leaving the confines of their exclusive meeting places, the groups prepared to interact with their classmates once again. The student leadership positions carried a substantial heft of responsibility. But the dedication brought by the members who chose to bear that responsibility managed to drive the two classes to succeed through all challenges.
~Ryan BernhardtSCRIBBLING down detailed notes, junior class secretary Gloria Kim (11) records advice from sponsors Mrs. Carin Roylance and Mrs. Tarin Daniels. Crucial to their success, sponsors and ExCom members worked diligently to communicate and coordinate with one another.
SIZZLING bubbles rise as Product Developer Celestine Teoh (11) begins to craft a heavily desired root-beer float. In order to support class unity as leaders, the ExCom put in extra hours to work alongside their classmates.
the greatest thing I learned from Excom is leadership; I feel comfortable leading in many areas of life.
- raven Chua (11)
The most important thing is to remember that the purpose of an Excom is not to do everything themselves but to lead and inspire their respective groups, instead. Being in an Excom results in more responsibilities, but Excom members must also realize that people are more than willing to help out when asked to.
- jordan chang (11)
Even though you may think that Senior ExCom is really chill, we still do things to give back to the community. Be organized and leave time for extra meetings, if needed.
- Alice chang (12)
“GOOOO!” Miss Emily Grad’s booming voice rang out, and four couches, each representing a high school class, sprung into staggered motion —some couches being pushed across the pavement, some being lifted by an entire group of students. The Couch Derby had begun —classmates watched and cheered on in amusement, wondering which couch would be crowned the winner of the race.
The Couch Derby was one such event, put on by the Student Council, that has the aim of inviting a majority of the high school to enjoy some casual, fun games with each other. While there was physical challenge and competition between the classes, one thing was certain—everyone had fun.
Both the Student and Dorm Councils served the important
role of listening to the voices of their classmates and implementing change that cater to the needs of the student body and dorm students respectively.
Ashley Kim (12), Student Council president, placed an emphasis on listening to the concerns of her fellow classmates: “Within the Student Council, I love listening to the creative sparks and visions that come out from the members, from freshmen to the seniors. I love the Student Council because it’s an opportunity to learn how to serve, and I love it when I see the members acquire new skills through the events we run.”
“My favorite part about being on dorm council this year was that I was able to know what’s going on in our dorm. I am a nosy person, and I like to know everything that goes on around me,” said Onyu Kwak (11).
From both of these councils, the opportunity to serve as a leader among the school or dorm community provide invaluable lessons in leadership,
planning, and listening. Members from each council took advantage of their role to grow as an effective leader within the community.
“My favorite thing about being a part of StuCo is being surrounded by and learning from good leaders who can handle difficult situations, serve, and especially seeing people work hard to make the things we discussed come to life. I also really love the sense of community and the heart to really build Dalat and the students,” said Esther Lo (9).
Loud roars of cheers and applause erupted from the sidelines as the Christmas couch, decorated by the senior class, crossed the finish line, securing their title as both the winners of the “Prettiest Couch” and, ultimately, the winner of the Couch Derby Race.
No matter who won the race, all participants enjoyed the event and commended the efforts and planning of the Student Council.
~Nicholas KhorEYES focused on the speaker, Esther Lo (9) and Lydia Kim (12) pay attention to a StuCo member share an opinion. Members of the council learned valuable skills in listening and considering all sides of an opinion and then making a decision.
I love how I get to be a part of improving the dorm community by providing more activities which can help in building relationships.
- Dael Kim (11), dORM cOUNCIL
I feel like students in StuCo themselves also develop new relationships that are meaningful.
-WANSUK kUNAWARADISAI (11), sTUcO rEp.
My favorite part of being in a leadership position is having the opportunity to work with other leaders to achieve our dreams for the school.
-Grace Moon (11), STUCO VICE-PRESIDENT
MAINTAINING consistent eye contact, Gabe Frohlich (10) focuses his attention on the Student Council member speaking and sharing their input. Meetings provided an atmosphere for every leader to listen to different perspectives and consider all input to make a decision.
PROJECTING his voice, Jong Min Park (11) explains the rules for couch decorating to the participants of the Couch Derby. StuCo officers played important roles during events, making sure students had a memorable time.
I love that we get to work a lot behind the scenes. While providing events and opportunities for the student body, we get to see everything from a planner’s perspective. It’s an honor to be able to bring the smallest joy for students.
What’s the best product in the StuCo Store?
Friendzys First of all, it is a healthy choice. Second of all, you get to celebrate your friendship (and not to mention the discount) :)
wHAT WORDS OF WISDOM WOULD YOU LIKE TO SHARE WITH THE STUDENT BODY?
HAVE PATIENCE IN ALL THINGS: RELATIONSHIPS, PASSIONS, SELF-IMPROVEMENT, ACADEMICS. yOU ARE STILL A STUDENT AND YOU HAVE A WHOLE LIFE AHEAD OF YOU WHERE YOU WILL ENCOUNTER THE NECESSARY EXPERIENCES FOR YOU TO LEARN ABOUT YOURSELF AND YOUR SURROUNDINGS. DON’T BEAT YOURSELF UP FOR NOT IMPROVING OR NOT BEING ON TOP OF ALL THINGS - EVEN ADULTS DON’T HAVE THE ANSWERS TO ALL THEIR PROBLEMS. bE MERCIFUL ON YOURSELFIT’S BETTER TO RECEIVE AN UNEXPECTED GIFT THAT WILL NEVER COME. yOU’LL START TO OPEN YOUR MIND AND HAVE A BROADER PERSPECTIVE OF THE WORLD :)
ENJOYING a cup of hot chocolate, Riley Phillips (11) smiles at the pleasing sight of dorm students fooling around during a dorm gathering. Dorm Council members represented the views of boarding students and worked with dorm parents to make necessary improvements in the dorms.
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All eyes in the Harbor Hall focused on the two groups of male students, dressed in formal attire, who lined up and prepared to deliver a resonating vocal performance for the audience to enjoy. This was the Men’s Ensemble.
This particular ensemble consisted of committed performers who came together weekly every semester to prepare and practice a piece that they performed at the end of the semester at a fine arts concert. The Men’s Ensemble performed “You Raise Me Up” by Josh Groban at the Christmas Concert in the Harbor Hall. While it was a stunning display of singing ability, the group received more than just the audience’s enjoyment: the
opportunity to grow together in their vocal talents.
Joseph Chandra (11) said, “I enjoy Men’s Ensemble because it’s really great to just see my friends and me improve over such a short span of time. I learned that just because you have never sung, this doesn’t mean that you can’t sing. A lot of the guys took a leap of faith, and seeing them grow was really cool.”
Another group also shone under the spotlight: the Show Choir. The Show Choir provided vocal entertainment with a twist: they incorporated vibrant costumes, a gripping story line, and impressive acting flair and choreography, all whilst singing. They presented a remarkable performance for
the audience to enjoy, showcasing the hard effort they put in to preparing for the production.
“I love that we get to be ourselves in Show Choir and grow closer while doing something we love. In Show Choir, I have learned to always listen to Ms. [Joyce] Goh,” said Hannah Peek (11).
In addition to vocal performances, a few students formed an instrumental group, known as “Grazioso,” the Italian musical term for “graceful.” Grazioso consisted of four senior girls: Alice Chang on the alto saxophone, Suji Lim on the clarinet, Sofia Park on the flute, and Esther Kim on the baritone saxophone, who were brought together in the eighth grade through their love for playing
music. The group played as a quartet and remained together for five years, practicing once a week. At the Christmas Concert, the quartet performed “Dance of the Small Swans” by Tchaikovsky, as well as “Twist the Season,” an original piece arranged by Kim (12). With impressive musical talent, the group’s performances never failed to inspire the audience.
Lim (12) said, “I like the freedom that it brings because practice times are flexible and we get to choose—or sometimes arrange—our own songs. We get to be creative with what we do, and I love that!
Whether it was the Men’s Ensemble projecting their deep voices in unison, the Show Choir putting on a spectacular display of dancing, singing, and expressive talent, or the Grazioso quartet performing an authentically-composed piece, the band and choir groups outside of the fine arts curriculum provided enriching opportunities for students to express themselves creatively, in whatever medium they chose to pursue.
~Nicholas Khor
FOLLOWING their musical scores, Sofia Park (12) and Suji Lim (12) perform a piece at the Christmas concert. The Grazioso quartet arranged and performed mesmerizing compositions for all audiences to enjoy.
I have learned to practice more if I want to be better, and I learned pitching.
Singing is great and all, but it gets to a whole new level when you do it with friends. It’s like the best karaoke version of us.
our teamwork. We choose our own repertoire, and we often arrange our own music, too. We work really well together -- that makes playing together really, really fun!
What do you love
- Jireh Ang (11),
men’sensemble - Wansuk Kunawaradisai (11), men’s ensemble - Sofia Park (12), Grazioso TORI LINDSEY
BALANCING their harmonies, Onyu Kwak (11), Jong Min Park (11), and Daniel Lim (11) sing “You Raise Me Up” by Josh Groban at the Christmas Concert. The Men’s Ensemble struck chords in the hearts of the audience with their captivating performances.
It has been so fun watching all the little parts that we worked on come together!
The energy was always high, and working with Ms. Goh was a blast!
- Elizabeth Horton (11), Show Choir
GRINNING from cheek to cheek, Yebeen Kil (10) performs the splits at the end of a Show Choir production as Dael Kim (11) and Amanda Low (12) accompany her. Weeks of practicing paid off as the Show Choir pulled off stunning performances at fine arts concerts.
WITH a resonating voice, Seth Kelley (12) promotes Ultra-Clutch Hairspray in the form of an expressive song. The Show Choir captivated audiences with their medley from the musical “Hair spray” by incorporating interesting expression, catchy tunes, stunning choreography, and an intriguing story line.
I’ve learned the importance of performance on stage, especially in singing and dancing. I’ve learned to how to be confident on stage.
- yi yao tan (12), show choir
I learned that you don’t have to be the best singer to participate.
- Onyu Kwak (11), men’s ensemble
With timers ready and judges staring up attentively, most people would begin to shutter at the idea of performing a public speech in front of a large and critical audience. Such a feat of masterful articulation and precise concentration stands as an enormous challenge to anyone who dare take to the podium… except to the members of the debate and forensics team.
Public speaking their forte, the members of the Forensics team learned how to convey their thoughts, ideas, and creativity by practicing for the better part of a semester a competitive category of their own choosing. Some of these included categories such as Debate, Solo and Duet Acting, Oral Interpretation, Original Oratory, Extemporaneous, and Impromptu.
Elizabeth Horton (11) explained, “Forensics is a club in which you receive one on one training with coaches on various forms of public speaking. From
UNDER the watchful eyes of the judges, Elizabeth Horton (11) performs her Solo Acting performance at the SEA Forensics finals in Kuala Lumpur. While competition grew to become quite difficult, the entire team still managed to perform to the best of their abilities.
writing your own piece and preforming to debating crazy and controversial topics, it is always an entertaining three day tournament. After competing for three years I have seen myself grow in confidence, stage presence, and bravery all thanks to forensics. It’s a stretching experience, but it is guaranteed that you will grow as a person!”
With a sense of vigor and cool confidence, the members of the forensics team developed their skills with the help and mentorship of their coaches, some of which included Mrs. Carin Roylance, Mr. Joshua Anderson, and Mr. JD Thompson. With their guidance and expertise, members improved and prepared to hone their skills for the annual South East Asia Forensics Tournament at ISKL during the second semester. The tournament provided a chance for contestants to compete against outside competition and gain experience from
others. Although no one on the team attained a medal this year, both Elizabeth Horton and Suji Lim placed as finalists during the competition.
Grace Moon (11) elaborated, “One of the biggest reasons I love forensics is because of how much the team bonds during the SEA Forensics Tournament in ISKL. Also, because everyone performs in different categories (for example, acting and debate), we really get to learn from each other while also getting first-hand experience on learning how versatile and beautiful speaking really is.”
As the timer finished and a “thank-you” ensued, applause arose from the audience as Suji Lim (12) just managed to finish her speech in time. Even with sweaty palms and a rushed heartbeat, Lim composed herself in a professional manner, creating an aura of sophistication and success around her.
~Ryan BernhardtARMS lifted up in excitement, Justus Goh (12) elaborates on his rebuttal, pointing out specific logical fallicies the opposing team previously concluded. A primary component of the tournament, the debates generated large audiences amoungst spectators.
My categories are oral interpretation and duet acting, so there’s generally a lot of acting involved. For my OI, I got to explore the ranges and tones of my voice. For my duet acting piece with Alejandro [Garza-Lainez (11)], I had to learn how to act like a cat while standing and walking on two legs. But the main difference is that unlike drama, every single action I make is commented on by the Forensics coaches and improved.
- sUJI lIM (12)
I do Impromptu, which is 1-minute prep for a 5-minute speech. Forensics provides us with a fantastic opportunity to practice real skills that we will use for the rest of our lives. It’s a lot of fun dealing with the pressure and its exhilarating to overcome something so difficult.
- Micah faircloth (10)
Who played these remarkable roles?
1: a beloved pup, cracking jokes since 1950
2: A DETERMINED SCIENTIST and sister to a superhero
3: AN UNDERCOVER COP, BRIngING JUSTICE whereever he goes
4: a mysterious butler, as cool as a cucumber answers:
4: Matthew strong (12)
3: Wesley Delaughter (11)
2: Kristiana PHillips (12)
1: benjamin hollon (9)
RAISING their hands up in joy, Hannah Peek (11) and Lydia Brooks (11) bow at the audience’s applause. At the end of the day, the audience’s reactions made all their hard work worthwhile.
GRASPING the shoulder of Justus Goh (12), Alejandro Garza-Lainez (11) shouts at the top of his lungs in disbelief. Many scenes throughout the two productions required actors to conjure intense emotions in order to appeal to the sense of story for the audiences.
Lights flashed as a spotlight fell upon the shoulders of Jackson Miller (12). As he stood and began to speak, the audience stared up at him in admiration for his theatrical talent. Wisecracks ensued, and the audience let forth a chuckle of approval.
The drama department grew throughout the year in terms of size and stature. The addition of the Harbor Hall harbored new opportunities for the drama students. The access to the building meant that productions would no longer have to take place in the old chapel or at an outside venue.
Mr. Doug Yost, head of the drama department, explained his enthusiasm for the building:
“Dalat has finally got their own performing arts hall—Harbor Hall. No more will we have to rent facilities and only be able to practice in the rented facility a couple days before the performance. This is a huge improvement to the drama program. We have our own home. This will allow the drama program to grow. We have already added two new courses in Theater Production that could not exist without Harbor Hall.”
Joel Kelley (10) also elaborated that “drama has really impacted me in a great way. It has introduced me to amazing skills that I hope to use as I get older, and it has introduced me to amazing people that have become some of the best friends
I’ve ever had. The Harbor Hall really contributes a lot to the department as it has given Dalat a big stage and really nice set up that we, the drama department, can use to push our limits and keep learning and performing these awesome skills.”
The October production featured a variety of cast members for an action-thriller-mystery play called To Kill a Murderer. The premise of the performance involved a tale of superheroes, secret societies, and an unknown killer.
The spring production showcased actors’ talent in a play none other than the beloved tale of You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown. The production lived
STARING into the depths of the stage, Jackson Miller (12) dramatically sighs as he prepares for his next line. Manipulating emotions and actions in order to execute lines at precise times played a crucial role in any actor’s abilities.
up to its high hopes to both its audience and actors.
Hannah Peek (11) said, “This [Charlie Brown] musical has been such a fantastic experience for me! It is such a tremendous opportunity to use and test my skills while growing relationships. I have enjoyed being a part of the cast and working with the excellent crew.”
As Miller gave a bow and lights fell dim, the audience applauded in approval. During the set change, Miller recalled his performance, noting his mistakes and success, realizing that however things turned out, the show continued to go on.
~Ryan Bernhardt
APPLYING foundation on Cecelia Sheng (9), Esther Yang (10) attentively wields her makeup brush in order to put on just the right amount. Both male and female actors required makeup in order to keep their faces distinguished from harsh lighting.
SHANNON FROHLICH
VOICES pouring out emotion, Elisabeth Kilgo (12), Mikaela Steinkamp (12), and Hannah Lawrence (12) lead the audience in singing lyrics. Adding pure emotion on stage helped to create a passionate atmosphere within the walls of the Harbor Hall.
FOLLOWING along on the chord chart, Lauren Lee (12) and Tim Baek (12) strum their notes while singing along to the lyrics. Members of the worship team took the opportunity to dedicate the song lyrics to heart, praising their true value.
IMPROVISING the melody, Sofia Park (12) plays the keyboard while John Cho (12), Albert Jeong (12), and Nicholas Khor (12) accompany her on the guitars. Each member played their parts in songs, but they all worked to enhance the band’s sound.
CHECKING over his music sheet, Seth Kelley (12) keeps the rhythm steady with the drum set. Being on the worship team allowed students to improve musically and learn how to work together as a band when performing live on stage.
“When I was a Dalat student, I learned that to truly lead in worship, one can’t fake it. In other words, worship leading is not a performance. It is instead an expression of a personal relationship with God that manifests itself in music and singing. As the current mentor and teacher for the next generation of Dalat student worship leaders, it is my hope that through my walk with the Lord, expressed through music, I can inspire the same living and vibrant faith past generations of Dalat worship leaders instilled in me.”
-mR. aNDREW mCcLARY,
“Your Great Name”
by
I love how it displays such a deep reverence for the Lord.
Lights dimmed, the fading sounds of indistinct chatter, the quick scurry of students sneaking in the hall: a typical Friday saw the entire division of Middle School in the morning and High School near the time of noon fill the seats of the Harbor Hall. Mr. Andrew McClary, the worship team leader, greeted the audience, requesting that they stand to join in worship songs.
The worship team consisted of two teams of students that rotated every other week. A team typically included three vocalists, one piano player, one violin player, two electric guitarists, a bassist, a drummer, and Mr. McClary leading the pack. Through the passion of playing music, every member of the team played a key role in setting the powerful atmosphere in the Hall, inviting the community to focus on Him.
“I love music, so this is my favorite way to worship God. It’s always great to bond with
others and praise Him together, all the while leading the entire high school,” said Elisabeth Kilgo (11).
Worship team members shared the similar intention of wanting to praise the Lord through their talents. Music served as a way for them to bond with each other, expressing their love for the Lord in unity.
Celestine Teoh (11), a vocalist on the team, said, “I love that the worship team is like a family where all of us share one sole purpose. Being on stage with fellow members of the worship team reminds me of God’s greatness and how worthy He is to be praised.”
The set list for each week added variety to the repertoire of worship music that the community learned and enjoyed. While new songs were sometimes introduced, the audiences also embraced classic songs,
taking the words to heart and dedicating their worship to glorifying Him. The atmosphere of many students passionate about worshipping the Lord created a powerful setting within the walls of the Harbor Hall.
Mikaela Steinkamp (12) said, “It is an inspiring sight to see so many students coming together in one place to clear their minds and put all focus on God.”
Though the songs played each week varied, the focus of the worship team remained the same: to invite God’s presence into a place of worship. The intricate resonance of the instruments reverberated throughout the Hall as they accompanied the truthful lyrics. Hands up in praise, the audience in the Harbor Hall sung in glory of Him.
“Troop attention!” exclaimed Liwei Koh (9), the senior patrol leader of Boy Scout troop 222. At this announcement, Koh called the boy scout troop to attention as they observed the flag ceremony.
This was a typical start to every Scout troop meeting for Troop 222. After the conclusion of the flag ceremony, the senior patrol leader provided the scouts with announcements before proceeding to the main program of the meeting which usually consisted of working on rank advancement or planning meals for an upcoming campout.
The older and experienced scouts played an important role in mentoring and teaching the younger scouts skills that would not only enable them to advance in rank but that would help them to learn more about the world of Scouting.
Skills ranged from learning outdoor skills to performing first aid to cooking food. In addition to helping them advance in rank, the senior scouts enjoyed reaching out
and bonding with the younger Scouts, being a positive influence in their lives.
“My favorite part about Scouting is learning how to teach young scouts by getting first-hand experience. By mentoring and teaching younger scouts, it helped me understand how to interact with kids and guide them to their goals in a fun way,” said Yuuki Horie (11).
Dominic Cheang (8) said, “The camps help us advance in ranks and give us time to bond with our fellow scouts. It’s also a fun experience to be able to stay in tents, cook your own food, and brace for the unknown weather conditions.”
Cub Scout Pack 222 took part in many activities, ranging from exercising workouts, campouts, nutritional studies, knife safety, to first aid.
“I love the campouts,” said Webelos Scout John Pham (4), who was in Cub Scouting for two years.
Whether it was the Cub Scouts exploring the features of a firetruck or the Boy Scouts taking part in Eagle Scout Service Projects, both programs provided enriching experiences that enable character growth, personal development, and a greater love for the outdoors.
The troop went on four campouts: two in the fall and two in the spring. Scouts travelled to many campsite destinations from Teluk Kampi in the Penang National Park all the way to a campsite in Gopeng, Ipoh. The Scouts took advantage of discovering new campsites with the troop while taking the time to bond together and work on rank requirements.
The Pack had four dens: Tiger Cubs, Wolf Cubs, Bear Cubs, and the Webelo Scouts. The Scouts progressed through each den, obtaining the foundational skills that prepared them for their transition to Boy Scouting.
Every troop meeting, pack outing, and Court of Honor paved the way for every scout to live out the Cub and Boy Scout Mottos: to Do Your Best and Be Prepared.
LOOKING through his notes, Ethan Chan (9) delivers a speech about insects in front of the troop. Certain requirements for merit badges had Scouts practice good communication skills, including giving speeches.
~Nicholas Khor
NICHOLAS KHOR
NICHOLAS KHOR
ASKING every Scout, Liwei Koh (9) collects phones at the start of the troop meeting while Lei Tee (8) and Kazami Tobise look on. Taking away the phones of the Scouts reduced distractions during troop meetings.
Zizai Lodge, Penang, Malaysia
Teluk Kampi, Penang National Park, Penang, Malaysia
Zizai Lodge, Penang, Malaysia Taiping, Perak, Malaysia
Apart from tying knots and first aid, scouting also teaches cooking and managing money. Both have been very helpful.
REQUESTING help, Dominic Cheang (8) asks a fellow Scout about the condition of the knife as they check their patrol’s equipment box. Scouts spent time during the meetings preparing for upcoming outings and campouts.
WITH full respect, Min Guk Kong (12) and Mark Ho (8) wait for their turn to post their flags as Yuuki Horie (11) stands fast as an Honor Guard. The school observed a Remembrance Day ceremony to honor veterans and the fallen.
- nATHAN cHAND (12)
- lEI tEE (8)
I have learned through Scouting the importance of taking care of your body and being fit so that when a problem comes, you can crush it.
- TYLER RONNING (10) the greatest thing I learned from boy scouts is leadership; I feel comfortable leading in many areas of life.
WITH a gentle smile on her face, Mandy Lim (12) picks out fruits that are ready for harvest. The Northern Thailand Impact Team worked to renovate an existing seed storage room and clean the pond at the site.
At 5 am on January 30, seventeen high school students tugged their suitcases to the anchor in front of the Harbor. Despite the early wake-up time, the tired eyes soon turned into sparks of excitement as the students greeted each other, preparing for their journey ahead together: West Java, Indonesia.
The Impact Program returned with more trips, giving a larger number of opportunities for students to travel beyond the boundaries of the campus to practice outreach, admire the beauty of service, expand their cultural awareness, and impact communities with the influence of God.
Yerin Park (11), said, “From the Impact trip, I learned to have a new perspective on the idea of serving. I used to think that serving is all about giving, but after I came back from Indonesia, I realized that it’s also about receiving; all the interactions I had with the
people I met on the trip positively impacted and transformed my life.”
Trips took students all over Southeast Asia, including West Java in Indonesia, Manila in the Philippines, Phuket in Southwest Thailand, and Chiang Mai in Northern Thailand. Each trip consisted of its own unique plan, ranging from planning a camp for kids, playing soccer with prison inmates, organizing a feeding ministry, to learning about effective seed storing strategies.
In preparation for the trips, Impact teams met together every Monday morning to develop their cultural toolbelt: skills to help them reach out and adapt to different cultures and how to take on the posture of a servant. The meetings also set aside time for the individual teams to plan for their respective trips, which allowed them to bond closer together as a family focused on serving those around them.
“The meetings helped me to prepare for my trip by teaching me how to interact with different cultures,” said Abel Tan (10). The West Java team returned, both tired but satisfied, knowing not only that they were inten tional in spending time with the people they impacted, but also that they grew closer together as a team of servants committed to glorifying the Lord through their service and influence.
BOTH exchanging bursts of laughter, Kimberly Hills (12) bonds with a village child as she swings him off the ground. The Manila trip enjoyed not only providing food but also building relationships with the people of the village.
MRS. LYDIA ROBERTS
JOEL
EYES affectionately focused, Yerin Park (11) and Suji Lim (12) pour out tender-loving care to the orphanage infants. The Indonesia Impact Team visited an orphanage to interact with the babies living there.
Impact
Trip Locations
West Java, Indonesia
Manila, Philippines
Phuket, Thailand
Chiang Mai, Thailand
OBSERVING the joy around him, Abel Tan (10) happily makes a stringed toy for the village children. Impact students on the Manila trip focused on bringing joy to children in impoverished conditions.
“HANG on!” exclaimed Jireh Ang (11) as he carries a church camp participant on his shoulders. Members of the Southwest Thai land trip planned a kids camp for a church, building relationships with the children.
ASHLYNN RUBLE
MIKAELA STEINKAMP
MRS. LYDIA ROBERTS
Chiang Mai
God, did not consider equality with God something to be used to his own advantage; rather, he made himself nothing by taking the very nature of a servant, being made in human likeness. And being found in appearance as a man, he humbled himself by becom
In your relationships with one another, have the same mindset as Christ Jesus: Who, being in very nature
ing obedient to death even death on a cross. Philippians 2:5-8
GROUPS
“there are so many ways to break the language barrier...There’s fun, there’s smiling, there’s laughing, so many universal languages that do more wonders than words.”
- SETH KELLY (12)
The entire team was inspired by stories of miracles and visions that were only made possible by the grace of God and the hard work of many teams that had gone before US.
- ALEX SHING (12)
“This Impact trip made me grow spiritually and taught me how to handle unexpected situations well. It also brought me closer to people.”
- Seong-Min Kim (12)
“We are called to lov God and to love people. I think that this year’s Impact team did that well.”
- jeremiah worten (12)
What do you love about service?
I love the kids. I love to go to the Shan Home to get to know the kids there better.
(11)
I love that we are able to raise money for World Vision through little acts such as spending time with the preschoolers and elementary kids to host fun parties for them.
I love going to Shan Home to meet the girls and kids there. I love being surrounded by their energy and positivity and being a part of their culture.
MR.
CHASING one another, Ethan Chan (9) leads the SKTT students in a game of Food Chain Tag. To learn the importance of the food chain, Chan had students act as producers, primary consumers, and secondary consumers.
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- Jireh Ang
- Courtney Soon (12)
- Ashley Kim (12)
With busy schedules and many commitments, most students were tempted to compensate the rest that they may have lost throughout the week in the form of sleeping in on Saturday mornings; some students, however, took advantage of this time to perform service work around the local community in Penang. Aside from the chance to get graduation service hours, many students participated in service outings for the sheer pleasure of serving the community.
One prominent service group that performed valuable outreach beyond the boundaries of the campus was From Kids 4 Kids. A few passionate students, with the help of Ms. Shawna Wood, initiated this service venture, where they thought of creative ways to spread awareness and raise money to sponsor orphaned and less-fortunate children. Meeting every week to brainstorm ways to fundraise, they helped to sponsor three children: a boy in Lebanon, a boy in Sri Lanka, and a girl from Vietnam.
Vivien Chang (12), one of the very first members of From Kids 4 Kids, said, “Participating in From Kids 4 Kids teaches me a lot of different things and aspects I’ve never thought about before. I’ve realized how much more appreciative the kids we are sponsoring are just because they have so little compared to any of us.”
Care and Share coordinator Mrs. Anne-Marie Pagee dedicated her time and effort to bring many service learning opportunities for students to participate in, a regular outreach being weekly visits to the Shan Home. Held every Monday evening, Mrs. Pagee took a group of stu-
dents to provide a fun bonding time with the orphans at the home. Whether students were playing football with the boys or making handshakes with the girls, the children were always thrilled to enjoy the company of the visiting students.
“I like going to the Shan Home because the kids are always so sweet and welcoming. It’s fun to talk and hang out with the older ones and play puzzles with the younger kids. One memorable moment was when one of the girls taught me some Tamil!” said Kimberly Hills (12).
Some of the service outreach initiatives resided relatively close to the campus, like the weekly trips to the Sekolah Kebangsaan Tanjong Tokong, also known as SKTT. Spearheaded by Bahasa Melayu teacher Mrs. Ailee Chan, a group of roughly 8 students traveled to the school weekly to teach English, play games with the students, and provide valuable company for the students to cherish.
Alex Shing (12)W, one of the seniors who helped to plan the activities at SKTT, said, “I love the planning and thought that I am able to put into creating an awesome SKTT experience. I value the time that I have with the SKTT kids and always make it a point to have as much fun with them as possible.”
From giving piggyback rides to orphans at the Shan Home to learning songs to help teach English at SKTT, students gave back to the community around them through the various service learning opportunities, humbling themselves to glorify Him in His goodness.
~Nicholas Khor
WITH much amusement, Xu An Lim (12) chuckles as Vishal from the Shan Home feeds Min Guk Kong (12) a bit of cake. The students weren’t afraid to venture out of their comfort zones to bond with the kids.
UNABLE to hold back her giggles, Anya Kaloo (10) laughs at a comment made by an SKTT student. Through teaching English, students enjoyed sharing laughs with the SKTT students.
MR. PETER CHAN
Every single class and every single teacher made an impact on what you learn and how you learn it. Every second you spent listening, studying, working— they all played a role in furthering your education. Although they didn’t determine what you were going to do, they worked either for your future.
Striving for an education and yearning to teach its students, the unique international school on the Malacca Strait offered you exposure to not only different cultures but also a wide variety of classes.
You might have been attending the school since P3 or your senior year. Either way, you got to experience the unique culture and academic lifestyle.
A walk through your day took you through English, math, science, Bible, social studies, language, fine arts, and more. From completing Mr. Jens Hieber’s challenging essay topics to finally finishing that piece of art you worked on for weeks, you realized you were blessed to receive such an amazing education.
You and classmates had different learning styles and subject preferences, yet you all came together to take the same classes and work together to further your educations.
The school’s mission statement—“an education for life founded on a Biblical worldview”—reflected your academic experience. As you learned how to scientifically
and philosophically defend the Bible’s claims from Mr. Josh Anderson, comprehend and use Mr. Guy Maurin’s math concepts, and hit the right notes in choir and band, you experienced the mission state- ment in full effect.
As your education set the foundation for the rest of your live, you realized Dalat really was the ground below your feet. As you went through every day, your experience set you up for viewing the world through a lens of a Biblical worldview.
Through each class you take, every teacher you have, every second you have to learn, take advantage of it because it is an education that could be used to make a difference in the world.
~Tori Lindsey While in the middle of a book club conversation, Noah Lee (8) and Erica Shin (8) both take a moment to pause and gather their thoughts. Conversation roared as the entire class did the same witht their own table groups.
Karl Chan (12) | Trevor Ronning (12)
Jeremy Worten (12) | Annabelle Teoh (12)
Hannah Blacklock (4)
Ella Beasley (1)
Jia Yi Sim (10) | Zoey Ong (10)
Joseph Chandra (11) | Celestine Teoh (11)
Natalie Jinnah (2)
giving up on trying to avoid the camera on their way to lunch, William Price (K) and Jin Lee (K) grin sheepishly. Students in elementary had an early lunch filled with lots of giggles and grins.
with a paint roller in hand, Macy Edman (P4) puts her art skills to test. Preschool students were encouraged to use creativity in a variety of projects.
smiling brightly, Roy Paeck (K) tries to keep his hula hoop spinning. Elementary students had plenty of fun activities to keep them busy during their recess times.
Fiddling with a craft, Ember Wang (P3) enjoys some creative play time. Students in preschool had time set aside to play, re-focusing their minds to finish the day.
I like making airplanes and having play time and dressing up.
Creating crafts, running through recess, laughing during play time, and reading storybooks—students in elementary had more engaging days than most. They used their imagination to the fullest to help them problem-solve, a skill admirable to even adults. But most importantly, P3, P4, and Kindergarten students learned to communicate and build relationships not only with others, but also with God.
When asked what his favorite thing to do was, Joshua Joo (P3) said, “God.” He explained that he liked hearing about God in school.
“What I like most about teaching Kindergarten is the students. I love seeing the kids respond with excitement and enthusiasm in class. I love seeing their little faces light up with joy when we present our Kindergarten chapel,” said Mrs. Dale Pham.
One thing all elementary students had in common: they loved recess and lunch. Caleb Allen (K) and his classmates buzzed with energy as they hurried off to lunch. They scurried from the camera and giggled with glee, excited to be out of the classroom.
Elementary students also had the chance to get their hands dirty. Olivia Thneah (P4) and John Ha (P4) shoveled through the sandbox, while Elsa Ge (P4) and Mabel Lim (P4) played with a mixture of water and flour. Students had many exciting choices of activities to keep them busy during their play times, recess, and even class.
Despite their lack of experience in life, the P3, P4, and Kindergarten students had something that no one else could deny: their capacity to dream, play, and imagine.
~Shannon Frohlich
Releasing some energy, Owen Zhuang (P3) poses for the camera. Zhuang later commented that he loved to play with lego soldiers, and many P3 students piped in with agreement.
“I like to play with my friends at the playground.”
Hannah Lyon (1)
“I like to play ‘Pokemon’ on my Nintendo Switch.”
Kieran Teoh (1)
“I like to paint batik.”
Ely Sandahl (1)
“I like to play soccer.”
John Kwon (1)
“I like to ride my bike.”
Natalie Jinnah (2)
“I like to learn stuff so you can get smarter.”
Hudson Yost (2)
“I like to read.”
Peter Hollon (2)
“I like to watch movies.”
Ashley Teoh (2)
“All right. We are going to start the Daily 5,” said Mrs. Caroline McClary. Every morning, the first and second graders began reading and writing class with the Daily 5. Students chose out of the five stations: word work, work on writing, read to self, read to someone, and listen to reading on computers.
Students at the word work station worked on grouping words into different categories such as separating words with long a’s and short a’s.
“I like gluing words onto the paper and learning new words. I get to do something I enjoy and learn at the same time,” said Sarah Khoo (1).
Next to the word work station, some students sat on their desks and worked on writing. The students had the opportunity to write about anything they wanted to. These included diaries and creative writing. This activity sparked their imagination and creativity.
Over on the couches, the students worked on reading to themselves or to
their friends from their book box. Reading books to their friends helped the students improve their reading skills as well as their pronunciation skills.
Eyes on the computers, students at the listening to reading station worked on understanding the plot of the story by reading and listening to the book. This station helped students improve their reading and comprehension skills.
“It’s fun to read and listen to the story at the same time,” said Zachary Lin (2). “Listening to the story helps me understand the plot easier than just reading the book independently.”
The Daily 5 not only improved students’ reading and writing skills, but they also learned how to manage their time and do individual tasks through the different stations.
~Alice Chang
Eyes on the floor, Levi Boyd (2) hops around the sensory path. The sensory path helped students develop attention, improve cognitive function, and build coor
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SHANNON FROHLICH
In one corner of the elementary building, the bright, energetic, and lively third graders awaited for their next lesson in reading and writing class.
Mrs. Jodi Roberts’s class read The Best Christmas Pageant Ever. Students paid attention to the plot of the story and filled out answers to the discussion questions. Doing discussion questions right after reading the book helped students understand the content of the book better.
Meanwhile, Mr. Chris Smith’s class learned to write words and sentences in cursive. With workbooks open, the students first traced the guided dots. After tracing, the students wrote the same word multiple times without the dots. “The strokes and curves of cursive are really cool” said Jacy Ho (3). “I like writing words and sentences in cursive.”
Turning to Micah Steffen (3), Lucky Morgan discusses the plot of The Best Christmas Pageant Ever . Students worked in groups to get multiple points of view before putting their answer on to the worksheet.
Up the stairs, the fourth graders in Ms. Theresa Lee’s class read Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Students volunteered to read several paragraphs, so a variety of students could read to the class.
Afterwards, the fourth graders began to do a hands-on math review in partners. They reviewed concepts such as mean, median, mode, and probability.
“I like doing hand-on activities because I can review concepts and practice math problems through different activities,” said Saecka Takizawa (4).
The third and fourth graders built their knowledge and imagination through various different activities. These activities built skills including teamwork, organization, and responsibility and helped them move on to the next journey towards middle school.
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With a loud voice, Tiffany Ang (4) reads Charlie and the Chocolate Factory to the class. Fourth graders read novels together and improved their reading skills.
Spinning the pencil, Elena Lim (4) and Bryan Chew (4) work together to create a Morse code with an electrical circuit. Fourth graders conducted lab experiments on Friday afternoons on things they learned in science class throughout the week.
~Alice
Pencil in hand, Elyn Choi (3) writes an answer to a discussion about the class novel. Third graders practiced reading and comprehension skills through discussion worksheets in class.
“I want to be an artist!”
Wenqian Xia (3)
“A soccer player”
Chase Bernhardt (3)
“A crazy lab scientist”
Sean Driscoll (3)
“I want to be single”
Max Gohan (3)
“A millionaire”
Zong Jue Tan (3)
“A teacher”
Neely Kirkland (3)
“An actress”
Edyn Roylance (4)
“A Man. I am a boy now so I will be a man when I grow up.”
Graham Kirkland (4)
“A Missionary”
Halle Yost (4)
Focused, Kenya Corman (4) cuts the string in half. Fourth graders did multiple hands-on activities in math class. This helped students apply life skills and learn the material through different activities.
“A pilot”
Zachary Kovach (4)
“I am most looking forward to the Impact trips because I enjoy learning about cultures in different countries.”
Amanda Lim (5)
“Choir and drama because I can stand out and be known for having a voice that helped in choir.”
Sidharta Selvaraja (6)
“To pick the subjects and timetables that I want to do.”
Eric Shyu (6)
“In high school, I’m looking forward to playing rugby and joining drama.”
Hope Crosslin (5)
“I can choose my courses based on interests.”
Sophia Teoh (6)
“I am looking forward to having all my classes in the Harbor. The Harbor is such a fun place and is a great environment to have for high school.”
Timothy Hollon (6)
Every morning at 8:15, the high schoolers heard a bell far off in the distance, which they ignored; but across campus, the middle schoolers rushed to get to their SATs on time. For them, life had a different flow.
“SAT is AWESOME because I have Mrs. [Tarin] Daniels, my favorite teacher, and I get to play board games,” said Gabe Roylance (6).
Adding on to Roylance’s enthusiasm, Karen Taniguchi (5) commented, “My normal day in school is always the best! Even though there are some classes that are tough, it is still fun.”
Each day for the fifth and sixth graders was filled with a variety of fun classes and learning opportunities.
“A normal day in school is exciting. We learn a lot from our usual classes. We also have fun and play sports at lunch,” said April Huang (6).
But Suyoung Lim (5) had a different
perspective on what a normal day of school looked like, commenting, “A normal day in school for me looks like everyone hurrying to classes, hoping not to get a N, and enjoying school.”
Every student enjoyed different classes that they were passionate about and couldn’t wait until their schedule led them there.
“I like History because I like learning about all the cool wars and moments in the past,” said Soren Anderson (5).
Meanwhile, Alice Wang (5) said, “My favorite class is music because I like to play my recorder.”
As the middle schoolers gathered together at 8:15, many of them were excited to start their day and dive into academics, relationships, and fun activities, about which the fifth and sixth graders knew better than anyone.
~Shannon Frohlich clenching his fingers and pursing his lips, Adriaan Heuting (5) imitates Benjamin Franklin in the living museum. The fifth graders researched a famous figure and acted as them during a living museum in Harbor Hall.On the edge of his seat, Alvin Zhan (5) thrusts his hand in the air, eager to answer Ms. Merriel Maurin’s question about what he would see if the lights were off. Classes provided a safe space for students to speak their thoughts and explore ideas.
Hand raised high in the air, Kiera Nichols (6) volunteers to speak in middle school chapel. Students had many opportunities to serve in a variety of ways, including helping out with chapel.
Eyes alight, Caden Davis (5) explains to Ms. Lim and the rest of his class how to play Sardines. Middle schoolers used things like games they knew to help them connect to the material in class.
With a smile plastered on her face, Zoey Yeoh (6) listens to Ms. Jesica Restrepo in Bible class. Middle school teachers made class fun and engaging for their students through games, funny stories, and active learning.
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Hands on the mouse, Mr. David Yost helps Leyla Lee (7) for a technology project. Technology students worked on HTML coding skills by debugging the bad coding examples.
Focused, Joycelyn Fung (8) watches Mr. Rufus Emmanuel go over a practice problem on the board. Practice problems helped Pre-Algebra students studied grasp the concepts in Pythagoras and Trigonometry effectively.
Thinking deeply, Eli Davis (8) reads through the book club worksheets to gather his thoughts before making a point for the book club discussion. Book club worksheets helped students to prepare for the discussion.
What is something you’d change about this book if you were the author?” asks Erica Shin (8). Huddled together, Noah Lee (8), Ashley Yeoh (8), and Julian Goh (8) discuss the novel Across Five Aprils by looking back through the novel and discussion questions. Book clubs not only helped the students understand the story but also enhanced their critical thinking.
On Thursday mornings, Mr. Dustin Roberts’s eighth grade Bible class scattered around campus. Students did assignments and read the Bible outside of the classroom. This not only gave the students an opportunity to be outside but a time to do independent study.
“I think my favorite activity in Bible class was when we wrote Hebrew phrases,” said David Kilgo (8). “I liked it because it was fun to write phrases in an ancient language, and I learned a lot about Hebrew.”
In Language Arts class, the seventh graders practiced reading nonfiction such as The Omnivore’s Dilemma while the eighth graders read the historical fiction book Across Five Aprils in the third quarter. Ms. Bethany Weidemann taught the students to read books in different genres so the students get exposed to multiple genres by the end of the year.
Chika Tsumagari (8) remarked, “Ms. Weidemann is one of my favorite teachers because she teaches with so much passion and interest for English. Also, her room is so tumblr, it motivates me to study.”
For social studies, the seventh graders studied world history whereas the eighth graders focused on U.S. History. As a project, students created and taught a lesson
In math class, students did short projects such as collecting data by making paper airplanes. Projects like this helped the students apply their knowledge they learned in class to the outside world.
During science classes, Mr. Adam Daniels helped students learn the material for life and earth science through games such as doing Kahoot and jeopardy. These review games helped them review content as well as collaborating within groups.
Kyla Ann Faircloth (7) remarked, “Mr. Daniels encourages students to collaborate with the people in our group. This helps me approach people that I usually don’t talk to a lot.”
Outside the core classes, students enjoyed less academic classes such as Physical Education, Art, Band and Technology.
“My favorite activity is making a game about collecting coins in Technology,” said Ray Lee (8). “Creating borders and adding obstacles and hazards made a bland game more fun, along with the addition of several different sprites and a second player!”
After the bell rang, the eighth grade students gathered together as they got ready to embark their next chapter towards highschool.
~Alice Chang
“I love Pre-Algebra because my favorite subject is math. We do projects, brain games or group work during math class that is engaging.”
Tony Wu (7)
“My favorite class is art class because I get to experiment with colors and love learning new things in art that I didn’t know about, such as famous artists.”
Kalista White (7)
“I like social studies because we get to go back in time, and we get to ‘visit’ other places and learn how our world and other things were formed.”
Myra Lim (7)
“I like band classes because I love the feeling I get when we finish the last song on the concert. I guess that is why I take time practicing for the concert.”
Erica Shin (8)
“My favorite class is engineering because it’s different from other classes as it allows to build things and apply what we learn in class.”
Natalie Khor (8)
As Yong-Yu Huang (9) discuss the answers to her worksheet in New Testament Survey, Helen Jang (9) fiddles with a card. Teachers often used playing cards to pair their students for discussions and activities.
with hands posed in front of him, Mr. Josh Anderson gives a lesson in Apologetics. Teachers used strong visuals to help students understand the material.
Focused on the writing in front of them, Kalia Brewster (10) and Alix Stuart (10) work hard in Foundations of Faith. When passionate about a subject in Bible class, students lost track of time.
What’s Your Favorite Bible Story?
“The story of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, because they stood up for what they believed in, and God protected them.”
Jackson Miller (12)
The sound of the crashing waves filled the dorms as Mrs. Susan Allen’s Spiritual Disciplines class sat in complete silence, piled on couches, resting in chairs, or swinging back and forth on the swings overlooking the ocean, still and reflective.
“Personally, I really do enjoy Bible class because Bible class helps me learn more about my faith, and it gives me an opportunity to reflect on the spiritual aspects of life,” said Natasha Palanivel (12).
While the Spiritual Disciplines students cleared their minds in Bible class, many other students filled theirs with quantum theories, arguments for the existence of God, stories of God’s wonder, and Bible verses.
Jacky Park (9) commented, “Regardless of whether you are Christian or not, Bible class can be your only time you spend with God for some people.”
Each class had the chance to take a different Bible course. Freshmen took Old and New Testament Survey, sophomores took Foundations of Faith, juniors took Apologetics, and seniors took Spiritual Disciplines one semester and Christ and Culture the other.
“The best part of the Bible course this year for me has been how it’s a comfortable safe place to ask questions and answer questions based on what you think and how we are talking about difficult but relevant subjects,” said Mycah Winsor (10).
Breathing deeply amidst the silence, the Spiritual Disciplines students felt a strange sense of peace fill them during their reflective period of silence. As the bell rang loudly in their ears, they left their Bible class feeling lighter than before, a spring in their step.
~Shannon FrohlichSmiling brightly, Mandy Lim (12) participates in a debate about war while Courtney Soon (12) watches attentively. Students in Christ and Culture debated different Biblical views on a variety of social and political issues.
Watching Mr. Josh Anderson at the front of the room, Aaron Worten (11) and Jae Cho (11) listen in Apologetics class. Students in Apologetics learned about intriguing and varied topics such as the quantum theory.
“I know it sounds cliché, but my favorite story is that of Esther. She was so brave and did what God told her to do even when it went against human nature. She broke so many customs, yet she did it all for God.”
Elizabeth Horton (11)
“I think my favourite Bible story is David and Goliath. It was one of the first Bible stories I heard, and David’s courage and internal strength struck me.”
Jia Yi Lim (11)
“My favorite Bible story is the one where Peter has enough faith to walk on the water, and then Jesus challenges him (and us) by saying that he had little faith.”
Marissa Yost (9)
SHANNON FROHLICHResting her head on her face, Esther Lo (9) listens to instructions in Honors English 9. Students listened carefully to instructions so they could do their best on projects and assignments.
With arms akimbo, Mr. Karl Steinkamp basks in glory as his class worships him. The Media Lit classes posed for photos, putting their knowledge of things like propaganda and photo structure to the test.
“Brainstorming.”
Sabrina Yeoh (9)
“Brainstorming and writing an outline because I can say and write whatever I want to without thinking deeply about it.”
Allly Kim (10)
“Oddly enough, my favourite part about writing an essay is the process of revision.”
John Chin (9)
“My favourite part of writing an essay is when I write a conclusion. I like to sum up what I had wrote down, and most importantly, it is the last part of the essay.”
Erica Jang (10)
“Uh..... finishing it.”
Abigail Soo (10)
While the freshmen and sophomores drudgingly filed into various different classrooms for SSR (Self Selected Reading) during X-Block, the juniors and seniors exhaled a sigh of relief, reflecting with glee that they were not required to join their fellow high schoolers in an assigned reading period. But, of course, their English teachers still encouraged them to read on their own, an encouragement many took to heart.
When asked what he appreciated about reading and writing, Wesley DeLaughter (11) said, “The learning that comes from it. Knowledge is a process that requires one to absorb information, and the act of reading and writing provides a perfect pathway for this process.”
Other students agreed with DeLaughter. Elspeth Chin (10) commented, “I love reading and writing because I feel like I’m somewhere else every time, whether I read or write.”
No matter what grade they were in or whether they went to SSR or not, students took an English course. These required courses offered an opportunity for students to study literature and gain valuable writing skills they could use not only in school, but also in their future workplace.
“I think the most useful thing I’ve learned in English class is how to be articulate. Reading excerpts and passages from some highly articulate people in history has really driven me to become a better writer,” said Tien Min Tan (11).
Not all English courses, however, focused specifically on reading and writing. Dalat also offered a journalism class, in which students in their junior and senior years could help create the school’s high anticipated yearbook.
Bethany Davis (12) commented, “Journ is a perfect balance between messing around and getting stuff done. Also, we have
Mikaela’s Steinkamp’s (12) back pocket stuck up on the wall which is really fun for us.”
Adding to Davis’ comment, Alice Chang (12) said, “I always enjoy Bethany (12) and Mikaela (12) being super hyped up everyday. It brightens up the class, despite them being a little distracting when I’m working on my spread.”
Students also had the chance to take a Media Literacy course, which helped them discern media messages and see the world as it is, social issues and all.
Whether dissecting novels in class, writing essays, completing difficult multiple choice passages, working on yearbook spreads, watching videos about advertising and propaganda, or attending SSR, students had more than enough golden opportunities to improve their minds through English and literacy courses.
~Shannon FrohlichLost deep in thought, Matthew Strong (12) discusses The Samurai in World Literature. Students in English classes prodded their imagination by interpreting different parts of the class material, contributing to lively discussions in class.
Smiling at each other, Yebeen Kil (10) and Erica Jang (10) joke about their weight. Mr. Pat Kilgo collected samples from the AP Statistics students by asking about their change in weight.
“Today we are going to count the number of French fries in the McDonalds large set,” said Mr. Pat Kilgo.
The class got into pairs and started counting the number of French fries in the packet. After every pair finished counting, the class calculated the average number of French fries, compared it to the estimation they’ve written before the activity, and calculated how far off they were with their estimation.
“I really liked this activity,” said Erica Jang (10). “It was really interesting because most math classes do not do experiments and rather use the statistics given to us. Also, Mr. Kilgo allowed us to eat French fries after we finished counting.”
In Geometry, students learned about the properties of lines, planes, and three-dimensional shapes. Students also learned
how to do proofs for similar figures and did hands-on activities for real-life application problems. Benjamin Hollon (9) remarked, “I liked when we did a project where we went out and measured distances using similarity of triangles. This project helped me apply the knowledge of what we learned in the classroom to real-life situations.”
Students in Algebra II built upon their previous algebra skills to learn about quadratics, polynomials, logarithms, and basic trigonometry. For review, students played a game where they paired up with a different person for each question and see who accurately does the question fastest. “I find this interesting because it is an effective yet fun way to review and learn at the same time,” said Elspeth Chin (10).
Pre-Calculus marked the introduction to graphing calculators as students learned how to graph quadratics, polynomials,
and trigonometry functions. Students focused on building foundation skills on trigonometric graphs and functions in preparation for AP Calculus.
During the afternoon, AP Calculus students learned topics such as limits, differentiation, integrals, related rates, and optimization. Students not only prepared for the exam in May, but learned how to apply their previous math skills into Calculus. Matthew Strong (12) said, “In AP Calculus, all math material learned since kindergarten is culminated into one apex of delight and satisfaction.”
From learning the various different formulas to encountering real-life application problems and experiments, students left the math classroom with a better understanding of how the different skill-sets were interrelated in the world of math.
~Alice Chang
Focused, Zhi Yong Lee (11) checks his answer with what is written on the board. Pre-calculus students solved practice problems related to solving trigonometric equations as a concept check.
“Ms. Keas has been a really great math teacher in that she brings the material we learned in class back to real life application and how the math is often used in the world. Ms. Keas is always looking to help and invest her own time in every one of her students, and it is inspiring to say the least.”
Enee Crosslin (10)
“I like how Mr. Maurin explains the material in detail. He takes time to help us understand the material and is flexible with moving test and quizzes when he thinks we are not fully understanding the content. He also loves to joke around with us.”
Nicole Lee (11)
“Mr. Kilgo’s the best. He makes class fun with his banter and jokes. I look forward to AP Statistics every day.”
Trevor Ronning (12)
“I love Mrs. Kearney because she prepares such detailed information for the class and is always so patient with us when there’s something we don’t understand. The materials she prepare proves that she’s a really good teacher, and her patience shows that she truly wants us to learn and do our best in class.”
Vivien Chang (12)
Eyes on the worksheet, Kolaya Ronzheimer (10) and Gabe Frohlich (10) answer a question about properties of gas on the board. Chemistry students solved multiple problems during the lesson to understand material fully.
Focused, Daye Jung (11) moves drops from the glass bottle onto the tray. Biology students did a special in-class field trip and conducted an experiment related to their DNA.
Answers: 1. Mrs. Morken, 2. Mrs. Bernhardt, 3. Mr. Stuart, 4. Mrs. Burleson
1. “I cried when I first went skiing because I was so scared.”
2. “In college, I made Mastodon bones because I had to fill in the missing parts of the partial Mastodon bone part I found at somebody’s backyard.”
3. “I was born in Hollywood, California.”
4. “I used to be a drama director and wrote and produced a few plays (in high school and while teaching).”
“Good morning everybody,” said Mr. Peter Stuart, marking the beginning of class. The students replied, “Good morning, Mr. Stuart.” The greeting started up the morning up on third floor of the CASTLE building.
On the left side of the third floor, Human Anatomy and Physiology marked off the start of school. Students learned about the functions of each human body part and how it correlated to the body as a whole in detail.
Jacqueline Leech (12) said, “The thing I love most about Human Anatomy is understanding the little things and how those little things, when working together, create something super complicated and amazing! Everything that functions depends on something else.”
During B-Block, AP Biology students went more in depth from the concepts they learned in Biology in preparation for the AP exam in May.
“AP Biology is a fascinating subject because you learn about things that are applicable to yourself and your surrounding,” remarked Esther Ko (12). “Now I know how cells within my body send sig-
nals to other parts of my body in order to keep me alive, and I understand the complexity of a living organism.”
In room 304, the freshman learned about motion, electricity and magnetism, and basic atomic, nuclear, and particle physics. Not only did they learn about these topics, but they also learned about the real-life applications related to physics.
“I enjoy the real-life application that this class uniquely has because we can apply it and see it in our everyday lives all the time, from sports to vehicle in motion,” remarked Wen Khaw (9).
In the afternoon, four students learned and prepared for the AP Physics exam. “I really enjoy the challenge of the class,” said Nathan Chand (12). “The things we learn are really interesting and super applicable.”
In room 305, Mrs. Kelly Burleson taught Chemistry and AP Chemistry on topics including thermochemistry, chemical bonding, periodic table, and stoichiometry.
Joel Kelley (10) said, “I really enjoyed stoichiometry. It’s really just implementing simple math into Chemistry, but it’s cool how much information you can get when given so little to start with.”
AP Chemistry students dug deeper into the general topics discussed in chemistry.
“The most interesting topic we learned in class was thermochemistry,” said Yuuki Horie (11). “We learned about the energy transfer of different substances such as different chemicals, materials, and junk foods.”
After the last school bell rang, the AP Physics students left the room discussing centripetal force. The third floor in the CASTLE building stood firm, waiting for a new day filled with science.
~Alice ChangTurning her body towards the projector, Mandy Lim (12) listens to instructions for her next lab in Physics class. Physics students learned about the material and applied their knowledge through lab experiments.
Calculators in hand, Gabby Zimmer (9) and Esmarie De Jager (9) solve a problem relation to motion. Conceptual Physics students were given time in class to complete worksheets and ask Mrs. Jessica Morken if they had any questions.
Opening the AP World History textbook, Mandy Liao (10) started reviewing her notes and reading in preparation for a discussion about the role of coffee houses. Besides tests and quizzes, students were assessed on analyzing and connecting different ideas during discussion sessions.
“I like how the class is more discussion based, rather than just reading the textbook,” said Liao (10). “The AP class prepared me to read, write, and think critically about the materials discussed in class.”
In Modern World History, the freshman learned the general outline of world history starting from the 1500s. Students focused on events that happened in specific regions and then made connections between the different events globally.
Yong-Yu Huang (9) remarked, “I enjoy
learning about all the different causes of events and how they line up in the grand scheme of history.”
The U.S. citizens took a course of U.S. History and Government. This gave the students a chance to learn more about their home country and government policies.
“I really enjoyed learning about the twentieth century,” said Ryan Bernhardt (11). “The time period was really interesting, as it seems so close and relatable, but yet it remains so distant and unreachable.”
Meanwhile, students in Asian Studies focused on learning events that happened in Asia. These included specific case studies of several countries including India, China, Korea, and Malaysia.
“Learning about the trade within Asia interested me,” said Sumin Lim (10). “It
Eyes on their papers, Yumin Kim (10) and Gabby Gardner (10) discuss the Great Depression. Students in U.S. History had time to discuss the lecture they heard during class.
was cool to see how Malacca was the center of trading at one point in Asian history.”
In AP Comparative Government and Politics, five students learned to compare and contrast political regimes, government structures, civil rights, and state responses to economic, social, and religious challenges of six core countries: China, Great Britain, Iran, Mexico, Nigeria, and Russia.
“I really enjoyed having a small class of motivated students,” said Kristi Philips (12). “I remember having a discussion on what third world countries should be called.”
At the end of the class discussion, Liao (10) closed her textbook and computer and left the room filled with different viewpoints regarding the role of coffee houses.
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Garrett Miller (9)
“I like the Joan of Arc. Her role during the Hundred Years war was significant, and I admire her bravery and courage she took at a young age.”
Mikaela Yeap (10)
Who is Your Favorite Historical Figure?
like Sir Francis Drake. He was a privateer explorer, and he was a charismatic gentlemanly pirate.”
Grace Moon (11)
Typing on his tablet, Zhi Yi Saw (12) fills in a chart about Mexican political parties. AP Comparative and Government students did individual studies during X-Block to learn more about the material they learned in class.
Focused, Chloe Loh (9) fills in the chart about the cause and effects of specific events of the French revolution. Students were given a “Rulers and Regimes” chart to guide them through the timeline of France.
Looking at the projector, Abel Tan (10) and Jiah Choi (10) watch a Crash Course video about Portuguese explorers. Students in Asian Studies made connections between Portuguese explorers with the discovery of spices in Asia.
“I like Norman Borlaug. The lives of roughly 1.3 billion people are owed to his work. His life’s work shows that you don’t have to be rich or powerful to affect great change.”
Yusoof Monawvil (12)
“My favorite historical figure is Agatha Christie. I love how her mystery stories to this day fascinate the minds of so many high schoolers, including me!”
Every morning, at what seemed like the crack of dawn, exhausted students gathered together to learn and practice music. From sleep-deprived band students fumbling to put together their instruments to confused and sluggish choir students participating in odd warm-ups, every day, these brave music students faced the unknown in class.
By the time B-Block rolled around, students were awake enough to sing, but not always awake enough to fully enjoy the strange and unusual warm-ups Ms. Joyce Goh made them do.
“Somehow it came to be that I lead the choir in martial arts,” Jackson Miller (12) explained, “which is odd because I don’t know martial arts.”
With over 30 students enrolled in Choir, the class was a mixture of fun and hard work in order to prepare for concerts; and when it came down to performing, they showed up and did their best.
“My favorite part of choir is by far the passionate people,” Lydia Brooks (11) said. “We have a really good group of people who are devoted to making good music together.”
For the festival in Bangkok, the choir students diligently memorized seven pieces of music and performed these songs with over 300 students from other international schools around the globe. Indeed, when
they wanted to focus, the choir did not lack in skill and ended up receiving many compliments from the members of the community.
Meanwhile, across campus in the new and improved band room, students gathered during A-Block to play their instruments. Although the band students didn’t warm-up with martial arts, they had the task of playing scales to wake themselves up. At times, however, they never quite fought off the drowsiness.
“Sometimes the percussion section just takes naps,” Sumin Lim (10) admitted. “It’s a great time to get the extra napping minutes in before you start your long day.”
Every once in a while, Mr. Andy Kearney livened things up with a competition to see who could hold a note the longest, in which students who played the lower instruments found themselves turning blue. On Tuesdays, Mr. Chris Ramos interrupted the band’s usual schedule to present a short music theory lesson. Both band and choir students had the privilege of learning more about music during these weekly lessons.
Like the choir, band students also had the opportunity to travel to Bangkok for a festival to perform with other schools.
“The band trip this year was a great way
for me to get to know new people of different grades and play music with them,” Zoe Seevaratnam (10) commented about the trip.
Even though choir and band students stumbled into class every morning, drowsy from the night before, they knew it was worth it because they were passionate about music, and nothing could take that passion away.
~Shannon FrohlichMouth parted, Isabel Smith (12) sings her solo in “Hallelujah.” Students in Choir were urged by their classmates to try out for a variety of solo parts.
With trumpet in hand, Esther Tse (10) plays along to “Greensleeves” with her fellow section mates. Band students worked together in sections to improve their overall sound.
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Esther Yang (10)
“Bass. So they can actually sound like men.”
Wansuk Kunawaradisai (11)
Staring intently at their sheet music, Amanda Low (12) and Courtney Soon (12) sing with the rest of their class. Choir students learned how to read sheet music in order to learn their parts.
Moving their slides back and forth, Mikaela Yeap (10), Gabe Frohlich (10), and Tawan Teekaariyapak (9) warm up with scales. Students learned to balance the sounds of their sections with the others in the band.
“French Horn because I like the mellow sound of it. It’s so nice.”
Sue Grice (9)
If you could be in any other section, which section would you be in?
would like to be in bass because I like their notes.”SHANNON FROHLICH YUSOOF MONAWVIL
If you could draw absolutely anything for an art project, what would you draw and why?
Eyes glued to her paper, Alicia Chin (12) diligently shades her art project. Students thoroughly used their time in art class so they wouldn’t fall behind with the demanding deadlines.
“I would like to draw Joseph Chandra’s (11) knee—it looks really interesting. Just check it out.”
Grace
Moon (11)
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“I’d draw Tyler Ronning’s (10) face in a distorted version and Liam Kuhns (10) as a Frenchman in the French Revolution.”
Jonathan Lao (10)
“I’d draw a compilation or a collage of all my childhood cartoons. I think it would be nostalgic to look back on the shows I grew up loving, and old cartoons are just great in general.”
Raven Chua (11)
“I would draw a selection of monsters from different mythologies.”
Gabe Roberts (11)
As Mrs. Liza Nichols motions to an art piece, Philip Yeoh (11) and Gloria Kim (11) laugh at her comments. Although students worked hard in class, they also had plenty of fun and games to keep them entertained.
After weeks of dedication, hard work, and blood, sweat, and tears, the art students pinned their masterpieces to the wall, relieved that their project was finally over— until they realized that the whole process would soon start again.
“Since deadlines are usually a problem in art class, I like using watercolor the most because it’s faster than other mediums,” admitted Suzanne Liew (12).
When it came to mediums in art classes, every student had a specific medium they preferred to use, ranging from charcoal to watercolor, woodwork in Industrial Arts, ink, and even digital media.
“My favorite medium to use in art is digital media. Because I have to create 12 pieces for AP 2D design that has an overarching theme, I chose to create 12 digital infographics. I love digital media because I have a wide range of options to how I
can execute my infographic!” said Grace Moon (11).
Mrs. Liza Nichols pushed her students to the limits, resulting in beautiful art pieces, proud students, and hilarious stories.
Arwen Wisley (9) commented, “My favorite Mrs. Nichols moment was the first day of school. She scared me so much. When she sat up on the table and curled her legs up under her and then started talking about our project, I was like, ‘This is weird.’ She always is so enthusiastic and has really helped me to grow in my confidence and art skills.”
Every art class had different projects to complete, and every person had a particular project they enjoyed more than their classmates.
“My favorite art project is probably the charcoal self portrait because it boosted my
self-motivation,” said Esmarie De Jager (9).
At the end of the day, all of the hard work the art students poured into their pieces was worth it; seeing their beautiful artwork displayed around campus put everything into perspective.
~Shannon Frohlich Artwork by Soo Lim (9) CHRISTINA BEAMAN
On the verge of tears, the Fitness I class lined up on the pavement in front of the gym. While her students’ hearts pounded wildly, their legs shaking, Mrs. Robin Frohlich blew the whistle, signalling the start of the legendary 20-minute run.
“I feel like it’s very educational and definitely necessary to know as much as you can about your body so that you can do what’s best for it,” said Laviynia Jaya Raman Menon (11).
Although some students felt that being required to take a fitness class was unfair, many enjoyed their fitness classes and learned a lot about how to take care of themselves and others.
“I learned that no one has an excuse to blame genetics for coming down with a disease because it’s your daily lifestyle choices that affect your health more. Toxic habits develop into lifelong habits, which eventually could lead to particular diseases,” said Suji Lim (12).
Unlike the Fitness I and II classes, P.E. was not a required course. Students who
signed up for P.E. chose to spend part of their school day engaging in physical activ ity, not because they had to, but because they wanted to.
“I feel like I only look at screens the whole day in school and at home. I just needed a class where I could be active and have fun,” said Jeremy Kim (10).
From doing CPR to playing basketball, working out in the weight room, and push ing through circuits, the Fitness I, Fitness II, and P.E. students made the most of their time. Admittedly, not everyone enjoyed all aspects of these classes, however.
Commenting on the P.E. uniforms, Lauren Lee (12) said, “Oh boy, are they disgusting.”
At the sound of the shrieking whistle, the Fitness I students stopped their jogging, breathing heavily. 20 minutes had already passed? Relieved, they circled around Mrs. Robin Frohlich. Physical exercise wasn’t that bad after all.
swimming through the water, Ji Hwan Kang (9) comes up for air. Students in P.E. did a variety of fun activities throughout the year, including swimming.
Step 2: Turn the person on their back and place the palm of your hand in the center of their chest. Push down forcefully, arms straight, giving them 30 chest compressions at an even speed.
Step 1: Check your surroundings to make sure you’re safe before assisting the person in need. Call for help.
Step 3: After the 30 compressions, tilt the person’s chin. Pinch their nose with your fingers and seal your mouth over theirs, giving two deep breaths. Continue the compressions and mouth to mouth until help arrives.
~Shannon Frohlich
The iconic bub-dah, bub-dah blared through the speakers, and students scrambled to find their seats to log in to Kahoot— the foreign language students’ best friend.
In American Sign Language, my favorite word/sign is the one for “I love you” because it’s beautifully formed. It takes the sign for the letter “I” which is just your pinky up, the sign for the letter “L” which is and L shape with your index and thumb, and the sign for “y” which is your thumb and pinky extended; so all together, it’s like a “rock on” thing, symbolizing the letters “ily”—”I love you”.
Ryna Mayekar (12)
“Gwanjong”, which means attention seeker.
Seong Min Kim (12)
My favorite foreign word is “baksu” which means clap in Korean, and one of my favorite songs is called “baksu” by Seventeen. I also like that word because if you change “baksu” to “subak”, it means watermelon, and I think it’s funny.
Sue Grice (9)
“My favorite thing about learning a new language is that it helps me to better understand English, and it creates a new and exciting way to communicate with people I wouldn’t otherwise get to know,” said Ruthie Allen (10).
All students had the opportunity to take Spanish, Mandarin, or Bahasa to enrich their minds with a new language. For the ambitious, online language courses were also available, of which French was the most popular. After two years of taking a language, students could drop the class; but, for those who wanted to continue, AP and third year classes called out to them.
“Studying is important, but building relationships while learning is more important. I’m really thankful that I have the opportunity to learn with my classmates, even though we might fool around and get off tasks sometimes,” said Julia Jun (11).
Although not all of the languages could be practiced outside of class, those who
were fortunate enough to take Bahasa had the wonderful opportunity to practice the language out on the streets of Penang. Mandarin students also had opportunities to practice with others, and some Mandarin class alumni even used their knowledge of the language in other classes. Matthew Strong (12) would often lead choir students through multiple Mandarin phrases in class, using his previously learned language skills in a new setting.
As for the Spanish students, practicing their speech outside of class was a bit more difficult, as finding a Spanish speaker to practice with in Penang proved difficult. Of course, Spanish students could always practice the language with their teacher, Mr. Angel Guerrero, who also encouraged them to speak Spanish rather than English in his class.
As the foreign language students oohed and ahhed over their Kahoot game, sharing laughter and trying their hardest to get into the top 5, they hardly noticed that while they were learning new words, they were also creating new minds.
~Shannon Frohlich Smiling at Mr. Jordan Lim, Grace Park (9) listens carefully. Students in foreign language classes bonded with their teachers while learning new languages.Hand poised in the air, Chloe Loh (9) thinks of the correct Mandarin word. In class, Mandarin students often warmed up by practicing vocabulary, writing the Mandarin word when the English was given and vice versa.
Blindfolding Fergus Tierney (10) for a game in Spanish II, Mr. Angel Guerrero concentrates on making the blindfold sufficiently tight. Teachers often played games to help students connect with the material.
With a bright smile planted on her face, Emma Morgan (10) practices her Bahasa with Kaitlyn Ladner (9). Students in foreign language classes often practiced speaking out loud to work on their pronunciation.
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In room Sydney, Mr. Doug Yost marked the start of class by saying, “All right students, this is the start of class. Make sure you make some progress today.”
Students took out their laptops and opened DISCourse to access online courses including Digital Photography and Media, Intro to Psychology, Intro to Business, Exploring Technology Applications, and AP Psychology.
Online courses were offered so students to take a course at any block throughout the school day.
En Min Saw (12) said, “Taking an online course provides flexibility to my schedule, which I really appreciate, especially when other assignments start piling up.”
Online courses also brought up a different atmosphere and setting than regular classes and allowed students to gain experience in managing their own time.
“I think the difference between an online class and a regular class is that there are not many people to work with during the course,” said Wesley DeLaughter (11). “You have to be the one who answers all the questions, and you usually have no one else to talk about the class.”
Some students took online classes by an outside provider, giving lots of variety.
“Going at your own pace is definitely a pro in taking an online course. It’s nice to work ahead and not have anyone dictate how fast you work,” said Elisabeth Kilgo
Hands covering his mouth, Sam Castro (12) looks at the academic calendar for his course. Online courses provided a calendar so students could keep track of their pace throughout the course.
(12). “A con is probably the fact that you don’t really get the help you would with a real teacher. If you have questions, you either ask Google, or you have to wait until your next discussion call.”
After forty-five minutes, the bell marked the end of class. Standing up, Mr. Yost said, “All right. That is the end of class. See you guys tomorrow!” Students removed their earbuds, shut their computers off, and moved on to their next class.
~Alice ChangFocused, Mycah Winsor (10) listens to music while working on an assignment. Proctors for online courses allowed students to listen to music during class.
If you could make your own online class, what would it be?
“Planning 4 Beginners and N00bz. It would be about how to plan and manage time well.”
Nathan Lam (9)
“Introduction to Marxist Theory. The course would advance international revolution!”
Justus Goh (12)
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“Jewerly designing class. You would learn about designing and making your own jewelry!”
Min-Song Ko (10)
“A cooking online course. I want to teach people how to cook without burning myself on the stove.”
Xu An Lim (12)
Eyes on the screen, Nicole Lee (11) studies for her AP Psychology exam. New desks at the Harbor building gave students the opportunity to study while standing up.
With earphones plugged in, Linus Lim (12) scrolls through the discussion board for his online assignments. Courses from outside providers required students to participate in online discussions.
“How to make your own video game. You would learn the steps to make your own video game!”
Lyndon Leech (10)
While technology courses used to be required, students no longer had to take one to graduate, meaning that the students who decided to take technology courses truly wanted to learn and grow in the skills the classes offered.
“Since I love playing video games, I wanted to learn what is behind the scenes of its creation,” said Zhi Yong Lee (11) when asked why he decided to take a technology course.
Students also had fun bonding with their technology teachers, often teachers who
taught only one or two specialized classes, through the material.
Karl Chan (12) said, “My favorite memory from Graphic Design is learning some Australian slang words from Mrs. Roberts.”
The different technology courses that were offered were robotics, computer science, and graphic design. Students often chose the classes based on previous interests if they had had experience learning different methods of using technology in the past.
Murron Tierney (11) said, “I wanted to take my technology course because I was previously interested in the topic, and I wanted to learn more about it.”
Every day of the semester, students in the technology courses got to learn more about the subjects that interested them, as well as bond with their teachers.
~Shannon Frohlichwhile the audience watches intently, Micah Faircloth fires up his battlebot. Students in robotics spent the whole semester working on their bots, coding and preparing for the end of the semester, when the battlebot competition took place.
kneeling and staring at his battlebot, Seung Hwan Kim (10) prepares for battle. Robotics offered students a creative outlet for their interest in technology, and battlebot competitions drew large crowds wanting to see which robot would win.
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Staring at the screen, Nicole Lee (11) works on cropping photos. Students in Graphic Design learned how to use Adobe Indesign, gaining useful skills for other classes and even their futures.
The Samsung Galaxy Fold was released April 26th. It boasted being able to unfold from a phone into a tablet.
With her fingers typing wildly, Tori Lindsey (12) codes her computer game. Students in Computer Science had the opportunity to create their own video game after learning the basics of coding.
Not only did it look extremely cool, but it also had a great display with HDR10+ and a total of 6 cameras. On the downside, the Samsung Galaxy Fold cost $1,980 and had a noticeable crease in the screen when it was unfolded.
Unfortunately, a few days after its pre-release. people began complaining that they were already having screen issues. From a bulging to a flickering screen, clients reported that the Samsung Galaxy fold was unreliable.
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“I learned how to clean the stage floor. I thought I knew how to clean the floor, but I didn’t know how to clean it properly.”
John Kim (10)
“I did not expect we would perform a Lincoln-Douglas Debate. It turned out to be really fun and helpful in the end since it taught us how to think quickly within a timed setting and how to have a healthy debate.”
Alejandro Garza-Lainez (11)
“How to make food with people with more restricted diet. I had to choose ingredients that would fit their diet, and I never did that before I took this class. ”
Bethany Davis (12)
“The resume unit was the most helpful skill I learned. I always thought that resumes were really complicated and intimidating, but when we did begin creating our own resumes, I was thankful that I had a teacher to guide me through the process.”
Esther Kim (12)
Trotting across the second-floor hallway of the Harbor, Linus Lim (12) entered room 204. At the beginning of class, Mr. Terry Franceschi announced the potluck project to the class and split the class into four groups. Lim’s group got ready to prepare a main dish for the class.
Home Economics students learned about cooking but also learned practical life skills such as sewing, writing a resume, and doing their own laundry. Lim (12) remarked, “I expected to learn some skills such as cooking, but I was surprised to learn sewing or job-applying skills that could be useful in the future.”
While Home Economics students learned about practical life skills, the Industrial Arts learned how to build objects using wood. The students first learned how to use the different tools such as drill press, band saw, and table saw. After the basic lessons, the students had the opportunity to build different objects out of wood through projects.
“I think my favorite project was when we got to choose what we wanted to make out of wood,” said Sara Septon-Nordine (11). “I decided to make a cutting board for my aunt, and Uncle Scott [Poulter] had me sand the cutting board so it would be soft. I was satisfied with my finished product.”
In Harbor Hall, the Technical Theater I class learned about how to use the sound board, light board, and set up wireless microphones. The students also learned how to set up the stage and clean the Harbor Hall.
Hannah Lawrence (12) remarked, “I am learning things that I never thought I would learn at Dalat. I know that learning the sound board will help me in the future when people need help in sound.”
After the bell, Lim (12) had finished his cooking project for the week. With his stomach filled, he left room 204 learning another new life skill for the future.
~Alice Chang
Adjusting the measurements, Abel Tan makes sure that all of the wooden blocks have the same length. For their project, the Industrial Arts students got to choose what they wanted to make out of wood.
with smiles on her face, Lauren Lee (12) gets ready to pour olive oil onto the pan. Home Economics students prepared the sauce for the pizza potluck project. Each week, the students were assigned different cooking projects to learn how to prepare a range of foods.
Holding an extension cord with his hand, Micah Faircloth (10) connects the speaker onto a cable. Technical Theater I students helped the PTO by setting up the speakers and mics for the PTO Food and Fun Fair.
At the beginning of the year, your interest in sports drew you towards the fields and courts.
You were introduced to the sports designated to that first season of school—volleyball and soccer. These sports not only kicked into gear the school’s sports community but also brought the student body together in support.
As you looked ahead to the second season, you saw basketball, rugby, and track and field in the near future. Rugby, a new sport at the school, drew in a lot of athletes who were interested in investing in a unique sport.
Even further ahead in the third season, softball, baseball, and girls’ soccer peeked around the corner. Girls’ soccer also resurfaced from the first season.
Out on the fields and courts, students consistently played sports for fun, giving you the
opportunity to take part in sports outside of being on a team. You realized that you had so much to look forward to when it came to sportswhether it be watching or playing.
Sports participants, viewers, coaches, and parents all found value in the school’s sports community as it provided opportunities for teamwork, humility, hard work, integrity, leadership, and friendship. Sports involvement opened doors for mentorship between players and coaches.
Through every loss, you learned to cope; you learned to find joy in the midst of hardship; you learned that your identity doesn’t lie within your accomplishments. Through every win, you learned to be humble; you learned that hard work pays off; you learned winning isn’t everything.
During each and every trip to ISKL or ACSC, you came to realize that unity is key. When you bonded with your teammates, your team became stronger and more cohesive. You gradually came to understand that teams are greater than one skilled player. It is about the team as a whole - the encouragement, communica- tion, growth, and willingness to work on and off the court or field.
Subsequently, you eagerly went through each season of sports - participating, watching, and cheering. You went from spiking the volleyball on the gym court to earnestly watching the new sport of rugby on the sidelines of the field to swinging the baseball bat on the home base of the upper field.
~Tori Lindsey As the first boys rugby game in Dalat’s history played out, Luke Lindsey (11), Isaac Kelly (11), and Gavin Zimmer (11) work hard to get the ball down the field to ultimately score while Duncan Magruder (11), Max Chang (9), Mycah Winsor (10), Wesley DeLaughter (11), and Isaiah DeLaughter (9) attempted to bring the charge to a hault.
Alex Ruble (12)
Wansuk Kunawaradisai (11)
Corinne Fraley (11)
Daniel Kang (12) | Karl Chan (12)
Gabby Zimmer (9) | Lana Brewster (9) | Jia Yi Sim (10) | and Jirawan Tritham (10)
Esther Kim (12)
Seong-Min Kim (12) | Andrew Kaney (10)
The clock struck 3:10. After the middle schoolers packed their bags, they headed toward the gym. Every X-Block on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, kids interested in sports met there to play and practice their skills. D-League divided into three seasons throughout the school year. These three seasons consisted of basketball, soccer, and volleyball.
On Mondays and Wednesdays, middle schoolers rehearsed their athletic abilities through their coaches’ warm-ups and drills. Coaches, along with their high school assistants, guided them as they trained. As the coaches got to know each player, they worked at building on their strengths and improving their weaknesses.
On Fridays, each team competed in a game against one of the other teams. The kids laughed and shouted in excitement
with every bounce of the ball. Coaches and referees did their best to keep everyone safe.
“D-League was super fun, except when you get hit in the face with the ball,” said Yewon Lee (5).
At any timeout, half-time, or break, the team gathered around their coach and listened intently. The coaches gave clear directions for the next strategy the team would take. Playing time was never an issue as there was equal playing time for everyone on the team. Every win and loss counted to the team statistics. At the end of each season, teams went head-to-head in quarterfinals, semifinals, and finals. The winners received awards for their courage and effort put into mastering the sport.
Jing Xuan Leow (6) said, “I like D-League because it helps improve the friendships
between the fifth and sixth graders. I love playing sports with my friends, and my favorite sport for D-League is volleyball.”
At the end of the day, the students didn’t play for the awards. As the cones were placed back in the storage room, and the balls were packed into their bags, the middle schoolers went back to the lockers to end their day at school. And although the season ended, the students would remember the memories of joy until next year.
~Alex RubleLEANING over, Mr. Karl Steinkamp encourages his team to play their best. During half-times or timeouts, coaches gave important tips and instructions for the team in the huddle.
UNMARKED by his opponent, Joseph Yim (5) bends his knees and pulls up for the shot. Many of the D-League matches played simultaneously in the gym.
BENDING and extending his legs and arms, Jesse Tan (6) bumps the ball over the net. D-League players learned the fundamentals of each sport before jumping into competitive games.
HUDDLING tightly together, Mrs. Tammi Yost leads the Blue Jays’ cheer. Important decisions and strategies brewed during these vital pauses in D-League matches. In the huddle, coaches encouraged their teams to keep going. The players regained motivation and hope to continue playing hard. Unlike the other sports, soccer came with the harshest weather conditions since it was hosted outside in the blazing sun at all times.
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“I can accept failure, everyone fails at something. But I cannot accept not trying.”
- Michael Jordan
Promising performances from the Junior Varsity and U13 girls and boys soccer teams sparked hope for a future of success for the Varsity teams.
Comprising of exactly seven players, the U13 girls played every game without substitutions. Not backing down from the challenge, each player continued to attend practice and games. Void of bench players, the girls communicated and worked together to win.
“The most valuable lesson I learned was that if we had teamwork, our team would be a team. Without it, we would be a crumbling building. Friendship and cooperation are essential to the team at all times in order to succeed,” Myra Lim (7).
The U13 boys passed this season with
flying colors, only losing once to Uplands A in a nail-biting 3-4 finish. Coming into this season, these middle school boys had pre-built foundations, providing chemistry and teamwork. Champions of the PSAC tournament, the boys celebrated a fantastic way of ending the season.
Kyle Tang (7) said reflecting on his performances, “I learned how to position well and to move around a lot. As a striker, straight from our opponent’s kick-off, I needed to run at them and pressure the ball.”
Struggling to keep their season title within reach, the Junior Varsity girls persisted in every game. Practicing every week, the girls focused on fundamental drills and conditioning to last through the eighteen-game season.
“Although the score lines of the games didn’t reflect our ideal intentions, all of us gave it our best effort. We continued to
exhaust ourselves at every practice, and I really admire the girls for persevering,” said Zoe Seevaratnam (10).
The Junior Varsity boys played mostly Varsity teams during their season. With players ranging from middle school to grade 11, the team had a mix of new recruits and veterans. Leaders stood up, helping to guide the fresh team through tough losses.
“I learned that, when we work as a team, we can play better than I ever anticipated that we could. I couldn’t have imagined that we could play so well from the beginning of the season, but as we started getting to know each other on and off the pitch, we were able to bond and play really well,” said Joonas Tan (10).
Ultimately, this year’s Junior Varsity and U13 programs inspired new players to learn the game, as well as build stronger foundations for consistent and dedicated players.
~Alex Ruble
Always work hard, never give up, and fight until the end because it’s never really over until the whistle blows.
- Alex Morgan
GLANcING for an open pass, Nicole Khor (8) patiently traps the ball. The JV girls worked hard focusing on precise passing to avoid defenders.
HEAD bending down looking on the ball, Gabe Kontsas (9) dribbles down the left-wing. In his first year of playing on the team, his presence added a spark of flare in the midfield.
TAKING on his opponent, Joonas Tan (10) performs a dribble move, shifting his defender out of the way. The T-birds won 5-1, despite the effort of the JV boys.
CHANTELLE MCIVER
CHANTELLE MCIVER
EYES steady on the ball, Gabby Zimmer (9) tosses it into the air, ready to smack it down onto the other court. The JV girls worked hard all season to perfect their serves.
“When I hit the floor, I have to realize it’s not as if I broke a bone. Pushing yourself over the barrier is a habit. If you want to win the war... you’ve got to pay the price.”
- Flo Hyman
“Outside!” Gabby Zimmer (9) shouted as she set up for her spike approach. As the ball fell into Adelynn Tan’s (9) hand, she set it high and across the net into Zimmer’s hands as opponent Walker Wisley (10) had begun to go up for a block in hope of slamming the ball back into the other team’s court. The junior varsity volleyball teams played against each other several times during the season.
The JV girls’ volleyball was coached by both Mrs. Calah Ronzheimer and Mrs. Lori Lindsey. Mr. Craig Roylance and Mr. Keith Henderson alternated responsibilities in coaching the JV boys. Both teams included players enrolled in grades nine and ten. Lana Brewster (9) and Jirawan Tritham (10) captained the girls’ team together. Although the boys’ team didn’t have a captain, the players rotated in fulfilling captain duties.
“I really enjoyed being part of the team. I learned a lot and came a long way,” said Wisley. The JV boys’ volleyball team created a space for those who really wanted to continue to develop their skills in the sport.
Wisley continued to say, “My favorite part was spiking the ball at my opponents. At the beginning of the semester, I had not really ever played volleyball. I was thrilled with how much I could do by the end of the season. I learned about the game and my teammates.”
ARMS stretched out, Walker Wisely (10) sets the ball to his teammates. The JV boys put in maximum effort, practicing three times a week.
SHoUTING “Mine!” Lana Brewster turns her body to reach the ball as it comes hurtling down. The team traveled to ISKL every year to play many games and bond as a team.
Tyler Ronning (10), a JV player who coached his team for part of the middle school tournament, described the average practice as starting with a warm-up, moving on to passing, continuing with serve-receive drills and hitting lines, and finishing with a scrimmage.
Ronning claimed, “Communication is key in every aspect.”
Having the opportunity to play against their own classmates in a friendly game against the JV girls, playing in tournaments with an international school, and matching up with teams from local schools, the JV boys’ volleyball team had a productive season filled with not only personal skill development but team development as well.
Brewster commented that she has been inspired by watching the skills of the varsity players and how much fun they were having playing together. She noted that the JV team overcame obstacles and learned to communicate more effectively, moving more quickly around the court and being where they needed to be.
Zimmer, an outside hitter on the team, stated, “My favorite part of the season was playing with my friends and my favorite tournament of the season was ISKL because we got to travel with our friends. This season I’ve learned how to block people’s spikes and almost being able to jump serve.”
Sharisse Leong (10), a second year player on the team, claimed, “This year’s volleyball season was really fun partly because we had more games that were scheduled compared to last year and mostly because I got to know a lot of my teammates better. This season, I learned that teamwork and encouragement are very important to having a positive attitude. Even though we did not win many games this season, we encouraged each other and we accepted it in a good way.”
Even though the pressures to improve came from the outside, the student athletes improved on the inside, communicating more clearly and playing more effectively as a team.
With a loud slap, Zimmer’s hand connected with the ball as it sailed over the net into the opposing court, narrowly missing Walker’s outstretched hands. The girls smiled and cheered as they worked together towards victory and gaining another point.
~Mikaela Steinkamp
HAND at the ready and legs bent, Jirawan Tritham (10) tosses the ball in the air and begins her serve. Serving was a key part of volleyball as it set the game in motion.
WITH one hand pushing the ball forward and the other guiding it, Lydia Geiman (10) shoots midrange in hopes of advancing the team on the scoreboard. The team was behind by one point with one minute left on the clock but were unfortunately unable to score. Although they didn’t win, the team learned a lot during the game.
PUSHING the ball down the court, Wayne Khor (9) goes for the fast break with his teammates Abel Tan (10) and Tawan Teekaariyapak (9) following behind. Pressured at the rim, Khor made a difficult layup.
Friendlies
ISKL (JVGBB)
Uplands (JVGBB) 28-12
POWIIS (JVGBB) 34-12
POWISS (JVGBB) 16-21
Sunway (JVBBB) 51-32
Fairview (JVBBB) 58-26
Uplands (JVBBB) 25-55 | 52-48
Varsity Girls (JVBBB) 35-27
ISKL Invitational Sri KDU (G) 36-38
(B) 31-77
Sunway (B) 51-29 ISKL JV2B (B) 27-25 ISKL JV2 (B) 40-34
Jr Island Shootout
Raffles (B) 28-20
Uplands (B) 41-38
Slammer (B) 40-22
Uplands (B) 41-38
Raffles (G) 12-9
Uplands (G) 20-16 Union (G) 25-12 Raffles (G) 24-16
“It’s hard to play well, but it’s easy to work hard.”
- Kevin DurantMIKAELA STEINKAMP
Rolling up his shooting sleeve, Sean Park (10) prepared for the game ahead. As he faced his opponents, he gave them a glare in hopes of intimidating them. He knew that the competition was fierce and that his ego rested on this game, but he knew he had the skill sets needed to win. As the two teams wished each other good luck, the opposing team whipped their ponytails as they formed their huddle and began to cheer.
The JV boys basketball team played the varsity girls basketball team several times during the season in hopes of both teams benefiting by gaining skills and strengthening the team as a whole. Although the games were close, the JV boys were able to pull a win each time. The crowd roared in excitement as Jannes Zinc (9) intercepted the ball and went for the lay-up, pulling his team ahead on the scoreboard.
Both the JV boys’ and girls’ basketball teams worked hard as they practiced three times a week. The boys had a new coach, Mr. Zach Mulert, and he implemented new ideas, such as “teaching the boys to play basketball instead of focusing exclusively on individual skills.” Coach Mulert said, “I have really found myself loving working with the boys. Sometimes, it has been frustrating to think they know something they don’t, or to teach something only to see it quickly forgotten in a game, but the reality is that they have grown so much from
the start of the season. They are still working hard at playing together and forgetting themselves for the benefit of the team.”
The girls, coached by Mr. Brian Brewster, played many teams, including some teams the varsity girls also played such as POWIIS and Uplands. Coach Brewster described the team as “girly-grunters” because, despite their best efforts in a huddle, their manly grunt was never really there.
Gabby Zimmer (9), a post player on the girls’ team, said, “My favorite part of the season was bonding with the girls on my team and having an amazing coach.”
Park, captain for the boys’ team, said, “My favorite part of the season was when we were playing our games. I saw more improvements in every single game we played.”
Both teams had a progressive season as they improved on skills together as a team.
Zimmer said, “Good passing has been a difficulty our team has needed to overcome.” Adelynn Tan (9) added that the team has improved on communication.
As the varsity girls and JV boys shook hands at the end of the match, Park was pleased his ego was still intact as they eked out a victory over the girls. He pulled off his shooting sleeve with satisfaction.
~Mikaela SteinkampQ: What has been your favorite moment of coaching this season?
A: Megan was playing at ISKL. I saw her making a screwy face and trying to tell me something from the court. Turns out she had played defense a little too aggressively and had given the her opponents face a good lick across the cheek and couldn’t get the taste of sweat and makeup off of her tongue. From that point on when we wanted to play aggressive defense, we would just say “lick-face” and everyone knew what we were talking about.
LUNGING towards the ball, Jannes Zink (9) keeps his eyes steady on the ball and uses right hand to protect the ball from his eager opponents. With a balanced number of Dalat boys to ISKL, the players had to use strategic planning in order to score.
KNEES and arms bent, Sharisse Leong (10) breathes deeply in order to do what she practiced every day. Free pointers provided an easy way for a team to score but were extremely pressured and involved a calm shooter in order to be successful.
MIKAELA STEINKAMP
As the tradition, the varsity girls soccer team played a double-season. They practiced and played games during the time of season one and season three sports. With more time spent practicing together, the girls created a tighter bond on and off the field.
“Our soccer team is like family. We have a special bond with each other, and that really helps us on the field as well,” said Amanda Low (12).
The desire to play for every team member motivated them in every training session.
“I love the team atmosphere this team has; I think it’s different from other sports. I love developing relationships especially by doing something we are altogether passionate about,” explained Dael Kim (11).
Adding on, Sieon Park (10) said, “My
FocUSING on the ball being passed around In the midfield, Corrine Fraley (11) prepares for any incoming shots. Despite playing a less active position, Fraley was vital in every game.
motivation was just playing with such a fun group of people. Every moment I spent with them was simply a good time.”
The team practiced four days a week, and the remaining day was spent on conditioning.
Riley Philips (11) described the normal training session: “An average practice starts with a lap around the upper field followed by stretching. Then we almost always split up into three groups and do circuits. Some classic girls soccer circuits include the ladder, obstacle courses, and just plain sprints. For the remainder of the practice, we usually go through a number of drills: belly up, world cup, four corners, and butts up are some favorites amongst the team. Then we usually end with some type of scrimmage.”
Throughout the long season, the girls stayed focused and worked hard. Although they took a break from soccer during season two, they continued to condition and stay in top form to prepare for their ACSC tour-
nament.
Flying to Taiwan, the team engaged in highly competitive matches against some of the top Christian schools in South East Asia.
Starting off with a massive first win against MAK, they gained confidence in their playing style and team work.
“Everyone worked really hard and gave a good fight even against the hardest teams. It was really fun to see different people get goals at ACSC for the first time. We had a lot of people out this season because of injuries, but we played pretty well despite that. And at one time during a game we had zero subs to go in, but thankfully our manager stepped up and played for us,” said Christina Beaman (11).
Moving on they faced two devastating losses; however, the team stayed determined to continued to perform as their best. After winning their next two games, the girls placed fifth overall in the tournament.
~Alex RubleBREAKING through the opponent’s shield, Amanda Low (12) tackles the ball from an ISKL player. Regaining possession became vital in their intense matchups against ISKL.
PoISED to kick with maximum power, Ryna Mayekar (12) makes to send the ball into the box. The girls worked in practice on heading the ball out of the air with the aim to score off of set pieces in games.
ISKL, Kuala Lumpur
“I’ve worked too hard and too long to let anything stand in the way of my goals. I will not let my teammates down and I will not let myself down.”
- Mia HammNICHOLAS KHOR TORI LINDSEY
ICS, Hong Kong
DRIBBLING up the field, Sumin Kim (10) keeps his head up and looks for the right pass. His composure throughout the midfield conserved the team’s rhythm and build-up for offensive tactics.
past his opponent, Jeremy Worten (12) rapidly sprints on the counterattack with his teammate Andrew Kaney (10) alongside. Keeping low and steady, this opportunity could tie the game against ISKL JV.
EYES locking onto the ball, John cho (12) blasts his shot towards the goal. The attempt was blocked out of bounds, but it gave Dalat a corner-kick—another opportunity to score.
“Keep the intensity consistent and hold nothing back!” roared captain Seong-Min Kim (12) to his teammates as Grace International School kicked-off to start the game. This pivotal match decided the team’s fate in playing for top 3 in the ACSC tournament. Only six minutes in, a Grace defender slipped and turned over an interception to Ruben Nyul (12), who was unguarded and one-on-one with the opposing goalkeeper. Using the inside of his foot, Nyul finessed the ball into the bottom left hand corner, providing Dalat with a one-goal advantage.
Leading up to this year’s ACSC soccer tournament in Hong Kong, the team went undefeated during the regular season going up against opponents such as Uplands, T-Birds, ISKL, and POWIIS. Beginning the season two weeks behind the normal season’s schedule, the new team needed to gain chemistry. A few sketchy and uncertain victories showed inconsistency within the squad.
“One challenge was staying consistent. We all agreed with our coach when he said
we got too comfortable sometimes. Our level of intensity and focus would dramatically drop after a goal, which exposed our defence to counterattacks. Fortunately, we managed to push past our barrier during the most important ACSC tournament,” said Nyul.
The varsity boys soccer team practised intensely four days a week and sometimes had an extra training session Saturday mornings. The boys worked strenuously each practice to better themselves and their teammates in the art of soccer.
Sumin Lim (10) said, “We played people bigger and stronger than us. Compared to them, we looked tiny, but what helped us overcome pure strength was chemistry and unity. We gained this through painful but helpful training sessions.”
“But also thanks to the motivation given by our coaches and captains, the squad as a whole we were able to put forward some strong performances in our ACSC tournament,” added Jarrett Lohman (10).
The team came off the side lines and organized themselves into position. The referee signalled both goalkeepers and blew the whistle, initiating the start of the second half. With harsh rain beating down on all the players, the team demanded full focus even with their one-goal advantage.
Neither the rain nor the boys ceased to back down. With the end of regulation near, a second goal could seal the deal. A desperate attempt from Grace at stealing the ball awarded the team with a free-kick outside the penalty box. Nyul took the shot, but the ball deflected against the wall of the Grace players. The ball tumbled to the feet of Kim (12). Without hesitation from twenty-five yards out, he struck the ball, gliding it directly in the top righthand corner of the goal.
Cheering and bursts of happiness resonated from the mouths of each teammate. The team finished the job correctly, staying consistent no matter the odds.
~Alex Ruble
“When people succeed, it is because of hard work. Luck has nothing to do with success.”
- Diego Maradona
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Penang, Malaysia ACSC
HANDS raised high, the varsity girls volleyball team huddles in to celebrate their kill. “Reload!” they shouted as they made the action of reloading a gun. Some fans joined in doing the cheer.
ALICE
KNEES bent and hands at the ready, Elizabeth Horton (11) gets low in serve-receive. Her teammates, Esther Kim (12), Sara Septon-Nordine, and Hannah Lawrence (12), joined her in preparing for the serve that was coming over.
“Volleyball is one of the most interactive games going. It is a game of intuition, imagination, improvisation – but most of all, of reciprocity – of teamwork. There is no way to free-lance in volleyball.”
- Marv Dunphy
“Welcome to our home,” Hannah Lawrence (12) said as she greeted players from Grace International School and Morrison Academy as they walked down to the cafeteria for the opening ceremony where a buffet of food was awaiting them. All teams participated in a cheer-off. Dalat players went up and performed their ace cheer with laughs and embarrassed faces, “Stomp, Clap, Stomp, Stomp, Clap….ACE!”
The varsity girls’ volleyball players enjoyed hosting this year’s ACSC tournament in mid-October. Teams travelled from various parts of Asia, including teams as far away as Guam and Korea. It was a week full of challenging competition, serving in three different old folks homes, and touring downtown Georgetown. The week ended with a closing ceremony at Paradise Hotel and a send-off with paper lanterns and sparklers.
The girls started off their season with a win as they placed first in ISKL’s Panther Invitational tournament. They played
MKIS and both ISKL varsity and ISKL JV. That win set the team in motion. They continued their winning streak in Dalat’s Spike and Strike tournament, taking first place. Three weeks after their initial trip to KL, the girls played in the Twin Towers tournament and met their first defeat in three weeks in a game against the national U20 team from Queensland, Australia. Despite the loss, they took the experienced touring team to a close finish and improved their play significantly.
Sara Septon-Nordine (11), an outside hitter known for her powerful serves, said, “One team we played was Queensland from Australia. Those girls were really good, and they taught us that we really needed to stay low. From that game, I remember going in for a dive but then ended up diving into Carissa, and then we just started to laugh because the intensity of the game was just so much fun. That game really got us pre pared for our ACSC tournament.”
The ACSC tournament followed just
days after Twin Towers. Plagued with illness and several injuries, the girls battled to a three-way tie in their pool, besting the eventual second-place finishers, Yongsan International, in an exciting Cinderella-finish. Their second match-up was not as successful, and the girls were knocked into the loser’s bracket and placed fifth overall. Their hopes had been to finish fourth, but the consolation was having won first in their home tournament and beating ISKL in every set of the season. Lessons learned, the intensity of competition, and the joy of camaraderie carried the girls through the end of the season.
~Mikaela Steinkampher arm high in the air, Esther Kim (12) prepares to smack the ball down on the
“Let’s get it, boys!” Daniel Kang (12) shouted as he crouched near the net and wiped his sweaty hands on his shorts. In a close match against Faith Academy during the ACSC tournament in Guam, the boys overcame sicknesses and fatigue to place third in the tournament. Playing in the tropical paradise, the team relished their time to bond.
Luke Lindsey (11) said, “Getting to go to Guam for ACSC was amazing!”
The boys snorkelled in Guam as part of the ACSC tournament. Karl Chan (12), a middle hitter on the team, described it as a “two week vacation.”
Masks on and shoes off, the boys’ varsity volleyball team immersed themselves in the clear, blue water as their sweat was washed away by the waves.
The boys started the season with a number of games against local schools and club teams, followed by two trips down to KL for the Panther Invitational and the
Twin Towers Tournament, both hosted by ISKL. They faced fierce competition including the U20 state team from Queensland, Australia, and a colorful men’s club team from KL. Several of the players enjoyed the ISKL tournament as they were able to win many of their games.
The team worked hard in practice through passing, hitting, serving, and blocking drills as well as scrimmaging. Through their hard work, their “passing improved dramatically over the season,” claimed Chan.
As the team learned lessons on improving their passing, they learned more and more about the mechanics of working together, strategizing offensive plays and strengthening their defensive. Zhi Yong (11) noted that he “learned that there are actually many steps to spiking a ball and that you have to be completely focused constantly in
Seung Hwan Kim (10) added, “I learned this season that teamwork comes before individual skills. Encouraging and supporting your teammates is as important as winning a game.”
“One word to define our team is tenacity. We pushed through hard games and often, though it was hard, pulled out the victory,” said Trevor Ronning (12).
As they returned to their hotel after a long day of swimming in the Guam ocean, they felt more like a team than they ever had before.
~Mikaela
Steinkampstraightened, and eyes steady on the ball, Seung Hwan Kim (10) receives the serve in order to pass to the setter. The first pass was essential to the game, and as a libero, Kim focused on this skill.
“Never let the fear of getting blocked keep you from swinging.”
- Karch Kiraly
Saint Paul Christian School Dededo, Guam ISKL, Kuala LumpurMIKAELA STEINKAMP
PREPARING for the serve, Yi Yao Tan (12), Albert Jeong (12), and Karl chan (12) push up to the net. As Tan instructed his team and chan gave them an encouraging smile, Jeong scouted out the opponent.
WITH his right leg forward and his fingers spread, Daniel Kang (12) sets the ball. His teammate, Zhi Yong Lee (11), positioned himself as a middle hitter in order to spike the ball down on the other side.
WITH one arm by his side and the other extended from the toss, Ryan chan (9) focuses on his serve. Practice helped the varsity boys perfect their serve, making the team a force to be reckoned with.
The rumors spread around campus quickly. As soon as the sign-ups opened, many girls joined with a desire to learn about this new addition to Dalat’s sports— rugby.
“This first rugby season has been such a steep learning curve but, at the same time, extremely fun. The excitement of a new sport drew such a diverse group together that many of us would have never become friends if it weren’t for rugby!” said Elizabeth Horton (11).
Without any previous experience, everyone showed up to practice eager to master the fundamentals and rules of the unfamiliar game.
“We ran passing drills and running plays. Often we even played a game to practice our plays. We have a lot of fun together, and Coach [Brendan] van [Rensburg] and Ms. [Bethany] Weidemann make practices very enjoyable. Since it’s our first year of rugby, we’ve been focusing more on the basic skills and focusing more on passing and communication,” explained Carissa Hoffmeyer (12).
This season, they learned more than just a new sport. Challenges and obstacles both
DASHING down the sideline, Emma Morgan (10) holds the ball firmly in front. As the opposition drew near, Morgan looked to her teammates for an open pass.
physically and mentally pushed them to the limit.
“I learned that to play rugby, we always need to be willing to give our all and to really implement what we do in practice into games to make our team more successful. I grew as a player by using my mistakes as obstacles for me to cross in the future,” added Zoe Grous (10).
Playing touch rugby was no less intense or exciting as tackle rugby. Requiring the same agility and reflexes, the team practised firm two-hand touches to stop the opposition in their tracks.
Hard work didn’t end after practice. During the season, the girls engaged in weekly scrimmages. Every Friday, an intense match arose on the upper-field between the inter-squad teams, Gold and Blue. With every try and dropped ball, the girls learned something valuable to add to
their repertoire. Practices helped to build the basic skills, but scrimmages allowed the girls could put together all their skills and practice working together as a new team.
Ashlynn Ruble (12) noted, “I’ve really enjoyed being on a team of girls who constantly encourage each other and have the common desire to work hard and glorify God on and off the field.”
“I am also so proud of each and every one of my teammates in how far we have all come. Rugby is no simple sport,” concluded Horton (11).
Coming to the end of the season, the rugby team did not play in any major tournament like other varsity sports; however, they continued to train and challenge one another, allowing for the growth of many athletes passionate for the sport of rugby.
~ Alex Ruble
“The key is not the will to win. Everybody has that. It’s the will to prepare to win that’s important.”
- Coach Brendan van Rensburg CHRISTINA BEAMAN
REcEIVING the ball from kickoff, Gabby Gardner (10) darts forward to gain ground. Inter-squad scrimmages gave the team an opportunity to play and practice their new skills.
Yujin Kim (10) tosses the ball to her teammate. carissa Hoffmeyer (12) stretched out, touching her just a moment too late.
Friendlies
Uplands 0-4
Uplands 0-0
Uplands 1-1
Uplands, PenangHUSTLING by the sideline, Hudson Morgan (11) grasps the ball tightly while fighting off two opponents, Trevor Ronning (12) and onyu Kwak (11). The game on the line, Morgan pushed through to gain more ground.
Abdul Rahman 34-12
SMK Lunas 26-29
TAR Teknik 27-24
“Ballroom dancing is a contact sport. Rugby is a collision sport.”
- Heyneke Meyer
Taking a deep breath, Hudson Morgan (11) punted the ball into the opponent’s half of the field. Marking a moment in history, it was Dalat’s first ever boys rugby game. The crowd roared and cheered as the boys collided head-first into each other. The varsity boys split up their roster evenly to form two teams, Gold and Blue. Sweat ran down every player’s forehead as they chased and tackled each other to the ground.
“The very first game was my favorite game by far. I remember the first kick off clear as day; it was so exhilarating when we started tackling each other and scoring tries,” said Trevor Ronning (12).
Early into the game, a career-ending tragedy occurred on the field. Tackled by Gavin Zimmer (10), captain Nathan Chand (12) fell to the ground and laid still in agony. His collarbone had fractured into three separate pieces, and he was sent immediately to the hospital.
“A huge setback for us was just the mass injuries we had at the beginning of the year. While we started off with around twenty guys, the number ended up dropping down to around thirteen,” Joseph Chandra (11) added.
Although injuries loomed over the team, they didn’t let it get them down. The exhilaration of long practices and satisfying games made it enjoyable for the team to continue pushing.
Three new coaches led training regimens for the team. Four times a week, the team gave their maximum effort in strength exercises as well as skill and tactics drills.
“The average practice definitely involved a lot of conditioning. Some days it might be weight training; on others, it might be anything from shadow rugby to beach training. The coaches always surprised us,”
said Chandra.
The hard worked paid off. The team bonded, both on and off the field. As they huddled together at the end of each practice, they knew they had found a new passion.
In the final stretch of the historical first game, Gold scored another try, lengthening their lead. Cheers from the crowd erupted as the whistle blew and the final score was announced. Gold had pulled ahead to win 36-22.
~Alex RubleRISING up for the line-out, Duncan Magruder (11) stretches for the ball. With the help of his teammates Hudson Morgan (11) and Joseph chandra (11), he gained possession for his team.
SWINGING his leg, Gavin Zimmer(11) strikes the ball, initiating the first rugby game at Dalat. Teammates Trevor Ronning (12), Isaac Kelly (11), and Luke Lindsey (11) prepared to rush forward.
Screams and shouts rippled through the stands as the varsity girls pulled ahead against ISKL in their first game of the season. Alix Stuart (10) leapt to block her opponent and gained possession for the team. On the fast break, Mikaela Steinkamp (12) swiftly passed to En Min Saw (12). With seconds left on the clock, En Min Saw (12) swished a deep three, ending the game at 24-14. For the first time in four years, they managed to emerge victorious against ISKL.
Facing tough opponents for all twenty-three games of their season, the girls stayed focused and motivated. Through strenuous training sessions of conditioning and passing drills, they managed to persevere and grow as players.
“I was motivated to play on this team because of the people in it. The basketball girls have a special bond with each other that is hard to find elsewhere,” said Amanda Low (12).
Success didn’t come easily for the girls. Continuous practice kept them in shape to perform at their highest level. When challenges arose, the team insisted on taking them down together.
“Since this was my first year playing for varsity, I was really nervous on game day. I think everyone gets anxious right before the game begins. One of our struggles was staying confident throughout the whole game. If we wanted to win, we had to believe in each other as well as ourselves,” said Lauren Worten (8).
The girls left Penang on February 12 for the Philippines. Competing in the annual ACSC tournament, they battled against
seven other international Christian schools. It was a difficult journey for the team, ending with a record of 3-4. Winning their last game against Grace, the girls secured fifth place in the tournament.
~Alex Ruble
All eyes intensely focused on Lauren Worten (8) as she leaps toward the basket for a layup on the fastbreak. Playing her first year on the varsity basketball team, Worten made an immediate impact on the offensive strategy of the team. Winning 50-18 against Youngster sent the team to the finals of the Island Shootout.
“You have to not only love the game, you have to love the training, the practice and the competing. You have to love everything about it.”
- Maya Moore
DRIVING into the paint, Esther Tse (10) forces her opponent to the side as she attempts a layup. The girls took a tough loss, 35-43, against St. Paul their first match-up of ACSC.
Friendlies
CLPHS 35-15
POWIIS 44-20
PCGHS 48-26
JV Boys 27-35 Union 50-6
Island Shootout ISKL 24-14
Chung Ling 54-9
ISKL
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ISKL, Kuala Lumpur Faith Academy, Manila
Starting and finishing strong, the varsity basketball boys experienced a season of significant highs and lows. With eight seniors on the team, the expectations and pressures were intense. In addition, the team embarked on the season with new coaches, Mr. Paul Hoffmeyer and Mr. Isaac Lee, and a full-time statistician, Mrs. Pam Hoffmeyer. The trio brought new energy and elements of strategy to the team.
The beginning of the season started off strong with an invitational at the International School of Kuala Lumpur in which the boys won both their games in exciting match-ups with ISKL. During their
season games, the boys won easily and by large margins to clubs and teams on the island. The Island Shootout, taking place in the beginning of December, was hosted at Dalat. The boys faltered in their final competition with ISKL, losing in a thrilling triple overtime game to take second place.
Back from school break, the boys travelled down to ISKL again, this time for the Panther Invitational with other international schools and local club teams. Despite a strong showing against other teams, the boys struggled to keep up with an increasingly victorious ISKL team. Pushing through the frustration and discouragement, the boys worked hard in their preparation for the Asia Christian Schools Conference (ACSC).
In mid-February, the boys’ team travelled to Yongsan International School in Seoul, Korea, where they bore cold temperatures and snow. The boys worked hard
and persevered through the challenges of cold weather, a gym they’d never played in, referees who were technically precise, and injuries sustained by teammates. In pool play, they placed third in their group and kept fighting through bracket play to work themselves into the winner’s bracket with an exciting win over home team YISS. Their final match up against Grace showed grit and determination as every member on the team put forth tremendous effort. The boys fell to Grace but took an impressive third place in the ACSC tournament, earning a medal for boys’ basketball for the first time.
Throughout the ACSC tournament, the boys’ mantra “God’s plan” played out in various ways. To commemorate their experience, all members of the team purchased a silver cross necklace, which they came home proudly wearing.
~Mikaela Steinkamp
DRIVING down the lane, Seong-Min Kim (12) goes for the lay-up. With intensity, Kim projected his attacking threat into the key of the opponents, causing havoc in the defense. With no baskets yet scored, Kim created the first opportunity for the team to pull ahead.
IN the air, Daniel Kang (12) takes possession of the rebound. Leading up to the tournament, the team focused on rebounds in order to give them the upper hand.
Interviewer: As a new coach, are there any different things you have tried with the team?
Coach Hoffmeyer: We started out with doing tryouts a bit different from previous years. We looked at their ability to perform certain skills, athletic type skills other than just basketball skills.
Interviewer: What has been your favorite moment of coaching?
CH: My favorite moment in coaching, was in the game vs YIIS with only 6 seconds left in the game, and we were down 2 points. We had to work a play that would give us the opportunity to tie the game or win, and it worked. And the other was in our 1st game of the season vs ISKL in KL. Down by 11 points, we called time out. We changed up our defensive strategy, and we went on a 12-0 run and won the game, first win of the season.
Interviewer: Is there anything the team taught you?
CH: They taught me that an old guy can learn new things about basketball. They taught me that they cared for one another and that they needed encouragement from their coach.
“Basketball is a beautiful game when the five players on the court play with one heartbeat.”
-Dean SmithM IKAELA S TEINKAMP MIKAELA STEINKAMP JACKI STEINKAMP Jacki Steinkamp
STRoKING the ball with her backhand swing, Julia Jun (11) receives the serve. Successfully propelling down the line over the net, the ball never returned to her side of the court.
- Venus Williams
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WITH one leg raised and one planted, Nicholas Khor (12) serves the ball. He maintained complete eye contact on the ball throughout his swing.
As he pulled his arm back and served the perfect ball, his opponent swung and missed. “40-Love,” exclaimed Lil Snake, otherwise known as Alex Ruble (12). The game was over, and he had won yet another match.
The tennis team had the opportunity to join the varsity basketball teams in traveling down to the International School of Kuala Lumpur to play against their tennis team.
“Alex and I gained a lot of chemistry. It was the first time we actually played together,” remarked Nicholas Khor (12).
Mr. Paul Dobson accompanied Ruble and Khor as the team competed Friday afternoon and several hours on Saturday, competing in both singles and doubles. On Friday they split their doubles with ISKL and on Saturday they came from behind
and made up a deficit to finish 5-7. In singles, Ruble finished 8-2 and Khor came from behind to finish 6-8.
In order to prepare for competition, the tennis team spends hours in practice. Julia Jun (11) explains, “In an average practice, we usually go over specific strokes (such as forehand, backhand, volleys, etc.) and hit with our partners on the court. After that, we play a match with a team member or play alternating doubles.” Jun’s favorite part of the season had been making jokes with the senior players on the team. “It’s always fun laughing and just having a blast on the court even under the blazing sun.”
MSSPP is the only tournament the tennis team plays in every year in their season. They play people from around Penang, and the competition is fierce. Heat
is a factor that can wear on the player.
Ruble claimed, “The ground was so hot that my feet began to burn.”
As Ruble walked off the court to join his teammate, he felt proud to represent his school and come back with two consecutive wins under his belt. Despite the heat and the blazing sun, it was all worth it for the love of tennis.
~Mikaela SteinkampSWINGING his arms up to smash the ball, Alex Ruble (12) aces the opponent. He bent his knees to elevate himself on the serve, giving more power and momentum. Serving plays an important part of tennis because it can give you a huge advantage.
FoLLoWING through with his forearm, caleb Jun (7) displays a perfect cross-over shot. The tennis team often scrimmaged each other for practice, helping the players to practice and improve on their individual skills as well as challenge each other to play better.
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JIS, Jakarta PLAcING her left hand in front to balance her throw, Ashley Kim (12) fields the ball. Outfield played a key part in the softball games against the staff members
EYES on the ball, carissa Hoffmeyer (12) prepares for the swing. The softball girls emphasized practicing batting in order to gain an advantage on the field.
ARMS raised in batting position and weight placed on her back leg, Micaella Baker (9) stands at the ready. Batters often had the chance to intimidate the pitcher by giving them the glare, and this is what Baker made sure to do.
“Try not to get lost in comparing yourself to others. Discover your gifts and let them shine! Softball is amazing that way as a sport. Everyone on the field has a slightly different ability that makes them perfect for their position.”
- Jennie Finch
In blistering temperatures, with burnt grass beneath their feet, the varsity softball girls set out their equipment on upper field and prepared for a scrimmage against the staff.
The following day, with only four practices under their belts, the softball team travelled down to ISKL for a friendly match against their varsity and JV teams. Many of the girls on the team were new to the sport and the match against ISKL was their first game. Although they fought hard and communicated loudly on the field, the girls lost to both the varsity and JV team by a large margin, 1-19. The next day, however, they mixed with ISKL’s JV players for an all-star team and played against a local team, winning 6-5. They were able to have fun with girls they had just been competitive with.
On March 15-17, the team travelled to Jakarta Intercultural School to compete in a tournament with teams from the international school conference including, ISKL, SAS, and the home team, JIS. Between injuries, senior players unable to travel, and girls just learning the sport, the Dalat team went into the tournament at a disadvantage. However, the girls fought hard in each
“Being able to spend time with the girls on the team! Whether that is during practice, traveling with them, or in a game with them. I love the girls on the team.”
Hannah Lawrence
“Being out in the sun at ISKL and getting tan.”
Gabby Zimmer“One practice, all of the girls in the infield were laughing really hard and having fun, while also performing surprisingly well.”
Carissa Hoffmeyer
game and ended up with a win against a local club team.
In early April, ISKL brought their JV team up to play against the girls varsity in another friendly match-up. The girls once again bared the high temperatures and dry conditions to play a fun game of softball on the upper field both Friday night and Saturday morning. The team got to bond with the ISKL girls as they ate dinner together and had s’mores by the beach.
Coach Grad said as a final note, “For the past four years, I’ve loved being the head coach of the varsity softball team; for these past three years, I couldn’t have done it without the help of Mama Hoff and her statistical genius. In thinking about the overall program, I’ve seen a lot of growth, especially with the development of fastpitch pitchers and player knowledge. The Sandlot continually says, “You’re killin’ me, Smalls.” But to the softball girls, I say, “You’re givin’ me love, ladies.” Thank you so much! Keep on having fun and laughing at things like Carissa’s “mullet.”
~Mikaela Steinkamp
HoLDING the ball down in her mitt, Alicia chin (12) guarantees the ball stayed in her possession. The first base position, a pressuring and challenging position, received a lot of action in every game.
STABILIZING her back leg, Sheryl Ang (11) swings the bat in hopes of making strong contact. Batting was an intimidating part of softball, especially if the pitcher was your very own coach who knew how to throw the ball hard and fast into your strike zone.
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Sunflower shells scattered the College General field as the baseball boys practiced three times a week from 4-6 pm. Record hot temperatures and weeks without rain created scorching earth conditions as the boys prepared for the invitational tournament at ISKL March 8-9. Along with the girls’ softball team, they travelled to KL for a double header. The experienced ISKL team proved to be a great opponent as the Dalat boys fell in their season opening games 5-11 and 4-6, but the boys still had a great time.
Mycah Winsor (10) said, “My favourite part of the season has been going to ISKL
HoLDING his mask in place, Eli Davis (8), the young catcher of the team, watches to see the events that follow from his throw to first. Drop third strikes, a common occurrence in baseball, led to the catcher being able to get players out. With quick reactions and a hard throw, forcing batters out came easy for the eighth grader.
and getting to know all the boys better. It is always fun getting to know people you didn’t know well before on sports teams and this baseball season has done just that.”
With little to no competition on the island, Coach Summer Davis created a community baseball team opportunity for staff and adults and scheduled a scrimmage for March 27 which the boys’ team won 6-3. Two weeks following spring break, the boys competed in an island-wide men’s softball tournament.
As April showers greened up the College General field, the sunflower shells were ground into the grass by the pounding of cleats as the boys finished out the short season of baseball.
FoLLoWING through on his quick swing, Yumin Kim (10) keeps his eye on the ball as it sails between second and third base. Far hits allowed base runners to gain ground towards home.
Eli Davis (8), one of the only two eighth graders on the team, said, “I have liked this season because everyone has had a good attitude towards learning and loving the sport.”
Despite being characterized by some unusual events, some key players being unable to complete the season, the team worked hard throughout the entire season.
~Mikaela Steinkamp
LEG raised with full force behind him, Gavin Zimmer (11) follows through his pitch with composure. The team showed appreciation towards their substitute pitchers for it provided rest for the primary pitcher.
M IKAELA S TEINKAMP
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oNEfoot balanced on the mound and the other extended for power, Luke Lindsey (11) pitches the ball. Pitching served an intense role to play on the field as all eyes are on you. With a deep breath and a focused mind, however, Lindsey continued to pitch a strike.
AS he anticipates the fast pitch, Isaac Kelly (11) leans back to gain momentum for the hit. ISKL provided good competition for the team to work on all aspects of the game, including batting.
“Baseball gives... a growing boy self-poise and self-reliance. Baseball is a man maker.”
- Al Apalding
WITH her arm tucked by her neck, Esther Kim (12) unleashes her shot put throw. In AcSc, Kim defeated her opponents to take 1st place by a large margin.
cARRYING his momentum forwards, Jong-Min Park (11) prepares to hurl his javelin. During the AcSc tournament in Taiwan, Park finished in 9th place.
SILVER
cHIN facing forward, Kyla Ann Faircloth (7) races to the finish line. In preparation for sprinting events, she pushed herself every practice inorder to become faster.
GOLD
Esther Kim Javelin
Esther Kim Hammer
Esther Kim Discus
Esther Kim Shot Put
Jared Douglas 5000m
Alicia Chin L. Jump
Jack Cura 3000m
Ruthie Allen 800m
Ruthie Allen 1500m
Mandy Liao 400m H.
Jared Douglas 800m
Annabelle Teoh 1500m
Mandy Liao 800m
Mikaela Yeap Discus
Zhi Yong Lee High Jump
Girl’s Relay (1st), 4x400m (2nd)
Boy’s Relay (3rd), 4x400m (3rd)
Track and field brought athletes of every skill level and ability together. Attracting more students than any other varsity or junior varsity sport, the track and field team consisted of runners, jumpers, and throwers. The team, as known as the Treagles, didn’t just compete for medals. They loved the adrenaline and the unity of competing while they encouraged each other on the way.
Practicing endurance, speed, agility, and strength helped develop and grow each of the athletes’ performance. Weekly practices consisted of weight training, running intervals, and drills. Coach Miss Emily Grad lead and pushed the team to the limit with every training session. The team worked hard to develop their skills for the upcoming local and foreign competitions.
Describing a normal training session, Mandy Liao (10) said, “An average practice starts with a thirty minute warm-up, consisting of laps, form drills, and striders. After that, we do our workout, which usually takes place in the upper field, hill, or beach. We usually do interval workouts. Occasionally we stretch or do weight training the last fifteen to thirty minutes. Miss Grad develops our skills by pushing us hard and encouraging us to not give up. The workouts are hard, but because of her encouragements, I am able to push myself to the limits, which really helped me to be stronger.”
Building stamina and increasing strength took true grit. It tested many of the Treagles mindset and heart.
“The main obstacle I had to overcome
EXTENDING the baton to Joseph chandra (11), Yuuki Horie (11) makes a successful handoff during practice. one of the most important manuevers during a relay race was the handoff. The team worked hard to enhance handoffs for better efficiency.
was my mentality. Unlike my previous 2 years in the track team where I didn’t take things very seriously, you have no idea how many times my body told me to rest, but I simply kept pushing through. As a result, I actually felt my stamina increasing while making running one of my passions in life,” said Zhi Yong Lee (11).
The Treagle’s ACSC track and field competition took place in Taiwan at Morrison Academy. Putting into action all the skills curated during practices, every Treagle strived to do their best in hopes of placing in their events.
“ACSC was a good opportunity to get to know everyone on the team and bond after all the hard work we put in all season. I think track is really special because it’s both
boys and girls and all upper and underclassmen are included. We have a really diverse and kind team, and I wouldn’t have rathered be captain for anyone else,” added Lauren Lee (12).
Competing in the blistering cold weather surprised the team. After normally training under the harsh heat of the sun, as athletes the Treagles adjusted to the weather and continued to persevere. Races and events came to a close, and many of the team received medals as they stood on the podiums. As the tournament came to a close, tremendous performances lead the girl Treagles to earning second place overall, and the boys pushed hard to secure fifth place.
~Alex RubleGood people make good places. As the school year began, you surrounded yourself with your friends old and new. You stayed close to those trusted people through the school events happening during the year.
The beginning of the year brought you an endless stream of events to take part in. You got to meet your teachers and get to know new ones. Each high
school class got the opportunity to experience something new.
The freshman tried to adjust to their new status as high schoolers and prepare for the rest of high school.
The sophomores buddied up with the upcoming freshman students, the 8th graders, as they were put into a position to be mentors and friends throughout the upcoming years.
The juniors planned for a year of busyness with the junior class store and Servathon. The year offered endless opportunities for students to serve not only their classmates but also their local community.
The seniors, who were in their last year of high school, started the year out traveling to their “secret” destination for Sneak. Indonesia waited eagerly for
their arrival at Telunas Resorts, where the students spent several days bonding.
All classes got to take part in their own class parties, attend weekly chapel in the new Harbor Hall, or do mentoring with either a peer or adult.
To bond all high school stu-
dents, the Eagle Games mixed each grade in small groups to compete against others in a race to win. You went through field games, water games, and many races in hopes of earning the most points for your team. These points would eventually lead the Quake team to the unique statue designated for the
winners of the Eagle Games. With all the events ahead— Christmas Banquet, PTO events, and more—you wanted to experience them with your friends. With a closer bonded school, the months ahead became easier to face.
~Tori Lindsey
As Tim Baek (12) leads his Wave team across the field, Gabe Kontsas (9), Ji Ah Choi (10), Isabel Smith (12), Helen Jang (9), and Jonathan Lao (10) work from behind to help get to the other side in the quickest time. Other teams scattered across the field race to also get their team across the field the fastest.
Carissa Hoffmeyer (12) | Vivien Chang (12)
Celestine Teoh (12)
Annabelle Teoh (12) | Isabel Smith (12) | Natasha Palanivel (12) | Amanda Low (12) | Seth Kelley (12) | Nicholas Khor (12)
Kalia Brewster (10) | Ruthie Allen (10) | Zoe Seevaratnam (10) | Andrew Kaney (10) | Alix Stuart (10) | Kolaya Ronzheimer (10) | Amber Ruble (10)
Lydia Allen (8) | Millie Morgan (8) | Moriah Winsor (8)
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Thundering applause filled the chapel as the seniors ran in. After marvelling at the decorations before them, the seniors quickly took their seats. It was finally here—the After Sneak Dinner. Just days before, the seniors arrived back from Senior Sneak, tired but refreshed. What better way to welcome them back than a dinner honoring and serving them? The juniors were prepared to give the seniors a great night.
“I really liked the theme for After Sneak. The Mario theme made the evening relaxed and full of laughter. It was also really creative, and because Mario is so famous, people could easily understand the references,” said Kimberly Hills (12).
The theme was finally revealed after weeks of curiosity. Mario and Luigi took the stage, played by Aaron Worten (11) and Jong Min Park (11) respectively. Many other juniors stepped up to the plate, trying their hand at acting.
“My favorite part of After Sneak Dinner was when people asked me if I was dressed up as poo, even though I was Goomba!” said Onyu Kwak (11).
After a few skits that made the seniors roar with laughter, dinner was served. A
creamy mushroom sauce over pasta satisfied the seniors’ growling stomachs. The dinner was delicious and the seniors all enjoyed it.
“The food was amazing! Maybe it was because I was really hungry, but the mushroom cream pasta tasted so good, and the fresh garlic bread was so delicious that soon our table was asking for more,” said Suji Lim (12).
Although the juniors pulled off the night well, it didn’t come easily. They had to work in committees, sometimes making it difficult to communicate. However, they pushed through and managed to make the night a huge success.
Jae Cho (11) commented, “We didn’t have as much time as the other classes, so we really had to work efficiently to get it done.”
However hard it was, the seniors still felt an intense sense of gratitude for the juniors and all the hard work they had done for them. If After Sneak Dinner was any taste of what would come for JSB, the seniors already started looking forward to it.
~Bethany Davis“The most valuable thing that I learned from the After Sneak Dinner was the fact that the whole class is needed to create an amazing experience. The dinner was our first event, and I was not expecting much from it. Our late start to the year and our rough beginnings did not contradict my predictions. My class, however, surprised me by their motivation and constant support throughout the entire process, and we were able to create an amazing After Sneak Dinner. The Seniors really enjoyed themselves, and the credit belongs to every junior in my class.”
-Jordan Chang, Junior Class PresidentRReady, set, go!” The tricycle race begins as Mikaela Steinkamp (12) pushes Alicia Chin (12). They raced around the vintage chapel against Ruben Nyul (12) and Nick Khor (12) to the delight of the rest of the seniors.
AArms placed on hips, Aaron Worten (11) and Jong Min Park (11) entertain the seniors as Mario and Luigi. The juniors worked hard to create entertainment and decorations to honor the seniors.
Excitement buzzed through the senior class as the long-awaited moment drew near: the start of Senior Sneak. Freshmen, sophomores, and juniors watched wistfully as the seniors waved goodbye to their friends with promises of seeing each other that evening to depart for Johor Bahru. The seniors were filled with excitement; all the hard work at Servathon and afternoons blending milkshakes was worth it.
The buses left school at 8:00 pm. Immediately on the girls’ bus, everyone began to sing and dance together, providing the first of many fond memories.
“The best part of traveling was definitely the night bus. Old music, 2005 movies, and no boys made our first night feel like the best and biggest sleepover ever,” said Lauren Lee (12).
Telunas Resorts in Indonesia hosted Senior Sneak. Once the seniors arrived, exhilarating activities filled all the following days. They hiked to a waterfall, jumped
off the decks, played kampung games, built smart fires, and played on the beach.
Sofia Park (12) said, “I generally don’t like extroverted activities, but Senior Sneak was still very enjoyable. I loved sitting on the hammocks, reading my book, and looking at the waves, and I also loved looking for hermit crabs that hide around the sand. Swimming in the water with the others was also fun, too.”
One event everyone looked forward to daily was dinner time. The mouth-watering food had everyone fighting for a spot first in line. On the service project day, the seniors ate at a villager’s home, prepared by willing hands in the village. The seniors appreciated the break from the hot sun and enjoyed authentic Indonesian food.
“The food in general during Sneak was really good. Eating at the villager’s house with our hands was a great cultural experience,” commented Joy Kiehl (12).
The service project provided a chance for
the seniors to benefit the community, putting in a full day of hard work under the beaming sun, creating a cement path for the villagers. The rest of the day was spent playing volleyball with the local people and drinking coconut water together. As the boat sped back to Telunas, everyone’s heart felt fuller as they waved goodbye to newly made friends.
Walking back into school on Monday, the seniors did not have as much bounce in their step as the week before. The underclassmen welcomed them back, asking for stories of the week. The seniors relished their memories, reflecting on all the laughter and bonding.
Coming back was not paradise like Telunas, but the seniors had strengthened their relationships and felt motivated to keep it that way. As the other students listened in awe, they could hardly wait for their turn at Senior Sneak.
~Bethany Davis
AArms burning from the heavy load, Min Guk Kong, Tim Baek, John Cho, and Albert Jeong transport rocks from one pile to another. The seniors put in a full day of hard work, building a cement path in a local village near Telunas.
My favorite memory from Senior Sneak was our service project in the Sugi Village. Our class, or maybe I can call it a team, worked together to create a walkway for the children in the village to use daily. It was amazing to see how everybody contributed to the work and made it happen.
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ose plugged tightly, Esther Kim holds her breath as she prepares to plunge into the water while Aunt Jan Hogan looks on. The seniors hiked to a waterfall to enjoy swimming, jumping, and a picnic in a hidden paradise.
Diligently focused on his task, Nathan Chand shimmies his way through a spider web trap. The seniors enjoyed a race on a ropes course as well as other activities around the resort on one of their last days.
My favorite memory from Sneak was when Jeremy [Worten] and I got attacked by catfish while playing capture the flag.
y favorite memory from Sneak was when I got my hookworm
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With dresses on and ties tightened, the high school students walked into Paradise Hotel for the Murder on the Polar Expressthemed Christmas Banquet. All around the ballroom were tables with clues to figure out who “kidnapped” Mr. Brian Brewster.
On the microphone, Miss Grad announced, “Ladies and gentlemen, turn your eyes to the stage as the D.A.B (Dalat Air Band) competition begins.”
The night started with a dance by the teachers followed by other groups from different grades in high school.
“The best part of the night was definitely just watching all the great performances and the creativity that went into them. It was amusing to see my friends dance in front of the whole high school,” said Joseph Chandra (11).
The room filled with laughter at some of the cringey dance moves of different groups
HHands in the air and sunglasses on, Amanda Low (12), Annabelle Teoh (12), Nicholas Khor (12), En Min Saw (12), Mandy Lim (12), Mikaela Steinkamp (12), and Nathan Chand (12) begin their dance. After practicing for only thirty minutes, this group of seniors was ready to dance to “Santa’s Coming for Us” by Sia.
and snarky comments from the judges, and in other moments, people were silent in awe impressed with the performances.
“My favorite D.A.B. was definitely my dorm, Jaffray’s DAB. We got to bond over all our practices, and our dorm parents were really supportive. It was really cool to come up with the choreography together and see my dorm family work together on something so fun,” said Bethany Davis (12).
In between the D.A.B. dances, students took photos at the different stations around the ballroom, filled their plates with food, and chatted with one another at the tables.
“My favorite part of CB is probably when everyone was just hanging out talking and having a good time,” said Isaiah DeLaughter (9).
Students at the Christmas Banquet enjoyed getting a break from school work and spending time with each other.
~Christina BeamanEEnjoying time with her friends, Lauren Lee (12) laughs as she finishes dinner. Students sat at their table in between the D.A.B. performances to finish their food and talk with each other.
SHANNON FROHLICH SHANNON FROHLICHNo matter what age, we’re all still trying to find our way through life. It’s just that some people do it better.
“I always get to where I’m going by leaving the place I’ve been.”
-Winnie the Pooh
“No star is ever lost we once have seen, We always may be what we havemightbeen.”
-Adelaide Anne Procter
“Never be cruel, and never be cowardly. Remember, hate is always foolish, and love is always wise. Always try to be nice, but never fail to be kind. Laugh hard. Run fast. Be kind.”
-Doctor Who
“How lucky I am to have something that makes saying goodbye so hard.”
-Winnie the Pooh
Help. I and a bunch of other students are trapped in the photos of thisYouyearbook. have to destroy this book, now. End our suffering, please.
Shoutout to my best friend. You constantly meencourage and lift me up. I remembercan’t a day you didn’t make me smile. Here’s to more good times in college. Thank you, Spark Notes.
“If everything you try works, you are not trying hard enough.”
-Gordon Moore
“You’re braver than believeyouand stronger and smarter than you -Winniethink.”the Pooh
Over the years, I’ve learned that if you pretend to know what you’reothersdoing, will be convinced that you have it under control. Confidence is everything.
“What hath night to do with sleep?”
- John Milton, Paradise LostWait, what? Graduation? I’m confused. I thought that was something only classesother did.
see y’all soon :)
“You can’t jump straight to the end. The journey is the best part.” - Robin Scherbatsky, How I Met your Mother
I sought the Lord, and He answered me, and delivered me from all my fears. They looked to Him and were radiant, and their faces will never be ashamed. Psalm 34: 4&5
Real life is practice with consequences, without preparation, very practical. So live intentionally and don’t forget to have fun.
not Felicia “Don’t strive to make your noticed.presenceJust make absenceyourfelt.”
~ Unknown
Sin Ler Oo Natasha Palanivel Sofia Yejee Park Kristiana Phillips Trevor Ronning Alex Ruble Ashlynn Ruble En Min Saw Zhi Yi Saw Alex Shing Audrey Shing Hou Ru Isabel Smith Courtney Qiao Jun Soon Mikaela Steinkamp Matthew Strong Yi Yao TanTim Baek • Volleyball 3; Peer Tutoring 3-4; Worship Team 4; Jazz Band 3-4; NHS 4; Science Club 4; From Kids For Kids 4; Badminton 4
Samuel Luis Castro • Soccer 1-2; Basketball 1-4; Baseball 2; KICs Helper 1-4; Dorm Council 3; Science Club 4
Karl Chan • Basketball 1-4; Volleyball 2-4; KICs Helper 2-3; Boy Scouts 1
Nathan Chand • Soccer 1-4; Baseball 3; Rugby 4; Student Council 3; KICs Helper 1-2; Worship Team 4; Jazz Band 1-2; Boy Scouts 1-4; Impact Trip 4
Alice Chang • Volleyball 1-2; Drama 1-4; RLT 1-4; Class ExComm 4; Teacher’s Assistant 1-4; KICs Helper 1; Jazz Band 1, 3-4; History Bee/Bowl 2; Journalism 4; NHS 3-4; Impact Trip 4; Grazioso 1-4; ACSC Honor Band 4
Vivien Chang • Student Council 3; Class ExComm 4; Teacher’s Assistant 1-4; Peer Tutoring 4; KICs Helper 1; NHS 4; Science Club 4; Impact Trip 4; From Kids For Kids 1-4; Badminton 4
Alicia Chin • Volleyball 1-4; Track/Cross Country 3-4; Softball 1-4; Rock Climbing 3; Peer Tutoring 2-4; KICs Helper 1-3; NHS 4; TED-Ed 4
John Cho • Soccer 1-4; Basketball 4; Tennis 1, 3; Student Council 3; KICs Helper 1, 3, 4; Worship Team 4; Boy Scouts 1
Bethany Davis • Soccer 4; Drama 3; Women’s Ensemble 3; Show Choir 4; Journalism 4; Impact Trip 4
Shannon Fröhlich • Soccer 1, 3, 4; Track/Cross Country 3; Rugby 4; Drama 1-3; RLT 2; Peer Tutoring 3; Worship Team 2-4; Women’s Ensemble 3; Journalism 4; NHS 3-4; Impact Trip 3-4
Justus Goh • Drama 1-4; Forensics 2-4; Teacher’s Assistant 1-2; History Bee/ Bowl 1-4
Kimberly Hills • Basketball 3-4; Softball 3; Drama 3-4; Teacher’s Assistant 4; Peer Tutoring 4; KICs Helper 3-4; Worship Team 3-4; Women’s Ensemble 3; NHS 4; Impact Trip 4
Carissa Hoffmeyer • Volleyball 1-4; Softball 2-4; Rugby 4; Teacher’s Assistant 1-4; Impact Trip 4
Albert Jeong • Soccer 1; Volleyball 2-4; Track/Cross Country 2-3; Baseball 3; Rock Climbing 4; Worship Team 4; Boy Scouts 1
Daniel Kang • Basketball 1-4; Volleyball 1-4; Rock Climbing 4; Peer Tutoring 3-4; KICs Helper 2-3; Journalism 4; Science Club 4; Impact Trip 4
Seth Kelley • Drama 1, 3, 4; RLT 1-4; Forensics 1; Worship Team 4; Show Choir 4; Boy Scouts 1; Journalism 3; NHS 3-4; Impact Trip 4
Nicholas Khor • Soccer 2-4; Basketball 2; Tennis 1, 3, 4; Student Council 1; Class ExComm 3-4; Peer Tutoring 2; KICs Helper 1-3; Worship Team 4; Boy Scouts 1-4; Journalism 4; NHS 3-4; Impact Trip 3-4
Joy Kiehl • Soccer 1-4; Track/Cross Country 2-4; Teacher’s Assistant 1
Elisabeth Kilgo • Volleyball 1; Drama 2; Forensics 1; Teacher’s Assistant 2-4; KICs Helper 1-4; Worship Team 4; Show Choir 4; Journalism 3; Impact Trip 4
Ashley Kim • Track/Cross Country 2; Drama 2; RLT 1-4; Forensics 1; Student Council 1, 2, 4; Teacher’s Assistant 1-4; KICs Helper 1, 4; Jazz Band 1; Women’s Ensemble 2; History Bee/Bowl 3; NHS 3-4; Science Club 4
Esther Kim • Basketball 1-2; Volleyball 1-4; Track/Cross Country 1-4; Softball 1-4; Student Council 4; Peer Tutoring 2-3; KICs Helper 1-3; Jazz Band 1-3; NHS 3-4; Science Club 4; Impact Trip 3; TED-Ed 4; Grazioso 1-4; ACSC Honor Band 4
Lydia Kim • Basketball 1; Student Council 4; Teacher’s Assistant 2-4; Worship Team 2-3; Women’s Ensemble 2-3; Show Choir 4, NHS 4; Impact Trip 3-4
Seong-Min Kim • Soccer 1-4; Basketball 1, 4; Impact Trip 4
Esther Ko • Basketball 1; Drama 3; RLT 3; Teacher’s Assistant 1-3; Peer Tutoring 1-2; KICs Helper 1-2; Worship Team 1-4; NHS 4; Science Club 4
Min Guk Kong • Soccer 1, 2 ,4; Track/Cross Country 2; Drama 2-3; RLT 3; Forensics 4; KICs Helper 1-2; Men’s Ensemble 3; Boy Scouts 1-4; Dorm Council 4; Science Club 4
Hannah Lawrence • Volleyball 1-4; Softball 3-4; Teacher’s Assistant 1-4; KICs Helper 1, 3, 4; Worship Team 4; Women’s Ensemble 2-3; Impact Trip 4
Lauren Lee • Track/Cross Country 2-4; Drama 2; Teacher’s Assistant 1, 2, 4; Peer Tutoring 1-2; KICs Helper 1, 4; Worship Team 4; Jazz Band 1-2; NHS 3-4; Impact Trip 4; Grazioso 1
Sarah Lee • Teacher’s Assistant 3-4; Peer Tutoring 3-4; KICs Helper 3; NHS 4; Science Club 3-4
Jacqueline Leech • Volleyball 1; Rugby 4; KICs Helper 3; Impact Trip 4
Suzanne Liew • Track/Cross Country 2; Rock Climbing 3-4,; RLT 2; From
Linus Lim • Basketball 2-4; Volleyball 2, 4; Peer Tutoring 1-3; KICs Helper 1-3; Science Club 4
Mandy Lim • Soccer 2-4; Basketball 3; Track/Cross Country 2; RLT 2, 4; Class ExComm 4; Teacher’s Assistant 1-3; Peer Tutoring 1-3; KICs Helper 1-3; Jazz Band 1; NHS 4; Science Club 4; Impact Trip 4
Su-Ji Lim • Drama 1-4; RLT 1-4; Forensics 4; Class ExComm 3; Teacher’s Assistant 1-2; KICs Helper 2, 4; NHS 3-4; Grazioso 1-4; ACSC Honor Band 4
Xu An Lim • Rock Climbing 3; Teacher’s Assistant 1-4; Jazz Band 1-4; History Bee/Bowl 2-4; Science Club 4; From Kids For Kids 1, 4; Shan Home 1, 2, 4; SKTT 1, 2, 4
Victoria Lindsey • Basketball 2-4; Volleyball 3-4; Softball 2-3; Journalism 3-4; NHS 4; Impact Trip 4
Amanda Low • Soccer 2-4; Basketball 1-4; Track/Cross Country 1-3; Student Council 2; Class ExCom 3; Teacher’s Assistant 1-4; Peer Tutoring 2, 4; KICs Helper 1-4; Jazz Band 1, 4; Women’s Ensemble 1-3; Show Choir 4; NHS 3-4; Science Club 4; Impact Trip 3; Dance 1, 2, 4
Ryna Mayekar • Soccer 3-4
Jackson Miller • Drama 3-4; History Bee/Bowl 4; NHS 4; Science Club 4
Yusoof Monawvil • Track/Cross Country 1-2; Student Council 2; Jazz Band 1-3; History Bee/Bowl 1-4; Journalism 4; Paddleboarding 1
Ruben Nyul • Soccer 1-4; Basketball 1, 2, 4; Baseball 2-3; Class ExCom 4
Sin Ler Oo • Teacher’s Assistant 2-4; Science Club 4; From Kids For Kids 1-4
Natasha Palanivel • Drama 2, 4; RLT 4; Teacher’s Assistant 2-4; KICs Helper 3-4; Worship Team 1-3; Women’s Ensemble 2-3; History Bee/Bowl 3-4; NHS 3-4; Impact Trip 4
Sofia Park • French Club 1-2; Teacher’s Assistant 1-4; KICs Helper 1, 2, 4; Worship Team 3-4; History Bee/Bowl 2-4; Grazioso 1-4; ACSC Honor Band 4; From Kids For Kids 1-3
Kristiana Phillips • Drama 2-4; RLT 2, 4; Class ExCom 3; Show Choir 4; NHS 3-4; Science Club 4; Impact Trip 3-4
Trevor Ronning • Soccer 1; Basketball 1-3; Volleyball 2-4; Rock Climbing 4; Rugby 4; Class ExCom 4; KICs Helper 1; Boy Scouts 1; Impact Trip 4
Alexander Ruble • Soccer 3-4; Tennis 1-4; KICs Helper 1-4; Journalism 4
Ashlynn Ruble • Volleyball 1, 2, 4; Softball 4; Rugby 4; KICs Helper 3-4; Women’s Ensemble 2; Impact Trip 4
En Min Saw • Soccer 2; Basketball 1-4; Rock Climbing 3-4; Class ExCom 3-4; Peer Tutoring 2-4; KICs Helper 1-4; Women’s Ensemble 3; NHS 3-4; Impact Trip 4; MS Girls Workout 4
Zhi Yi Saw • Teacher’s Assistant 1; History Bee/Bowl 1-4
Alex Shing • Soccer 4; Basketball 4; Track/Cross Country 3; Drama 4; RLT 4; Teacher’s Assistant 3-4; Peer Tutoring 3-4; KICs Helper 3; Worship Team 4; Boy Scouts 3-4; Dorm Council 4; NHS 4; Science Club 4; Impact Trip 4
Audrey Shing • Forensics 4; Peer Tutoring 4; Science Club 4; Impact Trip 4
Isabel Smith • Track/Cross Country 2; RLT 2; Peer Tutoring 4; KICs Helper 2-3; Worship Team 2-3; Jazz Band 2-4; NHS 3-4; Impact Trip 3-4
Courtney Soon • Track/Cross Country 2; Teacher’s Assistant 1-4; Women’s Ensemble 2; Science Club 4
Mikaela Steinkamp • Basketball 1-4; Volleyball 1-4; Softball 2-4; Rock Climbing 3; Class ExCom 3-4; Worship Team 4; Jazz Band 1; Women’s Ensemble 3; Journalism 4; NHS 3-4; Impact Trip 3-4
Matthew Strong • Track/Cross Country 4; Drama 4; RLT 2; Class ExComm 3; Peer Tutoring 3; Worship Team 4; Jazz Band 1-4; Men’s Ensemble 3; NHS 3-4; Science Club 4; Impact Trip 4
Yi Yao Tan • Volleyball 2-4; Track/Cross Country 2; Jazz Band 3-4; Show Choir 4; Boy Scouts 1; History Bee/Bowl 2, 4
Annabelle Teoh • Soccer 4; Basketball 1-4; Volleyball 1-3; Track/Cross Country 1-4; Softball 1-3; Class ExCom 3; Teacher’s Assistant 4; Peer Tutoring 1; KICs Helper 3; Women’s Ensemble 3; NHS 3; TED-Ed 4
Jeremiah Worten • Soccer 1, 2, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 4; Impact Trip 4
Jordan Chang Emily Chew Jae Woo Cho Raven Chua
Wesley DeLaughter Aaron Erol Corinne Fraley
Alejandro Garza-Lainez
Yuuki Horie Elizabeth Horton Mao Inoue
Laviynia Jaya Raman Menon
Julia Jun Da Ye Jung
Ji Soo Kang Isaac Kelly Dael Kim Gloria Kim Inkyul Kim Joshua Koay Wansuk Kunawaradisai
Onyu Kwak Jian Yi Lai
Nicole Lai Jun Lee
Mary Lee
Nicole Lee Rebekah Lee
Zhi Yong Lee
Daniel LIm Jia Yi Lim Timothy Lin
Luke Lindsey Duncan Magruder Ella Jade Magruder
Jireh Ang Sheryl Ang Christina Beaman
Ryan Bernhardt Lydia Brooks Joseph Chandra
Early one Friday morning, juniors boarded buses to head across the mainland to the Batu Grace Children’s Home for a day of service and volunteer work known as the Servathon. Students divided into different groups and, throughout the day, worked together to accomplish the tasks that they were assigned such as painting, fixing fences, or playing with children.
“I thought it was incredible. The people we got to meet and work with were so exuberant and sweet. They welcomed us in and helped us with whatever they could even though we were there to serve and honor them,” said Corinne Fraley (11).
At the end of the day, when the students packed up and loaded back into the buses, the faculty at the orphanage were very
WWhile waiting for work to begin, Aaron Worten (11) and Jireh Ang (11) kick around a soccer ball with with some of the boys at Batu Grace. A lot of children there loved soccer, so the juniors were able to to have fun getting to know the kids while playing soccer with them.
thankful for the work the class had done.
One of the faculty members said that because of the conditions of the orphanage, he was very nervous about an upcoming accreditation that was going to take place, but after the juniors freshened up the place, he felt much better about it.
“I feel like Servathon brought me closer to my friends and God. I enjoyed it. It was one of the first times I was really able to branch out socially,” reflected Hudson Morgan (11).
By the end of the day, the juniors not only got lots of work done but also got to know the kids at the orphanage and created a stronger class bond.
~Christina BeamanSSmiling, Hudson Morgan (11) carries a young boy on his shoulders as he heads out to a nearby field for a friendly soccer match. The junior guys played soccer with the boys at the orphanage while others stayed at the compound working and doing different activities such as painting and games with the other kids.
TTeasing a player after they jumble up their words, Laviynia Menon (11) plays an alphabet game with a group of kids. Juniors planned ahead of time at their class meeting different activities and games they could play with the kids at the orphanage.
Riley Phillips
Gabe Roberts
Madaline Rude Edward Seong
Sara SeptonNordine
Ji Yun Shin Tien Min Tan
Murron Tierney Celestine Teoh
Niki Tsumagari
Grace Wan
Aaron Worten Philip Yeoh Gavin Zimmer
Ruthie Allen Kalia Brewster Elspeth Chin
Annie Choi Daniel Choi Ji Ah Choi
Kris Chong Enee Crosslin Jared Douglas Micah Faircloth
Gabe Frohlich
Gabriela Gardner Lydia Geiman
Zoe Grous Tien-Erh Huang Erica Jiwoo Jang Anya Kaloo
Andrew Kaney Joel Kelley Yebeen Kil
Hudson Morgan Letitia Ong Jerald Ooi Jong Min Park Yerin Park Hannah Peek
Grace Moon
With a new year came new juniors who rose to take the challenge of the junior class store. Each student brought back goodies from around the world, and the class set up the store to reflect their unique style. At the end of each school day, they raised the metal shutters, putting on a smile for the year of working with their classmates.
“The best part about the junior class store is that you got to try various unique and tasty snacks from all around the world,” stated Yerin Park (11).
Changing the theme name of the store from The Shake Shack to the Tiki Hut, the Hawaiian-themed store brought in an extensive variety of products that included a pina colada milkshake, new morning coffee flavors, and even lime juice.
First, the juniors introduced a butterscotch milkshake. To keep enthusiasm going, the juniors kept introducing new products to please customers.
“My favorite part about the junior class store was that I got to interact with the little kids and got to know them,” said Onyu Kwak (11).
After school proved the busiest time for the store as the elementary kids lined up to order their favorite snacks. The little ones often ended up as the days’ best customers.
From milkshake disasters to chaotic crowds, the junior class made wonderful memories with each other during their shifts in the store.
Christina Beaman (11) stated while laughing, “One day I was making a chocolate milkshake in the store, and I lifted the blender, and then the bottom fell off along with all the ingredients inside.”
Throughout the school year, the class store set up to serve at different events. Dalat hosted the ACSC tournament for girls’ volleyball, which helped the junior class store sell more of their products. They also set up at PTO events and the Open House for the new Harbor building.
“Even though some things might not flow the way you want it to, or you might not agree with someone, don’t get mad or yell at one another. Talk it out with them personally, because the main purpose of junior class experience is building relationships, not breaking them,” stated Dael Kim (11) as she advised the upcoming juniors for next year.
The year eventually came to an end. The last of the goodies from around the world were finally sold, and the metal shutters closed down for the last time, ready for next year’s juniors.
~Sara Septon-NordineLLooking warmly at their cutomers, Yuuki Horie (11) and Jian Yi Lai (11) calmly wait for them to decide which goodie to take. Mary Lee (11) and Nicole Lee (11) wait to serve the next customers in line while running the store at the Harbor opening celebration.
Smiling, Hannah Peek (11) hands elementary kids their daily after school snack. Looking around and trying to decide which treat sounded best, Eren Inoue (7) waited patiently to order her afternoon snack.
WWith a bright smile, Lydia Brooks (11) hands out one of the junior class store’s signature milkshakes to an eager customer. In the back, Murron Tierney (11) and Hannah Peek (11) worked to figure out how much money they need to give back to their customer.
Min-Song Ko Dorothy Koay Liam Kuhns
Jonathan Lao
Lyndon Leech Sharisse Leong
Mandy Liao
Sumin Lim Davina Loh Jarrett Lohman Culles Mah Arpita Mathew Ziyu Moey Emma Morgan
Zoey Ong Abby Owen
Sean Park Sieon Park Tyler Ronning Kolaya Ronzheimer Amber Ruble
Zoe Seevaratnam Megan SeptonNordine
Jia Yi Sim Abigail Soo Alix Stuart Abel Tan Joonas Tan
Fergus Tierney Jirawan Tritham Esther Tse Mycah Winsor
Saebom Won Walker Wisley Alice Yang
Jeremy Kim John Kim On You Kim John Kim Yujin Kim Yumin Kim Ally Kim
Unlike other schools where students want to rush off campus on a Friday at the sound of the bell, many students, especially middle schoolers, chose to stay and hang out on campus. Some went out with friends to eat dinner at nearby places, some played basketball on the courts with their friends, and some played games at Game Night.
“It’s a great time to release your stress from school and hang out with your friends and play board games,” said Dora Liu (7).
Every week, Mr. Bob Pagee lead students in different tabletop games of all varieties, often introducing new games to keep the evenings interesting. Game night offered a place to relax and unwind in the presence of fellow game lovers.
“I’m so thankful that Mr. Pagee put this together where we can all hang out together and have a great time. There’s tons of tabletop games that everyone can play. My favorite game is War Hammer which is a game where you fight different people with
different figurines that you put together and paint yourself,” said Isaac Beaman (7).
Mr. Pagee enjoyed playing unique board games when he was younger which led him to starting Game Night. He started Game Night in 2009, and since then, it has become a fixed feature on Friday evenings.
“There is something tactile about setting up a game; it’s the placement of the pieces, the agreement to play, it’s a social interaction that best happens face to face, there is no electronic interface that sets the parameters that instantly sets or resets a game. You must spend time together with another person, to accept a challenge and learn about yourself, to win or lose gracefully. In reality board gaming is about having fun and sharing fun with others,” said Mr. Pagee.
Game Night offered a weekly chance for people to connect face to face and bond over something they loved.
~Christina BeamanOObserving his figure in between turns, Gabe Roylance (6) plays Heroclix, one of Mr. Bob Pagee’s games. For certain games, students used hand-painted figurines painted by Mr. Pagee and other students.
SSitting at the table full of game pieces, Matthias Seevaratnam (5) plays a game with a group of his friends. Some game nights hosted by Mr. Pagee were specific for middle school or high school only, and others were for both.
CHRISTINA BEAMAN
NICHOLAS KHOR
Lana Brewster Ethan Chan Ryan Chan Alexa Chandra Max Chang Ashley Chew Dylan Chew
Ning Yi Chia John Chin
Grace Chung Esmarie De Jager Isaiah DeLaughter
Brandon Goh Sue Grice
Benjamin Hollon Yong-Yu Huang Junshi Iida Helen Jang
Amy Jarman Ji Hwan Kang Sophia Kang
Derek Kes Wen Khaw Wayne Khor Jason Kim
Maggie Koay Liwei Koh Gabriel Kontsas
Kaitlyn Ladner Nathan Lam Lee Anne Lim Soo Qiao Lim
Esther Lo Chloe Loh Daniel Loh
Mikaela Yeap Joshua Yeoh
Grace Bae Micaella Baker Niko Bernhardt Esther Yang
“Can we switch seats?” Joseph Chandra (11) asked while waiting to board the plane. Excitement buzzed in the air as all the choir students raced off to Bangkok to perform in a mass concert of 300 singers.
A few weeks earlier, the band students had felt a similar excitement as they made their way to the same bustling city.
“Matthew, solo!” called Wansuk Kunawaradisai (11). Matthew Strong (12) burst out in a lovely falsetto voice, entertaining the rest of the choir as they waited to board.
The next day, the students piled in a cramped, hot van, soon to arrive at the International School of Bangkok. After enjoying some down time with smoothies and football, the real work began. Rehearsals filled the day, with three sessions of two hours each. Similarly, the band students all enjoyed time together practicing and performing, showing off their hard work.
After performing the mass concert, Ms. Joyce Goh brought the students to a mall in
downtown Bangkok. After enjoying a delicious Japanese dinner, the students roamed the mall and even performed small flash mobs to an unsuspecting audience—the patrons of the mall.
“My favorite part [of the choir trip] was probably all the times we did the flash mobs. It was really cool to see how confused the people around us were,” said Ryna Mayekar (12).
Students of both band and choir enjoyed the opportunity to get to know new people.
“My favorite part of the band trip was meeting new people. I really enjoyed getting to know the people in band. It was a great experience!” said Zoe Grous (10).
As Chandra settled into his seat after the long, tiring weekend, everyone around him felt their relationships slightly more solidified. The plane took off, and Chandra leaned back in his seat, nothing but satisfied. Both band and choir students now knew a brand new bond.
~Bethany Davis
HHands twisting quickly, Matthew Strong (12) braids Amanda Low’s (12) hair as they wait for the plane. The students used the choir trip as an opportunity to get closer and take time to relax while enjoying singing with others.
VVoices matching in perfect harmony, Christina Beaman (11) and Celestine Teoh (11) practice their respective parts for the first song. The students rehearsed in a mass choir of 300 students in Bangkok, Thailand.
SSmiling widely, Dael Kim (11) sips a smoothie from a market in Bangkok. The choir students enjoyed a morning off, exploring the Chatuchak market before heading back to Penang that afternoon.
MIKAELA STEINKAMP
MIKAELA STEINKAMP
Josh Peek
Paul Pham Mikaya Ronzheimer Brady Rude
Cecelia Sheng Adelynn Tan Eugene Tee
Tawan Teekaariyapak
Arwen Wisley Aron Yamada Sabrina Yeoh
Marissa Yost Joseph Yun Gabby Zimmer
Jannes Zink
Lydia Allen Jeta Anderson
Kai Ru Bok Noemi Borer Caitlyn Buckland
Hazel Chan Dominic Cheang Adelina Chee Ryan Chew
Jack Cura Eli Davis Haylee Douglas
Darryl Dwumfour Eleanor Emis Joshua Emmanuel Joycelyn Fung
Julien Goh Soo Wei Goh Jasmine Hassan
Koko Mohri Chor Ee Ng Christopher Ooi
Grace Park Haeon Park Jacky Park
Garrett Miller
ined up together, Jannes Zink (9), Kris Chong (10), Duncan Magruder (11) , Dorothy Koay (10), Madaline Rude (11), Maggie Koay (9), and Fergus Tierney (10) work together to get the wooden skis across the field.
With a bright smile on her face, Annabelle Teoh (12) starts to hop around the circular track. Each team had to find a way to get the most balls to their hula hoop without using their hands.
Four colors, four teams, and only one dream- all the high schoolers competed against one another for the third annual Eagles Games on 7 November. The whole high school was split up and competed against one another. On the morning of the Eagle Games, each team leader tried to get their color hyped up for all the different events.
Evenly divided into mini-teams, the students went forth and challenged one another to different games. From trying to throw the rubber chicken to a teammate to diving into the chilly water, laughter could be heard from all around. The games balanced both the strategies and competitiveness but also was full of excitement of each game.
After attending her first Eagle Games, Amy Jarman (9) explained,“ I definitely enjoyed the Eagle Games, with the chicken game being my favorite game. The Eagle Games was very inclusive, and I got to know people from other grades, which doesn’t happen many other times in school as we are separated in most classes. I also like how the games put us into situations that required us to work together. Overall, I had fun, and it is a highlight of the year,”
All teams contained people from different grades so that they were able to bond together. It was a time for the younger classes to bond with the upper classes. The students relaxed from school and had fun with their fellow peers. With the freshman new to the games, the seniors helped guide them throughout the day.
“ My favorite memories are always from the rubber chicken game. Something about yelling out ‘ We want the chicken’ always hypes my teammates and I up. The penalty, of course, was also the highlight of the game. Wearing silly costumes and wigs bring out great joy onto the field,” said Wansuk Kunawaradisai (11).
As the buses pulled up, all the students filed back on to head back to school. Laughter and cheering could be heard throughout all the teams. Tan lines were bound to be found by the paint on students’ faces, and battle scars from different activities already started to show. Once again, the Eagle Games was another successful day filled with excitement and adventure.
~Sara Septon-Nordine
Sharon Kang Anjali Kaptain Natalie Khor Nicole Khor
David Kilgo David Kim Owen Lai
Larissa Lee Noah Lee
Ray Lee
Adam Lim
Jay Lohman
Annabelle Low Bennett McIver
Millie Morgan Luke Ng
Trevor Nichols
Anna Phuah Keiryn Sandahl
Sahana Selvaraja Erica Shin
Aaron Smith Taewoo Song Elliot Steffen Jordan Stuart
Jordan Suen Enson Tang Lei Tee
Grear Tierney Chika Tsumagari Karis White Moriah Winsor
Benjamin Wong
Lauren Worten Yoseph Yang
Hailey Hofer Michael Hsu Tian Xiang Hwang
Christopher Jang William Johnston Noah Kaney
Mark Ho
Freshman year held exciting experiences and opportunities for new high school students because they got to attend high school events for the first time such as the Christmas Banquet and took part in the Eagle Games. It also came with a set of challenges as students learned to manage the stress and homework load of high school.
“High school has been somewhat harder than I was expecting it to be. It has a more rigorous schedule than there was in middle school, and there is often more homework, leaving me with less free time,” said Benjamin Hollon (9).
High school had a more demanding workload compared to middle school, but students figured out how to handle their academic load along with school activities.
“My favorite thing about freshman year is that we’re the youngest at the moment. I have upperclassmen to guide me throughout the year, and I’m very appreciative of that,” said Sue Grice (9).
help from each other and students in other grades.
“My advice for next year’s incoming freshman: don’t try to grow up too fast. Sure you can have fun enjoying some of the privileges of high school, but don’t get so caught up in things like CB or dating that you can’t just be a kid for another year. It is important to enjoy the time you are at when you are in it. Don’t keep wanting to be older. You’ll be older soon enough,” said Arwen Wisely (9).
Although freshman year may have gotten off to a bumpy start for some with a heavy academic load, there were many ways freshman learned and had the opportunity to grow through one another’s friendship and guidance.
~Christina Beaman
EEyeslocked on the ball Gabby Zimmer (9) is ready to set it to another peer while Liwei Koh (9) watches with interest. The freshman often played different sports like
Kathryn Boyd Noah Brooks Anric Chin Jason Cho
Ryan Choi Josia De Jagger TJ Dukes
Kyla Ann Faircloth Wei Ee Goh
Popi Grous Rhys Hofer
Eren Inoue Ha-Eun Jeon Caleb Jun
Marjaan Kaltoft Yun Kil Yeonsoo Kim Amos Koay Douglas Koay
Nathanael Kovach Angel Lee
Joseph Lee Kate Lee Leyla Lee Aidan Leong Jun Sheng Leow Alicia Lim
Daniel Lim
Myra Lim Dora Liu
Brendan Loke Cullno Mah Pranjal Malik Arielle McIver Alexia Nyul
Benjamin Yeoh
Himani AlaganPackia Alagu Nagarajan
Marcus Ang Isaac Beaman
Class parties provided a way for students to hang out with each other in a different environment away from the stress of school. Students used this time to get to know those that they didn’t normally see or talk to at school.
“My favorite thing about the class parties is that the whole grade can hang out and have fun together, in a non-academic or school setting,” said Murron Tierney (11).
“I really enjoy getting to hang out with people in my grade that I don’t always spend time with. It really bonds our class,” said Kalia Brewster (10).
StuCo class reps planned class parties for grades 9 through 11. Activities at class par ties ranged from movie nights in the chapel to bonfires on the beach to dodgeball in the gym. Whatever the event, students connected with one another and created a stronger class bond.
Scheduling parties junior and senior year proved more challenging. Juniors usually had a few a year in between the busyness of
JSB work days, while the seniors used their hard earned money to plan events through the year such as going to Escape and watching movies together.
“Up until the class event, I’d never been paintballing before, but I had heard stories of how painful getting shot by a paintball is. I figured it couldn’t hurt that much. Yeah, so, um, I was very wrong. Paintballing was a ton of fun, but I still have a bruise on my finger from getting shot. I came out of the class party with plenty of war wounds. It was great. The pain was totally worth it,”
Anna Ruble Noella Seevaratnam Jia Ru Sim Lee Yee Tan Kyle Tang Cherry Thomas Joyce Wan
Kalista White Ole Wijntjes Amy Won Drew Worten
Tony Wu Emma Yeap DJ Yost
Josiah Blacklock Kyra Brewster Hudson Brooks
Caitlyn Chan
Bethia Chin Lucy Choi
Sandy Choi Kaeden Corman Ian Dobson Darnell Dwumfour
Emma Emis Aiden Erol Annabelle Fan
Isa Gardner Liv Gohan Timothy Hollon Peter Hsu
April Huang
Ting-Yi Huang Yi Ranne Huang
Samantha Owen Ashley Park Jonathan Park Daniel Pham Raynen Pillay Zi Jian Pong
Danniell Ong
Every Friday, the middle schoolers were in for a surprise. During the last block of school at the end of the week, students made their way down to the vintage chapel. What waited in store for them? Games and activities ranging from wacky races to nasty food eating competitions.
Anxiously sitting in the last class of the day, students highly anticipated what was to come. Loaded with over two-hundred students, the vintage chapel radiated energy and amusement. Middle school activities allowed moments for students to be themselves. Middle schoolers let out their stress by screaming and going crazy.
The purpose of this special time was
to build relationships within the middle school community through fun and exciting events. Laughing and smiling together, kids had the opportunity to bond with new faces they didn’t recognize from their daily class schedules.
“I also enjoyed middle school activities because I get to be around my friends. It was a great way to end our Fridays,” said Kathryn Boyd (7).
With games came heavy competition between the classes. Grade levels united to achieve victory over the rest. “We played a grade v grade battle of extreme tic tac toe. What made it so fun was the final round was 8th grade versus 5th grade, and it came
down to the wire who was going to win. There was a ton of energy in the vintage chapel that afternoon,” explained Mr. Ryan Davis, the middle school coordinator.
Dodgeball, human foosball, and more crazy activities occurred during the middle school activities. Spicing up the events every week, the students loved waiting for the reveal of the next venture.
Ninth graders reminisced about the activities and fourth graders anxiously awaited these exciting and treasured times of middle school. As the clock struck 3:00pm, everyone finally began to calm down. The games soon came to a close, but smiles stayed on the kids faces.
~Alex Ruble
SStretching out their legs, Popi Grous (7), Alexia Nyul (7), and Kathryn Boyd (7) kick the beach ball over the wall of people. In this game of human foosball, two teams formed lines across the basketball court. With locked hands or elbows, they aimed to score by punting the ball past their opponents’ last line of defense.
AAssisting Hope Crosslin (5) and Jodie Lee (5), Alex Shing (12) helps to present the Arduino guitar. Using an ultrasonic sensor and a piezo, this guitar generated notes through hand movement. On this Friday, friendly competition occurred between students in the Middle School Young Inventors Club.
TThese activities help to build relationships because students are required to work with other students that they don’t usually interact with.”
~ Ms. Merriel Maurin
Middle school activities provided a time for students to get to know each oth er as well as to have healthy competion amongst them.”
~ Mr. Rufus Emmanuel
Romeo Kontsas Rania Kramer Juye Kwon Jing Xuan Leow
Annie Li Marcus Lim Sarah Loh
Shasha Menon
Juan Moon Kiera Nichols Ellie Park
Elijah Peh
Gabriel Roylance Iyan Sandahl
Sidharta Selvaraja Jiwoo Seo
Anya Shanmugabalan
Eric Shyu
Andrew Tan Cassie Tan Jesse Tan
Yong Xi Tan Zhong Xi Tan Eleannor Tang Yu Tee Yuan Tee Sophia Teoh Julia Williams
Daniel Willoughby Rebecca Wong Vennie Wong Gerald Yang
Zoe Yeoh
Joshua Allen
Hyunha Jeong Ryan Khaw Anna Kilgo Gunwoo Kim Jaeyoun Kim Onyou Kim
Aiden Jeong
“Time to go!” Uncle Keith Henderson yelled as all dorm students from Ziemer, Jackson, and Jaffray dorms boarded the bus to travel 3 hours to the Swiss-Garden Beach Resort in Damai Laut. After spending the traveling time laughing and bonding, the dorm students arrived. Immediately welcomed by a flash mob, the students waited for their rooms and spent the time talking about all they were going to do in the coming long weekend.
A few hours were dedicated each day for spending time worshipping and reflecting on God. Mr. Louie and Mrs. Twyla Castro travelled with the dorm students to speak and lead in the workshops. They spoke with vulnerability and openness.
Aside from these times, activities filled the day, never leaving the chance of boredom to come to the students. Ranging from bonfires to talent shows, the dorm parents planned things to keep dorm students of all ages entertained.
“My favorite part of the retreat was one night when we had an extremely large bonfire, played music, and everyone began to dance. It was a super cool time where everyone let loose and just had a really fun time. It’s safe to say the best dancer is Tommy [Cura]!” said Riley Phillips (11).
Dorm retreat wasn’t only a time to get away from campus and relax, but it also provided a chance to bond with other dorm students.
“On the retreat, I loved bonding with people I was awkward with and getting to know them better,” said Daniel Choi (10).
As the two days drew to a close, the students piled back on the bus to head back to campus. Upon arriving back, they looked back on the memories fondly, but felt an even deeper appreciation for their dorm family and facilities.
~Bethany DavisLLeg in the air, John Cho (12) practices his soccer skills. The students made use of their free time, bonding over learning new sports and perfecting their skills in others.
EExcitedly telling a story, Sandy Choi (6) entertains her friends On You Kim (10), Gloria Kim (11), Julia Jun (11), and Jireh Ang (11). Students from all dorms interacted with each other, broadening their friendships within the dorm community.
TTrying on a friend’s glasses, Ryna Mayekar (12) watches her dorm siblings play soccer. The resort had lots of outdoor spots to hang out in, making for a nice escape from devices.
JULIA JUN
RYNA MAYEKAR
Caden Davis Aiden El-Deeb
Tia Emmanuel Adriaan Hueting
Yi Jean Hwang Hajin Kim Ruha Kim
Na Young Ko Talim Kramer Jane Lee Jodie Lee Yewon Lee Zack Lee Sefina Liao
Amanda Lim Esther Lim Suyoung Lim Eli Meier-Juarez
Nathan Ng Jonathan Ooi Chris Park
Daniel Park Stella Park Soniya Peters Nikhil Pillay
Keziah Ronzheimer Matthias Seevaratnam
Daniel Sidhu
Soo Song Lee Yan Tan Karen TaniguchiAlice Wang
Sean White Aydan Wong Zoe Wong
Jairo Borer Aidan Boyd Milo Burleson
Audrey Chan Anna Chand Hope Crosslin
Soren Anderson
“Let’s go!” Amanda Low (12) yelled at Mandy Lim (12) as she ran down the stairs. The D-Block bell had rung, which signalled a favored time of day— lunch. As the freshmen, sophomores, and juniors lined up on the stairs, waiting to fill their plates with salad, rice, and other food, the seniors handed in their ID cards to the guard house and made their way over the bridge to find some cheap local food.
On the other side of campus, Ethan Chan (9) lifted the shutter of the StuCo store. Students eager to study, game, or chat with friends bought instant noodles and Snickers bars and sat in the Student Center to fill their lunchtime.
Middle schoolers quickly got used to the new high school lunch privileges and enjoyed taking advantage of all the new amenities.
“High school lunch is different because you have freedom to study and do home-
work on the computer,” said Marissa Yost (9).
Off campus, many seniors forked over 4RM to enjoy a hot, steaming plate of chicken rice. The opportunity to go off campus for lunch helped the seniors learn money management and create closer bonds with friends. They also learned time management, as they had to make sure they were always back on time for class to start.
“The biggest struggle about senior lunch would be getting back to school on time. Bonus points if you can make it without sweating!” said Alex Ruble (12).
“Mandy, let’s go!” Low shouted once again as they made their way back to campus. As elementary, middle, and high schoolers alike made their way back to class, the midday break was much appreciated as a boost to get through the rest of the school day.
LLaughing,
friends.
EEngaging in conversation with his friends, Daniel Kang (12) enjoys Padang food from Hillside. The seniors took advantage of their privileges, going across the street to eat often.
Yunseok Oh (1), Frank Zhang (1), and John Kwon (1) enjoy popsicles after lunch. Elementary students filled their lunchtimes with games and time spent with
Tiffany Ang Hannah Blacklock Keyla Borer Henry Brooks
Rachael Burley Noah Channon Bryan Chew
Sing Yi Chew Kenya Corman
Gabe Davis Adaiah de Visser
Noah Dobson Ashley Dukes Carly Honeybone
Zi Xin Huang Haram Jeon Noah Jinnah Anju Johno Alina Kaptain Jaewon Kim Perry Kim
Mia Kirk Graham Kirkland Aiden Ko Brandon Koi
Zachary Kovach Riku Kumagai David Lee
Palang David Lee
Elena Lim Joshua Lyon Jia Jun Man
Jia Ni Man John Pham Caris Pollock
Joseph Yim Yeorom Yun Alvin Zhan Clark Zhang Ilias Zink 4th grade Rebekah Wood
Mentoring provided an opportunity for students and teachers to learn from one another. Students met weekly over lunch or after school with trusted teachers to talk about school, friends, and God.
“As the girls I mentor talk about what God is doing in their lives, I’m always encouraged by hearing about God’s faithfulness. We can look back at their lives together and see how much God has done,” said Mrs. Susan Allen.
Through mentoring, students had the chance to grow in their walk with God with encouragement from someone who may also have shared the same experiences.
“I really enjoy the time spent together just talking about life and having Mr. [Kirk] Ronzheimer challenge us in many different aspects in our lives,” said Joshua Koay (11). While mentoring can be full of spiritual growth, it can also just a time where students can have fun and do life together.
“Mentoring is just one of the ways we
do ‘life-on-life’ at Dalat. We believe that one of the most gratifying ways we grow into maturity is through our relationships with others. Being a mentor is both a huge responsibility and a great joy. Every day I and many Dalat teachers get to listen, talk, laugh, cry, plan, advise, and process with students through mentoring. It is a way that God really meets us, as we hang out and share our lives with each other,” said Mr. Ronzheimer.
Mentoring was a time for students to receive guidance in different situations.
“I’ve really appreciated my mentors because they’ve really poured so much wisdom into my life. Mentoring is a really fun time to talk about life in a supportive environment,” said Lydia Brooks (11).
Mentors were there for students when they need a wise word of encouragement, but also when they need someone to laugh with, and they guided students through both the good and bad times in high school.
~Christina BeamanTTalking about life, Kimberly Hills (12) and Mrs. Robin Frohlich eat their lunch while catching up with each other. “During mentoring, we usually talk about our families, our spiritual lives, hopes for the future - really whatever comes up. The reason I love mentoring is because I learn about life after high school and am advised on how to live a life that resembles Jesus,” said Hills.
Catching up with one another, Mrs. Allen and Sarah Lee (12) sit at the benches during lunch break for mentoring. Mentors met with students weekly in different spots around campus such as the benches and white tables outside the cafeteria to talk away from all the comotion of school.
Hana Xin Halle Yost Mia Yuan
Ruben Beasley Chase Bernhardt
Christine Cai
Peggy Cai Alayna Chan Jayden Chand Elyn Choi
Sean Driscoll
Derion Dwumfour Karis Fraley
Riku Fujimaki Max Gohan Jacy Ho
Paul Hsu
Akashi Ito Hajin Kim Neely Kirkland
Juhan Kwon Dora Li Benjamin Lim Kyra Lim
Alexandra Lyon
Lucky Morgan David Oh
Carsten Ooi Sam Park Surin Park Ellie Rude
Sara Sentoku Arseny Sidhu Marcko Sidhu
Umair Shakeel Hsien Ler Sim Aden Smith Saecka Takizawa Letyzia Tang Ysabelle Wan Edyn Roylance
Eyes closed in prayer, Jordan Stuart (8) focuses on God’s voice. Middle school chapel took place in the morning, and eighth graders had an important job during middle school chapel, leading by example for the younger students.
“Out of Zion’s hill salvation comes!” Lydia Brooks (11) sang into her mic. After early morning rehearsals and last minute sound checks, the worship team led middle and high school in weekly chapel sessions. The worship team put in many hours of practice in order to lead the rest of the students in worship, bringing their individual talents and creating teams led by Mr. Andrew McClary.
“I have learned so much from being on the worship team about the techniques of modern music. The worship team is a wonderful outlet to use music corporately to worship God and encourage others,” said Matthew Strong (12).
Not only did chapel consist of worship time through singing, but it also included short messages, occasionally from special guests or other teachers, but mainly from Mr. Kirk Ronzheimer. He spoke on a variety of topics, always keeping the messages entertaining, easy to follow, and relevant for the crowd eagerly awaiting lunch or their next class.
The topics covered ranged from main-
Voices raised, Dael Kim (11) and Kait lyn Ladner (9) lead the worship ses sion of chapel. A special worship team led by Mr. Andrew McClary helped both middle and high schoolers come closer to God through worship.
taining healthy friendships to handingly life’s hardships and everything in between that students might face and want spiritual direction on.Whatever the topic, students always walked away benefiting from that day’s chapel.
“My favorite part of chapel is worship. While some may not be as enthusiastic, others are obviously singing their heart out and really praising the Lord,” said Elspeth Chin (10).
Chapel was a great time to reflect on per sonal goals and struggles, and it provided a safe space to grow and be vulnerable for both middle and high school.
“[Chapel] made me realize that every day is a step towards death for people. But for us, everyday is a step towards God,” reflected Caleb Jun (7).
As Brooks sang out the notes of the last song and the students took their seats, they also took time to be grateful for the privilege it was to have time taken out of the school day to freely worship God.
~Bethany Davis Voice filled with enthusiasm, Mr. Kirk Ronzheimer speaks to high school chapel about comparisons. All students heard encouraging and important messages every Friday morning.
Sarah Wood Mudi Xia Wenqian Xia Kaius Anderson Levi Boyd Joana Broecker
Chloe Burleson Blake Chan Ebel Chandra
David Choi
Joel de Visser Emma Dobson
Peter Hollon
Samuel Huh Natalie Jinnah
Daniel Joo Joseph Khoo
Sophie Ko Savanna Kontsas Kanon Kumagai
Christina Lee Yejii Lee Ivan Liao Hazel Lim Linus Lim Nicholas Lim Zachary Lin
Hae Song Min Livi Morgan Haesol Park Roy Park Kieran Shanmugabalan
Thomas Smith Shiyu Tago
Jeselle Tan Zong Jue Tan Jaden Tang Jeyden Teh Mervin Teo Ben Williams
Micah Steffen
Watching intently, Julia Jun (11) manages the station while observing Karis Fraley (3) and Hannah Blacklock (4) attempt one of the games. The juniors were able to serve at a PTO event by setting up games for the middle schoolers and elementary to enjoy.
“One chocolate cone,” announced Yerin Park (11) as she finished scooping an ice cream someone ordered. At parent teacher organized (PTO) events, students, teachers, and parents played games, enjoyed food, and talked with one another.
“I scooped so much ice cream that I got blisters on my hand, but it was worth it to see the kids so happy,” said Park (11). At one PTO event, the juniors got to help out by leading different games for the kids to take part in.
“It was fun to interact with all the parents and students and cool to see everyone working together,” said Jerald Ooi (11).
“I got pretty good at the games. I just tried to find the way to get the most points. I think I got banned from playing some of the games because I was so good at them,” said Isaac Beaman (7). The PTO events helped promote building relationships through games and different activities.
“The PTO supports above and beyond what fundraising does. In addition to supporting funding needs, they also support community,” said Mrs. Cheryl Franceschi.
Many groups of people contributed and helped with things such as coordinating games and food Both parents and teachers worked to make the event happen, including volunteering for the crowd favorite: a dunk tank.
“I had the costume lying around my house, so I thought it would be fun for the kids. My favorite part was when there were two kids so determined to dunk me, and they were yelling, “I’m gonna get you!” said Ms. Yvette Chan.
With dunk tanks, delicious snacks, and an amazing community, PTO events provided a place for families and friends to grow closer.
~Christina BeamanDDressed in a banana suit, Ms. Yvette Chan sits on a stool at a dunking booth as students try to hit the target and dunk her into the bucket of water below her.
A dunk tank was a unique station at the PTO event that added a lot of laughter and fun for everyone as they saw the determined kids that worked to dunk Ms. Chan and other staff members.
FFocused on his task, Isaac Beaman (7) attempts to stand a bottle upright while Celestine Teoh (11) gives him guidance. The high schoolers provided the entertainment for the middle schoolers, and through this they were able to build relationships with them.
CHRISTINA BEAMAN
CHRISTINA BEAMAN
CHRISTINA BEAMAN
Tian Yi Zhang
Joshua Augustine Ella Beasley
Kristina Boyd Eliane Broecker Eric Byun
Shin Choi Elise Emis
Anna Ge Zeen Guo
David Ha Harang Jeon
Rachel Joo
Zoe Kahrobaei Ethan Kaptain
Sarah Khoo John Kwon
Heaven Lee Harry Li Elesya Ryu-Syng
Hannah Lyon Hajin Min
Caleb Oh Yunseok Oh
Lucy Park Yu Xin Quah Aubrey Rude
Ely Sandahl Fudzail Shakeel Brighton Tan Mirabelle Tan
Carol Teh Kieran Teoh Abigail To
Melissa Tan Ashley Teoh Paul Willoughby Zenan Yang Hudson Yost Marie Yun
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Children filing out of the school bus looked around themselves in awe. Enthused because they had no classes that day, the students anticipated the excitement that lay ahead of them on this very special day. They had arrived at their very own field trip.
Elementary school field trips typically occurred once per grade level, with each grade going to a different place across Penang. The outdoor learning experience gave the kids the opportunity to learn in different environments, with a fresh perspective at every destination.
Many elementary students recall the renowned second-grade trip to the caves
as one of their most memorable. Guided along a stone path, students observed stalagmites and stalagmites in awe, taking in the extraordinary scenery and learning about their formation.
Levi Boyd (2) elaborated, “We walked down a bunch of stairs and got to see all the cool rocks. There were a lot of different rooms and caves we got to go into, and we got to learn and see a lot of stuff.”
Another favorite among the elementary students, many enjoyed the trip to the Penang Japanese School during the third grade. There, students played with the other student, made different crafts, and
GGazing off the edge of a platform, the second graders stare in awe of stalagmites and stalagmites. Seeing certain phenomenon outside of the classroom gave students a unique opportunity to experience what they had learned.
even learned a few Japanese phrases.
Rachael Burley (4) recalled her account of previous trips throughout elementary school: “The field trips aren’t only just fun but also are really helpful. I really like what they do educationally on the trips.”
As the day ended and the teachers ushered students towards the school bus, the elementary students giggled alongside their friends.
Filled with memories, the students rode home, reflecting on their newly made experiences.
~Ryan Bernhardt
AAttentively concentrating on their guide, Mrs. Alisa Lawrence and her first grade class listen for interesting facts. Many adults involved in the trips gave up time to help guide the kids along their learning experience.
MRS. CAROLINE MCCLARY
Kaleb Corman Jedidja de Visser Brody Edman
True El-Deeb
Isaac Elliott
Riko Fujimaki
Michelle Gardiner
Bernadette Hsu
Daniel Huh
Ruka Ito
Emily Joo
Hari Kim Beckett Kirkland
Hyeonjin Lee
Jason Li Austin Lim
Ken Ji Lim
You-En Lin Ella Meier-Juarez
Icarus Neeven
Danbee Oh
Roy Paeck Bourne Pan William Price Johanan Seevaratnam
Soshi Sentoku Lukas Steffen Megan Tan
Audrey Wibowo
Lissia Broecker Kyler Corman
Elsa Zi Xuan Ge
John Yeonwoo Ha Kevin Hou
Yeonit Yun Frank Ziang Zhang Yufei Zhang
Caleb Allen Tommy Bai
Caitlyn Wong
A sparkling new Harbor building in the beginning of the school year came along with a new high school event that happened every Thursday: All Hands on Deck (AHOD).
Alex Shing (12) stated with a bright smile, “I love the fact that AHOD is not only a time of announcements, but of the whole school bonding together. From incredible performances by StuCo to promote Dalat Air Band and the exciting pronouncement of Eagle Game winners, to cheering our varsity girls’ volleyball players on at ACSC and breaking out in a spontaneous Cupid Shuffle dance, there is nothing ordinary to be expected in the extraordinary assemblies we have had. Avast ye landlubbers, it’s all hands on deck!”
The senior class presented their fundraiser Splash and Dash at the Thursday morning assembly. They also danced to the Cha Cha Slide one AHOD, getting the younger students to join in on their jam session. The junior class ExCom introduced their new products that the store had by pulling up lucky students tried the goodies in front of the whole school.
“I wasn’t that shocked because they had approached me beforehand and told me that they were going to call on me. When
I did try the product, it was surprisingly tasty. I enjoyed the free milkshake. They accidentally gave me the wrong flavor; they gave me vanilla instead of pumpkin spice. It was still good though,” commented Nathan Chand (12) on how the junior class store pulled him up one AHOD.
StuCo also used this time to introduce the events that were happening from Eagles Games to the Christmas Banquet asking season.
With a bright smile, Gabby Zimmer (9) exclaimed, “When they told me about the Eagle Games, I was so happy to do it. I just love doing these things.”
With a new tradition made, the high school continued on with the unique event of All Hands on Deck. As the summer break came closer, so did the student body. Everyone gathered for one last All Hands on Deck before everyone parted ways until next year.
~Sara Septon-NordineSStanding up on stage, Mr. JD Thompson and Miss Emily Grad announce the Christmas Banquet asking season starting during AHOD. All the students were eager to see which person would ask who to the Christmas Banquet.
RRaising the newest product above her head, Celestine Teoh (11) announced that lime juice would be sold at the junior class store. Wayne Khor (9) had a bright smile before trying the product.
CCuriously looking at the TV, Tori Lindsey (12) and Sarah Lee (12) watch the StuCo advertisement. Audrey Shing (12) and Jacqueline Leech (12) also enjoyed the promo video for the couch derby, one of many announcements given at AHOD.
BETHANY
DAVIS
BETHANY DAVIS
TORI
LINDSEY
Yu-Li Lin Zander Lin Ella McIver
Nathaniel Mulert
Marshall Roberts Le Yang Tan Noah Tan
Elyssa Tang
Katherine Teh
Olivia Thneah Elizabeth Yi
Sunshine Zhang Yiyi Zhu
Jackson Casebolt Jiahong Chen Yosiah de Visser Macy Edman
Emily Goh Tiffany Goh Grace Ha
Joshua Joo Ye Ha Kim
Cherish Kwok Seth Miller Hael Min
Vlinder Neeven Sophia Noh
Bethan Price Titus Roberts Li Yuan Teh Ember Wang
Lisa Yuan Yao Yao Zhuang
LLaughing happily, En Min Saw (12) comforts Seong Min Kim (12) after beating him at a game of “Rock, Paper, Scissors.” Couples enjoyed hanging out before school to connect before the long day.
WWhat do you think about this?” Hudson Morgan (11) asked Carissa Hoffmeyer (12) as they looked at his device. Couples helped each other with homework after school while enjoying quality time together.
“I definitely ship you with him!” said Nicholas Khor (12), pointing at the mystery man on the screen. Christina Beaman (11) rolled her eyes. The topic of dating was not reserved only for couples, but also for students who liked to tease their friends.
“I think that dating is accepted here, but everyone gets a bit too involved in your dating life. Even if you don’t have a dating life, people will get involved and try to ship you with people and send you emails and stuff,” reflected Beaman.
On the other hand, high school provided a good opportunity for students to get to know each other on a more personal, intimate level.
“[We met] in Online Psychology class last year. We sat together, started talking, and caught interest in each other. I was intrigued by his dramatic-ness and overreaction to pretty much everything,” said En Min Saw (12) about her boyfriend, Seong Min Kim (12).
Although there was quite a bit of teasing involved through the whole process, many couples pushed through and stayed together through thick and thin.
“We’ve been together for so long, so we know each other very well, and it is very easy for me to be able to tell her emotions and how she is feeling,” said Ruben Nyul (12) about
his long-time girlfriend Alicia Chin (12). Although at times it seemed like the school was overrun with couples, the majority of students were not involved in dating relationships. However, this didn’t stop them from being surrounded by the romance.
“The most difficult thing about Dalat couples is that they are everywhere. There is no place for singles to have a rest and contemplate about their life,” commented Onyu Kwak (11).
The transition from middle to high school was a big one, with a lot of change and new rules. Some rising freshman decided to navigate these waters with someone closer by their side.
“Being in a relationship is tough, especially in your first year of high school. You have to balance your relationship with education,” said Alexa Chandra (9). “Being in a relationship teaches you how to be strong emotionally and mentally. High school is one of the toughest steps in growing, but being in a relationship makes you realize that someone is there to support you through your hard times.”
As high school continued to present its challenges and stresses, these couples faced them together, hand in hand—or, with a three second side hug.
~Bethany DavisEEnjoying an afternoon snack, Emily Chew (11) sits with Eddy Seong (11). Couples often hung out after school together, especially at the lockers and in the Student Center, to reconnect.
BETHANY DAVIS
BETHANY DAVIS
Agnes Beh Sharon Bernhardt Brandi Brewster Brian Brewster
Kelley Burleson Ailee Chan
Christine Cheah
Joel Cheong Susana Chois
Nicole Corman
Debbie Cura
Tom Cura
Adam Daniels Tarin Daniels
Ryan Davis Summer Davis
Sathiavani AP Devahandran
Paul Dobson
Chance Edman Juana AP Benjamine Emanuel Rufus Emmanuel
Vijeta Emmanuel Owen Emaung
Xavier Francis Cheryl Franceschi
Terence Franceschi
Robin Frohlich Vikneswaran AL Ganesan
Mary Geiman Dale Gibson-Pham Joyce Goh
Permual AL R. Govinda
Ramasamy AL Govinda
Emily Grad Angel Guerrero
Mary Michael Aloysious (Penny)
Bona Anderson Joshua Anderson
Adeline Gaik Cheng Ang Jeston John AL Arulandoo Ramakrisnan AL Arumugam
Susan Allen
Promoting high standards of scholarship, leadership, character, and service amidst the community remains a tradition that values. The National Honor Society appreciated the example set by individuals within the high school, while the Dalat Junior Honor Society acknowledged the accomplishments of middle school students.
Performing a nostalgic sequel to their skit done five years ago for NJHS, the NHS team delivered another episode of Dr. Nick Prescribes, where Nicholas Khor (12) provided remedies for characters struggling with issues of the NHS values.
“We didn’t have much time to prepare the skit, but it went well regardless. It was fun to see the traits of the NHS members explained with a humorous twist,” said Annabelle Teoh (12).
After observing the struggles that each character faced, Dr. Nick turned to the audience to look for candidates with the desired qualities. A total of 20 new inductees joined the society, some receiving a pleasant surprise at their induction.
Sarah Lee (12), said, “I was really thankful for being considered as a candidate but I didn’t know that I would actually get in.”
Later that day, the DJHS members put on a presidential debate, with each candidate representing a value from the DJHS and giving their pitch on why they should be elected president.
To wrap up the skit, they listed out the characteristics of the ideal DJHS members and transitioned to recognize the new inductees.
Tian Xiang Hwang (8), a new inductee of DJHS, said, “It’s really awesome to be invited to the highest award in all of middle school!”
The ceremonies concluded after presenting all of the new inductees, who promised to uphold the values of the honor societiesbringing a close to the very first honor society ceremonies in the Harbor Hall.
~Nicholas KhorAAfter her announcement of being inducted, Alicia Chin (12) places her candle as part of the ceremony. Current NHS members led the new inductees onto the stage to place their candle—part of the ritual of the NHS ceremony.
And I’ll sign it, because I like you,” says Kristi Phillips (12) to Seth Kelley (12) in Dr. Nick Prescribes as Shannon Frohlich (12) looks on. The current NHS members worked to put on a meaningful skit to describe the values of the NHS.
Moderating the debate, Christopher Jang (8) asks questions to the DJHS presidential candidates about their thoughts on the DJHS values. The DJHS used a presidential debate skit to convey the values of the honor society to the audience.
MR. JONATHAN STEFFEN MR. JONATHAN STEFFEN
Jan Hogan
Jon Horton Lori Horton
Steve Hutchcraft
Sarah Jang
Thanavalli AP Kamache
Claudia Kang
Kim Kang Valliamah AP Karpaya (Valli)
Andrew Kearney Sara Kearney
Heidi Keas
Kevin Khoo
Patrick Kilgo
Ha-Young Kong
Huam Siak Kuang
Mohan Kumar AL Veeraramani
Manimaran AL Kuppasamy
Theresa Lee Seok Yeng Tung Lee (Mrs. Lee)
Yen Ling Leow
Cherry Lim
Christine Lim Jordan Lim Victor Lim
Loh Sun Choon
Loo Teong Loog
Rajeen AL Mareemuttoo
Vgerkumar AL Mareemuttoo
Guy Maurin Merriel Maurin Agnes AP Michael
Andrew McClary
Caroline McClary
Lori Miller
Rachelle Henderson Emily Hieber
Jens Hieber
Grace Ho
Pamela Hoffmeyer Paul Hoffmeyer
Keith Henderson
SKTT provided an opportunity for students to serve at a local community school and help kids there learn English.
“I enjoy helping the kids learn and practice their English so that they can speak better English when they become adults,” said Ethan Chan (9). Several students used their knowledge of Bahasa to communicate more clearly with the children.
“Thanks to the children at SKTT, I was able to improve and use my knowledge of the Malay language. Being able to converse with them has made me more confident in speaking the language. What I recently discovered was that when the children get intimidated with our English, and when I switch to Malay, they become more open to conversing and connecting,” said Anya Kaloo (10).
This was a unique experience for students, as it gave them an opportunity to step out of the role of a high school student and into the role of a teacher.
“I have been working with SKTT for about six years. I organize the trips there and the students that come along help with
leading the program by planning skits, performances, and games. This is good training for high schoolers because they get to learn teaching skills and figure out how to improvise when things don’t go as planned,” said Mrs. Ailee Chan.
Students who participated in SKTT worked hard and made great effort to teach the kids English to the best of their abilities. The SKTT kids developed their English speaking skills by practicing speaking English with the students, and the students who went grew in their leadership, teaching, and planning skills.
Overall the experience benefitted both the students at SKTT and the students from Dalat.
~ Christina BeamanHHolding up a sign and wearing pictures of different animals, Benjamin Hollon (9), Ethan Chan (9), and Elliot Steffen (8) explain a game of “food chain tag.” They played this game with the children as an interactive way to review their English and learn new concepts.
WWatching intently, Kristi Phillips (12) coaches a young girl at SKTT as she asks yes or no questions about what object is on the card on her head. “In this way, the kids were able to practice English words for different animals and adjectives,” said Phillips.
Lilian Ooi Vivian Ooi
Anne-Marie Pagee Bob Pagee
Pricilla P.C. Gomes AP Patrick
Rebekah Peters Scott Poulter
Ramesh AL Ramachandaran
Ravichandran AL Subrain Ramalingam
Monogran AL Ramasamy
Christopher Ramos
Heather Ramos Sundaraj AL Rangasamy
Monogran AL Rasasamy
Jesica Restrepo
Dustin Roberts
Renae Roberts Jodi Roberts
Joel Roberts
Lydia Roberts Jon Ronning
Rebekah Ronning Calah Ronzheimer Kirk Ronzheimer
Carin Roylance Craig Roylance Joyce Saraswathi Kavitha AP Sargunan
Elena AP Saygar Noel Christopher Scully Shantel Seevaratnam
Christopher Smith Rosalyn Smith Jonathan Steffen Jacki Steinkamp
Ravindran AL Moses
Lisa Munson Zachary Mulert
Mathialagan AL N Gunasegeran AL Norainan
Liza Nichols
Jessica Morken
“And the winner for best dressed goes to...Linus Lim [12]!” Jong Min Park (11) called out into the microphone. All high school was gathered on the deck Thursday morning for another AHOD session. However, this morning was different—it was Spirit Week. Different colors and costumes filled the deck rather than the usual blue and khaki.
Student Council organized three days of different ways to dress up and show school spirit. It proved to be a very exciting week where students could express themselves creatively in a new way, breaking up the everyday routine.
Monday was a trip back in time with Decades Day. Denim, scrunchies, and leather jackets filled the halls. Many teachers found it amusing to see students dressing up from the decades they had lived through in their childhood or high school lives.
“It definitely made me feel a little old to realize none of my students were alive even in the 90s, and it also made me wish I had kept more of my clothes from when I was a kid because I used to have pink overalls that were very cute and would have been perfect!” said Ms. Bethany Weidemann.
On Tuesday, the students got creative with Fandom Day. Some simple, some complex, the students enjoyed dressing up as characters from different movies, shows, books, or even real life.
“I dressed up as Wendy as in Wendy’s the fast food girl. I dressed up as her because whenever I have worn braids in the past, people would call me Wendy. It has been like my nickname or a class joke between grades,” said Riley Phillips (11).
“I dressed up like myself because I am a character in my own story of life,” said John Cho (12).
Wednesday was more laid back but still full of spirit with Blue and Gold Day. Sporting the school colors, the students still found ways to be creative with their outfits.
“[My favorite day was] Blue and Gold Day because the others were kind of hard to dress up for. Blue and Gold is easy, but you can still do quite a few things with it!” said Aaron Smith (8).
As the exciting three days drew to a close, the students looked back on the week fondly, sure to always remember their time displaying pride for their school.
~Bethany DavisWalking happily, Joycelyn Fung (8), Sharon Kang (8), and Nicole Khor (8) show off their Decade Day outfits. Middle schoolers enjoyed the opportunity to dress up and show their school spirit.
Striking a pose, Linus Lim (12) accepts his award from Jong Min Park (11) as “Best Dressed” at AHOD. Friendly competition fueled the students’ motivation to dress up.
SSmiling, Riley Phillips (11) channels her inner 70s style. Students found excitement in crafting the perfect outfit and showing it off to their friends at school.
JD Thompson
Brendan van Rensburg
Ponamundi AL Valaitan
Bethany Weidemann
Brian Weidemann
Val Weidemann Chantalle Westwood
Melodee White Shawna Wood
David Yost Tammi Yost
Doug Yost Marsha Yost
Jasmine AP Sundra Raj Sarjoa AP Supramaniam
Jasmine Tan
Stephen Tan Ruban AL Themothern Toh Poh Suan
Karl Steinkamp
HHard at work, Mr. Owen Emaung stirs a pot of beef stew for lunch. The kitchen staff started early in the morning to prepare lunch for elementary, middle school, high school, and staff members. They also prepared dinner for the dorms.
DDiligently sweeping, Mr. Perumal clears the leaves around the elementary area. Mr. Perumal and other staff worked to sweep the streets and areas around the classrooms to keep the campus clean, creating a pleasant environment.
All around campus, numerous staff members worked hard to maintain a clean and organized atmosphere throughout the year. Different staff swept the many leaves that piled up on the roads, the halls stayed swept and mopped, and the bathrooms were kept cleaned. When students and teachers arrived in the morning, they showed up to a spotless campus with clean classrooms and everything in place.
“I really enjoy working at Dalat. I like doing the cleaning and talking to the people on campus,” said Ms. Parimaladevi. The staff members are very friendly and have always loved talking to the students and teachers. Another thing that many staff members loved about working is the friendliness of everyone on campus.
“People here care for us, which makes me feel very blessed to work here,” said Ms. Elena.
Some staff start their work at about six thirty to sweep, clean, and cook for the students and teaching staff.
“I start around seven and begin preparing the school lunch. My favorite thing is
cooking. I have loved cooking since I was young,” said Mr. Owen Emaung. The kitchen staff worked together to make the school lunch for students and staff and also dinner for the dorms.
Campus security proved another essential part of school maintenance. The guards made sure that they monitored who came in and out of the gates day and night.
“Safety comes first,” said Mr. Vijay. “Student and staff safety is our priority.” Mr. Vijay and the other guards at the gate took their job seriously and helped keep a safe environment for everyone.
“Dalat is one of the best places to work because the people are very friendly and care so much for us, because of that there is a lot of good teamwork,” said Mr. Vijay. The staff on campus always completed their job with the best interest of others in mind.
~Christina BeamanTTaking a break from their work, Mr. Ruban and Mrs. Jasmine talk with one another while walking around campus. The staff enjoyed talking with one another in their free time.
Mr. Guy Maurin, MS • HS Math
Miss Merriel Maurin, BS • Grade 5
Ms. Lori Miller, M. Ed. • Ed Tech Integrationist, Journalism • D League, KICS
Mr. Andrew McClary, MA • HS Bible, Impact Coordinator • HS/MS Worship Teams, Spiritual Leadership Development
Mrs. Caroline McClary, MA • Grade 1 • ES Track and Field
Mrs. Jessica Morken, MA • HS Science • Science Club
Ms. Lisa Munson, MS • HS/MS PE and Health • Varsity Girls Volleyball, ES Garden Club, D League
Mr. Zachary Mulert, MA • HS Social Studies
Mrs. Liza Nichols • HS Art • Rock Climbing
Mr. Bob Pagee • Human Resources • Forensics
Mrs. Anne-Marie Pagee • Care and Share Coordinator, ES Music, Guidance Assistant
Ms. Rebekah Peters, BA • MS Social Studies • MS Girls Volleyball, D
Mrs. Nicole Corman • ES PE • U13 Girls Basketball
Mr. Tom Cura, M.Div. • Jackson Dorm Parent
Mrs. Debby Cura, BA • Jackson Dorm Parent
Mr. Adam Daniels • MS Science • U13 Boys Soccer, Junior Class Sponsor
Mrs. Tarin Daniels, BA • MS English • Junior Class Sponsor, Dance Club
Mr. Ryan Davis, BA • MS Coordinator, MS Bible • U13 Boys Basketball, D League
Mrs. Summer Davis, BS • HS Special Services • Varsity Baseball, Peer Tutoring Coordinator
Mr. Paul Dobson, MS • HS Counselor • Varsity Tennis
Mr. Chance Edman, MS • Athletic Director, MS PE • Varsity Boys Soccer, D League
Mr. Rufus Emmanuel, M. Ed. • MS Math • Calligraphy Club
Mrs. Vijeta Emmanuel, BA • Preschool 4, ES Art • KICS
Mrs. Cheryl Franceschi, BA • Director of Development • Forensics
Mr. Terence Franceschi, MA • Tech, HS Electives •
Mrs. Robin Frohlich, BA • HS/ES PE, ES Athletic Coordinator • Varsity Girls Soccer, KICS, Youth Sports
Miss Mary Geiman, MA • Grade 4 • Drama
Mrs. Dale Gibson-Pham, B. Ed. • Kindergarten • Cub Scouts Recycling Club
Ms. Joyce Goh • HS/ES Music • Showchoir
Miss Emily Grad, MA • HS English • Varsity Track, Varsity Softball, Student Council, U13 Girls Soccer
Mr. Angel Guerrero, BSN • HS Spanish, HS PE, Nurse • Track and Field, D League
Mr. Keith Henderson • Ziemer Dorm Parent • Varsity Boys Volleyball
Mrs. Rachelle Henderson • Ziemer Dorm Parent
Mr. Jens Hieber, BA • HS English • Junior Class Sponsor
Ms. Emily Hieber, BS • Special Services Coordinator
Mrs. Grace Ho, M. Ed. • Kindergarten • Drama Club
Mr. Paul Hoffmeyer, BS, BA • Substitute Coordinator, Online Learning • Boy Scouts, Cub Scouts, Varsity Boys Basketball
Mrs. Pam Hoffmeyer, MLIS, MA • Librarian, MS Research Skills
Mrs. Jan Hogan, BSN • Nurse • Senior Class Sponsor, Varsity Tennis
Mr. Jon Horton, • Technology • Junior Class Sponsor
Mrs. Lori Horton, BA • Librarian, HR • Drama
Mr. Steven Hutchcraft, MA • MS Principal, MS Engineering • D League, MS Boys Basketball, Varsity Baseball
Mrs. Sarah Jang, BS • Preschool 3
Mr. Andrew Kearney, MM • HS/MS Music • MS Jazz Band, ACSC Honor Band
Mrs. Sara Kearney, M. Ed. • HS Math
Ms. Heidi Keas, MS • HS Math • JV Girls Soccer, U15 Girls Soccer, D League
Mr. Pat Kilgo, MS • HS Math, HS Bible
Ms. Ha-Young Kong, BA • MS Social Studies, MS Bible • Circuit Training Club, Dance Club, Track and Field
Ms. Theresa Rosa Lee • Grade 4 • KICS, Sign Language
Ms. Christine Lim, B. Ed., BFA • Grade 5 • DJHS
Mr. Jordan Lim, BS • HS Mandarin • Badminton Club
Mr. Scott Poulter, BA • Dorm Assistant, Industrial Arts • Senior Class Sponsor
Mr. Christopher Ramos, MM • MS Band, HS Music Theory • HS Jazz Band, Worship Teams, Musical
Mrs. Heather Ramos, MS • ES Science Curriculum Coordinator
Ms. Jesica Restrepo, BA • MS Math, MS Bible • Kangaroo Math Coordinator
Mr. Dustin Roberts, BS • ES Art, MS Art, MS Bible • Varsity Boys Soccer, U15 Boys Soccer, D League
Mrs. Renae Roberts, BS • Preschool 3
Mr. Joel Roberts, BS, BA • IT Systems Engineer • HS Maker Club
Mrs. Jodi Roberts, BS •Grade 3
Mrs. Lydia Roberts • PowerSchool Administrator, Graphic Design
Mr. Jon Ronning, BA • IT Systems Engineer, Robotics • Track and Field, Boy Scouts
Mrs. Rebekah Ronning, BA • Grade 1 • Track and Field
Mr. Kirk Ronzheimer • Spiritual Life Director, HS Bible • Spiritual Leadership Development, JV Boys Basketball
Mrs. Calah Ronzheimer, MA • Grade 2 • JV Girls Volleyball
Mr. Craig Roylance, BS • ES/MS ESL, ESL Coordinator MS Bible • JV and Varsity Boys Volleyball, D League, Junior Class Sponsor
Mrs. Carin Roylance • Director of Admissions • Forensics, Junior Class Sponsor
Ms. Joyce Saraswathi • Preschool
Mrs. Shantel Seevaratnam, MA • ES Principal, HS Speech and Forensics
Mr. Christopher Smith, BA/PGCE • Grade 3 • KICS
Mrs. Rosalyn Smith, MS • ES Librarian, MS Research Skills
Mr. Jonathan Steffen, BA • DLRC Coordinator
Mr. Karl Steinkamp, MS • Head of School, HS Social Studies • Varsity Girls Basketball, D League, Senior Class Sponsor
Mrs. Jacki Steinkamp, MS • Guidance Coordinator, ES Counselor • Senior Class Sponsor
Mr. Stephen Tan, M. Ed. • MS Science, MS Bible • MS Young Inventors Club
Mr. JD Thompson, BS • HS English • Forensics, Student Council
Mr. Brendan van Rensburg, BA • MS PE, MS Bible, MS Social Studies • JV Boys Soccer, Varsity Girls Rugby, Varsity Baseball, D League
Ms. Bethany Weidemann, BA • MS English, Journalism • Varsity Girls Soccer, Varsity Girls Rugby, DJHS, Senior Class Sponsor
Mr. Brian Weidemann • Resident Supervisor, Jaffray Dorm Parent
Mrs. Val Weidemann, BA • Resident Supervisor, Jaffray Dorm Parent • Dorm Council
Mrs. Melodee White, MS Ed. • HS Social Studies • History Bee and Bowl, D League
Ms. Shawna Wood, M. Ed. • Deputy Head of School • From Kids 4 Kids
Mr. David Yost, M. Ed. • MS Technology, MS Bible • U13 Boys Basketball
Mrs. Tammi Yost, MA • MS Special Services • JV Girls Soccer, U15 Girls Soccer, D League
Mr. Doug Yost, MA • HS Social Studies, HS Fine Arts • Drama, NHS, RLT
Mrs. Marsha Yost, BA • ES/HS Technology, MAP and CLEP Testing • NHS, RLT
WWow, no one remembers?” Ms. Ha-Young Kong exclaims with a laugh as she teaches 7th grade Bible. The new teachers quickly formed bonds with their students, middle and high school alike.
MMr. JD Thompson laughs as he grades papers. New teachers provided a refreshing start for students, allowing them to adapt to many kinds of teaching styles.
A sense of excitement bubbled up in all the students as they checked their schedules and saw unfamiliar names next to their classes for the upcoming semester.
On the other side of the screen, the highly anticipated new teachers could breathe a sigh of relief after extensive application forms and interviews. With the promise of a rewarding new job, many packed their bags, said their goodbyes, and made their way over to the sunny island of Penang.
On the first day of school, the teachers quickly settled into the routine, becoming familiar with the students and getting involved in the activities.
“The school community is easily my favorite part of working at Dalat. I love teaching and working with staff and students during the school day but also after school for events and sports. The community is so full of life and love for one another that it makes it a joy to come to work each day!” said Ms. Heidi Keas.
The eagerness of the new school year eventually fizzed out, but the teachers worked harder than ever. While lesson plans and new schedules could be a source of stress, many teachers found solace with
the great community of co-workers.
“I have sincerely appreciated colleagues who are motivated by the school’s mission and who are here because they want to be. Similarly, I’m so impressed by students who are intellectually curious and who give 100% to their studies,” said Mr. Zach Mulert.
The teachers were not the only ones who benefited from their new job. The students they taught also learned and grew daily under their instruction and care.
“All my new teachers are amazing. They really like to try to get students involved and do the work well, and they try to make it interesting and not boring,” said Ella Jade Magruder (11).
New teachers or old, the students always put in effort to grow and learn, and in turn, the teachers did too.
~Bethany DavisHHow would you say ‘I’ve been studying Spanish for 1 year?’” asks Mr. Angel Guerrero. New staff worked hard to prepare students with life skills for their time after high school.
When you walk outside the school gates, you know you can run into endless businesses whichever direction you turn.
The decision of where to shop and where to eat can be hard. The endless businesses around Penang tempt you to them, but you can only choose so many in one day.
For breakfast, some are drawn towards the restaurant Let’s Meat that offers American style food all day long. Others are drawn to Gustos, a restaurant in the Hillside Area that also offers American style food.
You remember that seniors have permission to leave campus for lunch. Where do they go? For those who do not have a car stay in close proximity to the school. Maybe they go to SAB if they are craving Indian food. Maybe they walk
to Chicken Rice and the stalls if they are craving local food. The number of different restaurants in the area allows for there to be a variety each day.
You wonder where people flock to after school. They might take a Grab down to Gurney Plaza and explore the vast number of stores, restaurants, and cafes. They might even go past the popular malls to Georgetown where there really are endless restaurants, cafes, shops, stalls, and other businesses to choose from.
The Mugshot Cafe holds a constant amount of customers as it offers an all-day menu of drinks and foods. Just around the corner on Love Lane is the somewhat new Mexican restaurant, Holy Guacamole.
You realize that is just one small area in Georgetown, and your options only continue from there as you go on your adventure through the city streets.
Exploring the island beyond where you spend each day at school is like breathing fresh air. Each time, you always explore something new and something worth remembering.
By the time you come back inside the school gates, you know more than you did before about the island you spend each day on.
~Tori Lindsey
Enthusiastic about eating lunch at Hillside, Nathan Chand (12) and Ruben Nyul (12) high five each other while Alicia Chin (12) watches. Hillside remains to be a very popular lunch place for seniors who are allowed to go off campus during lunchtime.
Zhi Yi Saw (12)
Mr. Kirk Ronzheimer | Wansuk Kunawaradisai (11)
Philip Yeoh (11) | Tien Min Tan (11)
Amanda Low (12) | Annabelle Teoh (12)
| Mandy Lim (12)
Seong-Min Kim (12)
Hillside
“What are we doing?” the general question rang out.
“I don’t know,” says Lydia Kim (12).
“I don’t know either, to be honest,” says Nicholas Khor (12) as he shrugs.
In the midst of the rowdy confusion, the crowd of students stands under the shade, awaiting instructions that seem to never come. Everyone appears lifeless and exhausted from the intense two hours of service at various locations, but the places the students served at emit a gentle glow—a glow of warmth, gratitude, and joy. Playing Bingo with the elderly people at the old folks home, painting buildings, singing and performing magic tricks for the children at the hospital, and crafting cards for the bedridden— the high schoolers have successfully delivered their kindness to the people in Penang.
After a long morning of service, the high schoolers gather with the excited middle schooler, ready to launch into an afternoon of activity. The delicious lunch and desserts prepared by fellow high school students help them stay awake for three hours of running, spitting M&M’s, and listening to testimonies.
The long wait finally ends. After receiving instructions about the final MEW event, the high school students scatter to their designated
locations, the seniors huddling together with their team of middle school students to come up with irrelevant team names. With thirteen stations set up all around the campus, the students take off on their competition, most of them still unsure what the event actually is.
For the rest of the afternoon, the students breeze through each station with dreamy, outof-focus eyes, the high schoolers zoning in and out of reality as sleepiness simmers in after a long morning of work, but the middle school students’ energy keeps them moving. One bizarre station after another, the teams swiftly finish each challenge the station has to offer, from spinning in circles with a bat held up to their forehead to spitting M&M’s as far as they can.
Halfway through the event, the teams are rallied together in the gym for a series of games involving student stampedes and a poor, helpless student in the middle responsible for tagging anyone running across the gym. Once the pandemonium finally ends, the students finish off their day with a series of testimonies under the comfort of the air conditioners, and with a tired but dreamy smile, the students thank each other and return to their homes.
It’s a day well spent.
~ Esther Ko
The weeks of strategizing have finally ended. The troops circle around their prized chariots, and the four kingdoms prepare for war.
First, the freshmen with their glorious Disney chariot. Second, the sophomores with their dark and enigmatic Halloween chariot. Third, the juniors and their chariot glittering just like its name — 2020 Bling Bling. And last, but not least, the seniors with their… Christmas couch?
The most ancient of all kingdoms, the seniors thrust their way through the raging competition, pumping with 2-months-prior anticipation for the holiday; and, as if enchanted by some mysterious magic, they transform a once torn and tattered old couch into a mesmerizing thing of beauty. The judges give their votes, and the first victory—of most aesthetic couch— falls into the hands of the seniors.
But the war is now beginning.
The four teams line up their embellished couches at the starting line. The tension cloyingly hangs in the air as the three brave souls from each team take their positions on the couch. The seniors pump with anticipation, not for Christmas, but for the second victory—the fastest couch—they are about to bring home. As the teams eagerly await the starting signal, the seniors suddenly sense a foreboding chill
run down their spine.
But before anyone has the time to question it, the race begins. Everyone strains to push the couch and its riders forward — everyone except the seniors. They all peek under the couch in horror, realizing something is terribly wrong with it: the wheels are broken.
“Uh oh,” says Lauren Lee (12). “There’s no way we can win.”
But there is.
Amid the dire situation, everything seems to be falling apart; but the seniors refuse to give up their victory. The wise class of 2019 lifts the Christmas couch up together and begin running across the racetrack, passing by one team after another. To everyone’s surprise, the seniors cross the finish line first, taking home yet another victory.
“The Couch Derby was something StuCo has never done before, but personally, I thought it was a lot of fun,” commented Shannon Frohlich (12). “Although it didn’t go as expected, I feel like it helped bond the different classes together as we struggled to carry our heavy couches around campus.”
The battle ends with a single victor, but the four teams appear more united than ever as they gather together with a movie showing on the projector and snacks snuggled in their palms. With a sense of peace and accomplishment, they celebrate the night away.
—By Esther KoWe are so proud of the young man that you have become. Love you!
Daddy, Mommy, Hazel, Audrey, Alayna and Blake
Congratulations to our seniors: Ashley, Elisabeth, and Audrey
Penang Bible Church exists to honor the Lord Jesus Christ by proclaiming His gospel of grace throughout Malaysia and beyond, and by edifying others through spiritual training and encouragement.
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10350 Georgetown, Penang, Malaysia
With dark eye bags and disoriented minds, the Central Java Impact team met at 5:15 A.M. by the anchor in front of the new Harbor building, excited for what was to come, but also feeling rather exhausted.
“I never thought I would get closer to this team so much! Everyone bonded with each other and had so much fun,” said Dael Kim (11).
Throughout the trip, students had plenty of time to bond, creating lasting memories with one another as well as with the locals, of whom they made meaningful relationships with through their different ministries.
The girls on the Impact trip had the opportunity to go to Ruma Ruth, a center for pregnant women and newborn babies. There they held and took care of the babies and interacted with the women through crafts and conversation. When it was time to say goodbye, many tears were shed, and on both ends, hearts were touched.
Suji Lim (12) said, “When I heard the trip descriptions from Mr. [Andrew] McClary, the Central Java (but actually West Java) trip really stood out to me. My heart just went out to the pregnant girls and abandoned babies, so it was super cool to actually be there interacting with them.”
The boys on the trip also had opportunities to reach out. For the first two days, while the girls were at Ruma Ruth, the boys
went to a local Juvenile Detention Center and played futsal against the prison teams. In-between games, they conversed, played volleyball, and even got new haircuts from some of the boys in the prison. But, when the Impact team met back at Green Gate each night, things got wild. Team members pulled pranks, exchanged stories, fired banter, and truly experienced Christ through the relationships they deepened.
Besides working at Ruma Ruth and the prison, the Impact team also helped to throw futsal tournaments for the local kids in Bandung at Green Gate, as well as play games at an English center nearby and hike with a local youth group. Two of the nights were spent with the local children after their futsal tournaments, where, even with a language barrier, everyone was able to connect through fantastic food and music.
At the end of the trip, as the Impact team met once again in the early hours of the morning, this time to head back to Penang, it was hard to say goodbye; it was hard to summarize all the heartwarming experiences they’d shared together—but they still tried. As Vivien Chang (12) summarized, “It’s honestly hard to put all my emotions for Impact into words, but overall, it was a great trip that allowed me to experience what I want to do in the future as well as to branch out and get to know people I never thought I’d talk to. Other than that, it was really cool to get to know a new culture and connect with the people there in meaningful and non-superficial ways. I think everyone grew emotionally and spiritually through this trip, too.”
—By Shannon Frohlich
Excitement filled the air as thirteen concert band students sat by the boarding gate, humming tunes from their band pieces; for five days, from March 6th to March 10th, these students launched into the ASCS Honor Band trip in Manila, Philippines.
Once we landed, the first thing we saw was the Jollibee’s in the airport. It was on the way to our guesthouse when we came to a realization: Jollibee’s were simply everywhere! It seemed as if every single street and alley, nook and corner, had a Jollibee’s restaurant with their eerily cheerful bee mascot grinning from ear to ear, tracking our every move. A few students ended up creating a road trip game of Jollibee’s, too. We fell asleep, hearts soaring with anticipation of what tomorrow would bring.
In the morning of the first day of rehearsals, we were first introduced to our sections. The awkward atmosphere was broken with a silly icebreaker, and soon enough, new friendships budded. We rehearsed from 9 AM to 4:30 PM. Everyone pushed through the first half with enthusiasm and excited energy, but, as the clock ticked by, we were all worn out and spent by the afternoon. Whines of “I can’t feel my lips!” and “My teeth left marks on the inside of my mouth!” were whispered around, along with “My lips are all chapped!” After rehearsals, two buses took us to Megamall, where the students experienced the local culture. Allegedly, the chaperones dined at the infamous Jollibee’s, claiming, “Well, it’s for the cultural experience!”
The next day, Friday, we arrived at Faith Academy and then re-
hearsed again. But this time, after rehearsals, the entire band was led to the small community of illegal settlers to perform for the people there and to play with the children. The entire experience was eye-opening, as we learned how other people around the area lived.
On the final day, Saturday, rehearsals seemed to pass without much ado. The students were led to the elementary playground for a barbecue lunch and to spend their nervous energy by running around and playing on the complex’s playground. onning our “Concert Black Outfits”, we restlessly bustled in the band room, waiting and waiting.
The actual concert was anti-climactic; mutterings of “That’s all?” filled the halls. It just couldn’t be—the past two days of what at that time seemed like endless rehearsals had passed by ever so quickly. After the final banquet full of local delicacies, a somber mood filled clung in the air as students said their goodbyes. Social media requests were sent, pictures were taken, and hugs were given out.
When reflecting about the trip, Mikaela Yeap (10), a trombonist, said “Honor Band was much more challenging than I expected but equally as rewarding. It was humbling to be reminded that excelling in Dalat does not translate into excelling elsewhere.”
Abigail Soo (10), a flautist, then added that “learning about different cultures and ways of living was enlightening. We had so much fun there!”
The five days passed with countless activities and memories. New memories and experiences were made, and new friendships were formed. It was another precious memory to follow us for a long time.
~Sofia Park varsIty GIrLs’ basKetbaLL
We are so proud of you Bethany. Go change the world!
“Only when we are brave enough to explore the darkness will we discover the infinite power of our light.”
The senior class had a dose of “cuteness overload” to kick-start their usual Monday morning routine on January 28, 2019.
Added with the joy of escaping B-Block for the first fifteen minutes, seniors from Choir received the opportunity to spend time with the preschoolers and read some stories to them. It was one of the last service projects from the Class of 2019, a way of giving back to the school before they leave.
When the seniors proceeded to the preschool rooms, they were approached by adorably shy, little blue “minions,” each holding a couple of children’s books, waiting for them to be read to. One by one, each preschooler’s name was called and paired with a senior. Then, every senior led their little preschooler to a comfortable corner to begin reading storybooks that had bright, colorful pages of illustrations and engaging pullouts.
Sofia Park (12) recounted, “I was so touched because the little girl came up to me herself! I read her Dr. Seuss books, and she loved it so much! I loved reading my childhood books, too. At the end, she gave me a hug, and that absolutely made my morning.”
The preschoolers were very affectionate and looked up to the seniors. Seniors also automatically raised their voices to a higher-pitched tone when reading aloud to make the stories appear interesting to the preschoolers. Some seniors had preschoolers sit on their laps and interacted through the storybooks in order to get to know them. Lydia Kim (12) and her preschooler enjoyinged themselves and even sang nursery rhymes such as “The Eensy Weensy Spider” and “Happy Birthday” together in the midst of reading.
Unfortunately, good things always come to an end. Because of their short attention span, each preschooler jumped up immediately when Mrs. Bona Anderson, the preschool teacher, told them it was their snack time.
“I really enjoyed reading with the preschool kids. I loved the fact that I got the opportunity to spend time with them because we usually don’t get to play with the them since we have different schedules,” said Natasha Palanivel (12). “It was a nice way for the seniors to reach out to the youngest grades at Dalat.”
The service project was a precious time, not only for the preschoolers but also the seniors; it allowed them to return to their stress-free selves and lively express their inner children before the time of university and graduation approached.
—By Courtney Soon
“Joseph is a fruitful vine, a fruitful vine near a spring, whose branches climb over a wall.” (Genesis 49:22)
Dear Su Ji, Congratulations! We are very grateful that the Lord has blessed us to be part of your life. He has raised and transformed you into a lovely, beautiful young lady!
Continue to seek first His kingdom and His righteousness. Grow in the knowledge of God. He is your Lord and He alone suffices. We are praying that the Lord’s hands will always be upon you as you embark on this new journey and that you will be a blessing to the nations.
We love you always, Dad, Mom, Su Min and Suyoung
Every Friday during X Block, a group of students met in the Harbor’s Auckland room to learn more about theater and its many facets.
Supervised by Mr. Doug Yost and headed by Dalat upperclassmen Kristiana Phillips (12) and Daye Jung (11), this X Block provided a stress-free environment for students to explore drama without the pressure that comes with memorizing lines or anticipating a performance.
“Drama Club started out at the beginning of last semester when Mr. Yost came up with the idea of doing some drama-themed club for an X-block,” recalled Jung. “In the end, Kristi and I came up with the idea to have a student-led learning club where students gather and teach each other things about drama that they were particularly interested in.”
This after-school club always welcomed newcomers, inexperienced actors, and future thespians to join in on the fun as well.
“I’ve never done drama, and [Drama X Block] is a nice and non-stressful way to see what it is like to act (at a beginner’s level),” said Hannah Lawrence (12). “The improv drama games are my favorite.”
Another regular member, Corinne Fraley (11), agreed, “The utter joy and laughter from a dimension inside an oven, the vivacious
cheer of discovering the fun of pretending to be disabled and a hit song from an undead heart can’t be beat. I thoroughly enjoy the spontaneity of the moment and the way it bonded random persons together, having them rely solely on their wit and each other to create a masterpiece.”
But Phillips and Jung were not the only ones to provide leaderships of the time; often, they called upon members of this club to step up and lead their own unit.
“I approached Kristi about leading a stage combat unit,” said Joel Kelley (10). “I had never done anything remotely related to stage combat, but I knew it sounded interesting, so I decided to give it a shot. We had a great product, a fun class, and a good time fake beating each other up.”
During the club’s brainstorming session in September of 2018, the leaders and members put their heads together to explore different ideas; and since then, they’ve had a plethora of units to keep them going for the rest of the year.
“Within our club, we’re currently completing a scriptwriting unit and hope to explore a musical theater unit later on,” commented Phillips on the future of Drama Club.
“Beyond that, we also have a couple of really fun ideas for how to wrap up Drama Club at the end of the year that may involve reaching out to the larger Dalat community.”
~ Seth Kelley
…let your good deeds shine out for all to see, so that everyone will praise your heavenly Father.
-Matthew 5:16 (NLT)
Kristiana Cahaya Rojas Phillips
Dear Kristi,
It has been such a great joy to watch you grow and develop into a lovely young lady who passionately pursues God! As you seek to put Him first in all you do, we are confident that you will continue to SHINE for Him! As you go off to college, continue to trust the AUTHOR and PERFECTOR of your faith. He is crafting a beautiful story, and we are privileged to be part of the early chapters. Blessings on the next one!
We love you, Dad, Mom and Ate Laura
What is so special about Dalat drama? What makes Dalat drama unique? Is it the script? Is it the actors? Or is it a unique tradition of our own? The answer to this question would be all of these.
Dalat has had a unique tradition for the fall/ Christmas productions since 2011. Mr. Mark Sasse, former drama director, formed a new group called the Road Less Traveled Players. Dalat students would perform out of Mr. Sasse’s and student-written scripts, which were unique and special to the Dalat community.
On December 6, 2018, it was the night of the fourth annual RLT Christmas show. However, there were several things different about the RLT in comparison to past years. First, the performance took place in the Harbor Hall instead of at PenangPAC. Second, the students only had four weeks to prepare for the entire show. The production began after the fall drama, To Kill a Murderer, so students did not have much preparation time. Lastly, the admission fee for this production was completely free.
Before the show began, Mr. Yost went up on stage and announced
the changes in RLT. He specifically mentioned that the RLT tonight would not have a curtain call for a specific reason. “The RLT players will now be called the RLT ministries. Oh no! I made a new tradition!” cried Mr. Yost, and the show started.
The production consisted of seven skits and one dance performance by the Dalat Dance Club. The opening skits usually brought up a lot of laughter to bring up the mood.
“I loved the skit ‘Do You Want Change for that Quarter?’ the most,” said Natasha Palanivel (12). “It was so funny and interesting to see Alex Shing act as a southern reverend. As a part of the crew, I’ve seen it multiple times, but it just got better and better.”
While there were skits that gave laughter, the RLT ministries also performed skits that gave a serious message. The night closed out with the skit “Christmas Presence”, emphasizing that the real presence of Christmas is not the gifts but the presence of Jesus.
After the last skit, the audience did not clap. Rather, they were drawn into the true meaning of Christmas. This was the change Mr. Yost had wanted to make. This was the start of the new tradition: The RLT Ministries. From now on, we’ll say, “Welcome to the RLT Ministries.”
—By Alice Chang
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Love, Mum, Dad, Jerald, Linus and Nicholas
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On Saturday, November 24, a portion of the high school choir brought the Christmas spirit with a small performance at Straits Quay. The mall’s staff gave this choir a primetime slot, which meant there was high demand for their angelic mix of voices.
The choir performed their November’s worth of work on acapella arrangements of “White Winter Hymnal” by Robin Pecknoid and “Hallelujah” by Jeff Buckley.
But they went beyond the standard conglomerating of their twenty voices—give or take. The former song included several body percussion solis from the women, and the latter song opened with a vocal solo by Joseph Chandra (11) and Celestine Teoh (11).
“The most challenging part about the solo for me was learning how to blend my voice with Joseph’s, while at the same time, maintaining my projection and conveying emotion,” reflected Teoh. “One reason I enjoyed performing in Straits Quay is that it gave me a chance to exhibit my passion for music.”
This short flash-mob-like performance stretched the singers’ skills and allowed them to experience a challenging setting they had never before tried—letting the acoustics of the open air carry their voices into the listeners’ ears.
Shannon Frohlich (12) commented, “Considering I’ve been dying of a cough recently, singing for around 10 minutes without coughing my guts out was an extreme challenge. Luckily, I made it all the way through without going into a coughing fit. It was great. Oh, but the audience couldn’t really hear us because the microphones weren’t really working. That was also great.”
Performing for a small audience at Straits Quay allowed the choir to, in a sense, testrun their songs—looking for ways they could improve their performance in anticipation of the upcoming Christmas concert. But it also brought the choir together and deepened the friendships they formed over the choir trip and during class.
“I was just really thankful that we had the opportunity to officially perform at a venue like Straits Quay,” said Su-Ji Lim (12). “The fact that they invited us is amazing. They had mics, a keyboard, and stage lights all set up for us when we came. I appreciated all the time and effort the production team must have spent putting it all together.”
—By Seth Kelley MUSIC in hand, the choir class practices lining up on the Harbor steps. The choir utilized various facilities around campus to practice singing in different environments. SHANNON FROHLICH baa baa black sheep“Finally,” Albert Jeong (12) groaned loudly at the sound of Wednesday’s school bell.
School was officially out, and the long weekend looked amazing from where most students were standing. The much-anticipated four-day break celebrated gratitude, rest, and thankfulness with family and community.
However, the iconic American holiday wasn’t celebrated by everyone: to some, it was a huge family occasion, while to others, it simply acted as a promising and relaxing long weekend.
Dalat’s high schoolers took advantage of this break in many different ways—while some students took the break to get some well-needed rest, some were stuffed with the busyness of organizing Thanksgiving lunches and dinners. With Thursday and Friday off, there were many opportunities for getting together with different groups of people to celebrate. For others, this four-day weekend was good just to have extra time for academics, especially with the December SAT coming up.
Thanksgiving planning seemed to be the most popular event of the weekend, though, as the American tradition is a popular one amongst Dalat staff members and students.
“Dalat’s tight-knit community also means lots of visitors, so we
have to prepare for that, but it’s worth it, because Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays,” said Elisabeth Kilgo (12). “We had three different pies, one turkey, and lots of other side dishes on our dining table. The prep was lots of work, but it paid off.”
Full of food and time with family, it’s understandable why so many people love dthe celebration.
Those who didn’t celebrate Thanksgiving still had fun, though. For example, many students said it was a really refreshing break: after being crushed by all the overwhelming work that teachers always try to squeeze in before long weekends, it was nice to have the days off.
Freshman Esther Lo explained, “My family doesn’t celebrate Thanksgiving, but the long weekend was an amazing time to just relax, spend time with my friends and family, and just not think about school.”
From watching movies to trying new restaurants in Georgetown, Dalat’s high schoolers took advantage of these four days to enjoy themselves before the business of December hit.
Thanksgiving is a time of reflecting, celebrating, and being grateful, and this break certainly did that for lots of students. With nothing pressuring like sports practice or big projects going on, this fourday weekend didn’t just bring a time of thanksgiving but a time of relaxation for Dalat’s well-deserving and hardworking students.
Ready to get back on the grind this week, this break helped refresh students for the upcoming flurry leading up to Christmas break.
—By Lauren Lee
On November 2nd, a group of Media Literacy students sat pensively in their seats as Mr. Karl Steinkamp strode to the front of the room.
A pile of Nokia phones and an empty box lay ominously on the desk nearby. All of the students could see the wide grin on his face. As Mr. Steinkamp clapped his hands to signal the start of the day, he also marked the beginning of something else. Day 1 of the Dumb and Dumber Project had begun.
The project’s goal was to replace the students’ smartphones with “dumb phones” (the Nokia phones sitting innocently on the table) so that students may experience the impacts of using a smartphone on individuals and society. For this project, students were expected not to use a smartphone for two weeks. To those who were attached to their phones, this would be a challenging project indeed.
As a result, with the help of Seth Kelley (12) and Gabe Roberts (11), Mr. Steinkamp began to orchestrate the Dumb and Dumber Project’s first mockumentary as a way to lighten the mood. Even though Mr. Steinkamp had announced the project earlier, students acted as if he had sprung the project upon them. Of course, Mr. Steinkamp desired nothing less than pure pandemonium as he set about casting different “roles” for the event. Students had to pretend to sob hysterically and jump over tables to escape while Kelley and Roberts gleefully filmed the event.
As the first part of the chaotic filming ended, the true project began. Individually, students started shutting down their phones (some more mournfully than others) after saving their most important contacts. SIM cards were taken out of the smartphones and dutifully placed into a Nokia that Dalat had purchased. Although newly bought, the phones contained the classic keypad as well as a small screen. As a result, some students struggled to remember how the Nokia worked, to the amusement of Mr. Steinkamp.
As Natasha Palanivel (12) put it, “As I held the phone in my hands, I pondered on how to turn on the device as there was no power button. I didn’t realize there was an instruction manual. By some miracle—after pressing a variety of buttons—the phone turned on! It was a Christmas miracle! It was a thrilling moment to hold this small device in my hand.”
At first glance, it seemed as if the phones could not access the internet, call Grab, or even download music. Students, however, were elated to find classic games such as Snake, Doodle Jump, and Crossy Road on the phone.
For the final filming of Day 1, students formed a funeral procession. They lined up with their smartphones and gradually strolled towards the empty box, where they set their phones down as if performing some elaborate ritual.
Then the box was lidded and taken away. It was to be stored in Mr. Steinkamp’s office, out of sight but unlikely out of mind. The 336-hour countdown began.
—By Sin Ler Oo
We love you and are so proud of you!
Mom, Dad, Joel and Gabe
Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the Lord rises upon you.
-Isaiah 60:1
Going into the tournament nobody believed that we could do it. We took three tough loses in the first round, and it looked like we were another Dalat team coming home empty handed. Due to some events we were placed higher in our bracket giving us another shot at making history. Dalat basketball has never placed in any ACSC tournament. We created the theme of God’s plan when we were given another shot at placing. After losing those first games we felt like God did not give up on us and that we could do this.
Karl Chan
Daniel Kang
Wansuk Kunawardisai
Sam Castro
Jeremy Worten
Aaron Worten
Jay Cho
Eddie Seong
Hajin Cho
Joshua Koay
Seong-Min Kim
Linus Lim
Ruben Nyul
Silently taking in the darkness hanging heavily about them, the Southwest Thailand Impact trip team followed Mr. Andrew McClary into a cave-like area, looping around a large cluster of bars. Even in the late morning, the aftermath of an evil night haunted the now-abandoned bars. A menacing tiger statue, an entrance shaped like a grotesquely leering mouth, and a red shop with a sign reading “The Devil’s Playground” all screamed silently of the rampant depravity so glorified in Patong Beach, Thailand.
Reflecting on the experience, senior Nicholas Khor observed that “the literal emptiness of the bars showed the gravity of the sex industry and...represented that emptiness of sin.”
Another senior, Seth Kelley, remarked, “It was one of the heaviest things I’ve ever had to witness, but it gave me a more realistic sense of how depraved the world can be. It also showed me how imperative it is that Christians go out and reflect Christ’s light in these places.”
In fact, the theme of Impact this year was taken from Philippians 2:6-7, calling followers of Christ to adapt the attitude of their Savior, “who, being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be used to His own advantage; rather, He made Himself nothing by taking the very nature of a servant.” Further along in the chapter, believers are called to “become blameless and pure ‘children of God without fault in a warped and crooked generation’”
with the promise that “then you will shine like stars in the sky as you hold firmly to the word of life” (verse 15).
Many students on the Southwest Thailand team took this passage to heart, asking God to empower them to shine for Him. Through the chaos of many changed plans, through the busyness of organizing a kids’ camp, and even through the darkness of Patong Beach, God was incredibly present on the trip, encouraging His children and blessing them as they stepped out to serve.
As trip leader, Ms. Heidi Keas, reflected, “More than anything else, God was encouraging and affirming me in my calling and letting me taste the pure joy that can be found when we surrender our lives to His will!”
On the very same trip where students were forced to face the worst of humanity, they were also given hope—both through time spent alone with God and through time spent together, serving. Two days after the unsettling trip to Patong Beach, the team was given an opportunity to lead a kids’ camp at a local Thai church.
Surrounded by children who were easily engaged and eager to learn, it was impossible not to be softened by their wonder and innocence. The local church’s efforts to reach out to its community and the opportunity to come alongside them and pour into children’s lives was a refreshing reminder that hope and goodness still exist.
For those who went on the Southwest Thailand Impact trip, God’s declaration that “the light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it” (John 1:5), rang especially clear and true..
~Kristiana Phillips“The team’s goal was to place at ACSC. In order to do so, they had to Never Quit, Never Give Up.”
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Eighteen anxious students stood around outside the Dalat front office on the 23 of March. These students were about to embark on an impact trip to Manila, the purpose of which was to learn through service.
The group had been preparing to go on Impact for months through weekly 7:00 am meetings and several lunch meetings. They left campus at noon to head off to Manila and the unknown. The team wasn’t quite sure what to expect; all they knew was that God would use the trip for his glory.
When the group arrived in Manila at 11:00 pm, every student was excited to enter a new culture and leave an impact on people in the area. The team arrived at the guesthouse and crashed in their rooms quickly that night.
The next morning, the team went to church next to the guesthouse. After church, the team got together outside of the church building and began playing with the kids in their church clothes. The kids had loads of fun playing basketball with students like Alix Stuart (10) and Tori Lindsey (12), and the kids were quite entertained by Hudson Morgan’s (11) backflips.
By the time the team was done playing with the kids, two hours had slipped by. Over the course of the trip, the students spent a lot of
time with kids through serving food to them and devotional nights at the children’s homes. The whole team agreed that spending time serving the kids helped us to grow spiritually. This kind of selfless service turned out to be a source of tremendous joy for the team.
Besides spending time with the kids, the team grew spiritually through the morning small group sessions, where a theme for each day guided their conversation.
The theme for one particular day—abide—left a lasting impact on our hearts about how joyful we can be when we are in Jesus. The theme of abide included a verse that says when we abide in Christ, our joy will be complete (John 15:11). That day, my small group prayed that our joy would be complete as we went through our day. At the end of the day, God surely answered our prayers—the team was full of unexplainable joy.
Many students shared that night that they came to see how a relationship with God is possible through this verse and theme.
Regarding the trip experience, Tori Lindsey said, “It’s always eye-opening to go into a country like the Philippines and experience their way of life. I loved every minute of the trip and all the work we had the opportunity to do. I loved experiencing the culture and sharing the love of God with the people. Overall, it was an incredibly fulfilling and joyful trip that I will remember forever.”
In conclusion, the team was able to encounter God in an incredible way in Manila through service and other activities..
~ Trevor Ronning
Stunned into silence, students gawked in awe at the new elephant on campus, towering high above their heads. With a rushing waterfall, three stories, and a winding staircase that looked like it was from Cinderella, the new Harbor building encouraged students to get lost in its beauty—and, apparently, in its halls.
“The first week was a little confusing at first,” Wesley DeLaughter (11) admitted, “but I got the hang of it all soon enough—got my sea legs, if you will.”
New and old students alike got lost during the first few weeks of school, navigating the many classrooms with excitement and pure confusion. Even after Mr. Brian Brewster explained that each classroom was named after a famous port and that geography would come into play, students still found themselves wandering around the new building like lost sheep, mourning over their geography skills (or, shall we say, lack of them).
“The administrator’s effort to improve the high schoolers’ geogra-
phy by naming the classrooms after ports has miserably failed with me,” Trevor Ronning (12) confessed. “The truth is I just remember where I’m supposed to go and go there.”
With the school’s theme of “Setting Sail,” nautical terms seemed to be everywhere, including in the new high school building. At first, students were hesitant to join in on the fun, but after a while, puns began to fly as the students fixed their attitudes.
“The Harbor building is ship-shape. Coming from where I used to live, I never thought that I would experience a school so amazing. I’m a little sad that I will be jumping ship at the end of this semester,” Arwen Wisley (9) joked.
Even with the—as some students claimed— “cringeworthy” nautical theme, the community adored the new addition to the school.
Esther Ko (12) said, “It’s an actual buildingnot a long, rectangular container. And it’s new. So that’s nice.
Indeed, the new elephant on campus stunned students into silence, freezing them in their places. But after the initial shock passed and the beauty of the building sunk in, students walked up the Cinderella staircase and let themselves move on, enjoying the new facilities The Harbor had to offer.
~ Shannon Frohlich THE new Harbor Hall buildling stands ready to welcome students for the first day of school. As the last in a three-year set of ccampus construction projects, the community eagerly awaited the opportunity to enjoy the purpose-built building.This index lists everyone named or pictured in this book. Names and listings preceded by an asterisk (*) are advertisers. Bold-faced words are topics covered.
AAfter Sneak Dinner 33
Alagan, Himani 152, 235, 236, 237
Alagu Nagarajan, Packia 12, 152, 230
Allen, Caleb 168
Allen, Joshua 158
Allen, Lydia 131, 148, 234, 236
Allen, Ruthie 20, 88, 131, 142, 149, 229, 234, 236
Allen, Susan 73, 23, 131, 161, 172
Aloysius, Mary Michael 172
Anderson, Bona 172
Anderson, Jeta 148, 236
Anderson, Josh 46, 71, 172, 229
Anderson, Kaius 164
Anderson, Soren 68, 158
Andy Ruble 237
Ang, Adeline Gaik Cheng 172
Ang, Jireh 2, 9, 10, 44, 57, 58, 140, 141, 157, 228, 229, 230, 232, 234
Ang, Marcus 152
Ang, Sheryl 14, 125, 140, 228, 237
Ang, Tiffany 66, 160
Art 84
*Art ESpace 186
Arulandoo, Jeston John AL 172
Arumugam, Ramakrisnan AL 172
Augustine, Joshua 166
230, 234
Bible 72
Blacklock, Hannah 61, 160, 165
Blacklock, Josiah 154
Bok, Kai Ru 148, 236
Borer, Jairo 158
Borer, Keyla 160
Borer, Noemi 148, 236
Boy Scouts 52, 227, 233
Boyd, Aidan 58, 158
Boyd, Kathryn 152, 155, 235, 236, 237
Boyd, Kristina 166
Boyd, Levi 164, 167
Brewster, Brandi 172
Brewster, Brian 24, 172, 227, 236
Brewster, Kalia 72, 13, 142, 153, 232, 234, 236
Brewster, Kyra 154
Brewster, Lana 3, 97, 102, 146, 228, 232, 234, 236
Broecker, Eliane 166
Broecker, Joana 164
Broecker, Lissia 62, 168
Brooks, Henry 160, 233
Brooks, Hudson 154, 233
Brooks, Lydia 33, 48, 82, 140, 161, 163, 229, 232
Brooks, Noah 15, 152, 236
Buckland, Caitlyn 5, 16, 148, 235
Burleson, Chloe 34, 164
Burleson, Kelly 79, 172, 229, 230
Burleson, Milo 158
Burley, Rachael 160, 167
Byun, Eric 166
CCai, Christine 162
Cai, Peggy 162
Casebolt, Jackson 63, 170
Castro, Sam 90, 132, 135, 193, 223, 230, 237
Chan, Ailee 59, 172, 175, 230
Chan, Alayna 33, 162
Chan, Audrey 158
Chan, Blake 164, 233
Chan, Caitlyn 154, 231
Chan, Ethan 32, 52, 58, 146, 159, 175, 229, 230, 231, 232, 233
Chan, Hazel 148, 236
Chan, Karl 2, 28, 61, 97, 112, 113, 132, 187, 223, 234, 237
*Chan, Mr. and Mrs. 187
Chan, Ryan 2, 113, 146, 231, 232, 234, 237
Chand, Anna 158
Chand, Jayden 162, 233
Chand, Nathan 14, 32, 53, 61, 79, 117, 132, 135, 137, 169, 182, 228, 232, 233, 235
Chandra, Alexa 146, 171, 231, 234
Chandra, Ebel 164
Chandra, Joseph 19, 23, 44, 84, 91, 117, 129, 137, 140, 147, 216, 230, 232, 236, 237
N. ThAilAND impACT Trip: BACK ROW: Seong-Min Kim, Duncan Magruder, Matthew Strong, Joel Kelly, Miss Lisa Munson, Mrs. Jan Hogan; MIDDLE ROW: Mr. Andrew McClary, Zoe Grous, Gabe Frohlich, Gabby Zimmer, Jacqueline Leech, Cecelia Sheng, Audrey Shing; FRONT ROW: Mr. Bob Pagee, Mandy Lim, Elizabeth Horton, En Min Saw, Ally Kim, Ji Ah Choi; NOT PICTURED: Hannah Lawrence
Badminton 233
Bae, Grace 146, 235, 237
Baek, Tim 2, 4, 10, 23, 33, 50, 131, 132, 134, 230, 231, 232
Bai, Tommy 168
Baker, Micaella 124, 146, 237
Bands 44, 82, 147, 231, 232
Baseball 126, 237
Basketball 104, 118, 120, 236
Beaman, Christina 23, 106, 140, 147, 171, 205, 228, 234
Beaman, Isaac 152, 165
Beasley, Ella 61, 166
Beasley, Reuben 162, 233
Beh, Agnes 172
Bernhardt, Chase 35, 67, 162, 233
Bernhardt, Niko 5, 146, 237
Bernhardt, Ryan 80, 140, 147, 205, 230, 231, 232
*Bernhardt, Sharon 39, 78, 172, 201,
S. ThAilAND impACT Trip: BACK ROW: Junshi Lida, Hannah Peek, Seth Kelly, Daniel Lim, Daniel Kang; MIDDLE ROW: Mr. Andrew McClary, Mikaela Stienkamp, Alice Chang, Nicholas Khor, Natasha Palanivel; FRONT ROW: Lauren Lee, Jireh Ang, Kristiana Phillips, Abby Owen, Ms. Heidi Keas
Chang, Alice 5, 41, 44, 75, 132, 205, 228, 229, 230, 231, 232
Chang, Jordan 47, 1, 133, 140, 230, 231
Chang, Max 96, 146
Chang, Vivien 4, 10, 59, 77,131, 132, 193, 228, 230, 231
Channon, Noah (160, 233
Cheah, Christine 172
Cheang, Dominic 26, 52, 53, 148, 233, 234, 237
Chee, Adelina 148, 236
Chen, Jiahong 170
Cheong, Joel 172
*Cheow Guan 186
Chew, Ashley 146, 231, 234
Chew, Bryan 66, 160
Chew, Dylan 146, 237
Chew, Emily 31, 140, 171, 237
Chew, Ryan 148, 237
iNDONESiA impACT Trip: BACK ROW: Jeremy Worten, Mycah Winsor, Isaac Kelly, Andrew Kaney, Vivien Chang, Corinne Fraley; MIDDLE
Chew, Sing Yi 160
Chia, Ning Yi 85, 146, 234
Chin, Alicia 24, 84, 125, 132, 133, 171, 173, 182, 234, 236, 237
Chin, Anric 15, 152, 236, 237
Chin, Bethia 154
Chin, Elspeth 75, 76, 142, 163, 234, 237
DANCE: BACK ROW: Sooah Kim, Nicole Lee, Helen Jang, Mandy Lim, Mrs. Tarin Daniels; FRONT ROW: Grace Wan, Ji Ah Choi, Mandy Liao, Grace Moon, Sheryl Ang; NOT PICTURED: Amanda Low
Chin, John 75, 146
Cho, Jae 73, 75, 133, 140, 223,
ROW: Mr. Andrew McClary, Shannon Frohlich, Isabel Smith, Suji Lim, Yerin Park, Christina Beaman, Da Ye Jung; FRONT ROW: Ms. Ha-Young Kong, Dael Kim, John Kim, Ashlynn Ruble, Nathan Chand, Carissa Hoffmeyer, Mrs. Summer Davis mANilA impACT Trip: BACK ROW: Alex Shing, Tori Lindsey, Hudson Morgan, Trevor Ronning, Onyu Kwak, Amber Ruble; MIDDLE ROW: Mr. Andrew McClary, Abel Tan, Esmarie De Jager, Elisabeth Kilgo, Lana Brewster, Alix Stuart; FRONT ROW: Mrs. Lydia Roberts, Kimberly Hills, Sheryl Ang, Ziyu Moey, Zoe Seevaratnam, Ella Jade Magruder, Bethany Davis, Lydia Kim, Ms. Lori Miller237
Cho, Jason 152, 237
Cho, John Hajin 8, 19, 51, 108, 132, 134, 157, 177, 193, 197, 232, 235, 237
*Cho, Mr. and Mrs. 197
Choi, Annie 142, 230, 231, 232
Choi, Daniel 8, 9, 86, 142, 157, 229, 232
Choi, David 164
Choi, Elyn 162
Choi, Ji Ah 8, 81, 130, 142, 228, 230, 232, 235
Choi, Lucy 154, 231
Choi, Ryan 152
Choi, Sandy 154, 157
Choi, Shin 166
Chois, Susana 172
Choirs 82, 147, 232
Chong, Kris 77, 142, 149
Christmas Banquet 30, 136
Chua, Raven 41, 85, 140, 230
Chung, Grace 20, 146, 229, 236
*Claypot Restaurant 204
Corman, Kaeden 26, 154, 230
Corman, Kaleb 168
Corman, Kenya 33, 160
Corman, Kyler 168
Corman, Nicole 34, 172, 237
Crosslin, Enee 77, 142, 237
Crosslin, Hope 68, 155, 158
Cura, Debbie 172
Cura, Jack 148, 235, 236
Cura, Tom 172
Cura, Tommy 157, 172
Daniels, Tarin 40, 68, 172, 228, 230
Davis, Bethany 8, 9, 22, 75, 94, 132, 137, 153, 193, 201, 205, 228, 232, 234
Davis, Caden 69, 158
Davis, Eli 70, 126, 148, 235, 237
Davis, Gabe 160
*Davis, Mr. and Mrs. 201
Davis, Ryan 155, 172
Davis, Summer 126, 172, 228, 237
De Jager, Esmarie 3, 79, 85, 146, 228, 235,236
De Jager, Josia 152, 234
de Visser, Adaiah 160
de Visser, Jedidja 168
de Visser, Joel 164
de Visser, Yosiah 170
DeLaughter, Isaiah 96, 137, 146, 237
DeLaughter, Wesley 75, 90, 96, 140, 227, 229, 237
Devahandran, Sathiavani AP 172
DJHS 173, 231
Dobson, Emma 164
Dobson, Ian 99, 154
Dobson, Noah 160, 233
Dobson, Paul 25, 172
Dorms 8, 42, 157, 193, 230
Douglas, Haylee 148, 231,235, 236
Douglas, Jared 142, 235, 236
Drama 48, 209, 229
Driscoll, Sean 3, 67, 162, 233
Dukes, Ashley 160
Dukes, TJ 152, 229, 230, 236
Dwumfour, Darnell 154
Dwumfour, Darryl 148, 235, 237
Dwumfour, Derion 3, 162, 233, 235
Edman, Chance 172, 235
Edman, Macy 170
El-Deeb, Aiden 158
El-Deeb, True 168
Elliott, Isaac 168
Emanuel, Juana AP Benjamine 172
Emaung, Owen 172
Emis, Eleanor 148
Emis, Elise 166
Emis, Emma 154
Emmanuel, Joshua 148, 236
Emmanuel, Rufus 155, 172
Emmanuel, Tia 158
Emmanuel, Vijeta 172
Emuang, Owen 179
English 74
Erol, Aaron 140
Erol, Aiden Atakan 154
*EULC 184
FFaircloth, Kyla Ann 12, 26, 28, 71, 128, 152, 231, 236
Faircloth, Micah 95, 92, 47, 142, 229
ChArliE BrOWN: BACK: Mrs. Lori Horton, Wesley DeLaughter, Daniel Choi, Suji Lim, Hannah Peek, Alejandro Garza-Lainez, Seth Kelley, Mr. Yost; MIDDLE: Lydia Geiman, Ruthie Allen, Benjamin Hollon, Alice Chang, Kimberly Hills, Natasha Palanivel, Mrs. Mary Geiman, Mr. Chris Ramos; FRONT: Kaitlyn Ladner, Tien-Erh Huang, Arpita Matthew, Jia Yi Sim, Ella Jade Magruder, Lydia Brooks, Lee Anne Lim, Rebekah Lee; NOT PICTURED: Mr. Terry Franceschi
DD League 98
Daniels, Adam 172, 230, 236, 237
EEagle Games 149
Edman, Brody 168
rlT: BACK ROW: Suji Lim, Joel Kelley, Alejandro Garza-Lainez, Seth Kelley, Hannah Peek; MIDDLE ROW:
DrAmA ClUB: BACK ROW: Seth Kelley, Alejandro Garza-Lainez, Joel Kelley, Hannah Peek; MIDDLE ROW: Shannon Frohlich, Westly DeLaughter, Suji Lim, Cecelia Sheng; FRONT ROW: Daye Jung, Kristiana Phillips, Natasha Palanivel, Corinne Fraley, Grace Chung; NOT PICTURED: Hannah Lawrence, Min Guk Kong, Elizabeth Horton, Mr. Doug Yost
FOrENSiCS: BACK ROW: Jun Lee, Alejandro Garza-Lainez, Micah Faircloth, Mr. JD Thompson, Mr. Joshua Anderson; FRONT ROW: Mrs. Cheryl Franceschi, Mrs. Kelly Burleson, Mrs. Carin Roylance, Elizabeth Horton, Justus Goh, Suji Lim, Grace Moon
hiSTOrY BEE AND BOWl: BACK ROW: Mr. Zach Mulert, Justus Goh, Xu An Lim, Yi Yao Tan, Garrett Miller, Jackson Miller, Cecelia Sheng, Natasha Palanivel, Mrs. Melodee White; MIDDLE ROW: Josh Peek, Liwei Koh, Julien Goh, Yong-Yu Huang, Yusoof Monawvil, Ethan Chan, Jordan Stuart, Karis White, Corinne Fraley, Mr. Bob Pagee; FRONT ROW: Mrs. Ha-Young Kong, Myra Lim, Thomas Dukes, Owen Lai, Mandy Liao, Natalie Khor, Gabe Roylance, Sean White, Ms. Rebekah Peters
TECh TEAm: Mr. Terry Franceschi, Alice Chang, Wesley DeLaughter; FRONT ROW: Hannah Lawrence, Jordan Stuart, Natalie Khor, Mr. Andrew McClary; NOT PICTURED: Alex Shing Da Ye Jung, Jireh Ang, Alice Chang, Cecelia Sheng, Natasha Palanivel; FRONT ROW: Mrs. Marsha Yost, Dael Kim, Ella Jade Magruder, Kristiana Phillips, Corinne Fraley, Ashley Kim, Mr. Doug Yost; NOT PICTURED: Alex Shing, Mr. Terry Franceschi TO Kill A mUrDErEr: BACK: Jackson Miller, Wesley DeLaughter, Matthew Strong, Alejandro Garza-Lainez, Seth Kelley; MIDDLE: Mandy Liao, Kristiana Phillips, Suji Lim, Hannah Peek, Cecelia Sheng; FRONT: Mrs. Lori Horton, Arpita Mathew, Ella Jade Magruder, Julia Jun, Lydia Brooks, Esther Yang, Ms. Mary Geiman; NOT PICTURED: Mr. Terry FranceschiSCiENCE ClUB: BACK ROW: Alex Shing, Xu An Lim, Daniel Kang, Matthew Strong, Tim Baek, Jackson Miller, Vivien Chang, Mrs. Sharon Bernhardt; MIDDLE ROW: Mao Inoue, On You Kim, Jia Yi Sim, Yujin Kim, Ji Soo Kang, Erica Jang, Nicole Lai, Mary Lee, Cecelia Shen; FRONT ROW: Mrs. Kelly Burleson, Rebekah Lee, Sin Ler Oo, Courtney Soon, Mandy Lim, Ji Ah Choi, Jia Yi Lim, Yerin Park, Sarah Lee, Mrs. Jessica Morken; NOT PICTURED: Mandy Liao, Tien-Erh Huang, Da Ye Jung, Arpita Matthew, Dorothy Koay, Annie Choi, Yuuki Horie, Grace Moon, Niki Tsumagari, Benjamin Hollon, Esther Ko, Audrey Shing, Kristiana Phillips, En Min Saw, Esther Kim, Sam Castro, Min Guk Kong, Linus Lim, Ashley Kim, Lee Anne Lim, Amanda Low, Laviynia Jaya, Suzanne Liew, Ally Kim
Fan, Annabelle 154
Foreign Language 88
Forensics 46, 229
Fraley, Corinne 97, 106, 140, 141, 209, 228, 229, 230, 231, 234
Fraley, Karis 162, 165
Franceschi, Cheryl 165, 172, 229
Franceschi, Terence 19, 172, 229
Francis, Xavier 172
Frohlich, Gabe 6, 15, 43, 78, 83, 142, 228, 231, 235, 237
*Frohlich, Mr. and Mrs. 220
Frohlich, Robin 87, 172, 234
Frohlich, Shannon 24, 51, 132, 153, 173, 187, 205, 216, 220, 228, 229, 231, 232, 234, 237
From Kids 4 Kids 58, 230
Fujimaki, Riko 168
Fujimaki, Riku 162
Fung, Joycelyn 5, 26, 70, 148, 177, 231, 235, 236
236
Guo, Zeen 166
SKTT: BACK ROW: Amy Jarman, Gabriel Kontsas, Garrett Miller, Benjamin Hollon, Xu An Lim, Liam Kuhns; MIDDLE ROW: Mrs. Ai Lee Chan, Jia Yi Sim, Yujin Kim, Ethan Chan, Anya Kaloo, Corinne Fraley; FRONT ROW: Kaitlyn Ladner, Abigail Soo, Lee Anne Lim, Grace Wan, Kristiana Phillips
HHa, David Onyu 166
Ha, Grace 170
Ha, John Yeonwoo 168
Hassan, Jasmine 148, 236
Henderson, Keith 24, 103, 157, 174, 234
Henderson, Rachelle 24, 174
Hieber, Emily 174
Hieber, Jens 17, 174, 230
Hills, Kimberly 18, 54, 59, 132, 133, 161, 194, 228, 229, 232, 236
*Hills, Mr. and Mrs. 194
Ho, Grace 174
Ho, Jacy 66, 162
Ho, Mark 53, 150, 235
Hofer, Hailey 3, 10, 150, 235
Hofer, Rhys 152, 234
JUNiOr ClASS EXCOm: BACK ROW: Mrs. Carin Roylance, Mr. Craig Roylance, Mr. Jens Hieber, Mr. Adam Daniels, Mr. Jon Horton; MIDDLE ROW: Jerald Ooi, Joseph Chandra, Ryan Bernhardt, Philip Yeoh; FRONT ROW: Gloria Kim, Celestine Teoh, Jordan Chang, Raven Chua, Mrs. Tarin Daniels; NOT PICTURED: Yuuki Horie
GGame Night 145
Ganesan, Vikneswaran AL 172
Gardiner, Michelle 168
Gardner, Gabriela 80, 142, 237
Gardner, Isadora 154
Garza-Lainez, Alejandro 21, 47, 48, 94, 140, 229, 231
Ge, Anna 166
Ge, Elsa 63, 168
Geiman, Lydia 19, 104, 142, 229, 231, 235, 236, 232
Geiman, Mary 172, 229
Gibson-Pham, Dale 172, 233
Goh, Brandon 146
Goh, Emily 170
Goh, Joyce 147, 172, 232
Goh, Julien 71, 148, 229, 233, 236
Goh, Justus 1, 14, 46, 47, 48, 90, 132, 190, 229
*Goh, Mr. and Mrs. 190
Goh, Soo Wei 148, 185, 235, 237
Goh, Tiffany 170
Goh, Wei Ee 152, 236
Gohan, Liv 154
Gohan, Max 67, 162, 233
Govinda, Perumal AL R. 172
Govinda, Ramasamy AL 172
Grad, Emily 3, 10, 42, 169, 172, 231, 235, 236, 237
Grad, Katniss J. Whiskers 10
SENiOr ClASS EXCOm: BACK ROW: Mrs. Jacki Steinkamp, Mr. Karl Steinkamp, Mr. Scott Poulter, Aunt Jan Hogan; MIDDLE ROW: Trevor Ronning, Nicholas Khor, Vivien Chang, Ms. Bethany Weidemann; FRONT ROW: Mikaela Steinkamp, En Min Saw, Alice Chang, Mandy Lim; NOT PICTURED: Ruben Nyul
Hoffmeyer, Carissa 110, 124, 125, 131, 132, 171, 203, 228, 234, 237
Hoffmeyer, Pamela 174, 233, 237
*Hoffmeyer, Paul 174, 203, 223, 227, 233, 237
Hogan, Jan 17, 135, 174, 185, 228, 230, 236
Hollon, Benjamin 76, 146, 151, 175, 229, 230, 231, 232
Hollon, Peter 64, 164)
Hollon, Timothy 68, 154, 231
*Holy Guacamole 204
Honeybone, Carly 160
Horie, Yuuki 5, 6, 52, 53, 79, 129, 140, 141, 230, 231, 232, 233, 236
Horton, Elizabeth 3, 10, 33, 45, 46, 73, 110, 140, 228, 229, 231, 232, 234, 237
Horton, Jon 174, 230,
Horton, Lori 174, 229
Hou, Kevin 168
Hsu, Bernadette 168
Hsu, Michael 150, 231, 233, 235
Hsu, Paul 162, 233
Hsu, Peter 154, 233
Huang, April 68, 154
Huang, Tien-Erh 39, 142, 229, 230, 234
DOrm COUNCil: BACK ROW: Min Guk Kong, Onyu Kwak, Jireh Ang; FRONT ROW: Gloria Kim, Riley Phillips, Dael Kim, Aunt Val Weidemann
Grade 1 64, 166, 168
Grade 2 64, 164, 166
Grade 3 66, 162, 164
Grade 4 66, 160, 162
Grade 5 68, 158, 156
Grade 6 68, 154, 156
Grade 7 70, 152, 154
Grade 8 70, 148,150, 152
Grice, Sue 82, 88, 146, 151, 234,
Grous, Popi 152, 155, 235, 237
Grous, Zoe 33, 142, 147, 228, 234, 237
Guerrero, Angel 88, 89, 172, 181,
Huang, Ting-Yi 154
Huang, Yong-Yu 36, 72, 80, 146, 229, 230, 234
Huang, Zi Qi 170
Huang, Zi Xin 160
Hueting, Adriaan 68, 158
Huh, Daniel 168
Huh, Samuel 164
Hutchcraft, Steven 174, 237
Hwang, Tian Xiang 150, 173, 231
Hwang, Yi Jean 158
Hwang, Yi Ranne 154, 230
FrOm KiDS 4 KiDS: BACK ROW: Yi Ranne Hwang, Xu An Lim, Tim Baek, Vivien Chang, Alex Shing, Natasha Palanivel, Ms. Shawna Wood, Juan Moon, Onyou Kim, Thomas Dukes, Kaeden Corman, Audrey Shing, Courtney Soon, Packia Alagu; FRONT ROW:*, Daniel Park, Millie Morgan,*, Young-Yu Huang, Jing Leow, Sefina Liao, Yewon Lee; NOT PICTURED: Min Guk Kong, Sin Ler OoIIida, Junshi 146, 228, 231, 233
Impact Trips 54, 56, 193, 223, 225, 228
Inoue, Eren 141, 152, 20
Inoue, Mao 17, 140, 230
Ito, Akashi 162
Ito, Ruka 168
Kang, Claudia 174
Kang, Daniel 2, 24, 97, 112, 113, 132, 159, 191, 193, 205, 223, 228, 230, 234, 237
Kang, Ji Hwan 87, 146
Kang, Ji Soo 86, 140, 230
Kang, Kim 174
*Kang, Mr. and Mrs. 191
Kang, Sharon 26, 150, 177, 235, 236
Kang, Sophia 146, 232
Kaptain, Alina 160
Kaptain, Anjali 150
Kaptain, Ethan 166, 233
Karpaya, Valliamah AP 174
Kearney, Andrew 174
Kearney, Sara 6, 174
Keas, Heidi 174, 181, 223, 228, 235
STUCO: BACK ROW: Grace Moon, Gabe Frohlich, Jong Min Park, Zoe Seevaratnam; FRONT ROW: Miss Emily Grad, Esther Lo, Ji Yun Shin, Ethan Chan, Ashley Kim, Lydia Kim, Mr. JD Thompson; NOT PICTURED: Esther Kim
JJang, Christopher 150, 173, 231, 237
Jang, Erica 75, 76, 142, 230, 236
Jang, Helen 72, 130, 146, 228, 232, 236
Jang, Sarah 174
Jarman, Amy 5, 146, 149, 230, 235, 237
Jaya Raman Menon, Laviynia 87, 140, 141, 230
Jeon, Ha-Eun 152, 234
Jeon, Haram 160
Jeon, Harang 166
Jeong, Aiden 156
Jeong, Albert 2, 4, 51, 113, 132, 134, 217, 232, 234, 237
Jeong, Hyunha 156
Jinnah, Natalie 35, 61, 64, 164
Jinnah, Noah 160
Johno, Anju 160
Johnston, William 37, 150, 236, 237
Joo, Daniel 164
Joo, Emily 168
Joo, Joshua 63, 170
Joo, Rachel 166
*Journ Family 74, 205
JSB 30, 225
Jun, Caleb 152, 163, 236
Jun, Julia 4, 19, 51, 88, 122, 123, 140, 157, 163, 229, 232, 236
Junior Class 6, 40, 143, 230
Jung, Da Ye 78, 140, 209, 228, 229, 230
Kelley, Joel 2, 13, 49, 51, 79, 86, 142, 209, 228, 229, 232
*Kelley, Mr. and Mrs. 208
Kelley, Seth 2, 13, 21, 23, 30, 45, 50, 51, 131, 132, 173, 202, 208, 220, 223, 228, 229, 231, 232
Kelly, Isaac 96, 117, 127, 140, 228, 237
Kes, Derek 146, 236
Khaw, Ryan 156
Khaw, Wen 79, 146, 234, 236
Khoo, Joseph 164
Khoo, Kevin 174
Khoo, Sarah 65, 166
Khor, Natalie 3, 71, 150, 229, 231, 235, 236
Khor, Nicholas 4, 6, 25, 32, 40, 122, 123, 131, 132, 133, 171, 173, 185, 205, 223, 228, 230, 231, 232, 233, 235, 236
Khor, Nicole 5, 101, 150, 177, 235, 236
Khor, Wayne 104, 146, 169, 237
KICS 34
Kiehl, Joy 107, 132, 134, 234, 236
Kil, Yebeen 45, 76, 142
Kil, Yun 152
Kilgo, Anna 156
Kilgo, David 32, 71, 150, 233
Kilgo, Elisabeth 3, 50, 51, 90, 132, 192, 217, 228, 231, 232
Kilgo, Pat 76, 174
Kim, Ally 75, 144, 228, 230, 232
Kim, Ashley 2, 4, 7, 13, 33, 42, 43, 58, 124, 132, 187, 192, 229, 230, 231, 237
Kim, Dael 23, 42, 45, 106, 140, 147, 163, 193, 228, 229, 230, 232, 234, 237
Kim, David Hyun Seop 26, 150
Kim, David Joong Woo 170
Kim, Doyeon 170
DJhS: BACK ROW: DJ Yost, Lei Tee, Christopher Jang, Benjamin Yeoh, Haylee Douglas, Keiryn Sandahl; FRONT ROW: Natalie Khor, Joycelyn Fung, Yoseph Yang, Jordan Stuart, Joyce Wan, Ms. Bethany Weidemann; NOT PICTURED: Ms. Chris Lim, Owen Lai, Michael Hsu, Tian Xiang Hwang, Trevor Nichols, Jia Ru Sim
KKahrobaei, Zoe 166
Kaloo, Anya 59, 142, 175, 230, 237
Kaltoft, Marjaan 152, 236
Kamache, Thanavalli AP 174
Kamel, Adam 170
Kaney, Andrew 97, 108, 131, 142, 228, 235, 236
Kaney, Noah 15, 17, 150, 235
Kim, Esther 44, 91, 94, 110, 111, 128, 136, 135, 230, 231, 232, 234, 236, 237
Kim, Gloria 6, 40, 85, 86, 140, 157, 230, 231, 236, 232
Kim, Gunwoo 156
Kim, Hajin 158
Kim, Hajin 162
Kim, Hari 168
NhS: BACK ROW: Yuuki Horie, Jong Min Park, Tim Baek, Ryan Bernhardt, Matthew Strong, Alejandro Garza-Lainez, Seth Kelley, Jackson Miller, Nicholas Khor, Jordan Chang; MIDDLE ROW: Gloria Kim, En Min Saw, Elizabeth Horton, Tori Lindsey, Vivien Chang, Isabel Smith, Shannon Frohlich, Esther Ko, Mikaela Steinkamp, Amanda Low; FRONT ROW: Mrs. Marsha Yost, Annabelle Teoh, Ashley Kim, Lauren Lee, Corinne Fraley, Natasha Palanivel, Alicia Chin, Kristiana Phillips, Mandy Lim, Sarah Lee, Lydia Kim, Mr. Doug Yost; NOT PIC-
Kim, Inkyul 140, 232, 236
Kim, Jaewon 160, 233
Kim, Jaeyoun 156
Kim, Jason 146, 237
Kim, Jeremy 2, 14, 87, 144, 232, 234, 236
Kim, John 94, 144, 228, 235, 236, 237
Kim, Lydia 22, 42, 136, 185, 193, 202, 228, 231, 232
Kim, On You 144, 157, 230,
Kim, Onyou 156, 230, 235
Kim, Perry 160
Kim, Ruha 158
Kim, Seong-Min 88, 97, 109, 135, 136, 171, 183, 223, 228, 235, 237
Kim, Seung Hwan 2, 14, 92, 112, 144, 234, 237
Kim, Ye Ha 170
Kim, Yeonsoo 152
Kim, Yujin 144, 230, 235, 237
Kim, Yumin 80, 86, 126, 144, 235, 237
Kirk, Mia 160
Kirkland, Beckett 168
Kirkland, Graham Abel 67, 160
Kirkland, Neely Lane 67, 162
Ko, Aiden Young Jun 160
Ko, Esther 79, 136, 227, 230, 231, 232
Ko, Min-Song 90, 144)
Ko, Na Young 26, 158
TURED: Alice Chang, Esther Kim, Suji Lim mS WOrShip TEAm: BACK ROW: Karis White, Keiryn Sandahl, Aaron Smith, Kyla Ann Faircloth; FRONT ROW: Mr. Andrew McClary, Kate Lee, Caitlyn Chan, Jing Xuan Leow; NOT PICTURED: Lucy Choi, Timothy Hollon, Yewon Lee, Sefina Liao, Bennett Mclver ACSC hONOr BAND: BACK ROW: Alice Chang, Joshua Yeoh, Suji Lim, Mikaela Yeap, Esther Kim; FRONT ROW: Sofia Park, Lydia Geiman, Abigail Soo, Esther Tse, Annie Choi; NOT PICTURED: Junshi Iida, Benjamin Hollon, Ashley ChewKo, Sophie Eun 164
Ko, Young Chan 170
Koay, Amos 152, 236
Kindergarten 62, 168
Koay, Dorothy 144, 149, 230, 236
Koay, Douglas 15, 152
Koay, Joshua 36, 161, 140,223,235, 236, 237
Koay, Magdalene 146, 149, 235, 236
Koh, Liwei 3, 5, 6, 36, 52, 146, 151, 229, 233, 234, 236
Koi, Brandon 160
Kong, Ha-Young 23, 174, 181, 228, 229, 236
Kong, Min Guk 5, 14, 37, 53, 59, 134, 136, 193, 209, 229, 230, 233, 235
*Kong, Mr. and Mrs. 209
hS WOrShip TEAm 2: BBACK ROW: Yuuki Horie, Mycah Winsor, Helen Jang, Sophia Kang; MIDDLE ROW: Mr. Andrew McClary, Annie Choi, Lydia Brooks, Julia Jun, Haeon Park; FRONT ROW: Kaitlyn Ladner, Ella Jade Magruder, Celestine Teoh, Dael Kim; NOT PICTURED: Lana Brewster, Nicole Lai, Jeremy Kim, Saebom Wan, Kalia Brewster, Ji Ah Choi, Ally Kim, Gloria Kim, Sean Park, Cecelia Sheng
Lee, Joseph 152
Lee, Jun 140, 229, 232
Lee, Kate 152, 231, 236
Lee, Larissa 150, 236
Lee, Lauren 28, 50, 87, 129, 134, 136, 137, 187,215, 228, 229, 231, 232, 236
Lee, Leyla 70, 152, 235
Lee, Mary 38, 86, 140, 141, 230
*Lee, Mr. Chor Min and Mrs. Heem Heem Poh 215
*Lee, Mr. Sang-Nyuong and Mrs. Mi-Ae Wang 205
Lee, Nicole 86, 91, 140, 141, 228
Lee, Noah 60, 71, 150, 236, 237
Lee, Palang David 160
Lee, Ray 71, 150
hS JAZZ BAND: BACK ROW: Xu An Lim, Garrett Miller, Ryan Chan, Matthew Strong, Yi Yao Tan, Tim Baek, Paul Pham; MIDDLE ROW: Lana Brewster, Isabel Smith, Jun Lee, Benjamin Hollon, Celestine Teoh; FRONT ROW: Mr. Chris Ramos, Dael Kim, Lydia Geiman, Saebom Won, Abigail Soo, Amanda Low
Kontsas, Gabriel 15, 101, 131, 146, 230, 235, 236
Kontsas, Romeo 156, 236
Kontsas, Savanna 164
Kovach, Nathanael 152
Kovach, Zachary 67, 160
Kramer, Rania 156
Kramer, Talim 158
Kuang, Huam Siak 174
Kuhns, Liam 85, 144, 230, 237
Kumagai, Kanon 164
Kumagai, Riku 160
Kunawaradisai, Wansuk 9, 10, 22, 36, 42, 83, 97, 140, 147, 149, 183, 223, 232, 235, 237
Kuppasamy, Manimaran AL 174
Kwak, Onyu 5, 8, 19, 42, 45, 116, 133, 140, 171, 228, 230, 232, 235, 236, 237
Kwok, Cherish 63, 170
Kwon, John 64, 159, 166
Kwon, Juhan 162
Kwon, Juye 156
mS JAZZ BAND: **,**, Tian Xiang Huang, Maarjan Koltoff, Anric Chin, Ryan Chan, ***, Dora Liu; MIDDLE ROW: DJ Yost, Nathanael Kovack, **, Kyla Anne Faircloth, ***, Ha-Eun Jeon; FRONT ROW: Tony *, Aiden Leong, TJ Dukes, Joyce Wan, Myra Lim, Eren
LLadner, Kaitlyn 89, 146, 163, 229, 230, 232, 235
Lai, Jian Yi 140, 141
Lai, Nicole 140, 230, 232
Lai, Owen 150, 229, 231, 235
Lam, Nathan 8, 90, 146
Lao, Jonathan 85, 130, 144
Lau, Vienne 170
Lawrence, Hannah 5, 23, 28, 50, 94, 110, 111, 125, 136, 187, 204, 209, 228, 229, 232, 234, 237
*Lawrence, Mr. and Mrs. 204
Leadership Retreat 6
*Lebanon 206
Lee, Angel 152
Lee, Christina 164
Lee, David 160, 233
Lee, Heaven 166
Lee, Isaac 237
Lee, Jane 158
Lee, Jennifer 168
Lee, Jodie 155, 158
Lee, Rebekah 39, 140, 229, 230
Lee, Sarah 1, 3, 12, 36, 136, 161, 163, 173, 205, 230, 231
Lee, Seok Yeng Tung 174
Lee, Theresa 174
Lee, Yejii 164
Lee, Yewon 98, 158, 230, 231
Lee, Zack 158
Lee, Zhi Yong 2, 77, 112, 113, 129, 140, 234, 236
Leech, Jacqueline 79, 136, 169, 228, 237
Leech, Lyndon 1, 12, 86, 91, 144, 234, 237
Leong, Aidan 152, 236
Leong, Sharisse 103, 105, 144, 234, 236
Leow, Jing Xuan 98, 156, 230, 231
Leow, Jun Sheng 152
Leow, Yen Ling 174
*Let’s Meat 217
Li, Annie 156
Li, Dora 162
Li, Harry 166
Li, Jason 168
Liao, Ivan 164, 233
Liao, Mandy 80, 129, 144, 228, 229, 230, 235,236
Liao, Sefina 158, 230, 231
Liew, Suzanne 3, 85, 136, 230, 237
*Life Journey Centre 208
Lim, Adam 150, 237
Lim, Alicia 152
Lim, Amanda 68, 158
Lim, Austin 168
Lim, Benjamin 162
Lim, Cherry 174
Lim, Christine 174, 231
Lim, Daniel Juseong 152, 232
Lim, Daniel Thien Yew 45, 140, 228, 235
Lim, Elena 66, 160
Lim, Elesya 166
Lim, Esther 158
Lim, Hazel 164
Lim, Jia Yi 73, 140, 229, 230
Lim, Jordan 88, 174
Lim, Ken Ji 168
Inoue, **, Ashley Park GrAZiOSO: Sofia Park, Alice Chang, Suji Lim, Esther Kim ShOWChOir: BACK ROW: Elizabeth Horton, Hannah Peek, Niki Tsumagari, Daniel Choi, Seth Kelley, Joel Kelley; FRONT ROW: Bethany Davis, Kristi Phillips, Celestine Teoh, Lydia Kim, Amanda Low, Dael Kim, Ms. Joyce Goh; NOT PICTURED: Yi Yao Tan mEN’S ENSEmBlE: BACK ROW: Jong Min Park, Onyu Kwak, Aaron Worten, Ryan Bernhardt, Joseph Chandra; FRONT ROW: Yuuki Horie, Tien Min Tan, Wansuk Kunawardisai, Daniel Lim, Inkyul Kim, Ms. Joyce Goh; NOT PICTURED: Jireh AngLim, Kyra 162
Lim, Lee Anne 146, 229, 230, 234
Lim, Linus 164, 233
Lim, Linus Jing Xian 2, 91, 94, 136, 177, 223, 230, 234, 237
Lim, Mabel 63, 170
Lim, Mandy 54, 73, 79, 136, 137, 159, 183, 214, 228, 230, 231, 234
Lim, Marcus 156
*Lim, Mr. Junghoon and Mrs. Pearl Park 207
*Lim, Mr. and Mrs. Khoo 214
Lim, Myra 12, 71, 100, 152, 229, 235
Lim, Nicholas 64, 233
Lim, Soo Qiao 146
Lim, Suji 18, 21, 44, 46, 47, 57, 87, 133, 136, 193, 207, 216, 228, 229, 231, 232
Lim, Sumin 80, 82, 108, 109, 144, 235, 236
Lim, Suyoung 68, 158
Lim, Victor 174
Lim, Xu An 39, 58, 59, 91, 136, 229, 230, 232
Lin, Timothy 1, 12, 140, 235, 237
Lin, You-En 168
Lin, Yu-Li 170
Lin, Zachary 65, 164, 233
Lin, Zander 170
Lindsey, Luke 2, 96, 112, 117, 127, 140, 234, 237
*Lindsey, Mr. and Mrs. 103, 194
Lindsey, Tori 136, 169, 194, 200, 205, 225, 228, 231, 234 236
Liu, Dora 152, 234
Lo, Esther 3, 6, 42, 21, 146, 231, 235, 236
Loh Sun Choon 174
Loh, Chloe 81, 85, 89, 146
Loh, Daniel 146
Loh, Davina 1, 12, 86, 144, 237
Loh, Sarah 156
Lohman, Jarrett 6, 29, 109, 144, 235
Lohman, Jay 150, 235
Loke, Brendan 15, 152, 236
Loo Teong Loog 174
Low, Amanda 15, 33, 45, 83, 106, 131, 136, 137, 147, 159, 183, 200, 210, 228, 230, 231, 232, 234, 236
Low, Annabelle 150, 236
*Low, Mr. and Mrs. 210
Lyon, Alexandra 162
Lyon, Hannah 64, 166
Lyon, Joshua 160, 233
Magruder, Ella Jade 5, 140, 181, 228, 229, 232
Mah, Culles 144, 234, 237
Mah, Cullno 152
Malik, Pranjal 152
Man, Jia Jun 160
Man, Jia Ni 160
Mareemuttoo, Rajeen AL 174
Mareemuttoo, Vgerkumar AL 174
*Mary’s Tacos 222
Math 76
Mathew, Arpita 144, 229, 230
Mathialagan AL N 176
Maurin, Guy 174
Maurin, Merriel 155, 174
Mayekar, Ryna 88, 107, 136, 147, 157, 193, 234
McClary, Andrew 50, 163, 174, 193, 223, 228, 229, 231, 232
McClary, Caroline 174
McIver, Ella 170
Mclver, Arielle 152, 231, 234, 237
Mclver, Bennett 150, 231, 235
Meier-Juarez, Eli 27, 158
Meier-Juarez, Ella 168
Menon, Shasha Lasharnia 156
MEW 20, 185
Michael, Agnes AP 174
Miller, Garrett 80, 148, 229, 230, 232, 236
Miller, Jackson 28, 48, 72, 82, 136, 189, 229, 230, 231
Miller, Lori 174, 205, 228
*Miller, Mr. and Mrs. 189
Miller, Seth 170
Min, Hae Song 164
Min, Hael 63, 170
Min, Hajin 166, 233
Moey, Ziyu 144, 228, 236
Mohri, Koko 148, 236
Monawvil, Yusoof 81, 136, 195, 205, 229
Moon, Grace 39, 42, 46, 81, 84, 85, 140, 142, 212, 228, 229, 230, 231, 236
Moon, Juan 156, 230
Morgan, Emma 89, 144, 237
Morgan, Hudson 5, 28, 29, 116, 141, 142, 171, 225, 228, 237
Morgan, Livi 164
Morgan, Lucky 66, 162
Morgan, Millie 131, 150, 230, 236
Morken, Jessica 3, 176, 230
Moses, Ravindran AL 176
MS Retreats 26
Mulert, Nathaniel 170, 202
Mulert, Zachary 176, 181, 229, 237
Munson, Lisa 176, 228, 234
*Muthu’s 219
*My Homestyle 219
MMagruder, Duncan 96, 117, 140, 149, 228, 237
NNeeven, Icarus 168
Neeven, Vlinder 170
Ng, Chor Ee 148, 231, 237
CUB SCOUTS TiGEr DEN: Mr. Paul Hoffmeyer, Hajin Min, Brighton Tan, Kieran Teoh, Ethan Kaptain, Fudsail Shakeel CUB SCOUTS WOlF DEN: BACK ROW: Ivan Liao, Haesol Park, Zenan Yang; FRONT ROW: Zachary Lin, Nicholas Lim, Linus Lim, Mr. Bob Pagee; NOT PICTURED: Shivm Takizawa, Blake Chan VArSiTY BOYS’ BASEBAll: BACK ROW: Chase Bernhardt, Noah Channon, David Lee, Joshua Lyon; FRONT ROW: Mrs. Dale Gibson-Pham, John Pham, Henry Brooks, Aden Smith; NOT PICTURED: Jaewon Kim, Ashton Lim, Noah Dobson CUB SCOUTS BEAr DEN: BACK ROW: Asher Java, Carsten Ooi, Mudi Xia, Derion Dwumfour, Maxwell Gohan, Ruben Beasley; FRONT ROW: Ivan Java, Paul Hsu, Nelson Honeybone, Mervin Teo, Jayden Chand, Benjamin Lin, Sean Driscoll, Mrs. Dale Gibson-Pham; NOT PICTURED: Jeyden Teh BOY SCOUTS 1: BACK ROW: Andrew Tan, Zhong Xi Tan, Michael Hsu, Julien Goh; FRONT ROW: Mr. Paul Hoffmeyer, Yu Tee, Tony Wu, Peter Hsu, Hudson Brooks BOY SCOUTS 2: BACK ROW: Min Guk Kong, Tyler Ronning, David Kilgo, Dominic Cheang, Junshi Iida, Yuuki Horie; MIDDLE ROW: Mrs. Kae Yoshino, Lei Tee, Nicholas Khor, Alex Shing, Liwei Koh, Mrs. Susan Ritter; FRONT ROW: Mr. Peter Chan, Patrick Ritter, Trevor Nichols, Nathan Chand, Ethan Chan, Mr. Paul HoffmeyerNg, Luke 150, 237
Ng, Nathan 158
NHS 173, 231
Nichols, Kiera 156
Nichols, Liza 85, 176, 237
Nichols, Trevor 26, 150, 231, 233
Noh, Sophia 170
Norainan, Gunasegeran AL 176
Nyul, Alexia 15, 26, 100, 152, 155, 235, 237
*Nyul, Mr. and Mrs. 198, 199
Nyul, Ruben 6, 40, 109, 133, 136, 153, 171, 182, 198, 199, 223, 230, 235, 237
231, 232
Park, Stella 158
Park, Surin 162
Park, Yerin 39, 54, 57, 142, 143, 165, 228, 230
Patrick, Pricilla Gomes AP 176
PE 86
Peek, Hannah 33, 44, 48, 49, 142, 143, 228, 229, 232)
Peek, Josh 6, 84, 148, 229
Peh, Elijah 156
*Penang Bible Church 192
Perumal 179
Peters, Rebekah 176, 229, 234
Peters, Soniya 158
Pham, Daniel 15, 154, 236
Pham, John 35, 52 ,160, 233
Pham, Paul 20, 148, 232
OOh, Caleb 166
Oh, Danbee 168
Oh, David 162
Oh, Yunseok 159, 166
Ong, Danniell 154
Ong, Letitia 91, 142
Ong, Zoey 5, 28, 61, 144, 237
Oo, Sin Ler 3, 25, 10, 138, 230
Ooi, Carsten 162, 233
Ooi, Christopher 148, 237
Ooi, Jerald 35, 142, 230, 235
Ooi, Jonathan 158
Ooi, Lilian 176
Ooi, Vivian 176
*OOWS 204
Owen, Abby 144, 228, 237
Owen, Samantha 154, 231, 234, 237
Phillips, Kristiana 30, 80, 173, 175, 138, 209, 211, 228, 229, 230, 231, 232
*Phillips, Mr. and Mrs. 211
Phillips, Riley 9, 43, 106, 142, 153, 157, 177, 230, 234, 237
Phuah, Anna 150, 236
Pillay, Nikhil 158
Pillay, Raynen 154
Pollock, Caris 160
Pong, Zi Jian 154
*Poulter, Scott 8, 176, 185, 201, 230
Preschool 62, 168, 170
Price, Bethan 63, 170
Price, William 168
*PS Healthcare 189
PTO 165
PPaeck, Roy 168
Pagee, Anne-Marie 59, 176)
Pagee, Bob 176, 228, 229, 233
*Palanivel, Mr. and Mrs. 191
Palanivel, Natasha 3, 5, 10, 28, 37, 73, 86, 131, 138, 191, 202, 212, 220, 228, 229, 230, 231
Pan, Bourne 168
Parimaladevi 179
Park, Ashley 5, 154, 234
Park, Chris 158
Park, Daniel 158, 230
Park, Ellie Gaon 156
Park, Grace 76, 88, 148, 153
Park, Haeon 3, 148, 232, 235
Park, Haesol 164, 233
Park, Jacky 36, 73, 148, 236, 237
Park, Jonathan 154
Park, Jong Min 2, 6, 14, 43, 45, 128, 133, 142, 153, 177, 230, 231, 232, 234, 236, 237
Park, Lucy 166
Park, Roy 164
Park, Sam 162
Park, Sean 105, 144, 232, 235, 236, 237
Park, Sieon 8, 144, 234
Park, Sofia 19, 44, 51, 134, 138, 202,
QQuah, Yu Xin 166
RRamachandaran, Ramesh AL 176
Ramalingam, Ravichandran AL Subrain 176
Ramasamy, Monogran AL 176
Ramos, Christopher 4, 176, 229, 232
Ramos, Heather 176
Rangasamy, Sundaraj AL 176
Rasasamy, Monogran AL 176
Restrepo, Jesica 176
RLT 212
Roberts, Dustin 176, 235
Roberts, Gabe 30, 85, 142, 220, 235, 237
Roberts, Jodi 176
Roberts, Joel 24, 176
Roberts, Lydia 176, 228
Roberts, Marshall 170
Roberts, Renae 176
VOllEYBAll VArSiTY GirlS: BACK ROW: Tori Lindsey, Ashlynn Ruble, Kolaya Ronzheimer, Madaline Rude, Alix Stuart; MIDDLE ROW: Esther Kim, Mikaela Steinkamp, Megan Septon, Alicia Chin; FRONT ROW: Elizabeth Horton, Carissa Hoffmeyer, Hannah Lawrence, Ms. Lisa Munson; NOT PICTURED: Ruthie Allen, Sara Septon-Nordine VOllEYBAll JV BOYS: BACK ROW: ****, Lyndon Leech, Dominic Cheang, Josia de Jager; FRONT ROW: Cullno Mah, ***, Drew Worten, Liwei Koh, Abel Tan, Mr. Craig Roylance VOllEYBAll VArSiTY BOYS: BACK ROW: Ryan Chan, Karl Chan, Luke Lindsey, Trevor Ronning; MIDDLE ROW: Uncle Keith Henderson, Zhi Yong Lee, Jeremy Kim, Albert Jeong, Daniel Kang, Mr. Craig Roylance; FRONT ROW: Yi Yao Tan, Seung Hwan Kim, Linus Lim, Jong Min Park; NOT PICTURED: Jireh Ang VOllEYBAll mS GirlS: BACK ROW: ****, Samantha Owen, ***, Lydia Allen, Anna Ruble, Dora Liu, Arielle McIver; FRONT ROW: Mrs. Sharon Bernhardt, Rhys Hofer, Ashley Park, ***, Kalista White, Ha-Eun Jeong, ***, Ms. Rebekah Peters VOllEYBAll JV GirlS: BACK ROW: Mikaya Ronzheimer, Lana Brewster, Gabby Zimmer, Wen Khaw; MIDDLE ROW: Jia Yi Sim, Adelynn Tan, Jirawan Tritham, Sharisse Leong; FRONT ROW: Mrs. Calah Ronzheimer, Young Yu Huang, Tien-Erh Huang, Alexa Chandra, Ning Yi Chia, Ashley ChewRoberts, Titus 170
Rock Climbing 237
Ronning, Jon 176, 236
*Ronning, Mr. and Mrs. 202
Ronning, Rebekah 176, 236
Ronning, Trevor 2, 16, 31, 61, 77, 112,116, 117, 135, 138, 202, 227, 228, 230, 234, 237
Ronning, Tyler 32, 36, 53, 85, 86, 103, 144, 233, 236, 237
Ronzheimer, Calah 103, 176, 234
Ronzheimer, Keziah 158
Ronzheimer, Kirk 23, 27, 161, 163, 176, 183, 237
Ronzheimer, Kolaya 78, 131, 144, 234, 236
Ronzheimer, Mikaya 3, 148, 234
Roylance, Carin 6, 7, 40, 46, 176, 229, 230
Roylance, Craig 103, 176, 230, 234
Roylance, Edyn 33, 67, 162
Roylance, Gabe 68, 156, 229,
Ruble, Alex 28, 30, 31, 97, 123, 138, 159, 188, 205, 235, 236
Ruble, Amber 131, 144, 228, 236, 237
Ruble, Anna 154, 234, 237
Ruble, Ashlynn 5, 24, 13, 138, 228, 234 237
*Ruble, Mr. and Mrs. 188
Rude, Aubrey 166
Rude, Brady 3, 148
Rude, Ellie 162
Rude, Madaline 17, 142, 149, 231, 234
Rugby 114, 116, 237
Seevaratnam, Zoe 82, 100, 131, 144, 228, 231, 235, 237
Selvaraja, Sahana 150
Selvaraja, Sidharta 68, 156
Senior Class 24, 130, 132, 134, 136, 139, 230
*Senior Sponsors 185
Sentoku, Sara 162
Sentoku, Soshi 168
Seo, Jiwoo 156
Seong, Edward 31, 75, 142, 171, 223, 237
Septon-Nordine, Megan 8, 30,144, 234, 236, 237
Septon-Nordine, Sara 8, 94, 110, 111, 142, 231, 234
SEW 18
Shakeel, Fudzail 166, 233
Shakeel, Umair 162
Shanmugabalan, Anya 156
Shanmugabalan, Kieran 164
Sheng, Cecelia 49, 148, 228, 229, 230, 232
Shin, Erica 60, 71, 150
Shin, Ji Yun 6, 29, 142
Shing, Alex 24, 39, 169, 138, 155, 193, 212, 228, 229, 230, 232, 233, 235, 237
Shing, Audrey 138, 169, 187, 192, 193, 228, 230
Shyu, Eric 68, 156
Sidhu, Arseny 33, 162
Sidhu, Daniel 158
Sidhu, Marcko 162
Sim, Hsien Ler 162
Sim, Jia Ru 154, 230
Sim, Jia Yi 39, 61, 97, 144, 230, 234
SKTT 58, 175, 230
Smith, Aaron 150, 177, 231
Smith, Aden 34, 162, 233)
Smith, Christopher 176
Smith, Isabel 1, 2, 13, 14, 32, 82, 130, 131, 138, 184, 228, 231, 232
*Smith, Mr. and Mrs. 184
Smith, Rosalyn 176
Smith, Thomas 164
Soccer 100, 106, 108, 234, 235, 236
Social Studies 80
S*Sam’s Batik 226
Sandahl, Ely 64, 166
Sandahl, Iyan 156
Sandahl, Keiryn 150, 231
Saraswathi, Joyce 176
Sargunan, Kavitha AP 176
Saw, En Min 90, 118, 137, 138, 171, 200, 228, 230, 231, 236, 237
Saw, Zhi Yi 81, 138, 183
Saygar, Elena AP 176
Science 78
Science Club 38, 230
Scully, Noel Christopher 176
Seevaratnam, Johanan 168
Seevaratnam, Matthias 27, 158
Seevaratnam, Noella 15, 154, 235, 236, 237
Seevaratnam, Shantel 176
Softball 124, 237
Song, Soo 19, 158
Song, Taewoo 150, 237
Soo, Abigail 75, 144, 200, 230, 231, 232
Soon, Courtney 10, 58, 73, 83, 138, 230
*Staff 221
Steffen, Elliot 150, 175
Steffen, Jonathan 176
Steffen, Lukas 168
Steffen, Micah 66, 164
Steinkamp, Jacki 24, 176, 185, 230
Steinkamp, Karl 98, 178, 185, 220, 230, 236
Steinkamp, Mikaela 40, 50, 51, 75, 110, 118, 133, 137, 138, 200, 205, 213, 228, 230, 231, 232, 234, 236, 237
*Steinkamp, Mr. and Mrs. 213
Tsumagari, Karis White, Ji Ah Choi; MIDDLE ROW: On You Kim, Zoe Seeveratnam, Mandy Liao, Hailey Hofer, Sharon Kang; FRONT ROW: Mrs. Tammi Yost, Haeon Park, Marissa Yost, Natalie Khor, Joycelyn Fung, Nicole Khor, Grear Tierney, Ms. Heidi Keas; NOT PICTURED: Lydia Geiman, Kaitlyn Ladner, Esther Lo, Grace Bae, Maggie Koay
SOCCEr VArSiTY BOYS: BACK ROW: Yumin Kim, Gabe Roberts, Seong-Min Kim, Jared Douglas, Wansuk Kunawaradisai, Onyu Kwak, Mr. Matti Kontsas; MIDDLE ROW: Sumin Lim, Ruben Nyul, Min Guk Kong, Jeremy Worten, Gabe Frohlich, Nicholas Khor; FRONT ROW: Mr. Chance Edman, Jarrett Lohman, Alex Ruble, Andrew Kaney, Nathan Chand, John Kim, Joshua Koay, Mr. Dustin Roberts; NOT PICTURED: John Cho, Mycah Winsor, Jerald Ooi, Alex Shing
JV BOYS: BACK ROW: Gabriel Kontsas, Enson Tang, Timothy Lin, Joshua Yeoh, Daniel Lim, Noah Kaney; MIDDLE ROW: Sean Park, Eli Davis, Soo Wei Goh, Benjamin Wong, Mr. Brendan Van Rensburg; FRONT ROW: Bennett Mclver, Joseph Yun, Darryl Dwumfour, Jay Lohman; NOT PICTURED: Joonas Tan, Jannes Zink, Aron Yamada, Jack Cura
BACK ROW: Andrew Kaney, Enson Tang, Gabriel Konstas, Gabriel Frolich, Noah Kaney, Benjamin Wong; MIDDLE ROW: Su-Min Lim, Eli Davis, Soo Wei Goh, Darryl Dwumfour; FRONT ROW: Mark Ho, Owen Lai, Michael Hsu, Jay Lohman, Bennett Mclver, Dustin Roberts; NOT PICTURED: Jannes Zink, Jack Cura
SOCCEr U15 GirlS: BACK ROW: Olivia Elliott, Chika Tsumagari, Amy Jarman, Haylee Douglas, Karis White; MIDDLE ROW: Marissa Yost, Sharon Kang, Joycelyn Fung, Natalie Khor, Hayley Hofer, Ms. Heidi Keas; FRONT ROW: Mrs. Tammi Yost Haeon Park, Caitlyn Buckland, Nicole Khor, Grear Tierney SOCCEr U13 GirlS: BACK ROW: Alexia Nyul, Kathryn Boyd, Popi Grous, Miss Emily Grad; FRONT ROW: Myra Lim, Himani Alagan, Noella Seevaratnam, Leyla Lee SOCCEr JV GirlS: BACK ROW: Yujin Kim, Esmarie De Jager, Amy Jarman, Chika SOCCErSOCCEr U13 BOYS: BACK ROW: DJ Yost, Kyle Tang, Ole Wijintjes, Marjaan Kaltoft, Amos Koay; FRONT ROW: Mr. Adam Daniels, Daniel Pham, TJ Dukes, Wei Ee Goh, Noah Brooks, Romeo Kontsas
*Straits Mini Mart 196
Strong, Matthew 21, 33, 75, 76, 88, 147, 138, 163, 192, 228, 229, 230, 231, 232, 236
*Strong, Mr. and Mrs. 192
Stuart, Alix-Andrea 72, 118, 131, 144, 225, 228, 234, 236
Stuart, Jordan 150, 163, 229, 231, 236
Stuart, Peter 79, 178, 189
Student Council 42, 187, 231
Suen, Jordan 150, 237
Sundra Raj, Jasmine AP 178
Supramaniam, Sarjoa AP 178
*Swiss Garden International 218
231, 234, 236
Teoh, Ashley 64, 166
Teoh, Celestine 7, 41, 51, 61, 142, 147,131, 165, 169, 216, 230, 232
Teoh, Kieran 64, 166, 233
Teoh, Sophia 68, 156
*That’s Nacho Cheese 188
Themothern, Ruban 178, 179
Thneah, Olivia 63, 170
Thomas, Cherry 154, 237
Thompson, JD 25, 46, 169, 178, 181, 229, 231
Tierney, Fergus 89, 144, 149
Tierney, Grear 150, 235, 236
Tierney, Murron 142, 143,153, 234, 236
TrACK DiSTANCE AND FiElD: BACK ROW: Garrett Miller, Tyler Ronning, Jared Douglas, Matthew Strong, Jeremy Kim, Philip Yeoh, Zhi Yong Lee, Onyu Kwak, Inkyul Kim, Mrs. Kae Yoshino; MIDDLE
ROW: Mrs. Rebekah Ronning, Jack Cura, Alicia Chin, Gabriel Kontsas, John Kim, Sean Park, Liwei Koh, Helen Jang, Ruthie Allen, Ms. Emily Grad, Mr. Angel Guerrero; FRONT ROW: Mr. Jon Ronning, Ms. Ha-Young Kong, Grear Tierney, Gloria Kim, Jong Min Park, Murron Tierney, Himani Alagan, Grace Moon, Joy Kiehl, Kathryn Boyd, Grace Wan, Annabelle Teoh; NOT PICTURED: Esther Kim
To, Abigail 166
Toh Poh Suan 178
TrACK SpriNTErS: BACK ROW: Jacky Park, Sean Park, Tien Min Tan, Joseph Chandra, Sumin Lim, Joshua Koay, Yuuki Horie, Brendan Loke, Amos Koay; MIDDLE ROW: Mr. Jon Ronning, Abel Tan, Noah Lee, Hazel Chan, Derek Kes, Ziyu Moey, Julien Goh, Dorothy Koay, Mandy Liao, Ms. Emily Grad; FRONT ROW: Erica Jang, Annabelle Low, Larissa Lee, Adelina Chee, Natalie Khor
TTago, Shiyu 164
Takizawa, Saecka 66, 162
Takizawa, Shivm 166, 233
Tan, Abel 57, 81, 94, 104, 144, 228, 234, 236, 237
Tan, Adelynn 103, 105, 148, 234, 236, 237
Tan, Andrew 156, 233
Tan, Brighton 166, 233
Tan, Cassie 156
Tan, Jasmine 178
Tan, Jeselle 164
Tan, Jesse 156
Tan, Joonas 100, 101, 144, 235
Tan, Le Yang 170
Tan, Lee Yan 158
Tan, Lee Yee 154
Tan, Megan 168
Track and Field 128, 236
Trends 14
*Trescotts 212
Tritham, Jirawan 20, 97, 103, 144, 234
Tse, Esther 82, 119, 144, 231, 234, 236
Tsumagari, Chika 71, 150, 235, 236
Tsumagari, Niki 5, 28, 39, 75, 142, 230, 232, 237
BACK: Grace Chung, Nicholas Khor, Alex Ruble, Julia Jun, Mrs. Jan Hogan; FRONT:
Tan, Melissa 166
Tan, Mirabelle 166
Tan, Noah 170
Tan, Stephen 178
Tan, Tien Min 75, 142, 183, 232, 236
Tan, Yi Yao 2, 24, 45, 113, 138, 202, 229, 232, 234
Tan, Yong Xi 156
Tan, Zhong Xi 156, 233
VValaitan, Ponamundi AL 178
van Rensburg, Brendan 114, 178, 235, 237
Veeraramani, Mohan Kumar AL 174
Volleyball 102, 110, 112, 234
BASKETBAll VArSiTY GirlS: BACK ROW: Mr. Karl Steinkamp, Lana Brewster, Kalia Brewster, En Min Saw; MIDDLE ROW: Tori Lindsey, Kolaya Ronzheimer, Mikaela Steinkamp, Lauren Worten, Alix Stuart; FRONT ROW: Annabelle Teoh, Esther Tse, Amanda Low, Kimberly Hills
Tan, Zong Jue 67, 164
Tang, Eleannor 156
Tang, Elyssa 170
Tang, Enson 150, 235, 237
Tang, Jaden 164
Tang, Kyle 100, 154, 236
Tang, Letyzia 162
Taniguchi, Karen 19, 68, 158
*TDA Summer 225
Tee, Eugene 148, 237
WWan, Grace 142, 212, 228, 230, 236
Wan, Joyce 26, 154, 231, 237
Wan, Ysabelle 162
Wang, Alice 68, 158
Wang, Ember 170
Weidemann, Bethany 71, 114, 177, 178, 185, 205, 230, 231, 234, 237
Weidemann, Brian 8, 21, 178
BASKETBAll JV GirlS: BACK ROW: Alice Yang, Esmarie De Jager, Amber Ruble, Wen Khaw, Gabby Zimmer, Sharisse Leong; FRONT ROW: Mr. Brian Brewster, Esther Lo, Megan Septon-Nordine, Lydia Geiman, Adelynn Tan, Dorothy Koay, Maggie Koay
Tee, Lei 26, 32, 52, 53, 150, 230, 233
Tee, Yu 156, 233
Tee, Yuan 156
Teekaariyapak, Tawan 83, 104, 148, 237
Teh, Carol 166
Teh, Jeyden 164, 233
Teh, Katherine 170
Teh, Li Yuan 170
Tennis 122, 236
Teo, Mervin Zhi Ming 164, 233
Teoh, Annabelle 15, 25, 61, 119, 137, 131, 138, 149, 173, 183, 200,
Weidemann, Val 8, 21, 178, 230
Westwood, Chantalle 178
White, Kalista 26, 71, 154, 234
White, Karis 150, 229, 231, 235
White, Melodee 178, 229
White, Sean 158, 229
Wibowo, Audrey 168
Wijntjes, Ole 154, 236
Williams, Ben 164
Williams, Julia 156
Willoughby, Daniel 156
Willoughby, Paul 166
TENNiS: TJ Dukes, Joshua Emmanuel, Caleb Jun, Aidan Leong; NOT PICTURED: Mr. Paul Dobson BASKETBAll mS GirlS: BACK ROW: Haylee Douglas, Lydia Allen, Chika Tsumagari, Jordan Stuart, Mrs. Laura Ladner; MIDDLE ROW: Jasmine Hassan, Jeta Anderson, Natalie Khor, Sharon Kang, Anna Phuah, Mrs. Daisy Konstas; FRONT ROW: Noemi Borer, Millie Morgan, Nicole Khor, Moriah Winsor, Joycelyn FungWinsor, Moriah 131, 150, 236
Winsor, Mycah 73, 90, 96, 116, 126, 144, 228, 232, 235, 237
Wisley, Arwen 19, 85, 148, 151, 227
Wisley, Walker 102, 144
Won, Amy 5, 154
Won, Saebom 144, 232
Wong, Aydan 158
Wong, Benjamin 150, 235, 237
Wong, Caitlyn 168
Wong, Rebecca 156
Wong, Vennie 156
Wong, Zoe 158
Wood, Rebekah 160
Wood, Sarah 164
Wood, Shawna 59, 178, 230
*World Hoops 224
Worship Teams 50, 231, 232
Worten, Aaron 5, 73, 133, 141, 142, 223, 232, 237
Worten, Andrew 18, 154, 234
Worten, Jeremiah 19, 61, 108, 138, 153, 223, 228, 235, 237
Worten, Lauren 5, 118, 150, 234, 235, 236
Wu, Tony 71, 154, 233
Yeap, Emma 154
Yeap, Mikaela 80, 83, 146, 200, 231
Yeoh, Ashley 71, 152
Yeoh, Benjamin 152, 231, 237
Yeoh, Joshua 146, 231, 235, 237
Yeoh, Philip 7, 40, 85, 142, 183, 230, 236
Yeoh, Sabrina 75, 148
Yeoh, Zoe 156
Yi, Elizabeth 170
Yim, Joseph Eunho 160
Yost, David 178
Yost, DJ 154, 231, 236
Yost, Doug 49, 90, 178, 209, 212, 229, 231
Yost, Halle 35, 67, 162
Yost, Hudson 34, 64, 166
Yost, Marissa 3, 73, 148, 159, 235
Yost, Marsha 178, 229, 231
Yost, Tammi 178, 235
Yuan, Lisa 63, 170
Yuan, Yimiao 162
Yun, Joseph 32, 85, 148, 235, 237
Yun, Marie 166
Yun, Yeonit 168
Yun, Yeorom 160
Yvette Chan 165
BASKETBAll U13 GirlS: BACK ROW: Mrs. Chantelle McIver, Cherry Thomas, Alexia Nyul, Popi Grous, Anna Ruble, Noella Seevaratnam, Arielle McIver, Mrs. Nicole Corman; FRONT ROW: Emma Yeap, Jia Ru Sim, Joyce Wan, Himani Alagan, Kathryn Boyd, Leyla Lee, Samantha Owen, Mrs. Jen Sandahl
XX Blocks 26
Xia, Mudi 164, 233
Xia, Wenqian 164
Xin, Hana Zining 162
ZZhan, Alvin Jiyun 69, 160, 231
Zhang, Clark Zimian 160
Zhang, Frank 34, 159, 168
Zhang, Sunshine 170
Zhang, Tian Yi 166
Zhang, Yufei 168
Zhu, Yiyi 170
Zhuang, YaoYao 170
BASKETBAll VArSiTY BOYS: BACK ROW: Seong-Min Kim, Sam Castro, Karl Chan, Aaron Worten, Edward Seong, Jae Cho, Isaac Lee; FRONT ROW: Mr. Paul Hoffmeyer, Joshua Koay, Daniel Kang, Ruben Nyul, Jeremy Worten, Wansuk Kunawaradisai, Linus Lim, Timmy Lin; NOT PICTURED: John Cho, Alex Shing
YYamada, Aron 148, 235
Yang, Alice 16, 144, 236
Yang, Esther 49, 83, 146, 229
Yang, Gerald 156
Yang, Yoseph 150, 231
Yang, Zenan 166, 233
Zimmer, Gabby 8, 79, 97, 102, 105, 125, 148, 151, 169, 228, 234, 236, 237
Zimmer, Gavin 30, 96, 117, 126, 142, 237
Zink, Ilias 160
Zink, Jannes 105, 148, 149, 235, 237
BASKETBAll JV BOYS: BACK ROW: Lyndon Leech, Wayne Khor, Jason Kim, Christopher Ooi, Joshua Yeoh; MIDDLE ROW: Jacky Park, Sean Park, Jannes Zink, Niko Bernhardt; FRONT ROW: Tawan Teekaariyapak, Abel Tan, Dylan Chew, Eugene Tee, Mr. Zach Mulert; NOT PICTURED: Ryan Chan
BASKETBAll mS BOYS: BACK ROW: Chris Jang, Enson Tang, Dominic Cheang, Soo Wei Goh, Benjamin Wong; MIDDLE ROW: William Johnston, Anric Chin, Benjamin Yeoh, Darryl Dwumfour, Adam Lim, Ryan Chew; FRONT ROW: Mr. Kirk Ronzheimer, **, Jason Cho, Noah Lee, Jordan Suen, Luke Ng, Taewoo Song, Mr. Steve Hutchcraft
rUGBY VArSiTY GirlS: BACK ROW: Zoe Grous, Riley Phillips, Amy Jarman, Ashlynn Ruble, Shannon Frohlich, Jacqueline Leech; MIDDLE ROW: Mr. Brendan van Rensburg, Emma Morgan, Abby Owen, Zoe Seevaratnam, Carissa Hoffmeyer, Elizabeth Horton, Ms. Bethany Weidemann; FRONT ROW: Elspeth Chin, Anya Kaloo, Yujin Kim, Gabby Gardner, Emily Chew, Dael Kim; NOT PICTURED: Zoey Ong, Davina Loh
rUGBY VArSiTY BOYS: BACK ROW: Hudson Morgan, Duncan Magruder, Joseph Chandra, Trevor Ronning, Tyler Ronning; MIDDLE ROW: Onyu Kwak, Wesley DeLaughter, Gabe Roberts, Gabe Frohlich Mycah Winsor, Mr. Adam Daniels; FRONT ROW: Mr. MacGregor Magruder, Isaiah Delaughter, Gavin Zimmer, Culles
rOCK ClimBiNG: BACK ROW: Mr. Andy Ruble, Amber Ruble, Timothy Lin, Trevor Ronning, Daniel Kang; MIDDLE ROW: Jong-Min Park, Albert Jeong, Adelynn Tan, Mrs. Liza Nichols; FRONT ROW: Joseph Yun, En Min Saw, Emily Chew; NOT PICTURED: Suzanne Liew
Mah, Liam Kuhns, Mr. Casey Morgan
BASEBAll VArSiTY BOYS: BACK ROW: Enee Crosslin, Isaac Kelly, Luke Lindsey, Duncan Magruder, Hudson Morgan; MIDDLE ROW: Gavin Zimmer, Isaiah Delaughter, Gabe Frohlich, Jason Kim, Mycah Winsor, Mr. Steven Hutchcraft; FRONT ROW: Mr. Brendan van Rensburg, Yumin Kim, Eli Davis, Seung Hwan Kim, John Kim, Mrs. Summer Davis
SOFTBAll VArSiTY GirlS: BACK ROW: Elizabeth Horton, Niki Tsumagari, Gabby Zimmer, Mikaela Steinkamp, Micaella Baker, Chor Ee Ng, Ashlynn Ruble; FRONT ROW: Miss Emily Grad, Grace Bae, Ashley Kim, Alicia Chin, Megan Septon-Nordine, Sheryl Ang, Carissa Hoffmeyer, Hannah Lawrence, Mrs. Pam Hoffmeyer; NOT PICTURED: Esther Kim
As the final day of school before summer came to an end, you slowly made your way to the front gate to leave. A new memory of your year accompanied every step you took.
The movie starts in your head as you think back to the beginning of the year and move forward from there. The opening ceremony, volleyball and soccer season, class parties, retreats, and SEW. Before long, a new sports season starts along with some traditional events like the Eagle Games.
The best moments stuck out like a flame while you watched the movie of your year. Reaching the end of the first semester, the Christmas Banquet stood out with its fancy dresses and DAB danc-
ing competition. Fast forward through exams and through a long, wonderful winter break, you reach the beginning of the second semester. The same old sports pick up from the end of the first semester while new events start up for the first time that year. Spirit week opened up doors for students to dress up and be creative with their dress and hair.
It wasn’t long until JSB asking started, and all the creative ideas took form. Within weeks of the first announcement, the day of the Junior Senior Banquet had come, and the juniors - the class that had planned the entire night from decorations to food to entertainment - waited in eager anticipation for the reaction of
their honorary guests.
Suddenly, the movie of your year slowly came to a peaceful close. Exams were over. All your responsibilities were taken care of.
The time you look forward to all year began to come into view, and you began transitioning out of the school mindset. You might have to say goodbye to Malaysia, your friends, and all the activities you love about school, but the idea of this summer managed to captivate your thoughts. An intense longing for an escape swept through your adjusting mind.
You treasured where you had been. You remembered that this place is your foundation and your home.
~Tori Lindsey Trooping along, Onyu Kwak (11) carries a young boy on his shoulders during Servathon. This event was put into place to raise money for the junior class to put into certain events throughout their junior and senior years. All the juniors spent the day serving at a children’s home doing a variety of tasks.
Sara Septon (11) | Madaline Rude (11) | Mikaela Steinkamp (12) | Esther Kim (12) | Elizabeth Horton (11)
Ms. Emily Grad
Samantha Owen (7) | Arielle Mclver (7)
Elisabeth Kilgo (12) | Kristi Phillips (12) | Ashley Kim (12)
Alvin Zhan (5)
