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PORTRAITS
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School Faculty & Staff Academics, Admission & Front Office Advancement Office Human Resources Department School Faculty
SCHOOL LEADERSHIP FACULTY & STAFF
Facilities & Logistics Department Procurement Department
School Leadership. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Learning Programs Coordinators. Faculty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Staff. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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ACADEMICS
Language Arts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Social Studies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mathematics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Science. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Vietnamese. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Visual Arts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Performing Arts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . World Languages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ICT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Physical Education. . . . . . . . . . . . . . AP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IBDP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Critical Thinking. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ENCORE Program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS
Student Council. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ambassadors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Eco School. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MUN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fun-Race Project. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Math. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chess . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Computer Coding. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Soccer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Basketball. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Weightlifting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Life Skills. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . English Outreach. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Vietnamese. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SPORTS
Girls Volleyball. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Boys Volleyball. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Badminton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Swimming. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Girls Basketball. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Boys Basketball. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cheerleading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Track & Field. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Girls Soccer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Boys Soccer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Table Tennis. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tennis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SEAFA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ON CAMPUS EVENTS
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FIELD TRIPS
Cu Chi Tunnels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162 Week Without Walls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164 VinSpace Gallery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166 Dragon Harbor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168 Can Gio Reserve. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170 Quy Nhon IB CAS Trip . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172
SCHOOL WIDE EVENTS
First Day of School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176 Terry Fox Run. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178 ΛIS 10th Anniversary & Tet Fair. . . . 180
SPECIAL EVENTS
Interschool Monologue Competition ΛISMUN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ISPPMUN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mu Alpha Theta. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . UNISMUN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SAIMUN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SENIORS
Senior Moments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196 Class of 2017. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198 Baby Seniors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216
Sports Day . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128 Freshmen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130 Sophomores. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132 Juniors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134 Seniors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136 College Fairs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138 Teacher Appreciation Day. . . . . . . . . . 140 ΛIS Monologue Competition. . . . . . . . 142 Drama: Chair Duets & Brecht's Theatre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144 Halloween. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146 Rhino Competition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148 International Day . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150 Assemblies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152 Arts Showcase: Spring 2015-2016. . . 154 Arts Showcase: Winter 2016-2017. . . 156 ENCORE Festival: Spring 2016-2017. 158
CLASS OF 2016-2017
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Welcome Message Greetings ΛIS Family! Each year at ΛIS is so full of activities and so rich with memories that we do well to capture those moments as times to cherish and occasions to hold dear. We hope that our 2016-2017 American International School Yearbooks will number among the things you treasure as they provide poignant reminders of the things in our lives together that signal accomplishment, inspire pride, and bring us joy.
DR. WILLIAM JOHNSON Head of School
The range of experiences and the intensity of engagement viewed in these yearbooks offer powerful
If there has been one central theme this year shared by all levels of the school it is most certainly growth, in all its permutations. When I joined High School in 2014 we were 183 students, and next year we will start off with 315. We are growing in terms of numbers, but we have also become a much wiser teacher, staff and student body as we apply our varied talents, and together overcome challenges and celebrate successes along the way. We have become a team.
MR. JAMES JOUBERT High School Associate Principal
One of the best things about growth is that it is rarely boring. We might not know, despite the best-laid plans, what tomorrow or even the next block brings, it does create opportunities where we can lean on and learn from one another. Wizened IB Year 2 student or wide-eyed 9th grader
examples of how our school’s mission, vision, and core values vivify our community of learners and leaders. Collectively in the following pages – and the images that populate them – shine like facets of a rare and precious gem. Hold them here to the light, for here you will see us as we truly are connected, caring, and celebrative! In the pages, you will find a convocation of eagles, suspended in flight, poised to soar toward uncommon heights. Enjoy the exhilaration that both binds and transforms us!
in the first week, brand new teacher or oracle department head, we know we can trust in each other to move forward together. Take the time, when you have it, to look at those around you and for a quiet moment, reflect on the people who have helped you grow. The yearbook you now hold is a reflection of the efforts of the dedicated students and staff who worked diligently throughout the entire year to bring to you what I hope will be a treasured memory of the 2016-17 school year. Years from now, when you look through this book, may it bring joy and happiness to you of a time in your lives spent with valued friends, teachers and staff and the moments we shared together!
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American International School (ΛIS) guides students to develop their human integrity and intellect in order to become global citizens while sustaining their cultural heritage.
Every student at ΛIS will be prepared to excel in, productively navigate through, and provide leadership for our rapidly changing, multicultural and global community.
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ENGAGEMENT SCHOLARSHIP 3
RESILIENCE ESTEEM 4
GENEROSITY LEADERSHIP 5
s t i a r t r o P 6
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Austin Le Phi Smith
Banh Gia Hao
Chang Yong Xiong
Choi JungHoon
(Austin)
(Catherine)
(Xiong)
(JungHoon)
Chou Chi Kiet
Chu Phuc Nam Phong
Dao Gia Linh
Do Hong Ngoc
(Kiet)
(Phong)
(Audrey)
(Yumi)
Do Minh Hanh
Duong Gia Hue
Duong Ly Phuong Tra
Ho Chau Anh
(Hanh)
(Emily)
(Stephanie)
(Julie)
Ho Dac Huy
Ho Thi Huyen Giao
Ho Vu Minh
Hoang Bao Anh Khoa
(Jeff)
(Gizzie)
(Mike)
(Khoa)
Hoang Bao Vy
Huynh Le Hai Thanh
Huynh Quang Dat
Huynh Tan Phu
(Annie)
(Jamie)
(David)
(Peter)
Jessica Mai Vu
Kim Min
Le Dan Thanh
Le Minh Quan
(Jessica)
(Min)
(Thanh)
(Robin)
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Le Ngoc Lan Khue
Le Nguyen Dong Anh
Le Nguyen Minh Quan
Le Nguyen Minh Tuan
(Allie)
(Annie)
(Billy)
(Alex)
Le Quang Huy
Le Quynh Anh
Le Thao My
Le Tuyet Nhi Hiu
(Huy)
(Cindy)
(Irene)
(Amy)
Le Xuan Phuc
Lee Nguyen Quynh Giao
Lisa Linh Crane
Lo Truong Lam
(Phuc)
(Lisa)
(Lisa)
(Steve)
Luu Nguyen Thuy Anh
Mai Chi Hieu
Mai Phuoc Minh Nghi
Ngo Quoc Khoi
(Jessica)
(Hieu)
(Nghi)
(Bill)
Nghiem Viet Quan
Ngo Thi Thien Kim
Nguyen Bui Hoang Tan
Nguyen Bui Thien Nhan
(Quan)
(Kim)
(Mike)
(Alpha)
Nguyen Dang Nguyen
Nguyen Hoang Bich
Nguyen Huynh Ai Ly
Nguyen Khai
(Andy)
(Mimi)
(Allie)
(Justin)
Nguyen Khoi
Nguyen Lam Phuong
Nguyen Long
Nguyen Minh Huy
(Kevin)
(Katy)
(Eric)
(Huy)
Nguyen Nam Long
Nguyen Ngoc Hong Minh
Nguyen Nhat Anh
Nguyen Phi Khanh
(Long Nam)
(Minh)
(Sammy)
(Khanh)
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Nguyen Phuong Thanh
Nguyen Phuong Thao
Nguyen Thanh Huong
Nguyen Thi Ngoc My
(Meg)
(Katy)
(Kim)
(My)
Nguyen Thuy Van Nhy
Nguyen Tran Mai Trang
Nguyen Vu Cong Thang
Nguyen Vu Long
(Jenny)
(Annie T)
(Thang)
(Long Vu)
Pee SeoHwi
Pham Duy Duc
Pham Ngoc Hoang My
Pham Phuong Khanh
(SeoHwi)
(Duc)
(Naomi)
(Alexis)
Pham Viet Hung
Pham Vinh Gia Khuong
Phan Hoang Dan Vy
Phan Phuc
(Hung)
(Aiden)
(Emily)
(Phuc)
Phan Thao Minh Chau
Ridley Thien Bao Cagle
Tran An Quan
Tran Do Minh Khoi
(Jessica)
(Ridley)
(Jenni)
(Mike)
Tran Minh Khoi
Tran Minh Thu
Tran Ngoc Minh Phuong
Tran Ngoc Thao Uyen
(Henry)
(Jenny)
(Alice)
(Helen)
Tran Vinh Khang
Trinh Truong Khang
Truong Nguyen Minh Tram
Vo Danh An
(Khang)
(Jake)
(Natalie)
(An)
Vo Hong Nghi
Vo Thanh Tai Duc
Vuong Hoang Bao
Vuong Tien Dang
(Violet)
(Jackie)
(Bao)
(Peter)
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S E R O M O H P SO
This year is one of the most memo rable year of our lives. Toge ther, we have achi eved many accomplish ments and one th at seemed impossible. Thro ugh Sports Day an d International Day, ou r grade has prov en that anything can be done as long as we have each other. Thank you, everyone, for be in g part of this amazing journey!
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Bui Ngoc Uyen Phuong
Chau Duc Duy
Chiang My Han
Dang Hoang Anh
(Lina)
(Dewey)
(Helen)
(Sabrina)
Dang Hoang Phuoc
Dang Phuong Vy
Dao Ngoc Minh Khoi
Do Thao Nguyen
(Leo)
(Vy)
(Chris)
(Sally)
Do Thi Van Khanh
Ho Nguyen Thao
Hoang Quoc Viet
Hoang Yen Nhi
(Hannah)
(Jessie)
(Vincent)
(Natalie)
Huynh Bao Ngoc
Huynh Cung Nhu
Huynh Diep Giami
Huynh Minh Quyen
(Katherina)
(Paris)
(Giami)
(Kathy)
Jeon JiWon
La Quoc Hung
La Vy Triet
Lam Vuong Quoc Phat
(JiWon)
(Hung)
(Triet)
(Jazz)
Le Nguyen Thanh Loc
Le Thanh Khoa
Le The Quan
Luong Minh Nhat
(Lucy)
(David)
(Quan)
(Nhat)
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Luu Bao Khanh
Megan Frances Gomes
Ngo Anh Quan
Ngo Minh Danh
(Wendy)
(Megan)
(Rex)
(Danny)
Ngo Ngoc Chau
Ngo Tran Minh Dang
Nguyen Ai Vy
Nguyen Chi Thien
(Ivy)
(Dan)
(Vicky)
(Frank)
Nguyen Cong Hoang
Nguyen Duoc Viet
Nguyen Ho Diem Quyen
Nguyen Hoang Bao Ngan
(Kevin)
(David)
(Jooy)
(Min)
Nguyen Hoang Mai Khanh
Nguyen Hong Tri
Nguyen Huu Minh Khoi
Nguyen Huy Hoang Long
(Catherine)
(Tri)
(Thomas)
(Tony)
Nguyen Ngoc Gia Nghi
Nguyen Ngoc Hong Tram
Nguyen Ngoc Sy Tan
Nguyen Ngoc Thao Vy
(Anna)
(Elina)
(Travis)
(Alice)
Nguyen Pham Minh Thong
Nguyen Phuc Thinh
Nguyen Phuong Hoang Lam
Nguyen Phuong Khanh
(Tom)
(Jerry)
(Lam)
(Zoe)
Nguyen Si Pham
Nguyen Thanh Phuong Anh
Nguyen Thi Thu Uyen
Nguyen Thu Ky An
(Eric)
(Anh)
(Gwen)
(Pearl)
Nguyen Tran Minh Quan
Pham Giao Tien
Pham Le Bao Thu
Pham Le Quy
(Quan)
(Daisy)
(Lisa)
(Jeremy)
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Pham Ngoc Phat
Phan Hoang Dan Uyen
Phuong Gia Hy
Tang Thanh Vy
(David)
(Alice)
(James)
(Mickey)
Tran Duc Trong Van
Tran Gia Huy
Tran Gia Khai
Tran Hoang Huy
(Van)
(Andy)
(Kevin)
(Huy)
Tran Lam Anh
Tran Ngoc Khoi Nguyen
Tran Trong Nghia
Tran Viet Thien Khoi
(Annie)
(Garvin)
(Marcus)
(Khoi)
Trieu Minh Tri
Truong Bao Cat Nhi
Truong Thao Le
Vo Bui Y Nghi
(Jerry)
(Kristen)
(Lee)
(Stephanie)
Vo Ngoc Nhi
Vu Dinh Bao Ngoc
Vu Hoang Phuong Anh
Vuong Kim Gia Han
(Nhi)
(Julie)
(Violet)
(Anna)
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Juniors are the combination of 57 amazing people wi th many hidden talents. CHÁY LÊ RNNNNN!!!!
Bien Ly Minh Quan (Austin)
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Bui Tran Xuan Nhi
Cheng Man Nga
Cho YongWoo
Chou Han Du
(Violet)
(Melinda)
(Cho)
(Nicole)
Dao Duy Hung
Do Le Phi Long
Do Ngoc Thanh Tra
Duong Phan Bich Phuong
(Mike)
(Jack)
(Penny)
(Hannah)
Giang Hai Long
Ho Dac Cong Danh
Ho Nguyen Anh Thu
Hoang Dieu An
(Halo)
(Dex)
(Anna)
(An)
Jennie Ha
Kwon JeongHwan
Le Hoang Long
Le Hoang Thu
(Jennie)
(Jack)
(Long)
(Thu)
Le Ngoc Cat Tien
Le Ngoc Ky Duyen
Le Phan Trung Tin
Le Phung Hoang Minh
(Cathy)
(Ann)
(Tin)
(Wendy)
Nguyen Cong Khanh
Nguyen Dao Minh Phuong
Nguyen Dinh My Anh
Nguyen Doan Ngoc Khoa
(Bill)
(Phuong)
(Cindy)
(Sam)
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Nguyen Ho Cam Hanh
Nguyen Hoang Kim
Nguyen Khac Duy
Nguyen Pham Phuong Nhi
(Hanh)
(Randy)
(Cedric)
(Nancy)
Nguyen Phuong Nam
Nguyen Tran Trong Anh
Nguyen Truc Mai
Nguyen Tuan Khai
(Tevez)
(Jack)
(Mai)
(John)
Nguyen Van Anh
Nhan Tri Thong
Pham Khoi Nguyen
Pham Ky Nguyen
(Esther)
(Tom)
(Orion)
(Oscar)
Pham Nguyen Quoc
Pham Quoc Bao
Pham Thuy Van Anh
Pham Tran N. Minh Anh
(Keiny)
(Brian)
(Lisa)
(Joyce)
Phung Nguyen Thien Khoi
Ryan Michael Oliveiro
Tran Boi Quan
Tran Gia Minh
(Kyle)
(Ryan)
(Mandy)
(Minh)
Tran Hieu Hanh
Tran Khanh Du
Tran Ly My Uyen
Tran Minh Chau
(Lisa)
(Zack)
(Irene)
(Becky)
Tran My Hao
Tran Ngoc Uyen Co
Tran Quang
Truong Hoang Thong
(Susie)
(Jenny)
(Will)
(Thong)
Truong Ngoc Hung
Van Tri Nhan
Vuong Binh Boi
Vuong Cung Quang
(Tommy)
(Jerry)
(Robert)
(Wayne)
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The seniors had a lot of fun and memorable ev ents during this school year . Through these events, we were able to work together , improve our teamwork an d unite as a grade. We would say that this is our best year in hi gh school and th e seniors will cherish th is year to its la st minute.
Bui Minh Long (Tommy)
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Cao Hien Khanh
Choi ChangHoon
Daphne Tavarone
(Katie)
(Choi)
(Daphne)
Do Tran Hoang Linh
Han Yen Dung
Ho Nguyen Hieu
(Linh)
(Kelly)
(Kero)
Ho Phan Quynh Nhu
Ho Xuan Hoa
Hoang Tuan Kiet
(Polly)
(Hanry)
(Steve)
Huynh Gia Ngoc
Kwon SuHwan
Le Hoang Quynh Gia
(Pearl)
(Daily)
(Gia)
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Le Hoang Thao Vy
Le Nguyen Khanh Minh
Le Nguyen My Han
(Brittany)
(Minh)
(Celine)
Le Van Loc
Le Vinh Khang
Nguyen Hai Quynh Anh
(Josh)
(Ken)
(Carrie)
Nguyen Khoa
Nguyen Ngoc Phuong Linh
Nguyen Ngoc Phuong My
(Max)
(Lynn)
(Rosie)
Nguyen Quoc Huy
Nguyen Tran Minh Phuc
Nguyen Xuan Minh
(Percy)
(Polly)
(Tom)
Pham Nguyen Nam Thong
Pham Tien Dat
Pham Xuan Loc
(Tom)
(Ben)
(Loc)
Ta Duc Anh
Tarah Ritchie
To Hoang Thien An
(Harry)
(Tarah)
(Andrew)
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Tran Ngoc Xuan Thuy
Trieu Uyen Van
Vuong Hoang Huy
(Sarah)
(Annie)
(Johnny)
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L O O H P I C S ERSH D A LE
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Ms. Van Tran
Dr. William Johnson
Ms. Mai Tran
Executive Director
Head of School
Deputy Director
Mr. Tim Vanderpool
Mr. James Joubert
Mr. Wes Thompson
Associate Director of Curriculum and Learning
High School Associate Principal
Accreditation Coordinator & AP Coordinator
Mr. Simon Berry
Ms. Phuong Do
Ms. Thu Le
Associate Principal for Accreditation and Strategic Planning
Academic Support Coordinator
Admission and Front Office Manager
Ms. Thanh Tran
Ms. Minh Cao
Mr. Anh Vien
Auxiliary Services Manager
HR Manager (Expat)
IT Manager
Ms. Hong Tran
Ms. Thi Khuu
Mr. Linh Le
Accounting Manager
Procurement Manager
Construction Manager
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S R O T A G N N I I D N R R O A E L AM CO R G O R P
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Mr. Graham Oakland
Ms. Dianna Naylor
Secondary English Language Development Coordinator
Learning Needs Coordinator
Ms. Jennifer Alevy
Mr. Reid Blickenstaff
Ms. Tien Duong
Coordinator of Library Services
Arts Coordinator
Vietnamese Studies Coordinator
Mr. Antonio Setas-Martins
Ms. Elizabeth Tinnon
Ms. Hillary Banks
Academic Technology Coordinator
IBDP Coordinator
Coordinator of College Counseling Program
Mr. Kyle Bene
Mr. Mike Balo
Athletic Director
Activities Director
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C A F
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Ms. Hillary Banks
Mr. Wes Thompson
Ms. Joanna Parker
Coordinator of College Counseling Program
Coordinator of College Counseling Program & AP Coordinator
IB Research Librarian
Mr. Eric Anfinson
Mr. James Naylor
Mr. Joseph Buric
Counselor
Dean of Students
English
Ms. Ciara Johnson
Ms. Elizabeth Tinnon
Ms. Robyn MacDonell
English Department Head
English
English
Mr. Hugh Plouffe
Mr. Kristopher Fedorak
Mr. Matt Davidson
Social Studies
Social Studies Department Head
Social Studies
Ms. Leah Harrell
Mr. Jack Hickey
Mr. Rocco Ghezzi
Social Studies
Math Department Head
Math
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Mr. Stephen Greene
Mr. Adam Harris
Mr. Cian O'Suilleabhรกin
Math
Science
Science Department Head
Mr. Michael Burke
Mr. Perry Williams
Mr. Richard Silva
Science
Science
Science
Ms. Bo Nguyen
Mr. Dung Nguyen
Ms. Lan Vu
Vietnamese Literature
Vietnamese Literature
Vietnamese Literature
Mr. Loi Nguyen
Mr. Nghia Ton
Ms. Tam Le
Vietnamese History
Vietnamese Geography
Vietnamese Literature
Ms. Tien Duong
Ms. Sondra Mullenax
Mr. Dale Keys
Vietnamese Studies Coordinator
Visual Arts
Performing Arts
Ms. Lucille Frances
Mr. Reid Blickenstaff
Mr. Antonio Setas-Martins
Performing Arts
Arts Coordinator
Academic Technology Coordinator
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Mr. Brian McKay
Mr. Mike Balo
Mr. Jason Cateriny
Information and Communication Technology
Activities Director
Physical Education Department Head
Mr. Kyle Bene
Mr. Kuan Lin
Mr. Zachary McMacken
Activities Director
World Languages
World Languages
Mr. Graham Oakland
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Secondary English Language Development Coordinator
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F F A T S Academics
LEFT TO RIGHT: Ms. Chau Tran Ms. Thu Le Ms. Tram Nguyen Ms. Phuong Do Ms. Doan Bui Ms. Hanh Tran Ms. Le Nguyen
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LEFT TO RIGHT:
Accounting
Ms. Minh Nguyen Ms. Duong Vu Ms. My Nguyen Ms. Hong Tran Ms. Phuong Dang Ms. Tung Tran Ms. Loan Ho Ms. Tam Pham
Admission & Front Office
LEFT TO RIGHT FRONT:
LEFT TO RIGHT BACK:
Mr. Phuc Le Ms. Chau Hoang Ms. Dung Vu Ms. Tran Nguyen Ms. Tam Le
Ms. Mai Nguyen Ms. Ngoc Nguyen Ms. Thuy Le Ms. Tram Nguyen
Ms. Thu Le Ms. Lan Vu Ms. Thuy Hoang Ms. Nga Nguyen Mr. Aaron Lee
Ms. Anh Pham Ms. Vy Pham Ms. Trinh Tran
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Advancement
LEFT TO RIGHT: Ms. Thu Tran Ms. Mai Dang Ms. Van Tran Ms. Tam Truong Mr. Trieu Nguyen Mr. Chuong Hong
Auxiliary Services
LEFT TO RIGHT FRONT: Ms. Tien Pham Ms. Trang Huynh Ms. Thanh Tran
Ms. Trinh Duong Ms. Phuc Tran
LEFT TO RIGHT BACK: Ms. Thuong Huynh Ms. Linh Nguyen Ms. Thao Nguyen Ms. Anh Le Ms. Mai Tran
Clinic
LEFT TO RIGHT: Mr. Vu Doan Ms. Tham Le Ms. Huong Vu Ms. Lai Ho Mr. Chanh Nguyen Mr. Lan Ta
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Facilities & Logistics
LEFT TO RIGHT FRONT:
LEFT TO RIGHT BACK:
Ms. Nga To Ms. Ngan Pham Ms. Quyen Nguyen Ms. Van Nguyen Ms. Mai Tran
Ms. Duyen Nguyen Ms. Hieu Lam Ms. Loan Nguyen Ms. Truc Le
Ms. Thanh Hung Ms. Oanh Vu Ms. Trang Pham Ms. Trang Tran
Human Resources
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Ms. Mai Tran Ms. Dao Huynh Mr. Long Dang
LEFT TO RIGHT BACK: Ms. Bich Nguyen Ms. Chi Le Ms. Thao Hoang
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Information Technology
LEFT TO RIGHT FRONT: Mr. Ngoc Ho Mr. Nam Nguyen Mr. Tai Tran
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LEFT TO RIGHT BACK: Mr. Phuc Luong Mr. Hai To Mr. Quang Nguyen Mr. Anh Vien
Library
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Procurement
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Construction Management
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Ms. Hanh Nguyen Ms. Thuy Le Ms. Diep Nguyen
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Mr. Linh Nguyen Mr. Viet Nguyen Mr. Nhan Nguyen Mr. Hai Tran
Ms. Ket Nguyen Ms. Lung Nguyen Ms. Liem Bui Ms. Dung Nguyen
Mr. Nhan Ngo Mr. Trung Phan Mr. Truong Phan Mr. Ngay Nguyen
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Maintenance & Engineering
Mr. Linh Le Mr. Hai Nguyen Mr. Luong Hua Mr. Loc Tat
Mr. Nhuan Dang Mr. Trong Nguyen Mr. Toan Nguyen Mr. Chinh Nguyen
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LEFT TO RIGHT, FRONT TO BACK ROW 1: Mr. Dong Do Mr. Phuong Tran Mr. An Le Mr. Hoa Nguyen Mr. Binh Duong Mr. Chi Tran Mr. Tu Le Mr. Toan Nguyen Mr. Dang Le
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Mr. Hung Vo Mr. Dien Tran Mr. Duc Pham Mr. Loc Dang Mr. Minh Nguyen Mr. Vu Dao Mr. Hoa Nguyen Mr. Hau Nguyen Mr. Dung Vuong
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Mr. Rang Nguyen Mr. Vuong Nguyen Mr. Tinh Phan Mr. Tinh Nguyen Mr. Du Huynh Mr. Nhan Nguyen Mr. Viet Nguyen Mr. Truong Nguyen
Mr. Tri Mach Mr. Luom Tran Mr. Vinh Do Mr. Phuoc Nguyen Mr. Loi Nguyen Mr. Si Le Mr. Thinh Mai
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Bus Drivers
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Mr. Hiep Nguyen Mr. Tri Pham Mr. Hoang Ngo Mr. Duoc Dang Mr. Loc Nguyen Mr. Chi La Mr. Phuoc Huynh Mr. Tuan Ha
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Mr. Hoang Huynh Mr. Cong Nguyen Mr. Tung Nguyen Mr. Duoc Ha Mr. Cuong Le Mr. Luan Tran Mr. Phong Nguyen Mr. Loc Le Mr. Danh Le
Mr. Phuong Mai Mr. Huy Pham Mr. Ba Bui Mr. Loc Doan Mr. Khai Nguyen Mr. Phuoc Dam Mr. Thoai Pham
Mr. Toan Nguyen Mr. Khuyen Le Mr. Tuong Nguyen Mr. Tri Huynh Mr. Luom Nguyen Mr. Thuy Duong Mr. Tu Bui Mr. Sanh Lam Mr Bich Do Mr. Bong Nguyen
Mr. Minh Truong Mr. Hoang Nguyen Mr. Hao Nguyen Mr. Toan Le Mr. Phong Tran Mr. Phuong Nguyen
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Bus Guardians
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Ms. Mai Pham Ms. An Nguyen Ms. Duong Nguyen Ms. Suong Nguyen Ms. Tram Nguyen Ms. Gai Nguyen Ms. Anh Nguyen Ms. Linh Ho
Ms. Anh Huynh Ms. Suong Nguyen Ms. Vy Nguyen Ms. Trang Tran Ms. Anh Le Ms. Xuan Tran Ms. Loan Nhu Ms. Quyen Vo
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Ms. Phuong Nguyen Ms. Mai Ngo Ms. Kieu Nguyen Ms. Hang Nguyen Ms. Phuong Nguyen Ms. Bich Luong
Ms. Thuy Nguyen Ms. Thanh Nguyen Ms. An Nguyen Ms. Phuong Nguyen Ms. Tram Ha Ms. Trang Ngo Ms. Loan Nguyen Ms. Phuc Chau
Ms. Ngoc Kieu Ms. Phuong Ho Ms. Thuy Nguyen Ms. Tuyen Nguyen Ms. Diep Bui Ms. Vi Doan Ms. Phung Nguyen
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English language arts involves the development of reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills. Over the course of the year, classe s focus on the use of multiple modalities to imp rove critical thinking, literary interpretation, and com munication skills. With an eye to improving inte rcultural understanding, students examine a variety of materials, both fiction and non-fiction, to und erstand the universal human condition. - Ms. Ciara Johnson -
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Being a class taught and learned in the mother tongue of the students doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t make Vietnamese cla sses any easier than other language -based classes. The topics we teach in Vietnamese classes range from the liter at ure to the history to the geography of Vietnam. Basic know le dge pertaining to a country can be ob tained easily, but an extensive knowledge needs to be ta ught in the school an d family environment. Students can experience diverse cu ltures and can develop better unde rstanding and empa th y for the differences between culture s and people around the world. - Ms. Tien Duong -
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High School students in Performing Arts learn what it involves to prepare performances and put what they develo p onto a stage in front of a live audience. Musicians “sculpt time” and actors create a “world of imagination” to the delight of audiences. In rehearsals and performances, we learn by doing. - Mr. Reid Blickenstaff -
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between people technology, the distance the of e nc va ad the th Wi foreign Knowing how to speak a er. ort sh ng mi co be is and countries n-lanal skill for everyone. Foreig nti se es an me co be s ha language to an w of the world and leads vie eâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s on ds an exp dy stu guage analytical, ersity. This improves our div ral ltu cu of n tio cia pre ap ills. Furtherg, and communication sk listening, memory, readin rtunity, hances oneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s career oppo en dy stu e ag gu an n-l eig more, for luable in the ge and makes us more va ed e tiv eti mp co the us gives dy encourages ntly, foreign-language stu marketplace. Most importa derstand it in a their own culture and un students to take a look at whole new way.
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The IB Diploma Programâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Information Technology in a Global Society (ITGS) course is the study and evaluation of the impact of information technology (IT) on individuals and society. It explores the advantages and disadvantages of the access and use of digitized information at the local and global level. For our students, ITGS is a valuable course. Developments in IT systems have effectively created a second industrial revolution. As the relationship between human beings and IT systems continues to evolve, ITGS will provide young people with the tools to address the effects of this revolution. Furthermore, ITGS will also uniquely prepare our students with the wisdom to be informed and responsible citizens of tomorrow. The next step: Computer Science! - Mr. Antonio Setas-Martins -
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to develop to teach students is IS at n io at al Educ mplished The goal of Physic etime. This is acco lif a st la ill w at ts th of activities, healthy living habi in a wide variety e at ip ic rt pa ts en their physical, by having our stud that will increase es ng le al ch d an s are such as sports d cooperation skill an k or w am Te s. l abilitie otivating social, and menta a safe, fun, and m e id ov pr to ve ri e st rticipate, have also enhanced. W ents to want to pa ud st l al e ag ur co class that will en ng that they do. best with everythi r ei th y tr d an n fu ny -
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The Advanced Placement (AP) program at IS offers students the opportunity to take university-level courses in high school. At the end of each one-year course, our students take a challenging exam to show they have mastered university-level course work. Beginning in school year 2017-2018, IS will offer the AP Capstone Diploma, and those who earn one will show that they are willing to challenge themselves academically and to devote themselves to successfully completing a rigorous program. Many universities in the US and other nations look very favorably on students who complete AP courses and perform well on their exams. - Mr. Wes Thompson -
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y acronyms, l those other craz al d an K TO , Cs IO Between EEs, e in the most as they participat sy bu ay st ts en rs. Each the IB stud m our school offe ra og pr ry to ra pa re exciting rigorous college-p e are able to offer w d an s ow gr m regarded not year our IB progra . The IB is widely ts en ud st r ou to new courses t also the best n for university, bu io at ar ep pr st be st try only as the and study. Now ju k or w e at du ra -g st studying for preparation for po ents while theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re ud st 2 ar ye IB r telling that to ou their HL exams! nnon -
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Both IB Core (Theory of Knowledge) and Capstone Seminar expose students to ideas involving different ways of thinking about issues and aim to develop critical thinking skills. With easy access to mountains of information (and mis-information) on the Internet, TOK and Capstone Seminar should serve as reminders that perspective matters and that universal truths are hard to come by. Knowledge has become a fuzzy concept, but the ability to reason, argue, and think critically have become more important to us than ever in todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s world. - Mr. Kris Fedorak -
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Every year, the ISSC has thrived and developed better than the previous. Many events, including Winter Dance and International Day, have greatly expanded in creativity and popularity with our student body. We also collaborated with the Ambassadors demonstrating the cooperativeness and amiable friendships within the IS family. On behalf of the ISSC, I would like to thank Mr. Stephen Greene - our supervisor, teachers, staff and diligent members that have helped ISSC to be what it is today. Most importantly, I appreciate the love and support the student body has given to ISSC. Thank you, Eagles! - President Sarah Tran -
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Ambassadors The IS Ambassadors are a group of passionate students who work to transform ideas into actions. We are an organization established to raise money and awareness as well as to promote empathy for people and places in need, both locally and globally. The Ambassadors have had an exciting year. We hosted a Halloween party, delivered Christmas and Valentin es gifts, and sold drinks and snacks at the Tet Fair and at our monthly snack bars. We were able to raise enough money to sponsor a year â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s worth of education for two elementary students, to donate mon ey and supplies to the Binh Minh orphanage, and to build a bridge in Soc Trang province. We Ambassadors are very proud of our achievements this year. We are more than grateful for the scho olâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s support and are looking forward to an even more exciting year . - Mr. Reid Blickenstaff -
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Eco School This year, the Eco School grew as the result of new challenges and projects, with a focus on engaging the student body with knowledge about the environment and an understanding of how our actions and habits affect the Earth. After some 2nd- semester consolidation, we then turned our focus toward Earth week, and collaborated toward creating engaging games, creating tasty smoothies and snacks, and promoting the sharing of books. - Mr. Adam Harris -
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Model United Nations had a busy year full of fruitful debates and diplomacy. The club hosted its fourth annual ISMUN conference here at school, and they participated in conferences here in Saigon, as well as in Hanoi and Phnom Penh. When not attending these events, students met weekly to plan and organize, and to sharpen their skills by debating political, economic, and social issues currently unfolding around the globe. - Mr. Richard Silva -
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The Fun-Race Project is a student-led organizat ion that aims to raise awareness for social and environmenta l issues through meaningful events. Starting with a little more than 10 students in the first semester, Fun-Race has continued to grow nonstop. By the end of the second semester, we had more than 20 passionately engaged members! Throughout the year , Fun-Race hosted four events – including a school-wide Book Week -- that raised approximately 100 million VND for charities such as Thuy’s Dream Organization, Dieu Giac Orphanage, Christina Noble Children’s Foundation, and Poussières de Vie Organizat ion. Thank you for a great year! - Ms. Leah Harrell -
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provide Mu Alpha Theta - Alpha Iota Sigma IS Honor Society was created to e students understanding, enrichment, and enjoyment in mathematics to promot and to events and s activitie for scholarship in mathematics through competitions, president. prepare students for higher mathematics. Ms. Paris Huynh is this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Ms. Stephanie Vo and Mr. Huy Tran are this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Vice Presidents. - Mr. Rocco Ghezzi -
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Chess Chess is a fun game that incorpor ates many aspects of the IB learner profile: kno wledgeable, inquirers, thinkers, communicat ors, principled, open-minded, caring, risk -takers, balanced, and reflective. The chess club is meant to foster the playersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; inte llectual growth while having fun. - Mr. Perry Williams -
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r e c c So . We have had a The soccer club has been a big hit this year weekly to work on their regular group of boys who have come out lopment that has skills, strategy and game play. The skill deve fer to the playing field. taken place each week will certainly trans - Mr. Mike Balo -
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The Basketball club provided ample opportunity for the students to continue their skills and game developement. All participants displayed a strong passion for the sport and progressed significantly during the school year. - Mr. Kyle Bene -
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Weightlifting club provides students with a chance to enhance their own strength and athletic performance by engaging in resistance exercises. Students learn a large number of movements meant to improve their level of fitness. They also learn how to program a workout so as to increase their power and strength as well as their metabolic health. - Mr. Hugh Plouffe -
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Life Skills club ai ms to prepare st udents for life af Sewing buttons ter school. , cooking meals , le arning CPR, budg developing interv eting, iew skills and bo oking flights are things that our a few of the students do each week. - Ms. Ciara John
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English outreach their English skills This club is for students who want to use ion of the club is miss to serve English-language learners. The nt by organizing to focus on service and community enrichme ts to promote English tutoring sessions and community even English-language positive connections between the school and nd the world. learners in Ho Chi Minh City as well as arou to engage in serMembers of this club have the opportunity positive relations vice, making a positive impact, and promoting between IS and the community at large. - Mr. Michael Burke -
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I would like to say that I’m very proud of the effort that was put into the season and of what we have in our volleyball team this year. Duri ng the season, we were able to make more friends, have fun and create memories with each other. I know we had a young team, with a lot of new players, but it didn’t matt er. We appreciate that you came out, tried your best and were a part of our 2016 -2017 volleyball team. When you were a part of a team, you stood up for your teammates. You protected them through good and bad, because they’d do the same for you. Therefore, it is an honor for me to share my experiences and knowledge with you guys. Once again, than k you for your dedicated participation, and a special thanks to our awesome coach and our assistant coach, who have been sticking with our IS volleyball program for years, Mr. Cateriny and Mr. Hoang. - David Pham (G10 student) -
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Badminton This year the ba dminton team enjoyed a seas building, condit on full of skill ioning and fier ce court battle members dem s. The team onstrated spor tsmanship, resi petitiveness as lience and com they represente d us at the City Championship. - Mr. Rocco Gh ezzi & Ms. Nad ia Ellis -
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The IS swim team has grown from strength to strength since the opening of the Nha Be campus and our swim mers have had the benefit of the on-campus swimming pool. The icing on the cake for IS swimmers this year was to go to the City Championships and return home with 53 individual medals, eight relay medals and nine students who won overall swimmer of the meet priz es! - Mr. Cian Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Suilleabhain & Mr. Zachary McM
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A Team - This basketball season is one of the most memorable events that has ever happened to each one of us. It’s our honor to represent the school in both national and international tournaments. Together we have demonstrated teamwork, trust, sportsmanship, discipline, and responsibility. Although we’re Runner Up this year, we were able to gain lots of valuable experience for future competitions. Our girls fought through all the sweat and pain until the very last minute. More importantly, we couldn’t be where we are today without our coaches, Mr. Cateriny, Mr. Fedorak, and Mr. Brian. And of course, like how we usually end our basketball games, let’s end this memorable season with our signature cheer “Eagles on me. Eagles on you. 1,2,3: EAGLES! - Elina Nguyen (G10 Student) -
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B Team - Building on great succes s from last year, this year the girls team added a B squad for dev eloping the skills of freshmen and sophomore students. The play ers worked hard, improved steadily, and created a strong sense of team spirit and camaraderie. The payoff was a 2nd-place fini sh in the City Championship for the A team in the B division, a win for the B team in the C division, and a solid foundation for the com ing seasons. - Elina Nguyen (G10 Student) -
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rienced successes in many forms Our high school boysâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; basketball program expe h allowed us to expand the number of this year. First, we offered A & B teams, whic the season. The commitment displayed by participants we could have involved during program to the next level. Their dediboth the players and coaches has pushed our umental as our A team won their first City cation and perseverance proved to be instr ns on this extraordinary achievement. Championship for the program. Congratulatio - Mr. Kyle Bene & Mr. Aaron Brown -
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This yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s squad worked diligently to improve dance, cheer, jumping, and leadership skills. Both the A Squad and the B Squad rallied in support of the boys and girls basketball teams, cheering them to many victories over the year and creating excitement in the crowd. As the only cheer squad in the league, the team also demonstrated outstanding sportsmanship in supporting other teams with friendly, spirited cheers. - Ms. Ciara Johnson -
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Girls Soccer This is the first time our “warriors” of the girls soccer team participated in the City Championship, the highest league in the region. The championship has helped to improve the skills of our players after each game. Our “warriors” will make every endeavor to strive for future success and never give up on their dream. - Mr. Nghia Ton & Mr. Loi Nguyen -
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Both of this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s soccer teams wor ked incredibly hard to develop overall teamwork and individual skills. The boys fought hard all season long and played every game with confidence and determi nation! Not only were they fierce competitors, but the players consistently displayed their maturity thro ugh sportsmanship after every game. Well done, boys! - Mr. Graham Oakland & Mr. Joe Bur
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Table Tennis This was the second year of ISâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; table tennis teams. We participated in the SISAC City Championships as well as in friendly matches. All the players worked hard at the training sessions to improve their skills in this technically challenging sport. - Mr. Tomas MacDonncha -
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The IS sports program took a big leap forward this year by participating in international tournaments in Southeast Asia. In our first year our soccer, volleyball, tennis and basketball teams travelled to the South East Asian Friendly Athletic Conference. Our volleyball team placed 6th, soccer team 5th, girls basketball 4th, boys basketball 3rd, girls tennis 3rd and boys tennis 4th. Our student athletes had a great experience meeting students from around Asia as well as being introduced to international competition. The trips have been the highlight of the year for many of our student athletes. The experience, the cultural awareness, the sportsmanship and competition were a first for our teams and something they will take with them long after graduation. - Mr. Jack Hickey -
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IS hosted over 100 universities from the US, Canada, Australia, and Europe this year during our College Fairs. College Fairs give students the opportunity to speak directly with representatives from various universities. This enables students to get specific questions answered and to also get to know the univerisites on a more personal level. - Mr. Wes Thompson -
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ch-loved tradition; The Ambassadors continued a mu rds and song. During celebrating our teachers through awa pop classics, and then assembly, they performed several quirky and kind awarded certificates highlighting the from ”Most likely to habits of individual teachers. Varying “The easiest to speak compliment your fashion sense.” to n posted proudly behind with,” these certificates can be see the teacher desks. - Mr. James Joubert -
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IS MONOLOGUE COMPETITION 142
This year marked the 3rd annual IS Monologue Competition, with students from both middle and high school competing in both a devised and scripted category for their age group. There were some fantastic performances by students, and more participants than ever as the drama program at IS continues to grow. - Mr. Dale Keys -
Those paths, and many others...
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In Quarter 2, Encore Play Production learned about and performed a series of physical theater pieces called “Chair Duets.” As the name suggests, chair duets performance involve the incorporation of chairs and music to create a series of repeated movements that tell a story. Chair duets may appear to be easy and simple; however, it is actually the opposite. A lot of practice was required in order to achieve quick, smooth, and precise movements between the performing partners. These performances were influenced heavily by UK groups Frantic Assembly and Push. In Quarter 3, high school Drama explored the drama theorist Brecht and his Epic Theater, looking at his play The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui. The primary focus of this unit was to look at theory in practice, where students learned and explored Brechtian theatre techniques to deliver a social message on the stage. - Mr. Dale Keys -
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Halloween 146
This year’s Halloween event was filled with fun and exciting activities. Costumes were worn and a competition ensued. The contestants got to show off their creative costumes in a “red carpet” showdown. The high energy of the room and the awesomeness of the costumes made it difficult to decide on just one winner. Later that day, the high school, partnered with the middle school, hosted hordes of tiny monsters as the costumed elementary students came to the secondary building for Trick-orTreating. The day wrapped up with the annual Halloween Dance, which was so cool that even Frankenstein’s monster was tapping his affixed toes. - Mr. James Naylor -
Moo.
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A whole new world to wait !
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with Wilderness FoundaOnce again, IS students partnered d of rhino conservation in tion Africa to help spread the wor initiative. Wilderness Founthe Forever Wild Rhino protection sented with enthusiasm. dation Africa visited Nha Be and pre ome a Rhino Ranger by The students were challenged to bec ies, from high school the original Rhino Ranger. All the entr d at a convention in down to elementary, will be displaye that one of our students South Africa. We are proud to say grand prize: A trip to South was selected to participate in the e and personal. Africa to experience the rhino up clos - Mr. James Naylor -
A whole new world to wait !
me Rhino
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Ranger
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This is Sparta! Or
maybe somewhere
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International Day 150
This yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Intern ational Day was m ore exciting than be. We got to deco we expected it to rate the hallway, w hich made the sc atmosphere from hool fill with livel four continents. He y re and there, ever in the vibes from yone was immerse different cultures. d The competition w our sophomores ca as so thrilling an me out as winners d for all three compe teachers had fun titions. The at the freshmenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Europe decoration, tea party there. As since they had a ide from the deco ration competition, competition made a dance and food the day as festive as a carnival. Over very tiring yet mem al l, the day was orable. Food and beverage stall
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Mr. Dale what are you doing?
A Zen garden to groom
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a high school community Assemblies are a time to gather as ses. There are a varifour times a week after morning clas ouncements, essential ety of aspects to our assemblies. Ann red. Student organizations information and reminders are sha ing events and initiatives. often make presentations on upcom speakers such as the â&#x20AC;&#x153;VietOccasionally we have outside guest e the Rhinoceras population. nam be my Hero!â&#x20AC;? campaign to sav d time to come together and In conclusion Assemblies are a goo rove our IS High School celebrate and as we continually imp community! - Mr. Eric Anfinson -
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Assemblies 153
Arts Showcase: Spring 2015-2016 154
Students in High School Choir have been working diligently toward developing musicianship, such as vocal, choral and instrumental skills. We look forward to our demonstration of a yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s work in these areas at the spring concert performance. This is the high point for any musician: the ability to share with others the magic and joy of making music, and, to touch the hearts of others with this magic. - Ms. Lucille Frances -
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Drama program put With more students than ever, the the Winter showcase. together six performance items for ptation of the Greek High School Drama presented an ada and mask, and the Play play Medea using physical theater physical theater to present Production classes also employed The show was a fantasmaterial covering a range of issues. n ever performing and tic success with more students tha showcasing their talents. - Mr. Dale Keys -
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Arts Showcase: Winter 2016-2017 157
Teachers like to
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Encore Festival: Spring 2016-2017 158
On March 30, 2017, 400 IS Secondary students showcased their talents in Visual and Digital Arts, Music, and Dance. For the first time ever, IS Dance and Instrumental Music students showed their work on the stage. Digital Arts and Video Production showed off our studentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; talents in animation, student news, and other intriguing offerings -- again, for the first time ever at IS. This was also the first time that the Black Box Theater (BBT) was the venue for the Performing Arts at IS Nha Be. - Mr. Reid Blickenstaff -
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Cu Chi Tunnels
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Beware of the spikes!
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Playground project
Week Without Walls Grade 9 and Gra de 10 students went to Nha Trang this year. Asia Motions arranged many active and engaging activities for us. The first day in Nha Trang we visited the Oceanographic museum and then took advantage of the â&#x20AC;&#x153;supermoonâ&#x20AC;? that night by visi ting the beach across from our hotel. Students enjoyed the view, talking and wading in the ocean, while others played a vigorous game of handball. This was a great star t to the week! Throughout the rest of the week, we biked alon g the alluring coastal highway, climbed up to beautiful mo untain pools and painted playground equipment at the SOS orphanage. We also enjoyed teambuilding games, played on a giant inflatable island and recovered at the hot springs before leaving. It was a great week of experiential learnin g, community service and camaraderie! - Mr. Eric Anfinson -
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VinSpace Gallery
To share tradition al Vietnamese lacq uer painting with students, VinSpace art gallery created a hands-on experien teach them the tr ce to aditional practice using a simpler m Lacquer painting ethod. is an arduous proc ess that culminat exquisite works of es in art which consist of multiple layers materials. These of range from egg sh ells to metal leaf, over time, chemic an d, al reactions caus e colors to shift. Us similar media, stud ing ents created works that were simple composition and in had characteristic s that mimicked th the traditional lacq at of uer paintings. A vi sit to a working st was an added bo ud io nus to the trip. - Ms. Sondra Mul
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Kathy's complete attention
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Dragon Harbor 168
The microphone with which Uncle Ho gave the Independence Declaration
Nhieu Loc Canal
A statue depicting a farewell
Grade 12 s tudents en joyed a fie Ho Chi Min ld trip to D h embark ragon Har ed his 35-y lead the r bour, whe ear journe evolution re y to fo s r e n e k a tional libe cited to ex a w a y to ration. Our plore the geographic students w of the city a e l, r h e existorical a entitled Ho nd social Chi Minh features City. - Mr. Nghia Ton & Mr. Loi Nguye n-
Sai Gon River view from the balcony...
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Can Gio reserve
Mangrove forest
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Challenge accepted, and acc
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In our late st field trip to Can Gio duced to C , Grade 10 an Gio Ma students w ngrove Bio listed as c ere intros p here Rese ritical to th rve, which e worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s The trip e has been biosphere nabled ou reserve b r students about spe y U N ESCO. to gain va cies of flo luable kno ra and fau w customs in le d n g e a as well as the daily li the traditio fe of local cooking ric nal people (M e in the m ud Creepe angrove fo r fo raging, rest, etc.). - Mr. Nghia Ton -
...and counting the harvest. In search for the stealthy 'Oc Len'...
Rice in a can
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Quy Nhon IB CAS Trip 172
Incense offering to Emperor Quang Trung
Beware of the spikes!
IB Vietnamese students ha d the opportunity to visit the Xuan Dieu memorial house an d attend a poetry semina r cit ing his famous works. In addit ion to the trip, our stude nts were drawn to the grim life of the most celebrated Vietna mese Catholic literary figure, po et Han Mac Tu, by his gra ve as well as visiting and send ing small gifts to disabled children at Dong Tam Social Spon soring Center. In addition , we all got a chance to offer inc ense in The Temple of He aven, visit Quang Trung Monument and the centennial tamari nd and the wells of the Tay Son fam ily. The field trip was sh ort but truly brought a lot of valuable experiences to our stude nts. - Ms. Tien Duong & Ms. Ta
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G11 at the Stone Egg Beach
Be curious!
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First Day of School
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INTERSCHOOL MONOLOGUE COMPETITION mpetition, the IS Monologue Co of s es cc su e th ing w Follo school able to represent our the winners were again tition at The the interschool compe with great success at dents e competition, our stu rc fie ith W ol. ho Sc n America vised st Place in the MS De Fir up d ke pic lly sfu es succ 12 Scripted Place for the grades 11Category, and a Second Category.
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This February, we hosted our largest and 4th annual ISMUN conference with four committees and 100 students from four international schools. It was yet again a fantastic opportunity for our students to showcase their leadership skills as they planned and executed the conference, created materials, coordinated teams, conducted the communication between participants, and chaired the debates. Our delegates were strong across all debates, our administration and press teams were diligent in their supporting the conference, and our executive team spent months planning. We received great feedback from the participating schools and cannot wait for ISMUN V! Well done delegates! - Ms. Elizabeth Tinnon -
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In October, a dozen of our students from the Model United Nations club traveled by bus to Phnom Penh, Cambodia, to participate in ISPPMUN, a conference hosted by the International School of Phnom Penh. This was the second year for the IS Model UN club to attend this event, and it provided us a great opportunity for our students to test their debate skills against students from schools in Cambodia and Vietnam. - Mr. Richard Silva -
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MU ALPHA THETA the privilege the Honor Society granting IS into r rte cha l cia offi its ed eiv In December, IS rec ucted as its 1st i Nguyen and Mike Dao were ind Ma ly, nal itio Add . ool sch er mb of being a me thematically in comthemselves academically and ma h uis ting dis st mu ers mb Me . members higher. pleting Algebra II coursework or - Mr. Rocco Ghezzi -
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This year our delegates participated in the UNISMUN conference for the 6th consecutive year. This event is one of the most respected conferences in the region in which top MUN delegates convene in eight committees to create resolutions for complex global issues ranging from cyber security to universal primary education and the geopolitics of renewable energy sources. Our delegates were active and influential across all committees and received public praise for their contributions to the culture of the conference as a whole. Congratulations for another successful UNISMUN, delegates! - Mr. Zack McMacken -
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This yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s SAIMUN was organized at the Sheraton Hotel by the students at Renaissance International School with the precious help of our IS administrative team. Our fifteen delegates participated in two days of debate in eight committees with students from 12 international schools. - Mr. Zack McMacken -
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To Hoang Thien An
i measure(s) my daily burned calories. Get it? ;) #foodislove #foodislife
HARRY
Ta Duc Anh
"It's been said that cherry blossom petals fall at 5 cm per second." - Fly -
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Kwon SuHwan
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Bui Minh Long
k some water, "Daily reminder: take your medication, drin cises, take brush your teeth, eat something, do some exer a shower, get some rest, wash your face."
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Tarah Ritchie
you do." "You cannot change what you are, only what - Philip Pullman, The Golden Compass
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Ho Xuan Hoa
r "Life is a game. Even though you will encounte endy happ , lots of difficulties during the game ing is guaranteed at the end."
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PEARL
Tran Ngoc Xuan Thuy
Huynh Gia Ngoc
"Just wing it. Life. Eyeliner. Everything."
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Cao Hien Khanh n."
"Be yourself; everyone else is already take
ROSIE
Nguyen Ngoc Phuong My
"Work hard, play hard."
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CARRIE
Nguyen Hai Quynh Anh
"Hard work pays off" :) - Unknown -
BRITTANY "Popcorn Minh"
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ANNIE Trieu Uyen Van
l you "You never really understand a person unti l you unti [...] consider things from his point of view it." in climb into his skin and walk around - Atticus -
BEN Pham Tien Dat
"Why graduate from the highest to become the lowest!"
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CHOI
Choi ChangHoon
"Be Happy."
MINH Le Nguyen Khanh Minhall the fun."
"If you obey all the rules, you miss
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TOM
Pham Nguyen Nam Thong
I simply "I don't need to know why or how I am happy, y." happ am I enjoy the fact that
KELLY
Han Yen Dung
"Your future is shaped by your dreams, so stop wasting them and go to sleep."
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JOSH
Le Van Loc
"I never lose. Either I win or I learn."
DAPHNE Daphne Tavarone
"The brain is the controller of your soul... dreams." Only you can let it fly away by following your - Daphne -
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Le Hoang Quynh Gia
"Hi......"
LINH Do Tran Hoang Linh
e it."
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Nguyen Tran Minh Phuc
"Dear Life me more salty." Thanks for all of the spices, you just make
LOC "What?"
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TOM
KEN Le Vinh Khang
Nguyen Xuan Minh
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"Don't follow your dream, follow my facebook #KennyLe."
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JOHNNY
Vuong Hoang Huy
"Make your own miracles."
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Le Nguyen My Han
MAX Nguyen Khoa "Enjoy all you have while pursuing all."
LYNN Nguyen Ngoc Phuong Linh
"It’s been 3 years and my friends still can’t
find me."
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Kiet E remeHoanmberg Tuan STyouEV me, just remember the shortest guy in want to
"If to 1.60m instead of 1.59m" Class of 2017. I like to round my height up
PERCY
Nguyen Quoc Huy
"I don't graduate with honors. I am honored can even graduate."
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POLLY
Ho Phan Quynh Nhu
" You only live once, but if you do it right, - Mae West -
KERO
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Ho Nguyen Hieu
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25. Vuong Hoang Huy (Johnny) 26. Pham Tien Dat (Ben) 27. Ho Xuan Hoa (Hanry) 28. Choi ChangHoon (Choi) 29. Nguyen Ngoc Phuong Linh (Lynn) 30. Nguyen Hai Quynh Anh (Carrie) 31. Cao Hien Khanh (Katie) 32. Trieu Uyen Van (Annie) 33. Pham Nguyen Nam Thong (Tom) 34. Han Yen Dung (Kelly)
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