Yearbook: 2019-2020

CHROMA Reflector 2020

OPENING

Constantly reminded of the year ahead of you, you finally make it to school with all your things. Summer just ended, and you were a bit sad to see it go. Though excited for what the year had in store, you weren’t completely ready to give up sleeping in every day of the week. You may have come back from a long holiday in a distant country, or you may have just stayed and enjoyed your time in Malaysia. As you stepped onto campus and through the gates, you recognized the well-known buildings and their familiar hues, recalling the last time you last saw them just a few short months ago.

However, you began to see that there was something different about this year. New faces popped up everywhere in between those of old friends. New teachers greeted you as you walked into their classes, handing out syllabi and giving first-day greetings. They kicked the year off an ice-breaker game where you and your friends exchanged laughs and summer memories and visions for the upcoming year. With a new color of senior shirts filling the sea of HS uniforms, the change brought an entirely new tone to the start of the year.

Running in between classes, you fumbled around campus throughout the day, trying to find the right rooms and get to them on time. The unfamiliarity of your new schedule set in, and you realized that this would be your routine for the rest of the term.

Ordinarily, you might be exhausted by the time the lunch bell rang on a typical day in the year, but today the smells coming from the cafeteria brought joyful tints of color to your nose. As you made your way down to the end of the line, the national kitchen staff greeted you with a warm and welcoming smile. You might have been a senior, and although you wouldn’t be able to go off campus until the next day, you anticipated getting chicken rice at Hillside or McDonald’s at Tesco.

Making your way throughout the rest of the day, you reminded yourself of all the opportunities that would present themselves throughout the year. Sign-ups for the first season sports were already open, and drama auditions were coming up soon. A few of your classmates were on their way to the Science Club meeting, and others headed to their first ExCom meeting. All of the opportunities seemed endless, bringing an ensemble of color to thoughts of the near future.

As the last bell of the day rang, you knew deep down inside that this year would be different. The year would be a busy one but a valuable one as well. The monotonous routine no longer loomed over the upcoming year. You were excited for what was in store and knew that you would live this year seeing the world around you in color.

GLORIAKIM

Student life

Since you were born, you’ve taken life one step at a time, growing in diverse areas with the people around you, stumbling, but always getting back up. Likewise, the beginning of the year took some adjusting to get the hang of. However, relationships immediately started to develop and flourish as the year progressed through the shared experiences of everyday life.

Special events broke up the mundane, bringing variety to otherwise average days. Dispersed through the year, No Uniform Days and PTO Fairs gave the promise of fun twists to change up the week. Class parties brought classmates together, whether they were on or off-campus. Retreats gave times for bigger groups of students to escape daily routine and bond together. Unlike previous years, the high school Student Council was replaced with ExComs from each grade, who took over the role of hosting high school events such as CB and leading their grades in class-wide decisions and activities, and the Principal’s Advisory League, representatives from each class who met with Mr. Beau Abdulla and Mr. Brian Brewster.

SEW and MEW weeks brought you to a place of worship along with friends. The weeks reminded you of what truly mattered and gave you spiritual rest apart from the typicality of the busy year. At the end of both weeks, worship and prayer sessions played a major part in the spiritual formation of many students.

As the first semester wrapped up, the thrill of CB askings began. The air filled with excitement, especially among the freshmen class. Not too long after, talks of planning JSB began circling around as anticipation built for the second banquet of the year despite the uncertainty involved with the Covid-19 coronavirus.

Throughout the year, though, life on campus was regularly enjoyable and relaxing. There was always somewhere to hang out with friends, and options frequently presented themselves. Especially on Friday nights, students could be found enjoying their time on the courts, off-campus, or even in the comfort of the dorms. Laughs rang from the Student Center almost every time you walked by it, and the Harbor tables commonly harbored amiable acquaintances. The memories made everyday illustrated your place as a student and would remain with you for the rest of your life.

sandy start for student leaders

sandy start for student leaders

Bustling with excitement, the senior, junior, sophomore, freshman, and dorm leaders gathered in Sydney as they prepared for the Leadership Retreat. Much to their surprise, students now had to embark on a journey to the Lost Paradise Resort on foot. Each leadership group carried with them a set of random objects (including a tarp, a tennis ball, a bucket, and a large pole with holes) without any knowledge of why and when to use them. With both confusion and enthusiasm, students, each taking an item, quickly made their way down to the beach.

A total of three stations awaited the young leaders at separate points along the path. At the end of the beach activities, a huge bucket of ice water greeted the students.

“The beach activity I enjoyed the most was the one where one member of our ExCom had to be carried down a sand dune by the others. I’m not going to lie, it was a little terrifying to trust my friends not to drop me in the water or accidentally lose their grip and send me tumbling down the hill, but we all made it in the end,” said Yong-Yu Huang (10).

The afternoon and evening sessions, led by Mr. Beau Abdulla, allowed leaders from the ExComs and the Dorm Council to bond and worked together as a team.

“I enjoyed the leadership sessions by Mr. Beau. We talked about our worries, our enthusiasm, and our responsibilities as leaders. Those sessions helped remind me of why were are doing what we are doing,” said Esther Lo (10).

During the evening, many students stayed up stargazing into the night sky, while others shared thoughts and hopes with each other. Some even woke up early the next morning to view the sunrise. After a final session with Mr. Abdulla, students packed up and headed back to the school.

“I definitely recognized a shift in my perspective on my role as a student leader. As a student, I have an impact on my peers that adults can’t have. I feel much more responsibility to go after people who aren’t going down healthy paths,” said Elizabeth Horton (12).

As the school vans slowly came to a stop, the young leaders, now hearts filled with fresh energy, stepped out onto the campus grounds where a new adventure awaited beyond the school gates.

RILEY PHILLIPS

Listening to the speaker, Jia Yi Sim (11), Esther Lo (10), and Mikaela Yeap (11) take in what Mr. Beau Abdulla has to say to the students on the retreat. Around 50 people attended the Leadership Retreat which consisted of class ExComs, Dorm Council, and sponsors. Leaders spent time bonding with one another and looking at the year ahead.

the journey to lost paradise resort

Reading off a list of exciting things for the year, Joycelyn Fung (9) speaks for her table group about the things they are looking forward to. Students had time to write down their excitement and share with others about what events and outcomes they were anticipating for the year.

“And what fears do you have as a leader?” asked Mr. Beau Abdulla, speaking to the students and teachers at the retreat. Mr. Abdulla asked students to be vulnerable with one another and talk about the fears that came along with leadership. Students used this time to express their worries and also sympathize with one another and realize that they were not alone in their fears.

RILEY PHILLIPS

“i was impressed with the overall student participation and their willingness to explore a sensitive topic at the retreat”

Holding the microphone in his hand, Gabe Roberts (12) lists off stereotypes that people have of new college students. In this exercise, students discussed what to expect when transitioning into a new place with new people, and they learned that people don’t always fit stereotypes.

Students attended sessions on finances, TCK experiences, and college, led by staff members.

free time

With a four-hour lunch break, students hung at cafes or chilled in rooms, by the pool, or at the beach.

meal time

Seniors were on their own for lunch, but dinner and breakfast was provided by the hotel buffet.

games

Games played during the retreat included Truth or Dare, Stocking War, and Never Have I Ever.

panel time

Students were able to ask male and female staff members questions about relationships during panel time.

Suited up in a life jacket, Luke Lindsey (12) walks along the beach, ready to go on a four-person inner tube ride with his friends. Some students used the free time as an opportunity to go on fun rides offered on the beach near the hotel.

what happened at s e n i o r transition retreat? sessions

CHRISTINA BEAMAN

RYAN BERNHARDT

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Waiting for an answer, Jordan Chang (12), Tien Min Tan (12), and Mrs. Steinkamp anticipate the response to a Truth or Dare question. The games provided a “brain break” for the students and got them up out of their seats and engaged in something active.

senior transition retreat

senior transition retreat

“Let’s head over!” exclaimed Mr. Paul Dobson, as the seniors began the walk over to Rainbow Paradise Hotel for their Senior Transition Retreat. They arrived at the hotel and immediately began a time of sessions where they discussed different topics including TCK life, finances, and how to thrive during college.

After sessions there was lunch and then free time; students had plenty of free time after lunch, and some chose to sit in air-conditioned cafes chatting and hanging with their friends, and others hung by the beach and pool.

“Me and Jae [Cho (12)] wanted to have some fun, so we rented a four-person tube. Wansuk [Kunawardisai (12)] and Joseph [Chandra (12)] sat in the front, while me and Jae sat in the back. It was exhilarating, bumping up and down on the waves. I’m definitely going to do it again soon,” said Luke Lindsey (12).

Later in the day, alumni joined for an alumni session where they gave their advice on college life. Following this was panel time where students asked adults questions about relationships. They wrote their questions on notecards, and the adults went through the cards, answering the questions students had about relationships in college.

“My biggest takeaway from the retreat was probably from the alumni’s session, where we were able to learn from them about college and what to expect when we are in college. I think enjoying life right now was emphasized a lot throughout the whole retreat as well. Worry less about the future and grades; instead, hang out more with friends and families,” said Nicole Lee (12).

This retreat provided an opportunity for the class to be together outside a school context. Students soaked in the time with each other and engaged in conversations and hung out with one another.

“My favorite part of the Senior Transition Retreat was being surrounded by people from our class because it really reminded me how little time we had left. I got to talk to a lot of people I don’t normally talk to, and it was really meaningful,” said Laviynia Menon (12).

The retreat concluded with all the seniors getting fitted for their graduation gowns. As they tried on the gowns and looked in the mirror, they commented about how crazy they felt and reflected with anticipation on the transition ahead.

Listening to a talk on finances, Ji Soo Kang(12), Heemin Park (12), and Jia Yi Lim (12) soak in the knowledge as Mr. Jon Horton teaches about managing finances during college. Different staff members taught sessions to the seniors with practical information and tips to help them when transitioning into college.

CHRISTINA BEAMAN

“escape”-ing to the beach

“escape”-ing to the beach

On the first Friday of school for each new semester, the middle school building filled with excited students waiting to go to the middle school retreat. Returning students would cluster together to discuss the fun activities they would do, while new faces did not know what to expect for their first school retreat. Nevertheless, the atmosphere was fresh for everyone since school had just begun.

“I think we have MS retreats at the beginning of each semester so we can start off the semester well and bond with our friends after a long time of not seeing them. We probably also have them so we can meet new students and bond with them to make new friends,” said Kalista White (8), sharing her thoughts on the motives behind the retreats.

The middle schoolers alternated between two locations for their retreats each semester— Escape and Turtle Beach. Escape, a well-known adventure park, offered high ropes courses, zip lines, slides, a climbing tower, and kid-friendly attractions. Turtle Beach, on the other hand, included a mountain hike to the beach with a boat ride back at the end of the day.

“The retreats were better than I expected. I expected Escape to be very crowded and noisy, but it was almost calm. Also, I didn’t expect us to have much time on the beach on Turtle Beach. But when we had over 3 hours; I was overjoyed!” said Jenny Jung (6).

“I felt like my dream came true because I’ve always wanted to go to Escape after all my friends talked about it,” said David Lee (5).

“I loved the Turtle Beach so much! I loved the little stream and the tiny hermit crabs running around, but what I enjoyed most was spending time with my best friends, Jenny Jung and Stella Park. We climbed rocks, looked at turtles, and did various things. I will never forget the time of my life that I spent with my best friends,” Yewon Lee (6) said.

The preference for the retreat locations varied, but students enjoyed the retreats because of the good company of their friends.

Hands clutched, Kiera Nichols (7) grips her floatie handles tightly, in contrast to Isa Gardner (7), who rests in a more relaxed state, as they slide into the water. Escape’s water park had many attractions like slides, pools, and playgrounds that gave students various options to spend time during the middle school retreat.

Slowly but steadily, Henry Brooks (5) climbs onto the float obstacles on the water to complete the task of getting to the other side. Water obstacle courses challenged the students’ balance and patience.

Screaming in excitement, Soo Song (6) slides down the Speed Racer slide with satisfaction after having to wait in a long queue for this popular attraction. The trademark Escape slides had varieties ranging from chill to competitive that were available for children of all ages.

MR. JOHNATHAN STEFFEN

MR. JOHNATHAN STEFFEN

With safe equipment and secure gear, Esther Lim (6), participating in the Aerobat activity, swings through the air with eagerness. Escape Theme Park, a fun location for the middle school retreat, gave students the opportunity to do rare activities that were not accessible in daily life.

turtle beach or escape?

middle schoolers’ popular vote......

Dripping wet, Ler Ler Sim (5), Jaewon Kim (5), Liam Fischer (5), and Christopher Branum (5) walk away from the lazy pool to go to their next activity in mind.

After a long hike through the hills to Turtle Beach, Yong Xi Tan (7), Zhong Xi Tan (7), and Iyan Sandahl (7) examine a long, fallen tree branch while resting underneath a tree for shade.

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Bare feet in the sand, Elena Lim (5) and Mia Kirk (5) stand up to admire the sand channel as ocean water fills it up. Students enjoyed the three hours of free time on the beach by playing games, building sandcastles, basking in the sun, and eating snacks while anticipating the bumpy boat ride back.

escape

Middle School Retreats

MRS. TRESSA WHITE

MR.JOHNATHANSTEFFEN

MRS. TRESSA WHITE

MR. JOHNATHAN STEFFEN

home away from home home away from home

Living far from home and loved ones could be tough for some people. However, the cozy dorm environments usually made up for the hard times away from family. The Lighthouse, the dorm building, had three floors with a different name for each, designating each of the three dorm families—Jaffray, Jackson, and Ziemer.

Located in the corner of lower campus, the dorm building had a view of the ocean from its windows. On clear days, the beautiful sunset painted the skies with hues of purple, orange, pink, and yellow. Along with its reflection on the water, it was always a picture-worthy scene for the dorm people to pause their busy lives and admire it with awe.

“My favorite place to relax in the dorm is probably on the porch at the dorms. Sitting out on the swing, hearing the waves crash, and feeling the breeze on your face is so peaceful and refreshing. It’s a great place for quiet time,” said Bella Thompson (9), sharing her thoughts on her favorite place to linger in the dorms.

“I have been in the dorms for about 2 years now, and I really enjoy sitting on the grey couches near the dining tables because it’s bright and also comfy to snuggle around,” Nathan Lam (9) said as he looked at the comfy sofas scattered around the lounge of Ziemer Dorm.

“I short stayed in the dorms for a month, and I really enjoyed it. You’re not lonely in the dorms because there’s always someone to talk to. In a way, it feels like a big family. Even though I have to be independent because I’m away from home, the good part of the dorms is that it’s very welcoming,” Jeremy Kim (11) said.

Day students could also short stay in the dorms if their parents or guardians were temporarily unable to take care of them. Other than that, dorm students could also invite their friends for a sleepover in the dorms, letting them experience dorm life. There was always space for people to join the big family.

“Out of all aspects of the dorms, I enjoy the community the most. It’s a healthy environment in which everyone builds each other up,” Wesley DeLaughter (12) concluded after choosing a core factor that he loved about the dorms.

The homey feeling of the dorms helped alleviate the homesickness dorm kids some times endured throughout the school year. The company of dorm brothers and sisters also helped ease the occasional urges of missing home. While being apart from their families, the dorm kids were a part of a bigger family.

Glancing at Jimin Park’s (11) phone screen, Tawan Teekaariyapak (10) smiles, knowing that his dorm brother’s got game. Dorm kids had to dock their phones before going to bed at 10 p.m., so they rushed to send their “good night” texts to their friends or loved ones as the curfew came closer.

Eyes concentrating on the chopsticks grabbing the slippery noodles, Kyu Hwi Han (9) enjoys her Hokkien Mee breakfast from the market. Ziemer Dorm had a fixed schedule of walking to the morning market for a fresh breakfast on Thursdays.

Arranging her cards carefully, Anya Kaloo (11) comes up with a strategy to win the next round of Phase 10, a card game similar to Uno. Dorm students had free time to bond with their dorm families through various community activities like board games and karaoke sessions.

“what makes your dorm... your dorm?”

meet the dorm council jackson ziemer jaffray

“The loudness of my dorm because it’s full of fun and crazy people.”

“Jackson dorm has a dog, two cats, and two turtles-what more can I say?”

“Kitchen Talks.”

“We intentionally choose to spend time with each other, and that makes Jaffray tight.”

“Everyone knows that we are the cool dorm B^).”

“The welcoming sense of home.”

RILEY PHILIPS

GLORIA KIM

hanging with the gang

hanging with the gang

On weekends, students spread around the island, hitting up their favorite hangout spots with their peers. Whether they watched a movie at Gurney, walked around Georgetown, or hung out in the comfort of someone’s home, students found different ways to keep themselves entertained on the weekends.

“My favorite place to hang out at on weekends is probably some kind of café or other food place with friends where we can talk for hours about everything that’s happening at that moment,” said Sue Grice (10).

With an array of cafe options in Georgetown, some loved spending a day cafe hopping and trying out new food places, but others enjoyed hanging at the malls.

“I go to Nando’s at the mall. ‘Cause why not? Food is good!” said Moriah Winsor (9).

The mall never left people bored as it offered many options for entertainment with a movie theater, an arcade, and lots of shops to browse through.

“I go to Gurney often with my friends since I find Gurney a very chill and fun place to hang out. My friends, family, and I love going out to have fun and just to socialize,” said Cherry Thomas (8).

While some stayed in the comfort of air conditioned buildings, others preferred to go outside and embraced the warm weather and hung out by the beach or pool and soaked up the sun.

“My favorite thing is the beach because I love the water. I love being outside, playing games like soccer, and frisbee,” said Jared Douglas (11).

Students didn’t always have to go somewhere to enjoy each other’s company. Some preferred to stay home and have their friends over.

“During the weekends, I enjoy going to different cafés as well as going to my friends’ house. We usually do something outdoors like going to the beach or swimming or we go to each other’s house,” said Zoe Seevaratnam (11).

Students went to the malls, beaches, cafés, and many other popular places on the weekends. No matter the interest, students spread around the island in different places doing what they love with their friends.

Sitting together on a couch Jeremy Kim (11), Jian Yi Lai (12), Jong Min Park (12), Culles Mah (11), and Yumin Kim (11) watch funny videos with each other on their phones. Although there were many options for places to go on the weekends, some chose to kick back and chill with their friends at each other’s houses.

Holding drinks in their hands, Emilia Park (10) and Anya Kaloo (11) chat excitedly about Dolittle, the movie they planned to see. Students often picked up snacks at the shop outside the movie theater to enjoy while they watched a movie with their friends.

Stirring his dirty chai latte, Wesley DeLaughter (12) listens to his friend’s conversation as he sits at Bean Sprout Cafe in Georgetown. Georgetown’s many cafés and restaurants offered a place for students to chat with their friends while sharing a drink or snack.

what is your favorite place to

hang out?

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eagles caw(ll)-ing

eagles caw(ll)-ing

Silence never stayed on campus. Some kind of chattering always filled the different corners of school. Whether during breaks with voices on full volume, or during meetings with hushed whispers, students socialized constantly.

“I think the people here are very open and friendly. Everyone is very approachable because Dalat’s Christian culture influences us to be loving and kind towards each other. Other than that, I think different X-Blocks gather people with the same interest together and let us mix with people outside our normal circle, which makes it easier to branch out,” Rebekah Lee (12) said.

On weekends and holidays, clusters of friends would hang out to catch up on each other’s weeks. The hot places for hanging out in Penang were Gurney Plaza, Gurney Paragon, Straits Quay, Georgetown, the beach, and many more. Some people preferred the comfort of their own homes and would invite friends over for a quick snack.

“I like to hang out in the Student Center because of the air conditioner. Many people also hang out there, which makes it a fun place even if it gets quite busy. The Student Center is epic,” Josh Peek (10) said after taking a moment to choose his favorite hang out spot on campus.

Of course, everyone had their own preferences for socializing. Other than the location, the way people socialized varied, too. Over the years, technology became a necessity in life. So, students naturally had differing opinions when they were required to give up their phones to the school for a week because of the Media Literature class’ “life-without-devices” unit.

“I think that it’s a really challenging unit because the phone that you rely on to text and listen to music 24/7 is gone. But on the other hand, I have so much more time now to do things that I’ve always wanted to do. It’s a really beneficial experience since I also ended up sleeping way earlier as social media and video calls didn’t keep me up,” Jirawan Tritham (11) shared her

Offline or online, students connected well with each other. Even though school was a place for education, it allowed students to socialize with their friends through classes, events, sports, and extracurriculars.

Phones at the ready, freshman girls Joycelyn Fung (9), Jasmine Hassan (9), and Nichole Kohr (9) laughingly video Noah Kaney (9) as he performs the song “Pen Pineapple Apple Pen” on top of a table in the Student Center during an entertaining game of Truth or Dare.

After an amusing narration of students playing basketball with the new hoops, Joseph Chandra (12) chuckles at his own humor as Jiyun Shin (12) follows along with a contented laugh. Students who preferred the outdoors usually sat around the white tables to enjoy the natural breeze while having fun with their friends.

SHERYL ANG

RILEY PHILIPS

Eyes concentrating on the Nintendo Switch, Aaron Smith (9) and Ray Lee (9) clutch their joy-cons to play a game of Super Smash Bros Ultimate. With strong air-conditioner and steady wifi, the Student Center was a great place for students to hang out during lunch and after school, especially gamers.

or online offline

82.6% 17.4%

For the students who preferred to socialize online, the results of an online survey sent to HS and MS proved Instagram to be the hottest app among all the options.

Sitting leisurely on the hammock, David Kilgo (9) and Jay Lohman (9) enjoy each other’s company with their shoes off after a tiring day at school. Other than sitting on the swings, students were allowed to set up their own hammocks on lower campus to laze about.

SHERYL ANG

Catching up with friends during lunch, Niki Tsumagari (12), along with Elise Johnson (12), listen attentively while eating their takeaway nasi padang from Hillside. Since seniors had the privilege to go off-campus for lunch, the various places located near campus were the hot spots for them during the 11.55 p.m. to 12.20 p.m. time frame.

three steps

Tien-erh Huang (11) chuckles as she bites into a potsticker she bought from the food trucks that come by during the Annual Fund Concert. A variety of food ranging from Korean kimbap to Middle Eastern shawarma attracted the appetites of visitors on campus.

to pleasure

demonstrated by: philip yeoh with chicken rice

1. scoop 1. scoop

2. look 2. look

3. eat 3. eat

“jom, pergi makan!”

“jom, pergi makan!”

Where could you find Chinese food, Western food, Thai food, Japanese food, Malay food, and Indian food all in one place? The hawker centers in Penang. There were no limits on the types of food sold, which explained the wide selection of food available at any hawker center.

“Among all the hawker foods, I like char koay teow the best, obviously because of the taste. Other than that, there are many ingredients used in the dish, making it worth the money and also satisfying. The only downside of it is its oiliness, but I can tolerate that,” said Brandon Goh (10) after some contemplation on his favorite hawker food.

“The food here is not particular to one culture. It’s like a combination of cultures. I prefer the food here compared to America because of its diversity. Different kinds of food are easily accessible in Penang, which makes it more desirable and convenient. The only downside is that real Latin food is hard to find here,” Georgia White (12) commented on the differences in food between Penang and America.

Other than the variety of food options, convenience also contributed to customer attraction. It was the solution for many groups of people with different opinions and cravings. Hawker centers were frequently scattered across Penang, making them easily accessible to the public.

“Chicken rice is my favorite hawker food. Like, I cannot exaggerate how much I love chicken rice. It tastes so good. I think Penang food is very special because there is nowhere else you can find a variety like this,” said Joshua Yeoh (11).

Even though students had their own opinions on food in Penang, many focused on its uniqueness in diversity and variety. Chinese, Malay, and

After brainstorming ideas for yearly improvements with the leadership team, Lana Brewster (10) grabs a few slices of Domino’s pizza for lunch. Pizza was often the lunch treat from teachers to students in school events like the Leadership Retreat, Impact trip, and New Student Welcoming lunches.

Enjoying a “Dark Knight”, Aaron Worten (12) munches on a juicy burger from Spade’s in Georgetown. Even though burgers could be messy to eat, there was a sense of satisfaction in finishing good burgers, as Daniel Lim (12) said, “The messier the burger, the better.”

CHRISTINA BEAMAN

sew-ing a deeper relationship

sew-ing a deeper relationship

“3, 2, 1, Imagine more!” exclaimed the worship team on the first night of Spiritual Emphasis Week, throwing their hands in the air as they wrapped up their time of prayer. Students highly anticipated this week; whether as a break from homework, a week of worship, or time to be still, everyone enjoyed taking a break from routine to spend time in God’s presence.

“My favorite part of SEW was praying for others and having others pray for me because when I pray for them, I get closer to God, and I get closer to my friends through the relationship between Christ and us,” said Myra Lim (8).

Teachers made it a priority not to give out homework for most of the week so students could attend the SEW night sessions and be fully focused.

“Humans generally don’t multitask well, and when we have many things to do, we often succumb to the temptation to fulfill the most urgent task—or complete the thing that is creating the most stress in our life. When we have space, we become more creative, thoughtful, intentional, and reflective. This is the environment needed to connect with God and the ethos we’re striving for during SEW,” said Mr. Kirk Ronzheimer.

Students engaged with one another during SEW and took time to pray for each other and talk with one another about their struggles.

“Being able to sit and pray with people as they were in spiritual battles or just feeling the effects of life was so moving and just encouraging and uplifting,” said Corinne Fraley (12). The senior leadership class had the opportunity to help lead SEW by sharing their stories, praying for others, and helping plan for what happened during the night sessions.

“It was a very precious and memorable experience. It was very stressful as we had to prepare and practice a lot, but seeing the seeds planted and seeing God work through different ways was so great to see. I was physically exhausted due to the long hours of preparation, but the outcome made it worth it,” said Dael Kim (12).

This week presented a time of growth for students in a non-academic setting. Students developed their relationships with Christ and their peers throughout the week.

With eyes turned to the stage, Daniel Lim (8), Caleb Jun (8), and Marjaan Kaltoft (8) watch intently as Mr. Andrew McClary welcomes everyone to SEW. The night started with a time of worship and personal reflection and was followed by a senior story and message from the speaker.

RILEY PHILIPS

Speaking to the crowd, Dr. Ron Walborn delivers his message for the night. Dr. Ron, an old friend of Mr. Ronzheimer, traveled all the way from New York to share messages on spiritual healing, the power of the Holy Spirit, and God’s willingness to meet each individual where they are at. He touched on topics that hadn’t been focused on before and provided a unique experience to students.

what was your Favorite part of 43.7% worship 22.1% senior stories 19.4% 8.7% 6.1% preaching prayer time stations

sew?

Picking the strings of her electric guitar, Nicole Lai (12) follows along with the rest of the band to help lead worship. The first night of SEW started off with a student-led worship night. This helped people get into the mindset of setting aside distractions and focusing on God’s presence.

Passionately playing their instruments Nate Croft (11) and Jiheon No (10) pluck their guitars to the beat of the music. During this week, students on the worship team went above and beyond to dedicate their time and talents to help lead worship.

pause, refresh, play

pause, refresh, play

Mistaking the day for a normal one, students were surprised when the bell followed a Friday schedule on a Monday; then they were instantly reminded of Missions Emphasis Week, MEW. Students were given the opportunity to grow closer to God with extra chapel sessions and less homework in school during this week.

Speakers from all over the world came over to preach their messages that corresponded to a certain theme. The theme “Pause, Refresh, and Play” was about taking time off in our lives to see and appreciate the things around us. Mr. Paul Armitage served as the guest speaker, and he focused on the acts of service and gratitude.

“I honestly didn’t think that MEW would be much, but it turned out it was much more. Pastor Paul was really nice, and his message was really powerful,” said Erin Lee (5).

“My MEW experience was really good. For my last MEW ever, it was one of the best. I really really enjoyed the worship. The songs were really good, and I loved making connections with God while worshipping. I think the purpose of MEW is to unwind and relax and having the opportunity to experience God throughout the week because you can just focus on him since there’s less stress that week,” Kalista White (8) said, sharing her thoughts on experiencing her last MEW differently.

“I enjoyed the stories and the fact that we got to go to chapel almost every day. I think MEW is a great opportunity to teach non-Christians how to become a Christian and to teach Christians how to become better Christians,” Carly Honeybone (5) said.

Josh Conklin (7) said, “My favorite part was the student-led worship on the last day. It gave me time to lay aside some time where I could be with God, pray with friends, and just enjoy the peaceful atmosphere”.

Students from the senior leadership development class were made available to everyone who needed a listener, adviser, and prayer. The class planned the last night session with a focus on worship and prayer for a wholesome close to MEW.

At the start of the first night session of MEW, the first student speaker, Wesley DeLaughter (12), speaks about the different experiences of worship. Seniors shared their testimonies and insights on stage.

With a focus on “Pause, Refresh, Play”, Mr. Paul Armitage speaks in MEW as the main guest speaker. He served as a Pastor of Outreach at North-Mar Church in Warren, Ohio. He also founded the Hope 4 Africa organization to reach and care for the poor in the name of Christianity.

After many weeks of preparation, Mandy Liao (11), Anya Kaloo (11), and Nicole Lee (12) accurately execute the dance moves to “This Could Change Everything” by Francesca

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Sitting on the wide steps in Harbor Hall, Keziah Ronzheimer (6) and Fay Fay Leung (6) chat with each other while waiting for the night session to start. Chairs were also available for sitting, but the majority chose the ground for a change.

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“It would be grape if you went to CB with me,” says Noah Kaney (9) to Haylee Douglas (9) while wearing a grape costume made up of balloons. Students helped each other out and brainstormed clever puns and wordplay in order to help ask their friends to CB.

Teasing each other, Hannah Pickett (10), and Ryan Chan (10) talk about their asking. Students either anticipated or were surprised by their peers asking them to the Christmas Banquet.

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Posing for a photo, Jordan Suen (9) and Sharon Kang (9) hold up their poster while their friends snap a photo of them. People always captured their friends asking on their phones so they could look back later at the memories.

Smiling big, Meredith Johnson (11) reads the sign that Culles Mah (11) holds. Mah hid and waited for Johnson, and then he popped out of the corner with a sign that said, “Muffin would make me happier than going to CB with you.”

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“One more hug! One more hug!” chanted Mycah Winsor (11) after Timothy Lin (12) asked Yebeen Kil (11) to CB with a plate of chocolate chip cookies and flowers.

“I had my dorm parents help me bake cookies the night before, then I woke up early the next morning to go buy a rose, and later in the day, I held both the items out and asked Yebeen to CB,” explained Lin (12). After Kil said yes, the rowdy crowd clapped, cheered, and chanted for them.

CB asking week offered a chance for students to brainstorm unique ways to ask their peers to the Christmas Banquet.

“I love watching all the creative ways people ask. It’s fun to be in the crowd watching and being hyped up about it together! This is when I love that our school is small and our high school community is so tight,” said Gloria Kim (12).

“I asked [Eugene Tee (10)] with the help of my Bible teacher and friends. [I sang] a song cover dedicated to him and put it up in his Bible class. My favorite part is that I got to surprise my boyfriend and put a great smile on his face,” said Alexa Chandra (10).

Some people asked in public spaces where huge crowds of students gathered to watch, while others preferred to ask in more private settings.

“I asked Ziyu [Moey (11)] by writing on the back of my sketchbook by saying ‘CB?’ He said yes, and I was happy not to have any screaming crowds,” said Ella Jade Magruder (12).

This week offered a new experience for freshmen as they got to witness and be a part of askings for the first time. Freshmen made sure to conveniently be around when askings happened so that they didn’t miss out on the opportunity to watch their friends get asked.

“My favorite part of CB asking season is when you get to watch all the askings and be a part of helping your friends on how to ask,” said Haylee Douglas (9).

Whether it was through posters, songs, dances, or other creative ways, students enjoyed CB asking season. As asking week came to a close and the last “one more hug” was chanted throughout the halls, students transitioned and talked about the arrival of the Christmas Banquet, where they enjoyed a night with their peers.

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Passionately singing out to the Bruno Mars song “Just The Way You Are,” Benjamin Wong (9) ends his flash mob with a solo, while members of his soccer team wave their hands back and forth. Students often involved friends in their askings to add to the fun of it.

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GROUPS

After the last bell of the school day rang at 3:10, you were relieved that classes were finished, but that didn’t always mean the day was truly over. In fact, after-school groups and activities might have been the highlight of your day. The opportunities were endless, and included anything and everything from Drama to Forensics, from ExComs to worship teams. Whatever the group though, they always brought a fun spin on the end of the school day.

Perhaps you decided to go on an Impact Trip this year, and along the way, you forged deep relationships with your teammates and learned to serve others in Christ alongside them. A trip this year may have even been your second trip, as this was the third year since Impact began.

If you didn’t have a mandatory AP X-Block or other responsibility, you joined an X-Block group or club to develop your skills, apply your talents, and connect with others outside of the classroom. Perhaps you were a member of the new class ExCom who met once a week to discuss class events. The new system replaced StuCo and brought ExCom teams to all grades in high school.

Helping out with KICs was another opportunity you may have pursued during your X-Block time to connect with elementary kids and gain service hours. While they may have drained your energy, working with the young elementary students would always leave you feeling joyful inside.

If music compelled you, you might have joined an ensemble or the Jazz Band. The Men’s Ensemble and Show Choir could be heard singing from across campus, while the Science Club worked quietly up on the third floor of the Castle. Through numerous projects for the betterment of the community, they used their time to synthesize biodegradable plastic and go out to clean up the nearby beach.

If you were the more adventurous type, you might have joined the Boy Scouts, who regularly took to the jungles of Penang in their many hikes and campouts, practicing and developing essential survival skills. When they weren’t out in the wilderness, they spent their time building character and learning how to be responsible global citizens.

Being part of a group meant a lot more than just showing up to another after school activity. Groups played essential roles in your life, giving you an outlet for creativity, service, and relationships outside of classes. The experiences you gained from participating in these clubs went on to be some of your strongest memories that you would cherish throughout the year, no matter the type of activity.

CLUBS FOR KIDDOS

In Kids Interests Clubs, more commonly known as KICs, high schoolers and elementary students alike came together during X-Block to explore different activities. Grade nine to twelve were allowed to help teachers run clubs once a week, such as Just Dance, Cook a Book, Drawing Animals, or Four square.

“I like KICs; it reminds me of when I was in elementary and had KICs,” said Helen Jang (10).

“In my last KICS called Relays and Races, Mrs. [Calah] Ronzheimer, surprisingly, let us join the games that were prepared for the children. I only helped out with setting up and keeping the kids in order in my past years of helping out with KICs, so I was happy when I was allowed to be part of the games,” said Sheryl Ang (12). KICs allowed elementary students to further develop interests and hobbies outside the classroom.

“My favorite KICs to help out with is definitely football KICs. Seeing the growth in the little kids after the quarter is so rewarding,” said Zoe Grous (11). In return for their weekly service, high school students could record their time helping the teachers as award service hours, adding up to the end of the year service awards.

“I love working for KICs because it’s free service hours,” said Onyu Kwak (12) jokingly, but to elementary students and high school students alike, KICs served as a platform in which they could connect in non-academic ways. “My favorite part about working in KICs is when I meet one of the elementary kids that I helped, and they say hi to me very enthusiastically,” continued Kwak.

“I like high schoolers helping because they’re older and know the answers to things,” expressed Kristina Boyd (2). “Whenever you do something wrong, they help you, and they also teach you how to be kind.”

“I love KICS because it really gives us high schoolers a chance to get to know the younger classes and to really bond with them before we graduate,” expressed Grous (11).

“High schoolers are fun because they don’t tell us what to do like teachers, but they help remind me of things I forget,” explained Kang Jun Oh (2).

KICs fostered not only growing skills and talents in the upcoming generation, but served as a medium of communication between students in very different stages of their careers. KICs above all else fostered a setting in which relationships could form through creative expression building a deeper sense of community throughout the school.

As Mrs. Bona Anderson draws the example image of a bunny on the smartboard, Ruka Ito (1) and Jedidja de Visser (1) start their animal drawings. Across the room, others played with a smack bracelet from Smiggle while they waited to start their own bunnies.

Pencil in hand, Kalia Brewster (11) and Hudson Yost (2) work together to solve problems during the staff kid’s study time KICs. Staff kids study time provided a helpful altermative to peer tutoring.

Winding up for a big shot on goal, William Price (1) leans back as Isaac Elliot (1) defends the goal in Soccer KICs. Jacob Shao (1) stands ready at goal to block any shot that gets through with Lukas Steffen (1) supporting him.

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“I like soccer because it’s a sport.” -Kaleb Corman (1)

Thoughtfully, Ashley Teoh (3) and Zachary Lin (3) make decorations for Japanese Exchange Day. The Japanese Exchange KICs worked in conjunction with a Japanese school to bring kids together and to celebrate cultural differences.

As worship music plays in the background, Anna Graig (3) sings with eight other girls in Singing KICs. The girls learned new songs and hand motions to use their voices for the glory of God.

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EXTRA TIME IN X-BLOCK

Unlike most schools, every day ended at two different times as opposed to one. While some kids finished up at 3:10, others finished at 3:50. This time slot in between, otherwise known as X-Block, served as a multipurpose time of the day for kids to catch up on school, join clubs, expound on their interests, help teachers, or have extra class time for an AP course.

“X-Blocks are like after school programs that are open to anyone who wants to join,” explained Sharon Kang (9).

Middle school and high school students alike could schedule different X-Blocks after every school day, resulting in the opportunity to be involved in a wide variety of activities. “This semester, I have 3 X-Blocks in total. I have a TA [teacher assistant] on Tuesday and Thursday. On Wednesday, I have KICs, and one of the options was to care for the staff kids during X-Block,” said Kang.

“Monday is peer tutoring, Tuesday I go to an Eagle Express meeting, Wednesday I’m a teacher’s assistant, and Friday I have Men’s Ensemble. Thursday is my only free day,” said Jong Min Park (12) of his weekly schedule.

The NFL, or No Fly List, was a program implemented to motivate high schoolers to complete their course work while not lowering their grades. Mr. Guy Maurin proctored this notorious X-Block where a wide range of students finished up their art, essays, and other assignments.

Outside of scheduled classes or activities, the X-Block period of the day was a protected time for connecting with friends, buying from the Junior Class store, or chilling in the Student Center.

“Usually, I spend my X-Block with my friends. Most of the time we go to the basketball court and watch people play or get bubble tea from the junior class store. It’s good to have some time to chill after school. Sometimes I go in for art because I need the extra time to get projects done,” said Saidah Ly (9).

“X-Block is important since it gives you a great opportunity to engage in different clubs that you are interested in, to interact with people that you usually don’t spend time with, and to receive some service hours by doing what you love,” expressed Yerin Park (12).

X-Block served as a crucial time in the daily routine of teachers and students alike to connect, serve, and further develop as learners.

“Hurry up and shoot, Eddy,” says Daniel Lim (12) on the sideline as Eddy Seong (12) plays king of the court against Eugene Tee (10). X-Block was a protected time before sports practices started, allowing for fun recreational time outside of formal sports practices.

Focussed and determined to finish their homework, Ashley Dukes (5), Halle Yost (5), and Keyla Borer (5) layout their papers to start after school study time. As Mrs. Tammi Yost helps to answer Carly Honeybone’s (5) questions, Gabe Davis (5) works diligently to complete his assignment.

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Chilling together watching their friends play pick-up basketball, Kathryn Boyd (8), Anna Ruble (8), Noella Seevaratnam (8), Brendan Loke (8), Amos Koay (8), Joseph Lee (8), and Cullno Ma (8) spend X-Block connecting with one another. The outdoor courts attracted many middle schoolers during X-Block as a fun place to be together.

“I need Hulk power, that was more like Hawkeye,” says Mr. Andy Kearney jokingly, as Lana Brewster (10), Grace Moon (12), Sean Park (11), and Ryan Chan (10) prepare to play again. Jazz Band was a voluntary X-Block for musicians passionate about advancing their musical abilities.

Fixed upon the next question, Luke Ng (9) and Mr. Brian Brewster work together to decipher Conceptual Physics. Study Hall X-Block, a new addition to the X-Block schedule, provided students with a quiet, concentrated place to study.

Dribbling the ball down the field, Suyoung Lim (6) practices his soccer skills in D-League X-Block. Two D-League teams scrimmaged together while another worked on footwork skills on the upper field.

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“If I could create my own [X-Block], it would be a stress reliever one with dogs and kitties.”

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MORE THAN JUST A PIN

After X-Block on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, chemical equations, physics theory, and biological definitions took shape. Science Club, a student-led group that sought to form a bridge between thinkers and doers, provided a space to reimagine greener solutions for day to day life. “Science Club is for people [who want] to pursue their passion for science outside a classroom setting,” said Philips Yeoh (12).

Whether students joined because they wanted to apply what they were learning in class or partake in new experiments, Science Club was a space of independent learning. “I joined because it sounded really fun. In Science Club, we get to do fun science projects that we wouldn’t do in class and maybe a bit time consuming if you were to do it alone at home. A lot of it is hands-on, and doing interactive learning like that and seeing where things we learned in class can be applied is really cool,” said Mary Lee (12).

“I wanted to do fun science experiments that do not include classroom setting,” explained Saebom Won (11).

Students were only limited by what they were willing to do. Students worked on projects like gardening, solar power, iNaturalist documentation, and more. “The last project we worked on was making a zero-waste container. We wanted to find a way to recycle useless materials (eggshells, spoiled milk, egg cartons, orange peels, breadcrumbs) in a way that doesn’t cause any harm to the environment,” said Lee.

“We are working on making paper with recycled paper and banana peels. We thought that it would be cool to create a paper out of banana peels, scrap paper, and in the process, save some trees from being cut down,” said Won.

Science Club fostered a community of students who wanted to think outside of themselves to how they were impacting the world around them. It empowered students to be creative agents and equipped them with time and material to explore the potential of their ingenuity.

Slicing bananas, Arpita Mathew (11), Saebom Won (11), Jia Yi Sim (11), Tien-Erh Huang (11), and Mandy Liao (11) work together. Within Science Club, students formed groups of like-minded and passionate classmates who wanted to work on specific projects together.

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Piecing recyclable bottles together, David Kim (9), tries to engineer a way for a simple bottle to become a useful water filter. His partner, Elliot Steffen (9), stood by, cutting new pieces of plastic bottles to contribute to the project.

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Meticulously raking the dirt and picking out weeds, Rebekah Lee (12) takes care of the blooming elementary garden. Elizabeth Horton (12) and Lee felt passionate about the garden since they were younger and jumped at the opportunity to care for it once again as seniors.

Stirring banana skin, Saebom Won (11) attempts to create banana paper. Finding alternatives for paper was a challenge that multiple groups within Science Club focussed on; other alternatives included using newspaper and mango peels.

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“I would design a fashionable visor that keeps people safe from Coronavirus.”

-Ji Yun Shin (12)

“I would create a vaccine for Coronavirus,”

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DISCUSS, PLAN, EXECUTE

As soon as school began, the juniors looked forward to planning JSB, and the seniors looked forward to senior Sneak. The class ExCom had the chance to plan and lead their classes in these events. ExCom was a student government that included students with different positions and sponsors to guide them.

In order to be in ExCom, students ran for the position. Their classmates voted on who they thought might fit best for their student government.

“It was stressful running for my position, but I am glad I took courage and went for it,” said Zoey Ong (11).

“As a quiet girl terrified of public speaking, the only thing I remember from the elections is shaking uncontrollably in front of 60 pairs of staring eyes. I tried to loosen the mood by making a few jokes throughout my speech, which did make the process somewhat easier and more interesting,” said Mandy Liao (11).

After the hard stage of elections, the new ExCom members met every Tuesday during X-Block. The seniors met in Auckland while the juniors met in the conference room located in the office. During their meetings, the seniors and juniors both planned for future events and talked about the details of how they would execute them.

“Juniors mainly planned for After Sneak and JSB, but in order to plan and do this event, they needed money. The Junior ExCom helped organize the Junior Class Store, Servathon, Junior for Hire, and other ways to raise money.

“ExCom discusses important events coming up in the junior year and make plans for them. ExCom is also in charge of the Junior Class Store (the Galley) and making sure that the sales are going well,” said Jia Yi Sim (11).

“It was so fun leading the entertainment committee during After Sneak! After Sneak was one of our first events, and it was amazing. Seeing our class bond over hard work and sweat was the most heartwarming thing,” said Daniel Choi (11).

The senior ExCom usually focused on what thier class could do to impact different groups in the Dalat community and bond together before they all graduated.

“We have planned Sneak, an elementary service day, middle school treats, class parties, and an all-high school event so far,” said Dael Kim (12).

Both the senior and junior ExComs had a lot of responsibilities that they were expected to accomplish well. Having a lot of expectations and knowing that their class depends on them can be very stressful.

“I remind myself often to not let their hopes down,” said Ong.

“I feel honored and a little pressured, but I know that everything will be alright because ExCom is a team of eight—we’ll help each other through and through,” said Wansuk Kunawaradisai (12).

In the end, ExCom always helped their classmates make memories that lasted for a lifetime.

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Following orders, Tien Min Tan wraps his face with his hoodie while Julia Jun (12), Wansuk Kuwanardisai (12), and Christina Beaman (12) pay close attention to Dael Kim (12), as she explains how they are going to shoot their video. Their video hyped up and gave a preview to the high school for theirevent that coming up.

Focused, Mr. Brendan van Rensburg listens and thinks about the ideas of the ExCom members. The role of a sponsor was to supervise and guide the ExCom members to the right direction and help with planning logistics of various tasks. Sponsors also chaperoned class events and projects such as parties, Servathon, and Sneak.

Humorously, Mrs. Jodi Roberts, Esther Tse (11), and Zoey Ong (11) laugh about their ideas. The ExCom came up with ways to thank their fellow junior class parents for supporting them in the Servathon by donating funds to their class.

Leadership comes with great responsibility. You have the class depending on you, and your decisions affect a lot of people. Sometimes, if you don’t meet up to the expectations, you start loathing yourself. But, a good leader does not crumble down. He takes a humble posture towards everything he does. Being calm and lenient at times, but also getting serious when he needs to be; having a positive attitude when things don’t turn out the way he anticipated; being resilient and persevering at hard times; having a vision for the class; welcoming criticism and learning from his mistakes; being confident in the decisions he makes; and most importantly, truly loving others. A sacrificial heart is what makes a good leader. He does not do things for himself, but gives endless hours for the needs of others. Stepping up to the position of leadership is stepping down to serve and give. I aspire to become a leader like this. Same is also my hope for the future leaders of Dalat. Serve with a heart for God.

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YOUNG LEADERS

Closing the chapter on StuCo gave rise to a new batch of young leaders ready to serve the community. This year marked the first in Dalat history to have an Executive Committee (ExCom) and sponsors for each grade in high school. These new positions empowered the underclassmen to lead alongside their older counterparts.

Fresh out of middle school and ready to leave their legacy, the freshmen ExCom broke new ground in embodying what it meant to be freshmen by having their very own student government.

“Since we are freshmen ExCom, and most of us don’t have any previous experience in leadership, there are no specific positions in freshman ExCom. We are all at the same level so that we can all get some experience in a leadership position before we run for specific positions [in our] sophomore year. We all take turns leading meetings and taking the minutes (notes) down for each meeting,” explained David Kilgo (9).

“The freshman ExCom is in charge of planning two all-high school activities (one per semester), along with holding class meetings, class parties, and coming up with a class motto and shirt. There’s also a freshman outing that we have to plan at the end of the year,” said Natalie Khor (9).

The sophomore ExCom was structured similarly to the junior and senior ExComs with roles such as president, vice president, treasurer, store manager, and more. Taking on and learning how to run the newly named “SophoStore” in the Student Center was a large part of being on sophomore ExCom.

“My favorite thing about my class is how willing people are to volunteer to help out with the store and stocking. It shows the amount of dedication our class has,” said Yong-Yu Huang (10).

The annual Christmas Banquet was the sophomore’s biggest event of the year, with the ExCom directing the elaborate program. “My favorite moment in planning CB was seeing it come together on the day. Turning what was once imagination into reality felt so gratifying alongside all my hardworking, dedicated, classmates and sponsors,” said Wen Khaw (10).

The freshmen and sophomore ExComs rose to the unique challenges that every ExCom faced each in their own way. “It feels special to be apart of a group of other people who also want to serve their classmates by leading them. It’s also a taste of what real leaders go through and experience,” said Bennett McIver (9). The new ExCom system equipped and fostered young leaders starting a new chapter on highschool leadership.

“Welcome back everybody,” started Esther Lo (10), president of the sophomore class, as she and Ryan Chan (10) prepared to lead their first class meeting of the semester. The ExCom leaders hosted class meetings to keep their class informed.

Able to find joy in everything they do, Anna Puah (9), Lei Tee (9), and Natalie Khor (9) struggle to keep smiles off their face while they prepare to start their weekly meeting. Every week, the freshman ExCom met for Thursday X-Block to debrief, connect, and plan for any upcoming events.

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Trying to come up with solutions to obstacles they’re facing, Ryan Chan (10), Esther Lo (10), Wen Khaw (10), and Haeon Park (10) work together in their ExCom meeting. “Being on ExCom means that you have to brainstorm a lot, and I’ve learned that it’s incredible just bouncing ideas off of each other. We get a lot done that way,” said Yong-Yu Huang (10).

Sharing his take on the SophoStore’s recent profits, Mr. Beau Abdulla leads the sophomore ExCom meeting. The sophomore class took over the well-beloved canteen in the student center, selling popular cheese sandwiches and other snacks at lunch.

Munching on a small after school snack, Annah Puah (9), Lei Tee (9), Natalie Khor (9), Benjamin Wong (9), Nicole Khor (9), Bennett McIver (9), and Joycelyn Fung (9) recap their busy day with Mr. Andrew Kearney. “We are still learning, but we are determined to make an impact and prove what we can do,” said Wong.

“My favourite memory would be when we all met together over the weekend to plan our class party; we had a lot of fun (we also got to eat Spades and play with a dog).”

“I learned that although things may seem hard and impossible to accomplish in the beginning, they always turn out better than you expected. All you gotta do is focus and do what’s necessary.”-Ryan

“One of the challenges that we have faced as the first Sophomore ExCom is engagement with the entire high school and not just our own grade. In the previous years, StuCo had members from each grade, making it easier to reach out to everyone, unlike our current situation.“

“Other grades may think that the freshman ExCom is a bit energetic and inexperienced, but when we get down to business, we can make things work and be productive.”

-Bennett McIver (9)

Reading from a short passage in the Bible, Mr.Andrew Kearney and Mrs.Sara Kearney start each freshman ExCom meeting with a short devotional. The freshmen ExCom had two sponsors who guided and mentored them throughout the year.

“One thing I learned from being on ExCom has been that sometimes we have to step into a position that we didn’t necessarily sign up to do. [You must] be willing to do extra work sometimes.” -Esmarie De Jajer (10)

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SHARING MELODIES

Many talented students with the ability to dance, paint, and sing roamed the Harbor halls. A collection of groups and ensembles allowed these students to express their artistic abilities through performance of many kinds. For the musical students, besides choir and band classs, clubs after school such as Men’s Ensemble, Show Choir, Honor Choir, Jazz Band, and the middle school choir gave students a chance to develop their skills.

Men’s Ensemble was made up of 12 senior guys passionate about singing. Not everyone in Men’s Ensemble had experience or confidence, but as the year went by and they practiced together, they got better individually and as a group. Men’s Ensemble practiced once a week on Friday X-Block. They performed “Silent Night” and “Bound for Jubilee” in the first semester, and in the second semester, they learned “Lost in the Woods.”

“Through Ms. [Joyce] Goh’s guidance, I was able to become more aware of myself as I sang. Other experienced guys in the Men’s Ensemble, also helped me become a better singer as they pushed me,” said Jong Min Park (12).

“I loved learning and growing with my fellow Men’s Ensemble brethren. Standing up on that unfamiliar stage with my friends and just showing the work we’ve put in all year has been a blessing,” said Tien Min Tan (12).

Show Choir was comprised of 18 members who all loved music and loved to perform. There were 14 girls and 4 guys in the first semester, and in the second semester, they had 16 girls and 4 guys. Show Choir was different from the other groups because they not only sang but also danced and wore costumes to enhance their performances.

“Highlights of the Show Choir was definitely bonding through rehearsals and arranging the show to make it as fun and entertaining as much as possible for both us and the audience,” said Chika Tsumagari (9).

Show Choir practiced on Monday X-Block, once a week. In the first semester, they performed an ABBA medley and danced. For the last two songs, Men’s Ensemble made a special appearance and danced with the girls in Show Choir. In the second semester, they mastered a Disney medley full of familiar and beloved songs.

“I’ve never had to dance, act, and sing at the same time, so this has been a learning curve for me. You have to be remembering so many different things all at once, while still moving your body. It’s honestly a mental and physical workout,” said Lydia Brooks (12) of the challenges of Show Choir.

A host of musical students passionate instrumental music made up the Jazz Band. They gathered together in the band room during X-Block every Wednesday to rehearse their peices to be prepared to perform at the concerts.

“I have learned how to count even though I am still terrible at it. I also learned how to play the music style of jazz,” said Saebom Won (11).

All these groups allowed students who were passionate about music performance to show their talents to their audiences.

Eyes glued on her sheet music, Annie Choi (11) silently practices her bass guitar part for the upcoming Jazz Band performance. Most practice happened outside of the designated X-Block, in order to perfect their rhythm, notes, and articulations.

With a serious posture, Ryan Bernhardt (12) and Zhi Yong Lee (12) exhibit their talents on stage along with their Ensemble members. They performed “Bound for Jubilee” as a group of young men that learned to sound as one through their practices.

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Dressed in 70s outfits, Daniel Choi (11), Dominic Cheang (9), Jordan Suen (9), and Adam Lim (9) sway to the rhythm as they sing the songs of ABBA. The four, the only males in Show Choir, often had to stick together and help each other in their parts.

With their full attention. Niki Tsumagari (12), Dael Kim (12), and Hannah Peek (12) sing the notes played by Celestine Teoh (12) on the piano. The ACSC Honor Choir group met up once a week to practice eight pieces.

Favorite Song to Perform?

Show Choir

Taking in a breath of air, Eden Roylance (6) sings her solo as the middle school choir performs “This Is Me” from The Greatest Showman. As she sang, her fellow performers readied themselves to sing their own notes. The audience cheered as Roylance fnished her solo.

“Take a Chance”

-Jordan Suen (9)

“Dancing Queen”

-Nicole Lai (12)

Men’s Ensemble

“Bound for Jubilee"

-Inkyul Kim (12)

“Bound for Jubilee"

-Philip Yeoh (12)

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EXPLORING WORDS & TIME

A celebration of knowledge through scripts, debates, speeches, and competitions took place on stage and in classrooms every week. Speech, Forensics, and History Bee and Bowl highlighted skills such as impromptu speaking, quick thinking, and memory.

“Forensics is a club focusing on speech, debate, and presenting ideas to an audience. To me, it is a chance to better your communication skills and learn to express emotions and ideas more effectively,” said Benjamin Hollon (10). Speech and Forensics trained to perform at an international competition hosted in Kuala Lumpur. Every participant specialized in the form of speech or performance.

“I’m doing an original oratory, which is giving a speech that I wrote,” said Yong-Yu Huang (10). No matter your skill level or grade, performing in front of judges and a live audience could be intimidating. “I get nervous a lot. It’s still scary to speak in front of people, but I’m hoping it’ll get better,” continued Huang (10).

Despite the initial jitters, however, the skills and community developed in Forensics applied to many areas of student’s lives. “[Forensics] improves my acting by enhancing my vocal and body language, my trombone playing by teaching me to project and use my air efficiently, and my writing by seeing scripts and excerpts from books [as] one performing them,” said Hollon (10).

“History Bee and Bowl is an X-Block where students and a history teacher come together and learn random facts, socialize, and learn history,” explained Nathanael Kovach (8). Middle schoolers and high schoolers came together to share their knowledge and compete against other schools.

“We participate in both the bee (individual) and the bowl (team); this includes going against our teammates,” explained Sean White (6). A typical practice included drilling practice questions from previous competitions in a battle for the correct answer. “[In practice,] Milo [Burleson (6)] goes berserk, Mr. [Zach] Mulert calms him down, and we start the questions. I use two buzzers and sit on the table, T.J. [Dukes (8)] sits under a table and uses the strange language that only he understands. By the end, it either ends up being a completely one-sided score or a neck-to-neck all-out battle that ends in very loud voices,” recounted White (6).

The exploration of time and words through forensics and history laid down the cornerstone to a greater understanding of human emotion and nature while building friendships within and outside the community along the way.

With eyes resting on the Questioner, Hope Crosslin (6) and Hyunha Jeong (7) try to remember the answer to the question. “I like the Mongols the most [in history], because they had an amazing empire that stretched so far and not even the great wall of China could keep them out,” said Crosslin.

Displaying what it truly means to multi-task, Sean White (6) juggles tennis balls with his foot resting on the buzzer. “I suppose I would be George Orwell. I envy his brilliant mind and his critical view on things,” said White, discussing what historical figure he would be.

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Captivated by her teammate’s performance, Cecelia Sheng (10) prepares to head to Kuala Lumpur in her last Forensics practice before their competition. Watching others’ performances allowed for sharing of technique and critique of skill in each student’s respective fields.

Performing her original oratory for friends, family, and teachers, Yong-Yu Huang (10) shares during Forensics Night. Students during Forensics Night performed their well-rehersed pieces to share them with their community.

3 Steps to Forensics Finals

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In his ready position, John Chin (10) prepares to buzz in before the other team. In order to answer the question, History Bee and Bowl competitors had to be the first to hit their buzzer.

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ROBIN’ THE SHOW

With great projection and enunciation, Robin Hood and his friends shouted, “Hooray for King Richard!”

Finally, after many long hours of practice, the play ended with a bang. The actors and actresses got to perform two plays, Pied Piper of Hamelin and Robin Hood. The cast started practice August and performed on November 22 and 23. They rehearsed three times a week from four to six, but on tech rehearsal week, they practiced from four to eight in the evening.

“There was one time we were in the middle of rehearsal and Friar Tuck came out for the first time in his wig and bare fat-suit. Everyone was so thrown off we just started laughing on stage, and then the directors continued switching his wigs out in between scenes which definitely added to the hilarity,” said Bella Thompson (9).

“My favorite thing about drama is that everyone is willing to be crazy and have fun together,” said Lydia Geiman (11).

Drama was more than acting to these students—it was a place where they expressed themselves in different ways, acted as someone they were totally not like, and even built a family-like relationship within the cast.

“My favorite thing about drama is how the cast really comes together as a family, especially during the performances. Our cast this year really only got that family team feel, after the tech rehearsals and into the performances, and during that time we just grew closer, talking for hours while doing makeup, moving props, backstage jokes, and helping out with costumes all really started to cement us so by the time we had the cast party after the last performance night ,we were having an amazing time together. Just laughing about everything and celebrating everything we got to do together,” said Corrine Fraley (12).

“The community is the best part. Everyone there is weird in their own way, and we developed a very tight-knit friendship with everyone,” said Aaron Smith (9).

Drama required a lot of patience with long practices, staging, and waiting for your part to come around.

“I think the hardest thing is making sure that your lines are memorized and expressive,” said Jordan Stuart (9). In the end, all their long and sometimes challenging rehearsals paid off.

“It's extremely satisfying to see our hard work come together smoothly, and I think that it would be impossible to do that without long practices,” said Kyu Hwi Han (9).

During their performance, the audience laughed and were drawn to their play by the amazing acting of the cast. Thanks to these talented students who were willing to spend all of their precious time on practicing, they made memories for each other and their audience.

With a grumpy attitude, Friar Tuck walks onto the stage while complaining about the sun. As Taylor Johnson (10) made his entrance, the audience laughed at the amazing costume and acting. Friar Tuck was a fat monk, so when they saw Johnson (10) in a fat suit and a wig with a bald spot, it made it more enjoyable watching him act.

Annoyingly, Lydia Geiman(11) laughs at a joke her “mother” makes. Geiman (11) played the role of Salome, who was meant to be a clumsy, not the brightest, and a husbandseeking woman. She made the audience laugh with her amazing cackle, as it was very high-pitched and dramatic.

Near the end of the play, Benjamin Hollon (10), playing the role of Robin Hood, projects his final lines as his merry band stood beside him and listened. Bella Thompson (9) affectionately held his hand and listened to his captivating speech. She played the role of Maid Marrion, who was in love with Robin Hood.

As Larrisa Lee (9) pulls Nathan Lam (10) to left, Taylor Johnson (10) explains why he deserves to get Lam to go with him. In this play, Lam (10) played the character of the crippled orphan boy of Hamelin who loved to play his pipe named Dirk. Lee (9) played the role of the mayor’s daughter, and Johnson (10) played the role as the counselor's son.

Judgy, Hannah Peek (12) glances at Georgia White (12) as she makes a comment about her daughter and the friar. Peek (12) played the role of the mean and heartless cousin of Prince John. White (12) played the role as a mother of Salome who did what she was told but also, above all, wanted to find a man for her daughter.

What was your favorite line in Robin Hood or The Pied Piper of Hamelin?

Robin Hood

"I understand, I would never marry a man I didn't love. But, then again, I love them all!"

-Georgia White (12)

"Puppy, if you so much as burp, I'll crack your skull like a melon!"

-Corrine Fraley (12)

"I've a bag for meal, and a bag for malt, and a bag for barleycorn, I've a bag for bread and a bag for beef, and a bag for my little small horn!"

-Jordan Stewart (9)

“Fried duck, is it not?”

-Bella Thompson (9)

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AUDIENCE OF ONE

“I always have a mini nervous breakdown before every performance. My hands start shaking, and my heart starts pounding. But then I remind myself why I’m doing it, and once we get started, I can just enjoy worshiping God,” explained Kalia Brewster (11), a regular pianist. Leading the school in worship could seem like a daunting task to most, but the worship team lead the entire school in a time of worship before services at SEW, MEW, and weekly chapel.

Practice was crucial for the team, they worked hard in coming to school early at 7:30 on Fridays and sometimes after school.“I love every moment, but I especially love it when we practice together for the first time,” said Haeon Park (10). The worship team was open to all students from ninth to twelfth grade. Mr. Andrew McClary helped to lead and organize the diverse group of skilled leaders who used their gifts to benefit the Dalat community. Despite the early hours, it was a valuable time to bond with one another and praise God in the process.

“Practice begins with a soundcheck, followed by a prayer by the leader, and from then on we run through all the songs one by one, adjusting instrument and mic volumes along the way to get a good balance,” described Nicole Lai (12).

“Some of my favorite moments are in practice when we all get very off-topic and lose focus. Basically every practice we go off the rails and it takes a while before we can get focused again. This is just because of how much fun we all have together and how comfortable everyone becomes with each other,” said Mycah Winsor (11).

Whether during practice or performance, every moment spent bringing people together through music left a lasting impact on not only those in the audience but those performimg. “One of my favorite moments of playing on the worship team was when one of my violin strings broke before a performance, and I ended up having to play a 3/4 size violin which I hadn’t done in years. I was really nervous at first because I thought there was no way I was going to remember how to play but I did! It was fun to see that some of the skills that you learn earlier in life will fade but will never completely be forgotten,” said Lana Brewster (10).

“One time during a night session, Mr. McClary was about to start a song, but the whole team had their eyes closed, hands extended, and we were all praying. It was also amazing to see the audience from the stage and to see them getting filled by the Holy Spirit, praying for one another,” recounted Dael Kim (12).

“It’s different when you’re up there on stage; you feel so free and so much more eager to just shout His praise. The idea of that that you’re really just there to glorify God and to bring others to do the same doesn’t make me nervous,” said Celestine Teoh (12).

While performing on stage feels daunting to some, “there’s really only an audience of one.”

Tuning each instrument to perfection, Mr. Andrew McClary and Nate Croft (11) listen to one another before the SEW service while Mycah Windsor (11) warms up in the background. Worship team kids were dismissed from classes early to warm up properly before a performance.

Consumed in the song, Annie Choi (11) strums the electric bass during one of the SEW day services. Instruments, whether self-taught or learned in school, contributed to the team.

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Eyes closed, Celestine Teoh (12) leads worship at a SEW night session. “One of my favorite moments ever was hyping up the crowd by singing ‘One Way’ during SEW week. That I’ll never forget,” said Teoh.

Bow at the ready, Julia Jun (12) concentrates on “listening to the band and improvising” her way through each piece of music. Jun said, “I don’t even have a score in front of me, only chords.” The worship team allowed for more musical creativity and freedom.

Resting one drumstick on the snare and the other in his ponderous hand, Jun Lee (12) interprets his sheet music. Within the worship team, there were two groups of student who roated playing in chapel every other week.

Preparing for the next song, Dael Kim (12) leads the worship team on her guitar. “Depending on the schedule, I help with vocal, worship leading, acoustic guitar, and cajón. I knew how to play the guitar since 6th grade, and as for cajón, I figured out how to play on it recently,” said Kim.

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“My favorite moment so far was singing ‘One Way, Jesus’ during SEW. It was fun to see how much everyone enjoyed dancing around and jumping up and down to that song and just singing it out at the top of our lungs.”

- Christina Beaman (12)

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JORDAN CHANG

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FROM BOYS TO MEN

A group of dedicated boys from grades 5 to 12 gathered on Tuesday nights at 7:00 pm in the library and discussed many things they wanted to do, planned for those goals, earned badges, and did many activities. Boys Scouts existed “to prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetime by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Law,” said Yuuki Horie (12).

In Boy Scouts, there were different ranks. Scouts moved up ranks by earning badges and did requirements for the next rank that equipped them with new life and survival skills. To get the highest rank, which is Eagle Rank, was one of the hardest things to do. The last project a Scout had to do to become an Eagle Scout was a service project.

“My service project was for Lerling Homes, a very run-down old folk’s home near Tesco. My project was that I designed and built two large, waterproof and rodent-proof storage cabinets so that the old folk’s home could safely store their food in their outdoor kitchen and not have to worry about their bad rodent problem affecting their food,” said David Kilgo (9).

Boy Scouts allowed these boys pushed through trials and learn lessons, and they had to dedicate a lot of their precious time to these tasks. Horie said, “Because all of us are going through the same trials, we bond and grow together spiritually, mentally, and physically.”

Many of these boys had done things to benefit society. “I have done maintenance and construction work for orphanages and old folks’ homes such as painting buildings and constructing storage space out of plywood,” said Kilgo.

Liwei Koh (10) said, “By helping with the others’ Eagle projects that help the community with something, I believe that I am making a difference.”

While they prepared themselves for life, these boys bonded during their meetings and other activities. Many of the Boy Scouts loved their activities. “My favorite thing about Boy Scouts is to camp,” said Yu Tee (6).

“I love Boy Scouts because I feel like I can get out and enjoy the world during the weekends when we go camping,” said Koh.

Boy Scouts existed for students to join in as boys, but to come out as men.

After a long discussion about planning for their upcoming campout, the boys gather around Hudson Brooks’ (7) computer watching YouTube. Joshua Lyon (4) and Chase Bernhardt (4), curious, joyfully watched with them. Kaeden Corman (7), having already seen the video, laughed along and enjoyed sharing this funny music video with his fellow scouts.

In the Boys Scouts storage room, Dominic Cheang (9) is assigned to clean arrange and check if the tents are damaged. Cheang (9) carefully inspected the tent pole to see if it had any problems.

After Boy Scouts, troop leaders meet up and discuss how their troops did that day. Ethan Chan (10) listened curiously to Lei Tee (9) who shared about what his troop planned and how well they did while Julien Goh (9) read his notes and prepared to share how his performed

In a Survival Situation, What is One Tool You Would Pick to Have?

“Spotify Premium.”

-Junshi Iida (10)

“I think a lighter, because it can save your life.”

-David Kilgo (9)

The oldest Cub Scouts come to the Scouts meeting to learn about Boy Scouts. Tyler Ronning (11) passionately taught these four boys about the basics in Scouts in Boy Scouts. Chase Bernhardt (4) and John Pham (4) took down notes as Henry Brooks (4) paid careful attention to Ronning (11).

“My pocket knife.”

-Liwei Koh (10)

“A golf cart.”

-Joseph Yun (10)

ARE YOU A FLOSSER ?

Many warm-hearted and serving students filled the school community. Thankfully these students had many opportunities to reach out to others and do what they loved. Impact trips have been a formative part of the high school experience for many students since they began three years ago. Impact allowed these students who were willing a chance to go serve or experience something new.

“It was my last year, and I love the experience to go to a different place I haven’t before,” said Ella Jade Magruder (12). “I hope to learn different cultures of the country and to share what we planned for this trip,” said Yumin Kim (11).

Impact consisted of 5 different opportunities: Borneo, Indonesia, Manila, Southwest Thailand, and Northern Thailand. Each trip used different outreach plans. The methods included building schools, feeding children who lived in slums, planning children’s camps, going to orphanages, building mountain biking tracks, and helping farms.

These trips were mostly spread out in the year, in order to allow students with sports or other extracurricular activities to join. If students wanted to go to an Impact trip, they had to sign up and pick the trips that used their passions for outreach, but not all the students got their first choices.

“I didn’t exactly choose Bandung, Indonesia as my Impact destination, but I’m thankful that God’s plan worked out this way because the people I met over this trip have impacted me in ways that can’t be replicated anywhere else,” said Grace Wan (12).

After being accepted to go on an Impact trip, they had meetings each week to prepare.

“We have an Impact meeting in order to learn the skills we would need when we go on our trip. Skills that aren’t physical, such as being flexible in our plans, having a learning attitude, being able to observe behind the different, sacrificing our own culture and comfort, and having a servant attitude,” said Abel Tan (11).

“During Impact, there are opportunities to make new friends with people in different grades,” said Dominic Cheang (9). Through Impact, many students have bonded and have enjoyed serving others. God used Impact trips to change lives outside and inside of the community.

After their long and fun day of beach activities, the winners smile for a photo. Ms. Nikki Soriano and Saebom Won (11) pose with the winning team, made up of with the people from the local mental handicap center. They had sand castle comeptition, relays, and many fun beach activites planned to give a day of fun to this community of people.

Speaking to the high school, Elizabeth Horton shares her experience on the Borneo Impact trip. Impact chapels allowed students to share with their peers upon their return from their trips.

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While the first two Impact trips of this year encountered only the normal bumps and bruises of travel, the last three planned trips of the year were not so lucky. As the novel coronavirus COVID-19 spread further and faster around the globe, the school administration made the decicion, in early March, to cancel all remaining international school trips. The physical safety of students was a top priority for the school, and with countries closing borders without much notice, there was also serious concern that students, once gone on a trip, would not be guaranteed entry back into Malaysia. And so, Honor Choir, ACSC Track and Field and girls’ soccer and the Manila and Thailand Impact trips were all cancelled.

However, true to the flexible spirit of the Impact program, Mr. Andrew McClary immediately began reworking trips to see if they could happen locally. He communicated with Malaysia-based ministries that could benefit from 15 or so enthusiastic students lending a hand for a week. Teams continued to meet for early-morning meetings even when the nature of their trips was still uncertain, showing the dedication that the students had to the service they had committed to doing over their Spring Break. New plans materialized, and teams readjusted expectations for trips a bit closer to home. Then, on March 16, the Malaysian government issued a Movement Control Order which put an end to all nonessential business and travel in the nation, ending plans for the new Neart Impact trips, as well. Instead of serving by going out into communities in needs, students and staff alike transitioned to service via staying home, doing the best they could to prevent further spread of the virus.

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Northern Thailand

BACK: Mr. Beau Abdulla, Jong Min Park, Daniel Choi, Joseph Chandra, Wesley DeLaughter, Anjali Kaptain, Alice Yang, Ms. Becky Keister; FRONT: Mr. Andrew McClary, Grace Wan, Erica Jang, Ziyu Moey, Corinne Fraley, Lydia Brooks, Ella Jade Magruder, Ms. Ha-Young Kong

BACK: Mr. Andrew McClary, Tien Min Tan, Onyu Kwak, Aaron Worten, Wansuk Kunawaradisai, Hannah Peek, Ms. Merriel Maurin; FRONT: Celestine Teoh, Grace Wan, Julia Jun, Jordan Stuart, Jiyun Shin, Abby Owen, Caitlyn Buckland

BACK: Enee Crosslin, Nate Croft, Tyler Ronning, Timothy Branum, Kalia Brewster, Eli Davis; FRONT: Mr. Andrew McClary, Saebom Won, Elizabeth Horton, Andrew Kaney, Sean Park, Mikaela Yeap, Ms. Alexis Schultz, Ms. Nikki Soriano

BACK: Letitia Ong, Daniel Lim, Timothy Lin, Alix Stuart, Amber Ruble, Mr. Kirk Ronzheimer; MIDDLE: Christina Beaman, Madaline Rude, Elise Johnson, Yumin Kim, Jireh Ang, Ms. Heidi Keas; FRONT: Ms. Lori Miller, Nicole Lai, Ziyu Moey, Meredith Johnson, Culles Mah, Megan Septon, Dael Kim, Ms. Rebekah Peters

BACK: Mr. Beau Abdulla, Dominic Cheang, Jeremy Kim, Philip Yeoh, Cecelia Sheng, Mr. J.D. Thompson; MIDDLE: Sheryl Ang, Elizabeth Horton, Abel Tan, Jordan Chang, Haeon Park, Gloria Kim, Ms. Jan Hogan; FRONT: Tien-Erh Huang, Davina Loh, Ji Ah Choi, Sharon Kang, Marissa Yost

LIVE, LOVE, SERVE

Serving required sacrifice—the sacrifice of time and energy. Many students were willing and had a passion to serve regardless of the sacrifices required. There were many different ways to serve, but some of the most popular avenues for service included Shan Home, SKTT, Awana, and From Kids 4 Kids.

Shan Home was a place for local Indian Malaysian children, who either were orphans or had family issues, to stay for a safe environment. Mrs. Anne-Marie Pagee took groups of students on Friday nights to the Shan home to just get to know the students there by talking or playing with them.The goal of going to the Shan Home was to show love to these children who sometimes don’t experience it a lot and to show them the love of Jesus.

“I was able to reach out to the children who are not in a good family situation. I was so grateful for the chance to show love to those sweet children,” said Corrie Branum (9).

I think God has really opened my eyes to poverty, and he has used me to not only serve him by showing these kids love but also given me a new view and a new understanding of how lucky I am, coming from the same fostered background,” said Adam Lim (9).

Another was students sreved was through the local church. Awana was a children’s group that met on Saturday mornings to give students a chance to learn more about God. Students and teachers would go to Fettes Park Baptist Church on Saturday mornings to teach children through crafts, lessons, and song.

“I enjoy teaching and meeting new people especially kids outside of Dalat. Awana is really fun, and I have made a lot of memories,” said Gloria Kim (12).

“Some of my favorite memories are when all the kids kept calling me “teacher” or “ sister.” I love playing games and teaching them their Bible verses; it’s been a very fun and encouraging experience,” said Olivia Elliot (9).

SKTT, a school near Tesco, was filled by many local Malaysian children ranging from the ages of 7-12. Regularly throughout the semester, Mrs. Ailee Chan took willing students on a Saturday morning to organize fun activities and teach the students English.

“I joined because of my love for children and the English language. It might be a hassle to wake up on a Saturday morning, but I do it knowing I’ll get to see the smile on their faces, I just love it,” said Matthew Dove (10).

From Kids 4 Kids consisted of of high school and middle school students that had the opportunity to sponsor three children, one each in Lebanon, Sri Lanka, and Vietnam. The children they sponsored were children who were born into poverty and needed sponsors in order to go to get a good education and have a healthy lifestyle. From Kids 4 Kids sent letters to the children and also planned fundraising events for the kids in the community.

Service allowed students to make an impact on others and also build good memories. It allowed the blessed students here to bless others with their abundance

With their arms raised high, Jarrett Lohman (11) and Anya Kaloo (11) point toward the young girl in front who knows the answer. The students at SKTT played a Charades game organized by the visits students to learn English related to the topic of professions.

Pencil in hand, Mr. Angel Guerrero explains part of the lesson to his Awana group. Even teachers set time out in their week to engage in service activities for the good of their community, to model a life of service, and to get to work alongside their students outside of a classroom setting.

“In 2003, before Care & Share, there was Charity & Compassion. When I arrived in 2009, the name was changed to Care & Share. More than just the name changed: It became a student-led initiative, and I was privileged to be the adult sponsor. I received a vision from the Lord around that time (the only one I have ever had) and a re-occurring Bible verse. In the vision, I was standing in a river of water, there was a large volume of water, but curiously it was not pushing me over. As I looked down, the water was flowing through me. The Bible verse was Eph. 2:10: “For we are God’s workmanship created in Christ Jesus to do the good works he prepared in advance for us to do.”

It fit the vision. Through our students, Care & Share became a channel of blessings flowing to where the needs were. I believe it is part of Dalat’s DNA and will continue long after I am gone. There has always been a legacy of service & giving. I believe students will continue to take ownership, be vessels of grace & mercy, and continue to allow the Lord to give His blessing through to the needs of others.”

With their full attention towards Ms. Shawna Wood, Jirawan Thritham (11), Soniya Peters (6), and Alice Wang (6) listen carefully as she explains what their email can be about. From Kids 4 Kids wrote an email to the three children that they were sponsoring. The email contained questions about their day and information about the students’ own lives.

With a big smile, Adam Lim (9) poses with one of the boys that lives in the Shan Home. Dalat Students went to Shan home to get to know and play with the students living there.

-Mrs. Anne-Marie Pagee

Academics

Armed with books and laptops, students at Dalat pursued the mastery of information and academic achievement every day of the year. While some learned better studying independently online, others thrived in the typical classroom setting. Though the year pushed students academically, it was a time for growth and advancement.

You explored the natural world in science, with experiments and labs always giving you exciting hands-on experiences. Expressive and enlightening literature found its way into your hands in every English class, whether you were in Mr. Kit Chen’s English 9 or Mr. Jens Hieber’s AP Lit. You uncovered the deep depths of history and simplified the most complex of complex fractions. Bible gave students the tools and foundation to grow in faith even after graduating, genuinely providing them with education for life.

Teachers did much more than just show up to their classes every day. Teachers at Dalat spent every class of every day dedicating their time to building into their student’s lives, pouring knowledge and wisdom into them. Even after their hard work preparing outside of the classroom, teachers always seemed to be open to questions and giving help whenever they could.

Rigorous AP classes brought a new level of challenge to students’ schedules as the extra work increased up until the tests took place in May. The more demanding courses would require study halls and more homework but brought a possible college credit and extensive in-depth knowledge.

Fine arts brought flair in between the usual courses, providing opportunities to experience greater creativity. Choir and band practiced their notes to play their beautiful tunes during concert performances while visual artists spent hours perfecting their pieces. Students worked especially hard towards the end of the year in order to prepare for the Fine Arts Festival, which showcased students’ hard work and talents.

Dalat’s education wasn’t just valuable but was directly applicable to different areas of your life. Through different teachers and resources, you learned relevant skills to set you on a stable path through life even after the year was complete, and the stress of finals was over. Knowledge and wisdom from a biblical worldview gave you the ability to see the world through a new light for life.

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Where do you go on the weekend or the holidays?

“I went to Genting Highlands and rode on the cable cars.”

- David Kim (K)

“I went to the turtle farm and saw the turtles. I fed them fish!”

- Kyler Corman (K)

“I went to the Body Museum and went through the body scanners.”

- Noah Tan (K)

“I went to the Botanical Gardens.”

- Seth Miller (P4)

“I went to a painting class with my parents.”

- Joey Wu (P4)

“I went swimming at the beach.”

- Charles Kim (P4)

With steady hands, Xingyun Wang (P3) follows the dotted lines of the worksheet. On the other side of the room, Alex Wang (P3) carefully fits the puzzle pieces together. Preschoolers practiced their spatial, visual, and motor skills through learning activities.

Beaming at each other, Joshua Joo (P4) and Bethan Price (P4), enjoy their snack time together. Different snacks were provided for preschool students every day, including fruits, crackers, cookies, and milo.

Ponies in palms, Zhixuan Xia (P3), Wenyang Leng (P3), and Isaac Kearney (P3) help put the toys back. Elementary students shaped their basic etiquettes in class, like learning to clean up after themselves.

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Steps into School

“Hailey! Let’s play Princess and Unicorns!” said Ella McIver (K). Boys and girls in P3 gathered around in front of the door for their cookie break. After munching down Julie’s peanut butter biscuits, they scattered onto the new playground. Some played chicken tag, some slid down every single slide, while others cycled in a circle on bright red tricycles.

Coming from all different family environments, the young students in P3, P4, and kindergarten were on a learning curve for everything. For most students, their very first experience of learning to work with others, follow instructions, and study new information happened throughout these initial years. The fun classroom environment and the generous mix of playtime, however, helped them ease into a school system.

“Today, we will be working with wood shavings and observe what happens when it gets wet,” explained Mrs. Dale Pham to the eager kindergarteners. Like every other lesson, this science lesson involved a hands-on experience. For math, they learned basic math concepts using familiar items like Q-tips to identify and write tally marks. For social studies, they learned touching rules for safe and unsafe touches. For English, they wrote and drew a personal narrative.

In preschool, students learned even more basic skills: mastering scissors by cutting out shapes, understanding numbers by using blocks, and identifying colors through painting with those colors.

“I love my teacher, Mrs. Pham. She is so kind,” said Junho Choi (K). In preschool and kindergarten, students got to spend time with teachers, getting personal attention and care. At least two teachers sat in each classroom, teaching with incredible patience, grace, and love.

Even during recess, students learned new things. They applied and practiced “How to Stay Safe” and “Never-never Rules” that they had learned in class during this time. With the help of gentle rebuking and time-outs, kids learned to adhere to basic rules that allowed them to have fun while respecting each other and staying safe.

Staring off into space, Yuhi Tago (P3) takes a moment to rest before going back into action. Recess provided rest, but mostly playtime and break from class, where students rode around in bicycles, ran around in a game of tag, and chatted endlessly with friends.

“My favorite part of the day is playing with my friends,” said Eunice Shao (P4).

When the whistle blew, it was time for them to get back to class. As if a magnet pulled them, the animated group of children scurried back to their teachers from all corners of the playground. Rejuvenated from running around, preschoolers and kindergarteners felt ready to learn.

What’s your favorite thing to do at school?

“I like eating lunch at the cafeteria.”

- Bourne Pan (1)

“I like playing math games.”

- William Price (1)

“I like typing.”

- Abigail To (2)

“I like doing arts and crafts in class. We made the fish that hangs from the ceiling in our classroom. I made my fish’s eyes special.”

- Yufei Zhang (2)

“I like soccer and napping.”

- Eric Byun (2)

“I like our Daily 5 sessions. There are five stations and we do different activities in each of them. It’s engaging and fun!”

- Rachel Joo (2)

Bent over their papers, Isaac Elliot (1) and Roy Paeck (1) copy down Bible verses on their worksheets. Using pencils and color pencils, they created their own copy of the Bible with illustrated verses.

“We have the same name—Christina and Kristina!” Kristina Boyd (2) exclaims to Christina Beaman (12) as she enjoys a freezie from the senior Bible class. Younger students got to connect with older students in the tight community.

Hands over their eyes, Harang Jeon (2) and Hajin Min (2) goes to “sleep” for their game of Mafia. Most students played active games like tag, but some students enjoyed the shade under the tree, playing social games.

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Soft & Hard Discoveries Making

“Wait—I can see the bubbles!” said David Ha (2), carefully examining the scoria in water. As their science journals were being passed around, the second grade class listened attentively to Mrs. Calah Ronzheimer’s instructions on how to compare and contrast. What was the difference between wet and dry igneous rocks?

Every day, students learned something new. First and second grade teachers thought of creative ways to provide a wholesome education for the students, including both hard and soft skills.

“My favorite part of the day is reading books with the teachers,” said Isaac Elliott (1). For English, teachers read out loud to the students and gave out Bible verses to copy down, integrating both biblical and English components in the lesson. For some, they first learned English in this class. They went to ESL classes, where Mrs. Nicole Corman taught them the Five Ws and new vocabulary words.

“I like math because we do new activities every time. We play math games and puzzles!” said Hari Kim (1). First grade students learned simple math concepts like counting tally marks using Q-tips.

“We’re learning about Australia in Social Studies. I enjoy it because I was born in Australia,” said Kristina Boyd (2). One fun project involved creating an aboriginal finger painting.

Aside from hard skills, first and second graders also picked up soft skills by filling in different roles in the classroom. Taking on helper roles such as line reader, caboose, door holder, librarian, teacher helper, hand sanitizer, end of the day helper, and lunchtime prayer leader, students practiced disciplines of service and citizenship.

Back in second grade science, the science class, scoria had holes that contained air sacs and thus let out air bubbles in the water. In contrast, basalt did not. Though a simple difference, students were fascinated by the discoveries they had made themselves. Basic skills like comparing and contrasting come naturally without much effort, and as adults, it seems as if you’ve known everything forever and that you’ve always known it. In these moments, however, each moment was a new realization.

Hanging tight onto the bar, Vanmathi Raja (1) strengthens her arm. First and second grade students loved climbing all over the new playground.

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Eager to learn, Minji Koo (2) and Rachel Joo (2) curiously look up at Mrs. Brandi Brewster, enthusiastic to teach. With smartboards, teachers could easily write down instructions or write on digital documents to show the students.

The New Generation

As the kings and queens of all things related to recess and playtime, third and fourth graders together made up the senior classes of elementary. Freely running around and enjoying life as it came by, they were able to appreciate the joys of elementary, ranging from many breaks and recesses to intriguing classes taught by loving teachers.

“I love having more break time and lunch earlier,” exclaimed Yi-Liz Kan (4). Like many others, she wasn’t ready to give up her freedom. Knowing what was to come in middle school, students grudgingly accepted the hardships that awaited them while enjoying the time they had left as elementary students.

“I love the playground. I like the architecture of it,” said Hazel Lim (3). Students spent most of their time socializing, playing around the castles of the playground as they got to release their energy outside.

On the other hand, students also participated in countless activities inside classrooms as well. Teachers created learning lessons filled with fun activities and games to help students learn better. As a result, students greatly appreciated the effort and love from their teachers.

“I like Mrs. [Jodi] Roberts because she is nice, and she helps me on math,” said Yejii Lee (3). As a homeroom teacher, Mrs. Roberts consistently provided support for her students whenever they needed it, making them feel comfortable and cared for. Teachers like Mrs. Roberts shaped the lives of these students; and as students entered a new chapter in their lives, these teachers provided the foundation for them to excel.

As Peter Hollon (3) put it, “A school wouldn’t be a school without teachers.”

Concentrating on the numbers game, Zenan Yang (3) and Olivia Morgan (3) try their best to focus on the complex game of counting without the multiples of 4. Going in order, students started to count but would skip any multiple of 4. Those who failed had to sit down, indicating that they had lost the game.

Zealously, Kieran Shanmugabalan (3) finishes the problem set in front of him so that he may have free time. In third grade, students were given time to independently study and work, and those who finished early could play games instead.

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Full of laughter, Axy Lyon (4) follows along with the lecture about light bulbs and energy while writing down notes for her class. In science, students get to learn from a wide array of subjects, such as the history of the light bulb.

With sheer determination, Titus Tan (4) and Ben Williams (4) struggle in an attempt to find the correct wires that would complete the circuit. Fourth graders were given the opportunity to use what they learned in science class about currents and the flow of energy when Mrs. Theresa Lee brought in real circuits for the students to interact with.

What’s Your Favorite Subject?

“History, because it’s interesting, and I like listening and asking questions.”

- Paul Wolloughby (3)

“Art. It’s my hobby.”

- Christine Cai (4)

“Maths, because I can count money.”

- Joseph Khoo (3)

“History. We get to learn about the past.”

- Jaden Tang (4)

“Writing, because I love writing stories and essays. ”

- Kyra Lim (4) “Art, because I really like drawing.”

- Emma Dobson (3)

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Fifth & Sixth Graders

The journey from elementary school to middle school produced growth in the fifth-grade students. Middle school introduced the fifth graders to new levels of responsibility and freedom.

Ms. Merriel Maurin, who taught fifth grade, believed that “fifth grade [was] a huge year for [the] students,” as the fifth graders “g[ot] grades for the first time,” and “learn[ed] a lot in fifth grade both academically, but about life in general.” From making water-bottle race cars powered by baking soda and vinegar in science class, to performing pieces using the recorder in the middle school concerts, the fifth graders stretched their minds as they learned challenging material. Fifth grade also taught the students the importance of friendship.

“My favorite memory from fifth grade was spending time with Liam [Fischer (5)], my best friend,” said Christopher Branum (5). Friendships with classmates made transitioning more enjoyable, despite the struggle to adapt to the workload. From having to say goodbye to familiar teachers, prolonged recesses, and less homework, the fifth graders developed into more emotionally, mentally, and physically grown up students.

Sixth graders, though familiar with middle school, underwent much change as well.

“Sixth grade is way different from fifth grade,” remarked Na Young Ko (6). “You have to walk to different classes, and it’s easier to get tardies.” Sixth grade required more responsibility, as the sixth graders began their musical endeavors. The middle school bands used costly instruments and equipment, which required the sixth graders to be responsible caretakers of their instruments and respectful of the instruments of other students and the equipment in the band room.

For many, participating in the band became one of their favorite parts of sixth grade, as Yewon Lee (6) reminisced about how fun it was to “[put] in harmony with [the] flutes in the band.” Other students recognized how much more fun friendship and play made the sixth grade. The sixth graders branched out and built friendships with all of their classmates.

“The coolest part of the day would be lunch, partly because we [play] cherry bomb and a lot of the girls will come, and it really doesn’t matter if you are besties or not because everybody can have fun,” Keziah Ronzheimer (6) expressed.

Fifth and sixth grade proved to be a success, as the students learned new things about themselves and others through the increase in responsibility and privilege that came with middle school.

With his eyes glancing forward, Yeorum Yun (6) pays attention to his teacher’s instructions. In sixth grade, the students learned how to be responsible for their own learning. The sixth graders quickly discovered that to maintain a good grade in the class, that they needed to listen to their teacher’s direction, comprehend, and then act accordingly.

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Focusing on perfecting her lines, Soren Reed (6) carefully places her ruler down on the paper. In sixth grade English class, students used their creativity to bring to life the various characters and concepts they were introduced to in their many books.

Pre-Fifth Grade Fears

“I was scared about getting N’s and detention, and I’m still kind of freaking out about it.”

- Rachael Burley (5)

“Grades. The scariest things ever.”

- Erin Lee (5)

“Me starving to death because of late lunches.”

- Anju Johno (5)

“I was scared of moving to and from classes.”

- Edyn Roylance (5)

Gazing into the distance, Kenya Corman (5) and Lizzie Tang (5) enjoy a cold, tasty freezie as they sit out in the blazing sun. Many fifth graders were scared that middle school would be too much hard work and no fun. Little did they know, however, that fifth grade held some fun things in store for them—like eating Freezies in class!

“I was afraid that there would be no time to play. ”

- Mia Yuan (5)

His fingers poised and ears attuned, John Pham (5) rehearses with his classmates for the upcoming concert. To prepare for the sixth-grade band, the fifth graders practiced the fundamentals of music and performance as they played the recorder together.

“I was scared of showering after gym.”

- Umair Shakeel (5)

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Tips to Survive Middle School

Concentrating, Daniel Lim (8) takes his own notes on the word problem presented on the board. Students were exposed to a variety of math classes in middle school, such as Pre-Algebra or Algebra 1, creating a strong foundation for their future.

Meticulously, Daniel Willoughby (7) cuts colored papers to paste on his poster for Social Studies. While studying about the Renaissance period, students completed a class project, either through an interview or a poster that depicted information about the era.

Full of glee, Isaac Beaman (8) reads his fiction book while waiting for his science class to start. After each class, students were given 5 minutes to move to their next subject. They often rushed to the next class in order to have free time, which they spent on a variety of things, such as reading.

“Try to remember your things when you go to class. Because if you don’t, you will get an ‘N.’”

- Ian Dobson (7)

“Live your life and show kindness. There’s still a long way to go!”

- Yu Fan Wu (8)

“Make sure you turn in your homework in time.”

- Kaeden Corman (7)

“A tip is to not procrasticante. Life becomes difficult and frustrating.”

- Rhys Hofer (8)

“One really good thing to know is to write everything in your agenda!”

- Timothy Hollon (7)

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Stir the Minds of Students

As high school loomed ahead for 7th and 8th graders, they strove to make the most of their last middle school years. Middle school encouraged students to explore; they took a variety of classes and joined countless clubs in order for them to find their passions.

“I loved learning and playing jazz music with others. I felt that this is a really good time to relax and have lots of fun!” exclaimed Sophia Teoh (7). With many X-Blocks and even more clubs available, students could find and develop their interests.

Even in class, teachers encouraged students to dive into multiple subjects in order to find one that gripped their interest.

“The most memorable thing for me this year is the role playing game we did in Social Studies. We were finishing up [learning about] the Middle Ages, and we were all assigned different roles in society. It was so fun and chaotic, especially when people started stealing money and creating uprisings against the king,” explained Joshua Conklin (7).

Aside from studies and club activities, middle school served as a time for students to bond and have fun with friends before the stress and busyness of high school affect them.

“The thing that was the most memorable experience for me this year was going on the middle school retreat to Escape. I loved hanging out with my friends swimming and doing really fun activities,” said Kalista White (8). Middle school consisted of unforgettable moments like these, as well as stories that seem surreal.

“One of the most memorable moments this year was when my friend and I ran around school with a frog on a broom—we were saving it—and a trail of ES kids appeared behind us. The frog was so freaked out,” said Rebecca Wong (7).

Filled with silliness and joy, 7th and 8th graders made the most of their last years in middle school.

refine the skills that they learned throughout the last three years, which prepared them for their final concerts.

Expressing her creativity, Rebecca Wong (7) paints her Nike shoebox for her explorer project. 8th graders were individually assigned an explorer from the past to research about all their stories and accomplishments. The project then required them to show their findings by decorating the inside of a shoebox, resulting in small models that show the lives of their explorer.

With perfect posture, Anna Kilgo (7) plays her flute part in her band class to prepare for the upcoming concert. During middle school, students learned to play concert instruments in order to expand their interests. For 8th graders, band class enabled them to hone and

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God’s Vision for

You, Me, and the Universe

Bible classes throughout high school encouraged the students to pursue a Christ-like lifestyle. The freshman Bible class focused on gaining a deeper understanding of who God is through Bible reading and journal reflections. The freshmen evaluated their own selves and determined the different character qualities of Christ that they desired to see more of in themselves. Ruben Bahr (9) shared that he “can learn to be a better person simply by following God’s word—[He] is the one, sole role model that I should look up to.”

Beyond learning who God is, students also learned more about God’s creation. In Mr. Joshua Anderson’s Foundations of Faith class, the sophomores discovered God’s intentions for humanity and His creation of the universe. The students discussed many complicated theological paradoxes and scientific concepts as they researched the Bible, science, mathematics, and theological literature to further their understanding. Though the passages the sophomores read “were long and confusing texts,” Junshi Iida (10) and his classmates had confidence that these texts would “help [the sophomore class] in the future.”

The juniors, then, put into practice the knowledge they had accumulated over their sophomore and freshman years as they further developed their ability to defend their own faith. In their Apologetics class, the juniors learned crucial, detailed facts surrounding the fine-tuning of the universe and truths about evolution. Lydia Geiman (11) shared that she believed that “learning

all of the proof of God’s existence in the world is very important to us as we head on to the next part of our lives.”

The senior class spent half of their year in Spiritual Disciplines 12, with Mr. Kirk Ronzheimer, and the other half in Mr. Patrick Kilgo’s Christ in Culture class. Preparing for their departure, Mr. Kilgo’s seniors wrestled with current cultural, political, and environmental hot topics, such as LGBTQ+ rights, capital punishment, and melting ice caps. The students searched for Bible truths and God’s heart and views regarding the issues at hand.

Elizabeth Horton (12) shared that she learned that “the Bible doesn’t always blatantly tell us what we should do, but if we develop and train or moral compass with Biblical principles, you can trust the direction it points.”

Mr. Kilgo’s class impacted the way the seniors viewed moral and ethical dilemmas as they sought to find God’s truths. In Mr. Ronzheimer’s class, the seniors practically applied Jesus’s values on campus, as they showed His love through various service projects for the school while also spending quiet, intimate, one-on-one time with the Lord.

Remembering his experiences with Mr. Ronzheimer’s class, Jordan Chang (12) recalled that the service project they spent teaching and playing with the second graders “was one of the most rewarding experiences as it brought back many memories from when I was a kid.”

The high school truly felt the rewards of seeking and following God as His truths and His values brought life to the campus and prepared the students with Biblical fundamentals that would assist them on their spiritual journey through life.

After learning about gratitude in class and participating in service projects for others, Riley Phillips (12) shares with Mr. Kirk Ronzheimer how she has experienced thankfulness for the people, opportunities, and things in her life over the past few weeks. Mr. Ronzheimer’s lessons inspired students to see the goodness of God in every moment and stage of life.

Teaching Like Jesus

Mr. Joshua Anderson gestures towards the content on his slides as Yannick Theriault (10) focuses on soaking up his every word. Mr. Anderson’s classes involved science, math, and theology, and students strengthened the foundations of their faith with this varied knowledge.

After sharing her story from the summer, Gloria Kim (12) looks over to Sheryl Ang (12) to hear hers. The Spiritual Disciplines class focused on intentionally building relationships, even amid the business of the school year.

“When I was in high school, I started to search for answers to the really big questions: Why am I here? What is this world about? What’s really worth living for? I really love my job because everyday I get to speak into the lives of students who are wrestling with the same questions.”

- Mr. Joshua Anderson

“My favorite moments happen when I have the opprotunity to explain a biblical truth or upack a story from the Bible, and I can see someone’s eyes light up. “

- Mr. Kirk Ronzheimer

Preparing for the elementary service day, Mr. Ronzheimer’s senior Bible class convenes in the Student Center to finish up a few last minute details where Jordan Chang (12) sets up a tray of milk and cookies that will be a delicious surprise for the elementary students.

“I like visiting the more obscure Bible stories.”

- Ms. Becky Keister

“It’s nice to reshare the Sunday School stories and explain their overarching messages that point back to Christ.”

- Mrs. Melodee White

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The Power of the Pen Ready to Change the World Through

On the third floor of the Harbor, the high schoolers learned how to appreciate literature of various styles, including poetry, plays, how-to books, academic texts, fiction, and nonfiction novels, while simultaneously developing their own writing styles, voice, and storytelling techniques. From reading books set in Malala Yousafzai’s terror-stricken home of Mingora, Pakistan, to the dystopian, book-hating city of Fahrenheit 451, the students gained a greater understanding of the ever-changing world around them. Hoping that students would develop a passion for reading, teachers encouraged students to invest in books that interested them.

Mr. Jens Hieber revealed that he “like[d] the units where students got to select any book of their choice.” Mr. Hieber, elaborating, claimed that it was “because you got to see all the different interests [of the students] in the class.”

After being inspired by their class readings, students were then encouraged to share their own stories, thoughts, and feelings by writing their own masterpieces. “My favorite part of English class was writing stories. We got to write about whatever interested us, which made it fun,” recalled Larissa Lee (9).

Beyond the classroom, teachers also encouraged students to participate in National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo). Hours of thoughtful planning and creative bursts were poured into the students’ NaNoWriMo novels, as they worked on composing a novel in just one month. Students in Journalism also worked at producing articles on a strict deadline, as they wrote and photographed the entire school for the yearbook. Students also progressed in their technical skills as writers. With lessons in grammar, lectures on effective writing techniques, and analysis of academic readings, students learned to impressively share their thoughts, observations, passions, and revelations.

After sitting in Mr. JD Thompson’s AP English Language and Composition class, where Mr. Thompson lectured on how to compel a reader to feel or believe you effectively, Enee Crosslin (11) stated that he felt his “minuscule brain gradually swell into the infinite darkness that was rhetorical techniques.” The students, learning from exemplary text, discovered new writing techniques, rules, and skills.

By adventuring into different genres of literature, and putting into practice the various writing strategies and skills they learned over the year, the students grew to appreciate the power of words.

Smiling in conversation, Karis White (9) and Hailey Hofer (9) listen to classmates joke about potential creative writing topics. Mr. Kit Chin encouraged his freshman to take his writing assignments as an opportunity to write about their passions and interests while also developing their writing skills.

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Pointing at the screen, Jasmine Hassan (9) and Jordan Stuart (9) read through a novel review sheet. The freshman students dove deep into many novels over the course of the year, evaluating their important themes, characters, and plotlines that made each book unique and valuable.

Focused on perfecting his slide-show presentation, Joseph Chandra (12) chooses from an array of aesthetically pleasing photos to add to his slides. The seniors who participated in Capstone practiced many mini-presentations during the semester to prepare them for their TEDEd presentation at the end of the year.

Favorite Books

“Maybe You Should Talk to Someone, by Lori Gottlieb. It’s about mental health. It’s the real deal. It’s not hidden cheesy cheap advice.”

- Laviynia Menon (12)

“I am a Cat, by Natsume Sõseki. The Japanese author really interestingly touched the topic of human nature by having a cat narrate his observations of human nature, as the cat observes how a normal girl copes with strange family issues.”

- Ziyu Moey (11)

Softly smiling, Elise Johnson (12) takes a quick break from annotating literature, as Corinne Fraley (12), Georgia White (12), and Da Ye Jung (12) continue working diligently. In AP Literature and Composition, students practiced analyzing literature to prepare for their exam in May.

“Flatland: A Romance in Many Dimensions, by Edwin A. Abott. It has an intriguing story that tells a cautionary tale about belief and disbelief.”

- Benjamin Hollon (10)

“Crisipin: The Cross of Lead, by Avi. It has really important life themes.”

- Tian Xiang Hwang (9)

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What’s the Best Thing about Math Teachers?

“Mrs. Kearnery gives us chocolates during workdays.”

- Jian Yi Lai (12)

“Mr. Maurin always gives me partial credit.”

- Seung Hwan Kim (11)

Pointing at the board, Mr. Guy Maurin explains to Esther Lo (10) about how to transform functions on graphs. After a day of teaching, Mr. Maurin would always allow his Algebra II students to spend a day to work on their practice sheet and actively ask students if they need help.

“Mr. Kilgo writes his lessons out on the board, which is my favorite teaching style.”

- Tien Min Tan (12)

Intensely, Benjamin Wong (9) checks his answers by typing them into the calculator before moving on. After learning a new concept or theorem, students in Geometry got to spend time mastering the idea by solving practice problems.

“Mr. Maurin constantly incorporates Bible lessons and ethics into class.”

- Liwei Khor (10)

“Ms. Keas allows us to ask each other for help.”

- Lauren Worten (9)

At ease, Wen Khaw (10) finishes up her homework in class in order to cut down on her work outside of class. Students in Algebra II got to work at their own pace, focusing on the types of problems that they struggle in.

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Lessons to Make Math

A Piece of π

“Good morning class,” said Mrs. Sara Kearney.

“Good morning, Mrs. Kearney,” replied the Pre-Calculus class. Every morning, students of Pre-Calculus started out their day with everyone’s favorite subject: math. Mrs. Kearney, however, knew that something preceded Pre-Calculus and would pray for her students before starting her lesson.

“The best part of my class is how Mrs. Kearney always prays for us in the morning. It really helps us get through the day, and she would pray for anything that was on our minds,” said Abel Tan (11). Pre-Calculus, ranging from logistic growth equations to polar coordinates, enabled students to further their knowledge in math, igniting passions for those who wanted to pursue the subject.

After Pre-Calculus came the hardest math class offered in school: AP Calculus. Students of AP Calculus often exclaimed that the complex equations in calculus were easier to understand with Mrs. Sara Kearney teaching the subject.

“I didn’t think that I would excel in AP Calculus, but Mrs. Kearney’s teaching has made the class easier. I was never afraid to ask questions, and she constantly reviewed concepts so that we would not forget them,” said Ji Ah Choi (11). From limits to derivatives, students needed to constantly remember formulas and equations for their tests, all the while studying for the final test in May.

After lunch, Mr. Pat Kilgo walked into a room filled with eager students with his signature can of Coke Zero. AP Statistics students often characterized him by his obsession with Coke and his ability to roast people.

“Stats class is one of my favorite classes as I get to learn while laughing throughout the entire class. Mr. Kilgo is great at teaching the subject, and he keeps our attention by making jokes and telling stories,” said Gloria Kim (12). With his traditional teaching style of writing on the board and creating his own notes every year, Mr. Kilgo proficiently taught his class all about statistics, or at least enough to take the AP exam.

As the day came to an end, Ms. Heidi Keas began her lessons on geometry.

“Ms. Keas would always teach the class one step at a time so that we can fully understand the lesson,” said Wayne Khor (10). Viewed as a foundation for other math classes, geometry mainly focused on theorems and laws to provide students with explanations behind certain equations.

With every math class done for the day, students returned home relaxed, only to remember that they still had math homework to do.

With laser focus, Letitia Ong (12) uses her new-found knowledge on transforming functions to make a picture of a boat out at sea for her Pre-Calculus project. Simultaneously, Jared Douglas (11), Kolaya Ronzheimer (11), and Palmer Ford (11) typed away on their computer, adjusting their formulas to match their respective pictures.

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Scientific Methods

Whether covering biology, chemistry, or physics, science classes provided students an outlet for practical and conceptual expansion for understanding the complex world that they lived in.

For physical sciences, AP Physics students learned mind-altering laws and concepts while simultaneously applying them to everyday actions.

“I really like how in AP Physics, Mrs. [Jessica] Morken uses frictionless carts to show us real life examples of how our calculations work. It’s really cool to see that we aren’t just learning some odd formulas, but we are learning about how things we see around us work,” said Mary Lee (12).

Similarly, chemistry classes taught students about the elements behind the most basic reactions, enabling students to recreate experiments by themselves.

“My favorite science experiment that we’ve done is probably the magnesium oxide experiment because we learned to create extremely bright light from just using fire and oxygen,” said Sue Grice (10). By understanding the minute changes in everyday processes, chemistry brought clarity to how the world functions at an atomic level.

On the other side of the CASTLE third floor, biology students, whether regular or AP, explored the complexities of life and the many systems that support it.

“My favorite topic is ecology because it focuses less on minute details that are hard to grasp and more on concepts that we can see around us. I have also always liked learning about animals and their impact on the environment,” said Jia Yi Lim (12).

Despite the differences in each class, science as a whole gave students the opportunity to learn more about the world, developing their understanding and fostering their curiosity about the place they call home.

Inquisitively, Ji Hwan Kang (10) and Dylan Chew (10) attempt to set up their calorimetry experiment. In Chemistry, students got to participate in multiple hands-on experiments throughout the year, sparking their curiosity as well as solidifying their understanding.

With immense concentration, Aaron Worten (12) attempts to throw Skittles into another student’s mouth as a way to remember the countless hormones in a human body. In Anatomy, students often used board games and fun activities as a way to review concepts.

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Full of curiosity, Micah Branum (11) listens intently while Grace Moon (12) enthusiastically asks a question in order to further understand the concept of gene expression. In AP Biology, students had the opportunity to expand their knowledge of Biology.

What is Your Favorite Science Experiment?

“Inserting a burning splint into a test tube full of hydrogen gas. It’s the closest we’ve gotten to a real explosion.”

- Yannick Theriault (10)

Racing against time, Onyu Kwak (12), Culles Mah (11), and Liam Kuhns (11) work together to count and sort the M&Ms as fast as possible. In an attempt to represent half-life, Biology students used M&Ms to randomly remove about half of them at a time, showing that the time it takes to remove half of the batch is the same each time.

Groaning in pain, Sean Park (11) continues to repeatedly open and close the clothespin as many times as possible in a span of 5 minutes. In Biology, students learned about the process of fermentation within the body and how it contributes to muscle cramps and soreness.

“I liked the flying pig lab. It was a lab where we did some calculations based on certain data we collected from a flying pig that we hung on the ceiling.”

- Mary Lee (12)

“My favorite experiement was the Christmas crystal ornament project we had in AP Chem. By using supersaturated solutions, we were able to create crystals for our Christmas trees.”

- Seongjin Kim (12)

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Resting her chin on her hand, Alice Yang (11) pays close attention to the instructions to her new project, creating your own system of government. In AP Comparative Government and Politics, students conducted a case study of six countries.

Hands busy, Moriah Winsor (9) jots down facts about Samuel de Champlain and La Salle, few of the first French settlers in North America. Modern World History built a strong foundation for freshmen that would later help them in other social studies classes like AP World History.

Using his whole body and face, Mr. Zachary Mulert actively describes countries rejecting immigrants. US History students learned not only about the US but also other countries and their government systems that tied into the course objectives.

If you could go back to any moment in history, where would you go?

“I’d go to the Oregon Trail because I want to explore and travel the US before everything happened.”

- Marissa Yost (10)

“I’d go to the Paleolithic Era to see Earth before all the pollution. No complicated stuff. Just hunting.”

- Dylan Chew (10)

“I’d go to the invention of the Macintosh—the dramatic moment of transition when everyone got the freedom to finally do what they wanted.”

- Jun Lee (12)

“I’d go to the early 2000s to enjoy life before the Age of the Internet.“

- Laviniya Menon (12)

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Becoming

Informed Citizens

Social studies covered more than just history. From the unitary system of Great Britain to the inner workings of the human cognitive system, social studies classes taught a wide variety of information. Memorizing a flood of facts and dates, students learned to compare and contrast, developed their critical thinking, and widened their global perspectives.

“I love how we discuss how different events in history link to each other and the way various authors and inventors would have looked at the world, and how it influenced them. It gives us a background for why things happen today. Also, it explains a great deal about cultural mindsets and where we get certain ideas and opinions,” said Keiryn Sandahl (9), expressing her love of history.

From Modern World History to US History or Asian Studies, choices broadened as students went up in grade levels.

“We’re learning about the economic growth in the late 18th century,” explained Emilia Park (10), who took US History. “Though it can be a bland subject, Mr. [Zach] Mulert makes it fun to learn! For this class, we replaced quizzes or tests with more discussions and projects. It’s a better way to learn.”

Instead of conventional history classes, students could then take AP classes in psychology, comparative government and politics, and microeconomics. For the first time in Dalat history, AP Microeconomics was introduced. Several students had taken the class online in previous years, but this year provided the first face-to-face class.

“I chose to take this class because I think it will help me understand how businesses work,” said Ethan Chan (11). Students wrestled with new concepts like supply and demand, opportunity cost, and marginal benefit through real-life examples and a heavy load of practice problems, especially from the new resource called the AP Classroom, with real problems from the College Board.

“It’s interesting to learn about the Christian perspective on how we should interact with technology,” said Inkyul Kim (12). “Watching The Matrix with the Five Core Concepts of Media Literacy in mind changed my whole perspective on the movie.” Ms. Becky Keister taught Media Literacy through projects, mind maps, and direct engagement with the media.

Learning about social studies made students a little closer to informed and engaged citizens of this world.

After taking a sip of warm coffee, Emma Morgan (11) prepares to listen in class with a happy heart. Mr. Karl Steinkamp continued Mrs. Allen’s tradition of providing morning coffee in A-block Media Literacy class. As he talked about how TV news holds your attention, he also captured Sharisse Leong (11)’s attention.

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Using strong air support, Sieon Park (11), Da Ye Jung (12), Corinne Frayley (12, and Jasmine Hassan (10) belt out their parts as they prepare for their upcoming concert. During rehearsals, Ms. Joyce Goh would frequently call out individual sections to sing their parts in front of the whole class to help the choir be more aware of the different harmonies and melodies that blended into the songs.

The choir, with their mouths open wide, is reminded by Ms. Joyce Goh’s firm gestures to engage their diaphragm as they sing their warm ups. Without strong cores, the choir could not loudly project their melodies with clear diction and emotional expression.

With his french horn propped on his knee, Eugene Tee (10) buzzes his lips, focused on finding the right pitch, as he hits the note. For brass instruments, good embouchure was the key to hitting each distinct note, as brass instruments had only three valves to help transition from note to note.

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“It brings me most joy when I see my students bond through music to create this amazing sound when performing. Best of all, it comes from their hearts and touches the hearts of the audience.”

- Ms. Joyce Goh

“The process of learning music reveals each individual’s character and strengths, eliminates weaknesses, and forges us into an ensemble. It is through the process that we connect, grow, and become.”

- Mr. Andrew Kearney

“Making music is one of the greatest privileges we have as human beings—it’s community at its deepest, most vulnerable levels. I enjoy seeing and hearing students grow and develop into maturity and selfless music-making.”

-Mr. Chris Ramos

Tubas, Clarinets, Sopranos, and Basses....

Bringing Music to Our Ears

Settled in the elementary courtyard, the high school choir perfected meaningful melodies to share with the campus. The high school choir worked hard to master their songs and inspire their audience. To start their mornings, the choir kids warmed up with vocal and physical exercises.

“It’s a good class to have at the start of the day to wake you up,” Elise Johnson (12) shared as she joked about Ms. Joyce Goh’s peculiar choir exercises. From singing arpeggios while doing squats and planks to practicing performance pieces while running laps, the choir kids developed core strength and breathing techniques that helped them project during the concert performances. In the first semester, the choir kids flew to Thailand, for the Bangkok International Choral Festival where they performed with middle and high school choirs from thirteen international schools. The trip bonded the team—the start of a new musical family. Together, the choir enjoyed singing old concert songs and sharing inside jokes, while still working hard to improve their tone, rhythm, and artistic skills.

“The fact that we can instantly switch from trolling around to being serious is impressive. If you need help with notes, you can always ask a friend in your section, and they’ll help you out or get the notes from Ms. Goh,” Zhi Yong Lee (12) recalled. Rehearsing each section of their pieces over and over again, the choir focused on mastering the notes and rhythms, as well as the crescendos, decrescendos, legatos, and staccatos.

In the Harbor, the concert band practiced intricate pieces together, blending woodwind, brass, and percussion instruments to create emotionally moving performances. Each band class began with ten minutes of instrument care. From shining tubas and oiling valves, to replacing reeds, and clearing spit valves, maintaining the quality of their instruments was a priority. Mr. Andrew Kearney would then stand up on the podium and the musicians would focus their attention on him, ready for the lesson to begin. Instead of going through each musical piece entirely through, Mr. Kearney took a different approach, perfecting individual sections of various songs before a full run-through.

“Mr. Kearney is a great instructor, and his approach to teaching is unique and novel,” remembered Jerald Ooi (12). The band also traveled to the International School of Bangkok to perform at an international school concert. Directing rehearsals and private tutoring sessions, expert conductors developed each member of the band.

Whereas the choir consisted primarily of upperclassmen, the band had members from all grades, particularly lowerclassmen. Bonding the band, the seniors took initiative to pour into the lives of the underclassmen.

“Band is a very unique class because, as upperclassmen, it is an opportunity to connect and get to know more underclassmen,” Ji Soo Kang elaborated (12). Band required teamwork, as the musicians of varying skill levels, learned to marry the diverse sounds of their instruments to produce excellent music together for their audience to enjoy.

From mastering melodies to perfecting harmonies, the choir and band performed beautifully for all of the community to enjoy— glorifying God with their skills and talents.

Prepared to move his slide to play his next note, Luke Ng (9) mentally counts how many beats of rest he has left until Mr. Andrew Kearney’s cue for the trombones to enter. Having good rhythm was the key to staying together as a band.

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Choosing Colors

From the haphazard pile of acrylic paint tubes, art students carefully chose colors for their next art piece. Some frantically filled in the white spaces of their background. Others measured out black paper to mount their finished pieces. A few lucky ones sat chewing their pencils, brainstorming and planning ideas for their next piece. Each year, the classroom filled up with artists with different talents and ideas, but one thing stayed the same: staying up late!

Students almost always filled the art room near the deadline for a project, making it the liveliest classroom. “Art class is different because it involves more creativity than other classes. It requires us to use more of our right brain,” said Alice Yang (11) in Advanced Art. “The biggest lesson I learned that I didn’t expect to learn though, was time management.”

“One thing that art class has taught me is resilience. I learned not to give up on a piece, even if it might not be the best. If you keep on trying to improve it, it will eventually work out,” said Ning Yi Chia (10). Though she favored using color pencils to capture realistic details, she also faced new challenges, working on a difficult piece using modeling paste with acrylics.

New course additions this year included a variety of different types of art, like Graphic Design, Photography and Video, and Web Design.

“I like heading out of the classroom to the open space when no one else is outside,” described Ray Lee (9). The photography class not only went out to the beach and around campus to take pictures, but also went on a field trip to Georgetown to capture the cultural heritage of Penang. In the classroom, they learned technical information about cameras, tips for taking a good photo, and skills for editing to enhance them.

“I enjoy the freedom of choosing colors and learning what goes best together, in the right context,” said Sahana Selvaraja (9). Visual arts classes taught students not to choose the right color, but to choose the best color.

Standing up from her chair, Saidah Ly (9) compares her drawing to the photograph. Foundation Art students learned basic observation skills by completing a large charcoal self-portrait.

Hundreds of color pencils laid out in front of her, Grace Wan (12) diligently fills her AP Studio Art concentration piece with meticulous strokes of color.

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With detailed instructions, Mrs. Liza Nichols demonstrates how to properly sharpen a tortillon while Trevor Nichols (9) listens attentively. Art students not only learned art skills but also equipment management skills.

What was your favorite art project?

“The ink project. My group put together each of our pieces to create a large illustration of a Bible verse. It was fun to collaborate with other people. ”

- Anna Phuah (9)

“The charcoal portrait project. It was fun to draw my own face with my own hands.”

- Yoseph Yang (9)

Explaining the meaning and the techniques she employed in this particular piece, Alix Stuart (11) “sells” her art to her classmates. Master Studio and AP Studio Art held art critiques, an important aspect of art, after each project.

“The 2-point perspective project. I got to experiment with textures and add a special meaning to an architectural structure.”

- Emilia Park (10)

“The preparation for AP Studio Art. I learned how to express myself creatively in a way that people will understand.”

- Alix Stuart (11)

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Happy to get out of the classroom, Jae Cho (12) thinks about pictures to take on the beach outing for the Photography and Video class.

Teacher’s Drill

Listening to instruction, Jiheon No (10) and Jimin Park (11) follow along in their fitness textbook. Though Fitness I was a harder class than most kids expected, Mr. Brendan van Rensburg kept his students entertained throughout the lesson. “I was not expecting a meme everyday,” recalled Nate Croft (11).

“My favorite part about teaching has been seeing students grow in their physical abilities and seeing them push themselves to achieve their desired results. Watching them form healthy habits and create a lifestyle of physical activity has been wonderful to see.”

- Mr. Brendan van Rensburg

“Seeing the progress and accomplishment of a skill in someone who had not been able to do something is my favorite part. I mean, these are life-long skills that will carry on for years.”

- Mr. Angel Gurrero

“Seeing how excited my students get when they accomplish something they didn’t think they could do is so fun!”

- Ms. Alexis Schultz

Arms spread wide, Amber Ruble (11) and Mate Croft (11) laugh as they finish up a series of jumping jacks. Fitness class after lunch proved to be more of a struggle, as students exercised during the warmest part of the day.

Trying to shoot her shot, Magdalene Koay (10) crosses her opponent and dribbles towards the basket. The Fitness 2 class had different units that highlighted particular sports.

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Lunging, Jumping, and Running into

A Better Life

Running laps around the lower campus, the PE and fitness classes reached new physical fitness levels and developed healthy habits that would carry them through adulthood. The fitness and PE classes took place each semester, with most of the classes packed full of students from all different grade levels—an opportunity for the different grades to bond. Through physical labs and in-class lessons, students learned about nutrition, disease, and muscle physiology.

The Fitness 1 course began with students building their cardiovascular health through twenty-minute runs and cardiovascular-focused circuits. Following the cardiovascular lab unit came a muscle development and flexibility unit. Amid the rigorous exercises, the teachers also included fun and active games like Tag and Captain Ball.

"My favorite part of Fitness 1 was playing ultimate dodgeball," recalled Palmer Ford (11).

The final unit of the course was a self-made personal fitness plan (PFP). After identifying an area of fitness they wanted to improve in, the students created a detailed fitness program—a warm-up, workout, and cool down—for each day of the week. The PFP encouraged the students to eat healthily and maintain a weekly fitness routine. As a result, the PFP showed students that pursuing a healthy lifestyle was an achievable and worthwhile feat.

Though Fitness 2 participated in similar activities as Fitness 1, Fitness 2 focused on learning how to play different sports, with three lab days and two in-class lessons. Like Fitness 1, the class also created a PFP that they followed throughout the entire semester. With cooking lessons and competitions, the students learned how to cook tasty, healthy food—a class hit. To some of the students' surprise, the fitness classes had challenging tests and assignments.

"I thought it was going to be a free credit, but apparently not since we had things to memorize," said John Chin (10).

PE, however, was a different story. The PE students spent their class playing games. Playing tag, floor hockey, futsal, basketball, javelin, and shot put filled the students with endorphins that energized them through the rest of their day.

"I didn't realize the positive difference it would make in my whole day to have PE class. It's a fun time to hang out and engage in both skill and physical fitness— it's a lovely break from the typical classroom routine," shared Enee Crosslin (11). Laughing and playing with the students himself, Mr. Angel Gurrero made the PE class a safe space for students to play and enjoy each other's company.

"I didn't expect to like PE. I like it more than I thought I would," said Emma Morgan (11), smiling. The PE and Fitness classes taught students that exercising and healthy living brought more joy than expected.

Ready to hear the Ms. Alexis Schultz’s funny comment, Andrew Kaney (11) patiently waits for her to deliver the punchline. The fitness classes were known for having fun, humourous teachers who helped uplift the students as they struggled through intense workouts and studied through long lessons.

Language Advantage Learning

In a world of TCKs, one could never expect to know something about someone based on where they are from: you could be Chinese but not know anything about the culture or traditions of China. Language classes, including Mandarin, Spanish, and Bahasa Melayu, provided the opportunity for students to learn a new language or to develop and maintain a connection with the language of their mother country.

“I used to live in China and was able to speak basic Mandarin,” said Niki Tsumagari (12) in Mandarin III. “I chose to take the class because I didn’t want to forget it.” With the course requirements that must be met, the decision to spend a block on an optional language class was not easy for everyone. But determined students pursued their language studies regardless of the sacrifices they made in scheduling.

“I don’t like being able to understand some parts of a language and not knowing the rest,” said Haeon Park (10) in Spanish I. “I don’t want to be stuck in the middle. Once you start, you gotta reach the end.”

Learning a new language also came with challenges such as memorizing new information. Students had to learn new words almost every day, so extensive memorization felt overwhelming at times. So, the language teachers, Mr. Angel Guerrero, Mrs. Ailee Chan, and Mr. Jordan Lim (a.k.a. Senor, Cikgu, and Laoshi), found ways to maximize the use of a classroom setting and make the learning process more exciting and engaging. Playing Kahoot! was the students’ favorite way to practice new vocabulary.

“I prefer, especially with languages, to learn in an environment that’s much more relaxed and there is room for conversation,” said Mycah Winsor (11), a Bahasa II student.

Learning a new language or developing a foreign language gave an advantage in a growing globalized world. Students took advantage of the classes available to them and made it their own advantage!

Following the grids of her notebook, Corrie Branum (9) practices vocabulary by writing over and over again during Mandarin class. Repetition was key to memorizing complex Chinese characters with multiple strokes.

With a curious twinkle in his eyes, Isaiah DeLaughter (10) asks Mrs. Ailee Chan, the Bahasa teacher, about how to properly formulate a sentence. Asking questions and discussing with a native speaker improved the students’ language skills through instant and accurate translations along with explanations.

What is Your Favorite Word or Phrase?

“Saya tidak faham. It means “I don’t understand.” I use it all the time in class.”

- Emma Morgan (11)

Staring at the screen, Coco Mouri (10) and Chloe Loh (10) review their presentations on road signs in Mandarin. Mandarin III students often created presentations that allowed them to practice research and presentation skills while also teaching the rest of the class with unique visual aids.

“Gembira. It means “happy” in Bahasa. I like it because it’s a happy word.”

- Isabella Thompson (9)

“Youyì xiàng meijiu, yuèjiu yuè chún. This is a Chinese proverb that means “friendship is like wine — the older the better.”

- Philip Yeoh (12)

Eyebrows furrowed, Darryl Dwumfour (9), reading off the board with a demo conversation, asks, “De dónde eres?” to Bennett McIver (9). Learning a basic set of conversational phrases and demonstrating them in front of class helped Spanish I students practice speaking skills that could be used in real life.

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En Fuego. You use it to express that something is “on fire” or awesome. It’s just a funky phrase.“

- Conlyn Reed (10)

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Choices to Make,

Classes to Take

In high school, students had the opportunity to take classes beyond the standard required courses. Aside from maths and sciences, countless electives enabled students to explore their interests.

“I took Robotics because I wanted to see if coding was for me. It proved to be an enjoyable class that allowed you to immediately see the outcomes of your code,” said Jirawan Tritham (11). Robotics class provided the materials and time needed for students to learn coding, an essential skill in the world today.

“My favorite part about Robotics is the satisfaction you feel when you see that your robot actually functions correctly,” explained Zhi Yong Lee (12). As a self-directed course, Robotics allowed students to choose their own projects, which brought a sense of individual accomplishment whenever it succeeded.

Aside from Robotics, students could choose to delve into the vast world of psychology by taking AP Psychology, an online course.

“[In AP Psychology], the most important topic I learned so far is the findings on cognitive psychology since the knowledge in the area helped me perform more successfully in my academics,” said Yerin Park (12). By learning about the human brain, students could apply the knowledge to be better learners.

“One of the most important things I learned so far was how to live a healthy lifestyle. I underestimated how important sleep, nutrition, and exercise is in our life. It was interesting to see all the benefits from a healthy lifestyle,” said Seung Hwan Kim (11). AP Psychology included a variety of topics, most of which could be applied to other areas of life.

Other courses such as ETA, or Exploring Technology Application, taught students about the technology that they used every day.

“The composition of a computer chip intrigued me because of its miniscule size of 45 microns, which contains more than 500 millions transistors. It’s like designing a city!” exclaimed Yuuki Horie (12).

Aside from these courses, our school still offered many other electives to students. From practical courses like Home Economics to exploratory courses such as Intro to Psychology, students could always find a course that suited their needs, customizing their high school experience.

Working independently, Nicole Lee (12), Rebekah Lee (12), and Jae Cho (12) attempt to get ahead in their respective courses, such as AP Macroeconomics and Exploring Technology Application. Under the supervision of Mr. Doug Yost, students were able to take courses that Dalat did not offer by learning through online portals such as Sevenstar and Fueleducation.

In unison, Juyoung Kim (10) and Adelynn Tan (10) complete the latest module in their Intro to Psychology course. Intro to Psychology provided students with a semester-long exposure to the world of psychology, enabling them to evaluate their interest in the subject.

Full of passion, Mr. Joel Roberts explains the intricate pieces of this particular robot model to Taylor Johnson (10) as he tries to build his own robot. In Robotics, students had the chance to express their creativity through individual projects.

What Class Would You Like to be Offered in Dalat?

“Fun

- Kolaya Ronzheimer (11) “Dance Class. I want people to learn the basics of dance and realize that it is easier than it looks.”

- Nicole Lee (12)

With the end goal of delicious pancakes, Ella Jade Magruder (12), Daye Jung (12), and Jisoo Kang (12) work together in making the best pancake batter. Mr. Brian Brewster, as a guest teacher, taught the Home Economics students his famous pancake recipe.

- Jimin Park (11)

“Environmental Science. I want to learn more about how our actions affect the world around us.”

- Trevor Nichols (9)

SPORTS

Whether they were kicking, running, serving, or shooting, athletes at Dalat played a significant role in the school community. The year brought struggle and challenges, but athletes fought through the Malaysian heat with perseverance and determination. Coaches brought their dedication to the athletics program, facilitating student-athletes to grow and develop while still having a great time, making the year an unforgettable experience for all in sports.

The fun began as soon as school started, with soccer and volleyball dominating the first sport season of the year. After spiking and striking was over, the second season brought basketball, tennis, rugby, and track to the table. Once the season wrapped up after getting back from Christmas break, girl’s soccer, baseball, and softball took the plate almost up until the end of the year.

A significant portion of time and effort in athletics wasn’t just playing the sport but was actually during the off-season. Through sweat and aches, athletes often spent their afternoons in the school’s weight room preparing for the season ahead. When practices finally began, those who spent time working on their own were well prepared for skill-building and games.

The second year of rugby brought intense excitement to the year (and a few injuries, too). With a greater understanding of the game and how it was played, a few of the players would even go on to play alongside Faith’s own rugby team in Bangkok.

If you weren’t playing, you still probably spent time on the sidelines cheering on players. The gym’s new stands shook, and crowds roared during every home game. Supporting the teams and players went a long way, giving energy and excitement that spread throughout the whole campus.

Sports brought people together in a way unlike other activities, creating bonds across classes. Encouragement also played a vital role in building teams up and uniting the players through thick and thin, as players pushed each other to improve. Leaders rose through their persistence and encouragement, motivating those around them by setting examples and showing good sportsmanship. Through all the hard work and effort, those in sports made friendships and memories to last a lifetime.

As the ball leaves his hand, Riku Kumagai (5) sprints down the court while his teammates wait for a pass in front of him. D-League gave an opportunity for younger middle schoolers to be involved in various sports.

Ball in his hand, Liam Fischer (5) pivots his foot and looks up for a pass. Monday and Wednesday X-Blocks gave the students a chance to practice their skills before the games on Fridays.

Arms stretched out, Zoe Wong (6) keeps her eyes locked on the incoming ball. By playing with different people, students learned how to develop teamwork.

Preparing for a serve, Hannah Blacklock (5) sets her eyes on the net in front of her. Learning the basics of an underhand serve helped students gain more knowledge so that they could improve in their posture for every game.

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Loud footsteps echoed in the hallway as the 5th and 6th graders ran out of their last class to their D-League practice. While the upper middle schoolers got a chance to play in U13 and junior varsity sports, the younger ones didn’t, and that’s where D-League sports rolled in.

Starting season one with soccer, the year progressed by having basketball during the second season and volleyball during the third season.

“Even though my favorite sport is soccer, I still play in D-League basketball and volleyball,” said Suyoung Lim (6). Having the freedom to choose what sport they wanted to sign up for, some students participate in none, some choose to do their favorite one, while some participated in all three.

Students practiced every Monday and Wednesday X-Block on the field or on the court, depending on the sport. Friday X-Blocks were reserved for D-League games, where students put into action the skills they had learned during practices. Friday games provided a chance for parents to watch and cheer on their children, as well.

“Through D-League, I learned how to play better as a team, and I also got to know more people,” shared Tia Emmanuel (6). Playing different teams and being involved in different groups of people gave a chance for the students to meet new people and create new friendships.

Instead of using the name “Eagles,” the D-League teams were named after other birds, such as Cardinals, Penguins, Ravens, and Ducks, which added on to the fun. The reasoning behind this was also to show that they were “in training” to become an “Eagle.”

“One of my favorite things of playing a sport is learning how to communicate with each other,” Hajin Kim (6). Through D-League, younger middle schoolers learned many lessons, including teamwork, perseverance, communication, as well as the skills needed for the sport.

As the mini-Eagles started to train from the basics, they learned to soar higher, in hopes for them to represent the Varsity Eagles in the near future.

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Eyes focused on the incoming volleyball, Adaiah de Visser (5) bends her knee in preparation for the first bump. By playing in various positions, the students were able to learn the different skills needed for each of them.

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Giving younger talents opportunities to showcase their athletic gifts, the junior varsity girls and boys soccer teams consisted of passionate and devout soccer players who sought for a platform to share with others their love for the sport. While some joined junior varsity for the love of soccer, the teams didn’t only consist of young, experienced players, but also newbies who merely wished to try something new or step out of their comfort zone. The junior varsity teams aimed to prepare younger players, giving them a taste of what varsity soccer teams, if they choose to join, would be like.

“I joined the soccer team because soccer is my favorite sport to watch and play,” said Brendan Loke (8). “I do hope to join the varsity team in the future for it would teach me more soccer skills, knowledge, and how to work better as a team.”

“My brother and sister both played soccer when they were in school, and I joined because I wanted to follow in their footsteps,” stated Hailey Hofer (9).

During the season, the junior varsity soccer teams enjoyed the privilege of traveling to Johor Bahru for a combined soccer tournament with other schools. Considering the trip as a highlight of the season, the players created many fond memories with their fellow teammates.

“The highlight of the season was when we all woke up early during the Johor trip so that we could all be twinning with dutch braids,” claimed Natalie Khor (9).

Marissa Yost (10) said, “Most of us got to go on the trip, and it turned out to be a great team bonding time.”

Junior varsity, although being light and fun in nature, contained challenges that taught many of the players valuable lessons throughout the season, encouraging teamwork and drawing them closer together.

Bennett McIver (9), the JV boys captain, claimed, “With the help of our bond, we were always positive even in the face of defeat and focused on having fun on the pitch rather than being totally serious.”

“Our team is a team that is constantly encouraging each other,” stated Ezra Latham (8). “I learned that a soccer team cannot work together well if there is no encouragement or communication.”

“The JV girls soccer team is really fun and energetic, and we always tried our best in everything,” said Esmarie DeJager (10).

As the season came to an end, players felt grateful that they joined the JV soccer teams for they formed many friendships, shared many goals, acquired many skills, and learned what it’s like to be in a sports team. United, the junior varsity players grew as individuals, slowly walking the road to varsity.

REASONS YOU JOINED SOCCER reasons you joined soccer

“I joined JV soccer because playing the sport is fun and I have always liked soccer.”

- Noah Brooks (8)

“I started soccer because I was inspired by the fighting spirit and fervor others had for the sport.”

- Natalie Khor (9)

“I joined soccer because it is my favorite sport and played it since I was a kid. I also joined so I can learn something new.”

- Kyle Tang (8)

Blocking the opponent from scoring, Grace Bae (10) gives the ball a hard kick before it enters the goal. Practices prepared players to perform well during tournaments such as PSAC.

Gathered by the side of the field, the JV boys listen closely to the remarks of Mr. Adam Daniels. Discussing strategies during half-time played an essential role in ensuring success, motivating players, and forging teamwork.

Preventing the ball from going out of bounds, Tony Wu (8) dribbles the ball away from the corner of the field. The flow of soccer games was highly dependent on players’ attention to the ball’s movement and direction.

Sprinting down the field, Caitlyn Buckland (9) eyes the ball as she prepares to pass it. Throughout the season, the JV girls trained up their confidence in ball-handling and coordination.

Pacing around the field, Chika Tsumagari (9) pays close attention to where her teammates directed the ball. Players, when not ball-handling, needed to stay open for passes.

Running up to the ball, Esmarie De Jager (10) kicks it to the middle of the field. Goalkeepers played one of the most important positions on the field, requiring solid focus during the game.

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With a smile on her face, Alexa Chandra (10) enjoys the company of her friends during an after school practice. JV girls looked to improve their game by working on individual skills and techniques. They also benefited from scrimmaging as a team—a part of practice that was a favorite for many players.

At the top of his swing, Benjamin Yeoh (9) sends an over-hand serve across the net. The JV volleyball boys allowed all their hard work during practices to come to life. And for a team that was full of new players, they were satisfied with what added up to be an impressive season with hard-fought games.

Words from the season

Words from the Season

“Looking forward to destroying ISKL next year.” - Dominic Cheang (9)

“I like how Dominic was the captain.” - Enson Tang (9)

“I enjoyed getting to know the other players.” - Anna Ruble (8)

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As the big fan spun effortlessly, circulating the damp gym air, the JV volleyball teams tirelessly strove for improvement on the court as well as off the court.

“I asked Mr. [Craig] Roylance and Coach [J.J.] Davis if I could join because I wanted to try something new,” said Wayne Kohr (10), a first-timer to volleyball this season. Just like any other team, however, it was not just the sport or love for the game that kept the team moving, but the people apart of it. “[My] favorite thing in volleyball is getting to bond with the underclassmen,” continued Khor. Junior varsity sports provided a bridge between grades to a common space of mind where different people were able to connect through their common love for volleyball.

For three days each week, the JV volleyball teams, from grades nine and ten, assembled to work on learning new techniques and improving their skills while having some fun. Coaches were a massive part of the team as they, apart from teaching the sport itself, developed relationships with the players. For the boys, they had a unique opportunity to learn from last year’s varsity stars: alumnus Karl Chan and state player Yi Yao Tan. They responded well to having previous Dalat students coach them.

And as for the girls’ JV volleyball team, Coach Lori Miller said, “I loved that the JV girls were excited about the sport and came ready to learn each time! Even more so, I really enjoyed getting to know them as the season progressed. They made my heart happy!”

The most exciting part of the season, of course, were the moments on stage where they were able to let their hard work shine amongst their peers. During the tournament in ISKL and the Spike and Strike home tournament, players had an opportunity to apply what they had been training for in a game setting. Grace Park (10) commented, “I was really excited for Spike and Strike. I love the energy in the gym when all my friends come and show support!”

With the shortness of the season, sadness was inevitable when they had to say goodbye to playing with everyone at the same time. Wen Khaw (10) remarked, “I was sad when the season drew to a close because it had felt like such a short season with the haze days shaving quite a few days off—and our team started to really bond towards the end of it, but the season was already over before we knew it.”

When the season came to a close for these young players, however, volleyball was not something they had to completely say goodbye to; the gym always welcomed them home throughout the year for more room of development.

As Dora Liu (8) steps onto the court for a service, she gives her best effort to gain points and beat Dalat’s long-time rival: ISKL. Locked in during the game, players are taught to make the most out of every possession they are given.

Just as the crowds are cheering at the top of their lungs, the boys’ team blocks out all the noise to focus on their game plan at present. Jordan Suen (9) paid close attention in order to help lead the team play against Tenby International School during the classic Spike and Strike Tournament at home.

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Lined up in a uniform line after a friendly match, the JV boys high-five the varsity boys, thanking each of them for a good game. Regardless of the opponent, the JV boys always made it a priority to exhibit sportsmanship before, during, and after every game.

Arms spread out and knees bent, Haylee Douglas (9) quickly positions herself for defense. As the intense game against ISKL approached the end of the fourth quarter, the girls gathered around the opponent’s hoop, making it difficult for them to score.

After grabbing a rebound, Darryl Dwumfour (9) scans the court for a pass as he pivots in place, his hands gripped on the ball. The boys improved their skills by having friendly games against the varsity team.

favorite jersey number favorite jersey number

- Chika Tsumagari (9)

“13, because my brother used the same number when he played basketball in school.”

“10, because I’ve been using the same number for years.”

- Jeta Anderson (9)

“6, because June was the month I was born in!”

- Josh Peek (10)

eagles on the rise

RISE

To be a team is to be one. The JV girls and boys basketball teams took this phrase to heart over the course of the season. United with the same mindsets and attitudes, both teams exhibited persistence and zeal in every game they played, friendly or not.

A big moment for the JV teams was the annual Junior Island Shootout, hosted at home, where they played against various schools from around the nation, such as ISKL, Oasis International School, and Raffles International School. Hearts pumping and fully present, the JV teams aimed to play their best, utilizing the skills they acquired throughout the season. After playing a number of games with intensity, both the girls and boys basketball teams had their hard work pay off—both teams placed second in the tournament.

“Our most difficult opponent was definitely ISKL,” Jordan Suen (9) stated. “They were the only ones that beat us, and they beat us by a lot.”

Twice, the JV girls team played very close games against Raffles. Losing against them by one unlucky point, the girls later redeemed themselves in the second game, winning by two points, which led them to win the silver medal.

“We were really happy that we finished with second place! The team was actually aiming for third place, but we ended up playing in the finals. We were so proud of ourselves,” Chika Tsumagari (9) said.

By simply putting everything they had into the team and practicing teamwork, both teams found themselves among the top.

Though the Junior Island Shootout was a major highlight, the season was embellished by many other highlights.

“My favorite moment was definitely watching Jordan [Suen (9)] getting bodied!” Dylan Chew (10), team captain, said. “Other than that, a highlight of mine was getting to push my team to the fullest.”

As a team that bonded by singing “I Want It That Way” by the Backstreet Boys during warm-ups in practices, the team had a good balance between being goofballs and being mature athletes.

“We pushed ourselves every day, and we did that by giving our one hundred percent every day during practices and games,” Wayne Khor (10) said.

The JV girls, on the other hand, were an optimistic, encouraging group that had an irreplaceable chemistry.

“We never give up, and we never get upset over losses,” Haylee Douglas (9) said.

“Our team is positive, high-energy, loving, and of course, TikTok famous!” Nicole Khor (9) claimed. Both teams shared one thing: the knowledge that giving up would not bring them anything. Both teams understood the importance of hard work, a good attitude, and a shared love for the sport.

JR. ISLAND SHOOTOUT

BOYS | GIRLS

ISKL B: 44-29

Oasis: 24-19

Raffles: 47-37

ISKL A: 14-64

ISKL: 12-18

Raffles: 6-7

Oasi: 16-5

Raffles: 13-11

ISKL: 10-36

PSAC

BOYS | GIRLS

Fairview: 36-8

POWIIS B: 24-15

POWIIS A: 14-31

POWIIS B: 18-10

Uplands: 20-9

POWIIS: 15-54

FRIENDLIES

BOYS | GIRLS

Uplands A: 27-33

POWIIS: 61-46

Fairview: 46-21

POWIIS: 27-42

Varsity Boys: 36-52

Varsity Girls: 26-39

POWIIS: 5-70

Uplands A: 12-30

MSGB: 32-30

POWIIS: 9-32

SMJK Union: 21-31

Aiming from the three-point line, Enson Tang (9) jumps and shoots the ball straight into the net, leaving the crowd with cheers and claps. The boys, often demonstrating skills they solidified during practices, steadily improved as the season went by.

CELESTINE TEOH

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Conversations of anticipation and excitement filled the air as the varsity girls’ soccer team stepped on the bus for a trip to ISKL over two days, the 30th and 31st of August.

The varsity girls’ soccer team took over the back of the bus as the junior varsity volleyball girls, who they shared a bus with, grabbed a seat in the front.

“It’s so sad that this trip is my first and last ISKL trip!” Elise Johnson (12) exclaimed. As the players expressed their emotions to each other, seniors, as well as younger classmen, determined to make this trip a memorable one.

Despite the injuries and fatigue from the first match they had, the team stayed motivated to perform their best for each new game. As they moved on to the second day, the team got ready physically and mentally for their final game.

After the trip, Sieon Park (11) shared her favorite part to her dorm siblings. She said, “I enjoyed spending time with my team for two days straight. I also loved watching us work together as a team to achieve the same goal.” Even though the statistics showed two losses and one win, the varsity soccer girls kept their heads up as they learned a more important lesson of how to work together as one unit.

“One thing I love about this team is that even though we make mistakes on the field, we never blame one another. Instead, we encourage and build each other up. Also, even though we’re losing, we never give up; we fight until the end. I just love that,” shared Haeon Park (10), as it was her first year of being in varsity soccer.

Being the only team with two seasons, one at the beginning of the school year and one at the end, the girls experienced advantages as well as disadvantages. During season one, the girls got to participate in two tournaments such as ISKL and PSAC. During season two, the team was able to end the school year together, which contributed significantly to team bonding.

However, with the split season, challenges arose with having to rebuild the fitness for those who did not participate in another sport during the off-season period. Not only that, but ACSC, which served as the biggest tournament that usually happens during the second season, got canceled due to the COVID-19. Since ACSC was also planned to be home this year, the disappointment doubled up among the team members as well as sports fans.

“It’s heartbreaking to have to re-adjust what you thought your goal was, but throughout the whole thing, our team was never divided. We all knew why we joined, to grow in skill and relationship with one another. ACSC was just an opportunity to showcase that purpose. Without it, we were unchanged. We continued to love each other, to practice hard, and to honor our audience of one, because that’s what Dalat varsity girls soccer intrinsically is. I’m really proud I got the opportunity to lead these girls,” Riley Phillips (12) shared, as a reflection on her last season along with other seniors on the team.

Despite the obstacles, the girls continued to work hard and finished off both of their seasons well, which helped them grow in multiple areas on and off the field. Being the only sport that had a double season, the hard work doubled up, the experience doubled up, and the memories doubled up as well.

double up the season a chat with coach k

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chat with

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Q: What is your favorite part of coaching?

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A: I love the sport, played for Dalat in 1982-1984, and then in college as well. I love the competition, winning, growing, seeing the potential in young players, and seeing them grow and improve. I also love being a part and investing in the lives of young ladies.

Q: Is it hard being a dorm parent and a coach at the same time?

A: It’s a little bit of a challenge and juggle, but Aunt Rachelle knows my passion and love for coaching, so she is willing to help make it work.

Q: Any words of advice?

A: Ultimately, it comes down to this: you have to be willing to make sacrifices that will enable you to be the best you can be! Are you doing that or just getting by?

U13 Boys: 5-4

Uplands A: 7-2

POWIIS: 7-2

JV Boys: 0-8

JV Girls: 3-1

In an attempt to score another goal, Kalia Brewster (11) sprints down the line to the opponent’s half of the field while the defender runs up to her. The varsity soccer girls improved their skills by playing other international schools such as Uplands.

ISKL 1-0-2

ISKL MIX: 1-2

ISKL JV: 3-2

ISKL Varsity: 2-4

Dribbling the ball down the field, Anisha Kaloo (10) glances up to see the best option she has for a pass. Throughout the season, the players worked hard to maintain a positive attitude whether the result of the game was good or bad.

0-2-1

Dalat JV: 1-1

Uplands: 0-1

POWIIS: 0-0

Waiting for her partner to pass back, Nicole Khor (9) makes sure she is well warmed-up before a match against ISKL. Playing against challenging opponents such as ISKL gave the team a new learning experience.

Stretching her hamstring, Hannah Pickett (10) leads the line while Anisha Kaloo (10), Min-Song Ko (11), and Haeon Park (9) follow along. In order to prevent serious injuries such as muscle tear or ankle sprain, the girls made sure that they focused during the dynamic stretching.

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WANSUK KUNAWARADISAI

CHRISTINA BEAMAN

Chasing the goal

Mud-covered and feverishly sweating, the varsity soccer boys gasped for breath as they drowned themselves with ice-cold water in between drills. To be the best version that the team could be, each player prepared for the season by humbly giving one hundred percent at every practice.

Yumin Kim (11) said, “The coaches are a big part of this team program. Having them around makes the team go forward through tough times.” Coach Dustin Roberts and Coach Brendan van Rensburg paved the way for the players, “not just on the field but also off the field.”

“The team enjoyed each other’s company,” mentioned Daniel Lim (12), a senior striker. “It’s really rewarding to see how our hard work has paid off over the years while playing together.”

Some memorable events that took place proved to be the ISKL trip, the Spike and Strike Tournament, and finally, the ACSC Tournament. Players felt supported by one another, and representing what it meant to take ownership, Eli Davis (9) specifically added, “I’ve learned a lot about leadership and modeling a good example for younger athletes from the upperclassmen.”

Even through the haze days during September, players stepped up to encourage each other to do more because they knew the potential of the team, and they wanted to be ready for ACSC.

Team captain Andrew Kaney (11) remarked, “I believe that this team can place in the top 3 for ACSC, so I would like to see a podium finish from a team standpoint.”

With a very mature and sportsman-like attitude towards everything through the week of ACSC, the ending banquet surprised the team with a huge trophy: the Sportsmanship Award. To finish off the season during October 16th-19th, the boys played relentlessly to enter the game contending for third place. Falling short by just one goal, Dalat’s varsity soccer boys gave their all to proudly place fourth at the ACSC Tournament in Chiang Mai.

Huddling closely with their heads bowed, Dalat’s varsity soccer boys pray before their games. In an effort to play each match intensely with a high-level of composure, players looked beyond the field to find their peace.

ISKL

Varsity: 1-5

JV: 2-2

Mix: 1-2

(Dalat A)

Uplands: 2-1

POWIIS: 4-0

(Dalat B)

Straits: 7-0

Tenby: 2-1

PSAC

SPIKE AND STRIKE

FRIENDLY GAMES

ACSC

4-0-0

Uplands: 2-1 (penalties)

Dalat B: 4-0

3-0-1

Uplands: 1-0

Dalat A: 0-4

CRC: 2-1

Uplands: 3-0

T-Birds: 0-2

Gobi U19: 4-1

2-0-4

-Pool Play LIST: 2-0

ICS-HK: 1-3

Grace: 0-2

-Elimination

Morrison: 3-0

ICS-HK: 0-4

Grace: 1-2

A CHAT WITH THE CAPTAIN

A CHAT WITH the captain

Favorite part of the season?

“Traveling back home from ACSC, thinking about how far we had come as individuals and as a team.”

Man of the season?

“Andrew Kaney. He maintained a positive attitude on and off the pitch, gave 100% effort in every training session and match, and led as a pivotal player on the team.”

Funniest moment?

“Watching Timothy Lin smack the ball in the penalty box during the bronze medal game.”

With every inch of the field he covers, Gabe Kontsas (10) eyes for the possibility of sending a long ball to the forwards. Whether in Penang, KL, or Chiang Mai, the team benefitted offensively from long passes that cultivated into goals.

Sprinting at full speed, senior player Timothy Lin (12), chases the opponent’s winger down the line. In training, players often worked on fitness in order to have the chance to beat their marked-players consistently.

Bang! ISKL’s defender was put to the test as Sean Park (11), a forward, attempts a long shot from outside the box. The team traveled down to KL in August to play competitive games and came home with two losses and a tie.

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Christina Beaman

queens of the court

queens

Sweat dripping, shoes squeaking, and knees bruising, the varsity girls’ volleyball trained in the gym every Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday.

“For practices, we would start off with a couple of laps in the gym and dynamic stretching. Then we would do a few drills to improve our skills. Sometimes we would end with a scrimmage or a game called ‘queen of the courts,’” explained Jirawan Tritham (11).

This hour and a half gave the girls a chance to practice using various drills, get comfortable in new positions, and learn new skills. Despite not getting as many games as the other season one sports teams, the varsity girls’ volleyball players worked hard to improve on their own.

After weeks of practice, the time came for the girls to travel to Taiwan for the ACSC tournament. On October 16, the first day of the tournament, the girls were welcomed with four games planned for the day, which were against St. Paul, YISS, Morrison, and ICS HK.

Despite the fatigue, the girls never gave up and fought hard throughout the tournament. After four days of intense matches, the girls placed 5th out of eight teams. Captain Elizabeth Horton (12) proudly represented Dalat by being selected as one of the members of the all-tournament team. ACSC was not only a time to play volleyball; the girls had a chance to bond as a team, make new friendships with players from other teams, and create special memories.

As the season came to a close, captain Madaline Rude (12) gave a piece of advice to the underclassmen: “Stay positive and be intentional in getting to know your teammates. One thing I’ve noticed over the last couple of years was that the closer you are as a team and the more positive you are on the court, the better you’ll play.”

“Dalat volleyball is different from other schools because throughout this whole season, our team has found a way to celebrate every single small thing and encourage each other to improve. This season has been a huge blessing to me, and I am very grateful to have been a part of it,” said Esther Lo (10).

With a combination of positive attitude, teamwork, and resilience, this team consisting of 12 girls showed what true queens of the court look like and set the bar high for future teams.

SPIKE AND STRIKE 3-0-2

ISKL: 0-2

JF Team 2: 2-0 Phor Tay: 2-1

JF Team 1: 0-2 TTI: 2-1

ACSC

6th place | 1-0-6

FA: 0-2

ICS-HK: 2-0

MAC: 0-2

SPCS: 0-2

YISS: 0-2

GIS: 0-2

ICS-BKK: 1-2

Horton hears the serve

Horton hears the serve

Arms extended, Megan Septon-Nordine (11) sets the ball high during a pre-game warmup. Players applied the skills they learned throughout the season into tournaments such as Spike and Strike and ACSC.

As Lana Brewster (10) bumps the ball up into the air, Kolaya Ronzheimer (11) and Madaline Rude (12) keep their eyes fixed on the ball. The girls fought through and placed fifth in the Spike and Strike tournament which was held on the 27th and 28th of September.

“Pump, pump, pump it up! Pump that Eagle spirit up!” chant the varsity volleyball girls as they put their arms around each other. Starting each game with a cheer gave the team and the crowds a new level of excitement.

Legs bent, Sharisse Leong (11) squats in position, ready to receive the incoming serve. Tournaments gave athletes an opportunity to play against different teams with varying levels of intensity.

Varsity Girls’ Volleyball

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FRIENDLY GAMES

Youth Park: 0-3

Youth Park: 1-4

ACSC

4th place | 1-4

FA: 0-2

ICS-HK: 1-2

YISS: 1-2

GIS: 2-0

ICS-BKK: 1-2

JOHN THE Passer john the passer

First thought in mind after they announced you won the Best Passer Award?

“No way. No. Way.”

Did you expect to win the award?

“Kind of... I played hard, and I figured the only reasonable award I could’ve gotten was the Top Passer award.”

Advice for upcoming volleyball players?

“Basics first. Please.”

Huddled up, the varsity boys volleyball team join together in prayer before the game. Players prayed for teamwork, strength, and endurance, which would aid them on the court.

setting a good season

setting

“Let’s go Eagles, let’s go!” cheered supporters as they demonstrated their fervent support for Dalat varsity volleyball boys, who were scattered behind the net, focused on the ball tossed in the air. The boys played during Spike and Strike, a set of tournaments dedicated to volleyball and soccer matches, with local teams from all around Penang gathering at Dalat to participate in the tournament. The boys, after pushing through and giving their all, did not place in the tournament. Given that their goal was not to conquer the other teams but to have fun, the boys remained positive with a shared intention of improving and developing their teamwork as the season progressed.

With the ACSC Tournament in Bangkok, Thailand dawning upon them, the boys continued to work hard. Training and building up their skills for consecutive weeks, the boys entered the tournament prepared. This tournament showcased and challenged their skill, agility, and teamwork. Though the boys were nervous, they were excited to play against five other teams from all over the globe.

Bringing home fourth place, the varsity boys were proud of the efforts that they put in during ACSC, even though they thought they could have done better. “If we had not lost to Faith Academy, we would have gotten the bronze,” Jireh Ang (12) claimed. “The worst part was that it was a close game. We all knew we could have beaten them.”

After a week in Bangkok, the boys came home satisfied, not only because of their performance on the court, but also because of the bonding and memories. “I think a highlight from ACSC was bonding as a team,” said Jeremy Kim (11).

In the midst of many highs and lows throughout the season, the boys learned many beneficial lessons. “Something I learned during the season is that it is important to be patient with teammates and encourage them,” Seung Hwan Kim (11) stated.

Zhi Yong Lee (12), team captain, added, “Being the captain of the team, I found bliss in watching each and every one of my teammates growing. Furthermore, as a senior, I realized that while winning games to nice, having as much fun as possible during every single point in a set became more important to me as I will no longer be on the team anymore next year.”

As the season ended, the boys acknowledged the hard work put into making the season a successful one. “The way I would describe our team is resilient. We brought many teams to the edge, and we fought hard for every set,” Aaron Worten (12) said.

Alongside their hard work and determination, the team also cherished the fun that took place throughout the season. After all the games played and all the practices done, the team formed friendships, shared victories, and most importantly, made priceless memories.

Knees bent and forearms extended, Jacky Park (10) gets into position to receive an incoming ball. Players needed both skill and quick reaction time to be successful during games.

Arms in the air and feet off the ground, Aaron Worten (12) jumps to spike the ball over the net. The team worked hard to master skills needed during games, such as spiking, serving, setting, and bumping.

Concentrating on tossing the ball in the air, Jeremy Kim (11) practices his setting skills. Pre-game warm ups allowed every player to physically and mentally prepare themselves.

DAEL KIM

JORDAN CHANG

Hustle and heart

HEART

Dancing around each other and shaking off their opponents, the varsity rugby girls looked forward to the time spent on the field playing the sport. With rugby being only two years old for the athletic community of Dalat, many players were still in the process of learning the feel of the game.

Being recently introduced, rugby games against other schools turned out to be quite difficult to schedule. However, to the credit of Coach Brendan van Rensburg, the girls portrayed high-levels of maturity as players. They chose to see things from the bright side, and it made the season much more enjoyable for everyone.

Anya Kaloo (11) explained, “Overall I wish that we could get more games to practice what we have learned, but what got me to understand why games aren’t always the best way to learn at first is when Coach said, ‘You won’t be good if you practice the wrong techniques. Work on perfecting the basics before applying.’”

As eager as the girls were, being new learners couldn’t stop them from cherishing every sweat from the very start. Not only were they able to find that it took patience and perseverance to improve— they passionately grew into loving one another and enjoying the company as well.

Zoe Grous (11) stated, “I’ve enjoyed varsity rugby these last two years because I have really gotten to know a new group of girls, and I’ve been able to see players grow and mature in a lot of ways,” and of course, “Playing rugby is also fun in itself.”

Sooner rather than later, what may have been seen as unfamiliar and daunting to the girls of Dalat’s high school, varsity rugby would naturally become a part of the norm for students because of what it offers—strengthening in morals and relationships as they played a physically challenging sport.

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“I decided to join rugby for many reasons: for fitness, to gain experience in game, and to spice up my boring schedule. But most importantly, I think that the sport of rugby raises controversy that girls are too “fragile” to play it, and I believe that it challenges the gender stereotypes which empower girls to show others that we are well aware of the importance and value of sports!”

- Captain Emily Chew (12)

As the girls continue to perfect their passes, Moriah Winsor (9) and Olivia Elliot (9) show off their chemistry in play. Players from the rugby team came out four times per week, and their practicing resulted in vast improvements.

CHRISTINA BEAMAN

STRAITS INVITATION

Uda: 1-2

MCM 1st: 0-10

Stamford: 0-11

ISKL: 0-10

Mount Kiara: 0-2

M KIARA INVITATION

Mount Kiara: 0-9

Faith: 0-14

ISKL: 0-10

GIS: 0-16

VARSITY CUP

22-NOV

Winner: Gold (4-3)

5-FEB

Winner: Blue (3-1)

As Gabby Gardner (11) discusses with Coach Brendan van Rensburg and her squad, she hoped to come up with tactics to help Gold win the game. The players understood that the game of rugby took more than just the physical aspect—it also required quick-thinking and planning skills.

Ball in hand and light on her feet, Zoey Ong (11) starts the session with a well-performed drill. Every Monday, hosting two varsity rugby teams, the pitch remained restless for the rest of the afternoon. The boys and girls shared common ground for their beloved sport.

Gripping tightly onto the ball, Zoe Seevaratnam (11) rushes past Corrie Branum (9) in a game to score a try. The varsity rugby team split players into two teams and competed with each other during the season.

Joyfully skipping back to the huddle with her teammates, Grear Tierney (9) smiles as practice comes to an end. Players loved going out onto the field to improve, but they also cherished the recovery period from work with each other.

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Tackle tackle try

tACKLE

The sound of cleats clacking against the concrete stairs filled the air as the varsity boys’ rugby team walked up to the upper field for their practice. This year marked the second year of Dalat rugby, so the players started their season off with greater anticipation, enthusiasm, and excitement. Rugby involved lots of stamina, speed, strength, hand-eye coordination, balance, agility, and teamwork; and this year, the team worked on all of these areas.

“I want to improve my fitness the most. When I’m trying to be more active in the game, I’m more satisfied with my performance, but I’m limited by how tired I get. I want to participate more in the action, and the way to do that for me is to work on conditioning,” expressed Gabe Roberts (12).

During practices, players identified the parts where they struggled, which helped them to work on improving those skills, with the lead of their three coaches, Mr. Casey Morgan, Mr. Adam Daniels, and Mr. MacGregor Magruder. The team also had several opportunities to play other teams such as ISKL, which was one of the many things players looked forward to during the season.

Tien Min Tan (12) jokingly added, “I’m especially looking forward to eventually tackling Philip [Yeoh (12)].”

From the start of the season, the players grew tremendously in different areas. As they looked to pass on the legacy, some players gave insightful advice.

“Don’t be afraid. When you get nervous, you sacrifice form and risk getting hurt worse. If you go all in and do things like tackling properly, you’ll never get hurt,” Gabe Roberts (12) shared.

Jonathan Lao (11) continued, “To anyone who is fast but light, I advise focusing on building more mass. You can run, but when you get bodied, you’re gonna wish you had more muscle to take the hit.”

As the season progressed, the team slowly built unity and trust towards each other, which helped them in games by decreasing the chances of one-man armies and getting bodied by the opposing team. Acting as one unit on the field, the rugby team showed what a real team sport looked like.

PENANG 10S TOURNAMENT

Falcons: 0-12

Rebel Stingers: 5-17

Xambras: 0-17

Marlbourgh College: 0-52

Singapore American: 0-42

SMSS: 5-28

ISKL: 5-38

Singapore American: 0-7

FRIENDLIES

4-2-0

PFS : 22-10

SMK Penanti: 12-10

PFS: 28-12

Varsity Cup: B2-Y1

Varsity Cup: 10-10

Varsity Cup: B, Y, D

Ball in hand, Eli Davis (9) tries to keep the ball while Culles Mah (11) tackles. The varsity rugby boys separated into two teams (Blue and Yellow) and played against each other, usually on Fridays. As the season progressed, the players gained opportunities to play other schools such as ISKL.

After a penalty, players in the blue team, Nate Croft (11), Duncan Magruder (12), and Enee Crosslin (11), form a scrum against players in the yellow team, Jerald Ooi (12), Gabe Roberts (12), and Ryan Bernhardt (12), as Eli Davis (9) places the ball inside. Liam Kuhns (11) watched from a distance as Mr. Adam Daniels reffed the game. By playing each other, the players were able to grow in their skills and try out new things that they learned in practices.

worst injury to have

Worst injury to have

“A torn ACL or MCL because it takes forever to recover from.”

- Nate Croft (11)

“A spine injury because it can affect other parts of the body.“

“Fingers/hands/wrists because then you can’t play video games while you wait to recover.”

“A broken neck because it can kill you.”

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As Joseph Chandra (12) looks for an open pass, Mr. Adam Daniels keeps his eye on the ball. The team had chances to play the staff and parents which gave them a new variety of learning experiences.

CHRISTINA BEAMAN

- Ryan Bernhardt (12)

- Wesley Delaughter (12)

- Gabe Roberts (12)

Hands up in the air, Ryan Bernhardt (12) and Duncan Magruder (12) get ready as Gabe Roberts (12), Jerald Ooi (12), Nate Croft (11), and Eli Davis (9) pick them off the ground. The inter-squad games helped the players experience “real-game situations” and helped with developing sportsmanship.

DAEL KIM

Varsity Boys’ Rugby

rip off the tip off

RIP OFF

Cheers and chants echoed in the gymnasium as the crowd focused their eyes on the basketball, bounced back and forth on the floor. Filled with adrenaline and beads of sweat trickling down their foreheads, the Lady Eagles played against ISKL during the Island Shootout Tournament. With grace and a strong unwavering spirit, the varsity girls’ basketball team fought hard, placing first in the tournament.

Though fierce on the court, the team proved to be a group of fun, quirky girls.

“Our team is a group of fun-loving, hard-working goofballs who sing Christmas carols during conditioning,” said Kalia Brewster (11).

“I enjoy how fun our team is and how silly we can get during practices,” Kolaya Ronzheimer (11) said. “From goofy cheers to singing loudly during conditioning, our team is able to have a good attitude through it all.”

Through all the exhausting practices and intense, the girls easily found themselves making strong relationships, creating a tight-knit dynamic.

“What I learned from being in this team is not about winning games or championships but having fun together and building a strong relationship with each other,” Esther Tse (11) stated. “Though it’s cliche, teamwork really makes the dream work.”

Because of the COVID-19 epidemic that started spreading around the beginning of the second semester, the girls learned that their ACSC trip to YISS in South Korea was cancelled. Though faced with disappointment and frustration, the girls remained positive.

“The team was disappointed because we have been working toward this specific tournament, but we soon realized that it was cancelled for the best. It wouldn’t have been safe to travel there because of the virus,” Sharrise Leong (11) said.

Instead of travelling to Korea, the coaches made it possible for the girls to join a tournament at Faith Academy in Manila, the Philippines.

With proper form, Lauren Worten (9) bounces off the floor and shoots a ball straight into the net, impressing the crowd and also the opponents.

“The trip we ended up being very different, but we still made the best of it. Our team was still able to have good attitudes and find joy in being able to play. We even came in second place!” said Kolaya Ronzheimer (11).

To them, it didn’t matter where they were. As long as they got to play together, a memorable season awaited them.

The varsity girls’ basketball team joined together as one, tackling obstacles that came in their way. With grit and tenacity, the Lady Eagles left their legacy by modeling unity and a heart for serving the Lord through their passions.

ADVICE FROM THE GIRLS

ADVICE FROM THE GIRLS

“Keep up with conditioning and always practice ball-handling skills.”

- Adelynn Tan (10)

“Conditioning rocks!”

- Maggie Koay (10)

“Put yourself out of your comfort zone. You never know what’s in store for you.

- Sharisse Leong (11)

WANSUK KUNAWARADISAI

After Coach Karl Steinkamp delivers a pep talk, Hannah Pickett (10), Kalia Brewster (11), Kolaya Ronzheimer (11), and the rest of the team huddle up before the game. Determined to start off the season right, the girls united in spirit, in hopes of defeating Uplands, Dalat’s rival school.

FRIENDLIES 7-0

MSBB: 42-30

Uplands: 30-3

POWIIS: 35-26

Hong Lim: 55-37

Barista House: 57-3

USM: 47-24

MSBB: 28-23

Jogging towards the basketball hoop, Esther Tse (11) practices a layup during a pre-game warmup. All season, the girls trained up their confidence in shooting, making them stronger players on the court.

ISKL INVITATIONAL 4-0

ISKL: 39-20

SSBC: 40-30

GIS: 52-23

ISKL: 33-22

ISLAND SHOOTOUT 5-0

ISKL: 33-6

Youngsters: 39-18

Uplands: 30-14, 35-7 Youngsters: 41-20

ACSC 2nd Place | 5-2

Faith: 31-38

AO1: 34-31

Faith: 36-26

AO1: 49-39 PLMAR: 71-67

Faith: 35-47

Adhered to her regular routine of prepping for a free throw, Megan Septon-Nordine (11) bounces the ball on the ground. As the crowd watches her moves in silence, the team put their full attention in the play.

Dribbling the ball, Lana Brewster (10) scans the court for an available ball pass. Pushing through the fatigue and pressure, the girls always strove to dominate the court, even when the opponents attempted to intimidate them.

Varsity Girls’ Basketball

DAEL KIM

WANSUK KUNAWARADISAI

DAEL KIM

WANSUK KUNAWARADISAI

Hoops they did it again

Hoops

The circulating air fumed with hints of passion, nervousness, and outbursts of happiness—with barely any room left on the bleachers for fans to sit and support the team, many stood on the sideline to cheer as they awaited the Dalat basketball boys to bring another victory home.

Before any of those victories could come alive, however, many hours of dedication had taken place for the boys to be ready. Ryan Chan (10) said, “I like our practices. We get to improve as individuals, and then get better as a team.”

The team showed a high level of maturity as they respectfully gave their best efforts, as asked by Coach Kevin Loustale and Coach Isaac Lee, to try to be the best version of themselves as they could be through training.

Jong Min Park (12) remarked, “One upperclassman who really impacted me, although his work can go unnoticed, was Timothy Lin (12).”

Another factor of contribution to the success of the team proved to be the support that everyone gave to each other. Apart from team manager, Timothy Lin (12), who consistently offered more to the team than he had to, older players also noticed the importance of the younger ones on the team. They often put in extra work to practice so that they could help the team during important games.

For instance, Jae Cho (12) expressed that “the underclassmen has really stepped up this year.” He was happy to see how the underclassmen performed during the ISKL tournament—the team played their best and landed in second place.

Driving aggressively towards the opponent’s basket, Soo Wei Goh (9) puts his defender to the test. With hours and hours of practice on set-plays, shooting, defense, and ball-handling, players benefited from training sessions and translated those skills into the game.

The most significant event that took place was inevitably the Asian Christian School Conference. The competition level of teams for this tournament had always been top-notch, and everyone worked their hardest to earn the top spot.

In February, Dalat boys had brought home a Third Place trophy, and a Sportsmanship Award from Faith International School in Manila, Philipines. Celebration of a remarkable acheivement lasted in their hearts for long past the end of the season.

Ball in hand, Jae Cho (12) readily fakes left to pass to the right. The team competed against Uplands, a rival school. Crowds of all ages came to support as Dalat boys basketball protected their home court with a blow-out win.

Working his way to score against Chung Ling, Eddy Seong (12) helps the team win in a classic home game against a local school. While he pounded the ball hard against the surface of the court to post-up, other big men on the team cheered as their goals from practice came to life.

Fresh out of the oven

Fresh out of the oven

“If you think it might be challenging to jump up from JV to varsity, you’d be right, but with the increase in challenge comes the increase of fun.”

- Kaden Keefer (10)

“Some people think that when you make it onto a varsity team, you would feel different or special in some way, but the difference and special feeling only lasts like a week. As the ACSC tournament approaches, it is replaced by pressure and excitement, but it sure do feel good.”

- Onyu Kwak (12)

8-0

B. Haus: 67-47

Uplands: 65-22

Tenby: 57-14

NE United: 47-31

Youngsters: 60-50

Dalat JV: 52-36

POWIIS: 30-25

Team DT: 59-56

3-0

East Falcons: 67-18

Phoenix: 51-24

Chargers: 50-23

2-3

Stamford: 51-53

Youngsters: 49-81

Uplands: 33-21

Stamford: 28-37

Uplands: 49-19

ISKL INVITATION

1-4

ISKL: 38-51

Garden: 49-41

Selangor: 41-62

ISKL: 30-44

ACSC

5-3

Faith: 32-34

Grace: 24-55

Faith: 31-26

AO1: 59-46

Grace: 47-41

AO1: 61-46

Grace: 38-46

AO1: 75-37

Supporting one another proved a vital part of the team’s strengths. Tawan Teekaariyapak (10), as an example, whether stretching those in need, filling up water bottles, or keeping his teammates company, always remained present during games when he couldn’t play. These varsity players valued more than just the game—they also valued their friendship and camaraderie.

v FRIENDLY GAMES

ISLAND SHOOTOUT

EAGLE CLASSIC

Varsity Boys’ Basketball

Legs bent, Lucy Choi (7) prepares herself for an incoming serve from the opponent. Every practice, the players worked on improving skills but also focused on the tiny details such as one’s posture as well as the position of the racket.

Holding the racket with a strong grip in one hand, Julia Jun (12) throws the ball up high for a serve. By working on different areas such as arm strength, aim, and running steps, the players grew steadily.

first learning step

First Learning step

“Work on your serving!”

- Ellie Park (7)

“Know how the game works in order to have the context when learning the basic techniques.“

- David Kim (9)

“Learn the grip!”

- Sophia Teoh (7)

“Learn how to hit the ball over the net, watch the ball every time, and get the footsteps right.”

- Lucy Choi (7)

swing full swing of the season

Shoelaces tightly tied, the tennis team met every Monday and Thursday from 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm for practices. Starting with stretches such as lunges and carioca (also known as the grapevine drill), practices usually involved working on down-the-line shots and cross-court shots as Mr. Paul Dobson and Mrs. Jan Hogan served to the players.

The tennis team consisted of three high schoolers and five middle schoolers. With varying age and skill levels, the older players and the younger players got to interact and form meaningful relationships with one another.

“We had a very uneventful year in tennis; we couldn’t find any competition. So, we worked on improving personal skills for forehand, backhand, volley’s, serving, game strategy, and had inter-squad competition for singles and doubles,” shared Mrs. Jan Hogan. Even though the team faced some unfortunate events, they kept a positive attitude.

“I want to improve on my backhand shot this season,” stated Grace Chung (10). During practices, players identified their weaknesses and focused on improving these skills for future years.

“Age is never a limiting factor in tennis; everyone can play the sport regardless if they’re young or old. It’s a lifetime sport that you can learn and play at any stage of your life. It’s also a fairly friendly sport where you go into a match facing an opponent and come out of it with a new friend. Additionally, it’s a well-rounded sport that trains you both mentally and physically. I would highly encourage everyone to try tennis at least once in their lives,” expressed Julia Jun (12), who played on the tennis team for three years. Being the only senior on the team this season, she learned how to lead well by being a good example.

As the sound of tennis balls hitting rackets echoed in the air, the tennis team gave their all during each practice. Through this season of hard work, the players learned new skills, improved in their play, and developed closer relationships with each other.

Eyes fixed on the ball, Jing Xuan Leow (7) looks to return the serve of her opponent during a practice match. New players started from the basics of how to run their steps on the court.

DAEL KIM

Rackets in hand, Aidan Leong (8) and Julia Jun (12) patiently wait for the opponent to get ready. Playing in pairs helped players learn how to work together, improve their coordination, quicken their reflexes, and make speedy decisions.

Running towards the ball, Grace Chung (10) swings her racket to keep it in play. Playing against one another during practices helped players gain more experience.

DAEL KIM

DAEL KIM

Positioning herself, Kalista White (8) gets into the right stance for catching a fly ball. In training sessions, Coach Debbie Cura made sure to allow the girls to practice both catching ground balls and fly balls; the hard work paid off as, by the end of the season, they were catching everything, no matter the kind.

Paying all of his attention to the game, Raynen Pillay (8) tries to get the most out of every single practice. Dalat softball teams had limited practices on Tuesdays and Saturdays. The boys understood that the less practices they were able to have, the more crucial it was for them to make each one meaningful.

Seung Hwan Kim (11) beautifully swings the ball from third base to home base during their practice on the upper field. A drill that the boys performed regularly became something natural to many players: they threw the ball from home base quickly through all the others until it was the third base back to home again. Enjoyment came out as a product once the movement became a natural process.

As they prepare for a switch-up in the drills during a training session, Micaela Baker (10) smiles at her teammates. The girls enjoyed and learned to play different positions on the field by rotating regularly throughout the hour and a half practice.

WANSUK KUNAWARADISAI

WANSUK KUNAWARADISAI

Pitch hit run

pitch

Strikingly hot on a Saturday afternoon, the Dalat athletic vans left from campus to the field of College General for their weekly practices.

The athletic programs had made several changes throughout the year; however, none was more significant than the shift from a team of boys’ baseball to a team of boys’ softball. Like previous years, the girls’ team remained in their field of softball, and they welcomed the boys in joining the list of Dalat softball players.

A wide range of students from different grades felt welcomed to join the program since it stood as one of the few sports programs that were not counted as a varsity sport. Uniquely, for both the boys and the girls’ team, 8th graders were just as included as the rest of the high schoolers.

Matthew Dove (11) said, “I would most definitely agree that the people, a combination of the coaches and students, make it worth working for. I’ve made new friends in softball and learned so much from my peers. We have an age range of every grade of high school, making our team more diverse than ever.”

Softball became another sporting platform for students to interact as they developed deeper friendships, and new students also acknowledged the benefit it brought to them.

Juyoung Kim (10) remarked, “I am very grateful to be a part of the softball team. I think it’s always nice to be involved in a school activity and to have another group of

friends and teachers to interact with and have some fun. I’m delighted that I can be in a team with friends I would have never talked to if I wasn’t in the team.”

As the sun’s heat grew weaker, the team made their way back to the vans when the practice came to an end. Players leaned back into their seats, proud of how much they’d improved, and they looked forward to more softball experiences.

In motion to throw the ball to her partner, Helen Jang (10) swiftly passes the ball under the hot sun on upper field. To warm up, the girls often paired up with each other and threw the ball back and forth to get comfortable with the ball after having days off.

tips from the pitcher tips from the pitcher

“Muscle memory is key in softball, so you need to practice it over and over. When you release the ball, you need to snap your wrist and have the ball roll off your fingers. Practice this over and over again from close range, and when you get it consistently, back up and keep doing that.”

- Jack Cura (9)

WANSUK KUNAWARADISAI

Legs lifted and hands gripping a medicine ball, Benjamin Wong (9) does conditioning during practice to strengthen his core. To improve their performance on the track or field, the team had to maintain their fitness.

Stretching her legs, Dorothy Koay (11) smiles at a teammate’s joke. Because the team stretched every dayto start practice, track and field members took the time as an opportunity to branch out and get to know people outside of their circle of friends.

FAVORITE ACHIEVEMENT FAVORITE ACHIEVEMENT

“At MSSPP, I broke the zone record for shot put and set a new zone record for discus.

- Mikaela Yeap (11)

“I broke the MSSPP 3000m record for the Kelawai zone. Also, I came first in the state for MSSPP U-15 Cross Country.”

- Jack Cura (9)

“In MSSPP, I got first in my zone in both the Javelin and Discus events.”

- John Kim (11)

track it forward

TRACK

Hearts pumping and chests burning, the runners of the track and field team pushed hard to complete their weekly runs. Whether sprinting or long-distance running, the track runners endured the pain, aware it would result in long-term benefits. On the other hand, the field throwers of the team trained weekly by lifting weights. Depending on the events they joined, their running load might be smaller compared to that of the runners. Though practices differed among track runners and field throwers, both runners and throwers had the same goals—getting more fit and being more prepared for competition.

“I usually do weight training with Coach [Ha-Young] Kong,” Grace Moon (12) said. “Workouts consist of deadlifts, medicine ball twists, and more.”

Every Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday, the team could be found stretching on the lower field before practice. Warm-ups before practice, while a time for injury prevention, was also a time for the team to bond. Jokes and banter were also a crucial part of a typical practice.

“We’re close to our coaches, and we joke around a lot. The freshmen have built a personality cult around Yuuki [Horie], one of our captains. We’re kind of like a big haphazard family,” said Mikaela Yeap (11).

The track and field team, often regarded as a physically painful sport, also proved to be a highly rewarding sport. In addition to the precious memories and friendships individuals gained, they also enhanced their fitness.

“Honestly, I was really unfit before track season, but since we had practice three times a week, it pushed me to my limits and my fitness improved tons,” said Lee Yee Tan (8).

In some cases, students discovered a new love for the sport. “I initially joined because I thought it would help me stay active and because my friends joined, but it has become one of my favorite activities,” Mandy Liao (11) said.

When asked what he was most proud of, Yuuki Horie (12), team captain, said, “Even though we encountered several obstacles along the way this year, as a team captain, I am most proud that all of us remained optimistic and jumped willingly to meets and events that were planned last minute. I’m also proud of the growth that the track team showed this year in our respective specialties.”

Through all the practices and tournaments, the team learned to fall deeper in love with the sport and also the like-minded people in the team. Regardless of the weekly physical challenges, members of the team found every bead of sweat worth it.

Eyes focused forward, Ning Yi Chia (10) runs while keeping her pace, training up her stamina for long-distance running events. Runners pushed themselves weekly to achieve a faster running time during actual events.

Warming up by running a few laps around lower campus, the team starts off practice high in spirits. Gaining motivation from fellow teammates, individuals mirrored enthusiasm and passion for the sport, uniting them as one.

Circumstances played a significant part in your time at Dalat. However, no matter how dull or bland a situation you may be put in, you know that people make all the difference in the world. People bring excitement and color to our lives, showing you the world through an entirely different perspective.

The dorm retreat brought the already tight dorm families even closer together as the bonded in the chilly green hills of the Cameron Highlands.

Freshmen adjusted to their first year of high school and began to work their way around the transition, building friendships and learning valuable lessons as they managed the increase in courseload that grade 9 brought them.

Sophomores would go on to take on the responsibility of managing the StuCo store and fridges under the new title of the SophoStore, providing the school with drinks and beverages while gaining experience for their upcoming junior year. They also hosted the Christmas Banquet for the high school in a snowflake decked out Harbor Hall.

The juniors worked hard throughout the year, ramping up the Junior Class store and preparing for JSB. The returning availability of bubble tea over milkshakes brought a new twist once again to the flavors they offered at their window.

In September, the seniors made their way up through Thailand to Phi Phi island for their Senior Sneak. The island provided a fun getaway for the seniors from their daily lives at school, but also from substantial amounts of haze that covered most of Malaysia in the first quarter of the year.

The Eagle Games allowed the entire high school to bond together in one day of fun games and challenges for the four color-based teams. Many of the games, such as the obstacle course and the good old ultimate rubber chicken, remained the same while new games such as the Japanese relay race were introduced. Cheers from every team proudly roared from the stands at the end of the day as the winner was announced, with Blaze taking first place yet again.

As you looked back upon the year, you realized as cheesy as it sounded, “People make the place.” When the Covid-19 coronavirus forced the school to begin online learning in March, you were surprised at how much you missed your friends, the people who usually surrounded you every day. People really had provided the color in your life.

Off With His Head!

In a world of fantasy and flamingos somewhere down a rabbit hole, the juniors, on 21 September, prepared a (Alice in) Wonderland for the seniors, welcoming them back from their class holiday with a heartfelt surprise. After admiring the themed decorations, food, and props, the seniors were ushered to their seats. With the lights dimming and music starting, the juniors scurried to their positions, ready to put on an After Sneak Dinner to remember.

Despite it being the first event they had planned together, the juniors went well above the standard to honor the seniors.

“I really liked how everyone stayed in character, and it was very fun to interact with them throughout the night. I have no doubts JSB will be awesome if they can pull this off in such a short amount of time,” said Elizabeth Horton (12).

With amazing dance and vocal performances, ridiculous games, and delicious spaghetti and apple crumble for dinner and dessert respectively, the seniors thoroughly enjoyed the night made just for them.

“After preparing the After Sneak Dinner last year and doing so much work for it, it made me appreciate what the juniors did for us more. I was really impressed by their performances!” said Joseph Chandra (12).

Although the juniors worked hard and tirelessly during each workday, they made sure to embrace every single experience, filling themselves with laughter along the way.

Mycah Winsor (11) commented, “After Sneak was so awesome. I loved working in the entertainment committee, and it was great to see the seniors enjoying what we put on for them. It also gave me an opportunity to work with other people I didn’t really know, so it was a great bonding experience too.”

As the hours passed, the time came for everyone to clean up and go home. The seniors exited the doors of fantasy and thanked the juniors for pouring in their time and effort to create such a wonderful event, remembering to treasure all the moments created as they crawled back up the rabbit hole into reality.

Jugs in hand and with joyful smiles, Anya Kaloo (11) and Kalia Brewster (11) serve the waiting seniors. Throughout the night, the juniors tirelessly performed different duties, making sure everything went smoothly.

Getting his groove on, Mycah Winsor (11) demonstrates what dance moves Sheryl Ang (12) and Christina Beaman (12) need to do in order to win the game. Through dancing, singing, and skits, the entertainment committee spiced up the evening with their performances.

Examining the food placed on the table, Jordan Chang (12) ponders what he should eat next. Beside him, Letitia Ong (12) waits for a dish to be passed to her before she digs in. The night allowed the seniors to reflect on their trip while connecting with the underclassmen, sharing stories and time together.

RYAN BERNHARDT

RYAN BERNHARDT

RYAN BERNHARDT

NO Sheryl is not my sister!

If a man has no sauce then he is lost. But the same man can be lost in the sauce

- Gucci Mane

They call me Be-a-man but I’m just tryna be a woman

“Just promise me one thing; that you’ll never grow up, not even if you live to be 100 and don’t have any memories of our adventures together, you’ll still be a kid at heart.” -Numbuh 1, KND

“Perhaps the greatest risk any of us with ever take is to be seen as we really are.”Cinderella

For the haters, I say, “Stop hating immediately. Try, instead, magnifying our unique talents.”

Life is hard; it is harder if you are stupid.

-John Wayne

Take easy classes. Study hall is the move.

“I am not absentminded. It is the presence of mind that makes me unaware of everything else.”

- G.K. Chesterton.

And now here is my secret, a very simple secret: It is only with the heart that one can see rightly; what is essential is invisible to the eye. - Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, The Little Prince

Grammar is important but running is more importanter

“Before you criticize someone, you should walk a mile in their shoes. That way when you criticize them, you are a mile away from them and you have their shoes.”

~Jack Handey

“Nothing is more beautiful than a smile that has struggled through tears” by Demi Lovato

vent about your joy. not just your problems.

“This was the very reason why you were brought to Narnia, that by knowing me here for a little, you may know me better there.” - Aslan in the Voyage of the Dawn Treader by C.S. Lewis

Punching guts is just punching guts, and laughing super hard is punching guts plus endorphins, which is good for your physical and mental health.

“1 universe, 9 planets, 204 countries, 809 islands, 7 seas. And I had the privilege of meeting you.”Unknown

It’s

NOT DALE.

Don’t stress the could haves. If it should have, it would have.

1/2)E^2 + (1/2) E^2

Dael.

Jireh Ang

Sheryl Ang Wei

Christina Beaman

Ryan Bernhardt

Lydia Rae Brooks

Joseph Gael Chandra

Jordan Chang

Emily Chew

Jae Woo Cho

Wesley Isaac DeLaughter

Corinne Natalia Fraley

Yuuki Valentino Horie

Elizabeth Horton

Mao Inoue Elise Johnson

Julia Hyeyin Jun

Daye Jung

Ji Soo Kang

Dael Kim

Gloria Eunseo Kim

Groundbreaking Getaway

With a creak, crack, and crash, the ground broke beneath the senior class. After the confusion subsided, the class found the wooden floor concaved in the middle of the room, which resulted because of an icebreaker game.

Upon witnessing the whole fiasco, Mr. Jens Hieber exclaimed, “You guys are supposed to be icebreakers, not groundbreakers!” From then on out, the term “groundbreakers” became the sole name of the class and eventually became the senior class’ yearlong theme.

Later, Duncan Magruder recalled, “When the floor broke, we straight up made a whole room dysfunctional for the whole resort and nobody got hurt. That’s pretty epic.”

On September 14, 2019, 61 seniors and seven sponsors gathered at 5:30 pm to ride the bus bound for their getaway location. Although the bus ride consisted lots of sleep, the senior class’s energy showcased itself during the hour-long boat ride to Phi Phi island.

“A couple of us sat at the front of the boat, even with the harsh wind and rain. Literally, it was a rough ride, but it was so much fun because we chose to just live in the moment and scream together, ” said Celestine Teoh.

The boat’s sudden slow-moving speed made the class rush towards the front as the breathtaking view of Phi Phi Island Beach Resort came into view.

Once arrived, a group of singers and hotel workers greeted them with cold washcloths and warm welcomes. Feeling refreshed from the endless travels, the seniors quickly changed into their beach clothes and dove into the numerous beach activities awaiting them. After a long day, the evening devotion sessions gave the senior class a chance to wind down, worship, and bond through conversations they had with each other.

“My favorite activity as a class was honestly devotions,” said Joseph Chandra. “It was so cool to see such a big turn out and be able to reflect about God with the people I love.”

On the third day of sneak, the class went on an hour-long walk to a local school in the North end of the island. There, the seniors did various activities with the children, including playing football, cleaning ditches, painting classrooms, and entertaining students.

“It was so rewarding to know that the little girls and boys enjoyed our company so much by simply dancing and goofing off. One particular Thai girl took courage and inspired me to let loose, creating such a crazy atmosphere,” expressed Wansuk Kunawaradisai.

On the last day, the seniors spent their evening by lighting up sparklers. The bright glimmer of fires danced around like fairies in the darkness. And just like that, the magical moment of Senior Sneak came to a close.

The next day, the class packed up their belongings and hopped onto the boats once again. As the view of the island grew farther and farther, the seniors began to imagine the groundbreaking impact they would make as their journey towards Penang drew nearer and nearer.

While lifting up Letitia Ong, Riley Phillips bursts out laughing as they enjoy their free at the resort. Little moments of joy filled the Sneak atmosphere as seniors had the chance to escape from school, homework, and stress.

With a plate full of food in front of her, Gloria Kim intently listens to a conversation at the dining table. Meal-time at the resort provided a platform for new friendships, discussions, and, most importantly, delicious dishes for the seniors to savour.

RYAN BERNHARDT

RYAN BERNHARDT

“My favorite memory was when I went to eat meals and desserts with my friends at the local village. It tasted really good, and I also loved the conversations I had with my friends there.”

Struggling to balance, Aaron Worten, Joseph Chandra, and Jireh Ang attempt to build a three man tower but ultimately fails in the process. Other than swimming, the seniors enjoyed their leisure time playing beach soccer, kayaking around the island, snorkeling in the ocean, sightseeing at the local village, and, most importantly, treasuring each other’s company.

“My favorite memory was dancing with the Thai kids during service day. These kids were for real wildin’. However, I loved to see how happy they were and I’ll never forget that day.”

“The fact that we could be so carefree was amazing. One time, I fell asleep for three hours on a beach chair - it was the best three hours of my life.

- Daye Jung

Hungry for more, Seongjin Kim eagerly reaches for the scrumptious fried dishes. The resort surprised the seniors with a variety of cuisines, including Japanese, Thai, Western, and European dishes. Dael Kim even described her stomach expanding twice its size after every meal she ate.

With wide smiles, Elise Johnson, Niki Tsumagari, Heemin Park, and Julia Jun laugh while trying to persuade Hannah Peak to join them in the pool. Sneak consisted of many lighthearted moments like this, providing a platform for seniors to step out of their comfort zone and develop new friendships with people who they don’t normally interact with.

- Mao Inoue

- Luke Lindsey

I enjoyed playing marco polo in the pool with my friends. It was fun watching people splash around aimlessly in the water.

- Tim Lin

RYAN BERNHARDT

Grace Wan

RYAN BERNHARDT

Winter Wonderland

An array of fresh-looking ladies and gentlemen crowded the field to attend the annual Christmas Banquet—now hosted by the sophomores and held in the Harbor Hall. As students went up the Harbor steps, a large decorated banner welcomed them as it introduced this year’s CB theme: Winter Wonderland.

Silver and blue photo ops and table decorations greeted students as they trickled into the hall with dates, in groups, or as individuals.

Sumin Lim (11) said, “At first, I wasn’t looking forward to [CB]. I thought it would small compared to when we normally do it at [Paradise] Hotel, which is more formal. But once I got there, the set was impressive, and it was really fun.”

The night opened with the two MCs, Ryan Chan (10) and CoCo Mohri (10) who welcomed everyone. After a few rounds of food and taking pictures came the event everyone was waiting for: the Dalat Air Band (DAB) performances.The MCs greeted up the three judges, Mr. Josh Anderson, Mr. Patrick Kilgo, and Ms. Becky Keister, and the show began.

“The first DAB performance was so well done.You could tell that they were technical dancers, and they knew what they were doing. Plus, it wasn’t just a bunch of friends goofing off which gave some steepness to the competition,” said Lydia Brooks (12).

The night consisted of other means of entertainment as well, including a small skit, a surprise performance by the head of school and the principal, and a round of Christmas trivia Kahoot.

“It was fun being able to be with your friends and enjoy something new, something that I haven’t done before,” said Jack Cura (9).

As the Christmas Banquet drew to a close, the students took the last photos and headed out into the Tropical Wonderland of Penang.

Claws extracted, Mr. Karl Steinkamp, together with Mr. Brian Brewster, stomps out onto the stage in a full dinosaur costume. Lydia Brooks (12) exclaimed, “The most surprising part was when Mikaela [Steinkamp] popped out, because Mikaela and I were so tight last year, and I really missed her this year. When she came out I was like, ‘No way!’”

Mics in hand, Ryan Chan (10) and CoCo Mohri (10) invite the DAB performers up on stage. A total of five groups participated, including including “Just Dance,” “Fresh Spice,” “The CottonHeaded Ninny Muggins,” and lastly, “The Jaff Fam Dab.” The two MCs helped to open and close the event as well as to transition between numerous performances during CB.

Eyes wide open, Timothy Lin (12) lifts a white balloon full of of white confetti. The Jaff Fam Dab, represented by the Jaffray Dorm students, took the winning prize of RM 100 for their dance performance to the Frozen 2 medley. The various DAB groups served as the main entertainment of the night.

JULIA JUN

122122 Christmas Banquet

They said I could never live up to my parents expectations, but jokes on them they never had any.

Keep calm and apply to Dutch unis

Life’s much easier when you learn to let go. Some things just aren’t worth it, so you move on and have some fun!

Let me see... I say your wenis is a C+ wenis.

Aishhh...late for 5 minutes? Might as well just skip a block

Being a person is getting too complicated. Time to be a unicorn.

-Anonymous

Your time is limited, so don’t waste it living someone else’s life. -Steve Jobs

“Well, I must endure the presence of a few caterpillars if I wish to become acquainted with the butterflies.”“The Little Prince”

“Behind you — all your memories, before you — all your dreams, around you — all who love you, within you — all you need.”

-Unknown

“Nothing is going to stop us now” - my tears after graduation

NFL? “Sounds like a you problem”Mr. Kilgo

The path for my future is straight, but my back is straighter.

Overthinking is just you telling yourself that you could never be more right about something.

A gentleman has his ways, a warrior has his codes. A true gwanjong would have both. It’s all about the trust.

“Strength does not come from winning. Your struggles develop your strengths. When you go through hardships and decide not to surrender, that is strength.” – Arnold Schwarzenegger

“Come, follow Me,” Jesus said, “and I will make you fishers of men.” And at once they left their nets and followed Him.

Matthew 4:19-20

“I love Anime, and everyone knows that I am an Otaku! (Everything Anime fan)”

Roses are red, Violets are blue, Everything is gonna be daijoubu.

“Go to bed, you’ll feel better in the morning” is the human version of “Did you turn it off and turn it back on again?”@W0rdN3rd

seniors

“It matters not, what you’ve done, but what you do with what you’ve done... for others.” - Noah Centineo

Inkyul Kim Seongjin Kim Wansuk Kunawaradisai

Onyu Kwak

Jian Yi Lai

Nicole Lai Junyong Lee

Mary Minji Lee

Nicole Lee Xin Yi

Rebekah Saihee Lee Lee Zhi Yong

Daniel Lim

Jia Yi Lim

Timothy Argus Lin Luke Charles Lindsey

Duncan Daniel Magruder

Ella Jade Magruder

Laviynia Akashi

Grace Daeun Moon Letitia Ong

Senior Stats

Jireh Ang • Volleyball, Track, Men’s Ensemble, Rock Climbing, Frisbee, From Kids For Kids, Drama, Impact, Dorm Council, Softball

Sheryl Ang Wei • Volleyball, Softball, Impact, Peer Tutor, KICs, Film Club, Dance

Christina Beaman • Impact, Basketball, ExCom, Soccer, Worship Team, Show Choir, Women’s Ensemble, RLT, Honor Choir, Student Led Worship, Track and Field, KICs

Ryan Bernhardt • Rugby, Basketball, Volleyball, Photoshop, Forensics, Honor Choir, Men’s Ensemble, ExCom

Lydia Rae Brooks • Forensics, Theater, RLT, Women’s Ensemble, Show Choir, Worship, Impact

Joseph Gael Chandra • Honors Choir, Impact, Soccer, Baseball, Rugby, ExCom, Track, KICs, Men’s Ensemble, D-League

Jordan Chang • ExCom, From Kids 4 Kids, TA, Venture Program, KICS, Science Club

Emily Chew • Touch Rugby, Volleyball, Basketball, Spartan, Music

Jae Woo Cho • Basketball

Wesley Isaac DeLaughter • Rugby, Drama, Impact, Peer Tutoring.

Corinne Natalia Fraley • Impact, Drama, Soccer, Peer Tutoring, SKTT, Show Choir, History Bee/Bowl, RLT, TA

Yuuki Valentino Horie • Track, Student Council, ExCom, Worship Team, KICs, TA, Peer Tutoring, Boy Scouts, Science Club, Men’s Ensemble

Elizabeth Horton • Volleyball, Rugby, Softball, Impact, Forensics, RLT, Drama, Show Choir, Senior ExCom, From Kids for Kids, Science Club, D-League

Mao Inoue

Elise Johnson • Show Choir, KICs, Soccer, Impact

Julia (Hyeyin) Jun • Tennis, Women’s Ensemble, Drama Crew, TA, Peer Tutor, KICs, Worship Band, Show Choir, ACSC Honor Choir, ExCom

Daye Jung • Drama, Impact, Science Club, Drama Club, Teacher’s Assistant, Peer Tutoring

Inkyul Kim • Volleyball, Men’s Ensemble, Show Choir, Baseball, Drama

Ji Soo Kang • Jazz Band, Science Club, TA, Vivace

Dael Kim • Soccer, Basketball, Track and Field, Rugby, Drama, RLT, ExCom, Dorm Council, TA, KICs, Worship Team, Jazz Band, Women’s Ensemble, Show Choir, Honors Choir, From Kids 4 Kids, Impact, Student Led Worship

Gloria Eunseo Kim • Impact, Volleyball, Jr. Class ExCom, Student Council Excom, Worship Tech Team, From Kids For Kids, TA, Drama, Dancing, Peer Tutoring, Track & Field, KICs

Seongjin Kim

Wansuk Kunawaradisai • Soccer, Basketball, Track & Field, Baseball, HS StuCo, Class ExCom, Dorm Council, Men’s Ensemble, Show Choir, Student Led Worship, Peer Tutor, KICs

Onyu Kwak • Impact, Soccer, Basketball, Track, Men’s Ensemble, Baseball, Rugby, Dorm Council, Science Club, KICs

Jian Yi Lai • Track, Basketball, Badminton, Cross Country, TA, Senior Stats

Nicole Lai • Worship Team, Science Club, TA, Peer Tutor, Show Choir

Lee Zhi Yong • Basketball, Volleyball, Track and Field, Men’s Ensemble, Rock Climbing

Junyong Lee • Forensics, Jazz Band

Mary Minji Lee • Track, Science Club, Jazz, Tech Theatre, From Kids 4 Kids, Peer Tutoring, Badminton, Vivace

Nicole Lee Xin Yi • TA, Dance Club, Volleyball, Badminton

Rebekah Saihee Lee • Science Club, From Kids 4 Kids, Drama, Peer Tutor, KICs

Daniel Lim • Football, Show Choir, Men’s Ensemble, Impact

Jia Yi Lim • Student Council, TA, Peer Tutor, Badminton, Science Club

Timothy Argus Lin • Soccer, Basketball, Volleyball

Luke Charles Lindsey • Rugby, Baseball, Volleyball, Soccer

Duncan Daniel Magruder • Rugby, Baseball, Impact

Ella Jade Magruder • Impact, Drama

Laviynia Akashi • Science Club, Badminton

Grace Daeun Moon • StuCo, Jazz Band, KICs, TA, Basketball, Track & Field, Forensics, Dance, Peer Tutoring, Science Club

Jerald Ooi •

Letitia Ong • Peer Tutoring, KICs, Science Club, Volleyball, Track and Field

Heemin Park • Worship Team, Peer Tutor, TA

Jong Min Park • Soccer, Track & Field, Baseball, Volleyball, Rock Climbing, Basketball, Peer Tutoring, KICs, TA, From Kids 4 Kids, Eagle Express, Science Club, Men’s Ensemble, Show Choir, Impact, StuCo

Yerin Park • Student Council, Impact, TA, Peer Tutor, KICs, Science Club, From Kids 4 Kids

Hannah Peek • Drama, Honor Choir, Impact, Show Choir

Riley Phillips • Soccer, TA, KICs, Dorm Council, Rugby, Science Club, Peer Tutoring, Harbor Hall Mosaic Team

Gabriel Roberts • Soccer, Rugby

Madaline Rude • Volleyball, Student Led Worship, Softball

Eddy Seong • Basketball, KICs

Jiyun Shin • Student Council, TA, Peer Tutoring, From Kids 4 Kids, Science Club, Impact

Tien Min Tan • Basketball, Men’s Ensemble, Class ExCom, Rugby, Science Club, Badminton Club

Celestine Teoh • Worship Team, Honor Choir, Junior ExCom, Show Choir, Women’s Ensemble, Jazz Band, Drama, Peer Tutoring, RLT Players, Volleyball, Impact

Niki Tsumagari • Jazz Band, Honor Choir, Show Choir, Volleyball, Softball, Sewing Club, Science Club, KICs, Peer Tutoring

Grace Wan • Dance, Track and Field, Peer Tutoring, Impact, SKTT

Georgia White • Drama, Theater Tech, Show Choir, Impact

Aaron Spencer Worten • Basketball, Volleyball, Men’s Ensemble, Impact

Philip Yeoh • Basketball, Peer Tutoring, Rugby, Venture Program, Science Club, Track and Field, TA, ExCom, Drama, Men’s Ensemble

“Thanks for the adventure-now go have a new one!” Ellie, Up

“Aim for the moon. If you miss, you may hit a star.”- W. Clement Stone

Time is a social construct. Just ask Tien Min.

“Don’t shine so others can see you. Shine so that through you, others can see Him.”

~C. S. Lewis

Make time to watch the sunset.

“It’s more important to master the cards you’re holding than to complain about the ones your opponents were dealt.” -Grimsley, Pokemon Black and White

= E^2

“Always look on the bright side of life” - Monty Python

You know what kind of plan never fails? No planParasite movie

I’m not late, everyone is just early.

“We’re only here briefly, and while I’m here I want to allow myself joy.” - Amy, from Her

REMEMBER to live, love, and laugh (I really didn’t know what to write).

Real friends may kick you in the back of the knee and fold you like a lawn chair - but they’re always there to pick you up when you’re down :)

“You guys, I’m, like, really smart now. You don’t even know.”

-Kelly Kapoor

Class of 2020

“The Oklahoma City Thunder will win the 2026 NBA Championship in 7 games.”

AAGGGHHHHHHHHH

Jerald Ooi Heemin Park Jong Min Park Yerin Park

Hannah Peek

Riley Phillips

Gabriel Roberts

Madaline Rude

Eddy Seong

Jiyun Shin

Tien Min Tan

Celestine Teoh

Niki Tsumagari

Grace Wan

Georgia White

Aaron Spencer Worten

Philip Yeoh 125 Class of 2020

Using a parang, Tyler Ronning (11) chops down a stray tree trunk to make space in the courtyard. Even though it was hot and dirty, students worked diligently to serve others as part of their fundraising campaign.

Fooling around, Daniel Choi (11) drags Yumin Kim (11) by his legs on the grass. Even though the Servathon schedule was busy and tiring, friends found the opportunity to have fun no matter where or what they were doing.

Welfare For All

As an opportunity to raise money for the class, the juniors asked for public donations, and, in return, did service work at the Women’s Welfare Council. They improved the environmental conditions for the people working there by cleaning up and refurbishing old facilities.

“Servathon was very memorable for me in the way that we had the chance to bless the people in the Women’s Welfare Council. Not only that, but I also had the chance to experience serving others with my class. It was so great seeing everyone’s hard work put out that day and especially the project I was in where we completed the task of gardening with such enthusiasm” said Zoey Ong (11).

Students worked indoors and outdoors. They painted walls and playground equipment, cleared drain pathways, and tidied up the garden outside. Inside, they wiped fans and swept floors.

Other than repaying kindness through service, students also used the time to bond with their friends through sweat and hard work.

“The more we share, the more we have. I think the main purpose of the Servathon is to serve others. In our daily lives, we are so often served by people, which is a blessing, but I believe that true happiness can be found as we serve other people, not by getting served. By helping people, we gain lessons that can’t be earned by money and, most importantly, true happiness,” Esther Yang (11) said.

The tradition of service work in return for donations taught students the values of working to earn something. Both the Women’s Welfare Council and Dalat juniors benefitted from the Servathon in special ways.

Arms and hands smeared with paint, Jimin Park (11) rests under the shade after a long day of painting while observing the others doing yard work.

With a paint scraper, Meredith Johnson (11) scrapes the flaking paint off of a wooden seesaw in the children’s playground. Students were given proper tools and protection to do tasks that were part of the service project.

With a brush in her hand, Dorothy Koay (11) repaints the worn out walls with a vibrant yellow. The juniors were given the time to do service work like painting, cleaning, and repairing equipment.

ESTHER TSE

Micah BranumTimothy Branum Kalia Brewster Ethan ChanAnnie ChoiDaniel Choi

Ji Ah ChoiKris ChongNathanael CroftEnee CrosslinKevile DolieJared DouglasPalmer Ford

Gabriela GardnerLydia GeimanZoe GrousTien-Erh HuangErica JangMeredith JohnsonAnya Kaloo

Andrew KaneyJoel Kelley Yebeen Kil

Ally Kim

Jeremy Kim John KimOn You Kim

Seung Hwan Kim Yujin Kim Yumin Kim Min-Song KoDorothy Koay Jonathan Lao

Justus Lee Lyndon Leech Sharrise Leong Mandy Liao Sumin Lim Davina Loh Jarrett Lohman

Liam Kuhns

The Reason to Stay Bubbly

“One matcha bubble tea!” exclaimed Sumin Lim (11) as he emptied bubble tea into a plastic cup, shuffling his feet across the floor, eyes scurrying frantically to find the buyer.

“That’s mine!” Esther Lo (10) shouted as she squeezed through the cramped crowd stationed outside the store’s pick-up point. The two exchanged a smile, and they both carried on with their schedules.

The new year signaled a new beginning, and that meant a change in the junior class store’s personnel. Led by their sponsors and executive committee, the class of 2021 set sail on their journey, working together and discovering what the year held for them.

While tedious to some, working in the store brought out enjoyable experiences for others. “I enjoy making bubble tea because I am rewarded with smiles as I serve the customers. It makes me feel good about myself, and it fuels my day,” said Abel Tan (11).

Operating from 3:10 to 4:30 pm, the juniors took time out of their day to work shifts, selling drinks, freezies, candies, and many more treats. Students and teachers alike often stopped by to savor a drink or snack to reward themselves for getting through a long, tiring day at school.

“I love the Junior Class Store because it is where I go when I need a snack during break or after school, said Esther Lo (10). “They always have new and refreshing products like their cold noodles, bubble teas, and fruit cups. My personal favorite is their banana bread!”

“Two grape freezies and one Sprite, please!” asks Milo Burleson (6) as Abby Owens (11) takes his order. The junior class store, along with their signature bubble tea, also sold a variety of freezies, candy, and soft drinks, keeping their products suitable for everyone.

Although there were memories filled with camaraderie and laughter, there also came times when problems surfaced.

“Sometimes people don’t show up for their shifts, and it gets kind of annoying,” complained Jiah Choi (11). This resulted in other juniors covering for their fellow classmates when they didn’t show up, understanding that everyone forgets once in a while.

As the afternoon turned to evening, and the day died down, the juniors began to pack up after another successful day. Over the course of the year, the juniors learned that despite the demanding labor and sacrifice needed, the priceless relationships and memories created made it all worth it.

With an inviting smile, Daniel Choi (11) welcomes the students and parents that pass by the store, enticing them to sample their products. As class president, Choi led by example by working tirelessly at the store.

Enjoying each other’s company, Yumin Kim (11), Ally Kim (11), and Sieon Park (11) sample fresh watermelons and freezies as Jiah Choi (11) and Culles Mah (11) ponder what to get. After their shifts, the juniors often rewarded themselves with a snack.

Arpita Mathew Ziyu Moey Emma Morgan Zoey OngAbby Owen Jimin Park

Sean ParkSieon Park Tyler RonningKolaya Ronzheimer Amber Ruble Zoe SeevaratnamMegan SeptonNordine

Jia Yi SimAbigail Soo Alix Stuart Abel TanJirawan TrithamEsther TseMycah Winsor

Saebom Won Alice YangEsther Yang

Mikaela YeapJoshua Yeoh

Grace Bae

Micaella BakerNiko Bernhardt Lana Brewster Ethan ChanRyan Chan Max Chang

Ashley ChewDylan ChewNing Yi ChiaJohn ChinGrace ChungEsmarie De Jager Isaiah DeLaughter

Culles Mah

Alexa Chandra

Before getting started with their meal, Josh Peek (10) and Jihwan Kang (10) desperately try to finish an English paper as John Chin (10) gives advice from the side. Although the Student Center was a place to connect and converse, it was also where students rushed to complete assignments.

Taking Charge of (Sopho)More

With a box full of drinks, Coco Mouri (10) diligently moves them to the staff fridge. Ensuring that the fridges were stocked everyday was a responsibility that the sophomores had to take up.

“One Twix please!” Isaiah DeLaughter (10) said as he handed cash money to Ashley Chew (10), who was working behind the counter of the Sophomore Class Store, or in short, the SophoStore. Everyday in the Student Center, the SophoStore sold various snacks and drinks during lunchtime, allowing many hungry students to munch on a post-lunch treat, or in some cases, a Shin Ramyun cup lunch.

The Sophomore Class Store was implemented as part of the new student government system which was introduced early in the school year. With eight members of the sophomore class in a leadership position, the Sophomore ExCom had meetings every Thursday during X-Block with the class sponsors to catch up on things and discuss ideas. The sophomores, in preparation for their junior year, used funds from their store to plan events such as Christmas Banquet.

Classmates had to learn how to work together to run the store, and for most of them, it became an enjoyable and educational experience.

“Working in the SophoStore is really fun!” claimed Coco Mouri (10). “It has taught me some management skills and boosted my sense of responsibility.”

The SophoStore didn’t only sell food, but also contributed to the environment of the Student Center. High schoolers, while looking for something to eat, often came into the Student Center to find themselves immersed in a room full of bubbly conversations and laughter.

“It feels cozy when you enter the store,” Christopher Ooi (10) said. “The friendly sophomores welcome you, and the chattering makes it lively.”

Being a hot spot for high schoolers to hang out at during lunch, the SophoStore provided a place where students could purchase a quick bite and also where students could make lunchtime memories.

Like Hannah Pickett (10) said, “The SophoStore is the best!”

Smiling, Ashley Chew (10) spreads butter onto a slice of bread as she prepares a grilled cheese sandwich for a customer. Working in the SophoStore provided valuable experience for students as they learned how to manage and run a store.

Brandon GohSue GriceBenjamin HollonYong-Yu HuangJunshi Iida Helen Jang

Taylor Johnson Anisha KalooJi Hwan KangSophia Kang Kaden Keefer Wen Khaw Wayne Khor

Jason Kim Juyoung KimMagdalene Koay Liwei KohGabriel KontsasNathan LamLee Anne Lim

Soo Qiao LimEsther Lo

Chloe Loh Koko Mohri

Chor Ee Ng Jiheon No Christopher Ooi

Emilia Park Grace Park Haeon Park Jacky Park Josh PeekPaul Pham Hannah Pickett

Conlyn ReedMikaya RonzheimerCecelia ShengAdelynn TanEugene TeeTawan TeekaariyapakYannick Theriault

Matthew Dove

Hi! What’s Your Name?

The loud chattering around the lockers on August 6 marked the start of a busy school year. Friends clustered together to catch up on each other’s summer activities. New and shy faces were scattered across the hallways, unsure of making the first moves. But they were not left out for long, as outgoing students reached out in an attempt to make them feel included. These unfamiliar faces were going to be familiar soon anyways.

“Everyone is really friendly here. It’s super different from all the other schools I’ve been to, and I have more opportunities to focus on God here,” Kyu Hwi Han (9) said, recalling her first impressions of being in Dalat.

Students from all around the world came together to share their educational experiences while creating lifelong memories with each other. Despite cultural differences, new students invested in relationships, and the amiable surroundings at Dalat made their transition much easier.

“I adore my new friends, and I love my dorm life because everyone’s so sweet and nice,” Amy Park (8) said. “The community is very friendly and open minded.”

Academic expectations, along with social pressures, could be nerve-wracking for a new student. However, new students, like their peers, learned to reach out to teachers, making academic challenges more bearable.

“There are so many opportunities for students to get teacher mentors which I believe is very important for a healthy spiritual life,” Georgia White (12) said. “Teachers genuinely care about their students’ mental, physical, and spiritual health and are willing to help students in whatever way they need it.”

“They’re all super nice, down-to-earth people that aren’t afraid to break the teacher-student barrier to get to know students better. It also feels like they all want to help you. Even though this may seem like a given, it really isn’t,” Ethan Chan (11) stated.

Although it might have been difficult to start fresh in an unfamiliar setting, many factors helped new students to adapt to and cope with their new environment.

CELESTINETEOH

Eyes focused and arms rested on the table, Timothy Branum (11) and Kevile Dolie (11) think through their actions as they play a game of chess in the library. New students often bonded with others through shared interests.

Stopping by a souvenir stall in Georgetown, Yannick Theriault (10) tries out a head-scratcher out of curiosity. Knowing Penang as a vibrant, multicultural place, new students visited town to indulge in its culture.

Aron Yamada Sabrina Yeoh Alexis Yew Marissa YostJoseph Yun Jeta Anderson

Ruben BahrKai Ru BokNoemi Borer Corrie BranumCaitlyn BucklandHazel Chan

Adelina Chee Ryan Chew Jack Cura Eli DavisHaylee

DouglasDarryl Dwumfour Eleanor Emis

Joshua Emmanuel Joycelyn Fung

Julien GohSoo

Wei Goh

Kyu Hwi Han Jasmine HassanMark Ho

Hailey HoferMichael HsuTian Xiang HwangChristopher Jang

William Johnston Noah Kaney Sharon Kang

Anjali Kaptain Natalie Khor Nicole KhorDavid KilgoDavid Kim Owen Lai Larissa Lee

Dominic Cheang

Ensemble Assemble

In an airport-bound bus full of laughter, enthusiasm, and definitely not singing, a group of 17 choir students took a trip to Bangkok to represent Dalat at a music festival from 3 October to 6 October, performing multiple numbers alongside hundreds of other singers.

Once arrived at the International School of Bangkok, the students began to mingle and open up, slowly connecting with peers from other schools.

Esther Yang (11) commented on the relationships she made during the trip, saying, “It’s always amazing to see how music, a powerful language, connects 600 people around the world. No matter what culture we are from, we love music, and that brings us together. It was a different singing experience compared to our class since we had more people who created a wonderful round sound.”

Working together to create the perfect pitch, students worked with directors and teachers to fix wrong notes and find the correct harmonies. Through individual workshops and group work, students focused on finding the right tune, ensuring that every voice blended with each other.

Similarly, from 5 September to 8 September, band students also made the trip to Bangkok, performing with different schools. This allowed the musicians to experience the differences when playing with a group compared to playing within a small circle at Dalat.

Dylan Chew (10) reflected on the trip, saying, “I had lots of bonding time with other grades, and I learned a lot about them. I learned a few things about balance, and I also got a chance to conduct for a while.”

As much as the students embraced the new environment, they also found time for each other.

“She sells seashells by the seashore,” exclaims Mark Ho (9) as he attempts to say a tongue twister with food in his mouth. Although Ho was underclassmen, the choir trip broke barriers between different age groups.

“The mall allowed me to connect because I mixed with people I would have never talked to. The van rides back and from the hotel, school, and 7/11 journeys with everyone was a great way to get closer too,” said Adam Lim (9).

At the end of the week, the vans pulled up to fetch the students for one last ride. On the way back home, the students shared their stories and recalled their good times, relishing in their relationships with each other. As they touched back down in Malaysia, the students returned home satisfied, knowing that whenever they sang or played their instruments, they did it not just with anyone, but with a family.

Giggling with excitement, Joycelyn Fung (9) and Esther Yang (11) reveal the cards, knowing they had the best hand as Sue Grice (10) watches from above. Games allowed students to bond and relax before working hard the next day.

Pointing towards an enticing restaurant, Elise Johnson (12) suggests to Niki Tsumagari (12), Christina Beaman (12), and Madaline Rude (12) that they should eat there. Traveling overseas, students took that as an opportunity to try local food.

JIREH ANG

134 Band/Choir Trips

Ray Lee Adam LimJay Lohman

Annabelle Low Saidah LyBennett McIver

Mille MorganLuke Ng Trevor Nichols

Anna Phuah Keiryn SandahlSahana SelvarajaErica Shin

Aaron Smith Taewoo SongElliot SteffenJordan StuartJordan SuenEnson Tang Lei Tee

Isabella ThompsonChika Tsumugari Karis WhiteMoriah Winsor

Benjamin Wong

Lauren WortenYoseph Yang

Ashley YeohBenjamin Wong

Himani Alagan

Marcus Ang Kathryn Boyd

Noah Brooks Anric Chin Jason Cho Ryan Choi Josia De Jager Frederick DinakaranTJ Dukes

Noah Lee

Isaac Beaman

Four Teams, One Dream

“Who wants the chicken?” shouted Mr. Kirk Ronzhiemer repetitively as four eager teams cheered back in response. Whistle blowing, he released the rubber chicken into the air, resulting in a mob of four clashing colors dashing to grab the chicken in hopes of winning their team some beads–the ultimate goal of every team throughout the day.

On March 5, Teams Bolt, Blaze, Quake, and Wave, full of energy and spirit, gathered in Youth Park for the Eagle Games. Split within each team, smaller squads of students ranging from grades 9 to 12 traveled together throughout the day to complete in games around the park.

Matthew Dove (10) commented, “As my first Eagle Games, I might just be overexcited, but I loved the thrill and energy all of us boasted through the park! Seeing our teachers in such an unusual environment blessed us with conversations and connections we’d never be able to experience in a classroom. It was an unbelievable day.”

Hosted at various stations around the park, different games like the obstacle course, tire crossing, and Japanese relay race challenged the students to work together while having fun.

Reflecting on a memorable moment, Sue Grice (10) said, “At one point, when our smaller squad was attempting to complete the river crossing game, one of our three tires rolled away from reach. This gave us the choice to either give up and start the challenge again despite creating a distance from the starting line already or keep going but with only two tires. This could be compared to not just your school life, but your life outside of school. Will you give up on your tasks or keep pressing through? Anyways, we gave up and started again.”

With final chants filling the air, all four teams gathered together in the amphitheater, awaiting the announcement for the winner of the games. With much anticipation, Mr. Brendan van Rensburg announced Team Blaze as the ultimate winner, and the team erupted in cheers and laughter. As the afternoon soon came to an end, the students headed back towards the buses, exhausted but grateful for the day filled with sweat, laughter, and new memories.

With a sand-bag around his neck and a sleeping mask over his eyes, Joshua Yeoh (11) struggles to balance as Jonathan Lao (11), Ray Lee (9), Tian Xiang Huang (9), and Gabby Gardner (11) give support as they cross to the other side while balancing on tires. Additional challenges increased the difficulty, but in turn, gained some teams a few extra points.

Fingers tightly wrapped around the tube, Aaron Smith (9) and Abby Owen (11) work together with their team to retrieve a plastic ball by filling the tube with water while preventing any leakage from the holes covering the sides of the tube. In order to complete this challenging game, many team members had to utilize and get creative with using more than just their hands and fingers to stop the leaking.

Emerging from the tunnel, Natalie Khor (9) sprints to climb a ladder before reaching the last stage of memorizing a code. Efficiency and good memory were key to the success of the teams during the obstacle course.

Grinning eagerly, Haeon Park (10) waits as Kolaya Rhonzhiemer (11) paints red stripes across her cheeks. Many students used fun accessories and face paint that corresponded to their team colors to show team spirit.

GLORIA KIM

SHERYL ANG

SHERYLANG

GLORIA KIM

136 Eagle Games

Popi Grous Rhys HoferHa-Eun JeonLexia JohnsonCaleb JunMarjaan Kaltoft

Yun Kil Yeonsoo Kim Amos KoayDouglas KoayNathanael KovachEzra Latham Angel Lee

Joseph Lee Kate Lee Leyla LeeAidan Leong Jun Sheng Leow Alicia Lim Daniel Lim

Myra Lim Dora Liu

Brendan LokeCullno MahPranjal MalikArielle McIverAlexia Nyul

Danniell OngSamanatha Owen Amy Park Johnanthan ParkDaniel Pham Zi Jian Pong

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Rolling into Battle

Cloaked by the moonlight, brave middle and high school students waged war against each other during their passionate Friday Game Nights, hosted by Mr. Bob Pagee. Encouraged to try out new games, Mr. Pagee provided the students with a wide variety of games to play each Friday.

“I like to select games that offer a variety of elements within the game. Some games are just full of laugh out loud moments like Kings of Tokyo where you play a giant monster out to crush Tokyo, and all of the monsters smack each other out to be the last monster standing. So I’m always looking for new fun games to introduce and bring to the game table, something unique and different,” recalled Mr. Pagee.

The gamers often developed close friendships with the people at game night who enjoyed similar games.

“My favorite game to play is Warhammer because there is a really good group of guys who play, and because I have a pretty strong army. Mr. Pagee creates a really good environment where you can really be yourself and meet people who like the same nerdy stuff as you,” shared Isaac Beaman (8).

Helping Mr. Pagee facilitate the evening, dads often joined their kids at game night.

“I enjoy seeing the students interact with one another and having fun. I also like to be able to help students learn and appreciate more complex, strategy-oriented games,” commented Mr. Kevin Sandahl—the parent of Iyan Sandahl (7).

Full of bonding, strategy, heart, and imagination, Game Night provided a place for students to laugh and play after a long week of school—the perfect start to the weekend.

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Calculating his next move, Isaac Beaman (8) listens to Mr. Kevin Sandahl as he reads out the rules to the table. Game Night featured complicated, intricate games that required a rule book to be readily available at all times.

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Loud conversation explodes after the roll of the dice. Many of the games played on the Fridays incorporated a variety cards, figurines, dice, and home-made landscapes.

Iyan Sandhal (7) narrows in on his opponent’s conversation across the table, conjuring a new plan. Game Night gave students an opportunity to embrace creativity through strategic games. Many of the gamers enjoyed painting robots and other figurines to bring their imagination into reality.

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Braden AbdullaMadison AbdullaJosiah Blacklock Stephen Branum Kyra Brewster

Hudson BrooksCaitlyn ChanLucy Choi Sandy ChoiJoshua ConklinKaeden Corman Ian Dobson

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Annabelle FanIsadora GardnerLiv GohanTimothy Hollon Peter Hsu

April Huang Ting-Yi Huang Yi Ranne Huang Hyunha Jeong Nate Johnson Anna Kilgo

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Smoothie in hand, Riley Phillips (12) smiles widely during a conversation with a fellow classmate, Letitia Ong (12). Permai stalls, a popular location among students, became a place for regular class parties, recreational activities, and delicious meals.

Eyes fixed on the screen, Ning Yi Chia (10) nibbles on a piece of chip as she sits comfortably on the couch. The sophomore class decided to throw a movie night where they watched Murder Mystery. The comedic movie filled the Student Center with laughs and giggles.

Come Out and Play

What better way to spend quality time with each other than to have a class party together? From grades 9-12, each class’s ExCom planned and threw class events every semester. The gatherings provided a perfect opportunity for classes to bond outside of school.

“Since almost everybody is there, it’s nice because a lot of times people can’t stay after school, and the class party just provides a place for everyone to come together. So it’s fun getting to hang out with the whole class,” said Millie Morgan (9). “We only had one class party so far, which was the Christmas Party. We did Secret Santa there and played a bunch of games that made it super fun. I also met people who I’m not close friends with, and I don’t normally hang out with.”

The parties took place at a variety of locations such as Permai Gardens, Alila 2, or simply on campus. Once at their venue, the classes engaged in a range of activities, from hands-on activities such as paintballing and watermelon sculpting to laid-back events such as movie nights and bonfires.

Georgia White (12) said, “I enjoy us all being able to hang out together without the pressure of classes and schoolwork. Everybody kind of lets loose and is themselves, which I like.”

“It’s good to get out from time to time and focus on one another instead of school work,” said Lyndon Leech (11).

As the year came to an end, students could look back and remember the class parties as a place where they made lasting memories, developed friendships, and bonded ever closer as a class.

Posing for the camera, Ally Kim (11) and Yebeen Kil (11) smiles widely in their Harley Quinn and E-girl costumes in the junior class Halloween party. The juniors also dressed as many other characters such as minions, cheerleaders, a Jelly Belly candy, pirates, bumblebees, and more creative costumes were showcased.

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Iyan SandahlSidharta Selvaraja Jiwoo Seo Anya ShanmugabalanEric ShyuAndrew TanCassie Tan

Sophia TanYong Xi TanZhong Xi TanEleannor Tang Yu Tee Yuan TeeSophia Teoh

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Daniel WilloughbyRebecca Wong

Vennie Wong Gerald Yang

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Soren AndersonChihiro AzumaZoe Bahr Jairo Borer Zavier Buckley

Milo Burleson Audrey ChanAnna ChandEthan CheamHope CrosslinCaden DavisFrancois de Vigneral

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Chaos in the House

Classrooms quickly filled with shouts and laughter as middle school students, buzzing with energy, conversed about their summer. Amongst the commotion, the teachers settled down the students as they introduced the new middle school house system. First, elections for the house leaders took place before getting to the main activities.

Hajin Kim (6) said, “In our group, we had to vote for two eighth graders to be our leader, one girl, and one guy.”

With the votes being counted for, each house decided upon their leaders: Kalista White and Isaac Beaman for Quake; Himani Alagan and Noah Brooks for Bolt; Popi Grous and Pranjal Malik for Blaze; and Noella Seevaratnam and Tony Wu for Wave.

“It’s honestly really fun to be a house captain and help come up with ideas for middle school activities,” said Isaac Beaman (8).

The selected leaders often met at Ms. Chris Lim’s classroom during Thursday lunches, using the time to plan and brainstorm games for the middle school. Once done selecting the game to be played, the leaders presented the games to their respective houses the next day.

Noah Brooks (8), Bolt team leader, explained, “Each room has a certain game, and every week the groups will switch. Before they did the house system, there were 200 students in the old chapel.”

Now with the new house system, groups only consisted of less than 60 kids and included students from each grade. The smaller teams allowed more students to participate and relationships to develop. Moreover, the activities brought together many humorous moments.

Recalling one event, Beaman said, “I had to eat old durian during a gross food eating contest.”

The house system provided a platform for students to learn the importance of organization and leadership.

Standing tall, Zoe Wong (6) walks cheerfully across the vintage chapel, wearing the outfit created by her classmates. On the stage stood teachers who judged each student “model” for their originality, presentation, and design.

Rope in hand, Onyou Kim (7), Dora Liu (8), Arielle Mclver (8), and Noella Seeveratnam (8) pull with all their might during a round of tug-a-war against another house team. The different middle school activities provided a chance for students to exercise their unique strengths.

Fist in the air, Abe Johnson (6), Josh Conklin (7), and Adriaan Hueting (6) cheers on their teammates with their heated Blaze energy. The numerous distinct activities during this time filled the atmosphere with shouts, laughs, and gave a wholesome end to the week.

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Ruha KimNa Young KoJane Lee

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Sefina LiaoAmanda Lim Dawson Lim Esther Lim

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Soniya PetersNikhil PillayRio RandrianariveloSoren Reed

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Arms locked together, Aunt Debbie Cura and Wayne Khor (10) wait nervously for the next tagger during an intense game of link-tag. Engaging activities such as the talent show, volleyball, and basketball sparked warmth and laughter among the students and parents against the cold weather of Cameron Highlands.

“All my hope is in Jesus!” sings Caleb Jun (8) as he performs during the annual dorm talent show. This year’s event encompassed a wide variety of talents such as stand-up comedies, dancing, singing, and acting. Nathan Lam (10) expressed, “The talent show was hilarious. First, there was the dance with Tommy [Cura] and Yannick [Theriault] (10), and we had a fun comedy strip at the end too. Then there was one bit when a bunch of guys went up to sing but kept messing up. Some people were so good at singing though —that was amazing.”

Closer in the Cold

Buzzing with excitement, dorm students from Ziemer, Jackson, and Jaffray boarded the bus set for Cameron Highlands. Upon settling in the vehicle, some students joked and laughed about while others dozed off within the first two minutes of the bus ride. However, the bus suddenly came to a stop after just a few hours into the drive.

“The bus ride was an experience. On the way there, it took about ten hours, and I slept for most of it. I didn’t mind the bus breaking down so much. At that point, we were in the Cameron Highlands, and the weather was cooler, so I was able to sit around and talk with other people,” said Wesley DeLaughter (12).

Fortunately, the three-hour delay finally ended as the mechanics successfully whipped the bus back into shape. Breaking through the last cluster of heavy traffic, the bus finally arrived at the Chefoo Retreat Center.

The next morning, dorm students, wrapped in their warm clothes, gathered up in the chapel. The topic being the sensitive subject of sexuality and dating, the students prepared their hearts to receive the talk given by Mr. Baeu Abdulla.

Anya Kaloo (11) said, “I didn’t really understand the biblical view of sexuality, and I had thoughts of my own. But [Mr. Abdulla’s] talk really changed my perspective on it, and now I truly see why the Bible sets those boundaries.”

Apart from the seriousness of the sessions, students engaged in many jovial activities.The balance between sincerity and light-heartedness allowed students to focus and relax at the same time. Many dorm students expressed the plethora of new things they learned about themselves and about others during the retreat.

“[Mr. Abdulla’s talk] really helped me to find my footing in relationships. His talk also helped me to be sure of myself and to put my trust in God,” expressed Kyu Hwi Han (9).

The retreat ended with a visit to the local strawberry farm where the dorm parents treated the students each with a special strawberry dessert. Students also bought freshly picked strawberries to take back to Penang.

As the bus drove down the hills of the mountain, students, now full with strawberries and new knowledge, dozed off to sleep once more.

Huddling tightly together, Onyu Kwak (12), Wansuk Kunawaradisai (12), Hajin Kim (7), and Jireh Ang (12) sleep peacefully through the bumpy bus ride up the mountains. Other than dozing off, intimate conversations, card games, and karaoke filled the long drive to the highlands.

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Noah Dobson Ashley DukeLiam Fischer

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Shifus and Senseis

Relationships draw and tie a community together, and mentoring paved a way for students and teachers alike to establish a more personal and intimate connection. By reaching out to a mentor, students were able to gain different insights and an additional outlook on life.

Mentoring often took place during lunch, a time where students and teachers could bond and reassure one another while they journeyed through what life threw at them. By expressing their feelings and true emotions towards certain struggles, the students found comfort in talking with their mentors.

Mr. Jens Hieber reflected on his experiences, saying, “I’m a fan of one-on-one conversations, and mentoring allows me to get to know an individual student better, hear about their lives, and engage in conversations about meaningful topics.”

As well as a time to receive guidance, mentoring also provided a platform where students could grow and develop in their spiritual life.

Reflecting on this, Yerin Park (12) said, “I like how my mentor and I share many similarities. From being a Korean missionary kid and TCK to being a middle child in a family, it helps me be more vulnerable when I share my story since my mentor understands and empathizes with my life.”

The mentoring program had a lasting impact and each person took back a piece of advice that they received. Sharing something she learned, Coco Mouri (10) said, “My mentor told me to not overthink. It’s never as complicated as I observe, and the situation is rather more simple. It’s good to have the bigger picture, but not good to expand it too far that you don’t even know what the root of your problem is.”

Everyone went through rough patches, and there was nothing like hearing a word of encouragement. Whether it was helping students with their spiritual growth or giving motivation, the mentors were always there for their mentees.

Getting together for their weekly session, Mrs. Sharon Bernhardt and Niki Tsumagari (12) enjoy lunch as they discuss life, school, and relationships. Private time with teachers allowed students to bond and connect with them in a comfortable setting.

Expressing her thoughts to Ms. Heidi Keas, Megan Septon (11) intently shares her concerns to her mentor as Haeon Park (10) listens. Teachers shared personal experiences and offered new perspectives to students.

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Engaging in a light-hearted conversation, Maddie Rude (12) laughs as Amber Ruble (11) shares an encounter she had earlier. Peer mentoring also served as a time for students to grow in relationship.

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Crunch & Munch

“Today’s lunch is Korean food!” announced Caitlyn Buckland (9) to Palmer Ford (11) as they hurried towards the cafeteria to avoid the long line of incoming high schoolers.

As the lunch bell sounded, the hallways immediately erupted in chattering, as crowds of students emerged from classrooms and rushed down to the cafeteria where a wide variety of food awaited to satisfy their growling stomachs. Piling their trays with food, they navigated through the mob towards the tables to devour their meal and catch up with their friends.

“The chicken nuggets from the cafeteria are my favorite because it’s so yummy!” commented Caleb Oh (2).

Seniors, unlike other students, had the privilege to head across the street to enjoy the various choices of affordable foods. A few favorites included the Hillside stalls, Lucky 99, Claypot, and Gusto’s.

“I love going to Lucky 99 because everything is good there, and it’s the closest place to go while getting the most variety,” said Grace Moon (12). “The only thing I don’t like about going out for lunch is the time restriction. Often times I crave things that I can’t eat because of the time it’d take to get there.”

While many seniors enjoyed their lunch break off-campus, some students headed to the Student Center to grab a quick bite from the SophoStore. It catered to students with snacks like instant noodles, pop tarts, and even grilled ham and cheese sandwiches. Many students spent their lunch break congregating in the Student Center to enjoy some music and good company while other students preferred a quieter environment to study or hang out with their friends.

“I like to go to the library after lunch to chill with my friends and get some A/C,” commented Micah Branum (11).

However, the laughter and conversations soon came to an end as the F-Block bell rang. Though unwilling and reluctant, the students picked up their bags and dispersed to their next classes, re-energized to get through the rest of their afternoon.

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up a serving of tofu, Zhi Yong Lee (12) fills his plate from the wide selection of dishes at economy rice along Hillside. Seniors enjoyed spending their lunch break across the street at various food stalls.

into garlic bread, Esmarie De Jager (10) giggles at her friends cracking jokes as they crowd around the Sophostore. Newly introduced this year, the sophomores ran the store in the Student Center, providing various snacks and drinks for high schoolers throughout the lunch block.

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Cup noodles in hand, Liwei Koh (10) focuses on an intense computer game as Ji Hwan Kang (10) watches while eating a grilled ham and cheese sandwich. The Student Center, a much-loved spot during lunch, allowed students to eat, socialize, and utilize their green light privileges.

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Micah SteffenJeselle Tan Titus TanZong Jue TanJaden TangJeyden TehMervin Teo

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Daniel Joo John KangShon KangJoseph KhooSophie Ko Savanna Kontsas Kanon Kumagai

Violin in hand, Lana Brewster (10) waits for her cue to come in with the supporting melodies. The worship team, led by Mr. Andrew McClary, allowed many talented students to share their talent and bring glory to Him.

Facing the high school student body, Corinne Fraley (12) talks about how she let her academics define her worth when, actually, students should put their worth in God. Chapel provided a platform for students to step out of their comfort zones and share God’s hope and love with each other.

Word and Worship

One by one, students slowly trickled into the Harbor Hall and filled up the seats: seniors at the front, and the 11th, 10th, and 9th graders filtered into the seats behind them.

Every Friday, chapel opened with worship led by Mr. Andrew McClary and his team. This set the atmosphere for students to prepare their hearts for the sermon later on.

Anjali Kaptian (9) said, “My favorite part about chapel is the worship. I need to be filled with the Holy Spirit sometimes. (Actually, all the time!) This gives me the chance to do it.”

Mr. Kirk Ronzhiemer, together with the spiritual leadership class members, arranged the chapel sessions. Among the plethora of topics, chapel covered the subject of identity, relationships, and spending quality time with Christ.

“I learned that God loves me no matter what mistakes I make and how many mistakes that I make,” said Braden Abdulla (7).

During one session, a special guest came and spoke about her journey with her identity. Her humor and her vulnerability made the sensitive topic of gender easy to understand and take in by other students.

“I love being able to stop and take a break from all the stress. I find myself taking away many valuable lessons from the speakers. It also feels nice to be able to sit down with my friends, reflect, and pray together,” said Cecelia Sheng (10).

Overall, chapel provided the time for students to stop and reflect on their life. Once Mr. Ronzhiemer closed in prayer, students, now filled with God’s peace and strength, stepped out to face the bustling world once more.

Sitting comfortably, Ms. Merriel Maurin shares her journey with Christ during a session of Chapel Chats. The words of Ms. Maurin and her brother, Mathias Maurin, allowed students to gain insight into the life of believers after high school. These Chapel Chat time also helped students to hear from a diverse number of stories from the different staff members who were willing to share their stories.

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Hae Song Min Livi Morgan Haesol Park Roy Park Kieran Shanmugabalan Shiyu TagoShivm Takizawa

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Shin Choi Elise Emis Aiden Fischer Anna Ge Anderson Graig David Ha Zeen Guo

Harang Jeon Rachel JooZoe Kahrobaei Ethan KaptainSarah Khoo Minji Koo John Kwon

Laughing heartily, Mr. Karl Steinkamp converses with Mr. and Mrs. Nyul. Open House kicked off the year for parents to visit classrooms and get to know teachers and staff who would be involved in the coming school year.

Eyeing the trays of food ahead, Sandy Choi (7) and Zong Jue Tan (4) join the queue to help themselves to a serving. The abundance of food and drinks at Open House attracted students, parents, and teachers to feast while enjoying good company.

The House is Open

As Dalat welcomed new families and staff members into its community, its Parent Teacher Organization (PTO), organized the annual Open House to create an opportunity for students, parents, and teachers to interact and bond, establishing connections that would last for the rest of the school year.

“The most enjoyable part of Open House was sitting with my friends and doing nothing,” said Corinne Fraley (12). “We had the wrong Subway sandwiches and deep discussions while overall learning more about each other and having an awesome time.”

Students got the chance to catch up with one another as Open House served as a time for classmates to reunite and talk about their summers, even if they did not participate in its activities.

“Even though I didn’t go to the individual classrooms, Open House allowed me to spend time and catch up with my friends. I was even able to talk to many of my teachers, which I never really got to do outside of class,” commented Ji Ah Choi (11).

Sipping on a Dr. Pepper, Timothy Lin (12) quenches his thirst after spending his afternoon socializing and eating with friends. Many students got the chance to catch up with old friends and branch out to make new ones.

Open House also provided the Junior Class with their first challenge in working together as a class. “Open House was one of our first concession events for the junior class, and it allowed us to learn to work together for the first time as a class,” said Abel Tan (11).

As Tan hurried around selling ice-cream and bubble tea to the countless visitors around campus, parents were encouraged to visit the classes that their own children were taking. Teachers then had the opportunity to meet parents and outsiders both in and outside of the Christian community.

“Open House was an evangelizing tool as it was a time where parents, especially those who were not Christian, could see the Christian community in action. I was blessed enough to meet a man who wanted to know more about Jesus after experiencing the Lord’s presence during Open House,” said Mr. Angel Guerrero.

As the night came to an end, Open House perfectly encapsulated the essence of Dalat. Filled with laughter and joy, Open House included everyone, both old and new, into Dalat’s community, which opened the path to the new school year.

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Hajin Min Caleb Oh Yunseok Oh Lucy ParkYu Xin QuahEly SandahlFudzail Shakeel

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Monkey Business

Less time spent studying and more time spent scraping knees—are these prices worth paying in exchange for more playtime? Thanks to the Annual Fund, the middle school and elementary school each received a brand-new playground. The playgrounds were installed over the summer and were ready for use on the first day of school.

Mrs. Shantel Seevaratnam and Mr. Brian Brewster, with the help of a playground consultant, designed the middle school and elementary school playgrounds. Mrs. Seevaratnam said that, when brainstorming ideas for the playground, “the goals in mind included fostering imaginative play, providing physical challenge, [and] encouraging more gross and vestibular movement.”

The new playgrounds featured new, exciting equipment that went beyond the standard slide and monkey bars. The addition of zip lines and rope bridges proposed a new element of challenge to the middle and elementary schoolers.

Keziah Ronzheimer (6) said, “I think it’s cool because I like how the monkey bars, the round ones, are harder.” The new playground gave more opportunities to play different games, especially for middle schoolers. Keziah Ronzhiemer (6) explained, “The middle school didn’t have a playground, but now we do, and we can play Cherry Bomb and tag.”

Popular opinion may urge kids to stop playing around and focus more on cracking open the books. Still, scientific research has proved that monkeying around is essential to a kid’s well-being and proper development. With the building of the new playgrounds, the middle school and elementary school students were more full of life than ever before, and that was for the best.

Carefully sliding down, Alex Wang (P3) enjoys the new facility built for him and his friends to play on. Many kids had to quickly finish their time on the slide, as long lines awaited for their turns right behind.

Teasing her friend, Simmy Yan (P3) grins happily as the wind blows the leaves in the direction it wishes. The playground turned into an area that fostered creativity— even when the ships, sliders, or monkey bars were unavailable, kids still managed to find other ways to please themselves.

Drained out of energy, Seoin Park (P3) and Rin Paeck (P3) sit side by side with hearts pounding fast. The Treasure Ship turned out to be a famous spot for the younglings. Every break time, pre-schoolers, for example, took advantage of each minute by crunching in as much playtime as they were able.

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Mic in hand, Esther Lo (10) enthusiastically announces the start of asking season for Christmas Banquet. Many high schoolers looked forward to asking week to witness the numerous askings or to devise a creative plan and invite a special someone out for the night.

Students Ahoy!

As the horn blasted, the chattering and laughter died down as the high schoolers quieted themselves for the Malaysian national anthem to play. Every Thursday morning, following B-Block, the high schoolers gathered on the Deck for All Hands on Deck (AHOD)–the 10-minute allotted time for weekly announcements.

“Even though AHOD shortens my study hall block every Thursday, I enjoy the couple minutes I get as a short break from my busy schedule,” commented Jordan Chang (12).

AHOD served as a valuable time during the week for high schoolers to catch up on any upcoming events such as sports games, drama productions, concerts, high school activities, fundraisers, and more. The sophomores often took this time to promote their events, like the much-loved Mugs, Music, & Monopoly and Christmas Banquet. Through a skit along with a humorous dance, the sophomores announced the beginning of asking season for Christmas Banquet and encouraged the high schoolers to sign up for Dalat Air Band.

Benjamin Hollon (10) stated, “My favorite thing about AHOD is that all kinds of people are present. You get to hear a little slice of what’s going on in all of the different clubs and activities around the Dalat community.”

Sometimes AHOD even included some entertaining and comical happenings. As an opportunity for high schoolers to participate in the Annual Fund, the Gravity Grab was created. Opening this activity, Jireh Ang (12), Amber Ruble (11), Joseph Yun (10), and Lei Tee (9) competed in hanging on the frame for the longest time. For 3 Ringgit each attempt, The Gravity Grab became a friendly competition between each grade–resulting in the grade with the highest involvement and money raised to be released for lunch five minutes early. For a whole week during lunch and X-Block, many high schoolers gathered at the Deck to have some fun and challenge their friends.

Displaying a list of surprising and amusing facts on the screens, Mr. JD Thompson asked, “Does anyone know which teacher this is?”

Ending with an entertaining game of Guess the Teacher, he revealed the mystery teacher. Gasps and babbling fill the air as the high schoolers were dismissed to their next classes, excited for the various upcoming activities.

With a bright smile, Grace Moon (12), along with other Capstone students, proudly announce the upcoming premiere for their TEDTalks. AHOD served as a great opportunity for students involved in classes and clubs to invite other high schoolers to show support and attend their performances.

Grinning widely, Dylan Chew (10) glances over to Ryan Chan (10) and Hannah Pickett (10) as they laugh in surprise at the responses from the Christmas trivia. Fun games frequently happened during AHOD as an entertaining way to involve students during the short break.

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Love is in the Air

“Congratulations, Ms. Weidemann!” shouted Larissa Lee (9) as students walked into their English classroom. Mr. Brendan van Rensburg proposed to Ms. Bethany Weidemann on the morning of 15 February. Excitement arose as they were the most recent teacher-couple who started dating and got engaged at Dalat. However, dating privileges were not only given to teachers; they were also given to high schoolers.

“My favorite thing to do with my girlfriend is to take trips to the beach, which is surprising because I hate sand. I guess she just makes it that much better,” Jarrett Lohman (11) said, with a smile on his face. Students evidently enjoyed this privilege since there were more than ten couples by the end of the first semester. However, as students in a relationship, there were some unique obstacles to face.

“What’s hard about being a student and a girlfriend at the same time is being fully committed but balancing those two things. The good part of it is if you’re doing really bad academically or even socially, your boyfriend or girlfriend can help you get through it together. If they’re the right one for you, they will stay by your side,” commented Alexa Chandra (10). Finding a good balance between the relationship and school proved a constant struggle for dating students, for they would rather spend time with each other than study.

However, the weekends became like a getaway for the couples, giving them chances to enjoy each other’s company, whether for a simple movie date, bubble tea runs, picnics, beach trips, or, as Alexa Chandra (10) added on, “gaming together and laughing till I snort.”

The start of the relationship came differently for every couple. To some, it came as a surprise, while to others, it came naturally.

“I realized that I wanted to date Aaron [Worten (12)] when we had a ‘thing,’ and we were still getting to know each other better. As I talked to him and spent quality time with him, I realized that he was different than the guys I’ve seen before; he made me feel really comfortable around him. I really like his personality, and I can be myself when I am around him,” shared Jiyun Shin (12).

Joel Kelley’s (11) experience was different from Shin’s. He shared, “The moment I wanted to date Corinne [Fraley (12)] was when she said she could envision us dating and snapped me out of my instinctive assumption it would never happen.”

Whether it had been 3 months, like Yerin Park (12) and Joseph Chandra’s (12) relationship, or 4 years, like Emily Chew (12) and Edward Seong’s (12) relationship, the couples constantly did their best to make time in their week to spend with each other. Experiencing the world of dating relationships before going into the real world taught couples a lot of valuable lessons and gave them good experiences.

Talking about the difference between a potato and a sweet potato, Grace Moon (12) laughs as Yuuki Horie (12) continues. After school, couples relaxed by sitting on the swings. Spending time with each other simply by having a fun conversation helped the two become closer.

Listening carefully to her boyfriend, Karis White (9) leans in closer as Jack Cura (9) shares a story from his day. The white tables gave students an opportunity to hang out and spend quality time with each other after a long day of school.

“I can’t believe this is our 4th year together!” exclaimed Emily Chew (12) as Eddy Seong (12) looks up and smiles. The couple spent their afternoon talking about all the memories they had made since their freshman year.

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Rin Paeck Seoin Park Yuhi Tago

Alex WangXingyun Wang Lenora White

Zhixuan XiaSimmy YanConnie Zhang

Beau AbdullaStaci Abdulla Mary Aloysius Vanija AnbanathanJoshua Anderson

Bona AndersonAdeline AngJeston Arulandoo Ramakrishnan Aruugam

Agnes Beh Juanna A/P Benjamine Emanuel

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Brian Brewster Brandi BrewsterCindy BoydKelly BurlesonAilee ChanMarcus ChanYvette Chan

Tang Kheng Wong Chew

Kit Chin Mandy ChooHui Yin ChongJoel ChongNicole CormanDebbie Cura

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With steady hands, Mr. Steve Roberts snaps a picture for the school’s Instagram page. As the new school web designer, he managed the school web page and social media, while also teaching Web Design.

At timeout, Mr. J.J. Davis looks down at the whiteboard, explaining to the JV basketball girls strategies for the next half of the game. As the new athletic director, he organized games for the sports teams and managed equipment.

New Faces

As expected in an international community, people came and went frequently. The school welcomed a total of 18 new staff in semester one. They came from all over the world, each with unique callings but all with a common underlying motive—service. Although they took on different roles around the school, they all agreed that there was a welcoming atmosphere, a strong sense of community, and a prevalent Christ culture at their new workplace, Dalat.

“There is a certain expectation and a reputation of Dalat,” said Mr. Beau Abdulla, the new leadership and service coordinator. He could not express enough how different Dalat was from other communities he had been before. The new staff praised the holistic approach of Dalat, how students maintained a healthy balance between academics and extracurriculars.

“Oh gosh, I love Dalat,” said Mr. Kit Chin, the new 9th grade English teacher. “The kids are amazing—responsive, alert, interactive, and hard-working!” Based on his 25 years of teaching experiences at different colleges, universities, and international schools, Mr. Kit claimed that Dalat was the best school he had ever taught at with a wonderful group of students.

New staff faced challenges, as well. The main obstacle was learning the new systems and learning the “Dalat way.” But what made it easy was the welcoming and accepting atmosphere.W

“It was an easy adjustment. The staff here, the leadership here actually made that easy,” said Ms. Eliza Muvumba—or Ms. M, as the middle school students called her—the new middle school counselor. “Everybody so far is full of grace for us newbies. It’s a safe space to make mistakes and learn as you grow.”

These staff members may stay for a long time or leave after a few years. Each year repeated a process of transition and adjustment for everyone, but it always ended up creating new relationships and unforgettable memories.

Deep in thought, Ms. Becky Keister carefully breaks down the historical nuances to check the credibility of an article. Teaching Modern World History, Media Literacy, Capstone, and Bible, she gave her best effort to provide unbiased information in all her subjects.

Standing proudly decorated in Christmas ornaments, Mr. Beau Abdulla participates in the Christmas decorating contest at AHOD. As the new high school coordinator, Mr. Abdulla supervised the Student Center during lunch while also serving as a sophomore class sponsor.

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Adam DanielsTarin DanielsJ.J. Davis Ryan DavisSummer DavisSathiavani Devahandran

Christy DinakaranPriya Dinakaran Paul Dobson Rufus EmmanuelVijeta Emmanuel Owen Emaung Anne Fong

Cheryl FranceschiTerence Franceschi Vikneswaran Ganesan Mary GeimanDale Gibson-PhamJoyce GohPerumal Govinda

Ramasamy Govinda Angel Gurrero Keith HendersonRachelle Henderson Jens Hieber Emily HieberGrace Ho

Jan HoganJon HortonLori HortonSiak Kuang HuamSarah JangMelissa Johnson Bhavani Kalimuthu

Thanavalli KamacheClaudia Kang Kim Kang Chandra Seggran M Karapah Parimaladevi Karapaiya

Valliammah KarpayaAndrew Kearney

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It’s All Fun and Games

With a kick of a ball, loud screams, and wild shouting, students gathered late every Friday night at the gym to play Indoor, a time where friends fiercely competed against each other, sweating and battling it out in a fast-paced game of football. With five players on each side, two teams played against one another in a three-minute game, the winner being the team that scored first.

Commenting on how Indoor was different than regular football, John Kim (11) said, “Indoor is almost completely different from a regular football game except for the primary objective of the game—to score. The space in indoor is much more limited than a regular grass pitch. Also, it’s much more fast paced, and it requires quicker thinking. I love indoor because anyone can play as long as they are willing to put the effort in. As a non-football player, I enjoy making the excuse, ‘I’m a volleyball player,’ whenever I mess up; I don’t feel the pressure to compete to be in the spotlight because it’s not my primary sport anymore.”

Another recreational sport that students enjoyed playing was Ultimate Frisbee, which took place on the lower field every Tuesday afternoon. By trying to get a frisbee from one side of the field to the other, the sport appealed to students as it had different athletic requirements than others, allowing for a wider range of players.

Jay Lohman (9), a frequent participant, commented, “I enjoy frisbee because of it’s competitive yet sporting environment. It helps me get my mind off school and stressful things to just relax. I choose to do frisbee on Tuesdays because I enjoy hanging out with the other people that play.”

Recreational sports not only provided competitive spirit, but it also brought the community closer together through casual fun and games.

Eyes peeled while scanning the field, Kaden Keefer (10) attempts to find an open teammate while Alix Stuart (11) tries to block his passing lanes. Although starters on their respective basketball teams, Keefer and Stuart used frisbee as a time to play and connect with other people outside of their main sport.

DANIEL LIM

Watching intensely the game at hand, Jeremy Kim (11), Sumin Lim (11), and Gabriel Kontsas (10) wait for their turn to play as others form teams of five behind them. Although Indoor was a late-night commitment, the competition and camaraderie made the investment all worth it.

Hand outstretched while maintaining a good follow-through and high release point, Zoe Seevaratnam (11) starts the match of Ultimate as she launches the frisbee to the other side of the field. Students enjoyed playing the sport after school when they were less occupied, allowing them to sweat their stress away.

DANIEL LIM

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Becky KeisterHeidi KeasPatrick KilgoHa-Young Kong Manimaran Kuppusamy

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Yen Ling Leow Charissa LiewChristine LimJordan LimPriscilla LimVictor Lim Eric Loo

Julianna LourdesKevin Loustale Barbara MahMurugan Marappan Rajeen Mareemuttoo

Deborah Martin Guy Maurin

Merriel Maurin Agnes Michael Lori Miller Andrew McClaryNoelene

MercerJessica MorkenRavindran Moses

Zachary MulertSelvarani MuniandyElizabeth MuvumbaSanker Nadarjan Kumarasen NaguRenu Kumar Nagu Elumalyappen Narayanasamy

Gunasegeran Narainan

Jerry NicholsLiza Nichols Wooi Sim Ng

Sara Kearney

Bob Pagee Anne-Marie Pagee

Lilian Ooi

“Let’s go, Soo Wei!” cheer Sieon Park (11) and Alice Yang (11) enthusiastically as they hold up an eye-catching poster from the bleachers. Designing fun posters was a way for students to engage in games and cheer on their friends.

Pump it Up!

“Pump, pump, pump it up! Pump that Eagle spirit up!” shouted the varsity girls’ volleyball team in unison, as students, parents, and teachers filling the bleachers cheered along.

Feet stomping, hands clapping, and voices filling the gym could be heard across campus during the Spike and Strike tournament.

All throughout the school year, during various sports seasons, students gathered in the gym, upper field, and even off-campus to support their fellow peers as they played against other schools and local clubs. Attending and showing support during sports games and big home tournaments was a favorite amongst students for after-school and occasional weekend activities.

“I’ve watched almost every basketball game this season, and I love the energy when the crowd gets really hyped and people are cheering and banging their slides on the drum. Also during the home ACSC volleyball games, I was there cheering and learning all the different chants in the game, like ‘ace’ and ‘dynamite,’” said Riley Phillips (12).

The hours spent practicing to perfect their skills and improve teamwork all led up to big moments for the players to shine during games. Different cheers and various hand-made posters during games helped to elevate the spirit and unite the crowd as they spurred on the players.

Mr. J.J. Davis also used AHOD as a chance to spotlight athletes in their season, recognizing team members ahead of important tournaments and highlighting upcoming games to keep the high school up to date on when they could go cheer.

“There’s a sort of nervousness yet satisfaction.” shared Jong Min Park (12), a frequent “hype-man” during sports games. “As physically taxing as it is on my voice, I feel really energized from the responses of the crowd.”

Adding on, Daniel Lim (12) commented, “I love the spirit the Dalat community has. After being here for twelve years, I’ve seen a lot of students come and go, but one thing that always remains is the consistent energy and spirit the school has.”

No matter the time or day, many students and parents never failed to show up to games with high energy and enthusiasm to motivate the players to put in their full effort to play their best.

With fists in the air, Joycelyn Fung (9) and Haylee Douglas (9) cheer on the varsity boys’ basketball team as they play in the Island Shootout Tournament. Sports games brought the whole community together as they spurred on their team to play their best.

Arms forming the shape of a bridge, John Kim (11), Jireh Ang (12), Sue Grice (10), and a line of other students create a tunnel for the varsity girls’ volleyball team to run through. Whether a loss or a win, often after sports games, many students gathered together to form bridges to congratulate their team for playing hard in their games.

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Priscilla Patrick Rebekah Peters Scott PoulterLily Rajiah Ramesh Ramachandran Ravichandran Ramalingam Balakrishnan Raman

Manogran RamasamyMuniandy RamasamyShashidharan Ramasamy Christopher Ramos

Lydia Roberts Jon RonningRebekah Ronning

Kirk RonzheimerCalah RonzheimerCraig RoylanceCarin RoylanceThivan Sandanadass James Santhanam Joyce Saraswathi

Elena SaygarAlexis SchultzNoel ScullyRhema SeevaratnamShantel Seevaratnam Sarasu Sinnappan Priscilla Solomon

Nikki Soriano Jonathan SteffenJacki Steinkamp Karl Steinkamp

Heather Ramos Sundaraj Rangasamy Dustin Roberts

Renae Roberts Steve Roberts

Joel Roberts Jodi Roberts

Tanabalan Subramaniam Jasmine Sundra Raj

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Sorting through the basket, Ms. Sabrina organizes the piles of clothes waiting to be washed. Every morning, the housekeeping ladies washed bundles of clothing for the dorm students to be delivered back freshly cleaned and folded by the afternoon.

Passion-al Staff

Whether they kept the traffic moving smoothly, raked the plenteous amounts of leaves in the courtyard, or prepared massive meals every day, national staff members always put in the best effort into their jobs. All throughout campus, as students and teachers went through their busy day, the national staff members worked with a cheerful spirit to keep the school clean and functional.

Early each morning, national staff members arrived on campus to begin work. Security guards exchanged shifts as the housekeeping staff swept the fallen leaves on the road and cleaned the bathrooms and hallways until they were spotless. The kitchen staff set up their appliances and prepared the necessary ingredients for the many meals they would prepare for the day.

“I start my shift at 7 am and end at 7 pm,” said Mr. Remu. “I’ve only been here for about a month, but I already enjoy working with the people here.”

The friendliness and welcoming spirit in the Dalat community aided in making a harmonious atmosphere. Students and teachers often greeted the staff through passing and occasionally shared a friendly conversation. Many national staff members also chatted and shared a laugh with one another as they went through their day, establishing strong bonds and an uplifting work environment–essential for many staff who’ve spent numerous years working together.

Mr. Krish and Mr. James, who worked together as security guards, commented, “We’ve been working at Dalat for 6 years, and we love it because we feel very welcomed here by all the students and staff.”

The security guards ensured the safety of the school by keeping watch around campus to track those leaving and entering campus. They also made sure to regulate the traffic every morning and afternoon as cars flooded through the gates and did their best to guide students between the roads for their safety.

“Keeping everyone in school safe is very important, and I enjoy doing it as my job,” said Mr. James.

Although their work may often go unnoticed, the national staff continuously worked diligently on their various tasks with sincere and serving hearts.

WANSUK KUNAWARADISAI

Out in the blazing sun, Mr. Moses showers water over parched patches of grass. During certain months of drought, the maintenance staff worked extra hard to keep the plants and grass growing green and healthy.

Broom in hand, Mr. Perumal sweeps away the fallen leaves scattered around the elementary courtyard. Many national staff members tidied the hallways and roads daily to maintain an orderly and productive school environment.

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Angeline TanJasmine TanJoanne TanStephen Tan Subrina TanapalSharelle TheriaultLionel Thneah

Irena ThomasJD ThompsonPoh Suan TohPonamudi Valaithan Brendan van Rensburg Mohan Kumar Veeraramani

Josephine Wan Bethany WeidemannBrian WeidemannVal WeidemannChantalle Westwood

Alex WhiteTressa WhiteMelodee WhiteTze Ying Woo

Shawna Wood Mun Siew Wong David Yost Doug Yost

Marsha Yost Tammi Yost

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Life, On Pause

Most school years progress with relative predictability, so much so that we as a Journalism class sit down in October and plan out each spread to include in the yearbook, long before these activities take place in real life. We trust that things like Christmas Banquet and ACSC trips and Open Houses and Impact trips and NHS ceremonies JSB and graduation week activities will happen. Usually, this assuming doesn’t pose much of a problem for us.

However, in March 2020, we were faced with a new and unexpected challenge: the Malaysian government, in response to the COVID-19 global pandemic ravaging much of the world, issued a Movement Control Order (MCO), closing everything except for essential buisnesses such as grocery stores and pharmacies, from March 18-31. Here’s what that looked like for us as a school community:

The announcement of the order came on Monday, March 16. Teachers and parents were alerted via email.

We were able to hold school as usual on Tuesday, March 17, unsure of when our next in-person days would be.

Everything across the nation had to shut down on Wednesday, March 18. Mr. Karl Steinkamp had already communicated with teachers and families that the first day of school closures would be a pause day for teachers to get things ready for online learning and for families to figure out how to help all students learn from home.

On Thursday and Friday of that week, teachers and students alike went online to complete school work from their various houses and apartments and dorms all over Penang and stretching out across Asia, too, as some had already made the trek to other homes in the region in hopes of beating quickly-tightening travel restrictions.

Saturday, March 21 began Dalat’s first ever two-week Spring Break. Under the MCO, families stayed home during this time, doing their best to slow the spread of the novel coronovirus as numbers of the disease across Malaysia slowly crept up and up. Then, on March 25, the increasing number of cases prompted the government to preemiptively extend the MCO through April 14, confirming for the Dalat community that a return to school after Spring Break would be in a home-learning, online environment.

It’s currently March 27. The world today could not look more different for most of us than it did even two weeks ago (the PTO hosted its annual International Food Fair on Friday, March 13!). We’re all learning about the importance of “social distancing” in order to “flatten the curve”—phrases that meant nothing to us prior to this pandemic. We know we’ll do at least a week of home learning together after Spring Break, but we don’t know yet if the MCO will be extended beyond that. End-of-year events that seemed so certain when we planned the yearbook pages in October seem much more precarious now: When will we be allowed to gather in groups of 50, or 100, or 500 again? Will our classrooms fill with students again before August? Will our seniors get to graduate together?

While we don’t know the answers yet to a lot of questions, we do know that God is faithful to us, both individually and as a school community. We’ve spent this year celebrating the 90th anniversary of Dalat, and although this specific challenge is unique in many ways, our school has been protected through all kinds of challenges over the last 90 years, and we are confident that God will carry us through this particular trial, as well. We truly hope this means that we can gather together in person for classes and celebrations before the end of the school year, but, even if not, we know that God is good.

A word of encouragement sent from Mr. Karl Steinkamp to the school community along with news of the school’s shutting down in-person classes in accordance with the MCO. The school administration had to balance the needs of a wide school community in a time when the right course of action was not always clear or easy.

Johns Hopkin’s model of active COVID-19 cases worldwide as of March 27, 2020.

Mr. Beau Abdulla, MA • Speech, Entrepreneurship, HS Leadership Development • Sophomore Class Sponsor, U13 andU15 Boys Soccer, PAL, Impact

Mrs. Bona Anderson, BS • Grade 1

Mr. Joshua Anderson, MDiv • HS Bible

Mrs. Sharon Bernhardt, BA • HS Science • Science Club

Mrs. Brandi Brewster, MA • Grade 2 • D-League Volleyball

Mr. Brian Brewster, MA • HS Principal • JV Boys Basketball, PAL, D-League Basketball

Mrs. Cindy Boyd, MS • Curriculum & PD Coordinator • D-League Basketball, U13 Basketball, Varsity Track & Field

Mrs. Kelly Burleson, MA • HS Science • Forensics, Science Club

Mrs. Ailee Chan, LLB • Bahasa • SKTT Sponsor, MS Girls Volleyball

Mr. Kit Chin, PhD • HS English

Mrs. Nicole Corman, BS • ES ESL

Mrs. Debby Cura, BA • Dorm Parent • Girls and Boys Softball

Mr. Tom Cura, MDiv • Dorm Parent • Boys and Girls Softball

Mr. Adam Daniels, BEd • MS Science • Varsity Boys Rugby, JV Boys Soccer, Senior Class Sponsor

Mrs. Tarin Daniels, BA • MS English • Senior Class Sponsor, Dance Club

Mr. J.J. Davis, MA • Athletic Director, MS PE • JV Girls Basketball, D-League Basketball, D-League Volleyball

Rev. Ryan Davis, BA • MS Spiritual Life Director, MS Bible • Impact Jr, D-League Basketball

Mrs. Summer Davis, BS • Special Services • Peer Tutoring, Boys Softball

Mrs. Christy Dinakaran, MSc • MS Research Skills • MS Coding Club

Mr. Priya Dinakaran, MA • MS Math • Math Club, MS Girls Volleyball

Mr. Paul Dobson • HS Guidance Counselor • Varsity Tennis

Mr. Rufus Emmanuel, MEd • MS Math • Recycling Club

Mrs. Vijeta Emmanuel, BA • Preschool 4, ES Art

Mrs. Cheryl Franceschi, BA • Development Director • Forensics

Mr. Terence Franceschi, MEd • Harbor Hall Coordinator, HS Teacher

Miss Mary Geiman, MA • Grade 4 • HS Drama, Junior Class Sponsor

Mrs. Dale Gibson-Pham, BEd • Kindergarten • Cub Scouts

Ms. Joyce Goh • Choir Director, ES Music • MS Choir, Show Choir, Men’s Ensemble, PPPAC Choirs, Honor Choir

Mr. Angel Guerrero • HS Spanish, Nurse • Varsity Track and Field, DLeague Soccer

Mr. Keith Henderson • Dorm Parent • Varsity Girls Soccer

Mrs. Rachelle Henderson • Dorm Parent

Mr. Jens Hieber • HS English • Senior Class Sponsor, Literary Magazine

Ms. Emily Hieber, BS • Special Services Coordinator

Mrs. Grace Ho, MEd • Kindergarten • HS Drama

Mrs. Jan Hogan, BS • Nurse • Tennis, Impact, Guest house manager

Mr. Jon Horton, BS • Director of Technology, Computer Science • Senior Class Sponsor

Mrs. Lori Horton, BA • HR Assistant • HS Drama

Mrs. Sarah Jang, BS • Preschool 3

Mrs. Melissa Johnson, BS • Grade 3

Mr. Andrew Kearney, MM • MS and HS Music • MS Jazz Band, Freshmen Class Sponsor

Mrs. Sara Kearney, MEd • HS Math • Freshman Class Sponsor

Becky Keister • HS Social Studies, HS Bible • History Bee and Bowl, Impact

Ms. Heidi Keas, MS • HS Math • JV/U15 Girls Soccer, Impact

Mr. Patrick Kilgo • HS Bible, HS Math

Miss Ha-Young Kong, BA • MS Social Studies, MS Bible • Varsity Track and Field, Impact

Ms. Theresa Lee • Grade 4

Ms. Christine Lim • MS Coordinator

Mr. Jordan Lim, BS • Mandarin • Badminton Club

Mr. Kevin Loustale ES • PE • Varsity Boys Basketball

Mr. Guy Maurin • HS Math

Miss Merriel Maurin • Grade 5 • Forensics, Impact, D-League Volleyball

Ms. Lori Miller, MEd • Ed Tech Integrationist • JV Volleyball

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Mr. Andrew McClary, MA • Impact Coordinator, Leadership Development • HS & Staff Worship Teams, Impact

Mrs. Noelene Mercer, Grad Dip IM Lib • Librarian

Mrs. Jessica Morken, MA • HS Science • Science Club

Mr. Zachary Mulert, MA • HS Social Studies • MS History Bee/Bowl; French Lessons

Ms. Elizabeth Muvumba, MA • MS Counselor

Mr. Jerry Nichols • HS Industrial Arts

Mrs. Liza Nichols • HS Art • Rock Climbing

Mr. Bob Pagee • Human Resources, Child Safety, Forensics, Cub Scouts, Game Night and Club

Mrs. Anne-Marie Pagee • Care & Share, Preschool Music

Ms. Rebekah Peters, BA • MS Social Studies, MS Bible • Varsity Volleyball, D-League Volleyball

Mr. Scott Poulter, BA • Dorm Assistant

Mr. Christopher Ramos, MM • MS Band, HS Music Theories • HS Jazz Band, HS Worship Teams

Mrs. Heather Ramos, MS • ES Science Coordinator

Mr. Dustin Roberts • ES Art, MS Art • Varsity Boys Soccer

Mrs. Renae Roberts, BSE • Preschool 3

Mr. Joel Roberts, BS • IT Systems Engineer, HS Technology

Mrs. Jodi Roberts, BS • Grade 3 • Junior Class Sponsor

Mrs. Lydia Roberts • PowerSchool Administrator, Graphic Design, Digital Photography

Mr. Steve Roberts, MA • Marketing, Communications, Web Design

Mr. Jon Ronning, BA • IT Systems Engineer, HS Technology • Varsity Track and Field, Boy Scouts

Mrs. Rebekah Ronning, BA • Grade 1 • Varsity Track and Field

Mrs. Calah Ronzheimer, MA • Grade 2 • Varsity Girls Volleyball, D-League Volleyball

Mr. Kirk Ronzheimer, MA • Spiritual Life Director, HS Bible • JV Boys Basketball, Impact, Mentor Program

Mrs. Carin Roylance, BA • Director of Admissions • Forensics

Mr. Craig Roylance, BS • ESL, MS Bible • Varsity Boys Volleyball

Ms. Joyce Saraswathi • ES Classroom Aide

Ms. Alexis Schultz, BS • MS PE, HS Fitness • U13 Girls Soccer, D-League Basketball/Soccer/Volleyball, Varsity Girls Softball

Mrs. Shantel Seevaratnam, MEd • ES Principal

Ms. Nikki Soriano, BEd • Grade 5 • D-League Basketball, U13 Girls Basketball, Impact

Mr. Jonathan Steffen, BA • DLRC Coordinator

Mrs. Jacki Steinkamp, MS • ES Counselor, Guidance Coordinator

Mr. Karl Steinkamp, MS • Head of School, Media Literacy • D-League Basketball, Varsity Girls Basketball, MS Boys Basketball

Mr. Stephen Tan, MEd • MS Science, MS Bible Science Club

Mrs. Joanne Bok, BA • Preschool 4

Mrs. Sharelle Theriault, MA • MS Language Arts, MS Bible • Writer’s Club

Mr. JD Thompson, BS • HS English, HS Coordinator • Junior Class Sponsor, Forensics, PAL, Impact

Mr. Brendan van Rensburg, BA • MS PE, HS Fitness • Junior Class Sponsor, Varsity/U15 Boys Soccer, Varsity Girls Rugby, D-League Director

Ms. Bethany Weidemann, MA • HS English • Varsity Girls Soccer, Varsity Girls Rugby, Sophomore Class Sponsor

Mr. Brian Weidemann • Residence Supervisor, Jaffray Dorm Parent

Mrs. Val Weidemann, BA • Residence Supervisor, Jaffray Dorm Parent Dorm Council

Mr. Alex White, MCE • Sub Coordinator, MS Social Studies, MS Bible

Mrs. Tressa White, EdS • MS Principal • MS Drama

Mrs. Melodee White, MEd • HS Social Studies, Bible • History Bee/Bowl

Ms. Shawna Wood, MEd • Deputy Head of School • Junior Class Sponsor

Mrs. Tammi Yost, MA • Special Services Teacher • JV/U15 Girls Soccer

Mr. David Yost, MA • MS Tech, MS Bible • MS Worship Team

Mr. Doug Yost, MA • Online Learning, HS Teacher • Drama

Mrs. Marsha Yost • ES and HS Computer, MAP/CLEP Administrator • NHS

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Money exchanged hands as you grabbed your serving of nasi kandar from the Tesco food court. If a good movie was playing, you probably took a Grab with some friends down to Gurney Plaza or Paragon on the weekend. Wherever you went, there was always somewhere to chill out and always somewhere to satisfy your palette.

If you happened to be a senior, you had the opportunity to enjoy the broad array of Penang’s delicacies for lunch on a daily basis throughout the year. You made your way down to Hillside stalls or Gusto’s often enough, or maybe even to SAB every once and awhile. But if you were lucky enough to have a friend with a car, though, your range of options grew significantly to include enjoying Subway at Straits Quay or even Thai food at the Lucky 99 stalls.

When you had the time to visit the city of Georgetown, multitudes of businesses and restaurants awaited your every turn. Whether you were eating dinner at Holy Guacamole or dining at an old, tiny cafe, the different establishments each induced a sense of zest and personality. Perhaps you decided to satisfy your craving for dessert afterward by splurging on China House’s luscious cake in their heritage building. The vast abundance of selections promised that you would never get bored going out to eat.

But even through the large array of options and choices, Penang still had those cozy nooks and crannies where you were able to relax and enjoy what was familiar. Whether you were studying hard with friends at Brown Pocket or watching the golden sun set behind the hills of the Permai food stalls, you knew where to kick back and unwind.

Every market, mall, and stall gave you places to hang out and rest while all the different foods brought vibrancy to both our lives and our taste buds. The everyday experiences from your local surroundings played a significant part in shaping your time here in Penang, bringing new varieties of color to you every time you stepped off-campus.

DAEL KIM

Congratulations, Riley!

We are so proud of the beautiful young woman that you’ve become!

Love, Dad, Mom, Lillian and Micaela

Remember Micah 6:8—“He has showed you, O man, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.”

3 METER RETREAT

In the experience of most, a retreat takes place somewhere a considerable distance from their place of work or education. In the seniors’ recent experience, a retreat could be simply three meters away from school.

At 8:25 a.m. on Thursday, February 27, 2020, the senior class embarked on the long trek to Paradise Hotel. After their arrival at 8:27 a.m., all the seniors met up in the conference room, and Senior Transition Retreat had officially begun.

The purpose of the retreat is to prepare seniors for their lives after Dalat through a series of sessions. Some of which included lessons like life as a TCK (third culture kid), the cost of college, relationships, personal finances, and self-defense.

Daniel Lim (12) said, “The session that taught me the most were the ones about learning how to say goodbye. Being someone who hasn’t experienced leaving a place, I think it was good for me to know what to expect when

the time comes for all of us to say goodbye.”

In between sessions, seniors played many games to bond as a class and took a short break from learning. Students also had free-time to build relationships with classmates and enjoy time away from the routine of school. Students relaxed on the beach, at the pool, and played card games in the hotel lobby. After the night sessions, before curfew, students sat in groups, debriefing the day and discussing what they thought the next day might hold.

At 3:00 p.m. on Friday, students walked back to school and met at school for graduation gown fittings. This fitting turned out to be a bitter-sweet moment. Not only did it serve to remind them of what they’d accomplished, but also that their time at Dalat was fading away. Celestine Teoh (12), “thought that the Senior Transition Retreat put us in the mindset of expecting a big change; it reminded us that we are all in this together.”

Although the distance between Senior Transition Retreat and Dalat was small, the impact it made in the seniors’ lives was not.

By Georgia White

READY, SET, GO.

You do it all the time. On the way to school, finishing your assignments, getting work done. We rush all the time. Some may argue that rushing is largely situational; that it only happens when we’re running late. While that may be true, it doesn’t encapsulate the other times that we look straight ahead instead of at what’s around us, like horses on a race track.

I was talking to some middle schoolers, and I asked them why they were participating in so many activities when they didn’t have interest in them. I was expecting some sort of reply on the basis that it was to hang out with friends, but instead, their replies came easily, automatically, even: “My mom says it will look good for me to do that when I go to college.”

I had to stop and process that for a while. These kids weren’t even in high school, and they were already acting in accordance with things they would need maybe five, six years later. Of course, it’s wise to start planning early, but how early?

As a society, we are never satisfied. We are insatiable, greedy, thirsty for more. Once we climb one mountain, we want to

climb another, then we shoot for the stars. When we enter middle school we stare starry-eyed at the high schoolers, wondering when that will be us in those yellow striped shirts. When we’re in high school we other ogle college students, imagining ourselves in their place. The cycle repeats, over and over whether we’re working adults or kids on a play-ground.

We’re so lost in what we want out future to be, that sometimes we forget that our time now was, in fact, part of the future we had been striving to reach at one point. Shasha Menon (7) states, “I was really excited to be in seventh grade because we can do more things than in sixth grade, but now that I’m in seventh grade, I think eighth grade looks a lot cooler.”

I think that’s something we all struggle with, and as graduation approaches and university decisions approach, we all need a reminder to remember that our future is composed of nows. Our time now is just as important as any future you’re planning for. Stop and appreciate the things around you, because what you’re living now was a vision you were chasing after at some point. We don’t need to stop chasing our goals, we just need to know to slow down and admire the view sometimes.

By Laviynia Menon

Dear my son, Jae Woo,

This is the beginning of yet another journey of your life. You’ve made us beautifully proud. Also it is proof that God’s blessings are always with us.

Happy graduation! Love you!

TAKING OVER

“We’ve been planning to take over the world, is that ok?“ After a conversing and heckling among a group of guys during one of Miss Keister’s AP World class, Jarrett Lohman (11) asked this question to his history teacher. Without batting an eye Miss Keister responded deadpan, “Yes, but not in my class. This is a benevolent dictatorship.”

Miss Keister is one of the new arrivals to Dalat’s high school, only beginning teaching at the start of the 2019-2020 year; and thus far, she has built quite the repertoire. From teaching Bible 9, to Media Lit, to Capstone, all in impeccable attire, Miss Keister has cemented herself within a variety of subjects among all high school grade groups with her dry witty and amiable nature. Though, she has, perhaps, made one of the largest impacts by teaching her favorite subject in her AP World History class.

Made up of primarily sophomores with an odd junior and senior thrown in, AP World, for years, has been notorious for its difficult content and massive workload, leaving students often feeling crushed and overwhelmed by the class. While the rigor remains, unfortunately, unchanged, Miss Keister’s

presence has made history itself more manageable and enjoyable for her students.

“Class is always fun with her around,” Ethan Chan (10) said. “She makes jokes, she talks to everyone, she knows her stuff, and she’s able to explain it in a way that we are able to understand.”

Since taking on the class, Miss Keister has brought new vigor to the history of the past thousand years. “I think she makes class so engaging because she is so passionate when teaching,” Grace Chung (10) commented.

This passion takes center stage when she lectures, often emphasizing many of her favorite facts, phrasing them in laymen’s terms to the delight of her students. She always takes time to address any question she can. Once Miss Keister even treated her students to a lecture backed by the Pirates of the Caribbean soundtrack. Many students agree this is their favorite part of her class.

So, while AP World is not becoming any easier, Miss Keister had stormed the AP classroom and created an empire in her student’s hearts. Will her imperialist endeavors end at AP World, or will she eventually colonize the rest of the high school?

By Corinne Fraley

Congratulations, Corinne!!

You did it! What a wonderful accomplishment to graduate, but more than that, to be a young woman who follows after the Lord and blesses others along the way. We are so grateful for you and all that you have chosen as you have grown over the years. We pray for you as you move on to college, that Jesus will be glorified in all things as you seek to honor Him!

Corinne, you strive to do everything with excellence and determination, yet with a humble spirit. You are a strong individual who stands for justice without wavering. You love the written word in stories, in pictures, music as well as drama. You care for the less fortunate and your heart reaches out to those who suffer most. You are an amazing young woman and your passion for the Lord continues to change the world. We love you dearly and are so incredibly blessed that you are part of our family.

Our prayer for you as you move into the future is from your favorite verse: “Be Joyful in Hope, Patient in Affliction, Faithful in Prayer.” Romans 12:12

We love you so much!

Love and blessings, Momma, Dad, Caleb, and Karis

You have graduated, what an incredible accomplishment. You have shown great dedication, hard work, and passion for learning. You have faced various trials and persevered in your faith, and you are more mature for it. Well done, Lydia Rae. We are beyond proud of you.

Ahead of you lies many more opportunities and challenges. Embrace all God has for you, even those things that seem beyond your own abilities. God will give you all that you need for each and every situation. He is at work in you, and through you. “Our God gives you everything you need, makes you everything you’re to be.”

2 Thes. 1:2 (The Message)

We love you, Dad, Mom & Noah

IMPACT OF SERVICE

Service, often times, is the exact opposite of what it’s expected to be. Though that may sound strange, we go into service expecting to give, but sometimes, we end up receiving more ourselves! I lived out this truth while on my Impact trip to Northern Borneo. I had full intentions to give up my time and energy to make some sort of difference in a stranger’s life. What I didn’t expect was for those strangers to leave a permanent impact on my heart.

On January 23rd, a team of 11 Dalat students touched down in Northern Borneo for their Impact trip. Throughout the week, they ran a beach activity day for handicapped children, dug mountain bike trails, and visited a children’s hospital. Most of the trip was spent working in the jungle, but for one morning, the team played with the children at a local hospital.

When we reached the hospital, we split into groups and were assigned different rooms. In my room, I chose the first bed on the left. Perched in his mother’s lap, a small boy, around 2-3 years old, looked up at me with his big brown eyes dressed in cute pajamas. Since he didn’t speak English, communication was difficult. Multiple times he turned around and would cry

into his mother’s embrace; however, I didn’t give up. While he was still unsure whether to trust me, I quickly folded him a paper airplane with his name, Khalid, and favorite color, red, on it. That was it! That was all it took!

Khalid had transformed into a completely different child. Dancing around the hospital room, throwing his paper airplane in every direction, giggles and squeals echoing off the stark walls; he had finally opened up. Pretty soon the confines of the hospital room became too restrictive. Suddenly, the two of us were disrupting other rooms with our paper airplane battle!

As we took our battle back into the hallway, an unidentified aircraft glided towards us. An ally, a little girl peeked out from behind a door frame, and I beckoned for her to join! Eli Davis had been having a similar battle with the little girl! We joined forces and doubled the volume of our laughs and giggles. “Being with the kids helped me joke around and have a fun time,” reminisced Davis.

As we walked out the door to leave, my heart wrenched. That little boy touched my heart in a profound way I can’t quite explain! We gave them a few hours of fun, but they gave us something much longer-lasting: a precious memory and a warmed heart.

By Elizabeth Horton

CONGRATULATIONS, CHRISTINA KIRTANA BEAMAN

We love you and are so proud of you! Dad and Mom

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May he give you the desire of your heart and make all your plans succeed. May we shout for joy over your victory and lift up our banners in the name of our God. May the Lord grant all your requests.

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Dear Beloved Julia,

JULIA, you are a precious Jewel in our family. It was our joy, honor, and privilege to take care of you, to watch you, celebrate with you, encourage you, and hold you dearly.

We were concerned about as you went through the transition from Goshen to Penang. However, you did it successfully.

NOW, you are on the verge of embarking a new adventurous voyage.

We softly let you go with hearts intensely yearning to hold you closer. We lift you into the Word of the Father God.

To JULIA who are called, beloved in God the Father and kept for Jesus Christ: May mercy, peace, and love be multiplied to you.

(Jude 1b-2)

In unending love,

TRADITIONS FADING?

Days before the Lunar year, every household is busy giving its house a thorough makeover. People give their fences and walls new paint, hoping to sweep away unfortunate luck to make way for incoming good luck. During the eve of the Lunar New Year, the reunion dinner draws all the family members together. The reunion dinner, although it is not a ceremony, is more of a promise that the family will again unite despite busy schedules from work and studies.

Nowadays, many younger generations do not prioritize the reunion dinner anymore. Some do not return from studying or working abroad; some do not put effort into visiting their grandparents and parents in their hometown. In the past, it is a tradition to visit the hometown what else nowadays it is no longer necessary. For the majority of Gen-Y, they tend to prioritize their friends and colleagues over their family members and relatives. Most of the people focus on their devices rather than spending the time to communicate with their family members. Younger generations feel less attached to their family members and do not value family gatherings during the Chinese New Year.

While westernization is not entirely to blame, the Chinese believe that it plays a part in the fading of traditions. The younger generations have a broader exposure to western culture, and many younger generations are also more likely to adopt western cultures, altering their view on the importance of traditional Chinese values and traditions. Young adults do not contribute much to the festive cheer a lot anymore, but they will be busy avoiding eye contact from the family relatives, uncles and aunties. They tend to give loads of advice and lectures on studying habits, relationship skills, and manners, etc. Thus, many teenagers do not enjoy visiting their family relatives as they don’t value the importance of communication between the generations’ ties.

The festival is to bond family ties to encourage reunions and gatherings. If you did not make an effort to maintain a close relationship with your children, parents, and friends, do not expect them to warm up to you suddenly. No matter how busy you are, always remember that family bonding should not only occur during special occasions. It would be best if you stayed up to date with your grandparents’ and family’s lives.

The family will never turn their backs on their members, and your family members are the only people who genuinely care for you in any circumstances.

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FACT: It is your Graduation.

FACT: Your mom and dad love you.

FACT: Your family is proud of you.

You are ready to face any challenge that might be foolish enough to face you.

Here is some advice to take with you wherever you go in life:

Whenever you are about to do something, just think, “Would an idiot do that?” And if they would, do not do that thing.

Why waste time say lot word when few word do trick?

Sometimes you’ll know exactly what to do, but in a more real sense you will have no idea what to do, and that’s OK.

FACT: You are Amazing.

FACT: God has great plans for you.

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TUESDAY NIGHTS

The three-day-week slowly inched towards the end as the Tuesday comes to a close. Though the gates have shut and most have scurried home, the campus still teemed with students who refused to go home.

What could have been keeping these students here past 5:30 PM on a Tuesday evening?

Well, these were the students that had wanted to come together to celebrate and worship God after school! After school on Tuesdays usually serve as the students’ time to worship God as the students of the Leadership Development class lead their own worship for fellow students with the supervision of Spiritual Life Director Kirk Ronzheimer— they call it Student-Led Worship.

This time, however, the students had planned a special thanksgiving worship gathering set to begin at 6:00 PM and last an hour in the Student Center. One by one, whiffs of Mr. Ronzheimer’s hot apple cider and Madaline Rude’s (12) plate of cookies blew across the faces of every student as they walked into the Student Center only to be greeted with a breeze that

sadly only hinted at a white Christmas.

The room quickly filled with students as Dael Kim (12) and Uncle Keith Henderson began to serenade the singing students from the front of the room. As the worship came to an end, the students turned to their friends to chatter on to create the soft white noise that permeated the room. S

ome students then began indulging themselves in the sweet treats that lined the back of the room while some took pleasure in cutting out colorful maple leaves to write gratitude notes to either themselves or friends.

Riley Phillips (12), a regular attendee of Student-Led Worship, expresses that the thanksgiving worship gathering “…was a super great opportunity to relax and reflect on this past semester and all the ways God has blessed me. I was feeling extra thankful for my awesome friends, my sister, and the apple cider, so that’s what I wrote about on the thankfulness leaf that we did.”

As the hour came to an end, Dael Kim (12) closed the evening with a prayer of gratitude and peace for the attendees. Though the hour had felt short, the gathering had been a peaceful time of reflection and appreciation before the restful long thanksgiving holiday ahead of all who participated.

By Tien Min Tan

For every year you’ve been in this world, I’ve wished you HAPPINESS.

For every success you’ve earned, I’ve wished you true SATISFACTION.

CONGRATULATIONS, YUUKI

VIRUS ATTACK

Due to the fast-spreading nature of the COVID-19 virus all over the world, all international trips that were planned in fourh quarter of the school year were cancelled in March.

Just like it did to the rest of the world, the disease has brought fear, worry, and grievance to many students and staff. The spreading of this virus has led to the cancellation of many festivals, concerts, sports matches, and flights everywhere; and all events that our school had a part in were no exception. These included honor choir ACSC, track ACSC, girls’ soccer ACSC, and Impact trips.

On February 26th, at 6:33 pm, honour choir students received an email from their choir teacher, Ms. Joyce Goh, saying that the honour choir ACSC 2020 had been cancelled. Merely two hours before this email was sent, honor choir students were in the choir room, talking about how excited and glad they were that this trip was going to happen. Once the sad news had reached everyone in the team, it was time for each and one of them to accept the fact and move on. During

For every difficulty that’s come your way, I’ve wished you a new STRENGTH

the days that the trip was supposed to happen, MEW, Eagle Games, and a long weekend were planned.

Christina Beaman, a senior who is a part of the honor choir, said, “I was disappointed that the work and practices we put in for it didn’t pay off, but it was nice to be here for MEW and Eagle Games, which we would have missed if we had gone to Taiwan.”

Still, of course, huge disappointments are unavoidable in these situations. Later in the week, when Dalat News announced that a decision was made to cancel all international trips, Liwei Koh (10), a member of the track team who was looking forward to track ACSC in Taiwan scheduled from March 18th to 22nd, was devastated. “After all the hard work that everyone put in for the team, we can’t go on the trip as a reward to compete with other schools. It’s disappointing. I feel even worse for the people who worked harder than me, and for the seniors, too,” he said.

The spreading of the coronavirus over the globe was obviously beyond control of anyone in the Dalat community. Each person had a different way of perceiving this destruction, but all we could do now as individuals was to be careful and conscious, and hope and pray that the virus would vanish as soon as possible.

By Niki Tsumagari

And every BIRTHDAY you celebrate, I keep wishing you the deep knowledge of how much you’re LOVED.

PTO MEMORIES

Filled with delighted giggles and excited screams, another PTO event for the Dalat community came to great success. On November 22, many Dalat families, gathered in the grassy area next to the basketball court.

After purchasing an entrance bracelet for only RM5, children raced to try the unlimited carnival game stations of their choice. From a soccer ball to rubber duckies, all the game stations involved a variety of fun and unique equipment. The guarantee of receiving tokens—which were later exchanged for quirky prizes—from winning a game sparked their motivation and enthusiasm.

When feeling too tired and sweaty from the games, some kids crowded around the table on the side to get a charming face painting, sticker tattoo, or nail art. The eyes of the children twinkled as they waited patiently in a line; the colorful decorations certainly brightened up their mood as well as their looks.

As the event approached the end, people with hungry

stomachs sat around and enjoyed slices of pizza with family and friends. With their loudest slurps, children cooled off and treated themselves with the all-time-favorite dessert—ice cream.

Though the event was planned primarily for the younger elementary students, what made the Family Fun Day successful was the contributions of various groups of people in the Dalat community.

As well as the Dalat Parent-Teacher Organization, a group of students in the From Kids 4 Kids Club volunteered to dedicate their Friday afternoon and help out in the special event. Jireh Ang (12), a humble member of the From Kids For Kids Club, looked back at the event and stated that “the Family Fun Day was tiring, but it was so worthwhile to see the kids having fun.”

Jordan Chang (12) remarked on the event with a content smile on his face, “Serving the younger community was so fulfilling, as we were able to see the positive impact that we had on them.”

The memories made in the Family Fun Day positively impacted everyone who participated. The extraordinary day with much love and laughter will be remembered with a big, bright smile on the faces of the Dalat family.

By Yerin Park

Dear Son,

We are proud of your accomplishments, and we love you dearly.

Love always, Mom n Dad, 2020

Put

Dear

Always remember you are braver than you believe, stronger than you seems & smarter than you think. Take pride in how far you have come and have faith in how far you can go. We are so proud of you!

With Love, Dad, Mum and Yigal

A FAMILY FOLLOWING GOD TO THE FUTURE

On February 6, the fifteen-person Leadership Development class piled into a van and drove up to Cameron Highlands for a weekend of relaxation and future planning. Little did we know how God would change our lives in this time and form a family.

After a crazy van ride, we arrived at a quaint guest house in the Cameron Highlands and our team set out on a journey of many discoveries and tears.

It began by taking a lot of time to ourselves, we had time to appreciate God’s creation through our house’s stunning views and beautiful garden as we considered our spiritual lives.

Then, we were encouraged by our teachers, Mr. Krik Ronzheimer and Mr. Andrew McClary, to express what we had realized during these times with others. Ultimately, the vulnerability shared during the small groups would collide in the climax of the trip; a five-

hour long action of God.

“The most memorable part of the whole trip was the fivehour long prayer,” says Lydia Brooks (12). “It was really cool how we could all lay hands on each other and pray for each person individually. Being able to speak God’s words and see the resolutions in people’s lives was amazing.”

What was it about this process that had such a huge impact? Each person wrote down things that were holding them back and threw it into the fire, then had a statement of renewal spoken over them. After that, they would join the group and whoever felt led would speak truth to them. There was never a silent minute. That night so many wounds were opened in order to be healed and a deep bond was formed.

Elizabeth Horton (12) reflected on this time by saying, “We went to such relational depths with each other that we became our own family unit that although dysfunctional, is full of understanding.”

Returning from those literal and physical mountaintop moments has been a journey all its own for us, but we know that we can always fall back on our family and our God.

By Hannah Peek

SHE’S LIKE A BIRD

Silence rang through the air as Mr. Paul Dobson readied his hands on the play button. Our attention was driven fully onto the screen, as the sounds of 2000’s pop rang through the hall.

“I felt my heart suck into the music,” said Dael Kim as she reminisced on the beautiful moment.

The song, “I’m Like a Bird” by Nelly Furtado, blessed our Senior Transition Retreat during our first seminar.

“Honestly I was getting bored with all the talking but Nelly Furtado’s deep and thoughtful lyrics kept me awake,” said Jong Min Park.

And deep and thoughtful the lyrics were. The seminar was centred around TCK, so Mr. Dobson, being the absolute Chad he is, picked Nelly Furtado’s piece about her own background as a TCK.

Some of the lyrics talk about how she is “like a bird.” This is a clear and beautiful metaphor on why she, indeed, feels like a bird. She comments on how she doesn’t know

where her home is or where her soul is. I’m sorry folks, but if that doesn’t make you cry, then you’re all a bunch of heartless pillocks. I believe that every TCK in the room was avidly moved by the song, and there were even reports of our fellow student Dael Kim, letting out a single tear.

Being a TCK can be a very difficult experience, constantly moving from place to place and having to say goodbye to friends at a constant pace. It’s almost poignant that in a sense, when the end of the year draws close, everyone in our class will become a TCK of sorts, being pushed away from the comforting Dalat culture.

I will admit, I even feel scared of what the future might awa- woah almost got deep there.

Where was I? Oh yes!

Nelly Furtado is probably the greatest artist of our time, and her lyrics have never failed to move me in the single week I’ve known her. Also she kinda cute not gonna lie.

By Inkyul Kim

We are very proud of each one of you. As you embark on your next adventure, we pray for God’s blessing on you. Remember that you are deeply loved by us and that God is with you wherever you go. We will miss you! -Love and prayers from Dalat Dorm Staff

Congratulations to our dorm seniors!

Congratulations to our precious Elise!

We are so proud of you; you are beautiful, strong, brave, and kind. You have brought us joy every day of your life! We thank God for all He has done in and through you, and we know His plans for your future are rich in grace and goodness.

Love, Daddy, Mama, Luke, Meredith, and Lexia

Delight yourself in the Lord, and He will give you the desires of your heart. -Psalm 37:4

Blessed are the pure in heart for they will see God. -Matthew 5:8

JOHNSON

INDEX

This index lists everyone named or pictured in this book. Names and listings preceded by an asterisk (*) are advertisers.

AAbdulla, Beau 37, 49, 159, 160, 206, 209

Abdulla, Braden 139, 150, 209, 212

Abdulla, Madison 139

Abdulla, Staci 159

Alagan, Himani 135, 207, 211

Aloysius, Mary Michael 159

Anbanathan, Vanjia 159

Anderson, Bona 28, 159

Anderson, Jeta 92, 133

Anderson, Josh 6 5, 159, 207

Anderson, Kaius 149

Anderson, Soren 141

Ang, Adeline 159

Ang, Jireh 13, 49, 101, 199, 120, 144, 156, 194, 206, 208, 210, 212, 213

*Ang, Mr. and Mrs. 194

Ang, Marcus 135

Ang, Sheryl 28, 49, 118, 119 194, 210

*Ang, Mr. and Mrs. 194

Arulandoo, Jeston John 159

Aruugam, Ramakrishnan 159

Augustine, Joshua 15 1, 213

Azuma, Chihiro 141

119, 175, 205, 206, 208, 210

Bernhardt, Sharon 146, 159, 207

*Bernhardt, Mr. and Mrs. 175

Bernier, Emeline 149

Blacklock, Hannah 142, 145

Blacklock, Josiah 139, 209, 212

*Boarding 198

Bok, Kai Ji 147

Bok, Kai Ru 112, 133, 211, 213, 213

Borer, Jairo 141

Borer, Keyla 30, 145

Borer, Noemi 133, 208

Boyd, Aidan 141, 209

Boyd, Cindy 159, 211, 212

Boyd, Kathryn 15, 31, 135, 209, 211

Boyd, Kristina 28, 151

Boyd, Levi 149

Branum, Christopher 11, 60, 145

Branum, Corrie 66, 80, 103, 133, 208, 210

Branum, Micah 71, 109, 127, 148, 210, 212

Branum, Stephen 139, 209, 212

Branum, Timothy 49, 116, 127, 132, 212

Branum, Korban 153

Brewster, Brandi 159

Brewster, Brian 7, 31, 122, 159, 206, 212

Brewster, Kalia 28, 44, 49, 95, 106, 107, 118, 127, 205, 209, 211

Brewster, Kyra 139, 209, 211

Brewster, Lana 19, 7, 21, 31, 44, 99, 107, 129, 150, 205, 206, 207, 210, 211

Broecker, Eliane 15 1

Broecker, Joana 149

Broecker, Lissia 155

Brooks, Charlotte 155

Brooks, Henry 10, 47, 145, 213

Brooks, Hudson 46, 139, 209, 212, 213

Brooks, Lydia 8, 24, 38, 49, 119, 122, 179, 205, 208

Brooks, Noah 15, 88, 135, 142, 207, 209

*Brooks, Mr. and Mrs. 179

Chan, Audrey 141

Chan, Blake 149, 213

Chan, Caitlyn 139, 142, 209, 211

Chan, Ethan (11) 73, 132, 127

Chan, Ethan (10) 47, 129, 130, 206, 207

Chan, Hazel 133

Chan, Lara 153

Chan, Marcus 159

Chan, Ryan 7, 24, 31, 36, 37, 108, 122, 129, 206, 207, 212

Chan, Yvette 159

Chand, Anna 141

Chand, Jayden 147

Chandra, Alexa 2 5, 90, 129, 158

Chandra, Ebel 149, 213

Chandra, Joseph 16, 49, 66, 105, 118, 119, 120, 158, 190, 191, 205, 208, 210

*Chandra, Mrs. and Mrs. 191

Chang, Jordan 8, 49, 64, 65, 118, 119, 156, 173, 207

*Chang, Mr. and Mrs. 173

Chang, Max 129

Channon, Noah 145

Cheam, Ethan 141

Cheang, Dominic 39, 47, 49, 90, 133, 206, 207, 208, 210, 213

Chee, Adelina 133, 208

Chen, Jiahong 157

Chen, YiXin 157

B*Baa Baa Black Sheep 189

Bae, Grace 88, 129, 209, 213

Bahr, Ruben 64, 133

Bahr, Zoe 141

Bai, Tommy 153

Bai, Zoey 157

Baker, Micaella 1 12, 129, 213

Beaman, Christina 21, 34, 35, 45, 49, 118, 119, 134, 180, 205, 206, 208, 209

Beaman, Isaac 5, 15, 135, 142, 205, 207

*Beaman, Mr. and Mrs. 180

B easley, Ben 157

Beasley, Ella 1 51

Beasley, Nate 157

Beasley, Reuben 147

Beh, Agnes 159

B enjamine Emanuel, Juanna 159

Bernhardt, Chase 46,47, 147, 213

Bernhardt, Niko 129, 207, 212

Bernhardt, Ryan 38, 104, 105,

Buckland, Caitlyn 24, 49, 89, 133, 148, 209

Buckley, Zavier 141

Burleson, Chloe 29, 149

Burleson, Kelly 159, 207

Burleson, Milo 4 0, 128, 141, 207

Burley, Rachael 61, 145

Byun, Claire 157

Byun, Eric 15 1

CCai, Christine 59, 147

Cai, Peggy 147

Casebolt, Jackson 157

Chae, Lois 159

Chan, Ailee 80, 159, 206, 209

Chan, Alayna 147

DANCE: BACK: Helen Jang, Anya Kaloo, Nicole Lee, Mandy Liao; FRONT: Mrs. Tarin Daniels, Grace Wan, Grace Moon, Joycelyn Fung, Nicole Khor; NOT PICTURED: Saebom Won

HONOR CHOIR: BACK: Lydia Brooks, Niki Tsumagari, Christina Beaman; FRONT: Dael Kim, Julia Jun, Celestine Teoh, Mrs. Joyce Goh; NOT PICTURED: Daniel Choi, Joseph Chandra, Ryan Bernhardt, Hannah Peek

HS WORSHIP TEAM: BACK: Jiheon No, Enee Crosslin, Mycah Winsor, Kalia Brewster, Lana Brewster, Nate Croft, Sean Park; MIDDLE: Mr. Andrew McClary, Ji Ah Choi, Haeon Park, Christina Beaman, Ziyu Moey, Annie Choi, Julia Jun, Yuuki Horie, Gloria Kim; FRONT: Dael Kim, Lydia Brooks, Nicole Lai, Ella Jade Magruder, Saebom Won, Celestine Teoh, Esther Yang

TECHNICAL THEATER TEAM: BACK: Mr. JD Thompson, Isaac Beaman, Mr. Jon Ronning; FRONT: Mr. Terry Franceschi, Alexis Yew, Gloria Kim, Mr. Bob Pagee; NOT PICTURED: Tien-Erh Huang, Yuuki Horie, Lydia Gieman, Mr. Andrew McClary

FROM KIDS 4 KIDS: BACK: Jimin Park, Philip Yeoh, Jordan Suen, Yerin Park, Elizabeth Horton; FRONT: Ms. Shawna Wood, Gloria Kim, Rebekah Lee, Dael Kim

Chew, Ashley 80, 84, 129, 130, 210, 212

Chew, Bryan 145

Chew, Dylan 70, 72, 93, 129, 134, 212

Chew, Emily 8, 102, 119, 158, 210

Chew, Ryan 133

Chew, Sing Yi 145

Chew, Tang Kheng Wong 159

Chia, Ning Yi 76, 115, 129, 140, 210, 211

*Chicken Rice 189

Chin, Anric 135, 212

Chin, John 41, 79, 129, 130, 207, 208, 210

Chin, Kit 159, 160

Cho, Hanul 153

Cho, Jae 8, 77, 82, 108, 119, 174, 227, 212

*Cho, Mr. and Mrs. 174

Cho, Jake 149

Cho, Jason 135, 212

Choi, Annie 23, 38, 45, 127, 205, 207

Choi, Daniel 34, 35, 38, 49, 126, 127, 128, 205, 206, 208

Choi, David 149

Choi, Elyn 147

Choi, Ji Ah 49, 69, 127, 128, 152, 205, 207

Choi, Junho 55, 155

Choi, Lucy 1 10, 139

Choi, Ryan 135

Choi, Sandy 139, 152

Choi, Shin 15 1

Chong, Hui Yin 159

Chong, Joel 159

Chong, Kris 127

Choo, Mandy 159

Chung, Grace 1 11, 129, 210

*Claypot 200

Conklin, Joel 147

Conklin, Joshua 22, 139, 142

Corman, Kaeden 46, 139, 209,

212, 213

Corman, Kaleb 29, 153

Corman, Kenya 61, 145, 208

Corman, Kyler 54, 155

Corman, Nicole 159

*C ottiny 199

Croft, Nate 20, 44, 49, 78, 104, 105, 122, 127, 205, 207, 210

Crosslin, Enee 49, 66, 79, 104, 127, 205, 210, 212

Crosslin, Hope 4 0, 141, 207, 209

Cura, Debbie 144, 159, 213

Cura, Jack 1 13, 114, 122, 133, 158, 209, 211

Cura, Tom 161, 213

Devahandran, Sathiavani 161

Dinakaran, Christy 161

Dinakaran, Frederick 1 35, 210, 212

Dinakaran, Nate 143, 209

Dinakaran, Priya 161, 209

Dobson, Emma 59, 149

Dobson, Ian 139, 209, 212

Dobson, Noah 145

Dobson, Paul 8, 111, 161, 210

Dolie, Kevile 127, 132

Douglas, Haylee 24, 25, 92, 93, 133, 164, 209, 211

Douglas, Jared 14, 69, 127, 211

Dove, Matthew 1 13, 131, 208, 213

Driscoll, Sean 147

Dukes, Ashley 30, 145

Dukes, TJ 40, 135, 207, 209

Dwumfour, Darnell 139

Dwumfour, Darryl 81, 133, 209, 212

Dwumfour, Derion 147, 213

EElliott, Isaac 29, 153

Elliot, Marissa 209

DDai, Weide 155

Dai, Yanteng 153

*Dalat Bible 202

Daniels, Adam 104, 105, 161, 206, 209, 210

Daniels, Tarin 161, 205, 206

Davis, Caden 141, 209

Davis, Eli 49, 96, 104, 105, 133, 209, 213

Davis, Gabe 30, 145

Davis, J. J. 161, 164, 160, 211

Davis, Ryan 161, 227

Davis, Summer 161, 213

De Jager, Esmarie 37, 88, 129, 148, 206, 209

De Jager, Josia 135, 207, 212

de Vigneral, Francois 141 de Visser, Adaiah 145 de Visser, Jedidja 28, 153 de Visser, Joel 149 de Visser, Yosiah 157

DeLaughter, Isaiah 15, 25, 80, 129, 130, 209, 210

DeLaughter, Wesley 12, 15, 22, 49, 105, 119, 144, 196, 210

*DeLaughter, Mr. and Mrs. 196

SKTT: BACK: John Kim, Ethan Chan, Mikaya Ronzheimer; FRONT: Mrs. Ailee Chan, Corinne Fraley, Anya Kaloo, Mikaela Yeap

PRINCIPAL’S ADVISORY LEAGUE: BACK: Mr. Beau Abdulla, Dominic Cheang, David Kilgo, Mr. JD Thompson; FRONT: Esther Lo, Christina Beaman, Abel Tan, Yong-Yu Huang, Mr. Brian Brewster; NOT PICTURED: Saebom Won, Julia Jun

SENIOR CLASS EXCOM: BACK: Mr. Jon Horton, Wansuk Kunawaradisai, Ryan Bernhardt, Tien Min Tan, Mr. Jens Hieber; FRONT: Mrs. Tarin Daniels, Dael Kim, Christina Beaman, Yuuki Horie, Julia Jun, Mr. Adam Daniels; NOT PICTURED: Mrs. Carin Roylance, Mr. Craig Roylance, Elizabeth Horton

JUNIOR CLASS EXCOM: BACK: Ms. Mary Geiman, Mr. Brendan van Rensburg, Daniel Choi, Ms. Shawna Wood, Mikaela Yeap; MIDDLE: Jirawan Tritham, Ms. Jodi Roberts, Esther Tse, Ms. Claudia Kang; BACK: Zoey Ong, Jia Yi Sim, Mandy Liao, Tien-Erh Huang, Mr. JD Thompson

SOPHOMORE CLASS EXCOM: BACK: Wen Khaw, Ryan Chan, Lana Brewster, Esmarie De Jager; FRONT: Mr. Beau Abdulla, Maggie Koay, Esther Lo, Yong-Yu Huang, Haeon Park, Ms. Bethany Weidemann

FRESHMAN CLASS EXCOM: BACK: Benjamin Wong, David Kilgo, Lei Tee, Bennett McIver; FRONT: Ms. Sara Kearney, Nicole Khor, Anna Phuah, Joycelyn Fung, Natalie Khor, Mr. Andrew Kearney

DORM COUNCIL: BACK: Jireh Ang, Onyu Kwak, Wansuk Kunawaradisai; FRONT: Mrs. Val Weidemann, Bella Thompson, Riley Phillips, Dael Kim

Hollon, Mr. JD Thompson; FRONT: Mrs. Kelly Burleson, Yong-Yu Huang, Mandy Liao, Mr. Josh Anderson; NOT PICTURED: Cecelia Sheng, Jun Lee

Elliott, Olivia 209, 210

Emaung, Owen 161

Emis, Eleanor 133, 213

Emis, Elise 1 51

Emis, Emma 139, 209

Emmanuel, Joshua 133, 210

Emmanuel, Rufus 161

Emmanuel, Tia 143

Emmanuel, Vijeta 161

Ewe, Jowen 145

HHa, David Onyu 15 1

Ha, Grace 157

Ha, John Yeonwoo 155

Han, Kyu Hwi 13, 42, 132, 133, 144, 208, 213

Hassan, Jasmine 16, 66, 75, 133, 208

Henderson, Keith 94, 161, 209

Henderson, Rachelle 161

MS HOUSE CAPTAINS: BACK: Popi Grous, Josia De Jager, Isaac Beaman, Kalista White; MIDDLE: Noah Brooks, Pranjal Malik, Noella Seeveratnam, Himani Alagan; FRONT: Samantha Owen, Daniel Pham, Tony Wu, Leyla Lee; NOT PICTURED: TJ Dukes

FFan, Aaron 147, 213

Fan, Annabelle 139

Fischer, Aiden 15 1

Fischer, Ella Grace 149

Fischer, Liam 1 1, 145

Fong, Anne 161

Ford, Palmer 6 9, 79, 116, 127, 148, 210, 212

Fraley, Corinne 20, 42, 43, 49, 66, 75, 119, 150, 152, 158, 178, 206, 208

Fraley, Karis 147, 208

*Fraley, Mr. and Mrs. 178

Franceschi, Cheryl 161

Franceschi, Terry 161, 205

Fung, Joycelyn 16, 37, 133, 134, 164, 205, 206, 209, 211

*Her Hair and Makeup Salon 178

Hieber, Emily 161

Hieber, Jens 66, 120, 146, 161, 206

Ho, Grace 161, 208

Ho, Jacy 147

Ho, Mark 133, 134

Hofer, Hailey 66, 88, 133, 208, 209

Hofer, Rhys 137, 209

Hoffman, Owen 157

Hogan, Jan 49, 111, 161, 210

Hollon, Benjamin 4 0, 41, 43, 66, 131, 156, 207, 208

Hollon, Peter 58, 149, 208

Hollon, Timothy 139, 209, 212

*Home Cafe 203

Honeybone, Carly 22, 30, 145

Horie, Yuuki 46, 82, 115, 119, 158, 192, 205, 206, 208, 211

*Horie, Mr. and Mrs. 192

Horiuchi, Aika 157

GGanesan, Vikneswaran 161

Gardner, Gabby 24, 103, 127, 210

Gardner, Isa 10, 139

Ge, Anna 15 1

Ge, Elsa 155

Geiman, Lydia 3, 42, 64, 127, 205, 207, 208

Geiman, Mary 161, 206, 208

Gibson-Pham, Dale 55, 161, 213

Goh, Brandon 19, 131

Goh, Emily 157

Goh, Joyce 74, 75, 161, 205, 208

Goh, Julien 47, 133, 207, 211, 213

Goh, Soo Wei 108, 133, 212

Goh, Tiffany 157

Goh, Wei Ee 137, 212

Gohan, Liv 139

Gohan, Max 147

Horton, Elizabeth 6, 49, 64, 98, 118, 119, 181, 205, 206, 207, 208, 210, 210

Horton, Jon 161, 206

Horton, Lori 161, 208

*Horton, Mr. and Mrs. 181

Hou, Kevin 155

Hsu, Bernadette 153

Hsu, Michael 133, 207, 211

Hsu, Paul 147, 213

Hsu, Peter 139, 212, 213

Hsu, Thomas 157

Huam, Siak Kuang 161

Huang, April 139, 211

Huang, Tien-Erh 18, 32, 49, 127, 205, 206, 207, 208, 210, 212

Huang, Ting-Yi 139

Hyunha Jeong, Anya Shanmugabalan, Liv Gohan, Sidharta Selvaraja, DJ Yost, Elijah Peh, TJ Dukes, Daniel Lim; MIDDLE: Jing Xuan Leow, Romeo Kontsas, Ting-Yi Huang, Sandy Choi, Lee Yee Tan, Amy Won, Tony Wu, Samantha Owen, Mr. Andrew Kearney;

Jonathan

Juan Moon, Vennie Wong, Juye Kwon, Annie Li, Sophia Teoh, Annabelle Fan, Daniel Willoughby, Iyan Sandahl, Timothy Hollon, Yu Tee, Yun Kil, Jun Sheng Leow

Govina, Perumal 161, 166

Govinda, Ramasamy 161

Graig, Abraham 1 57

Graig, Anderson 15 1

Graig, Anna 29, 149

Grice, Sue 14, 70, 131, 209

Grous, Popi 137, 142, 207, 209, 211

Grous, Zoe 28, 102, 127

Guerrero, Angel 78, 152, 161, 211

Huang, Yong-Yu 6, 7, 36, 40, 41, 131, 206, 207

Huang, Zi Qi 155

Huang, Zi Xin 145

Hueting, Adriaan 142, 143

Huh, Daniel 153

Huh, Samuel 149

Hwang, Tian Xiang 66, 133, 213

Hwang, Yi Jean 143

Hwang, Yi Ranne 139

Noah Lee, Aaron Smith, Dominic Cheang, Niki Tsumagari, Niko Bernhardt, Benjamin Hollon, John Chin;

Ryan Chan, Mary Lee, Trevor Nichols, Paul Pham, Lana Brewster, Kolaya Rhonzheimer, Ethan Chan, Taylor Johnson, Lydia Geiman, Mr. Christopher Ramos;

Annie Choi, Abigail Soo, Grace Moon, Ji Soo Kang, Mikaela Yeap, Cecelia Sheng, Zoe Seevaratnam, Esther Tse

Guo, Zeen 15 1

SCIENCE CLUB: BACK: David Kim, Elliot Steffen, Philip Yeoh, Letitia Ong, Jordan Chang, Jimin Park, Mrs. Jessica Morken; MIDDLE: Ji Ah Choi, Erica Jang, Mary Lee, Grace Moon, Yerin Park, Elizabeth Horton, Mrs. Sharon Bernhardt; FRONT: Tien-Erh Huang, Jia Yi Sim, Ally Kim, Saebom Won, Rebekah Lee, Mandy Liao

HISTORY BEE & BOWL: BACK: Mr. Zach Mulert, Michael Hsu, Josh Peek, Nate Croft, Ryan Chan, Ethan Chan, John Chin, Ms. Becky Keister; MIDDLE: Ms. Ha-Young Kong, TJ Dukes, Ezra Latham, Nathanael Kovach, Karis White, Cecelia Sheng, Natalie Khor, Yong-Yu Huang; FRONT: Milo Burleson, Sean White, Owen Lai, Hyunha Jeong, Peter Hsu, Myra Lim, Hope Crosslin, Mrs. Melodee White ; NOT PICTURED: Gabe Roylance, Julian Goh, Ms. Rebekah Peters

FORENSICS AND DEBATE: BACK: Mr. Bob Pagee, Christopher Jang, Benjamin

MS JAZZ BAND: BACK:

Park,

FIRST:

HS JAZZ BAND: BACK:

MIDDLE:

FRONT:

IIida, Junshi 47, 64, 131

Inoue, Mao 1 19, 120, 185

*Inoue, Mr. and Mrs. 185

Ito, Akashi 147

Ito, Ruka 28, 15

Kaney, Noah 24, 133, 209

Kang, Claudia 161, 206

Kang, Ji Hwan 70, 130, 131, 148

Kang, Ji Soo 9, 74, 83, 119, 207

Kang, John 149

Kang, Kim 161

Kang, Sharon 24, 30, 49, 133, 209, 211

Kang, Shon 149

Kang, Sophia 131

Kaptain, Alina 145

Kaptain, Anjali 49, 133, 150, 208, 210

Kaptain, Ethan 15 1, 213

206, 210, 211

Kim, Juyoung 15, 83, 113, 131, 208, 213

Kim, Minah 145

Kim, On You 127

K im, Onyou 139, 209, 211

Kim, Perry 147, 213

Kim, Ruha 143

Kim, Seongjin 71, 120, 123, 171

Kim, Seung Hwan 82, 112, 127, 162, 210

Kim, Ye Ha 157

Kim, Yeonsoo 137, 210, 211

Kirkland, Beckett 153

Kirkland, Graham 145

Kirkland, Neely 147

Ko, Aiden 145, 213

Ko, Min-Song 95, 127, 209

Ko, Na Young 60, 143, 209

Ko, Sophie 149

Ko, Young Chan 155

Koay, Amos 31, 137, 209, 212

Koay, Dorothy 114, 126, 127, 212

Koay, Douglas 137, 212

Koay, Maggie 7, 37, 78, 106, 131, 206, 210, 211

JJang, Christopher 133, 207

Jang, Erica 49, 127, 207

Jang, Helen 28, 113, 131, 205, 213

Jang, Sarah 161

Jaya Raman Menon, Laviynia 9, 66, 72, 123

Jeon, Ha-Eun 137, 209

Jeon, Haram 145

Jeon, Harang 15 1

Jeong, Hyunha 4 0, 139, 207, 211

Jinnah, Natalie 149

Johno, Anju 61, 145

Johnson, Abe 142, 143, 208

Johnson, Elise 15, 18, 49, 66, 74, 94, 95, 119, 120, 134, 198, 208, 209

*Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. 198

Johnson, Lexia 15, 137, 209

Johnson, Melissa 161

Johnson, Meredith 24, 49, 95,126, 127, 209

Johnson, Nate 139, 209, 212

Johnson, Taylor 42, 43, 83, 131, 207, 208

Johnston, William 133, 211

Joo, Daniel 149

Joo, Emily 153

Joo, Joshua 54, 157

Joo, Rachel 15 1

*Journ Fam 203

Jun, Caleb 20, 137, 144, 212

Jun, Julia 45, 49, 110, 111, 119, 120, 184, 205, 206, 208, 210

*Jun, Mr. and Mrs. 184

Jung, Da Ye 12, 66, 75, 83, 119, 208

Jung, Esther 153

Jung, Jenny 10, 143

Karapah, Chandra Seggran M. 16 1

Karapaiya, Parimaladevi 161

Karpaya, Valliammah 161

Kearney, Andrew 37, 74, 75, 161, 206

Kearney, Isaac 54, 157

Kearney, Sara 37, 68, 69, 163, 206

Keas, Heidi 49, 146, 163, 209

Keefer, Kaden 109, 131, 212

Keister, Becky 6 5, 49, 73, 163, 160, 207

Kelley, Joel 127, 158, 208

Khaw, Ryan 139

Khaw, Wen 7, 36, 37 68, 91, 131, 206, 210, 211

Khoo, Joseph 59, 149

Khoo, Sarah 15 1

Khor, Natalie 36, 37, 88, 133, 206, 207, 208, 209, 211

Khor, Nicole 16, 37, 93, 95, 133, 205, 206, 208, 209, 211

Khor, Wayne 6 9, 91, 93, 131, 144, 210, 212, 213

Kil, Yebeen 2 5, 127, 140, 208, 209

Kil, Yun 137, 209, 212

Kilgo, Anna 139

Kilgo, David 7, 17, 36, 46, 47, 133, 206, 209

Kilgo, Patrick 64, 68, 69, 163

Kim, Ally 127, 128, 140, 207

Kim, Charles 54, 157

Kim, Dael 13, 20, 34, 35, 39, 44, 45, 49, 176, 119, 205, 206, 208, 209

*Kim, Mr. and Mrs. 176

Kim, David 33, 110, 133, 207

Kim, David 54, 155

Kim, Gloria 2 5, 49, 69, 119, 120, 205, 210

Kim, Hailey 155

Kim, Hajin (6) 142, 143, 170, 209

Kim, Yujin 2 5, 127

Kim, Yumin 14, 49, 96, 126, 127, 128, 209

Kinnunen, Erik 147, 213

Kirk, Mia 1 1, 145

Koh, Eddie 167

Koh, Liwei 46, 47, 68, 131, 148, 210, 211, 213

Koi, Brandon 145

Kong, Ha-Young 49, 163, 207,

Kim, Lee Anne Lim, Sahana Selvaraja

SPRING DRAMA: BACK: Cecelia Sheng, Juyoung Kim, Ziyu Moey, Kyu Hwi Han, Alexis Yew; FRONT: Mrs. Lori Horton, Nicole Khor, Natalie Khor, Jia Yi Sim, Mr. Doug Yost; NOT PICTURED: Annabelle Low, Noemi Borer, Aaron Smith, Adelina Chee, Taewoo Song, John Chin, Arpita Mathew, Esther Yang

KKahrobaei, Zoe 15 1

Kalimuthu, Bhavani 161

Kaloo, Anisha 24, 95, 131, 209

Kaloo, Anya 13, 15, 23, 102, 118, 127, 144, 205, 206

Kaltoft, Marjaan 20, 137, 209, 212

Kamache, Thanavalli 161

Kan, Yi-Liz 58, 147

Kaney, Andrew 24, 49, 79, 96, 127, 209

Kim, Hajin (4) 147, 213

Kim, Hari 153

Kim, Henry 157

Kim, Inkyul 39, 73, 116, 123, 208

Kim, Jaewon 1 1, 145

Kim, Jaeyoun 139, 213

Kim, Jason 109, 131, 212

Kim, Jeremy 3, 12, 14, 23, 101, 127, 210

Kim, John 53, 100, 114, 127,

FALL DRAMA: BACK: Georgia White, Keiryn Sandahl, Benjamin Hollon, Hannah Peek, Mikaya Ronzheimer, Kyu Hwi Han; MIDDLE: Jordan Stuart, Corinne Fraley, Taylor Johnson, Ziyu Moey, Cecelia Sheng, Isabella Thompson, Ms. Mary Geiman; FRONT: Mrs. Lori Horton, Caleb Fraley, Lee Anne Lim, Nathan Lam, Lydia Geiman, Larissa Lee, Tien-Erh Huang; NOT PICTURED: Aaron Smith, Daye Jung, Mandy Liao, Mrs. Nancy Fraley; Abe Johnson, Peter Hollon, Kenya Corman, Karis Fraley, Lenora White

SPRING DRAMA: BACK: Benjamin Hollon, Joel Kelley, Matthew Dove, Keiryn Sandahl, Hannah Peek, Anjali Kaptain, Daye Jung; MIDDLE: Mrs. Mary Geiman, Nathan Lam, Taylor Johnson, Elizabeth Horton, Hailey Hofer, Larissa Lee, Mrs. Grace Ho; FRONT: Corrie Branum, Lydia Geiman, Isabella Thompson, Corinne Fraley, Jordan Stuart, Inkyul

MEN’S ENSEMBLE: BACK: Ryan Bernhardt, Aaron Worten, Joseph Chandra, Zhi Yong Lee; MIDDLE: Daniel Lim, Onyu Kwak, Wansuk Kunawaradisai, Jong Min Park; FRONT: Inkyul Kim, Philip Yeoh, Jireh Ang, Yuuki Horie, Ms. Joyce Goh; NOT PICTURED: Tien Min Tan

SHOWCHOIR: BACK: Georgia White, Chika Tsumagari, Niki Tsumagari, Daniel Choi, Dominic Cheang, Jordan Suen; MIDDLE: Ms. Joyce Goh, Daye Jung, Corinne Fraley, Christina Beaman, Yebeen Kil, Elise Johnson; FRONT: Dael Kim, Nicole Lai, Jasmine Hassan, Lydia Brooks, Julia Jun, Sieon Park, Celestine Teoh; NOT PICTURED: Hannah Peek, Adam Lim

Kontsas, Gabe 97, 131, 209

Kontsas, Romeo 53, 139, 209

Kontsas, Savanna 149

Koo, Minji 15 1

Kovach, Nathanael 40, 137, 207

Kovach, Zachary 145

Kuhns, Liam 71, 104, 127, 210, 212

Kumagai, Kanon 149

Kumagai, Riku 145

Kunawaradisai, Wansuk 8, 13, 25, 34, 35, 49, 120, 123, 144, 187, 206, 208, 209, 212

*Kunawaradisai, Mr. and Mrs. 187

Kuppusamy, Manimaran 163

Kwak, Onyu 13, 25, 28, 49, 71, 109, 123, 144, 206, 208, 209, 212

Kwok, Cherish 157

Kwon, John 15 1, 213

Kwon, Juhan 147

Kwon, Juye 139

109, 148, 208, 210, 212

Leech, Lyndon 127, 140, 210

Leng, Wenyang 54, 157

Leong, Aidan 85, 111, 137, 210

Leong, Jemima 153

Leong, Sharisse 73, 99, 106, 127, 210, 211

Leow, Jing Xuan 1 11, 139, 209, 210

Leow, Jun Sheng 137

Leow, Yen Ling 163

Leung, Euodia 23, 31, 143

Li, Annie 139, 209

Li, Dora 147

Li, Harry 153, 213

Li, Jason 153

Liao, Ivan 15 1, 213

Liao, Mandy 7, 23, 32, 34, 115, 127, 205, 206, 207, 208

Liao, Sefina 143

Liew, Charissa 163

Lim, Adam 39, 134, 135, 208

Lim, Alicia 137

Lim, Amanda 143, 209

Lim, Austin 1 55

Lim, Benjamin 147

Lim, Christine 163

LLai, Jian Yi 3, 14, 68, 123

Lai, Nicole 20, 39, 44, 49, 123, 208

Lai, Owen 133, 207

Lam, Nathan 12, 43, 131, 144, 208

Lao, Jonathan 104, 127, 210

Latham, Abraham 209

Latham, Ezra 137, 209, 212

Lau, Vienne 155

Law, Caleb 155

Leaw, Allerena 153

Lee, Angel 137

Lee, Christina 15 1

Lee, David 10, 145, 213

Lee, Erin 22, 61, 145

Lee, Harry 147, 213

Lee, Heaven 153

Lee, Jane 143, 209, 211

Lee, Jayron 153

Lee, Jenifer 153

Lee, Jiyul 153

Lee, Jodie 143

Lee, Joseph 137, 209, 212

Lee, Jun 45, 72, 123, 207

Lee, Justus 127

Lee, Kate 137, 211

Lee, Larissa 43, 66, 133, 158, 208

Lee, Leyla 137, 207, 209

Lee, Mary 32, 70, 71, 123, 207

Lee, Nicole 9, 23, 82, 83, 123, 177, 205

*Lee, Mr. and Mrs. 177

Lee, Noah 135, 207, 211

Lee, Palang David 145

Lee, Ray 17, 76, 135

Lee, Rebekah 33, 16, 82, 123, 205, 207

Lee, Theresa 163

Lee, Yejii 58, 151

Lee, Yewon 10, 60, 143

Lee, Zack 143

Lee, Zhi Yong 38, 74, 82, 123,

Lim, Daniel (8) 20, 137

Lim, Daniel (12) 19, 25, 49, 96, 123, 164, 188, 208, 209

*Lim, Mr. and Mrs. 188

Lim, Dawson 143

Lim, Elena 1 1, 145

Lim, Elesya 153

Lim, Esther 1 1, 143

Lim, Hazel 58, 151

Lim, Jeyun 1 55

Lim, Jia Yi 9, 70, 123, 186, 226

*Lim, Mr. and Mrs. 186

Lim, Jordan 163

Lim, Kate 145

Lim, Kyra 59, 147

Lim, Lee Anne 131, 208

Lim, Linus 15 1

Lim, Mabel 155

Lim, Marcus 139

Lim, Myra 15, 20, 137, 207, 209, 211, 213

Lim, Nicholas 15 1

Lim, Priscilla 163

Lim, Seryeong 155

Lim, Soo Qiao 131

Lim, Sumin 128, 122, 127, 209

Lim, Suyoung 31, 143, 209

Lim, Victor 163

Lin, Timothy 2 5, 49, 97, 108, 120, 122, 123, 152, 212

Lin, Tzu-Heng 155

Lin, You-En 155

Lin, Yu-Li 155

Lin, Zachary 29, 151, 213

Lin, Zander 159

Lindsey, Luke 8, 9, 120, 123, 195, 210

*Lindsey, Mr. and Mrs. 195

Liu, Dora 90, 137, 210, 211

Lo, Esther 6, 7, 36, 68, 98, 128, 131, 156, 206, 210, 211

Loh, Chloe 131, 211

Christina Beaman, Yebeen Kil; FRONT: Dael Kim, Sieon Park, Anisha Kaloo, Joycelyn Fung, Esther Tse, Nicole Khor, Haeon Park, Ms. Bethany Weidemann; NOT PICTURED: Mr. Keith Henderson

Aidan Boyd, Abraham Latham, Hudson Brooks, Timothy Hollon; MIDDLE: Caden Davis, Mathias Seeveratnam, Joseph Yim, Ian Dobson, Braden Abdulla; FRONT: Mr. Beau Abdulla, Kaeden Corman, Stephen Branum, Nate Dinakaran, Suyoung Lim, Josiah Blacklock, Hajin Kim, Mr. Will Brooks

Gerald

MS GIRLS VOLLEYBALL: BACK: Amy Won, Cherry Thomas, Kalista White, Hope Crosslin, Zoe Yeoh, Ji Ru Sim; MIDDLE: Ha-Eun Jeon, Jia Ru Sim, Myra Lim, Jing Xuan Leow, Marissa Elliot, Caitlyn Chan, Lee Yee Tan; FRONT: Mrs. Ailee Chan, Joyce Wan, Rhys Hofer, Sophia Teoh,

U13 GIRLS SOCCER: BACK: Kiera Nichols, Rebecca Wong, Kyra Brewster, Onyou Kim, Soo Song, Na Young Ko; FRONT: Eleannor Tang, Hope Crosslin, Soniya Peters, Amanda Lim, Jane Lee, Yuan Tee, Ms. Alexis Schultz; NOT PICTURED: Karen Tanaguchi

JV GIRLS SOCCER: BACK: Olivia Elliot, Esmarie De Jager, Chika Tsumagari, Popi Grous, Karis White; MIDDLE: Mrs. Tammi Yost, Saidah Ly, Sharon Kang, Noella Seevaratnam, Kathryn Boyd; FRONT: Grace Bae, Marissa Yost, Natalie Khor, Lexia Johnson, Leyla Lee, Ms. Heidi Keas; NOT PICTURED: Caitlyn Buckland, Hailey Hofer

VARSITY GIRLS SOCCER: BACK: Hannah Pickett, Riley Phillips, Haylee Douglas, Kalia Brewster, Elise Johnson, Min-Song Ko; MIDDLE: Alice Yang, Meredith Johnson, Sue Grice, Lauren Worten,

U13 BOYS SOCCER: BACK: Nate Johnson,

Yang,

Annie Li, Emma Emis, Arielle McIver, Mr. Priya Dinakaran

VARSITY BOYS SOCCER: BACK: Gabe Roberts, Isaiah DeLaughter, Noah Kaney, Mycah Winsor, Onyu Kwak, Andrew Kaney; MIDDLE: Sean Park, Gabriel Kontsas, Eli Davis, Yumin Kim, Daniel Lim, Wansuk Kunawaradisai, Jack Cura; FRONT: Mr. Brendan van Rensburg, Jiheon No, Jay Lohman, Jarrett Lohman, Sumin Lim, Benjamin Wong, Jimin Park, Marjaan Kaltoft, Mr. Dustin Roberts

JV BOYS SOCCER: BACK: Ezra Latham, Ole Wijntjes, David Kilgo, Brendan Loke, Kyle Tang; MIDDLE: Joseph Yun, Darryl Dwumfour, Joseph Lee, DJ Yost, Amos Koay; FRONT: Romeo Kontsas, Tony Wu, Zi Jian Pong, TJ Dukes, Yun Kil, Mr. Adam Daniels; NOT PICTURED: Bennett McIver, Noah Brooks

Peters, Esther Lo, Gloria Kim, Sheryl Ang, Megan Septon, Tien-Erh Huang; NOT PICTURED: Maddie Rude

Loh, Davina 49, 127, 210

Loh, Sarah 141

Lohman, Jarrett 2, 25, 127, 158, 209

Lohman, Jay 17, 135, 209, 213

Loke, Brendan 31, 88, 137, 209, 212

Loo, Eric 163

Lourdes, Julianna 163

Loustale, Kevin 163, 212

Low, Annabelle 135, 208

Ly, Saidah 30, 66, 76, 135, 209, 211

Lyon, Alexandra 59, 149

Lyon, Hannah 153

Lyon, Joshua 46, 145

Moses, Ravindran 163, 166

Mulert, Clara 157

Mulert, Nathaniel 155

Mulert, Zach 4 0, 72, 163, 207

Muniandy, Selvarani 163

Muniandy, Thanasegaran 167

Muvumba, Eliza 163, 160

JV BOYS VOLLEYBALL: BACK: Jordan Suen, Benjamin Yeoh, Wayne Khor, Dominic Cheang; FRONT: Trevor Nichols, Enson Tang, Fredrick Dinakaran, John Chin, Mr. Karl Chan; NOT PICTURED: Joshua Emmanuel

MM Yuva Raja, Packia Dharrshini 143

M Yuva Raja, Srimathi 155

M Yuva Raja, Vanmathi 155

Magruder, Duncan 5, 104, 105, 120, 123, 210

Magruder, Ella Jade 25, 49, 83, 123, 205

Mah, Barbara 163

Mah, Culles 14, 24, 49, 71, 105, 128, 129, 210, 212

Mah, Cullno 31, 137, 212

Malik, Mihika 157

Malik, Pranjal 137, 142, 207, 212

Man, Jia Jun 145

VARSITY BOYS VOLLEYBALL: BACK: Lyndon Leech, Tyler Ronning, Aaron Worten, Micah Branum, Jeremy Kim, Zhi Yong Lee; FRONT: Abel Tan, Seung Hwan Kim, Liwei Koh, Jireh Ang, John Kim, Mr. Craig Roylance; NOT PICTURED: Jacky Park, Mr. Leech

Man, Jia Ni 146

Marappan, Murugan 163

Mareemuttoo, Rajeen 163

Martin, Deborah 163

Mathew, Arpita 32, 129, 208

Maurin Merriel 60, 163

Maurin, Guy 30, 68, 163

McClary, Andrew 20, 44, 48, 49, 150, 163, 205

TENNIS: BACK: Jing Xuan Leow, Aidan Leong, Julia Jun; FRONT: Mr. Paul Dobson, Grace Chung, Ellie Park, Sophia Teoh, Ms. Jan Hogan

McIver, Bennett 36, 37, 81, 88, 135, 206, 209, 212

McIver, Ella 55, 155

Mclver, Arielle 137, 209, 211

Menon, Shasha 141

Mercer, Noelene 163

Michael, Agnes 163

Miller, Lori 49, 91, 163

Miller, Seth 54, 157

Min, Hae Song 15 1

VARSITY GIRLS RUGBY: BACK: Alexis Yew, Olivia Ellliot, Amber Ruble, Elizabeth Horton, Abby Owen, Anjali Kaptain; MIDDLE: Moriah Winsor, Zoey Ong, Zoe Seevaratnam, Gabriela Gardner; FRONT: Mr. Brendan van Rensburg, Ashley Chew, Millie Morgan, Emily Chew, Grear Tierney, Corrie Branum, Ms. Bethany Weidemann ; NOT PICTURED: Davina Loh

NNadarjan, Sanker 163

Nagu, Kumarasen 163

Nagu, Renu Kumar 163

Narainan, Gunasegeran 163

Narayanasamy, Elumalyappen 163

Ng, Chor Ee 131, 213

Ng, Luke 74, 135

Ng, Nathan 143

Ng, Rhea 155

Ng, Wooi Sim 163

Nichols, Jerry 163

Nichols, Kiera 10, 141, 209

Nichols, Liza 77, 163, 212

Nichols, Trevor 77, 83, 135, 207, 210, 211, 212, 213

No, Jiheon 21, 78, 131, 162, 205, 209

Noh, Sophia 157

Nyul, Alexia 137, 211

VARSITY BOYS RUGBY: BACK: Gabe Roberts, Tyler Ronning, Duncan Magruder, Luke Lindsey, Enee Crosslin, Jonathan Lao; MIDDLE: Ryan Bernhardt, Nate Croft, Isaiah DeLaughter, Wesley DeLaughter, Palmer Ford; FRONT: Jerald Ooi, Philip Yeoh, Culles Mah, Liam Kuhns; NOT PICTURED: Tien Min Tan, Joseph Chandra, Mr. Magregor Magruder, Mr. Casey Morgan, Mr. Adam Daniels

210 Index & Group Photos

Min, Hael 157

Min, Hajin 153

Moey, Ziyu 49, 66, 129, 205, 208

Mohri, Coco 81, 122, 130, 131, 146

Moon, Grace 31, 71, 115, 123, 148, 156, 158, 195, 205, 207, 211

Moon, Juan 141, 212

*Moon, Mr. and Mrs. 195

Morgan, Emma 73, 79, 81, 129, 212

Morgan, Olivia 58, 151

Morgan, Lucky 149, 213

Morgan, Millie 135, 140, 210

Morken, Jessica 70, 163, 207

OOh, Caleb 28, 148, 153

Oh, Danbee 155

Oh, David 149

Oh, Yunseok 153, 213

Ong, Danniell 137

Ong, Letitia 49, 69, 118, 120, 123, 207

Ong, Zoey 34, 35, 103, 126, 129, 206, 210

Ooi, Carsten 149

Ooi, Christopher 130, 131

Ooi, Jerald 74, 104, 105, 125, 171, 183, 210

*Ooi, Mr. and Mrs. 183

Ooi, Jonathan 143

Ooi, Lilian 163

Owen, Abby 49, 128, 129, 210

Owen, Samantha 137, 207, 210, 211

PPaeck, Rin 154, 159

Paeck, Roy 155

Pagee, Anne-Marie 163

Pagee, Bob 163, 205, 207, 213

Pan, Boen 155

Park, Amy 15, 132, 137, 213

Park, Emilia 15, 73, 131, 213

Park, Chris 143

Park, Ellie 1 10, 141, 210

Park, Grace 91, 131

Park, Haeon 7, 21, 36, 44, 49,

JV GIRLS VOLLEYBALL: BACK: Yeonsoo Kim, Wen Khaw, Anna Ruble; FRONT: Emma Yeap, Dora Liu, Samantha Owen; NOT PICTURED: Maggie Koay, Adelynn Tan, Ning Yi Chia, Ashley Chew

VARSITY GIRLS VOLLEYBALL: BACK: Jirawan Tritham, Sharisse Leong, Kolaya Ronzheimer, Lana Brewster, Elizabeth Horton, Alix Stuart; FRONT: Ms. Rebekah

80, 94, 95, 131, 146, 205, 206, 209, 213

Park, Haesol 15 1, 213

Park, Heemin 9, 23, 120, 125, 226

Park, Jacky 49, 101, 131, 210, 211

Park, Jimin 12, 78, 83, 126, 129, 205, 207, 209

Park, Jonathan 137

Park, Jong Min 14, 30, 38, 49, 108, 109, 125, 164, 208, 212

Park, Lucy 153

Park, Roy 15 1

Park, Sam 149

Park, Sean 23, 31, 49, 70, 97, 129, 205, 209

Park, Seoin 154, 159

Park, Sieon 75, 94, 95, 128, 129, 164, 208, 209

Park, Stella 143

Park, Surin 149

Park, Yerin 30, 82, 125, 146, 158, 197, 205, 207

*Park, Mr. and Mrs. 197

Patrick, Priscilla 165

Peek, Hannah 39, 43, 49, 125, 200, 205, 208

Peek, Josh 16, 92, 130, 131, 207, 212

*Peek, Mr. and Mrs. 200

Peh, Elijah 141

*Penang Bible Church 181

Peters, Rebekah 49, 165, 207, 210

Peters, Soniya 143, 209

Pham, Daniel 137, 207, 212

Pham, John 47,61, 142, 147, 213

Pham, Paul 131, 207, 212

Phillips, Riley 13, 94, 120, 125, 140, 164, 172, 206, 209

*Phillips, Mr. and Mrs. 172

Phuah, Anna 36, 37, 77, 135, 206, 213

Pickett, Hannah 24, 95, 107, 131, 209, 211

Pillay, Nikhil 143

Pillay, Raynen 1 12, 137, 213

Pollock, Caris 147

Pong, Zi Jian 137, 209, 212

Poulter, Scott 165, 194

Price, Bethan 54, 157

Price, William 29, 155

Ramos, Heather 165

Randrianarivelo, Rio 143

Rangasamy, Sundaraj 165

Reed, Conlyn 81, 131

Reed, Soren 61, 143

Roberts, Dustin 165, 209

Roberts, Gabe 8, 104, 105, 125, 209, 210

Roberts, Jodi 58, 165, 206

Roberts, Joel 83, 165

Roberts, Lydia 165

Roberts, Marshall 155

Roberts, Renae 165

Roberts, Steve 165, 160

Roberts, Titus 157

Rogers, William 137

Ronning, Jon 165, 205, 211

Ronning, Rebekah 165, 211

Ronning, Tyler 47, 49, 116, 126, 129, 210, 210

Ronzheimer, Calah 28, 165

Ronzheimer, Keziah 23, 60, 143, 211

Ronzheimer, Kirk 4, 20, 49, 64, 65, 150, 165, 212

Ronzheimer, Kolaya 69, 83, 99, 106, 107, 129, 207, 210, 211

Ronzheimer, Mikaya 131, 206, 208

Roylance, Carin 165, 206

Roylance, Craig 165, 206, 210

Roylance, Edyn 39, 61, 142, 147

Roylance, Gabe 141, 207

Ruble, Amber 4, 49, 78, 129, 146, 156, 210, 212

Ruble, Anna 31, 90, 137, 210

*Rugby Men 203

Rude, Madaline 49, 15, 98, 99, 125, 134, 146, 210

SSandahl, Elyana 153

Sandahl, Iyan 1 1, 141

Sandahl, Keiryn 73, 135, 208

Sandanadass, Thivan 165

Santhanam, James 165, 166

Saraswathi, Joyce 165

Saw, Sara 143

Schultz, Alexis 49, 78, 79, 165, 209, 213

Scully, Noel Christopher 165

Seevaratnam, Matthias 143, 209

Seevaratnam, Noella 31, 137, 142, 207, 209, 211

QQuah, Yu Xin 153

Seevaratnam, Rhema 165

Seevaratnam, Shantel 165

Seevaratnam, Zoe 14, 103, 129, 207, 210, 212

Selvaraja, Sahana 76, 135, 208

Selvaraja, Sidharta 141

RRajiah, Lily 165

Ramachandran, Ramesh 165

Ramalingam, Ravichandran 165

Raman, Balakrishnan 165

Ramasamy, Muniandy 165

Ramasamy, Shashidharan 165

Ramasmy, Manogran 165

Ramos, Chris 75, 165, 207

Sentoku, Sara 149

Sentoku, Soshi 155

Seo, Jiwoo 141

Seong, Eddy 30, 108, 125, 158, 212

Seong, Lucy 143

Septon-Nordine, Megan 49, 99, 107, 129, 146, 210, 211, 213

TRACK AND FIELD: BACK: Mr. Kay Koh, Noah Lee, William Johnston, Liwei Koh, Benjamin Wong, Jacky Park, Michael Hsu; FRONT: Ms. Ha-Young Kong, Chloe Loh, John Kim, Mikaela Yeap, Yuuki Horie, Grace Moon, Mrs. Cindy Boyd, Mr. Jon Ronning

TRACK AND FIELD: BACK: Kyle Tang, Jack Cura, Yannick Theriault, Jared Douglas, Trevor Nichols, Mrs. Shirley Douglas; FRONT: Mrs. Rebekah Ronning, Kai Ru Bok, Lee Yee Tan, Julien Goh, Ning Yi Chia, Kate Lee, Mr. Angel Guerrero

U13 GIRLS BASKETBALL: BACK: Hyunha Jeong, Onyou Kim, Kyra Brewster, Keziah Ronzheimer, Marissa Elliot; FRONT: Ms. Nikki Soriano, April Huang, Lee Yan Tan, Zoe Yeoh, Jane Lee, Mrs. Jen Sandahl

MS GIRLS BASKETBALL: BACK: Dora Liu, Yeonsoo Kim, Popi Grous, Alexia Nyul, Kalista White, Kathryn Boyd; MIDDLE: Arielle McIver, Cherry Thomas, Himani Alagan, Noella Seeveratnam, Caitlyn Chan; FRONT: Mrs. Chantelle McIver, Joyce Wan, Myra Lim, Emma Yeap, Samantha Owen, Mr. Paul McIver

JV GIRLS BASKETBALL: BACK: Saidah Ly, Wen Khaw, Chika Tsumagari, Haylee Douglas, Joycelyn Fung; FRONT: Jeta Anderson, Sharon Kang, Natalie Khor, Nicole Khor; NOT PICTURED: Esther Lo, Mr. J.J. Davis

VARSITY GIRLS BASKETBALL: BACK: Mr. Karl Steinkamp, Lana Brewster, Kalia Brewster, Sharisse Leong, Kolaya Ronzheimer; MIDDLE: Adelynn Tan, Lauren Worten, Hannah Pickett; FRONT: Magdalene Koay, Esther Tse, Megan Septon, Alix Stuart

Goh, Amos Koay, Caleb Jun

MS BOYS BASKETBALL: BACK: Pranjal Malik, Ole Wijntjes, Brendan Loke, Anric Chin, Zi Jian Pong; FRONT: Mr. Latham, Douglas Koay, Cullno Mah, Daniel Pham, Yun Kil

Seygar, Elena 165

Shakeel, Fudzail 153, 213

Shakeel, Umair 61, 147

Shanmugabalan, Anya 141

Shanmugabalan, Kieran 58, 151, 213

Shao, Eunice 55, 157

Shao, Jacob 29, 155

Sheng, Cecelia 41, 49, 131, 150, 207, 208

Shin, Erica 135

Shin, Ji Yun 16, 33, 49, 125, 158, 227

Shyu, Eric 141

Sidhu, Daniel 143

Sim, Hsien Ler 1 1, 147

Sim, Jia Ru 137, 209

Sim, Jia Yi 6, 32, 34, 129, 206, 207, 208

Sinnappan, Sarasu 165

Smith, Aaron 17, 42, 135, 207, 208

Solomon, Priscilla 165

Song, Soo 10, 143, 209

Song, Taewoo 135, 208

Soo, Abigail 129, 207

Soriano, Nikki 48, 49, 165, 211

Steffen, Elliot 33, 135, 207

Steffen, Jonathan 165

Steffen, Lukas 29, 155

Steffen, Micah 149

Steinkamp, Jacki 8, 165

Steinkamp, Karl 122, 152, 165, 211

Steven, Jegard 165

Stoker, Evelien 157

Stout, Levi 157

Stout, Malachi 155

*Straits Mini Mart 201

Stuart, Alix-Andrea 49, 77, 129, 210, 211

Stuart, Jordan 27, 42, 43, 49, 66, 135, 208

Subramaniam, Tanabalan 165

JV BOYS BASKETBALL: BACK: Benjamin Yeoh, Joshua Peek, Timothy Branum, Wayne Khor, Niko Bernhardt; MIDDLE: Joseph Yun, Enson Tang, Jordan Suen, Dylan Chew; FRONT: Mr. Kirk Ronzheimer, Eugene Tee, Darryl Dwumfour, Paul Pham, Bennett McIver, Mr. Brian Brewster

Suen, Jordan 24, 39, 91, 93, 135, 205, 208, 210, 212

Sundra Raj, Jasmine 165

Tan, Mirabelle 153

Tan, Noah 54, 155

Tan, Sophia 141

Tan, Steven 167

Tan, Tien Min 8, 35, 38, 49, 68, 104, 125, 206, 208, 210

Tan, Titus 59, 149, 213

Tan, Yong Xi 1 1, 141

Tan, Zhong Xi 1 1, 141

Tan, Zong Jue 149, 152, 213

Tanapal, Subrina 167

Tang, Eleannor 141, 209

Tang, Elyssa 155

Tang, Enson 90, 93, 135, 210, 212

Tang, Jaden 59, 149

Tang, Kyle 88, 137, 209, 211

Tang, Letyzia 147

Tang, Lizzie 61, 147

Taniguchi, Karen 143, 209

Taylor, Rachel 143

Tee, Eugene 2 5, 26, 30, 75, 131, 212, 213

Tee, Lei 36, 37, 47, 135, 156, 206, 212, 213

Tee, Yu 46, 141, 213

Tee, Yuan 141, 209

Teekaariyapak, Tawan 12, 109, 131, 212

Teh, Carol 153

Teh, Jeyden 149, 213

Teh, Katherine 1 55

Teh, Li Yuan 157

Teo, Mervin 149, 213

Teoh, Ashley 29, 151

Teoh, Celestine 21, 44, 49, 120, 125, 182, 205, 208

*Teoh, Mr. and Mrs. 182

Teoh, Kieran 153

Teoh, Sophia 110, 141, 209, 210

Theriault, Sharelle 167

Theriault, Yannick 5, 71, 131, 132, 211

Thneah, Lionel 167

Thneah, Olivia 157

Thomas, Cherry 14, 137, 209, 211

Thomas, Irena 167

Thompson, Isabella 12, 13, 15 42, 43, 81, 135, 206, 208, 213

VARSITY BOYS BASKETBALL: BACK: Ryan Chan, Jason Kim, Aaron Worten, Edward Seong, Kaden Keefer, Micah Branum; FRONT: Wansuk Kunawaradisai, Jong Min Park, Soo Wei Goh, Jae Cho, Zhi Yong Lee, Onyu Kwak, Tawan Teekaariyapak; NOT PICTURED: Tim Lin, Mr. Kevin Loustale, Mr. Isaac Lee

TTago, Shiyu 15 1, 213

Tago, Yuhi 55, 159

Takizawa, Saecka 147

Takizawa, Shivm 15 1, 213

Tan, Abel 49, 69, 128, 129, 152, 206, 210

Tan, Adelynn 83, 106, 131, 210, 211

Tan, Andrew 141, 212, 213

Tan, Angeline 167

Tan, Brighton 153, 213

Tan, Cassie 141

Tan, Jasmine 167

Tan, Jeselle 149

Tan, Joanne 167

ROCK CLIMBING: BACK: Lei Tee, Culles Mah, Zhi Yong Lee, Amber Ruble, Jireh Ang, Emma Morgan; FRONT: Mr. Andy Ruble, Trevor Nichols, Joseph Yun, Zoe Seevaratnam, Dorothy Koay, Mrs. Liza Nichols; NOT PICTURED: Palmer Ford, Liam Kuhns, Ashely Chew, Enee Crosslin, Tien-Erh Huang

Tan, Le Yang 153

Tan, Lee Yan 143, 211

Tan, Lee Yee 115, 137, 209, 211

Tan, Megan 155

Tan, Melissa 15 1

Thompson, JD 2, 49, 66, 156, 167, 205, 206, 207

To, Abigail 153

To, Adele 159

Toh, Poh Suan 167

Tritham, Jirawan 7, 16, 82, 98, 129, 206, 210

Tse, Esther 7, 35, 106, 107, 129, 206, 207, 209, 211

Tsumagari, Chika 38, 89, 92, 93, 135, 208, 209, 211

Tsumagari, Niki 18, 39, 80, 120, 125, 134, 146, 205, 207, 208

VValaithan, Ponamudi 167

van Rensburg, Brendan 35, 78, 103, 158, 167, 206, 209, 210

U13 BOYS BASKETBALL: BACK: Juan Moon, Nate Johnson, Peter Hsu, Andrew Tan, Gerald Yang, Timothy Hollon, Ian Dobson; FRONT: Mr. Darryl Boyd, Kaeden Corman, Josiah Blacklock, Hudson Brooks, Stephen Branum, Braden Abdulla, Mrs. Cindy Boyd

MS BOYS BASKETBALL: BACK: Fred Dinakaran Jason Cho, Josia De Jager, Joseph Lee, Marjaan Kaltoft; FRONT: Mr. Latham, Tony Wu, Ezra Latham, Wei Ee

Veeraramai, Mohan Kumar 167

*Velvet Signature 203

XXia, Mudi 149, 213

Xia, Wenqian 149

WWan, Grace 19, 43, 49, 66, 76, 125, 205

Wan, Josephine 167

Wan, Joyce 139, 209, 211

Wan, Ysabelle 147

Wang, Alex 54, 154, 159

Wang, Alice 143

Wang, Ember 159

Wang, Xingyun 54, 159

Weidemann, Bethany 158, 167, 206, 209, 210

Weidemann, Brian 167

Weidemann, Val 167, 206

Westwood, Chantalle 167

White, Alex 167

White, Finley 141

White, Georgia 8, 43, 125, 132, 140, 189, 208

*White, Mr. and Mrs. 189

White, Kalista 10, 22, 112, 139, 207, 209, 211, 213

White, Karis 66, 135, 158, 207, 209, 213

White, Lenora 159, 208

White, Melodee 6 5, 167, 207

White, Sean 4 0, 41, 143, 207

White, Tressa 167

Wibowo, Audrey 155

Wijntjes, Ole 139, 209, 212

Williams, Ben 59, 149

Williams, Julia 141

Willoughby, Daniel 141

Willoughby, Paul 59, 151, 213

Winsor, Moriah 14, 66, 72, 102, 135, 210

Winsor, Mycah 2 5, 44, 80, 97, 118, 129, 205, 209

Won, Amy 139, 209

Won, Saebom 32, 33, 38, 49, 129, 205, 206, 207

Wong, Aydan 143

Wong, Benjamin 2 5, 37, 68, 114, 135, 206, 209, 211

Wong, Caitlyn 153

Wong, Mun Siew 167

Wong, Rebecca 141, 209

Wong, Vennie 141

Wong, Zoe 142, 143

Woo, Tze Ying 167

Wood, Rebekah 143

Wood, Sarah 149

Wood, Shawna 35, 167, 205, 206

Worten, Aaron 19, 49, 70, 85, 101, 120, 125, 158, 208, 210, 212

Worten, Drew 139

Worten, Lauren 53, 106, 68, 135, 209, 211

Wu, Joey 54, 157

Wu, Tony 89, 139, 142, 207, 209, 212, 213

Xia, Zhixuan 54, 159

X in, Hana 147

GIRLS SOFTBALL: BACK: Chor Ee Ng, Helen Jang, Juyoung Kim, Emilia Park, Anna Phuah, Isabella Thompson, Ms. Alexis Shultz; MIDDLE: Mrs. Debbie Cura, Sabrina Yeoh, Micaella Baker, Kyu Hwi Han, Karis White, Megan Septon-Nordine, Mr. Tom Cura; FRONT: Grace Bae, Myra Lim, Amy Park, Kalista White, Haeon Park, Eleanor Emis, Mr. John Lohman

YYamada, Aron 133

Yan, Simmy 154, 159

Yang, Alice 49, 72, 76, 85, 129, 164, 209

Yang, Esther 23, 126, 129, 134, 205, 208

Yang, Gerald 141, 209, 212

Yang, Yoseph 76, 135

Yang, Zenan 58, 151

Yeap, Emma 139, 210, 211

Yeap, Mikaela 6, 7, 49, 114, 115, 129, 206, 207, 211

Yeoh, Abby 145

Yeoh, Ashley 135

Yeoh, Benjamin 90, 135, 210, 212

Yeoh, Hugo 145

Yeoh, Joshua 19, 129

Yeoh, Philip 18, 32, 33, 39, 49, 81, 104, 125, 193, 205, 207, 208, 210

*Mr. and Mrs. Yeoh 193

Yeoh, Sabrina 133, 213

Yeoh, Zoe 141, 209, 211

Yeoh, Zora 15 1

Yew, Alexis 133, 205, 208, 210

Yi, Elizabeth 157

Yim, Eunho 145, 170

Yost, David 167

Yost, DJ 1 12, 139, 209, 213

Yost, Doug 167, 208

Yost, Halle 30, 147

Yost, Hudson 28, 151, 213

Yost, Marissa 49, 72, 88, 133, 209

Yost, Marsha 167

Yost, Tammi 30, 167, 209

Yuan, Lisa 157

Yuan, Yimiao 61, 147

Yun, Joseph 47, 133, 156, 209, 212, 213

Yun, Marie 15 1

Yun, Yeonit 153

Yun, Yeorom 60, 145

BOYS SOFTBALL: BACK: Mr. Tom Cura, Wayne Khor, Matthew Dove, Eli Davis, Tian-Xiang Hwang, Raynen Pillay; FRONT: Mr. John Lohman, Kai Ru Bok, Jay Lohman, Jireh Ang, DJ Yost, Jack Cura, Eugene Tee, Mrs. Summer Davis

ZZhang, Bowen 147

Zhang, Clark 145

Zhang, Connie 159

Zhang, Frank 1 53, 213

Zhang, Jerry 145

Zhang, Sunshine 1 57

Zhang, Tian Yi 15 1

Zhang, Yufei 153

Zhu, Yiyi 157

Zhuang, Owen 1 57

Mrs. Dale Pham; NOT PICTURED: Chase Bernhardt

WOLF DEN: BACK: Yunseok Oh, John Kwon, Joshua Augustine, Frank Zhang; FRONT: Ethan Kaptain, Harry Li, Brighton Tan, Fudzail Shakeel, Mrs. Dale Pham

BOY SCOUTS: BACK: Liwei Koh, Jaeyoun Kim, Dominic Cheang, Andrew Tan, Tony Wu, Peter Hsu; MID: Joseph Yun, Julien Goh, Lei Tee, Noah Lee, Hudson Brooks, Henry Brooks; FRONT: Trevor Nichols, Kaeden Corman, Kai Ru Bok, David Lee, Yu Tee, Aidan Ko

BEAR CUB DEN: BACK: Hudson Yost, Kieran Shanmugabalan, Shiyu Tago, Blake Chan, Haesol Park; FRONT: Liwei Koh, Shivm Takizawa, Ebel Chandra, Paul Willoughby, Ivan Liao, Zachary Lin, Mr. Bob Pagee

WEBELOS DEN: BACK: Harry Lee, Asher Jaya, Derion Dwumfour, Aaron Fan; MIDDLE: Jeyden Teh, Erik Kinnunen, Mudi Xia, Perry Kim, Maxwell Gohan; FRONT: Hajin Kim, Ivan Jaya, Luckson Morgan, Zong Jue Tan, Titus Tan, Mrs. Dale Pham; NOT PICTURED: Paul Hsu, Mervin Teo

ARROW OF LIGHT DEN: Silas Latham, John Pham, David Lee,

You were surprised as the end of the year came knocking at your door. It felt too sudden, too abrupt. You may have reckoned that there were still a few imaginary months left, but alas, the time to say goodbye grew near quicker than you expected.

You recalled all the fun and joy you encountered over the last year and wished you could relive some of those times. From the sense of community felt through the Eagle Games cheers to the dinosaurs dancing at Christmas Banquet—from the relaxing after school hangouts to dancing to “One Way Jesus” during MEW, the positive experiences you gained throughout the year were countless and highly memorable. You learned how to reach out to others, and now looking back, you see how far you’ve come in the new relationships you’ve formed.

Life at Dalat and around the world shook towards the end of the school year with the abrupt appearance of the Covid-19 coronavirus. The worldwide pandemic caused many school trips to be canceled and students to remain indoors during the spring break because of Malaysian quarantine measures. Anxiety mounted for school events such as JSB and graduation. The virus would go on to cause major inconveniences, brew fear and fuel shortages, and, worst of all, end up taking lives from around the globe.

Despite the uncertainty of the year and what would come to lie ahead, you still managed to understand that life isn’t all of the same flavors. Good times and bad both come and go, and holding onto what truly matters is of utmost importance. Although you may have done your best, it was difficult for you not to regret some wasted time that could have been spent more meaningfully. The good times kept you grounded, and the hard times kept you focused on just how impactful those good times were. You probably realized through the tense periods the importance of spending time with your friends and family, something you may have never truly understood beforehand and maybe have still yet to fully grasp.

As the year came to a close, it was hard to say goodbye. The memories you had made throughout the year with the people around you still laid fresh in your mind. Those memories shaped you and made you who you are. You weren’t sure when your stepping off of campus would be your last, but you were sure of this: you made it to the finish line once again, and you did your best to see the year in true color.

CHROMA Reflector 2020