WINTER 2022
Global Family Newsletter
issue 11 December 2022
december 2022
A Message from Mariko
D
ear Global Lancer Family and friends,
I just returned home after traveling overseas on business for 5 weeks. President/Principal Matthew Mohs, and Director of Finance Rommel Buenafe also traveled with me and together, we met with alumni, their families, current students’ families, volunteers, partner agents, and schools. We also made new business connections and recruited new international students. This was a long trip but very productive and important, especially to reconnect with our global Lancer Families and supporting members after a long pause due to COVID-19. Our country coordinators, Esther in Korea, Paul in the Philippines, Christine in Vietnam, and Sik in Thailand, assisted to make this trip successful. We managed recruiting fairs, school seminars, admission interviews, individual meetings with new and existing
student parents, global Lancer family gatherings, and visits with our partner agents and schools. We covered territories including Germany, the Philippines, Korea, Vietnam, Thailand, Japan, and Taiwan. This was the first trip for Mr. Mohs to Asia and also his first international business travel for the school. By visiting the countries and meeting with families and partner agents, he gained an understanding of the importance of supporting international families and working with partners, and how to keep our school attractive and competitive in the global market. In this edition, we showcase our activities on this trip and our global Lancer Families and friends. We also include our school activities, IE students, and new updates. We sincerely thank you for your continuous support and trust in our education. We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
Mariko Fujiwara Director, Office of International Education
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spring 2023
Important Dates SPRING 2023
YEAR-END
Returning students January 2023
• Graduation: Friday, June 2, 6pm
• Dorm opens Monday, January 2
• School year ends Thursday, June 8
• Return to school start date Tuesday, January 3, 8am
• Dormitory move out by Sunday, June 11, 10 pm
New Students for January 2023
• Dorm closed Monday, June 12
• Housing arrival Saturday, January 21
• Homestay student move out Thursday, June 15
• Orientation starts Monday, January 23, 9am • Orientation ends Thursday, January 26, 3pm SPRING SEMESTER BEGINS • Second semester classes begin Friday, January 27, 8 am MID-WINTER BREAK • Mid-winter break starts Thursday, February 16 after school • Return to school Tuesday, February 21, 8am SPRING/EASTER BREAK • Easter/spring break starts Thursday, April 6 after school • Return to school April 17, 8am
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student support
International Student Scholarship Fund
D
onating to the International Student Scholarship Fund is a direct way to allow a student in need to have an opportunity to access education that
they might not experience otherwise, as well as obtain real-world skills and hands-on international experience by living abroad. We encourage everyone to consider the impact that a scholarship fund could make in the life of an international student. Scholarship funding is truly a gift that keeps on giving for years to come. For our step-by-step guide on how you can support the International Student Scholarship Fund, click here. DONATE NOW!
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on-the-road
Global Engagement Trip
T
he Kennedy Catholic President/
PHILIPPINES
Principal, Director of Finance,
and IE team spent the fall traveling
Rommel and Paul visited the U.S. Embassy and worked with Education U.S.A./ Fulbright Office in October 2022
to several countries connecting with prospective students and networking with our Global Lancer Family.
A Global Lancer Family gathering in the Philippines SOUTH KOREA President/Principal Matthew Mohs presents at a Parents’ Seminar
Ms.Minji Kim, IE students Suan & Jian’s mother, shows Matt and Rommel around the city
GERMANY
A Global Lancer Family get-together Mariko attended an agency networking event in Berlin, and an academic fair with Katharina, a partner agent in Germany
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Global Engagement Trip VIETNAM
A Global Lancer Family get-together
Study Abroad Fair
THAIL AND Global Lancer Family get-together in Thailand
Seminar in Thailand
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Global Engagement Trip JAPAN Naru Kosugi '17, Asuka Nagayasu '16, and Kai Nagai '19 received a Kennedy Catholic Challenge Coin in November 2022
A Global Lancer Family dinner in Tokyo in November 2022
Ms. Sachiko Yamaguchi, Mother of Ko Yamaguchi '22, helped Mariko with a study abroad fair in Tokyo
TAIWAN Mariko worked with Ms. Ann Chan, U.S. Commercial Service staff member in the U.S. Embassy in Taiwan, to develop a pathway program with multiple schools in Taiwan. Pictured left is from a visit to the HSINCHU International Academy & Korrnell Academy in Taiwan.
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student profile
Long H. | Vietnam
M
y name is Long and I am in 11th grade. I have been studying here for three months, and I am loving the experience so far. By speaking English every day, my skills are rapidly improving. I heard about Kennedy Catholic High School through one of my childhood friends. When I told my mom about my decision, she immediately asked my friend’s parents about good U.S. schools and they suggested Kennedy Catholic right away. READ MORE >>
fa l l ev e n t
Homecoming Dance
K
ennedy Catholic students cheered their Lancer Athletics football team to victory, and celebrated with a night on the town! The Homecoming Dance was held at the Seattle Art Museum in downtown Seattle, WA. Everyone attended in formal attire, and were able to experience art exhibits, photo booths, fun and dancing!
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AUGUST In August, we welcomed new students and took a tour of Bainbridge Island
Extraordinary Experiences SEPTEMBER In September, students enjoyed the annual Washington State Fair
OCTOBER In October, students got to enjoy a festive pumpkin patch
NOVEMBER In November, students attended the Music Man Theater Show and enjoyed Korean Barbecue for lunch
DECEMBER In December, students celebrated the holidays at a Christmas party
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extraordinary experiences
Dorm Outings
S
tudents in the dorm had fun this fall during several outings and events. They got to spend a day driving go carts at the SkyKart Indoor Racing Center, and had fun at a Trampoline Adventure Park. They also got to enjoy a Thanksgiving feast, and were able to break bread with several Kennedy Catholic faculty members!
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