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Volume 40 Dalat International School Tanjung Bunga 11200 Penang, Malaysia Tel: (60-4) 8992-105 Fax: (60-4) 8902-141 E-mail: office@dalat.org Population: Students: 258, Staff: 124

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EADING to Hillside for a midday

snack on a Saturday afternoon,

Rowan Mundhenk, Karyss Love,

and Justin Ellison walk from the Loves’ house past the new cream-colored wall, electric moving gate, and campus sign.

The large sign, donated by the senior class, included the word “international” for the first time and stood proud in the community. rob dent

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ITH a flower in hand and her hair

all whacked-out, Kylee Spangler

waits with Goa Nou Kue for the

pep rally to begin. Both varsity soccer teams went down to KL to compete in a tournament. The pep rallies before big games and tournaments helped encourage players to play their best. rob dent

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catching up and exchanging stories of summer and your travels.

Even though the year started “deja-vuish,” you felt a little out of place at first, being one grade higher and maybe a few inches taller. That feeling of not belonging didn’t last long, however, and soon you started going to the same places with more or less the same people and having the same good time. You forgot or ignored all the work still piling up at home; it sat waiting for you to discover late at night when someone called you on his handphone to ask you how to do number thirty-seven for the algebra assignment.

Yet before you started panicking about homework, you called your parents, who said they missed you already even though only two days had passed. Day students sat around the dinner table and mom asked, “So how did the first day of school go?” And you replied in typical teenage fashion, “Fine.”

You hoped you could escape the barrage of questions that waited on the edge of your parents’ tongues by replying with short annoying answers.

But “fine” didn’t describe it, and “good” didn’t come close. And later after thinking about it, you knew the year would prove itself weird but somehow indescribably satisfying.

And even though you didn’t know exactly what it meant, “ludicrously copasetic” said it all.

—By Rob Dent

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That dreaded time where summer began to end and school peeked around the corner had arrived.

You felt excited to see old friends and meet new ones, whether you lived in the remote jungles of Indonesia or in a metropolis like Bangkok. If you boarded, your parents had spoiled you the whole summer—which you didn’t complain about once. When they sent you off on Malaysia Airlines, your dad gave you some fatherly advice and maybe a hug.

Your mother, however, made a big scene and had to cry and kiss you, leaving lipstick marks all over your face that you worked to rub off as everyone around you ate nasi goreng.

If you lived the life of a day student, your parents looked forward to school starting so you could be with your friends again and stop the inevitable “I’m bored” statement they had heard over and over that summer. And when they sent you off, they gave you a little brown paper bag filled with a PBJ sandwich, a Capri-Sonne, some chips, or maybe rm10.

As you arrived on campus, you found your locker number; and it thrilled you to find the assigned cubbyhole much closer to the coveted number one than the previous year. You introduced yourself to new faces that appeared out of nowhere, hoping to make a new friend. Old friends welcomed you back with open arms, and you spent all day, even during class,

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EFORE they sneak to another,

more secure location; Jeffrey

Lau and Jordan Strong search

for Aunt Ivy Li while playing Hideand-Go-Seek. Chandler Dorm parents as well as Aunt Ivy often played games with these elementary students after supper to keep them entertained. rob dent

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FTER a stressful day of work at

school, Jeff Nickles, Justin Ellison

and Kylee Spangler mess around

and laugh at each other’s jokes and silly antics. The white tables around campus provided a great place to sit and spend time with each other whether outside the canteen or near Jaffray Dorm.

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ITTING on the swing outside Jaf fray Dorm, Goa Foua Kue and Al bert Teoh laugh at pictures while

they talk with Nick Ratzloff and Ruth Harbison about the past week. Day students escaped from work after school and hung out with their dorm friends.

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ETTING up in the per fect aerobic position,

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and Nicholas Tan try to imitate the instructor as Kylee Spangler, Christa Bell Kim, and Rachel Lau break out in laughter. Paradise Hotel invited students to join in an aerobics session during school for a competition between different Malaysian states.

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ITH anticipation hang ing in the air, David

Eckman, Matt Proven cal, Mandy Soh, and Ashley Sarault talk about the upcoming pep rally. Pep chairman Theo Love surprised everyone with his new version of the school fight song, the introduction of “The Foe”—alias Mr. Karl Steinkamp—and the painted men of Pep Club.

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YES settled on his

remote-controlled car,

Sam Eckman makes

sure that it travels in the right direction so he can do his best in the race. The cars the Chandler Dorm boys bought provided more creative ways for them to play together as they often raced their cars around the outside line of the tennis courts.

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have to make a theme personal and examine some examples to fully understand it. “Ludicrously copasetic” in itself seems ludicrously copasetic. It begins when “bad stuff” starts happening, and everybody comes together, unified as one school.

The death of a wellloved and admired dorm parent brought true sorrow to every person—but we still managed to pull through together.

Osama bin Laden’s terrorists attacked the twin towers of the World Trade Center in New York and killed thousands of people—but somehow, in some strange way, the U.S.A. managed to become united; and we lived through the disaster.

Here, we had to “maintain a low profile” and couldn’t go to Midlands and Prangin for a while— but it all worked out.

Well, what do you think now? Does it float your boat? Does it blow your hair back? Does it satisfy your every desire? Do you finally see the light and the truth that “ludicrously copasetic” defines our year perfectly?”

—By Rob Dent

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I bet y­ou wonder what in the world “ludicrously­ ­­ copasetic” means. It sounds a little absurd, I know; and you might think it looks just a little crazy. But maybe you’ll see how this silly title reflects the attitude that presented itself in the lives of our student body.

“Ludicrously copa-seti c ” b a s i c a l l y m e a n s, “strangely satisfying”; but let’s look to a more reliable source of definitions than just the brain of a simple high school yearbook editor.

“Ludicrously” serves the English language as an adverb that comes from “ludicrous,” which (according to Webster) means “amusing or laughable through obvious absurdity, incongruity, exaggeration, or eccentricity.”

“Copasetic,” also according to Mr. Webster, means “very satisfying.”

These words truly echoed the year 2001-2002. We had an absurd and crazy but still satisfying time; everything became “ludicrously copasetic.”

But defining something solely from a dictionary doesn’t let you grab a hold of the full meaning. You

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Shana Willows prepare to get down and dirty. The AP Environmental Science class visited Stinky Creek and the mangrove swamps. APES offered an advanced science class for those students who felt like they needed a challenge.

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OCUSED on the task at

hand, Pradeep Tho mas, Edo Budijanto,

Daniel Loke, and Jesse Siau dig in to a packet of frozen juice. StuCo opened the canteen during break, lunch, and in the afternoon. Students flocked to buy the refreshing snacks, especially after a day in the hot sun playing sports.

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NJOYING the practice, Angela

Steiert, Linnea Williams, Anna

Latsha, Sophia To, Carolyn Whit ing, and Beth Nguyen prepare for the performance. With help from Ms. Yvonne Keung, the elementary produced forms of entertainment not seen before.

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EARCHING for the little speck of

dust that bothered Valerie Eddins,

Natacha Provencal makes a joke

about what had happened in class earlier. Because of the shade they provided, students often sat around the lockers to escape the heat after school and chat.

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Your life as a student did not consist only of studying, no matter how much your parents wanted it that way, especially when you went to a school on an “island paradise” in Malaysia. Your parents wanted you to listen intently to the teacher to receive that rewarding education, but your mind wandered and waited for the last bell to ring—and that melodious metallic tone finally came.

Most students care more about time after classes than during them. While Christina Robertson manned the canteen, Robbie Mangham practiced tennis. Andreas Gross memorized his lines for drama, and others like Jim Wu had to practice almost everyday for MSSPP basketball. And some just went home to watch TV or surf the Net. Before campus closed at night and you had to start homework, students hung out together sitting on the swings or the bleachers. Maybe you went to Hillside for a hotdog or wan tan mee and juice.

Weekends also played an important part in students’ lives since they earned a break from

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FTER flirting as much as

possible at the pool and

starting to burn, Ruthie Har bison and Rowan Mundhenk discuss what they want to do after lunch. The pool provided a way to find coolness and comfort as students worked on their tans.

school and could rest— or party—depending on what the person felt like. When Gurney Plaza finally started to open shops, malls like Midlands and Island Plaza moved out of students’ minds. You went to Coffee Bean and sat on the couches, talking loudly and bothering the other customers.

Others stayed on campus and played with their remote-controlled cars or ran to the gym for pick-up games of indoor soccer or bench-ball.

Even the dorm parents escaped the “Dalat Bubble” once a week on their days off. Uncle Keith Henderson suprised everyone when he showed up on campus with a new 650 CC Japanese-make motorcycle.

Almost every ludicrously copasetic thing you did with friends or family, at home or school provided an enjoyable time—and a time you won’t forget for as long as you live.

Whatever you did, wherever you went, and whoever you were with provided memories that will last a lifetime. Some of those memories will make you laugh and some will make you weep and some will slowly float away from your mind.

Even though you tried hard not to think of it way back when, the future arrived, the bells stopped ringing, you even got an education—who woulda —By Rob Dent thunk it.

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AGER to quench his thirst after running about

under the hot blazing sun, Kingsley Rajan points

to a pitcher of ice-cold water and asks Levi Riggenbach for a drink while Danae Frentz and Tiffany Hsiang gulp down their cups of iced Milo. Snack time allowed students free time for games, sports, and munchies.

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LAYING with water from the shower tap, Sierra

Henderson and Anna Lane take a break from

swimming in the pool. Boys and girls enjoyed lying out in the sun and taking dips in the pool of cool and refreshing water in the heat of the day as one of their favorite after-school activities.

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As the clock ticked 10:15, Mrs. Robin Mahoney gathered the little kindergarten children into one queue and headed for the field. “What are we having for break today?” asked Josiah Steinkamp.

The whole elementary lined up and waited for their turn to receive portions of popcorn and chocolate milk. The menu varied from day to day with the help of Mrs. Ruth Dyhr, the school dietitian, and the national kitchen staff.

After filling their tummies, Steinkamp, Joseph Hawthorne, Ben Weidemann, and Kendall Stenlund dashed to the colorful playground. “Wait for me,” Hawthorne shouted from behind. The boys

began a game of copsand-robbers and chased each other around the field while the girls spent their recess quietly enjoying friendly animated conversations.

The more active children preferred spending their breaks kicking soccer balls, tossing Frisbees, riding scooters, or playing a game of bump-out.

As recess came to an end, Mrs. Mahoney assembled her class and announced, “All right children, get in a line, please. We’re going back to class now.” Laughter of joy filled the playground where kindergarten and elementary students enjoyed games, sports, or just each other’s company.

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Megan Campbell, K Penang, Malaysia Corey Hahn, K Penang, Malaysia Joseph Hawthorne, K Penang, Malaysia Jenny Kim, K Penang, Malaysia Josiah Steinkamp, K Penang, Malaysia Kendall Stenlund, K Penang, Malaysia Sam Eckman, 1 Banjar Baru, Indonesia Sierra Henderson, 1 Penang, Malaysia Andrew Hung, 1 Penang, Malaysia Ingram Jevarajah, 1 Penang, Malaysia Anna Lane, 1 Penang, Malaysia Reagan Mahoney, 1 Penang, Malaysia

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Kindergarten (Campbell) – Grade Two (Strong)

RAWLING out of the slide, Joseph Hawthorne

and many of his other classmates pretend to defend

the playground as their fortress, which they “vow to protect” from “invading enemies.” Young children expanded their imaginations and incorporated their creativity in a variety of games.

Noriah Matanick, 1 Penang, Malaysia John Rajan, 1 Penang, Malaysia Ben Weidemann, 1 Penang, Malaysia Christopher West, 1 Penang, Malaysia Danae Frentz, 2 Penang, Malaysia Chris Kim, 2 Penang, Malaysia Harry Mak, 2 Bangkok, Thailand Kingsley Rajan, 2 Penang, Malaysia Adam Riley, 2 Penang, Malaysia Hung Ching Song, 2 Penang, Malaysia Kaden Stenlund, 2 Penang, Malaysia Jordan Strong, 2 Bangkok, Thailand

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also spent their free time mingling with people from different grades.

“I go playing around the campus with my friends from higher grades. Sometimes we just collect flowers and peb-bles and make cute flower pots using paper cups. One time I found a snail to go with the red flowers I collected. It was very pretty,” Charis Siau explained.

“I hang around with the fourth graders. Sometimes, I play Poison with them; it’s a kind of basketball game,” Trey Hen-derson said.

Not all elementary students chose to use their free time playing.

“Since I don’t always go

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OYFULLY stacked on top of their two buddies

Sophia To and Abigail Eckman, Carolyn Whiting

and Linnea Williams play “chicken fight” in the pool. Dorm students had convenient access to the school’s swimming pool. The tropical and humid climate of Penang constantly put students in the mood of “cooling off.”

Samantha Wills, 2 Penang, Malaysia Renee Campbell, 3 Penang, Malaysia Trey Henderson, 3 Penang, Malaysia Brandt Hodgson, 3 Penang, Malaysia Eugene Huang, 3 Penang, Malaysia Khalie Mahoney, 3 Penang, Malaysia Elizabeth Nguyen, 3 Hanoi, Vietnam Ezekiel Riggenbach, 3 Muara Teweh, Indonesia Charis Siau, 3 Penang, Malaysia Angela Steiert, 3 Penang, Malaysia Josh Strong, 3 Bangkok, Thailand Grace Walter, 3 Penang, Malaysia

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home immediately after class, I sometimes sit by the swings to do some homework. Then when I arrive home, I don’t have much work left to do and I’m able to relax,” Grace Walter explained.

As her classmates enjoyed the cool moisture from the sprinklers, Frentz dribbled the ball, dodged Thomas, and shot a basket. “Whoa!”

Thomas exclaimed as Frentz tossed the ball to him. With perspiration running down her face, she ran to the water fountain to get a quick drink.

“Let’s go play soccer now,” Frentz suggested.

“Race you across those water sprinklers!”

—By Jenny Lai

Grade 2 (Wills) – Grade 4 (Mak)

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“Hey, Pradeep [Thomas], can I join your game?” asked Danae Frentz as she ran towards the court.

In the blazing heat of the early afternoon, two green garden sprinklers dispersed refreshing water droplets across the field. As the clock ticked three, a group of second and third graders eagerly pranced around the water sprinklers, relishing the cool moisture.

While high school and middle school students sat in their eighth period classes, elementary boys and girls enjoyed the exclusive use of the soccer field, basketball court, swings, and playground.

“I like to play soccer with the people in the lower grades after school,” Andy Jung said. “Sometimes, I sit on the swings and chat about movies, cartoons, and computer games with other boys.”

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HASING and laughing, Sierra Henderson and

Corey Hahn play “tag” and have a friendly

wrestle. “I got you!” shouted Hahn, as he put his arms around Henderson after an exhausting yet cheerful chase. First and second grade students often invited and mixed with the kindergarten children in games and sports during recess or after school.

Bethany Weidemann, 3 Penang, Malaysia Eddie Boyd, 4 Penang, Malaysia Jake Ermis, 4 Penang, Malaysia Justin Hahn, 4 Penang, Malaysia Tiffany Hsiang, 4 Penang, Malaysia Olivia Jevarajah, 4 Penang, Malaysia Andy Jung, 4 Penang, Malaysia Young Won Kim, 4 Penang, Malaysia Anna Latsha, 4 Penang, Malaysia Jeffrey Lau, 4 Kowloon, Hong Kong Michael Mah, 4 Penang, Malaysia Bruce Mak, 4 Bangkok, Thailand

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AUGHING at each other, Grace Lee, Carolyn

Whiting, and Tamara Herring eat dinner together

during the huge dorm “Hoe Down.” After having a cookout, dorm students participated in different carnival booths, learned to line dance in the gym, and sang their way out of karaoke prison. Family nights on Sundays provided time for dorms to mix with one another or spend quality time with themselves.

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HILE comparing muscles with one another,

Uncle Tim Williams and Sam Eckman laugh

as they put on a show for the other boys in Chandler Dorm. The nine Chandler boys—whose parents worked in Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand, and Indonesia—had fun acting silly together whether they scrunched together in a game of sardines or lazed around watching cartoons, or played indoor soccer in the gym.

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“Hey Tamara [Herring], do you want to go swimming with me?” Carolyn Whiting asked.

Jackson Dorm girls often went swimming after school and on the weekends. Staying active didn’t only apply to the girls though. The boys in Jackson Dorm played soccer, basketball, or simple games on the courts.

“I like Bump-out because it’s tough, and I like to get my friends out,” said Cameron West.

Chandler Dorm also stayed energetic with a reputation for always doing some kind of athletic activity. Every Wednesday, Uncle Tim and Aunt Kathy Williams spent an hour in the gym playing soccer or bench

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ball with their Chandler boys. Nevertheless, the action didn’t stop there.

“Having a bunch of boys in one house always keeps me busy. They’re always running around,” Aunt Kathy Williams said.

The long weekend also provided time for staying lively. The Chandler nine amused themselves at water parks and other activities that kept them on their toes. “When we were at Snowland,” Josh Strong said, “we made a chain and crashed into Aunt Kathy and pushed her into the snow.”

Wanting to breathe in the fresh mountain air, Jackson Dorm hiked up to the tea plantations when they took a break in the Cameron Highlands.

OTALLY concentrating on the cartoons on TV,

Jeffrey Lau relaxes on the floor after a long

day at school. Hanging out in the dorms at night allowed the Chandler boys a break from studying to help them wind down before bedtime. These youngsters stayed busy with school, clubs, sports, study hall, and in their free time they socialized with their friends.

Michael McBride, 4 Penang, Malaysia Matthew Nguyen, 4 Hanoi, Vietnam Cameron West, 4 Penang, Malaysia Luke Williams, 4 Penang, Malaysia Jordan Wills, 4 Penang, Malaysia Edo Budijanto, 5 Penang, Malaysia Abigail Eckman, 5 Banjar Baru, Indonesia Anna Hodgson, 5 Penang, Malaysia Jason Hsiao, 5 Penang, Malaysia Daniel Loke, 5 Penang, Malaysia Riley Mahoney, 5 Penang, Malaysia Naomi Matanick, 5 Penang, Malaysia

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Grade Four (McBride) – Grade Six (Ermis)

Their dorm parents, Uncle Ron and Aunt Shelly West, enjoyed outdoor activities with their dorm students.

Sports and activities filled a huge portion of these dorm students’ lives. Intramurals and sport/club teams kept them busy during the school week. Sophia To said, ”I play defense [on the elementary soccer team], and I get to block the ball and act tough.”

Clubs like in line skating, and Tae Kwon Do also kept students on their toes. Going camping, fishing, hiking, and swimming, encouraged both Chandler and Jackson Dorm to stay active instead of staying inside or going to Island Plaza or Midlands.

“Swimming sounds great Carolyn,” Herring said as she ran to grab her bathing suit.

—By Mary Carlton

Levi Riggenbach, 5 Muara Teweh, Indonesia Jesse Siau, 5 Penang, Malaysia Hung Yi Song, 5 Penang, Malaysia Pradeep Thomas, 5 Penang, Malaysia Sophia To, 5 Hat Yai, Thailand Carolyn Whiting, 5 Tarakan, Indonesia Linnea Williams, 5 Phnom Penh, Cambodia Christine Boyd, 6 Penang, Malaysia Erica Cheong, 6 Penang, Malaysia Michael Corral, 6 Penang, Malaysia Daniel Ermis, 6 Penang, Malaysia Matthew Ermis, 6 Penang, Malaysia

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G reen Day where student divided up into groups to play interactive games as well as monthly activities sponsored by Student Council and the middle school staff had become part of middle schoolers’ lives.

On 23 April, middle school teachers held the first NJHS ever. A new page of history started as Jeremy Frentz, the first of the 15 inductees, signed his name in the booklet.

The celebrations on St. Patrick’s Day ended with Jimmy Shafer receiving a prize for wearing green from head to toe and Mangham one for wearing 14 layers of green. The sixth graders won and received free pizzas for wearing the most green as a class.

—By Bob Chuang

Brendan Frentz, 6 Penang, Malaysia Jared Galloway, 6 Penang, Malaysia Tamara Herring, 6 Bangkok, Thailand Kayla Hughes, 6 Penang, Malaysia Nathaniel Hung, 6 Penang, Malaysia Sung In Kang, 6 Seoul, Korea Jacob Latsha, 6 Penang, Malaysia Grace Lee, 6 Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia Tony Lee, 6 Penang, Malaysia J.P. (Juan-Paolo) Octavio, 6 Penang, Malaysia Alessandra van Rossem, 6 Penang, Malaysia Yuankai Wang, 6 Penang, Malaysia

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Grade Six (Frentz) – Grade Seven (Kwa)

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ALKING the new middle school students

around the campus, Miss Julie Miller shows

them the surroundings and facilities. On the first day of school, new students, led by either a teacher or a student council member, toured the campus, stopping in the library, chapel, dining room, and the middle school buildings. “It was overwhelming,” said Sam Stoothoff, “but kind of exciting because we have a nice outdoor basketball court to play on.”

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ODY leaning a little backwards, Jonathan Kue

pays full attention to kicking the ball as he tries

to keep it from touching the ground as Jeremy Frentz waits for his turn. Middle school students spent time together playing sports during breaks or after school.

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games, and I got to know my classmates more.”

“As the [eighth grade] class rep, I open and sell in the canteen sometimes. I like this job because I get to meet and know a lot of people,” said Sam Stoothoff.

Beginning last semester, the school started giving more freedom and responsibility to students in grades six to eight.

The new middle school ran their own Student Council, chapel, and worship team. “It’s nice to have our own worship team perform in our own chapel. We don’t feel as nervous because we’re leading the people of our own age,” said Lindsay Parks.

Daily activities like the student advisory team

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EN in hand, Josh van Boxtel, as one of the first

inductees of NJHS in the school’s history, signs

his name in the register. Middle school students demonstrated high marks in five areas: character, service, scholarship, leadership, and citizenship. In addition to van Boxtel, Olivia D’Cruz, Jeremy Frentz, Ted Fung, Natalie Kwa, Kari McBride, Hilary McCaskill, Allison McClary, Lindsay Parks, Drew Steiert, Jenica Stubbs, Nicholas Tan, Charis To, Joy Walter, and Angie Williams joined the Society.

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Putting on one green cloth over another, Robbie Mangham prepared himself for “Xtreme Green,” a middle school Student Council activity.

On 18 March, the first school day after St. Patrick’s Day, middle school students came to school wearing as much green as they could—including green shirts, hair, nail, and eyebrows—to celebrate the “holiday.”

The middle school adopted a theme for the year: “To the Xtreme,” and they centered their activities on that theme.

On the “Extreme Friday” at the beginning of the year, students went to stay over at the Christian Convention Centre for two days, where their activities focused on team building. “ We divided into different teams according to our SAT groups,” said Phoebe Eckman.

“We learned and played

Michael Whiting, 6 Tarakan, Indonesia Courtney Winzeler, 6 Penang, Malaysia Katie Winzeler, 6 Penang, Malaysia Jemira Budijanto, 7 Penang, Malaysia Samantha Capol, 7 Penang, Malaysia I-Yah Chen, 7 Penang, Malaysia Eric Chen, 7 Penang, Malaysia Peter Curtis, 7 Penang, Malaysia Olivia D’Cruz, 7 Penang, Malaysia Lynda Ermis, 7 Penang, Malaysia Justin Hughes, 7 Penang, Malaysia Natalie Kwa, 7 Penang, Malaysia

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mandatory study hall, day students enjoyed more freedom to do activities and relax.

Michael Wang said, “My mom lets me stay out as late as I want to, so I can play Counter-Strike at Web Zone.”

By 7:00 p . m . Jeon waited at the dinner table for his mom to serve her special,“bul-gu-gi.”

Students who lived at home enjoyed a variety of food—from their parents cooking or the hawker stalls’ char kwoy teow to the dim sum at local restaurants.

“I love the Chinese

dumplings that my mom makes. Sometime our family will go to the Canton Palace at Evergreen Hotel for lunch during weekends,” John Kao said.

At 2:00 a . m ., after three hours of surfing and Internet chatting, Jeon finished his conversation on MSN Messenger with his Korean friends back in Seoul. He shut down the computer, jumped into bed and set his alarm clock to 6:55 a.m., making sure that he would not miss the bus tomorrow.

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N the kitchen, Henry Sun, his father, Mr. Ming

Sun, and sister Grace gather around the dinner table

and begin eating homemade traditional Chinese dishes as they wait for Mrs. Mei Hui Sun to bring out the last dish.

Students spent much quality time with their families during meals and shared their experiences of the week.

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independant because I can drive to school.”

Others who lived closer either walked or rode their bikes. Al-though it took longer to get to school, day stu-dents had more freedom than their friends who lived in dorms.

“I like being a day student because I get to go anywhere I want and do whatever I like,” said Grace Sun. At 4:50 p . m ., Jeon shouted, “Mom, I am home” as he walked into the living room. He lay on the sofa and turned on Astro to MTV. Day students could watch music channels or listen to 92.8 Hitz F.M., but the school limited dorm students to watch-ing channels such as Cartoon Network, Discovery, ESPN, CNN, or to listening to approved CDs or MP3s.

Because they didn’t have to follow the dinner bell at 5:45 p.m. and the

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EADY to go home after a tiring day of school,

Jenica Stubbs,Ki-Chan Joen, Samantha Capol,

Andy Yang, and Terry Hsiang step on the bus with relieved smiles. Right after the last bell rang, students stuffed their books and homework into their backpacks and started their plans for the rest of the day.

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ONCENTRATING on the computer screen, Ben

Starkey tries to aim at the terrorist while Mark

Dyhr watches and waits for his turn. Sounds of gunshots and explosions filled the air of Web Zone Café.

Students gathered after school for marathon sessions of Counter Strike.

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S Jim Wu digs through his refrigerator, he

searches for frozen goods to serve his guest Tony

Chuang. Day students slept over at each other’s houses on weekends to work on projects together, to enjoy games of Nintendo until midnight, to keep a friend company, or just to develop closer friendships.

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By 6:55 a.m., Ki-Chan Jeon had crawled out of his bed, ready to have his egg and milk for breakfast. He finished up quickly and ran to catch the school bus that waited outside his apartment.

Although students filled the bus, most of them lay on the seat half asleep with their heads to the side. Jeon greeted the bus driver and found his usual seat in the back right corner.

At 3:45 p.m. school finished, and Jeon asked Katy Parks, “What homework do we have?”

Before Parks could answer, Jeon said, “Oh, my bus is leaving” and rushed off to jump on.

Because most day students lived seven to eight kilometers away from campus, they came and went from home to school by bus or their parents’ cars.

“My mom lets me drive her car to school if she is not using it,” Susan Chen said. “I feel more

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ATHERED in the living room, Josh Manfred and

David Santoso have a relaxed discussion with Uncle

Keith and Aunt Rachelle Henderson about their progress reports. Dorm parents cared for the well-being of their students and encouraged them to keep their grades up and stay on honor roll.

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HEWING on some local delights, Jackson Lau, Jon

Kue, and Timothy Lai fight over a bag of fried

sotong specially bought by Aunt Rachelle. “Hey, let me have some!” said Kue, reaching for the bag. The boys often sat around the dining table and chatted about their experiences throughout the day.

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Barnabas Lai, 7 Bangkok, Thailand Timothy Lai, 7 Bangkok, Thailand Joey Latsha, 7 Penang, Malaysia Jackson Lau, 7 Phnom Penh, Cambodia Matthew Mah, 7 Penang, Malaysia Joshua Manfred, 7 Phnom Penh, Cambodia Rob Mangham, 7 Penang, Malaysia Kari McBride, 7 Penang, Malaysia Hilary McCaskill, 7 Penang, Malaysia Allison McClary, 7 Penang, Malaysia Cody Riggenbach, 7 Muara Teweh , Indonesia David Robertson, 7 Penang, Malaysia

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Grade 7 (Lai) – Grade 8 (Eckman)

H ome at School

Dashing madly with a huge pile of clothes in her arms, Lydia Ng shrieked: “It’s room check in 10 minutes!” Like a fire alarm, Ng’s message stirred the girls into frenzied action, with Phoebe Eckman hurriedly fixing her pillows and Akanksha Stephen shoving books into a drawer.

“Uncle Brian [Weidemann] checks our rooms every two months and rewards us with Baskin and Robbins,” Joyce Wong explained.

Meanwhile, in stark contrast to the mayhem in Ziemer Dorm, a peaceful atmosphere pervaded Chrisman, interrupted only by occasional shouts from boys huddled around computer screens.

Dorm life at Chrisman and Ziemer never followed a strict or boring routine. “One time, we had a Passover dinner of unleavened bread and bitter herbs that symbolized the Jews’ slavery,” Stephen said.

“I really enjoyed the time we went caving in Ipoh. The limestone formations were magnificent, and hiking with my dorm-mates created a great bonding time for all of us,” Jon Kue remarked.

With a final flourish, Eckman dusted off the last trace of dirt. As the girls proudly stood by their neatly fixed beds, each one of them went off in a reverie about her favorite kind of ice cream.

—By Jenny Lai

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TARING at the computer screen, Charis To tries out

her new computer game while Liesl Williams

watches with great interest. In their free time, middle school boys and girls enjoyed their access to computers, Playstation, and Astro. These entertainment tools allowed students to relax from school work.

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After spending ten minutes in the Coffee Bean trying to decide what she should get, Jenny Lai walked up to the counter.

“May I order a Caesar Salad?” she asked.

“Sorry, we don’t have any left,” said Chee Seng, the waiter.

“What?! You don’t have ANY left?” Lai boomed, her voice filling the whole shop.

On 16 March, after the junior class slave auction and a brief class meeting, Lai, together with Leah Octavio, Susan Chen, and Sandy Weng, decided to go to Island Plaza for supper. Like them, most juniors and

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Valerie Eddins looks at the menu, trying to

decide what to eat. On weekends, dorm students usually had the chance to go to stalls or malls such as Gurney Plaza, where they could get a wide variety of food for their meals out.

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Kue looks at her feet as she carefully moves

with small steps along the path that leads to the “waterfall.” Under the supervision of their dorm parents, dorm students sometimes had the chance to go hiking or camping on long weekends.

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seniors gathered with their friends to watch movies or go shopping after class meetings on Saturday evenings.

Us u a l l y b u s y o n school days, many students would seize the chance to spend time with their families on weekends. “I would go visit sites with my family since we’ve only been here for five months, and we’re still new to the island,” said Matthew Ermis.

“On Saturdays I usually play soccer with my friends,” said Kaden Stenlund. “Sometimes my mom and dad take us to Gurney Plaza to shop for clothes and food.”

ITTING comfortably on the couches in the corner of

Starbucks, Jim Wu, Joe Lee, and Susan Chen share

jokes and stories and talk about daily life. Students enjoyed going out in groups, including coffee shops where they could sit down, relax, and chat with each other during weekends or free time.

Students liked weekends because they could do activities they did not have the time to do on weekdays. “Weekends are the times when my friends and I go out to eat,” said Beth Farnum.

Most students enjoyed “hanging out” or going to movies with friends during weekends. Some, however, especially the juniors, preferred to stay home and relax after a tiring week of school, junior class work, and meetings.

“I prefer sleeping and watching TV at home on Saturdays,” stated Terri-Lynn Frentz.

“I’m usually occupied with youth group and

church activities on weekends,” said Joshua Lai. “Other times I would just stay home, sleep, or catch up with school work.”

After listening to Lai’s complaints, Seng, feeling embarrassed, decided to make a Caesar Salad just for her. Lai, feeling a little sorry for him after teasing him, grabbed a customer feedback form before she went back to her seat. While waiting for her salad, she started to fill out the form with some good comments about Seng, hoping to make amends for publicly embarrassing the poor waiter.

—By Pearl Fung

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KILLFULLY swimming down the lane, Wendy

Kordesch practices free-style for the MSSPP

Tournament. During weekends or free time, students not only had the chance to practice for tournaments such as tennis, badminton, and swimming, but they also played sports or socialized with friends.

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Refining Their Faith students, staff, and parents to go and spread God’s word and to pray for the 1.3 billion Muslims in the world today.

“I learned a lot from Mr. Dowell about the trials and hardships of missionaries,” Ki-Chan Jeon said.

Said Ruthie Harbison, “It was nice to have someone come in the middle of the semester because it was fresh and new. Mr. Dowell had some impacting stories that I can use for the rest of my life.”

Earlier first semester, from 16-21 November, Spiritual Emphasis

Week challenged students and staff to make a difference in their world.

Rev. Roger Eng came from the United States and brought about a new wave of thinking.

In chapels he challenged students to “get real” and not conform to worldly desires.

“Mr. Eng gave me courage,” Phoebe Eckman said, “to help me stand firm and not conform to the world.”

In the evenings, Mr. Eng spoke on the Lord’s Prayer and how to incorporate it in your life.

Uncle Brian Weidemann said, “I learned that as a

Christian I will always battle the world. Hearing Roger teach about the Lord’s Prayer helped me learn how to overcome struggles and fears in my life.”

Having two weeks of “refining their faith” provided a break in the schedules of students, staff, and parents. MEW and SEW encouraged people to step out from their comfort zone.

As the music faded into the background, the congregation sang, “… and the Lamb is the One, who died for my sins and He is holy....”

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“My King is the Rock and the Rock is the Lamb…” sang the student worship team during an evening MEW service.

MEW, Missions Emphasis Week serves as a time when different missionaries come from all over the globe to share about their ministries.

Mr. Greg Dowell, a missionary in the Philippines, traveled over to challenge the Dalat community from 3-8 April.

“Islam is not the enemy!” Mr. Dowell cried as he poured his heart out telling stories about his work on Basilan island.

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ANCING along with the lyrics, “Thank You For

Giving to the Lord,” Katy Parks shows her

artistic movements through an original interpretive dance. MEW provided opportunities for students to get involved and praise the Lord through their actions. Parks became known for her original works and bold statements through her dances.

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UITAR in arms, Uncle Keith Henderson sings

while leading Sunday morning worship during the

last MEW service. Teachers and dorm parents often participated in the worship team on Sunday mornings, which provided a larger variety of people up on stage praising the Lord. MEW and SEW impacted not only the students but also the staff.

MPHASIZING the need to step out of their com fort zones and reach the unreached people with

the Gospel, Mr. Greg Dowell quotes from the Bible to get his point across. MEW speakers had challenges and interesting stories to share with the student body and faculty. “Mr. Dowell really opened my eyes about the Muslim people. I learned a lot about the religious customs and regulations they have to follow,” Karen Wong said.

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McMahan, Anna Latsha, and Emily Sheddan

sign during an MEW worship service. Miss McMahan helped many students learn a new language and gave them a chance to worship God while performing in front of the church body. SEW and MEW offered many chances for students and staff to use the talents God had given them to impact the church.

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reap valuable and useful experiences. “My most memorable experience was working with a group of Cambodian kids that came in for heart surgeries. A little boy who couldn’t speak a word of English and I drew and colored pictures for about two hours together without speaking. I felt that we enjoyed our time, even if the only way we could communicate was through drawing and

IDE by side, Andreas Gross and Josh Tutterow

walk off campus and head to Hillside for lunch.

Students enjoyed a selection of local foods from hawker stalls such as wan tan mee, nasi goreng, chapti, fried bee hoon, and roti canai. Seniors had special privileges like leaving school during lunch hours.

smiling at each other,” said Leah Octavio.

The school invited St. Joseph’s Orphanage to come to campus so students could volunteer to work with these less fortunate children. “I absolutely enjoyed spending my Sundays playing with some of these kids,” said Jacqui Steiert. “They were just happy to be loved.”

The sophomore class showed their involvement with the community by

holding a car wash. Some of the boys, with their shirts off, held posters and signs on the side of the road to attract customers.

The class raised approximately rm500 and donated every sen they made to buy Christmas gifts for disabled children.

Students always found their own ways of interacting with the local community during free time through a helping —By Jenny Lai

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URING their breaks at the Penang Adventist

Hospital, Leah and Nerissa Octavio chat

about their experiences in the different departments. “The lady in the accounting department, who I worked for, gave me a chicken pie for photocopying a pile of receipts,” said Nerissa.

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ITH a cunning smile on his face and a hose

in both hands, Chris Chu gets ready to wash

the soap off the cars and soak a couple of his buddies at the same time. Sophomores washed and vacuumed vehicles of all sizes. “I was very proud of them and all their hard work,” said the class sponsor Mrs. Lisa Lane.

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ITTING with brush in his hand, Jimmy Pham

paints the out-of-bounds line on the basketball

court while Phil Houmphan waits to give the finishing touches. The sophomores redecorated the court along with cleaning cars in order to earn money to buy Christmas presents for disabled children.

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As the final school bell of the day sounded throughout the hall of lockers, students waved goodbye, strolled off campus, and stepped into a whole other community.

They interacted in their own ways with the small yet diverse local society. A group of them volunteered at local Penang Adventist Hospital after school.

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didn’t hear about it until the morning, “I had already fallen asleep when it happened, so I got ready for school the next morning. I was walking out the door when I heard there was no school,” she said.

The news of the terrorist attacks on the two World Trade Centers and the Pentagon brought dismay and disbelief to everyone.

Living in a Muslim country gave students a different perspective of these events. Attending a school well known as American caused concern for parents as well as their students.

The administration implemented many new precautions for everyone.

Dorm students had to stay on campus on the 12th, and they couldn’t

go downtown for a few weeks after the events.

Everyone became more aware of his or her overall attitude and behavior while out in public around the island.

Mr. Karl Steinkamp said, “It changed the way we think and look at the world. This has been an event that will freeze in the collective consciousness of our minds for years to come.”

As Ratzloff and Ellison and the rest of the student body continued following the news of the September 11th events throughout the months, they gradually came to grips with what had happened—and along with the rest of the world, they carried on with strength and hope.

—By Wendy Kordesch

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EEP in discussion, Gao Nou Kue, Crystal Tsai,

Christa Bell Kim, and Karen Wong reflect on the

events of 11th September. Students gathered around an American flag, which hung at half-mast in honor of all the people who died in the tragedy.

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Shouting at the top of his lungs, Justin Ellison, who had just come from the lounge watching TV, ran into Nicholas Ratzloff ’s room and broke the news that a plane had just hit the north building of the New York World Trade Center. Ratzloff didn’t believe Ellison until he finally walked over to the TV himself and watched the building crumble, leaving an enormous plume of dust and ash in its place.

September 11th, a day that everyone will remember exactly when and where he or she heard the news. It seemed like the whole world paused in shock and horror when the events occurred; people froze and tuned into CNN, Star News Asia, and the BBC for the latest developments. The administrators cancelled school on the 12th, and many gathered in the chapel for prayer.

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EADING “USA Today,” Henry Sun reviews the details of the events that took place on 11 September

during study hall. Along with learning of the events through the news, students held discussions in social studies classes. “We talked about terrorism in Mr. [Chad] Adams’s American Government class,” said Leah Octavio.

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N the verge of laughter, Justin Ellison tries

hard to look like he means business while

dressed in a crazy wig to help Pastor Dave during high school chapel. “I had so much fun going up on stage and acting crazy in order to get the point across that we should ‘Get Real’ in our lives,“ Ellison said. Having a variety of games, skits, and testimonies gave students the chance to see their peers involved in chapel.

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David, not like Saul.’”

Prayer meeting gave students an opportunity to come together and worship. Two student worship teams enhanced the atmosphere with songs before Karyss Love shared devotions. Then the students divided up into groups and prayed together.

“Having prayer meeting every week really keeps me on track in my Christian walk,” Christina Robertson said.

As Pastor Dave announced, “…please welcome Albert Teoh a.k.a.

Justin Timberlake as bachelor number one!”

Teoh smiled as he walked slowly up to the stage.

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said Jonathan Kue. Church also provided spiritual nourishment for the Dalat community.

Pastor Dave began each Sunday service with jokes and then continued by praying and delivering his sermon. He shared two main themes on Sunday mornings: the life of King David and people’s different encounters with Jesus. Pastor Dave and the elders organized small groups, Sunday evening services, and baptisms to add to the spiritual life.

“I was really moved with immense pride,” said Kara Mangham, “when I saw my brother [Robbie] go to the altar and say, ‘I want to be like

ELPING to lead middle school students in

worship, Joy Walter, Lindsay Parks, and Akank sha Stephen sing on the junior high student worship team. Having a team to lead music during chapel gave students various opportunities to use their artistic skills to praise God. The worship team provided leadership experience and allowed students to become Christian examples to their peers.

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“He’s cool, suave, and can swoon you with his voice…,” Pastor Dave Latsha said in high school chapel.

Personal testimonies, exciting games, and student-led worship played a big role in chapel. Pastor Dave worked hard to make the atmosphere light and casual. Chapel gave students the chance to take a break and refresh their spiritual lives during the school week.

“Pastor Dave makes chapel more interesting by surprising us with jokes and fun games that we can participate in,” said Joyce Wong.

Middle school separated from the high school and created their own chapel services. Some of their programs included student drama performances, student-led worship, and guest speakers.

“Being involved in drama during chapel has been a great experience for me,”

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S Andy Larkin picks up the microphone to

begin talking, Matt Provencal and Pastor Dave

Latsha await his testimony. Pastor Dave asked different students to come up in front of their peers to share about their spiritual walks and give an account of how they had become a Christian. In addition to testimonies, chapel also included games, skits, worship, and messages from Pastor Dave or guest speakers.

Arden Santoso, 9 Tarakan, Indonesia Charlotte Smith, 9 Penang, Malaysia Kylee Spangler, 9 Penang, Malaysia Stephanie Toh, 9 Penang, Malaysia Esther Vaughn, 9 Phnom Penh, Cambodia Robert Whiting, 9 Tarakan, Indonesia Kelsey Winzeler, 9 Penang, Malaysia Joyce Wong, 9 Bangkok, Thailand Laura Yeoh, 9 Penang, Malaysia Andrew Altice, 10 Penang, Malaysia Casey Caldwell, 10 Bangkok, Thailand Rachel Caldwell, 10 Phnom Penh, Cambodia

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ALKING with Simeon Garrat on the phone gives

Gao Nou Kue a chance to tell her boyfriend about

the events of her day. In Jaffray Dorm the phone lines always stayed busy with calls to friends and boyfriends. The Campbells ended up setting a half-hour time limit to their obsessive phone-call girls.

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FTER taking a break from their studies, Justin

Ellison and Sung Bin Kang listen intently to the

conversations going on around them. Lazing around the dorm allowed Eckman guys a rest from their 90-minute study hall. Hanging out also helped the guys develop better friendships with each other.

Students also talked freely with their dorm parents who offered a listening ear; this provided an emotional outlet for their kids.

“Thanks Uncle Pete and Aunt Cindy!” Whiting called as he hurried to get ready for school with a full stomach. He smiled, knowing that his dorm mom and dad cared.

—By Mary Carlton

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RESSED in their pink pig outfits, Crystal Tsai

and Karen Wong laugh at each other and at how

funny they look. The hoedown over the long, four-day weekend included all of the dorms and provided opportunities for the students to dress creatively in country farm-like style.

Justin Ellison would have a food fight in the lounge.

If someone entered the Baptist Dorm, he or she would probably catch Uncle Mark Hill throwing pillows at Esther Vaughn and Amber Hill.

Lisa Nakanouchi said, “I’m more comfortable joking around with Aunt Trena and Uncle Ken [Campbell] because they act just like us.”

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relationships with their dorm kids.

“It’s really easy for me to talk with the Wakefields,” said Valerie Eddins; “because they’re like family to me.”

Dorm parents also worked hard to make dorm life more interesting. Occasionally, Ashley Sarault and Uncle Ken Campbell would wrestle; or Aunt Cindy and

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she relaxes from a tiring day at school. Students

in the Baptist Dorm often talked and hung out with each other on school nights. On campus dorm students enjoyed going over to the Baptist Dorm because of the laid-back environment and the homelike feeling they found there.

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“Wow! Real bacon and eggs, just for me!” exclaimed Daniel Whiting as he gazed at the food in front of him. On late start Wednesdays, Aunt Cindy Collins would make each boy his own personal homemade breakfast.

Besides making breakfast, the dorm parents of Jaffray, Eckman, and the Baptist dorm set a goal to develop more personal

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HILE Justin Ellison, Jeff Nickles, and Daniel

Whiting “spazz-out” during lunch, they add a

little spice to their day. Eckman guys had an image of always acting crazy, especially in their dorm at night. Wrestling and dog piling became regular activities throughout the year.

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Sally Tsai gives her cake a chance to cool down

after baking it in the oven. The high school dorm girls baked constantly for birthdays and other special occasions. Jaffray girls developed a reputation for always making cookies, cakes, brownies, and other yummy treats for their friends.

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ATCHING stares from the students about their

funky styles of clothing, Daniel Whiting and

Andreas Gross sit and talk during lunch break. Whiting made a habit of always wearing orange on Thursdays, and Gross added color to the world through his much worn tie-dye shirts and pants. Students often wore clothes to match their moods.

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Walking down the chain of restaurants surrounding Gurney Plaza, Joel Siau looked for his friends. As he passed Coffee Bean, he looked inside and found his group.

Coffee Bean stood proud in the hang out places of students. The refreshing drinks and enjoyable atmosphere that Coffee Bean offered lured the students inside the two glass doors whether at Gurney Drive or Island Plaza. Somehow, one way or another, students always found time to go, whether on the weekend or after school.

Rachel Lau said, “I love hanging out at Coffee Bean with my friends, because it’s relaxing, and we always have fun just lazing around.”

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Trends swept across campus continually as styles and interests changed. Students developed their own sense of fashion and styles according to their own personal tastes. “I dress in tie-dye all the time,” Andreas Gross said, “because I love all the colors, and it brightens my spirits.”

Funky T-shirts, Nike, Addidas, and Sketchers shoes and belts dominated the fashion section for students. Both girls and guys, however, wore whatever suited them and developed their own personal styles.

Even the seniors created a trend on their sneak to Beijing, China. They couldn’t stand the negative six degree Celsius weather, so they all wore

NJOYING one another’s company, Gao Foua Kue

and Ruthie Harbison sit on the couches

at Coffee Bean on a Friday night drinking their ice blendeds. The Coffee Bean at Gurney became a popular hangout for students because of the large soft couches in the back that provided the perfect place to sit and talk and catch up on life.

beanies, snug knitted hats, to keep their heads and ears warm.

“My beanies really kept me warm against the fierce winds and freezing cold weather while we were in China,” Ruth Harbison said; “plus they looked cool.”

The younger generation took an opposite view when it came to trends. Elementary kids spent their free time playing sports or staying outdoors instead of going to the mall. Having the proper shoes for each activity seemed like their only fashion concern.

“I love playing sports, and making sure I have the right shoes for each sport. I’m here to have fun,” Danae Frentz said.

Meanwhile, back at “the Bean,” Siau joined his group of friends on the big, soft couches as he sipped his favorite drink, a pure chocolate ice blended.

—By Mary Carlton

John Kao, 10 Penang, Malaysia Christa Bell Kim, 10 Pusan, Korea Gao Nou Kue, 10 Khon Kaen, Thailand Pamela Lesmana, 10 Jakarta, Indonesia Chi Wei Lo, 10 Penang, Malaysia James Lo, 10 Penang, Malaysia Joshua Loke, 10 Penang, Malaysia Theo Love, 10 Penang, Malaysia Jimmy Pham, 10 Hanoi, Vietnam Zachary Riggenbach, 10 Muara Teweh, Indonesia Joel Siau, 10 Penang, Malaysia Matthew Starkey, 10 Penang, Malaysia

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Watching out for Juniors

ARDEN shears in hand, Joe Lee cuts the grass out side the Children’s Protective Society of Penang on

the junior class work day. Students and staff sponsored the juniors for working at the serve-athon. After eight hours of work, the class of ’03 relaxed by watching “Shrek” and “Rat Race,” eating pizza, and playing board games. pearl fung WENDY KORDESCH

“Ouch! That one really hurt this time!” Terri-Lynn Frentz said after a group of second graders pelted her with small plastic balls on the first PNO on 6 November.

Many of the kids who attended the “parents’ night out” played activities such as basketball, indoor hockey, or indoor soccer and volleyball; or they watched movies.

During junior year, students get accustomed to having their schedules filled with class activities like candy and bake sales, class meetings, car washes, and “parents’ nights out” along with regular class schedules. Beth Farnum said, “The year started out really busy, but now I’m getting used

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ITH curious eyes, Kenlee Stenlund gazes up

at Sarah Podenak while playing at the Par ents’ Night Out on 6 October. The designated “baby room” held the younger children who played with toys and watched movies.

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HO wants to be a senior?” Kara Mangham painted

on the backdrop for the stage at the After-Sneak

Dinner. Game shows, the theme for the evening, had juniors hosting games such as “Who’s Line Is It Anyways?” “The Weakest Link,” “Street Smarts,” and “Who Wants to be a Millionaire?” for the seniors to participate in after the meal.

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to it; and I can get everything done.”

On the first evening of PNO, the juniors anxiously awaited the children’s arrival, wondering how hectic the night would become. Josh Lai said, “It was chaos! The children were running around without any organization!”

Later, as the juniors became experienced, the nights ran smoothly; and the class kept the children under control.

The class of 2003 raised money to put on a junior-senior banquet at the end of the year and to build funds for their senior year. Despite all the work, the juniors thought that it paid off in the very end.

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a young boy at the Children’s Protective Soci ety of Penang. Juniors gathered together for a work day to scrub floors, paint walls, rake leaves, clean bathrooms, and move furniture on 24 November. Not only did students accomplish work, they had an opportunity to meet and talk with other children who stay at the center.

“Although we have a lot of fun, at times I’ve wondered if we were even going to make it. We still do second-guess sometimes, but I have always known that our class really can work well together when we are dedicated to something,” said Kara Mangham.

“It is a lot of fun, and we get to know each other a lot better,” Jane Chang stated. “And it’s nice to know that we are helping the seniors to have a meaningful final year of high school.”

Later on at the PNO, Frentz finally came into control of the ball-throwing boys and started a game of indoor soccer with them instead.

When the time came to leave for home, Frentz helped clean up the mess and put away the equipment. She left that evening with tired feet but a sense of accomplishment.

—By Wendy Kordesch

Valerie Eddins, 11 Kandy, Sri Lanka Laura Ermis, 11 Penang, Malaysia Beth Farnum, 11 Thai Nguyen, Vietnam Terri-Lynn Frentz, 11 Penang, Malaysia Pearl Fung, 11 Penang, Malaysia Megan Galloway, 11 Penang, Malaysia Nicholas Haechler, 11 Penang, Malaysia Sophia Hoshi, 11 Penang, Malaysia Rachel Houmphan, 11 Borabur, Thailand Derrick Hsiang, 11 Penang, Malaysia Ki-Chan Jeon, 11 Penang, Malaysia Sung Bin Kang, 11 Seoul, Korea

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TUFFING their faces, Casey Caldwell and Daniel

Whiting rush to gobble down the last of their

chocolate mousse pies as they compete with Daniel Walter, Justin Ellison, and Michael Chan. Whiting finished off his pie first and won a piggy bank full of small change.

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the judges will choose their scarecrow to win the decorating contest. The Canadian scarecrow won the contest, adorned with hockey goalie pads a hockey stick, a helmet, Canadian flags, and a T-shirt.

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EEL, heel, toe, toe, right foot left, right, clap!”

Mrs. Julie Miller recited the steps for line

dancers Joyce Wong, Christa Bell Kim, and Esther Vaughan. Students gathered on the basketball court and learned to line dance to country music by Shania Twain, Lonestar, and The Dixie Chicks. “I liked the line dancing because it got the whole school involved—even the boys!” said Natalie Kwa.

“Eight hundred! Do I hear eight hundred ringgit? C’mon guys, Pearl will do your work! She’ll even tutor your kids in Mandarin! She’s fluent! Only Eight hundred ringgit?

Anyone?” asked auctioneer Mr. Michael Holden as he tried to persuade prospective buyers at the junior class slave auction.

Henry Sun and Susan Chen both fought to outbid each other, as Pearl Fung, the highest-priced “slave,” stood for sale on the auction block.

The slave auction took place at the Country Western Fun Fair on 16 March. Stefanie Sarault said, “It was really entertaining for me to watch the auction and see people bidding back and forth; the prices [kept] getting higher and higher, without [the bidder] even realizing [it].”

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shirts, boots and jeans, this may not have seemed like Penang—but for one night the campus transformed into a scene out of the wild west.

Carnival game booths lay scattered around the basketball court among bales of hay. Country music played in the background while hungry “western folks” ate fried chicken and all the fixin’s.

Some of the activities at the fair included the “jug of beer” push, a tennis ball throw, and line dancing. The contests also determined who could make the most free throws in a minute, who could down a chocolate pie the fastest, and who could decorate a scarecrow the most creatively.

The juniors set up a jail in the pool area and acted as police during the fair. Students enjoyed “getting revenge,” and many sent in their teachers, like Miss Maike

Horn, who spent much of the evening “locked up.”

“I got put in [the jail]

by Mrs. [Lisa] Starkey as soon as I got to school, and I was just about crying—no, not really; but I did not want to be in there at all. While I was there, Seth [Galloway] and Albert [Teoh] threw me right into the pool!” said Drew Steiert.

“I already knew how to [line dance] because Miss [Julie] Miller had taught Kari [McBride], Angie [Williams], Joy [Walter], Olivia [D’Cruz] and me the week before,” Natalie Kwa said.

Mr. Holden continued bargaining, “Yes! Eight hundred to Susan Chen!

Now c’mon, do I hear eight twenty-five? She’s good at math—she’s in calculus! And she plays basketball too! Yes? Right there! Sold! For eight hundred twenty-five ringgit to Henry Sun!” —By Wendy Kordesch

Sarah Podenak, 11 Penang, Malaysia Matthew Provencal, 11 Penang, Malaysia Nicholas Ratzloff, 11 Phnom Penh, Cambodia Emily Sheddan, 11 Penang, Malaysia Joshua Siemens, 11 Penang, Malaysia Mandy Soh, 11 Penang, Malaysia Ben Starkey, 11 Penang, Malaysia Albert Teoh, 11 Penang, Malaysia Michael Wang, 11 Penang, Malaysia Daniel Whiting, 11 Tarakan, Indonesia

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If I were a Senior

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ITH goofy smiles, colorful hair, and baggy

clothes, Gao Foua Kue and Ruthie Harbison

clap their hands and jump in glee as they play a game with strings. In the chapel put on by the seniors for the middle school, Harbison and Kue dressed up as clowns to amuse their audience.

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MILING as they talk, Josh Tutterow and Andreas

Gross talk with each other about their laptops.

During lunch break, seniors usually sat in front of their lockers in groups to study for the test they had to take for the next class, talk about their day, tell one another about the latest movie, or just simply chat about their weekend plans.

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Class Officer 3,4; Teacher’s Ass’t 1-4; Choir 1,2,4; Band 1,2; Instrumental Lessons 1-4; Voice Lessons 3,4; Ballet Dance 3,4; Badminton 1,2; Ensemble 1; Worship Team 2; HizHandz 1,2; Volleyball 1; National Honor Society 3,4; Salutatorian

Mary Carlton, Singapore

Stu Co Officers 2,3; Dorm Co Rep 1; Choir 1-4; Drama 3; Instrumental Lessons 1,2; Voice Lessons 4; Ensemble 2,3; Quartet 2-4; Watercolor Club 2; Worship Team 3,4; Hiz Handz 2; Pep Club 4; Soccer 4; Indoor Soccer 1-4; Volleyball 1-4; Basketball 1-4; Science 1; Bible 3; Foreign Language 1; National Honor Society 3,4; Reflector 4

Bob Chuang, Penang, Malaysia

Choir 2-4; Watercolor Club 3; Indoor Soccer 3,4; Volleyball 3,4; Basketball 1-3; Reflector 4

Rob Dent, Singapore/Indonesia

Stu Co Class Rep 2; Class Officer 4; Teacher’s Ass’t 4; Choir 1-4; Soccer 2; Indoor Soccer 1-4; Volleyball 1; Basketball 1,4; Reflector 4

Justin Ellison, Indonesia

Stu Co Class Rep 4, Stu Co Pep Rep 4, Drama 1-4, Jazz Band 1, Watercolor Club 4, Running 2-4, Track 2,3; Foreign Language 1

Andreas Gross, Penang, Malaysia

Octavio. “Some of us read novels and others simply take naps and doze off into their own little dream-lands before their next class begins.”

“Senior activities bring about the bittersweet knowledge of our impending graduation,” said Rowan Mundhenk.

Before they graduated and went on their way, the class presented their gift for the school—the new sign by the gate.

The meeting came to an end as seniors munched their snacks specially baked by the class cook Ashley Sarault.

“OK, guys, thanks for the hard work,” said Mr. Dwight Carlblom, one of the sponsors. “We accomplished a lot in this meeting. See you guys next week.” And the class exited singing, “If I were a....”

—By Bob Chuang

Jenny Lai, Penang, Malaysia

Class Officer 4; Teacher’s Ass’t 1,3,4; Choir 1,2; Band 1-3; Instrumental Lessons 1-4; Ensemble 1-3; Foreign Language 2,3; National Honor Society 3,4; Reflector 3,4

Karyss Love, Penang, Malaysia

Stu Co President 4; Class President 3; Prayer Meeting Leader 3,4; AYF ex-com 1; Choir 1-4; Band 1,2; Drama 1; Forensics 4; Instrumental Lessons 1-3; Voice Lessons 2; Dance Lessons 1; Jazz Band 1; Worship Team 1,3; Soccer 4; Indoor Soccer 1,3,4; Volleyball 1-4; Basketball 1; Track 1; Tennis 2; Bible 1,3; National Honor Society; Evangelism Explosion 3

Rowan Mundhenk, Papua New Guinea

Choir 4; Badminton 3; Wrestling Club 1; Soccer 1; Indoor Soccer 1-4; Volleyball 1-4; Basketball 1,2,4; Track 2

Leah Octavio, Penang, Malaysia

Stu Co Officers 4, Choir 3, Band 3, Drama 4, Instrumental Lessons 3; Badminton 3; MSSPP Badminton 3; English 3; Science 3; Bible 3; National Honor Society, Reflector 4; Valedictorian

Natacha Provencal, Penang, Malaysia

Class Officer 3; Choir Social Manager 4; Choir 1-4; Band 1-3; Soccer 4; Indoor Soccer 1-4; Volleyball 1-4; Basketball 1,2

Ashley Sarault, Malaysia

Class Officer 4; Choir 4; Tae Kwon Do 2; Volleyball 2; Basketball 2; Tennis 2

Stefanie Sarault, Malaysia

Stu Co Pep Rep 4; Teacher’s Ass’t 2; Choir 1,2,4; Band 1; Soccer 4; Indoor Soccer 1; Basketball 1; Tennis 3; National Honor Society 3

Henry Sun, Penang, Malaysia

Gao Foua Kue, Khon Kaen, Thailand

mini-sneak, senior gift, mission trip to China, senior chapel, and graduation activities.

The class prepared a chapel for the middle school students on 17 March with songs, skits, clown acts, magic tricks, and words of encouragement from individual seniors. “We planned and practiced this event for a long time, and I was quite proud of how everything turned out,” said Jenny Lai. “We were very surprised at the way the middle school students created little posters to thank us.”

Besides class meetings, the class of 2002 often enjoyed sitting around and chatting with one another by the lockers during study halls, break, lunch, or after school.

“We chat just about anything,” remarked Leah

Choir 2,3; Drama 1-4; Instrumental Lessons 2,3; Voice Lessons 2,3; Worship Team 1,2; National Honor Society 3,4

Ruth Harbison, U.S.A.

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Susan Chen, Penang, Malaysia

Rob dent

AJESTICALLY sweeping his arms wide, Rowan

Mundhenk rises from the floor dramatically as

he portrayed Jesus Christ’s victory over sin.

Mundhenk and nine other seniors performed “Turn Around,” a mime that showed a person broken by sin and temptation. In the end, Christ’s redeeming power broke the stronghold of sin and set the person free.

“If I were a senior, I know what I would be,” the group sang for the class at a meeting.

“If I were a senior, a hippie I would be,” Justin Ellison sang as he turned around and waved his hand using a peace sign, “Love, peace, power to the people Mama... Love peace power to the people Mama….”

The class laughed as they watched the group practice their “thing” during class meetings.

“I enjoyed most of the senior activities such as the class meetings, the middle school chapel that we held, and the sneaks because they helped us know each other better,” said Susan Chen with a big smile.

Seniors used class meetings as opportunity to bond and discuss their activities such as

Stu Co Class Rep 1,4; Class Officer 3; Teacher’s Ass’t 4; Dorm Co Officer 3; Dorm Co Rep 3; Choir 3,4; Band 1-3; Soccer 4; Indoor Soccer 1-4; Volleyball 1-4; Basketball 1-4; Track 1,3,4; National Honor Society 3,4

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Teacher’s Ass’t 4; Dorm Co Rep 4; Choir 4; Tae Kwon Do 3; Freshmen Girls (Houston TX) 1, Volleyball 3,4; Basketball 1-4; Track 1; Tennis 3’ Softball 1,3 Choir 2-4; Band 1-4; Badminton 3; Jazz Band 1-3; Volleyball 1,2; Basketball 1-3

Opening 39 Senior Activities

M ade in C hina hour flight, the airbus touched down in Beijing.

The seniors, filled with anticipation, rushed off the plane. “I can’t believe we’re finally in China!”

Stefanie Sarault said.

The class spent the first three days touring historical sites such as Tiannanmen Square, the Forbidden City, the Great Wall of China, and the Underground City. “It was hard to believe that I was there in the Forbidden City, which existed thousands of years ago,” said Susan Chen. “I was awed by the grandeur of the ancient structure.”

On the fourth day, the

class travelled to a small village outside the capital to perform missions work. They shoveled and picked at an endless hill of trash. “Everybody was just so cooperative when we were digging up garbage from the drains,” Gao Foua Kue stated.

“We handed out candies to kids as we were passing through the village. The villagers were so accepting of us and the gifts that we had brought them,” said Provencal.

This trip opened the eyes of each individual senior to modern Beijing; a trip “made in China.”

—By Jenny Lai

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URIOUSLY gazing and digging through a bowl of

porridge, Shana Willows and Mary Carlton try to

identify the secret ingredients in the dishes which lay before them. The tour guide took the class to a local restaurant for breakfast. Some seniors savored the Oriental flavor of traditional Chinese food; others, however, had a tougher time getting used to “strange” food for breakfast.

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What instantly pops into people’s minds when they see the sign “Made in China”? Most probably think of cheap porcelain tea sets and poorly made toys found in McDonald’s Happy Meals. However, the seniors’ mission trip to China changed those stereotypes in the minds of the seniors. “ By e , Mu m m y ! I love you!” said Natacha Provencal, planting a great big kiss on her mother’s cheek. Kisses and hugs helped say farewell to 20 seniors and three sponsors as they prepared to set out on a six-day-seven-night journey to the capital of China, Beijing.

Upon arriving at the Singapore airport for a transit, the seniors dashed to the long-anticipated restaurant, Subway, for a snack before boarding.

At last, after a five-

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UDDLING a little bundle of joy in his arms,

Rowan Mundhenk tries his best to amuse the

young Chinese boy in return for a little smile. To award Mundhenk for all his thoughtful effort, the lovable child let out a giggle when he saw the comical expressions.

The senior class visited a Christian foster home for physically weak or ill babies and toddlers.

Joshua Austin Tutterow, Tashkent, Uzbekistan

Student Co Class Rep 3; Teacher’s Ass’t. 3; Worship Team 3; Soccer 4

Sandy Chia-Li Weng, Penang, Malaysia

Student Co Class Rep 3; Student Co Business Manager 4;

Teacher’s Ass’t. 1-4; Choir 1-2; Band 1-3; Drama 2; Voice Les sons 3-4; Badminton 2; Volleyball 1; Basketball 1-2; History 3; NHS 3,4; Reflector 4

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ILLED with excitement and pride of their accom plishment, Leah Octavio, Susan Chen, and Sandy

Weng ascend step by step up one of the wonders of the world, the Great Wall of China. “I really love the view because I could see the wall snake along the mountains,” remarked Octavio. “It was an absolutely exhilarating experience.”

Shana Willows, Penang, Malaysia

Class President 4; Teacher’s Ass’t. 2,4; Dorm Co Rep 3; Watercolor Club 2,4; Soccer 4; Indoor Soccer 2; Reflector 4

Choir 1-4; Band 1-4; Jazz Band 1-3; Watercolor Club 2; Indoor Soccer 2; Volleyball 1-4; Basketball 1-4; NHS 3,4

Jim Chia-Chin Wu, Penang, Malaysia

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Opening Senior Trip to Beijing, China 41

A lmost like H eaven

Mr. Chad Adams, M.Ed.

American Government, AP U.S. History, World History, World Affairs, Varsity Girls’ Volleyball

K-8 Guidance Counselor

Grade 1, Elementary Soccer Club, Deaconess

Mrs. Gale Adams, M. Ed.

Ms. Angela Anderson, B.S.

Mr. Gene Armistead, B. Mus. Band

Mrs. Michelle Armistead

Elementary Library 1-5, Grade 7 ESL

10-12 Girls’ Dorm, Varsity Boys’ Basketball

she asked students questions about Christmas, and if they answered correctly, they would receive prizes.

The senior band played Christmas music after dinner.

“The band played really well. It was good they had the extra help from former band students and staff members,” Terri-Lynn Frentz recalled.

The evening ended with the rhythm of the Christmas music. Sandy Weng said, “I was surprised to see how formal it was. The atmosphere was really good. The music, the food...it was like heaven.”

—By Bob Chuang

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BOB CHUANG

outdoors, and students enjoyed the change in atmosphere and the fresh air. To create a better atmosphere, everyone dressed formally, even the small children.

“I was in the nursery playing with little the kids with Jenny [Lai],“ said Leah Octavio. “I enjoyed being there; I thought the kids looked very cute in formal dresses and suits.”

“The meal was delicious, especially the turkey,” Susan Chen said. “It was very different from last year; they did a good job cooking.”

Throughout the night Aunt Cindy Collins hosted a game where

INDING their manners, the Stenlund brothers

Kaden, Kristian, and Kendall dress in suits and

bow ties and enjoy the delicious buffet at Christmas celebration. Staff and teachers brought their children to the banquet where they had the opportunity to practice their table manners.

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On one clear evening, three gentlemen waited patiently at the entrance of the Tanjung Club for their dates.

“Why isn’t my date here yet?” asked Chi Wei Lo as he walked back and fort with a flower in his hand. Dan Walter calmed Lo down by giving him a neck massage.

As time passed, their dates finally arrived oneby-one; and the boys walked them to the terrace to be seated.

“Having the banquet at the Tanjung Club certainly created a better atmosphere for socializing,” said Josh Lai. Staff and dorm parents moved the banquet

L

ADIES first,” said Sung Bin Kang as he waits for

his date Beth Farnum to get some char kwoy

teow from the serving pans. The Tanjung Club provided a variety of food—from fried rice and other Asian specialties to roasted turkey—at the Christmas banquet.

Students enjoyed the meal as well as the sunset in the refreshing outdoor setting.

Mrs. Ruth Dyhr, N.D. Dietitian

Mrs. Vicki S. Gross, M. Ed.

English 7, 8; Reading 7, SAT Leader

7-9 Boys’ Dorm, J.V. Soccer, Varsity Boys’ Volleyball, Worship Team

7-9 Boys’ Dorm, Swimming, Watercolor Club

Baptist Dorm

Mr. Keith Henderson

Mrs. Rachelle Henderson Mr. Mark Hill, A.A.

Mr. Ken Campbell, B.A.

Mrs. Trena Campbell, R.N.

Baptist Dorm

Curriculum Coordinator, 8th Grade U.S. History, World Geography, SAT Leader, Quilting Club

Grade 2, Forensics Coach, Small Groups

Elementary/Middle School P.E., Varsity Boys’ Soccer, Intramural Ass’t. Coordinator, Ass’t. Swimming Coach, Men’s Basketball, Small Groups

Intramurals, Discipleship Group

Chemistry, French

Old Testament Survey, Values & Decision-Making, Pauline Epistles

10-12 Girls’ Dorm, The Set-Grade 1-5, Small Groups.

Director, Bible 12, Senior Class Sponsor

K-8 Principal, Bible 12, Senior Class Sponsor, Ad Team

Mr. Dwight Carlblom, M.A.T Mrs. Lori Carlblom, B.A. Mr. Barb Case, B.G.S Mr. Earl Case, B. Ed.

Mrs. Cindy Collins, B.A.

Mrs. Melinda Hill

10-12 Boys’ Dorm, Varsity Girls’ Soccer, Nursery Coordinator

Mr. Pete Collins, B.S.

Ms. Sharon Hodgson, Ed. S. Mr. Michael Holden, B.S. Ms. Maike Horn, B.A.

Mr. Rick Hurlbut, B.A.

Miss Ruth “Katie” Kelck, M.A.

ESL, Special Ed., Speech, Forensics—Impromptu Coach, Small Groups

10-12 Boys’ Dorm, Varsity Girls’ Basketball, JV Girls’ Basketball, Elder

Mrs. Heather Kelly, B.A.

Calculus, Geometry, Physics, Deaconess, Small Groups

Chaplain Ass’t., AV Coordinator, Computer Lab Supervisor, SAT Leader

K-8 Computer, K-8 Music, Elementary Choir, Middle School Worship Team

IT Specialist, Intro. to Bible, Junior Class Sponsor

Mr. Jacob DeLeeuw, M. Ed.

Grade 8 and High School Industrial Arts, Maintenance Supervisor, CO2 Racing Car Club, Orphanage Sponsor, Elder

Communication Committee, Registrar

Mrs. Trix DeLeeuw

Mr. Scott Kelly

Miss Yvonne Keung, B.S.

Mr. Nathanael Klassen, B.A.

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Staff (Adams - Klassen)

Opening 43 Christmas Banquet

W here in the World?

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OOK at that school of fish!” Christina Robertson

and her friend Samuel Vanderwaal peer into the

water. The Robertsons took a trip to Songkla, Thailand for three days over the Christmas break.

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ETTING help from Mr. Tom Love, son Theo re pairs his motorbike over Christmas vacation. Love

got his motorcycle license on 23 February, but over the break he fixed up a Vespa Super 150 to be ready when he could finally ride it.

Mr. Gilbert Lane, B.S.

Resource Room, ESL, Intramural Soccer, Intramural Volleyball, Jr. Worship Team, Small Groups, Children’s Church, Facilities

Mrs. Lisa Lane M.B.A.

Finance, Home Economics

Mrs.. Stella johns

Nurse

Nathanael Matanick

NATHANAEL MATANICK

Miss Nellie Koethler, R.N.

“Where are you traveling to over winter break?”

Nerissa Octavio asked Katy Parks as she threw away her now-old papers on 20 December, the last day of finals before Christmas vacation.

“I’m going to Spain; I’m so excited!” Parks said Students traveled all over the world during the five-and-a-half week vacation. Some went to their hometowns; Jeff Nickles, for example, went to Charleston, West Virginia. “I thought it would be relaxing to be home again with a not-have-to-doanything mentality. But it was all rushed—I felt I

had to go see friends and relatives. It was nice to go home, but better to come back because right now [Penang] is home.”

Jane Chang admitted to feeling apprehensive on her flight to China after the 11 September events.

“It’s silly, but I was scared. Every time there was turbulence, I would get nervous, thinking the plane would crash.”

Mandy Soh went to Hong Kong, where she had lived as a child, to spend time with her sister.

“It was nice to see [my sister] again; I hadn’t seen her since summer vacation, and it felt like old

Q

UICKLY turning around, Shana Willows looks down

at the baby lion nibbling at her shorts while visit ing the Boskoppie Lion Reserve. Willows took a month long trip to South Africa to spend time with family.

Ms. Julie Miller, B.A.

Canadian History, Middle School Coordinator, High School Drama Ass’t Director, Middle School Stuco Administrator, Children’s Church, Ad Team

Miss Charlyn Poosawtsee, B.S.

Algebra 1, Bible Study Methods, Comparative Religions, Pre-Calculus, Varsity Girls’ Soccer, JV Girls’ Soccer, Varsity Girls’ Volleyball Ass’t.

Coach, Running Club, Small Groups

Rev. David Latsha, B.S.

Chaplain, Bible 11, Ad Team

Mr. John Robertson, M.A.

Mrs. Mary Latsha, B.S.

High School Choir, Middle School Choir, Voice Lessons

Mrs. Karen Robertson, B.A.

Mrs. Sophia Lee, M.S. Mandarin

Miss Ivy Li, B.A.

Dorm Assistant

Mr. Kerry Mahoney, M.Ed

English 9, 10, 12, Rollerblade Hockey Club, Tennis Club, Music

ESL, Intramurals, JV boys’ Volleyball, Middle School Worship Team Grade 4, Intramural Volleyball, JV Boys’ Volleyball, Deaconess

Mrs. Mary Sheddan, M.S.

Southeast Asian Studies, World Geography

Mrs. Corinna Spangler, M.Ed.

7th Grade History, Residence Supervisor, Laundry Supervisor, Dorm Reps., Small Groups, Counseling Team

Mr. Mark Spangler, B.S.

Residence Supervisor, Design/Building, Dorm Reps., Small Groups, SDC, Ad Team, Facilities Planning Committee

Mrs. Robin Mahoney, Bed.

Mrs. Lisa Starkey, B.A.

Miss Shannon McCabe, B.A.

Mrs. Beth Steiert

Kindergarten

Dorm Assistant, Computer Lab Assistant, Senior Class Sponsor, Worship Ministry, Student Worship Team, Middle School Worship Team, Small Groups

Math 7, Pre-Algebra, SAT Leader Substitute Teacher Coordinator, Junior Class Sponsor

Mr. Gerry Steiert, B.Ed.

P.E., Fitness, Athletic Director, Track and Field, Junior Class Sponsor, SDC

Mrs. Nicole McCaskill, RN.

Mrs. Jacki Steinkamp, M.S.

Mr. Randy McCaskill, B.S.

Mr. Karl Steinkamp, B.A.

Mr. Dean McClary, M.S.

Mr. Greg Stenlund, B.S.

Mrs. Kathaleen McClary, A.A.S.

Mrs. Tara Stenlund, B.A.

Art, 1-5

Middle School Art, High School Art, Varsity Soccer Ass’t. Coach, Art Club Biology, Environmental Science, Physical Science, CluBug, Eagle Tae Kwon Do Academy, Children’s Church, SBC Subcommittee Chairman Librarian, Chapel Treasurer, Communications Sub-Committee, Technology Planning Committee

Miss Nancy McMahan, M.Div.

Grade 3, Hiz Handz, Little Handz, Drama Club, Small Groups

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times, just hanging out with her. But every time I come back [to Penang], it’s sad to leave Hong Kong all over again.”

Matt Provencal stayed in Penang for vacation. “It was nice to hang out and not have to worry about schoolwork. Penang is such a completely different place when you’re on vacation,” said Provencal.

Whether visiting friends and relatives or just relaxing, everyone enjoyed having a long break away from school.

“Okay, Bye! See you on [29 January]. I hope you have a good time in Spain!” said Octavio to Parks as she walked out the gate with a sense of total freedom.

—By Wendy Kordesch

Administrative Counselor, Welcoming Committee Co-Chair 9-12 Principal, VHS-Gods of CNN, Grade 9 Adviser, Small Groups, Technology Planning Comm., Communications Committee, Ad Team Advanced Math, Algebra 2, Bible 7, JV Girls’ Volleyball, JV Boys’ Basketball, Small Groups, Facilities Planning Committee Spanish 1, 2, Children’s Church, Small Groups

Mr. John “Tommy” Tompkins, M.S.

English 11, AP English 12, Journalism, Deputy Director, NHS, Ad Team, “Eagle’s Eye,” Dalat Alumni Association, Reflector

Opening 45 Vacation

C

AREFULLY holding the newborn kitten in his

hands, Mr. Greg Stenlund satisfies the curiosities

of Kari McBride, Natalie Kwa, Kaden Stenlund, and Mr. Michael Holden . “It is so adorable! I just want to take it home with me,” said Kwa as she looked at the kitten, and McBride nodded in agreement.

S

HARING her problems with Aunt Mary Latsha in

the library, Sarah Podenak feels less stressed after

they prayed with each other. Students went to staff for their spiritual guidance. Teachers played the roles of both educators and personal companions who helped and listened to some students’ struggles.

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Mr. Ed Tulloch, M.Ed.

Bible 12, Computer I, Health, Intramural Coordinator, Ed. Tech.

Coordinator, Elder

Bible, High School Counselor, Worship Team, Ad Team

Middle School Science, SAT Leader

Grade 6, SAT Leader, Deaconess

Grade 5, Elementary Student Council

Mrs. Kathy Tulloch, M.Ed. Mr. Dennis Tyas, M.A. Mrs. Gayle Tyas, M.A.

Ms. Diane Vanderpool, M.A.

Mrs. Fran Wakefield, B.A.

Baptist Dorm

Baptist Dorm

Psychology, SAT Leader, Family Counselor

7-9 Girls’ Dorm, Asst. Elementary Soccer Coach

7-9 Girls’ Dorm, Elementary Small Group

Upper Elementary Dorm, Asst. Varsity Soccer

Mr. Mark Wakefield, D.Min. Mrs. Nan Walter, B.A.

Mr. Brian Weidemann

Mrs. Valerie Weidemann, B.A. Mr. Ron West, B.S.

Mrs. Shelly West, B.S.N.

Upper Elementary Dorm

Combined Staff, Co-Chair, Worship Team, Elementary Dorm, Baby-sitting Club, Small Groups

Elementary Dorm, Security Guard Supervisor, 3-5 Soccer Club, Small Groups, Elder

Mrs. Kathy Williams, B.S. Mr. Tim Williams, A.A.

Tamilselvi Agamrom Laundry

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Staff (Tulloch) – National Staff (Koo)

J ust K idding “Hey, I got a red packet,” said Mr. Kerry Mahoney as he saw Chris Chu place a red packet on his desk.

Mr. Mahoney opened the packet and pulled out a note with “one-thousand dollars” written on it and another note saying, “Ha, ha, tricky.”

Students laughed as they saw the disappointed expression on their teacher’s face. “ We l l , a t l e a s t I got a red packet; I am gonna show it to the other classes,” said Mr. Mahoney.

No one saw joking, using nicknames, teasing, or hugging as disrespect to their teachers; rather these actions represented

the close friendship between them.

“I like talking to Mr. [Gene] Armistead about how the band is doing,” said Andy Yen. “He is really open about how to improve our performance and skills.”

Regardless of the age difference, students went to their teachers for problems and suggestions–just like they went to friends.

Dorm parents played an important role as well.

Valerie Eddins said, “I often talk to Aunt Corinna [Spangler] about my personal problems, and she’s always glad to help me out and think from my point of view.”

“It was John [Kao]’s red packet,” said Chu after class, trying to blame the joke on Kao. “But Chris [Chu] was the one who wrote the note,” Kao clarified as quickly as he could.

“It was Chi Wei [Lo]’s idea,” Chu said.

Mr. Mahoney said, “Well then John can beat him up for me.”

“Yeah, I’ll do it later when I have the chance,” said Kao with a smile.

“Have a lousy day and rotten life, my scum sucking wheezes,” said Mr. Mahoney as the students left the class with grins on their faces.

—By Bob Chuang

Mr. Patrick Aloyius Guard “Penny” Mary Aloysius Housekeeping Mrs. Adeline Ang Office Mrs. Indraini Arokiadass Laundry Mr. Chan Thim Yaw Guard Mr. Muniandy Raja Doraisamy Yard Mrs. Nagamal Doraisamy Housekeeping Mr. Naranyanasamy Doraisamy Maintenance Mr. Vadiveloo Doraisamy Kitchen Mrs. Palany Ganapathy Housekeeping Mr. Seng Hock Goh Kitchen Mr. Henry Gregory Guard Mr. Ah Khang Ho Kitchen Mr. Francis Kanasamy Maintenance Mrs. Villiammah Karpaya Housekeeping Mr. Samarasan Karuppiah Guard Mrs. Amy Khoo Office Mr. Steven Koo Office

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Hidden

a very valuable part of our school,” Katy Parks said.

Work is not the only thing that the staff does.

“I really enjoy working at Dalat. I like to see and get to know all the kids while I’m working— that is why I do it,” said Mrs. Khoo.

M r. S a m a r a s a n Karup-piah added, “I’ve worked here for five years because I really like all the people—especially the students; they’re always so friendly to me.”

Many of the guards felt excited to have a new

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—By Wendy Kordesch

HILE in the office, Gao Foua Kue asks Mrs. Amy Khoo if she can borrow the tape from the office

for a minute. Students often went to the office to get supplies such as poster boards, tape, scissors, paper, permanent markers, and photocopies. Mrs. Khoo was always ready to help students out, even when busy herself.

Mr. Mani Kuppusamy Kitchen Mr. Parkianathan Kuppusamy Guard Miss Leow Ah Mooi Office Mrs. Lim Ah Chai Housekeeping Mr. Loh Boon Leng Office Mrs. Thangam Manikam Housekeeping Mr. Kumar Mareemuttoo Kitchen Mr. Rajeen Mareemuttoo Maintenance Mr. Ravi Moses Yard Mrs. Thana Letchmi Muniandy Laundry Mr. Ooi Huen Fern Office Mr. Balu Perumal Kitchen Mr. Raj Pillai Guard Mrs. Letchmy Ponnusamy Housekeeping Mrs. Pushpa Ponnusamy Housekeeping

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wall and guard room built in front of the school.

Mr. Karuppiah said, “Yes, the gate is very nice.

It makes my life a lot easier, and it’s more comfortable to spend so much time in [the guard shed].”

On occasion, Mrs. Khoo has extra time to play card games on her computer. No such luck today as she says “goodbye,” hangs up the phone, turns to type, and continues her work with a very busy day full of calls and helping out students.

Wendy Kordesch

Treasure

National Staff (Kuppusamy – Yap)

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Ring! Ring! “Hello, Dalat School,” Mrs. Amy Khoo answered the phone and listened for a moment to the speaker on the other end of the line.

Among the staff of teachers and administrators lie very vital yet often forgotten workers—the national staff. These local workers come to school along with students every day prepared to garden, guard the school, work in the office, cook, and wash clothes.

Not everyone forgets that the national staff are important, “I really appreciate everything that [the national staff ] does for us. Without their help our school would not be able to function. They are

P

UTTING laundry away into their respective

cubbies, Mrs. Indrani Arokiadass reflects on her

job. “We do laundry for 50-60 kids, and it gets very busy. Sometimes there are so many socks! When I try to match them up, it is one big jigsaw puzzle,” Mrs. Arokiadass said.

Mr. Bascaran Raja Manikam Yard Mr. Govinda Ramasamy Maintenance Mr. Muniandy Ramasamy Guard Mr. Sundram Ramasamy Guard Mrs. Margaret Sabastian Housekeeping Miss Catherine Saminathan Office Mr. Ramu Thaver Sangaran yard Miss Shama Sankaran Office Mr. Mariselasangkar Sellasamy Guard Mr. Jacob Simeon Guard Mr. Murugiah Subramaniam Maintenance Mrs. Saroja Supramaniam Laundry Mrs. Seok Yeng Tung Office Mr. Voon Wei Ming Maintenance Mr. Anson Yap Guard

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F

AKING out the Alice

Smith School player,

Matt Provencal is

focused on the game.

From 30 November–1 December, the basketball team hosted a tournament. Teams from Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, Bangkok, and local teams from around the island came to compete and test their skills against each other for a trophy.

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ictory rings

Rob Dent

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Rob Dent

Pearl Fung

ITH determination

and a focused mind,

Michael Whiting dives

for the wet basketball as Sam Eckman, Josh Strong, and Lukas Williams prepare for the attack. Rainy days gave students the chance to play sports and enjoy themselves— and get muddy and wet without worrying about rules—as long as lightning stayed away.

Rowan Mundhenk

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SING all her might,

Amy Stoothoff roars

with power, hoping

that she will launch the shot as far as possible.

Track and Field Day allowed students to try new sports like shot put, discus, high jump, and others. Because of this day, some students developed a new interest in a more “personal”

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A number of you believe the best hobbies have something to do with sports. A selected few of you might also have deemed sports as a waste of time. If you placed yourself in the latter category, then you probably returned home to feast your eyes on the TV or explore the infinite possibilities of the Net all afternoon.

But the sport-aholics among us buried themselves in the activities of sport one way or another even if they didn’t belong to a team.

You could’ve engaged yourself in a brutal contest of Smack-Down with your dormmates in the study room or bumped volleyball before study hall stole your life or kicked a soccer ball around, utilizing the tennis fence for goals. Teams practiced at least three days a week, and even more if you committed yourself to varsity.

The varsity soccer teams journeyed to the five-hour faroff-land of Kuala Lumpur for a tournament at Alice Smith

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ESSING around in practice,

David Eckman attempts to

show off in front of his

teammates. Tricks such as the “rainbow,” which proved a favorite among the students, allowed time to pass away quickly. Students would often juggle with each other in a circle or challenge each other indirectly to do the best and hardest trick. The better the trick, the more respect gained from the other soccer players.

School and sweated their tails off for two hot, sunny days.

The varsity guys took a first place in the bowl. And Aunt Cindy Collins’s varsity girls’ team returned with a well-deserved first-place ranking in the cup.

In MSSPP swimming, Ben DeVette found himself standing on the third place box after the 100M free-style.

Yuankai Wang achieved third in free-style and the butterfly as well.

Uncle Ken Campbell’s varsity guys’ basketball team hosted a tournament where they took third place after only one loss. They also joined other teams in the MSSPP action second semester, and they surfaced as the state champions—with a little trophy to show their feats.

The track team voyaged to KL, too, and profited with a few medals. Nick Ratzloff shattered a MSSPP record in the discus.

The words “commitment,” “determination,” “physical pain,” and “torture” lead to memories and recognition for every athlete; but one ludicrously copasetic word singled itself out from the rest and when heard, everything else seemed trivial: “victory.”

And it rang sweet when you heard it proclaimed.

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Target lined up, Jonathan Kue

kicks the ball towards the goal.

Even in friendly games against Dalat staff members, the guys tried to do their best to win. “I was surprised how well we did as a team,” Jeremy Frentz said. They beat the staff 7–4.

With a confident smile on her

face, Courtney Winzeler increases speed as she tries to catch up with her opponent so that she can steal the ball. Even after the season had ended, the girls invited Uplands over to play a friendly game.

JV Girls’ Soccer

Aim, Shoot...

Goal!

JV GIRLS’ SOCCER: FRONT ROW: Coach Lyn Poosawtsee, Katie Winzeler, Abigail Eckman, Angie Williams, Eun Bee Chung, Courtney Winzeler; BACK ROW: Kayla Hughes, Sol Lee, Garima Stephen, Allison McClary, Phoebe Eckman, Jemira Budijanto, Olivia D’Cruz

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Season Record : 1-1 Uplands 0-2

Uplands 2-1

ANDY LARKIN

“Your attitudes are high. You guys are definitely the winners today even if you don’t win this game,” said Coach Lyn Poosawtsee during halftime as the JV girls played their last game of the season against Uplands School.

Every Monday and Wednesday afternoon, the middle school boys, filled with enthusiasm and eagerness, dressed out and gathered for a one-and-a-half-hour soccer practice; the girls met every Monday and Friday.

Under Coach Keith Henderson, the JV boys ran laps around the tennis court and the swimming pool as part of their training. In addition to learning how to dribble and pass the ball, they also played games to improve their skills.

“Sometimes we would play monkey-in-the-middle. Five or six of us would form a circle with one or two other people standing in the middle of it. The five of us would pass the ball around, and the people in the middle had to try to steal the ball from us,” said Ted Fung.

Sweat often ran down their foreheads like rain, yet their passion for soccer never ceased. And the effort they had put in did pay off.

As Jeremy Frentz said, “Our team improved throughout the season.”

Almost all the players felt excited about their practices, especially the girls. “We actually have a soccer team for girls this year. We used to play during recess just for fun, but we didn’t learn a lot from it,” said Lindsay Parks. “However, playing on the team helped us improve in our skills.”

The practices not only helped the players build better skills; they provided them with first-time experiences as well. “It was my first time playing soccer. It looked hard, but I actually enjoyed playing,” said Eun Bee Chung.

“Come on guys, you can beat them!” said Coach Poosawtsee with an encouraging smile as the girls went back onto the battlefield, striving for the goal. They ended the season with a sweet victory.

—By Pearl Fung

JV Boys’ Soccer

LEAH OCTAVIO

JV BOYS’ SOCCER: FRONT ROW: Joshua Manfred, Timothy Lai, Drew Steiert, Cody Riggenbach, Brendan Frentz, Rob Mangham, Yuankai Wang; MIDDLE ROW: Coach Keith Henderson, Jimmy Shafer, Jackson Lau, Jacob Latsha, David Robertson, Tony Lee, Jonathan Kue; BACK ROW: Ted Fung, Sung In Kang, Howard Kao, Joey Latsha, Andrew McClary, Jeremy Frentz, Nicholas Tan, Barnabas Lai

Staff 7-4 Tanjung Bunga 2-9 Tanjung Bunga 2-5 Uplands 7-0 Tanjung Bunga 2-5

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season record: 2-3

Trying to keep his opponent

from stealing the ball, Jeremy Frentz kicks the ball away from himself. The guys played three games against Tanjung Bunga throughout the season. “They were tough, but they had good attitudes,” Joey Latsha said.

Well pleased, Coach Lyn Poo sawtsee praises the girls for their good performance on the field in the first half of their game against Uplands. Coaches gathered the players during halftime and gave them advice and encouragement.

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Varsity Guys Rock KL

Soccer Freaks The goalie had set the stage for the soccer team. Picking up a pass from one of his defenders, the referee had called a handball on him. Jamie Cheng stood two meters from the goal with a free kick.

The Indonesian school players lined up on the goal line hoping to stand in the way of that last painful nail in their quickly closing coffin.

Matt Provencal stood ready to receive Cheng’s pass, ready to score, ready to end the guys’ soccer season with a bang!

The season had come its end,

Mr. Keith Henderson

Passing the ball over his op p o n e n t s , D a v i d E c k m a n kicks a free kick to a teammate.

The team, very skilled at set pieces, scored at least 10 times off free- and corner-kicks. The team’s ability to score when given the opportunity decided many games throughout the season.

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Jenny Lai

Ready to pass to a teammate, Dan Walter pushes up field as

David Eckman positions himself. The guys had a number of chances against this opponent, but could not pull off a win. Though the team lost 3-5 they gained needed experience which would come into use later.

As Theo Love stands ready,

Robert Whiting sprints to beat

a Karthik player to the ball.

The boys’ team played Karthik, made up of the members of one local family, losing 2-5. Playing teams locally allowed the guys to prepare for the tournament in KL.

closing much like a dream does. At the beginning of the year, the guys, a clearly out-of-shape, unpracticed group of individual players, had taken two months to practice and come together as a team before the tournament in KL. Ki-Chan Jeon said, “Soccer practice helped us to bond with each other and to develop our talents.”

The team became a single unit as they practiced three times a week.

They ran hard, played tough, and worked to improve their skills. As David Eckman put it,“ In the beginning of the season, I was winded after just one sprint; but at the end of the season, I realized I could run a number of sprints without bending over breathless.”

Starting off the season with a number of loses to older teams, the guys learned to work better as

a team, a journey which climaxed at the tournament in KL. On 2 November the team left for KL, ready. The next day they played games all day. Out in the scorching heat, they had their trial by fire. Dan Walter said, “By the end of the season, we were finally coming together as a team.” They proved it by winning their division, the Bowl Cup. The referee blew his whistle.

Cheng passed to Provencal, who quickly shot past the onrushing fray of Indonesian players and into the back of the goal.

The team had done it; they had finished the season the way all seasons should end, as winners.

Winning the game and the cup, the guys could go home with their heads held high.

—By Andy Larkin

Varsity Guys’ Soccer

VARSITY GUYS’ SOCCER: FRONT ROW: Simeon Garrat, Josh Hughes, Eric Jung, Sung Bin Kang, Jamie Cheng, Robert Whiting, Zac Riggenbach; SECOND ROW: Coach Michael Holden, Coach Randy McCaskill, Malcolm McCaskill, Matt Starkey, Dan Whiting, Albert Teoh, Ki-Chan Jeon, Coach Ron West; BACK ROW: Sam Lee, Dan Walter, Praveen Thomas, Joe Lee, Andy Larkin, Nick Ratzloff, Matt Provencal, Josh Tutterow, David Eckman, Theo Love

SEASON RECORD: 3-3-6 Black Falcons 1-8 Karthik 2-5 Tanjung Bunga 3-6

Tanjung Bunga 3-5 YWAM 2-2 Staff 3-3 KL Tournament:

Kolej Tunku Ja’afar French School Garden International

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1-8 1-2 1-0

Mutiara 2-1 Utama 2-2 Indonesian School 3-0

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Passing back to Natacha Provencal, Kylee Spangler spreads the defense, allowing Terri-Lynn Frentz and herself to move down-field. Using sharp accurate passes, the girls moved quickly around defense to score.

The winners of the tournament at Alice Smith School in KL, A-Team co-captains Gao Foua Kue and Natacha Provencal accept the trophy for the team. The girls’ teams overcame their opponents in the capital with hard work and the will to win.

Varsity Girls Win in KL

A Good Start On a hot and dreary day in early November the girls’ soccer team stepped out on the field for a hard final versus the tournament sponsors Alice Smith. After several games that day the girls showed signs of weariness, but they pushed on with their goal in sight.

Under the coaching of Aunt Cindy Collins and Mrs. Lyn Poosawtsee, the team split up into two groups because of the large number of girls who turned out for the first girls’ soccer team in years.

Shana Willows said, “It was great having a girls’ soccer team because it was nice to focus on other things besides school work.”

In the weeks leading up to the tournament, the girls participated in many tough practices. With lots of running and an emphasis on teamwork, they prepared themselves to beat all their opponents in Kuala Lumpur.

Because the local schools didn’t have girls’ teams, the varsity squad had to find other ways to improve their skills. They did this by playing Uplands and a group of people from the local Youth With A Mission (YWAM) base. With these two games behind them, the girls left for the capital with high hopes.

In the final game—like all the other games—Arden Santoso,

A-Team’s goalkeeper, kept her opponents scoreless. The offense also preformed with good ball movement, penetrating Alice Smith’s defense.

They accomplished their goals through teamwork and hard work along with some last minute heroics. Said Terri-Lynn Frentz, “The game when Natacha [Provencal] scored the winning goal in the last seconds was so exciting!”

The team proved through the tournament that it could hold its own in competition. In the first season in years that the girls played soccer, they rocked!

—By Andy Larkin

Varsity Girls’ Soccer

VARSITY GIRLS’ SOCCER: FRONT ROW: Esther Vaughn, Kelsey Winzeler, Arden Santoso, Nerissa Octavio, Gao Foua Kue, Natasha Capol; SECOND ROW: Coach Lyn Poosawtsee, Rachael Caldwell, Mary Carlton, Ruth Harbison, Lydia Ng, Gao Nou Kue, Coach Cindy Collins; BACK ROW: Kara Mangham, Natacha Provencal, Jacqui Steiert, Katy Parks, Shana Willows, Terri-Lynn Frentz, Kylee Spangler, Charlotte Smith

SEASON RECORDS: A-Team: 4-1-1 B-Team: 3-1-3

A French School player left in awe, Kylee Spangler pulls a move at a game in KL. The girls’ skill at ball handling helped them leave opposing defenders in the dust time after time. The players had become skilled after rigorous training.

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With good timing and precision, Sarah Podenak steals the ball from Jamie Cheng as Katie Garcia keeps Praveen Thomas in check. The girls defense which shined in KL, where the A-Team did not allow any opponent to score.

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2-7

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Alice Smith A

French School

Mont Kiara Alice Smith B

Uplands

7-0

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2-0 Garden A 4-0 Utama 2-0 Alice Smith B 1-0 Utama

0-3 1-0 0-2 2-0

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Reaching as high as he can, Joey Latsha tries with all his might to spike the ball to the other side of the court while his opponent jumps to block. Despite Latsha’s unsuccessful effort, the boys won the game against Uplands, 3 - 1.

Practice Makes Perfect; JV Teams Taste

“Run five laps around the court and do a set of sweet sixteens,” Mr. Greg Stenlund said to the girls at the beginning of a practice on a Wednesday afternoon.

Boys and girls from seventh through ninth grade met in the gymnasium to practice every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday after school. Mr. John and Mrs. Karen Robertson coached the boys, and Mr. Stenlund trained the girls.

For practice, the coaches drilled the players in bumping, passing, setting, spiking, and serving. Moreover, they taught the squad how to play as a team.

To keep in shape, the girls ran across the basketball court from side to side 16 times and performed “guts,” or sprints. After mastering Eyes fixed on the ball, Ted Fung steps one step forward and makes an overhead serve. Before the game started, players warmed up by running laps, serving, spiking, and bumping with each other. The guys won three games of the four they played against Uplands.

their positioning, the girls learned how to perform a six-two offense, a strategy in which two setters and four hitters rotated on the court.

In addition to a variety of conditioning and skill training, the girls received a chance to apply the techniques they learned. “We had fun playing ‘freshmen vs.’ [a game in which the freshmen played scrimmages against the seventh and eighth graders]. That was actually the best part of practice,” Christina Roberson said.

“Even though we didn’t have any official games, I still loved to go to practice, improve our skills, and sweat,” stated Arden Santoso.

Mr. Stenlund also felt satisfied with the effort the girls had put in.

He said, “I have a few very talented individuals and also a few without much experience, but they all worked as hard as I asked them to and met my expectation.”

Unlike the girls, the boys had the opportunity to play games against Uplands School, the JV and varsity girls, parents, and staff. “Our team

was good enough—compared to other teams we played—even though, sometimes, we lost,” stated Jackson Lau. “We improved a lot as a team by the end of our last game,” said Andrew McClary.

“Our team rocks! We won the tournament against the JV and varsity girls!” exclaimed Jonathan Kue proudly with a smile.

Their coaches also felt proud of how well their teams had performed. “They cooperated really well, encouraged each other, and had good team spirit,” Mr. Robertson said. “The 11 players were divided into two teams, and both of them were strong teams all the way through. Everyone was talented; therefore everyone got to play every position.” He continued, “I enjoyed coaching, and I would definitely do it again next year.”

After the running and warming up—which helped develop a team with skills—the girls started their one-and-a-half hour practice.

—By Pearl Fung

Andy Larkin

Sweet Sweat

Jenny Lai

JV Girls’ Volleyball

JV Boys’ Volleyball

JV BOYS’ VOLLEYBALL: FRONT ROW: Coach John Robertson, David Robertson, Drew Steiert, Barnabas Lai, Justin Hughes, Rob Mangham, Jackson Lau, Coach Karen Robertson; BACK ROW: Sung In Kang, Nicholas Tan, Joey Latsha, Andrew McClary, Kazumasa Komatsu, Ted Fung, Howard Kao, Po Lai

JV GIRLS’ VOLLEYBALL: FRONT ROW: Eun Bee Chung, Kelsey Winzeler, Olivia D’Cruz, Esther Vaughn; SECOND ROW: Coach Greg Stenlund, Sol Lee, Heather Hill, Akanksha Stephen, Allison McClary, Joyce Wong, Arden Santoso; BACK ROW: Stephanie Toh, Kim Gross, Grace Sun, Phoebe Eckman, Christina Robertson, Lydia Ng, Natalie Herring

season Record: 2-2

season record : 0-3 20-25 Staff Women 14-25 18-25

14-25 19-25

18-25 21-25

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JV Boys

17-25 Staff Women

With both arms straight, Eun Bee Chung bends her knees a little and uses the strength of both legs and body to bump the ball to her partner. The players learned how to do the basic skills in the proper way during practices with their coach.

JV Girls 25-20 Uplands 22-25

25-14

25-18 25-18 25-20

Varsity Girls 15-25 25-12

16-25 Dalat Parents 20-25 25-8 15-25 24-26 18-25 16-25

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Students Go for Distance and Speed,

In the Fast Lane

With determination, Esther Vaughn pushes to pull ahead of Nerissa Octavio, Christina Robertson, Rivka Matanick, Natalie Herring, Joyce Wong, and Gao Nou Kue. Vaughn went on to win, receiving precious points for the red team.

Putting his body behind his

throw, Matt Provencal thrusts the shot putt into the pit. The throwing events gave guys a chance to show off their strength. Nick Ratzloff displayed his strength by winning all the field events he had entered.

Arms spread for balance, David Robertson soars like a bird through the air and into the long jump pit. Students had a fun time getting down and dirty in the sand while competing in some friendly but intense competition.

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more events. The red team finally took first place, coming from behind, pushing the yellow team aside. Mandy Soh stated,” It was really tough in the end, but finally we came out as winners.”

Though people had mixed emotions about Track & Field Day at the beginning of the day, they enjoyed themselves. Rowan Mundhenk said, “It was good to have a day off of school to do something different for once.”

—By Andy Larkin

Andy Larkin

it drained everything out of you.”

During the day the four teams —red, blue, green, and yellow— fought over the lead in points by trying to participate in the most events and by trying to win the most medals. With members of the staff as well as some student helpers on hand to officiate, students contended in events that tested their abilities in running, jumping, and throwing.

Striving to outdo rival teams, students participated more and

Bob Chuang

When the students boarded the buses on 15 November, they had mixed emotions about what would happen as the day progressed.

Some people, enthusiastic as they prepared to a have a great day away from school, talked excitedly. Other students dozed off in the back of the bus, unhappy at the thoughts of physical exertion and wishing they had stayed in their cozy beds.

When the buses arrived at the Universiti Sains Malaysia, the students met a wet and dreary looking field. As the day progressed, however, this soggy discomfort soon disappeared when the sun came out. As the field dried out, the sun became more burdensome than helpful. Terri-Lynn Frentz stated, “It was really hot outside so

As Mrs. Heather Kelly prepares to move the bar up a notch, Karyss Love leaps over to stay in the competition. Love came in second in the high jump competition after a long duel with the eventual winner, Ruthie Harbison.

With the finish line in sight, Theo Love sprints for the finish line after a grueling 1500M race.

Many competitors came out for the long distance runs even though the day’s heat made the races challenging.

Track & Field

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Champs of State, Season of

Varsity Boys’ Basketball

Honor beat MBS 69-28. With a never-giving-up attitude, they had made it to the semifinals!

On the 27th, the team traveled to Berapit School on the mainland.

This time, they had come to play the championship game. The hot sun did not help the progress of the game; the guys ran at a slow pace, and by the end of the first quarter, they lagged behind by nine points.

In the second half, however, their Han Chiang opponents could not keep up with the stamina the guys had and began to fall behind.

Finally, the whistle blew. Fans cheered. And the guys on the bench ran to the middle of the court and hugged their teammates. Tears ran down their cheeks; no one said anything as no word could describe the joy they had at that moment. They had won the tournament 67-43.

Swish! The ball made a beautiful arch in the air and went through the basket. Even with the three points Provencal made, the team lost its invitational tournament. The guys, however, became the state champion for the first time ever, winning honor for the school and for God. —By Pearl Fung

Arms straight up in the air, Jim Wu tries to stop his opponent from driving to the basket. As team captain Wu said, “We learned to control our temper through practices and games.” The guys beat Heng Ee 58-40.

VARSITY BOYS’ BASKETBALL: FRONT ROW: Seth Galloway, David Eckman, Joe Lee, Philip Houmphan, Mark Dyhr; BACK ROW: Coach Ken Campbell, Jim Wu, Nicholas Ratzloff, Rowan Mundhenk, Andy Larkin, Matthew Provencal, Rob Dent, Assistant Coach Tim Williams

season record: 17-2

Air Hitam Dalat Staff St. Xavier

104-38 73-40 68-42

Georgetown Chung Ling Chung Ling

85-38 101-28 83-32

Dalat invitational tournament Rock Sport 67-60 Uplands 68-17 Rock Sport 63-55 ASB 52-25 Alice Smith 38-16 Youngsters 50-70 Rock Sport 65-59

St. Xavier Heng Ee Chung Hwa

MSSPP Tournament MBS Chung Ling Han Chiang

69-28 61-50 67-43

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Suddenly slamming on the brakes, Matthew Provencal, stops, leaps up into the air, and guides the ball into the basket. His precision and leadership helped the team defeat Rock Sport 65-59.

43-53 58-40 60-31

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“Four! Three! Two! One!” the spectators counted down the last few seconds as Matthew Provencal, standing right behind the threepoint line, took the last shot.

In November, the guys invited schools from Singapore, KL, and Penang to a two-day tournament.

After practicing for only a month, the guys made every effort to get into the finals. They won the third place spot after beating Rock Sport.

The tournament did not mark the end of the season; instead, it prepared the guys for another challenge—the MSSPP tournament.

Not only did the guys have intense practices everyday after school, but they also had a workout program that helped build muscles.

On 12 March, the guys headed for Chung Ling High ready to fight their first game of the Penang state tournament. They lost the game to St. Xavier, 43-53; the result, however, didn’t lessen their enthusiasm; and they didn’t become dejected.

After a rigorous practice the next day, the guys returned to the tournament on the 14th. Forgetting the past, they stepped onto the court with a new frame of mind and

With right hand supporting the ball and left hand pushing it into the air, Andy Larkin jumps and takes the shot while Rob Dent runs towards the basket to get the rebound.

The guys won the MSSPP tournament after beating Han Chiang in the championship game.

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sandy weng

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Getting his hands on the re bound, Rob Dent steps around his opponent and searches for an unguarded teammate to pass the ball to. Collaboration and joint efforts among the players led them to a triumphant victory in their game in the MSSPP tournament against Heng Ee. Afraid that his opponents might steal the ball, Seth Galloway protects it with both hands away from his defenders. “Our team is awesome,” said Galloway. “The reason we’re so good this year is that we like each other and get along well.” The guys topped MBS by 41 points.

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With steady feet, Stefanie Sarault dribbles the ball around an opposing player as Gao Foua Kue stands ready to assist her teammate.

Fundamental skills of dribbling, passing, and shooting, along with the essential element of teamwork, constituted the girls’ basketball efforts.

Soaring above an SM Union opponent, Kylee Spangler lays the ball into the hoop. The combination of power under the basket and good shooting on the perimeter made the girls a well-balanced team. As a result, the only two teams that beat the girls eventually made it to the finals.

Girls’ Spirited Effort Made Them

True Champions

Andy Larkin

Preparing to enter the MSSPP game against SM Union, the girls knew that they had a hard fight ahead of them. They had already lost once to SM Union and now in single elimination, they could not afford to make the same mistake.

Thus with the fire and the drive to win, Mary Carlton, Gao Foua Kue, Stefanie Sarault, Kylee Spangler, and Sally Tsai stepped out onto the court.

The team had practiced the whole semester for MSSPP, going over plays like “Eagle” and “Blue” countless times, drilling the patterns into their brains in the knowledge that their hard work would pay great dividends.

“The plays really confused our opponents and helped us to have an advantage over them time and time again,” said Pearl Fung.

The girls also conditioned their bodies to play at their top levels by running stairs and sprints throughout their practices, often ending up winded, panting, and aching after

a hard day’s work.

From the start of the game against SM Union, however, things didn’t fall into place; the girls fell behind early and the prospects didn’t look good. At halftime they trailed by over 10 points; and tired from the blistering heat, they finally got a chance to regroup and prepare for a comeback.

“It was hard not having one of our starters [Arden Santoso], there because the rest of us had to play more,” said Mary Carlton. Santoso had tripped on a misplaced scooter the weekend before and had broken her ankle, putting the team’s top scorer out of commision for MSSPP at the end of the season.

On the grueling road to the quarterfinals the girls had overcome many trials while faltering a little and facing barriers like their earlier losses to SM Union and to the Penang Chinese Girls’ High School. Now they faced their largest obstacle and it didn’t seem possible to overcome it.

Late in the game, they trailed by over 15 points to SM Union, and despite last minute heroics by Sarualt and Carlton’s ever present and passionate pursuit of the ball, the girls couldn’t break their opponent’s lead. Tired and sore after a long game, the team faced the reality of defeat. But they kept on striving until the final whistle blew.

Said Carlton, “They were hard to go up against, but we tried our best.”

And though they lost 24-47, they became more than champions.

“They gave it their all, their best.

Even at the end of the game they were fighting just as hard as if they were down by only two,” said a proud Coach Pete Collins.

—By Andy Larkin

Vigorously struggling to gain control, Mary Carlton tries to rip the ball from an SM Union player as Kylee Spangler and Stefanie Sarault stand ready to assist. “We had to do a lot of training, but at the same time, we improved many of our skills,” said Carlton.

Varsity Girls’ Basketball

VARSITY GIRLS’ BASKETBALL: FIRST ROW: Coach Pete Collins, Stefanie Sarault, Esther Vaughn, Pearl Fung, Gao Foua Kue; BACK ROW: Arden Santoso, Mary Carlton, Kim Gross, Sally Tsai, Terri-Lynn Frentz, Assistant Amy Stoothoff

season Record: 4-3 48-21 50-70

Uplands Phor Tay

MSSPP Tournament Tunku Puan Habsah 82-2 SM Union 24-47

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Han Chiang SM Union

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Leaping high above the net, Andrew McClary spikes the ball on an unsuspecting opponent. With the amount of skill and cooperation between teammates, players in intramural volleyball could set each other up for some hard hits.

Middle-Schoolers Know It’s

All About Fun cer, basketball, and badminton in intramurals gave students a chance to find out what they excelled at and learn to play with other people in different settings.

Said Cody Riggenbach, “I liked playing a variety of sports because you didn’t have to play what you didn’t like and could wait a quarter for a better sport.”

Intramurals gave students an opportunity to play with friends in a non-competitive setting, apart from the more formal practices of the JV sports teams.

Working together on co-ed

teams, the students used teamwork in order to win. Mr. John Robertson said, “There was a lot of encouragement being passed among the players in all the sports.”

Intramurals brought students together who didn’t normally hang out with each other. They encouraged students to enjoy sports and gave them a mixture of sports to try. David Santoso said, “I liked playing intramurals because in intramurals I didn’t have to worry about winning or losing, and I could simply have fun.”

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Moving the ball into open space, Jonathan Kue rushes down the court with his eyes set to pass to a teammate or put a shot on goal. David Santoso said, ”Indoor soccer was fun because it gave me the chance to have some friendly competition with my friends.”

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With his eyes fixed on the shuttlecock, Cody Riggenbach prepares to serve with precision. Playing badminton allowed students to experience one of Malaysia’s favorite sports in competition with their friends.

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Dribbling to the hoop, Jeremy Frentz laid the ball up for an easy two points. Allison McClary likewise carried her team back with a shot of her own.

Intramurals reflected the extreme changes that occur in students during their middle school years. These 12–14 year-olds had the unique oppurtunity of playing sports both for fun as well for learning. With several skilled individuals and the evident desire to learn made intramurals an exposition of the hopes of the athletic teams.

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With concentration and a little finesse, Jeremy Frentz lays the ball into the hoop for an easy two points. Lindsay Parks said, “It was fun to play basketball in intramurals; it was good for me to learn a lot about the game.”

Concentrating on the ball Nicholas Tan anticapates Jemira Budijanto’s kick. Mr. Ed Tulloch noted that as much as 83 percent of the middle school became involved at one time or another; thus many students had a chance to play.

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Jumping as high as she could

with both feet, Kylee Spangler tries her best to catch the Frisbee thrown to her by Rachael Caldwell.

After a tiring day of school, students sometimes participated in games and leisure sports with friends.

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step they take, Henry Sun and Ted Fung walk along the narrow path leading to the top of Penang Hill with caution. On the first day of Chinese New Year, the guys woke up at 8:00 a.m. to go hiking with their families.

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Rachel Lau tries to stand firm on the bubble in the Bukit Merah water park. “The goal of the game is to see who could stay on the giant air-filled bubble the longest without falling off,” said Josh Siemens.

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As he dribbles the ball with one

hand, Rowan Mundhenk, better known as “Komtar” for his height, joins Ryan Cruz, a Boeing student from Jitra, in a game of shooting. High school students gave younger students tips to improve their skills.

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“Give me one more,’ says Mark

Dyhr as Matt and Ben Starkey and Andy Larkin hand him another tube. The boys tried to see how many tubes they could stack on top of each other. The trip to Ipoh’s water park strengthened bonds among classmates.

“Let’s go to Bukit Merah this Saturday!” suggested Ben Starkey to his friends one day after school in front of the lockers.

On 9 February, Starkey and his family, Mark Dyhr, Sarah Podenak, Andy Larkin, Rachel Lau, and Pearl Fung embarked on a trip to the water park. With Mr. Ken Starkey driving, they took a two-hour van ride down to Ipoh and reached the destination at 2:00 p.m. to spend a relaxing afternoon there.

Once in the pool, the group eagerly frolicked around in the water, splashing each other mischievously.

Dyhr, however, lazily basked in the sun atop a tube. “I felt so relaxed on the tube that not long after, I fell asleep,” he said with a grin.

Some enjoyed “the boomerang,” a gigantic, V-shaped slide where a person on a tube would slip up and down the sides until he finally stopped in the middle. “Going on the boomerang was thrilling,” Larkin remarked.

“I had a great time there without having to worry about school work,” said Podenak.

Apart from those who joined the excursion to Bukit Merah, other students also participated in leisure sports outside school.

“I play soccer at school, but I also play tennis with my dad sometimes,” said Nick Tan. “I enjoy doing different sports.”

A large number of people preferred playing sports on their own rather than taking part on school-organized teams. “Val [Eddins], Rachel [Lau], and I are exercising together after school everyday to stay healthy and get fit,” stated Megan Galloway. “I enjoy working out with friends; it helps the time to fly by.”

“I like exercising. I started doing aerobics in sixth grade, and I’m still doing them at least four times a week at home,” said Susan Chen.

“Megan Campbell and I go Rollerblading together almost every evening. Not only is Rollerblading thrilling, but it’s also great to be with friends. I’ve been Rollerblading for several years now; I started when I was three years old,” Sierra Henderson

explained thoroughly.

“Billiards is my favorite sport. I often play with my friends or my sisters during weekends. I enjoy billiards because I like thinking about different strategies to get the ball in [the pocket]. Also, I don’t get hot and sweaty when I play,” J.P. Octavio said.

“I go bowling with friends sometimes,” Michael Wang said; “it’s challenging when competing with each other.”

With neatly combed wet hair and cheeks glowing from a little too much sun, the Starkeys and their friends started heading back to Penang at 5:30 p.m.

As they watched the sun set from the Penang Bridge, they thought back on all the silly antics, wild slides, and water games they had together that day.

“Did you enjoy the trip, Matt?” asked Lau. “Yes! Definitely!” said Starkey.

Despite the exhaustion, the students returned home with huge smiles on their faces.

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be included; hence new clubs formed. Quilting Club emerged out of a sky of blue, and Rollerblading Hockey Club kept students busy for hours on end. Little Handz entertained and excited younger students at the same time teaching them sign language. Running Club gave students a chance to visit the Botanical Gardens and just enjoy God’s artwork while boosting their cardiovascular fitness.

The National Honors Society had a good year with 12 inductees including one senior and another senior transfer. The veteran NHSers put together a skit based on the “Wizard of Oz” changing it to the “Wizard of Oxford” to make it interesting and fun for the audience.

The middle school added the National Junior Honor Society and inducted 15 students.

When the day finished and you lay in bed thinking about all you had said and done, you realized you had found a ludicrously copasetic group of people to whom you could relate. Maybe you found a bosom friend and a kindred spirit who would help you get through all the pains and heartaches in the future. And you knew somehow that you could always find enjoyment and just some good ol’ fun.

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For new students, finding a place to belong became important; and for old students, finding some activity that could keep you entertained became almost as important.

Whether you liked badminton, sign language, tae kwon do or some other hobby, somebody else on campus probably liked to do the same thing; and when you found that person, that one friend who felt the same way you did about your favorite pastime, you clung to him and hung on for fear of losing something worth fighting for.

Groups reappeared on campus with a few additions. Oh, some of the same clubs still existed, and people jumped right into them again with excitement of starting a new year. During afternoons a new student noticed some of his friends carrying butterfly nets and asked what they were doing. You didn’t understand what he was talking about because it didn’t seem out of the ordinary for you, but then you realized what he was talking about. “Oh, that’s CluBug,” you told him and walked off assuming the questioner should know what you did.

But even for those students who had already found their place, there remained some who still searched for a place or group where they could

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Interpretative Dance/M.S. Drama

“I learned ...to interpret songs better.”

they performed for middle school chapel every two to three weeks. With short plays like “Fussy ’Bout Friends,” students gained the chance to perform and act in front of their peers. “I was really nervous about [acting] at first, but as time passed and we did more and more skits, I got used to being on the stage,” said Jenica Stubbs.

Second semester, the group of actresses and actors split into two teams. One team continued practicing skits for chapel, and the other prepared “Aunt Mirinda’s Will,” a one-act comedy which they performed in May. As she finished her dance, Whiting took a deep breath and bowed low. The tension gone, she looked up at the silent, empty chapel.

“Good job girls! You all are improving. Don’t forget to come next Friday for another rehearsal!” reminded Parks. With a smile and a nod, Whiting took her leave.

—By Joshua Lai

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YEBROWS raised after hearing a question asked by hosts Joy Walter and Rob Mangham, Jonathan Kue tries to think of a suitable answer that will get him a prize. The skits Middle School Drama presented often dealt with ethical and moral value issues.

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The time had arrived. Carolyn Whiting, along with her friends, stood nervously in the center of the stage.

Remembering the ancient strategy of preventing stage fright, she stared at the back of the chapel. Suddenly, music interrupted her thoughts; and before she realized it, she had already launched herself into the dance.

Second semester, Katy Parks started the Interpretive Dance Club that taught elementary school girls how to dance. “Grace [Walter] approached me about teaching her [how to dance] after she had seen me perform on stage,” explained Parks. “I thought, ‘why not start a new club that teaches any girl?’ So I decided to start the club.”

During practices, the girls learned how to create a dance out of a song, and emphasized the song’s message with their actions in the process. On 12 May, the group of 10 girls performed the dance to the song, “Testify to Love” during the Mother’s Day Sunday service. “I felt so happy when Katy decided to start the club. I learned not only to dance, but also to interpret songs better,” said Linnea Williams.

Middle School Drama, on the other hand, dealt with another type of “art”—acting. With Mrs. Lori Carlblom as the director, the club allowed middle school students to learn acting without having to wait until high school. Club members prepared skits that

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OLLOWING the actions of Katy Parks, Grace Walter, Linnea Williams, Bethany Weidemann, and Anna Latsha raise their arms as they learn new movements to a new section of the song. The girls later used the rest of the session to practice the actions.

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S Angie Williams waits for the hosts to reaffirm her answer, Garima Stephen prepares to spin the wheel, which will decide what prize Williams will win.

Middle School Drama Club brought chapels alive with the different skits the club presented.

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The girls spent most of the second semester learning the song, which they presented on the Mother’s Day Sunday service on 12 May.

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EFENDING his uncle Andreas Gross, Joshua Hughes tries to pacify his angry wife, Amber Hill, as Rachel Lau listens at the same time. Hughes had to learn his lines two weeks before the play because the person playing his character did not attend the practices.

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“All right everybody. Let’s do Act Two again!” Miss Nancy McMahan’s voice echoed across the chapel amid the groans of the drama cast. Everybody dragged his or her heavy, leaden feet towards the stage, and Daniel Walter complained softly about a sore throat.

Every Thursday afternoon from 3.30 to 5:30 p.m.

Miss McMahan and Miss Julie Miller led the group of 13 actors and actresses in preparation for the performance “A Christmas Carol” on 6-7 December.

Working hard, the entire cast continually practiced their lines during rehearsals to ensure that the final presentation would end in a success.

Drama also allowed students to discover the acting talents in their fellow schoolmates. “I adore Andreas [Gross] for his wizardry on the stage,” said Zac Riggenbach.

“I feel that our whole cast is learning a lot through our drama rehearsals,” Kimberly Gross stated. “We’ve learned how to portray different characters and have fun at the same time.”

Besides learning how to act, the drama cast also learned to work together on a major project and to overcome conflicts. In August, they took a trip to the

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“I adore Andreas for his wizardry on the stage.”

Christian Convention Centre for a retreat to get to know each other better. “It was physically and intellectually stimulating. I got to know people whom I would otherwise not have known,” commented Andreas on his experience at the retreat.

As the date of the final performance drew closer, the cast sacrificed its free time to practice. When the long weekend came, the group shifted its practice to Wednesday, despite the inconveniences this caused.

“We cannot afford to skip anymore practice times; we have already missed a week because of the choir’s trip to Singapore,” Miss Miller said.

The big nights finally arrived, and despite the nervousness of some of the actors and actresses, the performances went smoothly. Terri-Lynn Frentz said, “I really enjoyed watching Andreas act in the play. I thought he fit the part of Scrooge perfectly!”

Mr. Greg Stenlund agreed with Frentz saying, “Andreas was definitely impressive on stage.”

“All right everybody, that’s all for today. You can go home now, but please memorize your lines!” said Miss McMahan as Walter rushed out of the chapel to get a drink of cool water.

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URPRISED at Andreas Gross’s “death,” Sarah Podenak recovered from her shock and joked about it with her friends Amber Hill and Jacqui Steiert.

Podenak found it challenging to learn how to act like a lower class seventeenth century English woman.

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ITH a concerned look on her face, Kara Mangham listens to husband Dan Walter as he talks about Levi Riggen-bach’s condition in church on Christmas eve.

Mangham displayed joy when she discovered that Gross had raised Walter’s wages to help them.

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Everyone held his or her breath in apprehension.

The chapel remained eerily silent as each pair of eyes focused on the stage. Clad in a dark, ominous trench coat and sunglass, a lone man strutted across the stage.

With a cruel smirk, Mr. Karl Steinkamp exclaimed, “I am...the Foe!” Theo Love, the Pep Chairman, rejuvenated the Pep Club, which took on the responsibility of reviving the student body with the fire of school spirit. “The song that Theo came up with was totally awesome,” said Zac Riggenbach. “It’s cool how he can turn an average song into ‘rock’ music.”

Student Council divided into three groups at the start of the year. Elementary Student Council met with Miss Diane Vanderpool; middle school Council, with Miss Julie Miller; and high school Student Council, with Pastor David Latsha. Each of these groups discussed and planned various activities for students in their own grades. “I felt satisfied that I did something meaningful when I made those angels for the kids

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Love urged fans to support the varsity soccer teams in their tournament at the Alice Smith School in KL.

paves the way to victory staying at the orphanage,” Anna Latsha said shyly.

Sixth to eight graders had their wish fulfilled when the school decided to create a student council for middle school students. “It means that we can voice our views to the school,” said Olivia D’Cruz.

High school Student Council held a “Movie Night,” where students watched movies that each grade had filmed. The seniors won first prize with their presentation. “It was great that we won. Henry [Sun], Jim [Wu], and Bob [Chuang] put so much work into making [the video],” said Josh Tutterow.

When the School Board arrived, Student Council had a chance to express their views about life on campus. “I think that the most valuable aspect of the Student Council is providing students with a voice,” said Kelsey Winzeler.

When “The Foe” walked off the stage, everyone gave a sigh of relief. As the students filed slowly out the chapel, they learned that only with school spirit —By Joshua Lai can they defeat “The Foe.”

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TRAINING to get under the bar, Natalie Herring flattens her body on a mat covered with flour while holding onto a cracked egg. “Down ’n’ Dirty,” an event sponsored by Student Council, gave students the chance to have fun and get dirty at the same time.

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YES focused on his work in front of him, Ben Weidemann colors the paper while sporting an unusual hair style of a shower cap and cotton buds. The Elementary Student Council worked hard planning various events for the grade schoolers.

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“StuCo events are awesome as we get to know each other better,” said Ermis.

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“For me personally, being on the worship team is more than just learning new songs. During services and practices, I am challenged to seek after the heart of God,” said Katy Parks.

Jazz Ensemble, under the direction of Mr. Gene Armistead, played music ranging from slow swing to blues. The group, however, lacked the time to practice; and they did not perform in any concerts.

Miss Yvonne Keung led the Elementary Choir Club, which divided into two groups according to grades.

The club also gave several performances in the chapel and sang on Mother’s Day. As the worship team concluded their practice session, Uncle Keith shouted to the members running out of the chapel, “Good job guys! Remember to come early on Sunday for a final run-through!”

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more than Mary Carlton

The sound of a guitar playing reverberated across the stage. As the music decreased slightly in volume, Christina Robertson and Daniel Whiting launched into singing, “One thing I ask…”

“Stop, stop!” said Uncle Keith Henderson. “You guys are going way too fast. Phil [Houmphan], start us off again.”

The Student Worship Team livened up chapel on Wednesdays, and in prayer meeting this group of 13-14 led their fellow students in praise and worship. In addition, the worship team also led the church congregation in praise and worship on most Sundays. Aunt Shannon McCabe and Uncle Keith taught the young worship leaders various praise and worship songs from different countries such as the U.S. and Australia.

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RMS moving in a rapid flow of movements, Nathanael Matanick beats the drums to provide the rhythm for members of the Jazz Band at a practice first semester. “‘Than’ has such an amazing talent with the drums,” said Esther Vaughn.

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Choir Club provided opportunities for elementary students who enjoy singing to perform.

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Leading worship in chapel and prayer meetings allowed students to gain experience.

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“It was worth all the sweat and trouble of waking up early Saturday morning because we had the chance to learn self-defense,” said Arden Santoso, “but we also enjoyed the exercise.”

Students who had the time and energy to wake up early joined Tae Kwon Do Club every Saturday morning for a lesson by Mr. Ronnie Teoh. Each practice Mr. Teoh would demonstrated a few new moves for the participants. The students felt challenged, but they kept on practicing.

Mr. Teoh began with stretches, which warmed up lazy muscles and pushed the blood through the weary body. Moving their legs apart and forcing them into splits helped them with kicking. Mr. Teoh taught students the moves he had shown them earlier, which they courageously took to the floor with a bit of help.

Students in Tae Kwon Do took an exam every semester, which gave them something to work towards.

Stefanie Sarault said, “I am looking forward to our next exam because I want to be double promoted to the next belt.”

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Robertson had pretended to steal her bag in a role-playing exercise. Tae Kwon Do students learned self-defence moves.

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IS eyes fixed on the shuttlecock, Nicholas Tan awaits a return from Uplands opponent Max Morgan after he played a challenging shot. The badminton club entered a round-robin tournament with Uplands and won 12 games to one.

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appily smiling, Edo Budijanto concentrates on remembering the next move in the pattern. Mr. Ronnie Teoh taught Tae Kwon Do students a new pattern which they had to remember for the exam. Budijanto started in Tae Kwon Do with a yellow tip belt.

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On Thursday afternoon, the gym rang with excitement again as the badminton players started to play.

Students enjoyed playing in the gym as they didn’t have to factor the wind in with their volleys. “Besides the heat, I look forward to practicing and playing in the gym because then I don’t have to worry about my birdie flying away in the wrong direction during a game,” said Cody Riggenbach.

The badminton courts fit neatly into the gym, and Mr. Steven Koo set up the nets for the players. Chris Chu stated, “Badminton is a great way for friends to spend time together, and I always look forward to it.”

The challenge motivated the Tae Kwon Do and badminton players; they overcame the heat and the sweat with determination. Ashley Sarault said, “I can hardly wait to get my green belt.”

The dread of getting up early faded slowly as the students looked forward to their reward. “He works us really hard, but we get good exercise and always improve our skills,” stated Christina Robertson.

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S the tennis ball approaches him, Rob Mangham braces himself in a defensive position. With the help of the club coach Mr. Chong Heng Tan at first semester, Mangham reached the quarterfinals of the MSSPP Tennis tournament before being defeated by a local player.

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OGGING with a determined look on her face, Miss Lyn Poosawtsee slowly narrows the gap as Natasha Capol tries to keep the lead in a friendly “race.”

Students participating in Running Club often competed with each other or a staff member as they ran around the Botanical Gardens.

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ACE in a grimace, Nicholas Ratzloff releases the javelin from his hand with all his strength during practice.

Ratzloff won the gold medals in both the shotput and discus field events and the silver medal in the javelin at the ISKL Track and Field Tournament.

ITH sweat running down his face, Joshua Siemens continues to pump his leg muscles as he runs along the trail at the Penang Botanical Gardens. Siemens completed two more laps around the park before joining the other runners and Miss Lyn Poosawtsee back at the van.

“Hurry up, Justin [Ellison]! You are running too slowly!” exclaimed Wendy Kordesch as she ran along the tree-covered trail at the Botanical Gardens. “Everybody will be waiting for us again.”

As a panting Ellison caught up with Kordesch, she shook her head and continued running. Every Tuesday and Thursday, Miss Lyn Poosawtsee and Mrs. Tara Stenlund took a group of students in a van to the Penang Botanical Gardens for an afternoon of running. They would usually leave campus at 3:45 p.m. and return at around 5:00 p.m.

Upon arriving at the park, the students warmed up together before running at their own pace along the monkey-filled trails.

“Running alongside Miss P is tiresome, but it is worth it. At times the soreness seems to be a high price to pay, but the benefits of running are worth more than the soreness I feel the next day,” said Ellison.

In addition to Running Club, Tennis Club also offered healthy recreation for students after school.

Mr. Chong Heng Tan, a former local coach, trained elementary and middle school students every Thursday afternoon for the MSSPP tournament. “It was a great experience. I really learned a lot from Mr. Tan,” said Rob Mangham.

Soon, even some high school students began to envy the younger students’ tennis training sessions.

“Everytime I see the kids playing tennis, I wish I would

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have the same opportunity,” said Gao Foua Kue as she eyed the young students practicing their serves with each other.

On Tuesday during second semester, Mr. Gerry Steiert and Mr. “Nara” Doraisamy, a national staff worker, took the opportunities of the MSSPP Track and Field Meet and the ISKL tournaments to train students in different events ranging from shotput and javelin to running. “I am extremely grateful for the help I received from Mr. Steiert and Nara. They were good trainers,” said Nicholas Ratzloff.

“Yes,” agreed Jake Latsha. ”Although the training was hard, I feel as if I have really learned a lot.”

On the Ides of March, the team left the school for the meet in Kuala Lumpur. “One of the funniest scenes at KL was the steeple race, when Dan [Whiting] went under one of the steeples and carried it all the way to the finish line,” laughed Daniel Walters. “I think he was disqualified though.”

Ratzloff made the school proud when he threw the discus 32.48M during the MSSPP Track and Field Tournament, breaking the previous discus record for the Kelawei Zone Meanwhile, back at the Botanical Gardens, a smiling Miss Poosawtsee and the rest of the runners met Kordesch and Ellison at the van. “Well, there you guys are. I thought both of you got lost again,” she said.

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ITH one hand pulling the other arm, Beth Nguyen and Noriah Matanick stretch their arms fully behind their heads Mr. Alan Tan, the advisor of Gymnastics Club, gave the girls various warm-up stretches before more vigorous exercises.

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Eyes focused on the goalpost and with sweat streaming down his face and arms like slithering snakes, Cody Riggenbach rushed towards the opponent’s goal on his Rollerblades. His muscles tensed as he tightened his grip on the hockey stick. The goalpost grew larger with each revolution of his eight wheels. Riggenbach swung his arms back and hit the ball with all his might.

“Always hit the ball to the headman!” shouted Mr. Kerry Mahoney to the young sportsmen and women as they breezed down the tennis court. Mr. Mahoney started a new Rollerblading Hockey Club that met every Thursday afternoon during the second semester exclusively for elementary and middle school students.

“Although it was the first time I ever played hockey with Rollerblades on, I mastered the game pretty quickly because it was easy,” said Courtney Winzeler.

“It was extremely competitive though.”

Gymnastics Club, led by a local instructor Mr. Alan Tan, practiced every Friday. “I learned how to stretch myself properly because the coach made us do a lot of stretches,” Carolyn Whiting commented. “He also made us do headstands.”

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trained a group of elementary boys and girls every Tuesday at Elementary Soccer Club. These club members played against some local teams during first semester.

Because of its large size, the coaches the team divided into two teams for second semester. Each team entered the Penang Private Schools’ Sports Organization playoffs at Uplands School.

“I really enjoyed playing in the club. Even though we didn’t win, I think we showed them that we are not to be messed around with,” said Lukas Williams.

The Swimming Team trained for the MSSPP tournament in March. Yuankai Wang beat 20 other contestants to take the bronze medal in the 100M butterfly, and Ben DeVette also received the bronze in the 200M free-style. “It was great to be able to win a medal,” DeVette said. “All that work was worth it.”

“Goal! Six-two,” said Mr. Mahoney as the ball zoomed past the keeper at breakneck speed.

“Good job, Cody!” said Daniel Loke as Riggenbach rolled jubilantly and swiftly back into a defensive position on his side of the court.

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OVING in front of Cody Riggenbach, Riley Mahoney tries to steal the ball as Riggenbach rushes through the defense towards the opposite goal.

Mahoney’s efforts, however, did not keep Riggenbach from scoring.

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S a player from St. Christopher’s School tried to intercept the ball, Brandt Hodgson passes to his teammate with Eugene Huang behind preparing to help him. The Elementary Soccer Club beat St. Christopher’s 5-3.

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OUTH opened wide to take in air, Wendy Kordesch surfaces briefly to breathe.

Kordesch later competed in the breaststroke and free-style races at the MSSPP tournament at the Penang International Sports Arena, taking fifth and sixth places.

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ndecided, Justin Hughes and David Santoso look with excitement at a book and try to pick out a design for their car. Each student in CO2 Car Club took it on his own initiative to pick a design or he used his own ideas with assistance from Mr. Jake DeLeeuw.

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ently putting the stick insect into its new home, Jeffrey Lau and Cameron West intensely watch every movement of their new pet. Mr. Dean McClary made a home for each insect out of an old water bottle for the students to take their pets home in.

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“I spent a lot of time making my car modernly streamlined and used all the creativity and determination in me. But in the end it was all worth it as I saw my car race ahead of the others, and I came in second. It was the best,” said Josh Hughes.

Boys in grades eight and nine put all their effort into crafting the best streamlined wooden car. CO2 Car Club gave the boys time with their guy friends and a chance to dirty their hands. “It was hard to make the car, but it was cool to see how fast I could make it go,” said Jacob Latsha.

Each student designed and molded his own car with care and attention to detail. At the end of each semester, the boys put their cars to the test to see whose would go the fastest; this would show who had built and designed the best car. Joey Latsha remarked, “It was amazingly cool to see how fast our cars were going.”

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yes fixed on the piece of wood, Jake Latsha concentrates hard while he sands his car into a streamlined shape. Each student took time to build and mold his piece of wood into a modern high speed car, which would speed ahead of all the other cars.

“It was amazingly cool to see how fast our cars were going.”

joined CluBug and entered into the jungle looking for tiny, furry, squirmy bugs to investigate. “I love spending my time out in the rain forest because every time I learn something new about a different insect,” said Jeffrey Lau. Mr. Dean McClary took the club to different areas near the school and gave the students an opportunity to venture out and learn more about God’s amazing creation.

The boys ended the afternoon with their nets full of insects and minds filled with knowledge. Mr. McClary sat with the students and encouraged them to investigate what they had found. He helped them understand more about the insects and how to take care of them. They left the club feeling excited for what the next weeks’ adventures would bring. With a smile, Riley Mahoney said, “I enjoy going out and catching the bugs, but I really enjoy finding out information about them.”

Racing up far ahead of all the others, Joshua Manfred’s car won the race for the day and he celebrated with great victory. After the contest the students felt proud of their accomplishments, and they looked forward to upcoming events. Racing the cars drew attention and excitement from everyone on campus, which made the boys feel very proud.

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Bells rang loud and clear on Wednesday, marking the end of school and the beginning of social time.

Students gathered together with excitement as they walked down to the art room for Watercolor Club.

Though many students had different opinions on why they attended and enjoyed the club, they still raved about it. “Watercolor Club is so cool; it provides a way to relax and paint regardless [of our] little skills,” said Justin Ellison.

While the students painted, Aunt Rachelle Henderson played soft music for them. “The club gives us the time to talk with our friends and paint, and I think that everyone enjoys it,” said Hilary McCaskill.

Aunt Rachelle dedicated time with students helping them to improve their painting and how to vary their way of using colors. Karen Wong said, “It was entertaining. Aunt Rachelle taught us how to draw, but we were also able to draw what we wanted. I think that I

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aterial and cotton chosen, Anna Hodgson and Mrs. Sharon Hodgson decide on a pattern for her quilt. Each student made her own blanket with assistance from Mrs. Lisa Lane. While quilting on their blankets, the students enjoyed each other’s company.

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Six junior high girls in Quilting Club gathered together on Thursday afternoons to show their artistic skills, to spend time with friends, and to work on their semester projects. Each of them quilted small squares throughout the semester, and at the end she joined them together to make her very own blankets. Anna Latsha said, “I want to be like my grandma; she made me two quilted blankets which I keep on my bed”.

While the girls quilted on their blankets, they talked about all sorts of subjects and enjoyed their afternoons together. And as the time drew near to end the club for the week, the students looked forward to the next time they would meet.

The Watercolor Club students eagerly looked at each other’s paintings and noted how they had improved since they joined the club.

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atching closely, Rachel Houmphan learns a watercolor technique from Aunt Rachelle Henderson. Students came to Watercolor Club to paint their own creative ideas, but Aunt Rachelle took time to assist and encourage them with their work.

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et to plunge down, Jim Wu rages as Dorothy freaks out. Last year’s NHS inductees performed “The Wizard of Oxford” to emphasize the Society’s four standards. Twelve juniors and seniors lit their candles, said the pledge, and signed the register.

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Walking on stage with a very confused look on her face and all dressed up and twirling two long braids in her fingers, Karyss Love began the National Honor Society’s spoof of “The Wizard of Oz” as part of the induction ceremony on 21 March. “Although it took tons of time memorizing and practicing, I really enjoyed getting into [Dorothy’s] character,” said Love.

“The Wizard of Oxford” set the actors on a journey to help Love find her way back to Kansas, but first she had to find students with the four characteristics for membership in NHS: scholarship, leadership, service and character.

“Preparing for the staging of ‘The Wizard of Oxford’ really gave us NHS students a sense of worth and identity as members of a highly sought society,” said Andreas Gross. Andy Larkin, Rachel Lau, Terri-Lynn Frentz, Pearl Fung, Megan Galloway, Ki-Chan Jeon, Joshua Lai, Nerissa Octavio, Leah Octavio, Katy Parks, Sarah Podenak, and Emily Sheddan proudly lit their candles at the end of the induction ceremony.

Off the stage at school and out to challenges in Kuala Lumpur, three forensics students traveled to ISKL for the annual competition on 6 February. The excitement and enthusiasm to join the team had started off high back in August, but slowly the groups narrowed down dramatically. Love, Kim Gross and Kara Mangham “stuck with it” and traveled to the capital.

Said Mangham, “It was definitely an awesome learning experience; I am up to going next year and bringing along some more people to experience it.”

All three girls went above and beyond the requirements of performing a minimum of two events; each prepared a third event. Love took up oral interpretation, solo acting, and for her third event she joined Mangham in a duet piece. Mangham chose oral interpretation, and a solo piece specially written by her older sister. Gross courageously took up impromptu, solo acting, and oral interpretation. “I am glad that I took up the challenge of doing forensics now when I am a freshmen because now I have experience and will be able to improve and know what to expect for the years to come,” said Gross.

With the candles lit up from all the new NHS members, the effect enhanced the memory of the induction service. “Even though I felt like a complete dork in my outfit and I was forced to speak in my munchkin voice, I felt privileged to induct those who made it into NHS,” said Gao Foua Kue. —Shana Willows Opening 91 NHS/Forensics

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depending on what the students enjoyed doing. Some groups preferred having more devotional time with their leaders; whereas other groups had more games and physical activities.

Other students participated in Hiz Handz with Miss Nancy McMahan on Thursday afternoons. Jacqui Steiert said, “I enjoyed performing in front of church and worshiping the Lord in another language.”

The elementary students also learned sign language in Little Handz. “I like taking on the challenge of sometimes working with the older group and performing,” said Elizabeth Nguyen.

Back in Chandler Dorm Jordan Strong added, “We sometimes watch a movie about God—which I love doing—but my favorite part of the meeting is when we spend time drawing pictures in our journals.” During the time that the kids spent together, they sang using actions, which gave more meaning to the songs, making them eager for the next week’s Bible story.

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“Hurry along there, Zeke; you’re going to be late for Set Group! You don’t want to miss out on the activities,” said Uncle Tim Williams as Ezekiel Riggenbach ran down the steps of Chandler Dorm.

Instead of small groups on Sunday evening, students in first through fifth grades joined the “Set Group” in the chapel. Every week the kids learned a new Bible story followed by an object lesson to help them remember. The evening would start off with games for everyone, and then each person would write in his or her journal. Aunt Valerie Weidemann, Aunt Rachelle Henderson, and Aunt Trena Campbell ran the Set Group. “My favorite part about Set Group is when we learn different Bible stories, and then we spend time drawing pictures to help us remember them,” said Harry Mak. The older students, including day students, attended small groups on Sunday evenings. Ruth Harbison said, “In our small group it’s really fun to just relax and talk about what’s going on. Even though I have a really busy schedule, taking an hour out to talk is really enjoyable as it takes my mind off school.”

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ynchronized with the group, Liesl Williams sings along with the song while she signs. Every two to three weeks Miss Nancy McMahan taught the students a new song. Each individual showed her own emotions with her face and hands.

huckling with a smirk, Jim Wu and Nicholas Ratzloff share a joke in a small group discussion. Students enjoyed building a friendship with their leader.

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Encyclopedias, the Internet, and other sources helped students learn more about the subject assigned so they could get an “A.”

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allowed a sense of accomplishment for every student.

Teachers tried 500 million ways of capturing your attention. Mr. Kerry Mahoney assigned the senior English class a project where they had to write an informative book and perform other feats to earn the best grade they could obtain.

Chemistry students researched different kinds of soap, formed different companies, and manufactured their own product.

After you finished every duty you had at school, you went home, ate dinner and started on your homework. When you opened your Jansport you realized that you again had grabbed your history folder instead of your algebra, and so you went to bed wondering what your teacher would say when you again came to class with yet another bad ex—By Rob Dent cuse.

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You woke up, donned your Quicksilver and Adi-das, wolfed down Pop-Tarts, brushed with Colgate, and left with one last check in the mirror to see if every hair remained in place.

You arrived at school as the first bell rang and trudged along to first period class after getting an algebra book from your locker. Handing in homework became the next item on the list, but when you opened your folder you realized that you had grabbed world history instead of algebra.

Every student experienced a bad day or two when they forgot homework or didn’t get enough sleep the night before because their mind had stayed focused on a special someone.

But most days provided a ludicrously copasetic atmosphere even if in a strange way. Although you stared at the clock during your least-favorite class, you waited patiently for your favorite. Asking questions about why things work in science class, solving a problem in math, or discussing world problems in social studies caused your brain to work and

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As his mother prepares to leave, Nathaniel Hung picks up his bag and heads to school. Some mothers stayed with their children until the bell rang, soaking up a few more minutes of quality time before school.

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buns and other breakfast goodies to anyone willing to wake up a little earlier and head for their stall in front of the canteen. Many of the dorm students especially enjoyed this, as the delectable delights sat waiting just outside of their rooms. The few days when the dorm parents bought breakfast for them enthralled the residents of the dorms even more.

“Wednesday mornings are great when the juniors sell their food. I love it when [Uncle Ken and Aunt Trena Campbell] buy from them and give it to us for breakfast,” Gao Nou Kue said.

“I love the change in breakfast food that we get on late-start mornings. It’s nice to have a choice between the dorm food and other food for those days,” said Jimmy Pham.

The rush of bodies heading back and forth in front of the lockers immediately disappeared as the final bell rang and the doors to classrooms slammed shut.

A straggler appeared, rushing, hoping that maybe this once his teacher would give him a break and not mark him tardy. He ran heedless across the now police-free crosswalk and over the field past the bleachers. He no longer had to worry about the vehicular traffic as all the day students had either parked their cars or their parents had driven on to work after dropping their children off.

And then, emptiness; a lone leaf fluttered its way, unhindered, along the crosswalk where moments before a mad rush of students and cars had attacked. A random locker stood open, evidence of the rush that had taken place minutes before.

“I’m going to be late again anyway,” Love mumbled to himself, as he hurried along, knowing that the bell would ring at any second, and he would receive his first tardy for the quarter. —By Rowan Mundhenk

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“Hey, wait up,” Theo Love yelled as he spotted Kara Mangham hurrying to school.

“I can’t, I’m going to be late again if I wait for you,” Mangham replied, turning around and running to make sure she wouldn’t receive another tardy.

Every morning at 7:45 students began trickling into school, readying themselves for another day at the books. The trickle gained mass at 7:50 with the arrival of the school buses, and all the students that ride within them. And then it became a flood as the first bell rang at 7:55, and the students realized they had to hurry from their lockers to their first period class.

The school added the special assistance of the “traffic police,” or a young person in elementary school, to direct the flood over the crosswalk.

Every day at 7:50 the designated pupil would grab the stop sign and head to the crosswalk, fulfilling his or her duty to the school for the day.

This new responsibility given to the middle-schoolers had its share of comments from the “big” high schoolers.

“I’m glad we have people directing the flow at the crosswalk or else it could get a little messy, especially with the little kids running to school,” Laura Ermis said as she watched the regular stop and start of traffic.

“I thought [the crosswalk] was a great way to provide a sense of responsibility for the younger students. And it also sets an example for the older kids to see someone younger than they controlling the traffic. It made me feel bad when I didn’t use the crosswalk,” said Mary Carlton.

Shana Willows added, “We used to have this at my old school, so it reminds me of when I was in junior high. It helped generate a sense of responsibility within myself.”

On the favorite, late-start Wednesdays, the junior class sold cinnamon

little kids Carefully checking his footing, Ben DeVette descends from the bas sekolah. Every morning the school bus began its 12-stop trip across the island at 7:05. After dropping off Uplands’ students, it then heads to Dalat, and empties its load at 7:50.

“How much did that cost?” Valerie Eddins asks Josh Lai as she attempts to write down the final amount. The junior class livened up late-start mornings with their bake sales, the delicious smells wafting into the dorms from their stand.

running to school.“

“Can you check this for me Miss [Angie] Anderson?” asks Reagan Mahoney. Students in first grade had to make sure they had corrected their work with Miss Anderson before they could move on to something new.

While Christopher West paiently awaits his turn at the puzzle, Sam Eckman attempts to fit his piece in. Working on puzzles helped six-year-olds develop their creative thinking skills.

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“We have finished our section about helping others; who can tell me some ways that we help others?” Miss Angie Anderson asked her first grade class.

“If we’re like the Good Samaritan, we can help everyone,” said Ben Weidemann thinking back to the video they had just watched.

“Yes, but that was Bible period; we’re in social studies now. How about in the community?” asked Miss Anderson with a smile.

“Oh, then a baker because they make bread to help the people,” said Sam Eckman.

The first grade class took the basic skills that they had started learning in kindergarten to a new level. During their lesson on Malaysia, the class of 2013 took their pieces of paper with the different state names on them to the front of class where they

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Studying the clock, Ben Weidemann attempts to turn the hands to form the exact time that Miss Angie Anderson had told him. First graders played games to help them remember.

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As Mrs. Robin Mahoney reads, she shows pictures to Megan Campbell and Jenny Kim, helping them understand the words.

Teachers provided as much help as possible for the children.

attempted to read the names to the other students. They then found that name underneath the flag of the state and showed the class their state’s flag.

At the end of each section that they studied, Miss Anderson asked them certain questions to see if they could remember what they had learned.

In kindergarten, the students practiced all the basics. They met for only half a day, but in that time they learned their colors, the alphabet, and all the other useful tools that would help them later on in school. None of this could happen, however, without the necessary nap and snack times that reenergized the class so they could properly retain information.

“Good job Sam; now we are starting our new section on Malaysia,” said Miss Anderson.

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“And that’s what you have to do,” explained Mrs. Barb Case to Danae Frentz as she held the ball they would use for the science experiment. Using examples helped the second graders understand the material better.

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2nd and 3rd graders whiz through technology.

“All right, now we have to organize our folders; so take out your papers on ‘bones,’” said Mrs. Barb Case.

“This one?” asked Harry Mak. “No that one is about muscles not bones,” replied Mrs. Case.

Looking around the room in a seemingly non-caring attitude, Kaden Stenlund attempted to follow the directions and notice everything else that occurred at the same time.

From using worksheets on bones and muscles to building a smoking man to show the effects of smoking one cigarette on a person’s lungs, elementary teachers found entertaining methods to teach their students.

“We had a spelling bee today, and that was interesting,” said Angela Steiert, thinking back on her day. “But I used the computer instead. We all have to use the computer at some time, and it was my turn during the spelling bee.

I didn’t mind though; I like working on the computer more than spelling.”

Third grade integrated technology into their courses.

“I like playing on the computer the best. We have these games on the computer that teach us math and vocabulary, and they are the best part of the lesson. I liked playing the games on vocab. the most,” said Renee Campbell.

“OK, now do you see the one that has all the different bones on it?” asked Mrs. Case.

“Yes,” came the reply from everyone paying attention.

“Good; that one goes in first. Now put in the one that shows the inside the bones....”

—By Rowan Mundhenk As Bethany Weidemann reaches for a different colored pencil to finish her drawing, Trey Henderson concentrates on completing his own assignment. Miss “Mac” gave the students creative assignments to give them a break.

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As Renee Campbell made her paper-chain for class, she tried not to alter her hairdo for “wacky hair day.” Such activities for the elementary school helped them to bond together through laughter.

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Squeezing the “lung” of the smoking man, Miss Nancy McMahan demonstrates the effects of smoking to Bethany Weidemann and Khalie Mahoney. After only one cigarette, the “man’s” lungs had become black from the cigarette tar.

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“One, two, three, four,” counted the fifth graders as they looked at the anemometers in their hands.

The blazing sun didn’t take away their interest in finding out how the wind affected their hand-made anemometers. Jake Ermis said, “It is cool; we get to count how many times the anemometer turns.”

Each fifth grader became a crew member when they learned about Australia. They chose famous explorers’ names and their ships.

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Mouth opened wide, Cameron West tastes the liquid-soaked cotton bud held by Young Won Kim. Fourth graders paired up with a classmate to taste three flavors of water: sweet, sour, and salty.

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lia,” said Mrs. Karen Robertson The fourth grade class went to “Stinky Creek” for an adventure.

They screamed with excitement when they saw small crabs and a dead jellyfish. When they reached the creek, they made observations about the pollution.

In class, students enjoyed Miss Diane Vanderpool’s reading funny stories aloud.

They also enjoy playing sports.

Running, indoor soccer, and basketball ranked as the favorite sports for them. “I like to run and kick. It makes me happy!” said Andy Jung.

Not caring about the sweat on their faces, the fifth grade students waited eagerly for a stronger wind to make another turn for their anemometer. “One,” they counted.

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Hands busily stirring, Tiffany Hsiang and Young Won Kim watch as the sugar slowly dissolves in the water. By doing this activity, the fifth graders learned the importance of chewing food while eating.

Curious about what lives in the gray water, Hung Yi Song and Riley Mahoney observe while Miss Diane Vanderpool answers Edo Budijanto’s question. Fourth graders enjoyed going to “Stinky Creek.”

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“Wow, look at those beautiful mountains!” Katie Winzeler exclaims. In their social studies class, Katie and Courtney Winzeler and Christine Boyd flip through photos of magnificent sights from different countries.

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Buzzing with merry chatter and soft giggles, the sixth grade science class soon became quiet the moment Mr. Dennis Tyas walked in the room. He carried a large, empty birdcage with him, which immediately drew the attention of the students. “What’s that for?” Courtney Winzeler inquired.

With an enigmatic smile, Mr. Tyas did not answer immediately and instead called the class to line up. As the students walked up to him, each one received a white, plastic tub and a pair of forceps. “What’s inside these?”

Yuankai Wang asked, bristling with curiosity. As his fingers carefully pried the lid off, his eyes widened in surprise at the content of the tub: a single ball of aluminum foil.

“Inside the foil are owl pellets,” Mr. Tyas declared. With their minds even more piqued, the sixth graders listened in rapt attention to their teacher explain the new project. Each student,

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Wearing a polka dot skirt and several hats, Tamara Herring walks into her next class. Middle school students wore mismatched clothes during “Wacky Dress Day,” with Herring winning first place for her outfit.

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With amused smiles, David Santoso and Barnabas Lai watch Joey Latsha perform an interpretation of a Biblical story by using hand motions. “I was able to understand the story better after watching Joey,” Lai said.

tion. In other subjects, I have to think critically or put my skills into practice,” said Natalie Kwa. With careful labor, the sixth grade class completed assembling the skeletons of the animals that the owls had eaten. “We then had to look for clues, like what kind of vertebrae or jaw structure the animal had, so that we could determine its identity,” Sung In Kang commented.

“I was the only one in class who got the skeleton of a small bird. Most of my classmates got rats, and one got a mole,” Michael Whiting remarked.

While providing much excitement for the students, the owl pellet project also enabled them to sharpen their investigative skills. Not only did the sixth graders gain a better understanding of the anatomy of small mammals and birds, but they also learned to put textbook knowledge into practice as they searched for the animals’ identities. Certainly, they did not just adopt a learning style of regurgitating facts, like owls spitting out their meals. Instead, the students learned to digest knowledge thoroughly, slowly chewing the tasty morsels and absorbing the nutrients fully.

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using only the pair of forceps and bare hands, must carefully extricate animal bones from the owl pellet.

“The owl pellet was a regurgitated ball of the owl’s last meal,” Kayla Hughes explained. “We had to find out what kind of animal the owl had eaten by piecing together bones that we found.”

Sixth, seventh and eight graders enjoyed the privilege of experiencing a wide number of ways to exercise their brain cells. In their classes, they received numerous opportunities to think independently and make responsible decisions. “In my social studies class, we were assigned to read an article about the issue of terrorism.

Although I found the material quite challenging, I liked being encouraged to think through an issue and to form an opinion about it,” said Po Lai. “I like being able to experience different styles of learning. In some classes, I have to do plain memoriza-

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Reading off a flash card, Peter Curtis works out the math problem in his head while Mrs. Lisa Starkey and Barnabas Lai help him out. Students and teachers learned to work as a single team during group activities.

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“Students And Teachers, Sitting And Talking” Clustered around a makeshift square table at one corner of the room, eight middle school students shuffled their seats closer together as Mrs. Gayle Tyas handed out worksheets. Each person then grabbed his or her pencil to answer the question on top of the page: “What are your goals in life?”

Beginning first semester, the middle school introduced the Student Advisory Teams, or SATs for short. “Lots of people didn’t know what it stood for. I used to think it stood for Students And Teachers or Sitting And Talking,” Ted Fung commented.

Each middle school student belonged to an SAT, a small group of students who met with a teacheradviser daily for half an hour.

“During SAT period, we get to talk with each other and share problems and stories. We also learn about practical things like how to study for tests or how to manage our time. Once, our adviser told us that it’s better to do harder homework first before easy ones; I thought it was good advice,” Tamara Herring said.

“I enjoyed one activity we did where we had to draw pictures that expressed what we were. I drew a smiley face because I’m a happy person,” Joseph Terrell remarked.

“One time we had an SAT game day. One group played a game where two people walked together with balloons balanced between their heads. It was hilarious!”

Samantha Capol exclaimed.

When Mrs. Tyas’s group finished scribbling on their worksheets, the students started talking about the thoughts they had written down. Although not all the boys and girls could think of definite goals, all of them felt that they learned a little bit more about themselves. The SATs did not just provide students a chance to Sit And Talk; they encouraged them to Search And Think.

—By Leah Octavio Eyes focused on the page, Tamara Herring, Jake Latsha and Brendan Frentz read a story. The SAT sessions gave students a chance to hone their critical-reading skills.

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As Gao Foua Kue joins them, Grace Sun, Grace Kim, and Charis To chew on some roti canai and watch elementary kids play soccer as they wait for their adviser.

Snacks and fresh air helped create a more relaxing atmosphere.

Arm on his partner’s shoulder, Ben DeVette encourages James Hawthorne. In one game, pairs of students had to run as fast as possible to the finishing line without letting the balloons balanced between their heads fall.

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As Jim Wu sets a pulley in motion, Henry Sun prepares to measure how much mass it can lift. To investigate the effects of friction, students in Mrs. Heather Kelly’s Physics class assembled pulleys that lifted weights of different siz⇢es.

“We have to mass another set of peanuts,” Amber Hill says to Rachel Caldwell. Biology students employed the scientific method to determine the lipid and calorie content of peanuts that they roasted over a Bunsen burner.

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me how practice makes perfect. The more we do things, the better we get at them; and this is true both in science and in real life,” Bonnie Chang remarked emphatically.

“Physics allows me to explore the mysteries of the world. Very few things can be more exciting or relevant to life than unlocking the unknown processes that govern our environment,” Henry Sun said with an animated smile.

On average, each subject exhibited a 6.854 cm-wide smile that lasted 9.2 seconds and bellowed 37 decibels of delighted laughter after the course of the experiment. Qualitative observations included visibly healthier, glowing faces and more affable personalities. About 2.9% of the participants demonstrated symptoms of headache and turned pale green at the mention of the word science; however, these negative effects have likely resulted from factors outside the independent variables used in the study.

Although the study has shown an extremely strong correlation between learning science and positive effects on students, it has not arrived at a definite conclusion. Science would still need the sophisticated technology to mea-sure phenomena like the exact emotions students feel when they study gravity, DNA or kineticenergy-breaking intermolecular forces. Until the day when such groundbreaking technology should arrive, the precise effects of learning science will remain a mystery. Only the individual student can discover for himself the unquantifiable wealth of rewards that learning science brings.

—By Leah Octavio

makes perfect . . .

un-Scientific Method How exactly would the study of science enrich a student’s life? What would make learning about gravity, DNA or kinetic-energy-breaking intermolecular forces particularly fascinating? With care taken to quantify data, a study conducted has attempted to answer a basic question almost every student has faced in his or her lifetime: would studying science constitute a productive use of time?

Would it give any benefits?

The study hypothesized that learning science would give more benefits than harm. To determine the exact amount of good and bad effects each student experienced, experimental groups assigned to attend 260 minutes per week of either Physical Science, Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Environmental Science class for 96 days gave feedback on how this exposure affected them.

Data collected has shown a heterogeneous mix of reactions. “I used to think Biology class would be boring.

But now, I enjoy it a lot, especially when we go down to the beach; not all high school students get this unique chance. Learning biology in a real-life environment made me appreciate living organisms more; instead of just looking at pictures of crabs in a textbook, I actually get to see live crabs scuttling around the shore,” explained Anne Wong. “ The Biology Famine-athon enabled me to experience real hunger.

It has made me a better person since I can empathize more with the millions of starving people around the world,” I-Sha Chen commented.

“Mr. [Dean] McClary’s teaching style is affluently aplomb which represents a zenith for APES students,” Justin Ellison declared with a pedantic flare and a goofy grin.

“I love Chemistry because it taught

“Practice

Peering closely, Susan Chen smiles as she catches sight of her tiny water snail. APES students kept organisms of their choice in their selfmade ecocolumns, which they observed weekly.

Hands tightly gripping the handlebars, Mr. Karl Steinkamp breezes by the walkway riding on a scooter. In an experiment about motion, the Physical Science class recorded the time and distance that objects traveled.

Chopsticks in hand, Matt Starkey takes the last dumpling out of the pan. In Mandarin class, students made their own Chinese food under the instruction of their teacher Mrs. Sophia Lee.

Dressed in monks’ robes, Karyss Love and Ashley Sarault walk toward the podium to present their project. Grade 12 English students used Legos, posters, PowerPoint, and skits to teach about the Dark Ages.

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many Eyes fixed on the note card, I-Sha Chen reads through a French verse. Students in French class memorized a verse for each week. They also played treasure hunt and wrote story books for children.

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While listening to dialogues from the tape, Nerissa Octavio and Katy Parks imitate the speakers in the conversation.

Students listened to taped dialogues by native Spanish speakers in Spanish class.

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Nathanael Matanick.

Although high school students focused more on presentations, middle school students enjoyed watching videos that related to the literature. “I liked watching the video [of Anne Frank’s diary]. It was interesting to see the difference between the movie and the book, [and by watching the video] I had a better understanding of the time period,” said Lindsay Parks.

By understanding another language, students had a closer look at other countries’ cultures. “In French class,” Tony Chuang said, “I learned that French students only need to go to school three days [a week].”

“Mrs. [Sophia] Lee showed us a movie about Chinese culture. I learned about how people made a living out of puppet shows after the Chinese Revolution,” said Chun.

Spanish students played Scrabble in Spanish. Nerissa Octa-vio said, “I enjoyed it; it was challenging, and it was fun to look up Spanish words from the dictionary.

I was learning at the same time as I was playing.”

With all the practice and knowledge that students acquired from speech, English, and foreign language classes, they knew that they could speak to different people at any time and at any place.

“Shall I hear more, or shall I speak at this?” answered Jeon, alias Juliet, to her beloved Romeo.

—By Sandy Weng

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“O Romeo, Romeo, wherefore art thou Romeo?” said Michael Wang in a high voice.

In speech class, students expressed their talents and ideas freely through acting plays, reading from classics, telling children’s stories, and reading Bible verses. Students had opportunities to experience the before and after mood of making a speech. “I felt nervous at first, but I was rewarded when I heard applause from other people. After hearing the applause, I would say to myself, I did it!” said Bonnie Chang.

Students found out that English classes helped them to write better speeches. “English helped me to write a good introduction for speech class,” said Chang.

In grade 12 AP English, students listened to the soundtrack of the musical “Les Misérables” as they discussed questions from the book with the same title. “[The] songs helped me to know what the story was about as well as the mood,” said Susan Chen.

In English 12 and 10, students worked on class presentations of what they had learned. Grade 12 students gave a project about Dark Ages, using Legos, posters, skits and PowerPoint to present this to other classes.

By presenting short stories, English 10 students found out more about each other’s talents. Cristian Chun said, “I got to know that Sally [Tsai] is good in drawing.”

English 11 students studied “The Crucible.” Ki-Chan Jeon said, “I felt weird that so many people believed in witchcraft. I couldn’t believe that so many innocent people were killed.” “ I learned a lot about human nature,” said Joshua Lai. In grade nine students worked through a class essay with Mr. [Kerry] Mahoney. “Its good that we learned how to write essays now so that we could be prepared for the future,” said

As she introduces the process of making cookies, Jenny Lai tells her audience about the ingredients needed. Students expressed themselves freely through the different topics they presented in speech class.

innocent people were killed“

In their “Hot Spot” presentation, CNN reporters Mary Carlton and Gao Foua Kue used the assistance of Ruthie Harbison for the backdrop. It provided an interesting insight on the Kashmiri conflict.

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“Come on! I know someone knows the answer,” Mr. Chad Adams said after no one volunteered in World History class. “What was the first area of land that civilization sprang up in?” he asked again after a couple of seconds.

“Was it the fertile crescent? Mesopotamia, right?” Christa Bell Kim said after another pause.

Teachers attempted to do whatever they could to make the learning experience more enjoyable. Mr. Adams purchased a series of videotapes to help his U.S. History class. “I love the video we watched on the railroads; that’s the best one yet,” said Sarah Podenak after a long-period class in which they had watched the film.

Psychology emphasized the pratical side as well as theoretial. During one class activity called the “baby lab,” Mrs. [Nancy] Walter brought in four babies of different ages: Megan Collins, Bethany Armistead, Kenlee Stenlund, and Mikaela Steinkamp.

“I liked how [Mrs. Walters] showed us what we were learning through the babies,” said Daniel Whiting.

“Our group tested Bethany’s ability to recognize pictures of objects and animals. Although we were told that she could already identify images, she was silent all throughout the experiment,” Leah Octavio recalled. “But

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to research ...Brunei.“

Attempting to demonstrate a point in Canadian History, Josh Siemens, Terri-Lynn Frentz, and Matthew Provencal decided to animate it. Acting helped the class remember content as well as provide enjoyment from the foolish action of the actors.

While gingerly holding Kenlee Stenlund, Gao Foua Kue attempts to learn from her. In one test, the babies attempted to extract a raisin from a bottle, which they could not do until after a student showed them how; but they learned after only one try.

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“Do you understand?” asked Theo Love as he helped Zach Riggenbach and Anthony Corral explain the project. Mr. Chad Adams had students explain their topics in World History.

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presentation

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when her mom came in afterwards, Bethany started becoming very noisy and talkative.”

The Geography and Southeast Asian Studies classes used a method of color-coding to help them memorize the location of each country.

“Coloring in the countries helps me remember them; I love doing it,” said Seth Galloway as he completed filling in Russia.

“In SEAS, the most important project of the entire course is our presentation on the countries that we selected, so I chose to research and give a lecture to the class about Brunei,” explained Jenny Lai as she thought back on her experience for the class that Miss [Mary] Sheddan had taught. “And it helped me retain the information a lot better.”

“Good job, Christa Bell; I’m glad someone finally answered me,” commended Mr. Adams just as the bell rang. “Don’t forget to study for that test tomorrow.”

—By Rowan Mundhenk

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Reading lines from the scripts, Andrew Altice, Anne Wong, and Christa Bell Kim participate in Pauline Epistle class. Students learned about Paul by reading verses about his journeys and his conversion to Christianity.

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For Comparative Religions, Miss Lyn Poosawtsee invited Mr. Ken Starkey, Mrs. Beth Steiert, and Mission Emphasis Week speaker Mr. Greg Dowell to talk about different religions. “I like having different speakers so that I can get different views other than just from the teacher,” said Kim Gross.

In Rev. David Latsha’s Bible class, students studied Jesus life and the Old Testament. I-Sha Chen said, “Even though I’m not a Christian, I understand more about Jesus’ life and his mission.”

Different from Values and Decision Making or other Bible classes, students in Evangelism Explosion gained knowledgeable information about sharing the Gospel. Although some of them became discouraged at the beginning, they all agreed that taking EE helped them gain more confidence in themselves. “It’s a great way to learn to share my faith in a practical way,” said Terri-Lynn Frentz.

“On my first two OJTs [on-thejob trainings], I was so nervous that I would mess up even though I only had to do a very small part of the whole outline,” said Pearl Fung. “But on the third time, Aunt Barb [Mangham] told me to pray silently, relax, and see how the Holy Spirit would work through me. I did, and I realized it wasn’t as difficult as I thought it was.”

Back in the Bible 12 movie about evil, the car thieves turned away from sin, obedient to the commandment “Thou shall not steal.”

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more about Jesus’ life

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mission.”

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A poster in her hands, Anne Wong demonstrates to the class what Jews eat for Passover. In Comparative Religions students learned about the traditions and festivals of the major faiths.

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With their background nicely decorated, Natacha Provencal and Karyss Love demonstrate how a cosmic humanism psychologist deals with problems to the class. In Bible 12, students learned different world views.

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Handing a screwdriver to his accomplice to pick the lock, the car thief nervously glanced around the parking lot. Seeing nobody around, he and his partner jumped into the golden Toyota. In a few seconds, the thief turned the key and the engine roared to life. With wheels screeching, the car sped away.

This may sound like a scene from “Gone in 60 Seconds,” but it actually came from the movie that Bob Chuang, Jim Wu, and Henry Sun put together for Bible 12. “It’s about evil; we spent five days putting it together,” said Sun. Wu said, “Not all of us are good in expressing things, so we found movie a better way to communicate.”

Seniors from Mr. Ed Tulloch and Mr. Dwight Carlblom’s class studied apologetics, or the defense of one’s religion. Instead of using a normal textbook, grade 12 students went through “Mere Christianity,” a classic book written by C.S. Lewis. “This class has expanded my thinking about my own faith, other religions, and my worldview,” said Karyss Love.

Just like Love, twelfth graders gradually equipped themselves with answers to hard questions that they knew they will face in the future.

Josh Tutterow said, “I feel better equipped to explain what I believe.”

With Mr. Nathanael Klassen’s assistance, three students in Introduction to Bible learned about the places and people in the Bible. “I like the Bible stories,” said Kazumasa Komatsu. “I even read some of them during my free time!”

In Values and Decision Making, Mr. Rick Hurlbut led class discussions through hot topics like abortion and euthanasia. “The class is interesting,” said Amy Stoothoff; “I get to hear what others think, and to get to know why I believe in what I believe.”

Christian,

Attentively reviewing the outline for Evangelism Explosion, Shana Willows helps her trainee Kara Mangham on the five main points. With the help of trainers, trainees in EE class understood materials easier.

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With an apron on, Terry Hsiang peels a boiled egg as his partner Po Lai samples one.

Satisfied smiles appeared on their faces after the first bite.

Students enjoyed cooking in Home Economics class.

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Chisel in both hands, Julia Cheong carefully rounds the wood using the lathe. In Industrial Arts, students worked with a variety of machines step by step under Mr. Jake DeLeeuw’s instruction.

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With the approaching of Valentine’s Day, Mr. Karl Steinkamp, the high school principal, joined Art class to make a piece of pottery for his wife.

The members of the class found it especially interesting to have the principal as their classmate.

Jenny Lai said, “We were pretty surprised that Mr. Steinkamp came to have art with us; it was cute when Mr. [Randy] McCaskill told him to wear a little apron. It was also funny that such a big guy would come and work with us.”

For students in shop class, Mr. Jake DeLeeuw taught them to work with a variety of machines step by step. Eun Bee Chung found his teaching very

important. “The safety instructions were very helpful to me,” she said.

In Home Economics, male students who declared that they didn’t like baking came to discover the joy of making desserts like blueberry cupcakes and pancakes. Moreover, students gained valuable information that they could apply everyday. “The learning of the nutrients [in food] helped me to develop a plan to have a healthy body,” said Akanksha Stephen.

Ring! As Art came to an end, Mr. Karl Steinkamp knew that he didn’t have to worry about what present to give on Valentine’s Day because he had just made a bowl and a candleholder in class.

—By Sandy Weng

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Focusing on their pottery, Sam Lee and James Lo carve out designs. Students used the three techniques to make pottery: pinch pot, coiling, and slab.

As Mrs. Nicole McCaskill answers Natalie Kwa’s question, Jemira Budijanto works on her project.

In art, students and teachers developed closer relationships.

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Finished with her work, Jenica Stubbs starts to clean the table as Home Economics ends.

Although cooking and baking played an important part in that class, students also had to wash up afterwards.

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Paying full attention to the saws in their hands, Akanksha Stephen and Rivka Matanick practice cutting out angles.

As beginners in Industrial Arts, they learned to use simple tools to cut basic shapes.

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Focusing on the music, Ruthie Harbison transforms the notes on the paper into music in ninthperiod choir, gaining the exact pitch and tempo to join in with the rest of the group. Everybody had his or her part in choir.

As Kylee Spangler puts her arms around Kelly Haechler and Natalie Herring, they sing the “girls only” song, “Breath of Heaven.” The boys, meanwhile, had the day off and went to study hall for a much-needed rest from choir.

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oughly prepared for the event and “to be ready for anything.”

On the night of 1 November, the two bands gathered together in the chapel. Dalat’s band played first, showing their talents—even though they had roughly one-fifth the number of ISKL performers. Mandy Soh said, “It was amazing how well the band did considering the small number of participants.”

Everything ran smoothly until the power went out, setting off a number of screams and causing a general feeling of panic as to where the bands could continue their performance. Everyone filed back outside to await the judgement of where they would go.

The two bands asked to go over to Paradise to continue their performance, and Paradise graciously allowed the concert to continue in their power-lit halls.

Mr. Gene Armistead added his appreciation and gratitude, saying “It was a great concert despite all the obstacles. It would not have been possible without Mr. [Siegfried] Steindl letting us use his ballroom.”

Once the band settled into playing again, the rest of the concert went smoothly and relatively uneventfully.

Both excursions allowed students to make friends outside “the Dalat bubble.” As Daniel Whiting stated, “It was nice to get a chance to meet people from other schools.”

Those who had taken part in the choir trip thought back to that night when they had sung at SAS; they remembered how they had smiled at hearing the sound of all those hands clapping throughout the auditorium.

As the choir members descended from the stage to the sounds of applause, they thought about their return trip and how they would tell everyone about all the new friends they had made. —By Rowan Mundhenk

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The creaking of the seats disrupted the stillness of the room as the audience and singers alike filed into the auditorium. They took their places, and quietness descended like a blanket.

The lights flashed on and the blue backdrop shone with a deep illumination. Blue and black dressed men and women glided onto the stage, their shiny outfits setting off many murmurs of approval.

The audience waited in suspense, but not for long as the conductor began wildly waving his wand. The sound of the choir permeated through the auditorium, reaching to the far corners. The audience listened in rapturous silence until the end, when the standing spectators took over the auditorium with the noises of their clapping and cheering.

Every year the band and the choir switch on and off for their turn to head down to Singapore. The numbers in choir soared up because of the trip, and the band numbers lowered to only 16. The anticipation for the chance to escape the bubble and meet new people became the predominant reason that the number grew in choir.

The bus ride to Singapore on 10 October took roughly 12 hours. On arrival, the students stayed with host houses for the three relatively free days, singing and eating as much as they could. The students enjoyed their hosts thoroughly, and some remained in e-mail contact with the people they had stayed with long afterwards.

Mrs. Mary Latsha described the behavior of the students during this time when she said, “It was really great; I wish everyone had a chance to work with that group of students.”

Only a couple of weeks after the choir returned from their trip, ISKL came up for a friendly band exchange.

On 24 October the ISKL band showed up after school, claiming to have thor-

use his With instruments in hand, Natasha Capol, Arden Santoso, and Sally Tsai await their section’s cue to join the rest of the performers. Dalat joined ISKL’s band for a combined performance of “Shenandoah.”

“Look at the number of ISKL band people!” said Jim Wu to Theo Love as they await their call to the front for the band concert. The two bands met in a friendly exchange on 1 November. An electrical blackout forced a move to Sandy Bay.

ballroom.”

“The rain was

Muck Ahead

Fitness and PE classes brave rain during hike to Muka Head borrowed Wendy Kordesch’s purple jacket and covered his head with it.

“Ugh! Are there leeches? I don’t want leeches on me. Can leeches fall on you from the trees?” Ellison asked.

“Aw, come on, Justin; you’ll be fine,” Andreas Gross replied.

At about noon, the students ate their packed lunches at the lighthouse or on the beach on the way back. After lunch, Mr. Steiert, Mr. Gross and Andreas decided to go for a swim in the ocean. While Andreas swam, a jellyfish stung his feet. “It felt like thousands of tiny needles pricking your foot,” Gross said with a grimace, “but the pain didn’t last long.”

At the end of the hike, everyone assembled at the “End of the World” restaurant, each student smeared with mud from climbing wet boulders,

slipping through soggy soil and dodging twisted roots. Not all the students ended up like this, though— Chris Chu and Chi Wei Lo had lost their way on the trail earlier and had taken a taxi back to school.

“The rain was actually a good thing since it helped to keep us cool while we hiked in the morning. At around noon, the rain stopped; and it became really hot,” Mr. Steiert said.

Even though the students had felt skeptical about the outing early in the morning, nearly everyone agreed afterwards that he or she had enjoyed the hike immensely despite the rain.

“I actually liked the rain,” Kordesch said,”and I know other people had fun on the hike, too. The rain certainly never dampened our spirits!”

—By Leah Octavio

While the rest of their class plays badminton, Kelly Haechler, Kelsey Winzeler and Jane Chang sit on the benches for a quick break. Mr. Gerry Steiert’s PE course allowed students to choose different sports that they wanted to learn.

Sailing easily over the high jump bar, Michael Chan puts the techniques he learned in Fitness class to use during Track and Field Day. Mr. Gerry Steiert devoted a few class periods to teach students various track and field activities, like how to throw a discus.

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As the eight o’clock bell rang, 22 students clad in hats and raincoats walked toward the Student Center instead of their first period class. Mr. Gerry Steiert had told them to meet there before they headed off for their field trip. Each student wondered whether Mr. Steiert would cancel the field trip because of the rain.

“I didn’t think we would still go on the hike. I was thinking that it might be dangerous since the ground would be all slippery and muddy,” Charlotte Smith said.

But the two classes did go, with Mr. Steiert and Mr. Phil Gross driving the two vans that took the students to the “End of the World” restaurant, the starting point of their 2.5-kilometer hike. The trail brought the students into a forest along the coastline and then out into an open, sandy beach.

From the beach, another trail led them to a long flight of steps that ended at a lighthouse built in 1883.

With Mr. Steiert in the lead, the students walked carefully in a single file along the trail that went into the forest. Justin Ellison, upon entering the dense forest interior, quickly

With rapid steps, Levi Riggenbach lunges forward in defense as Carolyn Whiting slowly moves back to head for the goal. Fifth graders played hockey as one of their sports for PE.

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As Charlotte Smith clutches her stomach, Arden Santoso rushes to check for signs of muscle cramps.

The Fitness class performed skits that explained how to treat bone and muscle injuries.

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Heather Kelly gave stickers for students with good performances.

“The stickers encouraged me to work harder because if you got an A, you would get a bigger sticker,” said Jacqui Steiert.

With different teaching techniques, students found it more interesting to learn math. Jamie Cheng said, “Mr. Stenlund’s math class is by far my favorite class because he is really humorous; and he teaches really well.”

In computer class, cartoons on the tests helped students take a quick break after learning to use Logo Writer. “I really enjoy the comics on the tests because they limit my stress,” said Albert Teoh.

Good teachers, interesting teaching techniques, and pleasing rewards helped students develop math skills in a special way.

“I usually turn on the aircon twenty minutes before eight o’clock,” answered Mr. Kerry Ma—By Sandy Weng honey.

Hands busy with measuring the stools, Bonnie Chang works with Jane Chang and Michael Wang. Miss Lyn Poosawtsee made math interesting by bringing her students outdoors for activities.

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“Dr. M, when do you usually turn on the air conditioners?” asked Justin Ellison. Advanced Math students surprised teachers when they went around school campus and collected data about the time teachers turned on their air-conditioners. They planned to present their results to high school principal Mr. Karl Steinkamp, hoping the school board would consider saving money from the air-conditioners and use it to acquire a faster Internet connection.

Karyss Love enjoyed collecting information. “It was fun to be able to do a project in math class, especially since Mr. [Greg] Stenlund offered [an ice-blended at] Coffee Bean as an incentive,” said Love.

These students found out that the school spent rm56,000 ±10 % each year on air-conditioning.

As Advanced Math students received Coffee Bean treats, students in other classes also welcomed creative teaching methods.

In Pre-Calculus class, members measured the round stone chairs out by the white tables when they studied about radians and degrees. “[By doing an outdoor activity], we were more concentrated. It was very creative,” said Jane Chang.

In Calculus and Geometry, Mrs.

Focused on his computer screen, Mr. Ed Tulloch carefully works on an example that he wants to show his students. While assisting students on how to work with HTML, the teacher also participated with the students.

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Number Crunchers?

Asking how to work a math question, Justin Ellison gives his full attention to Mr. Greg Stenlund’s answer as Jeff Nickles checks his work. Advanced Math students worked hard to master equations they will need in college.

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Her mind following the discussion, Susan Chen listens as Mrs. Heather Kelly explains a Calculus problem. To get ready for the AP exam in May, students worked hard to prepare for the threehour exam.

To make their presentation professional, Ad Math students Ashley Sarault and Josh Tutterow dress up to meet with the principal. They hoped to convince the school board to get a faster Internet connection.

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“Yes! Another day devoted to the storing of inapplicable data in the vast cavernous expanses of my mind is finally over,” Theo Love declared as he hastily scooped his speech folder at the nanosecond the dismissal bell rang.

Love exited the classroom in exhilaration, joining other students who slowly trickled out of the school buildings. From a silent stillness where a passerby could hear the rustle of a lone leaf dancing on the asphalt, the magical ring of the bell heralded an abrupt change in atmosphere. In less than a minute, the hallways began to resemble the eight o’clock scene: the tiny trickle soon evolved into a flood of people noisily spilling around the locker area and the student center.

Shouts of laughter and gleeful chatter mingled with occasional honks of cars crawling in and out a long queue.

the time it’s 3:25.

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Gathering her books, Ashley Sarault grabs a pen to jot down the math problems she had not answered. “At 3:25, I often look for people to help me with questions I can’t do,” Sarault said.

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Eyes riveted on a stopwatch, Jim Wu and Bonnie Chang silently count each passing second. During their last period study hall, Chang and Wu tried to predict the precise second the bell would ring.

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With books in hand, Jamie Cheng and John Kao march out of their last class. “I was still deep in thought about what we were discussing in class that I hardly noticed the bell ringing,” Cheng said.

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“Let’s meet later before six,” Josh Hughes tells Dan Walter.

Once out of class, high school students would frequently socialize and make plans for the evening with their friends.

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rings,

“I’m usually really tired by the time it’s 3:25. But as soon as the bell rings, my energy is suddenly restored,” Rachel Houmphan said.

“At 3:25 exactly, my mind just shifts thinking. At first, I would be thinking of schoolwork; and then when I hear the bell, I start thinking about playing badminton or getting a snack,” Barnabas Lai remarked.

As Love slammed his locker door shut, he spotted Kara Mangham walking towards the gates. “Hey, wait up!” Love hollered.

“Hey, I actually projected my voice just like how I learned to do in Speech class,” Love muttered. Perhaps he had stored just a little bit of applicable data in the vast cavernous expanses of his mind.

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Matt Provencal enjoy the privi leges of Singapore’s free market capitalism. In the background, Rowan Mundhenk tries to mooch as much food as possible. The choir trip allowed students to enjoy different stores and restaurants not usually available to them. The trip also gave students the chance to learn more about each other and become better friends.

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ies expanded and most picked up a student here or there so they could pass a good word on to their friends. U.S. Pizza prevailed against the threatening Dominos, and students still visited the little pizza place filled with memories of birthdays and class parties. Business boomed and wardrobes, shoe racks, and shelves sitting in students’ rooms overflowed with new purchases.

But then came the day that rolled in out of dream-land again—but this time a different dream had overtaken the last one and suddenly you yearned for another new shirt.

But you knew you had reached your limit for the month and in some ludicrously copasetic way it didn’t bother you because you enjoyed hanging out with friends and spending time with family; and after a while you didn’t even think about money. You knew that friends and relationships could bring a joy that no amount of money ever could. You forgot about the details and selfish wants of the dream and left to go find someone to get to know better and spend the day with.

—By Rob Dent

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Most people like spending money, and you probably do too—when you have it. When you pulled out your wallet at the cash register and searched for something smaller than a hundred-ringgit bill to pay for a new piece of clothing at FOS or Surf Dive and Swim, you could feel the sense of wonder at owning something new.

Then you got to show off your new purchase to your friends when the next day crawled in and you became even more excited when comments about the JNCO jeans you had bought brought happiness to your fickle and feeble mind.

Even if most people won’t admit it, they like to show off new things and would show off everything if they could get away with it. And the stores and malls that students discovered gave every excuse to spend money and buy new Nikes, Abercrombies, or noname junk because what more of an excuse do you need than having money to spend?

Sometimes, a student would fall into a trap and spend too much money and would have to rely on the grace of friends to spot them a couple of ringgits until the next payday came around. Most students, however, had responsibility and made sure they found good deals before they bought something. And that didn’t prove too hard because shops had sales all the time.

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“Oh my gosh! We’re late! We’re so late guys; were going to miss the whole JSB!” screamed Megan Galloway to Kara Mangham and Valerie Eddins as they left the hair salon for Galloways’ house. They had left decorating walls and practicing skits at the E&O Hotel at one o’clock for their appointment.

Couples gathered in the chapel at five o’clock to meet up with one another, await pictures, and then depart for the hotel.

Everyone puts a little something extra into preparing him- or herself for the Junior Senior Banquet, whether it was simple as paying a little more attention to gelling his hair into place, or going all out getting nails, hair and makeup done by professionals.

Although everyone pays more attention, girls tend to spend far more time in preparation for formal events.

“I left school early around 11:00 to get my teeth cleaned; then I went to Midlands to get my hair done— and it took two hours! After I got back to [Paradise Sandy Bay Hotel], a makeup stylist came to my house and did my makeup. I’d painted my nails the night before at one o’clock in the morning while I was on the WITH a look of apprehension, Megan Galloway hopes that her hair phone. I wasn’t late to the chapel will turn out looking nice, despite though; I got there at 4:45,” said how it looked at the moment. Gal- Stefanie Sarault. loway, Kara Mangham, and Valerie “I spent around 15 minutes getEddins all had their hair styled at a hair salon in Island Plaza Mall. ting ready; I showered, put on my suit, and left—there’s not much to it,” said Derrick Hsiang.

Laura Ermis said, “I don’t know why it takes a girl so much longer to get ready than a guy; maybe it’s because they have so much more stuff to do. I didn’t take too long; my mom did my hair in only 15 minutes.”

Nick Ratzloff said, “I paid special attention to get ready for JSB because I wanted to look good, so I took an extra long shower and put on my suit in the study room because its air-conditioned.”

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The new students had had their tour, the first day assembly had passed, and all the girls had screamed their heads off at the sight of old friends. Student Council already had its leaders from the previous semester. The senior and junior classes held their first class meeting and voted on the ex-com and different items for the future.

And after every student leadership position acquired a student, a celebration transpired.

Not a celebration exactly, but a leadership retreat that started out with a ropes course managed by Sandy Bay Hotel. Students attending the retreat divided into three groups and headed for three different obstacles.

One obstacle, a puzzle with three short poles sticking out of the stand and five tires that spelled “SANDY” if in the right order demanded intelligence and cooperation; in only ten moves the group had to get them in the right order.

“My group was able to work out the problem fast because the right people took charge,” said Leah Octavio.

The second obstacle presented another problem: getting through a series of tires and over some flat boards without touching the sides of the tires or the ground around the boards. Students MOVING hand over hand, needed teamwork, cooperation, and Leah Octavio focuses on bal- physical strength for this one. ancing and keeping her feet on the ropes as she stares at the The genius who came up with finishing point. The student the design for the ropes course had leaders attended a retreat that the bright idea to suspend one in the began with a ropes course to air. Between four trees hung the final teach cooperation, teamwork obstacle, a massive jungle of ropes and and thinking. tires connected in the strangest possible ways and only understood if seen. This obstacle didn’t require speed, just careful completion. Teamwork didn’t count here either; each individual had to make it on his or her own. “The hanging one was the best because it was different and had a totally different purpose,” said Jamie Cheng.

Each student left the course with a lesson learned and waited to see what the rest of the retreat would bring. —By Rob Dent

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designs, screen icons, keypads, and even ringing tones for your phone.

I know some people who change their phone covers almost everyday,” said Nick Haechler.

As she strolled around campus after school, I-Sha Chen caught a “My phone is indispensable; I have lists of my friends’ numbers, glimpse of a small, shiny blue device in Anne Wong’s hand. “Let me my activities, plans and even homework stored in it. My phone is also see that! Is that a new phone?” Chen asked Wong excitedly. my alarm clock, and I set it to ring at certain times to remind me of “No, I just bought a new cover for my old phone . Also, look—do things I have to do. There’s also a built-in radio and tape recorder. you like the new keypad?” Wong asked as she proudly displayed her Also, I can connect to the Internet, although it’s quite expensive to Nokia 3310 to her friend. use,” said Derrick Hsiang, who owns a Nokia 8310.

Technology has again revolutionized campus—not through new But handphone owners also rejoice over its most important asset: computers or robots but through cellular phones. Once used only for convenience. “I really like having a cellphone because I don’t have to calling up people, handphones now have become more than portable run to the office all the time whenever I need to make urgent phone telephones; models today also offer features like text messaging, voice calls. I can call whenever and wherever I need to,” said Chen. mail, games, alarm clocks, calendars, and per “Having a cellphone makes it much easier to sonal directories. communicate with my friends, especially when “It’s amazing what technology has done in we’re planning to go out to different places and just the past few years. I first owned a cellphone we need to know where to meet each other. about four years ago. Back then, the models Also, communicating is cheaper with cellphones were much bigger and heavier, and you could because we just send text messages instead of only use them pretty much just for calling. But calling,” said Bonnie Chang. the models changed rapidly over the months, Quickly grabbing her phone back when it and now, cellphones are almost like computstarted to beep, Wong pressed a button to open ers— you can do so many things with them,” a new text message. “OK, Natasha [Capol] said Sophia Hoshi said.

STRETCHING out her hand, Anshu Stephen asks to she’s going to meet us at Coffee Bean in Gurney “Cellphones are so much smaller and lighter use the cellphone after Lindsay Parks finishes talking at seven tonight,” Wong told Chen. now that you can easily place one in your pocket to her mom. Instead of having to walk to the office “Really?” exclaimed Chen, “That’s good. or the public pay phones, students with cellphones and it doesn’t feel bulky. Also, they’re becoming could conveniently contact their friends or parents Then I can go and get a new screen color for almost like toys—you can buy different covers, from anywhere on campus. my phone.”

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“Ok guys, we’re fully loaded, so lets go get them!” said Rob Dent as all the seniors started to pile into a van to go meet the juniors. Every year the juniors organized a serve-athon to raise money for their class and the Junior Senior Banquet. They worked very hard to raise the money and most of the money went towards making the seniors feel special. Out of gratitude toward the juniors the seniors went out of their way to encourage them on the day of hard work.

Jeff Nickles said, “It was cool to have the seniors support during the tiring day, but I really did not expect it at all.”

As the sun hammered down and the breeze subsided the juniors carried on painting and cleaning the orphanage, but to the rescuer the seniors came vibrant cooling water. Out with the water guns the seniors soaked the tired hot bodies. “I knew that they would most probably come, but it was a real surprised that we were gun down by water guns,” said Beth Farnum.

After soaking of the juniors died down they took revenge and turned WITH a look of eagerness, Karyss love holds up the back causing a major huge water gun, planning the attack on the juniors water fight. But not only with Natacha Provencal. The seniors collected did the juniors turn and massive water guns from the kids around campus to fight, so did some of the drench the juniors during their serve-athon. kids in the orphanage. As soon as everyone settled down, the workers ravenously tucked into the drinks and treats served. Ashley Sarault said, “It was nice to see the junior class bond and work together but also have a good time with each other doing it.”

“Since I was not here last year, it was neat to see them working and it was a plus to soak then down with water guns and then serve them drinks,” said Ruth Harbison. The sponsors of the classes took advantage of the situation and not only helped serve the drinks but also worked their way into the water fight drenching the students.

Before the seniors made their way back to campus the young orphans did not want to say good-bye, but a memory stayed behind with them as seniors gave their water guns as presents. So they loaded them up again and carried on wasting the juniors. “I really appreciated all the effort that the seniors went through to bring us food and support, I was tired so it encouraged me to keep going,” said Daniel Whiting.

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“Applications are so long and time-consuming, and you have to know every single detail about yourself from high school!” said Stefanie Sarault.

As the year began, along with school projects and homework, seniors had the added work of college applications. From early September, seniors worked in the computer lab looking up college information, meeting with Mrs. Kathy Tulloch, and having the office send out their transcripts. As the weeks passed, students stayed home from outings to study, their last attempt to raise SAT scores before the deadline.

“Applying to college was not only about the actual applications and the work, but it was a very emotional experience because it really made me start thinking about actually leaving all my friends, family, and my life here in Penang. Basically it was a huge wake-up call that I’m really leaving for the real CONCENTRATING hard and ignoring distractions (i.e., Albert Teoh and friends) Karyss Love looks up world,” said Natacha information on the colleges she is applying to. Love Provencal. said, “Colleges were really helpful with informing The acceptance me through e-mail on the next step of applying.” envelopes started arMost of the seniors used the Internet to aid them riving in early March. in the applying to colleges.

“I was so anxious to open [the letter] because I was so tired of waiting! I didn’t know if I would get in or not, and I was pretty nervous,” said Justin Ellison about his application to Blinn College in Texas.

In the end, everyone figured out where he or she would go, and things fell into place. “Of course I’m sad to leave; but after six years at Dalat, I think I’m ready for a change. I need something new and different,” said Mary Carlton.

After completing the application process and choosing to attend INTI College in Subang Jaya, Kuala Lumpur, Sarault continued, “I think that college is going to be such a blast, despite all the hard work I’ve put into applications; I can’t hardly wait.”

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As Mr. Karl Steinkamp walked into the chemistry class on 22 November, students looked at each other with surprise and curiosity. “Listen, guys.”

As the principal started talking, some students began to think they had probably done something wrong and “were in trouble” again.

“I don’t want you to come to school tomorrow,” Mr. Steinkamp began as the students looked at him in surprise. “We just received the news that the king of Malaysia has died, and tomorrow is a public holiday.”

On the night of 11 September, four weeks after school started first semester, students and their families turned on the television and saw the most unbelievable scene they could have ever imagined: two planes crashed into the World Trade Center in New York City, and people ran out of the buildings screaming. A few minutes later, another plane slammed into the Pentagon in Washington, D.C.; and then another plane crashed in the fields of western Pennsylvania.

Soon, unexpected telephone calls arrived from house to house, as the “phone tree” callers told parents that their students should not go to school the next day. “It was scary when I woke up in the morning

and found out what had happened—but I was excited to get a day off,” said Jonathan Kue. Three months later on 25 April, students received another day off as the new king of Malaysia had the coronation celebration in Kuala Lumpur.

Three days before the new king’s coronation, however, after enjoying a long weekend and a sleep-in because of the scheduled late start, students arrived at school at 10:20 a.m. to find the school gate closed. A lightning strike the night before had caused an electrical problem, and the school wanted students to stay home so they could ensure the safety of campus.

“The long weekend was a blessing because we got to stay home an extra day without having to worry about homework,” said Sam Stoothoff.

“The holidays gave me more leisure time to relax,” Gao Foua Kue said with an appreciative smile.

“All the holidays made it hard to finish preparing my students for the AP exams which begin on 6 May,” Mr. John “Tommy” Tompkins said. “We got quite behind and didn’t finish our last novel “Jane Eyre.”

As Mr. Steinkamp walked out of the door, the students cheered at the thoughts of another holiday.

AS the breeze blows, an American flag As they flipped their books back to the chapter the flaps gently on the tranquil campus. teacher had told them to, their minds could no longer After the 11 September event, the school flew the American flag at half- focus on stoichiometry; they were dreaming of happy mast to show sorrow over the tragic plans for another unexpected holiday.

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Neigh also shared on topics like forgiveness, relationships, values, mentoring, saying good-bye, and grief. Andreas Gross said, “I learned a lot of things about forgiveness that I never knew. I guess I had Ring! As the eight o’clock bell rang on 19 March, seniors and juniors always just assumed forgiving someone equated with regaining trust started their two-day reentry sessions with a light breakfast in the in them. Mr. Neigh taught me that this is not the same. Just because cafeteria. The smell of toasted bread, the giggling sound of people you forgive someone doesn’t necessarily mean that you instantly have chatting, and everything else seemed so familiar until a new face showed to trust him again.” up—Mr. Matthew Neigh, the reentry speaker. Upon seeing the guest The games during the intermission also played an important part speaker, students started to wonder about the meaning of “reentry.” in the seminar as they helped students work on teams. In one game, When the session finally started, the eleventh and twelfth graders students employed logic and strategy as they helped two partners untie soon found out that it aimed to help them know more about third the strings attaching them. They also spoke words of encouragement culture kids, God, and the transition to living when their friends participated in the pudin America. ding-eating contest. And they enjoyed playing At the beginning of the session, Mr. Neigh a game where they had to put stockings on grabbed students’ attention by playing a movtheir heads. “I played the nylon game with Ben ie clip from “Cast Away” that showed Tom Starkey. We were laughing so hard because we Hanks attempting to escape from the island. look so weird,” said Beth Farnum.

Mr. Neigh used the video clip to let students As the two days of lessons and games came understand different ways to solve problems. to an end, Mr. Neigh played the “Cast Away” They could either face them without proper movie clip again to review the things students equipment—like when Hanks escaped with a had learned. After the movie clip, all the jubroken rubber boat and a short oar—or deal niors and seniors clapped to thank Mr. Neigh with the difficulties wisely, like when Hanks for the seminar. They realized that topics like built a firm raft the second time. forgiveness, TCKs, values, grief, leaving, men “Cast Away gave me a great perspective WEARING stockings on their heads, Mr. Michael toring, and relationships had become familiar and Rowan Mundhenk prepare themselves for of how transitions can be. It was also a good Holden to them—just like what they felt toward Mr. one of the games in reentry seminar. Students enjoyed analogy to use,” said Gao Foua Kue. themselves as they learned new informationduring the Matthew Neigh, their speaker.

Apart from talking about TCKs, Mr. two-day sessions.

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“It’s pay back time guys,” said Natacha Provencal as she made her way with brightly colored makeup in her hands to the front of the canteen. “And its going to be sweet.”

The varsity guys’ soccer team had taken on a serious bet with the varsity girls’ team that had a major implication on their reputations.

Theo Love said, “When I organized the bet with the girls, I didn’t realize what I was getting into because then the rest of the guys were forced into it.”

Both soccer teams had taken a trip to Kuala Lumpur for a tournament with 10 schools.

The usual tension of competition between the girls and guys formed serious consequences as one team felt superior to the other. The boys thought that they would win the tournament hands down; this HOLDING steady, Terri-Lynn Frentz applies lip statement disturbed the liner on Dan Walter as he closes his eyes to avoid girls as they knew that the embarrassment. The varsity boys’ soccer team lost a bet to the girls, and the payback involved they had a strong team the guys’ wearing makeup and dresses for a day. on their side. So a friendThe guys tried to keep going strong throughout ly wager came into place the day, but soon after lunch a few gave up. to finalize the situation.

If the boys won their tournament and the girls lost theirs, the boys had the privilege of “humiliating” the girls by dressing them up as guys; they would become the guys’ slaves for a day and visa versa.

“A bet is a bet. Even though we lost the tournament and had to allow the girls to embarrass us by dressing us up as girls, it was still fun as we looked hilarious,” said Albert Teoh. A close win had given the girls a victory over the guys, but it caused uproar with the guys as they detested the consequences.

“Even though it was awesome to see the girls win the tournament, the bet we made was embarrassing as they put horrible makeup on me,” said Nicholas Ratzloff.

As the guys walked around school dressed in dresses and makeup, the girls laughed at them all day. Terri-Lynn Frentz commented, “I enjoyed making the boys look pretty. The best thing was that they had no choice; girls rule!”

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“There are babies everywhere,” commented Rachel Lau as she saw Megan Collins running across the lawn in the big water puddles with her shoes on. “It adds a lot to the campus. The atmosphere of the young kids all over campus gives a happy carefree feeling apart from all the stressors of school,” Lau continued.

Ruth Harbison said, “I love to play with the little kids and see them being so adventurous with their imagination.”

“When I see senior high students taking care of babies,” said Mr. Karl Steinkamp, “it adds a new dimension to the school.” These kids had opportunities to have adventures either by climbing trees or by playing soccer, bench ball, or even war with water guns.

Dorm parents soon found it hard to find their kids. “We don’t even see Renee anymore because she is off on her own mission,” said Mr. Ken Campbell.

Once in a while during school, Col-lins or Mekala Steinkamp wandered around with the students during school, drawing much attention with their cuteness. Gao PATIENTLY, Ruth Harbison listens to Megan Collins ramble off in baby language as she explains what she Foua Kue used one has drawn on the piece of paper. Students, especially of her study halls the dorm kids, played with the babies on campus in to help Mrs. Jacki their free time. Baby Collins took over the campus Steinkamp baby-sit. as she never stayed in one place and enjoyed the On some occasions attention and play time with all students. the little ones on campus would try to take over by declaring war with their toy guns. Ethan Lane said, “I like being on campus because I always play with Gregory West and all his toys.”

Simeon Garrat in Eckman Dorm said, “Being with Hannah and Megan [Collins] makes me realize how fragile life is and how much love children need at such a small age.”

Emily Sheddan said, “The kids on campus are so carefree; it makes you feel happy even if you are having a bad day.”

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Walking inside the Eastern & Oriental Hotel on Thursday afternoon for the skit rehearsal, Kara Mangham surveyed the ballroom and thought of how beautiful it would look on the night of the JSB. “I had never seen such a wonderful ballroom before as there were balconies above the room that added to its splendor,” she said.

The juniors had prepared for this special night ever since they chose the Steierts and Mr. Nathanael Klassen as their sponsors. Since then, they had spent Saturday nights attending meetings, sharing ideas, and planning activities for the JSB. “At first, it was hard for me to give up my free time on Saturday evenings. But after a while, I found that it wasn’t so bad to go to the meetings because it was a great way to bond with friends; I would often go out with some of my classmates to hang out at Coffee Bean or watch movies right after,” said Joe Lee.

As the class came to general conclusions of how it wanted to present the JSB, each junior had to spend more time working to preWITH paper, glue, cardboard and markers pare. The juniors had to spread in front of them, Sarah Podenak, choose a location, organize Emily Sheddan, and Sophia Hoshi giggle fund-raising events, and split and talk as they create name cards for the class into committees the seniors. The Decorations Committee spent numerous Saturday afternoons to responsible for specific tasks. design and construct all the decorations Katy Parks commented, “I for the JSB. never knew really how much money we had to raise until I saw all the bake sales and car washes scheduled for each month.”

As the day of the JSB crept nearer, more work piled on the juniors as they planned decorations, entertainment, skits, and the Powerpoint presentation. “By Thursday afternoon on the day before the “Big Night,” we were ready and excited to dazzle the staff, sophomores and the honored seniors,” said Bonnie Chang.

As she watched the class perform its first full dress rehearsal, Mangham felt confident that the JSB would go well. Soon, the buzz of 39 people working busily filled the air. After a grueling four hours of going through the entire program, everyone felt eager to go home and grab a McDonald’s burger. Mangham thoughtfully looked over the ballroom one last time before she shut the door and went out of the hotel dreaming of the night that lay ahead.

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As Tuesday night approached, the Spanglers got ready for the next Dorm Council to arrive and gather in their comfortable living room.

As each member—such as Lisa Nakanouchi and Joe Lee— took his or her own sweet time to arrive, others sat and waited. One by one, representatives from each dorm came ready to debate over the latest issues.

Lee said, “We just meet, sit around, and talk about stuff like dorm issues and rules and how we can change them. Then we talk about things that have nothing to do with these issues. It’s basically a chill-out time with other dorm reps and good food from Aunt Corinna [Spangler].”

On a more serious note, Beth Farnum said, “Dorm Council talks about dorm AS Uncle Mark Spangler gives a summary stuff and campus rules. Then of his day, Joshua Tutterow listens care- they decide if we can change fully while relaxing on the chair at the some of them, and if so, how.

Spanglers’ apartment at the same time. [Members] say the things we The meetings usually started with chitchat before moving on to more serious issues all want the people in charge to hear. [The administraregarding the life of dorm students. tion] listens to Dorm Council which is good for all of us.”

As the members talked, voicing their concerns, students in the dorms did their own things, content that their council had the power to voice the concerns they wanted them to say. Nakanouchi said, “I think it’s a good idea to let different people come and talk about the stuff we need to address. There are just so many issues on campus and outside that could use some arguing about.”

True to her style, Nakanouchi entered the meetings ready to battle for what she believes. Others also enjoy the verbal discussions, and they end their meetings determined to be ready for the next.

As Rachel Houmphan said, “We really need people to talk for us in Dorm Council meetings because there’s a lot of things that many people want to do or know.”

Dorm Council met every other Tuesday night in the Spanglers’ apartment, and the members left full of food and the knowledge that they’d had a good talk. They wish the following Tuesday would come as soon as possible so they can meet again for the next Dorm Council…Spangler-style.

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“I really thought all the animals were cool. I wanted to bring some On a very special sunny day in a school called Dalat, a group of farm of them home but I couldn’t. Daddy said I could buy the pig, though, animals arrived on the grassy field of the school. A pink pig clambered if I wanted to,” said Angela Steiert with a smile. onto the grass and skipped around its pen. The mother cow mooed Ben Starkey said, “I passed by the field on my way to class and I loudly as curious elementary students gave delighted squeals. Wishing saw all these animals with kids gathered around for the same attention, a goat ran around its so I stopped by and saw them all having fun. makeshift pen and drew children towards Too bad I’m not in elementary anymore.” it. The golden geese also attracted plenty “Yeah,” agreed Joshua Lai. “I was so surprised of attention as they flapped their wings and to see live farm animals at school. As a Chinese swished around their pen.

I never really got the chance to pet a cow or a With no doubt, the farm animals drew pig. It was really a pity when I couldn’t throw a many fans from the elementary student pie at Mr. Steinkamp. Well, dreams are dreams.” body. “I love the little ducklings – they were Even the teachers themselves could not help adorable. At first, I was a little scared of the smiling as they watched the children enjoying cow because it looked very big. But later, I themselves. Miss Lyn Poosawtsee remarked, “I was able to come close and touch it,” said had never really seen farm animals close up before.

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As the day drew to an end, the farm animals giggles and smiles, Ezekiel Riggenbach I got to bob for apples and I got my face all WITH left the field and the children waved goodbye. smears a cream-filled pie over Uncle Brian Weidewet. I also enjoyed the pie-throwing booth mann’s head. Games like pie-throwing, apple-bob- The cow gave a final farewell “moo,” and the where we could throw real creamy pies at bing and Frisbee-throwing provided entertainment goat skipped around, chewing its last bits of different people. It was awesome!” Andy Jung for elementary students during the Country Fair. grass. Meanwhile, each elementary student went The fair also featured farm animals like cows, ducks, exclaimed excitedly. home with happy memories of the gleeful day. pigs, geese and goats, which the children could “I got to make crafts and I got prizes for watch and touch.

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“I like the new messenger service because it gives me a chance to talk with the guys. It’s so annoying having our phone line always tied up, so having the chat service allows us to communicate more,” Gao Nou Kue said.

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It had become popular among those students because it gave them a chance to catch up on one another at night after a busy day or to take a break EYES fixed intently on the computer; Albert Teoh leans over Jane Chang, watching as she from cramming for a big sends an instant message to a friend. Students science test. used messenger services to talk with friends “I always stay up late from the library to the computer lab, in and and chat with Katy [Parks] out of school. or Matt [Provencal]. It’s fun to argue on-line with one another because they can never tell if I’m being serious or not,” Andy Larkin said.

“I like [MSN] because it gives us the opportunity to talk to other students who are in different classes,” Kelly Haechler said.

Even the teaching staff and administrators grew to enjoy the new service. If someone walked into the library, they would see Provencal sending instant messages to Mr. Karl Steinkamp. Pastor Dave Latsha used the Hotmail service at night to chat with students and alumni.

Regardless of their gender—even though women generally tend to talk more than men—students love to chat. The MSN messenger service became a hobby that the computer generation of teenagers grew to enjoy.

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“Although the stress level is quite high from taking three AP courses What does AP stand for? Schools all over the globe offered Advanced in one year, I enjoyed learning everything they have taught me,” said Placement courses—particularly in institutions under the American Susan Chen. education system—to students of all backgrounds. This special program Bob Chuang explained, “AP calculus makes me think on a much provided ambitious students with the opportunity to take college sub- higher level.” jects during their junior or senior year of high school. The AP program “I didn’t know why I took [AP Environmental Science] in the first offered various fields of studies such as English literature, environmental place, but I don’t regret sticking with it,” Sandy Weng stated. “I’ve science, calculus, U.S. history, and chemistry, among others. gained tons of useful and practical knowledge from that class. It is well The Advanced Placement curriculum required students to take an worth all the work.” exam at the end of each course; students receive grades on a scale of “I like the challenge in these classes because they help me get ready one to five. Students recognized some of the advantages these courses for college work and strengthen my independent reading and studying had to offer. skills,” added Octavio.

“I took AP courses because I With a whole year of preparation, wanted to get college credits so that AP students felt that they weren’t I can hopefully double major,” said only prepared for the exams; they Leah Octavio. had gained confidence for their next “AP U.S. history is great. We year in college. Pearl Fung remarked, have a small class; therefore, the “Although it’s nice to receive credits in discussions are much more open and college, the most important thing in interesting,” said Andy Larkin.

AP classes for me was the experience “I like AP because my ‘B’ counts of having lots of homework and adas an ‘A’ in a normal class, so my GPA vanced work. This has instilled values is higher on my report card. And it of hard work, time management and focused on the TV screen, Rowan Mundhenk, Mary Carlton, and perseverance in me and has shaped me looks good on college transcripts,” EYES Andreas Gross watch the BBC production of William Shakespeare’s “The said Mary Carlton with a smile.

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Some students took on the re- including plays, novels, poetry and short stories.

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Although it took much time and effort to have the license on hand, “Hey Leah, do you want to go the Coffee Bean with us?” asked Susan these few young adults found that the happiness that they received Chen. “I can take you home afterwards.” from driving worth the effort. “One time I drove Ki-Chan [Jeon] to “Really? OK,” said Leah Octavio.

Midlands, and I was so happy because although I am younger than By looking at the row of cars in the student car park, one could he, I can still do something for him!” said Jane Chang. easily tell that a high percentage of students on campus knew how Students who didn’t know how to drive found it convenient to have to drive. Unlike America, teenagers in Malaysia had to reach age 17 friends who could take them to places. Octavio said, “Before, whenin order to drive. But this rule didn’t ever I would go out with my friends, we discourage those who wanted to “gain would always have to take the bus. Now, freedom.”

Susan and I often go to Island Plaza by “I learned to drive so that I can car and study together at Coffee Bean. go anywhere without troubling my Susan also drives me home, which is mom,” said Henry Sun. really kind of her.”

“It’s convenient to know how to Moreover, people who didn’t have drive,” said Mark Dhyr. “A guy withthe chance to learn how to drive out a car is sad.” dreamed about the time when they Learning to drive in Malaysia would get their turn. “I can’t wait to required painstaking effort. Students drive,” said Natalie Herring. “It’s cool had to sit through a five-hour lecture that people know how to drive because in Bahasa Malayu. And as students it gives them more freedom. They can couldn’t understand Malay, they found take their friends out and gain more the lecture long. The Malaysian govindependence.” ernment also required students to pass “Hey Jenny [Lai], do you want to a written driver’s test before they could GETTING ready to go home, Susan Chen puts her backpack in her go to Coffee Bean?” asked Chen as she drive on the road.

Proton. By knowing how to drive, students didn’t have to queue for a and Octavio as they got ready to leave.

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the cheerleaders acting all crazy. It inspired me to have more school spirit,” Josh Manfred said.

One of the painted men, a “wannabee” of the masked man, said, “Let’s go Eagles, let’s go!” yelled students as the masked man ran into “Having my master dress like an eagle along with us painted men the gym dressed in a feathery suit made of blue and yellow cloth really inspires greater school spirit because we have an desire to make with a hard papier-mache head piece like that of an eagle, during a the students proud to be a part of Dalat. We help encourage them to big pep rally before the MSSPP basketball tournament. This hidden support school activities and come watch their teams play.” identity had dressed up as the school mascot in order to bring about The masked man did his best to keep the school spirit up, along a higher standard of school spirit. He didn’t do it alone though; many with the help of his painted men and hyperactive cheerleaders. of the high school boys decorated their bodies in blue and gold and Theo Love said, “I really believe that having a school mascot and a ran around with banners to show their school pride. The masked strong supportive pep squad has made a difference. Last semester man also had three beautiful young cheerleaders who jumped and our school hosted a basketball tournament and lost because we cheered with blue and yellow pom-poms. With this unknown man, didn’t have an eagle. But, this semester we had a school mascot his “painted” followers, and his peppy and we won MSSPP! I think that shows cheerleaders, school spirit could never die. how much the masked man’s presence has “I think it’s great that we have a real encouraged the sports teams to play their school mascot now because in the four years best. The masked man, the painted men, that I’ve been here, we’ve never had one,” and the cheerleaders bring it on when they Rob Dent said. “And seeing the masked come out to support their teams.” man dressed up as the eagle at our final Love, the pep chairman, dressed as the MSSPP game spurred me on to play harder eagle and became the first “real” school masand made me prouder of my school.” cot. His painted followers included: Justin The masked man and his pep squad Ellison, Matt Starkey, Dan Walter, Dan screamed their lungs out to support their Whiting, Albert Teoh, and Josh Hughes. sports teams, setting an example for the rest “YEAH! Go Eagles!” scream Theo Love, Albert Teoh, Daniel Ruthie Harbison, Natalie Herring, and Gao and Natalie Herring during a varsity guys’ basketof the student body. “I thought it was so Whiting, Nou Kue jumped with their pom-poms ball game. The pep squad cheered and supported the teams funny to see the masked man dressed like by coming to almost every game and yelling cheers as loudly making themselves known as Love’s three an eagle along with the painted men and as they could. cheerleaders.

—By Mary Carlton Sandy Weng

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JSB. These three letters sparked creativity in the high school boys.

The event of the year gave young men the chance to ask the girl of their dreams to the spiffiest evening in Penang. Even though asking a girl to the JSB may have seemed like a small thing, it has become a race to see which guy could do the best job.

As in the case of Rowan Mundhenk, some guys spent a really long time planning the perfect way to ask. Mundhenk had Mr. Karl Steinkamp call Ruthie Harbison into his office and pretend that she was in trouble. Jumping out from under Mr. Steinkamp’s desk and frightening Harbison, Justin Ellison appeared dressed as a monster from the movie “Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.” Coming to Harbison’s rescue, Mund-henk appeared dressed as her favorite character, Legolas. He then took Harbison to the canteen, where he recited lines from the movie and acted out exact scenes in order to ask her.

“It was a lot of work, and I’d only do it once; and only for Ruthie [Harbison],” Mundhenk said.

The computer played a prominent spot in Matt Provencal’s asking Wendy Kordesch. He also had Mr. Steinkamp call Kordesch into his office pretending that she was in trouble. Then on his screen saver it said, “Wendy, will you WAITING to surprise Pam Lesmana with an invitation go to JSB with me?” Provencal then to the JSB, Casey Caldwell appeared with a gigantic daisy. waits in a trash can over by the But Jim Wu’s way “took the cake.” canteen, holding a bouquet of He set up the words “JSB with me?” flowers inside. Guys used their with little candles in small white Styimaginations to come up with rofoam cups. Wu led a confused Gao creative ways to ask that special Foua Kue down to the amphitheatre someone to the JSB. after a NHS practice. In the dark night sky, the small candles lit the lower campus with a romantic glow.

In the end, the race to do the best asking didn’t really matter. The young men in grades 10-12 put in the effort to make their “would be” dates feel special and succeeded in doing so. Ellison summed it up by saying, “As long as the girl said yes, all that hard work was worth it.”

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After the first cookie bake-off, the APES students received the temperature data taken from each solar oven. Each team then had the chance to make improvements on its design to make its solar oven In the 36.7 degree Celsius midday heat, four aluminum-covered boxes even more effective. “In our first oven, the foam melted because of the gleamed like metallic spacecraft on a small patch of grass behind the very hot temperature. For our second design, we fixed the Styrofoam science labs. Inside each box, two lumps of cookie dough sat on a insulation and lowered it to make the actual oven space smaller. This black metal plate. After just a few hours, the soft dough transformed really helped to make the oven work better,” explained Sandy Weng, into baked, edible cookies without the whose solar oven registered the highest use of any electricity, fire, or liquid recorded temperature. petroleum gas.

“It was interesting how by just using For their third quarter project, the aluminum and properly constructing AP Environmental Science class conthe oven, we could get temperatures over structed solar ovens. To test how well 90 degrees Celsius, which was about 60 their ovens worked, Mr. Dean McClary degrees higher than the outside temperaprovided cookie dough for the students ture,” Susan Chen remarked. to bake. “Our class was split into teams Eagerly opening the Ziploc bag that of two, and each team had to make a contained the product of her solar oven, solar oven using just cardboard boxes, Megan Galloway gingerly took out a aluminum foil, tape, Styrofoam, glass moist, golden cookie. After taking a and a metal sheet,” Andreas Gross said. small bite, she looked surprised at how “I had no idea that solar ovens were much the cookie tasted just as delicious quite simple to make. We all got a folder as cookies baked in conventional ovens. about designing solar ovens, which gave Certainly, it did not have to take expenlots of helpful information about how to sive ovens that used electricity, fire or make an oven that will trap heat most CAREFULLY adjusting the mirrors on her solar oven, Stefanie Sarault liquid petroleum gas to produce quality makes sure that the sun’s rays fully reflect on to the center of the effectively. With just the folder to help box where her cookie dough lay. Using different design features and cookies – cardboard, aluminum foil and us, we were on our own to make an techniques, APES students constructed box ovens that would trap sunlight could cook food just as good, if the sun’s heat and use it to bake cookies. oven,” said Justin Ellison. not better.

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“Yes! It’s Wednesday night,” yelled Jeff Nickles ecstatically as he laboriously climbed the stairs leading up from the chapel after prayer meeting. “That means we have treat tonight.”

“Oh yeah; I wonder what we’re having tonight. I hope it’s the apple crumble again. I love Aunt Cindy [Collins’s] apple crumble,” said Nick Ratzloff.

Every Wednesday night the dorms gathered together to hear reminders of the rules, do devotions, and eat. On the Wednesday nights when the talk around campus always rounded on dorm treat, statements such as “what are you having tonight?” or “my dorm mom makes better treat than yours” echoed down the halls. And when the time finally rolled around, everyone ran to the lounge to hurry through the meeting and devotions—each mouth watering in anticipation of the delectable delights waiting SITTING around relishing the treat that Aunt Cindy Collins has made for them, the Eckman them.

Dorm parents tried Dorm boys listen as Uncle Pete Collins reads from “Disciplines of a Godly Man” for devotions. Treat to have a variety of and devotions occurred every Wednesday night, treats. One could ofand it soon followed that order as well. The treat helped to settle the boys down enough to listen ten hear Aunt Cindy approaching guys in to the devotions. her dorm individually and asking, “What should I make tonight?” and receiving at once an enthusiastic reply of that particular dorm student’s favorite.

“I love the fried drumsticks that Aunt Rachelle [Henderson] makes—they are my favorite,” said Barnabas Lai. “Dorm treat is a good time for us girls to bond, and Aunt Trina [Campbell] makes the best fruit pizza,” said Pamela Lesmana.

“No way! Aunt Val [Weidemann] makes the best dorm treat. She is such a great cook,” said Lydia Ng, overhearing their conversation.

“I like Aunt Shelly [West’s] treats. She makes better treats than anyone else,” said Beth Nguyen, attempting to join in as well.

Students may have disagreed on who was the best cook—but all agreed that Wednesday night treats were well worth the wait.

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The world of technology surely has expanded the possibilities of school, business, communication, and almost every other thing on this earth. Instead of writing term papers or using a typewriter for Mr. John “Tommy” Tompkins’s class, students use Macintosh computers. Technology has made computers available to the public, and computer wizards finding new ways to make them smaller and faster. But computer desktops present themselves as resourceful sources to produce creative projects; machines like video cameras do too.

Students used video cameras for a Student Council contest between the high school classes to see who could make the best video. The seniors won with the other classes coming close behind. “I enjoy creating videos because it allows me to express myself without talking,” said Bob Chuang. Chuang became famous in all his classes for turning into the next Steven Spielberg, but he did have a little help from Jim Wu and Henry Sun. The three of them— sometimes together and sometimes not—made about five videos for STANDING on top of a trash projects in different classes. can to get the best angle for the junior-class video, Nick Josh Hughes also headed up the edRatzloff tries to ignore Tim- iting of a video for ninth grade English othy Lai, Cody Riggenbach, class about mythology.

David Eckman, and Sam Lee As technology increases and becomes as they watch the show. Students worked hard to get the easier to use, school projects will prove more interesting and enjoyable even if perfect scene. they will take long to complete. Teachers will find new ways of teaching through technology which will in turn get students interested in the subject.

While it takes a long time to complete a video, the final outcome—if done properly—will blow the socks off everyone. And even though a project done without any technical twists takes less time, the finished product does not even compare to the impression video leaves. Students found this out through trial and error. Technology has both its ups and downs, but then again—what doesn’t?

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But unlike what most people thought, students who took this class only had to write five to eight articles, which—compared to normal English class—didn’t seem like a big requirement. And Looking over his schedule for the new year, Joshua Lai thought about they learned techniques of how to take good photos, how to write whether or not he should take Journalism. After thinking through the interesting copy, how to draw layouts on a computer, and how to high school counselor’s advice, he decided to meet the challenge. His crop pictures; all this made Journalism a class that no other class friends, however, thought him insane. Some of them even said, “God could compare to. have mercy on you!”

Although times came when students stayed up late to meet dead Like Lai, during the first week of school many juniors and seniors lines, when tears flowed because of misunderstanding, when irritation couldn’t make up their minds about journalism class. Some didn’t came because nobody had taken pictures, or when discouragement want to take it because they claimed they couldn’t write well. Others struck as store managers didn’t recognize a good “investment”—the said it required too much time. A few people chose not to because Journ. students displayed upbeat attitudes. they didn’t know Tommy [Mr. John “If I can give advice to anybody, I Tompkins] well. “I was really afraid to would encourage them to take Journ.,” take Journ. because I need to learn a said Rob Dent, Reflector editor. lot of new stuff in a very short time,” Fung said, “Journ. became one of said Lai. the few classes that I looked forward “After the first week I was still to everyday.” wondering whether I should stay in “Journ is not just a class for me,” [the class] because I would have to said Willows; “ it has taught me a lot of write a lot,” said Pearl Fung. other aspects of life outside class. Sell “Before I decided to take Journ, I ing ads, for example, taught me how was very scared because I knew that to confront and to have a respectful my English was not good. But I wantapproach to people,” ed to learn to take pictures, to do the “Hey guys, Journ is not that bad,” order to help journalism students learn how to sell ads, Mr. John designing, and to learn how to use the IN remarked Lai as he headed down to the “Tommy” Tompkins and Jenny Lai role-play an ad sales attempt. Twelve computer. So I joined the class,” said students worked together on the yearbook, taking and cropping photos, chapel to take some group pictures. drawing layouts, writing copy, and selling advertisements.

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All eyes focused on the stage, the high school girls anticipated an incorrect demonstration of the dress code. No one expected Pastor Dave Latsha to pop out on the chapel stage in a tight midriff-baring shirt, and as they watched in surprise he went through the new test of the dress code, by raising his arms to shoulder height, exposing even more of his abdomen.

Towards the beginning of the second semester, the problem of dress code violations arose as many students did not completely follow the regulations.

On a late-start Wed-nesday, during tenth period, Mr. Karl Steinkamp met with all of the high school girls, and then the boys to discuss the changes in the dress code.

“It’s important that the focus is not on the clothes the person is wearing, but on that person. If someone is wearing clothing that is too tight or TRYING to save Ashley Sarault, Natacha too loose, it can become a Provencal holds down her shirt while she distraction. Students need to picks a flower. Everyone watched out for dress in a way that aids acaher friends to see if her clothes did not demics, and when they do, quite pass the dress code test. they will feel more academic because of it,” he said.

“In a way [the dress code rules] reflect how the school cares for our welfare. Girls don’t like to be thought of as objects, and the new dress code reinforced that,” said Valerie Eddins.

“In certain ways I did appreciate the change in dress code rules—they gave me a good excuse to go out and buy a whole new wardrobe!” Natacha Provencal said with a grin.

“At least its not a uniform! I had to wear one for three and a half years and trust me, a dress code is one hundred times better!” said Rob Dent.

As Pastor Dave went backstage, Mr. Steinkamp announced that an example of the correct dress code would come on stage next—again the high school girls erupted in laughter as Mr. Mike Holden came out wearing a burka, completely covered except for his eyes, and strutted around the stage.

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socializing experience. And because the students typically walked up to Hillside from campus, the stalls became even more refreshing.

Walking anywhere in Penang always drew a sweat from the hardiest “Hey guys I say we go out tonight, cause I’m not relishing what we’re of souls, and the stalls always offered a place to sit with a refreshing having for dinner down in the cafetedrink available for only 70 sen. The ria,” said Josh Tutterow. heat became so overbearing sometimes “Yeah, I agree, but I don’t have very that people easily had three or more much money; so we have to go somedrinks sitting on the white table in where cheap,” stated Daniel Whiting. front of them.

“Hey, lets go up to the stalls; they “I enjoy eating at the stalls with my always have really good food, and it friends because it doesn’t cost a lot and costs like nothing,” said David EckI can just sit there and talk for hours man. while eating the food and not worry “Yeah, and I suddenly have a cravabout how much money it all costs,” ing for that fried chicken that I can said Pearl Fung. get there too,” added Josh Tutterow.

“It’s fun to go to Hillside because The stalls became the perfect place there is never a lack of entertainment. for dorm students to meet all of their I like going there late at night and needs. Sometimes the feeling arose shooting rats with ice. Being able to within to skip a meal at the cafeteria go someplace late at night provides and eat something different for a a place for me to have some fun with change. my friends even after everything else is But the monetary problem always closed,” said Andy Larkin. seemed to arise, and only eating “Ah, I love this chicken,” said at the stalls met all the necessary “THANKS,” said Rob Dent as he takes his change and counts it to make Tut-terow, “it’s so good, and it’s the correct amount had transferred hands. Going to the stalls for the criteria. Soon students became so sure senior privilege of eating off campus became very common as it offered amazingly cheap, too. I can eat as common-place at the stalls that it the only food close enough and fast enough for seniors; they had only a much of it as I want.” became not only an eating, but also a limited time to eat.

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“The night was a great way for the seniors and juniors to bond with each other. It was really cool how the seniors made an effort to know us,” Katy Parks said.

With fat pillows in her arms and a stout backpack strapped on her “When I came in the chapel, I wasn’t really expecting much to back, Susan Chen strolled slowly towards the chapel. Groups of juniors happen. But I was surprised at how I actually enjoyed the evening.

People didn’t just go in their small group of and seniors milled around noisily outside the friends all night but everyone participated in chapel doors. After Chen placed her overnight the games and mingled with people whom they bag and pillows in a corner, she joined Wendy don’t normally talk with. It was the feeling of Kordesch and Bonnie Chang who stood beside friendship and camaraderie that made the night tables laden generously with chips, cookies worthwhile,” said Valerie Eddins. and drinks.

Before they left, the seniors made sure that Just before their mini-sneak to Pedu Lake, the juniors had a delicious breakfast. “The the seniors invited the junior class to spend a breakfast was awesome. But I was very tired at sleepover with them in the chapel. In the wee the end of the whole activity,” said Joe Lee. hours of the morning, the senior class planned “At around six or seven in the morning, we to sneak out of the chapel, leaving the juniors seniors had to sneak out quietly with our bags. to wake up and find them gone.

It was hard getting up because many of us got “We got all sweaty at the end of the night, only a few hours’ of sleep,” said Jim Wu. After especially after we played a game where each leaving the chapel, the seniors headed to the junior was tied to a senior and we had to run around to different seats,” said Sarah Podenak. WITH arms outstretched and body suspended in Loves’ house, where they had cinnamon rolls “I enjoyed the game we played where the mid-air, Josh Tutterow flies in the air after two people and orange juice. Some students took a quick hoisted him up and dropped him on a mattress. shower before climbing into the vans. girls had to sit down and the guys stood behind had Juniors and seniors played lively games during the them. One of the guys would secretly wink at Junior-Senior Lock In, which helped to foster better Preparing to go back to sleep, Chen shut her eyes and leaned on the window as the van a girl, and she had to run away from her seat relationships between the two classes. headed for Pedu Lake. With happy dreams and immediately before the guy behind her seat pulled her back. Afterwards, we switched places and the guys were the memories of the previous night’s activities, she snuggled into a cosy position, ready to take a three-hour nap. ones who had to sit down and run away,” Ki-Chan Jeon said.

—By Leah Octavio

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“Look! I found a monkey skull,” Aunt Trena Campbell said to her dorm girls. “Let’s call it Herbert!”

On the 28-31 March long weekend, Jaffray and Eckman Dorms trekked out to Monkey Beach where they spent the night. On the first day of the long weekend, the high school girls’ dorm hiked up, and upon their return the next day, the high school dorm boys took off.

“Even though the hike was long, we didn’t get lost; and I was glad to get a tan,” Christa Bell Kim said.

Throughout their two-days/one-night stay, the Jaffray girls had an encounter with wild monkeys. Trying to scare them off, Ruthie Harbison yelled, “No more monkey business!” When Mary Carlton saw the monkeys slowly attacking, she ran for her life.

The monkeys tried to steal just about anything they could get their hands on, but because of Jaffray Dorm’s strong and hairy dorm dad, Uncle Ken Campbell, the monkeys trembled and went away.

Hearing about the excitement the girls’ dorm had had at Monkey Beach, the Eckman guys anticipated the same experiences. On their arrival however, they found no monkeys.

David Eckman said, “Man, I wish LIFTING up the monkey skull the monkeys tried to attack us.” “named” Herbert, Crystal Tsai Eckman Dorm had a different placed it on a stick outside the experience on this tropical island. girls’ camp to ward off monkeys.

The Jaffray girls tried all kinds They had a time of relaxation of methods to protect themselves and quietness. “All we did was from the wild beasts on their eat and eat, sleep, listen to music, outing to—where else?—Monkey and eat some more,” said Nick Beach.

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As Aunt Trena saw the Eckman guys coming back to the dorm, she walked up to them and asked, “Did you find Herbert? Did you see him?” Some of them nodded their head—but others had no clue that Herbert had even existed.

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The sounds of many junior high school feet trampled the grounds of campus during their band exchange with the local Boys’ Brigade.

While playing their harmonious songs, the junior high schoolers cheerfully marched around the field in time with the rhythm. With proud parents and onlookers clicking their cameras, the junior high students tried to smile while playing their different instruments.

J.P. Octavio said, “I didn’t know we would march, too, like the Boys’ Brigade; but then we did. I thought we would just play our instruments.”

While these students had fun marching, some got tired carrying their heavy metal instruments. Barney Lai candidly remarked, “I really wanted to drop my instrument when we were marching so my arms wouldn’t hurt anymore, but I knew Mr. [Gene] Armistead would kill me—and then the person behind me would probably trip over it and fall.”

As these young saints continued marching, they didn’t forget that they also had to play for the audience who had come to watch and listen to their heavenly musical masterpieces.

Not disappointing them, LIKE the Israelites marching around these kids marched around and ancient Jericho, Heather Hill, Akank- then began to play. Brandon sha Stephen, Katie Winzeler, Liesl Frentz remarked, “I thought the Williams, and Grace Sun join the Boys’ Brigade Band tour. The march playing part was kind of boring, followed a demonstration by the boys. but marching around got me on my feet; and I got to look at everyone instead of just sitting around pretending I’m playing my instrument when the music gets hard to play.”

As part of the audience, Matt Starkey said, “I just came to school that day, and then I saw all these people playing and marching around. I thought it was some sort of fire drill until I saw the instruments. They looked so alive marching until they started playing.”

Olivia D’Cruz said, “I liked the marching part of the exchange because I got to talk to my friends while walking around and having people take pictures of us.”

So, these young saints enjoyed the marching part more than the band playing—and they did put on quite a marching performance!

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“Guys, JSB is coming up; we have to get a better tan,” exclaimed Mary Carlton.

“I know; we need to start lying out some more,” replied Ruthie Harbison. “When should we do it?”

“How about tomorrow; it’s Sunday and nothing happens on Sunday afternoons,” suggested Gao Foua Kue. “Lying out,” or “getting a tan,” soon appeared on the tongues of many women—and even some men. Whether a banquet, a date, or simply a return to a colder climate, some people felt the need to add to their skin tone. Heedless of all parental warnings about skin cancer, students—and even some adults—headed to the pool every chance they had. Soaking up harmful UV rays became the thing to do, and soon the pool filled with people of all ages. Some played in the water, and some just lay by the side, attempting to brown their God-given skin color.

Others needed no extra sun in ATTEMPTING to darken his skin, order to obtain that coveted dark Rowan Mundhenk, participate in a skin color. Born with a natural tanning/reading session. The “dark skin brown tone to their skin—they need,” swept through campus and left merely had to walk between classfew unscathed. es or play basketball outdoors to gain their “perfect color.”

“I’m glad that I don’t need to lie-out because when someone lies out too much, by the time they’re 40 they have sick, leathery, disgusting skin and cancer. People should be happy with what they have,” said Wendy Kordesch.

“I don’t lie-out because I get a natural tan by playing sports. So I still fit in even though I don’t lie by the pool,” said Andy Larkin.

“You know, you really should be careful about lying out; you aren’t immune to cancer,” said Rowan Mundhenk as the girls walked towards the pool.

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Students also learned ‘line singing,’ an exercise where a person would hold the same tune throughout a whole line in a song. “This exercise really helped me to develop an ear for the right tune. Now “La, la, la,” sang Sandy Weng with her mouth wide open as she warmed I’m more able to distinguish the correct sound of the notes, and I can up in preparation for her voice lesson with Aunt Mary Latsha. For sing melodies much better,” Stephanie Toh said. the past two years, Aunt Mary Latsha, the school’s choir teacher, gave “Aunt Mary has really helped interested students an opportunity to me improve my singing skills and take one-on-one voice lessons. When is always encouraging me to keep the class first started, she did not working hard to become better,” anticipate having too many students; Mary Carlton remarked. but surprisingly to her, many signed “Voice lessons are definitely cool up. Classes included 18 students from because I’m not in choir this year, grades nine to twelve. and the lessons give me a chance to At the beginning, Aunt Mary gave sing. And it’s one-on-one too,” said first-time students breathing lessons.

Kara Mangham.

“I usually did breathing exercises with “I took voice lessons because a tissue paper or a candle in front of I wanted to learn the correct me. This way, I could see how well way and the right techniques of I’m training my breathing to become singing. Also, I heard it was gosteady,” said Pam Lesmana. ing to be fun. Now, I have more After students learned to control confidence in singing,” Weng their breathing, Aunt Mary gave them reflected. songs to sing to prepare for their recit With her mouth and throat al. “I was taught to sing with an open wide open, Weng continued throat; Aunt Mary really emphasized singing over the practice drills, the importance of an open throat. If Pressing a note on the piano, Aunt Mary Latsha plays a practice song fine-tuning her ears and voice to slowly as Karen Wong sings out the notes clearly. Voice students received I started to yawn, then I was singing constant drills and exercises to help them project their voices and sing the sound of the music. correctly,” said Christa Bell Kim. in tune.

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worthwhile,” said Terri-Lynn Frentz.

Having their locker decorated made student feel special. “When I found my locker decorated I was completely stunned. Stefanie [Sarault] Esther Vaughn hurries, with a huge pile of books in her arms, to study and Shana [Willows] put signs everywhere,” Natacha Provencal said, “It hall before she gets even another tardy. She passes locker number 13 really made my day that people thought of me enough to do something and sees Gao Foua Kue tacking up pictures of her friends. She stops like that. It’s amazing how special people feel after something small and takes a peek. like having a locker decorated for you.”

Everyday students pass by lockers and see them all decked out with Besides birthdays and memorable pictures, announcements, and different decorations. Some use pictures, posters, and colored paper other encouraging signs covered the locker area. Sarault and Kue made to make their lockers a symbol of themselves and of friendship. Kue basketball signs with the name and number for each varsity basketball said, “Having pictures up in my locker can brighten up my day; it player to help encourage them for the MSSPP tournament. makes me happy when I see my friends and the fun memories I had “Having the little basketball on my lockers really boosted my spirits with them.” and encouraged me for MSSPP because I was Besides just decorating their own lockers, really nervous,” Andy Larkin said. students also used wrapping paper, glitter, When the chemistry class needed to adand other colorful goodies to make their vertise the soap they had made, the budding friend’s locker a special gift. Whenever birthentrepreneurs placed, signs all over the lockers. days rolled around the corner, friends always When students decided to run for Student came out at night to fix up that special locker.

Council, the first place they go to hang up Jamie Cheng said, “The girls in my class flyers is the locker area. Decorating lockers decorated my locker for my birthday, and helped reach out to the students whether it it made me feel really woozy inside. I liked was to show love and appreciation or to gain it so much that I left it up there for about a their votes for soap or Stuco. month or so.”

“Decorating lockers is really cool because it “I decorated my brother’s locker for his shows the people how much you care,” Valerie With a smile on her face, Karyss Love talks to Rob birthday, and I had so much trouble trying Dent about her newly decorated locker. Students often Eddins said. “Also, the expression on their face, to get the paper to stay. But when I saw the decorated lockers for their friends to help cheer up when they see what you’ve done, is priceless.” look on his face…it made all that struggling spirits or just to do something nice.

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quickly in the dorms.”

Day students did not escape from the flu “bug” either as the coughing in classes reached a higher noise level. Some students became so ill Hidden under a secret shelter, a lone soldier pondered his fate. As that they had to take a day or two off school just to rest and recover he sat waiting in the thick forest, he thought about the mission at home. A tight school and social timetable did not help improve briefing. His superiors had chosen him simply because of his pre- the situation at all, especially for the juniors, who kept a tense work vious successes. Now, another mission lay before him—a mission schedule preparing for the annual Junior- Senior Banquet held on 26 to ensure the continual survival of his race. As an unsuspecting girl April. “It was so frustrating to be sick during our final rehearsal. The approached, he slowly got up and prepared himself. Just as the target banquet was just the next day, and there I was in the hotel feeling walked past him he launched himself into the air, straight down sick,” said Beth Farnum. into her respiratory system; and she sneezed.

For most of the students who felt sick, howMission accomplished. ever, the recovery went smoothly. Although some “Where is Sarah? Is she sick again?” asked Mr. did take longer to get well, many managed to Chad Adams as he looked around his Advanced recover in a few days; and they soon got back to Placement U.S. History class. Nerissa Octavio their normal schedule, which meant engrossing confirmed Mr. Adams’s suspicions with a nod as themselves in homework again. she continued sniffing.

“Well, now that I’m well, I can just look In the second semester, many students on forward to rushing through my make-up work!” campus succumbed to a flu virus attack. Students Podenak said with a sarcastic laugh. tried to maintain a normal life despite the sneez Silently congratulating himself for a job well ing and coughing that resounded around the done, the virus gave a slow and sly smile. Sudschool grounds. “It was so crazy with everybody denly, he heard voices and noises coming towards getting sick. Classes are almost always never full him. “Oh no!” he thought. He had miscalculated because someone will be sick at home,” said Jeff the enemy. It seemed that the target had taken WITH great patience, a sick Jeff Nickles waits medicine soon after he entered. As the virus Nickles.

“Yeah. It is even worse for us dorm stu- as Aunt Nellie Koethler takes his temperature. pondered his fate yet again, he realized that he “We are lucky to have Aunt Nellie on campus dents,” Simeon Garrat said. “Quite a few of because she takes good care of us when we get could do nothing except admit defeat. us got sick since the virus spread much more sick,” Lydia Ng said.

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hot and sweaty afterwards. I really enjoyed the music though—it had a very upbeat rhythm that made me feel like dancing,” Julia Cheong said afterwards.

Unlike his customary remarks and greetings at the start of American “I enjoyed the aerobics session very much. It was funny to see the Government class, Mr. Chad Adams told little kids dancing around; they looked very his students on one particular morning, cute. I felt good after the exercise although “OK, class, let’s go head to Paradise. It’s I couldn’t really follow all of the moves time for aerobics.” because everyone was dancing quite fast,” Except for students who had to take tests said Miss Yvonne Keung. that period, the whole school including After the aerobics session, Paradise Hotel staff members headed towards Paradise provided complimentary juice for the thirsty Sandy Bay Hotel for a 20-minute aerobics students. “The beverages were awesome; I session. Just the day before, the hotel had loved the little umbrella on it. I was able to invited students and staff to participate in a drink lots of juice because I was quite tired short workshop/competition that promoted after the exercise,” said Peter Curtis. health and fitness across Malaysia.

With adrenaline coursing through their “Although I’m not very athletic, I bodies, the American Government students enjoyed doing the aerobics. I felt much walked back to class ready to tackle the next thinner after all the jumping and bending,” section of their lesson. said Jane Chang.

“I wish we had aerobics for 20 minutes “It was great to be able to work out— before each class,” Jenny Lai said with a and to get out of class for a while,” Arden meaningful smile. “Of course, I wouldn’t Santoso said with a smile. want to miss out on any class...but exer “I thought the aerobics was interesting. AS they swing their arms and sway their hips to the beat of cising definitely helps our minds become But the guy beside me looked weird wearing the music, Christina Robertson, Mr. Gerry Steiert and Allison more alert.”

McClary keep their eyes on the aerobics instructor so that they skimpy clothes,” said Josh Hughes.

Certainly, the vigorous physical exercise could follow her moves. Paradise Sandy Bay Hotel invited all “I didn’t realize that we did so much students and staff to participate in a short aerobics session had benefitted the participants’ bodies, workout in such a short time; I got really one morning. minds, and souls. —By Leah Octavio Shana Willows

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What defines a macho man? Is it muscles, chest hair, or a powerful position of authority? According to some guys on campus, a motorcycle serves as the essential ingredient to becoming a “macho-man.”

Andy Larkin, Theo Love, Uncle Keith Henderson, and Muniandy Ramasamy belonged to the few who drove motorbikes.

Everyday these men scurried along the little concrete roundabout trying to find a parking place near some cars over by the gym.

They didn’t worry about polluting the environment with nasty gas exhaust or about how silly they looked in their dorky helmets because their motorcycles made them “cool.”

Now, some girls think of a motorbike as the greatest thing; others, however, take the opposing view.

Rachel Houmphan said, “Motorbikes don’t have as much horsepower as a car, so they make guys look weak.”

Gao Nou Kue agreed with Houmphan. “You can ‘soup up’ cars and make MACHO-MAN Uncle Keith them look sweet, but you can’t really do Henderson rides onto campus on his Kawasaki 650. Motorcycles much with a motorcycle,” she said. became popular because their Pam Lesmana, however, stood drivers could park them easily by her boys. “Love’s bike is my first and weave through heavy traffic. love,” she said. “It looks so cool now that he’s fixed it up.”

Riding motorbikes didn’t only include guys though. Many girls became addicted to the macho-man syndrome. Karyss Love often came to campus zooming on her Kawasaki 125. Mrs. Helen Thomas also drove her sons Praveen and Pradeep to school many times on a motorbike.

“When girls ride motorbikes, they’re taking a step out of the box of social oppression,” Daniel Whiting said.

Whether it is a Yamaha, Honda, Suzuki, or a Vespa, they’re all chunky parts of metal thrown together to make a moving object consisting of two wheels, two little mirrors, an uncomfortably hard seat, and an engine. Nevertheless, these things have become quite popular among the students and staff. It’s hard to miss the loud deafening noises they make while driving past the classrooms. So remember this: when in the mood to feel like a “macho-man” get a 1968 150 cc Piaggio Vespa Super.

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This year, the eighth grade class had a big surprise when Mr. Greg Stenlund told them that the traditional class field trip to KL would happen in the beautiful island of Langkawi. He felt that they needed a change, and Langkawi happened to pop into his head. Although some murmurs of dissent came, most agreed that Langkawi sounded like a good place to “chill”. Therefore, Mr. and Mrs. Tara Stenlund took two days off from school to bring the excited eighth graders down to the ferries to ride off to Langkawi.

They participated in both land and sea activities. “Go-cart racing was really cool,” said Phoebe Eckman. “Even though it only lasted 10 minutes, it was fun to race against people you’re friends with.”

“Snorkeling was the best!” said Po Lai. “I’ve never snorkeled in my life before this trip. I got to see underwater wildlife and even swam beside medium-sized sharks!”

“It was hilarious when Jonny [Kue] ‘accidentally’ dropped a pair of goggles into the sea, and we had to call the scuba divers to get them up,” laughed Eun Bee Chung. “We also saw a seahorse; it was really cute.”

“The Taiwanese group— Ted [Fung], Grace [Sun], Po, Howard [Kao], Terry [Hsiang], Ben [DeVette]— “HEY guys, who wants to go snorkeling?” had the highest scores at asked Mr. Greg Stenlund. Under the scorching, hot sun, Phoebe Eckman, Sam bowling,” reported Anshu Stoothoff, and John Kim try out the cool Stephen. “I liked the time temperature of the crystal- clear water. at the bowling alley because The eighth graders spent the long weekend there was definitely more “chilling out” on Langkawi island. unity in our class.”

Others came back loaded with pictures and souvenirs enough to rival Batu Ferringhi. Still others returned with memories in their minds that would not fade away easily. The whole class had the chance to bond with each other and still had some time to enjoy themselves at many of the tourist attractions around Langkawi. As expressed by Enrique Iglesias’ song, the eighth graders managed to ‘Escape to Paradise’…for a while.

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To the greatest dorm Dad Uncle Matt, Even in the short time I knew you, I grew to love you more than I would have thought possible. You were our “dad away from dad,” always there for us. Thanks for your example; it is one that won’t be forgotten.

—Aaron Malcolm

Uncle Matt, I really miss you; you were always so cheerful. Whenever I picture you in my mind, you always have a smile on your face.

—Daniel Whiting

Uncle Matt, You really helped me get over some tough stuff whether you knew it or not. So now whenever trials come my way I don’t fret because with the Lord’s help it’s just “a couple of things to go over.”

—Ben Masters

I have met few people who fit the description of a true servant of God more accurately than you did. Your heart was so big, and your passion for all those around you so great. We truly lost an angel when you went home. I am forever indebted to you for your love as a father and a friend.

—Evan Persons You were just one of those larger-thanlife people who gave so much while taking so little. I was so blessed to have had the opportunity to spend a year under your wing. You have been such a positive impact on so many people at Dalat throughout your years spent here. You are sorely missed.

—Micah Spangler Hey Uncle Matt, I bet you’re playing soccer or watching wrestling while drinking diet Coke right now. We miss you so much. It has been so hard letting you go. Thank you for caring about us as much as you did, and for pouring yourself into our lives so selflessly.

Your tenacious trust in God during your entire fight with cancer has made me grow so much. I trust Him now, not naively, and not only when life makes sense. I could never have asked for a better second father, mentor, or friend. I can honestly say now that, “I am convinced that neither life nor death...can separate me from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus.” (Romans 8:38-39) I’ll see you again one day. I love you.

—Luke Caldwell Uncle Matt, I know that you are finally at home and are happier than you could ever be here. But that doesn’t really ease the pain for me. I still really miss you and love you.

—Rowan Mundhenk

1962-2001

I didn’t know you for very long, but in the short time I knew you, you were such an amazing guy. Your love for God and your love for your ministry showed in your life.

—Josh Tutterow Uncle Matt, I love you and miss you more than I can say. You were always there for me and always looked out for me. In all the years that I was in your dorm, you always cared, and you showed me that you cared. I wish you were still here.

—Nick Ratzloff Uncle Matt, When you were my dorm parent, it was my best year of school at Dalat. When you left, it took me a while and was so hard to accept the truth.

Even today I sometimes can’t believe you are gone. I miss you so much.

—Sung Bin Kang

You were the greatest Dorm Dad, Uncle Matt. You showed your love for Christ and your love for us through your dorm parenting. All of us love you, and miss you so much.

Everyone who met you grew to love you simply because of who you were. Christ’s love always shone through. We love you,

—Eckman Freds

and the Collinses

ECKMAN FREDS: FRONT ROW: Peter Blosser, Sung Bin Kang, Micah Spangler, Evan Persons, Ben Fredriksson, Aaron Malcolm, Dan Whiting, Aunt Viv & Uncle Matt Miner; BACK ROW: Rowan Mundhenk, Luke Caldwell, Nick Ratzloff, Ryan Henshaw, Josh Tutterow, Ben Masters

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207, 211 Ang, Adeline 47 AP Classes 157 Armistead, Gene 42, 47, 78, 118, 181, 208 Armistead, Michelle 42 Armistead, Bethany 113 Arokiadass, Indrani 47, 49 Art 116 *ASE Electronics 188 *Asian Pottery 137 *Avion Travels 137

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HIZ HANDZ: FRONT ROW: Miss Angela Anderson, Natalie Kwa, Christina Robertson, Liesl Williams; BACK ROW: Jemira Budijanto, Emily Sheddan, Jacqui Steiert, Miss Nancy McMahan.

DORM COUNCIL: FRONT ROW: Levi Riggenbach, Simeon Garrat, Garima Stephen; BACK ROW: Akanksha Stephen, Daniel Whiting, David Eckman, Lisa Nakanouchi. NOT PICTURED: Stefanie Sarault, Joe Lee, Aunt Corinna Spangler, Uncle Mark Spangler.

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Boyd, Christine 13, 15, 104, 208 Boyd, Eddie 11 Boys’ JV Soccer 52 Budijanto, Edo 5, 12, 80, 103, 205, 206, 211 Budijanto, Jemira 15, 53, 67, 117, 204, 208, 210 Bus Trips 205

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Calculus 122 Caldwell, Casey 29, 36, 70, 163, 172, 207, 210, 213 Caldwell, Luke 203 Caldwell, Rachael 29, 57, 69, 79, 108, 213 Campbell, Ken 30, 42, 51, 63, 96, 147, 179 Campbell, Megan 8, 69, 99 Campbell, Renee 10, 100, 101, 212 Campbell, Trena 30, 42, 92, 96, 167, 179 Camping at Monkey Beach 179 Capol, Natasha 32, 57, 83, 118, 133 Capol, Samantha 15, 16, 106, 208 Carlblom, Dwight 39, 42, 114, 214 Carlblom, Lori 42, 72, 209, 210 Carlton, Mary 38, 41, 57, 64, 65, 91, 96, 112, 129, 130, 139, 140, 150, 156, 157, 160, 183, 184, 187, 191, 192, 207, 209, 213, Back Endsheet *Carlton, Mr. & Mrs. 130 Case, Barb 42, 100, 101 Case, Earl 42 Cellular Phones 133 *CFL Industries 138 Chan, Michael 32, 36, 120 Chandler Dorm 12 Chang, Bonnie 34, 108, 110, 122, 124, 149, 177 Chang, Jane 34, 35, 45, 120, 122, 155, 159, 193 Chapel 28 Chemistry 108 Chen, Eric 15 Chen, I-Sha 32, 108, 111, 114, 133 Chen, I-Yah 15, 93, 208 Chen, Susan 4, 21, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 69, 109, 110, 123, 129, 140, 157, 159, 160, 165, 177, 198, 199, 209, 213 *Chen, Mr. & Mrs. 198 Cheng, Jamie 32, 55, 57, 122, 124, 131, 172, 189, 212 Cheong, Erica 13, 208 Cheong, Julia 27, 116, 193, 206 *Cheow Guan 132

Choir 118 Chrisman Dorm 18 Christmas Banquet 42 “A Christmas Carol” Drama 74, 210 Chu, Chris 25, 32, 47, 81, 120 Chuang, Bob 38, 76, 114, 140, 152, 157, 160, 169, 184, 199, 213, Back Endsheet Chuang, Tony 17, 32, 110 *Chuang, Mr. & Mrs. 152 Chun, Cristian 32, 110 Chun, Eric 208 Chung, Eun Bee 19, 53, 58, 59, 117, 197, 208, 213 Church 28 *Class of 2001 134, 135 CluBug 86, 206 *CMA Cambodia 161 *CMA Canada 189 *CMA Hong Kong 165 *CMA Indonesia 186 *CMA International Ministries 177 *CMA Thailand 133 CO2 Car Racing 86, 206 Coetzee, Laureen 215 College Applications 139 Collins, Cindy 30, 42, 51, 57, 167 Collins, Hannah 147 Collins, Megan 113, 147 Collins, Pete 5, 42, 64, 65, 127, 167 Community 24 *Compassion 179 Computer 122 *Copthorne Orchid 182 Corral, Anthony 32, 113 Corral, Michael 13 Country Fair 153 *Crown College 174 Curtis, Peter 15, 50, 107, 193, 208

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Eckman, David 4, 26, 32, 50, 54, 55, 63, 167, 169, 175, 179, 186, 204, 213 Eckman, Jonathan 186 Eckman, Phoebe 14, 19, 23, 53, 58, 186, 197, 208 Eckman, Sam 5, 8, 13, 50, 99, 186, 207 Eckman Dorm 30 *Eckman Dorm Guys 2001 203 Eddins, Valerie 6, 20, 30, 35, 47, 69, 97, 129, 150, 173, 177, 189 EE Trip to Myanmar 209 Eight O’Clock in the Morning 96 Eighth Grade 18, 104, 197 *Elamp 178 Elementary Activities 10 Elementary Country Fair 153 Elementary Soccer Club 207

Eleventh Grade 34 Ellison, Justin 1, 3, 28, 30, 31, 36, 38, 39, 71, 83, 88, 120, 122, 123, 127, 139, 140, 150, 160, 161, 163, 165, 172, 205, 207, 209, 210, 212 Eng, Roger 23 English 110 Environmental Science Project 165 Ermis, Daniel 13 Ermis, Danny 208 Ermis, Jake 11, 103 Ermis, Laura 35, 77, 96, 129 Ermis, Lynda 15, 208 Ermis, Matthew 13, 21, 208 *Evangelism Explosion 129 *Eyeworks Gallery 139

n the Road Again

“How much longer do we have to wait?” a tired Esther Vaughn asked.

When the soccer teams took a trip down to Kuala Lumpur for a soccer tournament in November, their bus broke down on the way back to Penang. As they waited around three hours for a new bus to come and pick them up, the students made the best of their time even though they felt tired and weary. Andy Larkin said, “Besides the fact that we were tired after a long weekend of playing soccer, sitting beside the road was enjoyable because we spent the time talking and relaxing before heading back to school.”

The replacement bus didn’t exactly meet their expectations. The air-conditioner didn’t work, so the students rode back in a stuffy sauna. The students overcame these hardships by still having a good time. “The best part about the ride back was moshing in the back,” Simeon Garrat said, “We played Linkin Park and were sweating and jumping all over each PILED up in the back of the bus, Shana Willows, other.”

T h e b u s r i d e s Rob Dent, Karyss Love, Ruthie Harbison, Mary Carlton, Theo Love, Kara Mangham, and Rowan themselves have always Mundhenk try to pass the time on their long bus played a vital role on ride to Singapore. Students began acting crazy trips. They provided after spending countless hours inside a bus. time to make memories with friends and share unforgettable experiences—especially bad ones. “Despite the fact that we were sweating profusely coming back from KL, I still had a blast ,” said Kara Mangham.

When the high school choir traveled to Singapore for a choral exchange, they had to spend 12 hours cooped up inside a bus. After about three hours, students began acting strange because they felt agitated and excited at the same time.

“The bus ride was really long and boring, but eventually, at the end, we had lots of fun. We started piling up on one another, and we became really excited about Singapore,” Rachel Houmphan said.

Many people ail to realize that getting to the destination makes up a huge portion of the trip itself. Even though the bus rides last for hours and can become boring quite easily, students made the —By Mary Carlton best of their time with one another.

Josh Lai

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Middle school student council: FRONT ROW: Akanksha Stephen, Olivia D’Cruz, Angie Williams, David Santoso, Brendan Frentz ; BACK ROW: Miss Julie Miller, Lindsay Parks, Cody Riggenbach, Jacob Latsha, Jeremy Frentz, Timothy Lai; NOT PICTURED: Drew Steiert, Sam Stoothoff, Katy Winzeler, Courtney Winzeler

ELEMENTARY STUDENT COUNCIL: FRONT ROW: Tiffany Hsiang, Daniel Loke, Luke Williams, Linnea Williams, Andy Jung, Anna Hodgson; SECOND ROW: Jesse Siau, Edo Budijanto, Anna Latsha, Abigail Eckman, Naomi Matanick, Miss Diane Vanderpool.

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Geometry 122 Getting Sick 191 Girls’ JV Soccer 52 Goh Seng Hock 47 Grade 1 8, 98 Grade 2 8, 100 Grade 3 10, 100 Grade 4 10, 102 Grade 5 12, 102 Grade 6 104 Grade 7 12, 14, 104 Grade 8 18, 104 Grade 9 26 Grade 10 28 Grade 11 34 Gregory, Henry 47 Gross, Andreas 7, 24, 32, 33, 38, 74, 75, 91, 120, 127, 140, 143, 157, 160, 165, 209, 210 Gross, Kim 58, 64, 75, 90, 91,

Gotta Work

INTERPRETATIVE DANCE CLUB: FRONT ROW: Elizabeth Nguyen, Grace Walter, Angela Steiert, Katy Parks; BACK ROW: Linnea Williams, Sophia To, Abigail Eckman, Anna Latsha, Carolyn Whiting.

Mary Carlton

Every ninth period, Ki-Chan Jeon walks down to lower campus to spend 45 minutes with Mr. John “Tommy” Tompkins. As Jeon expressed in monosyllables, being a teacher’s assistant “...is fun… fun…fun…fun…fun…good…awesome…hilarious….helpful.”

As he slaves away under Tommy’s commanding presence, far away in the staff workroom Julia Cheong cuts up laminated flashcards for Mrs. Lori Carlblom and looks after the little girls tumbling around in Gymnastics Club. “I sometimes get tired of watching all these little kids playing around in the gym, but I think it’s better than sitting around in the staff workroom all day making flashcards,” Cheong said emphatically.

As more and more students relish the working opportunities for their favorite teachers, the teachers themselves enjoy having personal “assistants” to correct their papers for them, grade quizzes, and PHOTOCOPYING papers do all the other menial tasks their busy during eighth period study schedules have no time for. As Mr. Gerry hall, Christa Bell Kim TA’s Steiert says, “I enjoy having Mark [Dyhr] for Mr. Kerry Mahoney.

Students often spent their around to boss and do all my dirty work study halls assisting teach- for me…(evil laugh)…as I relax in my ers by grading papers, pho- office and he runs around the gym like a tocopying assignments, or frightened hare.” cleaning overheads.

As the years pass by students will enjoy the chance of working alongside their handpicked teachers and racking up service points. As Jeon zips around room 27 piling up books and photocopying papers, all over the campus other lucky students perform different tasks for their teachers. As Dyhr said, “I thought working for Mr. Steiert would be a blast because he didn’t seem like he had a lot of work since he’s teaching PE; it turned out to be totally different. I’m building up muscles now trying to do all the things he’s making me do!”

The more lucky ones enjoy the comfort of an air-conditioned room clicking away on computer, like Pearl Fung who TA’s for Ms. Maike Horn. Fung remarked, “Working for her is definitely enjoyable because I get to learn a lot of stuff about chemistry and science in general.”

With this dedicated group of TA’s, life will consist of seventh —By Nerissa Octavio heaven for the teachers.

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CO2 RACING CLUB: FRONT ROW: Mr. Jake DeLeeuw, Joshua Manfred, Jimmy Shafer; BACK ROW: David Santoso, Joshua Hughes, Jacob Latsha.

CLUB BUG: FRONT ROW: Mr. Dean McClary, Justin Hahn, Hung Yi Song, Cameron West; BACK ROW: Jesse Siau, Edo Budijanto, Pradeep Thomas, Riley Mahoney

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209, 213 Kim, Grace 26, 107, 208 Kim, Jenny 8, 99 Kim, John 26, 197, 208 Kim Young Hwa 28 Kim Young Won 11, 78, 103 Kindergarten 8, 98 KL Tournament Revenge 145 Klassen, Nathanael 43, 114, 149, 155 Koethler, Nellie 44, 191 *Kok Siang 169 Komatsu, Kazumasa 28, 59, 114 Koo, Steven 47, 81, 211 Kordesch, Wendy 21, 36, 83, 84, 120, 163, 177, 183, 184, Back Endsheet Kue, Gao Foua 3, 20, 32, 38, 40, 49, 56, 57, 64, 65, 83, 91, 106, 112, 113, 129, 133, 140, 141, 143, 147, 156, 160, 163, 164, 172, 183, 189, 205, 207, 209, 213 Kue, Gao Nou 3, 28, 30, 33, 57, 60, 96, 155, 161, 195, 207, 213 Kue, Jonathan 14, 19, 26, 52, 58, 66, 73, 141, 197, 208, 211 *Kue, Mr. & Mrs. 164 Kuppusamy, Mani 48 Kuppusamy, Parkianathan 48 Kwa, Natalie 15, 37, 46, 105, 117, 204, 208, 210 *KY Digital Photo 159

ELEMENTARY SOCCER CLUB: FRONT ROW: Miss Angela Anderson, Danae Frentz, Andrew Hung, Adam Riley, Reagan Mahoney, Sam Eckman, Chris Kim, Anna Lane;

BACK ROW: Jordan Strong, John Rajan, Ben Weidemann, Ingram Jevarajah, Kingsley Rajan, Harry Mak, Kaden Stenlund, Sierra Henderson.

PEP: FRONT ROW: Gao Foua Kue, Joshua Hughes, Ruth Harbison, Nathanael Matanick, Mary Carlton, Lydia Ng, Natalie Herring, Gao Nou Kue; BACK ROW: Matthew

Starkey, Casey Caldwell, Daniel Whiting, Dan Walter, Justin Ellison, Praveen Thomas, Albert Teoh, Theo Love.

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140, 155, 156, 160, 172, 195, 205, 209, 210, 213 Love, Theo 33, 44, 55, 76, 96, 113, 119, 125, 145, 161, 172, 195, 205, 207, 208, 210, 212, 213 Love, Tom 44

HIGH SCHOOL BAND: FRONT ROW: Mr. Gene Armistead, Christina Robertson, Arden Santoso, Nathanael Matanick, Theo Love, Andy Yang; BACK ROW: Malcolm McCaskill, Jeff Nickles, Jim Wu, Henry Sun, Dan Walter, Kim Gross.

JUNIOR BAND: FRONT ROW: Drew Steiert, Olivia D’Cruz, Terry Hsiang, James Hawthorne, Po Lai, Joy Walter, Hilary McCaskill, Samantha Capol, Eun Bee Chung; SECOND ROW: Mr. Gene Armistead, Sam Stoothoff, Jonathan Kue, David Santoso, Jeremy Frentz, Joseph Terrell, Grace Kim, Joshua van Boxtel, Joshua Manfred, Rivka Matanick; BACK ROW: Nicholas Tan, Howard Kao, Ted Fung, Joey Latsha, John Kim, Andrew McClary, Grace Sun, Lindsay Parks, Phoebe Eckman.

INTERMEDIATE BAND: FRONT ROW: Mr. Gene Armistead, Timothy Lai, Cody Riggenbach, David Robertson, Matthew Mah, Jackson Lau; SECOND ROW: Liesl Williams, Angie Williams, Charis To, Jenica Stubbs, Akanksha Stephen, Tamara Herring; BACK ROW: I-Yah Chen, Allison McClary, Justin Hughes, Ben DeVette, Sung In Kang, Peter Curtis, Eric Chun.

BEGINNERS BAND: FRONT ROW: Yuankai Wang, J.P. Octavio, Danny Ermis, Kayla Hughes, Christine Boyd, Katie Winzeler, Courtney Winzeler; SECOND ROW: Mr. Gene Armistead, Michael Whiting, Brendan Frentz, Matthew Ermis, Robbie Mangham, Lynda Ermis, Erica Cheong, Nathaniel Hung; BACK ROW: Kari McBride, Natalie Kwa, Barnabas Lai, Jake Latsha, Jared Galloway, Jemira Budijanto, Grace Lee, Garima Stephen

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McClary, Kathaleen 44 McMahan, Nancy 23, 44, 75, 92, 93, 100, 185, 204, 210 *Meridian Dental 149 MEW 22 Middle School 14 Middle School Drama 72, 210 Miller, Julie 15, 36, 37, 45, 75, 76, 205, 210, 214 Miner, Matt 203 Miner, Viv 203 Ming, Voon Wei 49 Mini-Sneak 40 *Minolta Marketing 195 Missions Emphasis Week 22 Missions Trip 40 Moses, Ravi 48 Motorcycles 195

*MSL Travel 171 MSN Chatting 155 Mundhenk, Rowan 1, 7, 38, 39, 41, 60, 63, 69, 126, 140, 143, 148, 157, 160, 163, 179, 183, 184, 203, 214, Back Endsheet Muniandy, Thana Letchmi 48 Music 118 Music Groups 78 *Muthu Frozen Food 129

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M usic in Burma

As the Evangelism Explosion members dragged their weary feet into the hotel room, Mr. Tom Mangham stood up and prepared to start the night’s “Team Report Session.” Suddenly Andy Larkin burst into song. “Oh Suzy! You make everyone woozy…’cause we drank some boozy!” sang Larkin loudly out of tune.

On the bright, early morning of 22 February, the group of EE trainers, led by “Uncle” Tom, “Aunt” Barb Mangham, and Pastor David Latsha, left Penang for Myanmar.

After the plane touched down in Yangon, the team traveled to the arrival hall where Pastor U Toe of the U Naw Baptist Church greeted them. Together with some of his church members, Mr. Toe brought the EE group to the church where a Burmese welcome and dinner awaited them.

“The traffic was crazy over there,” said Susan Chen. “Even though they drive on the right side of the road like in America, some cars had the driver’s seat on the right side as well!”

LOCAL trainee Esther Lian reports of her For the next three days, OJT during after an evening out sharing the Gospel as Mrs. Barb Mangham and Gao the local clinicians spent Foua Kue prepare to help Lian if she forgets most of their time and ensomething. OJTs provided a chance for the ergy with their trainees—as trainees to watch the presentation and to bond the trainees strove their best to learn in a few days what it had taken the trainers an entire semester to memorize. Even evenings did not escape from the busy schedule, as trainers took their respective trainees for On The Job Trainings.

When the last day of the clinic arrived, the local clinicians brought the team out for a tour of the country and a time to shop for souvenirs. The team spent all the money they had with them buying souvenirs and gifts there since the government banned changing any of the local money to other currencies. “The market was awesome. What was amazing is that even though the trainees were not rich, they kept insisting on paying for our stuff,” exclaimed “Aunt” Barb.

As Singapore Airlines’ 777 touched down in Penang, the team —By Josh Lai agreed on one thing: Burma “rocked.”

210 National Honor Society 90, 204, 209 National Junior Honor Society 15 National Staff 46 National Staff Activities 48 Neigh, Matthew 143 Ng, Lydia 19, 28, 57, 58, 150, 167, 191, 207, 213 Nguyen, Elizabeth 7, 10, 84, 92, 167, 206, 212 Nguyen, Matthew 12, 71, 211 NHS 90, 204, 209 Nickles, Jeff 3, 31, 36, 45, 122, 127, 137, 150, 167, 191, 208, 212 Ninth Grade 26 *Nissi Frozen Food 197 NJHS 15 *November Dog World 142 *Nyack College 146

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WATERCOLOR CLUB: FRONT ROW: Pamela Lesmana, Christa Bell Kim, Karen Wong; BACK ROW: Beth Farnum, Justin Ellison, Rachel Lau, Mrs. Rachelle Henderson

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FORENSICS: FRONT ROW: Mrs. Lori Carlblom, Karyss Love, Kim Gross, Kara Mangham.

NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY: FRONT ROW: Sandy Weng, Pearl Fung, Nerissa Octavio, Leah Octavio, Terri-Lynn Frentz, Katy Parks, Emily Sheddan, Gao Foua Kue; SECOND ROW: Karyss Love, Mary Carlton, Susan Chen, KiChan Jeon, Josh Lai, Andy Larkin, Jim Wu, Andreas Gross, Megan Galloway, Rachel Lau, Jenny Lai.

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Parks, Katy (Continued) 57, 72, 78, 91, 110, 149, 155, 177, 206, 209, 213 Parks, Lindsay 14, 15, 27, 29, 53, 67, 110, 133, 205, 208, 210, 213 *Passage Thru India 131 PE 120 *Penang Adventist Hospital 196 *Penang Dental Surgery 137 *Penang Stationary 183 People’s Lives Division Page 6 Pep Club 207 Pep Eagle 161 Persons, Evan 203 Perumal, Balu 48 Pham, Jimmy 24, 33, 96, 167 *Phoenix Press 194

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Eyes widened and smiles spread across the senior girls’ faces as they entered the Jaffray Dorm lounge. “I can’t believe this!” Jenny Lai exclaimed when she scanned the three tables covered with mirrors and makeup. The girls began taking seats, looking back and forth at one another with wide grins. An enchanted hour awaited them, filled with beauty and glamour.

On a Saturday evening, 13 April, the junior girls had invited the senior girls to come for “make-overs.” The time spent together would serve as a way to both honor the senior ladies and allow for the two classes to bond. “I enjoyed it a lot, but I was a little embarrassed when people were trying to take pictures of me,” said Shana Willows.

None of the guys in the classes could come, so the girls felt free to giggle and “play dress-up” to their hearts’ content. As Lisa Nakanouchi said, “It’s the one time we girls could do something ‘girlie’ without guys distracting us.”

At the beginning, each juUSING a special makeup cleanser, Lisa Nakanouchi and Terri-Lynn Frentz wipe nior chose a senior and led her off Karyss Love’s face mask. After using to a seat around the “beauty toner and masks to clean the skin, the stations.” For an hour, the jujuniors gave the senior girls make-overs nior girls pampered the seniors, to make them feel special. beginning with facial masks and cleansers before moving on to applying eye shadow, mascara, and lipstick. Mrs. Perri Podenak, Mrs. Ruth Dyhr, and Miss Shama Sankaran came to help teach basic makeup lessons and provide guidance as the juniors transformed the seniors from gorgeous to stunning. Mr. Gerry and Mrs. Beth Steiert served everyone trays of delicious crackers and other snacks, along with refreshing beverages. Because the JSB loomed only a few weeks away, several of the girls discussed and experimented with different “looks” they might use for that special evening.

When the hour ended, the seniors stood up from the tables with sparkling eyes, rosy cheeks, and shimmering lips that stretched into beautiful smiles. They exited uttering the same exclamations of delight with which they had entered, feeling lovely and special.

—By Katy Parks

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Middle School DRAMA CAST: FRONT ROW: Mrs. Lori Carlblom, Olivia D’Cruz, Joy Walter, Natalie Kwa, Jemira Budijanto, Angie Williams; BACK ROW: Jenica Stubbs, Lindsay Parks, Allison McClary, Kari McBride, Liesl Williams, Justin Hughes; NOT PICTURED: Jon Kue, Robbie Mangham, Jimmy Shafer, Peter Curtis, Akanksha Stephen, Garima Stephen

“A CHRISTMAS CAROL” DRAMA CAST: FRONT ROW: Jacqui Steiert, Kara Mangham, Joshua Hughes, Andreas Gross, Theo Love; BACK ROW: Miss Nancy McMahan, Miss Julie Miller, Rachel Lau, Sarah Podenak, Dan Walter, Kim Gross, Joshua Lai. NOT PICTURED: Kylee Spangler, Emily Sheddan, Jesse Siau, Levi Riggenbach, Zac Riggenbach, Beth Nguyen, Matthew Nguyen.

“THE LITTLE DOG LAUGHED” DRAMA CAST: FRONT ROW: Sandy Weng, Jacqui Steiert, Rachel Lau, Kara Mangham, Rachel Houmphan, Emily Sheddan, Andreas Gross; BACK ROW: Miss Nancy McMahan, Miss Julie Miller, Dan Walter, Justin Ellison, Kim Gross, Theo Love, Casey Caldwell. NOT PICTURED: Megan Galloway, Leah Octavio.

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64, 65, 69, 95, 119, 172, 213 Spangler, Mark 45, 151 Spangler, Micah 203 Spanish 110 Speech 110 Spiritual Emphasis Week 22 Sport Division Page 50 Staff 42 Stall Food 175 Starkey, Ben 16, 37, 68, 153 Starkey, Ken 69, 114 Starkey, Lisa 37, 45, 107 Starkey, Matt 33, 55, 68, 110, 161, 181, 207 Steiert, Angela 6, 10, 73, 101, 153, 206 Steiert, Beth 45, 114, 149, 210 Steiert, Drew 15, 19, 37, 52, 59, 208 Steiert, Gerry 45, 83, 120, 149, 193, 206, 210 Steiert, Jacqui 24, 34, 57, 71, 75, 92, 93, 122, 204, 210 Steindl, Siegfried 118 *Steindl, Mr. & Mrs. 175 Steinkamp, Jacki 45, 147 Steinkamp, Josiah 8, 9 Steinkamp, Karl 28, 45, 76, 109, 111, 117, 122, 141, 147, 153, 155, 163, 173 Steinkamp, Mikaela 113, 147 Stenlund, Greg 45, 46, 58, 75, 122, 125, 197 Stenlund, Kaden 9, 21, 43, 46, 101, 207 Stenlund, Kendall 8, 9, 43, 214 Stenlund, Kenlee 34, 112, 113 Stenlund, Kristian 43, 214 Stenlund, Tara 45, 83, 197 Stephen, Akanksha 19, 27, 29, 58, 116, 117, 133, 181, 197, 204, 205, 208, 213 Stephen, Garima 19, 53, 72, 204, 208, 212 Stoothoff, Amy 34, 50, 64, 114 Stoothoff, Sam 14, 15, 27, 141, 197, 208 *Straits Mini-Market 162 Strong, Jordan 3, 9, 92, 207 Strong, Josh 10, 13, 50 Stubbs, Jenica 15, 16, 27, 72, 116, 208, 210 Student Council 76, 205 *Student Council 172 Student Drivers 159 Student Teachers 185 Student-Staff Relationships 46 Subramaniam, Murugiah 49 Sun, Grace 16, 17, 27, 58, 106, 181, 190, 197, 208 Sun, Henry 17, 27, 37, 39, 69, 76, 108, 109, 114, 140, 159, 160, 169, 190, 199, 208, 213 Sun Mei Hui 17 Sun Ming 17 *Sun, Mr. & Mrs. 190 Supramaniam, Saroja 49 *Supreme Properties 145 Swimming Club 84

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*Tanjung Bunga Hardware 163 Teacher’s Assistants 206 Teachers 42 Technology 122 *Teh Brothers 151 *Telesonic 195 Tennis Club 82 Tenth Grade 28 Teo, Ronnie 70, 81, 211 Teoh, Albert 3, 26, 37, 55, 76, 122, 139, 140, 145, 155, 161, 207 Teoh Sing-Yi 211 Terrell, Joseph 27, 106, 208

BADMINTON CLUB: FRONT ROW: Mr. Steven Koo, Cody Riggenbach, Edo Budijanto, Levi Riggenbach, Ezekiel Riggenbach; BACK ROW: Jeremy Frentz, Nicholas Tan, Andrew McClary, Ted Fung, Jonathan Kue

TAE KWON DO: FRONT ROW: Mrs. Angela Anderson, Miss Lyn Poosawtsee, Arden Santoso, Sing-Yi Teoh, Matthew Nguyen; BACK ROW: Shannon McCabe, Mr. Dean McClary, Mr. Ronnie Teo, Christina Robertson, Mrs. Mary Weng: Not pictured: Miss Maike Horn, Randy McCaskill, Nicole McCaskill, Hilary McCaskill, Malcolm McCaskill, Joseph Terrell, I-Yah Chen, Jemira Budijanto, Edo Budijanto, James Hawthorne.

ROLLERBLADE HOCKEY CLUB: FRONT ROW: Mr. Kerry Mahoney, Reagan Mahoney, Ben Weidemann, Christopher West; SECOND ROW: Hung Yi Song, Trey Henderson, Ezekiel Riggenbach, Danae Frentz; THIRD ROW: Brandt Hodgson, Naomi Matanick, Edo Budijanto, Riley Mahoney, Lukas Williams, Khalie Mahoney.

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*Thean Soo Steel Works 181 Third Grade 10, 100 Thomas, Helen 195 Thomas, Pradeep 5, 10, 13, 195, 206 Thomas, Praveen 34, 55, 56, 195, 207 *Thong Guan Plastic 166 *Thor Hock Bee 131 Three-thirty in the Afternoon 124 TKD 80, 211 To, Charis 15, 19, 107, 208

To, Sophia 6, 10, 13, 206, 212 *Toccoa Falls College 136 Toh, Stephanie 29, 58, 187, 213 Tompkins, John “Tommy” 45, 141, 169, 171, 206, Back Endsheet Track & Field 58, 82 Trends 32 Tsai, Crystal 28, 30, 34, 179 Tsai, Sally 31, 34, 64, 65, 110, 119 Tulloch, Ed 46, 67, 114, 123 Tulloch, Kathy 46, 139

Tung Seok Yeng 49 Tutterow, Josh 24, 38, 40, 55, 76, 114, 123, 127, 140, 143, 151, 160, 175, 177, 203, 214 *Tutterow, Mr. & Mrs. 143 Twelfth Grade 38 Tyas, Dennis 46, 105 Tyas, Gayle 46, 106

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RUNNING CLUB: Front row: Miss Lyn Poosawtsee, Josh Hughes, Emily Sheddan; BACK ROW: Dan Walter, Justin Ellison, Mr. Michael Holden; NOT PICTURED: Mrs. Tara Stenlund, Josh Siemens, Justin Ellison, Matt Starkey, Mark Dyhr, Ben Starkey, Cristian Chun, Wendy Kordesch.

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“Hey, did you hear? They have jet-skis at this beach party,” said Theo Love, “but the seniors have priority for them.”

“What? Let’s go get on them now before anyone tells us that the seniors get to go on them first,” said Jamie Cheng.

For the first time, the chapel hired jet-skis at the SEW beach party.

The chapel also provided a banana boat for the non-seniors who wanted to enjoy some water entertainment as well. Everyone enjoyed having the motorized water sports available—except when they fell off and had a jellyfish wrap its venomous tentacles around an extremity, which actually happened to quite a few.

“I love the banana boat; it was so exciting. It was fun sitting on it with my friends and just laughing and singing. We didn’t fall RUNNING across the beach, Shana Willows and Natalie Herring carry an inner tube for a off though, but I wish we game. The participants of the SEW Beach Par- had,” said Garima Stephen. ty made their own fun for the times that they “The jet-skis were so couldn’t ride on the jet-skis or banana boat. much fun. I got to ride on one with a senior girl, so I got to go before other people. We didn’t fall off either, so we didn’t get stung by a jellyfish,” said Cameron West.

After the amusement of the afternoon, and after the removal of the more seriously stung jellyfish victims, everyone crowded back for dinner. The hunger pangs had become quite acute by this time, but everyone could eat his or her fill of crispy fried chicken and potato salad.

As the sky darkened, everyone turned to the glowing light of the bonfire for praise and worship. Some even approached the front and led-out in whatever they felt on their hearts at the time.

“The best part of the night was when Levi [Riggenbach] and his brother Ezekiel went up to sing to us. It was a very inspiring moment, and it touched my heart,” said Jeff Nickles.

“Whoa guys, get off the jet-ski,” yelled Rob Dent; “seniors get priority on them.”

“Aw man, we almost had it too. I thought we were going to get away with it,” said Love, “can I ride with you though?”

—By Rowan Mundhenk

Jenny Lai

ELEMENTARY CHOIR: FRONT ROW: Linnea Williams, Carolyn Whiting, Renee Campbell, Grace Walter, Elizabeth Nguyen, Miss Yvonne Keung; BACK ROW: Naomi Matanick, Abigail Eckman, Anna Hodgson, Anna Latsha, Sophia To.

*United Oriental Assurance 197 U.S. History 112 *U.S. Pizza 144

Vaughan, Esther 36 Vaughn, Esther 20, 29, 30, 57, 58, 60, 64, 79, 189, 205, 213 Videos for Student Council Activity 169 Voice Lessons 187 Volleyball, Junior Varsity 58

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Williams, Liesl 19, 93, 161, 181, 204, 208, 210 Williams, Linnea 6, 11, 13, 72, 73, 161, 205, 206, 212 Williams, Lukas 12, 50, 85, 205, 211 Williams, Tim 13, 63, 85, 92 Willows, Shana 4, 40, 45, 57, 96, 115, 129, 140, 171, 184, 189, 210, 212, Back Endsheet Wills, Jordan 12 Wills, Samantha 10 Winzeler, Courtney 15, 52, 53, 85, 104, 105, 208 Winzeler, Katie 15, 53, 104, 181,

208 Winzeler, Kelsey 29, 57, 58, 76, 77, 120 Wong, Anne 34, 108, 115, 133 Wong, Joyce 19, 26, 29, 36, 58, 60, 79, 213, 213 Wong, Karen 27, 30, 34, 88, 187, 209, 213 World History 112 Worship Team, High School 78, 213 Worship Team, Middle School 78, 213 Wu, Jim 7, 17, 21, 40, 62, 63, 76, 90, 93, 109, 114, 119, 124, 140, 160, 163, 169, 177, 180, 199,

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HIGH SCHOOL CHOIR: FRONT ROW: Gao Foua Kue, Stephanie Toh, Lydia Ng, Christina Robertson, Gao Nou Kue, Esther Vaughn, Mrs. Mary Latsha; SECOND ROW: Joyce Wong, Susan Chen, Kylee Spangler, Josh Hughes, Nathanael Matanick, David Eckman, Casey Caldwell,

Ruth Harbison, Rachel Lau, Karyss Love; BACK ROW: Natalie Herring, Kelly Haechler, Daniel Whiting, Mark Dyhr, Jim Wu, Matt Provencal, Rob Dent, Henry Sun, Josh Lai, Bob Chuang, Mary Carlton, Natacha Provencal, Stefanie Sarault

HIGH SCHOOL WORSHIP TEAM: FRONT ROW: Casey Caldwell, Karen Wong, Joyce Wong, Rachael Caldwell, Christa Bell Kim, Gao Nou Kue, Katy Parks, Christina Robertson,

Emily Sheddan; BACK ROW: Joshua Hughes, Nathanael Matanick, Lydia Ng, Daniel Whiting, Joshua Lai, Dan Walter, Miss Shannon McCabe, Mary Carlton, Theo Love.

MIDDLE SCHOOL WORSHIP TEAM: FRONT ROW: Miss Yvonne Keung, Eun Bee Chung, Joy Walter, Angie Williams, Nicholas Tan, Allison McClary, David Santoso;

BACK ROW: Miss Shannon McCabe, Akanksha Stephen, Lindsay Parks, Andrew McClary, Mr. John Robertson, Mr. Gil Lane.

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LIRTING during lunch

time, Rowan Mund henk, Josh Tutterow,

and Laureen Coetzee present a good way to pass the time; this became one of the favorite ways to wind down the clock—and this not done only during lunch. Young men and women often made fools of themselves trying to impress each other.

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in the humorous ant i c s o f M r. D w i g h t Carlblom and Mr. Michael

Holden, Miss Julie Miller laughs her head off at the Staff Retreat during Masquerade Night. The Staff attended the retreat before Christmas break ended so they could get focussed, plan, and pray for the upcoming semester and

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waits for his younger brother Christian to do the same. Even the younger students found Saturdays liberating since they received a day off from school that allowed them to play and horse around with each other.

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ECSTATIC about some thing only known to

him, Daniel Whiting

leaps off the stairs that lead down to the chapel as he heads for a junior class meeting. The juniors used the chapel and other places where they could all fit to practice skits for JSB and to plan their other class activities.

That delightful and not so delightful time when the end of school began and summer vacation hung over the edge arrived. The reality of finals hit students hard, and you began to think about studying.

But then thoughts of leaving friends jumped in your head, and finals suddenly didn’t matter. You felt excited about what the summer would bring and what adventures awaited you next year, but the ab-soluteness of leaving the familiar and having to face something new breathed down your neck.

You wanted to fill every unforgiving minute with sixty seconds worth of distance run and memories to last a lifetime. Friendship, bonding, loving—all these things became important to you, and none more than the other.

You spent the night at your friend’s house and watched your favorite movie, went bowling at Midlands, searched Batu for a cheap album that you couldn’t find elsewhere, or wrestled in the rain and mud ignoring the idea that you could catch a cold—all with a friend you wouldn’t see again.

The new faces on campus had etched their curves and features into your brain long ago and became part of the life on campus. The new student didn’t exist anymore because of the time that had passed and experiences with them.

But even though the end of the year drew closer, friendships would find a way to survive, whether old or new.

Fifth graders looked forward to becoming middle schoolers.

Eighth graders looked forward to starting the next year as freshmen and becoming accepted into high school. And after twelve laborious years of lectures, projects, labs, and different teachers, the seniors planned their college schedules. Waiting for letters of acceptance from colleges and applying for financial aide filled each senior’s mind.

Decisions to stay or go also haunted staff members for weeks as they searched God’s will and plan.

But leaving for students and staff alike meant packing and planning. Seniors went through all the little tid-bits and junk they had collected over the years setting things in piles for wills, keeping, and the garbage. Staff leaving had to sell cars, TVs, and VCRs in massive “garage” sales.

Thinking of leaving for good, for the summer, or for a week made you think of all the things you’d miss. You knew you would miss your ahma, the food she made like roti and satay, the traffic, but most of all the people. You made promises of writing and planned a trip back to Asia because you knew that those things that proved important to you now would remain that way in the future. Even though grad. prepared itself to pounce on the forgetful minds of the students waiting to end it all, now when you look back, “ludicrously copasetic” really did say it all.

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W ho could It be?

Awards

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Academics: Fine Arts: Service: Sports:

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Leah Octavio Daniel Walter Emily Sheddan Gao Foua Kue Matt Provencal

Servant Awards Chandler Chrisman Jackson Ziemer Jaffray Eckman Baptist

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Jeffrey Lau Cody Riggenbach Sophia To Arden Santoso Amy Stoothoff Justin Ellison Esther Vaughn

students made their way up to the stage, surprised at their achievements.

Arden Santoso said, “My friends and I were full of anticipation. It was exciting to see who would get what award.”

With students waiting in suspense, Mr. Carlblom ended the awards assembly by announcing the top award: the Best All-Around, which went to Sandy Weng.

“The awards assembly is a great way to close the year by recognizing each other’s achievements,” said Rachel Lau. —By Shana Willows

Best All-Around Award Sandy Weng

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electronic gate grabs your attention. It represents more than just black words on yellow-painted steel. Your exit will move you on to bigger and better things; yet, at the same time it represents something ludicrously copasetic. By asking you to come again, the sign implies that the students and staff on campus have left something in you that will make you want to return and enjoy what you once held dear.

Your journey outside Dalat begins, but you will succeed and become what you will become because of what happened here.

Thank You;Please Come Again.

As students entered the chapel, they predicted who would receive which award excitedly. When they had settled down, Mr. Dwight Carlblom took to the stage to open the awards assembly.

The anticipation of finding out who would win the Best All-Around Award caused the students to chatter eagerly as the awards narrowed down. “The awards assembly allows people to be recognized and appreciated,” said Casey Caldwell.

Smiles on students’ faces glowed brightly as

Shana Willows

High School Division Awards

eaning in, Mr. Kerry Mahoney hands Arden

Santoso her award for Grade 10 English. The teach ers followed a certain criteria for choosing each student for the award. The students each received a certificate as well as a small trophy. In addition to a personal trophy, some awards had students’ names engraved on plaques and placed in the office for all to see.

Miling from ear to ear, Sandy Weng receives the

top trophy from Mr. Dwight Carlblom, to loud

applause from the audience. The sound of the applause increased as she made her way back to her seat.

Close friends embraced her as she sat down in awe. “It was so cool to see her face when they announced her name; I am so proud of her,” said Susan Chen.

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Facing Stiff Competition, the Girls

Gave Their All “Mr. Adams is a very intense coach, and he pushes us to the limits; but I enjoy the intensity.

Its my privilege to be able to train under him during my senior year,” said Kue. “Yeah,” agreed Kue’s sister, Gao Nou. “Mr. Adams pushes us very hard, and the practices are tiring; but they [the practices] improved the way I play considerably. I would not have played well if he hadn’t pushed me that hard.”

On 24 May, the volleyball team participated in the Dalat Volleyball Tournament, playing against some of the toughest and best teams on the island: Union High School and Sacred Hearts High School. Dalat took fourth place. “Although I sat on the bench through almost all the games, it was really interesting to watch the starters play their

matches. They played really well even though we didn’t win the tournament,” said Christina Robertson.

“Playing against Sacred Heart was tough, but we finished knowing that we’d done our best,” said Wendy Kordesch.

With a high jump and a great sweep of her arm, Provencal sent the ball crashing down onto the opposite court. “Yeah!” she cried triumphantly as she and Kue got back into position, preparing to score yet another point for their team.

—By Joshua Lai

With determination on her

face, Sally Tsai calmly bumps to her Union opponents. “Learning to stay focused during games kept me from making mistakes,” Tsai said. Union, however, proved tough to beat; and the girls lost 13-25.

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Streams of sticky sweat ran down Gao Foua Kue’s back as her perspiration-drenched jersey clung to her stubbornly. With her eyes concentrated on the volleyball, Kue moved her hands into position and waited. “I’ve got it!” said Kue as she focused on the ball above her. Reaching high with both hands, Kue set the ball back up into the air and shouted, “Tash [Natacha Provencal]!”

As one of the few sport teams that played throughout the entire year, the varsity girls’ volleyball team practiced almost every day and even through all weather conditions during the volleyball seasons with the coaching of Mr. Chad Adams.

Mr. Adams hammered the basic skills into place by using different drills and allowing them to scrimmage against each other.

Varsity Girls’ Volleyball

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VARSITY GIRLS’ VOLLEYBALL: Front Row: Coach Chad Adams, Gao Nou Kue, Karen Wong, Stefanie Sarault, Natacha Provencal, Christa Bell Kim, Coach Lyn Poosawtsee; BACK ROW: Gao Foua Kue, Rachael Caldwell, Arden Santoso, Christina Robertson, Crystal Tsai, Mary Carlton, Wendy Kordesch, Sally Tsai

Phor Tay 23-25 Phor Tay 9-25 11-25 25-11 14-25 14-25 20-25 Covent Green 17-25

19-25 Phor Tay 25-14 25-18 23-25 22-25 15-11

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Sacred Heart 17-25

15-25 SM Union 13-25

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SEASON RECORD: 1-6

As a Dalat Staff opponent

spikes the ball, Ruth Harbison jumps with both hands in the air in an attempt to block the spike as Karyss Love backs her up. In the first semester, the girls played informal games for warm-ups.

Reaching high, Natacha

Provencal gives the volleyball an overhand serve during an outdoor practice session. The hours spent practicing paid off in the tournament when the team faced tough competition; the girls took fourth place.

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Students Shoot for Higher Goals With

JV Boys’ Basketball

Pleasure

JV BOYS’ BASKETBALL: FRONT ROW: Coach Greg Stenlund, Sam Stoothoff, Ted Fung, Eric Jung, Jeremy Frentz, Drew Steiert; BACK ROW: Sung In Kang, Young Hwa Kim, Joey Latsha, Malcolm McCaskill, Kazumasa Komatsu, Howard Kao

SEASON RECORD: 8-1-3

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The boys played three games against George Town, ISKL, and Chung Hwa. Although they lost to ISKL and Chung Hwa in their first two games, they came through in the end and beat George Town. Their training showed through as well, and they kept up with the other teams on the court.

Losing did not dampen their spirits, however; and they still spoke positively of their team, practices, and coach.

“Mr. Stenlund is the best coach because he teaches us and gives us time to learn the plays,” said Malcolm McCaskill.

“I liked doing the running because it made me feel good and helped prepare me for the

With determination and f o cus, Eric Jung heads up for a layup, hoping that the ball will sink in for two more points against George Town. The team worked hard during the tournament and won a game.

Shooting with a prayer and

a dream, Phoebe Eckman sets her feet as Kim Gross prepares herself for the rebound. The girls’ junior varsity team participated in an invitational tournament held on campus.

games,” said Jung.

The junior varsity also had a girls’ team that participated in the tournament. They did not place, but still they kept their humor. For many of them, it was the first time playing on an organized sport team; and most of them enjoyed the experience.

“I thought it was pretty cool to play on the JV team because it’s something I had never done before. It was a good learning experience,” said Natalie Herring.

“It was really enjoyable playing JV because it helped me to get to know the other girls so much better. Through the drills, Uncle Pete [Collins] helped to improve my playing skills as well,” said Kelsey Winzeler.

With the preordained movements running smoothly, Jung passed to Jeremy Frentz as he ran by, laying the ball up according to the play.

“Yes!” shouted Mr. Stenlund; way to run that play!”

—By Rowan Mundhenk

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JV Girls’ Basketball

“All right, run the play this time,” yelled Mr. Greg Stenlund as the JV basketball starters ran down the court against their defenders.

“One,” screamed Eric Jung.

Immediately the players positioned themselves in accordance with the way that Coach Stenlund had drilled them.

The JV basketball teams both prepared for the big tournament, which saw teams coming from all over the country to compete. Starting on Friday, 10 May, the teams divided into two sections and fought it out for the championship.

The boys had hoped to do better than they did. “I can’t believe we only won one game; we should’ve beaten ISKL,” said

JV GIRLS’ BASKETBALL: FRONT ROW: Coach Pete Collins, Esther Vaughn, Akanksha Stephen, Kelsey Winzeler, Jemira Budijanto, Natalie Herring, Eun Bee Chung, Garima Stephen, Courtney Winzeler; BACK ROW: Kylee Spangler, Charis To, Grace Sun, Phoebe Eckman, Kim Gross, Lydia Ng, Lindsay Parks, Angie Williams, Allison McClary

SEASON RECORD: 1-4 Convent Green Lane

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N ight of M ysteries

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RMS thrust in front of him, Rob Dent lip synchs to an Andrea Bocelli opera song while

Rowan Mundhenk stands behind waiting for his turn to take the spotlight. The seniors spent the day after the JSB planning a dinner to tease and make fun of the juniors. Entertainment became only a small part of what the senior class used to thank the juniors for their work.

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The Junior-Senior Banquet—younger students look forward to attending the JSB for themselves, thinking of all that that special night has in store.

Held on 26 April, the juniors chose the classy Eastern and Oriental Hotel as the venue.

After the guests had sat down, Kara Mangham and Andy Larkin announced the seniors and their dates before introducing the theme of the evening, “Masked Mysteries.”

Laura Ermis and Katy Parks performed an interpretive dance to the song “I hope you Dance” by Leann Womack as one of the first acts. “I was so nervous because the music didn’t start at the right time! Katy and I worked

hard on our dance, to make it really special for the seniors,” said Ermis.

Of all the performances, most students enjoyed the skit the most. “I was really nervous running around backstage making sure people had their props. It all turned out really well except when the archway fell on Matt [Provencal] in the middle of the skit!” said Megan Galloway.

“It was very touching to see the juniors work together—and they really acted like our class in the skits. Josh Lai laughed exactly like Andreas Gross!”

said Ashley Sarault.

As the evening came to a close, seniors invited the juniors to an after JSB dinner the next evening, and thanked them.

“We had a lot of tough work, but it was definitely worth it in the end. I think it was really something we’re all proud of; it was so great to be able to honor the seniors,” said Mangham.

The Junior-Senior Banquet—seniors look back on the night with a smile, thinking of that special night—one they’ll never forget.

—By Wendy Kordesch

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OICES harmonizing together, Katy Parks,

Sarah Podenak, and Valerie Eddins sing “This

Day” by Point of Grace as Josh Lai accompanies on the piano. The juniors worked hard preparing different songs and skits to entertain the seniors, sophomores, and staff during dinner at the JSB.

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ith an overloaded plate in hand, Theo Love

and his date Mary Carlton finally reach the end

of the buffet line. A wide variety of foods stretched across the back of the ballroom giving JSB guests a variety of choices for dinner. Buffet lines provided an fast, easy, and efficient way for all of the students and staff to fill their tummies.

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OGETHER in the hall of The Eastern and

Oriental Hotel, Rowan Mundhenk and Ruthie

Harbison pause to smile for a photographer before entering the banquet hall for dinner and entertainment.

The students and staff socialized while waiting in different lines; most had their pictures taken by a professional before the evening’s activities began.

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hold the laughter “My favorite part was when [Andreas Gross] and [Theo Love] were fighting; it looked very real,” Kayla Hughes said.

As a cast member, Justin Ellison commented: “Many times during the semester, we got discouraged because the practices were getting tiring. But in the end, all the patience paid off. After I heard the applause, I knew the work I put in was more than worth it. I was a star.”

Like the play, the skits performed by candidates d u r i n g t h e St u d e n t Council elections drew much laughter from the

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RMS on her side and lips puckered, Megan Gal loway whistles in vain as Justin Ellison encourages

her. Galloway played the role of an outspoken housekeeper in love with eccentric bird-watcher Casey Caldwell. Galloway tried to learn how to whistle so that she could attract Caldwell’s attention.

audience. “The part in Megan Galloway’s speech where they spoofed Captain Planet was really funny,” said Lydia Ng. Ot h e r c a n d i d a t e s spoofed “Star Wars” in their campaign. “Pearl Fung’s campaign was catchy because she used the theme and also gave a solid speech,” said Jane Chang.

Student Council also adopted a new method of casting ballots; instead of lining up in front, each voter filled out the ballot on his or her seat and dropped it in a folder on the way out of the chapel.

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“I like the new way better since it was much faster,” said Susan Chen. “But I didn’t like the way some candidates gave speeches that didn’t state their plans or views.” “ He l l o , h a ve yo u found your peak yet?”

Sheddan asked Dan Walter, Mangham’s date. In the next scene, Gross and Ellison joined Sheddan in a silly dance that drew even more delighted laughter from the crowd.

Gross remarked, “I enjoyed this scene; I think it was the peak of our performance.”

—By Leah Octavio

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H hello,” said Kara Mangham politely as Casey

Caldwell introduces himself. A college psychology

student home for summer, Mangham busily studied her notes when Caldwell entered. In her concentration, Mangham paid little attention to her visitor and did not notice him leave a dead bird on the sofa.

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“Yippee! I’ve found my peak! Yippee!” cried Emily Sheddan in the play “The Little Dog Laughed.”

Dressed in a nightgown, Sheddan paced the room pushing a carpet sweeper as the audience roared in laughter.

Second semester’s drama featured a comedy about a college psychology major, Kara Mangham, who came home for summer and unwittingly “psychologized” her family.

“The scene where the Huntingtons were putting thermometers in their mouths was hilarious!” said Jeff Nickles.

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MILING with their forefingers raised, Justin Ellison

and Andreas Gross act out a skit during Kimberly

Gross’s campaign. During the Student Council elections, candidates exercised their creativity by coming up with unique ways to express themselves. Many made posters and stickers or presented speeches, skits, or videos.

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ITH a grin on his face, Seth Galloway takes off his shirt to reveal that he is Superman, who has

come to save Andreas Gross, Malcolm McCaskill, Eric Jung, Kara Mangham, and Josh Hughes. Megan Galloway’s Student Council campaign skit had superheros attempting to save students from the “Foe.”

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Till the River runs Dry

Parents, staff, and students filled the chapel on 1 June to watch the Fine Arts Concert, the last performance of the year, and the last in Penang for many students.

“A dream is like a river, ever changing as it flows,” sang the high school choir in their last song, “The River.” Aunt Mary Latsha invited any former choir members to join the

group on stage.

Before the choir sang, the band played a collection of five songs.

“We tried really hard this year,” said Henry Sun. “And we played pretty well for a small- sized band.”

During the last months of the school year, musical performances took place one after another. Angelic voices and

instrumental sounds rang in the chapel as students from different ages presented their best in front of their parents, teachers, and peers.

On 21 May the middle school held a concert.

All three of the bands— beginning, intermediate, and junior—played.

The middle school choir ended the concert with a combination of songs from the musical “My Fair Lady.” With both Miss Yvonne Keung and Aunt Mary as teachers, the choir captured the applause of the audience.

“I was amazed by how well we did because this is the fist time we had middle school choir,” said Jimmy Shafer.

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ITTING casually on the stage, Mary Carlton, Esther

Vaughn, Karyss Love, Natalie Herring, Joyce Wong,

Susan Chen, and Kelly Haechler started off the concert. The difference in stage setting took away some of the seriousness and gave a relaxing feeling.

—By Bob Chuang

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YES concentrated on the music, Arden Santoso,

Kim Gross, and Christina Robertson play the

song “Legacy.” “That is one of my favorite song we’ve played whole year,” said Santoso with a smile after the concert.

Music students had a vocal and piano recital to present what they had learned and to showcase their skills in singing and playing on 13 May. The elementary also presented a short musical on 1 May. “…I’ll never reach my destination if I never try, so I will sail my vessel, till the ri–ver runs–dry–” sang the high school choir as they ended the concert.

They had sung the song as part of their performance; but more than that, they had sung it as an encouragement to the seniors who would soon set out to reach for their dreams in life.

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waying from side to side, Jordan Strong works with

the elementary school in singing a song to

demonstrate God’s love. The theme of the evening came across as all the students sang with smiles and sweet tunes. They played out a story of a young boy who wanted to learn how to sing praise to God.

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best for the end of the year production. Through out the entire evening, students brought to life songs from the play, “My Fair Lady.” “The choir was phenomenal; the boys showed signs of maturity with their masculine voices,” said Aunt Mary Latsha.

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appily serenading each other, Katy Parks and

Casey Caldwell sing a duet to the song, “People

Will Say We’re in Love” with Josh Lai accompanying on the piano. Solos and duets gave the choir members a chance to show off their voices at the Fine Arts Concert on 1 June.

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“This is my dad; his name is Jamie. He doesn’t speak a lot. I take after him,” said Bob Chuang as the audience erupted into laughter. During Senior Tea on 1 June, each senior introduced his or her parents to everyone.

To honor the graduating class, the staff and junior class put on the short brunch where the staff and senior families could get to know each other better. The juniors provided entertainment by presenting song and dance numbers from the JSB; the staff gave a pewter mug to each senior.

“I felt very proud to introduce my parents to everyone. The juniors did a wonderful job in their performances, and Laura Ermis and Katy Parks’s dance to ‘I Hope You Dance’ was so touching that I nearly cried,” said Ruthie Harbison.

“It was so sad, especially when the Taiwanese girls sang ‘The Wind Beneath My Wings.’ It was a very beautiful tribute to their parents,” said Rachel Lau afterwards.

“The food was amazing; Aunt Mary Latsha’s pasta was so delicious that I kept going back

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video created by Jim Wu, Henry Sun, and Chuang, which showed the senior trip to Beijing, China.

“I loved the video; it represented the class perfectly,” said Rob Dent.

“Some of the parents’ stories were hilarious; I loved the one about Justin Ellison’s parents poking his cheeks to make him swallow his food,” said Gao Foua Kue. As Chuang and his parents left the stage, Dent stood up, prepared to introduce his parents.

The week’s events, helped bond the seniors to their parents. With a smile Ashley Sarault remarked, “It has been awesome to be able to spend time with my mom the past week. Because of her, I have great joy.”

—By Leah Octavio

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children form a choir to perform and dedicate two

Mandarin songs to the seniors and their parents.

The songs represented the parents’ everlasting love, care, encouragement, and best wishes as their “kids” prepared to enter a world of their own.

for more—especially with the plates being so small,” said Andreas Gross.

The seniors received another chance to bond with their parents and eat another tasty meal during the Senior-Parent Dinner, held at the Evergreen Laurel Hotel on 3 June.

“It was great how parents had the chance to honor their kids. The chocolate bar we received with our name on it was really creative and sweet,” said Mary Carlton.

As part of the night’s entertainment, parents shared short stories about funny or touching events in their son’s or daughter’s life. To honor their children and to thank the school, the Taiwanese parents also sang two Mandarin songs. At the end, everyone watched a

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ASUALLY chatting with his mom, Andreas Gross

enjoys an international buffet dinner with the rest

of his classmates. “The decorations, the food, and the program were great!” said Karyss Love. “It was practically like the JSB.” Senior parents took the opportunity on this night to “honor” their graduating children by sharing embarrassing childhood stories.

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ET me help you, Aunt Cindy [Collins],” says Rowan

Mundhenk to his dorm mom. The Senior-Parent

Dinner included not only senior parents but also the boarding student’s high school dorm parents as well.

Dorm parents had taken on the role of parents with the responsibility of caring for and looking after students whose biological parents worked in remote areas of Asia.

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ITH a huge smile on her face, Ashley Sarault

walks down the aisle at the Baccalaureate

service on the last Sunday of the school year.

“I was excited because I got to wear my gown, but it also made me sad in a way because I really realized that the year was over,” said Sandy Weng.

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lowly accumulating everyone else’s “sins” Karyss

Love receives “abuse” from Rob Dent during a skit

at the senior chapel. The audience felt moved by the service, “I thought it was neat that each of the skits represented a lesson that the seniors had personally learned and wanted to leave behind,” said Katy Parks.

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the lights off and the music on, the seniors, wearing black and white, started doing skits under the black light. “We put in hard work, but it brought joy in the end,” said Justin Ellison.

The audience rose again from their seats as the seniors left the ballroom. The Baccalaureate and the senior chapel marked the beginning of the graduation week and the end of the seniors’ high school lives.

—By Pearl Fung

ed by Mr. Don Dent the parent choir dedicated

the song, “Faithfulness of God” to the senior class.

Parents spent two nights learning the song to sing to their graduates at the Baccalaureate service. Parents honored their children by taking part in this special performance.

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Harbison, the speaker, used a number of personal experiences and stories as he talked about seeking, selecting, and seizing opportunities. “When Mr. Harbison finished his speech, I thought, ‘It’s over? I want to hear more.’ I enjoyed it. It was really encouraging and helpful to us seniors,” said Sandy Weng.

After the Baccalaureate, the seniors immediately started preparing for their next huge event— the senior chapel. With

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ITH the words “Give it up to Jesus” glowing purple in the blacklight, Shana Willows, Leah Octavio, Sandy Weng, Stefanie Sarault, and Karyss Love present the final skit. The seniors used sign language and hand motions to convey the message of giving everything up to Jesus.

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laying Jesus, Rowan Mundhenk took the

“sins” from Karyss Love and replaced the sign

with a sign of “salvation.” Natacha Provencal said, “Everyone really put their hearts into this chapel; we wanted it to be really meaningful for everyone who attended.”

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The ballroom rang with Josh Lai playing Handel’s “Largo” on the piano, as the audience stood up from their seats. They turned around to face the door at the back of the room as the seniors walked in one by one, step by step to the music with Mary Carlton first in line.

“Everyone of us was really nervous as we were preparing to walk down the aisle. Some of the girls were afraid they would trip because they were wearing such high heels,” said Jenny Lai. On 2 June, parents, staff, and students attended the Baccalaureate service held at Sandy Bay Paradise Hotel. Mr. Joe

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Is it really Over?

“Stefanie [Sarault], could you help me put on my robe?” asked Natacha Provencal. Promptly at 6 p.m., the seniors gathered in the dressing room in Paradise Sandy Bay Hotel, changing into their navy blue graduation gowns.

The ceremony began with a prayer of blessing for the graduating class by Mr. Bruce Carlton. Aunt Barb Mangham, Mr. Chad Adams, and Aunt Cindy Collins, exclusively chosen by the class, gave

senior reflections to each individual senior. Memories flashed through their minds and tears trickled down their cheeks as the class traveled back to their elementary and middle school days.

As they took their diplomas, the seniors handed photographs or

specific objects to Mr. Dwight Carlblom, representing certain memories or sentimental value.

As the alumni danced down the aisle, they looked back on the past and couldn’t help asking themselves the question: “Is it really over?”

—By Jenny Lai

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hand, Mary Carlton and Susan Chen “waltz” back

down the center aisle with the rest of the seniors to conclude commencement. The graduates left the ballroom of the Paradise Sandy Bay Hotel and headed to the lower campus seawall to say mingle and say good-bye to staff and friends.

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EAMING with a large grin on her face, Shana Wil lows receives her diploma from Mr. Dwight

Carlblom. After everyone had received his or her diploma, Mr. Carlblom announced, “Congratulations class of 2002; you are now officially Dalat alumni.” With flipped tassels, the class exited exuberantly.

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HILE encouraging seniors to reach for their

dreams, valedictorian Leah Octavio delivers her

speech to the guests during commencement.

After four years of work, Octavio finally achieved the title of valedictorian. Susan Chen, who came in second academically, gave the salutatorian’s address.

Colophon Dalat International School is an elementary and high school serving missionaries and expatriates in Southeast Asia. The school is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) and by the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI). The Reflector is published annually; copies may be ordered by sending u.s. $25.00 to Dalat International School, Tanjung Bunga, 11200 Penang, Malaysia.

Four hundred and fifty copies of the 2002 Reflector, volume 40, were printed by Phoenix Press of Penang, Malaysia. Body type throughout the book is 10 point Adobe Garamond; theme copy is in 10.2 point American Typewriter Medium. Division page headlines are in Pompeia Inline; division page titles and captions are in American Typewriter. Groups headlines and caption dropped caps are in Apple Chancery Bold. People’s Live’s headlines are in Bermuda LP Squiggle and Addled. Sports’ headlines are in Monterey Bold Italic. Academics’ headlines are in Spumoni LP and captions are in Chicago. Photo credits are in 4 point Helvetica; Bylines, in 10 point Helvetica Bold Oblique.

All copy was written by the high school journalism staff except for some ad features. The computer programs used were Microsoft Word 2001, Adobe PageMaker 6.5.2, MacroMedia FreeHand 8, Adobe PhotoShop 6.0. The staff used four Performa 5320 PowerPC’s, seven iMacs, two Performa 6400s, and two Power Macintosh G3’s. The staff printed rough drafts on HP LaserJet 4 and 4MV printers. Advertisements were scanned using a LaCie Silverscan II. Senior portraits were furnished by Siow Seong Studio, 388 Penang Road, Georgetown. All student, staff, and group portraits were taken with a Nikon 990 Coolpix digital camera. All candids, underclassmen and staff portraits (except those as noted by photo credits) were taken

by Reflector staff photographers. The staff shot over 134 rolls of Konica Monochrome VX 400 film and 14 rolls of Konica XG color film. A special thanks to Megan Galloway, and Ki-Chan Jeon for final proofreading and indexing and to Nerissa Octavio, Jeff Nickles, Goa Foua Kue, and Susan Chen writing ad features.

The Reflector is a June-delivery book; the last deadline is in early May. A supplement will be mailed to seniors in the fall, completing the year and including girls’ varsity volleyball, awards, Student-Council elections, drama, the fine arts concert, the Junior-Senior Banquet, and graduation activities.

REFLECTOR 2001 STAFF: FRONT ROW: Leah Octavio, Academics; Wendy Kordesch, People’s Lives; Shana Willows, Groups; Mary Carlton, People’s Lives; Pearl Fung, Sports; Sandy Weng, Academics; BACK ROW: Josh Lai, Groups; Andy Larkin, Sports; Rowan Mundhenk, Academics; Mr. John Tompkins, Adviser; Rob Dent, Editor; Jenny Lai, People’s Lives; Bob Chuang, People’s Lives.