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TIGERS GOT TALENT UNICEF hosts annual teacher-student talent show

(Left to Right) Hinged at the limbs, Hyeyong Min, Cheryl Renwick, Irene Deshazo, Alyssa Shelby, Yangmin Ko, Cindy Presse, Andrea Goodrich, and Sara Brodhead perform the finale for the UNICEF talent show.

Photo by Daniel Shin

Raising over one million won through the event, UNICEF hosted its annual teacher-student talent show after school on March 24 in the auditorium. While the majority of the proceeds will be used to fund the building of a house in Siem Reap, Cambodia, a portion will also be used to improve access to medical aid and education for the Cambodian children of the Tteukslai School. “We hope that our small donations will eventually have a long term impact on the lives of these students,” said Sung Park (10), UNICEF public relations officer. “Even though they are living in very difficult conditions, the Cambodian kids we helped last year never lost their smiles. Since we are much more privileged, we are more than able to help. Even the smallest donations and actions can go a long way, and we hope that, by providing school supplies and medical aid, we can help these kids pursue their dreams.”

In the publicizing process this year, UNICEF went beyond promotional posters and videos; they took a completely new approach in advertising by holding a flash mob in the atrium. Students watched and laughed along as UNICEF members and their advisers danced to Pharrel Williams’ “Happy,” and Shaggy’s “Boombastic.” Many individuals of the SIS community performed this night, showcasing their hidden talents. Members of D$Q, the SIS dance club, performed their routine, while five other students demonstrated their impressive vocal skills. This year, there was more variety in the types of performances the students put on, deviating from the usual singing and dancing to gayageum performances and slam poetry recitals. “Initially, I was pretty worried,” said Yoon Lim (9), who recited slam poetry. “I know that people don’t usually recite poetry at

school talent shows, but I heard from my friends at boarding schools that they had slam poetry clubs, and I thought that maybe we could have a change in our own talent shows. The piece I performed, “So Like Whatever,” was my favorite piece even before I decided to participate in the talent show. I edited the lines to make sure it was more suitable for an SIS audience, and I focused on conveying my own beliefs about how girls shouldn’t be using filler words and trying to be petite and feminine to seek approval and to fit in. The talent show was an outlet for me to raise awareness amongst the audience.” Although the student performers succeeded in impressing the audience, they were not the only stars present at the talent show. Faculty members also performed and surprised students by showing a side to their characters that differed from their attitudes in the classroom. Some, such as Irene De Shazo, Sara

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Brodhead, Andrea Goodrich, Cindy Presse, Alyssa Shelby, and Hye Yong Min, performed a black and white illusion dance, while others, such as David Coleman and Lee Piscioneri sang and played their guitars. “The talent show works in a lot of ways,” said Caitlin Lopez, UNICEF adviser. “It’s a fundraising event that not only helps us raise funds for the school in Cambodia directly but also advertises the fundraising projects we do throughout the year, allowing students to know why they see the bake sales and the coffee sales each week. The talent show is also a fun opportunity for our students to showcase their talents. Not only that, this time of the year is when all UNICEF members come together as one big group: every member had an important role within the system.” By Marie Park Sophomore, Staff Writer

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