Reflector 2003

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Penang, Malaysia

Volume 41

Reflector 2003

As the sun slowly sets behind the hills and the gentle sea breeze cools the afternoon heat, students sit and enjoy themselves in a moment of peace.

Before the year sent students off towards their futures, they stopped to take one last look at the breathtaking view and reminisced over what the year had taught them.

Cover Photo Credit: Wendy Kordesch

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Reflector 2003 Volume 41

Dalat International School Tanjung Bunga 11200 Penang, Malaysia Tel: (60-4) 8992-105 Fax: (60-4) 8902-141 E-mail: office@dalat.org Website: www.dalat.org Population: Students: 248 Staff: 119

They’re Off! Takingtheirfirststepoverthe startinglineattheloudcrack ofthegun,theboysclass1 and2runnersjoltintoafull sprint for the 1500 M Run at theTrack and Field Day competitionsatUniversity SainsMalaysiaon27February.

Likearace,schoolstartsoff withabangofactivitiesand commotiontokeepstudents

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Islandin the

Thewarmafternoonbreeze blowssoftlythroughyourhair asyougazeoutacrosstheocean.

Youbrushsomesandoffyour towelandclosingyoureyes, you take a deep breath and listentothetropicalbirdssing inthetreeswhilesmallwaves rippleontothegrainysandin frontofyou.Youopenyoureyes againtolookdownthroughthe tintedlensesofyoursunglasses andcontinuetowriteapostcard toyourparentsfullofthelatest details in your life.

This may sound like the picture-perfectsceneforan exotictropicalvacation;however, Saturdayafternoonslounging atParadiseSandyBayHotel providedyouwithjustanother weekend activity. Living in Penang right on the beach definitely had its perks.

Whether you lived in the dorms or with your parents nearby, you came to engulf yourselfintheatmosphereand unique life at Dalat: a mix of Christianityandculture,Western

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teaching and local food.

With the busyness that school andlifebrought,occasionally thebeautyofcampusescaped yourmind.Thenlunchtimecame; andwhilewalkingdowntothe cafeteria,yougazedoutoverthe ocean.Feelingtheslightbreeze suddenlytriggeredyourmind, andyoulookedup.Notjustup towardsthe“SeasideCafé“sign overthecafeteriadoor,butout attheoceanandthepalmtrees swaying in the wind.

Reflectingonthebeauty ofnaturealwayshelpedyou torecognizeGod’sgiftsand appreciate living in such a picturesque location.

We came from all over to gatheratDalat,sentfromall cornersoftheglobeandfor differentreasons,comingto learn,share,andteach.Although itmaynothaveseemedlikeit allthetime,youdidallthree,in schoolandout.Thentheyear began,wegotintothegroove

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Breezy Babes Measuringthewind,Angela Steiertrecordsthenumber of rounds the paper cups spin in 30 seconds while LakshmiMeyyappanholdsup their“instrument.”Thefourth gradescienceclass,ledbyMrs. KarenRobertson,compared theresultsofthewindspeed nexttotheoceantothewind onuppercampusnexttothe

Bust aMove Thecrowderuptedinscreams andcheerswhileJimmyPham jumpedoffthebenchtoperformabreakdancingmove calledan“airtrack.”Asaresult ofthisstunt,Mrs.LisaCheng “bought”Phamforrm300.

Juniorsshowedofftheirindividualskillsonthebasketball courtson12Aprilinorderto raisebidsattheJuniors-for-

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Beasty Boys Fittingthepaintedsidesofthe boxesintoplace,JosephHawthorneliftsthelastboxinto placewhileJosiahSteinkamp andChrisWestdirecthimin howtocompletethepattern.

Elementarystudentshadtheir ownTrackandFielddayon 28Marchwitheventssuch asstandinglongjump,high jump,relays,andathrowing contest.

Whenyourparentsfirstsent youofftoDalat,youdidn’tknow justwhattoexpect.Youcame eitherwillinglyorkickingand screaming—butonewayor another you arrived.

Youworriedaboutbeingthe “newkid.”Youwonderedabout meetingthepeople,andwhether you’dlikeitinPenang;nevertheless,schoolstarted.Slowly,you builtstrongrelationshipsand familiarizedyourselfwiththe area.

Certainmemorieshavehelped youbondtogetherwithfriends;you rememberthetimesspentlaughingwithyourbestpals.Youthink abouttheJunior-for-Hireauction whenMr.KarlSteinkampandMr. GregStenlund“sold”forrm1400 andTrackandFielddaywhere youcarefullycountedyourteam’s points in the blazing hot sun.

Youwillremembernotonly thetimesyouspentatschool, butalsoworldeventsthathave ingrainedthemselvespermanently on your mind.

When tensions grew

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steadilyandthewarinIraqfinallystarted,youapprehensively watchedCNNortheBBCforthe latesteventsasyoureassuringly remindedfamilyandfriends from“theStates”thatnobombs felloncampusandthatPenang is in Malaysia—not Iraq.

InlateMarch,thenewsblared asavirusquicklyspreadacross Asia:SevereAcuteRespiratory Syndrome.Youmademinor adjustments,likeusingmore cautioninpublicplaces—andof courseyouhonestlycared—but italsobecameajoke.Whenever someonesomuchassneezed orcoughed,studentscommonly replied by yelling “SARS!“ Withoutrealizingit,youtransitionedfromthe“newkid”to fittinginperfectly,andyoulook backonyourapprehensiveness overthosefirstdaysandfind thatthepeopleyouonceworried aboutaretheoneswhohelped youthrougheverything;they’re nowthefriendswhomyoucan’t imagine living without.

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“Idon’thavepictures!Noone willgivemequotes,andyou guysarejustlaughingatme!” screamsRachelLauwhile lamentinghercommonjourn “crisis”toJessicaFriesenand Terri-LynnFrentz.“Duringthe dayIbarelygettoseepeople, butafterschoolwejusthang out,anditfeelsgoodtovent frustrationsandsharefunny stories,” Lau later said.

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Throwinghisarmsupinexclamation,Mr.KarlSteinkamp encouragesthebiddersalongsideMr.GregStenlundatthe Junior-for-Hireauctionon12 April.Agroupofhighschool boyspooledtheirmoney,and withthehelpofsomeparents, theypaidthehighestpriceof theentireauction:rm1400for the pair.

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Wavinghisarmsinencouragement,AaronMalcolm enthusiasticallyintroducesthe nextsongwithKaraManghamandKatyParksandDan Walter.DuringSpiritualEmphasisWeek,theworship teamusedblazingdiscolights andcolorfulPowerPointlyrics displaystoemphasizethe “shine”theme of chapel.

Dressedfromheadtotoein hisfavoritecolor,DanielWhitingheadsdowntolunchin thecafeteriawithAudraDuclosandBenMasters.Whiting firststartedwearingorange tolookdifferentandstand out;then“orangeThursdays” becameatrendwithother studentsandevensomein the administration.

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Freetime.Justthesoundofthewords putsmindsatease.Whenyoufinished

yourmathhomework,orleftsoccerpractice andwalkedoutofthechapelafteraprayer meeting,thethoughtoffreetimesoothed your tired brain and achy bones.

Youcouldfinallyenjoythebeachthat youlonginglygazedatthroughtheseawall fenceonthewaytoEnglishandBibleclass.

Freetimehelpedyouescapeandforjusta shortwhilefeellikeallthetouristswhocome toPenangtoexperienceitstropicalbeauty.

Forashortwhileyoufreedyourmindof schoolandsetoffinthepursuitoffun.

OnlazySaturdayafternoonsin“winter” youlayoutbythepoolinthehotsunto workonyourgoldentanandthene-mailed jealousfriendsbackincoldNorthAmerica.On dayswhereyoufeltmoreactive,youplayed apickupgameofbasketballontheoutdoor courtsormaybeindoorsoccerinthegym.In ChandlerDormyoucelebratedyourbirthday withaBaskinRobbins’treatoryouhung outinthecanteentojoininonafoosball tournament with your close friends.

Althoughyouspentmostofthetime havingfunandthinkingaboutactivities ofschoolandlife,biggerissuesalsohad

animpact.Thecontinualthreatofwarin Iraqloomedinthebackofyourmindand newspaperheadlinesconstantlyscreamed aboutrisingtensionswithNorthKorea.

Securityheightenedasyouheard“Bravo Romeo“overtheschool’snewloudspeakers; butinthemidstofitallyouledanormallife.

YoushoppedatMidlandsforWarcraftIII, watchedthenewmovie,“TheTwoTowers”at Island’scinemaplex,andboughtMaggiMee fromSuperTanjunglikeanyotherday.You stillwentouttoeatatastyplateoffreshly friedcharkuayteowatHillsideorgrabbed somenasikandarfromthenewlyopened

branch of Craven Café.

Alongwithcaringaboutworldaffairs, youcaredaboutmorelocalissuesherein Penang.YouwentalongwithMr.EdTulloch onthemorningofSunday,24Octoberto cleanupthetrashonallthebeaches.You letoutasighofreliefwhentheconstruction onTanjungBungaRoadfinallyfinishedand traffic flowed more smoothly.

Withawidevarietyofactivitiestokeep youentertained,freetimegaveyouasound mindandhelpedyoutoreturnbacktoschool refreshed and ready to learn.

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Present Problems

The past is still part of our future...

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genuine crisis came.

“I don’t like how we have to practice these drills over and over again,” said Philip Houmphan.

“Yeah, they are a little annoying; but I guess they will help if something actually did happen,” said Zac Riggenbach.

The war in Iraq to remove Saddam Hussein’s chemical and biological weapons as well as North Korea’s nuclear threat heightened tensions between America and the rest of the world.

“I think that [U.S. President George W.] Bush was being a little jumpy on the whole issue of going to war,” said John Kao. “I mean the whole world was against him, and yet he still went ahead with it.”

Meanwhile, back in Eckman Dorm the students’ wait ended.

“Okay that was good. We all made it down in approximately three minutes,” said Mr. Karl Steinkamp.

“You may all go back to your classrooms now.”

Eager to get back to work, Thomas happily returned to his Bible worksheet, knowing that if an event did happen, he would know how to react.

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Dwight Carlblom informs students of new precautions because of the war between the U.S.A. and Iraq.

Staff constantly reassured students who worried themselves with the war.

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meo!” The alarm broke through to Ms. Maria Titus’s Bible class, and Pradeep Thomas filed out fearing the worst. He nervously followed his teacher into Eckman Dorm and lined up with the rest of his classmates, patiently waiting for his teacher to tell him what to do.

After the attack on the WTC two years ago—when everyone paused to gasp at the impossible— every student and staff has waited anxiously for how the changing world would affect him or her.

The school administration established new drills and meeting places and distributed emergency classroom backpacks so that surprise wouldn’t affect students if a

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Straits Times” newspaper, Jamie Cheng checks for the latest on the war in Iraq. Students often checked the most recent “Time” or “Newsweek” for the latest news on what happened in the rest of the world.

you believe that Saddam is “ C AN going to speak?” said Mr.

Michael Holden to Pastor Dave Latsha as they watched the latest news on the staff TV. When staff had a free period, they went to the staff lounge to keep current the BBC or CNN.

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Breaking the Code

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while lounging on the couch in a loose skirt and blouse. After school, students relaxed in clothing that felt good to wear.

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jersey and faded blue jeans Seth Galloway looks intently as Mr. Steve Liss gets his hair shaved as part of a deal with the girls’ soccer team. Soccer jerseys and local tee shirts, like the Red Bull one Rachael Caldwell wore, became just one of the fashionable shirts worn during the year.

chapel dress every day would be better,” said John Kao. “I personally think that dress code has become too big of a deal.

We’re focusing too much time on it, and everyone is making it such a big issue. I think we should just have a uniform and stop worrying about it and move on!” said Christabel Kim. But after students realized that teachers meant “business” in enforcing the dress code, the number of infractions began to decline and the ideas of uniform faded from the minds of students.

After the day had ended and darkness had flooded the sky, Whiting looked in his closet and took out an outfit that would fit in with the dress code rules for tomorrow.

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wear,” said Stoothoff.

Sally Tsai, Sarah Garratt, and Kim Gross often wore long blue jeans; and Ben Masters and Sam Lee consistently hitched up their baggy shorts or jeans beneath a Hawaiian print shirt or soccer sports jersey.

Dress code became a prodigious issue first semester. Because some girls wore their tee shirts too short, and guys sometimes donned unbuttoned collared shirts on chapel day, dress code violators broke the violation limit set in the student handbook.

Consequently, high school students had to wear chapel dress for a week; and by that Friday, students began discussing the possibility of having a uniform.

“I don’t think that we should have a uniform. I think that wearing

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tee shirt Aaron Malcolm runs through Gurney Plaza with Nick Ratzloff. Students went to malls dressed in clothes that they would never wear in school.

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HILE working in the lab, Pra veen Thomas flaunts his blue Ecko tee shirt as Jacqui Steiert sits comfortably in her dark blue jeans. Students often wore clothes that didn’t drastically stand out from their friends.

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“I guess it must be Thursday again,” Howard Kao said after seeing Daniel Whiting wearing a bright orange tee shirt atop orange-colored army pants as he walked into the crowd of students, perfectly blending in with all the other orange-clad teens.

“I decided to wear orange on Thursday, and I guess the fad just caught on,” said Whiting plainly.

“It wasn’t really planned, but pretty soon everyone else wore orange on Thursday too.”

And the orange craze didn’t stop only with students; they passed it on to some of the staff: Mr. Dwight Carlblom and Mr. Karl Steinkamp received bright orange neckties from the seniors.

Yet not everyone came to school in bright orange. Amy Stoothoff wore all black on occasion. “One day during SEW I decided to wear black Gothic clothes. And I thought it was interesting to see people’s reaction as I normally don’t dress like that. It made me realize that people treat me differently depending on what clothing I

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beat, Rachael Caldwell and Amber Hill dance to the music provided

by Than Matanick and his drum. A relaxed schedule let students enjoy themselves between the events.

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EADY to take his friends by sur prise, Simeon Garratt borrows a digital camera from Ki-Chan Jeon.

Garratt tried to capture a candid photo of Gao Nou Kue and David Eckman while they ate dinner together.

What to wear, who to ask... worked throughout the picnic, so people could have an enjoyable night. “I appreciated everyone setting up the equipment for the choir because I had a really good time,” said Christa DeVette.

“Rachel, you are not the only one who has a date; and you will have nice evening with him,” predicted Nakanouchi as she tried to comfort her friend.

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really relaxed as we did not have to finish eating by a certain time or follow a strict program of events,“ said Alex Sneed.

When groups of friends finished eating, they returned to upper campus to socialize. “I enjoyed playing free games of foosball in the canteen,” said Praveen Thomas.

Other students played indoor soccer and basketball.

After dinner and socializing, the choir sang carols in front of the student center, as their audience ate dessert. The staff set up mist fans to create a cooler atmosphere for Christmas in the tropics.

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“I can’t believe that no one else has dates for Sadie Hawkins !” cried Rachel Houmphan to Lisa Nakanouchi as she lamented over how she had fallen for the rumor that girls had to ask a guy to the Christmas picnic.

The style of the banquet/picnic changed drastically as girls asked guys and people dressed casually.

The picnic began with dinner prepared by the Seaside Café. Tents provided extra space for guests to eat their ham and potatoes.

Simeon Garratt commented, “It was good to have time to interact with my friends during the dinner.”

“The mood of the banquet was

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Christa DeVette entertains her friends Hilary McCaskill, I-Yah Chen, and Joy Walter as she sings carols into the microphone. The Christmas Picnic gave students of all ages a chance to enjoy themselves.

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AREFULLY following along with the lyrics, Joseph Hawthorne and Gabby Erwin join in with the choir and sing Christmas songs. After performing a few songs outside under the stars, the choir invited the audience to join in and carol with them.

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ERCHED on stairs, Lena, Mrs.

Krisy, and Mr. Eric Maxey converse with Zac Riggenbach and Michael Chan over bowls of chilli.

Families competed to make the spiciest chilli for the “chilli cook-off.”

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Since this couple had graduated from Dalat in the ’80s and has lived in Indonesia for over 10 years, they had personal ties to both staff and students.

“I know the Maxeys well, so I was glad that they came to share with us. I knew they would have interesting experiences to tell,” said Terri-Lynn Frentz. “And they love the Lord, so they are good examples for us to follow.”

“I feel like I can relate more to the Maxeys compared to other speakers because they both grew up overseas and graduated from Dalat,” said Eric Jung The speaker for Spiritual Emphasis Week, 22-27 October, Mr. Terry Esau, had one personal tie to his audience: “He is my Dad’s cousin,” said Nick Ratzloff.

Mr. Esau also provided variety early in the year as he performed commercial jingles to start each service. David Santoso said, “I liked the Mall of America song that [he] sang.” He also sang songs that had

the children” Megan Gal“ S AVE loway cried as she acted out the character of Betty Blaze. Galloway helped to enhance the message of MEW by demonstrating the wrong reasons to become a missionary.

IGNING the words of “This Little Light of Mine,” Bethany Weidemann and Stephanie Toh perform with HizHandz for SEW and MEW. The girls wore white gloves to make their hands glow in blacklight.

lyrics that supported the message of his stories.

Mr. Esau has authored a twosided book with a collection of short stories packed with important lessons about God and man. Instead of preaching sermons for the SEW sessions, he read stories from his book that reflected the SHINE theme of the week: Show Him IN Everything.

“Terry’s stories provided insight into simple truths about God and really helped me to grow in my relationship with Christ,” said Caleb Masters.

After the smoke had dispersed through the chapel during the singing, Audra Duclos commented, “The chapel smells fruity.”

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hands, Stephanie Ens and Grace Lee compete in a watermelon-eating contest during the SEW beach party.

Stuco held relay races before the dinner, worship, and bonfire began.

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As apple-scented smoke emerged from Than Matanick’s drum set, people wondered if his wild drumming had started an actual flame; others wondered if the chapel had morphed into Hell. Only the few who had arranged the chapel decorations knew that a smoke machine had begun to pump out fumes.

The chapel committee and other helpers worked hard to create a decor to reflect BLAZE, the theme of Missions Emphasis Week, 2-6 April.

Mr. Eric and Mrs. Krisy Maxey, the speakers, tried to vary traditional MEW services.

“The concert of prayer [on Thursday] was a refreshing change because it provided a new way to worship,” said Valerie Eddins.

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CRIPT in hand, Mr. Terry Esau acts out his mini-drama with the help of Kara Mangham, Theo Love, and Aaron Malcolm. Esau worked at making his SEW sessions interactive, to keep his audience’s attention.

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the junior class account books, Karen Wong, Gao Nou Kue, and Crystal Tsai sell candy and freezies. Everyday, both students and staff mobbed the juniors to get some sweets.

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Dinner, Dan Walter and Chris Chu mix the ingredients to make enchiladas for the Mexican menu. While the seniors enjoyed their time away, the juniors prepared for their return.

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Juniors asked people to sponsor their manual labour during the Serve-athon as a fund-raising method.

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Tough Times At the St. Joseph Orphanage parking lot, a white van skidded to a stop; its passengers yanked open the door and leapt out, eager to get started on their work.

“OK! Everyone grab something from the back and follow me!” shouted Mr. Greg Stenlund.

Obeying immediately, 32 juniors grabbed a shovel or a scythe from the van and followed single file behind their sponsor, whispering to each other about how they dreaded the strenuous work they had before them.

Throughout the year juniors worked hard at earning money for the Junior-Senior Banquet and their senior activities.

They woke up early on a Saturday morning to do chores at the St. Joseph Orphanage and the Child Protection Center, where they made nose turning discoveries.

“What the heck is this?” yelled Andrew Altice as he pulled a bag filled to the brim with rotting garbage from the ground.

“Oh, that’s just wrong!” shouted

David Eckman as he wrinkled his nose in disgust.

“Get it away from me!” cried Theo Love as Altice heaved the putrid bag away.

Juniors-for-Hire also earned the class money as they sold themselves to the highest bidder during Foodand-Fun Fair. Buyers required juniors to do menial tasks such as mowing lawns, cleaning houses, or baby-sitting children for the better part of a day just to get their money’s worth.

And almost every day after school the class set up a “stall” next to the canteen” to peddle their candy, sno-cones, and freezies.

JSB fever ran through the class of 2004 during the second semester when they began to realize how much they had to get done in such a short time. They frantically rushed to finish up preparations on their night to honor the seniors as 25 April loomed near.

“I am so relieved that we finished those skits,” said Christabel Kim.

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“Yeah, now all we have to do is start memorizing the lines; at least that is better than working at the Serve-athon,” said Jessica Friesen.

When the clock stuck five and their day of hard work had ended, the juniors trudged back to the van in exhaustion.

“Man I am going to be so sore tomorrow,” said Chris Chu. “Yeah well at least you can sleep ’til like 12; I have to wake up for church!” replied Karen Wong. But although they grumbled and groaned, they all had smiles on their faces as they slid into the vans and pulled out of the parking area; everyone beamed proudly over the work each had accomplished.

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asked Christabel Kim as she looked ahead to the TV screen. Every Friday night dorm students followed the “Survivor” show to see who the contestants would kick off the island.

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Ratzloff and Jonathan Kue concentrate on a digital soccer game. After school and on weekends, students frequently used electronic entertainment to take a break from school.

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and forming a home away from home...

“Hurry! Turn off the lights! She’s coming!” Karen Wong said. Zeimer Dorm drove itself into a frenzy in order to prepare for this special birthday occasion. Friends and siblings worked with the dorm parents to make birthdays and holidays a unique time so that students felt like they had a second family.

“My dorm parents made me feel so special because they put a lot of effort into my sixteenth birthday party. I could tell that they love and care about me,” said Joyce Wong.

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UNGRILY awaiting a special meal in Jackson Dorm,

Jeffrey Lau and Brian Colfax begin to eye the food. After everyone had enough to eat, the kids ended the dinner by performing a Thanksgiving skit.

Homemade dinners on Saturdays also formed a homier atmosphere. “I like to eat in the dorm because I know it will be good,” said Cameron West.

Dorm parents wanted to make everyone comfortable in their apartments, including students outside their dorm families.

Aunt Valerie Weidemann said, “I have a dream that when you walk through the door, you sense the Spirit of the Lord take hold of you and fill your soul to overflowing with joy, peace, and contentment.”

Dorms underwent a huge change in setup. Staff combined all ages and genders together into five dorms in contrast to the ageand-gender-specific dorms that the students had had formerly.

This changed everything from

studying time to dress code. Evening study halls grouped students together in the library and computer lab instead of letting students stay in their rooms. Girls couldn’t wander around in their PJs, and guys had to wear shirts despite the tropical heat.

“I like the new dorms because we have a variety of kids. Everyone has learned from each other. I like to see the siblings together,” said Uncle Keith Henderson.

Dorm staff and students joined in the effort to make their dorm a true home away from home.

As soon as Joyce walked through the door, her sister led the others in song, much to her surprise.

“Happy Birthday to you! Happy Birthday to….”

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Caleb Masters counts down the minutes left in his nightly study hall.

The new dorm schedule required high school students do their homework in the computer lab from 7:30 to 9:00.

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and snacks for the birthday party for that night, Aunt Val Weidemann prepares Joyce Wong’s cake. Dorm treats helped to relieve the stress that students built up after their study hall.

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Lazy Days

Isles of relaxation in the sea of school...

With the bell ringing the sound of freedom, Zach Hansen burst out the door of his last period classroom and rushed towards his locker to find Praveen Thomas and John Kao. “Lets go to Gurney to play Time Crisis,” said Hansen.

“No,” said Kao with a bored expression plastered on his face.

“We did that last weekend!”

“So what,” said Praveen; “let’s do it again!”

Weekends provided a time for students to unwind after a hard week of heavy work loads. Popular outings included going to the cinema to see the latest Jackie Chan or Mel Gibson movie, hour after hour of bowling at Midlands or, for the girls, window shopping at Gurney. Other students, however, preferred just to spend time

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Rachel Lau plays “bootie

soccer” at Kara Mangham’s house. When students slept over at friends’ houses, they amused themselves by throwing a bag of popcorn in the microwave and settling down to enjoy a movie.

slurps koay teow tung noodles into his mouth. Over the weekends, students ate out at their favorite restaurant or coffee shop to get a taste of the wide variety of food Penang had to offer.

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these are good,” ““ M MMM says Casey Caldwell as he

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Zach Hansen and Philip Houmphan enjoy a piece of apple pie, while Jamie Cheng waits impatiently for his mocha frappachino. Comfortable chairs at Starbucks gave students a place to rest after a walk in the mall.

arcade at Gurney gave students a chance to create their own action.

“I can’t believe you got hit by that last bullet,” said Terry Hsiang.

“I know!” said Ted Fung. “But I bet it was the machine’s fault.”

Indoor soccer or Sunday afternoon basketball games provided an outlet for those students who didn’t want their brains turning to mush. Sports allowed students to stretch their muscles without having to worry about serious competition.

Yet not all students had the urge to exercise their weekends away.

Some students simply banded together for an evening out at Nandos, McDonald’s, or Coffee Bean where they could sit, talk, and eat at their leisure.

“Playing that Time Crisis game was fun don’t you think?” said Hansen as he walked with Thomas to the first class of a new week.

“Yea! We should do it again next weekend,” said Thomas. “But how are we going to convince John to go with us again?”

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SING words of encourage ment, Ben Masters teaches Christopher West to bowl. Students of all ages got together on the weekends.

Whether they went bowling or to the movies, students found time to bond with one another.

watching a DVD of an old favorite like “Sabrina” at a friend’s house.

“Remember the chick flick ‘Legally Blond’ that we watched together in the dorm the weekend we slept over?” said Laura Ermis.

“Yeah, and after that we stayed up all night raiding the fridge,” said Wendy Kordesch with a bemused look upon her face.

Students did not only enjoy the small screen though; they occasionally caught a late night showing or midnight movie at Prangin or Island.

“That ‘Lord of the Rings’ movie was pretty good, don’t you think?” asked Jessica Friesen.

“Na,” said Theo Love. “I liked the first one a lot better. It had a ton more action!”

Throughout the day the new

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of the music, Aaron Malcolm and Theo Love concentrate on their chords. The young men led the singers in worship during the “See You at the Pole” prayer meeting.

ASTILY preparing for regitration, NuNu Saumei, Pearl

Fung, and Kara Mangham create name for the clinicians. The EE clinic provided students various ways to help the trainees.

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The sounds of Aaron Malcolm’s voice and guitar, Rachel Houmphan’s piano, and Than Matanick’s drums urged Nicole Faa and Sarah Garratt to hurry down the stairs and join the other students in songs of worship.

After Malcolm closed in prayer, Katy Parks went forward to speak.

“Even though I enjoy sharing at prayer meeting, I learn more about God when I listen to others talk,” said Dan Walter.

“The speaker often challenges my relationship with God,” added Felicia Cruz.

When Parks finished her talk, she directed the students to break up into smaller groups and pray.

In an effort to make meetings diverse, the speaker attempted to change the format of the meetings.

On 11 September, students and staff joined together for a prayer meeting at the flagpoles as opposed to the usual prayer meeting held in the chapel. Students across America started

and to live in Penang, surrounded by luxuries.”

The students who did not go to Bago supported their classmates with prayer, and they directly experienced the power of it.

“It was so obvious that people were praying at home and all over the world for our trip to Myanmar,” said Kara Mangham.

When they returned, everyone expressed his or her gratitude for the prayer support, and Walter shared things he learned about God to encourage the other students.

“Ugh! I don’t want to do my homework now!” Faa told Garratt after prayer meeting as they climbed the stairs to attend the dorm study hall.

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Matanick, and Phoebe Eckman in prayer meeting. While praising God, these girls saw each other as sisters in Christ and not just as friends.

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Robert Whiting blends the music of the worship team in the sound room. He operated the various buttons on the sound board to ensure that the team performed to their full potential.

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shares what he learned on the Evangelism Explosion trip to Myanmar. The boys who went on the trip adopted the style of the Burmese men by wearing the traditional longis.

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the tradition of surrounding the school flags to pray for their schools.

“It was awesome to see the students and staff come together to lift the school up and to worship God at the ‘See You at the Pole’ prayer meeting,” said Malcolm.

Students had other chances to strengthen their relationship with Jesus Christ.

Uncle Tom and Aunt Barb Ma n g h a m , Pa s t o r D a v i d Latsha, and Jason Selvanayagam accompanied 12 students on an Evangelism Explosion mission trip to Bago, Myanmar from 2-9 March. Together they trained over 30 Burmese Christians how to share the Gospel.

These students went to Myanmar expecting to teach their trainees; in reality the trainees taught them how to love one another in a simple way.

Rachel Lau said, “The poor and lost people really opened my eyes to see how blessed and fortunate I am to have everything I need and more

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Eachgrouphaditsownactivitiestomasterandtaskstocompletethatthemembers went off in search of.

Youlongedtogotoyourgroupeachweek becausetheothermembershadthesame refinedsingingskillsyoudidortheyshared in your passion for badminton.

Evenondaysyourgroupdidn’tmeet,you foundyourselfpreparingforthenextmeeting.Youmemorizedtherestofyourlinesfor dramaorpracticedyournewkicksfortae kwon do or tae bo.

Formostgroups,themeetingsandwork culminatedinonebigevent.Ensemble

memberspreparedfortheFallConcert where,dressedinHawaiianshirts,they sangaBeachBoys’medley.STUCObrought backthehilariousevent—theDukeofEarl pageant—forhighschoolboys,andTheo Lovewontheheartsofthesinglefemalestaff judges.CO2CarRacingClubdevotedthefirst semestertopursuingthefastestandslickest model car to shoot across the gym.

Otherclubs,notbusypreparinganevent, justpracticedtheiractivitiesforthesheer purposeofenjoyment—likecross-stitching or watercolor painting.

Whetheryourealizeditornot,eachgroup

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broughtopportunityaswellasentertainment.Youlearnedskillsthatwouldhelpsend youoffintoyourfuturewellprepared.

SowhetheryousearchedforcreepycrawlersinthelushtropicalforestswithCluBug orattemptedtobuildtheperfectmodelcar intheCO2CarRacingClub,yourelaxedwith yourfriendsandsharedyourfavoritehobbies.Becausewhenitcomesrightdownto it,youjoinaclubtospendtimewithothers whoshareyourinterests—whateverthey maybe—andsomewhereinthischaotic “zoo”youcouldalwaysmanagetofinda —ByWendyKordesch place to fit.

Strike a Pose RappingtoWeirdAl’s“Amish Paradise,”TheoLovepresents histalent.STUCOorganized the Duke of Earl Contest, where high school boys strutted their stuff on the catwalk,modelingswimwear, formalwear,ethnicwear—as wellshowingofftalentsand answering questions.

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Withsmokeshootingoutfrom thebackoftheracecar,Mr.Carlo Hansensetsofftwocontestants’ vehicleswhileCameronWest lookson.Afterbuildingwooden cars,thecarclubmembers addedaCO2cylinderthat,when punctured,propelledthecars across the gym.

Runningdownthecourtscreaming,“LetsgoEagles!”atthetop oftheirlungs,LauraErmisand MandySohrootforthevarsity boys’basketballteam.Members ofPepClubpreparedarallyon 22Novembertoencouragethe boysbeforethefirstgameof their tournament.

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ITh a threatening finger extended toward Casey Caldwell, Theo Love warns him to watch his tongue when questioning the speed of his favorite dog.

The cast of “The Marriage Proposal” entertained the audience as they portrayed their bickering characters. Practice and dedication helped the casts perform a smooth production.

Drama entertained audiences with

Marriage, Deceit, and A Very Large Beard the performance, and people left with a favorite character or play.

Members of the other casts loved the characters from other plays as well.

“Emily did an excellent job!”

Rachel Lau said after watching “The Farmer’s Daughter” three times.

“Casey [Caldwell] was so funny! He just kept talking about all the things that were wrong with him,” said Rob Mangham.

In addition to finding the characters comical, the crowd also enjoyed each plot line. When talking about “French Toast,” Mr. Karl Steinkamp commented, “I thought it was really cool how you were left wondering if the play was a dream.”

chance to perfect our skills… as well as our ability to keep straight faces,” said Rachael Caldwell.

Sarah Podenak agreed as she reflected on the semester’s practices saying, “We not only got to hang out more, but we got to learn more about each other’s talents. It was awesome.”

Although practices provided a time for laughs, joy, and camaraderie, they also came with the painful line-memorization. Aaron Malcolm said, “I thought I was going to die! I was still trying to get lines right two weeks before opening night.”

Despite last-minute memorization, the casts gave the crowd good reason to enjoy

Bethany Weidemann summed it up when she said, “They were all funny in different ways, and it never got boring.”

“Theo! You’re on! Good luck, and break a leg!” Ms. Julie Miller whispered as Love approached the doorway to the stage.

“Thanks,” he said as he carefully pressed his hands to his beard one last time to ensure its security. The chaos of finding beards, makeup, hair spray, and costumes turned into a distant memory the second he stepped on stage. He knew then that all the practices he had done throughout the semester would begin to pay off at that moment.

—By Kara Mangham

KARA MANGHAM

“I need my beard! Where’s my beard?” asked Theo Love as he frantically searched the drama dressing room for the finishing touch to his Russian costume.

“It’s on the table over there,” said Megan Galloway.

“Hurry up; we go on in five minutes!”

While the cast members awaited the beginning of their plays, chaos overtook the preparation; but they overcame the dilemma.

The drama department had worked long and hard to ensure the success of the 4-5 December presentations of three one-act plays: “The Marriage Proposal,” “The Farmer’s Daughter,“ and “French Toast.”

“Practices gave all of us a

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Do if someone tried to steal the love of your life?

Rm stretched towards him, Kara Mangham tries to convince Aaron Malcolm to join her as she reminisces about their French wedding—a wedding he does not remember. Restraining laughter proved quite a feat as characters in each drama attempted to keep straight faces throughout their comical and humorous plays.

“Beat ’em”

— Valerie Eddins

“I would say to them, ‘Your mother was a hamster, and your father smelled vaguely of elderberries.’”

— Casey Caldwell

“I would go smack the person and — Karen Wong get into a cat-fight.”

“I would laugh and move on.”

— Jacqui Steiert

“I wouldn’t know.”

— Robert Whiting

“I’d give him to her and she’d probably give him back to me in about a

— Mrs. Trena Campbell

“I would steal all her things and then give her a black eye,” — Angela Steiert KARA MANGHAM SARAH PODENAK

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ARefUllY massaging Casey Caldwell’s shoulders, Megan Galloway tries to calm him down enough to talk about his “Marriage Proposal.“ “I enjoyed having severe problems.

It was a new experience for me—really,” said Caldwell.

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TRAINING their necks, Amber Hill, Rachael Caldwell, Than Matanick, Robert Whiting, and Emily Sheddan read a newspaper as Daniel Walter makes his escape. The students used heavy makeup to help portray their characters better.

“First, I would find a machete and a pair of flip flops. The rest I’ll leave to your imagination.” — Jessica Friesen

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ITH eyes focused on Ms. Nancy McMahan, Danae Frentz, Yoko Shimizu, Josephine Steinkamp, Anna Latsha, Khalie Mahoney and Mrs. Jacki Steinkamp practice signing “I Can Only Imagine.”

Signers broadened their vocabulary every Monday.

Do to communicate if you were deaf and your hands were amputated?

“You should have heard us yesterday when we started goofing off after practice,” said student worship leader Aaron Malcolm. “Ben [Masters] and I started making up random songs with random words. It was so funny! We recorded all of it on a CD.” Members of the high school and middle school worship teams sacrificed much of their time to practice songs, but this did not necessarily eliminate the concept of fun.

While many other students had just awakened on a Wednesday chapel morning, the 11 members of the middle school worship team had already started to warm up at 7:20 a . m .

These energetic musicians prepared to demolish every middle school student’s first period daze with hammers and sledges of loud, energetic worship music.

“We’re not the greatest, but the goal of our team is to minister and not to perform,” said David Santoso.

The middle school worship team practiced every Monday right after school under the supervision of Ms. Yvonne Keung and Mr. John Robertson, and the seven members of the high school worship team polished up

“I would use my feet!” — Gao Nou Kue

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UITAR and vocals blaring out of the amps, Ben Masters and Rachel Houmphan go over the songs one more time to prepare for Wednesday night prayer meeting. The high school worship team rocked the student body with loud music.

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“Have you heard of Helen Keller jokes? What? You’ve never heard of them? — Mr. John “Tommy“ Tompkins “I’d write with my toes!”

— Tamara Herring

“I’d use my stubs to communicate, like wave them around a certain way.”

— Josh Manfred

“Hmm... I think I would shove a pencil in my nose and attempt to write — Uncle Keith Henderson with it.”

“I think I’d read lips and eye contact.”

“I’d write with a pencil in my mouth.”

— Nicole Faa

“I’d learn Morse code in flatulations.

Wait—don’t quote me on that!”

— Mr. Kerry Mahoney KARA MANGHAM

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— Jennifer Castillo

their chords every Sunday at 3:30 p.m.

“Practice rocks—it’s a chance just to hang out and jam but at the same time worship God,” said Masters as he practically forced his hand not to play a “punky“ power chord on his black electric guitar.

Although they had enjoyable and productive practices, they also faced some hard times.

“Losing Katy [Parks] has been really tough. She was a main part of our team.

Kara [Mangham] sings in her place now, but in a sense Katy can never really be replaced. We really miss her,” said Dan Walter.

Students of all ages also had the chance to worship God in a nonverbal way through HizHandz, a sign language club.

Ms. Nancy McMahan, the leader, also made an exception for third grader Danae Frentz, the youngest HizHandz member ever, because of her position as the only female in her class.

Meeting every Monday after school, the 17 members of HizHandz gathered to learn new vocabulary for the songs they prepared to sign.

Although greatly outnumbered by the female

gender, quite the opposite of Frentz, Mr. Greg Stenlund still chose to participate in the club. “I thought there would be other guys in it, but it turns out that I was the only one. That’s OK, though, because I really enjoy it. I don’t care!” he said with a laugh.

Although HizHandz did not have fun goofing off, they did receive a few tasty rewards.

“We practice hard in HizHandz, and if we do well then we get yummy cookies from Ms. McMahan,” said Grace Walter.

“The words are complete nonsense, but the music is actually pretty good,” said Malcolm as he enthusiastically described the little bit of fun he just had goofing off and jamming with his indispensable guitar-buddy, Masters.

With both words or no words at all, students from grades 3-12 learned the concepts of dedication and worshipping God by offering a—handful of praise!

—By Rachel Houmphan

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OOKING over the percussion set to keep up with the rest of the team, David Santoso tries to keep a steady beat while Josh Friesen watches and learns. The middle school worship team practiced songs to perfection.

Vocalists make their mark by creating

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“Round, round, round, round I get around,” belted the deep baritones of the ensemble as they sang a Beach Boys’ medley, which appealed to some ears of the older audience, bringing back the pop music of their youth. In the crowd, Mrs. Vicki Gross mouthed the words to herself enthusiastically, and many others felt a wave of nostalgia and anticipation.

After a brief pause in ensemble history, Mrs. Nancy Walter revived the spirit of singing again with a group of enthusiastic singers, new songs, and fresh ideas.

“I love being in ensemble because everyone is so passionate about singing,” said Natalie Herring. “Everyone in it is quite talented, and I have a lot of fun. I feel like we do music for other reasons beyond getting school credit.”

Every Tuesday the group of high school students gathered to reach each note correctly and crescendo effectively in a wide variety of songs from “My Boy-

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TYROFOAM cups in their hands, Ben Masters and Aaron Malcolm listen to choreography directions for the Coffee Medley. Ensemble members often added a spark of drama to make their performances more entertaining.

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-O-F-F-E-E coffee is not for me,” sang Jacqui Steiert and Natalie Herring in dramatically prissy voices as they practiced. Ensemble vocalists performed a humorous coffee medley for the March concert that delighted many in the

friend’s Back” to “The Turtle Dove.”

“Ensemble combines the fine art of vocal music with the science of ecology as we tenors struggle to raise our voices to stratospheric heights, previously uncharted by man…or woman, for that matter,” said Aaron Malcolm.

After the loss of Katy Parks in the ensemble, two more members joined the group to make a total of 13 members. “I’m really glad that I’ve had the opportunity to join this group,” said Christina Robertson with a smile.

Elementary students also had the chance to pursue their love of singing. On Tuesdays, the kindergarten to second grade choir practiced, and the third to seventh graders vocalized their melodies on Thursdays, both under the direction of Miss Yvonne Keung.

“Do I have to sing as a boy this time?” asked Grace Walter with a giggle, pointing out the lack of males in the five-member third-grade-

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and-up choir.

The nine-member kindergarten to second grade choir met on Tuesdays, and had both boys and girls.

Youngsters learned to sing songs such as “Some-where Out There.” Miss Keung guided students through the pieces while Miss Diane Vanderpool accompanied on the piano in the middle school/elementary music room.

“I get arouuund!” sang all the members of ensemble as they finished their Beach Boys medley. The boys walked off stage while the girls hopped off the piano to bow to the applauding audience, washed over with a Californian beach wave of old pop tunes; yet these performers sang not for the sound of clapping hands but

“I would die!”

— Philip Houmphan

“I would get composed as soon I could and then just keep going!“ — Mrs. Mary Latsha

“I think that I would probably run off stage.”

— Stephanie Ens “I would probably get really upset.”

— Kara Appleby

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RYING to sight read off their music sheets, Angela Steiert, Ylona Hottentot, and Grace Walter practice a new song that’s just been handed out.

The small number of members or lack of male vocalists in the choir did not hinder their effort or achievement.

“Ha ha ha... well, I guess I would keep going on. I actually almost had that happen to me once!” — Mr. Ron West

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“I’d just pretend that it never even — Mr. Clint Moerer happened!”

“After the crack, I’d continue my solo in the highest possible range so that no one would notice. They’d all assume it was part of the effect as my voice soared with the eagles until I brought it crashing back to earth at the end. Actually, I’d probably break out into peals of laughter.”

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Reaching milestones and

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oNfIdeNTlY posing as a sexy British model, Than Matanick caused an outburst of laughter from the spectators. Matanick later advanced into the finals where Kara Mangham presented him with confusing random questions.

— Wendy Kordesch

“I would make every male in the world wear pink bunny ears and pink bow ties all day long so I can laugh at them.”

— Megan Galloway

JAMIE CHENG

“I would make pepperoni pizza with green olives the universal food.

I would also create a law forcing people to watch “Kung Pow” at least — Mr. Greg Stenlund once a week.”

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OW, get your ticket and immediately head to Afghanistan where you will lead your blindfolded partner through a rocky mountain trail,” read Rachel Lau to Pearl Fung, Terri-Lynn Frentz, Ki-Chan Jeon, Megan Galloway, and Aaron Malcolm.

The NHSers presented “The Amazing Race” to induct the eight new members.

“First, I would conquer Pakistan.

Then I would make all the Pakis listen to Indian dancing music.”

— Praveen Thomas

“Go swimming.”

— Mr. Ed Tulloch

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LOP, flop, flop echoed throughout the chapel as Theo Love, fully decked out in swimming gear, made his enthusiastic entrance to the crowd of anticipating spectators. Love also dressed up as an Indian musician and an Amish preacher.

“I would quote myself in journ.”

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oARING through the air like a bird, Kazumasa Komatsu passes the St. Xavier defender and hits a lay-up. The Three-on-Three Tournament quenched the dying urges of the basketball fanatics by providing a full day of intense basketball action.

“Everyone would do what he or she should have been doing in the first place: bowing down to me! Then I would make them all get mullets and talk with a lisp.”

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Do if you became the supreme dictator of the entire universe?

seniors who excelled in academics, service, leadership, and character. They spent one month planning “The Amazing Race,” in which they emphasized these qualities’ importance.

Josh Lai, the host of the Race, eliminated Sarah Podenak and Emily Sheddan’s team first because they lacked the will to serve. He then disqualified Megan Galloway and Aaron Malcolm because they didn’t have leadership. After that, Lai kicked out Pearl Fung and Terri-Lynn Frentz because of their academic incompetence. And when KiChan Jeon and Rachel Lau thought they had won, Lai banned them both because they had cheated throughout the race, proving their lack of character.

One final task remained: the induction of Daniel Walter, Casey Caldwell, Christina Wolfe, Jacqui Steiert, Jessica Friesen, Christabel Kim, Benjamin Masters, and Rachel Houmphan into the Society.

Steiert said, “I feel really good that I am looked up to as a role model for others.”

Meanwhile back at the Duke of Earl contest, “I have better things to do,” said Masters as he peered into the darkness and identified his sparkling star. He then walked off the stage, took Valerie Eddins’s hand, and exited the chapel.

—By Jamie Cheng

JAMIE CHENG

Sitting in shock, Ben Masters watched as Kara Mangham ditched him for Theo Love, the Duke of Earl. When life couldn’t get any worse for Masters, a glittering star in the dark crowd caught his attention.

Student Council coordinated the Duke of Earl, an activity in which high school males received a chance to prove their charm and manhood to the rest of the school.

The contestants cat-walked through the chapel dressed in clothes ranging from beach wear to formal-attire. They also demonstrated talents such as singing and crutches break-dancing.

Lisa Nakanouchi said, “It was really funny to watch all the girls drool over the guys.”

Stuco also planned a three-on-three basketball tournament. A total of 18 teams from Dalat, St. Xaviers, George Town, and Penang Free School showed up for the games. After hours of ball bouncing and ankle breaking, Albert Teoh, Seth Galloway, Derrick Hsiang, and Matthew Provencal won the tournament and walked off with 400 ringgit.

The middle school and elementary had a student council that gave the younger ones a chance to practice leadership. The Middle School Student Council arranged events such as “A Change with Change,“ which raised over 1500 ringgit to buy gifts and books for the children at St. Joseph’s Orphanage and “Bench ball Tournament,” a bench ball game that included the entire middle school population.

The National Honor Society honored juniors and

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oNfIdeNTIAl papers in his hands, Theo Love stands by and listens as junior class president, Jessica Friesen explain plans for the class. Juniors held many meetings and fund-raising events for the anticipated JSB and their twelfth grade sneak.

Peppy Pep Peppers

Do if you saw Tommy in a cheerleading outfit?

“I would tale 50,000 pictures and then post them on the Internet.”

— Andrew Altice

— Crystal Tsai

“I would say “Man, Tommy has some pretty massive calves!”

— Philip Houmphan

“I would laugh for a long, long, long, long, long, long, long, long, long, long, long time.”

— Eric Jung “I would pull up a chair, sit down, and just ponder what Pep Club did to get Tommy to dress up.”

— Sarah Podenak

“I would go get another cheerleading outfit and start cheering with Tommy!”

— John Kao

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“I would just say, “Buns of Steel!”

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oNGUe sticking out in high concentration, Joseph Lee pulls out a cross-over to fake out the Foe (Mr. Karl Steinkamp) and the Villain (Mr. Joel Steinkamp).

Pep rallies pumped up the fans’ adrenaline and prepared them for intense cheering.

mittee worked with class sponsors to set the agenda and lead the discussion in class meetings to decide such important issues as service projects for freshmen and sophomores, the Junior-Senior Banquet for juniors, and the sneak or class gift for seniors.

Together, the Foe and the Villain thrashed the blue smurfs in basketball. Just as the last flicker of hope seemed to fade away into the darkness, the basketball team dashed out one by one to crush the Foe and the Villain; and Righteousness once again thwarted the attacks of evil.

—By Jamie Cheng

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ddING the finishing touch of blue and yellow paint to Robert Whiting’s chest, Mr. Michael Holden helps the pep team get ready for the upcoming assembly. Pep Club often came up with creative ideas and skits to attract students to sports games.

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oTAllY focused, Ben Masters takes mental notes as Uncle Mark Spangler discusses important matters in a Dorm Council meeting. Representatives from each dorm met regularly to talk about concerns and proposals of the dorm students.

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“I would go report it to “Ripley’s Believe It or Not” and “Real TV.”

Steiert, and Laura Ermis performed a dance for International Women’s Day at Island Plaza.

As the Pep Club performed bizarre stunts to boost up fan support, Dorm Council met regularly to assist the staff in setting standards for music, games, and movies. They also brought ideas on how to improve dorm life.

“I joined Dorm Council because it lets us share our needs and requests,” said Daniel Whiting. Dorm Council helped connect the dorms and improve staffstudent relationships.

Every high school class elected an excom. This com-

Jamie Cheng

“Argg…” moaned the Foe as Stuco Boy defeated him after a long battle. But the action returned stronger than ever when the Foe—Mr. Karl Steinkamp—allied with his malevolent brother, the Villain—Mr. Joel Steinkamp— to crush school spirit.

At every sports game, a crazy assorted group of cheerleaders and painted men led the fans. This special faction, known as Pep Club, operated to uplift school spirit. They encouraged students to attend games by setting up all sorts of unique activities, comedies, and stunts.

Pep Club organized rallies which included movies, punk bands, and cheerleaders to promote the sports teams.

Natalie Herring said, “Pep Club rocks because I get to dress up like a cheerleader.”

The club reached out to the local community as Christabel Kim, Jacqui

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pumping aerobics like jumping, punching, kicking, as well as simple weight lifting drills; the girls hoped all these efforts would burn calories and beautify bodies.

Rachel Houmphan said, “Tae Bo is a really efficient way to tone up my body.”

The younger generation also made sure they exercised by joining Gymnastics Club every Friday after school.

Headed by Mr. Alan Tan, elementary children learned to perform different kinds of stretches, cartwheels, and headstands.

They also had bonding time with each other while improving their flexibility and balance.

“I really enjoy gymnastics because we get to learn flips and to build human pyramids,” said Megan Campbell with a big smile.

High school students also participated by helping out and supervising the club.

Ninth grader Eun Bee Chung said, “I had an awesome time helping out; I especially [liked seeing] the kids having a great time.”

“Wow, we learned some cool new kicks today,” said Steiert as she wiped the sweat from her face.

“Yeah,” Santoso replied, “I can’t wait till next Saturday when Mr. Teo teaches us the flying kick.”

—By Jamie Cheng

“I would turn the other cheek.”

— Mark Dyhr

— Mr. David Latsha

“Take it like a woman.”

“I would defend myself with some sneaky tactical move that I learned from Uncle Brian [Weidemann]. I also learned self-defense in college.”

— Mrs. Valerie Weidemann

“What? Why me again?”

— Praveen Thomas

“I’ll just stand there, pick my nose, act crazy, and try to scare them away.”

“I’d say, “Please don’t do that,” with a cheesy smile. Being nice is the way — Tony Chuang to go.”

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“I would say, “May your toes melt through your socks,” then I’d make him eat his earwax.” — Casey Caldwell

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— Hollynn Hager

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IND engaged in intensive thought, Arden Santoso ponders everything she has learned in Tae Kwon Do and kicks toward Christina Robertson, who deflects the blow with a block with her right arm. Santoso and Robertson, along with a number of other adherents, improved their defensive techniques after countless tiring practice sessions.

— Sally Tsai

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“I’d simply laugh because I am too tall. If they can get their foot that high, more power to them.”

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“Hey Arden [Santoso], you ready for some action?” asked Jacqui Steiert as she tightened the yellow belt on her Tae Kwon Do outfit and prepared for some hard-core physical conditioning with fellow comrades.

Early ever y Saturday morning, Mr. Ronnie Teo led Tae Kwon Do Club for those pursuing exercise and the knowledge of selfdefense. The club members, with devotees ranging from elementary students to adults, began by stretching to warm up their muscles in preparation of the new combat moves Mr. Teo would teach them.

Aggressive screams pierced campus as Tae Kwon Do students exchanged flying kicks and crushing blows.

Students also learned ways to block diverse attacks, and they practiced throwing their opponents.

Mr. Gerry Steiert said, “Tae Kwon Do is a great way to stretch and get fit. It also provides a good family time for Drew, Jacqui, Angela, and me.”

Although the members of Tae Kwon Do trained in fighting methods and selfdefense, girls in the Tae Bo Club worked relentlessly to keep fit and slim.

Originally founded by Karen Wong as a solution for the girls who lived in the former girls-only Jaffray Dorm to preserve the tradition of doing Tae Bo regularly despite the new co-ed dorms, Tae Bo Club expanded to include day students as well.

The club usually lasted about half an hour every Thursday with students following a video filled with

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ULL of encouragement, Mr .Billy Blanks, the Tae Bo Master, says “Jab, jab, now roundhouse kick,” as Beth Farnum, Natalie Herring, and Joyce Wong punch and kick. Informal sessions of Tae Bo Club helped girls both relieve stress and tune up their bodies.

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PINNING around in circles, Kayla Campbell demonstrates the new flips that she learned for Sierra Henderson. The exercises taught in Gymnastic Club not only increased flexibility but reinforced friendships between students.

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HOROUGHLY thinking over the strategies learnt in practice, Trey Henderson, Riley Mahoney, and Zeke Riggenbach prepare for the second half. Although the Elementary Soccer Club did not win as much as hoped, they still kept their spirits up.

Never stop trying but

What Would Jamie Cheng

Just Wait...

One Day...

YOU

Do if your grandmother wasted you in soccer?

You hear your heartbeat increasing, and see everything as a blurred frozen photo.

You aim and unleash a devastating force of kinetic energy onto the ball. You blink your eyes for a second.

Younger elementary students participated in Soccer Club. Coached by Mr. Dennis Tyas, the club taught members to pass, dribble, and shoot as they practiced three times a week.

“The sixth graders are experienced and prepared for under-12 MSSPP while the younger students are just looking for a good time,” said Mr. Dennis Tyas.

The children played in an

“I’d be really embarrassed because she’s been dead for 40 years.”

— Uncle Ron West

“Nothing because she always wastes me.”

— Jeremy Frentz “Make up a lame excuse and run away.”

— Jessica Friesen

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ITH a gentle, yet swift kick, Ryan Cruz takes advantage of his talent to use his left foot to lob an accurate pass. Passing drills during practices taught the boys in Soccer Club not only better passing techniques but also team cooperation.

“I’d go cry and ask her to teach me.”

“I’d spank her.”

boss,” said David Santoso.

The club emphasized casualness and relaxation rather than intense competition. Members usually just walked into the gym, picked up a racket, found themselves a partner, and engaged in a peaceful yet entertaining game.

Mr. Gerry Steiert said, “I joined Badminton Club because of the fellowship and the stretching of my muscles that only badminton is capable of providing.

Badminton is also simply my favorite sport.”

When your eyes opened again, you found yourself lying on your bed kissing the little teddy bear that you had always denied having, but claimed that it belonged to your little sister. Your spirits drop from apex of ecstasy to the abyss, and you murmur “Just wait…one day…”

—By Jamie Cheng

Jamie Cheng

“I would throw away my cleats and pick up badminton.” — Mr. Steve Liss

Jamie Cheng

— Jimmy Pham

under-12 tournament against three other schools.

Despite their strong spirits, they lost all of their games.

But, the team significantly improved as their shots on goal increased each game; Trey Henderson even scored a goal in their third game.

Jeffrey Lau said, “We played well even though we didn’t win any games. I learned a lot through Soccer Club; I just simply like kicking a soccer ball.”

Every Thursday, students and adults of all ages crammed into the cool, fanned gym for a piece of action in Badminton Club headed by Mr. Steven Koo. “I love Badminton Club because I can take a break and chill with my friends without the desire to crush my opponents.

But then again, sometimes I feel the need to show who’s

— Rachel Houmphan

“I’d say, “Man, she’s good.”

— Sam Eckman

“I’d be so mad I would melt a cheeseburger from twenty paces.”

— Ki-Chan Jeon

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“I wouldn’t show my face again and ask for a re-match.”

— Danae Frentz

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ODY poised and ready, Riley Mahoney waits to trap the ball and attack the opposing team. Even though the young team lost the game 10-0, they showed improvement and applied the basic skills taught in practices to the games.

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AKING a dash forward, Jane Chang attempts to catch the birdie with her badminton racket and sends it soaring to the other side. Badminton Club gave fanatics a chance to play and compete with each other while sharpening their skills.

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EAR in hand, Seth Stoothoff and Michael Whiting sand down and smooth their car parts to perfect the creations of their own hands. Middle school boys dedicated much of their free time Thursdays after school to engineer the “perfect” car.

Learning the ways of the

What Would

Silent Stalking Predator

YOU

Do if a massive bumblebee stung you on your nose?

Waiting patiently, the predator stalks its unaware prey from behind the bushes.

It cautiously observes and examines the surroundings.

Then it quietly sits and waits for the rest of the pack to arrive.

Young boys and girls with desire for adventure and a yearning for bugs joined CluBug. Mr. Dennis Tyas took the youthful adventurers off campus every Thursday in search of these natural treasures.

First, the members armed themselves with a net and a killjar. After preparing the proper equipment, the club would then stop in a grassy open field, which they called Mosquito Alley; later they would move on to four other spots with different environmental conditions around Penang Hill.

This enabled the students to observe the differences between the insect population inhabiting the grassy areas, shaded forests, or sunny regions.

Benny Kim said, “I love CluBug because I like catching bugs and collecting them.

The bugs are so amazing because they have so many colors and shapes.”

CluBug taught the chil-

“I would call the ambulance and have them take me to emergency room.”

— Howard Kao

Jamie Cheng

“I would just cry like a baby.”

— Kristian Stenlund

“I would pop it like a pimple and jump around uttering curses!”

— Theo Love

“I would first clean my face with alcohol and acids. Then I would soak my face in milk so I can have beautiful skin.”

— Eric Jung

“I would go get some lipstick and make a bull’s-eye on my nose.”

“I would bite the bee’s nose back!”

Kara Mangham

— Chris Chu

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REEPING quietly towards the rhinoceros beetle, Pradeep Thomas swings his arm back and prepares to seize his prey. The young adventurers in CluBug searched high and low through the lush vegetation of Penang for nature’s treasures.

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“I would run home to my mommy and tell her to whack it!”

— Jenny Kim

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OST in his fantasies of highspeed racing, Gregory West gazes at the model CO2 cars with awe and wonders when he can build his own race car. Excited children attended the CO2 races in the gym, and they cheered for their favorite cars.

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— Lynda Ermis

dren to recognize different insects and their names as they brought the captured bugs back to school and pinned them to a Styrofoam plate containing their collection.

The club, which only met once a week, covered more than the surrounding territory as the insect seekers brought bugs back after winter or summer breaks from their homes in other countries.

“The Roger Brook, a really pretty black and green butterfly is my favorite insect; but I can’t catch it because it is against the law,” said Pradeep Thomas.

While some boys spent their afternoons learning about nature and netting insects, others who craved for speed went into “the pit“ to build CO2 racing cars.

The young men went up to the Industrial Arts room and fashioned slim wooden cars with enough power and speed to cross the gym in less than three seconds.

CO 2 started with Mr. Jake DeLeeuw’s teaching the boys the basic safety instructions for handling the diverse robust mechanical tools. After completing the safety tutorial, the boys challenged their own creativity as they built the best-looking,

fastest car.

Kenny Kim said, “I like woodwork but I get stuck sometimes. Mr. [Jake] DeLeeuw always helps me out though. He also taught us to use mechanical tools like the band saw.”

Finally, after countless weeks of labor, the young competitors finished the last coat of paint and took their invention to the final test with pride and dignity to race each other. Even though not everyone could win, they all learned much about carpentry, safety, and most importantly, individuality.

The pack has arrived, and they circle around the game.

They move in quietly and suddenly, dashing out from all different directions. The young boys and girls swing their nets around vigorously.

After the shouting and net swinging stops, the youngsters look around in confusion, realizing that bug had once again escaped.

—By Jamie Cheng

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TEADILY holding the CO2 car, Joey Latsha covers it with the last coat of paint before attaching the stickers and wheels. CO2 Club members demonstrated their imagination by adding personal touches and designing aerodynamic cars.

Committees work in the

What Would

Shadows Of The Limelight

YOU

Do if you heard your name mentioned in a School Board meeting?

“A lot of people may see us as up and above everyone. To be leaders, however, we must be servants. We appreciate all who make up the Dalat community, doing their best for the school,” said School Board chairman, Mr. Brem Frentz.

Students may have attended classes from 8:00 a.m. to 3:25 p.m. without noticing the long hours of meeting time and discussion put in to make it all happen.

Because of the war between the “coalition of the willing” and Iraq in March, staff put in much meeting time to find ways to maximize the safety of the school community.

School Board members met quarterly, during September, November, February and May. Earlier faced with the prime challenge of losing the director, Mr. Dwight Carlblom, the Board set up a search committee to find a new suitable person to do the job. They recommended

“Cringe in terror, for I am — Casey Caldwell doomed.“ “I would most likely continue on as normal.”

— Robert Whiting “I swear I didn’t do it.”

— Audra Duclos

Kara Mangham

“Well, I would be interested to find out why [my name] had come up.

I guess that’d be great if they were talking about a raise!”

— Mr. Karl Steinkamp

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NJOYING a taste of humor in a serious meeting, Mr. Dwight Carlblom perks up his eyebrows in amusement as Mr. Mark Spangler squints in laughter and Mr. John DeVette grins. School Board members met four times a year to discuss important issues such as budgeting and finances and new campus plans.

“I’d probably ask around and find out what it was all about.”

students and make sure that they have a voice, too,” said Miss Julie Miller.

“The Ad Team is fantastic,” said Mr. Carlblom.

“We all desire the same thing—to see God glorified in all that we and the

school do.”

“There are many other groups that exist. For example, there’s the Principal’s Advisory Committee that I’m in charge of, and then there’s also the SDC. You never realized there were so many groups working to run this school, did you?” said Mr. Karl Steinkamp.

Ignoring the limelight, committee members served behind the scenes to keep the show running as smoothly as possible.

—By Rachel Houmphan

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ITH hole punchers, pens, binders and cold Dr. Peppers dispersed on the table, Mr. Tim Ratzloff, Mr. Bob Cullen, and Mrs. Karen Chase discuss the 2004 budget. School Board members represented five partner missions organizations.

— Alex Sneed

“I’d bang on the wall and ask them what they are saying about me!”

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ILIGENTLY taking notes, Miss Julie Miller and Mr. Mark Spangler engage in a Monday morning Ad Team meeting in Mr. Dwight Carlblom’s office.

Members of Ad Team discussed a broad range of issues from drills to dress codes.

— Lisa Nakanouchi

Kara Mangham

Rachel Houmphan

“I’d bust into the meeting shouting obscenities, demanding to know what they are talking about!”

— Theo Love

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Mr. David Carmichael from Bandung Alliance School.

After Mr. Carmichael and his wife Sheila came for an interview during the February School Board meetings, the Board offered him a contract.

In addition to finding a new director, the 10 School Board members worked to respond positively to the dorm and day community.

They also worked on thinking through the plans of building a new campus in the near future.

“I think that putting the new family-style dorms system into effect was definitely the greatest challenge,” said Mr. Mark Spangler, who serves as the staff representative.

Giving advice to the director, the Administration Team met every Monday morning in Mr. Carlblom’s office to keep each other in touch with various events happening on campus.

“I am in there mainly to represent the middle school

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Everybody can evangelize

What Would

With Telling Effect Through EE

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ITH evident glee, Beth Farnum attempts to take a laughing Lisa Nakanouchi through the EE outline as trainee, Philip Houmphan, and onlooker, Sally Tsai, join in with the humour.

Trainers took trainees out on OJT’s to show them how to use the tools of the trade.

Do to convert Gestan from the Disney movie, “Beauty and the Beast?”

“From what it looks like, he had a really bad childhood; so I’d tell him to go see a counsellor.”

— Karen Wong

“Let me think for a second. Well, I would probably pray for him, tell him that what he’s doing is wrong and that sort of thing.” — Chris Foster

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RMS above her head in full motion, Mrs. Valerie Weidemann leads children in song motions on the first day of the Mission: Possible program. Dorm mother agents donned “cool” slick costumes of black leather vests and sunglasses.

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white latex glove stretched over his hand, Kaden Stenlund uses a Kid’s EE illustration to demonstrate two characteristics of God as he comfortably lies on his stomach. Such interactive program activities helped youngsters learn concepts in more easily.

RACHEL HOUMPHAN

ready and eager to train youngsters how to witness to their friends.

Children from first to fifth grade sang and danced to adrenaline-pumping songs such as “Yes Lord.” Training sessions also included memorizing Bible verses and the EE outline, making colorful crafts, and playing enjoyable games.

“My favorite part of kids EE is memorizing Bible verses and making lots of crafts,” said Sam Eckman.

“I love Bible Baseball!” said Nathan Danneker.

As part of the elective EE Bible course in the high school curriculum, trainers took trainees through On the Job Training sessions to practice witnessing on campus and throughout the Tanjung Bunga area.

OJT’s offered a small

taste of missions, and that initiated a passion to share the Gospel.

“Taking the course has made me recognize the heart I for people who have not yet heard the Gospel,” said Pamela Lesmana.

“Every move I make I make in you,” rang voices of the young trainees as they marched steadily back and forth, following the moves of the agents. Whether young or old, EE equipped students with more enthusiasm and confidence to witness in a mission made possible.

—By Rachel Houmphan

RACHEL HOUMPHAN

At 3:30 on a Sunday afternoon, the chapel received a new make-over. Bright, colorful and conspicuous posters hung all over the expanse, concealing the fading blue curtains.

At 6:30 p . m ., children trickled into the chapel after saying the secret password, “With God All Things are Possible.” These young “trainees” greeted their trainers and agents, whose black attire and shady sunglasses suggested that this event didn’t cater to the faint of heart. They have reached the base of Mission: Possible.

“I can’t wait for it to start!” said Aunt Rachelle Henderson, clearly spouting excitement. After going to a conference in Singapore that taught Evangelism Explosion for children, four of the dorm moms came back

YOU

“I would give him a Bible and tell — Pradeep Thomas him to read it.”

RACHEL HOUMPHAN

“I’d smoosh him with the big log that he tried to break down the beast’s — Hollynn Hager door with.”

“I would probably bring him to church when there’s a party and tell him that there will be a lot of pretty — Laura Danneker girls there!”

“I’d sing Christian hymns to him!”

— Bruce Mak

“I’d play basketball with him everyday and build a relationship with him.

Then I’d tell him about Jesus.”

— Jared Faa

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MadDash

I Got It!

Withaquickpushupinto theair,ChristinaRobertson setsthevolleyballtoafellow teammatewaitingtopass whilewarmingupforthe MSSPPgameagainstConvent GreenLane.Thevarsitygirls volleyballteamcompeted inthetournamentattheAir HitamSchoolinthemorning of 17 and 18 March.

Rushingpasthisopponents fromtheInternationalSchool ofBangkok,SethGalloway drives into the key for a chance to shoot the ball.

Teamstraveledfromallover MalaysiaandThailandto compete.Thevarsityboys’ basketballteamcameinthird atthetournamenttheyheld on 23 November.

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Sports

Comin’ Thru

Infullsprint,HannahHager, Lynda Ermis, and Christa DeVettezoomattopspeed towards the finish line of the100Mrace.Studentsdiscoveredeachothers’athletic talentsatUniversitySainsMalaysiaon27Februarywhile attemptingtobeatschool recordsintheannualTrack andFieldDaycompetitions.

to

win

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ingofyourheartbeatasyousprintinpursuit oftheball.Allthepracticepaidoff,andyour movementsfeelalmostmechanicalasyou swiftly aim and shoot.

Playingasportprovidedanoutlettolet goofstressandcalmfrazzlednerves.“Iplay [volleyball]forthatfeelingyougetwhenyou hittheballinjusttherightspotandtheball slamsdownoverthenetwithaloudbang;it’s such a satisfaction!”said Jacqui Steiert.

Teamsshowedofftheirskillsastheytraveled offcampusandevenofftheislandtocompete.

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WENDY KORDESCH

The hunger

A rush of adrenaline shoots through your body, and you

Coachesandgamessentyouofftorepresent the school and your beliefs.

Youplayedforthesheerenjoyment andforthechancetoexerciseandstay healthy—althoughwinninggamesdidn’t hurteither.Whenheavytropicalrainstorms threatenedthevarsitygirls’tournament, heldatthePologrounds,theteamkepton playing;afterslidingthroughpuddlesand mud, they emerged as champions.

Campusconstantlybuzzedwithsports teams.Unioncametoplayagainstthegirls’ volleyballteam.Thevarsityboys’basketball team held a tournament with teams

that traveled from Bangkok.

Tournamentsalsosentourgirls’soccer teamofftheisland(inaverynon-“Survivor” way)toplayagainstschoolsinKL.Oncethere, theybattleditouttoseewhocouldemerge aswinners.Afteraweekendfullofgames, the girls placed fourth.

MSSPPprovidedthechancetoplaysports notusuallyofferedonteams.From10-14 MarchstudentscompetedintheMSSPPtrack andfield.JessicaFriesenwontwogoldsin the800-meterandthe100-meterruns,and NickRatzloffwonthesilverinthediscus.

Insports,youhadyourownpersonal

goals: to knock a few seconds off your personalbestinthe400meterrunortoadd workongettingamorepowerfuloverhead serve.Thesesmallergoalshelpedyouthrough practices and improve on your skills.

Thehungertowinanddroveyoutotry harder,runfaster,andsoontheresultspaid off.Theballgoesin,andthecrowd(smallbut stillstronglysupportive)eruptsincheeras yourteamgivesyouaroundofhighfivesand encouragement.Youruntogetintoposition fordefenseasgrinspreadsacrossyourface, andthesatisfactionshowedthrough.

—By Wendy Kordesch

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Afternoons of

along the tracks of the Penang Trotting Turf Club, Sarah Podenak recovers her form

Lackadaisical Leisure

after a jump. Hilary McCaskill and Po-denak regularly went horseback riding on Tuesdays to enjoy the adrenaline rush from riding.

FOOT meeting the sepak takraw ball with sharp precision, Jackson Lau arcs it over the net to the opposing team. Uncle Keith Hen-derson brought back a sepak takraw ball after a family vacation in Thailand.

Galloping in the wind with her hair brushing her face, Sarah Podenak rode her favorite horse, Magic, along the tracks of the Penang Turf Club.

“I ride mainly for stress relief but also because it is a good way to learn discipline and responsibility,” said Podenak.

Whether taking a dip in the pool, playing a match of sepak takraw, galloping on the tracks, or mud-wrestling, students never failed to find leisurely ways to exercise and relax in a lackadaisical manner. Leisure sports helped students escape from the competitive nature of team sports.

tory!” said Jamie Cheng with a grin.

“I love to go out and run up Pearl Hill with my dog Snickers,” said Terri-Lynn Frentz. Pearl Hill, Penang Hill, and the Botanical Gardens provided lush green scenery for single staff and students to wander about and leisurely exercise.

Afternoons of lackadaisical leisure led students all the way from the steep hills of Penang to the sandy

“I enjoy the sun, the jiggle my pecs because I nice cool water, and the work out,” said Seth Galcompany of friends,” said loway proudly.

Foosball games proTina Wolfe in reference to why she went swimming vided tough competition, on lazy Sunday after- helping to relieve stress. “ We junoons.

“The harder the n i o r s Aside f r o m conflict, the sweeter m a d e tournathe lazy the victory!” ments for days of swimming and tanning ourselves, and went hardat Paradise’s pool, guys core. The struggle for the pumped iron as a means top was harsh, but then to woo the ladies and again, the harder the contone their muscles. “I can flict, the sweeter the vic in hot pursuit, Danae Frentz flees for her life, running past Nathan Danneker for the touchdown. Always active, elementary students easily had good times; whether in a game of touch football or hide-and-go-seek, they never failed.

beaches of Batu Ferringhi in a conquest to kill time pro-ductivly. In the midst of competing for gold, students never forgot to savor laid back afternoons.

“I love cleaning my horse at the end of the ride; it’s cool to wash all the mud off after he rolls around in the dirt,“ said Podenak, who loved caring for her horse—and the gratification of good leisure activities.

—By Joseph Lee

and zigzagging open-Mouthed upside down on the rope swing, Daniel Whiting filled his afternoons with zest. Students participated in leisure sports such as swimming or running, but Whiting exercised a bit differently.

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Focused

intently on the goal before him, Michael Whiting readies himself for a burst of energy toward the basket as Matthew Mah attempts to foil his plan. Intramurals allowed for a time of friendly competition and helped students hone their athletic abilities.

Pre-Teens Reign

heart

Supreme

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yells quarterback Jake Latsha as teammate Jared Faa passes the ball through his legs and Barret Loehden prepares to run for the pass. On Tuesday afternoons, as part of the Intramural program, students had the rare opportunity to play American flag football.

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school participants to make them feel included.

Middle school students helped to ref. games, set up nets, and keep score. “Refereeing is great because I like to be in charge,” Cody Riggenbach said.

Said Mr. Holden, “With such a great crew of middle schoolers, it’s no wonder Intramurals was such a blast this year.

They did a great job participating in the various sports played.”

Said Friesen and Jared Faa in unison with grins on their faces, “We joined Intramurals because we love Mr. Holden.”

Lai dribbled past defender Stephanie Ens and shot the ball into the upper right hand corner of the net. “Yeah Tim, you’re the best!” cheered Frentz and Mangham.

—By Megan Galloway

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“Shoot Tim! Shoot!”

Intramurals provided screamed Brendan Frentz an outlet for an abunand Rob Mangham from dance of adolescent enatop the bleachers at ergy and built a sense teammate Timothy Lai. of unity among the stuEvery Tuesday after dents. Said Felicia Cruz, school, “I joined middle Intramu“We joined schoolers rals to Intramurals reigned be a part s u p r e m e because we love of somein the thing after Mr. Holden.” gym. Varschool.” sity teams practiced outTuesdays allowed side as the youngsters middle school students took control of the in- to brush up on their skills side court in matches of and play sports. “I like friendly competition.

Intramurals because we “Anyone can partici- get to play indoor,” said pate, and even though Joshua Friesen. it is pretty competitive, Mr. Michael Holden everyone has a fun time,” handed over more reJoy Walter said. sponsibility to the middle

pumping vigorously, Stephanie Ens rushes to offender Michael Whiting to steal the ball as teammate Naomi Matanick does the same.

Competing together on a team gave students a chance to bond with one another and develop and sense of unity among themselves.

pulling

her foot back, Grace Lee surveys the court for a passing opportunity as Naomi Matanick approaches from behind to gain control of the ball. Intramural sports sharpened middle school students’ ability to use strategy in game settings.

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a look of anticipation upon his face, Cameron West pulls back the bat ready to swing as Carolyn Whiting acts as catcher in the background. Coed involvement in sports gave students the chance to interact with one another in a relaxed setting.

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of determination, Brendan Frentz Full delicately edges the ball past Uplands defender

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Michael Holt. JV boys practiced the basics, gaining valuable fundamentals and applying them during game situations. JV lost the match 2-8.

focused exactly between an UpCleat lands defender Sam Lai allowed Jackson Lau to strip the ball and make the cross to Howard Kao. JV posed a tough match to opposing Uplands’ team, but lost 1-3.

Heading to Conquer

The Battlefield

Megan Galloway

Everyday these boys marched out onto the coarse, dry, sparse, rough trenches of hostility to practice on a battlefield.

At the grueling end of the wearisome session of intense practice, they came back conquerors.

“Uncle Keith [Henderson] is the coach that I have longed for because he doesn’t baby us or put up with our excuses; he motivates us and gives us a desire to truly want and learn the game,” said Rob Mangham.

The team poured all its passion and effort into working hard to win. Doing this, they gained the valuable experience they

Megan Galloway

Snatching

T the ball from the air, Ted Fung extends his arms past varsity forward David Eckman’s head to save the ball. Coach Keith Henderson personally taught Fung to enhance his skills. JV fought viciously but lost 1-3.

during an Uplands game. JV suffered a bruising 2-8 defeat. Despite a trying season, JV pushed themselves, learning never to give up.

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eyes were sealed shut, and I heard everyone scream.

We scored a goal!” said Abigail Eckman.

So c c e r m a d e t h e stressful life of school easier. “The drills helped us improve certain aspects of our game such as dribbling and corner kicks. It was good to take my mind off school and the worries in life,” said Lindsay Parks.

Both the girls and guys learned what it takes to conquer the harsh battlefield of practice where bodies became bruised, banged, and hardened.

The training grounds symbolized the teamwork

gained on the scorched

JV Girls’ Soccer

JV Boys’ Soccer

JV GIRLS’ SOCCER: FRONT ROW: Stephanie Ens, Tiffany Steinkamp, Grace Lee, Sophia To, Erica Cheong; BACK ROW: Abigail Eckman, Linda Ermis, Amanda Hansen, Nancy Duclos, Lindsay Parks, Breanne Hansen, Coach Donna Hansen; NOT PICTURED: Phoebe Eckman.

JV BOYS’ SOCCER: FRONT ROW: Coach Keith Henderson, Danny Ermis, Jackson Lau, David Robertson, Brendan Frentz, Drew Steiert; MIDDLE ROW: Josh Manfred, Barnabas Lai, Timothy Lai, Jesse Ens, Brian Colfax, Jared Faa; BACK ROW: Ted Fung, Alex Sneed, Sung-In Kang, Steven Ong, Eric Westergren, Jake Latsha, David Santoso, Cody Riggenbach; NOT PICTURED: Howard Kao, Po Lai.

SEASON RECORD: 1-1-0

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with precision, Danny Ermis aligned winds up preparing to launch a shot at the goal

would need later to play As for the girls’ team, varsity—or even pro— they toughened up to for others. face adversity. “My girls “I actually felt tall for improved a lot throughonce in my life, and I had out the year, and they so much learned a fun wast- “...he motivates us lot. Unfori n g t h e and gives us a de- tunately, Ramblers there were t e a m ! ” sire to truly want...” not many said Drew games, but Steiert. The JV boys de- we won one and lost livered a crushing 7-1 loss one,” said Coach Donna to the Ramblers.

Hansen.

“I liked coaching JV The girls played Upbecause there was not lands in both games of much individual skill so their season, winning the they had to learn to rely last game 5-4. on each other and learn “In our last game to play better together against Uplands, we were as a team. That’s what down by a couple. I was soccer is all about,” re- in goal praying real hard marked Uncle Keith. that we would score. My

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2-3 5-4

SEASON RECORD: 1-6-0 Varsity Boys’ Tanjung Bunga Uplands Uplands

1-3 2-8 2-8 1-3

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intently on the ball, Gao Nou focused Kue grimaces as she attempts to break past an Uplands’ obstacle, with Jacqui Steiert as the option for the drop. The team came together and sealed a 2-0 victory.

Bonding into a

Varsity Girls’ Soccer

Band of Buddies

SEASON RECORD: 6-2-0

Penang State Uplands Uplands

0-2 6-0 2-0

Kicking, passing, stealing, and displaying heart and sheer effort formed this group of 16 girls into a band of buddies. The varsity girls’ soccer season showcased success: Sarah Podenak, Laura Ermis, Terry-Lynn Frentz, Kylee Spangler, Jessica Friesen, and Esther Vaughn received invitations to play on the Penang state team; and the rest of the girls had an almost flawless season.

“It was difficult having the team split up at the beginning of the season, but it all worked out,” said Megan Galloway.

“We had a great time joking around and getting to know each other better, and we actually played some soccer too!”

Headed by Mr. Steve Liss, the girls trained with dedicated perseverance.

“I had a blast coaching the girls this year!” said

ISKL Tournament

VARSITY GIRLS’ SOCCER: FRONT ROW: Coach Steve Liss, Megan Galloway, Katy Parks, Jessica Friesen, Kim Gross, Terri-Lynn Frentz; BACK ROW: Esther Vaughn, Lindsay Loehden, Laura Ermis, Jacqui Steiert, Sarah Podenak, Julia Cheong, Rachel Caldwell; NOT PICTURED: Kylee Spangler, Kara Mangham, Arden Santoso, Gao Nou Kue.

Mount Kiara Alice Smith Garden

1-0 2-1 1-2

Dalat Invitational Uplands Omar

4-1 2-0 Joe Lee

Emily Sheddan

Michael Chan

Coach Liss. “Only two Later in the year, true The girls made a deal close losses this year— endurance allowed for an with their coach that if undefeated next year!” uncontested first-place they took gold, he would The girls’ main rivals trophy at the Dalat Invi- suffer the humiliation of came from the center of tational Tournament; the having his head shaved.

Penang’s girls beat “When Mr. Liss first thriving “ ...we were still able O m a r made the deal with us metropand about cutting his hair, to smell the sweet 2-0 olis. A Uplands I didn’t think it would c o u p l e fragrance of victory.” 4-1. actually happen,” said of battles “Coach Kim Gross. “I was suragainst Uplands proved was awesome; soccer prised when he called all the girls’ dominance as rocked this year!” said of us at lunch to shave they outran, out-passed, Gao Nou Kue. “Getting his head.” and out-shot their rivals. to know the girls [other “I had a great time “Despite trying times, players] better made it an playing soccer because we were still able to smell awesome season, and it not only did I get an the sweet fragrance of was sweet having JV join awesome workout, I also victory,” said Rachael for the tourney.” Because got to know many of the Caldwell. After winning of a shortage of players, girls a lot better,” said two “friendlies” against varsity had invited JV Terri-Lynn Frentz.

Uplands, the girls en- girls to play with them The team came tojoyed the start of a sweet, during the KL tourna- gether and bonded into successful season. ment.

—By Joseph Lee The team reached the semifinals down in the

totally under control, Jessica Friesen Kuala Lumpur tournaball fakes out an Uplands’ defender as she assists ment even with six seher Dalat teammate who converted for a goal niors illegible to play to secure a 2-0 victory. Ball handling and passbecause of a 17-year-old ing drills gave the girls a winning season. limit.

while

Terri-Lynn Frentz shaves Mr. Steve Liss’s head, Jacqui Steiert, Laura Ermis, Kylee Spangler, and Jessica Friesen snicker. The girls could hardly believe the coach carried through with his motivational promise.

a shot past the Uplands’ defense, Firing Kylee Spangler helps her team slip one more

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goal past the goalie. The girls went on to shut out Uplands 6-0. Uplands games helped prepare the girls for their upcoming tournaments.

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foot

with

extended, Theo Love strategically passes the ball upfield to a fellow teammate.

“Playing games against local teams helped prepare us for the tournament at ISKL. It was nice to get some experience playing as a team before we left for KL,” said Nick Ratzloff.

much dif ficulty, Aaron Malcolm holds back tears as he listens to Coach Michael Holden thank each senior for his final contribution to the team. Emotions swelled during the last moments of the season for seniors who knew they would never again play in high school.

spurring the ball forward forcefully with his cleat, David Eckman attempts a shot

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past St. Xavier’s goalie with a defender close on his heels. The boys often played games and practiced on the SDA field to avoid schedule conflicts with other teams.

“Play hard, play smart, behind Seventh Day Adplay together, play for ventist Hospital to pracHim!” shouted Simeon tice; there, they usually Garratt along with the met up with local players entire boys’ varsity soc- for a friendly scrimmage or they cer team in a huddle. “...through injuries, w o r k e d G a r r a t t we still persisted.” on skillbuilding ran onto the field to begin the first drills. game of the season. The Facing a variety of whistle sounded, and he challenges, the team played opponents rangjolted into action.

Head coach Mr. Mi- ing in age from 15 to 25 chael Holden trained years old and traveled to and whipped the boys Kuala Lumpur for a socinto shape by planning cer tournament at ISKL. five-kilometer runs every The school also hosted its week for practice. The own tournament on the boys ran from campus polo grounds. all the way to the water “I really enjoyed playstation at the top of Pearl ing soccer with the other guys on the team. We Hill and back.

The team often went didn’t win as much as I off campus to the field wanted to, but we still

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had a good time and improved our skills,” said Daniel Whiting.

Although the boys did not have a perfect season, they still managed to display team unity.

“It was a good year: we laughed, played hard, stuck together, and had an awesome time; even through injuries, we still persisted,” said team captain Joe Lee. Garratt crossed the ball to the center of the field. Jeremy Frentz sprinted forward like an arrow speeding towards the target and jumped forcefully, hitting the ball with his head. “Swoosh,” sounded the ball as it flew into the net.

—By Megan Galloway

Varsity Boys’ Soccer

VARSITY BOYS’ SOCCER: FRONT ROW: Theo Love, Sam Lee, Kazumasa Komatsu, Casey Caldwell; SECOND ROW: Seth Galloway, Joseph Lee, Nick Ratzloff, Praveen Thomas, David Eckman; BACK ROW: Ron West, Young Hwa Kim, Michael Chan, Daniel Whiting, Aaron Malcolm, Michael Holden NOT PICTURED: Jeremy Frentz, John Kao, Malcolm McCaskill, Tony Chuang, Chris Chu, Dan Walter , Simeon Garratt, Joshua Lai

SEASON RECORD: 4–9–1 Staff Men CRC St. Xavier’s

7–2 5–4 2–3

KL Tournament Alice Smith Mt. Kiara ISKL

2–0 2–4 1–5

Uplands Uplands Tg. Bunga CRC

2–6 2–3 2–8 2–3

Dalat Invitational Raja CRC Benggel JV Boys

1–1 1–3 0–2 3–1

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Foot Force

positioning himself for a shot on goal. Varsity won the last game of the season with a score of 3–1 against the JV team in the invitational tournament on the polo grounds.

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Playing with

towards JV goalie Ted Fung, Seth rushing Galloway sprints past JV defender Steven Ong,

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determined

to score a point, Ted Fung reaches to tip the ball back over the net after a block from opponent Seth Galloway. Mr. John Robertson arranged scrimmages against older students during practices to toughen up the boys and give them extra ball-handling skills.

Dealing with the

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Competitive Edge

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points because of their powerful serves in the mini-tournament. The boys came out ahead with a score of 25–22 against the varsity girls in the first game of the tournament.

58 Junior Varsity Volleyball

fixed on the play sheet before them, Eyes Grace Sun, Nicole Faa, and Rivka Matanick concentrate as Mr. Greg Stenlund explains the fundamentals of volleyball. “Teaching the basics of volleyball took up a large part of practices,” said Mrs. Natalie Moerer.

girls into tip-top shape was all made possible for the mini tournament through teamwork.” and to motivate the girls Because the boys’ and to get the most out of girls’ season did not line each practice. up with local schools’ “I learned seasons, a lot. They “It was all made t h e y h a d t a u g h t m e possible through limited opnew stuff portunities teamwork...” for compeother coaches hadn’t,” said tition with Hannah Hager. “I will outside schools. know how to play better “It was really OK at my new school in the that we didn’t play othU.S. [next year].” er schools though that “We had lots of fun would have been fun,” playing ‘Queen of the said Rob Mangham.

Court’ every practice,” Because of the scarcity said Grace Lee. of games, the athletic deMr. John Robertson partment and coaches artrained the boys to work ranged a mini-tournament together and provided including the junior varthem with experience by sity girls, the junior varsity planning regular scrim- boys, and the varsity girls. mages during practices.

“We’re better than the Barnabas Lai said, “It girls,” boasted Sung-In

Kang.

Friendly male-female rivalry occurred between the girls’ and boys’ teams during the tournament as they battled to gain the upper hand.

The mini-tournament added a competitive edge and gave younger players a chance to use skills learned in practice.

Latsha and Lai jogged back to the huddle and listened to Mr. Robertson relay game strategy for the next day’s tournament. “Hey Barney,” Latsha called after the huddle dispersed, “set for my spike.” Lai set the ball and Latsha slammed it across the net. “We’re ready for tomorrow,” said Latsha.

—By Megan Galloway

JV Boys’ Volleyball

JV Girls’ Volleyball

JV BOYS’ VOLLEYBALL: FRONT ROW: Jackson Lau, Drew Steiert, David Robertson, Brendan Frentz, Rob Mangham, Barnabas Lai, Matt Hansen, John Robertson; BACK ROW: Ted Fung, Po Lai, Steven Ong, Joey Latsha, Chris Foster, Sung In Kang

JV GIRLS’ VOLLEYBALL: FRONT ROW: Lynda Ermis, Stephanie Ens, Eun Bee Chung, Naomi Matanick, Breanne Hansen; MIDDLE ROW: Greg Stenlund, Tiffany Steinkamp, Heather Hill, Lindsay Parks, Grace Lee, Tamara Herring, Natalie Moerer; BACK ROW: Amanda Hansen, Hollynn Hager, Nancy Duclos, Grace Sun, Christa DeVette, Jennifer Castillo, Rivka Matanick

SEASON RECORD: 5–1–0

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his torso to the max, Rob Stretching Mangham serves the ball. The boys racked up

Refreshing water upon his lips, Joey Latsha slurped a drink from the fountain in between drills. “Hey Joey, hurry up. I’m so thirsty,” cajoled Barnabas Lai from behind.

Lai stepped up to the fountain as Coach John Robertson called them back to a huddle.

As Mr. Robertson coached the boys’ team, Mr. Greg Stenlund and Mrs. Natalie Moerer coached the girls.

“It was cool to have Mrs. Moerer and Mr. Stenlund as coaches. We did lots of different drills that helped us learn,” explained Lindsay Parks.

Mr. Stenlund and Mrs. Moerer combined training components with scrimmages to get the

Varsity Girls JV Girls Varsity Girls

25–22 25–11 26–24

Varsity Girls Varsity Girls JV Girls

25–20 20–25 25–9

SEASON RECORD: 1–3–0 Varsity Girls JV Boys

16–25 11–25

JV Boys Varsity Girls

25–21 21–25

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Rachel Lau

TOTALLY

concentrating on the ball, Crystal Tsai practices “rolling” as Mr. Steve Liss observes. Coach Debra Petersen had asked Mr. Gerry Steiert to fill in during her absence, and he taught the girls new skills.

As the Mikasa game ball floats towards Sally Tsai, her hand smashes it for one more point in an easy 25-point match. Girls worked on “smashing” to secure victories in practice; they took Sungei Ara in two straight sets.

Bumping

the ball accurately to Christina Robertson’s hands, Arden Santoso keeps her eyes focused. In the blistering 35+ degree heat, the girls played in front of 300 Union students. Dalat stole one set in the end.

...But they still

Had Spirit Joseph Lee

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Serving, setting, and smashing brought a buzz of excitement as the girls awaited the hype of a new season. New faces showed up, old faces returned, and a new coach implemented a new reign. As a veteran college player, Mrs. Debra Petersen brought a new dimension of volleyball to these girls.

Second quarter started the off-season, and the girls practiced daily in preparation for real action.

With two tournaments, the season would offer plenty of action-packed tests of perseverance.

“I learned to play more effectively; coach taught us how to hit and serve better,” said Arden Santoso.

Every player had a part and desire to play.

Varsity Girls’ Volleyball Season Record: 3-9

VARSITY GIRLS’ VOLLEYBALL: FRONT ROW: Pamela Lesmana, Tina Wolfe, Arden Santoso, Jacqui Steiert, Joyce Wong, Karen Wong; BACK ROW: Christabel Kim, Natalie Herring, Crystal Tsai, Sally Tsai, Christine Ermis, Christina Robertson, Wendy Kordesch, Coach Debra Petersen; NOT PICTURED: Amber

SM Union

SM Union

Air Itam

Sacred Heart

Convent Green

Sungei Ara

19-25 13-25 14-25 25-22 15-8 25-12 25-10 13-25 14-25 18-25 19-25 25-4 25-7

Phor Tay

Penang Free

SM Union

Sungei Ara

Phor Tay

6-25 11-25 10-25 16-25 20-25 20-25 25-12 25-16 24-26 17-25

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“I rocked at warming the In the deciding game bench,” said Christabel of MSSPP, the girls took Kim. Bench warming or on Convent Green Lane. playing, each girl gained With a chance to win, the useful experience. girls put their knee pads T h e to use and desire to “Their improvement gave their i m p r o v e showed in their de- all once gave the again. sire to learn.” girls conIn nerfidence. vous ap“Our whole team im- prehension, they faced proved from Mrs. Peters- their toughest game as en’s coaching, but she also fans and other teams taught us life lessons,” engulfed the area to get said Joyce Wong. a glimpse of the fierce “The girls worked competition. hard during the season, “ Du r i n g o u r l a s t and they improved by game Arden was amazputting forth an effort ing because she returned to win,” said Coach Pe- three volleys in a row to tersen. “They wanted win the point for us all to learn and were recep- by herself,” said Wendy tive; their improvement Kordesch. showed in their passion Though they lost and desire.” the round, they strived persistently and never gave up the fight. As the focused solely on the ball, Wendy season ended the buzz of Kordesch serves to opposing team Union. From excitement didn’t, and 3:30 to 7:30 p.m., the girls played five sets, winning the girls reflected over one; but more importantly, they gained game time needed to place third in their invitational. what they had learned.

—By Joseph Lee

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IN perfect form with knees bent and arms loose, David Eckman bumps to Simeon Garratt to set Nick Ratzloff up for the spike. Each play tried to include a bump, a set, and a spike; the boys beat Sungei Ara 25-12, 23-25, and 15-8.

Uncle Keith Henderson

Varsity Boys’ Volleyball

VARSITY BOYS’ VOLLEYBALL: FRONT ROW: Jonathan Kue, Ted Fung, Po Lai, Jonathan Malcolm; BACK ROW: Coach Keith Henderson, Sam Lee, Nick Ratzloff, Joseph Lee, Chris Foster; not pictured: Theo Love, David Eckman, Simeon Garratt

Jelutong

Chung Ling

Sungei Ara

Sacred Heart

Jelutong

Air Itam

14-25 16-25 18-25 17-25 21-25 25-18 25-15 23-25 15-8 17-25 20-25 15-25 18-25 20-25

Phor Tay

Penang Free

Jelutong

Sungei Ara

Jelutong

23-25 16-25 18-25 17-25 18-25 13-25 16-25 25-11 25-8 23-25 20-25

Theo Love receives the serve and makes a sharp pass as Ted Fung ducts down. The boys struggled at MSSPP, losing 17-25 and 18-25 to Penang Free School; but it prepared them for their own invitational.

Uncle Keith Henderson

Season Record: 3-8

outstretched, Arms

Pumped Up To

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respect of other teams. “I took him out and broke his ankle after the block,” said Nick Ratzloff, after he stopped Jelutong’s number 11, who had calves the size of Ratzloff thighs.

“The feeling of defying gravity while smashing a small white ball onto Jelutong’s court is matched by no other,” said Theo Love. Love gained a point in an effort to further the team’s goal to win.

Improvement bubbled through as the boys transformed rapidly into a totally different team from when they had started.

“I wish we had a longer season because we would have practiced more and become better glued as a team,” said Coach Henderson.

—By Joseph Lee

accurately serving the ball over to opposing team Jelutong, Joseph Lee sports a Korean bandanna to show pride for his motherland. The boys received a thrashing from the state champs, losing 14-25 and 16-25.

Uncle Keith Henderson

“Pump it up! Come on “It was my first time to boys; this is ours!” shout- play since seventh grade ed Uncle Keith Hender- and my first time playson during the final game ing setter; though we of the season. didn’t win much, I still After no sea- “...defying gravity enjoyed it,” son last year, said Simeon t h e t e a m while smashing a Garratt. whipped up small white ball.”

“It was 11 games really c ool in a span of four short because the first time weeks, playing against we played against state both the best and the champs Jelutong, we got worst of local schools. wasted; but then when Though defeats out- we played them again we numbered victories, the almost beat them,” said team kept the goal to Sam Lee. Taking on the state learn and play hard intact. Waking up at 6:00 champs, the boys stepped a . m ., the boys went to up their level of play, prohost school Convent viding a show filled with Greenlane to play in trash talk. The intenthe MSSPP tournament sity heightened with each where they exited after spike or deafening block, the first round. and the adrenaline soared T h e w e e k a f t e r as fans turned rowdy.

MSSPP, Dalat hosted an Though the boys lost invitational on 29 March; 25-23 and 25-20 to Jethe Eagles placed third. lutong, they earned the

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Full Force

Smashing a serve over the net to opposing team Sacred Heart, Simeon Garratt focuses on running up to the setter’s spot. The team lost both sets 17-25 and 20-25, but Garratt played a crucial role in setting the tempo.

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Arm

outstretched, Howard Kao launches the ball at the basket for an easy lay-up as teammate Jared Galloway supports him from behind.

The boys beat George Town 73–23 in the first game of the season. This victory gave them a boost of confidence.

Building a Strong

focusing

Foundation

caught

in a moment of pressure, Jeremy Frentz searches for a pass as David Robertson rushes toward him in an effort to block. In practices, the boys repeatedly ran through defensive and offensive drills so they would know what to do under pressure in a game situation.

JV Girls’ Basketball

A bond formed among the players by the end of the season, and each student had grown not only as an athlete but also as a person.

“My basketball skills have really developed because of all the training we went through,” said Drew Steiert.

“We have improved a lot because everyone worked so hard and we learned to cooperate together in games,” said Amanda Hansen.

Said Coach Stenlund, “The junior varsity boys this year were a very talented group. When we worked together, we were a very strong bunch.”

Frentz smiled all the way back down the court as the fans waved their arms, screamed, and stomped on the bleachers to cheer for the boys.

“Way to go,” encouraged Coach Stenlund.

—By Megan Gallo-

JV GIRLS’ BASKETBALL: FRONT ROW: Coach Donna Hansen, Breanne Hansen, Sophia To, Sarah Garratt, Rivka Matanick ; SECOND ROW: Nicole Faa, Lindsay Parks, Jennifer Castillo, Christa DeVette, Amanda Hansen, Charis To ; NOT PICTURED: Stephanie Ens, Grace Lee, Abigail Eckman, Tiffany Steinkamp

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“Keep those hands up learning basic skills,” said boys!” coached Mr. Greg Mrs. Donna Hansen.

Stenlund from the sideMany of the players lines. As the point guard enjoyed the physical and from George Town ap- mental challenges that proached, the season J e r e m y “...practices are provided. “I Frentz put on another way to was excited the defensive basketpush myself in about pressure and ball season stole the ball. everyday life.” even though He dribbled I knew it’d down the court for a be a lot of work—and it lay-up. really was,” said Abigail Both the boys’ and Eckman. girls’ teams devoted most Said Rob Mangham, of their time to learning “Junior varsity basketball the elements of the sport practices are another way to build a strong foun- to push myself in everydation for the players’ day life.” futures as athletes.

“We have really de“Because a lot of the veloped our endurance,” girls had never played said Matthew Hansen. before, we spent most “We also improved on of our time working on our lay-ups.”

all her attention on grasping the proper technique of a lay-up, Abigail Eckman shoots as Coach Donna Hansen watches to check her form. The girls performed numerous drills in practices to help sharpen basic skills such as shooting lay-ups.

JV Boys’ Basketball

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JV BOYS’ BASKETBALL: FRONT ROW: David Robertson, Matt Hansen, Rob Mangham, Sam Stoothoff, Drew Steiert, Coach Greg Stenlund ; SECOND ROW: Jeremy Frentz, Eric Westergren, Joey Latsha, Jared Galloway, Sung-In Kang, Howard Kao

SEASON RECORD: 1–1–0

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George Town 73–23

with a spurt of energy, Lindsay Parks dashes forward with teammate Charis To at her side as Abigail Eckman, Grace Sun, Breanne Hansen, and Tamara Herring await their turns in line.

Performing running drills that involved a team effort built unity among the girls.

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as an Uplands player frantically attempts a block, Joseph Lee shoots an outside shot to score an additional two points for his team.

Friendly matches against local teams prepared the boys for tough competition in the tournament.

stretching

his arms upward, Zach Hansen sends the ball toward the basket as two players from the American School of Bangkok attempt to stop his efforts, and Joseph Lee anticipates a rebound. Dalat won 88–13 against ASB in the invitational.

Varsity Boys’ Basketball

in hand, Nick Ratzloff reaches to score two as Sung-In Kang runs up from the side to stop him. On Thursday 17 April, varsity played the JV in a friendly match in which the coaches coached and refereed simultaneously. Varsity won the game 64–20.

VARSITY BOYS’ BASKETBALL: FRONT ROW: Kazumasa Komatsu, Andy Yang, Philip Houmphan, Chris Chu, Ted Fung; SECOND ROW: Mr. Clint Moerer, Joseph Lee, John Kao, Nick Ratzloff, Seth Galloway, Zach Hansen; NOT PICTURED: David Eckman, Simeon Garratt, Eric Jung

SEASON RECORD: 4–2–0 Invitational

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George Town 7 6 – 42 Berapit 63–115

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Uplands JV Boys Youngsters

75–36 64–20 73–75

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ball

A Season

Cut Short

“All right, it’s the end of gether a new lineup for practice. You know what the season. “Going from that means,” said Coach sixth man to captain was Clint Moerer. Twelve unexpected. But as I took guys lined up on the base on responsibilities, I got line ready a feel for to perform “...they were afraid the team,” the ritual of we would be state s a i d J o e running the champs again!” Lee. “Sweet 16.”

“It was “Ready …go!” yelled difficult as the only reCoach Moerer. Philip turning starter because Houmphan sped off. before I had relied on The team devoted the other guys a lot. This most of its time to learn- season I had a lot of presing offensive techniques, sure to live up to,” said but they also trained in- Seth Galloway. tensely. “Working on In November, the endurance helped in guys hosted a tournagames,” said Eric Jung. ment featuring teams After losing four of from Penang, Kuala last year’s starters, Mr. Lumpur, and Bangkok.

Moerer had to put to- “It was a disappointment

soaring

toward the basket over junior varsity player Jeremy Frentz, Seth Galloway stretches out his arm and scores two points for his team. Playing JV gave the varsity boys a chance to show off and JV, valuable experience.

when we didn’t get as far as we wanted in the tournament—though we still enjoyed the experience,” said David Eckman.

Discovering that the MSSPP tournament had moved to July, the boys became frustrated because they could not defend their state championship title of 2002.

“They just moved the MSSPP because they were afraid we would be state champs again!” said Nick Ratzloff.

The season cut short, the team relaxed and trained less fourth quarter.

Houmphan touched the line for the sixteenth time and twisted around to dash back to the starting position for the finish. Sweat rolling down his face, he breathed a sigh of relief.

—By Megan Galloway

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to

Total concentration gripping her face, Megan Galloway zooms past the finish line, taking gold in the 100 M and reaping points for Yellow. Throughout the day, staff judged events and tallied scores at USM.

win the race, David Eckman lunges forward to beat Daniel Whiting and Aaron Malcolm in the 200 M. Track events gave students a chance to surpass personal bests. It also started the rigors of training for MSSPP action.

Joseph Lee

feet flying towards the end of the sand pit, Hiro Kawabata flings his arms backwards attempting to gain an extra centimeter. The boys’ long jump proved seriously competitive; David Eckman stole gold for Green.

Joseph Lee

Joe Lee

Joseph Lee

Joseph Lee

A Day of

Chasing the Wind only had one 20-minute such as long jump and break; the rest of time the 200 M dash,” said I was constantly doing Nicholas Ratzloff. something,” he said.

Aside from all the In the less competitive competition, junior class events worked s u c h to gain “Watching Mr. as high that extra j u m p , Holden try to catch ringgit for S i m e o n up with David was a grander Garratt JSB. “We excelled. quite entertaining.” sold freez“It was ies for cool clearing the bar ev- two ringgit and people ery time until I finally actually bought them,” landed on it and bruised said Sally Tsai. my back for like a week,” As students participatsaid he. ed in events, Mr. Gerry “Confidence was a big Steiert observed, “Once part of high jump; if the again the USM facility person in front of you proved to be an excellent didn’t make it, you usu- place for Dalat to hold ally didn’t make it either,” its local meet. Students, said Michael Chan. teachers, and parents said For others, track and they were very happy field opened up oppor- with the day,” he said. tunities. “I had a blast The last and final race participating in events I of the day, a staff vs. normally would never do, student relay, provided

68 Track and Field

amusement to the tired participants. “Watching Mr. [Michael] Holden try to catch up with David [Eckman] was quite entertaining,“ said Gao Nou Kue. Eckman, Theo Love, Seth Galloway, and Dan Walter raced against Mr. Greg Stenlund, Mr. Karl Steinkamp, Mr. Holden, and Mr. Clint Moerer in a 4x100 M. The boys beat the staff by two seconds.

“Track was a great time to hang with my friends in a different atmosphere from the classroom,” stated Friesen. Almost beating her sister’s 800 M record, Friesen vowed to do so next time at the MSSPP meet.

And, indeed, she did.

She set a new school record of 2:35 seconds and won the gold by half a lap in the state meet.

focused on winning, Jescompletely sica Friesen paces herself in the last lap of the 1500 M. Despite little preparation, Friesen still won by half a lap because of the experience she gained from her former track team.

Joseph Lee

Preparing at the crack of dawn, Jessica Friesen rose with a nervous tension in her belly wondering what the day would hold—would she receive any medals? Would her team win? And could she manage to beat her sister Hannah’s record?

The anxiety and anticipation of Track and Field Day finally met as the student body prepared for the stiff competition on 27 February.

The boys’ 100 M and 200 M took center stage as the most ferocious competition.

“It was cool to look back and see everyone else finishing behind me,” said David Eckman.

Eckman took gold in the 100 M, 200 M, and about every other event he entered. “It was a mad exhausting day because I

Rounding the bend, Jeremy Frentz holds a tight lead over Barnabas Lai, Kohei Shimizu, and Jackson Lau. Frentz later went on to win the class two boys’ 200 M final for Green.

The Greens beat everyone else by a 200-point difference with a 837-point total.

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spreading

Staking a Claim in

his arms to balance himself, Daniel Whiting pulls his foot back to kick the ball away from a St. Xavier’s player in defense of his goal. The varsity boys played St. Xavier’s on 24 February on the College General field and lost 3–6.

The Gold Rush

carefully

serving the shuttlecock across the net, David Santoso practices basic badminton techniques for the state competition during the regular Thursday afternoon Badminton Club. Mr. Steven Koo coached the boys and gave them helpful pointers before MSSPP.

“Ready...get on your marks...get se...BANG!” Danae Frentz and her seven opponents accelerated forward. Sprinting with fervor, Frentz whizzed past cheering onlookers towards the finish line at the MSSPP meet.

Teams competed in soccer, volleyball, basketball, badminton, swimming, and track and field.

“We put up a fight,” said varsity volleyball player Pam Lesmana.

“It was great to go off

campus and meet people guys were so fast they from other schools. The made me want to cry.” extra competition im- Jessica Friesen won proved my skills, and the gold in the 800 meters— interaction was stimulat- tying her sister’s school ing,” said record. Anvarsity soc- “Those guys were gela Steiert cer player so fast they made b r o u g h t Dan Whit- me want to cry.” home gold ing. in the high Intense competition at jump, and Yuankai Wang the MSSPP challenged received two golds in representatives to do their swimming. best to stake a claim in “We did well considthe gold rush. “I learned ering the fact that some the great importance of of us had not trained for training for track,” said very long,” said Seth GalDavid Eckman; “those loway. “Our competitors

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suspended in the air and face wrinkled with intensity, Amanda Hansen flies over the sand pit as she does the triple jump and people in the background from local schools watch her efforts. Though Hansen did not move into the next round, she gained valuable experience.

had been training for a month or more.”

Success followed suit in soccer. “It seems like we’re always playing bigger guys, but we did well this year,” said Coach Keith Henderson.

As Jeremy Frentz cheered from the sidelines, “Go Danae!” she zoomed past the finish line with a huge smile; afterwards, she walked up to her older brother who gave her a high-five.

“Great job sis, I’m proud of you,” said Frentz.

lips

pressed in determination, Trey Henderson swings his torso toward the ball to cut off his opponent from Tanjung Tokong. The under-12 boys, coached by Mr. Dennis Tyas, lost 0–12 against the Tanjung Tokong team in their first competition in the MSSPP.

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thrusting one foot in front of the other, Abigail Eckman sprints towards the finish line in the finals of the 100M dash at the MSSPP meet. Eckman won a bronze medal for her performance, finishing the race in 14.0 seconds.

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Atthispoint,youreliedonteacherstoliven thingsupandgetyououtoftherut—and theysuredid.Whenyour“A”blockteacher readthemorningannouncements,allofa

sudden,yourachingdullnesstransformed intolivelyexcitementasyouremembered anactivitythatwouldbringafunchange totheeverydaylecturesandworksheets.

Mr.GerrySteierttookthePEandFitness classesonahikefrom“TheEndoftheWorld” toMonkeyBeachanduptothelighthouse for a picturesque view of the island.

Otherclassesstayedoncampus.Mr. DwightCarlblomhelpedtheseniorBible classtransformhisroomintoaprotective fortinordertopracticeforthenewsafety plans—andthenleftthebarricadesforthe nextclassofjuniorstoexploreandcleanup.

TheAmericanGovernmentclasswroterap lyricsandperformedinthechapelcomplete withchoreographyandblinkinglights.

Alongwithphysicallygettingupoutof yourdeskforachangeinpace,youalsosent offyourmindwhilestillsittingintheplastic chairbehindyourdesk.InEnglishyourmind traveledofftothetimesofShakespeareand theRenaissancetominglewithknightsand princesses,oryoujoinedPiggyandtheother boysontheislandinthe“LordoftheFlies.”

Inalgebra,yousentyourmindoffintospace tolearnaboutconicswhilewatchingvideos of the robots Ed and Charlie.

Thinkaboutit:theonlyreasonyoumadeit throughtheyearisbecauseoftheclasses thatyouenjoyed,thatonewhereyougot upoutofyourchairandtraveledaround Penang,thecampusorevenjusttheroom.

Sonowdoyoufeelexcited?Looking forwardtoclass?Readytolearn?Thenyou havereachedthepointofrejuvenation.

Alongwithfeelingburntout,youeventually becamerefreshed—youcouldfinallyseethe lightattheendofthetunnel:afunactivity.

Andyouarenowready.Yousentyourself offtoanotherclass,offtoanotherday,and another year. —ByWendyKordesch

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“Forgive,forgive,forgiveone another,justasChristhas forgivenyou,”singJennyKim, CoreyHahn,MeganCampbell,JosiahSteinkamp,Andy Kim,andSierraHenderson.

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“Yoyoyo,listenup!“chants Nick Ratzloff as a flow of rhymesbeginstospilloutof JoeLee’smouth,“Number1 isnaturalization!Number2is thepostalpowers!”American Governmentstudentsrapped inthechapelasanalternative waytolearnaboutthepowers of Congress.

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It’s Time Again!

“...a class with only field trips everyday.”

-Tiffany Steinkamp

“...a class where we would study the mathematical patterns of students traveling across campus.” “...a class where we would only learn about cars.”

-Ryan Cruz

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-Casey Caldwell

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ILIGENTLY working, Sarah Garratt, Terry Hsiang, Jonathan Kue, and Nicole Faa sit in front of their lockers and start their first math assignment. Teachers enjoyed handing out new books and giving homework as they welcomed students back to school.

If you could create a class, what would you create?

N the floor with her classmates, Angela Steiert takes her cue to finish reading the last paragraph in her science book. Mrs. Karen Robertson had her class sit in a variety of places around the room to change each student’s surroundings and help him or her focus on the material given.

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grades, it will make me stay more on top of things,” said Lindsay Loehden.

Along with PowerSchool kicking off the year, a large number of new students and staff also arrived on campus. Nancy Duclos found herself sitting at the white tables.

“Wow! There are so many people, and I don’t know anyone,” she said. That quickly changed, with the Student Council’s creative icebreaker games during breaks.

As the day went on, Duclos no longer sat alone; a mass of ninth grade girls had befriended her, and the white tables soon became the popular place to share stories from the recent summer vacation.

Excitement didn’t dwindle when the first bell rang reminding students to go to class. Instead, energy increased from the carefree kindergartners learning the names of their buddies to the eager seniors walking across campus subtly implying, “We rule the school.’

High school principal Mr. Karl Steinkamp said, “It’s that time again. It’s a fresh new year, and I’m really excited.”

Back at locker 57, Kim teased Vaughn, “Being by the office isn’t so bad. It’s a central place so maybe you won’t get so many tardies this year.”

“Yeah, I guess you’re right, it’ll be OK,” remarked Vaughn.

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“What number is my locker?” asked Kim Gross as she and several others crowded around the bulletin board to find out where they would store their books and to read the year’s first announcements.

“Ewww, I have 57. That’s right by the office,” said an unhappy Esther Vaughn.

Finding out who had which locker and picking up class schedules brought excitement to students’ faces on the first day back to school. The line to see Mrs. Kathy Tulloch quickly grew out to the sidewalk as it seemed everybody wanted to either drop or add a class.

“I don’t think it’s going to be so hectic this year,” commented Mrs. Tulloch. “We have PowerSchool now.”

PowerSchool enabled counselors to change a student’s schedule quickly and parents to log on and see their child’s grades. “Oh no,” cried Ben Masters. “I don’t want my parents to see every grade I make. This school just had to add something like this my last year here.”

Not all students disliked the idea.

“Now that my parents will see all my

MILES shine on Lisa Nakanouchi and Beth Farnum’s faces as they talk about their hopes and dreams for their last year of high school.

Seniors looked forward to the chance to go off campus for lunch, later curfews, and other privileges.

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HARING with one another the events of the first morning, Laura Danneker and Cindy Hsieh enjoy lunch in the Seaside Cafeteria. Students appreciated lunch time to either catch up with their friends, take a quick nap, or complete an assignment for the next class.

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AREFULLY explaining the story-line and interesting characters of “The Three BillyGoats Gruff,” fifth grader Young Won Kim sits side-by-side Natalie Riley. On Friday mornings older elementary students came and read books of their choice to the kindergartner class.

TRETCHING rubber bands around the big nails, Megan Campbell, Josiah Steinkamp, and Jenny Kim learn how to work with their new “geo-boards.” The first grade class quickly discovered how to make and identify several geometric shapes with a variety of different tools.

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What is your favorite part of school?

“I like PE because we play British Bulldog!”

-Joseph Hawthorne

“I really enjoy learning numbers and letters.”

-Katie Petersen

“My favorite part is when we get to play on the playground.”

-Josh Moerer

“I like Fridays because I get to go to art.”

-Megan Campbell

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Mrs. Carlblom had them all turn in the number of minutes they read either by themselves or with a parent each week.

Mathematics also caught the students’ attention as they eagerly learned about geometric shapes. In practicing with a variety of tools, the students learned how to make geometric figures by a number of ways.

“Wow, what is that funny looking board?” asked Corey Hahn.

“This is a geo board,” answered Mrs. Carlblom. “We will be hooking rubber bands to the nails sticking out of it to make different shapes on one board,” continued Mrs. Carlblom.

“Wow, I can make several different shapes with just four rubber bands,” said Megan Campbell in awe.

By the end of the year, they all concluded that math and making shapes with rubber bands had turned out more interesting than they had expected. “…Zzzzpedeeeeeedaaaay, my oh my, what a wonderful day,” continued Riley as she sang along. The class became jubilant as they knew that they soon would enter first grade and extend the use of their letter sounds.

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“Zzzippedeedooda,” sang Natalie Riley, slowing down when she came across unfamiliar letters.

Mrs. Robin Mahoney used sing-along songs and short stories as she taught the kindergartners the sounds of each letter of the alphabet. The students discovered a favorite letter as they learned that where their tongue goes really does matter. Each of them expressed how they sensed the feelings of the different sounds.

“The back of my throat itches when I try to say “Coca-Cola,” explained Gregory West.

My tongue tickles when I roll it and say “rrrrrr...,” laughed Hannah Collins.

Throughout the year, the kindergarten class excitedly practiced these new sounds and other basics that would later help them in reading and spelling. Along with sounding out letters, the six eager students learned the difference between the beginnings and endings of words.

Rhyming words added a new dimension as they tried to make jingles and funny sayings. Everyone had plenty of laughs.

In first grade, Mrs. Lori Carlblom had students put their previously learned skills to use as she taught them their vowels and consonants.

“Mrs. Carlblom is teaching us how to read!” said a delighted Joseph Hawthorne.

“And we can spell!” added an enthusiastic Kendall Stenlund.

Reading soon became a favorite pastime in class as they shared their books with each other and with their teacher.

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ANDS gripping a slippery jar, Danae Frentz shakes and blends cream, salt, and a little bit of milk to make butter. Students had a taste of their own butter mixture and enjoyed sharing in this experience after reading “Little House on the Prairie.”

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SAY What?

What should every teacher be like?

“They should let us play all day and give us chocolate!”

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“Every teacher should give good grades and give extra recess.”

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“They should give us money everyday.”

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“They should give us only a half a day and only reading assignments for homework.”

“Selamat Pagi,” said Mrs. Barb Case as her eight students hurried into the classroom for yet another day of learning.

Phrases of bahasa Malaysia broke out among the class as the students found their seats. The second graders enjoyed studying all 13 Malaysian states and discovering vacation spots for the next long weekend.

“We are making big posters on each state to put in the library; I’m doing one on Perlis,” said Gabby Erwin.

Reading, as well, stimulated the eager learners as they kept track of books they read by making a long worm. Students earned points and added a colored segment to their individual worms every time they finished a book.

“I’m trying to read a lot because if our worms get really long, we can have a pool party!” explained Ben Weidemann.

While second grade continued with their bahasa and bookworms, third grad-

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“The teacher should be really nice and do fun things with us...like Mrs. [Barb] Case.”

-Gabby Erwin

“Really cool and absolutely no homework.”

-Kaden Stenlund

“Let us draw all the time and watch movies.”

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NFOLDING a piece of wadded wet paper, Ms. Nancy McMahan helps Kaden Stenlund with his tie-dye art. The five third graders drew their own designs and soaked them in blue water. Often the young students did crafts together. Occasional fun activities added variety to the day.

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AREFULLY paying attention, Nathan Danneker and Harry Mak observe the miniature wheel and axle Ms. Nancy McMahan holds up. A unit on simple machines in science showed the students how they use small tools everyday.

ers studied Africa and simple machines.

Curiosity filled the room as Ms. Nancy McMahan provided activities about the geography and exotic animals of the countries.

“I can name all 49 countries and their capitals already,” commented Harry Mak. “I really like the different names of the countries, especially Djibouti on the East coast,” Kaden Stenlund added.

Third grade also learned how simple machines make life easier. Projects included making their own pulleys and levers along with having time in the shop using screws and saws.

“There are six kinds of simple machines, and my favorite is the wedge,” said Chris Kim. Each day became more adventurous as second grade grew worms too long to hang up and third grade kept on with their imaginative journey through Africa.

“Selamat petang,” Mrs. Case.

“Terima kasih,” said the second graders when school let out and the time had come to go out to play.

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OOKS in hand and almost to their noses, Jake Ermis, Anna Latsha, and Karen Tong read some of their favorite stories. Time set aside each day for silent reading allowed the class to practice speed as well as to read books of their choice.

SAY What?

What do you want to be when you grow up?

“I want to be a Chilli’s restaurant owner and a missionary.”

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“I want to be like Mrs. [Nicole] McCaskill, an art teacher at an MK school.”

O you see the light on the wall?” Ms. Diane Vanderpool asks Cameron West as she uses a mirror and a flashlight to reflect the beam.

Science experiments in light and sound interested and fulfilled the fifth graders’ curiosity. Students also learned how light and sound absorb easily.

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“I’m gonna be a clown.”

-Brandt Hodgson

“I want to be a teacher.”

-Anna Latsha

“I want to be an FBI agent.”

-Angela Steiert

“I’m going to be the most famous athlete and play every sport there is.”

-Bruce Mak

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“I would like to be a veterinarian.”

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“I’m going to be a teacher and a comedian.”

“I want to be a Thai boxer.”

“We do a lot of experiments with light and sound,” said Jake Ermis. “Once, we put a small wire on fire and waited to see how long it would take to bend. That was pretty neat.”

“Fish stink so bad when you go to the market, but even worse when you cut them open,” said Tiffany Hsiang as she and her classmates dissected a fish.

“When we cut the fish open to prove that it was a vertebrate, the guts were going everywhere; we boys thought it was so cool,” Andy Jung elaborated.

Back in fourth grade, Mrs. Robertson continued to explain that the ocean contains all of the natural minerals in some form.

With a smile on his face, Riggenbach said, “Well, let’s just come up with a new way to get all that gold at the bottom and bring it all here to Dalat.”

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“Did you know the ocean actually contains tons of gold?” Mrs. Karen Robertson questioned her students.

“Well, why aren’t people down there searching for it?” asked Zeke Riggenbach.

“Because the gold is so finely dissolved that separating it out costs more than the gold itself,” explained their teacher.

Oceans interested the fourth graders as they learned of the layers and the amount of salt the waters hold. The science of it all intrigued them even more so when they did an experiment trying to blend three colors of water of different consistencies, they discovered, to their amazement, that the colors wouldn’t mix.

“They didn’t mix because of the different substances in each of the waters.

One had a lot of salt in it and the others had none,” said Akshay Krishnamani.

“I found out that there is enough salt in the ocean to fill the entire continent of Africa; now that’s a lot of salt,” said Bethany Weidemann.

In fifth grade, things looked quite different with Ms. Diane Vanderpool teaching her students about light and sound and the differences between vertebrates and invertebrates.

“I want to be a zoologist.”

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What was your best moment in middle school?

Such interactive tools helped students take more interest in their classes, but sometimes teachers’ wit stimulated them even more. “Ms. [Maria] Titus makes our Bible class more interesting with her funny jokes and her personal stories,” Timothy Lai said. “We normally don’t study very serious things in class. Her humor made it easier to learn about the Bible and the stories of Jesus Christ.”

Above all, classes offered students another chance to socialize. “I could make new friends in different classes, and they helped me feel more accepted when I first came here,” said Joan Lin. No matter how students enjoyed the class, they—with no exceptions even for Mr. Moerer’s math class—inevitably had to take tests throughout the courses.

“Oh, shoot! I forgot the formula!”

Sung-In Kang muttered as others silently proceeded to solve the math problems that they had to finish in 45 minutes.

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In middle school science, seventh graders studied the structure of the planet they live on. The use of handouts which students could fill in helped them memorize terminology more easily.

“What I liked most about [our trip to the Cameron Highlands] was that our class could get to know each other better.”

-Jennifer Castillo

“Track and Field Day was my favorite. I ran for the 100, 200, and 400 M races. I won’t forget the moment when I came in first place and heard the crowd cheer for me.”

-Steven Ong

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“I have good news for you, guys. You can get a free point by putting your name on your paper,” Mr. Clint Moerer said as he distributed the tests to his students. He grinned at his students who didn’t seem to enjoy his joke because of the difficult math test they had to take.

“It seems like my life is getting tougher as time goes by. I have to do more and more homework every year,” Matthew Mah said.

Undoubtedly, students in grades six through eight had more work than elementary students. “Sometimes I had to take three quizzes in one day,” Stephanie Ens said.

But middle schoolers enjoyed their classes even though they had to do a lot of hard work. “I like health class because we can learn about our body by looking at the mannequin skeleton,” said Barnabas Lai. “It looks quite gross, but it was [an unusual experience] to put organs in the mannequin with my own hands.”

In other classes teachers used different interactive tools to engage their students.

“In math we also talk about basketball.

It’s not just because Mr. Moerer is JV basketball coach. We learned how to apply math to measure radius and volume of a basketball,” David Santoso said.

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OOKING inquisitive, Jackson Lau asks a question about Mexican culture in World History class. Ms. Maria Titus encouraged eighth graders to ask questions and discuss with classmates so that they could learn about the development of different countries in the world more effectively.

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IGHT the fire in my soul,” Abigail Eckman and Tamara Herring sing loudly. Middle school choir practiced worship songs for the concert at the end of semester. Even though they could look at the words of the songs during rehearsal, they had to memorize the songs by the time for the real performance.

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XERTING their utmost power, Jesse Ens, Timothy Lai and Jennifer Castillo accelerate to their top speed. Even though it was a part of a class exercise, students ran every lap as if they had to win the race in a competition. This competition for faster records improved the students’ running ability.

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“Get ready, guys. We are going to run five laps again,” Mr. Michael Holden shouted to the group of students decked out in light blue sport shirts gathering around the yellow-and-black road bumps.

“No, you must be joking. You can’t be serious,” the boys and girls protested in one voice.

Middle school PE class had to run almost every day. The distance they had to cover, from three to five laps, varied from day to day; however, nobody could have taken it easy considering the burning tropical sunshine in over-thirty-degree heat. The weather “wasted” them.

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doing,” Hollynn Hager said. To encourage reading, Ms. Maria Titus gave her English students a coloring exercise. With creative images, sixth graders could understand the stories better.

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SAY What?

What do you think is special about middle school?

“People are more open.

We can talk freely about anything such as personal problems.”

“We have more freedom than we used to because we are older now.”

-Carolyn Whiting

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OLDING decks of cards, I-Yah Chen and Hilary McCaskill play UNO during their SAT session. Once a week, students on Student Advisory Teams had a game day where they could just sit around and relax.

remember about PE is that we ran a lot.

We might have run around the globe in total [kilometers],” Christa DeVette said.

Compared to running five laps, playing games—like two people walking together with balloons balanced between their heads—attracted students more. Students in the Student Advisory Teams, or SATs, could enjoy experiences different from other classes.

“I liked being involved in the SAT because it helped me to be fully awake in the morning. Everyday when I come to school, I’m almost half asleep; so I can’t really concentrate on class right away.

But after SAT sessions, I’m ready for my classes,” said Jackson Lau. At the beginning of class everyday, middle school students had 15-minute session of SAT where they prayed for the school, played games, or just sat around and talked about life in general.

“We talked about honesty and other virtues. Sometimes we went outside so that we could feel more free to express our thoughts. I think it is a good way to start a day because it refreshes our minds,” said

Laura Danneker.

Compared to PE and SATs, English courses took a different approach; students sat in a classroom reading books or writing papers. But short stories written by famous authors like Mark Twain kept students interested.

“I liked to read short poems like ‘The Creamation of Sam McGee,’ by Robert Frost because it was easy to understand,” Joey Latsha said.

Not every period of PE class took place outside or in the gym, either. “[When we studied in the classroom] even though we had to learn theoretical parts like functioning of human body, it wasn’t boring because Mr. Holden made things simple; we didn’t have to memorize other all the details,” said Tanya Krishnamani.

One by one, the boys and girls finished five laps around the campus. As the scorching weather “wasted” them, students collapsed panting when they finally crossed the finish line.

“I’m not running anymore, or I might die,” Alex Sneed muttered between his frantic gasping, breath.

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MEAN; could you be...” Robert Whiting said hesitantly while practicing George’s role in “Our Town.” Sophomores, divided into three groups, acted out scenes as they studied Thornton Wilder’s play.

their class, during which they could read any book they wanted to read.

“I often got in trouble for keep reading even after the seven-minute reading time, but I learned a lot about how to fix small grammatical mistakes from the Daily Oral Language drills,” said Dan Walter.

Freshmen and sophomores had more freedom when writing their English papers. Their classes focused on discussing classic novels like “Animal Farm” and “The Good Earth.”

“In my English class, we talked about books and applied the themes to our own lives. When we read “The Good Earth,” we argued about the roles of husbands and wives,” said Eric Jung.

As freshmen and sophomores enjoyed class discussion, the students in English 12 busied themselves with preparing for their performance on “Hamlet.”

“To be, or not to be; that is what really matters,” Daniel Whiting recited one of the most famous speeches from “Hamlet” expressing Hamlet’s agony.

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“Ophelia, I really hope that your innocent charms are the fortunate cause of Hamlet’s wildness,” Mandy Soh said trying to sound like Queen Gertrude.

At the end of first quarter, seniors in English 12 divided themselves into five groups and played out each act of “Hamlet.”

“By acting it out, we could understand the play better because we had to imitate and express the feelings that the characters have,” said Jane Chang.

Students in AP English didn’t have such an experience. Instead, Mr. John “Tommy” Tompkins gave each of his students a Christmas gift: “The Brothers of Karamazov” and “The Return of the Native.” AP students also had to write three papers every week, but they enjoyed discussing the books and watching the videos of their books.

“Some of the movies were really old, but they still could give us a vivid image of the book,” said Beth Farnum.

Juniors enjoyed their private sevenminute reading time at the beginning of

EADLINE approaching, Karen Wong listens to Mr. Karl Steinkamp’s explanation about how to use EBSCO. Juniors wrote a fivepage-long term paper using different sources from the library and the Internet. They could choose any topics ranging from animal rights to the war in Iraq, but they had to take one side and defend their position.

SAY What?

What was the most memorable paper that you have written?

EHEARSING the play “Hamlet,” Joshua Lai and Derrick Hsiang memorize their lines.

English 12 students acted out the famous Shakespearen tragedy at the end of first semester to understand the play better.

“Term paper. I had to stay up till 6:30 in the morning to finish it. Can you believe that I slept only 30 minutes the last day?”

“I remember one thing about English papers: no to-be verbs. I don’t understand why I can’t use to-be verbs on my papers, but I had to keep the rule lest I lose points.”

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T was so depressing!” Rachel Lau told her friends about “Death of a Salesman” that she had read in AP English. Throughout the course, AP students had to write three papers in a week in addition to reading classics novels like “Anna Karenina” by Leo Tolstoy. Practice after practice helped students to prepare for the AP tests that they took in the first week in May.

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“I have a great idea, Mr. [Greg] Stenlund.

How about no homework?” suggested Nick Ratzloff at the beginning of Advanced Math class every day.

“Ummm…no. I don’t think so,” Mr. Stenlund always replied.

Assignments each night in math classes became a regular routine.

Students continually processed formulas, identities, and geometric shapes either in their minds or with their handy, quick, and efficient calculators until solutions finally evolved.

“Math homework is more frequently

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OMPLETELY focused on discovering the measure of an angle, Rivka Matanick figures the formula in her head as well as on her calculator. Tests in Algebra 1 formally exhibited the material students learned from Mr. Dake Erwin who often reminded them that “Algebra is the key to success.”

ENCIL in hand and adding up numbers, Derrick Hsiang practices balancing his chequebook. Students who took Accounting learned about writing their own cheques and records. Said Hsiang, “Normally, learning this stuff would be boring, but Mr. [Greg] Stenlund makes it interesting.”

given because unless you practice it on a daily basis, you will never get the idea of it,” said Mrs. Heather Kelly who teaches AP Calculus.

“Homework really helps me to review stuff that Mr. Stenlund taught us earlier that same day,” said Terri-Lynn Frentz.

With Mrs. Kelly, Mrs. Kathy Tulloch, Mr. Dake Erwin, and Mr. Stenlund all in the math department, students enjoyed a wide range of teaching styles. From games to extra credit, the teachers made difficult concepts easier.

“Mrs. Kelly is the most mad awesome

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teacher because she takes stuff that is absolutely impossible and brings it down to our level,” said Aaron Malcolm.

“We once played this fun game of chance with dice in Geometry. If we rolled certain numbers, certain things would happen to us. It was weird, but it helped me a lot with the theory of probability,” said Lindsay Parks.

In the end, despite endless nights of punching problems into the calculator, the majority of students realized and appreciated how much they had learned and the good grades they had received from having homework.

Back in Advanced Math; “Aww man, maybe next time. Right?” Ratzloff jokingly asked.

“Let me think. Ummm…no,” Mr. Stenlund said again with a laugh.

—By Emily Sheddan

SAY What?

What way do you use math outside class?

“When I count down the minutes before my favorite TV show comes on.”

-Terri-Lynn Frentz

“Math...what’s math?”

-Amber Hill

“I use math to determine how many squares of toilet-paper are left before I run out.”

-Aaron Malcolm

-Nancy Duclos

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Malaysian ringgit.”

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“I use it to figure out

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EFORE the class gets started, Than Matanick quickly goes over last night’s homework while Robert Whiting and Caleb Masters quietly chat about the interesting events of the day. Students grasped the basic foundations of biology with Mr. Ed Tulloch through homework sheets, lectures, projects, and videos.

“Our discussion of how Mr. Dake Erwin’s brother ruined a truck in reference to direction of forces really made physics come alive,” said Dan Walter, the only non-senior in physics.

Teachers found creative ways to avoid boring science lectures. What once only appeared a jumble of meaningless equations and theories became something interesting and meaningful, even for those students whose strengths did not reside in the left-hemisphere of their brains.

Juniors in Chemistry participated in the Dalat Crime Investigation Forensics Project. Ms. Maike Horn drove students to and from the “crime scene,” accompanied by former Naperville cop Uncle Brian Weidemann.

Uncle Brian’s past experience in crime work helped kindle the project’s professional atmosphere. The junior “investigators” pulled latex gloves over their hands

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HOUGHTFULLY pondering, Mr. Earl Case scans his brain to see if he knows the meaning of Avogadro’s mole as Jessica Friesen and Christabel Kim wait in anticipation of his answer. Chemistry students participated in “Mole Day” on 23 October to discover the true value of this scientifically important figure: 6.023 x 1023 atoms per mole.

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BTAINING a sample of grey guck collected on an Environmental Science trip to the mangrove swamp, Pam Lesmana looks for any uncommon specimens. Field trips promoted out-of-class learning experiences.

YES set on the sheet of directions, Andrew Altice prepares to read off a list of equipment and materials needed to begin the chemistry lab while Sally Tsai peers over. Students in Chemistry conducted numerous labs, giving them the opportunity to discover chemical properties interactively.

and used instruments to find any shreds of evidence.

Sophomores in Biology smashed leaves to find the different pigments contained inside. “Mr. [Ed] Tulloch thinks of great labs. I’m not a science person, but his labs are pretty fun,” said Natalie Herring.

Mr. Tulloch’s seniors in Environmental Science also had the chance to experience his creativity in science.

“The beach trip was cool. We learned of the diversity of species in our own backyard. I was pretty impressed,” commented Ben Masters. “We even found a dead puppy and froze it. After, we buried ‘Pupsicle.’”

“Environmental Science is a smorgasbord of diverse kinds of information. We really learn something of everything in here,” stated Aaron Malcolm.

The freshmen in Physical Science applied basic knowledge to build “mousetrap-powered cars” with Mr. Erwin.

“Phoebe [Eckman] and Jeremy [Frentz] had the best car—theirs traveled 15.59 meters! Our car only went 4.42 meters,” said Chris Foster.

“Ugh! Physics test next period,” groaned students who felt unprepared.

Yet perhaps the enjoyable memory of Mr. Erwin’s brother ruining a truck would help them to remember direction of forces and score extra points on the test.

—By Rachel Houmphan

What’s a weird thing you’ve done in science class?

“I buried a dead, frozen puppy called “Pupsicle.”

-Nick Ratzloff

-Kara Mangham

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I sang “The Water Is Wide” with Rachel Lau.

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EEPLY thinking, Rachel Lau, Michael Wang, and Megan Galloway illustrate one chapter from “Mere Christianity.” In a group, students had to make a short presentation of assigned sections from the book. Interactive methods helped students to participate more freely in the class and demonstrate their faith in front of other people.

Searching for

IKE the question mark on his T-shirt shows, Robert Whiting focuses his attention on the Bible lesson. “I was thinking how much the Bible could be applied to my real life,” Whiting said. Students learned about Christianity and its moral teachings in their mandatory Bible classes. Even though all students in the classes did not proclaim their faith, they listened closely to what the Bible says about right and wrong.

The Truth In comparative religion class, students studied other religions such as Buddhism, Hinduism, and Islam. “It was scary yet interesting to see how people worship gods differently,” Esther Vaughn said, describing her trip to the Hindu temple.

“What did C. S. Lewis say about free will?” asked Mr. Dwight Carlblom.

“He said that even those who are going to do something wrong still have a chance to change and make a right decision,” answered Aaron Malcolm.

Not every discussion ended in an agreement; seniors continued to ask questions and stand up for their beliefs.

They wanted to know the truth.

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“If God knows our future, how can we have a free will?” Mandy Soh asked.

“He knows everything, but He still gives us a chance to choose because He loves us,” Kara Mangham replied.

“How can we have a choice if we were created to become either good or bad?” asked Derrick Hsiang.

During Bible class, seniors could voice their opinions—whether or not they believed in God. “It was encouraging to see people openly asking challenging questions about Christianity,” Joshua Lai said.

The effort to find the truth did not stop with the seniors. Juniors had a chance to learn more about the Old Testament from Pastor David Latsha.

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“I learned how to share my beliefs with other people.”

-Jessica Friesen

-John Kao

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“I am more familiar with the Old Testament now.”

INGERS working rapidly, Jane Chang and Sophia Hoshi write down notes. Even though the senior Bible class offered many opportunities for discussion, students still had to take notes to study for the tests and quizzes. In addition, handouts made it easier for the students to understand the difficult concepts of Christianity.

OTTING down notes from Bible Class, Amy Stoothoff and Christabel Kim pay careful attention to Mr. Rick Hurlbut. In Pauline Epistles class, students learned about the lessons that Paul left for the followers of Christ. They not only memorized the facts about Christianity but also discussed how the Paul’s lessons had affected the world.

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S Christine Ermis uses a small cutout box for a TV screen, she says, “This is Julie Klein reporting live from Paris, France, where we have just seen...” Students in World History creatively portrayed European responses to WWI by acting like news reporters.

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XPLAINING the data from their survey on the effects of bullying, Rachel Lau, Crystal Tsai, Amber Hill, I-Sha Chen, Josh Lai, and Megan Galloway present their Psychology Symposium project to the staff. Mrs. Nan Walter had her class learn how real psychologists research information.

War in Iraq, tensions over North Korea, and the wide effect of the SARS virus—these topics moved to center stage for students in World Affairs. In the second half of the semester, the class explored the topic of propaganda and how much advertising influences society.

The Southeast Asian Studies class, taught

by Mrs. Mary Sheddan, had students studying the 11 countries in the region.

They appreciated learning about the places where their families lived.

In Geography, also taught by Mrs. Sheddan, students gave presentations on cities around the world. Through their reports, students would often mention prayer requests and other needs for a particular city.

Psychology brought a different twist to social studies with personality tests and symposium projects about peer pressure, humanities, and third-culture kids.

With a wide choice of social study classes, students truly examined the history and geography of the region and the world.

Back in Mr. Steinkamp’s class, Altice said “Oh wait. “I’m sorry Rachel. You are also with Wal-Mart, and they have gone bankrupt—and so you can’t buy anything at all.”

—By Emily Sheddan

SAY WHAT?

If you could be anybody in history, who would you be and why?

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“And how many shares of stock from NASDAQ would you like to buy?”

Andrew Altice asked Rachael Caldwell as he pretended to be the stockbroker for Mr. Joel Steinkamp’s U.S. History class.

By watching old videos or playing games relating to the lessons studied in Mr. Steinkamp’s class, learning became more enjoyable. “Playing games that relate to historical times, [helps me] easily learn the dates and actions of famous people,” said Amber Hill.

Although the AP U.S. History class didn’t always play games, they touched base on the same issues as the regular class by listening to lectures and having discussions with Ms. Julie Miller; if they did well on the AP exam in May, they would get college credit for their work.

World Histor y students gave presentations about events that changed the world such as WWI. “When I prepare to present in front of others, I put more into it and learn more,” said Terry Hsiang.

YES searching through his text book for the answer, Chris Chu tells Andy Yang and Sophia Hoshi to search for Venice, Italy, on a large map of Europe. Geography students had the advantage of using the large maps in the library for when Mrs. Mary Sheddan requested projects done on a single country —or at times, whole continents.

“ I would be a slave because today’s world is so immune to that kind of life. We cannot comprehend it.”

-Stephanie Toh

“I would be Genghis Khan because he fought and won many of his wars.”

-Jeremy Frentz

“I would be Abe Lincoln since he really had to take control and lead America in nontraditional ways at his time.”

-Nick Ratzloff

“I would want to be a young girl on the Oregon Trail because it would be interesting to travel and live so simply.”

-Lindsay Parks

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would like to buy four shares please,” said Rachel Caldwell to Andrew Altice as they played Mr. Joel Steinkamp’s stockbroker game in U.S. History. As the class studied about the economic crisis during the Great Depression, they experienced the fluctuations of their made-up companies as well.

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S Jennifer Castillo makes sure the small bottle contains vanilla, Cody Riggenbach and Felicia Cruz wait to pour some in a large bowl. Home Economics students cooked for several occasions including making chocolate chip cookies for elementary.

UPPORTING one piece of wood with another, Mr. Jake DeLeeuw helps Philip Houmphan by fitting the wood into the carved out grooves to make a shelf for his magazine rack. Taking shop allowed students to show their expertise on wood and plastic by creating objects of their choice.

SAY WHAT?

-David Eckman

EMILY SHEDDAN

“I have learned to be wary of the thumb and to not touch things until they stop spinning... completely.”

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How will taking shop, computer, or home ec. help you in the future?

Cooking Bytes Build

“I hope to be able to make better animation for movies.”

Skills for the Future

-James Lo

“I’ll be able to cook and not burn the house down in the process.”

“The cookies!” shouted Felicia Cruz.

“Quick, get the cookies!”

Cody Riggenbach along with Jennifer Castillo, Charis To and Matthew Mah rushed towards the stove with mittens on both hands. They quickly opened the oven door and carefully lifted out four cookie sheets, setting them aside to cool.

Meanwhile, Mrs. Donna Hansen let out a sigh of relief and smiled. “Good!

You guys got them out just in time.”

Home Economics students tried exotic recipes from their home countries; they also learned how to develop their own meal plan with nutritional value.

“I signed up for this class thinking that

-Jennifer Castillo

“I’ll use these cooking skills when I become a rich and famous chef one day.”

-Cody Riggenbach

“I’ll never have to ask anybody to help me fix something again.”

-Nancy Duclos

-Praveen Thomas

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“So that one of these days, I’lll be able to fix my fan.”

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AREFULLY, John Kao works with Zac Riggenbach to put the colored coded wires in the correct order. Having one wire in the wrong place could cause the whole connection to go wrong. Students in Computer Science learned various networking and programming techniques.

we would only be cooking, but actually, we’ve learned so much more. My mom is going to be so impressed with me when I go home for the summer,” said Castillo.

Shop students also honed future skills as Mr. Jake DeLeeuw provided them with the chance to work with saws, auger bits, drills, and sanders.

“I allow the kids to choose their own project. Students are then challenged to realize their potential. If they seem unsure of themselves, I encourage them to aim for something smaller for the first try,” said Mr. DeLeeuw.

“I really enjoy working with all the machines. It’s a nice change from regular school work like math and English,” said Zack Hansen.

“I picked the easiest thing to make because my shop skills are bad, but I’m getting better. I’ll be a real mechanical man some day and fix everything,” said Praveen Thomas with a smile.

On the other side of campus, students

in Computer I and Computer Science put their skills to the test with today’s technology. Computer I worked with business on-line applications, web design, and video editing.

“My favorite part of the class is when we work on web designs. I’m finally getting around to making my own web page. I’m taking this class for the second time because I enjoyed it so much,” said Audra Duclos.

Computer Science students developed programming and networking skills.

Wires and small chips intrigued the class as they did some hands-on experimenting with putting computer pieces together themselves.

Back in the Home Economics room, Riggenbach and Mah munched on their fifth cookie.

“Stop eating the cookies, guys,” cried Cruz and Castillo. “We won’t have enough—and the next batch might burn!”

—By Emily Sheddan

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WIFTLY running, Tony Chuang dribbles toward the goal while Jonathan Malcolm chases him. Only four students took PE second semester; however, they enjoyed playing two-on-two indoor soccer. “I love indoor soccer because I can take a shot anywhere I want,” Malcolm commented.

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ET’S play bench ball,” said Robert Whiting as Mark Dyhr prepares to throw the nerf ball and James Lo puts his jersey on. In PE, students played different games like basketball and badminton. From time to time, Mr. Gerry Steiert also took one side to have more interaction with his students.

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If someone falls sick on the day of JuniorSenior Banquet, he would have to miss one of the most anticipated days of the year. Not only for this occasion but also for other more significant events, a healthy life-style plays an important role in students’ lives; therefore students took Health, Fitness, and PE courses to learn these life-enhancing skills.

“In Fitness, although we didn’t play sports like in PE class, we studied how to exercise properly; that is, how not to overdo ourselves,” said Christabel Kim. Besides classroom lectures, Fitness students hiked to Monkey Beach. “It was really hot, and I hoped we would do something like jet skiing like last year.

Well, we didn’t; but it was nice to have a hike so that we could feel refreshed from nature,” said Jonathan Kue. Students in Health didn’t have any field trips, but they incorporated amusing facts outside the textbook that Mr. Ed Tulloch told them. Mr. Tulloch also sent e-mails to his students from time to time with information that few would have heard of—such as how cucumbers can prevent cancer.

“Mr. Tulloch’s stories about his experiences make class more interesting.

One time, while we were studying about relationships, he talked about his first date. It was hilarious,” said Heather Hill.

Of the three subjects that prepared students to have a conscious attitude toward their health, Physical Education demanded the most active participation from the students as the class focused on keeping students “moving.”

“Mr. [Gerry] Steiert ran around to get us when we played bench ball. Sometimes I got him, too,” said Robert Whiting with a grin on his face. “I love PE because we play games like indoor soccer and basketball. I never fall asleep in PE.” After learning about the body and the proper way to exercise in Health and Fitness and actually playing sports in PE, students became more physically fit. Nobody would have to worry about getting sick on JSB day. They just needed to adopt the life-style that they had learned in class. —By Ki-Chan Jeon

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SAY What?

What do you do to keep yourself healthy?

HINKING deeply, Casey Caldwell takes a test in Health class. “I didn’t like memorizing the names for the different muscles.

They all had such long weird names,” Terry Hsiang said. Students memorized different terminology to have basic knowledge of the human body.

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LASTIC lung in hand, Grace Sun listens to Mr. Ed Tulloch’s explanation about human body. In Health, students learned about the location and functions of each organ using an artificial skeleton. The plastic skeleton also allowed students to look inside the human body and to locate organs.

—Mandy Soh

“I love playing basketball.

It helps me to grow taller.”

—Chris Chu

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“I walk up the stairs from my English class. I guess that helps me to keep myself healthy.”

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What?

What do you like about “afternoon classes“?

“I want to be the most beautiful girl in the world so that I can marry the richest man.

This way, I can be both beautiful and rich,” Karen Wong said with a big grin on her face as she presented an impromptu speech about whether she wanted to possess the greatest wealth or the most beauty in Speech class.

Other students made impromptu speeches on topics such as the description of their best vacation or a person from history whom they wanted to meet.

“In Speech, I learned how to keep myself calm in front of other people,” Christabel Kim said.

If students could learn confidence about making public presentations, a new course, Test Prep., could arm them with self-assurance in taking tests like the SAT or ACT. “I learned new tactics to tackle SAT like how to make educated guesses through the process of eliminations,” Jamie Cheng said.

“Elective classes give us more freedom to lose ourselves in the work.”

-Andy Yang

“We can get more involved in the class than in other regular school courses.”

-Amber Hill

“We learn skills that we can apply to our daily life.”

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-Zac Riggenbach

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N Speech, Amy Stoothoff and Philip Houmphan listen carefully to Mr. Steve Liss’s explaining the basic concept of public speeches. Besides making a speech, the speech curriculum focused on learning about skills to make speeches more smooth. “He goes over the chapters really thoroughly,” Houmphan commented.

Even though preparing for the test took the major part of the class, another dimension of the Test Prep. included “relaxing day.” Every Friday, students could take a day off their work and watch a movie with popcorn. “One time, I got rid of all my stress while watching ‘Mr. Deeds.’ It was my favorite,” Sally Tsai said.

Although Speech and Test Prep. classes started after lunch, students could keep themselves focused because of the interactions and entertainment they had in the classes.

“I was so embarrassed because the topic was strange, but I enjoyed talking about my imagination,“ Wong said about her speech after class.

Even though Wong laughed throughout her presentation, she could feel like the most attractive woman with the richest husband at her side—at least in her imaginary speech.

—By Ki-Chan Jeon

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TRANGE SAT vocabulary makes Rachel Caldwell laugh when she finds out what the word means. The students in Test Prep frequently asked themselves why they had to memorize such odd words, most of which they would never use in their lives. By expanding their vocabulary, however, students hoped to boost their test scores.

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can’t forget the time when I went to Cambodia,” Christina Robertson starts a speech about her most memorable vacation. In Speech, students had to make different kinds of speeches such as a persuasive speech or an explanatory one. By repeatedly practicing their presentations the students felt more comfortable in front of an audience.

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Mesmerizing snakes with

What?

What is your favorite artistic habit?

“Whenever I have free time, I grab my guitar and try to write a song. It’s not professional, but it helps me express my feeling.”

—Aaron Malcolm

“Drawing is my favorite past time. I love designing random things.”

—Mandy Soh

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“Snake has no legs,” said a Thai tour guide to 36 band students.

High school band visited the International School of Bangkok to perform a concert with its band. When they attended a snake show during their sight-seeing tour, most of the band students couldn’t help laughing at the tour guide’s Thai-American accent.

“It was so hilarious when the tour guide slowly said, ‘Snake has no legs.’ It was one of the funniest thing I’ve ever heard in my life,” Nick Ratzloff said.

Besides watching the tricks that Thailand’s snakes could perform, band students showed off their skills on their instruments in the concert.

Choir students didn’t have a class trip to Bangkok. Instead, they had an outdoor concert around Christmas time in front of the canteen and at Gurney Plaza, the local shopping mall, bringing the feeling of Christmas with carols.

“Aunt Mary [Latsha] helped me find my notes. Sometimes it was hard to find how high my voice could go up. My voice was either too low, or it cracked,” Jamie Cheng said.

The choir had a higher and softer sound than usual because girls outnumbered guys. “I felt like shouting my lungs out from time to time while we were singing, but I loved the sound when all of us reached the right notes and made

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harmony,” said Kylee Spangler.

If the choir and the band helped students release their stress by singing and playing instruments, art classes gave students a chance to demonstrate personal creativity.

During the first semester, Art students learned about the basics of drawing—from sketching to designing. Second semester, they made different kinds of pottery with their own design.

“Ceramics gave me a chance to relax and get totally absorbed in my work while losing track of time; it’s an awesome stress reliever. It also allowed me to wind down at the end of the day,” said Joseph Lee. After their five-day trip, band students came back from Thailand with interesting experiences to share with others. They talked about the concert with ISB—but they could not omit the lesson that they learned from the tour guide. “Snake is very dangerous, too.”

—By Ki-Chan Jeon

ELICATELY playing the soft melody of the “March of Freedom” with their flutes, Christabel Kim and Pearl Fung harmonize with the rest of the senior-high band during their practice for a concert. The high school band performed the concert on 17 October, directed by Kerry Mahoney.

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APANESE coil pot in her hand, Lisa Nakanouchi smooths the clay, shaping and giving it the finishing touches before she glazes it while Joseph Lee varnishes his pinch pot. Students in Ceramics learned the basics of hand-building making different types of pots such as pinch, coil, and slab.

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IDE by side, Rachael Caldwell, Jacqui Steiert, Natalie Herring, and Apryl Siemens line up and sing in the courtyard of Gurney Plaza mall. Choir students participated in the Christmas concert at the local shopping mall to send the message of Christmas to the community.

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UIZZING each other over class notes, Dan Walter and Josh Lai sit by their lockers and prepare themselves for their next harrowing final. Although not always a quiet place, the lockers quickly became the spot to sit and study with a couple of friends. Open campus allowed students to review together.

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O review for their final exam in U.S. History, Sally Tsai, David Eckman, and Jimmy Pham highlight the most important information that they will have to know for the test from their notes. Teachers would usually review two days in advance to give their students plenty of studying time.

ompletely focused on the last question for his American Government final, Mark Dyhr tries hard to remember the words of the Preamble of the U.S. Constitution. Mr. Karl Steinkamp wrote up his own final exam with questions and essays that made the class think back to what they had learned earlier.

SAY WHAT?

How do you stay awake while studying for semester finals?

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“I listen to instrumental music.”

-Chris Foster

“I’ll shake my head really really fast every ten seconds.”

Students study and prepare to put the

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with me wherever I go and study them whenever I have a free moment,” said Arden Santoso.

Finals for grades 7-12 took place during the last days of school. Teachers usually made up the exams, but some even let their students pitch in to say what the tests should include.

“I let my students have a few bonus questions, but mostly I make up my finals.

It’s what I dislike most about the end of year. If I could have a magic fairy come down and make my finals plus grade them for me, life would be great,” laughed Mrs. Amy Erwin.

Although studying relentlessly with friends, taking exams to finalize that “A“ in math, and checking students out took time and patience, everything required completion before the students left for the summer.

Near the student center, Lai agreed with Soh and Jung that the end of the year had sneaked up on them too quickly.

“Well you guys, at least the end is in sight,“ he said with a smile.

—By Emily Sheddan

“I’ll usually run down to the Coffee Bean and get a large ice blended.”

-Heather Hill

“I’ll go out and shoot some hoops and then take a cold quick shower.”

-Josh Lai

“I’ll lay down and take a short nap hoping that I’ll wake up.”

-Kim Gross

“Drink tons and tons of coke.”

-Mandy Soh

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“Oh, my goodness; our finals are next week!” exclaimed Mandy Soh to Josh Lai and Eric Jung as they sat near the student center talking about the last days of school and their plans for the summer.

“Ugh, that means we have to get out all of our notes from the whole semester and start studying,” added Jung.

For some, the end of the year came too quickly; but for others, finishing their exams and handing in their textbooks couldn’t come soon enough.

“I can’t wait to get home and see my friends and parents in the States,” said Audra Duclos as she started cleaning out her extremely overcrowded locker.

The library became more popular than the canteen as students began to cram and exchange notes with one another.

“I enjoy being able to study outside.

For all the other classes, we are always inside a classroom, so it just helps to have a different atmosphere and breath fresh air,” said Dan Walter.

“It doesn’t really matter where I study.

I have so much to do at the end of the year that I take all my notes and flashcards

-Rachel Lau

TOCKED up on snacks for the next class, Mandy Soh, Josh Lai, and Eric Jung spend the last minutes of break around the white table talking about the remaining days of school and final exams. Students used short breaks and lunch time to relax before the week of studying and testing began.

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Strengthen the

bond

After a long summer break, you anxiouslydrovebackontocampusto

lizardoutthesidedoorsofthechapelbefore continuingwiththeirmeeting.Monkeys climbedthroughthetreesinfrontofthe bandroom.Justwalkingdowntolower campus,yousawgardensnakesslithering acrossyourpathtoEnglishorBibleandheard themonitorlizardsshufflingnoisilythrough the gutters.

Sharingtheseexperienceswithyour friendsbroughtyoucloser,andyoucreated unique bond.

WhentheParentTeachers’Organization announcedtheHallelujahpartyon31 October,youandyourfriendscarefully

plannedouttheperfectcostumetoparade aroundthegymandgathercandy.Juniors andseniorsbondedattheAfter-Sneak Fiestaovervirginpiñacoladasandspicy chili-pepper-eating contests.

Slowlyyouadjustedbackintotheschool frameofmindagain—althoughsometimes youslippedupandwalkedtoyouroldlocker.

Youfeltexcitementtospendtimewithyour friendsoncemore.Astheyearworeon, youexperiencedmoreadventuresandyou createdmorememoriestostrengthenthe bond between you and your friends.

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meetupwithfriends.Asyoupassedthrough thebigirongate,youflashedasmiletothe guards.Youcheckedthebulletinboardto findyourlockerthenheadedtothehallways andhappilyreunitedwithyourclassmates.

Catchingupwithyourfriendsafterasummer orwinterholidayalwaysbroughtnew adventures to share.

Whentalkingwithpeople,youpickedup excitingtravelstoriesfromallovertheworld andthelivesofyourclassmatesandteachers slowly emerged.

EmilySheddansawamanattackedbya tigerinapettingzoofrom15feetawaywhile vacationinginThailand.Brendan,Danae, Jeremy,andTerri-LynnFrentzdugholesinthe sandofabeachinNewZealandtouncover thehotspringsandsatinthewarmwater untilthetidecameinandsplashedthe spring water away.

Alongwithstoriesfromaroundtheworld, interestingadventureshappenedrightonour veryowncampus.Duringacombinedstaff meeting,amonitorlizardcrashedthrough theceilingpanelsandlandedinthebackof thechapel.Staffmembershadtoherdthe

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Leapingacrossthenewly drawnbluechalksquares, ReaganMahoneyplayshopscotchwithKendallStenlund andNathanDanneker.“Idid it!Ididit!”yelledMahoney afterhesuccessfullyhopped throughtheboxes,pickedup hisplasticlionmarker,and waited for his next turn.

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“Tequila!”shoutTheoLoveand DavidEckmanastheyplay alongwithsongsandactas JoseandJuliotoentertain seniorguests.Juniorsperformedskitsandsongs,held achili-pepper-eatingcontest, andtaughtthetangoatthe After-SneakDinneronthe night of 30 September.

Hurriedlywalkinginacircle, NoriahMatanick,Lakshmi Meyyappan,andBennyKim jumptoahaltwhiletrying towinadessertatthecake walkbooth.On31October,the Parent-Teachers’Organization plannedaHallelujahParty forstudentsandparentsto celebrate and eat candy.

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passing the message on to Joe Lee,

Daniel Whiting continues the ECRETLY

“telephone wire” at a senior treat. Senior privileges, including off-campus lunches, senior treat, and extended curfew, afforded the group time to bond with each other and to share personal experiences. Seniors utilized these privileges to alleviate the stress of every day responsibilities.

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leadership by in- I want to leave vesting time in elementary students through Kids’ Evangelism Explosion. “I joined Kids’ E.E. because I like kids, and I appreciate the opportunity to make a difference,” Valerie Eddins said.

Parks lived up to her call to responsibility as a senior by organizing an interpretive dance club for elementary and middle school girls.

Involvement in the worship team provided another means for seniors to serve as leaders.

“I’m glad that God can use me so that other people can experience what I do when I play,” Rachel Houmphan said.

Seniors also “chilled” with underclassmen, hoping to spread encouragement and a positive Bonnie Chang, Penang, Malaysia

Teacher’s Ass’t. 1, 4; Band 1; Instrumental Lessons 1-4; Badminton 2,4

Beth Farnum

a legacy of influence.” in their arms, Whiting and Walter released Parks and assured her that they would spend the afternoon praising God and dancing.

“My dance girls are a blessing to me, and I want to leave something meaningful behind when I go,” said Parks.

—By Sarah Podenak mission may seem impossible because we are so very small,” explained Nick HIS Ratzloff, Aaron Malcolm, and Ben Masters as they led Kids’ E.E. at the “Mission Possible” boot camp. On Sunday nights, seniors and juniors helped dorm moms teach elementary students how to share the Gospel using games, songs and hand motions, and crafts.

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into the snacks at Megan Galloway and Aaron Malcolm’s joint birthday party, IGGING Galloway, Malcolm, Casey Caldwell, and Terri-Lynn Frentz feast on the treats brought by other partygoers. The class of 2003 took advantage of all special events, whether Stuco-planned or independently organized, by “mixing it up” with juniors, sophomores, and freshmen.

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outlook. Kara Mangham said, “I want to be more than a memory here next year; I want to leave a legacy of influence.”

Some seniors helped staff by serving as teachers’ assistants and baby-sitting after school. “I watch Mikaela Steinkamp during HizHandz, and I really enjoy spending time with her and the chance to do something for someone else,” said Mandy Soh. Overall, the class of 2003 carried “senior baggage”—increased responsibility.

After squeezing a memory... the senior they held

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“You’re coming to dance this afternoon, right?”

Katy Parks asked Carolyn Whiting and Grace Walter as they threw their arms around her neck.

Seniors felt a thrust of responsibility fall onto their shoulders as teachers, mentors, and even underclassmen explained the influence that each member of the class now firmly held in his or her hands. The responsibility to lead the school and to set a positive atmosphere rested in the forefront of every senior’s mind.

Certain seniors answered their call to campus

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Pearl Fung, Penang, Malaysia

Jane Chang, Penang, Malaysia

Teacher’ s Ass’t. 1, 4; Band 1; Instrumental Lessons 1-4; Badminton 2, 4; Foreign Language Award 1, Salutatorian 4

Audra Duclos, Penang Malaysia

Teacher’s Ass’t. 3,4; Choir 4; Band 1

Teacher’s Ass’t. 3; Choir 3, 4; Badminton 1, 2; Soccer 1, 2; Indoor Soccer 1, 2; Basketball 1-3; PE Award 2

Student Council Officer 4; Teacher’s Ass’t. 2-4; Math Lab Ass’t. 4; Choir 1, 2, 4; Band 1, 2, 4; Instrumental Lessons 1-4; Voice Lessons 4; Youth E.E. 3; Volleyball 1-4; Basketball 1-3; English Award 1; NHS 3, 4; Reflector 3

Megan Galloway, Penang, Malaysia

Mark Dyhr, Penang, Malaysia

Student Council President 4; Student Council Officer 2; Student Council Class Rep 1, 2; Teacher’s Ass’t. 1-3; Lab Monitor 4; Band 1, 2; Drama 1, 3, 4; Instrumental Lessons 1; Sound Room 1; Chapel Committee 4; Youth E.E. 3; Intramurals Coach 1-3; Soccer 3,4; Indoor Soccer 1,2,4; Volleyball 1,2; Basketball 1,2; Science Award 2; Foreign Language Award 2; Speech Award 3; NHS 3,4; Reflector 4; Valedictorian 4

Sophia Hoshi, Penang, Malaysia

Instrumental Lessons 1-4; Badminton 1; Basketball 1,2; Track 1,2; Netball 1,2; PE Award 1

Rachel Houmphan, Borabur, Thailand Valerie Eddins, Chiang Mai, Thailand

Class Officer 3; Dorm Officer 4; Lab Monitor 4; Choir 2-4; Voice Lessons 3, 4; Kids E.E. 4; Youth E.E. 3; Indoor Soccer 2, 4; Servant Award 2

Laura Ermis, Penang, Malaysia

Pep Club 4; Soccer 1-4; Basketball 1; Track 1, 2; Dance Team 1-3

Beth Farnum, Thai Nguyen, Vietnam

Media Counsel 4; Watercolor Club 3; Tae Bo Club 4; Kids E.E. 4; Youth E.E. 3; Reflector 4

Terri-Lynn Frentz, Penang, Malaysia

Class President 4; Student Council Class Rep 3; Choir 4; Band 2; Instrumental Lessons 1, 4; Youth E.E.; Soccer 3, 4; Indoor Soccer 2, 4; Basketball 2, 3; NHS 3,4

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Dorm Officer 4; Choir 1-3; Drama 1,3; Instrumental Lessons 1,2; Voice Lessons 3,4; Vocal Ensemble 2,4; Worship Team 2-4; Foreign Language Award 2; Chapel Committee 4; NHS 4; Reflector 4

Derrick Hsiang, Penang, Malaysia

Class Officer 4; Teacher’s Ass’t. 4; Band 1,2; Badminton 3; Basketball 2; PE Award 3

Ki-Chan Jeon, Penang, Malaysia

Student Council Officer 4; Class Officer 3; Teacher’s Ass’t. 3; Soccer 3; Indoor Soccer 3; Math Award 2; NHS 3,4; Reflector 4

Sung Bin Kang, Seoul, Korea

Band 1-3; Badminton 1; Jazz Band 1-3; Sound Room 3,4; Head Usher 3; Soccer 1,3; Indoor Soccer 1-3

Wendy Kordesch, Penang, Malaysia

Volleyball 3, 4; Swimming 1-3; Water Polo 2; Reflector 3, Editor 4

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out from the day’s activities Valerie

IRED Eddins, Katy Parks, Sarah Podenak,

and Daniel Whiting form a massage chain in the hallway of the hotel. Simply relaxing from exhaustion in common areas brought the class closer together as they talked, sang, and played card games.

happily to the beat, Aaron Malcolm,

ANCING Megan Galloway, Kara Mangham,

Lisa Nakanouchi, and Laura Ermis strut their stuff on the big stage in the First World Plaza.

Seniors took advantage of their freedom in Genting by shopping, eating, rock climbing, and bowling.

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sneakers

Weeks of keeping an unbearable secret from friends and teachers had ended. Hours of daydreaming in classes about the splendid events that would happen for five whole days would finally come true. The moment had arrived.

The phrase “WE’RE GOING ON SNEEEAK!” sounded redundantly as 30 students boarded a bus at 12:30 a.m with disbelief and excitement.

On 25 September, the class of 2003, together with four chaperones—class sponsor Mr. Nathanael Klassen, Uncle Tom and Aunt

“It didn’t matter where MEGAN GALLOWAY

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Mark Dyhr eyes his eight scoops of

ice cream, replacing his true feelings TUNNED,

with a look of amusement on his face.

“I really thought I could eat it all,” said Dyhr. Seniors enjoyed eating at restaurants such as Swensen’s, T.G.I. Fridays, Hard Rock Café, and Chilis.

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filled with excitement and fright, Lisa ACES Nakanouchi, Nick Ratzloff, and

Beth Farnum shoot up and down the sky in the Solero Shots ride at Sunway Lagoon. Seniors used the time at amusement parks for quality entertainment and received major adrenaline rushes through different roller coaster and water rides.

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savored every bite—until I got sick,” said Kara Mangham.

Mark Dyhr experienced a bit of excessive eating as well. After downing two burgers at Burger King for dinner, he met a challenge by Wendy Kordesch and Sophia Hoshi. They said that if he could eat every drop of a Swensen’s Earthquake—their biggest dessert, comprised of eight three-ounce scoops of ice cream—they would pay for it. “The class cheered extremely loudly for me. The fact that it cost 78 ringgit helped me, but by the we went... time Megan Galloway

Barb Mangham, and we anticipated the very best.”

Ms. Julie Miller— “sneaked” away to Genting Highlands and Kuala Lumpur, beginning a journey into relaxation, started to spoon-feed me, I knew I wouldn’t make it,” said Dyhr. entertainment, and above all, bonding.

“I can’t remember any class, at least in the The night before leaving, seniors gathered 20 or so years I have been here, ever being able at the hotel pool to reminisce over the past few to “sneak.” You guys are the first in a very, very days. “It was a disappointment that the Steierts long time,” said Mr. Dwight Carlblom to the couldn’t come. It was their trip too,” said Mandy Soh about class sponsors, Mr. Gerry and Mrs. class about its successful getaway.

Seniors spent two days at Genting invading Beth Steiert’s absence because of an emergency the indoor and outdoor theme parks, enjoying trip to Canada. the cold weather, and even playing hide and “My high point was when Aaron [Malcolm] seek. “Everyone had hidden on two floors, and stuck his head into a garbage bin and I kicked it and I had to go find them. But I had heard scary and cigarette ash fell on his face,” laughed Ben Masters. haunted stories about Genting, and I got really Laughter increased when Jane Chang shoved scared and stopped looking for everyone,” said Ki-Chan Jeon into the pool, causing a loud splash.

Gathering together that night strengthened the Derrick Hsiang.

“The funniest thing I saw at Genting was bonds between the seniors as they ate, played Dan [Whiting] walking up to a pretty girl with games, and talked about the trip. the dumbest pickup line ever. He said, ‘I lost The moment had come to return home. The my phone number, can I have yours?’ and she group stopped by the Ipoh caves and had a early actually gave her number to him!” said Audra dinner. Though heavy-hearted at the thought of sneak ending, the class looked back with no Duclos.

The class also watched “A Magical Adventure regrets. “It didn’t matter where or how far we with Sinbad,” a show of illusion filled with went. We were excited and anticipated the very exotic dancers and acrobats. “The magic best,” said Jeon. show was interesting, especially the way the Seniors seized the opportunity to build upon men dressed…,” Sung Bin Kang said about the strong bonds of friendship they had created the performers dressed in tights and peacock during sneak. “We spent the five days well. Our outfits. goal of bringing the class closer together and The seniors returned to hot and humid having the best sneak ever was reached,” said temperatures as they visited Malaysia’s modern Emily Sheddan. capital, Kuala Lumpur. They toured the KL The following day, the class of 2003 walked Tower and the national museums. They again around campus half asleep, exhausted from the rode roller coasters and crazy water rides, this trip. Each period seemed to last hours; however, time at the Sunway Lagoon theme park. waves of excitement washed over them as they Seniors took advantage, as everybody does, awaited the After-Sneak Dinner that night. of the excellent food in KL, often overindulging. But until then, as each senior struggled to “I ate this turtle dessert [a goblet of warm fudge make it through the day, the past five days brownies with vanilla ice cream] at T.G.I. danced around in their daydreams.

Fridays, and it was absolutely delectable. I —By Rachel Lau

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intensely focused on the incoming balloon, Casey Caldwell prepares to YES send it over the net to score a point in

“booty-balloon badminton.” Kara Mangham’s nineteenth birthday party entertained juniors and seniors with a night of booty games. Caldwell later scored the winning goal for his team.

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featured outrathe leprechaun-snot color.” geous costumes to entertain others and strange snacks to eat. flick brought evenings to a quiet end. “Once “My birthday was in September, but we didn’t we watched five movies in a row!” said Katy have any time to have a party then, so instead, Parks.

I had it in May! It was so late that it ended up Thrilling themes, goofy games, fantastic being early,” said Fung. foods, and friendly faces helped to make birth“Aaron [Malcolm] and Megan [Galloway] wore day parties, sleep-overs, simple get-togethers, alien antennas at their birthday bash. It made me and celebrations memorable. laugh so hard when they stood over their orange “This chair is mine! Get off of me, Mandy,” and blue cake before cutting it; it almost seemed Wendy Kordesch said as her pushed her friend like a little kid’s birthday from a sci-fi movie,” toward the circle’s center. said Christine Ermis.

“You are so in the middle. Think of some “My green birthday cake tasted good, once I thing you haven’t done; quick!” Galloway said. got past the leprechaun-snot color,” Mandy Soh —By Sarah Podenak

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said as she started to laugh a the memory.

Whether funky foods or eccentric entertainment punctuated the hours of chatting and laughing, students appreciated the time to hang out, play games, and enjoy one another’s company. “My favorite games were booty soccer and buck-buck because I hadn’t played them in a while,” said Rachel Lau; “but pass–the-orange at Megan’s house was the funniest to watch.”

Movies brought nights of laughter to a more composed close. Rewatching “Shrek” or “Rat Race” or scrutinizgot past... ing chick-flick after chick-flick after chick-

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“I’ve never shaved the top of my feet,” said Seth Galloway as he started off the game. People from all around the circle leaped to their feet and rushed to find another chair.

Parties provided a relaxed atmosphere where students could laugh and make memories. The situations and surroundings at these parties allowed students to enjoy each other’s company in a new atmosphere.

From Kara Mangham’s booty birthday celebration to Pearl Fung’s “early-bird” theme, parties

into a present, Aaron Malcolm and Megan Galloway discuss what might EAR- hide under the layers of plastic while

Daniel Whiting, Wendy Kordesch, and Mandy Soh watch in anticipation. Birthday parties allowed students to show their care for each other and to enjoy a variety of other students’ company.

Joshua Lai, Penang, Malaysia

Sarah A. Podenak, Penang, Malaysia

Rachel Lau, Penang, Malaysia

Nicholas Jon Ratzloff, Phnom Penh, Cambodia

Class Officer 3; Teacher’s Ass’t. 1,2; Lab Ass’t. 4; Choir 3,4; Band

1 , 2 ; D r a m a 3 , 4 ; Yo u t h E . E . 3 ; I n strumental Lessons 1-4; Voice Les- s o n s 4; Badminton 1-3; Vocal Ensemble 4; Jazz Band 1,2; Worship

Team 3,4; Soccer 4; Indoor Soccer 3; NHS 3,4; Reflector 3

Choir 1,3; Band 1,2; Drama 3,4; Instrumental Lessons 1-4; Voice Lessons 3,4; Vocal Ensemble 4; Youth E.E 3; Volleyball 1-4; Basketball 1; Bible Award 3; NHS 3, 4; Reflector 4

Joseph Lee, Nakhon Si Tammarat, Thailand

Student Council Officer 4; Dorm Officer 3,4; Badminton 1; Water- color Club 2,3; Usher 4; Soccer 3,4; Indoor Soccer 1-4; Volleyball 4;

Basketball 1-4; Reflector 4

Aaron William Malcolm, Kabul, Afghanistan

Dorm Officer 2; Choir 2,4; Band 1-4; Drama 2,4; Instrumental

Lessons 1; Voice Lessons 4; Vocal Ensemble 4; Jazz Band 2,3; Wor s h i p Te a m 1 - 4 ; C h u r c h C h o i r 3 ; K i d s E.E 4; Marching Band 3; Club Bug 1; Soccer 1-4; Indoor Soccer 1,2; Basketball 1,2; Track

2; English Award 2; Bible Award 1; History Award 3; NHS 3,4;

Kara Joy Mangham, Penang, Malaysia

StuCo Class Rep 2; StuCo Pep Rep 1; Class President 3; Pep Club 4; Teacher’s Ass’t. 4; Lab Monitor 4; Choir 1-4; Band 1,2; Drama 1-4; Forensics 3; Voice Lessons 2-4; Vocal Ensemble 4; Worship Team 3,4; HizHands 2; Kids E.E 4; Youth E.E 3; Chapel Committee 4; Soccer 3,4; Indoor Soccer 1,2,4; Volleyball 1,2,4; Bible Award 3

Class Officer 4; Dorm Officer 2; Media Committee 4; Choir 1; Band 1-3; Vocal Ensemble 4; Jazz Band 1,2; Worship Team 2,4; Kids E.E 4; Indoor Soccer 1,2

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Dorm Officer 3,4; Choir 1,2; Tae Bo Club 4; Kids E.E; Basketball

Benjamin Michael Masters, Phnom Penh, Cambodia

Teacher’s Ass’t. 4; Choir 1,3; Drama 3,4; Voice Lessons 2-4; Worship Team 1; HizHands 2-4; Soccer 3,4; Penang State Soccer 4; Indoor

Soccer 1,2,4; Basketball 1; Horseback Riding 1-4; Youth E.E. 3;

Kids’ E.E. 4; Orphanage Ministry 1-4; NHS 3,4; Reflector 4

StuCo Pep Rep 3; Class Officer 3,4; Teacher’s Assistant 3,4; Dorm Officer 1; Media Committee 4; Band 1, 2, 4; Soccer 3, 4; Indoor Soccer 1-4; Volleyball 1,2,4; Basketball 1-4; Track Team 3, 4; MSSPP 3, 4; Badminton; Sound 3, 4; Usher 2, 3; Nursery 1-4

Emily Elizabeth Sheddan, Penang, Malaysia

Student Council Class Rep. 2; Class Officer 4; Teacher’s Ass’t. 2-4;

Band 1; Drama 2-4; Instrumental Lessons 1, 2; Indoor Soccer 1, 2; Worship Team 3; HizHandz 1-4; Fitness Award 1; Service Award 3; NHS 3, 4; Reflector 4; FCA 3; FCCLA 3; Band Ass’t. 3; Tutor 3

Mandy Soh, Penang, Malaysia

Class Officer 4; Teacher’s Assistant 2, 4; Instrumental Lessons 1-3; Basketball 1; Art Award 3

Choir 1,2; Volleyball 2

Michael Wang, Penang Malaysia

Daniel Laurence Whiting, Tarakan, Indonesia

Student Council Class Rep 4; Student Council Pep Rep 3; Dorm

Officer 3,4; Choir 3; Band 1-4; Instrumental Lessons 1; Soccer 1-4;

Lisa Nakanouchi, Tokyo, Japan

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SMASH! The piñata burst open, unleashing an abundance of candy and squeaky chili pepper toys. Shouts of joy filled the chapel as seniors rushed to grab their treats. The After-Sneak Dinner marked the first of a mixture of activities that brought the junior and senior classes closer together.

Soon after the dinner, seniors invited juniors to a sleep-over in the chapel. The classes pigged out on cake, chips, and popcorn; watched movies and danced on stage; and flung each other onto

the sound of laughter ringing through- out the room, Daniel Whiting, MIDST

K ara Mangham, Tina Wolfe, and Jessica Friesen listen for the “ha-ha” from the person under them in the Ha-ha game. Hanging out together on weekends at friends’ houses and sleep-overs brought junior and senior friendships to a more personal level as they interacted outside school activities.

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their sodas, Jessica Friesen, Christabel Kim, and Gao Nou Kue take a RINKING break from their hard work during Serve-athon to chat with Terri-Lynn Frentz. Seniors barged into the Children’s Protection Society armed with water guns and water balloons, ready to soak the hot and tired juniors. They followed with sno-cones and delicious snacks and fruits. “The food was soooo good!” Sally Tsai said.

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Also commenting on EE, Dan Walter said, “Going on the Myanmar trip helped me bond with the seniors. I got to watch them minister to others, seeing their hearts for ministry.”

During the junior class’ serve-athon at the Children’s Protection Society, seniors followed tradition and brought them sno-cones, cake, and other yummies. “We were so tired and worn out.

It brightened my day,” said Crystal Tsai.

As the year progressed, the two classes created personal and lasting friendships with each other.

“Jessica pepper toys...chips... [Friesen] and I

Joe Lee

a mas...seniors...piñatas...friends. sive mound of pillows. “The pillow thing was the best! The night turned out much better and more enjoy- became really good friends; we are both class able than I expected,” said Pam Lesmana. presidents, so we helped and talked to each other “Many of my new friendships began that about many things,” said Terri-Lynn Frentz night,” said Kara Mangham. “I love Tina Wolfe!” Events like parties and sleep-overs provided she added. a chance to connect outside school. “The junior Other school events further paved the way for girls are awesome! I love sleep-overs where we junior-senior bonding. “I got to know Michael can do crazy things!” said Sarah Podenak.

[Chan] and Jamie [Cheng] better in Journ. Fully satisfied with the evening, seniors left class. I also got to know Karen [Wong] and Phil behind the Mexican-decorated room and its [Houmphan] through Evangelism Explosion. I cactuses, bashed-in piñata, and exhausted juwas their trainer,” said Beth Farnum. niors. They gained, however, a stomach full of enchiladas, churros, and piña-coladas—as well as new friends and memories. all of their might, Nick Ratzloff and Ben Masters fling Dan Walter The night had brought out high-expectations ITH onto a pile of pillows. Onlookers, for the Junior-Senior Banquet later on in the year including Joe Lee, and Simeon Garratt waited their turns to experience what Superman felt like when flying through as the class of 2003 excitedly anticipated what the class of 2004 would have in store for them the air. The junior-senior sleep-over aided the classes in getting to know one another. then.

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Kara Mangham

Andrew Altice, 11 Penang, Malaysia Casey Caldwell, 11 Bangkok, Thailand Rachael Caldwell, 11 Phnom Penh, Cambodia Michael Chan, 11 Penang, Malaysia I-Sha Chen, 11 Penang, Malaysia Jamie Cheng, 11 Penang, Malaysia Chris Chu, 11 Penang, Malaysia Tony Chuang, 11 Penang, Malaysia David Eckman, 11 Banjar Baru, Indonesia Jessica Friesen, 11 Penang, Malaysia Simeon Garratt, 11 Kowloon, Hong Kong Zach Hansen, 11 Penang, Malaysia

Amber Hill, 11 Penang, Malaysia Philip Houmphan, 11 Borabur, Thailand John Kao, 11 Penang, Malaysia Christabel Kim, 11 Seoul, Korea Gao Nou Kue, 11 Bangkok, Thailand Pamela Lesmana, 11 Jakarta, Indonesia Chi Wei Lo, 11 Penang, Malaysia James Lo, 11 Penang, Malaysia Theo Love, 11 Penang, Malaysia Jimmy Pham, 11 Phnom Penh, Cambodia Zac Riggenbach, 11 Muara Teweh, Indonesia Jacqui Steiert, 11 Penang, Malaysia

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walking through Jakarta International Airport, Pam Lesmana, checks to see ASUALLY when her flight to Singapore leaves.

Long layovers provided time to lie down and relax, read a book, grab a bite to eat, or meet someone new. Because students travelled so often, they had no trouble getting around in new places.

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Shaken, Dan Walter opened his eyes to a damp, dark room. His mom’s outline faintly stood out from the distant wall, opposite where he slept.

“Dan, the sun is rising,” she whispered. He groggily tossed the covers to one side and sat upright. As his feet touched the hard cement floor, coldness shot through his body like electricity.

Joints creaking, the high school junior stumbled towards the half-open door to gape in awe as the sun gently rose behind him, spreading its majestic rays across Mt. Kota Kinabalu.

The student body

On the last encompass a great deal of the globe. day of school, students hugged, said good-bye, and but I didn’t want to die, so I swam back to the announced, “I’ll see you next semester!” Vans shore as quickly as I could.” packed with tired dorm students filed out the Standing in the warmth of the rising sun’s gate and headed toward the airport. Classroom rays, Walter counted his blessings. Slowly doors shut tight and locked for the six-week the sun rose until it covered the side of the Christmas break as the student body expanded mountain in its soft glory. Then enjoying his Christmas vacation, Walter sauntered back into to encompass a great deal of the globe.

From the United States, to Europe, to Aus- his cold dark room, lay down, pulled the covers tralia, and to the far reaches of Asia —includ- up around his neck, and slept in.

—By Sarah Podenak ing China, Korea, Pakistan, Indonesia, and Vietnam— students roamed around cities and countrysides looking for something to do. hill, over dale go Mrs. Perri Podenak Often, that something to do included reunit- and her daughter Sarah on the back VER ing with family and old friends. Kimberly Gross of a giant elephant. Podenaks vacationed in Phuket, Thailand; and in addition to swimming said, “I went to Australia and had a good time in the surf and exploring the stalls of Patong Beach, they there. Then I went to the United States and I opted for an “authentic Thai experience.” “The highlight got to spend time with my brother; we had a of the ride,” said Sarah, “was when the elephant blew mud all over us.” great time. It even snowed!”

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Asia also offered adventures to spice up Christmas break. “While we were in Indonesia, my brothers and I found some World War II bullets! I had fun searching for them even though it was so hot outside,” said Michael Whiting smiling broadly.

“The people of Vietnam are so friendly,” said Beth Farnum.

“In Thailand, I got to ride on an elephant’s head!” said Angela Steiert.

Josie Steinkamp said, “When I was in Thailand, I was snorkeling expanded to and I saw a sea snake;

a deep-fried tarantula before his wide eyed son David, Mr. John RobertANGLING son prepares to experience Cambodian

culture to the full. “I only ate the legs,” Mr. Robertson explained.” Over Christmas break students immersed themselves in the culture of the region.

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Amy Stoothoff, 11 Tarakan, Indonesia Praveen Thomas, 11 Chennai, India Crystal Tsai, 11 Penang, Malaysia Sally Tsai, 11 Penang, Malaysia Dan Walter, 11 Penang, Malaysia Tina Wolfe, 11 Kowloon, Hong Kong Karen Wong, 11 Bangkok, Thailand Andy Yang, 11 Penang, Malaysia Julia Cheong, 10 Penang, Malaysia Christine Ermis, 10 Penang, Malaysia Seth Galloway, 10 Penang, Malaysia Kim Gross, 10 Penang, Malaysia

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Natalie Herring, 10 Bangkok, Thailand

Katrina Irwin, 10

Penang, Malaysia Eric Jung, 10 Penang, Malaysia Young Hwa Kim, 10 Seoul, Korea Kazumasa Komatsu, 10 Penang, Malaysia Sam Lee, 10 Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia Shannon Lockridge, 10 Penang, Malaysia Lindsay Loehden, 10 Penang, Malaysia Caleb Masters, 10 Phnom Penh, Cambodia Than Matanick, 10 Penang, Malaysia Malcolm McCaskill, 10 Penang, Malaysia Jason Pohl, 10 Penang, Malaysia

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each other’s company, Alex Sneed and

his new found friend, Glenny the NJOYING

dog, take a short breather after playing the day away at Chefoo in the Cameron Highlands.

Getting away gave students a chance to relax.

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determination on his face, Brian Col fax tries to throw Chris West off ITH his back and down the hill, while Anna Hodgson laughs and jokes with those who had fallen before. In the Cameron Highlands, students entertained themselves by playing games like King of the Hill and Freeze Tag.

Thunder sounded as the ball rolled down the lane, swaying slightly to the left. The rumble met the pins with a bang. “Strike!” chimed Nick Ratzloff.

On the first Friday of second semester, the dorms traveled to the top of Midlands to bowl like mad and kick off the second semester of school. Bowling, trips to Bukit Jambul, and long weekends allowed dorm students to spent time together and bond as a family.

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Christina Robertson, 10 Penang, Malaysia Arden Santoso, 10 Tarakan, Indonesia Yoko Shimizu, 10 Penang, Malaysia Apryl Siemens, 10 Penang, Malaysia Kylee Spangler, 10 Penang, Malaysia Stephanie Toh, 10 Penang, Malaysia Esther Vaughn, 10 Phnom Penh, Cambodia Robert Whiting, 10 Tarakan, Indonesia Joyce Wong, 10 Bangkok, Thailand Eun Bee Chung, 9 Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Ben DeVette, 9 Penang, Malaysia Nancy Duclos, 9 Penang, Malaysia

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running around and making noise, it was a lot easier to rest,” said Natalie Herring.

“We got to spend some extra time with friends in Penang without a large number of other dorm students,” Tina Wolfe said.

“My dorm parents let me travel to Batu to hang out with Ben [Masters] and Aaron [Malcolm]. We met nightly at Baskin Robbins, and it became the ‘regular’ place to meet up,” said Daniel Whiting.

Those who left the little campus to seek out grander adventures the break... experienced rejuvenating rest from the

the traditional from the day-to-day schedule... treks to Pangkor or Langkawi. Instead, Eckman Dorm traveled to the pressures of school. “I didn’t like the van ride, northeast by van to find themselves enjoying but we had fun once we got to the Highlands,” the sun and waves of Batu Ferringhi; Jackson said Nathan Rice.

Dorm wound their way through the moun- Valerie Eddins woke every morning to thick tains up to the Cameron Highlands. The Bap- fog and a study of the life of David. “I got to tist Dorm also used their long weekend as a know my dorm parents better,” she said. retreat, a time to seek God more in the quiet, Overall, the dorm students appreciated a laid-back environment of Tanah Rata. break from the day-to-day schedule that campus Though Jaffray, Zeimer, and Chandler life promoted. Whether rolling bowling balls Dorm stayed back, they made use of the down bumper lanes or wrestling to become quiet time on campus. “With fewer people the king of the hill at Chefoo, dorm outings provided bonding time. taking her place before rolling the “OK, guys, that’s the game. You all played

OOLY ball down the lane, Joan Lin seeks well, but it’s late, so let’s pile into the vans and to even the score at a second semester head home,” Uncle Keith Henderson said as the dorm outing. Friday outings provided time for dorm kids to bond. The change of pace helped everyone come together night of game after game of bowling drew to a —By Sarah Podenak close. in an encouraging, uplifting way on 7 February.

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Phoebe Eckman, 9 Banjar Baru, Indonesia Nicole Faa, 9 Hong Kong Chris Foster, 9 Singapore Jeremy Frentz, 9 Penang, Malaysia Ted Fung, 9 Penang, Malaysia Sarah Garratt, 9 Hong Kong Matthew Hansen, 9 Penang, Malaysia James Hawthorne, 9 Penang, Malaysia Heather Hill, 9 Penang, Malaysia Terry Hsiang, 9 Penang, Malaysia Howard Kao, 9 Penang, Malaysia Hiro Kawabata, 9 Penang, Malaysia

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“Hey, what are you going to get?” Casey Caldwell asked turning towards Kara Mangham. The long line at Subway in the Singapore Airport provided enough time to make their choice.

“I don’t know,” Mangham replied. “I haven’t decided; it’s all so good.”

Students roamed far and wide to find all the delightful foods Asia had to offer. Some stayed with the tried and true, like the burger man at Hillside; but others ventured off into uncharted dietary calories, like Domino’s Pizza. New or old,

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ONEY needed for his wan tan mee to the stall owner. “Wan tan mee is my favourite local dish of Penang. I couldn’t live without Hillside. If I don’t like what the cafeteria served for dinner, I can just walk with my brother or ask Uncle Brian Weidemann to drive me to Hillside so I can buy some cheap and delicious food,” said Masters.

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waiting for their food, Philip Houm- phan and Sally Tsai chat with their HILE friends to pass the time and to distract

their minds from their growling stomachs. Jamie Cheng luckily received his meal before the others, and he began to devour his tandoori chicken set at Subadiah. Despite the language barrier experienced when ordering at Subadiah, it became a very popular place to eat.

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the favorite places others ventured to eat often found themselves overrun with chattering students.

Juniors gathered at Coffee Bean on weekends to enjoy cool ice-blended drinks and soft coffeecolored couches; a group of seniors regularly landed on the cement chairs of Hillside on Sunday night after Kids’ E.E. Each student had favorite restaurants.

“Nando’s has the best chicken,” claimed Ben DeVette. “They have spicy or mild flavoring, so you can have it the way you like it.”

Others craved the surefire spiciness of the White Elephant Thai Restaurant. “My family Sarah Podenak

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Grace Kim, 9 Penang, Malaysia John Kim, 9 Penang, Malaysia Jonathan Kue, 9 Bangkok, Thailand Po Lai, 9 Penang, Malaysia Jonathan Malcolm, 9 Kabul, Afghanistan Rivka Matanick, 9 Penang, Malaysia Lindsay Parks, 9 Penang, Malaysia Nathan Rice, 9 Balikpapan, Indonesia Sam Stoothoff, 9 Tarakan, Indonesia Jenica Stubbs, 9 Penang, Malaysia Grace Sun, 9 Penang, Malaysia Shinobu Toyama, 9 Penang, Malaysia

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wishes to buy. “The seafood stall at Hillside is the best because you can just explain to them what you want, and they will cook it for you,” said Ratzloff.

“It always tastes really good too.”

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eats at White Elephant almost every Sunday. The food is so good and hot,” said Jared Galloway.

Still, some preferred a north Asian twist.

Sushi King provided just that for Ted Fung.

“Sushi King is the best!” said Fung. “And fish has Omega 3, which is good for your brain.”

Craven Café stole students’ hearts with fresh tandoori chicken and naan. “Craven is good, cheap, and satisfying,” Terri Hsiang said.

As far as dessert went, Baskin Robbins took the cake. “Baskin Robbins has more than 31 flavors, so you could and true... go every day for more than a month and not

into uncharted calories repeat the same kind; but ‘Turkish Delight’ is disgusting and a disgrace to Baskin Robbins,” said Megan Galloway.

Dorm students preferred a home-style meal, and each had a favorite dish. “Aunt Val [Weidemann] makes the best potato skin things!” said Ben Masters.

“Yeah, I like those; but her cakes make me week at the knees,” Aaron Malcolm said.

Nicole Faa said, “Everything Aunt Ingrid [Irwin] cooks is delicious. I love eating in the dorm when she makes something.”

“The Italian BMT was the perfect choice, Kara,” said Caldwell as he took a satisfying bite.

“I know; it’s what I always get,” Mangham replied as she placed her Snapple bottle back on the table in front of her.

—By Sarah Podenak Pei Chen Tsai, 9 Penang, Malaysia Jennifer Castillo, 8 Kerteh, Malaysia I-Yah Chen, 8 Penang, Malaysia Brian Colfax, 8 Battambang, Cambodia Felicia Cruz, 8 Penang, Malaysia Christa DeVette, 8 Penang, Malaysia Lynda Ermis, 8 Penang, Malaysia Hannah Hager, 8 Trengganu, Malaysia Christopher Irwin, 8 Penang, Malaysia Kenny Kim, 8 Seoul, Korea Natalie Kwa, 8 Penang, Malaysia Barnabas Lai, 8 Roiet, Thailand

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Summing it up, Brendan Frentz said, “The best part of the retreat was being with friends.”

Another major event, the Christmas Carnival, threw the middle schoolers into the Christmas spirit. The carnival provided a mini fun fair with different booths run by leadership members. The Fear Factor booth challenged students to stick their head into bowls of Jello mixed with other substances, as well as to consume dog food. Students also piled Milo, cake, pudding, and other bits of random food into stuffed big a bowl and had a nohands eating contest.

of 71 students played a wide pants to look fat; then we wrestled...” variety of team games. One game required each team to get over “My favorite event was the Santa Sumo a string joined by two stacks of chairs. “We threw Wrestling. We wore Santa hats and stuffed big the small people over; the majority of people fell pants to look fat. Then we wrestled with each into the mud!” said Christa DeVette. other!” said Joy Walter. These special middle “The string was really high, and I hurt myself school activities encouraged students through getting over,” added Jared Galloway. friendship and team cooperation.

Later that evening, the boys brought on the As the spirited middle schoolers grabbed customary pizza-eating contest. “Eric Wester- candy off the ground, a Stuco rep. announced, gren won; he ate more than Joey Latsha!” ex- “And the eighth-grade winner is…Anna Hodgclaimed Felicia Cruz. son!”

—By Rachel Lau Students ended the day with some worship time; then they continued to party the night

w i t h a n a t t i t u d e , S u n g - I n Kang mouths the words and peraway with their old and new friends. Boys had OSING forms the actions to “Jingle Bells” pillow fights, but girls plucked eyebrows.

Danny Ermis grins out at the audience. Middle “We started throwing pizza at the guys from while schoolers grouped into different teams at the Christmas our window, and we saw them running around Carnival and created music videos, where they showed off in boxers!” said Kari McBride with a grin. “They their comical outfits, hairpieces, stunts, and talent.

confidence, Danny Ermis plunges his head into a tub of mashed Jello and ITH other disgusting elements as Matt Ermis, Linda Ermis, and Brendan Frentz time him at the Fear Factor booth. The miniature fun fair at the Christmas Carnival provided students with many challenging activities. A fellow participant, Jesse Ens, commented, “That Jello stuff smelled like pee!”

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Dressed and decked out in various shades of red and sporting wacky hairdos, middle schoolers drowned the campus with the spirit of Valentine’s Day. Candy, games and announcements of the best dressed occurred throughout the day.

Middle school students associated frequently with each other through activities beyond classrooms.

Kicking off first semester, the MS staff planned a weekend retreat at the Christian Convention Center from 16-17 August. The group

and grins plastered all over their faces, Drew Steiert and Josh Friesen scramAUGHS ble to grab the chair first as Alex Sneed watches the friendly combat. MS staff planned games to create a light and stimulating atmosphere at the Middle School Retreat. Student bonded through the amusing and enjoyable activities they participated in.

Timothy Lai, 8 Roiet, Thailand Joey Latsha, 8 Penang, Malaysia Jackson Lau, 8 Phnom Penh, Cambodia Joan Lin, 8 Singapore Brittanie Lockridge, 8 Penang, Malaysia Barret Loehden, 8 Penang, Malaysia Matthew Mah, 8 Penang, Malaysia Josh Manfred, 8 Phnom Penh, Cambodia Rob Mangham, 8 Penang, Malaysia Kari McBride, 8 Penang, Malaysia Hilary McCaskill, 8 Penang, Malaysia Steven Ong, 8 Penang, Malaysia

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Cody Riggenbach, 8 Muara Teweh, Indonesia David Robertson, 8 Penang, Malaysia David Santoso, 8 Tarakan, Indonesia Alex Sneed, 8 Jitra, Malaysia Drew Steiert, 8 Penang, Malaysia Charis To, 8 Hat Yai, Thailand Joy Walter, 8 Penang, Malaysia Eric Westergren, 8 Phnom Penh, Thailand Erica Cheong, 7 Penang, Malaysia Laura Danneker, 7 Bangkok, Thailand Jesse Ens, 7 Phnom Penh, Cambodia Stephanie Ens, 7 Phnom Penh, Cambodia

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smiling as she searches for the right skirt to complement the rest of her wardrobe, Emily Sheddan rifles through the merchandise in a clothing stall on the roadside of Batu Ferringhi. Malaysian clothing appealed to students as they could buy something that looked really good relatively cheaply from the many Malaysian night markets and roadside shops.

Heading up to Hillside, Jeremy Frentz and Matt Hansen stepped into a different world as they crossed over the line dividing campus with the rest of Penang. They walked to a place that spoke a different language and had a culture of its own; a world totally different from where they had come from, the world of Penang.

Even though students encountered many differences when they traveled off campus, they tried to integrate themselves in with the community by helping out at churches or at centers

“You know the thing

for the physically fried noodles? Yeah one of those.” challenged.

At a Methodist church nearby, Tony Chuang, Chris Chu, and You know the thing with the fried noodles?

John Kao helped out by teaching young children Yeah, one of those,” said Hansen as the owner of the how to speak English and do math. stall pointed to an already made plate of noodles.

“So does anyone know what this word “Man I’m glad they speak English,” said Frentz as he and Hansen walked off to find a table, leaving means?” asked Chu as he drew a dog.

“It’s a dog!” shouted a chorus of young voices a bemused chef to wonder what two white foreigners had ordered. And as the two boys tried to wield while laughing at the funny picture.

Students also took part in the beach clean- their chopsticks, it reminded them once more of up; a group went down to the Sandy Bay Beach, the different world they had stepped into.

—By Michael Chan while another group headed to Batu Ferringhi to pick up pop cans, plastic bags, and other trash that they found washed up on the beach. over to throw a plastic straw into a “The beach clean-up was an awesome op- ENDING garbage bag that some careless beach portunity for me to get out and into the local junkie had discarded, Natalie Herring Pam Lesmana do their part in picking up garbage they community, work on my tan, and flex my rip- and find during the beach clean-up. The community benefited pling biceps—all at the same time,” said Aaron from the helpful nature of students as they strived to make Penang a better place.

Malcolm with a smile.

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But integrating with the community meant more than just helping out. It meant going to local places like Hillside or the Tuesday night market to buy roti or wan tan mee.

Dorm parents often took their dorm children out to the stalls for supper. They also visited the wet markets to buy fresh seafood or vegetables for dorm dinners on Saturday. Even though Penang had a variety of hawker stalls for students to choose from, Hillside always remained on the top of the list.

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fixed firmly gripping his piece of tandoori chicken, Zac Riggenbach

goes with the flow and forgets about using silverware, using his hands to eat his meal. Students often went along with the locals and forgot about using any silverware to eat their food or learned how to use chopsticks to slurp up their noodles.

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Danny Ermis, 7 Penang, Malaysia Matt Ermis, 7 Penang, Malaysia Brendan Frentz, 7 Penang, Malaysia Jared Galloway, 7 Penang, Malaysia Amanda Hansen, 7 Penang, Malaysia Tamara Herring, 7 Bangkok, Thailand Lars Hottentot, 7 Penang, Malaysia Cindy Hsieh, 7 Sungai Petani, Malaysia Nathaniel Hung, 7 Penang, Malaysia Sung-In Kang, 7 Seoul, Korea Miho Kawabata, 7 Penang, Malaysia Jake Latsha, 7 Penang, Malaysia

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Grace Lee, 7 Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia Kohei Shimizu, 7 Penang, Malaysia Tiffany Steinkamp, 7 Penang, Malaysia Yuankai Wang, 7 Penang, Malaysia Michael Whiting, 7 Tarakan, Indonesia Kara Appleby, 6 Tarakan, Indonesia Abigail Eckman, 6 Bajan Baru, Indonesia Estefania Diago, 6 Penang, Malaysia Jared Faa, 6 Kowloon, Hong Kong Joshua Friesen, 6 Penang, Malaysia Hollynn Hager, 6 Kerteh-Kemaman, Malaysia Breanne Hansen, 6 Penang, Malaysia

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control in his hand, Jeffrey Lau

channels all of his concentration into his EMOTE video game to try to beat Sam Eckman, his competitor. Since most students could not play video or computer games during the school week, they took advantage of their free time on the weekends.

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back and forth on the swings in front of Jackson Dorm, Tanya Krishna mani laughs along with her friend Breanne Hansen as they enjoy the December weather during the Christmas Picnic. “My favorite part of the entire campus is the swings,” said Danae Frentz.

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“Is there anything on TV?” Carolyn Whiting asked Kara Appleby as she sat down on the couch in Eckman Dorm to join her roommate.

“Not really, so I was going to put on a movie.

Any suggestions?” Appleby asked.

To liven up their weekends and prevent themselves from drifting into the endless pit of boredom, students enjoyed watching movies or playing video games.

Jeffrey Lau said, “I like to go outside, to compete in a game of basketball or soccer because I

“I like to come on

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Anna Hodgson, 6 Penang, Malaysia Jason Hsiao, 6 Penang, Malaysia Tanya Krishnamani, 6 Penang, Malaysia Ra Mi Lee, 6 Penang, Malaysia Riley Mahoney, 6 Penang, Malaysia Naomi Matanick, 6 Penang, Malaysia Susheela Meyyappan, 6 Penang, Malaysia Levi Riggenbach, 6 Muara Teweh, Indonesia Hung Yi Song, 6 Penang, Malaysia Seth Stoothoff, 6 Tarakan, Indonesia Pradeep Thomas, 6 Chennai, India Sophia To, 6 Hat Yai, Thailand

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said, “I like to sleep in on Saturdays, especially if I had a friend sleep over and we stayed up late talking.”

Once in a while friends would go off campus together to eat, shop, watch movies in the theater, or go on vacations.

“I love it when my dorm goes out to eat or when my dorm parents make home-cooked meals,” said Benny Kim. Students who ate almost every meal in the school cafeteria enjoyed a change from the normal meal plan.

“If I need to buy campus to... some shampoo, shoes,

don’t want to play video games the play seed war entire weekend.”

Despite their goals to go outside, it usually took an abundance of prodding from parents or dorm parents to detach a youngster from his Star Wars or Lord of the Rings computer or Play Station game.

When they did play outside, boys would gather on campus for a game of “seed war.” Wearing protective eye-gear, they would collect little red seeds that looked like Red-Hots as ammunition for their plastic guns, split off into teams, and try to shoot a classmate with the seed.

Said Ryan Cruz, “I really like to come on campus to play seed war or to hang out in Jackson Dorm with my friends.”

More sedentary students, on the other hand, preferred to use their free time to relax, socialize, and enjoy the freedom to act lazily. Sophia To

or just to hang out.” or clothes, my dorm parents will take me to the mall to go shopping,” said Bruce Mak. “Usually a friend will come with me, and we walk through the mall together while we buy the things on our shopping lists.”

Said Hollynn Hager, “I looked forward to watching ‘Twin Towers’ all semester. It was so exciting to finally watch it in the theater.”

Cameron West said, “While I was on vacation in the Cameron Highlands, I was able to play Ping-Pong, basketball, or eat strawberries whenever I wanted. Even though there were no TV or video games, we were still able to have a good time.”

“Lets watch ‘The Princess Bride’ again,” said Whiting as Uncle Scott Kelly, her dorm dad, started to quote the movie from memory.

—By Beth Farnum Carolyn Whiting, 6 Tarakan, Indonesia Ryan Cruz, 5 Penang, Malaysia Jake Ermis, 5 Penang, Malaysia Justin Hahn, 5 Penang, Malaysia Tiffany Hsiang, 5 Penang, Malaysia Andy Jung, 5 Penang, Malaysia Benny Kim, 5 Seoul, Korea Young Won Kim, 5 Penang, Malaysia Anna Latsha, 5 Penang, Malaysia Jeffrey Lau, 5 Phom Penh, Cambodia Axel Loehden, 5 Penang, Malaysia Michael Mah, 5 Penang, Malaysia

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as he chases the ball Trey Hender MILING son laughs at himself for letting

the ball get away, while Andy Jung and Michael Mah walk after him and try to continue the game of Muff that they left when recess ended. “I like to play games after school because it helps me relax after a busy day of work”; said Danae Frentz, “that way I am reenergized to do my homework when I go home.”

“Did you bring it?” asked Andy Jung during Ms. Diane Vanderpool’s class.

“Yeah, I put it in my locker,” whispered Michael Mah with a smile on his face. “We can get it after school ends.”

Time after school provided the perfect setting for youngsters in elementary school to play. For a glorious hour from 2:30–3:30, they had the whole campus to themselves, without having to worry about middle or high schoolers pushing them away and taking over.

But even it hurts when the ball hits me!” amongst themselves the older and younger kids split up. Bump-Out and Muff weather. They ran through puddles, splashing allowed fourth and fifth grade students to hone water on one another, just having a good time. their sports skills, while not actually having to And after the last bell had rung, Mah and compete against one another.

Jung walked along side one another each with “I like to play Muff, but I hate it when I get ‘out’ be- a freezie slowly melting in his mouth. “Well cause it hurts when the ball hits me!” said Bruce Mak. should I get the soccer ball?” asked Mah as he While the older elementary kids played soc- headed to his locker. cer or basketball, the kindergarten–third grade “Yeah, you go get it; and I’ll meet you on the soccer field,” children entertained themselves. Kindergartners said Jung as he chewed on his freezie, watching as Mah began frolicked on the brightly colored playground, racing towards the lockers. —By Michael Chan and first and second graders had mock battles in which they slew imaginary foes. a smile on her face Akshay Krishnamani laughs as her friends pat These younger children made games of their ITH own by using their imagination. They would down the sand around her. On weekstudents made the most of living on an island by pretend to look for hidden treasure or lost civi- ends spending time at the beach with friends. They would build lizations as they roamed the campus. sand castles, bury themselves in the sand, or catch little “Take that and that!” yelled Sam Eckman as ghost crabs as they scampered along the beach.

enjoying their sno-cones, Kassy Stein kamp, Kristian Stenlund, and APPILY

Josiah Steinkamp serenely sit on a trampoline in the shade of a bush. With no work to worry about, kindergarteners could make the most of their days, enjoying life as it passed them by and using their imagination to make up a new way of playing tag or hide-’n’-seek with each other.

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he slashed the air, killing another evildoer.

“Watch out behind you!” screamed Ben Weidemann as he leapt to defend his friend.

When the weather disagreed with outdoor activities, elementary students played under the shelter of the dorms. Boys set up their PS2’s or N-64 and played their favorite racing, sports or shooter game. Girls entertained themselves by playing dress up, or “house” together with their favorite Barbie and Ken doll.

Yet if they got too bored staying indoors, they defied the elements ‘out’ because... and played in the bad

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Bruce Mak, 5 Bangkok, Thailand Karen Tong, 5 Penang, Malaysia Cameron West, 5 Penang, Malaysia Renee Campbell, 4 Penang, Malaysia Trey Henderson, 4 Penang, Malaysia Brandt Hodgson, 4 Penang, Malaysia Ylona Hottentot, 4 Penang, Malaysia Hannah Jones, 4 Penang, Malaysia Akshay Krishnamani, 4 Penang, Malaysia Khalie Mahoney, 4 Penang, Malaysia Lakshmi Meyyappan, 4 Penang, Malaysia Zeke Riggenbach, 4 Muara Teweh, Indonesia

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Angela Steiert, 4 Penang, Malaysia Josephine Steinkamp, 4 Penang, Malaysia Preston Tong, 4 Penang, Malaysia Grace Walter, 4 Penang, Malaysia Bethany Weidemann, 4 Penang, Malaysia Nathan Danneker, 3 Bangkok, Thailand Danae Frentz, 3 Penang, Malaysia Chris Kim, 3 Penang, Malaysia Harry Mak, 3 Bangkok, Thailand Kaden Stenlund, 3 Penang, Malaysia Sam Eckman, 2 Banjar Baru, Indonesia Gabby Erwin, 2 Penang, Malaysia

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Schatzhi the dog closely, Gabby Erwin pets him as Tyler Moerer reaches up OLDING to touch his nose; Rebekah Steinkamp peeks out from behind the safety of a pole. Pets like dogs and cats popped up everyday, exciting younger children.

Students often brought their dogs on campus to run around with them as they Rollerbladed or played tag.

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Peering apprehensively over the top of her toilet, Ms. Ruth Strong, to her shock and horror, saw the last few inches of a monitor lizard’s tail disappearing underneath the pipe. Over the next few months, she often wondered when the monitor would leave as well as how it breathed, and what it ate....

Strange, sweet, and slimy animals lurked behind corners, creating lasting and amusing memories. Staff and students encountered various creatures ranging from cats, dogs, and mon-

Andrew Hung, 2 Penang, Malaysia Andy Kim, 2 Penang, Malaysia Reagan Mahoney, 2 Penang, Malaysia Noriah Matanick, 2 Penang, Malaysia Ben Weidemann, 2 Penang, Malaysia Chris West, 2 Penang, Malaysia Megan Campbell, 1 Penang, Malaysia Corey Hahn, 1 Penang, Malaysia Joseph Hawthorne, 1 Penang, Malaysia Sierra Henderson, 1 Penang, Malaysia Stephanie Jones, 1 Penang, Malaysia Eun-Hae Kim, 1 Penang, Malaysia

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keys, to snakes and their famous my feet, perched and ready to attack!” monitor lizard.

Staff perked up during a combined-staff was. We moved closer and found a monkey with meeting when a monitor fell through the chapel its brains oozing out,” he said. ceiling to drop in for a visit.

Students observed creepy crawlers as well. “I First graders enjoyed observing small pets saw ants carrying a fingernail on my floor the grow up in their classroom. “The birds have other day,” said Hollynn Hager. already kissed three times,” said Joseph Haw- “I saw a five-legged roach the other night, thorne. “The hamsters also bit Sierra [Hender- and I squished it,” said Dan Whiting. son] when she stuck her finger in the cage; we So crazy creatures continued adding spice can’t play with them,” he added. to life as they perched, chased, dropped, and Elsewhere, a myriad of cats roamed campus howled around staff and students. during the day and howled at each other during Ms. Strong’s friendly monitor visited a the night. “I was late to my next class because few friends during

his adventurous journeys, the cats were on the stairs, and I couldn’t walk including Mr. Ed and Mrs. Kathy Tulloch, and up because I was scared of them,” said Laura Mr. Nathanael Klassen. Ms. Strong declared Ermis blushing. conclusively that from now on, “…I’ll never be “She sat in the bathroom till they left!” added able to sit down on a toilet without looking.”

Mandy Soh. —By Rachel Lau

in one hand and a baby green python in the other, Sam Lee holds up the REEZIE snake to amuse Natalie Herring and Kylee Spangler. Nick Ratzloff bought the python in Bangkok during the band trip and brought it back to his dorm. Reptiles such as snakes and monitor lizards provided “cool“ stories.

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Amber Hill had a slightly more traumatic experience of her own. “A cobra almost attacked me!” she exclaimed bug-eyed. “I was coming up from prayer meeting, and I was stepping over the drain. I looked down and a cobra was by my foot, perched and ready to attack! I ran away screaming! It was almost a catastrophe!”

“The monkeys chased us at the Youth Park.

So did a dog,” said Ben Weidemann.

Jake Ermis also experienced quite a confrontation with a monkey. “We were at Monkey Beach, and we saw cobra was by this thing; and we didn’t know what it

Jenny Kim, 1 Penang, Malaysia Josiah Steinkamp, 1 Penang, Malaysia Rebekah Steinkamp, 1 Penang, Malaysia Kendall Stenlund, K Penang, Malaysia Kayla Campbell, K Penang, Malaysia Hannah Collins, K Penang, Malaysia Emma Hofer, K Penang, Malaysia Katie Petersen, K Penang, Malaysia Gregory West, K Penang, Malaysia Joshua Moerer, Pre Penang, Malaysia Kassy Steinkamp, Pre Penang, Malaysia Kristian Stenlund, Pre Penang, Malaysia

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and tiger prints strung over their heads and necks, Hilary McCaskill, Joy EOPARD Walter, and I-Yah Chen parade around the gym with a guitar, drum sticks, and tambourines as Josie and the Pussycats. The Hallelujah Party, organized by the Parent-Teacher Organization, gave staff and students the opportunity to show off funny costumes.

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success, Robert Whiting completes one more round of limbo as other stuITH dents line up waiting for their turn.

The long line diminished as the pole lowered closer to the ground and even short first graders had to bend their backs as well. The Fiesta Food and Fun Fair provided games, Mexican food, and a dog contest for staff, students, and visitors enjoy and participate in.

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On 31 October, students entered a campus transformed into a magical land. Princesses danced across the field; fairy tale creatures came alive; Bible characters, soldiers, and Drew Carey proudly paraded the school grounds. All had come together for the Hallelujah Party, organized by the Parent-Teacher Organization.

PTO events spiced up life throughout the year with their carefully planned events—the Hallelujah Party and annual Food and Fun Fair—which attracted over 200 people.

Mr. Ken Campbell, B.A.

10-12 Girls’ Dorm, V. Boys’ Basketball, Extra-Curricular Activities Committee

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

Director, Bible 12 , PAC

Grade 1, Forensics Coach, High School and Middle School Drama Club

Grade 2, Voice Lessons, Deaconess, MS Discipleship Group, SDC

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“It was nice for right reasons rather than wrong.” to see people dressed up for good reasons rather than wrong ones,” said other activities such as limbo and hula-hoop Seth Galloway about the Hallelujah Party. contests. “I liked the hula-hoop contest because Students displayed their creativity through my mother won it,“ said James Lo. their costumes. “[My favorite was] Josie and the The night ended with the annual slave aucPussycats. They were so cute!” said Mandy Soh. tion. Crowds gathered to bid on each junior.

“I went as a butterfly!” said Gabby Erwin.

As the hours passed and the sky grew darker, “I went as Obi Won Kenobe,” said Ben Weide- each soldier, butterfly, and fairy whisked home mann. “Danae [Frentz] was fat; she was a pumpkin, and full of pride and prizes from the night’s events. she stuffed herself with like, five pillows!” he added.

—By Rachel Lau

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“It was nice to see

The Fiesta Food and Fun Fair also provided a different atmosphere on campus. The aroma of Mexican food invaded the air, making mouths water and tummies rumble.

“The food was really, really good. I could’ve eaten all of it by myself,” said Megan Galloway.

Dogs ran around in the field getting ready to participate in a dog show in front of the gym.

Kids scurried to the different game booths bashing piñatas, creating tambourines, getting their faces painted, and fishing for prizes.

Parents, staff, and people dressed up students joined in on

Mr. Keith Henderson

Mrs. Trena Campbell, R.N.

Chandler Dorm, JV Boys’ Soccer, V. Boys’ Volleyball

Mrs. Rachelle Henderson

Chandler Dorm, Mission Possible Leader

Mr. Dwight Carlblom, M.A.T

Mr. Mark Hill

Mrs. Lori Carlblom, B.A.

Mrs. Melinda Hill

Mr. Barb Case, B.G.S.

Mrs. Sharon Hodgson, Ed.S.

Mr. Earl Case, P.G.D.

Mr. Michael Holden, B.S.

Intramurals, Elder, Distance Education

Eckman Dorm, V. Girls’ Soccer, Nursery Coordinator

Eckman Dorm, V. Girls’ Basketball, JV Girls’ Basketball, Elder, Sports Council

Baptist Dorm

Baptist Dorm, Mission Possible Leader Social Studies 8, Curriculum Coordinator, School Development Committee, Academic Team

Elementary and Middle School PE, Health 7, V. Boys’ Soccer, U-12 Soccer, U-12 Basketball, Intramurals, High School Student Council Adviser, SAT Leader, Student Activities Committee, Student Services Committee

Mrs. Cindy Collins, B.A. Mr. Pete Collins, B.S.

Mr. Jake DeLeeuw, M. Ed.

Grade 8 and High School Industrial Arts, Maintenance Supervisor, CO 2 Car Club, Facility Committee

Registrar

Mrs. Trix DeLeeuw

Ms. Maike Horn, B.A.

Chemistry, Honors Chemistry, French I & II, Professional Development Committee, Student Services Committee,

Mr. Rick Hurlbut, B.A.

Who is God? Values and Decision Making, Paul’s Letters

Mr. George Irwin Jaffray Dorm

Mrs. Ingrid Irwin Jaffray Dorm

Mrs. Amy Erwin, B.A.

Mrs. Heather Kelly, B.A.

Basic English, English 9, 10, 12, Facilities Committee

Algebra 1, Bible Study Methods, Comparative Religions, Physical Science, Physics, Policy Committee

English 7, 8, Social Studies 7, Facilities Committee

Computer 1, Computer Science, U-12 Boys’ Basketball, DSTAT, CO2 Car Club, Technology Committee, Communications Committee, PAC

Mr. Nathanael Klassen, B.A.

Pre-K, Elementary Library, Home Ec, JV Girls’ Soccer, JV Girls’ Basketball, Facilities Committee, Sports Council

Mr. Dake Erwin, B.S.

Mrs. Vicki Gross, M. Ed.

Mr. Carlo Hansen, M. Ed.

Mrs. Donna Hansen

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Calculus AB, Calculus BC, Geometry, Pre-Calculus, Eckman Dorm, Communications Committee, PAC

Mr. Scott Kelly

Assistant Chaplain, Eckman Dorm, Computer Assistant, AV Coordinator

Miss Yvonne Keung, B.S.

K-8 Computer, Elementary Music, Middle School Worship Team, Deaconess, Personnel Committee Introduction to the Bible, IT Specialist, Senior Class

Miss Nellie Koethler, R.N. School Nurse, Deaconess

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a break from the hectic schedule of dorm life, Aunt Rachelle and Uncle AKING Keith Henderson relax on the front

porch of Chandler Dorm while their kids work their way through a day of school. “Parenting a large group of kids is exhausting at times, but the rewards greatly outweigh the work,” said Aunt Rachelle.

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his hands cuffed behind his back, Michael Wang helps Uncle Brian ITH

Weidemann demonstrate what goes into making an arrest to help the curious students in Geography understand the roughness of inner-city Chicago.

Staff regularly went out of their way to make learning and living interesting an interactive.

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“Oh, Come on quick!” Emily Sheddan said to the rest of her team as she balanced precariously on one chair and the other members tried to pile on.

During staff retreat, staff came together with open minds to learn and shared with one another. Mr. Tom Allen, the guest speaker, traveled from the United States to bring a new perspective to staff before the school year started.

“His message was great. It was really relevant; he spent the whole week on just eleven verses out

Sarah Podenak

“His words were

Mr. David Latsha, B.S.

Chaplain, Life of Christ, Old Testament Issues, Prayer Meeting Sponsor, Ad Team, DSL,

campus instead of at a hotel allowed us to plan in physical challenges and more extreme games to make the retreat more interesting,” said Miss Julie Miller.

Over all, staff appreciated the week of fellowship. “Once the school year starts, we are all so busy that we don’t have time to just get together and appreciate one another’s strengths— and that becomes very important around the end of third quarter,” said Mrs. Nan Walter.

The countdown began, and Sheddan’s team still hadn’t figured out a way to get everyone oozing... onto the short row

of Matthew chapwith wisdom and understanding...” ter five about the beatitudes,” said Mr. Steve Liss. of chairs before them. “Buzz! Time’s up!” Miss “I loved hearing what Tom Allen had to say. Nancy McMahan proclaimed above the noise His words were oozing with wisdom and under- of the crowd of staff families. standing; it was nice to experience his point of “And, I’m sorry to say, but the “Leftovers“ view,” said Mr. Karl Steinkamp. teams have been eliminated. They may no longer Apart from two daily devotionals, staff take part because they couldn’t survive the chalfamilies also participated in a “Survivor” lenge,” concluded Ms. Miller. themed games. “Holding the staff retreat on —By Sarah Podenak Mrs. Mary Sheddan, M.S.

World History, World Geography, Comparative Religions, Test Prep, Bible Study Methods, Southeast Asian Studies, PDC

Bible 7, Bible 8, Residence Supervisor, Laundry Supervisor, Policy Committee, SDC, Counseling Committee, Student Services Committee

Residence Supervisor, Dorm Representative Committee, Elder, Ad Team, Facilities Committees, SDC, School Board, Calendar Committee

Substitute-Teacher Coordinator, Senior Class Sponsor, Welcoming Committee

Fitness, High School P.E., Track and Field, U-12 Basketball, SDC, PAC

Mrs. Mary Latsha, B.S.

Mrs. Corinna Spangler, M.Ed.

Mr. Steve Liss, M.Ed.

Mr. Mark Spangler, B.S.

High School Choir, Middle School Choir, Vocal Lesson, Children’s Church Coordinator K-8 Principal, Math 6, High School Speech, V. Girls’ Soccer, V. Girls’ Basketball, Sports Council

Mrs. Carla Loehden, M.S.

Grade 8 Health, Staff CPR Instructor, Tae Kwon Do Club

Guest House Supervisor

Mrs. Joy Mah, B.Th.

Mr. Kerry Mahoney, M.Ed.

Band 6, Band 7/8 Beginning, Band 7/8 Advanced, Senior Concert Band, Rollerblade Hockey Club, Volleyball Referee, Steering Committee, Communications Committee, Calendar Committee, Student Activities committee, Sophomore Class Sponsor

Mrs. Beth Steiert

Mr. Gerry Steiert, B.Ed.

Mrs. Jacki Steinkamp, M.S

Counselor, Junior Class Sponsor, Children’s Church, Ad Team, Welcoming Committee, LNO Coordinator High School Principal, American Government, World Affairs, VHSMedia Analysis, Junior Class Sponsor, SDC, Communications Committee, Ad Team Special Services, U.S. History, Policy Committee

Mr. Karl Steinkamp, B.A.

Kindergarten

Dorm Assistant, Women’s Indoor Soccer Sponsor, Worship Team

Elementary Art, High School Ceramics

Middle School Art, High School Art, V. Boys’ Soccer

Mrs. Robin Mahoney, B.Ed. Ms. Shannon McCabe, B.A.

Mrs. Nicole McCaskill, R.N. Mr. Randy McCaskill, B.S.

Mr. Joel Steinkamp, B.A.

Mrs. Mia Steinkamp, B.S.

Librarian, Children’s Church, Literature Evaluation Committee, PTO

Accounting, Advanced Math, Algebra II, JV Boys’ Basketball, JV Girls’ Volleyball, Junior Class Sponsor

Mr. Greg Stenlund, B.S.

Ms. Nancy McMahan, M.Div.

Mrs. Tara Stenlund, B.A.

Ms. Julie Miller, B.A.

Ms. Ruth Strong, B.A.

Grade 3, HizHandz, Elementary Drama, High School Drama

A.P. U.S. History, Middle School Leadership, High School Drama, Middle School Student Council, Ad Team, Policy Committee, Tech Committee

Mr. Clint Moerer, B.S.

Math 7, Algebra I, V. Boys’ Basketball

E.S.L., JV. Boys’ Volleyball, E.S.L. Summer Camp Committee, Personnel Committee

Mr. John Robertson, M.A.

Mrs. Karen Robertson, B.A.

Grade 4, Spanish Club, Outdoor Games Sponsor, Deaconess, Communications

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Spanish I, Spanish II, Junior Class Sponsor, Nursery Coordinator

High School College Counselor, Track and Field, Tae Kwon Do Club

Mandarin I, Mandarin II

Ms. Eunice Teoh, B.A.

Ms. Maria T. Titus, B.S.

Grade 6, Middle School Drama, Student Activities Committee

English 11, A.P. English 12, Journalism I, Journalism II, NHS Sponsor, Eagle’s Eye, Dalat Alumni Association, Reflector, SDC

Mr. John “Tommy” Tompkins, M.S.

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in hand, Mr. Mani Kuppusamy cut up HICKEN the meat needed for a stir-fried dish. The national staff could show

off their cooking talents when required to cook local foods.

“I love it when we eat meals to celebrate a local holiday because then we always get the best food for lunch,” said Jackson Lau. Even though Lau especially enjoyed the Asian food, the dietitian always tried to make a varied menu.

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Mr. Ed Tulloch, M.Ed.

Biology, Environmental Science, Health, Elder, PDC, PAC

Mrs. Kathy Tulloch, M.Ed.

Geometry, Pre-Calculus, High School Counselor, Worship Team, PAC, SDC, Sports Council

Mr. Dennis Tyas, M.A.

Math 8, Middle School Science, U-12 Soccer, CluBug

Mrs. Gayle Tyas, M.A.

Special Services Assistant

Ms. Diane Vanderpool, M.A.

Grade 5, Elementary Student Council, Dalat Chapel Treasurer, Personnel Committee

Mrs. Nan Walter, M.A.

AP/Experimental Psychology, Family Counselor, High School Vocal Ensemble

Mr. Brian Weidemann

Zeimer Dorm, SDC, Elder

Mrs. Valerie Weidemann, B.A.

Zeimer Dorm, Mission Possible leader

Mr. Ron West, B.S.

Jackson Dorm, Asst. Varsity Boys’ Soccer, Asst. Varsity Boys’ Volleyball, Sports Council, Student Services

Mrs. Shelly West, B.S.N.

Jackson Dorm, Combined Staff Co-Chair

Miss Tamilselvi Agamrom Laundry Mr. Patrick Aloysius Guard Miss “Penny” Mary Aloysius Housekeeping Mrs. Adeline Ang Office Mrs. Indraini Arokiadass Laundry

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W h e n y a rd workers attemptstaff for all the work they do.” ed to dent the never-ending piles of leaves on campus, students Letchmi Muniandy offered an idea to improve passing by tended to smile their appreciation. her employment satisfaction; “I think we should “I never know how to thank the staff for all the have ASTRO in the laundry department,” she work they do to make our campus look nice,” said with a smile on her face. said Nathan Rice.

Back at the front gate, Lesmana gave her This gratitude initiated good relationships. “I miss answer with a grin, “Gurney Plaza.” the students while they are on vacation. My job is more Mr. Loh smiled and said, “OK!” interesting when they are here,” said Miss Shama.

—By Beth Farnum

a newly clean shirt, Mrs. Saroja Su OLDING pramaniam finishes up the dorm stu dents’ laundry. Every morning students brought their dirty clothes up to the laundry ladies. If not for the hard work of these women, then the dorm students would have had to fit laundry into their busy schedules—as the seniors did—to prepare for college.

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“I never know how to

Not all students had the chance to interact with the national staff. Mr. Balu Perumal said, “I really enjoy working here because of the flexibility, but I do not usually converse with the students.”

On the other hand, Mr. Balu does interact with the expat. staff. He invited all the teachers and dorm parents to eat dinner at his house to celebrate Deepavali in November.

Aunt Corinna Spangler said, “I really enjoyed the chance to see Balu’s home, family, and his life outside his job in the cafeteria.”

Although their jobs pleased some of the thank the... workers, Mrs. Thana Beth farnum

Anticipating the freedom and excitement she would have at Gurney Plaza, Pamela Lesmana strolled past the gate, leaving her schoolwork on campus. But before she got too far, Mr. Loh Boon Leng waved, smiled, and asked her, “Where are you going?”

National staff talked to students when they had time during their busy workday.

Mrs. Amy Khoo said, “Students are so friendly to me.” Students often tried to show their gratitude for the servant hearts of the national staff.

students finished their lunches, Mr. Kumar Mareemuttoo goes from table to table to wipe away any leftover foods. Ki-Chan Jeon said, “I really wish people paid more attention to their garbage; I really appreciate the willingness and the teamwork of the national staff to clean it up and to do other unseen work.”

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Mr. Veera Avurasalam Kitchen Mr. Chan Thim Yaw Guard Mr . Muniandy Raja Doraisamy Yard, Gym Assistant Mrs. Nagamal “Rose” Doraisamy Housekeeping Mr. Naranyanasamy Doraisamy Maintenance, Track & Field coach Mr. Palany Ganapathy Housekeeping Mr. Goh Seng Hock Kitchen Mr. Henry Gregory Guard Mr. Ho Ah Khang Kitchen Mr. Francis Kanasamy Maintenance Mrs. Valliammah Karpaya Library Mr. Samarasan Karuppiah Guard Mrs. Amy Khoo Office Mr. Steven Khoo Office Mr. Mani Kuppusamy Kitchen Mr. Parkianathan Kuppusamy Guard Ms. Leow Ah Mooi Office Mrs. Lim Ah Chai Housekeeping

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Students might look back on the year and remember that play in drama, the bug they caught, or the arm they broke in indoor soccer.

But most of all, students and staff will look back and remember the world-changing events that occurred throughout the year’s course.

From Iraq to issues in North Korea, current affairs often sparked daily conversations. The SARS epidemic caused people to take more cautionary measures when going out.

“I hear about shallow

secure; it’s my country. I feel bad for the people because they are helpless,” said Ki-Chan Jeon.

The war in Iraq won the poll for the largest and most serious event to affect students and staff. Over 60 percent of high schoolers and staff members supported the U.S.’s decision to go to war; over 20 percent did not.

“War is stupid. I hear about shallow graves and dying civilians, and I think ‘People are gonna benefit from this?’” said Jacqui Steiert.

Daniel graves and dying Walter dis-

loved ones in certain parts of the world. Ms. Maria Titus had a brother on the U.S.S. Constellation near Iraq. The Ermises also had a cousin in the Marines posted there.

Safety reasons campused dorm students for weeks. At school, all students felt the seriousness of these world events as they practiced crisis drills and emergency plans.

Summing his thoughts up, Pastor David Latsha said, “When I think about the war, it makes me glad that I know God is in control of everything. It reminds me that someday the

“I got a bit worried for my parents because civilians, and I think ‘People are gonna benefit?’” they live just a couple of hours away from Hanoi [Vietnam], where SARS is [rampant],” agreed.“ The longer we wait, the more power world is going to end and God has a plan.” commented Beth Farnum.

Saddam [Hussein] would have gotten and further Sarah Podenak concluded, “I’ll look back and re For the most part, however, a survey taken incited the world against the U.S.,” he said. member wars, and the suffering of the people in Congo, by reflector journalists showed that SARS had Some staff members felt ambivalent towards but I’ll remember the little things too, like the time spent not affected 88.9 percent of staff and students’ the whole issue. “I don’t think war is ever the best with my best friends.”

—By Rachel Lau daily lives. “I’m not really concerned; I just hope solution to an issue; but I don’t know enough it won’t affect dorm students negatively as other to come down hard on one side or the other,” at a shelf full of vitamins, Mr. Joel Steinkamp and his daughter Rebekah events have,” said Daniel Whiting. said Mr. Ed Tulloch.

OOKING contemplate which ones to buy for Other events included the genocide in Congo Whiting felt the same. “I believe the war was Mrs. Mia Steinkamp. “She’s going back to the states and and the North Korean nuclear crisis. “Hearing bad, but it had to happen for the Iraqis,” he said. she has to stop in Singapore, so I want her to have the about events in North Korea makes me feel in- Concern grew stronger for those who had lowest chances of getting SARS,” said Mr. Steinkamp.

Mr. Loh Boon Leng Guard Mrs. Thangam Manikam Housekeeping Mr. Kumar Mareemuttoo Kitchen Mr. Rajeen Mareemuttoo Maintenance Mr. Ravi Moses Yard Mrs. Thana Letchmi Muniandy Laundry Miss Ooi Huey Fern Office Mr. Balu Perumal Kitchen Mr. Raj Pillai Office Mr. Bascaran Raja Manikam Yard Miss Lily Raijah Housekeeping

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Mr. Steven Sellasamy Yard

Mr. Jacob Simeon Guard

Mr. Gerald Stothard Guard

Mr. Murugiah Subramaniam Maintenance

Mr. Mahendrean Supramaniam Kitchen

Mrs. Saroja Supramaniam Laundry

Mr. Govinda Ramasamy

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Mrs. Tung Seok Yeng Office

Mr. Voon Wei Ming Maintenance

Mr. Anson Yap Guard

rachel Lau

Maintenance Mr. Muniandy Ramasamy Kitchen Mr. Sundram Ramasamy Guard Mrs. Margaret Sabastian Housekeeping Miss Catherine Saminathan Office Mr. Ramu Thaver Yard Ms. Shama Sankaran Office

to get to school, Theo Love waits for Mr. Henry Gregory to open the gates URRYING for him to enter. The war in Iraq built caution and promoted the school’s safety. Guards kept careful watch on campus day and night. Staff also could not park vehicles on campus; the front gates, closed most of the day, gave students a deeper sense of security.

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woodworking; others simply saw it as a creative way to get involved in something new. “My father used to work with wood so I had the desire to learn about some of the things he used to do. It’s a lot of fun to learn about woodworking,” said Mrs. Barbara Case.

Turning the key in the lock, Mr. Karl Steinkamp opened the front door “It brings you back to junior high shop class. It’s a creative activity with to his house with a baby in one arm, a computer bag in the other, and a product to show for your work at the end,” said Ms. Julie Miller. two children following behind. Kassy Steinkamp asked as she walked Mr. De Leeuw and Mr. Hansen allowed the women to make to the kitchen, “Dad, I have a question. Where’s mommy?” anything they wanted, adding helpful suggestions here and there.

As the children settled down at home and spent The women became involved in different projects more time with Daddy, Mrs. Tara Stenlund and from tables to jewelry boxes. “It’s a lot harder than Mrs. Jacki Steinkamp put on their aprons and it looks. I’m making a lamp, and it’s actually pretty readied themselves to work…with power tools! complicated; but it’s a great stress reliever,” said Mr. Jake DeLeeuw decided to start a shop class Ms. Horn. on Monday nights from 6:30 to 9 p.m. for any staff The women used the shop class as a channel for women who wanted to participate. He sent out an creative juices and a way to get rid of excess energy e-mail inviting anyone interested. “It’s something or stress. “I’ve always been interested in woodworkI’ve been meaning to do for a long time; so when ing, but I just never had the opportunity. It’s a nice [Ms.] Maike [Horn] said she wanted to make a outlet: something new to do and learn,” said Aunt lamp, I typed up the e-mail and sent it out. We Nellie Koethler. really have a lot of fun; I wish I had started it As usual when a large group of women get toearlier,” he said. gether in one room, the conversation turns playful Around 15 women responded to the e-mail. and laughter permeates the atmosphere. “Sometimes gripping the electric sander, Ms. Mr. DeLeeuw, needing some help to supervise HANDS Maike Horn concentrates on smoothing the Mr. Hansen and I feel more like we’re regulating that number of people, recruited Mr. Carlo Han- base of her lamp. The women participating traffic than assisting,” said Mr. DeLeeuw. sen, who used to work with wood for a living. in the Monday night shop class made an as- After dinner, the Steinkamp kids started feel“Mr. DeLeeuw was the spearhead, but I’ve been sortment of items including a pair of lamps, ing sleepy; so Mr. Steinkamp slipped them into helping out since the beginning. I make sure the a jewelry box, and a medicine shelf. their pajamas. As they crawled into bed, Mrs. ladies don’t get hurt, give ideas, and help out with Steinkamp opened the front door smelling of the projects,” said Mr. Hansen. wood chips and said, “Honey! Kids! Mommy’s home!”

Some women joined because of a previous interest or a history with —By Megan Galloway

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“Come on, come on! Just turn a little to the left,” said Nick Ratzloff in a whisper as the ball traveled down the lane, while his opponents jeered him from the sidelines.

Every once in a while, students would head down to the bowling lanes at Midlands where they would take out some stress by throwing balls down the lanes, trying to knock down the white pins.

“I love the feeling I get when I get a strike,” said Ted Fung.

“Yeah so do I, but I never get one!” said Po Lai laughing.

For a dorm outing, dorm parents took their dorm kids, booked half the lanes, and played for two hours. The dorm parents divided all the students into different teams that played against the other teams. Each fought to win, yet focused more on having fun than taking the gold.

“It was really fun even though my arm was broken,” said Zac Riggenbach. “I got to kick the ball instead of throw it, and I still beat some of the people!”

Bowling provided students with a leisurely way of competing against one another that, although not EYES trailing the ball as it leaves his hand and everybody excelled at it, travels down the lane, Nick Ratzloff freezes in they still enjoyed particimid throw hoping that nothing would change pating in it. the ball’s course. Dorm parents sometimes brought their dorm children out during dorm “The ball always seems outings to the Midlands Bowling Alley to enjoy to roll into the gutter right a night of competition. before it hits the pins,” said Grace Sun, “but that doesn’t matter because it is just a fun way to hang out with my friends.”

“You just say that because you always lose!” said Matt Hansen.

Yet even though they all played for pleasure, each hoped he or she could take some glory in winning the game.

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and the little kids all chanted out the ending along with her,” said Wendy Kordesch.

“I think it was really fun to teach the elementary students about God and let them know more about God. It even taught me; it was a “Once upon a time in a land far away there lived little wooden people really good experience,” said Jane Chang. called Wemmicks…,” narrated Rachel Lau in an animated voice as Putting on the chapel gave the seniors a chance to impact the youngkindergarten through the fifth grade listened intently. The seniors, sters in elementary in a unique and memorable way. “It was fun to see decked out in hilarious and colorful costumes, began hobbling back the little kids’ faces when they walked into the chapel and saw us all and forth in puppet-fashion. Valerie Eddins walked up to Sophia Hoshi dressed up,” said Terri-Lynn Frentz. and stuck a dot on her polka-dot blouse.

“It made me feel really special when all Mr. Dwight Carlblom assigned his senior the little kids came up to me and told me Bible class the task of putting together an how much they liked our skit,” said Nick interesting chapel to present to the elemenRatzloff. tary students on Good Friday, 18 April. The The elementary children left the chagroup worked all week during class to have pel smiling and laughing. Mrs. Karen an impressive presentation prepared for their Robertson’s fourth graders wrote thank teacher’s return because he had to attend a you notes to the seniors. “I learned that conference out of town. seniors care about more things than During Mr. Carlblom’s absence, Mrs. college, like kids,” wrote Khalie MaBeth Steiert and Nathanael Klassen, the honey. class sponsors, sat in on class time to Once the seniors presented the story, supervise and offer suggestions. After Frentz and Galloway told the children how numerous discussions, the seniors finally the story related to Easter. “I learned why Jesus decided to base their presentation on a died for us on the cross,” said Preston Tong. children’s book by Max Lucado called Eddins and Hoshi settled down on the “YOU’RE so ludicrous,” says Jane Chang, the smart pup- side of the stage as Lau began narrating again.

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“The chapel went really well. The little pet, as she steps on stage with her sister Bonnie Chang to Duclos appeared on the side of the stage off her large vocabulary while Joe Lee sits atop his kids were able to follow it and looked really shows in an emerald green dress. Lau continued, mountain in the background. Each senior played a puppet interested. The cutest thing was in the end with a different characteristic such as a large nose or big “Punchinella had lots of dots.…” when Megan [Galloway] gave the closing eyes in the senior chapel.

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He said, “I like teaching first grade because it’s the groundwork for the rest of elementary. You can really see the learning styles more clearly in first grade, and it’s great to be able to watch the kids grow up and excel in later years.”

“I spy with my little eye something brown,” said Mr. Chris Thomp- Mr. Thompson taught the students spelling, writing, math, and son as he led the first graders across the crosswalk back to the class- science. For reading time, he read children stories in the comfortable room. reading corner. During free time he joined in on activities, sometimes “Is it the dirt?” asked Joseph Hawthorne. acting like a kid himself.

“No,” said Mr. Thompson.

“He plays games with us,” said Josiah Steinkamp.

In the second semester, Mrs. Lori Carlblom’s first grade class received A fresh face sparked the interest of the students and brought spea new addition from Geneva College cial feel to class and school for the first in Pennsylvania. Mr. Thompson came graders. “He wears boxers,” said Kendall to help Mrs. Carlblom teach the group Stenlund as he placed checkers on the of eight first graders and to fulfill his tic-tac-toe mat. four-week requirement of student “He makes funny jokes sometimes teaching. that make me laugh,” said Stephanie “He spent time in social services Jones matter-of-factly. before he came here, so it was nice “I’ve never had a man teacher bethat he had already had some experifore,” said Jenny Kim. ence. His experience has helped out The first graders and their new a lot. The kids love him,” said Mrs. teacher passed by the office. As they Carlblom. approached their cozy little classroom At first Mr. Thompson sat in the back Sierra Henderson asked, “Is it the tree of the classroom observing Mrs. Carltrunk?” blom’s teaching techniques and learning “Yes, it is!” said Mr. Thompson enthe students’ names. Eventually, he took thusiastically; “All right Sierra! It’s your over all of the class time, and Mrs. Carturn to spy now.” next to Sierra Henderson’s desk, Mr. Chris Thompson lblom supervised and offered a helping KNEELING “I spy something yellow,” said Henhelps her fill out a questionnaire about her favorite food and drink. hand. Mr. Thompson kept class time Because first grade had only eight students, Mr. Thompson could give derson; and the cycle started again. very structured and organized.

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Second semester’s Missions’ Emphasis “I felt a little weird, but at the same Week theme, BLAZE, once again reflected time it was cool because we got to comthe theme as Eric and Krisy Maxey shared pete against other classes and show class the cost of blazing for God. spirit,” said Stoothoff.

And students shined throughout the Every other Wednesday from 10:20 year by making new commitments and to 11:00, Pastor “Uncle” Dave (PUD) steps of obedience in baptism and minisgave a short message to the student body, tries, like the E.E. trip to Myanmar. challenging them in some way—such as “Show Him in Everything was an eftaking bold steps of faith or living their fective theme,” said Mr. John “Tommy” GLITTERING light sparkles off Praveen Thomas and Malcolm Tompkins. “I liked how Pastor Dave lives fully for God. as Pastor David Latsha has the four decorated mem “I really wanted people to realize that McCaskill bers of each high school class come to the front of the chapel tied everything together with that shining for God is about what is going to visually illustrate the SHINE theme. PUD used a vivid, live simple word, ‘shine.’” on inside and not outside,” said Pastor illustration to introduce the theme of the year.

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“It’s delightful being able to put out tons of ideas to make SEW and MEW more exciting for everyone,” said Houmphan.

Meetings provided a way for ideas to flow and mix and mesh to form creative compromises. “Working with the other committee members is Hey Rachel, can you hand me another one of those silver strips,” asked so exciting when ideas and plans start coming together. I love having Kara Mangham from atop the chapel stage the night before the first a hand in helping out with MEW and SEW,” said Mangham.

Spiritual Emphasis Week service as she and Rachel Houmphan worked The chapel committee influenced all parts of the special weeks by to decorate the chapel. In the background, Theo Love and Casey helping out with choosing music and organizing the worship team, Caldwell hung up white Christmas lights along the side walls. decorating the chapel, and developing creative presentations such as SEW and Missions’ Emphasis Week took on a new twist. During the skits. “My favorite part of helping out with chapel committee was beweeks of spiritual and missions emphasis, Pastor “Uncle” David Latsha ing able to be a part of the musical aspect of SEW and MEW. I love (PUD) had a powerful tool working for him: the chapel committee. to worship and play my guitar during services,” said Masters.

The committee worked to add zest to both events. Since a majority To spice up SEW, the committee collaborated to produce a design of the preparations for SEW and MEW took for the “SHINE” t-shirts. The black shirts place behind the scenes, the chapel commitfeatured a white cross on the front and the tee went relatively unnoticed. theme and year on the back in shadow writing.

Pastor Dave decided before SEW to recruit “Chapel committee has really produced some a group of devoted students for a chapel comgreat ideas such as the ‘Shine’ t-shirts and the mittee to help him plan SEW and MEW. “I chili potluck for the finale of MEW. Even the decided to start the chapel committee so that staff were excited about the potluck and asked I could get more ideas about what students me about it,” said PUD. want. I wanted the students to connect and “Do you think these lights are high enough?” be more involved in chapels and in the activiLove asked Mangham and Houmphan. ties; the more students are involved, the more “Yeah, it looks great,” said Mangham as she they’re excited about MEW and SEW,” said tacked up another silver strip of cloth on top PUD. HOLDING a cup of cappuccino punch in their hands, of a black background.

The committee included a group of eight Kara Mangham and Mrs. Darlene Ratzloff exchange “This is starting to look really good,” said students: Rachel Houmphan, Kara Mang- stories in Mr. David and Mrs. Mary Latsha’s living room Houmphan. “I’m really excited about tomora celebraton party after SEW. After a busy week ham, Ben Masters, Caldwell, Kylee Spangler, during of organizing and planning, Pastor Dave invited the row when everyone comes in and sees the Love, Megan Galloway, and Aaron Malcolm. students who had helped to his home for dessert. decorations!”

—By Megan Galloway

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“Can we please just go now?” Valerie Eddins asked Mr. Dwight Carlblom as she could no longer stand to sit in her last class before the Junior-Senior Banquet on 25 April.

Senior girls scattered to their hair appointments after a quick shower. Even guys made special arrangements for their hair to look a little different for the banquet. Nicholas Ratzloff surprised Tina Wolfe, his date, with a temporary perm!

Thanks to adequate preparation and careful planning, juniors got out of school early as well. “I was so glad that we could leave the hotel at 12:30 because I like to take my time to get ready,” said Karen Wong.

The sophomores, on the other hand, had to wait until the normal 3:25 bell before they could apply any makeup or hair spray. “It was hard to stay in school and concentrate the rest of the day when we saw the seniors scramble off to start getting ready [at 12:30],” said Natalie Herring.

Dorm moms and other lady staff members opened up the “Dalat Beauty Salon” in Room 10 and the Zeimer Dorm study room HELPING her friend with the cum- so that students could apply their bersome dress, Rachel Houmphan creams, powders, and goo in air zips up the hard-to-reach zipper for conditioning and get help from Lisa Nakanouchi. Students “went all their friends or staff members. out” in dress at the JSB; girls had dresses made, boys rented tuxes, and “I enjoyed watching the girls get their hair done. Everyone everyone had flowers. looked so pretty,” said Abigail Eckman. “I wish that sixth graders could go to the JSB, too.”

Mrs. Nan Walter volunteered to take the senior dorm girls out to get their hair done and to act as a temporary mom for the girls who lived so far away from their families.

Said Rachel Houmphan, “It really meant a lot to me to have Mrs. Walter take me out since all the other girls were talking about getting ready with their mom’s help.”

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Eagerly anticipating the look on the seniors’ faces, the juniors lined up in front of the gym, each holding a black or white balloon tied to an invitation to the JSB. Each year juniors try to think of a creative way to ask the seniors to the Junior-Senior Banquet and hope that they can “outdo” the previous class.

Tricking the seniors into believing that they had a class picture to take, Jamie Cheng had them pose in front of a camera with no film in it.

During one of the poses, the lights went out and the “Star Wars” theme song came on.

“Be afraid! It has begun. Now go!” said Cheng as he tried to direct the group of seniors out the door, “Wait not that way— the other door!”

The class of ’03 climbed the stairs as instructed by Theo Love to discover what the juniors had prepared for them.

A red carpet lined the path to where they treated the seniors to SMILING in surprise, Dan Whiting, Aaron Malcolm, Laura Ermis, Terri-Lynn Frentz, and Beth a picnic lunch and Farnum happily accept their invitations to JSB brownies after every2003. Juniors planned for weeks to make this year’s one had passed out invitation original and honoring. the invitations.

“I never thought that we would get done,” said David Eckman.

“Yeah we cut it pretty close with the music didn’t we?” said Praveen Thomas; he plugged the sound system into his laptop and turned up the volume just as the seniors reached the top of the stairs.

The hard work and careful planning paid off as the juniors successfully surprised and delighted the seniors.

“Now I am so excited for the JSB, and I know it will be great if it is anything like this was,” said Laura Ermis.

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“We’re going to watch some chick flicks, eat lots of food, do some henna… it’ll be fun!” said Mrs. Nan Walter as she gave an invitation for the senior girls to go to her place on a Friday night in order to bond, and most of all, to “de-stress” themselves.

“I’m kind of excited for it,” said Lisa Nakanouchi. “This week was totally stressful. So, I think it’s going to be great and relaxing.”

At 7:30 p.m., the girls arrived at Walters’ apartment. They soon settled in, ready to apply intricate henna designs on their hands and feet, eat brownies, and drool over Keanu Reeves in the movie, “A Walk in the Clouds.”

“These henna things are pretty cool!” commented Laura Ermis, as Wendy Kordesch applied the henna paste to Ermis’ lower back, and the music of Moby played in the background. After all the girls had henna paste drying on their skin and a plate with a warm, delicious-smelling brownie slice in their hands, they settled down in comfortable positions with couches and large soft pillows to watch the movie and dream of an unrealistically perfect man.

Thoughts of last semester seeped into the minds of each girl as she remembered the senior-girl sleep-over party they had had at Sarah Podenak’s house, watching more chick-flicks and an anticiALL snuggled up, Val Eddins and Kara Mangham share friendship, pated episode of the popular televilaughter, and a warm blanket. Sleep- sion series, “Survivor.” overs allowed senior girls to take “I think that Ken in ‘Survivor’ time out and enjoy “girlie” activities is soooo hot!” said Terri-Lynn together.

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“Oh yeah! He definitely is,” confirmed Emily Sheddan.

“I wasn’t too sure about it at first, but I ended up having a lot fun actually,” said Mandy Soh. “It was my birthday that night, too; so they baked me a green birthday cake!”

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picked up a big rock and told them that they would have to move if he threw it. He threw it, and they did move. Then we saw who it was and realized we were caught,” said David Eckman.

Then, instead of merely punishing the pranksters, the adults added inOn a bright Tuesday morning, Jonathan Malcolm struggled to sult to injury by making the students return the chairs to their places. wake up. He tried to figure out why this morning taxed him more “The prank didn’t work the way it should have. I didn’t like heavily than most, finally remembering that doing all of the work of the prank—and then he had had only three hours of sleep the night having to undo it. We lost hours of sleep, before. and the prank was useless,” complained Ben On the night of 31 March, Malcolm had Masters. joined a group of ambitious pranksters; they Student opinion of the prank ranged from removed all the chairs from the entire school, support to sarcasm. “It was a little annoying relocating them on upper field. The logistics of when I got to class the next morning because such an undertaking proved complicated and Mr. [Dake] Erwin made us move our chairs back required more than 15 helpers; and the group into the classroom or else we were tardy,” said had procured the keys to all the classrooms on Nancy Duclos. campus by asking teachers, promising only to Jessica Friesen, with a smirk on her face, said, steal chairs.

“I thought it was pretty ironic that Mr. [Karl] They had finished all their preparations Steinkamp and Mr. Stenlund turned their joke

by April Fools’ Day. The pranksters smoothly around on them.” opened locks and stole the chairs inside, mov Despite the wasted prank, the staff men ing most of them to the gate by the gym. As did not have the last laugh. Theo Love said, they began moving the chairs to upper field, “Although the elderly men in black seemed to however, a chink in their plans appeared. foil our plans, we let them know that we were Mr. Karl Steinkamp, Mr. Joel Steinkamp, still in control by playing the same prank the and Mr. Greg Stenlund bore down upon the STACKING chairs in Room 27, a sleepy Simeon Gar- very next night.” pranksters like avenging angels, catching them ratt participates in the April Fools’ prank. Students Having processed all of this in slightly more hauled hundreds of chairs—literally—up the stairs red-handed. and across campus, preparing to set them up on up- than four seconds, Malcolm’s brain overloaded, “Actually, we knew someone was out there; per field before the staff caught them “red-handed” forcing sleep upon him once again. and we knew where they were. Seth [Galloway] and foiled their plans.

—By Dan Walter

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Ben: “Your time here is so short; don’t close your eyes or you’ll miss it. Make the most of every day so when the end comes, you won’t have to say, ‘Where did all my time go?’”

Mandy: “Some mistakes are too much fun to only make once! My advice: GO CRAZY! GO NUTS! JUST LIVE!“ Audra: “Thanks for sharing your senior year with me! Even though this was my first year here, you made me feel a part of this class.”

Val: “Holy cow...It’s all over and the end has come.”

Terri-Lynn: “When you get stressed out, go for a run! It makes it all better. Remember God is with you all the time and gives indescribable peace.”

Laura: “We laughed until we had to cry; we loved right to our last good-bye.”

Lisa: “What you are is God’s gift to you, What you do is your gift to

Bonnie: “Congratulations everyone! Enjoy, and have fun!“

Dan: “If you say, ‘Don’t touch me,’ don’t touch me; because if you’re touching me then I’m touching you and....”

Megan: “Come near to God, and he will come near to you.

Take the time to love people in a Christ-like way.”

Nick: “Live life, live cool, cool planet.”

Kich: “I love my classmates, and I will try to remember them as well as I could.”

Derrick: “Good luck everyone!”

Sophia: “Good luck in everything you do!”

Josh: “Do not let failures ruin you. Learn from it, then drop it, and continue to strive towards your dreams. God’s always beside you.”

Pearl: “Don’t waste your time complaining about the dress code or cafeteria food. Enjoy the ocean, feel the breeze. Treasure the close relationships and things that you wouldn’t find once you get out of Dalat. And don’t ever try to carry your burdens around, they get REALLY heavy. Put them down, and God will take care of them for

Sarah: “ ‘A truth that’s told with bad intent beats all the lies you can invent.’ Be true to God. Seek Him first.”

Wendy: “It’s a long road, but we’ve all finally done it! Don’t take anything for granted—and I’m just really glad this book is done!”

Rachel L: “As you walk down to lower campus, always look out over the blue ocean, listen to the waves, and remember how truly blessed you are that God has placed you here.”

Beth: “God can use you at Dalat even if you don’t want to be here, as long as you let him.”

Rachel H: “I feel sorry for all of you guys who have years left to go, but your day will Aaron: “If a computer in the lab is too slow, don’t hurt its feelings by abandoning it all by its lonesome self. Instead, take the time to encourage it to move ever faster.

Seriously though, if you’re ever stuck in a situation, don’t be afraid to try something out of the ordinary. God works in surprising ways.”

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come. Rock music always relieves stress—NOT Avril Lavigne. Just take it easy.”

Emily: “‘Service is nothing but love in work clothes.’ Matthew 23:11”

Joseph: “Live life in a dreary lovely dream full of sleep, wake up only at night, sleep during all your

Kara: “‘Last night I lay in bed looking at the stars thinking about how much I love all you people and how much you mean to me, and then I wondered... ‘Where the heck is the ceiling?’”

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Mr. Steinkamp added, “Yes! And also there’s the possibility that we might not use what [the students] created, whether it’s because it doesn’t meet the need of the client or just the fact that it’s not top quality work—so there’s also a level of competition involved.”

“Okay class! Listen up!” yelled Mr. Carlo Hansen as he tried to gather Even just “pretending” in computer class allowed students to express the attention of the Computer I students. “For this upcoming proj- themselves creatively and gave them a long-awaited release valve for artistic creation and expression. The competition ect, a company will hire all of you to create an gave a sense of camaraderie among groups and advertisement. The company’s CEO will come gratifying rewards. in tomorrow and tell you exactly what they are Katrina Irwin said, “It’s great because it’s challooking for.” lenging, it allows you to be creative, and it gives you Kazumasa Komatsu curiously enquired, the feeling that you’re doing something productive “Who is it?” and real! The best part is you get to see the end “I don’t know! I guess you’ll have to find out result!” tomorrow!” Mr. Hansen replied with a wide Others felt that achieving an agreement of grin. ideas with their partner posed the most difficulty.

The constant rise in innovative technology Mr. Steinkamp said, “Seeing students take on the constantly brought new projects and assignments responsibility of meeting the needs of the client for the computer class; video editing became the while having to communicate and cooperate with newest addition in the computer department’s their partner is very exciting. They are now learning curriculum. to put the word ‘compromise’ into use; this is what With a great deal of assessment and many I call real-life application!” sleepless nights, Mr. Hansen and Mr. Karl The next day, students sat in class not quite Steinkamp came up with the idea of giving stuknowing what to expect. They all—whether dents the opportunity to help create an advertisfully aware or subconsciously—wondered to ing CD-ROM for the school.

Mr. Hansen asked, “Who can create a bet- DOWNLOADING short videos onto a themselves what kind company would want to ter advertisement of Dalat besides the students computer from a digital camera, Mandy Soh hire high school students for a project. Then prepares clips for her project. “This project themselves? This isn’t just a project where kids is so cool! After I learn how to use all the Mr. Steinkamp walked in through the door, and just create a video and turn it in. This project programs with the class, I can make my own Kazumasa muttered, “Ooohh… It’s you!”

—By Mandy Soh will be used and seen by other people thinking ‘pro’ videos!” said Soh. about attending Dalat.”

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“It’s always those study halls I really need that I waste—today, Rachel Houmphan and I spent our whole long period study hall looking up prom hairdos, colleges, and Abilene, Texas—even though we both had a Journ. deadline to meet, a psychology project to finish, and AP tests to prepare for,” said Rachel Lau. With 45 minutes of free time, study halls gave students a chance to catch up on work and take a short break from the school day.

Students worked in either the library or the computer labs on homework and projects. “I’m a slow worker, but I need to get my work done. Sometimes it takes more than just one study hall, so I have to use them wisely,” said Emily Sheddan.

Other students chose to find alternatives to finishing a section of math homework or studying for a psychology test. Ben Masters often used his G block study hall to practice singing and playing the guitar.

Mandy Soh used her study hall time to learn more about herself. “I take tests—that is personality tests! Emode.com is so much fun! I feel it’s a very good BURSTING into laughter, Kara Mangham hangs out in study hall with Theo use of my time—not a waste at Love as he cracks jokes before they head all, but I have senioritis! I can’t to the library to work. Study halls gave motivate myself to do anything students the opportunity to relax and related to school in study hall,” spend time outside with friends. she said.

Ben DeVette played on-line strategy games to pass the time. “Knights of the Round is a fun game to play with the other guys in my [freshman] class. It’s not that fun, but at least it gives me something to do when I’m bored,” he said.

To relieve tired, puffy eyes from long nights of studying, students searched out quiet places to rest. “If I’m really tired, I make my way to the study cubbies in the library and lay my head on the desks for a little nappy time,” said Houmphan.

Continuing her explanation for slacking off during study hall, Lau said, “In the end, although I had to face the consequences of my procrastination, it was a stress reliever; laughing about random things in study hall and just chilling helps me to be ready to do the —By Wendy Kordesch work I need to.”

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“Does anyone know what time it is?” asked Caleb Masters.

“It is 5:30 p.m., which means you are late! Do you want me to fire you?” headwaiter Zac Riggenbach replied.

Masters rushed down to the cafeteria so he could enjoy his dinner before serving it to the dorms. Every school night and Sunday afternoon dorm students ate family-style in the cafeteria.

The waiters and waitresses made this possible by scurrying up and down the Seaside Cafe to refill pitchers of iced-Milo, plates of rice, or bowls of vegetables. “I like the waitering system because it makes dinner feel less institutional,” said Uncle Ron West.

After someone finished his or her meal, a waiter or waitress would come up behind him or her and routinely ask, “May I take your plate?” Aunt Corinna Spangler said, “The kids have a great attitude and hearts to serve, which makes eating a delightful experience.”

The workers spiced up their jobs by talking and teasing each PUTTING the cup in place, Amy other while carrying out the duStoothoff sets tables for five dorms. ties of cleaning up spilled food Waiters and waitresses allowed dorm staff and students to eat one meal and wiping tables clean.

“I enjoy working as a waitress without queuing up or lugging plates to the dorm. because it is a fun and easy way to acquire job experience,” said Amy Stoothoff.

Many of the workers had their own reason why they enjoyed the job. “It is always a privilege to serve people, and being the other headwaiter gives me the chance to serve other waiters as well,” said Daniel Whiting.

By working in the cafeteria, students formed relationships with and developed a better respect for the national staff. Pam Lesmana said, “It is a way to communicate with the friendly cooks. I’ve also learned to appreciate their effort by working with them.”

“Pass down the food!” said Masters as he quickly tried to finish his dinner.

Stoothoff replied, “Next time don’t be late.”

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“Ms. Ruth Strong! ACU lost my application AGAIN!!” screamed Sarah Podenak, as she opened yet another frustrating college letter.

The year welcomed in the creation of a counselors’ building.

Students visited the building frequently when they needed help with schedule changes, college woes, or personal problems.

Seniors appreciated the help from Ms. Ruth Strong, the new college counselor, especially in the midst of freaking out about finalizing college details. Likewise, the counselors aided juniors as they started to think about their senior year and college.

Students swarmed Mrs. Kathy Tulloch’s office at the beginning of each semester trying to get out of that horrible math class they thought they wanted to take.

For personal problems, they could also drop by Mrs. Nan Walter or Mrs. Jacki Steinkamp’s office.

“I really enjoy talking to Mrs. Walter. She’s a SITUATED comfortably on lounge chairs in good listener and has good the counseling building, Mandy Soh gets help on her college applications from Mrs. Nan advice to give you,” said Walter. Students visited the building through- Aaron Malcolm. out the day for help or just to have the time to “When I need someone to relax and talk about their day. talk to, that’s always one of the first places I go. With all the counselors there, I can have my problems solved easily,” said Pearl Fung.

Aside from official counseling work, the counseling building provided an outlet for students to get away from the rush of daily life to laugh and relax on the couches. They could also grab books from the shelves, have prayer in a small group, talk about plans for their future—and in turn receive good advice—or stress out about their JSB hairstyle crisis.

“The counselors’ building is just a new place for me to hang out at when I don’t feel like doing my homework during study halls. I can go in there and chat—about life, college stuff or how annoying guys are. I can also go there to flip through magazines or just sit on the couch and have a quiet time of my own,” said Fung.

Ms. Strong read the college letter and rolls her eyes. “Don’t worry about it; I’ll write them and try to make sure they take care of it,” she said to Podenak.

“Thank you SO much!” said Podenak. —By Rachel Lau

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“I can’t believe that in the blink of an eye, I will be heading out into the world and starting my own life as an adult,” said Ben Masters in anticipation for college years.

After all the stress of SATs, grades, and college applications faded, seniors breathed a sigh of relief, only to realize that graduation not only dealt with new living situations, but emotional adjustments as well.

“I’m looking forward to moving on to something new and saying good-bye to my childhood. I’m ready to explore a whole new world of vast options and studies. I’m also looking forward to hearing a wide variety of other people’s ideas and philosophies, and learning from them to be more open-minded,” said Rachel Houmphan.

Derrick Hsiang said, “I can’t wait to go out and meet new people, but at the same time I am also scared because once I leave high school, I will have to plan out my own life and take full responsibility.”

EXPLAINING how financial aid works at West- Though seniors felt mont College in California, Daniel Whiting talks with Aaron Malcolm about his college plans. Re- excited and worried ceiving acceptances from schools did not stop the about leaving for colendless planning and worrying about moving. lege, Terri-Lynn Frentz worried about finishing out the rest of the year.

“We still have to plan a senior chapel! Before we know it, it will already be June and we’ll all be gone!” she said.

As students made sure that applications and housing plans ran smoothly, Kara Mangham, with a smile, said, “It seems like God has really gone before me in all of this. The plans are falling into place nicely, and I think that the only thing that I will have to worry about is remembering the value of each American dollar.”

So as seniors thought about receiving their diplomas, they also thought of their own worries and excitement for life in college. Thinking about this moment, Masters said, “This is so exciting; and when I graduate, it’s look out world, here I come!” —By Laura Ermis Tan Brothers

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On 25 April, the sophomores held an awards ceremony to induct their sponsors. Before the dressed-up couples walked up the stairs to board the buses headed towards the Rasa Sayang for the JSB, the sophomores announced their sponsors.

“The deadline for this announcement was JSB night so that our sponsors could sit with the junior and senior sponsors during the program,” said Christina Robertson. “But finding these sponsors did not prove an easy task for our class.”

“Being a sponsor for a class takes a lot of work and dedication, but it is worth it because you form awesome relationships with your students,” said Mr. Greg Stenlund.

The class of 2005 had a difficult time when they tried to find staff members willing to sponsor their class. They created a long list of names of possible candidates, but all couples turned down the WITH smirks on their faces, Than opportunity to work alongside Matanick and Natalie Herring announce the names of their sponsors: them.

Mr. & Mrs. Brian Weidemann, Ms. “We, as a class excom, were Ruth Strong, and Ms. Shannon Mc- freaking out because it was almost Cabe. Each year sophomores tried to JSB; and we didn’t have any sponthink of creative ways to announce sors yet,” said Masters who held their new sponsors. the presidency of this class.

In the end, the class worked together and convinced their nominees to reconsider, which led to their choice couple in agreeing to the offer.

Jamie Cheng revealed his class pride, “The sophomores are really lucky to have such awesome sponsors, but they aren’t as lucky as our class.”

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distract teachers, but they often search for the true meaning of life and its unsolved mysteries by expressing deep and insightful thoughts.

Students questioned issues in their own lives and searched for guidance and advice from older, more knowledgeable adults.

“Would you ever go to the JSB with a student, Ms. [Maike] Horn?” “I asked Mr. Rick Hurlbut how he knew his wife was ‘the one’ because I genuinely wanted to know and because I respect him. So asked Jamie Cheng with mock-anticipation. when I consider marrying someone, I will have a basis to go on,” said “No,” she immediately replied.

“What if he was the hottest guy in the whole school though?” Cheng Sarah Podenak.

“I sidetracked Mr. [Greg] Stenlund by letting him onto a little secret said with a wide grin.

I discovered not too long ago—that his “Jamie, no. I will not go with you,” Ms. wife did not find him so ‘hot’ when she Horn replied again. first met him but was attracted to his Kidding around with teachers showed personality instead. That really caught how personal relationships helped stuhis attention and sidetracked him successdents to become comfortable around their fully. Our class got into a really enlightteachers and build strong friendships. ening talk about life and relationships.

Classes provided not only learning about We even talked about past flings—it was subjects like American history and health really embarrassing but funny at the same but also lessons, stories, and advice that time,” said Rachel Houmphan. helped to prepare teens for later in life.

“Ms. Horn, how old are you?” Cheng “We often get into discussions over the inquired jokingly with one final attempt literature we discuss in [AP] English, and to attend the JSB with her.

I’ve learned to open up and think less “Jamie! Again! I’m sorry, but I will not biased because now I can look at things go with you!” she replied one last time. from more than one point of view. We talk Cheng turned away and with a grin about everything from faith and marriage explained his true intent: “I was just to travel; it really makes class enjoyable, and I’m glad that I can take everything AFTER a long day of manual labor at the junior class serve-athon, kidding—and I wanted to maybe get on Karl Steinkamp takes a break from supervising to enjoy a her good side so she would stop counting I’ve learned with me when I leave,” said Mr. sno-cone with Nick Ratzloff at the Children’s Protection Society.

Rachel Lau. Students and staff found time to talk and bond with one another off points in Chemistry.”

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mad. I had to rake leaves with Howard [Kao].”

If nothing else, detention taught students to deal with various encounters with nature. Rachael Caldwell shared her learning experience: “I learned how to work in uncomfortable situations—like in the heat Wrapping her arm securely around the stack of books, Pam Lesmana and in the middle of swarms of mosquitoes.” slammed her locker door. The sight of a group of students scampering Christine Ermis shared Caldwell’s sentiment when she said, “I for their classroom seemed to her like a gun going off to start a race had like, 15 mosquito bites, and I don’t think that cleaning the gutagainst the clock. She knew she had very little time left. Her heart ters should be permitted because who knows what will be living in raced as she began a seemingly slow-motion stride across the soccer there.” field. In her attempt at a mad dash she dropped her pen, but there was Some regulars tried to approach their two hours of work with no time to lose. She couldn’t risk it. Every second counted. optimism. “It’s a great experience. You get to wake up really early in Along her path staff members shouted out the morning and get a good work out. I don’t encouragement: “You can make it!” “You can usually wake up before 10 anyway, so it hardly do it!” “Run Pam, run!” For a moment she affects me. I just go back to bed,” Simeon Garratt gained confidence as she neared the doorway said. to her first period class. BRRRIINNNG! The Others don’t share the same optimism; insound of the 8 o’clock bell snuffed out the one stead they’ve come up with alternative solutions ray of hope she had left. She knew what this to the plague of Saturday morning detentions. means: detention.

Mandy Soh suggested, “If teachers just didn’t Lesmana’s story holds a close resemblance to give tardies they wouldn’t have to worry about the experiences of other students. Throughout getting up in the morning either, and then eveach day anyone can spot a student or two bolteryone would be happy.” ing up to the doors to his or her classroom all BRRRIIINNGG! Lesmana’s alarm clock for one reason: to avoid Saturday detentions. blared as it hit eight. Slapping off the alarm, During these eight to 10 o’clock nightmares, she rolled out of bed, threw on a T-shirt and students have to carry out various tasks. For GATHERING the leaves from around the field, Caleb shorts, shuffled her feet into her flip-flops, and two hours they do anything from shoveling Masters and Phoebe Eckman serve their Saturday headed out the door to the usual meeting place morning detentions. After two hours of raking, gutters to painting curbs.

Masters said, “It’s not too bad, it’s not that hot or for detention. A long morning of labor for her Tina Wolfe recalled, “I only had one but it anything, and it wouldn’t be all that bad except for tardiness had begun. To set her mind at ease, she was at the end of the year so it made me really the mosquitoes—there were hundreds!”

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“I am so glad that I don’t need to waste time waiting for the Internet to load at the breakneck speed of a snail. It also means that I can finish my assignments in time, since we dorm students have a limited time Casting its angry rays at the earth below, the sun shone brightly on to use the Internet,” said a relieved Dan Whiting. a normal school afternoon. Everything seemed peaceful and quiet, “It used to take so long for one page to load, that I easily get imwhen a truck rolled onto the campus, carrying a large load. Parking patient with it and everybody else. I’m sure glad that it’s faster now, non-obtrusively on the side of road, workers silently removed the load so I can have a better attitude,” said Lisa Nakanouchi. and soon started setting up the device Throughout the school year, the outside the Family Resource Center. school administration continuously Their minds focused only on one objecupdated the technology provided to the tive: to accomplish their mission. students. In order to ensure everything “Whoa! That satellite dish is so huge ran smoothly, Mr. Carlo Hansen and that I could take a bath in it!” exclaimed Mr. Klassen went from room to room to Tina Wolfe as she stared at the local check on computers. “I really appreciate workers installing the new dish for the the way the school attempts to make our school. ‘tech’ life up-to-date and advanced by Because of problems with the former changing and buying different systems satellite company, the school switched constantly,” said Seth Galloway. to another system to improve its Inter One of the workers switched off net capability. Mr. Nathanael Klassen, his laptop with an air of satisfaction the school’s technical adviser, said, “I as his smiling colleague stood up to had to spend the next few hours workshake hands with Mr. Hansen and ing with the installers in positioning the Mr. Klassen. Having accomplished dish for optimal performance.” their work and making new aquain Students saw some improvements EYES focused on the screens in front of them, Megan Galloway and tances in the process, the local installin the technology available on campus Kara Mangham work on their psychology projects in the computer ers packed up their materials and left The high-speed Internet connection allowed students in study with a new computer, a more advanced lab. the campus, leaving behind improved hall to work on papers and research in the lab. Teachers could also version of the Internet, and faster bring whole classes for work on the Internet using EBSCO or other technology for the school.

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As senioritis started to spread among students, the class of ’03 had plenty of time to start focusing on surviving on their own.

Aunt Melinda Hill taught the first survival class as she handed out directions on how to do laundry and gave out enough laundry supplies to last a month.

“Can you teach us how to fold shirts?” Nick Ratzloff asked her as he explained that he, Ben Masters, and Daniel Whiting had never learned this important task.

“I wish I could just bring my amah with me to college so she could cook good Asian food for me and do my laundry,” said Whiting.

Following Aunt Melinda’s lead, Aunt Rachelle Henderson taught the dorm seniors how to cook spring rolls. As the students predicted how much they would miss Asian food while in college, dorm moms tried to teach them some recipes to take with them.

Throughout the entire second semester, Aunt Heather Kelly and Uncle Scott ran the Dalat International School Bank complete with checking accounts for every dorm senior. This sometimes painfully taught students the consequences of bouncing checks POURING the laundry soap into or ignoring banking hours. the washing machine, Lisa Na- Uncle Brian Weidemann risked kanouchi finishes her last row of his life to teach his senior dorm kids dirty clothes. During the month a crash course on driving. of March, seniors in the dorms “I have never really driven a car experienced a taste of life on their own as they washed, dried, and before,” said Lisa Nakanouchi. Dorm parents showed their love for their ironed their clothes. students as they tried to teach their dorm kids some life skills. Along with the other dorm staff, Uncle Brian hoped to prevent a reaction of horror when someone asked a senior about his or her future.

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“I learned that God’s will may not always be what everyone else expects. God could want me to be a lawyer instead of a preacher, and “I just don’t want my son to be a bum!” exclaimed Aaron Malcolm that’s OK!” said Michael Chan. to Ben Masters as they sat inside of Helga’s International House of “It wasn’t exactly the greatest performance we’ve ever had vocally, Noodles, or “HI-HON.” but I certainly enjoyed doing the musical,” said Jacqui Steiert. “I hope A ripple of laughter rolled through the audience as the males of even a few people got something deeper out of it other than just the the Ensemble jumped up and burst dry humor.” into their song.

“Well, considering the amount of Meeting once a week and with time [they] had to put it all together, only two weeks to prepare for their [they] did a really great job,” said chapel performance on 30 April, Mr. John DeVette. members of the Ensemble felt “Ahh! It was so embarrassing, pushed for time. but great. During our final song, “We just have to improve most Lisa [Nakanouchi] and Mandy of it and follow the basic guide[Soh] were laughing in the front line,” said Mrs. Nan Walter as she row, and I had to keep looking up explained how things would work to prevent myself from laughing in for the Ensemble. the middle of the song!” exclaimed On the day of the performance, Rachel Lau. the Ensemble had five tables ar “Hallelujah, I’m a bum!” sang ranged at the front as props for the boys to the tune of the hymn, the restaurant. Each table, set with “Revive Us Again.” blue plastic bowls, chopsticks, Through comic effect and music, and batik tablecloths, provided a the Ensemble strove to send a mesrealistic setting for the musical. sage to the student body and staff my steps in your Word,” sing Rachel Lau, Kara Mangham, and Focusing on the dilemmas faced “ORDER to follow the Lord faithfully even Rachel Houmphan as they move their feet to the Gospel spiritual song. The by three different youths and their vocalists sang a variety of songs including the chorus to the Broadway song, through times of doubt. struggles to make the right deci- “Easy Street.”

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Build me a son, O Lord, who will be strong enough to know when he is weak, and brave enough to face himself when he is afraid; one who will be proud and unbending in honest defeat, and humble and gentle in victory.

Build me a son whose wishbone will not be where his backbone should be; a son who will know Thee and that to know himself is the foundation stone of knowledge.

Lead him I pray, not in the path of ease and comfort, but under the stress and spur of difficulties and challenge.

Here let him learn to stand up in the storm; here let him learn compassion for those who fail.

Build me a son whose heart will be clear, whose goal will be high; a son who will master himself before he seeks to master other men; one who will learn to laugh, yet never forget how to weep; one who will reach into the future, yet never forget the past.

And after all these things are his, add, I pray, enough of a sense of humor, so that he may always be serious, yet never take himself too seriously. Give him humility, so that he may always remember the simplicity of true greatness, the open mind of true wisdom, the meekness of true strength.

Then, I, his father, will dare to whisper, I have not lived in vain.

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“I can’t believe we never thought making coffee freezies last year!” exclaimed Lisa Nakanouchi. “They are so good!” Not all of Mr. Stenlund’s and Mr. Steinkamp’s innovations, however, became so appreciBoom! The classroom doors burst open as the bell signaled the end ated. of a long and tiring school day. Deafening shouts filled the campus “I think the most disgusting freezie flavor is the apple cinnamon as students frantically searched their pockets one. That’s not the kind of flavor you make for for 50 sen. Swarms of hot thirsty bodies, ages a freezie! This one can go back to being hot. The ranging from toddlers to ancients, stampeded other flavors are great, but this one is just sick,” over to the canteen from all over campus in an said Wendy Kordesch as she scrunched her face, anxious scramble for the ultimate remedy to remembering her first and last bite of the apple Penang’s blistering temperature: freezies. cinnamon freezie.

Traditional fruit flavors like grape, cherry, Juniors jumped at every opportunity to sell and blueberry have dominated the marfreezies. They carried their signature blue and ket ever since the early history of freezies. white icebox to almost every school event inThrough Mr. Greg Stenlund and Mr. Karl cluding the basketball tournament, the soccer Steinkamp’s innovation, new flavors such tournament, the food-and-fun fair, and Track as coffee, chocolate milk, apple cinnamon, and Field Day. At all events, the freezies, which gummy bears, and yogurt appeared in the offered a cool refreshment to parched tongues, icebox where the juniors sold their delectable never failed to sellout and help the juniors earn goods. Despite the extra 50 sen cost, the new money. coffee flavor still attracted the most customers At about 4:00 p.m., as the mob slowly faded and consistently sold out 10 minutes after the away when they realized that the icebox no school day ended. longer contained cold, long colorful freezies, Students and staff pushed their way Jamie Cheng and Michael Chan closed up the through the thick dense mobs in order to cash box and gathered their belongings. Later in alone in peaceful quietness, Rob Mangham the evening, the Stenlunds and the Steinkamps avoid missing their chances of getting hold of SITTING immerses himself in the icy cold grape freezie and forthe limited amount of coffee-flavored freezies. gets the stress of the school day. Freezies not only helped spent time in their “secret laboratory” making Those who acted too politely or came too late cool off the hot temperature but also provided an escape more freezies for the next day. left empty handed and could only hope to get from usual patterns of books and papers.

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Miss Nancy McMahan

great speech teacher. She had a great unsuspected sense of humor that gave the class a relaxing atmosphere.”

In 1999, Miss Kelck retired and returned to the United States where she quickly became bored and realized that she just hadn’t had enough What career would someone like so much that they would never of Dalat. Warmly welcomed back to the Dalat staff in the fall of 2000, quit? What career would someone do so well at that it made her life she began teaching and helping out wherever needed. She joked, “I shine? Miss Ruth “Katie” Kelck found that am coming back for my diamond earrings.” career in teaching and especially teaching at Her constant energy and creative ability Dalat School. inspired the Dalat community as they pushed From the age of 15, Miss Kelck felt God forward into the new millennium. Mr. John calling her to serve overseas. After finishing “Tommy” Tompkins said, “Katie was inspiring. college and interviewing with the Christian She was able to put all personal comfort aside and Missionary Alliance, she arrived at Dalat to do her best, and she definitely was the best at School in Dalat, Vietnam, in the fall of 1959. what she did.”

As the school moved from Vietnam to Bangkok, By the fall of 2002, because of knee Thailand to the highlands of Malaysia to the problems, Miss Kelck found herself saying present location on the island of Penang, Miss good-bye to her Dalat family once again. Mr. Kelck continued to transition as well.

Dwight Carlblom summed up her commit Not only did Ms. Kelck move from country ment and service to the school when he said, to country but she also shifted her roles at “Miss Kelck is one of the most phenomenal Dalat. She served the school teaching English, staff members that we have ever had. She did Bible, Speech, and Home Economics. She also everything that was ever asked of her and held the position of high school principal, demonstrated an amazing flexibility with a counsellor, and even served as interim direc- WITH tears in her eyes, Ms. “Katie” Kelck proudly Christ-like attitude. Her absence still leaves tor. holds up her diamond earrings given to her by a hole in the Dalat community.”

“I admired Katie as a teacher, an interim Mr. Dwight Carlblom and the rest of the staff just Before leaving, the school surprised her with a director, a mentor, and a friend. I saw her hours before her flight departed. Although Kelck small red bag that inside, held a pair of diamond come to Dalat because of her love for teaching strength, humor, and capability in everything had and serving the Lord, she vowed she would never earrings. The joke of Ms. Kelck not leaving Dalat that she did,” said Miss Shama Sankaran. leave Dalat until they sent her off with diamond until she got her diamonds had come true.

Megan Galloway added, “Miss Kelck was a earrings.

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Gurgling with delight, Tony Chuang waltzed into the chemistry lab. Before starting, he slid on a pair of protective lab glasses and conferred with his partner and “engineer,” Christabel Kim. They then started mixing the different oils and fats together in hopes of creating the perfect soap.

Ms. Maike Horn assigned the Chemistry class a project which divided them into five “companies” of four and one group of three people. Each group included an “Operations Manager” who shouldered the responsibility of overseeing the entire company, making sure that the group met its deadlines. Every group also had a “Marketing and Publicity Personnel” agent who used posters and other means to advertise his group’s product. The two remaining people of each group acted as the engineers. They experimented with chemicals and created the actual soap in the lab.

“I liked this project a lot because it isn’t just a solo effort.

Instead, it required us to work together as a team to make the best soap,” said Crystal Tsai.

Ms. Horn set up a system of TESTING the suds of his soap with Ms. rules which relieved students of Maike Horn, Zach Hansen, engineer their lab privileges should they for Maelstorm, washes his hands thoroughly inside the chemistry lab. After break any safety regulations. The the groups completed their products, project also included patents for they first tested their own soap for im- designs, colors, and phrases used provements before they presented it to in advertising. Students enjoyed the seniors and staff for evaluation. the realism and lifelike element of this assignment.

Praveen Thomas said, “It was really professional how we had to patent our ideas and follow certain regulations in the chemistry lab.”

C&A and JJAZ, two soap companies, emphasized quantity and used a mass production of posters and unlimited Internet pop-ups to advertise. Other groups like Maelstorm stressed quality and ensured every one of their posters attracted customers.

Chuang blinked as he closed the door and stepped out of the lab into the bright sunlight. Kim and he had finished their work for the day, and they looked forward to the next big project chemistry —By Jamie Cheng class had to throw at them.

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Even with the amount of work put into the performances, the “cheerleaders” didn’t meet the time requirement allotted for the show; so they had to repeat their performance in front of a large crowd.

“Come get your jersey, girls! We’ve got a show to put on!” Laura “I felt dumb getting up on stage again, but it wasn’t so bad afterErmis called out while reaching inside a giant bag of old basketball wards,” Kim said.

“Yeah,” Ermis agreed. “It was kind of fun uniforms. getting to dance a second time.”

Laughing, Christabel Kim replied, “I hope “I thought it was really cool to see my friends I don’t forget any of the dance moves.” cooperate and work together to do the cheer From 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, 8 leading thing,” said Charis To afterwards. “It March, Island Plaza hosted a Women’s Day was also pretty amazing that they had only pracSpecial in honor of International Women’s ticed a few times, but still did really well.”

Day. The program included “cheerleaders” Lisa Nakanouchi said, “The eighth graders and skits by the middle school girls. looked like they had a lot of fun running around “We just kind of threw a bunch of girls cheerleading. They were really into it.” together after school on Friday and made up For their work at making the day a success, a cheerleading routine,” said Kylee Spangler, each of the girls who participated received a “but that made it even funnier!” complimentary bag that included gift vouch The cheerleaders sang along to Britney ers from different stores in Island Plaza, pens, Spears’s “Stronger” and Christina Aguilera’s balloons, and stickers. “I wasn’t expecting “Fighter” while showing off their dance skills. anything, so the gift bags were a really nice Though they made up the moves impromptu surprise,” said Felicia Cruz. on Friday during two hours after school in the Whether enjoying witnessing the cheercanteen, each girl knew exactly when to turn, leading routine, laughing at the skits, or respin, and shake. ceiving a gift bag full of goodies—everyone The middle school girls, however didn’t put IN unison, Stephanie Ens, Kara Appleby, Hollynn in the audience watching the Women’s quite so much work into their skits. As Ms. Hager, and Felicia Cruz, follow Jacqui Steiert and Day Special knew at least one thing: these Maria Titus stated, “We practiced for maybe lead “cheers” while dancing to Christina Aguilera’s 20 minutes; but the girls knew what they were song “Fighter.” Island Plaza organized a Women’s Day young ladies had girl power!

—By Jacqui Steiert special with performances by Dalat “women.” doing, so it was great.”

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“I’m sorry, but you can’t park here,” Mr. Henry Gregory said, sounding more like a car park attendant rather than a campus security guard.

When the U.S. declared war on Iraq, the school administration devised different policies to protect students. Besides keeping dorm students on campus, the Administrative Team had staff, students, and visitors park their cars on the upper field, the free lot east of campus.

“It’s for security. Even though we highly doubt that anyone in our school would want to blow themselves up and kill their classmates, there’s always a possibility some outsiders might have planted a bomb or something in the car.

Then the students or staff would unconsciously carry the bomb onto the campus,” Mr. Dwight Carlblom explained.

For parents who dropped off their children every morning, the “no parking” policy didn’t cause AFTER parking in the allotted place much inconvenience because they outside campus, Bonnie Chang locks usually drove back to their home the doors of her car. Student drivers had to walk down to their classes from up- or office. On the other hand, the per field every morning because of the new policy caused a bit of frustra“no parking” policy enacted in order tion for student drivers. to protect the campus from possible “It would be much easier if I car bombings. could just park on campus. I could go straight to my class, but now I have to walk all the way down from upper field,” Andrew Altice said.

Despite some of the inconveniences, the policy brought a sense of security for the students.

“Even though it seems like we’re a bit paranoid about it, I guess it works; there are not many strangers on campus,” said Rachel Houmphan.

With heightened security, students could walk to school every morning with the feeling of safety. Those who had to walk a few meters more from the parking lot to their classes also complied for sake of their safety.

Grudgingly, Derrick Hsiang rolled up his car window after talking with Mr. Gregory and drove his BMW into the designated parking lot.

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Baptism represents a public statement of faith, and on 20 April eight students symbolically went under the waters and came out. Kara Mangham, Rob Mangham, Nicole Faa, Pamela Lesmana, Audra Duclos, Matthew Mah, Christa DeVette, Apryl Siemens took that step of obedience.

“Though my parents weren’t there, I had support from all my friends; so it was still awesome,” said Audra Duclos. Duclos made the decision after her friends Daniel Whiting, Katy Parks, and Daniel Walter led her to Christ last semester after an E.E. visit.

“I appreciate the chance I had to illustrate and symbolize what I had done, and hopefully will keep doing. I also like the fact that this baptism was not just about religion, but was about a personal commitment. I felt very encouraged by my friends and teachers,” said Pamela Lesmana.

At the sunrise service, staff and students alike gave helpful words of advice minutes before the eight went into the water.

“There was just something about watching somebody give their testimony and then getting baptized that shows me a little bit of who God is. When people give their testimony, it shows PURE glee consuming her face, Pamela how God has moved in their Lesmana comes out of the water brimming over with joy as she publicly stated life; and baptism is the actual her faith. On Easter Sunday, friends and expression of [this and shows family gathered together at the amphi- that they want to follow him],” theater for a sunrise baptismal service said Daniel Whiting. at 7:00 a.m.

“I guess I sort of used it as a chance to tell everybody this is what I’m all about. I really appreciate all the people that came up and encouraged me. It was a really cool expression that was really touching. It was also nice to be baptized with my sister,” Rob Mangham.

Rob and Kara had decided to get baptized without the other— and even the parents— knowing until the last minute.

As these eight finished their step of obedience, others had already talked to Pastor Dave Latsha to schedule their baptism.

Eager expressions of faith paved the way for more students to seek their own chance to demonstrate their commitment.

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Equipped with nets, jars, bug spray, and a change of clothes, Environmental Science students hopped into the van, bracing themselves for an adventurous day of discovering the far regions of Penang Island. On 25 November, Mr. Ed Tulloch led a small team of seven students to explore and learn more about environmental concerns in Penang.

The students visited the Consumer Association of Penang where they met Mr. Rohan Marshall, who told them more about the organization and its concerns for the quality of life in Penang.

They then immersed themselves into nature for the rest of the day, collecting water samples from drains, as well as granite samples from Pearl Hill. A couple of the boys, Nick Ratzloff and Aaron Malcolm, even climbed up a small, steep, hill to check out the reliability of the eroding rocks.

As lunchtime approached, a debate over what to eat arose. The verdict: sizzling chicken in Batu Ferringhi. “One of my favorite parts of our trip was when we stopped for lunch and made fun of all the fat tourists,” said Ben Masters.

After the hearty chicken meal, AMUSING herself with a dead fish, Kara Mangham observes the students geared up for the mostthe products of the mucky awaited part of the day—the mangrove mangrove swamp as Ben Mas- swamps. Arriving at the swamp site, ters takes a picture of it for the they changed their clothes and plodded class. Environmental field trips provided students with learning through overgrown bushes until they reached the smelly swamp. Mr. Tulloch beyond textbooks. entertained the students as he waded slowly out in the mud and got stuck.

“I must say, it was quite hysterical to watch Mr. Tulloch sludge and trudge through that waist-deep mud,” said Mangham.

Although the group did not visit all the sites they had planned, they had learned valuable lessons and seen the island. “[The field trip] gave us a chance to get out into areas we had never been to; it also exposed us to different places and people on this island,” said Mr. Tulloch.

As the van pulled up onto campus, the seven students, exhausted form the day’s experience, barely had the strength to hop out of the vehicle. “Thanks Mr. Tulloch,” they said as they rushed to get cleaned up. They had left in anticipation, but returned smelly and bubbling with humorous and captivating stories.

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On Wednesday, 12 March 2003, the staff convened in the chapel for a long-anticipated combined staff meeting. Mr. Karl Steinkamp impatiently waited them to quite down as he stood next to the large screen that soon, with just one click, would unveil Dalat International School’s new logo.

As the first weeks of school resumed, Mr. Dwight Carlblom’s weekly newsletter came out with the usual cartoons eagle in the upper right hand corner.

Juniors sent out their serve-athon letters using hundreds of school envelopes, and another eagle, quite different with broad shoulders and an oversized beak appeared; this time on the left side.

And as the first quarter ended, the school’s newspaper, The Eagle’s Eye, used the huge head of a more realistic looking eagle on the front. With so many different eagles used for Dalat’s logo, staff recognized a need for some consistency.

“It was definitely time to change,” commented Mr. Nathanael Klassen.

“The variety of eagles was not uniform or professional at all.”

Dalat’s communication committee met over a period of several months both presenting new ideas and rejecting others. The Internet company, www.logobee. com, stepped in and showcased several sketches. After a couple of weeks, the committee finally narrowed the wide selection to one.

“There were loads of ideas sent to us, but we realized there would always be some people that dislike this or that about one of the designs. We finally picked one that everyone said he or she could accept, and then we hoped that the rest of the school would agree,” said Mr. Carlo Hansen.

“We wanted it to look professional, clean, as well as utilizing school colors, the mascot, and the international focus of our school; I think it really does just that,” said Mr. Kerry Mahoney.

The logo features a stylized eagle in the center, a globe to the left and a large “D” to the right in the school colors, blue an gold.

“And this is our new logo,” said Mr. Steinkamp proudly. Oohs and aahs broke out among the staff as each one realized all that it symbolized.

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“It sounds so dreadful because it’s like you’re working from 9:30-5:30 nonstop, but it’s actually fun because everyone is in the room together and [Mr. John] “Tommy” [Tompkins] brings tons of food over and “OK, Rachel [Houmphan], pretend like you’re having a panic attack— makes fun of my grandiose eating habits!” laughed Lau as she took a that you’re claustrophobic. Then they’ll open the door so we can get bite into her fifth pink-frosted cookie that Mrs. Mary Sheddan had out, and we’ll act like we’re all very mad, OK?” said Rachel Lau as she made for the occasion. laughed mischievously. The boys in journalism had locked the girls Amidst typing, cropping, fitting copy, thinking of catchy headlines, in the little back Mac lab for entertainment. and asking a number of “Tommy, how do I do this?” questions, jour As Houmphan burst out the door after the boys unlocked it, Megan nalism students found ways to enjoy their work.

Galloway, Emily Sheddan, Wendy Kordesch, and Lau accused the boys “Journ nerds” constantly popped tom yam peanuts, cookies, brownof cruelty and stupidity. ies, chips and salsa, and love letters into their hungry mouths and When Houmphan wheezed, coughed, and gagged outside in the washed it all down with coffee and soda. For lunch, Tommy ordered fresh air after “collapsing to the ground,” Joa variety of pizzas and wings and bread sticks seph Lee ran out after her in a fit of concern from U.S. Pizza as a yearly tradition. and cried, “Are you OK? Hey, what’s wrong?”

“Yup… people think we are down there As the girls erupted into fits of laughter, Lee slaving away in order to improve the quality glared at Houmphan on the ground, whose of their lives by making a great yearbook for body experienced hysterical convulsions. them,” said Jamie Cheng. “But a lot more goes “I knew it was fake, but I just let her do it,” on in the journ room than you think,” he said said Ki-Chan Jeon with an embarrassed grin. with a devious grin.

“You should have seen their faces,” said After the laughter had subdued, boys and Kordesch. “They were laughing first; but then girls took their places in front of the Macs once when we yelled, their facial expressions totally again and opened their layouts on PageMaker. changed. They felt so bad!”

POINTING out a problem, Sarah Podenak asks a Soon, however, Houmphan and Lau giggled April Fools Day? Not quite. Instead, 11 fellow journ student for help. Everyone helped each in the back lab, and the world of picas and juniors and seniors toiled together for eight other as deadlines loomed. “We only need 32 more ad captions evaporated. As Tommy wandered Mr. John “Tommy” Tompkins announced hours on “journ” workday. They dragged features,” into the room to print off yet another page, he on the last Journ Work Day. The 11 students almost their feet to Room 27 on lower campus two met their final 2 May deadline; they took the index to watched the girls and sighed to himself, “Journ Saturdays in a row at 9:25 a.m.; many had just Phoenix Press on Tuesday, 6 May. play-day!”

—By Rachel Houmphan Ki-Chan Jeon

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“Sorry guys, I’m just feeling a bit queasy today,” said Mr. Greg Stenlund as he clearly struggled to teach concepts of vectors to the Advanced Math class without making a quick dash to a nearby toilet or grabbing a plastic bag.

“You should go see Aunt Nellie [Koethler]!” said Nick Ratzloff.

“Yeah, you really shouldn’t be teaching today,” said Ben Masters, jumping at an opportunity to have no math homework that night.

“Nope, nope!” said Mr. Stenlund. “I can do this! I really can keep teaching. You guys just don’t want any homework tonight!”

Although Mr. Stenlund’s ability to continue teaching despite nausea prevented a trip to the bathroom or the infirmary, others had not yet acquired such a strong immune system and made trips to “Aunt Nellie’s” often.

Beside shuttling students to various medical appointments, Aunt Nellie took care of patients, whether they came in for a Panadol, a sip of Dimetapp, a pair of crutches, or a little “sleep-over” in the designated room for sick READY to open the door to the patients. Those who spent nights “clinic,” Aunt Nellie prepares to get in the infirmary received extra some medicine. Aunt Nellie posted attention: an opportunity to rest the clinic’s open hours on the front door to let students know when they and meals brought up with a complimentary box of either apple or could go to her for help. orange juice.

Students often saw Aunt Nellie sitting outside on her bench, greeting passing students,, ready to take care of anyone. The infirmary had all the necessities of a room from a bed and a desk to a little bathroom. Several books and games sat in a little bookshelf in case patients became bored when they could not sleep.

“I hate being sick, and being in the infirmary isn’t necessarily the greatest experience in the world; but it did help me to feel a lot better as I got a lot of rest. Aunt Nellie took good care of me; she made me peanut butter toast,” said Beth Farnum.

Mr. Stenlund took a hold of his podium to support himself as he continued to explain the concepts of chapter 6.2 to his class.

Although he paused several times to regain his composure, he plowed on. “I think my wife is bringing over some Advil for me.

She said it really helps,” he said.

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“People have really been asking creatively this year, more than I can remember,” said Terri-Lynn Frentz.

Guys proved their creativity and originality through proposals ranging from treasure hunts to singing in chapel.

“I asked [Rachel Houmphan] through the announcements; I read them in AP English class, and gave her a flower,” said Ki-Chan Jeon.

“David [Eckman] got these helium balloons with HAVING defeated the enemies, hero Seth Galloway really long strings gets down on one knee and asks a tied-up Wendy and tied them to a Kordesch to the JSB. Sophomore, junior, and senior guys continued the tradition of creative proposals pole. Then I had to for JSB 2003. “I had no idea what was going on, but pull them down and when I realized it, I though it was the sweetest thing!” pop the balloons, said Kordesch. and there were all these puzzle pieces in them that I had to put together. The last piece was missing, and he showed up and gave it to me,” said Christabel Kim, smiling as she remembered her JSB proposal.

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period teachers read out from the morning announcements, “So-andso, meet Aunt Nellie [Koethler] in front of the canteen at quarter ’til three for your orthodontist appointment.”

Foster, however, looked forward to his time in the chair. Since his “I can’t believe I have my braces off!” cried Joyce Wong, showing off orthodontist worked in Singapore, Foster had the opportunity to fly two rows of straight teeth. She had previously had to live with the there on a regular basis. Orthodontist appointments did not necessarily nuisances of braces. That meant, for example, she couldn’t bite into an mean bad news for him. apple; she had to cut it into bite-size slices.

Despite the irritation of getting food stuck Other students besides Wong, however, and occasional painful mouth sores, students continued to endure their “metal mouths,” like Esther Vaughn lightened their plight. Literlonging for the day when they too would get ally. Fellow students received green, pink, and “unwired.” blue smiles from those who had chosen to add “Can you see the carrot stuck in my braces?” colour to the little white residents of their oral asked Sung Bin Kang as he nibbled on veggies cavities. he had brought to school in a Ziplock bag.

“It’s fun getting to change the colour of He grinned slightly to reveal little consecutive my bands every month,” said Vaughn. “Last orange dots of ground carrot in between his month I had burgundy, and this month I have braces. green.” “[My braces] attract food into empty spaces “It hurts like crazy!” said Jonny Kue, who like a magnet,” stated Chris Foster, “so I have just had braces installed. After only a day with to do this,” he explained as he closed his mouth this long-inhabiting tenant, he knew little of and moved his tongue over and around the the problems he’d face when attempting to eat bands and wires, “to kind of clean off the food crunchy whole apples as he placed a spoon of stuck in between!” banana pudding in his mouth gingerly.

“Yeah!” said Simeon Garratt, who stood by, But some day, just like Wong, Dr. Looi eager to give his input. “Since the food gets GRINNING from ear to ear, Chris Foster smiles would get him unwired—and he would enjoy all stuck in your mouth, you can eat again largely, stretching out his mouth to reveal his braces. the reflection of a beautifully aligned row of never want to go through the experience of putlater—you know, kind of like suck it up from “I ting them on again,” said Foster. “She had to yank pearly whites in the mirror—not to mention your braces.” out one of my teeth in the process, and I could hear the occasional apple.

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“It was so boring because we couldn’t go anywhere,” Praveen Thomas “Can I write President George W. Bush a letter to thank him for ‘un- said. Dorm students had complaints about what they considered as liberating’ us while he is liberating Iraqis?” Ben Masters asked Mr. Karl “overprotection,” but they also felt gratitude for the dorm parents’ concern for their security.

Steinkamp in World Affairs class.

On 19 March, the United States began the war in Iraq to free its “One good thing about campusing is that I am saving a lot of money by using the school vans people from the oppression instead of taking taxis and buses,” of Saddam Hussein’s ruthless Lisa Nakanouchi said. rule with a “shock and awe” “I got cabin fever from being bombing campaign. The dorm stuck on campus,” said Beth Farstudents also heard news about num. “So when we were allowed to the war on the BBC or CNN; go off by ourselves, I was relieved however, they heard different because there was a lot less hassle.” news from their dorm parents After the initial shock of the that contained more “shock war wore off, students could go off and awe.” campus as long as they had a ride to “We want to encourage and from the place they intended to everyone to keep a really low go; and when the U.S. Marines took profile and to wait around to over Baghdad, students enjoyed see the reaction to this war,” regained freedom. said Uncle Mark Spangler.

Back in World Affairs, Mr. “I’m sorry to tell you, but you Steinkamp addressed Masters: must not go off campus till “Sure you can write to him, but we find out about the safety I don’t think he will change his level in this community,” he EYES glued to ESPN, Uncle Keith Henderson, Jonathan Kue, and Gao Nou Kue foreign policy just because it is added. watch a soccer game on ASTRO. As dorm students couldn’t go out after the war in To ensure the safety of every Iraq started, they spent much of their free time watching Premier League Football inconvenient to you.”

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problems. “I went to collect the ad from one business, and they tried to say that they didn’t want it at all anymore! That page was worth rm375! And this was one week before the book was going to the press!

“We lost the pictures!” Emily Sheddan wailed as she stared at her But don’t worry, I talked with them and they ended up buying it,”

iMac with her mouth wide open in shock. After the journ students Wendy Kordesch said with a grin. had finally finished taking all of the group and team pictures, the “One time I was in a jewelry store with Wendy, and the manager unthinkable had happened. herself told us that the ‘manager’ was out of the country and would “The camera malfunctioned! You could see the pictures on the cam- never, ever come back!” said Rachel Lau with a laugh. era screen—but when you tried to download them on the computer, “I kept getting turned down from these businesses—they always it said ‘no images found!’” Megan Galloway screamed. said that they don’t have the budget—but maybe if they bought some Having already spent hours taking the pictures, the students de- ads they would get business!” said Sheddan. spaired when they found out that they had lost 95 percent of all the Eventually, however, journ students somehow managed to sell enough group shots and team photos. “We were devastated, and taking them ads to pay for the color pages. was a ton of work the first time,” Galloway said.

These students also “got their act together” with These nine students faced other challenges as the group pictures. After trying desperately to rewell. One loomed above the rest: selling advertisetrieve their photos, they finally resigned themselves ments. The students raised money for the book to their fate. Lee put announcements in the bulthrough contacting businesses; each person had to letin, once again announcing the times for different sell a quota of at least rm1000. Rachel Houmphan clubs and organizations to make their way down said, “I hated selling ads so much. Beth [Farnum] to the chapel; and in a whirlwind of picture taking and I went to Penang Road about four times, and and scheduling, the students took all the groups in we didn’t sell a thing!” three days.

As the year wore on, journ students eventually Sarah Podenak said, “Everybody was wonderful picked up new tactics for selling ads; Joe Lee made GOOFING, Aaron Malcolm fights with because they all came punctually without continual his stand against the ad sales dress code. “You Joshua Lai for Casey Caldwell while Benja- reminders and us having to search them down.” know all the dressing up stuff that we had to do? min Masters watches the ordeal as they waited Having narrowly averted disaster, the journ stuthe rest of the National Honor Society It doesn’t work. But when you put on nice casual for members to show up for their group picture. dents could finally relax. Next year’s journ students, clothes, the ads just come,” he revealed.

Long waits for pictures caused students to get on the other hand, would have to start the whole Even after changing dress styles, they still faced creative with their poses.

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The Road Not Taken

by Robert Frost

Two roads diverged in a yellow wood, And sorry I could not travel both And be one traveler, long I stood And looked down one as far as I could To where it bent in the undergrowth.

Then took the other, as just as fair, And having perhaps the better claim, Because it was grassy and wanted wear, Though as for that, the passing there Had worn them really about the same, And both that morning equally lay In leaves no step had trodden black.

Oh, I kept the first for another day!

Yet knowing how way leads on to way I doubted if I should ever come back.

I shall be telling this with a sigh Somewhere ages and ages hence; Two roads diverged in a wood, and I— I took the one less traveled by, And that has made all the difference...

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Megan Galloway

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“I ate those spicy peanuts so fast that I breathed in the spicy powdery flavoring on the outside. I spent the next five minutes trying to breathe while Rachel [Lau] sat and laughed at me!” exclaimed Wendy “You guys have to try these,” said Mr. “Tommy” Tompkins as he placed Kordesch. a can of Thai tom yam peanuts on the table, in front of his AP English Students gobbled the spicy goobers as an alternative to popcorn class. “Try one,” he encouraged them. as they watched videos during AP English. They emptied cans into Leaping at an opportunity to take a short snack break, the nine their deep caverns as they sat in front of the computer writing copy. seniors dunked their hands into the can. After the last bit had gone Students stole peanuts from Tommy’s desk when they couldn’t fight down their throats, they took a moment to critique the new snack; and the temptation—even when it went against their moral consciences. the can went around again, this time with “I really think I’m going to blow up from more anticipation from the hungry students eating so many of them,” said Lau. “Tommy to receive the newly approved food. always has a comment to make whenever he “Tommy, these are so yummy! Where did seems me touching a can.” you find them?” asked Rachel Houmphan, Hazardous health consequences, guilt from continually popping more peanuts in her defying moral consciences, increased calorie mouth. intake, and harsh comments—fans of the spicy By the end of the day, the once-full can tom yam—a fiery, lemony soup as popular in of peanuts had decreased to less than half its Thailand as mulligatawny is in India—peanuts original amount. risked all of these to take a bite into only three “I had better hide this before Rachel eats or four of the crunchy morsels. all of them,” said Tommy. The next day, Two new, full cans of tom yam peanuts sat however, the can of peanuts had decreased to on the desk beside all of the other food that zero, with the exception of a few crumbs at Tommy had provided for journ students on the very bottom. Students in journalism had 19 April, their workday. This time, however, also declared this new snack as “delicious.”

Tommy didn’t have to utter a single word to are no peanuts left in the can! Who ate the last “It’s fun to steal peanuts from the can on “THERE promote the Thai snack. He already knew that one?” screamed Rachel Houmphan as she goes through his desk when Tommy is gone,” said Joseph withdrawal pains. Tommy’s students often faced great the hungry students would snatch them up Lee as he laughed with glee. disappointment after eagerly pealing the lid off the can without any hesitation.

Although tasty, the peanuts also proved to only to stare into a vast, empty container.

—By Rachel Houmphan

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“We have to be careful when we pick our vegetables because one “Are we gonna grow vegetables from these little things?” asked Joseph time we found all these worms in one of our tomatoes,” said Sierra Hawthorne as he inquisitively looked at all the different kinds of seeds Henderson. spread on the table.

Not only did the class learn how to plant and take care of the “Yes, we are,” said Mrs. Lori Carlblom. “And we are going to eat garden—they also had the opportunity of tasting all of the vegetables them, too.” they grew. “I like the cucumbers the Science, for the first graders, best,” said Megan Campbell as she started with planting a vegetable champed down on one fiercely. garden in the outside yard area The first graders did not agree next to their classroom. Mrs. on which vegetable they liked best, Carlblom wanted the students to but the okra definitely did not place learn about life science through as a favorite. Their proud smiles, planting seeds and watching them however, displayed their delight in grow. eating something from their own “We have to water the vegetagarden that they had grown thembles every other day and make sure selves. that the sun is shining on them,” As the class continued to plant explained Kendall Stenlund to the more seeds, the harvest included rest of his classmates. more than just ripe vegetables; it Throughout the semester, the also included growing excitement first grade class learned how much among the first graders. time and patience it really does “Teacher, teacher,” shouted take to grow vegetables. They kept CAREFULLY tiptoeing through their garden, Corey Hahn, Jenny Kim, Josiah Hawthorne, “those little [seeds] we track of how the garden grew and Steinkamp, Rebekah Steinkamp, and Kendall Stenlund try to pick out the planted are now as big as me!” The and greenest pieces of okra they can find. First graders learned about changed each week by keeping a longest living things when they had to grow their own tomatoes, cucumbers, squash, students eagerly waited to see what journal with sketches of each of and carrots. Mrs. Lori Carlblom taught them the importance of taking care and would sprout out of their garden the plants. watering the plants each day. next.

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A Pot of Trouble

Jamie Cheng

their first production, the “Magic Pasta Pot,” which told the story of a young boy, Brandt Hodgson, who misused the magic pasta pot in hopes to impress his friends by making a pasta meal for the entire town. As a result, he could not stop the pot; and it created too much “The best part about drama is the performance! I love playing the pasta, which almost flooded everyone. part of another person,” said Grace Walter smiling. “I was a witch in “I was really surprised by the elementary drama because they one of the plays!” did such a good job. When I was their age, I could have never done The elementary drama, started by Miss Nancy McMahan and Mrs. that well. Even now, I still can’t act as well as they did,” said Jamie Lori Carlblom, met on Tuesdays. “Though elementary has a choir and Cheng. a music class, drama was an area After this production, the young we were weak in. So, when the crew started to work on two more kids began to show an interest in plays: “A Remake of Sleeping Beauacting, Nancy and I decided to ty” and “A Mixed-up Fairy Tale.” offer it this semester,” said Mrs. “Working with elementary is defCarlblom. initely different from working with As the energy and excitehigh school [students] because it’s ment for acting welled up inside on a much easier level. It’s neat to the children, blooming actors watch the students grow in their actand actresses joined together ing abilities, such as using a stronger to pursue their love for drama. voice,” said Mrs. Carlblom.

Thirteen youngsters from grades “Yea! I can’t wait for our play,” three to five formed the elemensaid Ylona Hottentot as she clapped tary drama cast. The children her hands in anticipation. “Sleeping learned the basics quickly and Beauty is going to prick her finger memorized their lines. on a pineapple!”

“It’s a lot of fun working with Walking away, the two girls the kids. It is, however, more of giggled with the thought of their upat the table on stage, Brandt Hodgson tells Bethany Weidemann about a challenge; but not too much,” SITTING his “magic pasta pot.” Elementary drama helped to prepare youngsters for more coming play, enjoying their chance chuckled Miss McMahan. The advanced levels in middle school high school drama clubs. They met once a week to shine in the spot light. young drama cast put together and practiced hard on memorizing line to produce a good performance.

—By Terri-Lynn Frentz

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Mr. C, Thanks for your words of wisdom, support, and your truly Christ-like character. All of your hard work here at Dalat is much appreciated. We love you.

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Never forget.

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“The future is something which everyone reaches at the rate of sixty minutes an hour, whatever he does, whoever he is.”

—C.S. Lewis

CLASS OF 2003: FRONT ROW: Pearl Fung, Rachel Houmphan, Wendy Kordesch, Laura Ermis, Lisa Nakanouchi, Kara Mangham, Rachel Lau, Derrick Hsiang, Audra Duclos; SECOND ROW: Val Eddins, Sarah Podenak, Mandy Soh, Terri-Lynn Frentz, Emily Sheddan, Bonnie Chang; BACK ROW: Ben Masters, Megan Galloway, Josh Lai, Beth Farnum, Mr. Dwight Carlblom, Aaron Malcolm, Jane Chang, Dan Whiting, Sophia Hoshi, Joe Lee, Ki-Chan Jeon, Nick Ratzloff

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INDEX

This is a complete list of everyone named or pictured in the book. Names preceded by an asterisk (*) are advertisers. Boldface words are different sections or topics covered

A Academics Division Page 72 Administrative Team 43 Advanced Band 231 *Advanced Ribbon Technology 194 Advertisement Division Page 140 After-Graduation Occupations 173 Agamrom, Tamilselvi 136 Allen, Tom 135 *Alliance Guest Home, Bangkok 209 Aloysius, “Penny” Mary 136 Aloysius, Patrick 136 Altice, Andrew 16, 34, 91, 94, 95, 99, 114, 170, 195

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Ang, Adeline 136 Appleby, Kara 31, 125, 127, 168, 193, 224, 231, 233 April Fools’ Joke 161 Arokiadass, Indraini 136 Art 103 *Asian Pottery 175 Asking to JSB 207 *Avion Travels 195 Avurasalam, Veera 137

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Badminton 39, 229 Band 103, 225 *Bangkok Guest Home 209 Baptisms 197 Beginning Band 231 Behind-the-Scenes Service 136 Bible 93 Birthdays 19 *Boeing Aerospace 199 Bowling 145 Boys’ Varsity Basketball 67

Boys’ Varsity Soccer 56 Boys’ Varsity Volleyball 62 Braces 209 *C&MA Cambodia 181

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*C&MA Canada 202 *C&MA Hong Kong 210 *C&MA Indonesia 159

*C&MA International Ministries 169 *C&MA Thailand 149 Caldwell, Casey 1, 17, 20, 26, 27, 32, 37, 43, 56, 75, 98, 109, 112, 114, 121, 153, 170, 224, 228, 233, Back Endsheet Caldwell, Rachael 11, 12, 26, 54, 55, 94, 100, 103, 114, 140, 170, 224, 225, 228, 230 Campbell, Kayla 37, 131, 165 Campbell, Ken 132 Campbell, Megan 36, 72, 76, 77, 130, 219 Campbell, Renee 128 Campbell, Trena 27, 132 *Campbell, Mr. & Mrs. 165 Campused by War 211

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Chai, Lim Ah 137 Chan, Michael 15, 56, 68, 114, 115, 170, 172, 185, 187, Back Endsheet Chang, Bonnie 108, 147, 150, 162, 195 Chang, Jane 39, 86, 92, 108, 147, 150, 162 *Chang, Mr. & Mrs. 150 Chase, Karen 43, 232 Cheerleaders 193 Chen, I-Sha 94, 114, 170, 227 Chen, I-Yah 13, 85, 121, 133, 224, 231 Cheng, Jamie 8, 12, 21, 33, 49, 101, 103, 114, 115, 120, 133, 157, 170, 172,

175, 177, 187, 203, 213, 221, 225, Back Endsheet Cheng, Lisa 3 Cheong, Erica 53, 123, 227, 231, 233 Cheong, Julia 54, 116 *Cheow Guan 148 Chick Flicks 159 Chihama, Fumina 225 Choir 103, 225 Christmas Picnic 12 Chu, Chris 16, 41, 56, 67, 95, 99, 114, 124, 170 Chuang, Tony 37, 56, 98, 114, 124, 170

ROLLERBLADE HOCKEY CLUB: FRONT ROW: Mr. Kerry Mahoney, Reagan Mahoney, Lakshmi Meyyappan, Jenny Kim, Joseph Hawthorne, Chris West, Chris Kim, Danae Frentz; BACK ROW: Ben Weidemann, Akshay Krishnamani, Bethany Weidemann, Trey Henderson, Brandt Hodgson, Kaden Stenlund, Cameron West, Khalie Mahoney

ut to Lunch

“Pearl [Fung] ! Drive us to Coffee Bean!” yelled Joe Lee and KiChan Jeon as the bell rang for lunch. Among the reasons seniors anticipated their last year here, their off-campus lunch privileges topped the list.

Off campus lunches provided more variety in the daily school routine. “We get to listen to music in Derrick [Hsiang]’s car and just have a break from school,” said Wendy Kordesch.

“Yeah, it gives us a break; I feel more energized instead WHILE EATING PIZZA AND CHIPS, Wendy of lethargic after lunch,” Kordesch and Emily Sheddan laugh over a added Sarah Podenak. joke at Sheddan’s house. Off-campus lunch A s most seniors only had privileges gave seniors the opportunity to a 30-minute lunch break, hang out at friends’ houses or go to Hillthey often walked to nearby restaurants like Rooftop Kafé. Friend’s houses also proved a favorite, as Podenak led a group of her friends to her house almost every day first semester. “We get to eat whatever we want and just hang out and do whatever!” she said.

Others who had 40-minute lunches used their long break to go as far as Craven Café, Fatty Loh Chicken Rice, and KFC or Coffee Bean at Island Plaza.

Some seniors used their lunch times to hang out with staff members. “Ms. [Ruth] Strong is the best because she cooks Korean food for Nick [Ratzloff ], Josh [Lai], Ki-Chan, and me at her apartment.

She’s the best cook ever!” said Lee. “Mr. [Karl] Steinkamp also takes us out to Craven Café all the time,” he added.

“No! Pearl is taking us girls to Coffee Bean,” yelled Terri-Lynn Frentz to the disappointed looking boys; and she grabbed Fung’s —By Rachel Lau arm and whisked her off to her car.

*Cardinal Health 193 Carlblom, Dwight 9, 10, 42, 43, 73, 93, 111, 132, 147, 155, 189, 195, 201, 208, 232 Carlblom, Lori 76, 132, 149, 208, 219, 221, 224, 228, 233 Carmichael, David 43 Carmichael, Sheila 43 Case, Barb 79, 132, 143, 208, 226 Case, Earl 68, 90, 132, 208 Castillo, Jennifer 29, 59, 64, 83, 84, 96, 97, 121, 224, 231 *CG Computers 143

HIGH SCHOOL BAND: FRONT ROW: Nick Ratzloff, Grace Kim, Theo Love, Jessica Friesen, Aaron Malcolm, Lindsay Loehden, Andy Yang; SECOND ROW: Jonathan Kue, Nicole Faa, Rivka Matanick, Sarah Garratt, Heather Hill, Gao Nou Kue, Patty Tsai, Pearl Fung, Sam Stoothoff; THIRD ROW: Mr. Kerry Mahoney, James Hawthorne, Arden Santoso, Phoebe Eckman, Christabel Kim, Than Matanick, Jeremy Frentz, Joyce Wong, Karen Wong, Terry Hsiang; BACK ROW: Grace Sun, Lindsay Parks, John Kim, Malcolm McCaskill, Ben DeVette, Howard Kao, Sam Lee, Daniel Walter, Daniel Whiting, Po Lai, Crystal Tsai

FIRST SEMESTER HIGH SCHOOL DRAMA: FRONT ROW: Mrs. Lori Carlblom, Kara Mangham, Rachael Caldwell, Jacqui Steiert, Kim Gross, Sarah Podenak, Amber Hill, Emily Sheddan; BACK ROW: Ms. Julie Miller, Aaron Malcolm, Casey Caldwell, Theo Love, Chris Foster, Dan Walter, Robert Whiting, Than Matanick, Ms. Nancy McMahan; NOT PICTURED: Megan Galloway, Rachel Lau, Christabel Kim

SECOND SEMESTER HIGH SCHOOL DRAMA: FRONT ROW: Mrs. Lori Carlblom, Pamela Lesmana, Kara Mangham, Christina Robertson, Kim Gross, Nancy Duclos, Sarah Podenak, Emily Sheddan; BACK ROW: Ms. Julie Miller, James Lo, Casey Caldwell, Theo Love, Joshua Lai, Chris Foster, Robert Whiting, Than Matanick, Ms. Nancy McMahan; NOT PICTURED: Rachel Lau, Rachael Caldwell, Amber Hill

MIDDLE SCHOOL DRAMA: FRONT ROW: Ms. Maria Titus, Joshua Friesen, Riley Mahoney, Kara Appleby, Carolyn Whiting, Jason Hsiao; BACK ROW: Breanne Hansen, Abigail Eckman, Hollynn Hager, Jake Latsha, Anna Hodgson, Naomi Matanick, Susheela Meyyappan, Stephanie Ens; NOT PICTURED: Christa DeVette, Jennifer Castillo, Hilary McCaskill, Joy Walter, Hung Yi Song, Matthew Ermis, I-Yah Chen

MIDDLE SCHOOL CHOIR: FRONT ROW: Riley Mahoney, Kara Appleby, Takehiro Toyama, David Robertson, Naomi Matanick, Tanya Krishnamani, Carolyn Whiting; SECOND ROW: Mrs. Mary Latsha, Pradeep Thomas, Paul Wang, Joey Latsha, Breanne Hansen, Estefania Diago, Fumina Chihama, Susheela Meyyappan; BACK ROW: Ms. Yvonne Keung, Abigail Eckman, Joy Walter, Barret Loehden, I-Yah Chen, Anna Hodgson, Miho Kawabata, Hilary McCaskill; NOT PICTURED: Matthew Ermis

HIGH SCHOOL CHOIR: FRONT ROW: Tina Wolfe, Kara Mangham, Rachael Caldwell, Yoko Shimizu, Pearl Fung; SECOND ROW: Mrs. Mary Latsha, Apryl Siemens, Kylee Spangler, Amber Hill, Terri-Lynn Frentz, Valerie Eddins, Audra Duclos; BACK ROW: Jacqui Steiert, Jamie Cheng, Aaron Malcolm, Philip Houmphan, Praveen Thomas, Theo Love, Joshua Lai, Kim Gross; NOT PICTURED: David Eckman

Chung, Eun Bee 36, 59, 118 Clary, Chip 232 Class Excoms 34 *Class of 2003 162 *Class of 2003’s Tribute to Mr. Carlblom 223 *Class of 2004 170 Club Bug 41, 232 CO2 Racing Club 41, 229 Colfax, Brian 19, 53, 118, 121, 227, 229, 231, 233, 235 Collins, Cindy 132, 208 Collins, Hannah 76, 131, 230 Collins, Megan 230 Collins, Pete 132, 208 Community Involvement 124 Computer 97 *Copthorne Orchid Hotel 188 Counselors 171 Crisis Management 9 *Crown College 192 Cruz, Felicia 23, 50, 97, 121, 122, 193, 231 Cruz, Ryan 39, 75, 81, 127, 226, 228, 230 Cullen, Bob 43, 232 Current Events 9

D Dalat’s New Logo 201 *Dalat Chapel 168 *Dalat Staff 208 Danneker, Laura 74, 85, 123, 228, 231 Danneker, Nathan 44, 49, 75, 78, 106, 129, 226, 230, 232, 233 DeLeeuw, Jake 41, 96, 97, 132, 143, 208, 229 DeLeeuw, Trix 132, 208 Detentions 179 DeVette, Ben 9, 118, 121, 165, 225 DeVette, Christa 12, 13, 46, 59, 64, 85, 121, 122, 168, 197, 224, 228, 231, 233 DeVette, John 42, 185, 232 Diago, Estefania 125, 231 Doraisamy, Muniandy Raja 137 Doraisamy, Nagamal “Rose” 137 Doraisamy, Naranyanasamy 137 Dorm Activities 19 Dorm Council 34, 228 Dorm Outings 119 *Dr. Jit 171 *Dr. Looi 161 Drama 26, 224 Dress Code 10 Duclos, Audra 7, 14, 23, 43, 97, 104, 108, 162, 196, 197, 225 *Duclos, Mr. & Mrs. 196 Duclos, Nancy 9, 23, 53, 59, 74, 88, 96, 118, 161, 196, 227 Dyhr, Mark 37, 98, 105, 108, 110, 111, 145 *Dyhr, Mr. & Mrs. 145

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Eckman, Abigail 53, 64, 65, 70, 82, 125, 155, 168, 224, 231 Eckman, April 232 Eckman, David 8, 13, 16, 52, 56, 57, 62, 67, 68, 69, 71, 96, 104, 107, 114, 157, 161, 170, 207, 225, 229, 236

Senior Privileges 225

Eckman, Phoebe 9, 23, 91, 119, 225 Eckman, Sam 38, 44, 126, 128, 129, 232 Eddins, Valerie 14, 27, 32, 108, 110, 119, 147, 155, 159, 162, 189, 225, 229 *Eddins, Mr. & Mrs. 189 Eighth Grade 121, 122 *ejrs.com 171 Elementary Choir 31, 226 Elementary Drama 221, 228 Elementary Soccer 39, 230

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Elementary Student Council 228 English 86 Ens, Jesse 53, 84, 123, 181, 231, 233 Ens, Stephanie 14, 31, 50, 51, 53, 59, 64, 82, 83, 123, 181, 193, 224, 227, 231, 233 Ensemble 31, 228 Ensemble’s Chapel 185 *Er-Nor Trendy Fashion 198 Ermis, Christine 60, 94, 112, 116

Ermis, Danny 52, 53, 122, 123, 124, 230, 231 Ermis, Jake 80, 81, 127, 130, 226, 228, 230 Ermis, Laura 21, 24, 34, 54, 55, 108, 110, 130, 141, 157, 159, 162, 193, 233 Ermis, Lynda 41, 46, 53, 59, 121, 123, 227, 231

Ermis, Matt 83, 123, 124 Ermis, Matthew 224, 227, 231 *Ermis, Mr. & Mrs. 157 Erwin, Amy 104, 132, 208 Erwin, Dake 88, 89, 91, 132, 161, 208, 235 Erwin, Gabby 13, 78, 79, 129, 131, 226, 232

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F Faa, Jared 50, 53, 125, 230, 231 Faa, Nicole 9, 23, 29, 59, 64, 74, 119, 121, 197, 225 “The Farmer’s Daughter” 26 Farnum, Beth 37, 45, 75, 86, 108, 111, 115, 116, 133, 138, 153, 157, 162, 165, 172, 205, 211, 214, 230, Back Endsheet *Farnum, Mr. & Mrs. 153 Fashion 10 Favorite Games 128 Favorite Places to Eat 121

ampus Battle?

Fiesta Food-and-Fun Fair 132 Fifth Grade 80, 127, 128 Final Exams 104 First Day of School 74 First Grade 76, 130 Fitness 99 *Forever Travel 153 Foster, Chris 59, 62, 91, 105, 119, 209, 224 Fourth Grade 80, 128 Free Time 127 Freezies 187 “French Toast” 26 Frentz, Brem 43, 232 Frentz, Brendan 50, 53, 59, 107, 122, 123, 124, 228, 231 Frentz, Danae 28, 29, 38, 49, 71, 78, 79, 107, 127, 129, 132, 224, 226, 229, 230, 232, 233 Frentz, Donna 233 Frentz, Jeremy 1, 38, 56, 64, 67, 69, 71, 91, 95, 107, 119, 124, 141, 225, 227 Frentz, Terri-Lynn 5, 14, 32, 33, 49, 54, 55, 88, 89, 107, 108, 109, 114, 115, 147, 157, 159, 162, 173, 177, 207, 224, 225, 228

GYMNASTICS CLUB: FRONT ROW: Mr. Alan Tan, Stephanie Jones, Gabby Erwin, Gregory West; BACK ROW: Ylona Hottentot, Hannah Jones, Grace Walter, Lakshmi Meyyappan

SPANISH CLUB: FRONT ROW: Chris West, Noriah Matanick, Khalie Mahoney, Danae Frentz, Reagan Mahoney, Josiah Steinkamp, Kendall Stenlund; BACK ROW: Kaden Stenlund, Angela Steiert, Jake Ermis, Axel Loehden, Anna Latsha, Ryan Cruz, Tiffany Hsiang, Andy Jung, Cameron West, Mrs. Karen Robertson

TAE KWON DO: FRONT ROW: Drew Steiert, Mrs. Mary Weng, Ying Yi Teo, Mrs. Sue Teo, Angela Steiert; SECOND ROW: Preston Tong, Karen Tong, Arden Santoso, Jacqui Steiert, Christina Robertson, James Hawthorne, Axel Loehden; BACK ROW: Mr. Gerry Steiert, Mrs. Carla Loehden, Ms. Shannon McCabe, Ms. Ruth Strong, Mr. Frank Hawthorne, Nancy Duclos, Mr. Ronnie Teo

EMILY SHEDDAN

“Okay, let the battle begin!” called out Mrs. Donna Hansen loud and clear in the chapel to mark the beginning of a book war between elementary grades one through five.

Before the big day of the tournament, students had to read a required number of books and answer several questions to prepare themselves. Teachers set aside time in class for their kids to sit in groups and quiz each other on a book that they had read.

“If we hadn’t sat together and talked about the books with one another, I would have never remembered anything to help out my team,” said Grace Walter.

Competition played a big part with each class reading as many books as they could. “Mrs. [Barb] Case is helping us make book worms to keep track of how many books we have read. You get to add a section to your worm every time you finish a book, and I have the longest worm you’ve ever seen,” said a proud Andrew Hung.

“The purpose of the battle was to get kids to read more and to read BATTLING IT OUT BETWEEN BOOKS, MS. NANCY for understanding and McMahan helps Kenny Kim, Chris Kim, and Nathan interest. The competiDanneker with the answer to the first question of tion between students the tournament. The “Battle of the Books” had earning points for how kids in elementary reading books and answering many books read and questions to earn books as prizes. answering the questions correctly was fun to see though,” commented Mrs. Hansen.

On 26 April, the elementary classes piled into the chapel, divided into teams, and played several rounds answering questions such as “Who is the author of…?” or “In what book do we learn the tale of two pairs of married mice?” Each grade had different sets of questions corresponding to the books it had read.

“My favorite book was ‘Mr. Putter Picks the Pears’ by Cynthia Rylant, and when the question of who was the author popped up on the screen, I was able to answer it. I was happy to get points for first grade,” said Rebekah Steinkamp.

At the end of the day, when the battle concluded, the Parent Teacher Organization gave out book prizes. In addition, the fourth graders, who took first place, enjoyed a well-deserved pizza party.

“That pizza tasted so good after answering all those questions,” said Brandt Hodgson.

Back in the chapel after all the book warriors had returned to their classrooms to continue with other school work, Mrs. Hansen said, “What a battle. I’m beat.”

—By Emily Sheddan

Esau, Terry 14, 15, 151, 168 *Evangelism Explosion 155 Evangelism Explosion Myanmar *Eyeworks 151

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ELEMENTARY CHOIR I: FRONT ROW: Ms. Yvonne Keung, Katie Petersen, Andrew Hung, Eun-Hae Kim, Jenny Kim; BACK ROW: Gabby Erwin, Noriah Matanick, Josiah Steinkamp, Joseph Hawthorne, Andy Kim

ELEMENTARY CHOIR II: FIRST ROW: Khalie Mahoney, Lakshmi Meyyappan, Grace Walter, Ms. Yvonne Keung; BACK ROW: Tiffany Hsiang, Josephine Steinkamp, Anna Latsha, Ylona Hottentot, Angela Steiert

MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENT COUNCIL: Hung Yi Song, Riley Mahoney, Yuankai Wang, Erica Cheong, Stephanie Ens, Barnabas Lai; SECOND ROW: Ms. Julie Miller, Joy Walter, Matthew Ermis, Lynda Ermis, Rob Mangham, Amanda Hansen; BACK ROW: Brian Colfax, Kohei Shimizu, Alex Sneed, Hollynn Hager, Jake Latsha, Lars Hottentot

HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT COUNCIL: FRONT ROW: Simeon Garratt, I-Sha Chen, Kim Gross, Kylee Spangler, Pearl Fung; SECOND ROW: Caleb Masters, Zach Hansen, Nick Ratzloff, Daniel Whiting, Jonathan Kue; BACK ROW: Megan Galloway, Ki-Chan Jeon, Joseph Lee, Jeremy Frentz, Mr. Michael Holden; NOT PICTURED: Zac Riggenbach

*Frentz, Mr. & Mrs. 177 Freshmen 118, 120 Friesen, Hannah 68 Friesen, Jessica 5, 16, 17, 21, 27, 32, 35, 38, 47, 54, 55, 68, 69, 71, 90, 92, 114, 115, 161, 170, 225, 228, 229, 230 Friesen, Joshua 29, 50, 123, 125, 224, 231 Fung, Pearl 22, 32, 33, 103, 109, 112, 162, 168, 171, 185, 206, 212, 224, 225, 227, 228, 234 Fung, Ted 21, 52, 53, 57, 59, 62, 63, 67, 119, 121, 145, 229 *Fung, Mr. & Mrs. 212

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Galloway, Bryan 232 Galloway, Jared 64, 65, 121, 122, 124, 231 Galloway, Megan 14, 26, 32, 33, 54, 55, 68, 93, 94, 109, 110, 111, 112, 113, 121, 132, 141, 147, 153, 162, 166, 172, 181, 189, 203, 213, 224, 227, 228, 234, Back Endsheet Galloway, Seth 1, 11, 32, 47, 56, 57, 58, 67, 68, 71, 112, 116, 132, 161, 181, 207, 229 *Galloway, Mr. & Mrs. 166 Ganapathy, Palany 137 Garratt, Sarah 10, 23, 64, 74, 119, 225 Garratt, Simeon 1, 12, 13, 56, 57, 62, 63, 67, 68, 114, 161, 170, 209, 227, 229 Girls’ Varsity Soccer 55 Girls’ Varsity Volleyball 61 Grade Eight 121, 122 Grade Eleven 114, 116 Grade Five 80, 127, 128 Grade Four 80, 128 Grade Nine 118, 120 Grade One 76, 130 Grade Seven 123, 124 Grade Ten 116, 118 Grade Three 79, 129 Grade Twelve 108, 110, 112 Grade Two 79, 129, 130 Gregory, Henry 137, 139, 195 Gross, Kim 10, 54, 55, 74, 105, 116, 224, 225, 227 Gross, Vicki 31, 132, 208 Group Division Page 24 Gymnastics Club 36, 226

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Hager, Hannah 46, 59, 121, 231 Hager, Hollynn 37, 59, 84, 125, 127, 130, 193, 224, 227, 231 Hahn, Corey 72, 76, 130, 219 Hahn, Justin 127 Hallelujah Party 132 Hansen, Amanda 53, 59, 64, 71, 124, 227, 231, 235 Hansen, Breanne 53, 59, 64, 65, 125, 127, 224, 230, 231 Hansen, Carlo 24, 132, 143, 163, 181, 201, 208, 230 Hansen, Donna 53, 64, 65, 77, 97, 132, 208, 226 Hansen, Matt 57, 59, 64, 119, 124, 145 Hansen, Zach 21, 66, 67, 97, 114, 170, 227 Hawthorne, Frank 227

Hawthorne, James 119, 225, 227 Hawthorne, Joseph 4, 13, 76, 77, 130, 149, 219, 224, 226, 232 Health 99 Henderson, Keith 19, 29, 34, 48, 52, 53, 62, 71, 119, 133, 134, 208, 210, 211 Henderson, Rachelle 44, 133, 134, 183, 208 Henderson, Sierra 37, 73, 77, 130, 149, 210, 219 Henderson, Trey 38, 39, 71, 81, 128, 129, 224, 230 *Henderson, Mr. & Mrs. 210 Herring, Natalie 24, 30, 31, 34, 37, 46, 60, 91, 103, 117, 119, 124, 131, 155, 175, 228, 229, 233 Herring, Tamara 10, 29, 59, 65, 83, 124, 228, 231, 233 *High Power Electrical Engineering 201 High School Worship Team 233 Hill, Amber 13, 26, 60, 88, 94, 100, 115, 130, 141, 170, 224, 225, 230, 233 Hill, Heather 23, 59, 99, 105, 119, 225 Hill, Mark 133, 208 Hill, Melinda 133, 183, 208 HizHandz 28, 233 *HL Yong 205 Hock, Goh Seng 137 Hodgson, Anna 118, 122, 126, 224, 231, 233 Hodgson, Brandt 81, 128, 221, 224, 226, 228 Hodgson, Sharon 133, 208 Hofer, Emma 131 Holden, Michael 9, 35, 50, 52, 56, 68, 85, 133, 208, 227, 230, 236 Home Economics 97 Horn, Maike 91, 133, 143, 177, 208 Horseback Riding 49 Hoshi, Sophia 93, 95, 109, 111, 146, 162 *Hoshi, Mr. & Mrs. 146 Hottentot, Lars 124, 227, 231 Hottentot, Ylona 31, 80, 128, 221, 226, 228, 235 Houmphan, Philip 9, 12, 21, 31, 34, 45, 67, 96, 101, 115, 120, 170, 180, 214, 225 Houmphan, Rachel 12, 23, 28, 32, 36, 38, 108, 109, 133, 153, 155, 162, 165, 172, 173, 177, 185, 195, 203, 207, 210, 213, 214, 217, 228, 229, Back Endsheet *Houmphan, Mr. & Mrs. 214 Hsiang, Derrick 32, 87, 88, 93, 109, 111, 162, 165, 173, 184, 195, 224 Hsiang, Terry 21, 74, 94, 98, 119, 121, 225 Hsiang, Tiffany 80, 127, 226, 228, 230 *Hsiang, Mr. & Mrs. 184 Hsiao, Jason 126, 224, 231 Hsieh, Cindy 75, 124, 231 Hung, Andrew 78, 79, 130, 226 Hung, Nathaniel 124, 231 Hung, Theodora 233 Hurlbut, Rick 93, 133, 177, 208

I Industrial Arts 97 Infirmary 205 *Intel 144 Internet Connection 181 Intramurals 50 *Inviron 175 Irwin, Christopher 121 Irwin, George 133, 208 Irwin, Ingrid 121, 133, 208 Irwin, Katrina 23, 117, 163

Battle of the Books 227

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Jeon, Ki-Chan 13, 32, 33, 38, 89, 109, 137, 138, 162, 172, 203, 207, 213, 217, 224, 227, 228, Back Endsheet *Jeon, Mr. & Mrs. 217 *Joe & Ki-Chan 222 *Joe, Nick, and Ki-Chan 215 Jones, Hannah 128, 226 Jones, Stephanie 130, 149, 226

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Journ. Challenges 215 Journ. Photographers 213 Journ. Work Days 203 *Journalism Class Ad 172 JSB Invitations 157 JSB Preparation 155 Jung, Andy 80, 81, 127, 128, 129, 226, 230 Jung, Eric 1, 34, 41, 67, 86, 104, 105, 117 Junior Class Fund-raising 16 Junior-Senior Bonding 115 Juniors 114, 116 JV Basketball 64 JV Soccer 53 JV Volleyball 59

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Kanasamy, Francis 137 Kang, Sung Bin 109, 209

Kang, Sung-In 53, 59, 64, 66, 82, 123, 124, 231 Kao, Howard 10, 41, 52, 53, 64, 65, 119, 225 Kao, John 9, 10, 21, 34, 56, 67, 92, 96, 101, 115, 124, 170 Karpaya, Valliammah 137 Karuppiah, Samarasan 137 Kawabata, Hiro 69, 119 Kawabata, Miho 124, 231

*Keat Interior Decorator 197 *Kedai Cermin Kembangan 157 Kelck, Ruth 189 Kelly, Heather 89, 133, 183, 208 Kelly, Scott 127, 133, 183, 208 Keung, Yvonne 29, 31, 133, 141, 208, 226, 233 Khang, Ho Ah 137 Khoo, Amy 136, 137 Khoo, Steven 137 *Ki-Chan & Joe 222 *Ki-Chan, Joe, and Nick 215

Kids E.E. 44 Kim, Andy 72, 130, 226, 232 Kim, Benny 41, 107, 127, 230, 232 Kim, Chris 79, 129, 224, 226, 230 Kim, Christabel 10, 16, 18, 32, 34, 46, 60, 61, 90, 93, 99, 101, 103, 114, 115, 170, 193, 207, 210, 224, 225, 228, 233 Kim, Eun-Hae 130, 226 Kim, Grace 120, 225 Kim, Jenny 41, 72, 77, 131, 149, 219, 224, 226 Kim, John 120, 225, 229

n the Spotlight CO2 RACING CLUB: Seth Stoothoff, Michael Whiting, Mr. Jake DeLeeuw, Kenny Kim, Brian Colfax; NOT PICTURED: Axel Loehden, Joey Latsha ENSEMBLE: FRONT ROW: Rachael Caldwell, Kara Mangham, Rachel Houmphan, Mrs. Nan Walter; SECOND ROW: Jacqui Steiert, Rachel Lau, Christina Robertson, Natalie Herring; BACK ROW: Theo Love, Josh Lai, Ben Masters, Casey Caldwell; NOT PICTURED: Aaron Malcolm, Dan Walter

DORM COUNCIL: FRONT ROW: Pamela Lesmana, Gao Nou Kue, Karen Wong, Valerie Eddins, Lisa Nakanouchi, Mrs. Corinna Spangler; BACK ROW: Simeon Garratt, Daniel Whiting, David Eckman, Joe Lee, Ben Masters, Mr. Mark Spangler; NOT PICTURED: Natalie Herring, Rachel Houmphan, Sam Stoothoff NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY: FRONT ROW: Rachel Houmphan, Pearl Fung, Emily Sheddan, Terri-Lynn Frentz; SECOND ROW: Jessica Friesen, Rachel Lau, Jacqui Steiert, Christabel Kim, Sarah Podenak, Ki-Chan Jeon; BACK ROW: Aaron Malcolm, Megan Galloway, Ben Masters, Josh Lai, Dan Walter, Casey Caldwell; NOT PICTURED: Tina Wolfe

MRS. DONNA FRENTZ

Suspense filled the room as Drew Steiert made his way in and out of people throughout the dark chapel. Finally, the apprehension ended as his flashlight stopped and called out in a loud voice, “Brendan Frentz.” Frentz excitedly made his way to the front of the chapel where he lit his candle and waited for the rest of the inductees to the National Junior Honor Society.

For the second year in a row, the middle school held a National Junior Honor Society inducting ceremony. This year the current NJHS members chose the theme of Mission Impossible to induct new members. Starting with a PowerPoint presentation, the audience discovered the need for new recruits.

The search began in hopes of finding members, qualified in the areas of leadership, scholarship, character, and service.

On e by one the 2002 NJHS members made their way through the darkened chapel with flashlights to “find” new inductees David Robertson, Barret Loehden, Laura Danneker, Tamara Herring, Frentz, Tiffany Steinkamp, Yuankai Wang, Eric Westergren, Christa DeVette, and Barnabas Lai. The National Honor Society has provided well-rounded high school students appropriate recognition for many years. With the creation of a HANDING THE CERTIFICATE junior NHS, middle school students to a proud Brendan Frentz, Ms. can receive the same honor. “It is Julie Miller congratulates him on nice to be rewarded for hard work,” his “making” the National Junior Honor Society while Yuankai Wang said Frentz.

High school senior Wendy waits to receive his award. In the second year, NJHS gained more Kordesch said, “I think that it is good prestige as entrance requirements that middle school students have the rose because of changes in the GPA chance to receive recognition when requirements. they excel in the four qualities of NHS. It is really good for them to have something to work for to prepare them for high school.”

Frentz and his fellow inductees made their way off the stage, receiving congratulations from those in the audience. He sighed as he exited the chapel, glad about his induction and relieved that the apprehension he felt had finally subsided.

—By Jessica Friesen

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MSSPP: FRONT ROW: Lakshmi Meyyappan, Angela Steiert, Josephine Steinkamp, Rob Mangham, Drew Steiert, Danae Frentz, Mr. Gerry Steiert; BACK ROW: Jessica Friesen, Seth Galloway, Joseph Lee, Joey Latsha, Malcolm McCaskill, Jake Latsha, Jacqui Steiert; NOT PICTURED: Yuankai Wang ELEMENTARY DRAMA: FRONT ROW: Lakshmi Meyyappan, Khalie Mahoney, Grace Walter, Jake Ermis, Tiffany Hsiang, Cameron West, Mrs. Lori Carlblom; BACK ROW: Ms. Nancy McMahan, Angela Steiert, Bethany Weidemann, Brandt Hodgson, Anna Latsha, Josephine Steinkamp, Ryan Cruz, Ylona Hottentot

ELEMENTARY STUDENT COUNCIL: FRONT ROW: Akshay Krishnamani, Grace Walter, Khalie Mahoney, Jake Ermis, Ryan Cruz, Ms. Diane Vanderpool; NOT PICTURED: Lakshmi Meyyappan, Cameron West, Jeffrey Lau

BADMINTON CLUB: FRONT ROW: Cameron West, Zeke Riggenbach, Barnabas Lai, Jackson Lau, Levi Riggenbach; BACK ROW: David Santoso, Ted Fung, Joseph Lee, John Kim, Cody Riggenbach, Matthew Mah; NOT PICTURED: Mr. Steven Koo

Kim, Kenny 1, 41, 121, 226, 229, 231 Kim, Young Hwa 56, 117 Kim, Young Won 76, 127 Kindergarten 78, 131 Klassen, Nathanael 111, 130, 133, 147, 181, 201, 208 Koethler, Nellie 133, 143, 205, 208, 209 *Kok Siang Enterprise Bas Persiaran 195 Komatsu, Kazumasa 32, 56, 67, 117, 163 Koo, Steven 39, 68, 229 Kordesch, Wendy 21, 33, 60, 61, 109, 111, 112, 113, 147, 159, 162, 169, 172, 187, 203, 207, 217, 224, 228, Back Endsheet *Kordesch, Mr. & Mrs. 179 Krishnamani, Akshay 80, 128, 224, 228, 232 Krishnamani, Tanya 85, 126, 127, 231 Kue, Gao Nou 13, 16, 29, 46, 54, 55, 68, 114, 115, 170, 211, 225, 229 Kue, Jonathan 19, 62, 74, 99, 120, 209, 211, 225, 227 Kuppusamy, Mani 137 Kuppusamy, Parkianathan 137 Kwa, Natalie 121, 231 *KY Digital Photo 163

L Ladies’ Shop Class 143 Lai, Barnabas 53, 59, 68, 82, 121, 227, 228, 229, 231 Lai, Josh 224, 228 Lai, Joshua 32, 56, 86, 87, 93, 94, 104, 105, 112, 162, 169, 187, 225, 228, 235 Lai, Po 53, 59, 62, 120, 145, 225 Lai, Sam 52 Lai, Timothy 1, 50, 53, 82, 84, 122, 231 *Lai, Mr. & Mrs. 187 Lam, Jonathan 232 Last Days 104 Latsha, Anna 28, 81, 127, 168, 226, 228, 230, 233 Latsha, David 9, 23, 37, 93, 134, 138, 151, 153, 197, 208 Latsha, Jake 50, 53, 124, 224, 227, 229, 231 Latsha, Joey 41, 59, 64, 85, 122, 229, 231 Latsha, Mary 31, 103, 134, 153, 208, 225 Lau, Jackson 48, 52, 53, 59, 69, 82, 85, 122, 137, 229, 231 Lau, Jeffrey 18, 39, 126, 127, 228, 230, 232 Lau, Rachel 5, 20, 23, 26, 32, 33, 87, 92, 94, 105, 112, 147, 162, 165, 168, 172, 177, 185, 202, 213, 217, 224, 228, 233, Back Endsheet *Lau, Mr. & Mrs. 202 Lee, Grace 14, 51, 53, 59, 64, 125, 231, 233, 235 Lee, Joe 224, 229 Lee, Joseph 34, 56, 57, 62, 63, 66, 67, 73, 102, 103, 109, 112, 114, 147, 162, 169, 172, 180, 203, 210, 213, 217, 227, 229, Back Endsheet Lee, Ra Mi 126, 231 Lee, Sam 10, 56, 62, 117, 131, 225 *Lee, Mr. & Mrs. 180 Leisure Sport 49 Leng, Loh Boon 136 Lesmana, Pam 44, 60, 71, 91, 105, 115, 117, 125, 136, 140, 170, 197, 230 Lesmana, Pamela 229 Lin, Joan 82, 119, 122, 168 Liss, Steve 11, 38, 54, 55, 61, 83, 101, 134, 135, 208 Lo, Chi Wei 17, 115

Lo, James 96, 99, 115, 132 Lockridge, Brittanie 122 Lockridge, Shannon 117 Loehden, Axel 127, 226, 227, 229, 230, 232 Loehden, Barret 50, 122, 228, 231 Loehden, Carla 134, 208, 227 Loehden, Lindsay 54, 117, 225, 230 Loh, Boon Leng 138 Loh, Chi Wei 170 Loh, James 170 *Loh Guan Lye Specialists Centre 142 Love, Theo 1, 15, 16, 21, 23, 25, 26, 27, 33, 35, 41, 43, 56, 62, 63, 68, 106, 115, 139, 153, 157, 161, 165, 170, 224, 225, 228, 233

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*MAF Kalimantan 152 *MAG Traditional Collections 167 Mah, Joy 134, 208 Mah, Matthew 50, 82, 97, 122, 197, 229, 230, 231, 233 Mah, Michael 127, 128, 129 Mahoney, Kerry 29, 134, 201, 208, 224, 225, 231 Mahoney, Khalie 28, 81, 128, 147, 224, 226, 228, 230, 233 Mahoney, Reagan 79, 106, 130, 224, 226, 232 Mahoney, Riley 38, 39, 83, 84, 126, 224, 227, 230, 231 Mahoney, Robin 76, 134, 208 Mak, Bruce 81, 127, 128, 230 Mak, Harry 79, 129, 230, 233 Malcolm, Aaron 7, 11, 15, 22, 23, 26, 27, 30, 31, 32, 33, 56, 68, 88, 89, 91, 93, 102, 109, 110, 111, 112, 113, 119, 121, 124, 153, 157, 161, 162, 168, 171, 173, 185, 199, 224, 225, 228, 230, 233 Malcolm, Jonathan 62, 98, 120, 161 *Malcolm, Mr. & Mrs. 161 Manfred, David 232 Manfred, Josh 29, 53, 122, 181, 231 Mangham, Barb 23, 111 Mangham, Kara 6, 9, 15, 20, 22, 23, 26, 29, 32, 33, 54, 91, 93, 108, 110, 111, 112, 114, 115, 121, 153, 159, 162, 165, 168, 173, 174, 181, 185, 197, 199, 224, 225, 228, 233, 235 Mangham, Rob 50, 53, 58, 59, 64, 122, 187, 197, 227, 229, 231, 235 Mangham, Tom 23, 111 *Mangham, Mr. & Mrs. 174 Manikam, Bascaran Raja 138 Manikam, Thangam 138 Mareemuttoo, Kumar 137, 138 Mareemuttoo, Rajeen 138 *Mario Ristorante 211 “A Marriage Proposal” 26 Marshall, Rohan 199 Masters, Ben 7, 10, 20, 28, 29, 30, 32, 35, 74, 91, 109, 111, 112, 114, 119, 121, 153, 161, 162, 165, 173, 181, 183, 185, 199, 205, 211, 221, 228, 229, 233 Masters, Caleb 14, 18, 90, 117, 120, 167, 175, 181, 221, 227, 235, 236 *Masters, Mr. & Mrs. 221 Matanick, Marsha 107 Matanick, Naomi 51, 59, 126, 224, 231 Matanick, Noriah 78, 107, 130, 226, 232 Matanick, Philip 107 Matanick, Rivka 23, 59, 64, 88, 120, 225 Matanick, Than 13, 14, 23, 26, 33, 86, 90, 117, 175, 207, 224, 225, 233 Math 89 Maxey, Eric 14, 15, 151 Maxey, Krisy 14, 151

National Junior Honor Society 229

Maxey, Lena 14 McBride, Kari 122 McCabe, Shannon 134, 175, 208, 227 McCaskill, Hilary 13, 48, 85, 122, 132, 224, 231 McCaskill, Malcolm 1, 56, 86, 117, 151, 225, 229 McCaskill, Nicole 134, 208 McCaskill, Randy 68, 134, 208 McMahan, Nancy 28, 29, 68, 78, 79, 134, 135, 208, 221, 224, 226, 228, 233 *Mennonite Church Canada Witness 213 *Meridian Dental Surgery 175 MEW 14 Meyyappan, Lakshmi 3, 107, 128, 224, 226, 228, 229, 230, 232 Meyyappan, Susheela 126, 224, 230, 231, 232, 233 Middle School 82, 85 Middle School Activities 122

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Middle School Choir 225 Middle School Drama 224 Middle School Student Council 227 Middle School Worship Team 233 Miller, Julie 26, 42, 43, 94, 111, 134, 135, 141, 143, 208, 224, 227 *Minolta Marketing 203 Miss Kelck’s Diamonds 189 Mission: Possible 44 Missions Emphasis Week 14 Moerer, Clint 31, 67, 68, 82, 134, 208 Moerer, Joshua 77, 131 Moerer, Natalie 59 Moerer, Tyler 131 Mooi, Leow Ah 137 Moses, Ravi 138 Movies 21 *MSL Travel 223 MSSPP Competition 71, 229 Muniandy, Thana Letchmi 136, 138

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Nakanouchi, Lisa 12, 32, 43, 45, 74, 102, 110, 112, 155, 159, 162, 165, 169, 181, 183, 185, 187, 193, 211, 214, 229, 230 National Honor Society 32, 228 National Staff 136, 138 NHS 32 *Nick, Joe, and Ki-Chan 215 *Nissi Quality Foods 171 No Parking 195 *Nyack College 176

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Off-Campus Lunches 224 OJTs 44 100 Plus 169 On the Job Training 44 Ong, Steven 53, 57, 59, 83, 122, 231 Ooi, Huey Fern 138 Opening 2 *Oriental Capital Assurance 219 Outdoor Games Club 232 Out to Lunch 224

plish Splash!

THUD. THUD. SPLASH! Kid after kid hurled him- or herself down onto the soaking wet field in the pouring rain. The reason?

Another typical rainy day made its wet visit to the island.

Malaysia’s year-round tropical season often caused rainy days to pop up unexpectedly. A person with sweat pouring down his face on a sunny afternoon may later have rain pouring down his face on a stormy evening.

During the school day, only a selected few welcomed the downpours. Most students often cringed as the sound of lightly tapping rain outside their classrooms turned into the sound of a nearby waterfall.

This meant that they would appear to their next class with drenched books, hair, clothes, and shoes. “I hate rainy days because I’m frozen when I get to my next class,” said Lindsay Loehden.

HOLDING HANDS, MEGAN AND HANNAH After school and on the Collins skip and jump in a big puddle. weekends, however, turned Frequent heavy downpours added life and excitement rather than gloominess on those cringes and complaints campus, as kids found numerous ways to into joyful exclamations that entertain themselves. increased as the rain came down in stronger torrents.

One by one, bikes, balls, bodies, and boards emerged on the fields with students ranging from preschool to twelfth grade.

Students arranged all kinds of games and activities, taking maximum advantage of the floods. “Once, Aaron [Malcolm] and I got this big board and let a bunch of little kids sit on it. Then we dragged them through the water,” said Dan Whiting.

Little girls played around in puddles of water, while big boys threw themselves headlong onto the ground and treated the field as a slip-and-slide tarp.

Kids also played sports, only in a slightly different version: a cold, blinding, and of course, wet, version. “I love the rain because I liked to play in big puddles,” said Grace Walter.

SPLASH. SPLASH. WHOOOSH! After thudding and splashing onto the sopping ground, each kid glides across the field into —By Rachel Lau distant, wet horizons.

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P *Palace of India 182 *Paradise Sandy Bay Hotel 220 Parks, Katy 6, 23, 29, 31, 54, 108, 110, 112, 197 Parks, Lindsay 53, 59, 64, 65, 89, 95, 120, 225 Parties 113 PE 99 *Penang Adventist Hospital 183 *Penang Stationary 183 People Division Page 106 Pep Club 34, 233 Perumal, Balu 136, 138 Petersen, Debra 60, 61 Petersen, Katie 77, 131, 226 Pets 130 Pham, Jimmy 3, 38, 104, 115, 170, 181 *Phoenix Press 216 Physical Education 99

Pillai, Raj 138 Podenak, Perri 116 Podenak, Sarah 26, 32, 34, 48, 49, 54, 55, 111, 113, 115, 116, 138, 141, 154, 159, 162, 169, 171, 172, 177, 203, 224, 228, Back Endsheet *Podenak, Mr. & Mrs. 154 Pohl, Jason 117 *Poliklinik Sharma 167 PowerSchool 74 Preschool 76, 131 Provencal, Matthew 32 Psychology 94 PTO Events 132 PUD’s Secret Weapon 153

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Raijah, Lily 138 Ramasamy, Govinda 138 Ramasamy, Muniandy 138

Ramasamy, Sundram 138 Ratzloff, Andrea 158 Ratzloff, Darlene 153 Ratzloff, Nick 10, 14, 18, 47, 56, 62, 66, 67, 68, 73, 89, 91, 95, 103, 108, 110, 113, 115, 119, 120, 131, 145, 147, 158, 162, 177, 183, 199, 205, 210, 224, 225, 227 Ratzloff, Tim 43, 232 *Ratzloff, Mr. & Mrs. 158 Rice, Nathan 119, 120, 136 Riggenbach, Cody 1, 50, 53, 96, 97, 123, 159, 229, 231 Riggenbach, Levi 126, 159, 229, 230, 231 Riggenbach, Zac 9, 15, 96, 100, 115, 125, 145, 159, 167, 170, 227 Riggenbach, Zeke 38, 80, 81, 128, 159, 229, 230 Riley, Adam 78 Riley, Natalie 76, 77 *Roadhouse Grill 201 Robertson, Christina 31, 37, 47, 60, 100, 118, 175, 207, 227, 228, 233 Robertson, David 1, 53, 59, 64, 117, 123, 228, 231 Robertson, John 29, 59, 117, 134, 208, 233 Robertson, Karen 3, 75, 80, 81, 134, 147,

TAE BO CLUB: Pamela Lesmana, Rachael Caldwell, Karen Wong, Lisa Nakanouchi, Amber Hill, Beth Farnum

ELEMENTARY SOCCER: FRONT ROW: Mr. Dennis Tyas, Nathan Danneker, Hung Yi Song, Matthew Mah, Danny Ermis, Andy Jung, Mr. Michael Holden; BACK ROW: Harry Mak, Bruce Mak, Riley Mahoney, Pradeep Thomas, Jared Faa, Ryan Cruz, Benny Kim; NOT PICTURED: Levi Riggenbach, Jeffrey Lau, Trey Henderson, Zeke Riggenbach, Kaden Stenlund

ADVANCED BAND: FRONT ROW: Yuankai Wang, Michael Whiting, Erica Cheong, Natalie Kwa, Joy Walter, Charis To, Rob Mangham, Brendan Frentz; SECOND ROW: Mr. Kerry Mahoney, Josh Manfred, Nathaniel Hung, Cody Riggenbach, David Robertson, Barnabas Lai, Timothy Lai, Jackson Lau, Matthew Mah, Hilary McCaskill; BACK ROW: Barret Loehden, Lars Hottentot, Jake Latsha, Jared Galloway, Joey Latsha, Eric Westergren, I-Yah Chen, Christa DeVette, Miho Kawabata, Tamara Herring; NOT PICTURED: Charis To

UNDER-12 BOYS’ BASKETBALL: FRONT ROW: Mr. Carlo Hansen, Jake Ermis, Matthew Mah, Hung Yi Song, Andy Jung, Chris Kim, Nathan Danneker; BACK ROW: Ryan Cruz, Axel Loehden, Pradeep Thomas, Jared Faa, Harry Mak; NOT PICTURED: Trey Henderson, Cameron West, Jeffrey Lau

UNDER-12 GIRLS’ BASKETBALL: FRONT ROW: Mr. Gerry Steiert, Danae Frentz, Bethany Weidemann, Tiffany Hsiang, Khalie Mahoney, Lakshmi Meyyappan, Jessica Friesen; BACK ROW: Angela Steiert, Sophia To, Breanne Hansen, Anna Latsha, Josephine Steinkamp, Susheela Meyyappan

BEGINNING BAND: FRONT ROW: Alex Sneed, Lynda Ermis, Levi Riggenbach, Hung Yi Song, Kara Appleby, Danny Ermis, Breanne Hansen; SECOND ROW: Drew Steiert, Jason Hsiao, Naomi Matanick, Stephanie Ens, Tanya Krishnamani, Carolyn Whiting, Riley Mahoney, Joshua Friesen, Seth Stoothoff, Susheela Meyyappan, Pradeep Thomas; THIRD ROW: Sung-In Kang, Cindy Hsieh, Estefania Diago, Grace Lee, Brian Colfax, Jesse Ens, Ra Mi Lee, Sophia To, Jared Faa, Laura Danneker, Mr. Kerry Mahoney; BACK ROW: Steven Ong, Kenny Kim, Kohei Shimizu, Hollynn Hager, Amanda Hansen, Hannah Hager, Matthew Ermis, David Santoso, Jennifer Castillo, Felicia Cruz, Anna Hodgson, Abigail Eckman; NOT PICTURED: Tiffany Steinkamp

208, 226, 232 Rollerblade Hockey Club *Rooftop Kafe 156

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S Sabastian, Margaret 138 *Salon 21 155 *Sam’s Batik 200 Saminathan, Catherine 138 Sankaran, Shama 136, 138, 189 Santoso, Arden 36, 46, 54, 60, 61, 90, 102, 104, 118, 225, 227 Santoso, David 14, 29, 39, 53, 70, 82, 123, 229, 231, 233 Saumei, NuNu 22 School Board 43, 232 Science 91 Second Grade 79, 129, 130 Security 138 Sellasamy, Steven 139 Selvanayagam, Jason 23 Senior High Band 103, 225 Senior High Choir 103, 225 Senior High Worship Team 233 Senior Sneak 110 Senior-Elementary Chapel 147 Senior Privileges 224 Seniors 108, 110, 112 Sepak Takraw 49 Seventh Grade 123, 124 SEW 14 Sheddan, Emily 26, 32, 107, 111, 113, 125, 135, 159, 162, 165, 172, 197, 200, 203, 213, 224, 228, 233, Back End sheet Sheddan, Mary 94, 101, 135, 203, 208 *Sheddan, Mr. & Mrs. 197 Shimizu, Kohei 69, 125, 227, 231 Shimizu, Yoko 28, 118, 225, 233 Shiny People 151 Shop 97 Siemens, Apryl 103, 118, 168, 197, 225, 233 Simeon, Jacob 139 *Simpson College 218 *Sin Chuan Books 215 *Sing Guang Heng Furniture 207 *Siow Seong Photo 218 Sixth Grade 125, 126 199 Sneed, Alex 1, 12, 43, 53, 84, 85, 118, 123, 227, 231 Soap Making 191 Social Studies 94 Soh, Mandy 25, 93, 99, 102, 104, 105, 108, 111, 112, 113, 130, 159, 162, 163, 165, 171, 173, 185, 233 *Soh, Mr. & Mrs. 173 Song, Hung Yi 126, 224, 227, 230, 231 Sophomore Sponsors 175 Sophomores 116, 118 Southern Baptist Convention 178 Spangler, Corinna 135, 136, 167, 208, 229 Spangler, Kylee 54, 55, 103, 118, 131, 153, 168, 193, 225, 227, 233 Spangler, Mark 9, 35, 42, 135, 208, 211, 229, 232 Spanish Club 226 Speech 101 Spiritual Emphasis Week 14 Sport Division Page 46 Staff 132, 134, 136 Staff Free Time 135 Staff Retreat 135

Playing in the Rain 231

T Tae Bo 36, 230 Tae Kwon Do 36, 206, 227 Tan, Alan 36, 226 *Tan Brothers 173 *Tan Pharmacy 145 *Tan Sam Guan Seafood (Sizzling Chicken) 165 *Tanjung Bunga Hardware 191 Teacher-Student Relationships 177 *Teh Brothers 191 *Telesonic 205 Teo, Ronnie 36, 227 *Teo, Ronnie 206 Teo, Sue 227

Teo, Ying Yi 227 Teoh, Albert 32 Teoh, Eunice 135, 208 *Teppan-Yaki 195 Test Preparation 101 Thaver, Ramu 138 *Thean Soo Steel Works 183 Third Grade 79, 129 Thomas, Pradeep 9, 40, 41, 119, 126, 230, 231 Thomas, Praveen 11, 12, 17, 21, 33, 37, 56, 96, 97, 101, 116, 151, 157, 170, 211, 225 Thompson, Chris 149 Titus, Maria 9, 82, 85, 135, 138, 193, 208, 224 To, Charis 64, 65, 97, 123, 193, 231 To, Sophia 53, 64, 126, 127, 230, 231 *Toccoa Falls College 160 Toh, Stephanie 15, 95, 118, 233 Tom Yam Peanuts 217 Tompkins, John “Tommy” 29, 34, 86, 135, 151, 189, 203, 208, 213, 217, Back Endsheet Tong, Karen 81, 128, 227 Tong, Preston 129, 147, 227, 232 Toyama, Shinobu 120 Toyama, Takehiro 225 Track and Field 68 Tsai, Crystal 16, 34, 60, 61, 94, 99, 115, 116, 133, 170, 225 Tsai, Patty 225 Tsai, Pei Chen 121 Tsai, Sally 10, 37, 45, 60, 68, 91, 101, 104, 114, 116, 120, 170 Tulloch, Ed 7, 33, 91, 98, 99, 130, 136, 138, 199, 208 Tulloch, Kathy 74, 89, 130, 136, 171, 208 Tung, Seok Yeng 139 Tyas, Dennis 39, 41, 71, 208, 230, 232 Tyas, Gayle 136 *Tyas, Mr. & Mrs. 196

U *U.S. Pizza 186 *Ucita 207 Under-12 Boys’ Basketball Under-12 Girls’ Basketball

Waitressing 167 Walter, Dan 1, 7, 16, 22, 23, 26, 29, 32, 56, 68, 86, 91, 104, 115, 116, 133, 138, 168, 170, 197, 224, 228, 233 Walter, Daniel 225 Walter, Grace 29, 31, 80, 81, 108, 129, 168, 221, 226, 228, 230, 233, 235 Walter, Joy 13, 50, 123, 133, 167, 224, 227, 231, 233 Walter, Nan 94, 135, 136, 155, 159, 171, 185, 208, 228 Wang, Michael 92, 113, 134, 165 Wang, Yuankai 71, 125, 227, 228, 229,

OUTDOOR GAMES CLUB: FRONT ROW: Sam Eckman, Gabby Erwin, Chris West, Reagan Mahoney, Joseph Hawthorne, Kendall Stenlund; BACK ROW: Josiah Steinkamp, Noriah Matanick, Kaden Stenlund, Nathan Danneker, Ben Weidemann, Danae Frentz, Andy Kim, Mrs. Karen Robertson

228, 231, 233 Whiting, Carolyn 50, 84, 108, 127, 204, 224, 231, 233 Whiting, Dan 230, 233 Whiting, Daniel 7, 10, 34, 49, 56, 68, 70, 71, 86, 109, 111, 113, 114, 119, 130, 138,

151, 152, 157, 162, 167, 173, 181, 183, 197, 204, 225, 227, 229, 235 Whiting, Michael 40, 50, 51, 125, 204, 229, 231 Whiting, Robert 22, 26, 27, 35, 43, 86, 90, 92, 99, 118, 133, 204, 224,

233, 235 *Whiting, Mr. & Mrs. 204 Wolfe, Christina 32 Wolfe, Tina 49, 60, 114, 116, 119, 155, 170, 181, 225, 228 Wong, Joyce 19, 37, 60, 61, 118, 151, 209, 225, 233 Wong, Karen 16, 19, 27, 60, 87, 89, 101, 115, 116, 155, 170, 225, 229, 230 World Events 138 Worship Team 29, 233

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MIDDLE SCHOOL WORSHIP TEAM: Tiffany Steinkamp, Stephanie Ens, Carolyn Whiting, Kara Appleby, Ms. Yvonne Keung; NOT PICTURED: Eric Westergren, Brian Colfax, Grace Lee, Joy Walter, Christa DeVette, Erica Cheong, David Santoso, Jesse Ens, Matthew Mah, Tamara Herring, Mr. John Robertson

HIZHANDZ: FRONT ROW: Khalie Mahoney, Grace Walter, Bethany Weidemann, Susheela Meyyappan, Anna Latsha, Josephine Steinkamp, Angela Steiert, Danae Frentz; BACK ROW: Emily Sheddan, Mrs. Theodora Hung, Yoko Shimizu, Apryl Siemens, Stephanie Toh, Christina Robertson, Amber Hill, Anna Hodgson, Ms. Nancy McMahan; NOT PICTURED: Mrs. Lori Carlblom, Mr. Greg Stenlund, Mrs. Tara Stenlund, Mrs. Jacki Steinkamp

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V Vacations 116 Vanderpool, Diane 31, 80, 128, 136, 208, 228, 233 Varsity Boys’ Basketball 67 Varsity Boys’ Soccer 56 Varsity Boys’ Volleyball 62 Varsity Girls’ Soccer 55 Varsity Girls’ Volleyball 61 Vaughn, Esther 54, 55, 74, 91, 93, 118, 209 Vegetable Growers 219 *Venture Electronics 147 Video Editing 163 *Virtue Honest 199 *Visioncare Centre 159 Voon, Wei Ming 139

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231, 232 Weekends 21, 127 Weidemann, Ben 79, 128, 130, 132, 224, 232 Weidemann, Bethany 15, 26, 80, 129, 168, 221, 224, 228, 230, 233 Weidemann, Brian 91, 135, 136, 175, 183, 208 Weidemann, Valerie 19, 37, 44, 136, 175, 208 Weight Lifting 49 Weng, Mary 227 *Weng, Mr. & Mrs. 206 West, Cameron 19, 24, 51, 80, 127, 128, 224, 226, 228, 229, 230 West, Chris 5, 21, 79, 118, 130, 224, 226, 232 West, Gregory 40, 76, 131, 226 West, Ron 31, 38, 56, 136, 167, 208 West, Shelly 136, 208 Westergren, Eric 1, 53, 64, 122, 123, 181,

EMILY SHEDDAN

Steiert, Angela 2, 27, 31, 36, 71, 75, 81, 116, 129, 226, 227, 228, 229, 230, 233 Steiert, Beth 68, 111, 135, 147, 208 Steiert, Drew 1, 36, 53, 59, 64, 123, 227, 228, 229, 231 Steiert, Gerry 36, 39, 61, 68, 73, 99, 111, 135, 208, 227, 229, 230 Steiert, Jacqui 11, 27, 30, 32, 34, 36, 46, 54, 55, 60, 103, 115, 138, 170, 185, 193, 224, 225, 227, 228, 229 Steinkamp, Karl 34 Steinkamp, Jacki 28, 135, 143, 170, 171, 208, 233 Steinkamp, Joel 34, 94, 95, 135, 139, 161, 208 Steinkamp, Josephine 28, 81, 116, 129, 168, 226, 228, 229, 230, 233 Steinkamp, Josiah 5, 72, 77, 129, 131, 149, 219, 226, 232, 233 Steinkamp, Karl 4, 5, 9, 10, 26, 43, 68, 74, 87, 105, 115, 135, 143, 161, 163, 170, 177, 187, 201, 208, 211, 224 Steinkamp, Kassy 129, 131, 143 Steinkamp, Mia 135, 138, 208 Steinkamp, Mikaela 108 Steinkamp, Rebekah 77, 131, 139, 219, 226 Steinkamp, Tiffany 53, 59, 64, 75, 83, 125, 228, 231, 233, 235 Stenlund, Greg 4, 5, 16, 29, 33, 58, 59, 64, 68, 88, 89, 135, 161, 168, 170, 175, 177, 187, 205, 208, 233 Stenlund, Kaden 45, 78, 79, 129, 224, 226, 230, 232, 233 Stenlund, Kendall 76, 106, 131, 149, 219, 226, 232 Stenlund, Kristian 41, 77, 129, 131 Stenlund, Tara 135, 140, 143, 168, 170, 208, 233 Stoothoff, Amy 10, 93, 100, 116, 167 Stoothoff, Sam 64, 120, 151, 225, 229 Stoothoff, Seth 40, 83, 126, 229, 231 Stothard, Gerald 139 *Straits Mini Market 164 Strong, Ruth 68, 130, 135, 171, 175, 208, 227 Stubbs, Jenica 120, 141 Student Council 190, 227 *Student Council 32 Student Council, Elementary 228 Student Council, Middle School 227 Student Life Division Page 6 Student Teacher 149 Study Hall 165 Subramaniam, Murugiah 139 Sun, Grace 58, 59, 65, 98, 103, 120, 145, 225 *Sun, Mr. & Mrs. 185 Supramaniam, Mahendrean 139 Supramaniam, Saroja 136, 139 Survivor 183

CLUB BUG: Yuankai Wang, Jeffrey Lau, Akshay Krishnamani, Benny Kim, Preston Tong, Mr. Dennis Tyas; NOT PICTURED: Axel Loehden, Susheela Meyyappan, Lakshmi Meyyappan

SCHOOL BOARD: FRONT ROW: Mr. Brem Frentz, Mr. Bob Cullen, Mrs. Karen Chase, Mrs. April Eckman, Mr. Jonathan Lam; BACK ROW: Mr. Tim Ratzloff, Mr. John DeVette, Mr. Dwight Carlblom, Mr. Bryan Galloway, Mr. David Manfred, Mr. Mark Spangler; NOT PICTURED: Mr. Chip Clary

HIGH SCHOOL WORSHIP TEAM: FRONT ROW: Kara Mangham, Rachel Houmphan, Joyce Wong; SECOND ROW: Christabel Kim, Natalie Herring, Kylee Spangler, Christina Robertson; BACK ROW: Aaron Malcolm, Than Matanick, Ben Masters, Theo Love, Dan Walter, Robert Whiting

PEP CLUB: Mandy Soh, Casey Caldwell, Dan Whiting, Laura Ermis; NOT PICTURED: Kylee Spangler

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Yang, Andy 67, 95, 100, 116, 170, 225 Yap, Anson 139 Yaw, Chan Thim 137 *Yeoh’s General Office Supply 219

ittle Inventors

“I’m going on a hunt,” said Nathan Danneker.

“What on earth for?” asked Harry Mak. “Well, I’m going to invent the best ant catcher device in the world and I need some supplies,” Danneker replied.

On 28 March, teachers from first grade to fifth grade intrigued their students when they asked them to make their own invention and had one month to do it. With almost no limits, students went to work right away knowing that they had to invent something that would either help them with their chores around the house or that nobody else had ever created.

“It’s hard to limit an elementary student’s imagination and we just wanted to see them have fun with making whatever they wanted to make,” said Mrs. Lori Carlblom Teachers along with parents and friends enjoyed seeing how creative and how much work the kids put into their invention. Said Ms. Diane Vanderpool, “I wish PRESENTING HIS COMBINED GAME OF Sorry and Monopoly, Kaden Stenlund more kids would have gotten explains the rule of his new I-game. The involved, but the ones that Invention Convention allowed students in did showed a lot of initiative elementary to express themselves with com- and ingenuity.” ing up with their own innovations.

“I used scissors, keys, glue, Styrofoam, and a piece of cloth to invent a freezie holder,” said Josiah Steinkamp. “Freezies are so cold to hold in your hand so I thought it would be pretty useful.”

“I hate folding my clothes to put in my chest of drawers so I made a fold-a-board. It works really well with some of the large t-shirts that are hard to fold,” commented Anna Latsha.

“Two of my favorite games are Monopoly and Sorry so I combined them and invented one game that had rules and game pieces from both. Its pretty cool,” said Kaden Stenlund.

On 29 April, students piled into the chapel to show off what each had invented. Parents and teachers visited each table to meet the mastermind of each object. All of them agreed with Mrs. Donna Frentz when she said, “I really enjoyed seeing all the neat and practical ideas that the kids had come up with. I hope they continue to have the Invention Convention every year and more people will become more involved.”

Back in Jackson Dorm Mak questions Danneker, “So how are you going to make this ant catcher?” “With double sided tape,” said Danneker. “The ants will be stuck forever.”

—By Emily Sheddan

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at break before the crowd.

Gazingbackattheswings, yourememberedafternoons relaxinginthecoolingseabreeze with that special someone.

Slowlyrollingoutthegates, youtakeinonelastviewofthe StraitsofMalaccathroughthe shadyketapangtreesandfeela senseoffulfillmentandcompletion. A year older and a year wiser,youleavewithnewlessons learned,readytobeginthenext adventureinyourlife,knowing thatyourtimeatDalathasfully preparedyoutobesentoffinto whateveryourfuturemaybe.

Almostimmediatelyatthe startofsummeryouleavethe thoughtsofschoolbehind, untilonalazydayyoucome acrossyouryearbook.Asyou flipthroughthepagesandread messagesthatfriendsscribbled acrosspictures,almostforgotten memoriesoftheyear’sactivities floodyourmindandaslowsmile spreads across your face.

Youlookbackon“lifeatDalat“ inPenang,thatlittleislandinthe sun,andyouwishyouwerethere again.—ByWendyKordesch

Throwingvegetablestothe hundredsofhungryturtles below,MeganGallowaycompleteshertaskattheKekLok Sitemple.Teachersorganized the“AmazingRaceIII“game fortheLeadershipRetreaton 30-31 August.

Static Pic inanattempttogetherhair tostandupstraight,Pearl Fungteststhepowerofstatic electricitywhileMr.DakeErwinandJoshLaipickupsmall piecespaper.Physicsstudents hadmanychancestoescape thedailyclassroutinewith activitiessuchasplayingbilliardsandmonitoringspeeds onTanjung Bunga Road.

Lend a Hand Covered in paint, Daniel Whiting,RobertWhiting,Rob Mangham,andCalebMasters receivefinishingtouchesto their“paintedmen”characters byKaraMangham.ThePep Clubperformedatarallyfor theboysbasketballtournament on 22 November.

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Itstartedbeforetheyearreally cametoanend.Wellintothe thirdquarter,signsoftheendof theyearemergedthroughthe regularbustleofschooldays; summerpeekedaroundthecorner.Juniorsspenttheirweekends planningfortheJunior-Senior Banquet.Seniorsplannedtheir graduationandfeltahugesigh ofreliefastheysentoffdeposits toregisterforcollege.Parents finalizedsummervacationplans, andyoustartedanxiouslycounting down the weeks.

Nomatterwhatliesinstorefor younextyear—whetheryou’ll returnagradehigherorleave “forgood”andheadofftoanew location—thebellringingafter thelastfinalsentyouofftothe longsummerthatlayahead.You lookedbackatcampusforasecondtocatchonelastglimpse.

Youglancedatthelibrary andrememberedthestudy halls,whichonlypassedwaytoo quicklywhenyouhadtocramfor ahistorytestinthenextperiod.

Youreyeswanderedtothe canteen,andyouthoughtofrushingtobuyMammiesandChachos

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Barelyshimmyingunderthe bar,GraceWaltercompetesin thelimbowhileBrianColfax andYlonaHottentotwaitfor theirturn.TheParent-Teachers’ OrganizationheldtheMexican FiestaFoodandFunFairon12 Aprilwithactivitieslikethe limbo,hulahoopandevena dog show contest.

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All Finished Tearingpastthefinishline, DavidEckmancompletes thelastlegofthe4x100M studentvs.staffracewithMr. MichaelHoldentrailingclose behind.Thislastracebrought closure toTrack and Field Dayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;sevents.Withsatisfaction, studentspiledontothebuses andheadedbacktocampus withnewrecordsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;andnew tan lines.

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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 2003 Reflector, Volume 41, were printed by Phoenix Press of Penang, Malaysia.

Body type throughout the book is a 10-point Adobe Garamond; theme copy is in 13-point Myriad Tilt. Division page headlines are in New Berolina MT and Techno; division page captions and titles are in New Berolina MT and Myriad Tilt.

Student lives headlines and captions are in Apple Chancery. Groups headlines are in Hobo BT; plus column is in Curls MT; captions are in Canaith Bold. Sports headlines are in Techno and Textile; captions and scoreboards are in Century Gothic. Academics headlines and captions are in Mistral and Colassalis Bold. People headlines are in Typewriter Regular and Veljovic Medium Italic; captions are in Adobe Garamond.

All copy was written by the high school journalism staff (except for a few ad features). The computer programs used were Microsoft Word 2001, Adobe PageMaker 7.0, Macromedia FreeHand 8, and Adobe Photoshop 7.0. The staff used four Performa 5320 Power PC’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, 338 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 noted by photo credits) were taken by Reflector staff photographers. The staff shot over 227 rolls of Konica Monochrome VX 400 film and 22 rolls of Konica XG color film. A special thanks to Casey Caldwell for final proofreading.

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, Awards, Junior-Senior banquet, Varsity Girl’s basketball, drama, Student Council elections, and Graduation activities.

REFLECTOR 2003 STAFF:: FRONT ROW: Ki Chan Jeon, Academics; Jamie Cheng, Groups; Rachel Houmphan, Groups; Beth Farnum, Student Life; Sarah Podenak, People; BACK ROW: Mr. John Tompkins; Michael Chan, Student Lives; Joseph Lee, Sports; Rachel Lau, People; Wendy Kordesch, Editor; Emily Sheddan, Academics; Megan Galloway, Sports.