Winter 2016
KING BHUMIBOL ADULYADEJ “ A good person can make another person good; it means that goodness will elicit goodness in the society; other persons will also be good. “
Dear Readers “ICS?” “Oh, just one of those christian schools.” The amount of ti mes I’ve heard this conversa tion a t sport tournaments and i nter-school events is ridi culous. My eight and a half years explori ng different circles here can assure you otherwise—- our communi ty is comprised of students, teachers, and faculty members tha t connect on a more i nti ma te level than how did class go or can I get extra credi t? When we take a step back from the busy currents of our li ves, we often ti mes fi nd ourselves walki ng i n the shoes of others, learni ng and embraci ng their treasured experi ences. Hu mans of ICS reaches out to faculty members to connect and capture the unheard episodes of their li ves and form a pri celess story of the ICS communi ty. Quillfully yours, Titapa C.
THE TEAM
Mr. Mark Cooprider Advisor
TITapa chaiyakiturajai EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
yihyun kwon Managing Editor
surawut withayarukson ART director
Pawat Wirawarn Pann Sermchaiwong Napassorn Wongakkarakhun Ouki Nishioka Werawut Withayarukson
Photographers
Surawut Withayarukson
Surawut Withayarukson
Haripoom Prasutchai Yihyun Kw0n Jin Ha
phatsawut achariyasoonthorn Pawan Wirawarn yunju cho Yunkyoung kim
EDITORS
Layout Designers
Pann Sermchaiwong
WRITERS Titapa Chaiyakiturajai Anvi Mehta Prisha Khimavat Arjav Sanghavi Naran Suvarnpradip Gino Lin Tim Kunopasvorakul
Vichida Phisitkul chanaradee leelamenthep Satida Limtrajiti Pawan Wirawarn Alex Nim-anong Jin Ha Janessa Looi
Tachapol Posaphiwat Yihyun kwon haripoom prastuchai Pumpanchat suthisamphat pawan wirawarn Erica kim
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Above all else we are human, and to be human is to connect. When we take a step back from the busy currents of our lives, we often times find ourselves walking in the shoes of others, learning and embracing their treasured experiences. Humans of ICS reaches out to faculty members to connect and capture the unheard episodes of their lives and form a priceless story of the ICS community. International Community School, one story at a time.
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I don’t mind picking up and throwing back soccer balls that constantly fly to me.
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Sometimes, people will come ask me if this job is tiring. It isn’t really that tiring, but everything can be tiring to an extent. It all comes down to how much we appreciate the job...
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I’m proud of myself. I did not have the chance to fulfill my dreams of becoming a nurse, but I’m all right with this. I’m enjoying the life I have designed by myself! .......
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Although life is short and unyielding at times, it will be a wasteful one unless you take risks.
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What I like most about my job is that I get to clean. “I mean, I’m a janitor, so cleaning is something that I do often anyway, and I enjoy doing it. ”
If someone is in a tight spot or needs help, “ don’t turn a blind eye or hesitate to help them. ”
- Pairin (Taew) Yennikorn Custodian
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ICS gives such a wonderful opportunity for me because it’s near home. I was a housekeeper before working here, and in those times, I had to constantly wake up early and travel long distances to work, but now that I work here, it’s closer to home. ICS makes it much easier for me. ......
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here makes me happy. Waking up to see everyone smil“ Working ing early in the morning warms my heart. I am surrounded by happiness because the community here is great. �
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“ Chocolate? Yes, I think Yes. I like chocolate.�
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“ Why did you dye your hair? ”
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“ I’m more handsome than him! ” winter 2016
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My name is Tirzah. T-i-r-z-a-h, Tirzah! I also reaaallly like to dance!
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I like to dance, too! Especially leaping!
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Do you like my bear?
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I love coming to school. I get to meet my friends and learn new things!
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We buried two dead birds.
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I take care of a lot of students’ questions, and that’s just my responsibility of working here at ICS-serving the community. That’s all I’ve been thinking about, and it’s really difficult to finish everything because there is a lot… but I’m happy working here.
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I think the school provides a very complete environment for my child’s development. Especially because the focus is not only on academics, but the school also has a very good social atmosphere and it’s good at building character. I’m keen on all of those areas. I especially admire the division of time for play and for learning.
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Oh yes, being a dad… it’s the best thing; I wouldn’t change it for the world. It’s the best. At the same time, it comes with a great sense of responsibility to be a good example, to live a good life so that they can look up to you.
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I’m very excited about the Chicago Cubs winning the World Series recently!
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m Ms. Aom, but “ I’some students like to call me the ID card lady.
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- Prasana Sirichan (Ms. Aom) Receptionist
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My first impression is about the staff and teachers, how it’s like a family here. For the past ten years, it’s been the same. It’s a community, and that’s a good thing about ICS.
” - Chuenkwan Thongruang (Ms. O) Middle School Secretary
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I just want to “ say something to the high school: students… one bad day doesn’t mean your life sucks. Don’t lose heart, don’t lose hope, and just keep walking even if you have to tiptoe.
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-Mutarica Pacachol Personnel Coordinator
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