2019-2020 APIS Yearbook by Jason Grout

Table of Contents Table of Contents

Faculty & Staff Year in Review Elementary School Middle School High School Sports Clubs & Activities Senior Purchase

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Preface

In 2020, the world was rocked by a virus known as COVID-19. The World Health Organization declared this disease a pandemic because of its high infection rate and danger to the general public. Countries around the world acted accordingly to secure the safety of their citizens; South Korea responded quickly and worked to contain the disease. On Monday, February 24th, the Asia Pacific International School Seoul Campus chose to close its doors at the recommendation of the Seoul Ministry of Education and asked the APIS community to conduct their classwork virtually. This brought many new challenges to APIS classrooms and student organizations, including the 2019-2020 Yearbook Staff. This book is the product of their hard work and dedication through this challenging time.

Director

Dr. Euysung Kim Fighting the good fight! We will always remember 2020 in our APIS history with the COVID-19 pandemic whose impact is still unfolding on an unprecedented scale. Tens of thousand people around the world have lost their lives and the economic devastation has cripled the welfare of millions. Without a vaccine or cure at hand, the uncertainty of if and when this pandemic will end looms heavily on everyone’s mind. Despite advances in technology and science, we are reminded yet again that it is foolish to think the human race has a full control over our fate. In fact, the advancement in technology and transportation has actually increased our vulnerability. It is a sobering realization that an infectious disease anywhere around the world can reach Seoul within a day. We need to be humbled by this reminder and work together toward preserving our world against threats such as not only global pandemics but also against so many other threats such as pollution, global warming, nuclear disasters and hunger, to name just a few. The year 2020 was the first time in my life that we celebrated Easter through distance worship. Yet, the Easter celebration this year was spiritually most empowering for me because I was reminded that we who believe in the hope of Resurrection, are always ready to fight the good fight (which also is the theme of this Year’s yearbook) against any earthly challenges. Despite the enormity of tragedies brought on by this pandemic, I feel inspired by the outpouring of selfless care for one another I witnessed in our community. Our teachers rose above and beyond to implement new instructional approaches, time tables, and platforms to meet the needs of our students and parents. Our students stepped up as well. An APIS Middle School student and her brother raised money for a hospital in Daegu. A High School student suggested that money they had raised for the APIS Prom be donated to efforts to fight the pandemic. The “Sunshine Project” initiated by our High School Advisory students inspired projects such as donating masks to the needy and making thank you videos to the faculty for their hard work. These are just some of the examples. Throughout this pandemic, the APIS community members have served as a testament to the human spirit, so amazingly robust and hopeful. I believe more than ever that the love and care we feel from one another is truly what makes us a community. I want to say thank God and thank you all for the privilege of being a part of the APIS community. Let’s fight the good fight!

SECTION 01

Faculty & Staff Faculty & Staff

Secondary Principal

Meg Hayne

Every once in a while, our lives are shaken up in a way that causes us to pause and reflect. The 2019-2020 school year has certainly been one of those times and as the school year comes to an end, the yearbook captures both the big moments and the tiny memories that have meant so much in our lives through the year. It is hard to believe that we are twenty years into the 2000’s at a time in which my childhood self believed we would all be driving flying cars! Although our technology isn’t quite that advanced, I am amazed at the world around us and in how far we have come. We are a more globally connected society, full of creativity and ingenuity, with an increasing awareness of how best to take care of the people around us and the environment that sustains us. In the years ahead, you will be the leaders who help to expand on these advancements with your innovation and ideas. Please keep the moments in this yearbook with you as you grow and reach for your goals in the future. Let them serve as a reminder of the importance of community, family, love, and faith so that you don’t forget what is most important in life. In a year marked by change and challenge, our students are now more prepared than ever to tackle the unknowns of the future. We have all been pushed out of our normal routines and comfort zones. Through virtual classes, socially distanced celebrations, and kindness projects to encourage our community during a time of struggle, we have all learned to become more flexible and resilient. With trials come opportunities to embrace change and grow together as a community which is exactly what I have seen you do this year. As things slowly begin to return to ‘normal’ after the Covid 19 crisis, I encourage you to reflect on what has been most important to you through this time. Although our lives have looked different that we had imagined, we have valued relationships, health, community, faith, and care for others. Please let your reflections of the 2019-2020 school year help you find gratitude for these things and let that guide your future in the years ahead. As we emerge from the challenges this year, we might just find that we are stronger, have new perspectives and priorities, and are full of gratitude for each new day. Enjoy this yearbook full of beautiful memories and build on them as you continue to adventure out into the world to make your mark.

Elementary Principal

Judy Park

This has been an unforgettable year for everyone. None of us were prepared for the global pandemic of COVID-19 and how it has affected people all over the world, both near and afar. I still remember back in February when we had to make the emergency call to close the school campus and transitioned into digital learning. So many changes and unknowns were ahead of us as we were exposed to sad news from all around the world. From the beginning, however, APIS had two priorities: the health and safety of our school community and the continuity of the rigor of learning through digital means. Surely this was a time to think outside the box, be creative, be collaborative and solve problems as this pandemic influenced all of our lives. It seemed like the skills we were teaching our students at school would now be even more important in our daily lives, no matter what our ages are. Our students had to adapt to the new way of learning. Our teachers had to plan and teach virtually and very differently with the same academic rigor. Our parents had to find ways to support their child(ren)’s learning from home, on top of all of their other increased responsibilities. Nevertheless, I am truly grateful for our APIS community for uniting together to make the best of this emergency crisis, transforming it into an opportunity to shine. Thank you for aspiring and doing your best, even on a digital learning platform! Thank you for persevering and not giving up, even when there were barriers and obstacles along the way! Thank you for showing your integrity, especially during this stressful time and making your best character shine through! Thank you for being selfless and showing kindness to others with love. It didn’t take too much time for me to realize that I don’t have much control over the coronavirus situation. In my weakness I have called out to Jesus, our Lord. I have prayed Psalm 91 daily during this time for God’s divine protection over us. Even though for weeks and weeks we were physically apart, I knew deep in my spirit that our God is watching over us. I want to leave this message with you, as sometimes life is not going to be easy. However, no matter what, God loves you and he will always be there for you when you seek him. This is the life lesson I want to leave with you for the 2019-2020 school year. We made it!

Faculty & Staff

Faculty & Staff Euysung Kim

Meg Hayne

Judy Park

Sarah McRoberts

Amanda Meyer

Chungmin Ko

Kevin Woo

Naomi Anno

Helen Choi

Leonard Dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Cruz

Scott Ewen

Aaron Fazzio

Victor Flowers

Grace Jie Gao

Jason Grout

Lisa Han

William Harris

Diane Hong

Jody Hopkins

Jordan Hopkins

Angela Tzu-wei Hung

Daniel Hwang

Sarah James

Hank Jeong

Lee Jones

Niek Kievit

Emily Kim

Jimin Kim

Jason Kirsch

Nam Hee Kong

Sohee Kwon

Suk Ja Kwon

Jessica Lee

Jini Lee

Joanne Lee

Minsie Lee

Celina Mathews

Thomas Mathews

Jonathan McHugh

Jeff Mills

Eunice Myung

Caitlin Ray

Anna Sea

Robert Sim

Angela Son

Sarah Swanson

Priscilla Tuttle

Adella Woo

Cameron Wright

Iris Zheng

Faculty & Staff

Comparatives & Superlatives

Most Motherly Ms. Tuttle

Most Friendly Mr. Dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Cruz

Best Singer Ms. Ray

Best Outfits Ms. Ell

Saeeun Choi

Nur Dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Cruz

Heidi Ha

Sula Kang

Eunjoo Kim

Hwangyong Kim

Jason Kim

Soyou Kim

Taeheon Kim

Yuni Kim

Hyekyung Kong

Julia Lee

Haeseong Lim

Hejin Moon

Hooyoung Moon

Cheol Soon Park

Jade Shim

Jaekyu Shin

Jen Woo

SECTION 02

Year in Review Year in Review

Year-in-Review

New Student Orientation 08.14.19

Back to School Night

18-19

Volleyball Pep Rally Carnival Spirit Week HS Retreat

08.30.19 10.11.19

10.28.19

20-21 22-25

11.11.19-11.15.19 11.25.19

26-27 28

HS Drama 12.10.19

ES Concert 12.12.19

HS Concert 12.16.19

Basketball Pep Rally COVID-19 and Digital Learning

01.17.20

32-33

34-35

New Student Orientation

To kickstart the year, new students were invited to school before classes began so they could hear an overview of the comming year and a chance to meet their teachers. Students in the National Honor Society and the Student Representative Council toured their new peers around the building and helped familiarize them with their schedules.

Back to School Night

Do you recall your first weeks back at school? At Back to School Night, teachers, students, and their families came together to discuss their first experiences returning to or joining APIS. It was an opportunity to meet new faces, connect with other families, warm up to the APIS community, and grasp a better understanding of our curriculum.

Volleyball Pep Rally

Our Girls and Boys Volleyball teams spiked their way into the first season of KAIAC Varsity Sports. At the pep rally, students and faculty celebrated our high school players with games, prizes, and good cheer, finishing off the week on the edge of their seats watching the intense home game against GSIS. Great job, Hawks!

Carnival

The annual Fall Carnival is just one of the many school-wide events that students look forward to. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s an exciting change from being in a classroom all day: popcorn, cotton candy, colorful hairspray, water gun fights, and endless games in the sun at booths organized by the Student Representative Council! The event was divided into three periods for Elementary, Middle, and High school. Despite it being held early on in the year, students were able to bond and become familiar with one another. Everyone went home soaking wet, full of sugar, and with giant smiles on their faces.

Carnival

Spirit Week

Imagine every day of the week you could come to school dressed in a crazy outfit. During this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Spirit Week, each day called for a different theme; students dressed according to their own interpretations of the theme â&#x20AC;&#x201C; drowsing in comfy pajamas on one day, embodying the trends of their favorite decade on another. The more outfits, the merrier! Upon being asked what they value about school, students fondly commented on school-wide activities, cherished relationships within the school community, and friendly faculty members. The Greenhawk energy flourished throughout the building as all of APIS dressed in fun costumes and colors that created an all-themore lively atmosphere.

HS Retreat

This year, the annual HS Fall Retreat took place over a course of two days. On the first, students enjoyed a full day of out-of-this-world physical activity at Sports Monster in Goyang and Hanam. With a combination of team-building activities as well as plenty of fun time to spend with friends, they let all tensions go as they bounced on trampolines, played basketball, and clambered on obstacle courses. The second day was composed of activities designed to help students take a break and practice mindfulness, followed by playfully competitive advisory games that strengthened the bonds within our APIS community.

HS Drama

This year, the APIS Drama Club presented A Christmas Carol, Charles Dickensâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; tale of Ebenezer Scrooge, the grumpy miser who discovers the true meaning of Christmas. Directed by Pastor Danny Hwang, the talented actors became one with their characters on the beautifully set stage to deliver a performance that touched the hearts of the audience, just in time for the holidays.

ES Concert

The Elementary Music Concert featured each grade level performing their own versions of popular Christmas songs, such as Jingle Bells, Up On the Housetop, Feliz Navidad, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer and Carol of the Bells. The fifth-grade beginning orchestra also performed several songs, and grades K-2 and 3-5 performed together in their Orffestra performances. In the end, the entire Elementary School performed, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Away in a Mangerâ&#x20AC;? with singing and sign language, accompanied by Pastor Danny Hwang on the guitar and fourth-grader Noah Lim on the violin. The students were absolutely wonderful, and made their parents and teachers very proud!

HS Concert

The High School music department compiled a series of compositions to play for the APIS community, including soft, cozy carols, unique renditions of traditional holiday songs, and majestic performances of familiar Christmas tunes. The concert ended with the annual â&#x20AC;&#x153;Joy to the Worldâ&#x20AC;? performance by the faculty and all music students, wrapping up the year with a warm and joyful memory.

Basketball Pep Rally

The basketball teams this year were composed of many senior players as well as newly joining players. Playing in front of a crowd is always such an honor! The teams felt really supported by the High School body as they gave players extra energy for a next-level performance. Basketball is one of the APIS studentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; and facultyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s favorite sports, so they are eager to cheer the teams on. In return, players are always happy to play and show them new skills they have learned from their amazing coaches.

COVID-19 and Digital Learning

The world faced an unfortunate pandemic that required students, faculty, and families to prioritize their health in the safety of their homes, just like the rest of the country and much of the world. But the school closure only further proved the flexibility and positivity of the APIS community. In this age of developed technology, students and teachers were able to connect with each other through Google Meets, Zoom, and good old-fashioned email. With hard work, everyone adjusted quickly to this unfamiliar territory of learning and made the most out of the situation.

Congatulations Class of 2020! Despite the struggles and challenges that our school faced during school closure, the Class of 2020 kept their heads up (and their masks on) and continued to work hard. We as an APIS community are so proud of our seniors and celebrate them during this momentous time in their lives! Congratulations Class of 2020!

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Elementary School Elementary School

CLASS OF 2032

Kindergarten

Joanna Harris

Tu Hoang Nguyen

Minjun Yoo

Reagan Hwang

Rylee Jones

Olivia Sim

The Anh Pham

Sooah Song

Minh Phuong To

Grade 1

Hyun Woo Choi

Aimee Choo

Zixuan Hua

Yijoon Na

Duc Lam Ngo

Sophia Park

CLASS OF 2031

Grade 1

Aiden Kim

CLASS OF 2030

Grade 2

Yukai Cao

Joshua Choi

Noelle Kirsch

Yulweon Lee

Leah Lim

Minh Anh Nguyen

Phuc Nguyen

Calvin Son

Grade 3

Sarah Balhoo

Noelle Lee

Emery Son

Asia Chey

Yoonjin Na

Qi Yuan Song

Eutelah Cho

Yui Lam Park

Stella Yoo

CLASS OF 2029

Grade 3

Gaye Cho

Destyn James

Thi Minh Anh Pham

The Toan Pham

CLASS OF 2028

Grade 4

Soo Min Ahn

Aiden Choo

Maher Hossain

Mason James

Enchan Kim

Jae Hyun Lee

Noah Lim

Jubin Park

Joshua Yun

Grade 5

Joseph Han

Jaechan Kim

Se Ra Yoo

Ava Yu

Samual Kim

CLASS OF 2037

Grade 5

Sze Ki Park

SECTION 04

Middle School Middle School

CLASS OF 2026

Grade 9

Grade 6

Heumjae Cho

Jung Hoon Cho

Ji Min Jung

Chloe Kim

Won Kim

Woo Hyuck Kweon

Bryan Lee

Jin Ryoo

Elliot Dowon Suh

Changgun Woo

CLASS OF 2025

Grade 7

Yuzuki Arata

Yelim Cho

Damian Choi

Jaehyeok Choi

Ayato Eguchi

Christopher Ha

Alexander Han

Woo Min Matthew Jeon

Myung Hyun Jeong

Ji Woo Jung

Byul Kim

Jason Sahng Wook Kim

Jayden Kim

Theron Kim

Yul Kim

Seung-Joo Ko

Quinten Meyer

Yeon Seo Ryu

Ianna Youngeun Sim

Jimin Yang

William Yoo

CLASS OF 2024

Grade 8

Won-Jun Chang

Emily Cho

Yi-Hsuan Chung

Yuma Gomi

Joon Hwang

Sungvin Hwang

Alexander Kim

Hannah Kim

Jioh Kim

Kunwoo Kim

Minjoon Kim

Tae Hee Kim

Da Hyun Kwak

Alex Lee

Eunbin Lee

Jii Lee

Noa Lee

Yoonjae Na

Erica Shim

Woojin Shim

Wan-Ru Yi

Lee KuanLu Timpson

Jiyun Woo

Adrian Yamanea

Michelle Yoo

Kijoo Yoon

Andrew Youn

NPCA

Each year, the Middle Schools students from the APIS Seoul Campus travel to our sister campus in Hawaiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;i. There they get to explore the unique setting of the campus and interact with students and teachers from the Hawaiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;i campus. While it was a challenging trip full of twists and turns, our students had the incredible opportunity to learn new skills in a beautiful and different environment that the ones to which they are accustomed.

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High School High School

CLASS OF 2023

Grade 9

Comparatives & Superlatives Freshest

Hyunjoon Lee Sunghyun Hong Emily Lim

Biggest TikTok Stars

Yoonwook Nahm Rachel Son

Loudest

Lumin Yang Rin Choi

Rin Choi

Wonhyuk Choi

Sung Hyun Hong

Yelim Hong

Jeannette Kim

Joanna Kim

Morgan Kim

Yejune Kwon

Annette Lee

Hyunjoon Lee

Jason Lee

Emily Lim

Rina Morihara

Yoonwook Nahm

Claire Park

Sungyoon Park

Abe Shin

Rachel Son

Helen Suh

Lumin Yang

Somang Yang

Seohyeon Yoo

Edric Yoon

Nathanael Yoon

CLASS OF 2022

Grade 10

Comparatives & Superlatives Most Athletic David Lee Hara Choi

Most Likely to Get Lost Daniel Lim Daniel Lee Karen Kim Taeyoung Kim Jei Moon

Most Likely to Be a Celebrity Nathan Ryu Sarah Koo

Hara Choi

Hyun Muh Choi

Yoo-Kyong Choi

Joyce Gill

Benjamin Ha

Sungwon Han

Timothy Hong

Yejune Hong

Yoon Hwang

Gi Yun Kang

Christopher Kim

Erin Kim

Hajoon Kim

Jeslyn Kim

Jiwan Kim

John Suh Kim

Karen Kim

Namee Kim

Soyeon Kim

Tae Yoon Kim

Taeyoung Kim

Thoar Kim

Youha Kim

Jeongwoo Ko

Eun Seo Koo

CLASS OF 2022

Grade 10

Grade 10 Seunghwa Kwak

Daniel Lee

David Lee

Hannah Lee

Jaewoo Lee

Judith Lee

Justin Lee

Matthew Lee

Neo Lee

Siena Lee

Sungmoo Lee

Dahm Lim

Daniel Lim

Egen Meyer

Jason Misner

Shigeyuki Miura

Jei Moon

Luciano Moon

David Oh

Sang Jun Park

Sehyeon Park

Yeonwoo Park

Katlynn Ryu

Nathan Ryu

Yeongbin Seo

Esther Shin

Jaeyeol Shin

Hannah Song

Hyungmin Song

Justin Suh

Aidan Sung

Shunsuke Suzuki

Fan Ye

CLASS OF 2021

Grade 11 Grade 11

Comparatives & Superlatives Best Dressed Eric Park Joan Kim

Most Insta Famous

Woojin Chung Sophia Cho

Best Gamer Wookeun Ko Nicole Choi

CLASS OF 2021

Grade 11

Robyn An

Lee-Jun Chang

Yunchae Cho

Minkyung Choi

Nicole Choi

Seungjun Choi

Sukyung Choi

Woojin Chung

Woosung Chung

Yongjun Hyun

Woojin Jon

Hailey Joo

Khang-in Jung

Hangoo Kang

Charissa Juun Kim

Daniel Kim

Dong Hyun Kim

Dongjun Kim

Hoje Kim

Hyeon Kim

Jeongmin Kim

Joan Kim

Kwanhee Joseph Kim

Wookeun Ko

Yeji Kwon

Jaeyeong Lee

Jeongjin Lee

Ari Lim

Kyungmin Nam

Seujin Oh

Eunseh Park

Sangwoo Park

Hyoim Shin

Jae Min Song

Chih-Yuan Wang

Jeana Yoon

Hyojin Yun

CLASS OF 2020

Grade 12

Comparatives & Superlatives Life of the Party

Least Likely to Stay Solo

Most Likely to Oversleep in College

Most Likely to be the Best Parent

Jay Hong Madeline Chong

Andy Shim Cole Park Jiwon Bae

Dae Ho Ha Irene Lee

Eric Lee Chaeyoung Yu

Oldest Looking for thier Age Ian Hwang Serena Shim

Jiwon Bae “I’m looking forward to the future, and feeling grateful for the past.” – Mike Rowe

Louis Cho

“미국 보스턴에서 태어나서 약 9년을 그곳에서 살다가 한국에 온 지 벌써 10년이 다 되어갑니다. 그동안 제가 힘들고 슬플 때마다 늘 도와주고 격려해 주신 주위의 고마운 분들께 진심으로 감사드립니다. 또한, 최근의 코로나-19 사태로부터 시민을 보호하기 위해 희생하시는 의료진 분들께도 존경과 감 사를 드립니다. 부디 우리가 모두 평화로운 사회에서 자유롭게 살아가길 간절히 소망합니다. 앞으로 저는 도시환경공학을 전공하는 학생으로서 인공지 능기술이 발전하고 있는 4차 산업혁명 시대에서 친환경적인 스마트 도시와 지능형 교통시스템을 실현하기 위해 최선을 다해 배우고 노력하겠습니다. It has been almost 19 years since I was born in Boston, USA and 10 years since I moved to Seoul, Korea. I would like to thank all the people from the bottom of my heart who encouraged me whenever I was in anxiety and sorrows, and helped me thrive. I’d also like to thank the brave healthcare workers fighting against the COVID-19 pandemic to save citizens’ lives. I sincerely hope we live in a society where we all enjoy peace, freedom, and democracy. As a student majoring in Civil and Environmental Engineering I will do all my best to develop eco-friendly smart cities with intelligent transportation systems in a world where AI technology is rapidly developing in the era of the 4th industrial revolution.”

Matthew Choi o_o

Mayring Chong

Anna Kwon Frankl I don’t have much to say. I originally thought we were getting the opportunity to write a short senior quote (I had planned to write “How would you like your society governed? Rare, medium, or welldone?”), not a whole paragraph’s worth of words. So here’s just a piece of advice I hope whoever reads this finds useful: you’re here to have a good time, not to please every single person around you. Don’t overthink things. It’s going to save you a lot of stress.

Dae Ho Ha “Success doesn’t just happen. You create them Thus success is not final; failure is not fatal: It is the courage to continue that counts.” -Dae Ho HaThank you to everyone who helped me along the way and now go visit my 12 Years of Legacy.

Min Woo Han

Graduating from high school is just the start of my journey in life. From the moment I stepped onto APIS, I knew that it would be a wild and wacky ride. I’ve made so many memorable memories with friends, teachers, and the APIS community. The three years I spent at APIS is something that I will never forget. I will remember both the wonderful moments and unpleasant experiences. I look back on all the hours I spent studying but also all the exciting events. What else can I say about APIS? I laughed. I cried. It was fun. I’m going to remember every second I spent at APIS. To my fellow seniors, let’s go out with a bang. To the underclassmen, you’ll know what it’s like to be here soon. Enjoy your time. To the teachers, if I made any mistakes on this just give me some slack but more importantly thank you for all you’ve done. To my mom and dad, I’m grateful for everything you’ve done for me. Thank you! Peace out!

Jiewan Hong Dear Mom and Dad, Thank you, thank you, AND thank you! I could never thank you enough for the amount of love and support you’ve given me throughout the 18 years of my life. Love you so much! And to all my friends out there, It was a fun journey y’all. It’s been real :)

Sung Jae Hong 수윤: 부랄 Friend || 민기: 집착놈 || 대호: 파티 핖 || 앤디: 설명/진지 충 || 수아: 미친넘 || 에릭: 알라뷰~ || 재 우: 초밥머리 || 형근: 누구신지?.. || 지원: 목소리가 우렁찬 Friend || 현지: 금발 양애취 || 루씨: 찐울보. || 나 현: 탑 아이돌이 아닌 돌아이 || 윤영: 공차 딸기 밀크티 러버^^ 모두들 사랑하는거 알Jay?

Soo Yoon Hwang

“Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths”(Proverbs 3: 5-6) I never quite expected my time at APIS to end like this but it sure has been a heck of a ride. I’ll miss climbing up 5 floors from B1 to go to the gym at lunch, warming up in the freezing cold on the field, waiting (and never cutting lines) the cafeteria, slouching in the classrooms, eating after practice at Save Zone and riding the subway back home from Hagye, and even aimlessly sitting in the smelly locker room after practice, all tired and worn out. I loved my time here at APIS and it’s honestly been the best years of my life. I’ll miss being a Greenhawk on the court and field with #13 and #1 on my back! I love all my friends but man Jay and Andy you guys really dealt with me for 6 and 7 years.. I’ll miss arguing and being all sensitive with you guys ;) 에릭 재우 수아 프랜 이제 좀 마음 놓고 놀자 배구 농구 축구 매 경기 항상 보러와주시고 6학년 첫날 잠원동 집앞에서 버스타고가는거 봐주신게 엊그제 같은데 ㅎㅎ 경기 있는날 아침 일찍 차 태워주시고 등교전에 뭐라도 먹으라고 챙겨주시고 항상 뒤에서 응원해주시면서 하고싶은거 할수있도록 도와주신 엄마 아빠 고맙고 사랑해요- Go Hawks

Yunjune Hwang

Jae Won Kang â&#x20AC;&#x153;Happiness is not something ready made. It comes from your own actions.â&#x20AC;? - Dalai Lama

Geon Kim

It has been a long 6 years at APIS for me. Almost every year, there has been a special memory for me. Especially the GCP to Telunas in 6th grade, going to Hawaii in 8th grade, the retreat I went with my advisory in 10th grade. Those memories wouldn’t happen without my parents, teachers, and friends. I would like to thank all of them, especially my family and teachers for giving me those opportunities and supporting me always. Oh, and my number 1 team Kia Tigers for giving me some special baseball memories, especially winning the Korean Series 3 years ago. Thank you, Class of 2020, teachers, and family.

Jacob Sahng In Kim “My God you’ve gotten fat” - Edna Mode

Joseph Kim

Hi Mom, It seemed like it was just yesterday when I nervously walked up the steps to APIS two years ago. All the experiences I’ve had, good and bad, allowed me to grow into who I am today. No matter how much I messed up and disappointed you, you still put me before yourself no matter what. I’m graduating now, and I could not have gotten here without you. Thank you for always being there for me when I needed it. I only wish I could reciprocate even a thousandth of what you’ve done for me. 항상 사랑해요 엄마. 감사합니다. 조셉”

Sooah Kim It’s been about ten years since I arrived to APIS, but I’m finally graduating! I’d like to celebrate this graduation with my parents, teachers, and friends for guiding my way through 2nd grade to 12th grade. “Respect your parents, they did high school without Google” “Good Luck” - Taken

Yunji Kim

“I learned so much here. I learned to follow my genuine passion because it’s what gives me real happiness. I learned to not let other people’s judgements and thoughts change or define my actions and experiences. Most importantly, I learned to always be humble and grateful about my opportunities and achievements...but have confidence in them and be proud. :) Despite the love-hate relationship I had with APIS, I’d say my 5 years here were pretty amazing, thanks to my amazing friends and teachers. Especially my speech team: you will always have a special place in my heart for the 4 years I was there. If I had to do it over, I wouldn’t change a thing (including the adversities) because I experienced so much. 엄마 아빠. 대학 가서도 항상 엄마 아빠한테 고마울거에요. 이제 시작이라고 생각하고, 어느 때보다 더 열심히 공부해서 꼭 멋진 딸 될게요. 그 누구보 다 더 사랑해요.”

Chaeyun Lee 얘두라 안뇽 사랑해 다들

Irene Lee

엄마 아빠: 아들같은딸 잔소리않하고 믿고 맏겨줘서 고맙고 대학가서 더 열심 히해서 매달 용돈줄게 그걸로 유럽여행갔다왕 지원이: 우리 프린스 지원bae~ 공대언니된거 징쨔 모찌다>< 나중에 컴퓨터 바이러스먹으면 가져갈께 그정도는 공대니까 뭐 1분만에 뚝딱 아니겠어?? anti투블럭 머리 꼭 유지해주고 대학가서는 잠들면안되!! 나현이: 마이 틱톡스타 나햄 맨날 앱구졍 가치오고 네일아트 가치 하러가서 moi 쏘 행복^^ 근데 이제 미국가면 우짜냐ㅠ 보스턴에 내가 자주 놀러갈궤 콰이어 빠이띵 하고 santa tell me 잊지마ㅜㅜ bye Gigi~

루씨: 내가 맨날 너 입덕시켜서 미안해 는아니고 인생의 낙을 찾아준거같아 서 너무 뿌듯하당^^ 맨날 스홀때 젤리먹고 과자먹고 놀던거 증맬루 즐거워 뗘>< 너도 줴케랑 진짜 성공하길 빌어 ㅎㅎ 나도 김곰돌씨 열심히 노력할께 ㅂ..보라해^^ 유녕이: 어허이 윤제로~! 캄보디아 가는거 진짜 재밋엇는뎨,,, 시니어때 못가 서 너무 아쉽지뭐야? 우리 코끼리 바지 꼭 한국에서 입고 피치랑 췈호 대리고 만나쟈 ㅜㅜ 대학가서도 너의 온도니땐스 꼭 유지해줘야해 하핫 seniors: “Well, that is an unfortunate angle. But who cares?” –Raj

Jaewoo Lee ““In the end, if there’s a will, there’s a way; earn it.” - Edwin Lee Ultimately, there is no place like HOME. Thank you everyone :D Even you!”

Ji Yong Lee I stepped into this small community since 2nd grade, and I had memorable experiences ever since. I learned tons, strengthened my passions, and built relationships that will last. I’m glad that I was at APIS to prepare myself for the journey ahead of me. I want to thank all my friends and teachers who have supported me all this long. 무엇보다도, 언제나 함께해준 우리 가족 사랑해요! 대학 가서도 열심히 하겠습니다!

Jin Kyun Lee There’s a piece of music called Destroy the Nihilist Picnic from the album Invisible Roots. That music is phenomenal, and this comes from a Nihilist... Sort of.

Nahyun Lee “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” Jeremiah 29:11 Congratulations, class of 2020!! Thank you to all of my friends, family, coaches, and teachers who have supported me through high school. I am truly grateful to have met so many special people throughout my life. Thank you for guiding me in challenging times and allowing me to become who I am today. I love you all endlessly!!!”

Ryan Lee

Seongjun Lee YAY

Hai Lin

Daniel Oh Perfect 편의점attendance rate Study hall = gaming and zzzs MUN, Business, NHS, Debate No dude Wu Wei 검언띠 (얍 얍얍) ”I told you your father was a handsome man~”

Hyunggeun Oh 아피스 빠이. 이정도면 갈때 됐다. 2007~2020 -Fran is the BEST-

Seung Min Oh

Yesterday, I dreamed of tomorrow. Today, I reminisce yesterday. 2008년 1월, 처음 APIS에 들어온 이후로 지금까지 정신없는 날들을 보냈습니다. 그러한 나날들이 모여 왜소하고 수줍음이 많던 아이는 성장하였고 다시 돌아오지 않을 소중한 시간을 보낼 수 있었습니 다. 그리고 이제는 12년간 집에서보다 더 많은 시간을 보낸 이곳을 떠날 때가 되었습니다. Thank you, teachers and friends, for the entertaining time at APIS. 그리고 언제나 내 곁을 지켜준 엄마 아빠! 사랑하고 앞으로도 잘 부탁해~! 힘이 되어준 형도 고마워! 뭉클아 오래 살아라 할아버지 할머니, 꼭 청운의 꿈을 이루겠습니다! 오래오래 건강하게 지켜봐 주세요!

Jeong Yeon Park I am nothing without the people who have supported me and am forever grateful of their unyielding love. I owe it all to my Day 1 Homies (Mom and Dad), James, and Mentors who have been my backbone through the thick and thin. Thank you Fun fact: I cut my bangs with an eyebrow shaver and yes, that’s my masterpiece that you see in my senior portrait #quarantinestories

Junha Park

Minki Shim

Although this is my first and last year at APIS, I am grateful to the APIS community for an unforgettable senior year. Despite being the only new senior, I was able to quickly adapt to the school due to the warm welcome from classmates, teachers, and faculty members. Senior year was academically challenging. However, I was able to cope through those hard times from guidance of teachers who served as my mentors and the support of my friends. Even though my friends and I first met last August, I sincerely cherish the invaluable memories we share from the past year. Lastly, I am grateful for my family, especially my mother and father, for their unconditional care and love that I have received. The past two years spent with my family allowed me to grow as a person, which made me to reevaluate the value of my family. Thank you APIS for an amazing last year of high school: it would be impossible without the presence of these people that I appreciate.

Serena Shim I am simply amazed by the fact that I am finally graduating APIS. Just three years ago, I first stepped onto the grounds of APIS as a sophomore, but now I am graduating as part of the Senior Class of 2020. My time as part of the APIS community has been full of both bliss and angst. I will forever remember my memories at APIS, each and every moment I spent, including having fun with my friends as well as crying over test results. It has been such a blessing to be part of the APIS community for 3 years and I hope to take on my happy memories at APIS with me as I move on to college.

Joan Suh 룻히햄지나햄지밀이 사년동안 나랑칭구해줘서 너무 고맙고 사룽행-️너네 덕분에 학교가 재밌었구 사년이 너무 빨리 지 나가버렸당..벌써 졸업이라고 생각하니까 서운하고 이제 같이 맨날맨날 급식도 못먹을 생각하니까 슬프지만 대학가서 도 맨날 연락하기야ㅠㅠ 졸업추카하구 이제 쨩 놀쟛?˜ 우리학년 칭구들, 같이 운동했던 친구들, 후배들 다 너무너무 고맙고 보고싶을거양..예쁜추억 같이 만들어줘서 고마웡-️ 빠잉٩(@-ᴗ-@)۶

Li Guan-mei Timpson Moving to South Korea at the age of eight was difficult, especially since the only thing I knew about the country was Girls Generations. The experiences I had and people I met at APIS, though, aided my assimilation to this country. Everyone person who complimented me, berated me, hung out with me, and ignored me helped me grow as a person and learn about myself. Thank you to my parents for supporting me. Thank you to my sister for being my safe place. Thank you to my classmates for dealing with me. Thank you to my teachers for teaching me even when I was annoying. Thank you to my friends for making me smile. Now, if anyone needs me over the summer, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be in my bed sleeping.

Byoung Woo Yoon

Chae Young Yu “When I had first started high school (at another school), I honestly had no idea that I would end up in APIS someday. However, my unexpected transfer to APIS led me into a new journey. The valuable experiences I got to have both in and out of the classroom helped me grow a lot as a person. The wonderful people I met gifted me with joy and life-long friendships. I would like to give a warm, wholehearted “”thank you”” to everyone who has made my journey at APIS special. -︎ Thank you, APIS Class of 2020!”

CLASS OF 2020

Jiwon Bae Louis Cho Matthew Choi Mayring Chong Anna Kwon Frankl Dae Ho Ha Min Woo Han Jiewan Hong Sung Jae Hong Soo Yoon Hwang Yunjune Hwang Jae Won Kang Geon Kim

Jacob Sahng In Kim Joseph Kim Sooah Kim Yunji Kim Chaeyun Lee Irene Lee Ji Yong Lee Jin Kyun Lee Nahyun Lee Ryan Lee Seongjun Lee Hai Lin Daniel Oh

Hyunggeun Oh Seung Min Oh Jeong Yeon Park Junha Park Minki Shim Serena Shim Joan Suh Jaewoo Suzuki Li Guan-mei Timpson Byoung Woo Yoon Chae Young Yu

SECTION 06

Sports Sports

Boys Varsity Volleyball

Boys Varsity Volleyball Roster

Bryan Jung David Lee David Oh (S) Hangoo Kang Jaewoo Lee (S) Jay Hong (S) Jeremy Kim Justin Suh Neo Lee Sam Seo Shunsuke Suzuki Sooyoon Hwang (S) Coach Jones

Sooyoon Hwang Captain

Jay Hong Captain

Like all team sports, volleyball is one in which tightly-knit teamwork is clearly visible on the court. As the first KAIAC season of each year, it begins from the middle of August and ends at the start of November. The Boys team enjoyed an outstanding season as well, displaying great team skill and persistence. With captains Sooyoon Hwang (Grade 12) and Jay Hong (Grade 12), they proudly stood third place in the season with five outstanding wins, solidifying their places as champion players.

Shunsuke Shunzuki (Grade 10) is passionate about volleyball, and said the new relationships he formed with his fellow players of different grade levels contributed significantly to an enjoyable season.

Grils Varsity Volleyball

Girls Varsity Volleyball Roster

Joan Kim Jeannette Kim Joy Kim Clara Park (S) Joan Suh (S) Siena Lee Helen Suh Hara Choi Judy Lee Rayna Hong Nayhun Lee (S)

Coach Matthews

Nahyun Lee Captain

Joan Suh Captain

Volleyball was the first sport of the year, so the Hawks were unsurprisingly excited. Our heroic players of the season had set solid goals for themselves and their team. This year, The volleyball Ladyhawks were led by captains Joan Suh (Grade 12) and Nahyun Lee (Grade 12), who pushed the girls to test their limits and strengthened the sisterly bonds among the players on and off the court. The team spent the season powering through their games and finished strong with their tournament, all the while never failing to lose their vigor. Nahyun Lee (Grade 12), co-captain of the girls team, wanted to make sure she made solid passes in games â&#x20AC;&#x201C; but most of all, have fun! Joan Suh (Grade 12), also co-captain, aimed to play with confidence. And now that volleyball is over for the year, sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d like to sustain the valuable strong bonds she created with her teammates throughout the season.

The rookies performed exceptionally throughout the season and brought great achievements to the team, taking away more than just improved volleyball skills. To Rayna Hong (Grade 9) of the Girls team, getting to know the older teammates was her favorite part of the season, and she felt that volleyball helped her adjust to her first year at APIS.

Boys Varsity Basketball

Boys Varsity Basketball Roster

Neo Lee Matthew Lee Jeremy Kim Daniel Ho Kim Bryan Jung David Lee Jason Misner Chris Kim David Oh Tim Hong Sooyoon Hwang (S)

Coach Matthews

Sooyoon Hwang Captain

Bryan Jung Captain

Basketball season, taking place from the beginning of November to mid-December, is well anticipated by the students and faculty, as the quick movements and intensity of the sport draw in the players and audience. Basketball is the only KAIAC sport in which APIS participates that has both Varsity and Junior Varsity teams. The Boys Varsity team reaped an amazing season thanks to the passion, skills, and team coordination that they employed to the greatest extent in every game. They amassed a total of 5 well-deserved wins, led by captains Sooyoon Hwang (Grade 12) and Bryan Jung (Grade 11). The players’ joint efforts and commitment on the court prompted lots of applause and wowed fans on the sidelines at every game.

This year, due to the coronavirus outbreak, the end-of-season KAIAC tournaments were canceled for the safety of participating students and supervisors. Sooyoon Hwang (Grade 12) expressed his remorse for this unfortunate outcome, especially because he truly believed his team could have won. The fact that this was his last season didn’t help. But despite that, the effort he put into his basketball experience, along with the good times with the boys, did not fail him: “As I’ve played four years of Varsity Basketball, I’m proud to say that this is the happiest I’ve been on the team.” Though this unexpected turn of events is truly a disappointment, you can bet the boys and girls will be ready to bite back next season!

Girls Varsity Basketball

Girls Varsity Basketball Roster

Nahyun Lee (S) Rin Choi Joan Kim Joan Suh (S) Jiwon Bae (S) Hara Choi Morgan Kim Rayna Hong Idie Park Hailey Joo Li-Guan Mei Timpson (S) Coach Ewen Coach Son

Mei Mei Timpson Captain

Jiwon Bae Captain

The Girls Varsity team confidently dribbled, passed, and swished through their games, ending with two strong wins. They never lost their ambition and positive spirit, which were also instilled in them by the strong leadership of their two captains, Jiwon Bae (Grade 12) and Mei-Mei Timpson (Grade 12), with great help from the other two seniors on the team, Joan Suh (Grade 12) and Nahyun Lee (Grade 12). With more than half of both teams playing on Varsity for the first time, this could have been a rough season to pull through. However, thanks to their steadfast efforts, dedication to the sport, and the support of their coaches and seniors, it played out to be a great year overall.

For Joan Kim (Grade 11), the family-like bonds that defined the team made her look forward to practice at the end of a long school day. Her time as a Varsity player proved to be a rewarding experience, as she remarked, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Getting on the team and playing with these players inspired me to grow as well, and at the end of the season, I was happy that I tried out and sad that the season ended.â&#x20AC;?

Boys JV Basketball

Boys JV Basketball Roster

Mady Kang Hyungmin Song Jason Lee Jack Song Andy Nam Daniel Lim Abe Shin Sam Lee John Park Sangjun Park Joseph Kim

Coach Fazzio

Jack Song Captain

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The Junior Varsity team was a powerhouse this year. Intense practices and in-game energy proved effective, as they ended the season with three amazing wins. Though undecided on a captain, they were still able to exhibit great performance and formulate a team identity that served as part of the fire that fueled their basketball experience this season. Both new and returning players were ambitious for the season ahead, with their minds set on greater improvement. Sam Lee (Grade 10) was anxious at first about how well the team would come together on the court since they had never played with each other in games before. He was also slightly disappointed with their turnout in the tournament.

“We could have won against [the teams] easily, but there were injuries and miscommunication, which led to our loss,” he recalls. But his concerns were removed in the end, as he thought that overall, they “went through the season well”. Them maintaining an aspiring mindset in spite of their setbacks is admirable, and it drove them to confidently end the year with wiser knowledge to take on next season with.

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Girls JV Basketball

Girls JV Basketball Roster

Rachel Son Joanna Kim Claire Park Namee Kim Lulu Timpson Adelia Kwak Annette Yoo Jeanie W Hannah Kim Jei Moon

Coach Kwon

Namee Kim Captain

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Jei Moon Captain

This season was significant for the Junior Varsity Ladyhawks. Their young team faced a challenge playing against experienced opponents, with only a few girls having deeper basketball involvement prior to the season. But their determination produced stellar results. Though they weren’t able to put illustrious numbers on the scoreboard at the end of their games, they saw phenomenal improvement that proved their potential for future seasons. No matter what happened, they were all positive about their experience and left the season with an elevated mood and a true athlete’s mindset.

As much as they put in their hardest efforts to lead the team to success, captains Jei Moon (Grade 10) and Namee Kim (Grade 10) were equally concerned with the well-being of their younger players and the spirit of the team as a whole. One of the biggest worries for Jei was whether her teammates would be drained due to a lack of players available to sub them out. But as a leader, her goal this season was to share as many great experiences with her teammates and to witness their growth. This goal was fulfilled, as at the end of the season, she was pleased with the improvement that her team had achieved. “I believe that their hard cooperation led the whole team [to] shine together,” she says.

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Coach Exclusives

Coach Exclusives Director of Athletics Girls Varsity Volleyball Boys Varsity Basketball

On Volleyball

Coach Matthews

The first open gym was an encouraging moment for Coach Matthews, who had been concerned about filling in the big shoes left by the players that graduated last year. After seeing the Freshmen and new transferring girls play, he says, “I knew we would be able to do some good things during the season.” Coach Matthews reminisces about the team’s experience with great satisfaction. “We ended the season playing our best volleyball and that was really encouraging. As a coach, you want your players to continue to grow throughout the season and we did just that.” He hopes that the girls left with a desire to continue with their improvement, lots of golden memories, and knowledge to last a lifetime.

On Basketball

Coach Matthews remembers the heated crowd at the home game against Chadwick that added to the exciting experience. The game started off as a close one, but the team “outworked [Chadwick] to get the win”. This was a particularly triumphant victory since the boys had lost to them by 33 in their first game against each other. “As a coach, these are the breakthroughs you want to see your teams have, because without them, it is tough to reach new milestones.”

Girls Varsity Basketball

Coach Ewen

Girls Varsity Basketball

Coach Son

Both Coach Ewen and Coach Son agree that the final home game against GSIS was one of the most phenomenal moments. Even with many of their teammates being absent or injured, the girls adapted to the situation as best they could without hesitation. Coach Son remembers being very pleasantly surprised. “Everyone went all in knowing that they were needed,” she recalls. “I got to see players step up to the challenge of playing more and in roles that they were not used to,” Coach Ewen says, “we set a season-high for most points scored in a game that day.”

Girls Junior Varsity Basketball

Coach Kwon

This was Coach Kwon’s first time coaching High School basketball, but the girls did not let her down. For her team, group morale was key. “We only had about two or three athletes who had actually played basketball before, so I think going off of that and hearing their story and their athletic career brought everybody together.” When they vastly reduced their point difference in their second game against the same team, they were overjoyed. Reminiscing about that day, she says, “It really was a touching moment for me as a coach, and I could see that it was a good moment for them as well.” She believes that sisterhood played a big part in their success as well as their ability to maintain an uplifted mindset in every situation. “Every day was something new... It was exciting. It was a fun season.”

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SECTION 07

Club & Activities Clubs & Activities

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ADC & APIS Publishing

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ADC

Roster

Club ADC stands for Abandoned

Daniel Kim

Dogs and Cats. The main purpose of this club is to help out abandoned animals by volunteering at animal shelters and fundraising to financially support these organizations.

Dahm Lim

Daniel Lim

Eric Lee (P)

Francesco Oh (P) Hyeon Kim

Hyojin Yun (P)

Jaehyeong Lee

APC is an organization where students create and publish children’s books to donate to various charities. Our main goal is to publish books for children who do not have access to educational books written in English.

Mariani Gutiérrez Rodríguez Ryan Lee Sam Hyun Seungjun Choi Taeyoung Kim

Jason Shin

Timothy Hong

Jina Wang

Woosung Chung

Jeongmin Kim

APIS Publishing

Jiwan Kim

Woojin Chung

Roster Chaeyoung Yu (P)

Madeline Chong

Clara Oh (P)

Min Choi (P)

Edric Yoon

Robyn An (P)

Eric Park (P)

Somang Yang

Hara Choi (P) Jinny Lee (P) John Park Joseph Kim (P) Joy Kwon (P)

(P) denotes President(s) or Leaders of club

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ELS & ESWS

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ELS Emergency Life Support (ELS) is a club that teaches students skills like CPR and sports taping. Once or twice a year, we go to the Nowon District Office to practice and receive CPR and AED certification. Members who meet the age restrictions also have the opportunity to participate in blood

Roster Ari Lim Emily Lim Jaewoo Lee (P) Jeana Yoon Jei Moon Rina Lee Siena Lee Sooyoon Hwang (P)

drives.

ESWS Eastern Social Welfare Society club strives to help orphans currently living in adoption agencies. We perform various kinds of volunteer work such as translating newsletters or making crocheted hats for infants.

Roster Andy Lee

Matthew Lee

Benjamin Ha (P)

Philip Yoon

Charissa Kim

Richard Lin

Dae Ho Ha

Sungwon Han

Dongjun Kim Jack Song (P) Jenny Kang Jiewan Hong (P) June Hong

(P) denotes President(s) or Leaders of club

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Hawkeye & PAIN

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Hawkeye Hawkeye is a news media club providing students the opportunity to experience the various roles involved in journalism. We meet every Friday, and our long-term goal is to produce a print newspaper.

PAIN Poor Animals In Need has the vision to help animals deprived of adequate shelter, food, and care. Our club visits shelters where these sick and abandoned animals reside. We reach out to them and try our best to show the actual love and that not all humans

Roster Claire Park Erin Kim Idie Park (P) Michelle Shin Nahyun Lee (P) Sungmoo Lee

Roster Annette Yoo Danny Kim (P) Jeannette Kim Joanna Kim Junho Son Morgan Kim Rachel Son

are cruel in the same way. (P) denotes President(s) or Leaders of club

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Robotics & SOL

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Robotics

Roster Cole Park

We program.

Ian Hwang (P)

We build.

Jacob Kim

We compete.

SOL SOL, Science Olympiad Lab, is a club geared towards preparation for the Korean International School Olympiad and the promotion of science within the APIS community.

Matthew Kim

Roster

Andy Shim

John Suh Kim

Andy Oh (P)

Joshua Kim

Ben Park

June Chang

Bryan Jung

Katlynn Ryu

Daniel Kim

Lucas Park

Ella Kim

Marcus Kim

Hangoo Kang

Serena Shim

Hyungmin Song Joan Kim (P) denotes President(s) or Leaders of club

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SVC & Translation

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SVC SVC is short for Science Volunteer Club. The club comes up with creative ideas and organizes hands-on science activities for elementary and middle school students at APIS.

Roster Hannah Lee

Joyce Gill

Irene Lee (P)

Kyungmin Nam

Jacob Hong

Luciano Moon

Jason Lee

Lucy Lee (P)

Jay Hong (P)

Mady Kang

Jerome Lee

Nicole Choi

Jeslyn KIm Jiwon Bae (P) Joan Suh (P)

Translation

Roster

APIS Translation club is a voluntary

Aidan Sung

club which helps sponsored children and donators by translating letters in Korean and English for those who

Hannah Song (P) Junho Son Karen Kim (P)

cannot communicate well due to language barriers.

(P) denotes President(s) or Leaders of club

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TNKR & Volleyballers TNKR & Volleyballers

TNKR Teach North Korean Refugees (TNKR) is an organization based in Seoul that equips North Korean refugees with English skills to better acclimate them to life in South Korea. The APIS TNKR club collaborates with the TNKR organization to raise funds for book publishings, speech contests, and tutoring sessions. The TNKR club also provides opportunities for students to have one-on-one tutoring sessions with a North Korean refugee.

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Roster Abe Shin

Clara Park (P) Ester Shin Hailey Joo Hajoon Kim Mei-Mei Timpson (P) Namee Kim Woojin Jon

Volleyballers

Volleyballers provide an opportunity for avid volleyball players to take part in structured practices regardless of whether or not they are on the Varsity team. It takes place every Friday, and club members can play and bond over their passion for the sport, as well as hone their skills.

Roster

Chris Kim David Lee David Oh Helen Suh Jason Misner Jeremy Kim Judy Lee Justin Suh (P)

Lumin Yang Mathew Ko Neo Lee Rayna Hong Sam Seo Sean Park Shunsuke Suzuki (P) Yejune Kwon

In an exclusive interview with Justin Suh (10), club president of Volleyballers, we are given insight into the dedication that students put into providing the best on-campus experiences for each other: Q: What are your anticipations and goals for your club? A: The main anticipation goal of Volleyballers is to make sure that all students have a chance to engage in volleyball practice regardless of whether or not they are on the varsity team. One problem we saw was that when students got cut from tryouts, there was little to no opportunity to engage in structured volleyball practice. Volleyballers is meant to solve this problem and be inclusive to everyone, regardless of their skill levels. Q: What do you think club members got out of being a part of this? A: By being a part of Volleyballers, club members have the opportunity to engage in a structured practice each week. Furthermore, students who play volleyball can bond with each other by sharing a passion for the sport. We hope that by being a part of the club, students will be able to become better volleyball players. Q: How are you handling being an executive leader/president? A: One positive of being president would be being able to promote and lead a club for a sport that I personally have a passion for. I wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t call this a negative, but if I had to [pick one], being a president comes with responsibilities such as making sure everyone is included and structuring the practices to be effective, so thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s one aspect that I as the president need to pay attention to.

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ABC

APIS Business Club is a student-led club that focuses on improving high schoolersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; understanding of pitching a business idea. Students get the opportunity to learn various components of a formal business proposal. To further enrich these experiences, members are encouraged to participate in the Korea Business Competition to compete with students from other foreign language schools.

Roster Aidan Sung Ari Lim Ariel Choi Bryan Jung Chae Young Yu Chris Kim Claire Park Dae Ho Ha (P) Dahm Lim Daniel Kim Daniel Oh

Erin Kim Eunice Kwak Hannah Lee Hannah Song Hara Choi Jacob Kim Jeannette Kim Jiewan Hong Joan Kim Joyce Gill Lucus Park

Marcus Kim Morgan Kim Nicole Choi Rayna Hong Robyn An Sarah Koo Serena Shim (P) Seung Jun Choi Siena Lee Tim Hong Yoon Hwang

Choreography Choreography Club is for people who have a passion for dancing, as we perform at various school events to build school spirit. Every Tuesday, club members meet at the dance studio to have meetings and simply enjoy the process of preparing a performance. The members also bond with one another, which results in strong and efficient teamwork. Our clubâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s goal is to impact the APIS community positively and to contribute to forming a wider range of student interests.

Roster Annette Yoo Ella Kim Eunice Kwak Helen Suh Jeana Yoon Jinny Lee (P) Judy Lee

Coding

Hawksnest

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Code Club takes the initiative to provide opportunities for children aged 9 to 13 to develop coding skills through free after-school clubs. From scratch and micobit to javascript, HTML, C++, and etc. student volunteers interact with elementary students to strive for a better and more knowledgeable community.

Jiwon Bae

Katlynn Ryu Nahyun Lee Sam Seo Sarah koo Serena Shim (P)

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Hawksnest is a club which is used to produce morning announcement videos which are shown to the whole school. Our club has recently expanded to social media (Instagram) to upload daily/weekly updates on APIS Athletics, such as results and features.

Aidan Sung Andy Nam Anna Frankl Emily Lim Hangoo Kang Hara Choi Hyojin Yun Jay Hong Jeremy Kim Jina Wang Jiwon Bae (P) Joan Kim Joan Suh

Joanna Kim Joon Lee Joseph Kim Joy Kwon Judy Lee Lucy Lee Madeline Chong Mei-Mei Timpson Nahyun Lee Neo Lee Nicole Choi Robyn An Sooyoon Hwang (P)

Hope Kids

Magic

Hope Kids is an organization that assigns high school students to be mentors to multicultural kids from low-income families that are often multicultural. This allows the mentees to receive tutoring which they may not be able to afford under regular circumstances. Hope Kids APIS endeavors to expand this program by introducing more students to it, opening the path towards out-ofschool education for more children.

Magic Club is focused on practicing card magic. Members of various levels of experience learn basic card handling techniques, such as grips, cuts, and shuffling, alongside simple sleight of hand and performance tips. Perks of the club include access to exclusive tutorials with a net value of over $300, little to no club fees, and a relaxed learning environment.

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Aiden Sung

Roster Daniel Nahm Daniel Oh (P) Jason Kim Jin Lee Joon Lee Joseph Kim Justin Lee Min Han Wookeun Ko

Anna Frankl (P) Ariel Choi Eunice Kwak Hannah Song Karen Kim Sarah Koo Yoon Hwang

NHD National History Day is a club that meets every Thursday after school. The primary goal is to prepare for the annual competition that takes place every February.

Roster Adelia Kwak

Neo Lee

Andy Nam

TaeYoon Kim

Benjamin Park

Wan-Ru Yi

David Oh Ella Kim (P) Hara Choi Joanna Kim Justin Suh

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SRC

The Student Representative Council is composed of elected student members that brings the voice of the students to the forefront. This is done in an effort to make the best in-school experience for students possible. The council organizes, leads, and assists in annual student events like the Fall Carnival, MS Lock-in, HS Retreat, ES Bake Sales, and Prom, and meet weekly to plan for upcoming occasions. Presidents Andy Oh (12) and Joseph Kim (12) talked about their SRC experience this year in an interview: Andy Oh What was your favorite memory of the SRC this year?

Joseph Kim What is one strength of the SRC?

My favorite memories of the SRC would be the weekly Monday SRC meetings. Of course, not all meetings were done in the most ideal way and there were ups and downs throughout the year. But while leading the weekly meetings, I recognized everyone in the council gradually devoting themselves to the council works to serve the students.

I think one of our strengths is the fact that we try to make SRC fun in itself. I like to think that based upon this year, SRC wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t an extra chore, but every member had fun with what they were doing. Each active brainstorm to see how we could improve student life was something we all looked forward to.

Roster Elementary School

Middle School

High School

President: Suki Park (5)

President: Adelia Kwak (8)

Vice-President: Ava Yu (5)

Vice-President: Alex Kim (8)

Secretary: Joseph Han (5)

Secretary: Lulu Timpson (8)

Treasurer: Destyn James (3)

Treasurer: Wan-Ru Yi (8)

G5 Rep: Samuel Kim

G8 Rep: Kevin Kim

G4 Rep: Maher Hossain

G8 Rep: Andy Kim

G3 Rep: Emery Son

G7 Rep: Quentin Meyer

Executive President: Andy Oh (12) VP of Student Voice: Joseph Kim (12) VP of Student Activities: Ella Kim (12) Secretary: Bryan Jung (11) Chief Financial Officer: Katlynn Ryu (10) Dir. of Media: Sooyoon Hwang (12) Dir. of Media: Aidan Sung (10) Dir. of Graphic Design: Jinny Lee (11) Dir. of Resources: Irene Lee (12) Dir. Of Publicity: Clara Park (12) Dir. of Publicity: Idie Park (10) G12 Rep: Lucy Lee G11 Rep: Joan Kim G10 Rep: Neo Lee G10 Rep: David Oh G9 Rep: Somang Yang G9 Rep: John Park

G7 Rep: David Myung G7 Rep: Matthew Jeon G6 Rep: Heumjae Cho G6 Rep: Jin Ryoo

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Theia

THEIA is a Christian club that meets every Thursday lunch. Deriving our name from the Greek word for “divine,” our purpose is to serve people in need, especially at children’s villages and rehabilitation centers in South Korea and in Cambodia. Every trimester, the club members participate in local trips to Yeson, and each spring, students have the opportunity to attend a mission trip to Cambodia.

Roster Abe Shin

Daniel Oh (P)

Irene Lee

Joshua Kim

Rachel Son

Aidan Sung

Danny Kim

Jacob Kim

Joy Kwon

Rayna Hong

Andy Nam

David Oh

Jacob Lee

Joyce Gill

Robyn An

Andy Oh

Emily Lim

Jaewoo Lee

Judy Lee

Sam Hyun

Annette Yoo

Eunice Kwak

Jason Kim

Karen Kim

Somang Yang

Ari Lim

Francesco Oh

Jason Lee

Katlynn Ryu

Sooyoon Hwang

Ariel Choi

Hailey Joo

Jay Hong

Lucas Park

Sunny Choi

Bryan Jung (P)

Hangoo Kang

Jeremy Kim

Madeline Chong

Taeyoung Kim

Christopher Kim

Hannah Lee

Joan Kim

Michelle Shin

Tim Hong

Claire Park

Hannah Song

Joan Suh

Morgan Kim

Will Kim

Clara Oh

Hara Choi

Joanna Kim

Nahyun Lee (P)

Woojin Jon

Dahm Lim

Hyojin Yun

John Park

Neo Lee

Yoon Hwang

Daniel Kim (P)

Idie Park

Joseph Kim

Nicole Choi

(P) denotes President(s) or Leaders of club

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Jiwon Bae Jiwon Bae

Dearest Jiwon Congratulations! We are truly blessed to be your mom and dad! A compassionate and smart girl that you grew up to be, and we cannot be more proud. Just as you put your best efforts and passion in your life at APIS, so be that way even after graduation. Like Mark Twain said, “Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.” Love you lots~ From Mom & Dad 누나 축하해 화이팅 선물은 잊지마 - 준오

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Louis Cho Louis Cho

Dear my son Congratulations on your high school graduation and becoming a college student! Since you were a little kid, you have made me smile and feel happy countless of times. I will miss every moment we spent together, but I know itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s time for you to spread your little wings and fly to a bigger world. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m so happy to see that a little kid building Lego Cities and Emerald Night Trains is becoming a student majoring in CEE to build more livable places like smart cities and futuristic transportation networks. I know you have always faced obstacles with courage so, please donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be afraid to take on big challenges ahead. Please also keep interested in a wide variety of issues in our society, and try to help people around you. I love you deeply and eternally. Dad.

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Matthew Choi Matthew Choi

사랑하는 Matthew 항상 너는 우리에게 기쁨이고 행복이었다. 두눈을 못뜨고 울던 모습이 생생한데 벌써 고등학교를 졸업하 고 대학생이 된다고 하니 믿어지지가 않는구나 우리는 너의 앞으로의 미래가 너무나 기대된다. 어디에 있건, 무엇을 하던 엄마 아빠는 너의 영원한 1호 팬 이고 지지자니까 하고 싶은 것 많이 후회없이 하면서 즐겁게 지냈으면 한다. 정말 수고많았다 자랑스러운 우리 아들!!

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Mayring Chong

Dear our precious daughter, Today marks the end of a successful journey and beginning of a new adventure. We hope your dream take you… to the corner of your smiles, to the highest of your Hope’s, to the windows of your opportunities, and to the most special places your heart has ever known. Congratulations on your graduation and best wishes for your future ! From mom & dad

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9살부터 20살까지 총 11년을 함께해온 너의 가장 틱틱이 친구 제니 가 너의 고등학교 졸업을 축하하는 날이 오다니~ 정말 길고도 길었 다. 졸업 너무너무 축하해 정메렁. 이제 너 타지로 대학 가버리면 누 구한테 화풀이하누ㅠㅠ 슬퍼.. 준비하면서 고생 정말 많이 했어! 너 의 사소한 노력들 내가 다 알고있으니까 너무 슬퍼하지도 아파하 지도 말기~ 스무살 앞으로도 쭉 고생길이겠지만, 늘 그랬듯이 함께 함으로써 극복해내자! 더 자세한 얘기는 너가 싫어하는 취중진담으 로 고고. 사랑해 미령아~ -너의 가장 친한 친구 제니가-

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Anna Frankl Anna Frankl

To Our Dearest Anna, Looking at all these old photos, it is nearly impossible to believe how much you have grown as a beautiful human being, responsible young woman, student, and artist! These images call to mind so many wonderful memories of our first eighteen years with you; they also remind us that you were absolutely born you! As parents, we always did our best to provide you with opportunities and guidance, but in actuality we cannot take much credit for your character or your drive. Your path was clear and unwavering from the time you were four years old, and we are both grateful and relieved that you were willing and able to walk it without focusing too narrowly upon it. But now you have done the difficult foundational work and earned the right to commit more fully to your own goals and passions. Live your truth! We could not be prouder of or happier for you, and cannot wait to witness the next chapter(s) of your life. With all our love, Mom and Dad

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DaeHho Ha Dae Ho Ha

Dear My beloved son, Dae Ho Congratulations on graduating high school! We both started APIS when you were 1st grade, and now we are here after 12 years of a beautiful and admirable journey! Looking back, I can see how brave you were to face challenges. Since you are an adult now, I wish you to accomplish numerous objectives as a bold, respectful young man! Last but not least, donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t forget to work hard and play hard; the future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams, my son. With lots of love, Mom

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Min Han Min Han

사랑하는 아들 축하해 세상을 살아감에 있어 할수없어 라는 생각보다 보이는것 이상을 보면서 살아 갔으면 좋겠다 Find Your North Star

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Jay Hong Jay Hong

졸업 축하한다! 멋진 인생을 위하여~ -아빠유치원 가기싫다고 울며 떼쓰던 5살 꼬마가 어느새 스무살 하이스쿨 졸업을 앞두고 있네 정말 감개무량하다^^평소같으면 멋지게 차려입고 예쁜 여자친구와 Prom party도 갔을테고 제일 좋아하는 축구시즌 을 맞아 개인기를 뽐내며 신나게 필드를 누비고 있을터이지만 신종코로나로 인해 모든 일상이 바뀌었지“범사에 감사하라”는 말이 맘에 와닿는 요즘이다. 아쉬움을 뒤로하고 건강하게 지내고 있음에 감사하자 . 성재야 진심으로 졸업 축하하고 네가 멋진 어른이 되어가는 모습을 지켜 볼 수 있 어 엄마는 참 행복하다. 너의 멋진 앞날을 응원하며 사랑하는 엄마가 니가 원하는대로 바라는대로 -욱형- 이 집 내꺼다 ㅎㅎ -제이콥

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Jiewan Hong Jiewan Hong

사랑하는 지완아, 너와 함께 보낸 하루하루가 우리에겐 정말 소중하고 감사한 시간이었단다. 앞으로 더 큰 세상에서 더 높은 뜻을 펼쳐 나갈 너에게 하나님의 축복과 은혜가 항상 함께 하기를 엄마 아 빠는 기도할게.

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Ian Hwang

사랑하는 우리 아들 온 집안의 귀염둥이 우리 연준이가 고등학교를 졸업하는구나 아빠, 엄마, 형이 많이 축하하고 자랑스럽다 연준이 앞으로 펼쳐질 저의 인생에 아빠 엄마의 사랑과 가도가 언제나 함께 할거야 씩씩하고 굳건히 인생을 펼쳐가길 응원하며 아빠, 엄마, 형은 널 끝없이 사랑한다.

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Sooyoon Hwang Sooyoon Hwang

잘 자라줘서 고맙구 아빠 엄마의 좋은 친구가 되어줘서 고마워 함께하며 옆에서 지켜볼수 있었던 시간들이 즐겁고 행복했다 늘 자랑스러웠어 We always love you. May the force be with you.

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Jenny Kang Jenny Kang

사랑스러운 재원에게 미국에서 돌아와 학교 들어갈 때가 엊그제 같은데 벌써 졸업이구나. 어렵고 힘들 때도 있었을 텐데 투정 한 번 없이 잘 지내 주어 대견스럽고 고맙다. 앞으로도 계속 밝고 따뜻한 마음으로 더 큰 세상으로 나아갈 수 있을 것으로 믿는다. 예전 사진들을 보다 보니 네가 어렸을 때는 함께 여행도 많이 갔었던 것 같은데 언제부터 인가 그럴 여유가 없었던 같네. 앞으로 네가 좋아하는 여행 밀린 것까지 많이 다닐 수 있기 바래^^ 졸업 축하하고 사랑한다! 엄마 아빠가

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Danny Kim Danny Kim

사랑하는 아들 Danny. 졸업과 대학입학을 축하해. 새로운 여정을 시작하는 지금, 기대와 함께 홀로서기에 대한 걱정도 되겠지만 긴 호흡으 로 넓게, 멀리 보며 믿음을 잃지 말고 진실된 모습으로 최선을 다하라고 조언을 해주고 싶구나. 그리고 힘들때면 가족을 생각하렴. 아빠는 너의 “왕팬” 이야 !! 우리가 응원하는 프로야구팀 경기를 함께 자주 보지 못해 아쉽지만 여름방학이 되면 너 가 좋아하는 그 경기장에서 좋아하는 좌석에서 함께 열심히 응원하자~! - 아빠가 큰 보물 건이 에게 우리 건이가 그 동안 갈고 닦아 만든 멋진 배로 인생의 큰 바다를 향해 떠날 때가 되었구 나. 그 바다에서 어떤 일들이 펼쳐질지는 아무도 모른단다. 다만 그때마다 너의 밝고 긍 정적인 마음으로 그 순간들을 즐기면서 보낸다면 그 바다에서 너는 많은 것들을 배우고 행복과 감사를 느끼게 될 거다. 영원히 너를 사랑하시고 보호해 주실 하나님이 계시고 너 를 위해 기도하는 가족들이 있음을 믿고 건강하고 멋진 청년이 되길. - 사랑과 축복을 담아서 엄마가.

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Dear my beloved, malicious brother, Do you know you fill a place in my heart that nobody else can occupy? We’ve often shared many harmonious and memorable moments and petty arguments, which soon will be nostalgic childhood memories. I’ll especially remember those stupid competitions of bad breath, which I almost fainted to death. I’ve never said this out loud or probably it was because I never had the right time to, nevertheless I want to let you know I love you. As we journey through our lives, we may be physically drifted apart, but we’ll always be connected spiritually. You are my brother through blood, but you’ll always be my best friend through love. - Yours truly, Joanna

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Ella Kim Ella Kim

To the only one girl who has ever brought thunder, lightning and rainbows into our lives It happens once and when it does, it is forever Our one and only love Beloved Ella, We love you.

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12년 동안 학생으로서 항상 성실하게 열심히 노력한 우리 딸 너무 자랑스럽고 정말 사 랑해 -️-️ 항상 밝고 잘웃는 너라서 대학 생활도 역시 즐겁 고 멋질거야. 졸업 축하하고 항상 응원할게!!

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Jacob Kim Jacob Kim

Jacob, Your mom and I are so proud of your graduation! It seems like just yesterday when I had you lay on top of my belly as a baby and the two of us would fall asleep together (and I never dropped you...not even once ;) ) Since when you were young, we've witnessed your kindness, curiosity, and thoughtfulness...and am now seeing you grow into a fine young man, ready to go out into the world and make it a better place. Though there were times we were hard on you...our love for you never failed to grow. I'm sure that deep down, your younger sisters and brother are also very happy to have you as their brother. Yes, really! Enjoy the rest of your time in high school, look forward to meeting new friends, and keep smiling and caring. We love you much! Mom and Dad

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Joseph Kim Joseph Kim

사랑하는 조셉, 늘 네 자신과의 싸움에서 이기고 싶어 최선을 다했던 아들아. 땀과 열정으로 달려왔던 APIS 의 시간들을 뒤로하고 이제 더 큰 배움을 향해 나아가게 된 것을 축하 해. 넌 어느새 끈질긴 도전정신과 굳은 의지를 가진 멋진 청년으로 성장해 가고 있구나. 그런 조셉이 정말 자랑스럽고 대견하다. 엄마와 뜻이 다를때도 순종하려고 애써 준 착한 그 마음을 잘 알고 있단다. 늦둥이 조셉때문에 엄마의 인생이 긴 시간 얼마나 행복했는지 말로 다 할수 없어. 이제 새 길을 떠나는 아들아. 네 삶의 주인이 하나님이심을 잊지 말기 바란다. 지금까지 그래왔던것처럼 어려움이 오면 엎드려 기도하며 하나님의 도우심을 구하 면서 가거라. 작은 바람에 흔들리지말고 너에게 최선의 것을 주실 하나님을 깊이 신뢰하길 바란다. 배워서 남 주기를 바라는 조셉아. 그 중심 변치말고 맘껏 배우고 꿈을 향해 날아가거라. 네가 어디 있든 엄마는 기도로 응원할께. 무한히 사랑한다. 엄마가.

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Joshua Kim Joshua Kim

세상에서 가장 사랑하고 귀한 수아야! 우리 수아가 APIS에서 공부한지 11년에 되었구나 너무 자랑스럽고 대견스럽구나.때로는 힘들고 지칠때도 있었지 만 미래를 위해끝없이 노력하고 최선의 노력을 하는 모습을 보면서 기특한 생각과 감사함이 늘 있었단다. 이제 또 다른 새로운 시작이라 생각하고 늘 최선을 다하고 성장하는 아들이 되었으면 한다. 다시한번 졸업을 축하 하고 수고많았다. 우리 수아 늘 엄마,아빠가 사랑하고 하나님의 축복이 함께하시길 기도한다. 수아야 사랑해! 우리 최고의 아들!!! - 엄마,아빠가

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사랑하는 아들 성준아 졸업을 진심으로 축하해. 단계단계마다 쉽지 않았지만 그때마다 성장하는 너의 모습을 보며 엄마 아빠는 너와 함께하는 삶이 풍요로운 축복임을 느꼈단다. 더 넓은 세상을 향해 나아가며 끊임없는 호기심을 갖고, 새로운 생각을 시험하며 도전하는 멋진 삶이 너와 함께 하기를 빈다. -엄마 아빠가.-

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Eric Lee Eric Lee

사랑하는 아들 지용에게, 너무나 사랑스러운 우리 아들, 어느새 고등학교를 졸업 하는구나! 참 바르고 착하고 건강하고 다정한 아들로 함께 해줘서 엄마 아빠는 너 무나 고맙단다. 홍콩에서 태어나 싱가폴에서 초등학교에 입학하고, 싱가폴 더위에 까만콩이 되어 한국으로 돌아와 2학년부터 APIS에 다니기 시작한 지 얼마 안된 것 같은데 벌써 대학에 입학을 한다니... 돌이켜보면 세월이 무척 빠르게 지나갔지만 그동안 크고 작은 많은 일들이 있었던 것 같아. 중요한 것은 그런 힘들고 기쁘고 했던 모든 일 들이 지용이가 커가는 과정이었고 엄마 아빠가 항상 옆에서 지용이와 함께 할 수 있어서 행복했다는 거야. 이제 대학생이 되는 우리 아들, 어디에 있든 엄마 아빠 그리고 누나가 항상 응원한다는 것을, 그리고 언제나 사랑한다는 걸 잊지 말자. 지 금까지 그래 왔듯이 성실하고 책임감 있게 나아간다면 지용이가 바라는 멋진 미래가 너와 함께 할 거야! 행복하자~Keep fingers crossed for you and your future! - 세상에서 지용이를 제일 사랑하는 가족 모두가

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Irene Lee Irene Lee

자랑스러운 우리딸 현지(Irene) 현지는 부모의 말을 알아듣게된 그 순간부터 우리를 속상하게 한적이 거의 없었지. 부모가 원하는 이상적인 딸이라고 할까? 그렇게 곱게자란 우리딸이 어느덧 고등학교를 졸업하고 또 다른 인생 여정을 시작하는구나. 지금까지의 추억과 경험이 남은 너의 인생에 큰 도움이 되 길바래. 웃음도 많고 속상함도 많았던 어린 현지의 유학생활, 미흡하고 서툴렀던 엄마, 아빠의 도움에도 불구하고 보란 듯이 묵묵히 이겨내고 극복해낸 기특한 우리딸. 이제 현지에겐 또다시 미국 생활이 시작 되겠구나. 새로운 환경에 적응하는 것이 낮설고 힘들겠지만 이 또한 너의 남은 인생에 있어 어느 때 보다 중요한 순간임을 잊지 말고 우리함께 다시 한 번 열심히 도전해보자꾸나. 우리가족(엄마, 아빠, 네 동생 서우)은 언제나 네 편이고 현지를 열렬히 응원한단다. 언제나 우리가 네 뒤에 있다는 걸 명심하고 너의 꿈, 너의 인생을 맘껏 펼쳐보렴. 사랑한다 우리딸 그리고 떨어져있는 동안 많이많이 보고싶을 거야.

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Jaewoo Lee Jaewoo Lee

“세상에서 제일 멋진 사랑하는 아들, 졸업 축하한다! 언제나 우리 집안의 귀염둥이 막내였는데 어느새 훌쩍 커서 대학생이 되는구나. 바르게 잘 자라줘서 정말 고맙다! 우리 가족, 너 때문에 참 많이 행복했어~----앞으로 더 행복할 미래를 생각하면 웃음이 저절로 나온다~ 이제 더 넓은 세상에 나가 마음껏 꿈을 펼쳐 보렴. 즐겁고 행복한 일도 많고, 힘든 일도 있겠지만, 재우라면 뭐든지 할 수 있어! 사랑하는 아들! 인생을 멋지게 개척해서 최고로 행복한 사나이가 되길 응원한다! 화이팅!!! 재우를 하늘만큼 사랑하는 엄마가~

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-세상에서 제일 사랑하는 동생 재우야졸업 진심으로 축하해!! 2015년 새로운 교복을 입고 긴장하며 APIS에 첫 등교한 것이 엊그제 같은데, 벌써 졸업 하네~ 그 동안 힘든 일도 많았겠지만, 12년 동안 공부하느라 고생 많았어. 또한 원하는 대학교에 합격한 것도 진심으로 축하해!! Congrats, JAEWOO!! 재우는 언제나 우리 집의 기쁨이고, 보물이야! :) 대학교 가서도 힘든 일 있겠지만, 가족이 항상 재우 곁에서 응원하고 있다는 것, 잊지 말 고! 그리고, 재우가 꿈을 향해 나아가는 길에 늘 뒤에서 동행할거야~!! 화이이이팅!!! 앞으로도 언제나 최선을 다하는 재우의 멋진 모습 기대할께^____^ 재우야~ 사랑해--- 화이팅!! - from Mishu nuna -

내동생 재우야You did it! Congrats! 졸업 정말 축하해! 고생 많이 했어!! 이제 빡시게 놀면서 super aweson한 성인이 되길! :) 그리고 든든한 지원단이 있다는 거 잊지마:) 항상 응원할게! - 호슈 누나 -”

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Jin Lee Jin Lee

Сына, я всегда тебе говорила:”Нет слова не могу, есть слово не хочу.” Не забывай, что все что есть на Земле создано человеком и это значит, что ничего невозможного нет. Грамм собственного опыта- ценнее тонны наставлений. Так сказал Махантма Ганди. Жизнь всему тебя научит. А станет тяжело мои объятия всегда ждут тебя. Не забывай родной дом! 세상 깜짝놀라게할 아티스트가 될 멋진놈!!! 살면서 이한까지만 잊지말고 살아라 벼는 읽을수록 고개를 숙인다 그럼 우리 아들 더 멋진놈이 될거야! 내는 엘범마다 히트치는 사람이 되라!!!! 진균아! 부족한 엄마 아빠 밑에서 질 커져서 고맙다. 우리 진균이 불가능은 없다 보여줘서 이 기회에 더 넓은 세상에서 두 날개를 활짝 펴 고 하고 싶은거 마음껏 해봐. 사랑하고 또 사랑한다!

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Lucy Lee Lucy Lee

사랑하는 채윤아^^ 학교에 첫 입학하던 때가 눈에 선한데 벌써 12학년을 마치고 졸업을 하네~ㅎㅎ 늦둥이로 태어나 부모된 마음에 걱정도 많았건만... 그 동안 별 탈 없이 건강하게 잘 자라줘서 고맙다는 말과 대견한 마음이 드는구나. 이제 성인으로써, 네가 가고자 하는 또 다른 새로운 세상에서도 자신을 향한 좀 더 나은 변화와 성장하는 계기로 만들기를 바 란다. 지금까지 열심히 배우며 튼튼하게 자라왔으니 대학가서도 홧팅하리라 믿는다~ 아빠엄마는 늘 그랬듯이 응원할게^^ 졸업 축하한다!! 채윤이를 사랑하는 아빠,엄마가~

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Nahyun Lee Nahyun Lee

사랑하는 딸 나현이에게, 수줍었던 우리 나현이가 어느새 이렇게 멋있게 자라서 고등학교를 졸업하게 되었구나. 낯을 가려서 늘 엄마에게만 소근소근 얘기하던 나현이가 그렇게 열정적으로 활동과 공부를 해 가는 모습을 보면서 엄마는 너무 신기하면서 네가 얼마나 대견했는지 모른다. 나현이가 어렸을때부터 엄마아빠는 늘 바빠서 나현이가 참 힘들어 할 때가 많았지. 홍콩에서 엄마 회사갈 때 옷자락이 찢어지도록 붙들고 울던 나현이의 모습, 엄마는 그 생각하면 아직도 마음이 짠하다. 서울에서 학교 다닐때도 엄마 회사 안가면 안되? 하며 늘 나지막히 물어보던 나현이, 그런 나현이에게 엄마는 얼마나 미안했는지. 게다가 동생들마저 종종 챙겨야 하는 부담을 주어서 엄마 아빠는 나현이에게 미안하면서도 고마운 마음이 늘 있단다. APIS 에 처음 가서 나현이가 적응하는데 힘들어했는데도 혼자서 차근차근 공부 잘 해나가고 좋은 친구들 많이 만나며 성장해 준 나현이. 나현이의 저력에, 긍정심과 인내심에 엄마는 너무 감사하다. 이 젠 나현이가 집을 떠나 타국에서 대학을 간다 생각하니 엄마는 걱정도 되고 서운하기도 하지만, 무엇보다 나현이가 좋은 대학에서 또 지성과 경험을 넓혀가면서 새로운 도전을 꿈꿀 수 있길 바란다. 늘 사려깊고 따뜻한 마음을 나누는 우리 나현이. 나현이의 뜻깊은 졸업을 축하한다. Love you always. 엄마가. 물 맑고 깊은! 나현아 APIS 졸업을 축하한다. 나현이가 태어나고 홍콩에서 엄마와 같이 살았던 날들, 아빠가 일했던 Paris에 와서 에펠탑, 베르사이유 궁전을 같이 보던 기억들, 우리 가족이 너무나 이국적인 가나에서 함께 한 나날들을 아름다운 추억으로 간직하며, 나현이가 APIS에서 열심히 공부해서 이제 졸업을 하는구나. 나현이의 APIS에서의 공부와 학과외 활동, 봉사활동이 아빠는 무척 자랑스러웠다. 현준이, 서준이 동생들이 성장해 가는데에 누나로서 믿음직스런 역할을 잘 감당해 주어 고마움이 더한다. 졸업을 축하하고, 이제 다가오는 대학생활에서도 나현이의 물 맑고 깊은 모습이 항상 함께 하기를 아빠는 기대한다~ 나현이 화이팅!!

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Ryan Lee Ryan Lee

Ryan, Congratulations on this momentous achievement in your life! We are very proud of you and cannot wait to see what you accomplish next. We know you are capable of great things! Congratulations, The APIS Yearbook Staff

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Hai Lin

Hai, Congratulations on your graduation! We are so happy for you during this exciting time and hope that you are too! We cannot wait to hear what your next adventure will be! Congratulations, The APIS Yearbook Staff

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Andy Oh

승민에게, 2008년 1월 미국에서 막 돌아온 애기 승민과 함께 APIS에 입학하던 때를 떠올리니 어느새 훌쩍 12년이 지났네… 놀랍고 신기하기도 하 고, 승민이가 벌써 대학생이 되고.. 그 적지 않은 소중한 유년시절을 APIS 빼놓고 생각하기 힘들었는데 이제 떠나야 할 시간이구나…. 그동안 지나온 수많은 기쁘고 즐거운 추억들에 감사하고, 항상 승민이와 함께해준 선생님들과 친구들께 고개 숙여 따뜻한 감사를 전하고, 든든히 꿈을 키워 성장해온 승민이의 노고를 무엇보다도 더 치하한다.. 어느 부모나 마찬가지겠지만, 엄마도 승민이의 앞날에는 항상 밝고 행복한 나날만 가득하기를 기대한다. 또한, 그 어떤 고난과 시련도 피 해 가기를 바라 마지않는다…. 그리고, 혹여 어려움이 닥치더라도 지금처럼 미소할 수 있는 굳은 내면의 심지를 간직하기를 마음 깊이 소 망한다. 휘황한 승민이의 졸업을 축하하며… 엄마 아들로 태어나줘서 정말 고마워!!

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Daniel Oh Daniel Oh

사랑하는 예준아! 우리 예준이는 언제나 엄마아빠에게 큰 기쁨요 자랑이었단다. 많이 고맙고 너의 멋진 대학생활을 마음다해 응원한 다. 졸업 축하해 아들^^

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Francesco Oh Francesco Oh

엄마손을 잡고 깡총거리며 웃음과 미소만으로 엄마의 세상을 환하게 해주던 아이가, 이제는 옆에서 나란히 걸으며 같은 눈높이의 대화를 나누는 늠름하고 멋진 아들로 성장했구나 낮선 세상으로 꿈을 향해 한걸음 내딛는 아들이 최고이기보다는 최선에 가치를 두고 , 주변을 돌아보며 사랑 할 줄 아는 사람이 되기를...... 언제나 형근이의 모든것을 응원하며 사랑하고 또 사랑해 우리 동생 길고도 짧았던 4년 무사히 즐겁게 마무리하느라 고생했어. 고단했던 만큼 힘낸 너는 분명 앞으로도 잘 헤쳐나가겠지. 힘든 날들 보다는 행복한 날들이 더 많기를 바라며 부디 네가 원하는 삶을 살아. 사랑하고 졸업 축하해, 우리 동생. -누나가.

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Cole Park Cole Park

준하야 졸업을 진심으로 축하해~ 아장아장 학교 입학하던때가 엊그제같은데 ~~ 벌써 이렇게 어른이 다 되었구나 항상 밝고 건강하고 ~ 힘든일도 잘 이겨내고 기쁜일은 더 감사할줄 아는 사람이 되었으면 한다~

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Jungyeon Park Jungyeon Park

사랑하는 정연아! 늘 웃음과 생기가 넘친 우리 강아지가 벌써 자라 어엿한 숙녀가 되었구나. 어려서부터 독립심이 강했고, 너의 노력으로 어떤 것이든 스스로 헤쳐 나가는 것을 보며 늘 자랑스럽고, 깊은 믿음 과 신뢰를 갖고 있지. 넓은 세상에 나가 하고 싶은 너의 꿈을 마음껏 펼쳐라. 고난을 만날 때 발걸음을 멈추는 것을 경계하며 작은 것부터 실천하여 거뜬히 뛰어 넘고 나아가거라. 늘 뒤에서 응원하고 있을게. 사랑해!! 아빠 엄마가

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Andy Shim

Andy!! Congrats on graduation!!! (I’d celebrate with you but military service/COVID you know...) Anyways, as the smartest 이과 genius I’ve met, I know you’re going to do well at MIT so I’m excited for you~~ Enjoy your Summer too~~ 민기야 고등학교 졸업을 정말 축하해. 우리아들 너무너무 사랑하고 그동안 고생많았어. 자랑스럽다 아들...화이팅!!!! Andy! Congratulations! I am so proud of what you’ve achieved and I am so excited for what’s to come for you! No one deserves it more than you. I’m so glad I met you at PA, honestly couldn’t have survived it without you. Miss you lots! Stay lame haha! - from your sister from another mother, Amy

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Serena Shim Serena Shim

서린이에게 엄마 아빠에게 소중한 첫선물인 서린아. 너는 늘 그 사랑스런 눈웃음으로 우리의 마음을 녹여주었고 톡튀어나온 앞짱구만큼 야무진 손재간으로 할머니 할아버지의 감탄을 자아 냈어. 넌 뮈든지 부딫혀 보는것을 두려워 하지 않으며 혼자스스로 해보는 것이 언제나 중요했어. 지금 네가 서 있는 그 자리는 니가 온전히 스스로 일궈낸 것이기에 엄마 아빠는 네가 정말 대견하다.지금까지의 시간보다 앞으로 더 많이 성장할 네 모습이 훨씬더 기대하며 열심히 응원할게. 네 앞날에 꽃길만 펼쳐지기를 기도하지만 행여나어떤 비바람이 몰아쳐도 우리 서린 인 잘 지나보내는 인내와 지혜와 유머가 있기를 소원해. 서린아, 졸업을 축하해. 네 마음의 소리를 듣고 꿈을 찾아 떠나는 여정을 기대하며 지켜볼께. 사랑과 축복으로. 2020.04.29 엄마, 아빠가

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사랑하는 내딸 윤영

졸업추카해 맨날 밤새면서 공부하느라 고생했어 ~이제 대학가서 많은 경험하고 재밌 게 공부하길 바랄게~ -언니가

언니가 태어나고 6년만에 선물같이 우리에게 와준 윤영아~~ 너는 우리에게 축복이었고 너를 보내주신 주님께 얼마나 감사했었는지 몰라 언제나 어리기만 하고 막 내였던 우리 윤영이가 어느새 고등학교를 졸업하고 대학교를 가다니 감회가 새롭구나!가족과 떨어져 서 미국에서의 대학생활이 많이 외롭고 힘들겠지만 네겐 너를 사랑하는 가족이 있고 너의 앞날을 이끌 윤영이를 사랑하는 가족이 어줄 주님이 계시니까 힘차게 , 마음껏 네 꿈을 펼쳐봐 너로 인해 살 이유가 있는 엄마아빠가 네 머리에 손을 얹고 기도할게 졸업을 축하한다~ -엄마아빠가

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Mei-Mei Timpson

To our dearest oldest daughter Mei-Mei, From the very moment you arrived in this world, your keen curiosity for all things and people around you was apparent. There wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t anything that couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t spark your interest, always exploring things on your own. You have also been continuously determined, never wanting to give up on any goal in front of you. Your confidence has consistently shown that you will thrive in the future. As a blessing in our family, over the past 18 years, you have grown up to be an outstanding and responsible young lady. Even throughout the hardship in the past and the future, May the Lord bless you and protect you, May the Lord smile on you and be gracious to you, May the Load show you his favor and give you his peace. Love you dearest forever and ever, Mom and Dad

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Philip Yoon Philip Yoon

병우야 APIS 운동장에서 친구들과 축구 하던 모습이 어제 같은데 이제 대 학 진학과 함께 집을 떠난다고 생각하니 마음이 많이 서운하단다.누 군가가 그런 예기를 하더라고 부모를 떠나 세상으로 나가는 것은 마치 푹신한 잔듸밭을 걷다가 준비 없이 돌밭을 걷는 것과 같다고. 좀 과격한 표현이긴 하지만 나름 의미가 있다는 생각이야. 앞으로의 병우의 여정을 다시 한번 응원하고 언제나 산너머 시냇물소리와 비 구름 뒤의 무지개를 감사로 기대 할 수 있다면 그 길은 기쁨으로 걸 어 갈 수 있다고 생각해. 졸업 축하해 그리고 지금의 선생님과 친구 들을 늘 마음에 두기 바래. 모두 졸업 축하합니다. -아빠가

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Hey son, As I searched for photos to put on this page, I realized how fast time has flown by. Photos remind me of all the precious memories. I see how much you have grown and matured. And God has gifted you with so many talents. You are intelligent, focused, athletic, artistic and musically creative. You have been nurtured and sheltered by APIS and by your loving family for years. Now, as you get ready to step out into the world, I can only imagine the excitement and anxiety. Never have fear because you have your friends, your family and you will always have Jesus Christ. Congratulations on your graduation! We love you! ~Mom

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사랑하는 우리의 보물 채영아, 앞으로 펼쳐질 너의 미래에 성실한 노력의 결실이 있기를 바라! 졸업 축하해! - 엄마 아빠가

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Yearbook Staff

Yearbook Advisor

Mr. Jason A. Grout Creating the 2019-2020 APIS Yearbook was a testiment to the flexibility, creativity, and passion of the yearbook staff. From day one, my students were curious to see what this years book could be. And were we ever surprised! In our first semester, our staff consisted of over 20 students! This filled the classroom with an atmospher of energy and excitement that I was overjoyed to see. Each of the teams imediately took charge of what they wanted to do, working their hardest to make the yearbook their own. Then, in our second semester, COVID-19 shook the world to its core; our school, our teachers, and our yearbook staff were no exception. And while the energy may have been shaken, my student’s passion and drive never faultered! I cannot express how absolutely greatful I am to these students; in the face of adversity, they held their heads up and kept pushing to make this year’s book the greatest it could be. You pushed and pushed, not accepting a no because of the circumstances. You asked how we could make the book better and you were creative and flexible enough to bring that vision to life. I have enjoyed so much of our time this year working as a Yearbook staff and can’t wait to see what next year will bring. A special thank you to all those who have helped with this massive endeavor. Without you, this book would not have been possible. Congratulations to all of my APIS Seniors and remember: embrace the challenges of today and look to make tomorrow just a little better!

Editor-in-Chief Media Editor

Jaewoo Suzuki

First of all, I would like to thank all the yearbook members who showed their tremendous and best amount of effort toward creating the yearbook. Starting from my freshman year to this end, it was an epic journey, but also one of the most valuable memories throughout my highschool year. Thank you again and good luck next year :D

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Design Editor

Morgan Kim

I think yearbook was a great opportunity to learn and try new things. I hope I can be a part of yearbook next year too!

Lead Photographer

Sooyoon Hwang

It was a pleasure to be able to be a part of this year’s yearbook. Due to COVID-19, we faced a major challenge and had to adapt, and I’d like to thank Mr. Grout for pulling through. It was a pleasure to pitch in to create memories with my fellow seniors creating this book.

Photographer

Jiwon Bae

It is never easy to work with people of different ages, hobbies, and personalities. However, each and everyone on the team worked hard not only through participating in their role in Yearbook, but also working as a team helping each other out. Thank you all for successfully wrapping up this year-long project!

Photographer

Jay Hong

As a part of the yearbook team, with all unexpected situations, I am really proud of how each students have put their time and effort to successfully finish making yearbook. I am thankful for each students for making senior’s final year”book” so special. As a yearbook photographer, I’ve enjoyed taking pictures of APIS community, and see different emotions of each students, faculties, and staffs. Photography is a powerful way to deliver message with emotions and words to others.

Writing Editor

Irene Lee

I was the writer in chief and this was indeed the position with lots of responsibility. It allowed me to not only improve on my writing but also improve as a person. I am truly grateful for the opportunity for me to capture all the spectacular moments of 2019-20 showing how well the school continues to progress. So, I want to thank all the yearbook members and Mr. Grout, who dedicated countless amounts of time to end the yearbook on a successful note.

Lead Designer

Joseph Kim

Through this year I gained leadership skills from being the lead designer. Initially, I struggled in being vocal because our team has a mix of grade levels making it awkward at times. However, as time passed I started to see growth which guided our team into collaborating more effectively resulting in a comfortable setting to work in. all-around, this year was a valuable learning experience.

Head Photo Editor

Joyce Gill

This year, I took the responsibility of lead photo editor and photographer. It was a lot of work but I am so grateful for the opportunity and I enjoyed the experience. I look forward to doing yearbook again next year!

Designer

Rayna Hong

After being part of the yearbook committee for the whole year, I really wanted to recognize all the hard work that all of our members put into making this yearbook. It was such a great experience for me and I hope that I can.

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Joan Kim

Working within and with other teams, I learned to better communicate and work with other people as I was a part of yearbook. Throughout the year, I had fun taking pictures, organizing resources, designing layouts, and much more.

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Taeyoung Kim

I had a lot of fun working in yearbook, and I feel thankful to Mr.Grout for helping me and others.

Photographer

Nahyun Lee

I want to thank all of our yearbook staff members and Mr. G for successfully purchasing the 2019-2020 Yearbook! Our hard work really paid off!! Good luck next year and Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll miss you guys. BTS;)

Cover Designer

Dahm Lim

It was a pleasure to work as a yearbook staff and I would like to thank the other team members and Mr.Grout for spending time and putting huge effort into producing a splendid yearbook. The yearbook was possible under the guidance of Mr.Grout. I believe this invaluable experience will assist me in the future.

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Karen Kim

Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve learned a lot of new unforgettable advices and materials from skilled people in this class which would help me in the future. Being a part of the yearbook class this year was one of the best experiences for me, and it was a great pleasure.

Designer

Matthew Ko

For this year of yearbook, I enjoyed being apart of this class as I got to learn new skills. This year was very fun, and I look forward to next year as well.

Interviewer

Neo Lee

I had a bunch of fun working in Yearbook this year with the writing team both offline and online. Specifically being in the writing team as an interviewer was a joy because I got to meet a lot of different people and gather different types of opinions on different types of school events run this year.

Designer

Eric Park

Yearbook was a new experience for me. Unlike other projects, I had to contribute in making a product that will actually be purchased by others. I got to feel a lot of responsibility and overall, I think it was a valuable experience.

Writer

Idie Park

I joined Yearbook without really knowing what to expect. But walking away from this school year, I’m glad that Yearbook taught me so much about time management and teamwork, and that it gave me an opportunity to brush up on my writing. All in all, I’m grateful to have been a part of documenting our memories!

Interviewer

Joan Suh

While this was my first time to work as a yearbook member, I actually enjoyed working as a team and diligently heading towards our final goal. First, I want to thank Mr. Grout for constantly helping me during yearbook when I was struggling, and I was able to learn a lot of things including responsibility. I’ll remember this as one of the most valuable experience in high school and once again, I want to thank everyone who helped me and supported me during yearbook. Thank you:)

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Annette Yoo

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Rachel Son

Yearbook was a great experience for me as I was able to learn how to us new softwares and together, wrap up our eventful year!

Video Yearbook

Aidan Sung

Even though this was my first year of being in the yearbook production team, I learned so much from Mr.Grout and yearbook members in terms of cameras, editing programs, etc. It was a unique & fun experience and I look forward to be a part of the yearbook team next year again!

Watch Our

Video Yearbook Here

Throughout the year, Yearbook had some difficulties and complications but we, as a whole pulled through. After we finished making the themes and adding some details, we felt very accomplished and I really enjoyed this semester :)

The video yearbook, created by our Video Yearbook Editor, Aidan Sung, gives us an even greater glimpse into the every day life of APIS students. It follows the activities of our students, from sports to clubs to trips to GS25. To watch the video, scan the code above or visit https://sites.google.com/ apis.seoul.kr/yearbook/video-yearbook.

A special thank you to:

AP Studio Art Students (Senior Purchase Drawings)

Ms. Heidi Ha & Mrs. Nur D’Cruz (Communications) Ms. Joanne Lee (Content Supervisor) Mr. Kevin Woo & Mr. Jason Kim (Technology Resources)

Sophia Cho Woojin Chung Woosung Chung Joan Kim Joseph Kim Eric Park Jack Song

Ms. Jade Shim, Ms. Hejin Moon, Ms. Eunju Kim (Book Orders and Student Outreach)

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