Reflector 2005

Reflector 2005

Tides Shift ~ Reflector 2005 ~ Dalat International School ~ Penang, Malaysia ~ Volume 43

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Sports

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People’s Lives

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Index

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Exercising the Mind

Finding your Niche

Soaring like Eagles

Pull up a Seat

Devoted to the Cause

Face of Destruction

BROKEN and twisted, the once tall, sturdy seawall lies shattered on the grass, exposing lower campus to the wide, flat beach. The annihilation of the seawall by the tsunami on 26 December brought a previously mighty fortress toppling down upon itself, providing just one small glimpse of the horrific damage the natural disaster caused in other parts of Southeast Asia.

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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: 273 Staff: 118

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your schedule. Staring with perplexity at letters on the schedule, you wondered how in the world you would ever memorize your class times.

Finally, the time came for you to brave the masses. You discovered your locker and came to the conclusion that the other uniformed people milling around must be your classmates. So you approached the group, made a brief introduction, then faded into the

background as they resumed their previous conversation. “Did you guys see the clock tower?” asked Eric Westergren with chuckle.

Then bell rang, sending everyone into a frenzy. “Oh no! Where do we go?” shrieked Rivka Matanick, her voice reverberating off the building walls.

Caught in a mad rush, you found yourself in the chapel without complete awareness of how you got there. Here, you learned

that over summer the tides of the school had shifted; the administration implemented both the uniforms and the new class schedule, and the clock tower had recently made its home on campus.

It eased your mind knowing that everyone had to adjust to the new campus atmosphere, so together you supported and encouraged each other to make the best of the opportunities these changes offered.

—By Kimberly Gross

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BEFORE opening the passenger door of your parents’ car, you checked your hair one last time in the reflection in the window.

Then, stepping out, you inconspicuously adjusted your crisp, new uniform skirt and navy blue shirt, making yourself as presentable as possible for your first impression at a brand-new school where a sea of faces overwhelmed you.

You managed to find your way to the counseling office to pick up

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Opening

“BACK, back, back, my baby,” sing Grace Walter, Robert Whiting, Joy Walter, and Caleb Masters during a rigorous round of “Pink Pony” at the Penang Hill stalls during the drama retreat on 21 August. But the cast members did not let the unexpected rain dampen their spirits; instead they used the occasion to show off their crazier sides.

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AN expression of shock taking over her face, Carolyn Whiting obser ves the size and weight of the missile in her hand. A navy ship, U.S.S. Cowpens, docked in Penang for a few days; the sailors invited students on board for tours on 19 October.

The crew-members also challenged teams of students and staff to friendly games of basketball and soccer.

Singing in the Rain

Study Break

TO get her facts straight, Cathy Lin and Apryl Siemens review their environmental science notes. A privilege previously enjoyed by high school students everyday, the 15-minute break between classes now only took place on Tuesdays and Thursdays between long blocks, providing time to buy snacks from the canteen, catch up with friends, or cram for a second period test.

Malaysia Boleh!

CHEERING at the top of their lungs, Uncle Jason Phillips, Ted Fung, Tamara Herring, Lydia Ng, and Nancy Duclos join the swarms of Malaysian fans in urging the Malaysian soccer team to make a goal. On 8 September, a group of students and staff watched Malaysia take on China at the Preliminary World Cup 2006 game. Although they dominated the action, Malaysia lost 0-1.

Ever since coming to Dalat, I’ve felt older— I have “old lady“ vibes!

—Monay Ng

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BACK home after a long day of school, you flipped on ASTRO, surfing through the channels.

Something caught your eye, so you backtracked a few stations to CNN, and—yes—you actually found something interesting in the news.

The 2004 Olympics in Athens kicked off the second week of August. You shuffled into Mr. Greg Stenlund’s Algebra II class followed

by Allison McClary bursting through the door, updating you with all the

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most recent sporting results.

As early November came around, the U.S. Presidential elections captured the attention of the school’s American population.

Throughout the day, patriotic students and staff kept themselves posted on the close race between President George Bush and Senator John Kerry, which ended the next morning, 3 November, with a clear winner—an Electoral College victory of 286 votes for President Bush.

On 26 December, hoping to recover after grand Christmas Day celebrations, students heard the news that the tides had shifted— literally this time—into angry, powerful walls of water. These reports hit home, even for those like Jordan and Malaina Gaddis spending vacation back in the United States.

The BBC and CNN flashed pictures of tsunami-devastated Southeast Asia across screens around the world. You soon received word that

the seawall had collapsed when the wave hit the beaches of Penang.

The news segment over, you continued your channel surfing.

Seeing ads for the newest season of “American Idol,“ you vowed not to miss an episode. In the back of your mind, you reflected over how God had watched over everything, even your school, protecting it from the desolation that some of the neighboring countries suffered.

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I pray that we can show love to these people because God has shown his love to us, and I can’t think of a better way to spend my Saturday.

Speak up, Speak out

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EMOTION filling her voice, Natalie Herring speaks her mind to her good friend Joyce Wong and her dorm parent Aunt Janet Phillips, who holds her daughter Alaina on her lap. No matter what came up, friends, dorm parents, and staff members kept each other informed, always listening to others’ views and sharing their thoughts.

TO fill her basket with leaves, sticks, and other rubbish, Lindsay Parks bends to help Heather Hill dispose of another pile of debris. Student Council “adopted” a nearby fishing village that suffered damage from the 26 December tsunami, encouraging the student body to take part in the cleanup effort so rebuilding could begin.

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Stepping Out TIRED, hot, and hungry—but not ready to stop for the day—Naomi Tami determinedly hauls one more load of scrap metal and plastic. Class service projects provided opportunities for students to get out into the “real world” and help those around them, showing the local community that they care.

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Peak Preformance

A friend of mine once told me that intelliis overrated—but I’m not sure I believe her!

BENT over Breanne Hansen’s poster, Riley Mahoney scrutinizes every detail so that he can accurately fill out a peer evaluation form.

Creative projects, such as posters about Native American tribal traditions, graded by peers, gave middle schoolers opportunities to showcase their best work.

—Natalie Herring

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the band and choir escaped to Genting Highlands with Mr. Kerry Mahoney to perform.

The new P-period provided high school students with new electives, ranging from dancing to synchronized swimming.

Elementary students passed class hours by learning through handson activities, such as building covered wagons to learn about the Oregon Trail with Mrs. Barb Case.

And middle schoolers had plenty on their minds as they wrote papers for English or designed their own science experiments.

Removing your headphones, you jolt back to reality, noticing everyone else had evacuated the room. Just as the tides shift from day to day, your mind must shift from class to class as you hastily pack your bag and head off to fitness class.

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TO release her pent up energy at the end of the day, Lydia Ng runs on the treadmill during her P-period women’s weight-training class.

The girls in this elective learned how to complete each training exercise properly so as not to cause injury; this allowed them to create their own workouts.

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You sit in the computer lab during a biology study period with headphones blaring “Ocean Avenue” by Yellow Card as you search for information to perfect your report on Jupiter.

In case you haven’t realized it, your parents sent you to school for academics, which dominates your day from 8:20 a.m. until 3:35 p.m. and much of your evenings, too. So, you did everything to pass your classes as your teachers did what they could to keep you engaged.

Ms. Maike Horn sent “mass murderers“ loose on campus, killing five staff members and putting a sixth in a coma. Her “CSI agents” investigated, finding significant evidence to send Mrs. Shannon Smith to court. The American government class put the case on trial, and a jury found her guilty of two murders on 30 November.

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Evidentiary Procedure Blast from the Past CAREFULLY observing the scene of the crime, Howard Kao points out important pieces of evidence for Ted Fung to photograph.

The C.S.I. investigators determined that Mrs. Shannon Smith had killed Mr. Gerry Steiert as he swam in the pool one night and that conspirator Mr. Michael Holden had dragged the body to the beach to dispose of it.

PRANCING one by one after their teacher Mrs. Shannon Smith, Yen-Han Chen, Jackson Mc-Kenzie, Joon-Ho Han, and Robbey Boucher dress up as Native Americans on Thanksgiving.

Elementary students celebrated holidays such as Thanksgiving and Christmas by dressing up and taking part in various activities to usher in the festivities of the season.

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Where Is the Crayon

of wonders nounced them with teacher Mrs. Shannon Smith. Loud exclamations came from the children’s mouths as they began to count: “One, two, three! Three apples!” said an eager Scott Heng, who had just finished counting the number of school days in a week with apples.

“Hey Mrs. Teacher? Teacher!” shouted Ivana Smit. “Um, do you have the brown crayon? I need it for my picture. Hey, I found it! Thanks!” —By Mary Kuffel

Climbing up the slide, Hung Jie Song

While trying to avoid another stu⇢dent

struggles to the top while push⇢ing his arms against the side for help. During recess, students played until the school bell forced them to stop; then each child excitedly ran back to class.

who chases her around the class cir⇢cle, Sunny Kim laughs aloud in the game of “Duck, Duck, Goose.” The kin⇢der⇢gart⇢ners played games during recess on the lawn near the bas⇢ket⇢ball courts.

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hat snake was so cool! I think he could’ve eaten my whole class if he wanted to—even me!” said Garrison Schaller. Kindergartners enjoyed the visit of Mr. Mark Hill and his pet snake during their “show and tell” time. Going around the room, everyone had a chance to “pet” the snake.

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xhausted during break-time, Sun⇢ny Kim, Doo-Ho Han, and Yeram Kim re⇢lax by the white swing, feeling a light breeze comfort their sweaty bodies. Students regularly hung around the comfortable white swings and benches to take a break after running around the new playground.

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The class, taught by Mrs. Mia Steinkamp, used different spelling tools and techniques to help memorize their “A, B, C’s.” The students colored and found different words to match the new letter of the day. “I like to color,” said Yeo Rin Yun. “I really like to color things with the letter ‘L’ like lion and lamb and lamp.”

As the kindergartners learned how to spell words, the Pre-K 3’s and 4’s pro-

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Filling her pink Barbie backpack, Ivana Smit forced pens, pencils, and homework to the very bottom of her bag. “I like to color, and sometimes I draw lizards— but I don’t like them; they are meant for boys,” she claimed. As she reached across the table, a look of disappointment clouded her face when she couldn’t find the brown crayon. Realizing that it was nowhere in sight, she said, “I have a lot of nice crayons, you know; it’s just that I don’t like to use them here, ’cuz they might get broken.”

“First grade classes are great, because there is a lot that is hands-on and interactive-type work. I love the kids, and I love working with them,” said the teacher’s assistant Miss Joyce Navaseelam, while trying to calm down two children who ran around wildly.

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Churning Butter and brains

Josiah Steinkamp asks Vincent Lee as he listens carefully to Lee’s grammar.

Struggling with the idiosyncracies of English, other students lent their help.

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chose to be convicts….”

“I was a guard on the ship, and it was awesome,” said Chris West.

Although fourth graders learned about Australia, third grade studied the history of the United States. Joseph Hawthorne said, “The most interesting part of American history is when the Pilgrims were trying to grow food and then the Indians helped them. That was a long time ago.”

To encourage various forms of expression, Miss Tovell had her third graders make chants for Jesus. Ashtyn McKenzie said, “I liked [making chants] so much I did four more after school.”

Mrs. Barb Case chose to incorporate subjects using a Winnie the Pooh theme.

She said, “Winnie shows kindness and helps kids enjoy learning.”

As they finished chowing down their bread and butter, Josiah Steinkamp confided to Kendall Stenlund how delicious it had tasted and how he couldn’t wait for their next science experiment—especially if it involved food.

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ESOLUTELY applying darker shades to the paper, Reagan Mahoney perfects his artwork. Art class gave students learning opportunities different from the typical classroom setting.

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“Who wants to try some butter?” asked Miss Esther Tovell. Eight eager hands shot up in response. After having used a churn the day before, each student wanted to try his or her handmade butter.

Science experiments fascinated students, no matter their grade level. “We scratched rocks on sandpaper to see how much of the rocks came off. It was cool to see how delicate or hard they were,” said Mariana Moss.

“We dyed some water blue and put a piece of celery in it. And after a while it turned blue!” said Rebekah Steinkamp.

To captivate the minds of their pupils, elementary teachers spiced up subjects.

Mrs. Karen Robertson paired each student with a historical person who had sailed to Australia. To illustrate the prominence of diseases back then, Mrs. Robertson had each student die from scurvy, malaria, or pirate attacks.

Reagan Mahoney said, “Mrs. Robertson ‘killed’ all of us when we were on boats exploring Australia. I chose to play the part of Captain Arthur Phillip, so I led the First Fleet. But my classmates all

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BSORBED in the capturing power of a good book, Hung Jie Song tunes out all activity around him. Second graders discovered the joy of reading and learned about grammar structure.

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egories, Soo Jin Park eagerly presents her answer to the division problem.

Fourth graders learned how to deal with remainders kinesthetically.

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Second, Third & Fourth Grades

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AREFULLY reviewing their textbooks, Nathan Danneker and Roc Wu concentrate on learning proper grammar and spelling. Fifth-grade English students concentrated on refining their writing skills and expanding their vocabulary through daily studies.

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the board, Luke Dalton and Bethany Weidemann solve their math problems.

Students often demonstrated their problem-solving skills on the board for everyone in class to see.

ing; but the sixth graders worked with polyhedrons, fractions and decimals. “He normally lets us correct our homework at the start of class before we start learning something new or reviewing old stuff,’’ said Josephine Steinkamp.

Next came science class, where sixth graders discussed almost everything from microbiology to international weather.

During the first quarter, Mr. Dennis Tyas would kayak out most mornings to Rat Island to take samples of the microscopic creatures living in the water. He would then have the students observe and photograph them when he got back in time for class.

Fifth grade science brought newer studies for both the students and the teacher. “Earth science is interesting because we talk about the tectonic plates and how they shape our planet and can cause earthquakes in the process,’’ said Nathan Danneker.

World history sixth graders often took topics they had recently discussed and

made them into Foldables, sheets of paper folded into quarters with the outside depicting an illustration of the event or time period being described on the inside of the packet.

In English class, students learned basic grammar, spelling and punctuation; later they put their newly acquired skills to use by writing poems and short autobiographies that decorated the empty classroom walls.

In the middle of the day, both fifth and sixth graders looked forward to P.E. class with Mr. Mike Holden. “He lets us mess around for a while before we actually start. Everyone has an opportunity to participate and no one gets left out,’’ said Harry Mak. The 3:35 afternoon bell brought both relief and sadness to the middle schoolers as another day came to an abrupt end. But they knew they would only have to wait 15 more hours before they could start another day in middle school.

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As the morning bell rang, students began to fill the empty classrooms of the middle school building with talk and laughter.

Something seemed different, however, to the sixth graders.

Unlike the previous years, fifth grade marked the transition from elementary to middle school, creating more middle school and fewer elementary years. Fifth graders took on some of the responsibilities that the sixth graders had had before.

The school day began with a lecture on math concepts from Mr. Steve Liss. Fifth grade math focused on large multiplication and division, probability, and factor-

YES on the teacher, Josephine Steinkamp and Francis Wong pay attention as Hannah Jones and Miranda Steinert review the lesson together in their textbooks. Science classes regularly had students working in different labs together.

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Fifth & Sixth Grades

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Learning About Life from books nents, students created travel brochures for different Asian countries, describing the history, culture, and tourist attractions of each location.

At one point, seventh grade English students worked on personal poetry projects in which each student had to select 20 different poems from different authors, analyze their favorites, and memorize a 20-line poem that they would later recite in front of the class. “It was fun, but it was really hard to find poems that fit the requirements. But now that I look back on it, I’m glad that I did it,” said Linnea Williams.

Eighth graders in English kept themselves busy by reading, writing, practicing, and performing their own plays. In addition to engaging in drama, eighth graders focused on writing and analyzing persuasive essays.

“Now then,“ Mrs. Gross continued. “I need you to read the next two chapters in two days’ time. See you all later.”

—By Chris Foster

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OOKING over Matthew Nguyen’s shoulder, Andy Jung helps him with his drawing: worm pills to cure hiccups.

Seventh grade Social Studies worked with Health to invent homemade cures.

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Both seventh and eighth grade students could get their daily exercise from the different activities provided to them

by Mr. Michael Holden in PE. Such activities included individual and group gymnastics, group sport competitions, and the occasional game of dodge ball.

“It’s a really interesting class. It’s one of the only classes I actually get an A in,” said Bruce Mak. For the eighth grade, social studies meant studying about American History, despite the variety of student nationalities in the class. In the first semester, each made a poster of a Native American ethnic group, such as the Cherokee. “We learned different things about the origins of America when we did the posters.

I learned a little more about my own American ancestors,” said Tim Babcock.

In the seventh grade, students focused on the history and geography of North America, Australia, Europe and Asia. In addition to learning about the past and present geography of the different conti-

and Breanne Hansen discuss recent events at school. Breaks during class allowed students to socialize and talk about topics they all knew well.

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“‘The Diary of Anne Frank’ was written during the time of the Second World War. We are told from a direct first-person perspective of the life of one family during that time,” Mrs. Vicki Gross explained to her English students.

Every class in middle school played a crucial part in stimulating students’ minds. Algebra I, for instance, took what students had learned to another level.

Under the guidance of Mr. Steve Liss, the pupils took video clips of the world outside their classroom, including campus and their own homes. They then created a one-minute presentation in which they showed mathematical principles in the world, including symmetry with flowers, common patters, angles of different objects, and even the circumference of a bicycle wheel.

“It was really interesting how you could apply math to the things that you see everyday. It really opened my eyes to how much we take for granted in the world,” said Deon Gouws.

In Bible 8, students discussed the lives of major Bible characters and lessons that they could learn from them, including such characters as Deborah, Moses, Jacob, and Job. Later, the class made a timeline of the Old Testament, complete with pictures that depicted key events mentioned in those 66 books.

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OCUSED in concentration, Jonathan Brokaw writes down his thoughts for English. Seventh grade English students had their chance to display creativity through writing.

Bright learns how to properly put out a fire under Mr. Siang’s instructions.

Middle school students learned how to handle open flames.

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Seventh & Eighth Grades

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Picasso, Psychology,

per, John Kim gives his sister Grace, Rivka Matanick, and Rama Kolkman the plan of action to illustrate how the brain works. Psychology students used cooperative learning techniques to remember the parts of the brain.

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“Who here can tell me what the hypothalamus is?’’ Mrs. Nan Walter asked her psychology class. Psychology taught students the different areas of the psyche, including mind over matter and how the brain develops.

“It’s interesting learning about development of the human brain because when I look at younger kids, I realize that I once acted a lot like them,’’ said Rivka Matanick.

Mr. Clay Moss taught geography to the freshmen. “Mr. Moss always gives such interesting stories about what he did in Africa and in Mississippi as a kid,’’ said Chris Kim. Mr. Moss also talked about different flags from around the world and explained what each part and color on the flags symbolized.

Students in U.S. History often watched movies depicting famous events in American history, including the Alamo, the American Revolution and the Amistad trials. Students also had the opportunity

to reenact the Civil War on a computer video game.

World History students could always look forward to a good time with Mrs. Walter. “She gives us points for everything that we get right or things we do to help out, and we can later use them for rewards!” said Christa DeVette.

High school art class made way for the arrival of new teacher Ms. Carolyn Janssen. “Art is great with Ms. Janssen because she shows us how to create something out of practically nothing,’’ said Stella Park.

Art students spent the better part of first semester working on their own masterpieces. “Since I can’t express my individuality in what I wear [my school uniform], I express it through my work in art,” said Matt Hansen.

“The new chaplain, Mr. [Ryan] Tuck, understands a lot about and has a good way of communicating the Bible to others,” said Brian Colfax. In teaching Old Testament Issues, Mr. Tuck concentrated

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REPARED to answer the next question, Heather Hill and Ben DeVette position their hands next to the “quizzer” button, determined that their team would win. U.S. History used interactive games as means to review for upcoming tests.

AREFULLY applying more paint onto the canvas with each brush stroke, Lindsay Loehden concentrates on refining her latest masterpiece. Art students had the choice of working with paints or ceramics for their quarter and semester-long projects.

on different aspects of the Old Testament, such as the fall of Jericho, the life of Moses, and the kings and judges of Jerusalem’s history.

Mr. Tuck often used the events he discussed to convey to his students how they should live their lives to God’s glory.

In addition, he had students find out different themes associated with major Bible characters, such as Noah and his faith with God. Comparative Religions added to the list of Bible choices that students could take. Students would often spend weeks studying different cultures and religions in the world today.

Apologetics for seniors took what makes up today’s media world, such as music and movies, and compared this to Christian standards. Often, the seniors looked at major objections to Christianity and why people believed certain things that supported or opposed what the Bible taught.

As Matanick and her fellow psychology friends took a break from the classroom, they traveled around campus with a digital camera to find different parts of the brain named on the paper and to act out what the named part did or controlled. “So, have you figured out what the hypothalamus is?” asked Mrs. Walter as the class entered the room.

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PEN in hand, Mr. Rick Hurlbut begins to

address seniors on the media’s influence on society. Apologetics focused on society’s views toward Christianity and how Christians defend their opinions and reasoning.

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and Joyce Wong prepare to fight while Sam Lee holds up the limbic system sign.

Role-playing activities helped Psychology students remember what they had learned.

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W ITH his hand positioned over the board, Mr. Greg Stenlund explains the equation. “Calculus can be rewarding after we learn new concepts and master them,” said Christina Robertson.

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lake water, Sam Lee tests for the temperature and pH level. Environmental Science took trips outside campus to collect data on natural habitats.

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C AMERA raised to eye level, Yumi Yamauchi focuses on the scenery in front of her. Computer class had students taking pictures around campus to download and edit.

Math, Science, & Computer Technology

Stunning Photos Entering a room, students heard the clicking of keyboards, processing information into computers for others to use for their upcoming assignments. Sitting down, they type in their user name and password, wait for the computer to boot up, plug in their digital video camera, and begin to edit the videos they had taken.

High schoolers had the choice of three different computer classes, Computer Science, Computer Production Technology, and Information Processing. Each class gave lessons on how to use different programs, such as Visual Basic and Macromedia Flash Fireworks, to create interesting and stunning visual effects according to the latest fads.

CPT allowed students to make the most bizarre and imaginary movies that only young minds could possibly create.

Whether saving the “girl of your dreams” from a fiendish brute, giving helpful lessons on how to win someone’s heart, or running for dear life from their worst enemy, students had no limit to what and to whom they could film for their plot line.

“It’s a real challenge to gather people and shoot the right footage; but in the end, I find it to be a meaningful experience,” said John Kim. Science classes throughout high school also provided a variety of activities to keep young minds engaged. Chemistry had students involved in a series of projects that took real-life situations, such as marketing products and investigating crimes, and gave them some scientific, educational twists.

“It was nerve-racking to testify at the CSI trial. Most of the questions were quite surprising, but it was a worthwhile experience in the end,” said Lindsay Parks “The lab where we made spaghetti dance in a glass jar was interesting,” said James Hawthorne. “It reminded me of the time when I mixed baking soda and vinegar together to make an explosion,” Physical Science held its own race-carbuilding competition. With practically no limitations, students could make their cars up from anything their hands could possibly get—with one requirement: they had to have a mousetrap somewhere on the car to make it move!

Biology students practiced hands-on experiences to help them remember what

they learned. This included making models of DNA from beads and fuzzy pipe cleaners and breaking apart termite nests to capture helpless insects to study under a microscope.

“The beach visits we took after the tsunami were fascinating,” said Michelle Nagel. “It was interesting to see how nature had been affected by the disaster as we have been affected,” Environmental Science made an extensive in-depth exploration of the natural world. Students examined different habitats and what lived in them, as well as investigating the scientific aspects of the ecosystem.

Students spent most of the first semester working on their Eco-columns, plastic water bottles specially arranged to hold plants, fish, bugs, dirt, sand, and water from “Stinky Creek.’’

As the bell sounded, students moved from dealing with live creatures to focus on century old concepts that helped shape the world: math.

Pre-calculus explored different mathematical concepts through various means of learning. This included computing the angles and sides of paper triangles using the Laws of Sines and Cosines and then pasting the calculations and triangles onto a piece of colored paper to be displayed on the class bulletin board.

Geometry students took what they had learned and applied it to the physical world. For example, they took mirrors outside and positioned them so that trees appeared in the center. Then, they measured the distance between themselves, the mirror, and the tree in order to find the height of the tree.

AP Calculus molded students to understand the complex world of numbers at their greatest use. Students would engage in regular lectures and class discussions about how to solve equations to help them prepare for the exam in May. Finding relief from strenuous math work, students headed back to the computer lab to finish working on their movies. After finally finishing positioning the parts together and playing it through, the students saved it into their files and logged off, anticipating the next time when they played it for their class.

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Mouths Constantly Open from schoolwork

“Good morning, all my little scum-sucking weasels,” said Mr. Kerry Mahoney, greeting his sleep-worn students as they shuffled into the band room and took out their instruments. “I’m sure by now your mouths have been well rested, so let us begin.” Placing their fingers in the correct positions on their instruments, high school band students began to perform their latest concert number.

Despite the fact that band consumed much of their time, students knew their hours of practice would pay off at the next concert when they could demonstrate before everyone what they had learned and accomplished.

Moving on from strenuous mouth and finger work, students filled classrooms with babble from around the world.

Foreign languages not only enlightened young adults with the tongues of different nations- these classes also provided them with information on different places and cultural practices.

Highlights of language classes included activities and exercises to keep their minds entertained and their mouths engaged, as well as the occasional foreign film to combine their learning. Said Marie Giezendanner, “Class can be amusing at times; we are able to learn the nature of the language through socializing with one another.”

Come test time, students would have to recall not only the vocabulary words

LOOKING over his notes, Brian Colfax

follows Mrs. Eunice Teoh’s words as she shows him how to write properly in Chinese. Language teachers made time available for students’ needs.

break just yet, choir students rolled into the afternoon. Helmed by Mrs. Nan Walter, the group of singers took on the challenging vocal pieces the class could offer. “[Mrs. Walter] really pushes us to do our best. It can be frustrating sometimes, but it can really help us do better,” said Nathan Rice.

Some of the scores that students had to perform included Negro spirituals, Gospel classics, and the occasional ’30’s swing. Students would regularly perform warm-up exercises prior to singing so that they would be able to use their best singing voices.

As the day crawled to an end, students felt their throats running dry from all of the singing and talking they had done throughout the day.

Packing up their instruments in their cases to take them back home, some of the band students could not help but remember what Mr. Mahoney always told them at the end of class: “Have a good day, children; and remember, don’t go away mad, just go away.’’

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INDS in tune to the music, Joyce Wong holds the lyrics for Than Matanick as he and Jason Pohl practice their vocal pitches. Choir practiced for hours to sound their best for their trip to Genting.

OTES in hand, Malaina Gaddis explains the concepts of Irving’s “The Devil and Tom Walker.” English allowed students to present to their class literary works they had recently read.

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Sections of instruments worked as one to make the entire song sound its best.

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they had learned, but they also had to listen to spoken vocabulary and interpret parts of it to answer questions.

Students also focused on one of the most complex and difficult languages in the world: English. Even those not native to England, North America, or Australia had the opportunity to have their brains enticed with new words and vocabulary concepts.

Both regular and AP English students read quality literature in Mr. John “Tommy” Tompkins and Ms. Jennifer Collins’s classes by studying the works of Shakespeare, Edgar Allen Poe, and Robert Frost.

Aside from regular teachings, students had breaks to watch movies or act out the literature. “I enjoy our Thursday movie times and the discussions we have in class,” said Ted Fung.

English students would sometimes have a chance to share their recent literary studies by taking the role of the teacher and presenting a short story in front of the class.

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Students Juggle Their Day with P-period & PE in AP classes and Journalism during the normal hours had at least one day a week devoted to those classes.

“It’s really cool how many different activities you able to choose from,’’ said Joy Walter.

“Yeah,’’ said Nathan Rice from nearby.

“What’s neat is that you can do absolutely poor work in class, yet it doesn’t affect your grade at all!’’

At earlier times during the day, regular athletic classes gave students a chance to sweat out all the stress of school. PE classes included squash tournaments, weightlifting to tone different muscles, games of North American Football, and gymnastic supports, such as the head stand or the frog crouch.

“I like the field trips we took to get out

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IN mid air, Joel Babcock attempts to knock the basketball out of Lachlan Modrzynski’s hands. Games between PE students during long periods created a healthy sense of competition.

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Laura Danneker stretch their legs out in preparation for exercise. Students spent the first 10 minutes of class preparing for various activities.

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INGERS in motion, Kohei Shimizu, Eric Westergren, and Mr. Kerry Mahoney perform ‘‘Mission Impossible.’’ Jazz Band students took P-periods as an opportunity to hone their talents.

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Matt Hansen tries juggling four balls as Nathan Rice looks on. Some P-period classes required students to do extra work or practice outside class hours.

of the class. It’s good to take a break from school and just run around,’’ said Yumi Yamauchi.

Focusing on scientific knowledge of the body, Fitness students learned about how the human body works and how they could improve their own health. “I enjoy Fitness because it gives me an excuse to exercise,’’ said Monay Ng. As part of the course, students hiked up Pearl Hill and to a nearby rock quarry.

They also played games to engage their physical abilities, including one-bounce volleyball and individual dodge ball; and they took personal fitness tests to determine the current level of their health.

“I really like the stuff we did in Fitness.

We went kayaking in the sea, where we saw jellyfish near our boats. The whole experience was much better than I thought it would be,’’ said Jordan Gaddis.

The bell suddenly rang, bringing an end to both P-periods and school for the day. Exiting their class, the two jugglers narrowly dodged the rush of students racing towards their lockers.

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“Hey Matt, what do we have next?’’ Terry Hsiang called out by the lockers.

“We have juggling practice right now.’’

Matthew Hansen replied. Taking their homemade juggling balls out of their lockers, the pair headed off to learn and practice a new-found ability.

In addition to new uniforms, P-period classes, the last 35 minutes of the day, became part of the school program, training students in the form of activities that took place during school hours. P-periods offered everything from stock marketing and 3D modeling to synchronized swimming and women’s weight training.

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CHINS held high, Christa DeVette and Lindsay Parks raise their voices to hit the last note of the song. Boisterous, exciting outfits to accompany catchy tunes, such as Good Old Acapella, lightened the mood when the vocal ensemble sang. More mellow songs also challenged students to make the most of their gifted signing voices.

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TACKLING each other to the ground, Jared Williams, Jordan and Justin Strong take part in a friendly game of wrestling. Intramurals gave the younger kids time to run around and release pent up energy.

But even the games could not wear out the boys, so they finished the afternoon roughhousing with other members of the group.

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Perfect Harmony TO harmonize the song, Christina Robertson and Joyce Wong sing, “May our light shine in the darkness, as we walk before the cross, may your glory fill the whole earth, as the water o’er the seas.“ Worshipping during MEW from 4 to 6 April the worship team, as well as the Dalat Ambassadors, brought the school together in prayer.

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WITH the cool air of Penang Hill blowing in her face, Joy Walter tells Marie Giezendanner her expectations for the drama retreat. The drama cast and student leaders escaped for a weekend to ensure the of the year a success.

The senior class excom put to use the lesson “it’s in the details” when plans for mini-sneak repeatedly fell apart.

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Your heart racing a mile a minute, you stepped inside the chapel, mustering all your dramatic flare, entering the audition confidant that you would land the part you dreamed of— the lead in first semester drama, It was a Dark and Stormy Night.

Everyone, both new and returning students, needed to establish his or her place in the school community as a new grade or a new semester meant once again leaving yourself tossing about at the mercy of the ever shifting tides. New opportunities floated to the top, and old interests faded away.

A vast and varying range of clubs allowed elementary students to experiment with everything from cooking to crafts.

In middle school, students began to settle into what they truly enjoyed the most with the help of exploratories like Student Council and journalism—

producing the middle school newspaper the Eaglet—only to find that, by the time high school rolled around, the shift in the tides expanded each’s interests, causing students to maneuver their ways into as many other clubs as time permitted.

As the night of the drama performance grew closer, lines cluttered your brain along with concerns about your excom meeting, your worship team practice, and, last but not least, your homework.

“Monkeys have fleas?” you blurt out to Christa DeVette. Together you explode in laughter as passers-by shot crazy looks in your direction. The look in their eyes tells you that you have finally found your niche, incorporating all your crazy characteristics into all your various groups, establishing your place and making it known to the world.

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HE eyebrows on Robert Whiting’s face slowly came together as he ponders the fake murder of his fellow cast member. Whiting performed the role of a crazy motel manager, and with notable facial expressions, he wowed his fellow peers.

guidance from coaches Uncle Ron West and Mrs. Nan Walter, these students gave their best efforts for the suspenseful comedy which the cast preformed on 2-3 December.

“This first year in drama was a lot of fun. I haven’t ever done anything like this before, and I would love to perform next year, too. I loved working with the people,” said Allison Rice.

“I went to the play both nights because it was super funny. It was so exciting and gripping that it made me get into it. For most of the show, I was sitting on the edge of my seat to see what would happen to each character who spoke to Robert [Whiting] because he was super scary!” said a member of the audience Sophia To. “But I can tell that they worked hard to pull it off.”

“I enjoy working in drama because you get to work with equal or greater talent than yourself,” Chris Foster commented.

Still on the edge of his seat, Hawthorne wondered what he should say. Finally, he leaned over and whispered, “Hey, my name is James. I just wanted to say good luck!”

Receiving a friendly smile from his ISKL competitor, Hawthorne relaxed and got ready to give the opening speech of the debate.

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s Marie Giezendanner cracks a smile in hopes that Joy Walter will not stick the long, sharp needle into her arm, Walter slowly smirks and says in her best Indian accent, “Don’t worry; this won’t hurt...” Most drama performers claimed to have a hard time not laughing or smiling.

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Walking into a large air-conditioned room at ISKL, James Hawthorne looked around for his competition. Glancing over at an innocent- looking young lady, he strolled over to the seat adjacent to hers and greeted her with a smile.

As Hawthorne pondered the many questions he could ask his opponent, Kimberly Gross followed her ISKL student to the waiting desk.

There, she composed herself before looking at the impromptu topics: “Manners Maketh the Man” and “Courage.”

A two-member team—Hawthorne and Gross—represented Dalat at the annual forensics competition in Kuala Lumpur from 3-4 February. The duo debated the topic “Social Equity Is More Important Than Economic Growth,” and Gross competed in impromptu.

“The most intimidating thing about forensics,” Gross said, “is the feeling when you walk into a room and see that sitting by your seat is the winner of the competition, waiting to be your opponent. But it is this fear that makes forensics most enjoyable.”

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tanding erect on stage, James Hawthorne’s speech on after-school activities persuades the audience; he received a loud ovation after he finished. “I like to use my hands because I feel like I can express my thoughts clearly through my body language ,” said Hawthorne. Forensics members travelled to Kuala Lumpur where Hawthorne debated with his partner Kimberly Gross. ith hands and feet sliding over the rough carpet, Kimberly Gross and Monay Ng hide from their incoming hotel guest during the play “It Was a Dark and Stormy Night.” “I really enjoy playing someone else because I get to change my personality a lot; that is so much fun!” said Ng.

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alancing approximately 100 pounds on his back, Tim Babcock races the clock to see how long he can hold Nathan Rague aloft as Francis Wong cheers them on. Babcock and Rague ended up winning the firstplace position. Students participated in both indoor and outdoor activities during Intramurals to compete for first.

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Within a week, all elementary and junior high students met for different clubs after school to give students a chance to play and enjoy an activity period with their peers. “I appreciated P-periods because I liked spending school time hanging out with my friends,” said Breanne Hansen happily.

Every Thursday, a group of seventh and eighth graders met for arts and crafts with Ms. Brenda Hartson. Each week students created different crafts such as tea bag holders and decorative cards.

“It is really fun, because after you make the cards and stuff, you can give them away; and I love seeing the people’s happy faces when they see my cards. That’s cool,” said Linnea Williams.

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hile begging for answers from teammates, Francis Wong and Angela Steiert wait for clues from Mr. Steve Liss. Junior high Student Council set up this activity that had students searching for clues to win. As students depended on another, they became unified.

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acing the clock, Joseph Kim throws a hoola-hoop over the head of Deon Gouws, who tries to pull it around his body. MinJi Kang, Sophia To, Chet Bright, and Benny Kim await their turn. Groups ran the hoop over their bodies without releasing their hands during intramurals.

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erforming a new trick, Ashtyn McKenzie jump ropes until she completes her 100 jumps per period. After finishing their exercises, students had time to play games involving two people jumping in the same place—and under the same rope—at the same time.

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Other students, such as Rami Lee, saw arts and crafts as an opportunity to build friendships.

“We always made neat stuff. I loved making new friends who shared the same interests with me.”

Also on Thursday, the majority of the junior high broke into a sweat; but at the same time, they had a blast. Organized by Mr. Steve Liss, intramurals gave students a chance to have an exciting game activity to relieve stress.

“Intramurals was mostly filled with fun,” said Edo Budijanto, “so I would always wait for the end of the day to hurry up and come; I love the competition it brings.”

Other junior high students enjoyed more relaxing activities during the afternoon. Matthew Nguyen, for example, participated in band club, instructed by Mr. Doug Brokaw. “The people around me play the trombone and are really good, so that makes me play better; and we don’t need to stop during a song as much. Plus, Mr. Brokaw is just a good teacher; he wouldn’t let us fail, ever,” he said.

Each Friday a younger group of students met for a chance to express themselves through puppets. The few first and second graders loved Puppet Club because it gave them a chance to play after school. Evan Peltola fathomed talking to his puppet and making it talk to his teacher, Mrs. Barb Case. “Puppet Club was really fun, and I was always the silly looking puppet because he is the best one there is. His name is George,” stated Peltola with a wide grin.

Like other junior high students, Cameron West enjoyed all aspects of his P-period clubs.

“P-period clubs are the best because there is no homework, and they give me a chance to hang out with all of my friends without being worried about any assignments.”

Whether running on the field, playing in the band room, or painting to the latest music in the art room during art’s club, elementary and junior high students had memories to keep and cherish from that “phantastic” period at the end of the day.

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I started. I enjoy the fluidity of movement and controlled power of patterns. My favorite kick is the turning kick because of its speed and force.

Having the opportunity to learn a martial art at Dalat has definitely enhanced my athletic abilities,” said Mrs. Lyn Holden.

Seeing another opportunity to scare his fellow girl classmates, Peltola suddenly grabbed his grasshopper and tried to make “scary noises” as he shoved it back in front of Hofer’s face.

However, prepared for Peltola’s tricks, Hofer extended her right hand in the air to block his quick movement.

“Okay guys! That was the bell; see you guys next time,” said an eager Mr. McClary.

Disappointed with his failed attempts, Peltola’s lip slowly began to form the same sneaky grin as he thought to himself, “There is always next Thursday.”

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of even the littlest critters. They are all special in their own way, and the kids need to know about them for future references,” said Mr. McClary.

“I love being with the kids and teaching them important lessons.”

Bright and early on Saturday mornings, students and teachers sacrificed “beauty sleep” to build muscles and strengthen their stamina.

Every Saturday, hard working third grade to adult members woke up to attend Tae Kwon Do practice with the instructor, Ronnie Teo. “Those long, Saturday morning hours were all worth while, because now I feel more equipped and prepared to handle anything that comes my way,” said Nancy Duclos with confidence in her voice.

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“Evan, get that away from me! Ew, ew, ew! Stop it, or I will tell,” screamed a frustrated Emma Hofer with a gigantic grasshopper close to her face. Pulling the bug away from her face, Evan Peltola brought it back to his area, avoiding a disciplining look from Mr. Dean McClary. “It’s just a grasshopper,” mumbled Peltola with a grin on his face.

At the same time, Joseph Hawthorne and Kendall Stenlund watched as Daniel Rogers played with his grasshopper while listening to Mr. McClary’s lecture. Second, third, and fourth grade students studied different aspects of a bug’s life, and their habitat.

“I learned that a cricket makes different noises at night because that is the mating call, and that’s why we here them all the time,” said an energetic Noriah Matanick.

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HILE gathering their equipment and checking their nets for holes, Ben Weidemann and Kendall Stenlund discuss the number of bugs they plan on catching. Catching a bug in the P-period CluBug highlighted their time together.

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S Aunt Shannon McCabe twists Nathan Rice’s arm behind his back, Rice struggles to free himself from her grip. During Tae Kwon Do practices, students and staff learned how to defend themselves in case the need should arise in the future. “It makes me feel so powerful!” said Aunt Shannon McCabe.

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NTENTLY listening to Mr. Dean McClary explain how to identify a bug, Soo Jin Park, Ye Na Kim, and Chris West watch as Mr. McClary carefully handles the specimen. Club Bug participants agreed that catching a bug highlighted the P-period, for after catching one, the student added the new specimen to his or her collection.

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aving a dead fish for the Student Council activity, crowds of high school students listened intently as Nathanael Matanick explains the game. After-school pep-rallies and activities encouraged sports members and pumped the crowds up for the upcoming game.

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In the dark and cold chapel, a masked man entered. The lights dimmed as loud, frightening music from the soundtrack “The Phantom of the Opera” blared throughout the crowded room. With the intense music drowning out the sparse whispers from the crowd, the masked figure turned around; the audience let out a loud gasp: the Phantom turned out to be none other than one of them—Robert Whiting.

On 1 March, the National Honor Society hosted its annual assembly, inducting those who met the criteria which the “old” members presented in a spoof of the Broadway Musical.

Looking into the audience, Whiting asked, “Does anyone possess the characteristics of leadership, character, scholarship, and service?”

As each NHS member paraded his or her way through the questioning audience, he or she presented a rose to those who met the criteria: Ted Fung, Heather Hill, John Kim, Grace Kim, Rivka Matanick, Lindsay Parks, Grace Sun,

Yumi Yamauchi, Nathan Rice, Cathy Lin, and Natalie Herring.

Student Council focused on their task and kept themselves busy with various activities such as the Christmas Banquet, after-school pep rallies, bowling for Nara Doraisamy, tsunami cleanup, donating to Charity and Compassion, and running a coffee house.

“Student Council set up a day of fasting for Nara to raise money, so we went to room 28, worshipped, signed a big card for him, and prayed. It was very encouraging to see the student body pull together in prayer for a loved staff worker,” said Whiting.

Class excoms also kept productive with juniors planning for JSB and raising money, and seniors planning two sneaks.

“I really enjoyed being class president this year because it was a way that I could give back to my class, especially since I was not here last year to help with the JSB. I also enjoyed plan-

ning sneak and mini-sneak because it gave our class a chance to bond,” said Natalie Herring.

Once a month, Dorm Council met in the home of Uncle Brian and Aunt Valerie Weidemann to discuss both positive and negative aspects of dorm life and how it could improve.

“I actually liked being on Dorm Council. I feel like I had a say in some changes that took place, like food in the cafeteria,” said Jaffray Dorm representative, Joel Babcock.

“Being on Dorm Council was a good one!” exclaimed Chandler Dorm representative, Julia Cheong. “I’m glad I was on it for two years because I made a difference for not only my dorm life, but my friends’ too.”

The NHS assembly ended with a lavish homemade buffet luncheon. Members congratulated one another with warm embraces and friendly smiles. “I had a lot of fun doing NHS this year; I wish I could do it again next year!” said Kimberly Gross.

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Teachers and dorm parents honored the new inductees with a special luncheon—complete with cake and ice cream.

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awaiian style clothing was great for our concert. It was fun picking out my outfit!” said Christina Robertson. While resting on a rowboat, Jonathan Masters, Eric Westergren, Caleb Masters, and Robertson stretched their vocal cords to sing their loudest.

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With high hopes of joining the high school ensemble, sixth, seventh, and eighth graders eagerly joined the middle school worship team.

Students performed in front of their peers on Wednesday chapels to sing praise songs.

“It is so super cool to sing into a microphone!

I love getting up on stage and singing; it makes me feel older!” said Nia Diago with a gigantic smile spread across her face. “I am totally sure that I would like to do this again next year!”

As high school students quickly filled the pews five minutes before prayer meeting on Wednesday nights, members of the worship team walked up on stage and took their mikes, finding their positions. The crowded rows of eager high school students soon began to praise their Lord with new and modern worship songs.

“Caleb! This jersey is way too big for me!” said Herring nervously before ensemble’s concert.

“Nat! Come on; it is our time to go on stage!” said Masters with an excited face while his fingers snapped to the beat.

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“No way! We do not have to wear men’s jerseys for our performance!” said Natalie Herring loudly. “I don’t even own one! What am I supposed to do? The concert is soon!”

“Hey, you can borrow one of mine,” Caleb Masters volunteered. “It is even the Sacramento Kings, the best jersey ever!”

Before dinner on Wednesday nights, 14 students sacrificed their free time for an hour’s worth of expressing their God-given talents through their voices. Singing their hearts out for director Mrs. Nan Walter, most of the 14 declared ensemble worth all of their after-school efforts on the night of the concert.

“I like ensemble because we don’t have to be talented, just daring,” said Robert Whiting.

“Harmonizing was a key thing; it’s very important to train their ears to hear melodious sounds and how they differentiate,” said Mrs. Walter. “I tried to encourage all of my students as much as possible; they have much talent, and my hope is that they will use it in the future!”

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PROUDLY bearing their team colors, Tim Babcock, Boch Chiao, Hung Yi Song, Bruce Mak, Matthew Nguyen, and Jason Hsiao compete in the 100 meter dash.

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TO come to defender Charis To’s rescue, Terry Kim kicks the ball with all her might away from the opposing JV players Linnea Williams, Angela Steiert, and Susheela Meyyappan. The varsity girls’ soccer team challenged only two teams in their home tournament, winning both games against split JV and state teams.

Eye on Victory BOTH feet planted firmly on the ground, Eric Jung keeps his eyes focused on the ball in an attempt to get the rebound before a flying Berapit player snatches the ball away. Despite their best efforts, the varsity guys lost against Berapit, 76-61, earning fourth place in the home l tournament on 26-27 November.

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Appearing as cool as ever, you run across the gym as the crowd goes wild. But inside, your heart pounds as if trying to leap out of your chest. The opposing team, Chang Hwa, greeted you on the court to kick off the Boys’ Invitational Basketball Tournament.

No matter what team you made yourself a part of or how many years you have played, a slight twinge of nervousness welled up inside as you headed into your first game of the season. But, with pre-seasons for many of the varsity sports, the teams had time training before tournament action.

And even though the JV teams had few games, drills and scrimmages provided invaluable practice times, bringing the players together and preparing them to advance to varsity level in the future Many also took part in leisure sport. After school, Sam Lee and Ben

DeVette greeted Mr. Gerry Steiert asking, “Hey, can we go work out?” Indoor soccer made up the grand finale for many students’ Friday nights. And Kazu Ko-matsu, Takehiro Toyama, Kazuki Takahashi, Haruki Shinohara, and Tokihito Shioya stepped out into the community and played softball on a local team, the Pirates.

Regardless of your sporting preferences, the tides shift once a year just long enough to bring everyone together for track and field day. Blue broke its losing streak, coming in second place after green outran them in the relays.

With everyone involved to earn participation points, team spirits soared.

So, as you prepared to jump into the long jump pit, you felt your heart beating uncontrollably, taking this as seriously as you would any other sporting event.

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imed Toward the Future ert], for example. He had never been a goalkeeper before, and he became one of the best I know.”

Even with each team bonding closer together and learning new tricks, they ended the year with still more to learn. The girls finished their season with a record of 0-4.

And the guys’ record of 1-4-1, which included a tie against Garden, along with a win over Uplands, 3-0, gave them a slight edge over their female counterparts.

“I enjoyed helping the girls develop their skills on the field. This year’s team had a lot of potential at the beginning of the season. I was pleased to see that potential being realized as the season progressed,” said Mrs. Lyn Holden. “The

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the ball forward as Sung-In Kang watches and moves up the field. This play made it possible for forwards like Kang to try a shot on goal.

JV girls also had a unique opportunity to mix with the Penang State Woman’s team for a few games. That gave them a chance to play at a higher level. Even though they were nervous to be teammates with such good players, they thoroughly enjoyed the opportunity and especially the encouragement and support they received from the state players.”

To end the year, the girls and boys celebrated together with a joint pool party. With food and pop surrounding them, players thought back to what they had learned. Striving hard and working together had made the year more than just about games’ scores. It prepared them for a future by working on their aim.

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nicknames like “Pickle” or “Piglet.”)

Each of the teams grew closer together through practices throughout the season. Beth Nguyen stated, “It was awesome because half of the girls on the team I didn’t know, so I got to meet new people.”

Not only the girls, but also the boys, felt closer.

“Teamwork was the best part about soccer. Not just in games but getting to know everyone,” said David Im. Mr. Ryan Tuck, coach of the boys, said, “ The JV guys had an exceptional year. Their teamwork was evident at every game.

There were many highlight goals, saves, and great plays from the year.

It was a privilege to coach this team.”

The teams found new people and abilities at practices three days a week for at least an hour and a half.

Greg Kolkman said, “There were many surprises from many people. Kael [Stein-

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Taking a free kick on the varsity girls’ keeper Mary Kuffel, Carolyn Whiting slammed the ball through the air to meet the net behind an airborne Kuffel.

The JV and varsity teams met on upper field to have a friendly match on 21 September. Going into the game, the JV girls felt confident that they would do well. And they worked hard, but the game ended at 1-6 in favor of their varsity friends.

Sweat rolled down the faces of those who ran on the boys’ and girls’ JV teams. Drills and passing routines became part of practice instead of scrimmaging. Nia Diago said, “We got to run more.

The season was too short; I wish we had soccer the whole year so we could get better. But we are better now than we were.”

Others told of some of their drills. Maliea Luquin said, “Headers were my favorite because we got to call people names.”

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EFORE practice,

Nia Diago works

on her kick at goal.

Diago shot at stand-in keeper Linnea Williams and scored.

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4-5 1-6 0-4 0-0 2-3 3-0

Season Record: 1-4-1

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O force the ball

up field, Chris Kim

kicks it to forward Po Lai. Despite their efforts, the boys lost to Teluk Bahang, 1-6.

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URNING to pass the

ball away from the

Dalat Phoenix’s defenders Chris Kim and Kohei Shimizu, Robbie Mangham looks for a teammate for help. The varsity won their game against the Phoenix players 4-1.

Racing to catch up with the pass, Matthew Hansen competed with defenders of the Uplands team to reach the ball first. Andrew McClary moved up the field to catch up with him and give him options for a pass. The effort of Hansen caused enthusiasm in the watching fans. With quick action, Hansen passed the ball to David Robertson.

Hansen’s ability to run faster came from coaches who had pushed the guys at practice and had them doing dynamic flexes. Jason Pohl said, “Even though

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EET off the ground,

Eric Westergren, fol lowed by a defender, boots the ball at goal. The George Town keeper dived and prevented a score. The boys added some extra effort, but the game ended with Dalat and George Town tied at 3-3.

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OTH hands behind her

head, Esther Vaughn

searches for a girl to throw to. The games at the KL tournament challenged the team, but they lost to Alice Smith, 1-4.

we look like losers when we are doing them, they are a good warm-up for our legs.”

Building good relationships became a priority for the girls, but Mr. Steve Liss set another: running.

Kimberly Gross said, “I felt so bad when I messed up and the whole team had to run.”

And Mary Kuffel said, “Although we didn’t make it as far as we should have, the team worked hard during our season; it was a rewarding experience.”

Mr. Liss encouraged the girls to run faster by paying them ten ringgit if they could beat their old mile running time by a minute.

Ambitious girls extended themselves and ran for practice early in the morn-

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Kuala Lumpur games: 4th place

Season Record: 2-2

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Season Record: 4-6-3

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2-7 2-5 3-1 2-6 0-1 5-4 1-6 3-3 3-0 2-2 0-0 1-5 4-1

OGETHER Allison

McClary and Grace Sun work swiftly to move the ball around the Alice Smith girls’ defense.

The girls played against some challenging teams and ended the KL tournament in fourth place.

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We improved in our skills and teamwork...; we owe a lot to our coaches.

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CRC SDA (men) Deaf School Technical Institute Sri Inai Cheng Ling Teluk Bahang George Town Sri Pelita Tanjung Bunga Ching Ling St. Marks Dalat Phoenix Kuala Lumpur games: 3rd place

ing before school, wanting to take home his offer.

Both teams had bodybuilding practices. But the games depended on teamwork and whether each individual could connect with the game.

The boys hoped for a perfect season but ended up with a 4-6-3 record.

Po Lai said, “This season was great; we have outdone ourselves by proving our fans and opponents wrong. We’ve improved in our skills and teamwork tremendously, and we owe a lot to our coaches.”

The girls ended their season with 2-2 record.

Allison Rice said, “We had the potential to win the KL tournament—but the season went well anyway.”

—By Nancy Duclos

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HIS season

was our best

since I’ve been on the team, even so much better because we beat Mutiara,” said Andrew McClary. McClary scored two goals against Mutiara in the Kuala Lumpur tournament; the boys took third place.

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AZING around in the pool on a Saturday

afternoon, Beth Nguyen and Miranda Steinert enjoy talking and playing games. The “thermometershaped” pool helped students keep their cool on hot days— literally.

nergy for More

MARY KUFFEL

“Spike me! Spike me!” said David Robertson, to Mr. Michael Holden as he prepared to hit the ball over the net.

After-school activities included volleyball, tennis, basketball, swimming and other things between.

Leisure sports allowed students the freedom to participate in whatever activities they wanted.

Some students felt a drive to play volleyball even when they heard the school would not have a varsity team.

These energetic people, dedicated to their favorite sport, worked on their skills during the dorm study hall on Tuesday nights. They invited anyone who wanted to attend, from sixth grade to staff members, to play with them.

Christina Robertson

Girls, too, enjoyed indoor games. Mrs. Lyn Holden organized girls into teams to play twice during the week. Indoor women’s teams included everyone from ninth grade to staff.

Girls enjoyed playing together.

The spike slammed off of Robertson’s arm, and the sound of it hitting the floor on the other side of the net echoed through the gym. His team rejoiced at getting a “point,” and the games ended for the day.

—By Nancy Duclos

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ITH ball in hand and

both feet off the

ground, Hung Y i Song runs to the net to make a layup against Steven Ong’s team. Students often played throughout the week when the basketball teams didn’t need the court.

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MARY KUFFEL

said, “Although playing on a team gives you more confidence in your players, we’re all too busy to practice each day. So I enjoy the informal rallying that we do instead of drills.

It makes for some good stress relief.”

Continuing a tradition, the guys still met for latenight Friday indoor soccer in the gym. But not just the guys showed up; girls went to watch the fun. Games went fast, and teams played as many times as they could in one night.

After playing, dorm students slowly made their way to their awaiting beds. “Indoor is great; it’s so much fun when I get to trip someone when they try to score on me.

But now I’m tired,” said Ted Fung.

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ITTING the ball over

the net, Mr. John

Robertson sends a volley to his opponents. In a friendly game with the sailors from the U.S.S. Mustin, the Navy men mixed with a Dalat team to make two sides; no one kept score.

MARY KUFFEL

OCUSED, Paul Wang

starts to bring his

arm forward to hit the ball back across the net.

Students like Wang and his opponent, Eric Westergren, played tennis when they didn’t want to “waste” their day at Gurney.

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Track and Field Records

Every five years, the Reflector publishes the complete track and field record.

izzazz for Pizza!

On 28 October 2004, students boarded buses and headed toward the University Sains Malaysia field. This day out of class promoted physical activities. Kenny Kim said, “I enjoyed track and field day because I got to skip a whole day of school.”

Allowed to pick what they did, students challenged themselves. Each student had to participate in at least three events; but the more activities each participated in, the more points his or her team

earned. Students could participate in a total of no more than five events each.

Four different teams covered the stadium by 9:00 a.m. Red, Blue, Yellow, and Green students cheered for the color of their team. Good teamwork would reward them with a pizza party.

As the day reached an end, relays started. Clear skies and sunshine had brightened the morning, but then the sky filled with clouds; and the rain came.

“I was afraid I was going to fall and break my nose,

but I didn’t. And my team came in second place!” said Kimberly Gross of the Blue team.

Climbing on to the buses, students headed back toward school. The day over, tired and sore students rested, happy and content; but some felt a little upset about how the day had gone. Christa DeVette said, “Watching the Red team lose again will be something I won’t forget.”

A member of the Red team herself, she felt that she should have done more.

Those on the Green team, however, looked forward to a lunch of pizza instead of eating in the school cafeteria.

“It was great to eat Pizza Hut pizza for lunch, because we were able to ‘taste’ victory,” said Mary Kuffel.

—By Nancy Duclos

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OUTH wide open, Julia Cheong gath ers all her strength to throw the shot put as Natalie Herring waits for her turn. For the 1-G group, Lindsay Loehden won first place for her team with a throw of 15.57 meters.

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UMPING to action, one heat of the 2-G

group pushes themselves to pick up speed fast.

The 100-meter dash required quick response by each person. After the girls crossed the finish line, they heard their times and left the field. Miho Kawabata won the event with a time of 14.78 seconds.

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NE foot off the

ground, Luke Dalton

in the U-12 division, pulls his body back to hurl the javelin through the air. Josh Strong won this event with a throw of 15.84 meters.

EVENT CLASS RECORD HOLDER

DATE

50 M DASH 4-G Debbie Persons 4-B Jim Fisher 5-G Beckie Josephsen 5-B Jon Strong 6-G Alexis Schultz 6-B Mark McNeel 7-G Jordana Schultz 7-B Andrew Stevens

’70 ’70 ’75 ’87 ’97 ’75 ’96 ’96

7.1 sec 7.5 8.3 7.9 9.1 8.4 11.8 12.7

100 M SPRINT 1-G Becky Mitchell 1-B Tim Ziemer 2-G Sharon Bressler 2-B Steve Livingston 3-G Jill Reimer 3-B Joshua Hultquist 4-G Debbie Persons 4-B Jim Fisher 5-G Agnes Poey 5-B Tim Durling

Brad Munro 6-G Jill Reimer

Melanie Miner 6-B Kevin Dutton

David Eckman

’63 ’64 ’70 ’72 ’80 ’92 ’70 ’70 ’83 ’73 ’96 ’74 ’96 ’93 ’94

12.4 10.9 12.3 12.0 14.0 12.3 14.2 13.8 15.0 15.5 15.5 17.6 17.6 16.7 16.7

200 M SPRINT 1-G Sharon Bressler 1-B David Sahlberg

Josh Hultquist 2-G Sharon Bressler 2-B Curt Laird 3-G Heather Pratt 3-B Curt Laird 4-G Jill Reimer 4-B Ron Sutherland 5-G Mona Livingston 5-B David Eckman 6-G Melanie Miner 6-B Eddie Ford

’74 ’65 ’96 ’72 ’78 ’77 ’77 ’78 ’71 ’73 ’96 ’96 ’78

27.4 23.7 23.7 28.0 24.7 28.8 24.

29.9 29.4 34.0 31.1 36.3 35.3

400 M SPRINT 1-G Naomi Lyon 1-B David Sahlberg 2-G Carol Lemon 2-B Curt Laird 3-G Debbie Rudes 3-B Curt Laird 4-G Sandra Pratt 4-B Joshua Hultquist 5-B Daniel Houghtaling 6-G Deborah Carroll 6-B Billy Hogan

’98 ’65 ’72 ’79 ’72 ’77 ’78 ’90 ’96 ’96 ’96

68.4 52.7 65.9 55.8 73.1 55.9 71.8 67.2 88.4 96.3 86.6

800 M RUN 1-G Jessica Friesen 1-B Carl Frohman 2-G Marjolien Vaartjes 2-B Joshua Hampton 3-G Heather Pratt 3-B Joshua Hultquist 4-G Melanie Spunt 4-B Stephan Munyard 5-B Brad Munro 6-B Nicholas Lukasevics

’03 ’96 ’98 ’95 ’77 ’92 ’84 ’83 ’96 ’96

RECORD

2:35.0 m:sec 2:11.0 2:48.2 2:12.0 2:57.6 2:15.7 2:56.1 2:53.1 3:07.1 3:54.6

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DATE RECORD

1500 M RUN 1-G Jessica Friesen 1-B Carl Frohman 2-G Elise Munyard 2-B Randy Johnson 3-G Sarah Notley 3-B Joshua Hampton 4-G Kristen Lewis 4-B Ben Hogan

’04 ’96 ’84 ’73 ’90 ’92 ’92 ’96

5:36.9 4:31.0 5.44.2 4:27.5 5:47.0 5:15.6 6:38.8 5:58.9

3000 M RUN 1-G Layla Elbel

’98

13:01.2

5000 M RUN 1-G Michelle Hayden 1-B Steve Fowler 2-G Elise Munyard 2-B John Littleton 3-G Sarah Notley 3-B Eric Tulloch 4-B Stephen Thompson 4-G Laura Van’t Land

’80 ’80 ’85 ’94 ’90 ’92 ’93 ’96

22:04.0 18:11.0 23:08.0 19:40.6 23:35.4 20:58.0 23:57.5 26:43.0

HALF MARATHON (21 Kms) O Carl Frohman ’94

’92

’93

43.5 sec

43.5

39.6

’71

54.6 sec

’94

46.4

’72

54.9

’72

50.0

’74

’77

’78

Track & Field

55.1

53.3

59.4

J. Fisher T. Josephsen G. Graven J. Kaetzel C. Huang E. Huffman J. Priest A. Roedding K. Dutton B. Hogan D. Roedding D. Eckman B. Golman J. Naylor T. Kraus L. Miller D. Eckman B. Hogan K. Broderick K. Dutton

’71

58.8

’93

1:12.0

’94

1:05.2

’75

1:23.0

’93

1:07.7

4x400 M RELAY 1-G H. Friesen ’98

N. Lyon

M. Vaartjes

J. Tsai 1-B A. Burkhart ’89

D. Burkhart

J. Lee

A. Winsor 2-G H. Friesen ’97

E. Carlton

J. Tsai

N. Lyon 2-B S. Fisher ’93

J. Hultquist

J. Hampton

J. Strong 3-G P. Johnson ’74

D. Josephsen

C. Rudes

E. Sawyer 3-B B. Swenson ’91

S. Fisher

J. Strong

J. Hultquist 4-G L. Poosawtsee ’90

L. Knox

L. Perschky

J.B. White 4-B K. McNeel ’74

K. Swain

D. Ens

Ron Rexilius LONG JUMP 1-G Sharon Bressler 1-B Don Lemon 2-G Trish Latimer 2-B Steve Livingston 3-G Kathy Mills 3-B Joshua Hultquist 4-G Jill Reimer 4-B Jason Huang 5-G Jill Reimer 5-B Stewart Stemple 6-G Angelina Spunt 6-B Eddie Ford

’74 ’71 ’78 ’72 ’89 ’92 ’78 ’93 ’75 ’76 ’84 ’78

4:46.2 m:sec

3:52.5

4:50.5

4:00.0

4:56.8

4:25.7

5:42.7

5:17.4

4.75 M 6.52 M 4.74 M 5.86 M 4.81 M 5.45 M 4.23 M 4.20 M 3.66 M 3.80 M 2.86 M 3.45 M

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DATE RECORD

TRIPLE JUMP 1-G Jill Reimer 1-B Jon Strong 2-G Jill Reimer 2-B Brad Swenson 3-G Jill Reimer 3-B Jon Strong 4-G Melanie Spunt 4-B Nathan Carey

’83 ’94 ’82 ’94 ’80 ’91 ’84 ’90

9.78 M 12.66 M 8.78 M 11.80 M 8.81 M 10.62 M 8.29 M 8.56 M

HIGH JUMP 1-G Pam Tonnessen 1-B Jon Strong 2-G Beckie Josephsen 2-B Jon Strong 3-G Louise Vickers 3-B Jon Strong 4-G Jill Reimer 4-B Josiah Dewitt 5-G Calah Carlblom 5-B Jon Strong 6-G Angelina Spunt 6-B Kenny Swain

’82 ’94 ’79 ’94 ’75 ’91 ’78 ’96 ’86 ’86 ’84 ’72

1.41 M 1.97 M 1.37 M 1.87 M 1.46 M 1.70 M 1.24 M 1.37 M 1.04 M 1.12 M .88 M 1.07 M

JAVELIN 1-G Krisy Kuhn 1-B Dave Wilson 2-G Becky Griffiths 2-B Craig Podenak 3-G Kris Hayden 3-B Phil Klippenstein 4-G Christina Delgado

’80 ’84 ’72 ’97 ’80 ’77 ’97

25.52 M 48.78 M 25.84 M 43.76 M 18.52 M 37.90 M 7.03 M

SHOT PUT 1-G Jenny Spores 1-B Brent Faulkner 2-G Sarah Browne 2-B Craig Podenak 3-G Monica Estevez 3-B Nicholas Ratzloff ’99 4-G Kim Patterson 4-B Teck Teng 5-G Cindy Fleming 5-B Mark McNeel

’84 8.77 M ’94 13.33 M ’89 12.88 M ’99 13.30 M ’84 8.26 M 11.21 M ’96 6.86 M ’84 7.30 M ’75 4.44 M ’75 5.40 M

DISCUS 1-G Lisbeth Hinkel 1-B Jon Ingram 2-G Lisbeth Hinkel 2-B Craig Podenak 3-G Jill Reimer

Karla Schneider 3-B Glen Huegel 4-G Lyn Poosawtsee 4-B Joshua Hultquist 5-G Jenny Torgerson 5-B Charles Thomas

’01 ’81 ’98 ’98 ’80 ’91 ’83 ’91 ’90 ’75 ’76

25.39 M 37.57 M 21.48 M 39.82 M 20.70 M 20.70 M 35.78 M 16.84 M 23.40 M 7.67 M 13.37 M

SOFTBALL THROW 5-G Nicole Schott 5-B Richard Liley 6-G Laura Penland 6-B Mark Vashro

’93 ’81 ’84 ’94

21.22 M 32.20 M 14.20 M 24.29 M

POLE VAULT 1-B John Stebbins 2-B Todd Adams

’78 ’85

3.17 M 2.29 M

utterflies in Action

After a full day of school, Robert Whiting stopped in Mr. Gerry Steiert’s office to get the equipment he needed. Two javelins in hand, Whiting headed to upper field to lay out the tape measure a full 10 meters. He then warmed up and grabbed a favorite red pole for his first throw for the day.

And so another day of

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UTTING her best

foot forward, Angela

Steiert crosses the first hurdle of five. Instead of practicing after school, she jumped hurdles during her lunch break. As she had never run hurdles before, she enjoyed the chance of doing something new.

exhausting yet exhilarating practice began for the track and field team as they prepared for the MSSPP competition in March.

Competition began in the first weeks of March, and some advanced to the state level later in the month.

In her first year on any track team, Sophia Vaughn took up the hurdles. She practiced three times a week at USM with Mr. Clay Moss and Mr. Steiert.

After she competed in MSSPP, she said, “It was tight winning a bronze metal, especially since I was the youngest one running.

I wasn’t used to having to run in front of oth-

ers, which was weird. My coaches were great; if it wasn’t for them, I wouldn’t be where I am.”

Vaughn did so well that she also went on to compete in more than one state meet.

Those who joined the team could choose from a variety of events from running long distance, like Drew Steiert, to flying over the high jump bar, like Josephine Steinkamp.

After completing the javelin competition, Whiting climbed in the van with a sigh of relief; he had completed what he had set out to do.

—By Nancy Duclos

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4-B

5-G

5-B

6-O

6-B

DATE RECORD

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4x50 M RELAY 6-O P. Blanchford

S. Wisley

C. Blanchfor

R. Roseveare 6-G C. Delgado

L. Van’t Land

M. Benintend

A. Hang 6-B B. Master

C. Livingston

G. Seckinger

S. Aguilar

4x100 M RELAY 1-G C. Lemon

E. Sahlberg

P. Irwin

S. Bressler 1-B B. Faulkner,

J. Hultquist

R. Winchester

S. Fisher 2-G S. Bressler

C. Lemon

S. Shilling

B. Irwin 2-B S. Livingston

D. Fisher

D. Overgaard

C. Masters 3-G P. Johnson

D. Josephsen

B. Undheim

E. Sawyer 3-B D. Smith

P. Klippenstein

C. Laird

M. Miner 4-G S. Johnston

J. Ford

S. Pratt

J. Reimer

129:20.0

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N upper field, Robert

Whiting runs to the

line and quickly stops as he hurls the javelin. “A steady improvement is more rewarding than a medal—and hurling a deadly spear through the air is a great way to release stress,” he said after the season ended.

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AKING her way

around the track,

E s t h e r Va u g h n crosses the finish line, taking fourth place in the 100meter dash. Vaughn said, “Every time I run I get butterflies in my stomach, so it makes me run faster. It’s really exhilarating.”

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raining a Generation

Dribbling furiously down the court, Michael Mah passed one defender after another. Maneuvering his way to the basketball hoop, he set an example for others on his JV basketball team to follow.

So many eager NBA-

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VER focused on adding

points to his team’s

score, Kael Steinert prepares to shoot as David Thompson waits for the possible rebound. Even though they lost 26-59 to Perak, the JV boys enjoyed playing together.

UDGING how to best keep the ball away

from the Saint Xavier defenders, Boch Chiao never lets his teammate Bruce Mak out of the corner of his eye.

Despite their concentrated efforts, however, the JV boys lost 30-79.

aspirers wanted to play basketball that Mr. Gerry Steiert organized three boys’ and two girls’ teams.

Practicing three times a week, these teams cultivated a sense of unity and belonging among players.

The excitement offered didn’t rely solely on practices, however—and teammates had opportunities to show off what they had learned through friendly games with local schools.

Josie Steinkamp said, “I enjoy basketball because

it’s a challenging game. I usually play center; and one time, I won the jump ball at the beginning of the game, which was a good start for our team.”

Games sometimes resulted in injuries. To help ensure the safety of players, referees checked fingernail length before games began.

“One of the referees made me cut my nails because they were too long,” said Kirsten Westergren. “Now I’ll have to grow them out all over again!”

Despite these occasional inconveniences, the thrill of the game remained.

Naomi Matanick said, “The drills are so tiring, but I enjoy basketball because I can become fit and have fun with my friends at the same time.”

In an effort to eradicate mistakes, coaches drilled players. “Mr. [Michael] Holden’s coaching style is to make us run. And then he calls us the ‘toughest team’ because we’re always sprinting and running,”

said Nathan Rague.

Learning to unite and work together, the JV teams taught students important lessons outside the classroom. Coaches challenged each player to strive for excellence in everything, preparing the next generation for both varsity sports and future life. Mah learned his lesson well, finishing his display of excellence by placing the ball in the hoop and scoring two more points for his team.

—By C. Robertson

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CORE, Breanna!” yell

Roberts’s teammates

as she shoots and scores against PCGHS. Despite losing the game 1462, Josie Steinkamp said, “Through competition we learned what we needed to fix and then we can improve.”

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25-2 14-62 10-52

Season Record: 1-2

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We’re the ‘toughest team’

Boys’ Basketball Middle School St Xavier George Town Uplands Perak St Xavier

40-66 54-4 24-18 38-35 30-79

Season Record: 3-2

Junior Varsity Perak

26-59

Season Record: 0-1

NDER the pressure of “suicide” drills,

Naomi Matanick, Breanna Roberts, and Tanya Krishnamani sprint their hardest to the free-throw line. Krishnamani said, “Running can be tiring, but it does help us [improve].”

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”

LIPPERY ball under control, Michael

Mah exhibits mastery of difficult moves.

Even though Dalat lost 30-79 against St. Xavier, players continued practicing moves to improve.

“I practice new skills because it gives me something to do when I’m bored, and it makes me look good during games,” said Andy Jung.

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Varsity Girls’ Season

H

UDDLED together, Mrs.

Donna Hansen talks

to the girls about the last play. Kimberly Gross, Christa DeVette, Mary Kuffel, Lindsey Nagel, Kirsten Westergren, Tiff Steinkamp, Charis To, and Amanda Hansen listened attentively to her instructions.

Phor Tay Adult Ladies

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...running builds character.

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A

BOUT to make a lay up

to the net, Christa

DeVette Union’s defensive player blocks her and fouls. Grace Sun ran to catch up to DeVette for backup.

DeVette made the foul shot, but Dalat lost this second game of the tournament.

Chris Foster

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RIBBLING around an

attacking Union de fensive player, Grace Sun runs the ball up the court with Allison McClary and Amanda Hansen at her side. The girls hustled and worked together as a team, but Union won 24-58.

ractice Makes Perfect

“OK, you guys, run on this one; don’t run on the next one,” called Lindsay Loehden, instructing the rest of the girls on the varsity basketball team.

“But we have three frees,” protested Allison McClary.

“Yes, but we’ll be more tired near the end, so we should save them,” said Loehden as she picked up her pace, racing Grace Sun down the court.

To encourage her basketball players to train hard, at the conclusion of every practice Coach Mrs. Donna Hansen lined the team up on the end line; each girl shot two free throws, and for every missed basket, the whole team ran. She, as well as assistant coach, Mr. Steve Liss, also shot free throws; and for each basket they made, the girls got out of running for one of their missed shots.

E

”

ALL going into the

net, Mary Kuffel

makes the last shot for her team. Because Kuffel made this shot, her team didn’t have to run more sprints.

The girls got a drink of water and waited for the next round of “shooting challenges.”

EET off the ground to

make her layup shot,

Allison McClary bounced the ball off the back board only to have it circle the rim. Despite their efforts, the girls bowed out of the Island Tournament after two games.

During first semester preseason, a number of girls hoped to compete in the state competition second semester; with new schedules, however, many committed themselves to too many activities and projects and couldn’t join the team. “I would have loved to play this year,” said Nancy Duclos, “but I was just too busy. At least they upped the age limit, so even though I’ll be 18 next year, I’ll still be able to play in MSSPP; so that’s good!”

The relaxation of the age regulations excited a few students with the news that they could in fact play with the team during MSSPP, hosted on campus from 2529 April. Also, others who anticipated excessive busyness during fourth quarter found their schedules freer than expected, opening up time for basketball. The eleven girls who made up the team went on to compete in the island tournament.

With a short preseason and very limited number of games prior to the MSSPP competition, drilling activities to perfect skills took up the majority of the

team’s tri-weekly practices.

“I don’t really remember that game,” said Lindsey Nagel, referring to their first game of the season against Phor Tay, in which the girls suffered a defeat: 26-34. “It was just too early in the season, and we hadn’t had much practice yet.”

“We get lots done [in practices],” said Mary Kuffel. “Like we work on pressing, breaking the press, and various plays—so now we can work together better as a team.” Kuffel earned the nickname “Bubble Gum” from her teammates, who could not resist a good joke about her trademark baby pink sports shorts.

With dreams of a cool shower, Charis To stepped up to the free throw line, and, eyes concentrated on the basket, she set up the shot. SWISH! “Ha—I told you we should have taken a free one back at the beginning because Charis was the last to go, and we only used two frees; so we totally wasted one,” said McClary.

“Oh, don’t complain, girls,” urged Mr. Liss, “running builds character.”

—By Kimberly Gross

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EET off the floor,

Steven Ong twists his

body toward the net.

Ong didn’t make the shot against Chung Hwa, but Aaron Steinert rebounded the ball and shot from the base line; Dalat lost to Chung Hwa 46-64.

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haped by a Sweet Run

The fall season started at the end of October. The team started practicing four times each week. This short season got the boys into shape by way of lighter practices and fewer games.

Dalat hosted a home tournament from 25-27 November including seven

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Ong tries to pass the ball around Drew Steiert to Andrew McClary, who played on his team. The boys had different drills they performed during practices, along will running and lay-ups.

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UMPING for the re bound, Joel Babcock

grabs the ball as Howard Kao and Aaron Steinert move to the net for backup. The team played Chung Hwa in the first-semester tournament and lost 46-64.

other teams. Chung Hwa took first place, and Dalat earned fourth.

“It was great to play basketball this year because I got to experience Asianstyle basketball—and also have fun with some really great guys,” said Aaron Steinert.

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the court, Eric Jung tries his best to trick the George Town defender. The boys came from behind in the second quarter and won the game 41-26.

The spring season burst on the scene with more challenging practices. The boys ran more sprints, drills, and more games.

“We’re not in shape boys!” shouted Mr. Greg Stenlund as he lined up the team to run another set of “Sweet 16s.” The boys had taken a break over the holiday season and Mr. Stenlund pushed them to get them back into shape.

“Basketball is great because it gets me in shape and gets me my six-pack back,” said Howard Kao.

Dalat also hosted the Island MSSPP basketball tournament from 25-29 April. “The hard work we put in at practices is paying off because we are doing rather well,” said Eric Jung on 26 April.

“It was good to be in an easy pool because the bench guys got a lot of playing time,” said Ted Fung.

Sixteen boys’ teams competed for the trophy. The Eagles won all of their games except for the last game of the island tournament, which they lost by three

points to Chung Hwa. Andrew McClary, Joel Babcock, Eric Jung, Howard Kao, and Steven Ong played as starters.

“They are learning to play tough and aggressive basketball,” said Coach Stenlund. “And they are learning to stay focused on what they need to do against good teams.”

As this book went to press, the varsity boys prepared to enter the state MSSPP tournament the first week in May. —By Nancy Duclos Nancy Duclos

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I’m a person, and I have a life; junior class is my life— but at least I have one!

—Nathan Rice

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the sophomores took turns organizing elegant dinners, and the freshman hung out at Gurney every weekend.

Interactive classroom activities provided good opportunities for students to get to know their teachers better as individuals as opposed to simply “the person who gives you the grade.” Yoko Shimizu’s voice broke any tension in physics class as nearly everyday she hugged Ms. Maike Horn, screeching at the tops of her lungs, “Auntie Horn!”

But, as all tides shift from high to low, so the day eventually turned to night and your crowd parted its ways; dorm students trekked off to study hall and day students strolled home. A hushed silence covered the campus until alarm clocks rang at 6:30 the next morning, and people’s lives resumed their normal pace.

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AN idea in her mind and a sparkle in her eye, Lindsay Loehden embellishes her abstract painting. In hopes of winning an art scholarship to Linfield College, Loehden devoted much of her free time to artwork.

“I’m going to call this piece ‘17’ because I put every memorable thing from my seventeenth year into it somehow,”

up a

As you climbed the stairs from the Seaside Cafe, your stomach rumbled, digesting your banana leaf dinner. Across campus, you caught a glimpse of three colorful dots sitting by the canteen.

Making your way toward these dots, you saw Mr. Steve Liss chatting with Mary Kuffel and Lindsay Parks. So, you pulled up a seat and joined in.

In the midst of the busy week, dorm and day students from elementary to high school managed to make time to mingle with friends, discussing the latest movie or laughing over the hilarious happenings in their favorite classes.

As the mid-semester “buzz“ engulfed the students and free time came at rare intervals, class bonding grew in importance. The seniors sneaked away to Redang, the juniors enjoyed each others’ company as they prepared for the JSB,

Skill

Life’sQues-

S Y M PAT H Y w r i t t e n all over her face, Ms. Maike Horn stares intently into Yoko Shimizu’s eyes as she listens to Shimizu’s groaning about the complexity of life. Student-teacher interactions spiced up every classroom as students, in an attempt to get off subject, posed probing questions to their teachers.

Boys

Boys

GRINNING with great delight, Than Matanick disrupts David Robertson and Eric Westergren from their homework for a friendly little chat by the lockers one afternoon. After a busy day, students let down their load for a few hours to socialize with those who they usually do not get a chance to talk with during school

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Basketball 1-3; Track Team 3; Drama 1, 3; Voice 2; Watercolor Club 1; Home Ec. 1; Weight Training 1-2; ORUEF 2; Gymnastics 2-3

Juliana Haeyeon Cheong Shanghai, China

Student Council Officer 4; Class Officer 3; Teacher’s Assistant 1-3; Dorm Officer 4; Soccer 2-4; Indoor Soccer 2-3; Choir 3; Drama 4; Instrumental Lessons 1-3; Ensemble Accompanist 4; Watercolor Club 3; Social Studies 3; Church Choir Accompanist 2-3; Youth EE 2, 4; Peer Tutoring 3-4; Advanced Merit Diploma 4

Jordan Cynthia Gaddis Penang, Malaysia

Teacher’s Assistant 4; Choir 1-4; Drama 1, 4; Voice 4; PHS Singers 3; Advanced Women’s Ensemble 3; Youth Crime Watch 1; Science Club 3; Seminary 1-4; Youth Church Leader 1-4

Kimberly Andreana Gross Penang, Malaysia

Student Council Rep. 2; Student Council Officer 4; Class Officer 2-3; Teacher’s Assistant 1, 3, 4; Soccer 2-4; Indoor Soccer 2, 4; Basketball 1-4; Choir 2; Band 1-2; Drama 1-4; Forensics 1, 3, 4; Bible 2-3; Social Studies 1; Peer Tutor 4; NHS 3-4; Reflector 3-4; Reflector Editor 4

Natalie Janelle Herring Bangkok, Thailand

Senior Class President 4; Student Council Pep Rep. 1; Class Officer 1, 2; Dorm Officer 1-2; Indoor Soccer 1; Volleyball 2; Choir 1-4; Drama 4; Voice 1-2; Bible 2; Ensemble 2, 4; Worship Team 1, 2, 4; Peer Tutor 4; NHS 4; Reflector 4

Teacher’s Assistant 4; Soccer 1-3; Indoor Soccer 2; Basketball 2-4; Running Club 2

Kazumasa Komatsu Penang, Malaysia

Teacher’s Assistant 2-4; Soccer 2; Basketball 2-4; Badminton 4

Sam Lee Seoul, South Korea

Soccer 1-3; Indoor Soccer 1-2; Volleyball 2; Band 2

Cathy Yu-Hsien Lin Taoyuan, Taiwan

Class Officer 1, 4; Teacher’s Assistant 4; Voice 3; Academic Award 1; NHS 4; Salutatorian 4

Lindsay Ann Loehden Penang, Malaysia

Soccer 1-4; Indoor Soccer 2-4; Basketball 1, 4; Band 1-2; Visual Arts 3; Community Service 1

Caleb Robert Masters Phnom Penh, Cambodia

Student Council Class Rep. 2-4; Class Officer 2, 4; Dorm Officer 4; Choir 4; Band 1-4; Drama 3-4; Ensemble 3-4; Jazz Band 4; Worship Team 3-4; Math 1; Social Studies 1; Youth EE 3-4; NHS 3-4

Nathanael David Matanick Penang, Malaysia

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face, Kimberly Gross laughs with Apryl Siemens following a game of Midnight Madness.

After covering the agenda, the assembled classmates enjoyed entertaining each other.

“Sam [Lee], because he has cool hair. Yeah, I want hair like his.”

—Mr. Karl Steinkamp “Aaron [Steinert], because he’s really tall and super good at playing basketball. “ —Allison McClary “Lindsay Loehden, because I want to be intimidating in soccer.”

—Nancy Duclos “Lyd[ia Ng]. She can do that slow-mo fast-mo thing, and she has a low voice.”

—Christa DeVette

Maturity Chuckles

“Christina [Robertson], because I’m close to her. Well, I’d be any of the seniors.”

—Sumbal Raza

The laughter before the departure The sound of laughter broke out across campus once again as Yoko Shimizu and Kazu Komatsu walked toward Aunt Shannon McCabe’s apartment. Another fun-filled evening of games, desserts, and work began soon thereafter.

“Lindsey Nagel, because she is constantly sweet and open—a true picture of God’s love for others. She’s one of the most spiritually beautiful people I have ever met.”

—Marie Giezendanner

“Caleb Masters, because he is one of the funniest guys I have ever seen in my life, he is very welcoming to people who need to talk to him, and he is very strong in his faith.”

—Chris Foster

on sneak, and cried with each other at the Junior-Senior Banquet.

“I’ve grown to love our class, not just because of who’s in it, but because of our sponsors,” said Christina Robertson. “We always go over to Aunt Shannon’s house

experience; every now and then you suddenly realize that you’ve reached the end of this time in your life,” said Caleb Masters somewhat philosophically. “You realize that these are the days that you won’t get back, that you won’t hear your

“But they learned it all from the best.”

“Than [Nathanael Matanick] because then I can grow a beard and play drums well.”

—Joy Walter

Seniors spent most of the year hanging out with their class and sponsors: the Weidemanns, Miss Ruth Strong, and Aunt Shannon. They ate with each other at lunch, yelled at each other in class, tanned with each other

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Student Council President 4; Student Council Officer 3; Choir 1, 2, 4; Band 1-4; Drama 2-4; Instrumental Lessons 1-3; Ensemble 3-4; Jazz Band 3-4; Worship Team 1-4 Ambassadors 4; Drum Teacher 3-4; Reflector 3

“Kim[berly Gross], because then I’d be cool and could wear a coolstudded belt, and then I can convince people to join Journ.”

—Jonathan Dyck

Smile spreading across her

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Eric Jung Seoul, South Korea

Kazu Komatsu says a quick good-bye to Lydia Ng before driving himself home. Day students often drove themselves to and from school on their own vehicles.

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Blessing Marie Adleta Penang, Malaysia

Sitting on his motorcycle

If you could be one of the seniors, who would you be?

“Abumi anf,” mumbles Lydia Ng to Yoko Shimizu, as she crams a banana into her mouth.

Seniors munched on food in the canteen as a social event.

and raid her fridge; she brought back 30 pounds of chocolate chips for us to eat out of her fridge any time we want.”

Seniors built bonds with other classes as well, Nathanael Matanick said, “I remember this one time we went to Subaidah, and there were seniors and sophomores and freshmen.

It was so great. Brian Colfax and James Hawthorne obviously added a lot of laughter to the group.”

“Being a senior is a very surreal

friends’ cry or laugh together after this final experience.”

Class president Natalie Herring said, “I’ve seen our class grow a lot; we’ve matured, and our relationships have strengthened over the years together.”

Shimizu and Komatsu laughed all the way back from the senior meeting after eating cake and playing games. They laughed with their classmates late into the night before returning to their homes.

—By Robert Whiting

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Feet dangling from the boat,

Natalie Herring and Yoko Shimizu watch as the island of Redang disappears into the distance. Sneak memories lasted long after the seniors returned home to Penang.

Paradise

Seniors’ five-day escape

On 15 September, six members of the senior class who lived in oncampus dorms dragged their bags inconspicuously to Aunt Shannon Mc-Cabe’s house where they waited until 9 p.m. when the bus would arrive at Paradise Hotel.

When the time came, Julia Cheong, Natalie Herring, Sam Lee, Caleb Masters, Robert Whiting, and Joyce Wong stole over to meet their

Fishing, jungle trekking, and snorkeling expeditions kept the more adventurous people busy.

Esther Vaughn said, “I liked being able to walk out and swim with all the diverse sea creatures.”

Masters added, “Redang gave me an amazing glimpse into the intricacy of God’s creation.”

In addition, the excom planned events; activities included playing

“...a glimpse into...God’s creation.” classmates for a memorable ride from tropical Penang to the beautiful island paradise of Redang.

“The bus ride went quicker than I expected; time flies when you play dumb games,” said Lydia Ng. Jordan Gaddis, Kimberly Gross, Cathy Lin, Lindsey Nagel, and Apryl Siemens participated in the lively game of Catch Phrase.

As they approached Redang, shouts of joy and whispers of wonder escaped the seniors’ lips. Crystal blue water and powdery white sand promised a perfect tropical retreat.

games or watching a movie.

“We played Four on a Couch and that game made me realize that our class can works really well together,” said Wong.

As the five days came to a close, the class felt the pressures of its senior year return. Many had heavy hearts; others felt refreshed and ready to make the best of their last year of high school.

“I can’t think of a better place for [us] to have gone on sneak,” said Christina Robertson.

—By Natalie Herring

Splash! Nathanael Matanick

With eyes shut Lydia Ng

protects herself from sand thrown by Robert Whiting. The beach gave students a place to relax as well as play.

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shows Caleb Masters and Christina Robertson how to balance.

Seniors used snorkeling techniques to entertain themselves.

Enjoying the shade of palm

trees, Ms. Ruth Strong laughs at a joke that Aunt Shannon McCabe has just told. Senior class sponsors had a good time socializing with each other and with the students.

Sunburnt and sandy, Jason

Senior Trip to Redang

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Pohl and Aaron Steinert put on their snorkeling gear for another swim. With sea creatures such as sharks and clown fish to see, the seniors snorkeled whenever possible.

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Lasting Friendships Making everlasting memories “Let’s go swimming at my place, Yoko [Shimizu] and then go out to dinner later,” said Shinobu Toyama as the two girls sat talking on the bas

I look up to. I enjoy hanging out with them; I see them as interesting people that I can learn from.”

Just hanging out together yielded

laugh so hard that I cry.”

Referring to his group of junior friends, Sam Lee said, “We connect with each other mentally, emotionally,

to see them to leave.”

“Okay! Sounds great!” said Shimizu as the bus stopped. The girls stepped off onto the curb,

“I’ve convinced the juniors that I’m crazy...it makes life more interesting.” sekolah that took them home from school everyday of the week.

Throughout the year, juniors and seniors had opportunities to develop close relationships. Jason Pohl said, “It was fun hanging out with Hiro [Kawabata] during the break; I got to know more about his home culture [back in Japan].”

Spending time with the senior class in order to gain advice, Chris Foster said, “The seniors are people

memorable experiences. “My favorite thing to do with Lindsay [Loehden] is to have random sleepovers where we watch ‘Legally Blonde,’” said Grace Sun with a smile.

Causing some confusion among her friends, Kimberly Gross said, “I think I’ve convinced the juniors that I’m crazy, but that’s okay; it makes life more interesting. They can’t tell whether I’m laughing or crying because sometimes I actually

and spiritually during the times we spend together. We’re like brothers.”

Whether hanging out at Gurney Plaza or playing sports, the two classes enjoyed each other’s company. “I like practicing my softball skills with Yumi [Yamauchi],” said Kazu Komatsu.

As the year’s end approached, the reality of friends’ leaving sank in.

“Hanging out with my senior roommates is fabulous,” said Mary Kuffel; “I don’t want the year to end because I don’t want

happy, knowing that they had a friend with whom to share all the little details of their lives.

—By Natalie Herring

“May I have a bite of your

fried rice?” said Nancy Duclos to Kimberly Gross. Seniors often went off campus for lunch and brought back food to share with their junior

If you could have any job when you grow up what would it be?

“A missionary somewhere in Europe or maybe Russia because I like sharing the Gospel and building relationships with people.” —Mary Kuffel “A professional soccer player; it’s something I love.”

—Matthew Nguyen “A cowgirl because then I would get to wear the really cool cowboy boots.”

—Lindsay Parks “A five year-old-again because they are so clueless as to what’s going on around them.” —Eric Westergren “A social worker because I want to help people, and I don’t really care about making a lot of money.”

—Marie Giezendanner “A wedding planner because it would make people happy, and I want to be a part of that.”

—Joyce Wong

Lindsey Marie Nagel Penang, Malaysia

Student Council Pep Rep. 3; Teacher’s Assistant 3; Volleyball 1; Basketball 1, 3, 4; FCA 2; Choir 1-4; Drama 1, 4; Worship Team 2; Science 1; P.E. 1, 3; Foreign Language 1; Fitness 3; Best Female Athlete Award 1; Yearbook 1; NHS 3-4

Lydia Joy Ng Phnom Penh, Cambodia

Student Council Pep Rep. 1; Class Officer 3-4; Teacher’s Assistant 1; Dorm Officer 1, 3; Soccer 1, 3, 4; Indoor Soccer 1, 3, 4; Volleyball 3; Basketball 1, 3; Choir 1, 3; Band 2; Drama 4; Instrumental Lessons 1-2; Ensemble 3-4; Worship Team 1-4; Science 3; Foreign Language 2; Youth EE 3-4; NHS 3-4

Jason Ryan Pohl Penang, Malaysia

Soccer 1-4; Indoor Soccer 2-4; Track Team 2-3; Choir 4; Band 4; Worship Team 3-4; Ambassadors 4

Christina Joy Robertson Penang, Malaysia

Student Council Class Rep. 1; Student Council Officer 3; Class Officer 1, 4; Teacher’s Assistant 1; Indoor Soccer 1; Volleyball 1-3; Choir 1; Band 1, 4; Drama 2-4; Forensics 3; Instrumental Lessons 1-4; Tae Kwon Do 1-4; Ensemble 2-4; Jazz Band 4; Worship Team 1-4; Hiz Hands 1-2; English 3; Bible 1-3; Math 3; Foreign Language 1; Social Studies 2-3; Youth EE 3-4; NHS 3-4; Reflector 3-4; Valedictorian 4

Yoko Shimizu Penang, Malaysia

Teacher’s Assistant 3; Class Officer 1, 4; Choir 1-3; Band 1; Drama 4; Instrumental Lessons 1; Voice 1-3; Badminton 1; Ensemble 3-4; Hiz Hands 2; Youth EE 3-4

Apryl Justina Siemens Penang, Malaysia

Teacher’s Assistant 3; Choir 2-4; Drama 3-4; Voice 2; Ensemble 4; Hiz Hands 2; Bible 3; NHS 3-4

Aaron Timothy Steinert Penang, Malaysia

Basketball 4; Baseball 1-3; Indoor Soccer 4

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“A professional actor because I absolutely love acting.”

—Chris Foster

cock entertains Joyce Wong with his latest joke. Joking and laughing with one another created many fond memories between friends.

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Ice cream finished, Joel Bab-

“A computer specialist because I really enjoy computers.

—Cameron West “‘Supreme Dictator of the World’ because then I could control the media, destroy pop-culture, and suppress the ACLU.” —Robert Whiting

Adleta, Shinobu Toyama, and Jordan Gaddis discuss the upcoming weekend. Planning time together outside school tightened the two class bonds.

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Bonding Time

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While snacking, Blessing

“A Ensign in the U.S. Navy so that I can meet all the hot navy guys.” —Kimberly Gross

Esther Ruth Vaughn Phnom Penh, Cambodia

Student Council Pep Rep. 1-2; Student Council Officer 4; Class Officer 3; Dorm Officer 3; Soccer 1-4; Indoor Soccer 1, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 3; Track Team 3-4; Penang Soccer State Team 2-3; Choir 1-3; Drama 4; Tae Kwon Do 2; Science 3; Foreign Language 1; Youth EE 3-4; NHS 3-4

Robert Solomon Whiting Tarakan, Indonesia

Class Officer 1; Dorm Officer 1; Soccer 1-2; Track Team 4; Choir 1; Drama 2-4; Voice 3; Badminton 1; Ensemble 4; Worship Team 1-4; Computer 1-2; Youth EE 4; NHS 3-4; Reflector 4

Joyce Ai Lin Wong Bangkok, Thailand

Student Council Officer 4; Class Officer 2; Soccer 1; Volleyball 2-3; Choir 1-4; Band 2; Drama 4; Voice 1-3; Worship Team 1-4; ESL 1; Pep Club 3; Youth EE 3-4

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Joel Babcock, 11 Vientiane, Laos Eun Bee Chung, 11 Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Ben DeVette, 11 Penang, Malaysia Nancy Duclos, 11 Penang, Malaysia Jonathan Dyck, 11 Pontianak, Indonesia Chris Foster, 11 Balikpapan, Indonesia

Cutting pizza, Stella Park,

Burgers and hot dogs sitting on the grill, Ted Fung and Rivka Matanick flip the food as Grace Sun adds toppings.

Selling at the Harvest Festival brought in much-needed cash.

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takes orders during halftime at a varsity boys’ basketball game. Juniors used every opportunity to make money for the JSB and class activities.

Ted Fung, 11 Wujiang, China Malaina Gaddis, 11 Penang, Malaysia Matthew Hansen, 11 Penang, Malaysia James Hawthorne, 11 Penang, Malaysia Heather Hill, 11 Penang, Malaysia Terry Hsiang, 11 Penang, Malaysia Paul Im, 11 Penang, Malaysia Howard Kao, 11 Penang, Malaysia Hiro Kawabata, 11 Penang, Malaysia Grace Kim, 11 Penang, Malaysia John Kim, 11 Penang, Malaysia Rama Kolkman, 11 Penang, Malaysia

Yumi Yamauchi, 11 Penang, Malaysia Banaphol Ariyasantichai, 10 Bangkok, Thailand Fumina Chihama, 10 Penang, Malaysia Brian Colfax, 10 Battambang, Cambodia Christa DeVette, 10 Penang, Malaysia Marie Giezendanner, 10 Palangka Raya, Indonesia Kaz Hayashi, 10 Iwata-gun, Japan Pamela Hidajat, 10 Semarang, Indonesia Hoon Kang, 10 Penang, Malaysia Tara-Lynn Kennedy, 10 Penang, Malaysia Kenny Kim, 10 Yong in-si, Korea Lisa Kim, 10 Koyang-si, Korea

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Stella Park, 11 Uijungbu-si, Korea Lindsay Parks, 11 Penang, Malaysia Nathan Rice, 11 Medan, Indonesia Grace Sun, 11 Penang, Malaysia Shinobu Toyama, 11 Penang, Malaysia Patty Tsai, 11 Penang, Malaysia

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Mary Kuffel, 11 Phnom Penh, Cambodia Po Lai, 11 Penang, Malaysia Rivka Matanick, 11 Penang, Malaysia Andrew McClary, 11 Penang, Malaysia Lachlan Modrzynski, 11 Penang, Malaysia Jan Ng, 11 Penang, Malaysia

Selfless Labor

Not just about the money

Shoving backpacks into their lockers, Lindsay Parks and Rivka Matanick hurried towards the class

money needed for the JSB. “We went to an old people’s home, and [another time] we cleaned up the

together has helped us to get to know each other better,” said Stella Park.

“...we got to make a difference in a lot of people’s lives...” freezer and then to the white table where a crowd of hungry spectators had gathered. The next half hour flew by as they sold Reeses Peanut Butter Cups and freezies.

The Class of 2006 participated in various activities to raise the

In order to leave the room spotless, James Hawthorne cleans the blades of the fan.

With their goal in mind, juniors worked hard for 10 hours during the Serve-athon.

beach,” said Joel Babcock. “It was really neat to be able to help people in such need. If I had the chance, I would definitely do it more often.”

Satisfied by her hard work, Mary Kuffel said, “The tsunami clean up serve-athon was really awesome because we all got to make a difference in a lot of people’s lives instead of just making money for ourselves.”

Although raising money did not always come easy, it provided unexpected benefits. “Raising money is hard because some people are more involved than others, but working

With JSB feeling a long way off, not all juniors felt worried. “Fundraising is something that has to be done,” said Jonathan Dyck. “So far, planning for JSB has not been too stressful [for me]. It will get a lot harder when JSB gets near, especially with schoolwork and other activities going on.”

All the candy sold, Parks and Matanick picked up the cooler.

“We sold a lot today,” said Parks. “I can’t wait until the JSB. In the end, I know that all of this work will be worth it.”—By Natalie Herring

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Terry Kim, 10 Penang, Malaysia Daniel Lee, 10 Penang, Malaysia David Lee, 10 Penang, Malaysia Barret Loehden, 10 Penang, Malaysia Matthew Mah, 10 Penang, Malaysia Robbie Mangham, 10 Penang, Malaysia

New Adventures

A step toward adulthood

Rushing to her first class, Naomi Tami plopped into her seat just as the 8:20 bell pronounced any latecomers tardy. “Guys, we’re finally

the difference seemed small, it felt good to earn the coveted title of an “experienced” sophomore.

Having climbed another step in

Remembering her freshman year, Terry Kim said, “I felt like my class was separated from high school. This year I’m trying to be

Allison McClary, 10 Penang, Malaysia Michelle Nagel, 10 Penang, Malaysia Monay Ng, 10 Penang, Malaysia Steven Ong, 10 Penang, Malaysia Scott Poulter, 10 Penang, Malaysia Sumbal Raza, 10 Penang, Malaysia

nice to freshman. I feel like I’m seeing myself [in them].”

“High school is awesome. I still can’t wait to be a senior,” said Tami.

—By Natalie Herring

Hands outstretched, Chia

Strumming guitars, Joy Li and Eric Westergren concentrate on the music before them. The Ambassadors performed in chapel and at local music festivals around Penang.

Wen Tsai and Tako Chang discuss couples on the banquet sign-up sheet. Banquets gave students a chance to dress up and created a holiday spirit.

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the social ladder from freshman to sophomore, Tokihito Shioya said, “I’ve begun to think the [upperclassman] are treating me the same as they [treat each other].”

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in high school!” said Tami with a big smile on her face.

No longer the rulers of middle school, freshman had to enter at the bottom of the “pecking order.”

Entering high school brought a jumble of mixed feelings.

“High school feels like [a whole new experience]. I feel more grown up now,” stated Paul Wang.

Learning to survive high school came easier as students moved from freshmen to sophomores. Although

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“This year I’m trying to be nice to freshman”

David Robertson, 10 Penang, Malaysia Haruki Shinohara, 10 Penang, Malaysia Tokihito Shioya, 10 Penang, Malaysia Drew Steiert, 10 Penang, Malaysia Kazuki Takahashi, 10 Penang, Malaysia David Thompson, 10 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Charis To, 10 Hat Yai, Thailand Takehiro Toyama, 10 Penang, Malaysia Chia-Wen Tsai, 10 Penang, Malaysia Richard Tsai, 10 Penang, Malaysia Joy Walter, 10 Penang, Malaysia Eric Westergren, 10 Phnom Penh, Cambodia Liesl Williams, 10 Phnom Penh, Cambodia Laura Danneker, 9 Bangkok, Thailand Marigan Dyck, 9 Pontianak, Indonesia Amanda Hansen, 9 Penang, Malaysia Tamara Herring, 9 Bangkok, Thailand Regina Hong, 9 Seoul, Korea

MARY KUFFEL

Focused on the ball, David

Im and Yoko Shimizu work to beat their opponents. Break time gave students time to buy snacks and interact by playing games such as Foosball.

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Cindy Hsieh, 9 Sungai Petani, Malaysia David Im, 9 Penang, Malaysia Andrew Jo, 9 Penang, Malaysia Sung-In Kang, 9 Seoul, Korea Miho Kawabata, 9 Penang, Malaysia Gary Kennedy, 9 Penang, Malaysia Chris Kim, 9 Pusan, Korea Gregory Kolkman, 9 Penang, Malaysia Susan Lee, 9 Weihai, China Joy Li, 9 Lampang, Thailand Kyle Lin, 9 Penang, Malaysia Jon Masters, 9 Phnom Penh, Cambodia

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Tiff Steinkamp, 9 Penang, Malaysia Naomi Tami, 9 Phnom Penh, Cambodia Sophia Vaughn, 9 Phnom Penh, Cambodia Paul Wang, 9 Taipei, Taiwan Kirsten Westergren, 9 Phnom Penh, Cambodia Michael Whiting, 9 Tarakan, Indonesia Tim Babcock, 8 Vientiane, Laos Edo Budijanto, 8 Fo Tan, Hong Kong Tako Chang, 8 Jiangsu, China Yi Chen, 8 Penang, Malaysia Boch Chiao, 8 Taipei, Taiwan Estefania Diago, 8 Penang, Malaysia

Katherine Kang, 8 Kwang Ju-City, Korea Min-Ji Kang, 8 Penang, Malaysia Helen Kim, 8 Ilsan-gu, Korea Sung-Bum Kim, 8 Gunpo City, Korea Tanya Krishnamani, 8 Penang, Malaysia Joseph Lee, 8 Penang, Malaysia Rami Lee, 8 Lawas, Malaysia Riley Mahoney, 8 Penang, Malaysia Bruce Mak, 8 Bangkok, Thailand Naomi Matanick, 8 Penang, Malaysia Susheela Meyyappan, 8 Penang, Malaysia Kelsey Rague, 8 Penang, Malaysia Anne Claire Ruh, 8 Penang, Malaysia Hung Yi Song, 8 Penang, Malaysia Sophia To, 8 Hat Yai, Thailand Carolyn Whiting, 8 Tarakan, Indonesia Chet Bright, 7 Kerteh, Malaysia Jonathan Brokaw, 7 Penang, Malaysia

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Freshmen (Park) — Grade Seven (Brokaw)

7th and 8th graders feel on top of the world

Chattering happily as they exited the swinging doors of Jackson Dorm, Sophia To and Rami Lee wandered over to the middle school building after dinner to collect their books before walking to the evening study hall.

middle school is sort of like being a senior of the middle school,” said Breanne Hansen, “and I don’t want get to high school and have to be the youngest again.”

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As “top dogs” of the middle school, eighth graders reveled in the joy of their newly discovered freedom.

“Getting to be the oldest of the

and 15 April, the eighth graders escaped to the Genting Highlands where their adrenaline pumped and their veins pulsed with each ride on the high-speed roller coaster, the Corkscrew.

But, of course, fewer restrictions and higher status do not come without cost. “It’s important to balance my social time with the time I have to spend on my work,” said To. “A good way to fix that is to do work with my friends—kind of like a study group for daily

homework. I’ve worked with my friends for my classes before, and we usually get our stuff done.”

The seventh graders, however, did in no way feel deprived of the fun the eighth graders enjoyed; for their own abundant creativity

see both grades on the same lane cheering for each other,” said Mrs. Vicki Gross.

“Do we have English homework?’ asked Lee, her mind drawing a blank as she slowly pulled herself out of her blissful day dream and

“...it is sort of like be being a senior of the middle school.”

“How do you spell ‘candy’

with only two letters?” Beth Nguyen asks Miranda Steinert.

“With a ‘C’ and ‘Y,’” Steinert answered. Students occasionally used riddles to stretch their friends’ minds.

allowed them to amuse themselves on or off campus. “Once I hid behind the water fountain, and when the girls walked by, I jumped out at them holding a rubber snake. I scared Linnea [Williams], Naomi [Matanick], and Tanya [Krishnamani], who screamed really loud,” said Cameron West.

Moreover, distinctions between grades did not prevent them from getting to know each other better. “When we took the middle schoolers bowling, it was great to

back into the real world full of responsibilities.

“No, but we do have social studies, math, and Bible,” To responded, swinging her locker door shut as she joined Lee down the hall.

Lee also slammed her locker door shut; and, books in hand, the two girls pranced off to the library with a light laugh or two, refusing to let their heavy work loads hamper their high spirits.

—By Kimberly Gross

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Joshua Friesen, 8 Penang, Malaysia Deon Gouws, 8 Penang, Malaysia Breanne Hansen, 8 Penang, Malaysia Jason Hsiao, 8 Penang, Malaysia Janice Hung, 8 Penang, Malaysia John Jang, 8 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Reaching New Heights

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Sin Myung Park, 9 Dae gu, Korea Allison Rice, 9 Balikpapan, Indonesia Joel Roberts, 9 Penang, Malaysia Anthony Ruh, 9 Penang, Malaysia Kohei Shimizu, 9 Penang, Malaysia Kael Steinert, 9 Penang, Malaysia

Marching toward Ziemer

Dorm, Linnea Williams prepares herself for the middle school girls’ Bible study. Seventh grade girls built close bonds with each other through the prayer and deep discussions.

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Tiffany Hsiang, 7 Penang, Malaysia Andy Jung, 7 Penang, Malaysia Benny Kim, 7 Penang, Malaysia Bona Kim, 7 Penang, Malaysia Taemin Kim, 7 Penang, Malaysia Reka Kolkman, 7 Penang, Malaysia

Moving Up Lots of sports and school Running across the gym during PE., Jordan Strong passes the soccer ball to his teammate Harry Mak while Roc Wu and Kaden Stenlund try to steal the ball back.

With activities such as clubs and after-school intramurals, along with the required P.E. class, fifth graders

seems like we get more homework than we did in elementary, but we get to switch classes which is good; it makes me feel older.”

“I wish that I had started middle school [earlier] because you get so many new opportunities,” said Nathan Danneker with a smile.

Vivian Lee, 7 Penang, Malaysia Rolland Leung, 7 Penang, Malaysia Elmo Lin, 7 Penang, Malaysia Axel Loehden, 7 Penang, Malaysia Michael Mah, 7 Penang, Malaysia Matthew Nguyen, 7 Bangkok, Thailand

“...we switch classes which is good...” had more time to participate in sports with each other and the older middle school students.

As the youngest, the fifth graders found both advantages and disadvantages of entering middle school in the fifth grade.

Jared Williams said, “It’s hard sometimes to play sports with the other older middle schoolers because they’re bigger than we are.“ Not only did the sports atmosphere change, but getting used to the new school schedule came as a big change from elementary, too.

Schoolwork in middle school felt different, too. Emily Brokaw, the only girl in fifth grade, said, “It

Han Na Park, 7 Seoul, Korea Nathan Rague, 7 Penang, Malaysia Breanna Roberts, 7 Penang, Malaysia Cameron West, 7 Penang, Malaysia Linnea Williams, 7 Phnom Penh, Cambodia Joshua Wong, 7 Penang, Malaysia

“Score, Harry!” shouted Strong.

Mak dribbled toward the goal and gave a final kick, which sent the ball soaring past Wu and Stenlund straight into the goal. “We won!” screamed Strong, Mak, and their teammates as they raced toward the locker rooms to get ready for their afternoon class.

—By Natalie Herring

Joycelyn Woo, 7 Penang, Malaysia May Yamauchi, 7 Penang, Malaysia Luke Dalton, 6 Penang, Malaysia Anna Fu, 6 Jiangsu, China Christina Gaddis, 6 Penang, Malaysia Sang-Won Hong, 6 Penang, Malaysia

Transformer in hand, Nathan Danneker relishes his chance to play after dinner.

Free time meant participating in sports as well as having some time alone.

NATALIE HERRING

NATALIE HERRING

CHRIS FOSTER

Decorating the class Christmas tree, Jeffrey Hsiao and Jared Williams listen to Mrs. Mary Sheddan read the Christmas story. Class parties added to holiday spirit.

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While concentrating on his homework assignment, Jordan Nagel contemplates the best possible answer. A variety of subjects helped to create wellrounded students.

Fifth Moves Up a Notch

Hae Min Jang, 6 Penang, Malaysia Hannah Jones, 6 Penang, Malaysia Akshay Krishnamani, 6 Penang, Malaysia Sunny Lee, 6 Penang, Malaysia Rachel Leung, 6 Penang, Malaysia Maliea Luquin, 6 Penang, Malaysia Khalie Mahoney, 6 Penang, Malaysia Sydney McKenzie, 6 Penang, Malaysia Lakshmi Meyyappan, 6 Penang, Malaysia Beth Nguyen, 6 Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Theresa Phan, 6 Penang, Malaysia Angela Steiert, 6 Penang, Malaysia Miranda Steinert, 6 Penang, Malaysia Josephine Steinkamp, 6 Penang, Malaysia Joshua Strong, 6 Bangkok, Thailand Edwin Tan, 6 Penang, Malaysia Grace Walter, 6 Penang, Malaysia Bethany Weidemann, 6 Penang, Malaysia

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Grade Five (Brokaw) —Grade Two (Song)

“Do you want some too?”

Shelina Hsieh asks as she pours Noriah Matanick and Rebekah Steinkamp a handful of Nerds.

Sharing junior class candy with close friends energized them physically and socially.

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closed, Josh Strong launches his brother Justin squealing into another spiraling orbit.

Arm in arm and laughing, the two brothers sauntered to the dorm in time for study hall.

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Lucia Combrink, 3 Penang, Malaysia Joseph Hawthorne, 3 Penang, Malaysia Stephanie Jones, 3 Penang, Malaysia Eun-Hae Kim, 3 Penang, Malaysia Joyce Lee, 3 Penang, Malaysia Vincent Lee, 3 Penang, Malaysia Ashtyn McKenzie, 3 Penang, Malaysia Daniel Rogers, 3 Penang, Malaysia Josiah Steinkamp, 3 Penang, Malaysia Rebekah Steinkamp, 3 Penang, Malaysia Kendall Stenlund, 3 Penang, Malaysia Joshua Watson, 3 Penang, Malaysia Emma Hofer, 2 Penang, Malaysia Mariana Moss, 2 Penang, Malaysia Tim Phan, 2 Penang, Malaysia Erik Seong, 2 Penang, Malaysia Addison Smith, 2 Penang, Malaysia Hung Jie Song, 2 Penang, Malaysia

Eyes almost completely

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Emily Brokaw, 5 Penang, Malaysia Nathan Danneker, 5 Bangkok, Thailand Jeffrey Hsiao, 5 Penang, Malaysia Joseph Kim, 5 Penang, Malaysia Chi-Yuan Lo, 5 Penang, Malaysia Harry Mak, 5 Bangkok, Thailand Jordan Nagel, 5 Penang, Malaysia Hung Ching Song, 5 Penang, Malaysia Kaden Stenlund, 5 Penang, Malaysia Jordan Strong, 5 Bangkok, Thailand Jared Williams, 5 Phnom Penh, Cambodia Roc Wu, 5 Penang, Malaysia Shelina Hsieh, 4 Kedah, Malaysia Chanel Huang, 4 Penang, Malaysia Yoo Sun Joung, 4 Seoul, Korea Ye Na Kim, 4 Penang, Malaysia Reagan Mahoney, 4 Penang, Malaysia Daniel Masters, 4 Phnom Penh, Cambodia Noriah Matanick, 4 Penang, Malaysia Soo Jin Park, 4 Penang, Malaysia Bertha Wang, 4 Penang, Malaysia Jordyn Way, 4 Penang, Malaysia Ben Weidemann, 4 Penang, Malaysia Chris West, 4 Penang, Malaysia

Pumped Up

Letting kids be kids

With a grin, Joseph Hawthorne walked across the bright playground; and with excitement pumping in his veins, he hopped on the new rubber traction.

His friends surrounded him with buzzing energy before they encountered the adventure that they called the playground.

The elementary used their

and watch Sponge-Bob SquarePants in the afternoons before finishing homework and turning in for the night.

“I do work,” explained Joon-Ho Han, “and then I have energy.” The excitement and creativity in second graders added spunk to the school campus from 2:30 until dinner and early bedtimes.

“...and an adventure in his heart” creative juices to enter tain themselves with a variety of common games like Tag and Cops and Robbers.

“After school, we just play all the time. [As for] homework, we get maybe about eight minutes,” said Mariana Moss.

They had all the time in the world to play in the rain, eat snacks,

Racing across the play-

ground, Joseph Hawthorne and Hung Jie Song play a game of Tag. Young students released built up energy with play time.

Frequent arguments engulfed elementary students, often resulting in three or four kids tearing across campus chasing each other with vague and unfulfilled threats—but all in good fun.

Hawthorne slid down the slide and whipped around the monkey bars in hot pursuit of Hung Jie Song. His mother stood by the car, and he knew his time for play had ended as he headed for home.

He sat in the car and put on his seatbelt, riding home with adrenaline in his blood and an adventure in his heart.

—By Robert Whiting

Play Time

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Justin Strong, 2 Bangkok, Thailand Gregory West, 2 Penang, Malaysia Elizabeth Brokaw, 1 Penang, Malaysia Charlotte Combrink, 1 Penang, Malaysia Doo Ho Han, 1 Penang, Malaysia Seung-Ju Jin, 1 Penang, Malaysia

News Flash When the world shifts Two world-shaping events collided with the campus during the year.

President George W. Bush began his second term after America reelected him for office in November, and a devastating earthquake and resulting wave took the lives of thousands and even destroyed Dalat’s sea wall.

Caleb Masters intently watched CNN’s Wolf Blitzer as the electoral votes for the Presidential election

8.9 on the Richter scale off the coast of Sumatra claimed the lives of over 289,000 people on 26 December. Countries around the world promised near three billion U.S. dollars in aid. Locally, Dalat’s StuCo organized a cleanup to help with the havoc down the beach in a village close to school.

“I hauled broken TVs and all the useful stuff that was destroyed.

My group helped one guy clean out

Roy Kim, 1 Penang, Malaysia Sunny Kim, 1 Penang, Malaysia Licky Lee, 1 Penang, Malaysia Peter Lee, 1 Penang, Malaysia Matthew Luquin, 1 Penang, Malaysia Hye-Jin Park, 1 Penang, Malaysia Karissa Steinkamp, 1 Penang, Malaysia Kristian Stenlund, 1 Penang, Malaysia John Watson, 1 Penang, Malaysia Mark Watson, 1 Penang, Malaysia Angelene Woo, 1 Penang, Malaysia Jessica Hsiao, K Penang, Malaysia

“There was so much waste...” his house down by stinky creek,” said Marigan Dyck. “There was so much waste; everything washed in from other people’s houses.”

And as the waters receded, campus had changed along with the rest of the world.

—By Robert Whiting

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“What do we do with these glass bottles?” Mary Kuffel asks Grace Sun as she rakes debris off the beach. The StuCo-organized cleanup helped restore local residents’ property after the tsunami.

Sam Huang, K Penang, Malaysia Natalie Luquin, K Penang, Malaysia Kasey Rogers, K Penang, Malaysia Garrison Schaller, K Penang, Malaysia Jennifer Seong, K Penang, Malaysia Ivana Smit, K Penang, Malaysia

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slowly rose head to head on 2 November. Mr. Karl Steinkamp allowed his American Government students to watch the tight race.

Students excitedly spread the news when President Bush won the election with a close 286-251 lead in the Electoral College’s final vote.

Kirsten Westergren said, “It was funny how they recounted the votes again. President Bush is better than [Senator John] Kerry at the presidency because he has great values, he has good decisionmaking skills, and he’s good at running our country.”

The tsunami that resulted from an earthquake that measured

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Enjoying the cool breeze, Natalie Herring and Kimberly Gross read their “Newsweeks.”

World Affairs class provided the magazines to help students keep up on world events such as the inaugural address.

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Classroom papers in hand, Mr. Joel Steinkamp speaks with Chaplain Ryan Tuck about the current Iraqi situation and the elections. Iraq’s first democratic elections took place on 30 January.

Community & Current Events

David Um, K Penang, Malaysia Jena Um, K Penang, Malaysia Mina Um, K Penang, Malaysia Jessica Way, K Penang, Malaysia Yeo Rin Yun, K Penang, Malaysia Robbey Boucher, Pre-4 Penang, Malaysia Yen-Han Chen, Pre-4 Penang, Malaysia Danielle Combrink, Pre-4 Penang, Malaysia Joon-Ho Han, Pre-4 Penang, Malaysia Seung Wie Jin, Pre-4 Bangkok, Thailand Jackson McKenzie, Pre-4 Penang, Malaysia Annelie Mohr, Pre-4 Penang, Malaysia Tian Ooi, Pre-4 Penang, Malaysia Scott Heng, Pre-3 Penang, Malaysia Ira Luquin, Pre-3 Bangkok, Thailand Devin Schaller, Pre-3 Penang, Malaysia Mikaela Steinkamp, Pre-3 Penang, Malaysia Kenlee Stenlund, Pre-3 Penang, Malaysia

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Ms. Julia Bieling, B.F.A.

Bible 5; Dorm Assistant; ESL; Small Group Leader

Mr. Douglas Brokaw, M.M.

Beginning Band 6-8; Bible 7; H.S. Band; MS Band; MS Wor- ship Team; SAT; Dalat Ambassadors

Mrs. Valerie Brokaw, M.M.

Beginning Band 6-8; Bible 8; MS Choir; Music Pre-K—5; SAT; Elementary/Intermediate Musical

Distance Education; Director Extension Services

Grade 2; Puppets & Plays Club; Forensics

Where’d They Go?

Mrs. Barb Case, B.G.S.

English 9, 11, 12

ESL English 2; ESL 9-10

ESL

Eckman Dorm; Laundry Supervisor

Eckman Dorm; Security Supervisor

Mr. Hans Combrink, M.Th. Ms. Susie Croxford, CSE Mrs. Erika Gordon, B.S.

Mr. Jeremiah Gordon, B.S.

At six o’ clock, the alarm clock rang and set in motion another typical day. School began for teachers at 7:30 a.m. and continued until 6:00

Mr. Carlo Hansen, M.Ed.

CPT; Computer Science; Shop; Information Processing; Drama Sets and Props Club

Pre-K; Home Ec.; Varsity Girls’ B-ball

ESL; Craft Club; Charity and Compassion

Smith Dorm; Small Group Leader

Mrs. Donna Hansen

Ms. Brenda Hartson, B.A. Mr. Mark Hill, A.A. Mrs. Melinda Hill

Smith Dorm; Small Group Leader

Mrs. Lyn Holden, M.S.

Ad. Math; Bible Study Methods; Comparative Religions; Geom.; Precalc.; JV Girls’ Football; JV Girls’ B-ball; Women’s Indoor Soccer; V-ball Club; H.S. StuCo Adviser

Mr. Michael Holden, B.S.

Elem. & MS P.E.; Bible 8; Math 8; V. Boys’ Football; JV/MS Boys’ B-ball; Intramurals; H.S./MS StuCo Adviser; SAT Coord.

Chem.; Honors Chem.; French 1-2; Physics

Ms. Maike Horn, B.A.

Mr. Rick Hurlbut, B.A. Ms. Apologetics; Iss. of the B.F Christian Carolyn Janssen, .A. Life; Values & Dec. Making

Ad. Art; Ceramic Hand Building; Foundation Art; Elementary, Intermediate, MS Art

Mr. Nathanael Klassen, B.A.

Intro. to Bible; Early Church History; IT Specialist

School Nurse

Math 5-8; Algebra; MS Spanish; V. Girls’ Football; MS Intramurals Coordinator; Junior Class Sponsor

Pre K-Grade 2 P.E.; Intermediate, MS, HS Health; Elementary Clubs Coordinator; Tae Kwon Do; JV Girls’ Volleyball

Kindergarten; Guest House Supervisor

HS Counselor; MS and HS Band; HS Choir; Honors English 9; English 10; Worship Team

Grade One; Reading Club; Playground Club

Dorm Assistant; Senior Class Sponsor; Small Group Leader

AP Environmental Science; Environmental Science; Biology; VHS APES; CluBug; AMD Coordinator

Miss Nellie Koethler, R.N.

and they blamed it on Robbie Mangham,” said Ms. Maike Horn with a smile.

Mr. John “Tommy” Tompkins

p.m.,

and then they disappeared.

Students knew little of the lives of

Hand gripping the tennis

racket, Uncle Jeremiah Gordon pummels the yellow ball at the eager Mr. Carlo Hansen across the net. Later they walked dripping with sweat to the cafeteria for a refreshing

then we went to watch ‘Shall We Dance,’” said Mr. Steve Liss. “I play indoor soccer on Friday nights, and I enjoy a good mystery book.”

“I like mail art, where we send weird things back and forth in the mail,” said Ms. Carolyn Janssen.

“I love exploring nature, so I have a dead kingfisher in my freezer.”

“Mrs. [Jacki] Steinkamp, Ms. [Ruth] Strong, and I super-soaked and toilet papered the Tucks’ car,

said, “I go to a cell group on Friday.

I have prayer and ‘supper’ with Chinese and Indian Christians—I like being with people outside the Dalat community, too.”

Mr. Dean McClary wrote poetry and enjoyed playing games of Rummicube with his family.

So you see, teachers didn’t just disappear; they just took some welldeserved time off.

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teachers beyond the hour of four.

“Last weekend, four of us singles went to the Northam stalls and had German sausage and potatoes, and

“...I have a dead kingfisher in my freezer.”

Mrs. Vicki Gross, M.Ed.

American History 8; English 7-8; Social Studies 7; Study Skills 7-8; “The Eaglet”

17 November 19569 November 2004

Teachers have lives outside school

Mr. Earl Case, P.G.D.

Miss Jennifer Collins; M.A.

Doug Brokaw

He left well. A perfect goodbye to a place rarely comes around. But Mr. Douglas Edwin Brokaw left well. Almost as if he had known his time approached quickly, he left with nothing of importance unfinished.

B o r n i n 1 9 5 6 , M r.

Brokaw spent the earlier part of his life studying and teaching music. He married Valeri Kay Conley in 1986, and the Brokaws joined Dalat in 1995, both teaching music. They had dedicated their lives to worship—especially through music—and the overflow of that greatly blessed the school. Living his life as a constant testimony to the unconditional love and grace of God, Mr. Brokaw deeply touched the lives of his students. But God saw fit to take him home on 9 November. “The lord gave and the lord has taken away; may the name of the lord be praised.” — Job 1:21 —By Nathanael Matanick

Mr. Steve Liss, M.Ed.

Mrs. Carla Loehden, M.Ed. Mrs. Joy Mah, B.Th.

Mr. Kerry Mahoney, M.Ed.

Mrs. Robin Mahoney, B.Ed.

Ms. Shannon McCabe, B.A.

Mrs. Kathaleen McClary, A.A.S.

AV Coordinator; Librarian; SAT

World Geography; Junior Class Sponsor

Chandler Dorm

Chandler Dorm; Small Group Leader

Computers K-8

Mr. Clay Moss, B.S.

Mrs. Janet Phillips, B.A. Mr. Jason Phillips, B.S. Mr. Jay Rague, M.A.

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Staff (Bieling — Rague)

MRS. VALERI BROKAW

Mr. Dean McClary, M.S.

Music score in hand, Mr. Doug Brokaw always presented each musical piece to the audience confident and proud of his students’ trained abilities.

After a tiring school day, Mr.

Dennis Tyas relaxes with Mrs. and Mr. Indrani and Nathan Arokiadass during their weekly church Bible study. Evenings provided more informal opportunities for fellowship.

Mr. John Robertson, M.A.

“Could you please phone

this parent for me?” Mr. Justin Smith asks Mrs. Amy Khoo.

Office staff helped ease workloads when possible. “Raj always willingly tops up my phone for me,” said Lydia Ng.

Social Studies 8 Survey; World History; ESL Coordinator; Intramural Volleyball

nator for Relief Workers

Mrs. Karen Robertson, B.A. Grade 4; Keyboarding Club; Needlepoint Club; Prayer Club Mrs. Corinne Rogers, B.Sc. Algebra 1; Physical Science; Test Taking Skills; R&R CoordiMr. Patrick Rogers Facilities Coordinator; Floor-ball Club Mrs. Karen Sanders, Ph.D. MS Counselor; Elementary/MS Testing

NANCY DUCLOS

Mr. Lionel Sanders, M.A. Director Mr. Jason Selvanayagam, B.Ed. Bible 7; M.S. Worship Team Mrs. Mary Sheddan, M.S. Grades 5-6; Language Arts 5-6; Social Studies 5-6; Bible 6 Mr. Justin Smith, M.A. Preschool—8 Principal; Boys’ B-ball 5-6; Swimming Club;

ementary B-ball

Club

Mrs. Shannon McNarara-Smith, B.A. Grade One; Preschool 4; Swimming Club;

El-

Board Games

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Mrs. Beth Steiert Sub Coordinator;

World Affairs; V. Boys’ B-

English 10; Peer Helper Program;

Senior Class Sponsor

10; Journalism 1-2; “Eagle’s Eye”; Reflector; NHS; Alumni Association

Mrs. Eunice Teoh, M.A. Mandarin 1-3 Mr. John “Tommy” Tompkins, M.S. AP Eng. 11; AP Eng. 12; Honors Eng.

Ms. Esther Tovell, B.Ed. Grade Three; Encouragement Club; Jump Rope Club Mr. Ryan Tuck, B.R.E. Life of Christ; O.T. Issues; Who is God; JV Boys’ Football Mrs. Shelly Tuck, B.R.E. ESL 4; Grade 6 ESL

V-ball Club

Ensemble; Drama

Bible; Registrar; JV Girls’ Football;

Mr. Dennis Tyas, M.A. Middle School Science Mrs. Gayle Tyas, M.A. Elementary Librarian; ESL Tutoring Mrs. Nan Walter, M.A. Family Counselor; AP Psychology; Psychology; World History;

just for fellowship. I cannot put it in words, but it was so nice to gather together with friends from school, my family, and family friends.”

—By Christina Robertson

Expat/National Staff Mixing

ball; Elementary B-ball

Ms. Ruth Strong, B.A. Guidance Counselor;

“I cannot put it in words...”

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Track and Field; U-12 Girls’ Bball; Charity and Compassion; Feed the Poor

Mr. Tim Steinert, B.Th. Jaffray Dorm; Small Group Leader Mrs. Vi Steinert, B.B.S. Jaffray Dorm; Small Group Leader Mrs. Jacki Steinkamp, M.S. Elementary Counselor, Elementary Student Council

Mr. Joel Steinkamp Special Services; U.S. History Mrs. Mia Steinkamp, M.L.S. Kindergarten; Craft Club; 4v4 Soccer Club Mr. Greg Stenlund, B.S. Advanced Math; Algebra 2; AP Calculus; V. Boys’ B-ball Mrs. Tara Stenlund, B.A. Spanish 1-2

Ms. Leow Ah Mooi traveled with the Robertsons to Sabah in January. She said, “My favorite part of break was making it to the top of Mt. Kinabalu. I didn’t believe that I could make it, but I did.”

Thankful that the three staff ladies had accepted his offer of a meal, Raj said, “I had them come over to taste the different foods, to get to know my sister and my family, and

Mr. Brian Weidemann Resident Supervisor; Ziemer Dorm; Senior Class Sponsor

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Filing the never-ending pile of books, Mrs. Kathaleen McClary and Mrs. Valliammah Karpaya chat as they work side by side. Mrs. McClary said, “We get along well; we don’t throw books at each other!”

Mr. Gerry Steiert, B.A. Fitness; H.S. P.E.; Speech;

Sharing precious gift of time

didn’t prevent them from interacting and enjoying each other’s companionship. During the school year, national and expatriate staff worked together daily. Vacations, holidays, and weekends allowed for more meaningful interactions.

Miss Catherine Saminathan said, “Over Christmas break, [Miss] Brenda [Hartson] and I went to Mines Wonderland in KL. We watched a musical show that was a combination of water, lights, and music. It was very lovely.”

Grade 6 Teacher Assistant; Charity and Compassion Coordinator

Mr. Karl Steinkamp, B.S. H.S. Principal; Am. Government;

Fellowship “HEY Ruth, do you want to come to my sister’s house this Thursday for a delicious home-cooked Deepavali meal?” asked Mr. Raj Pillai. To insure Ms. Strong didn’t assume any preconceived notions like him asking her on a date, he added, “Maike [Horn] and Carolyn [Janssen] are coming too.”

Those running the school comprised two major cultural categories: Western and Asian. But that

Mrs. Valerie Weidemann, B.A. Resident Supervisor; Ziemer Dorm; Senior Class Sponsor Mr. Ron West, B.S. Jackson Dorm; V. Boys’ Football; Drama Mrs. Shelly West, B.S.N. Jackson Dorm Ms. Tamilselvi Agamrom Housekeeping Mr. Patrick Aloyius Guard

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Miss Mary “Penny” Aloysius Housekeeping Mrs. Adeline Ang Office Mrs. Indrani Arokiadass Laundry Mr. Jeston Arulandoo Kitchen Mr. Arthur De Souza Guard Mr. Muniandy Doraisamy Yard

The Power of a Few

Willing workers who put others first

Toolbox in hand, Mr. Voon Wei Ming braced himself as he rounded the corner where noisy high schoolers mingled and chatted. Yet another request for locker repair had con-

Mrs. Nagamal Doraisamy Housekeeping Mr. Naranyanasamy Doraisamy Maintenance Mrs. Palany Ganapathy Housekeeping Mr. Seng Hock Goh Kitchen Mr. Ramasami Govinda Maintenance Mr. Henry Gregory Guard

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National Staff (Aloysius — Sankaran)

asm the often thankless jobs.

Vijay Sundram said, “I never get bored [as a guard] because I can always hear the music of waves.”

Mr. Naranyanasamy Doraisamy spent his free time training students for track and field competitions. He said, “I love to work with kids, make

Always aiming for perfec tion, Mr. Bascaran Raja Manikam sweeps the stairs leading to the chapel. Yard workers labored day after day to clear the clutter of leaves.

With screwdriver in hand, Mr.

Voon Wei MIng repairs Andrew McClary’ s broken locker door.

The wear and tear of everyday use required frequent repairs to students’ lockers.

was a kindergarten out in Tanjung Tokong that was damaged by the tsunami…and the national staff all helped pitch in to buy a new floor mat because the floor was really yucky,” said Ms. Shama Sankaran.

The bell screeched; and straggling students suddenly sprinted toward their respective classrooms, attempting to evade more tardies.

As Mr. Voon began walking along the locker stretch, his footsteps alone broke the sudden silence. He reached locker 18, pulled out his hammer, and began to work.

—By Christina Robertson

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Mr. Sangaran Ramu Thaver Yard Mr. Sundaraj Rangasamy Guard Mrs. Margaret Sabastian Housekeeping Mr. Vijaysundram Sambantham Guard Miss Catherine Saminathan Office Ms. Shama Sankaran Office

fronted him that morning. Although he couldn’t fix the volume level omitted from the locker area, he could fix the insides of those lockers.

Fixing and repairing, guarding and cleaning, national staff significantly contributed to the school’s functioning. As Mr. Jacob Simeon

CHRISTINA ROBERTSON

Mr. Balu Perumal Kitchen Mr. Raj Pillai Office Mr. Bascaran Raja Manikam Yard Miss Lily Rajiah Housekeeping Mr. Muniandy Ramasamy Kitchen Mr. Sundram Ramasamy Guard

CHRISTINA ROBERTSON

Mr. Rajeen Mareemuttoo Maintenance Mr. Ravi Moses Yard Mrs. Thana Letchmi Muniandy Laundry Miss Sarasvathi Navaseelam Preschool Assistant Miss Huey Fern Ooi Office Mr. Kuppusamy Parkianathan Guard

their minds more active, and help them integrate with local schools.”

National staff served not only the Dalat community but also the local neighborhoods. “There

“I can always hear the music of waves.”

Mr. Ah Khang Ho Kitchen Mr. Francis Kanasamy Maintenance Mrs. Valliammah Karpaya Library Mr. Samarasan Karuppiah Guard Mr. Amy Khoo Office Mr. Steven Koo Office Mr. Mani Kuppusamy Kitchen Ms. Ah Mooi Leow Office Mrs. Ah Chai Lim Housekeeping Mr. Boon Leng Loh Guard Mrs. Thangam Manikam Housekeeping Mr. Kumar Mareemuttoo Kitchen

protected the grounds from trespassers, Mr. Ramu Thaver San-garan worked to keep those same grounds pristine. Never complaining, national staff members tackled with enthusi-

Light again penetrates the campus as Mr. Henry Gregory switches on the fluorescent bulb. Dispelling darkness helped keep a safe atmosphere.

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Great Escape

Sitting in Coffee Bean, Natalie Herring, Joyce Wong, and Yoko Shimizu relax with a shared Berried Treasure.

Afterwards they walked to Jordan Gaddis’s house to talk, play games, and eat dinner.

A three-day refreshment took the weekends slowly. “I typically just read and try to relax on campus,” said he.

Esther Vaughn said, “When we get bored with Gurney, we hike to Monkey Beach, spend the night, buy our own meat, and cook it over a campfire.”

When the week comes to a close, students changed the scenes by adding in extra flavor. Caleb Masters said, “On weekends, I often do things differently, like

With the push of a button,

Jon Masters sends Sonic the Hedgehog into a spin towards the golden rings on the TV screen. Nintendo games provided a cheap escape from the daily hustle and bustle.

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Refreshing freedom rouses every student across campus when the last Friday bell rings at the end of the day. They walk out of their classrooms and run full force into the weekend.

That last ring awakens the creative and energetic minds in a new way, a refreshing breath from the hard-working days and nights of academia.

“Weekends are pretty boring, but at least they’re relaxing. Batu

“I typically just read, and try to relax...” kayaking to Rat Island, walking around George Town, or filming random videos.”

When dreamy sleep overtook students on Sunday nights, the weekend slid to the far reaches of their minds as the challenge of academia resurfaced.

As students rushed to their 8:20 class on Monday, they eagerly anticipated the last Friday bell, which would ring its melodious tone in 45 periods.

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[Ferringhi] has cheap shoes that I have been wanting to buy for the last 10 weeks, but I just never get around to it,” said Lydia Ng. “But I love going places with people, having fun, and making a great bonding time.”

Slow-moving days with friends by the pool prepared students for the upcoming challenges in the weeks ahead. Marigan Dyck said, “I like sleeping in, going to the mall, or quietly relaxing at the Paradise pool.”

To escape the adrenaline-based week, Marigan’s brother Jonathan

“So what are your life goals?”

Michelle Nagel asks Eric Westergren and Marie Giezendanner.

Weekend conversations over a latte helped students relax.

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Click! The digital camera

sounds, and Naomi Tami captures the moment on a memory card. Students often e-mailed pictures to friends.

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Eye on the ball, Ben DeVette lines up his cue stick to send the four ball into the pocket.

Pool games and movies at Gurney revitalized students.

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Reading Daniel Masters’s

instructions, Aunt Valerie Weidemann helps explain the task ahead. Dorm trips to the Cameron Highlands provided times for students to get to know the other dorms better by competing in games with each other.

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once a week for their dorms kids.

“My dorm mom makes the best dorm treats like ‘worms in dirt,’ which is chocolate syrup mixed

said Chris Foster with a grin.

Not only did the dorms eat together, but on long weekends they also traveled together. “I liked

was definitely a masterpiece,” said Robert Whiting.

Smith Dorm, the only one offcampus, also had some unique ad-

“We...tied people up in sleeping bags and stuck them in a locked room!”

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yells to Sam Lee as he gets ready to kick the ball. Sports played a big part in the life of dorm students, who often played soccer and basketball in order to socialize with friends.

The joys of living at school...

With the sound of the 3:35 bell ringing in her ears, Joyce Wong skipped from her last period class to the senior lockers to chat with Yoko

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“Here it comes!” Chris Kim

Unique Experiences

With the sweet aroma of

roses filling her nostrils, Allison Rice stops to smell the beautiful flowers. Traveling as a dorm united the students and allowed them to appreciate Malaysia’s unique beauty.

Shimizu and Lydia Ng. After grabbing the books needed to finish her homework, Wong walked quickly back to her dorm to see what snack Aunt Valerie Weide-mann had prepared to keep her from starving until dinner.

Along with daily snacks, the dorm moms all prepared a dessert

with broken up Oreos and gummy worms,” said Tim Babcock.

Some dorms, along with eating a delicious treat, followed favorite traditions. “I like having snack together as a dorm on Wednesday nights and then watching TV. It is something to look forward to that makes the whole week seem just a little bit shorter,”

Slowly chewing the last

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bites of their lunch, Esther and Sophia Vaughn enjoy the view of Chin Waterfall. Good food added to the excitement of each traveling experience.

out her birthday candles as Julia Cheong and Joy Li observe.

Celebrating special occasions made living in the dorm feel like home.

going to the Cameron Highlands with just my dorm. Playing games together made it a memorable experience,” said a smiling Liesl Williams. “We also tied people up in sleeping bags and stuck them in a locked room!”

Living with one another helped develop relationships between different age groups and genders.

“For NHS, Naomi [Tami] and Jonathan [Dyck] helped me make my ‘Phantom of the Opera’ mask.

They put plastic wrap on my face, then glue and cardboard cutouts, and finally they added paper mâché. After hours of hard work, it

vantages. Pamela Hidajat said, “Being in an off-campus dorm is nice.

I like it because I can get away from the school atmosphere. And the food in my dorm is really good.”

Upon arriving at her dorm, Wong found a large plate of freshlybaked chocolate chip cookies.

“Thank you so much for the cookies, Aunt Val!” said Wong as she grabbed two.

As she walked away while sinking her teeth into the warm, chewy, cookie, she thought about the scrumptious dorm treat that would undoubtedly await her on the coming Wednesday evening. —By Natalie Herring

Earnestly imploring the

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audience, Dr. Warren Reeves warns the students about the effects of anger. Before the week’s end, he covered pride, anger, and forgiveness.

His steady pattern for growth Moments before sunrise, Eric Westergren began playing “Come, Now Is the Time to Worship” on his guitar as the surrounding students raised their hands in praise to God. The worshipers met on the beach on Easter Sunday to glorify God and soak in the beauty of His awesome creation.

During the year, attendance grew in Wednesday night prayer meetings, binding students to-

Week meeting on 20 October, said, “I just wish students and staff would turn away from their pride and anger.”

Westergren said, “What I learned from Dr. Reeves is that when my life turns in the wrong direction, I can’t reset that direction without God’s intervention. It’s more about my acknowledging Him than simply my acknowledging the faults in my life.”

The death of Mr. Doug Brokaw in November united the campus, as did the knee problems and financial complications for Mr. Naranyanasamy Doraisamy. The December tsunami opened doors for teams of students to go to Aceh, Indonesia, and Phuket, Thailand, to provide physical relief and spiritual encouragement.

Caleb Masters said, “These things have made our campus, as

gether in prayer for each other and the community. Kaz Hayashi said, “The worship is working out really well. I really like it when people share their testimonies; when someone close to you says what he is going through, then we can relate.”

Uncle Tim Steinert organized a series of meetings called “Sunday Night Live” based on the book “Every Young Man’s [or Woman’s] Battle,” and students initiated their own groups to study the Bible more in-depth with their friends.

Guest speaker Dr. Warren Reeves, in a Spiritual Emphasis

Mr. and Mrs. David Walter stressed the need for young people to “catch the wave” of God’s timing and impact the world. Blessing Adleta said, “MEW was spiritually productive; it helped me focus on God and His call for my life.”

Events throughout the year constantly drove students to prayer.

a whole, more open and sensitive to the Holy Spirit; and we’re more open to step out in faith, for the sole purpose of being used by God.” With a constant barrage of challenges, God encouraged students to move into deeper, more dependent relationships.

—By Robert Whiting

After lighting the fire on

“Young people can change the world!” says Chad Coleman before putting on a sombrero.

Missions Emphasis speakers challenged young students to impact the world for Christ.

the beach, Eric Westergren and Jason Pohl lead worship. Student leaders added variety to prayer meeting by occasionally moving the location.

CHRIS FOSTER

“...and they’re more open to step out in faith.”

CHRISTINA ROBERTSON

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tanick points out the verse about women’s roles to Aaron Steinert and Robert Whiting.

Seniors debated male and female roles and relationships.

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STOMACH growling, Sam Lee smiles with delight as he prepares to take a bite of his long awaited wan tan mee lunch. Groups of seniors went off campus everyday for lunch in search of adding variety to their diets; favorite dishes included wan tan mee, fried rice, and chicken rice from the few stalls open at lunch.

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TREKKING warily across the Penang Hill canopy walk, Jonathan Dyck braces himself as the pathway swings. Weekend adventures around the island allowed students to shed their uniforms, making personal fashion statements as they looked for new and unusual ways to spend time and money.

Let’s go drag Aaron [Steinert] out of his dorm, because spending money is a more efficient use of time than playing video games.

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Face flat on your desk, you tried to drown out the constant chatting and discordant tunes of your classmates who successfully overrode the teacher’s request for silence. You wished you could fast forward through the day—or at least until lunchtime.

As a senior, you signed out at 12:25 sharp going to the Hillside stalls for lunch, and like Esther Vaughn, often ended up playing “delivery-girl” or “delivery-boy,” returning to campus carrying bags full of food and drinks.

But as soon as the 3:35 bell rang on Friday afternoon, everyone had the privilege of escaping the world of school. Weekend plans often involved pouring a preciously saved allowance into a stomachfilling meal or fulfilling the desires of a die-hard “shop-aholic.”

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Some, however, chose to think outside the box.

Lindsey Nagel, Apryl Siemens, and Christina Robertson dressed up for a night on the town accompanied by Than Matanick and Robert Whiting. Yet the urge to spend money remained strong.

You finally lifted your head from your desk. The clock read 8:29—Monday morning. Knowing nothing could make the week pass faster, you devoted yourself fully to the cause of getting through the day, making Friday evening 24 hours closer.

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Chemistry had two different displays. One group displayed their soap making techniques as advertising for the 16 May “Suds Off.” The smell of popcorn from the corner filled the chapel and balloons Another did a follow up outline of the CSI case with all the accurate floated everywhere. The room buzzed with excited individuals information not found earlier in the semester including the trial case yearning to see all the different displays. Students had the most of of the “death“ of some of the staff. the semester to work on their projects for the Science Fair held on 25 Physics projects caught the attention of many. Each group had to April. Individuals and groups came up with different ideas of what create a Rube Goldberg machine. Kimberly Gross explained this process as “...a really complex thing that performs a really simple task—in this they could study and display.

“Judging projects is a challenge, but it helps me to recognize how case, the turning off of an alarm clock—by combining many simple machines into a bunch of steps, making important it is that I clearly teach about the simple process into a very complex choosing variables and setting clear one!” procedures. The Science Fair is a lot of For a little more entertainment Mr. fun,” said Mr. Dennis Tyas.

Dean McClary dressed up as a clown The sixth grade class worked together and walked around with sheets full of on a major project. Led by Mr. Tyas, the questions for a lucky draw. After a short class went on two excursions. On their first time of asking questions Mr. McClary one, they went on a hike through part of and Mr. Earl Case announced a winner the Penang National Park. The next trip for that round before beginning the next had them paddling in kayaks along the round. “It was scary to see my dad dressed beach around the park. When they came up as a clown,” said Allison McClary. back from their trips, they made a Play The evening concluded with awards Doh model of a relief map. going to the teams who made the best The seventh, eighth, ninth, and tenth presentations of their science projects graders split up into teams and did projects that varied from the speed of snails in water SPEAKING in a different voice, Mr. Dean McClary—alias Will and experiments. “Doing the fair is a lot Nye— glances away to answer a question as Yeo Rin Yun finishes of work, but it’s worth it. It’s a good way to the strength of a tsunami wave. her popcorn. Mr. McClary asked high school students questions and “I did a project on how fast e-mails can handed out candy to the little kids. “I didn’t recognize who [Mr. to get the community together,” said Mr. McClary.

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outside the school environment. Whether frequenting Gurney with friends or going somewhere slightly more exotic, students and staff alike used long weekends for much needed relaxation.

“On long weekends I have the opportunity to go set up my hamBells ring, brains fizzle, tempers flare, and patience dwindles. Some- mock, read a book all day long, sip orange juice, and relax. And on thing had better change, or cannibalism may reemerge in the so-called one long weekend I went up to Thailand and helped set up a tsunami civilized society known as a school. Fortunately for the good of each relief center,” said Robert Whiting. person, long weekends provided an oasis of relief that temporarily Mr. Kerry Mahoney said, “One long weekend, my family went hiking with the Stenlund kids and got really hot and sweaty. Another restored each person’s sanity.

People either stayed around Penang or escaped to other less-familiar long weekend, my family went with the Hansens to Langkawi. We places over the long-weekends sprinkled throughout the school year. rode the cable cars in and just hung out by the pool and forgot about Dorm families took the break from schoolwork to foster unity and a all the worries of life in Penang.” sense of belonging. In November, all the dorms headed to a laid-back Even for those who never left the vicinity of their homes, long weekends never come unwanted. Sydney McKenzie weekend in the Cameron Highlands. said, “I just stay at home on long weekends, but it’s Caleb Masters said, “There wasn’t much to do great because I watch TV, Bollywood movies, and so it was great…Every morning I did my devos [in read books!” a secluded area] next to a freezing cold creek.”

Mrs. Mary Sheddan said, “I rarely go anywhere Many families used the long weekends to spend on long weekends. But I use them to catch up on much needed time together. Nathanael Matanick my sleep and write curriculum!” said, “I went out to Pulau Jerjak—an island near Whether used for completing to-do lists or for the Penang bridge—with my family. I felt far away spoiled relaxation, long weekends provided an oasis of from the pressures of school, and it didn’t even relief in the midst of a continually busy year. Restortake very long to get there. I loved spending time ing sanity and refreshing each individual, each long with my family, which is something I don’t do as often as I should.”

STICKS raised, Caleb and Jon Masters weekend helped maintain civilized interactions.

Grace Kim said, “My family went to the Cam- battle in a brotherly “sword fight” in the Bells ring once again, brains eagerly fire neurons, eron Highlands right before my birthday. It was middle of a picturesque field of wildflow- love abounds, and patience characterizes interacRelieving stress through playful rough tions as each students starts a fresh new week after really special. All I did was sleep, watch TV, smell ers. housing contrasted with other forms of flowers, and eat strawberries.” stress-relief but often worked effectively. an extra long weekend.

—By Christina Robertson Long weekends provided time for interactions Long weekends freed up time to de-stress.

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After finishing their pizza dinner at Domino’s, the five high school excoms began their ascent up Penang Hill on the tram. As they got closer to their destination, Ted Fung and Matt Hansen rolled their eyes and laughed at Yoko Shimizu and Lydia Ng as the two girls sang and joked about the events of their tiring but exciting day.

Starting out at the chapel, the teams had to complete certain physical and mental tasks in order to see who could finish a puzzle of President George W. Bush the fastest. Some unplanned challenges caught up with them along the way.

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Then Jason [Selvanayagam] kept yelling at me not to be so tense. In the end, all the StuCo members caught me,” said Julia Cheong.

According to Mr. Mike Holden, who headed up the retreat along with his wife Mrs. Lyn Holden, “The retreat went well this year primarily because of the student leaders who attended. Their involvement and positive attitude helped make it a success.”

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Yoko Shimizu added, “Staying up all night and going to the breakThe stereo clock read 1:00 a.m. Giggling hysterically, with a Coke fast buffet at 6:30 in the morning was such a good one! I can’t forget Light can in her hand, Cathy Lin hit the play button, and turned how everyone at the Coffee Garden said ‘Good moring sir!’ to me. I the volume up all the way. She yelled, “Oh my! This is my favourite could not stop laughing!” song!” As Sean Paul blared out, she started dancing sassily to the beat. The sneak, as do all class events, provided a fresh opportunity for the seniors to get to know one another. Joyce Wong said, “It was hilarious to Kimberly Gross followed suit, also laughing.

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A beach resort—that sounds so Letting herself go to the momenexotic!” tum of the last twirl as the music faded Most seniors used the opporoff, Lin, still laughing, collapsed onto tunity to relax and pamper their the spacious queen-sized bed, tossed tired selves with the finer things of aside her empty can of Coke Light, life that the hotel facilities had to and glanced at the clock attached to offer. Natalie Herring said, “I rethe bedside table—3:00 a.m. She felt ally enjoyed the sauna and the hot her eyelids droop with drowsiness, tub. It was a good to hang out with but as the upbeat tempo of “Lose My Julia [Cheong] in the hot tub and Breath” resonated through the room, just talk for four hours on Friday. she popped up again and yelled, The next day when I tried out the “Ahhh! I love this song!” to Gross, sauna, Julia and Robert [Whiting] who had already succumbed to the kept pouring water on the coals, taking a bite from their sizziling chicken platters, Sam Lee sweet temptation of la-la land, never making it even hotter in there while HUNGRILY and Yoko Shimizu listen to the lively conversation going on around them.

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As the summer’s end drew nearer and the anticipation of a new year, and a new start swelled up inside each student, one factor took center stage: school uniforms.

“When are you going to go try on uniforms?” Nancy Duclos asked Lindsay Parks.

“When Heather [Hill] gets back from vacation, we are both going to go,” she replied.

Right from the beginning, students came in swarms, trying on the red, blue, and khaki that would soon define the campus atmosphere. And right from the very beginning, students looked for ways to “spice up” the uniform, individualizing their looks without breaking the dress code.

“One day Lyd[ia Ng] and I wore brightly colored striped socks to school; we figured it would be OK as there was no rule about it in the handbook,” said Christina Robertson; “but now there is!”

Others found ways to “dress up” their looks without getting into trouble; they simply paid extra attention to the details. “I have all this funky colored nail polish, CHILLING out on Monday morning, Apryl and I always repaint my Siemens shows off her beaded bracelet and nails different colors,” Kimberly Gross dons her studded belt as they said Linnea Williams. and Cathy Lin exchange small talk about their “I have lots of piercweekend shopping trips. At Gurney girls looked ing in my ears,” said at belts, shoes, and jewelry that they could Kelsey Rague. “That match with their school uniform. way I have more options when I change my earrings in the morning.”

The seniors, as a special privilege, ordered uniform tops in black with the words “Class of 2005” embroidered on them. “Our class shirts make us look sharp and original, and they assure us that we are the perfect example for the rest of the school. For, as Mr. [Rick] Hurlbut told us, seniors define cool,” said Robert Whiting.

On Monday morning after JSB, Duclos, after a week without bothering to accessorize her look, pranced to her locker sporting a new necklace and just enough make-up to show off her green eyes, feeling as confident as ever.

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As they made their way to Room 27, they noticed During their short stay overseas, the group that, instead of just locals working on the site, a of Southerners found some time to share their group of Americans accompanied them in their testimonies and life stories with staff and stuefforts. Seeing the seniors, the group gave a friendly dents during and after school. One night, the wave their way. group visited Chandler Dorm during devotion To provide help in the rebuilding of the tsunamitime to talk and share with the students and the flattened seawall, seven Southern Baptist men dorm parents. came from Mississippi to help lay bricks for the “I was really encouraged when they came up foundation of the wall. They worked continuously and told us how important it is to follow God’s through daylight hours under 35-degree-plus heat word. At the time, it was really good for me to from 11-14 April. hear what they had to say,” said Chandler resident Experienced builders, in four days they battled Julia Cheong. the Asian sun and helped the construction move On the afternoon of 15 April, Mr. Steinkamp faster. The completed a tremendous amount of stood outside the canteen and personally work in the time. “I don’t think I have ever seen thanked the group of men for their hard work, anything built so fast,” James Hawthorne noted as dedication, and willingness to work in God’s he himself made his way to room 27. kingdom. As souvenirs and a way of saying “It was really exciting to see people in the thanks, he presented them with pewter photo community of Christ, working together and supporting one another during the aftermath of ELEMENTARY bricklayers Ivana Smit holders. Holding the gifts in their hands, the the tsunami. It was very brave and courageous and Jennifer Seong, under the supervi- Southern visitors beamed in appreciation. They of Mrs. Mia Steinkamp, “help” then boarded the van to take them to the airfor them to come all the way from the States to sion rebuild the wall. Students had the opSoutheast Asia,” Mr. Karl Steinkamp said, reflect- portunity to sign their names on bricks port and back to Mississippi.

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“Ms. Cheney played a lot of games with us,” said Mariana Moss, “and was funny. One time, Gregory [West] was writing backwards, and she said to him, ‘It’s OK, Gregory. You go ahead and write backwards if you need to.’ I think she’ll make a great teacher.”

Ahh!” screamed Ms. Amy Cheney. “Look how long that monitor liz- As a lover of missions, Ms. Cheney has travelled to South America ard is!” Ms. Cheney, the new second grade student teacher, has loved on a couple of occasions. Visiting different countries provided good lessons. “Going to Peru my junior year of high school really helped me adjusting to both the lizards and a new culture.

Originally from New York, Ms. Cheney attended Philadelphia adjust here because Malaysia did not give me culture shock,” stated Biblical University. As part of her teaching requirements, she needed Ms. Cheney.

During her last week in Penang, Ms. to complete six weeks as a student teacher in Cheney’s parents arrived, so they could a Christian school. Despite all the Christian travel as a family around Southeast Asia. Ms. schools in America, Ms. Cheney wanted to Cheney said she would love to experience teach overseas. Originally, she had hoped to the rest of Asia. She will most remember go to Europe and finish her teaching there. the beauty of the oceans, sunsets, and the But when no schools became available, sunrises as she has seen “the Lord’s artistic Ms. Cheney prayed about coming to Asia. hand in them.”

God led her to Dalat through the Association “It has been an amazing experience. I have of Christian Schools International, which seen Christ working through so many others. provides Dalat’s accreditation along with The biggest result in my being here was my the Western Association of Schools and Colown growth with the Lord that was spurred leges. on by the friendliness of others. I not only had Watching the example of Mrs. Barb fun; I had a blast,” Ms. Cheney said.

Case, Ms. Cheney learned by observation Although this true New Yorker has and by practice how to develop into a good avoided spicy foods and screamed when a elementary school teacher. Mrs. Case said, “Ms. Cheney was very teachable. She wanted HELPING Addison Smith read the “Lion King” out three-foot monitor lizard crossed her path, she loud, Ms. Amy Cheney listens and waits to help corto learn from me and develop into the best rect his pronunciation. Part of the responsibility as a embraced every new adventure God gave her. she could be.” student teacher involved more than just paperwork; Leaving her mark on her pupils, she returned “Ms. Cheney, read ‘Is Your Mama A Ms. Cheney had the ability to communicate and help to complete her degree and bless others. the students too.

—By Mary Kuffel Llama?’ to us,” said Justin Strong.

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“Some of those rides were so ghetto; the whole track was rusty, and the platform shook violently every time the roller coaster moved,” said Ng. “The lady even had to pull the train to get it moving! But at least it didn’t break when we were on it.”

“We must look like such nerds,” Lydia Ng cried to Yoko Shimizu, a Necks sun-scorched red, stomachs stuffed full of Burger King simile emerging on her lips as she dug a chunky force meter out of her Whoppers, and faces plastered with smiles, students and teachers piled bag and climbed onto the roller coaster, ready to measure the force back into the van for a long ride home. “The best parts of the trip for me were the van rides,” said Aaron Steinert. acting on her body as she flew down the hills and To pass the time, the students, along with Ms. around the loops.

Horn, played a rousing game of Kings, Queens, and On 31 March, the seven members of the physics Gravel-suckers until it got too dark to see the cards. class, along with their teacher, Ms. Maike Horn, Then, with the atmosphere just right, they launched and chaperone, Mr. Steve Liss, headed to Genting into an intense game of Mafia. “Last night, in the Highlands to put their physics to practical use. lab,” began Kazu Komatsu, the narrator for the round, The group spent the night at the First World “another one of the chemist’s physics experiments Hotel. “It was pretty cool; the hotel had our name went wrong—terribly wrong—and blew up, killing on a plaque in the lobby,” said Shimizu. our teacher, Ms. Horn.”

The next morning, the physics students convened “I think Aaron did it,” said Julia Cheong. “He’s in the hotel lobby to begin the day’s adventure at the knows a lot about science and that sort of thing, so theme park, including measuring the heights of the he’s the only one who could have done it.” And, with rides with self-constructed altimeters, using handa unanimous vote, the townspeople put Steinert, the made force meters to measure the force exerted on Mafia, “to death.” the rider, and timing the roller coasters to calculate “Well, what am I supposed to do if she’s on to me?” velocity, energy, and acceleration. faltering, Yoko Shimizu focuses Steinert asked in his defense.

“I was sad that the space shot was closed—it NOT on highest point of the roller coaster looked so fun. I mean, what could be more fun than track, hands gripping the altimeter “What am I supposed to do? Sit around and wait for as Julia Cheong reads the measure of you? Well, I can’t do that,” Shimizu, Ng, and Cheong dropping [56 meters]?” said Esther Vaughn.

Some, however, disagreed. “Just taking the the angle to determine the height of burst out singing Cher’s song, “Life After Love,” as track. Physics students made their Steinert, Komatsu, and Ms. Horn rolled their eyes and gondola up the hill was torture for me,” said Ms. the own tools out of straws, cardboard, and Horn. “And the fun part about the roller coasters fishing weights to use at the Genting dealt out the cards for another round.

—By Kimberly Gross was watching all my students go on them.”

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you notes in each of the young lady’s lockers, followed by another set of invitations a few days later. “They’re just trying to out-do us!” Liesl Williams said happily.

The young men escorted the girls across the beach to the Manghams’ The house seemed to explode with action as almost 20 sophomore house where Scott Poulter washed and dried each girl’s feet before she girls bustled around trying to prepare for the boys’ arrival in less than entered a candle-lit room as Italian music drifted around them.

“I loved seeing the guys dress up and do something so special; they even half an hour. made two kinds of cheesecake!” Kennedy said.

“How much chicken should we give each The experience brought new understanding of them?” Charis To asked Tara-Lynn Kenamong classmates. “We’re glad we made it special nedy as they opened a bubbling dish. Shrieks for [the girls], but now we know how much work interrupted their conversation as Robbie it takes!” David Thompson commented.

Mangham arrived early holding a huge bou These dinners raised the bar for the “official” quet of flowers. class party for St. Patrick’s Day. Class President “What do we do? We haven’t set the tables Eric Westergren spent an entire afternoon movyet!” Michelle Nagel rushed into her house ing chairs in the chapel and finding snacks. informing everyone of the dilemma. UnsurprisOthers helped organizing activities such as an ingly, the panic preceded a night of entertaininstructional Riverdance video and a couple ment, food, and friends. rounds of games such as Musical Chairs and “I After Allison McClary’s original suggesHave Never.” tion to put on a dinner in honor of the guys, The panic at the beginning of the girls’ dinner each of the sophomore girls began organizing subsided as McClary rushed out to explain to her pool of ideas and contributing time and Mangham that he had come half an hour early money to shop as well as effort to decorate, rather than late. create invitations and name cards, and other To and Kennedy finally finished the setting significant jobs. plates as Williams folded a napkin by each glass An autumn theme pervaded the night, from a main dish of “Fowl á la Fall” to jive dancing FIGHTING over the sole musical chair, Joy Walter goblet. Finally, instrumental music filled the attempts to squeeze Marie Giezendanner out of the lawn as a van pulled in with the young men— to orange, leaf-shaped cookies. way to win the game. Ice breaker games helped Inspired by the girls’ effort, the gentlemen unite the class and created hilarious memories for and the night began!

—By Marie Giezendanner responded with flowers and individual thank- sophomores to laugh over together.

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Before the sun had even begun to set on the evening of Thursday, 7 April, a spectacle of great fascination took place on campus—the large and the small, the young and the old, the loud and the quiet all congregated together—united for a good cause: bowling!

The 32 students who convened on campus piled themselves into vans and rode off to Penang Bowl bowling ally. They, however, did not do so purely in search of a good time—that aspect of the evening merely accompanied the main point. These students all opted to participate in the StuCo-organized “Bowl-athon” to raise money for national staff worker, Nara—and his wife—who had both been hospitalized and needed financial assistance in order to pay off medical bills.

Students asked friends, teachers, and relatives to sponsor them, pledging to pay a certain amount of money per pin, spare, or strike. Though only nine students successfully found sponsors, those nine raised a total of 1849.30 ringgit.

“I really wanted service to be one EYING the one remaining pin, of our main focuses,” said Nathanael Robbie Mangham aims the ball, Matanick, Student Council Presihoping for a spare while Andrew dent. “Nara has been very involved McClary and David Robertson wait their turn. The prospects of in the school community, so I think earning money for a good cause this was a great way to show him that encouraged friendly competition we appreciate all he has done and that amongst the participants. we care.”

To raise the stakes, and consequently the excitement of the evening, Mr. Karl Steinkamp and Mr. Greg Stenlund encouraged their varsity guys’ basketball team to all participate, offering a Subaidah dinner to any participant who managed to top their scores.

Matt Hansen, Nathan Rice, and Joseph Lee ended up the student winners of the night, each scoring 143 points. “It was very generous of Mr. Stenlund and Mr. Steinkamp to offer to take us out after we whooped them so bad!” said Rice. The two staff members earned a combined score of 344 points for two games.

“I can’t believe that I just missed [beating the coaches] by just a few points!” said Ben DeVette, walking out of the bowling alley.

As the small hand of the clock on the clock tower landed on the 10, two vans screeched back on campus, full of 32 just-as-energeticas-earlier students.

—By Kimberly Gross

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found the experience very enjoyable.

“It’s almost like you’re in a complete stranger’s house because you’re not used to seeing your teachers in their own homes,” said Jonathan Dyck afterwards.

With oven mitts as protection for her hands, Mrs. Karen Robertson Some students passed the time talking about current events, but took out the delectable turkey form the oven, where it had spent the others engaged in card games, including “The Game with No Name,” last few hours cooking. The doorbell suddenly rang, announcing the where each player would take turns making up rules for the game but not telling anyone. And arrival of Matthew and Beth as AXN’s “Fear Factor” came Nguyen, her family’s guests on during the students’ visit, for Thanksgiving dinner. some prevailed on their adult To have a chance to get friends to watch dare-devil more involved with their feats and somewhat disgusting students, various staff in“iced-blendeds” on the tube. vited dorm students to spend Siblings within the dorms a Thanksgiving meal with went with their own brothers them in their own homes. or sisters to the same house; but In addition to enjoying for the most part, each teacher turkey and pumpkin pie, hosted up to six students, the students and staff shared almost all of them from differstories, played games, and ent dorms. The dorm parents relaxed together. joined together with their ‘‘The turkey was really families for a quieter afternoon good. I liked the idea of havthan they usually enjoyed. ing dinner over at my teach “Thanks for the great meal er’s house,’’ said Ted Fung, Mrs. Robertson!” Beth Nguyen recalling the evening. said as she and her brother, Some found it “weird” the couch, Eun Bee Chung and Tamara Herring socialize with each other and the other their stomachs satisfied, wadsocializing in the company ON hosted kids at Mr. John “Tommy” Tompkins’s home. Dorm students went with students of those who graded their from other dorms allowing each other a chance to talk and socialize with people outside dled back to campus. math tests, but other students their own dorm.

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“How else am I supposed to look as good as I do?” said Ben DeVette. “I have to work out my muscles to make them look this huge.

I usually make Howard [Kao] go with me, too; that way I can have a spotter.”

“Hey, Eric, can you add another ten pounds on the bar? Okay, thanks! Eric Jung said, “I worked out so that I’d be fit and ready for basWhat? Yeah, that’s right, both sides,” said a sweat dripped David ketball season. And besides, I want to look good.”

Robertson to his weight lifting partner, Eric Westergren, as he firmly Not only males enjoyed toning muscles and working out; females grabbed the heavy bench press and lifted it towards the ceiling. Slowly also developed muscular strength through training. Esther Vaughn bringing the bar to his chest, Robertson released a puff of air and placed said, “Working out isn’t only a ‘guy thing.’ Girls care about what their bodies look like, too! It makes me really mad, though, because half the the bar on the holder.

“Nice job David, only ten more to go!” said Westergren smiling time I go to the weight room, there’s all guys in there. Since it’s not allowed to be co-ed [without an adult], I always get kicked out...” broadly.

Tamara Herring said, “I go to the weight Whether after school, Saturday mornroom with Aunt Janet [Phillips] at 10:30 ing, or Sunday evening, students wanted to every Saturday morning. At first I didn’t like increase their muscle expansion by lifting to go because guys are sometimes there. But weights. Easily accessible to dorm and nonI overcame my fear of looking stupid in front dorm students, the small (but comfortable) of them because in the end, weight lifting air-conditioned weight room provided over makes me look better.” thirty different weight lifting options.

“I like working out because I feel better “I go to the weight room every Saturday about myself when I know that I’m strong,” morning with Eric, and we keep each other said Blessing Adleta. accountable. I love the experience, because I Completing his last reps, Robertson can see the results over time,” said Robertson slowly lifted his body off the bench, making while flexing. “I also do it to impress the sure to not let the blood rush to his head too ladies,” he silently added. quickly.

“I try to make it to the weight room at least twice a week. I can tell when my arms EXTENDING his arms to brace the heavy bar, Sam Lee “All right! I am finally finished!” exclaimed his rep, while listening to music for motivaan excited Robertson. “Now it’s your turn,” are getting bigger from the ladies’ comments. completes tion. Lifting in the weight room every other day, many It is all about the females,” said Matthew students built up their muscles while trying to hold each he said to his partner Westergren with a sly grin. other accountable.

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“Chris dance for us!” said Tamara Herring as the rest of Chandler Dorm joined her to try to persuade Chris Foster to “strut his stuff.”

In order to create their own entertainment, students often enjoyed the unique talents of their friends.

Not just anyone could show off his or her moves. “I don’t dance much, but I want to learn [more] because people who can dance are cool. When I do try to dance, though, my moves are like Usher,” said Kazu Komatsu referring to his role model.

According to some people, not all races had the ability to move their body successfully to a rhythm. “White men can’t dance. Well at least I can’t,” said Aaron Steinert with a smile.

Although most students could not find the perfect time to dance, that did not stop them. Apryl Siemens said, “The only place I [dance] is in the back of charismatic churches, but there aren’t very many here; so I dance when I’m home alone with my music blaring.”

“JAM” by Michael Jackson plays in the background as a focused Chris Foster Even teachers appreciated shows off his moves. Eventually Foster’s this fine art. “Dancing is a dancing grew in popularity within Chan- wonderful expression of self; dler Dorm and the rest of the school.

I love all the different dances out there because it brings out different sides of people. I don’t dance, but I like to watch other people do it,” said Ms. Jennifer Collins.

“OK, OK, guys. I guess I’ll dance for you; but don’t get too used to this,” said a flustered Foster.

“Thanks, Chris. You’re the best,” answered Herring. Slowly the music filled the room as Foster got “into the groove” and started to moonwalk to the delight of his friends and dorm mates.

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till the weekend; in fact, some stores took a week or more off! And the traffic made it almost impossible to go anywhere.

After a long rest, students went to the movies, spent the day with family, traveled to visit with relatives—some even went back Red, gold, and green colors filled malls and shopping places by the to Taiwan—swam with friends, or just “chilled.“ Grace Kim said, “I middle of February. Students who walked through the halls of Gur- stayed at home on the day off and just slept and relaxed.”

The community went all out for this holiday with ney or Midlands constantly saw these colors and big parties, loud music, fireworks, and food. Parties hummed the tune that urged people to have a started around seven in the evening and lasted until happy new year. “Gong Xi, gong xi, gong xi…gong,” around one in the morning, endless fireworks popsang Mary Kuffel as she pushed her way through ping and fizzing early for the little kids to watch and the crowds of people to her favorite shop in Gurney enjoy until late in the night. Some found it difficult Mall, BumCity. to sleep as an occasional bang would literally shake These festivities of colors and energy welcomed their windows. in the Chinese year of the Rooster.

Sometime during the festivities, many Chinese, Loud bangs from a drum also caught students’ as part of their celebration, invited their friends— attention. Students and staff members paused in Indian, British or even Americans—over for a their shopping to watch a traditional lion dance meal. “It was cool that our whole neighborhood performed right in the large foyer of Gurney Mall, got together—Chinese, Indian and American—to the drums and cymbals making conversation imposcelebrate the holiday,” said Lindsay Parks. sible. Shop owners felt that these dances brought “It was fun,” said Grace Sun. “I went with the blessing to their stores; others felt that dances in the Taiwanese guys from school [Ben DeVette, Howard neighborhoods around Tanjung Bunga and across Kao, Terry Hsiang, and Po Lai], and after a Chinese Penang island would bring good luck to different New Year’s dinner, we went to the beach and set off homes.

STANDING in from of the Tyases’ The New Year’s celebrations lasted two weeks, house, Mrs. Gayle Tyas and Mrs. In- fireworks.” starting on Wednesday, 9 February. Happy to get drani Arokiadass converse as they wait Many exchanged traditional gifts of oranges, fruit, that day off from school, most students took the for friends. The Tyases joined in the “love letters” (crispy, wafer-like biscuits); but most holiday spirit by decorating their house enjoyed the exchange of angpaus—little red “packets” opportunity to sleep in. with the Chinese New Year decorations, Because of the holiday and the rush for local including red lamps that would burn with money inside for children.

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Hey Senior people! Hopefully the computers you use in college won’t talk to you or shut down! We all know that you are on to do great things and see great people. I will always think of you guys and remember all the great times that we had down in Room 27. Live for Him! —Chris Foster

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“Then he said to his disciples, “The harvest is plentiful but the workers are few. Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into his harvest fields.” ~Matthew 9:37-38

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Journ peeps! Hours in the same room and debates over country or Nat’s pop music.

Fish jokes and coffee fights.

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Later during the day, different churches around Penang had a variety of special services to commemorate the resurrection. Reagan Mahoney said, “In church we watched a movie where the Easter bunny found Jesus. [After church] we went to the Stenlunds’ house and played Nearly two thousand years ago, an angry mob demanded the death of Capture the Flag with Easter eggs.” an innocent man. Submitting to God’s plan, this man died a brutal Taking advantage of Easter egg traditions, the PTO organized an death on a Roman cross. Early in the morning on the third day, an egg hunt for anyone interested. Jordyn Way said, “I hunted for eggs and I found ten!” unbelievable occurrence happened: the man came back to life.

Every year, followers of Jesus celebrate this historic event on the Individual families also planned games and hunts for their children. first Sunday after the first full moon after the spring equinox. On 27 Jordan Gaddis said, “On Easter, my parents woke up early and hid March, the day began with an eager group of early risers ready to watch some eggs that Christina [Gaddis] had dyed the night before. Then the sunrise. In remembrance of the women who visited the tomb early when we all woke up, we had an Easter egg hunt.”

Despite the pleasure of hunting for Easter on the third day after Christ’s crucifixion, so eggs and eating chocolate, the most enjoyment this assortment of students and staff praised came from the true meaning of the holiday.

God on the beach while the day dawned Mrs. Kathaleen McClary said, “Easter is the best before them. holiday because if Christ hadn’t risen, we’d all be Meeting at the very early hour of 6:15 stuck in our unsaved, sinful, crummy lives.” a.m., the group sang songs of praise, read the Mr. Nathanael Klassen said, “The resurgospel of Luke’s account of the resurrection, rection of Jesus anticipates our own hope of and enjoyed the fellowship of other believers. resurrection.”

Julia Cheong said, “[The service] was a simple A few words can convey tremendous power: sunrise praise and worship service. It provided power great enough to transform lives. The a great opportunity to just focus on worshipphrase “He is risen!” sums up the essence of ping God and contemplating the wonders of Christianity: the fact of Jesus Christ’s resurJesus’ sacrifice for me. And the service actually rection. Atoning for the sins of each person took place during the sunrise!”

Aunt Valerie Weidemann said, “I loved the HORIZON In sight, Nathanael Matanick, Robert who will accept his gift of redemption, Christ and Aaron Steinert spend a few moments provided forgiveness for the past, strength for early morning sunrise service. It was wonder- Whiting, communing with God. Easter provided an opportunity ful to see students take the initiative and plan for reflecting on Christ’s resurrection and contemplat- the present, and hope for the future.

—By Christina Robertson a time to celebrate Easter together.” ing Christ’s future glorious return.

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students showed their uniqueness and documented uncommon events.

“It was really cool how many different things people came up with.

I would never have thought of reporting the lunar calendar!” said “As the graph shows, the highest amount of precipitation in Pensacola Lindsay Parks on Malaina Gaddis’s poster; Parks herself did a report is in the month of April,” James Hawthorne explained as he displayed on the weather for Texas.

Along with each graph and situation, students his math poster to the Precalculus class. had to invent a problem that related to their situ As part of the Precalculus curriculum, stuation and could be solved by using the graph. dents chose a topic or event, researched it on “It was great that we were able use our graphs to the Internet or from their own observations, solve real-life problems. It was like we were the and compiled the information onto a graph only ones who could solve these problems,” said that demonstrated the properties of sine and Lachlan Modrzynski. cosine functions. They then had to give a Once finished with the presentations, the five-minute presentation in front of the class graphs decorated the wall of Room 23, where explaining their graph and the research behind everyone who came in could see the students’ it. As part of their grade, students graphs and hard work and creativity. posters had to use as much color and creativity Mrs. Lyn Holden, who assigned the project to as possible. the class, noted and graded each student for use “The whole project was more engaging of visuals, sine and cosine, a real-life application than regular work. We were able to get creative problem, and general creativity and neatness. “It instead of just doing math problems,” said was a great way to have the students see how math Andrew McClary “Yeah,” said Terry Hsiang can work in real-life situations,” said Mrs. Holden from nearby, eager to give his input. “It was at the end of the presentations. very educational and it inspired me to be a Nearing the time limit, Hawthorne wrapped mathematician later.”

Students documented everything from MOTIONING to the graph drawn on her poster, up his presentation. “So, in conclusion, if you ever Park explains how the number of homicides decide to visit Pensacola, Florida, the best time weather reports in cities from around the Stella in New York tends to rise and fall throughout world to the velocity and trajectory of a the year. Students had to select real-life events or of the year to go would be in April when it’s nice bouncing tennis ball. While a majority scenarios and apply them to a graph using the and cool. Thank you.”

—By Chris Foster of the posters covered the weather, some sine or cosine function.

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their siblings during school hours. “I can ask my brother, David, questions about homework and also about how his day is going. We hang out a lot and are pretty close,” said Paul Im. Age differences kept some siblings from seeing one another often.

Walking through the airport on their way back to school from “I don’t really see Andy that much during school, but when I do it’s Cambodia, Caleb, Jonathan, and Daniel Masters smoothly passed nice to talk to him and find out what’s going on in his life,” said through immigration and customs to see Uncle Brian Weidemann Eric Jung. waiting to take them back to Ziemer Dorm for a new semester. Used Special events took on new meaning when siblings could join in.

Lindsey Nagel said, “I love having my to traveling a lot, the three brothers sister with me in high school. Since felt some comfort in knowing that she is finally old enough to go to the leaving home for boarding school JSB, my senior year is extra special does not mean leaving their whole for me.” family behind.

Having a younger brother able Bonds between siblings, who lived to go to JSB also added a new twist in the dorms tightened as brothers to the event. “It was exciting to be and sisters went off to school toable to help David [Robertson] plan gether. “I love having my sister here a romantic but creative way to ask a with me for my senior year,” said girl to JSB this year,” said Christina Esther Vaughn. “I’m happy because Robertson with a smile.

I get to spend a lot more time with

Pulling onto campus, the Masher before I leave for college. She’s ters brothers unloaded their bags and my best friend.” headed into the dorm to unpack. As According to Sophia To, living they contemplated the upcoming with her sister had many benefits. “I semester, they knew that no matter like having Charis around because what happened, they had each other we’re close; and whenever I need to depend on; and with that in mind, encouragement, support, or advice, I around his sister, Nathan Rice asks Allison about her day the they realized they could conquer any can go to her and she is always there ARM latest news in her life. Siblings often set aside time to talk or hang out for me.” together to keep their relationships strong and gain encouragement from problems that would come their way.

—By Natalie Herring Day students also liked seeing each other.

Thanks for filling my senior year full of fabulous memories. Love, Julia

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Not knowing what to do with himself after the banquet, Andrew McClary said, “The banquet was all right except that afterward all the girls started taking pictures and conversing while Matt [Hansen], When the day of “asking” came in December, girls rushed at their Robbie [Mangham], James [Hawthorne], and I stood in a circle not chance to ask the guys to Christmas Banquet. Breaking tradition, knowing what to do without them.”

Student Council thought the girls should not only invite the guys Amused with the entertainment, Rivka Matanick showed no sense in creative ways, but they also had to wear whatever the men would of surprise. “I knew that the banquet was going to be good because Mr. [Greg] Stenlund and Mr. [Karl] Steinkamp are always so funny todecide for them to wear.

From ties, shoes, stuffed animals, snow hats, and even a purple-dog gether. Plus, I thought all of the Santa contestants did a great job.”

Agreeing with Matanick, Lindsay Parks commented, “The Santa shower cap, the guys made the girls wear outrageous things. competition was hilarious because of “I didn’t mind the asking process the random things they had to do. so much, but it was what I had to I knew my Santa would win! Uncle wear that almost killed me. Nathan Ron [West] was the best. I also really [Rice] made me wear a bright pink enjoyed the casual atmosphere at the hair clip, and no matter how I wore end of the banquet when everyone it, everyone could always see it—and could take pictures with the Christmas that really bugged me!” exclaimed sets. I have a lot of great pictures that I Nancy Duclos. will definitely keep forever.”

“When Mary [Kuffel] gave Kim Even though most girls would admit [Gross] a horrible purple-dog shower to complaining about wearing “funky” cap at her birthday party, I shouted clothing, ties, shoes, stuffed animals, out loud, ‘Hey Kim, you should snow hats, and even a purple-dog make your Christmas Banquet date shower cap, they would also admit to wear it!’ Little did I know that the having a great time. girls had to wear something stupid “I have to say that I hated wearing this year, and that Aaron [Steinert] to sing into a microphone, Howard Kao hums a tune for was there too when I said it because PRETENDING Po Lai as Sam Lee listens behind Lai. Though many students helped the that clip, but it was worth it in the end. when I asked him to the banquet, Student Council clean up after the banquet, others found entertainment I had a great time with my date,” said Duclos.

—By Mary Kuffel that’s when he made me wear!” said with the table décor.

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“Let’s go play on the new playground Mikaela [Steinkamp],” said Kenlee Stenlund. The two girls ran to the playground excited to try out the improvements.

According to most parents only good things could come for the playground’s renovation. Aunt Janet Phillips said, “The fence makes it look nicer and keeps the kids from falling into the gutter.”

In agreement, Uncle Jason Phillips also added, “I think it’s safer, and I feel better about Alaina playing down there.

I’m glad that Mr. [Pat] Rogers has been keeping it up so well.”

Teachers also noticed the positive changes during school hours. On a humorous note, “The fence keeps my students from falling into the gutter,” said Mrs. Donna Hansen. “I know that they like the bouncy new rubber matting and I believe the playground is more inviting now since they don’t have to play in the dirt anymore.”

Older elementary kids enjoyed the new matting, GRABBING the handlebars, Scott Heng, too. “The blue stuff is fun steadies himself before climbing down the because you can do anything playground ladder. Improvements such on it and not get hurt,” said as the new blue rubber matting made the playground safer and better adapted for Ben Weidemann.

Reagan Mahoney joined young students. in, “Yeah, on the first day the playground was opened again, Ben and I jumped off of the highest part and didn’t even get hurt!”

Even high school students appreciated the change. “The bright colors of the new fence make me feel happy whenever I walk by,” said Lydia Ng with a smile.

“I love this playground,” replied Steinkamp and she and Stenlund took turns on the slide. With all the new changes, the playground only took a turn for the better and not only the younger kids knew it.

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Another long block of journalism had begun. The six dedicated juniors and seniors, with the help of adviser Mr. John “Tommy” Tompkins, took on the challenge of producing an entire yearbook themselves. With midyear confusion, however, and concerns of not The clock read 8:30 a.m. on yet another bright, peaceful Thursday.

“You pushed my desk into my stomach,” yelped a flustered Mary making the final 3 May deadline, they gladly welcomed the help of Kuffel, spinning around in her chair to grab Robert Whiting’s arm in journ. alumnus Christina Robertson. revenge. Kuffel reacted too slowly, however, for by the time she lunged Keeping a positive attitude, the “journ. nerds” of 2005 lightened for Whiting, he had already escaped the back room, leaving Nancy the atmosphere by joking around with each other. “Some of what goes Duclos in the line of fire. Duclos made a quick qet-away, hiding behind on down [in the journ room] should never leave that room...,” said Foster, leaving the completion of his sentence to the Kimberly Gross for protection. imagination.

“Ah, Nancy, don’t make me spill my coffee,” Of course, they never failed to buckle down to shrieked Gross, jumping in shock. work when a deadline rolled around. “I tell people “Oh, oh, oh, save some coffee for me,” exclaimed that if they don’t sit still when I take their picture, I’ll Natalie Herring from the other side of the classroom use the worst one of them I can find,” said Whiting. as she hurried over to the counter.

“Of course I would never actually do that; but every “Nat, you know what they call a fish that is selfonce and a while it doesn’t hurt to abuse my power ish?” questioned Kuffel. because that way people will listen to me, and I get “Yeah, a shell fish,” Herring responded. done what I need to get done.”

“No, a Herring!” laughed Duclos.

By 9:10 the same Thursday morning, the class Walking past the tightly closed curtains and enroom had finally quieted down. “Tommy, can I play tering the door to room 27, Chris Foster returned a CD?” asked Robertson. Not receiving an answer, from taking photographs. Noticing the uproar, he she popped WOW into the CD player. crept up behind the girls. “What’s going on in here?” he growled in a deep, scratchy tone.

DISCUSSING the oddity of expressions Tommy sat at his computer and rolled his eyes.

“Somebody help me!” came a cry from Whiting, on some people’s faces, Natalie Herring “If this is the type of music they play in Heaven, I who had attempted to go back to work. His call for asks Christina Robertson to help her don’t know what I’m going to do,” he muttered. the perfect picture for her next “Oh Tommy!” chuckled Robertson, and the help reverberated off the walls of the windowless choose spread. Journ. nerds put in numerback room where he sat staring at his iMac screen, ous hours during workdays and after six other journ. nerds simultaneously broke out in wondering why—no matter what he did—the school in order to create a top quality laughter.

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Unable to answer, Giezendanner moved off the stage. Knowing the correct answer, Allison McClary proudly announced who would be supervising and working with her class for the next two years: Mr. Ryan and Mrs. Shelly Tuck, and Uncle Tim and Aunt Vi Steinert.

As the crowd of students and staff socialized with one another in the With smiles on their faces, the new sponsors made their way onto the chapel, an announcement sounded over the loud speakers. “Hello stage to join the class of 2007. ladies and gentleman, and welcome to ‘Who Once on stage, the two couples beamed in wants to be a Millionaire,’ with your host, pride, know that they became part of the class.

Eric Westergren,” Scott Poulter spoke into the “Shelly and I feel it is a great privilege to be the microphone in his hand. sponsors of 2007. They are an amazing class As tradition dictated, the sophomore class and we can’t wait to spend many hours doing announced the four staff member who would crazy yet purposeful events and projects,” said be working with their class for the next two Mr. Tuck later. school years just before JSB 2005 started.

The students themselves displayed happiness To make the occasion interesting and over their decision. “I’m really excited that they memorable, the sophomores decided to relate are our sponsors. This will be a great way to get the announcement to the popular game show, to know them on a more personal basis,” said “Who Wants to be a Millionaire?”

Tara-Lynn Kennedy.

“Here we have six different people from all walks “I really like the sponsors we chose. The good of life who are here to try and make some money,” thing about them is they’re readily available, and Poulter continued. “If one of you can properly give they are fun people to be around,” said David the answer to the Cosine Secant Tangent of Sigma, Robertson after the announcement. you will move on to the final round where you will As the sophomores made their way down stand the chance to win a million ringgit!” from the stage, Aunt Vi took the microphone Marie Giezendanner, the only one of the and spoke out to the audience “I have an idea!” six who gave the correct answer [0], moved she said, “why don’t we go to the JSB?” Upon on to be questioned by Westergren about facts LEANING into the microphone, Eric Westergren hearing this, the crowd erupted in applause for Marie Giezendanner on trivia related to concerning the JSB. Giezendanner proceeded questions the sophomores and their new sponsors, and the JSB. The sophomore’s “Who wants to be a Milto answer all of Westergren’s questions correctly lionaire?” skit introduced their new sponsors to the headed up the stairs to board the buses. until asked to name the new sponsors. rest of the high school and staff.

—By Chris Foster

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Board of Congress, each figure couldn’t be reported on.

Believing that she couldn’t possibly write her report, To looked out into the audience and realized that some of the students had the qualities of becoming members. Excited, To recruited her friends, gave Breanne Hansen, Tanya Krishnamani, and Susheela Meyyappan them flashlights, and set out to find the worthy students.

One by one, they called out the names of the new walked up onto the chapel stage to find members as the flashlight beams shone across the Kelsey Rague and Sophia To working audience towards the chosen ones. on their latest report. To seemed to have “I was amazed at the skit. The girls who performed trouble with her schoolwork. “I need to in it were very talented.” said Mrs. Vicki Gross after find someone who displays the qualities of the assembly. “I think NJHS is a great way to recognize leadership, scholarship, character, service, kids who excel at more than academics.” and citizenship! Do you guys have any idea The new inductees included Matthew Nguyen, whom I could possibly use?” a flustered To Riley Mahoney, Chen Yi, Min-Ji Kang, Anne Claire asked her friends.

Ruh, Nathan Rague, Linnea Williams, and Joycelyn Thus began the annual induction of Woo. They all came up to the stage one at a time students into the National Junior Honor to light their ceremonial candles, shake Mr. Justin Society (NJHS). The current members disSmith’s welcoming hand, and pose for pictures for cussed the Presidents and officials featured their parents. on U.S. dollar bills and how they did or “It was really cool. I’d never though I’d get into didn’t fit the profile of a NJHS member. it. I’m hoping that I’ll also be able to get inducted Starting with Alexander Hamilton and in high school,” Nguyen said after he lit his own ending with Abraham Lincoln, Hansen, candle.

Rague, Krishnamani, and Meyyappan all After the ceremony, Mr. Smith gave a word of collaborated to help To find someone she prayer to the new inductees and spoke out to the rest could report on.

To, unfortunately, somehow managed MICROPHONE in hand, Breanne Hansen and of the audience. “I would encourage you all to follow to find different reasons as to why each Susheela Meyyappan give Sophia To some ideas the example of these students so you may be up here who she can use for her report. The NJHS next year. Until then, study hard!” said Mr. Smith, historical figure couldn’t completely fit the on assembly discussed the lives and accomplishprofile of joining NJHS. Whether chop- ments of historical figures featured on American bringing the assembly to an end.

—By Chris Foster ping down a cherry tree or corrupting the currency.

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and went the extra mile to please the girls. “Girls either like it really expensive or really creative,” said Caleb Masters, “so Than [Matanick] and I went for creative.”

Matanick added, “We asked [our dates] with the help of fourth Swinging their arms and swaying their bodies, five courageous young graders because we figured that even if something went wrong, the little kids would be cute.” men danced to a Bollywood song in front of a Peer pressure played a part in encouraging guys highly amused audience. The three lead dancers, to overcome their shyness and timidity. David Jonathan Dyck, Eric Westergren, and Robert Robertson said, “Everyday I bugged other guys Whiting, had ulterior motives for willingly makin my class to get them to ask the girls because ing fools of themselves: to acquire dates for the no girl should have to go alone.” much-talked-about Junior-Senior Banquet.

Although fear of rejection posed another ob The acronym “JSB” buzzed around campus stacle guys had to overcome before asking, Ted like the loud hum of a bumblebee. Even those Fung said, “[Asking] was a piece of cake. No girl’s who admired and anticipated the buzz encoungonna reject me!” tered moments of aggravation at the continually “I wanted to do something embarrassing but approaching hum. Pressure mounted for boys, funny, so I decided to do a Bollywood theme. especially, as they fretted over how and when to We practiced a lot, and it was worth it,” said ask that special someone.

Westergren afterwards.

“I think it’s silly that people expect something Kimberly Gross said, “I was flustered when huge. It puts pressure on the guys. I think it Jonathan came over and asked me. It was during should be a personal decision of how to ask a vocal ensemble practice, and I thought just Eric girl,” said Nathan Rice. was asking Joy [Walter]. I was wondering, ‘What “[The expectations] are horrible because in the world am I doing here?’ I was very surprised, it’s too much work for the guy. It’s too hard to but it was cool because I didn’t think I was going think of something creative to make the girl feel to get asked.” special. I tried to set the letters ‘JSB’ on fire, but then they didn’t even catch on fire! So I had to BOUQUET raised, Kazu Komatsu charmingly After Westergren, Whiting, and Dyck dragged Blessing Adleta to accompany him to the their dates on stage, the amusement continued for just explain what was supposed to happen,” said asks JSB. The first to publicly ask a girl to JSB, KoMatt Hansen. matsu opened the floodgates of expectations and the laughing audience.

—By Christina Robertson Boys rose to the expectations nevertheless paved the way for others to follow suit.

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In the beginning, as difficult as this challenge was, you followed the Lord’s instructions to journey around the world and discover yourself.

The door has just begun to open to the wonderful challenges ahead. Follow your heart as you continue your journey allowing the Lord to guide you.

Congratulations class of 2005! May God Bless you and keep you safe through your journey.

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“I try to go at least once a week, even if I only end up tanning!”

“I wish I could go swimming more often because I like playing games in the pool. The game where I dive to the bottom of the pool to pick up a ball is the best one. I always end up beating my brother, Focusing on staying in shape became an encouragement for many too,” remarked Hung Ching Song.

The hottest, sweatiest, and gruesome days in as students had a yen to participate in healthPenang came in April when almost every student related sports. Swimming, being the most frequented the surrounding pools. common form of exercise to students, provided “Even though there are a lot of old people at recreation after school. the pools around Dalat who wear pretty revealing “I love how Paradise is always available for clothing, I still cannot stay away from the pool, me and my friends whenever we want to go especially during the hot months. I mean it is swimming,” said Matthew Hansen. hard to stay away from the clean pools when I “One time I went to Paradise with Mary am almost creating my own pool from my sweat [Kuffel] and Julia [Cheong], and we jumped because it is so hot outside. I would rather be in after 8:00 p.m.; but we didn’t know it was soaked from the “clean” pool,” commented closed. The next day we got an announcement Lachlan Modrzynski. saying ‘No Dalat students can enter the pool Swimming P-period classes, such as synafter hours,’ and we knew that was because of chronized swimming with Ms. Maike Horn, us,” said Ted Fung, laughing. provided more time to swim. “I love Mondays, Not only Paradise, but also the Dalat pool because it is always the most tiresome day and gave students and teachers a chance to cool off the hottest! But I get through all my other class during the hot days. because I know I get to go swimming last period “My friend Kari and I go over to the Dalat of the day,” said Kimberly Gross. pool during the weekend afternoons and chill Not only did many students keep in shape at the pool. It is never crowded, and it can be pretty relaxing,” said assistant dorm mother, LIFTING her hands with an inquiry, Joy Walter from swimming, but they also had a “blast” Julia Bieling. “The only disappointment came wonders what synchronized swimming technique hanging out in the water. Filled with “loads of next, as Christa DeVette swims in the fun,” swimming has always been, and will always when the pool had to shut down for a while due comes background. After school on Monday, several high to a leaky side,” she finished. school students gathered at the Diamond Villa to be, the main form of free entertainment among students and staff.

“Swimming is so fun!” said Yumi Yamauchi. swim with their peers.

—By Mary Kuffel kim Gross

For those trained in E.E.:

“Father, make of me a crisis man. Bring those I contact to decision. Let me not be a milepost on a single road; make me a fork, that man must turn one way or another on facing Christ in me.”

Let everything that has breath praise the Lord Praise the Lord.

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“There are three main views of God on this earth / Three main views that man holds from birth,” Caleb Masters rapped in front of the senior Bible class.

Mr. Rick Hurlbut, eager to give his senior students a chance to demonstrate their creativity, divided his senior Bible class into groups of four and had each group come up with raps of their own creation.

The raps had to talk about three views of God, namely pantheism, atheism and theism, with everyone participating in the vocals.

The students presented their songs Acappella with other students providing background beats to make the songs sound better.

“It was really funny when everyone got into the raps. Nat[alie Herring] was great—like a New Jersey black woman. And it was great to see people who are usually quiet up in the front of class rapping,” said Christina Robertson after the performancARMS in the air, Apryl Siemens, Julia Cheong, Lydia Ng, es. and Natalie Herring perform their Bible rap for the rest Some of the of the senior class. Some groups acted out the beat so groups featured their peers could both see and hear the song. solos for individual people, but others sang in unison for the entire song or just the chorus. “I was so embarrassed performing in front of the entire class. I started laughing so hard I began to cry,” said Yoko Shimizu.

When the teams first performed their raps, a subsitute teacher had taken over the class for the day. Mr. Hurlbut’s absence gave the the groups a chance to give their raps a much-needed trial run to prevent them from laughing for the duration of the song.

The next day, when Mr. Hurlbut returned, he judged all of the performances. Although he looked for creativity, rhyming scheme, and structure, he couldn’t help but have a good time watching the seniors sing and move. “It revealed a side of them I don’t normally see; a funky, urban, sassy side. I noticed no one bothered to say Kumbaya,” Mr. Hurlbut said.

“Atheism, pantheism, theism too / We’ll tell you ’bout ’em / Yeah that’s what we’ll do,” ended Masters’s rap. The seniors clapped for a job well done on Masters’s group.

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friends on their birthday. There is nothing better than to make their face turn red in public!” said Apryl Siemens as she tried to control her laughter.

“I think that Dalat should regain the lost tradition of kissing someApproaching the crowded locker area, Natalie Herring noticed several one on his or her sixteenth birthday. During lunch or dinner, students balloons, smiling faces, and heard sparse whispers among her crowd should line up and kiss the birthday guy or girl; that way they cannot of friends. Looking for an answer from her roommate Julia Cheong, say ‘sweet sixteen and never been kissed,” said Robert Whiting.

“On my birthday, I had some guys kiss me during lunch; and I Herring squinted her eyes as her lip quivered with wonder.

“Surprise, Nanny! Happy Birthday! I can’t believe you are already thought it was super sweet!” exclaimed Michelle Nagel. “I wish I had eighteen!” screamed Joyce Wong excitedly. “Hurry up and open your a birthday more often!”

Some more skeptical people did not understand all the fuss surlocker!” rounding birthdays. David Robertson While opening her locker, Herring said, “I get it: birthdays are when you noticed a singing figure racing towards buy [someone] a present which they her from the left side. probably won’t like with money you “Happy Birthday, Nat! I helped don’t really want to spend!” decorate your locker!” sang Lydia Ng. Swatting balloons out of her way, “Do you like it? What are you waiting Herring finally opened her locker. As for; open it up!” she reached for the bright pink package, Many students rushed to school on her friends Ng and Wong glanced at their birthday to check out the most each other and broke into a giant smile. popular birthday gift: locker decoratTaking out a slip of paper from the ing. Even though the balloons did not inside of the package, Herring read out stay up for long, people still loved the loud, “To our best friend Natalie: We sense of pride that came along with love you! Happy Birthday!” Looking their birthday. at her friends, Herring finally cracked “Usually on the day of my friend’s a smile and returned their love and birthday, I run up to my friend and with her newly decorated locker, Natalie Herring fishes friendship with, “Excuse me! I love you give them a giant hug. That way SURPRISED through her belongings to find a balloon next to a present. Along with they know I love them!” stated Yoko balloons and presents, friends embarrassed each other by loudly singing too!”...in her best Asian accent.

—By Mary Kuffel Shimuzu.

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like the end result or not.”

A petting zoo also made an impression during the festival. Students enjoyed playing with lambs, baby goats, and some birds. But according to Rami Lee, “...the puppies were the best because they were really Walking through the front gate on 6 November, Reka Kolkman and cute.”

Tiffany Hsiang noticed that campus looked and definitely felt differ- Not only did “tame” animals arrive on campus to entertain but a ent. The PTO had planned a festival to celebrate the autumn season snake charmer also came to the delight and fear of some. Christina Robertson said, “The snake charmer was so freaky; he stuck two and reach out to the expat community.

Seeing a lot of new faces, Nia Diago said, “I liked meeting people mangrove snakes in his mouth while he was holding their tails; it was from other schools; my parents made some new friends, too, that they really scary!”

No matter where one looked, food seemed the center of much still do things with.” activity for those who did not find Referring to the seemingly snakes and face-painting interestendless choice of activities, Joyce ing. “I got to eat a lot of ribs for Wong said, “I had fun playing free at the St. Christopher’s stand with the little kids because they’re since I used to go there,” said a very enthusiastic in all that they smiling Po Lai. do.”

“I’m really glad we decided With games like the Slip ’n’ to come on campus today,” said Slide Tug-o-war, everyone could Kolkman. “The Harvest Festival get involved and have a good was definitely a nice change. The time. Tako Chang said, “I liked food was really good and I liked the tug-o-war because I got to all the game booths.” play in soapy bubbles!”

Smiling at her friend, Hsiang Face painting thrived at annodded in agreement. As the two other booth where Katherine girls left campus that night, they Kang worked painting pictures both wondered what next year’s of balloons and ice cream cones LIVENING up the night with their talent, Jason Pohl, Nathanael Matanick, Eric onto people’s faces. “I liked doing Westergren, and Andrew McClary play “Flavor of the Week” by the band American Harvest Festival would have in the face-painting for people, but Hi-Fi. School functions such as the Harvest Festival provided a chance for students store for them and whether or not it would ever end up as good as I was a little bit nervous because to entertain their fellow classmates with music.

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“I have learned that my brain functions better in the morning, so I try to wake up at four a.m. to write my papers. Those are the only times I get a “9” on my papers (according to the AP scale),” said Kimberly Gross.

Studying: the eight letter word that usually has negative connotations When a freight train smashes a weak egg, the egg shatters into a and what high school students pretend to fear the most. The word million pieces and goes in all directions. If a person moved the egg into safety before the freight train came along, however, smashes a student like a freight train smashes he or she would find how delicious the egg tasted. an egg. The only possible and feasible way to The analogy works with studying also. If a student overcome this is by talking to the “studying pros” “removed’ him or herself from the eight-letter themselves. nightmare of “studying,” he or she will realize that “I love to study,” said Nathan Rice. “That the small eight-letter word means a future. is why I enjoy chemistry so much because Ms. “The biggest thing I had to study for this year [Maike] Horn gives our class so much work, and besides finals was the SAT. Because I studied— for I get to study it!” what seemed like forever— it helped improve my “Studying is so much fun!” exclaimed Grace score tremendously; this, in turn, helped me get Kim. “Even though it takes up most of my day into good college, ” said Julia Cheong who plans to and weekend, I love to do it. It helps me so much attend Tufts in the fall. for my classes.”

“Studying got me to where I am today,” com No matter how each person “hits the books,” he mented dorm dad Uncle Tim Steinert. “Not only or she should build a method of studying. This can did I progress in school from studying school-related help each individual not only study more often, subjects, but I constantly studied God’s Word. That but also learn how to delight in studying. got me so much farther than any other book.”

“When I study, I usually eat. I like to make a Picking up the small egg, the rescuer examines it sandwich while I do my math homework, and then closely. By saving “studying,” the thing the rescuer eat candy for my other homework. I know it is weird, but that’s what I do,” said Hung Yi Song. BOOKS spread across the grassy field, Julia thought he or she once saved actually helped him “I do one subject of homework, and then I Cheong prepares herself for hour’s worth or her in the end. Studying: an eight-letter word for studying and attempts to tune out her study for a different subject. Later, I go back and of surroundings. Open campus studying carefree happiness. Take it from the “study pros” and review what I studied with my mom,” said Andy provided fresh air and relaxation for “hard- turn the nightmare into a magnificent omelette. core” studiers such as Cheong.

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“It was really annoying when people kept making faces so we had to take the picture again and again, wasting precious lunch time,” grumbled Lydia Ng. “Matty, I didn’t smile,” said Mary Kuffel with a grin on her face.

Each class went to the chapel; some of them stood on risers, and Another group of students started to move toward the door of the others sat on the chairs. Normally they would wish to spend the day chapel, joking around the whole time. comfortably “sick” in bed. With the schedule split, half of the high Some of the guys in the class randomly grabbed people and pushed school students had pictures on 5 October, and the rest of the students, them to go next. On top of that, Hansen kept on cracking jokes.

For picture day, the Home Ec. room served as the studio. Convethe next day.

The girls started freaking out about how they looked before picture niently enough, a window allowed Hansen and others to see in and time even came near. They also reminded the guys to brush their hair watch who sat waiting to have his or her picture taken. before the picture so that their mom wouldn’t get upset with them “Like a rock, Ben [DeVette]!” Hansen yelled so that DeVette, who having “hat hair”— even if this meant going to the girls’ bathroom to sat in the room, could hear him.

Others thought of different, creative give it a quick brush. things to yell. Then DeVette’s photo op Some students did not take picture day ended. The guys quickly made a decision seriously. Jokes flew across the room as they who would go next. But this time the group goofed off. Finally, when everyone had outside the window found that the photogracalmed down, a photographer organized pher had blocked the view so they could no them in an orderly fashion. Then he or she longer see the person sitting on the stool. counted to three and a flash of light resulted After that, Hansen ended his jokes to in the first picture. One shot down, only some extent; and people went in and out of two more to go. Another flash of light and the room freely. While seated inside, each now the jokes went flying. person heard the stranger behind the camera “Don’t smile,” said Matt Hansen, who say, “A little that way” or “Tilt your head.” froze his mouth in a neutral position. That Before everyone had finished, the bell rang didn’t stop the photographer from taking TRYING to get the attention of all the people, Mr. John for the next period. One by one, or in small the next shot.

Tompkins waits for a response from the boys. A groups, students headed toward class. All After the third shot, the class exited the “Tommy” professional photographer came to take class and individual chapel and lined up just outside the door pictures, but Journalism class photographers took sport and the “like a rock” comments had come to and end.

—Nancy Duclos to have their individual pictures taken. other group photos.

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Along with the serious topics discussed, Mrs. Steinkamp and Ms. Strong worked on mixing activities to lighten the serious mood. Esther Vaughn said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;My favorite activity was chewing up a whole pack of gum and then making it into the shape of a raft.â&#x20AC;?

On the morning of 25 February, the senior class gathered on campus During free time, the seniors joined together to swim or play games. and began to crowd into the two school vans that would take them â&#x20AC;&#x153;I got blood all over my leg from playing spoons because everyone was to the Tanjung Bunga Beach Hotel for the much anticipated Senior really into it, and it got kind of violent,â&#x20AC;? said Robert Whiting. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I also tried to join in a game of leap frog, except when I Transition Retreat. came, everyone stopped playing.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;I didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know what I excepted to get out of the With the hotel set right on the beach, people retreat, so I was interested in seeing what would took walks to spend time alone and also to talk come out of it,â&#x20AC;? said Kimberly Gross. with friends. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Cathy [Lin] and I went for a walk After Mrs. Jacki Steinkamp and Ms. Ruth and found a random watermelon floating in the Strong finished discussing the topic of leaving, ocean, so we smashed it open with a rock and Joyce Wong said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;I feel like [the retreat] helped ate it. I must say that was pretty random, but to remind me to end well.â&#x20AC;? the watermelon was actually pretty good,â&#x20AC;? said Later that morning, Mr. Karl Steinkamp had Julia Cheong. the seniors do an activity where they had to sort Retiring to the rooms at that the completion of through a stack of cards and pick out the things the dayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s activities, the minds of many wandered they valued the most. Then, after each easily reto the future as they considered the advice given moving those things of little value to them, Mr. them and how they might put it to use as they Steinkamp made them pick out only their top transitioned into college. three. With much moaning, the students finally Missing a full day of school to play games and sat down and contemplated each value, eliminatgain advice about leaving, the seniors made the ing all but their top six values. Challenging them yet again, Mr. Steinkamp told them they could VAULTING her body into the air, Christina most of their time away. At the end of the retreat only keep three cards with them, so they needed Robertson leaps over Joyce Wong during a the class left knowing that they only had a little spontaneous game of Leapfrog. Thinking of bit of time to make sure that their year ended to pick carefully. ways to amuse themselves, the seniors well; all felt refreshed and willing to make the â&#x20AC;&#x153;I liked the activity we did with the value cards; new used their breaks during the retreat to humor it helped me to prioritize my life and realize what one another by reverting back to playing their best of the days to come. â&#x20AC;&#x201D;By Natalie Herring is most important. I believe that will help me in favorite childhood games. the future,â&#x20AC;? said Blessing Adleta.

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Nonchalantly walking across the freshly cut field, Justin Strong moseyed over to the playground. But suddenly, like the rushing wind, his brothers Jordan and Joshua Strong seized him on both sides, forcing Justin to plummet on his back.

“Hey get off me!” yelled Justin at the top of his lungs.

“He is over here, boys!” echoed Joshua to Jared Williams and Kaden Stenlund who started to run at full speed to catch up to the tackle.

After classes ended, middle school boys found their way to the field for sports; and they even bonded over food.

“One time I we n t w i t h Harry [Mak], Jeffrey [Hsiao], and Roc [Wu] to McDonald’s after school. I SLIDING down the slippery slide, Ben Weidemann, wish we could Reagan Mahoney, and Justin Strong try to hide altogether do it ever yduring the game “Hide-and-Seek.” The new playground d a y b e c a u s e provided a safe area for children to play and strengthen I liked being their relationships during and even after school. able to eat ice cream with my friends,” said Joseph Kim. “After school, I usually hang out with Hung [Ching Song],” said Jordan Nagel, “then we go shoot some baskets at the basketball court.”

“Reagan [Mahoney] and I tried to sell those little, red seeds to people, but not very many people wanted to buy them; so then we just shot them at trees and stuff when my dad let us. It was great,” said Ben Weidemann.

No matter what activity, most took pleasure in each other’s presence, and with each activity came a bonding experience for them.

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A Academics 6 Adleta, Blessing 54, 58, 82, 98, 109, 120, 131, 145 *Adleta, Mr. & Mrs. 120 *Adventist Hospital 102 Advertisements 84 Agamrom, Tamilselvi 75 *Airborne Travel 93 Algebra 18 *Allied Pickfords 88 Aloyius, Patrick 75 Aloysius, Mary “Penny” 76 Ambassadors 156 Ang, Adeline 76 APES 18 Ariyasantichai, Banaphol 60, 152 Arokiadass, Indrani 74, 76, 113 Art 16 Arts & Crafts Clubs 28 Arulandoo, Jeston 76 *Avion Holidays 123

B Babcock, Joel 22, 33, 50, 51, 58, 60, 61, 150 Babcock, Tim 14, 28, 36, 46, 64, 81, 151, 152, 154, 156 Babies 152 Band 20 Band, High School 154 Band, Jazz 155 Band, Middle School 154 Band, Sixth Grade 155 *Baptist Convention 141 Basketball, Junior Varsity 46 Basketball, JV Boys’ 152 Basketball, MS Boys’ 152 Basketball, U-12 Boys’ 152 Basketball, U-12 Girls’ 153 Basketball, Varsity Boys’ 50, 150 Basketball, Varsity Girls’ 48, 151 Behind the Scenes 76 Bible 16 Bieling, Julia 72, 133, 134 Biology 18 Birthdays 137 Board Games 156 Boucher, Robbey 7, 71 Bowling for Nara 105 Bright, Chet 14, 29, 64, 152, 154, 156 Brokaw, Doug 29, 72, 73, 82

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Brokaw, Elizabeth 71, 150 Brokaw, Emily 66, 68 Brokaw, Jonathan 14, 64, 154, 156 Brokaw, Valeri 72, 134, 154, 155, 156 Brokaw Tribute 72 Budijanto, Edo 29, 64, 151, 152, 156

C *C&MA Cambodia 129 *C&MA Canada 139 *C&MA International 146 *C&MA Thailand 121 Calculus 18 Career Week 150 Case, Barb 6, 10, 29, 72, 99, 134 Case, Earl 72, 87, 134 Chang, Tako 62, 64, 139 Chapel 82 Chemistry 18 Chen, Yen-Han 7, 71 Chen, Yi 64, 154 Cheney, Amy 99 Cheong, Julia 32, 33, 45, 54, 57, 80, 91, 93, 97, 98, 101, 106, 115, 118, 121, 122, 131, 133, 135, 137, 141, 144, 145, 149, 150, 152, 155, 156, 157, 158, 159 *Cheong, Julia 118 *Cheong, Mr. & Mrs. 106 *Cheow Guan 130 Chiao, Boch 36, 46, 64, 152 Chihama, Fumina 60 Chinese New Year 113 Choir, High School 20, 157 Choir, Middle School 154 Christmas Banquet 121 Chung, Eun Bee 60, 107 Closing 158 CluBug 30, 155 Coleman, Chad 83 Colfax, Brian 17, 20, 55, 60, 149, 150, 154, 155, 156, 157 Collins, Jennifer 21, 72, 111, 134 Combrink, Charlotte 71 Combrink, Danielle 71 Combrink, Hans 72 Combrink, Lucia 68 Community 70 Computer Technology 18 *Crown College 136 Croxford, Susie 72 Current Events 70

Danneker, Laura 23, 63, 154, 155, 156, 157 Danneker, Nathan 12, 13, 66, 68, 152, 153 De Souza, Arthur 76 DeVette, Ben 17, 37, 60, 78, 105, 109, 113, 143, 150, 155 DeVette, Christa 17, 20, 24, 25, 44, 48, 54, 60, 133, 154, 155, 156, 157 Diago, Estefania 15, 34, 35, 38, 39, 64, 139, 151, 154, 156 *Domain Loh 107 Doraisamy, Muniandy 76 Doraisamy, Nagamal 76 Doraisamy, Naranyanasamy 33, 76, 77, 82, 105 Dorm Council 32, 149 Dorm Life 80 Drama 26 Drama Club 157 Duclos, Nancy 3, 30, 31, 49, 54, 58, 60, 95, 115, 121, 125, 150, 153, 157, Back Endsheet Dyck, Jonathan 54, 60, 61, 78, 81, 84, 107, 131, 149, 155, 157 Dyck, Marigan 63, 70, 78, 157

E Easter 115 Eighth Grade 14, 64 Elementary Clubs 28 Elementary Music Clubs 34 Elementary Schoolers 68 English 20 Ensemble 34, 155 Entering High School 62 Environmental Science 18 *ESL Department 135 *Evangelism Explosion S.E. Asia 132 Excoms 32 Expat/National Staff Interaction 74

F Fantasy Football 155 Fifth and Sixth Graders Fifth Grade 12, 68

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D *Dalat Chapel 114 *Dalat Staff 134 Dalton, Luke 12, 44, 67, 155 Dancing 111

NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY: FRONT ROW: Robert Whiting, Caleb Masters, Nathan Rice, John Kim, Ted Fung; SECOND ROW: Esther Vaughn, Heather Hill, Cathy Lin, Apryl Siemens, Grace Kim, Yumi Yamauchi, Rivka Matanick; BACK ROW: Kimberly Gross, Natalie Herring, Christina Robertson, Lindsey Nagel, Grace Sun, Lindsay Parks, Lydia Ng

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First Grade 8, 70 Fitness 22 Football, JV Girls’ 151 Football, Junior Varsity 38 Football, JV Boys’ 151 Football, Varsity 40 Football, Varsity Boys’ 150 Football, Varsity Girls’ 150 Foreign Language 20 Forensics 26 Foster, Chris 26, 54, 58, 59, 60, 81, 111, 115, 118, 125, 152, 157, Back Endsheet *Foster, Mr. & Mrs. 115 Fourth Grade 10, 68 French 20 Freshmen 64 Friesen, Joshua 64

Fu, Anna 67, 153, 155 Fung, Ted 3, 7, 21, 33, 43, 51, 60, 61, 91, 107, 118, 131, 133, 149, 150, 152, 155

G Gaddis, Christina 33, 67, 115, 155 Gaddis, Jordan 22, 33, 54, 57, 58, 98, 100, 115, 157 Gaddis, Malaina 21, 60, 117 *Gaddis, Mr. & Mrs. 100 Games, Board 156 Ganapathy, Palany 76 Geography 16 Geometry 18

Giezendanner, Marie 21, 25, 27, 54, 59, 60, 79, 103, 127, 154, 157 Goh, Seng Hock 76 Gordon, Erika 72, 134 Gordon, Jeremiah 72, 73, 134 Gouws, Deon 14, 29, 64, 65, 154, 156 Govinda, Ramasami 76 Gregory, Henry 76, 77 Gross, Kimberly 26, 27, 32, 33, 41, 44, 48, 54, 55, 57, 58, 59, 70, 87, 91, 93, 94, 95, 96, 98, 115, 118, 121, 122, 125, 131, 133, 141, 145, 149, 150, 151, 156, 157, Back Endsheet Gross, Vicki 14, 65, 72, 96, 129, 134 *Gross, Mr. & Mrs. 95 Groups 24

H Han, Doo Ho 9, 71 Han, Joon-Ho 7, 69, 71 Hansen, Amanda 48, 63, 150, 151 Hansen, Breanne 7, 15, 29, 64, 65, 129, 151, 154 Hansen, Carlo 72, 73, 134 Hansen, Donna 48, 49, 72, 123, 134, 151 Hansen, Matt 17, 22, 33, 41, 60, 91, 105, 121, 131, 133, 143, 150, 159 Hansen, Matthew 109, 150 Hartson, Brenda 29, 72, 74, 134 Harvest Festival 139 Hawthorne, James 19, 26, 27, 33, 55, 60, 61, 97, 117, 121, 153, 157

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VARSITY GIRLS’ FOOTBALL: FRONT ROW: Esther Vaughn, Charis To, Sophia Vaughn, Terry Kim; SECOND ROW: Tiff Steinkamp, Lydia Ng, Julia Cheong, Lindsay Loehden, Mary Kuffel, Mr. Steve Liss; BACK ROW: Kirsten Westergren, Amanda Hansen, Allison McClary, Grace Sun, Kimberly Gross, Nancy Duclos, Allison Rice

VARSITY BOYS’ BASKETBALL: FRONT ROW: Ted Fung, Eric Jung, Matthew Hansen, Robbie Mangham, Drew Steiert, Kazumasa Komatsu; BACK ROW: Mr. Karl Steinkamp, Joel Babcock, Andrew McClary, Aaron Steinert, Ben DeVette, Howard Kao, Steven Ong, Mr. Greg Stenlund; NOT PICTURED: Barret Loehden, David Thompson

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VARSITY BOYS’ FOOTBALL: FRONT ROW: Ted Fung, Brian Colfax, Drew Steiert, Paul Im, Jason Pohl, Robbie Mangham, David Robertson, Hoon Kang; BACK ROW: Matthew Hansen, David Thompson, Nathan Rice, Eric Westergren, Andrew McClary, Scott Poulter, Po Lai, Mr. Michael Holden; NOT PICTURED: Rama Kolkman, Mr. Tom Mangham

Looming decisions regarding the future bombarded students of all ages. Contrary to popular opinion, seniors alone didn’t stumble beneath the heavy weight of choices. Rather than intensifying pressure at an older age, the Elementary Student Council put on “Career Week” to help educate elementary students about various occupations. “[In fourth grade] we did computer research on different jobs the students were interested in. The kids also had to interview their parents and other adults about their jobs,” said Mrs. Karen Robertson.

At the finale of the informational week, each student had the opportunity to dress up in an outfit characterized by his or her dream job. Elizabeth Brokaw said, “I want to be a zookeeper, so I brought a [stuffed] elephant to school.”

Noriah Matanick said, “When I grow up, I want to be an archaeologist so that I can dig up some old sites and prove that the Bible is really true!”

HOLDING her dog in preparation for a My first choice [of cafuture life of taking care of animals, Kassy reer] is a fashion designer.

Steinkamp chats with Addison Smith and Josiah Steinkamp about the future. Dressing Then my second choice up “in the character” of their dream jobs is to be a singer. My third provided students with a change from usual choice is a teacher, then a uniforms. shopkeeper, then a missionary. Or maybe I could be a photographer because then I could capture God’s beauty,” said Shelina Hsieh.

Although Career Week didn’t answer every child’s endless supply of questions, it did help clarify and inform elementary students of their options. As each student set his or her eyes on the future and the unknown, at least he or she had a better idea of how to answer the perpetually asked question: “What doChristina you want toRobertson be when you —By

Hawthorne, Joseph 10, 30, 33, 68, 69, 153 Hayashi, Kaz 60, 82, 155, 156 Health 22 Heng, Scott 8, 71, 123 Herring, Natalie 4, 33, 34, 45, 54, 55, 56, 57, 70, 78, 93, 98, 99, 108, 109, 115, 118, 121, 125, 135, 137, 140, 144, 146, 149, 155, 156, 157, 158, 159, Back Endsheet Herring, Tamara 3, 39, 63, 81, 107, 109, 111, 151, 157 *Herring, Grandma 109 *Herring, Mr. & Mrs. 99 Hidajat, Pamela 60, 81, 157 *High Power Electrical Engineering 147 Hill, Heather 5, 17, 20, 32, 33, 60, 95, 149, 154, 156, 157 Hill, Mark 9, 72, 134 Hill, Melinda 32, 72, 134 History 16 Ho, Ah Khang 76 Hofer, Emma 30, 68 Holden, Lyn 30, 38, 43, 72, 91, 104, 117, 122, 134, 151, 156 Holden, Michael 7, 12, 14, 43, 46, 72, 91, 122, 134, 150, 152, 156 Hong, Regina 63, 153 Hong, Sang-Won 67 Horn, Maike 6, 52, 72, 73, 74, 101, 133, 134, 141 Hsiang, Terry 22, 60, 113, 117, 154 Hsiang, Tiffany 44, 67, 139, 154 Hsiao, Jason 64, 152, 154 Hsiao, Jeffrey 66, 68, 147, 152 Hsiao, Jessica 71 Hsieh, Cindy 44, 63, 151, 154 Hsieh, Shelina 68, 69, 150 Huang, Chanel 68 Huang, Sam 71 Hung, Janice 44, 64, 154 Hurlbut, Rick 16, 72, 95, 134, 135

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Im, David 38, 62, 63, 119, 151, 152 Im, Paul 60, 119, 150 Indoor Soccer 42 *Intel Technology 101

JSB Asking 131 Jung, Andy 15, 47, 67, 119, 141, 152, 154, 156 Jung, Eric 37, 50, 51, 54, 98, 109, 119, 143, 150 *Jung, Mr. & Mrs. 119 Junior Fund-Raising 60 Junior-Senior Bonding 58 Juniors 60 JV Basketball 46 JV Football 38

K Kanasamy, Francis 76 Kang, Hoon 60, 150, 152 Kang, Katherine 44, 64, 139, 154

Kang, Min-Ji 28, 64, 129 Kang, Sung-In 33, 38, 63, 151, 152 Kao, Howard 7, 33, 50, 51, 60, 109, 113, 121, 150, 155 Karpaya, Valliammah 74, 76 Karuppiah, Samarasan 76 Kawabata, Hiro 58, 60 Kawabata, Miho 44, 63 *Keat Cheong Auto Service Centre 86 *Kedai Cermin Kembangan 135 Kennedy, Gary 63 Kennedy, Tara-Lynn 60, 103, 127, 157 Khoo, Amy 74, 76 Kim, Benny 29, 67, 152 Kim, Bona 67 Kim, Chris 17, 39, 40, 63, 80, 151, 152 Kim, Eun-Hae 68 Kim, Grace 16, 33, 60, 89, 113, 141, 149, 158

VARSITY GIRLS’ BASKETBALL: FRONT ROW: Lindsay Loehden, Grace Sun, Tiff Steinkamp, Allison McClary; BACK ROW: Mrs. Donna Hansen, Kimberly Gross, Mary Kuffel, Lindsey Nagel, Amanda Hansen; NOT PICTURED: Charis To, Kirsten Westergren, Christa DeVette, Mr. Steve Liss

JUNIOR VARSITY BOYS’ FOOTBALL: FRONT ROW: Joshua Strong, Tim Babcock, Axel Loehden, Riley Mahoney, Rolland Leung, Matthew Nguyen, Harry Mak, Bruce Mak; BACK ROW: Mr. Ryan Tuck, Michael Whiting, David Im, Kael Steinert, Sung-In Kang, Chris Kim, Edo Budijanto, Greg Kolkman; NOT PICTURED: Luck Dalton, Deon Gouws

J Jang, Hae Min 67 Jang, John 64, 154 Janssen, Carolyn 17, 72, 73, 74, 134 Jin, Seung Wie 71 Jin, Seung-Ju 71 Jo, Andrew 63, 152, 154, 155 Jones, Hannah 13, 67, 153, 154, 155 Jones, Stephanie 68 Joung, You Sun 68 Journ. Nerds 125 *Joyce, Natalie, & Yoko 140

JUNIOR VARSITY GIRLS’ FOOTBALL: FRONT ROW: Mrs. Lyn Holden, Linnea Williams, Carolyn Whiting, Joy Li, Beth Nguyen; SECOND ROW: Maliea Luquin, Rami Lee, Sophia To, Angela Steiert, Kelsey Rague, Naomi Matanick, Mrs. Shelly Tuck; BACK ROW: Susheela Meyyappan, Cindy Hsieh, Breanne Hansen, Tamara Herring, Josephine Steinkamp, Estefania Diago, Tanya Krishnamani

Kim, Helen 64 Kim, John 16, 19, 32, 33, 60, 122, 149, 156 Kim, Joseph 29, 68, 147, 152 Kim, Kenny 44, 60, 152 Kim, Lisa 60 Kim, Roy 71 Kim, Sung-Bum 64 Kim, Sunny 8, 9, 71 Kim, Taemin 67 Kim, Terry 36, 62, 63, 150 Kim, Ye Na 31, 68, 153, 155 Kim, Yeram 9 Kindergarten 8, 70 Klassen, Nathanael 72, 115, 134 Koethler, Nellie 72, 134 *Kok Siang Enterprise 123 Kolkman, Greg 38, 63, 84, 151, 152 Kolkman, Rama 16, 60 Kolkman, Reka 44, 67, 139, 154 Komatsu, Kazu 37, 54, 55, 58, 98, 101, 111, 131, 135, 150, 158 Koo, Steven 76 Krishnamani, Akshay 33, 67, 155 Krishnamani, Tanya 34, 44, 47, 64, 65, 129, 151, 154, 159 Kuffel, Mary 38, 41, 44, 48, 49, 52, 58, 59, 60, 61, 70, 113, 115, 118, 121, 125, 131, 133, 143, 150, 151, 157, 159, Back Endsheet Kuppusamy, Mani 76 *KY Digital Photo 143

L Lai, Po 39, 41, 60, 113, 121, 139, 150, 154 Leadership Retreat 91 Lee, Daniel 63, 84 Lee, David 63, 152, 154 Lee, Joseph 64, 105 Lee, Joyce 68 Lee, Licky 71 Lee, Peter 71 Lee, Rami 29, 64, 65, 139, 151, 154 Lee, Sam 16, 18, 37, 54, 57, 58, 80, 85, 93, 98, 103, 109, 135 Lee, Sunny 67, 154, 155 Lee, Susan 63 Lee, Vincent 10, 68 Lee, Vivian 44, 67, 154 *Lee, Mr. & Mrs. 103 Leisure Sport 42 Leow, Ah Mooi 76 Leung, Rachael 154 Leung, Rachel 67, 155 Leung, Rolland 67, 151, 155 Li, Joy 20, 62, 63, 81, 151, 154, 156, 157 Lim, Ah Chai 76 Lin, Cathy 3, 33, 54, 57, 91, 93, 95, 98, 118, 145, 149 Lin, Elmo 67, 152, 154, 156

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Lin, Kyle 63 Liss, Steve 12, 14, 28, 29, 41, 49, 52, 72, 73, 101, 131, 134, 150, 155 *Liss, Steve Mr. 131 Lo, Chi-Yuan 68, 152 Loehden, Axel 67, 151, 152, 154 Loehden, Barret 63, 152 Loehden, Carla 72, 134, 153 Loehden, Lindsay 17, 33, 44, 45, 49, 53, 54, 58, 94, 98, 104, 150, 151 *Loehden, Mr. & Mrs. 104 Loh, Boon Leng 76 Long Weekends 89 *Looi, Eric Dr. 125 Luquin, Ira 71 Luquin, Maliea 38, 67, 151, 153, 154, 155 Luquin, Matthew 71 Luquin, Natalie 71

M *Made in Korea 127 *MAF Kalimantan 142 *Mag Traditional Collections 125 Mah, Joy 72, 134 Mah, Matthew 63, 152, 154 Mah, Michael 46, 47, 67, 152, 155, 154 Mahoney, Kerry 6, 21, 23, 72, 89, 134, 154, 155, 157 Mahoney, Khalie 67, 153, 154, 155 Mahoney, Reagan 10, 11, 33, 68, 115, 123, 147 Mahoney, Riley 7, 64, 129, 151, 154 Mahoney, Robin 72, 134

Mak, Bruce 14, 36, 37, 38, 46, 64, 151, 152, 154 Mak, Harry 12, 66, 68, 147, 151, 152, 153, 155 *Mallery, Mr. & Mrs. 133 Mandarin 20 Mangham, Robbie 40, 63, 103, 105, 121, 150, 154, 155 Manikam, Thangam 76 Mareemuttoo, Kumar 76 Mareemuttoo, Rajeen 76 Marlatt, Grandma 109 Masters, Caleb 3, 34, 35, 54, 55, 57, 70, 78, 82, 87, 89, 91, 98, 119, 129, 131, 135, 146, 149, 154, 155, 156, 157 Masters, Daniel 68, 80, 119, 155, 156 Masters, Jon 33, 34, 35, 63, 79, 89, 154, 155, 156, 157

Masters, Jonathan 119 *Masters, Mr. & Mrs. 87 Matanick, Naomi 34, 46, 47, 64, 65, 151, 154, 156 Matanick, Nathanael 21, 32, 52, 54, 55, 57, 85, 89, 98, 105, 115, 122, 139, 146, 154, 155, 156, 157 Matanick, Noriah 30, 68, 69, 150 Matanick, Rivka 3, 16, 17, 32, 33, 60, 61, 84, 121, 149 Matanick, Than 83, 131 *Matanick, Mr. & Mrs. 146 Math 18 Math Posters 117 McCabe, Shannon 30, 31, 55, 56, 57, 72, 98, 134 *McCabe, Shannon Ms. 98 McClary, Allison 4, 41, 48, 49, 54, 63, 87, 103, 104, 127, 150, 151, 154, 155

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Climbing up stairs after dinner, Linnea Williams searched for something out of the ordinary to do. With all her friends engrossed in a game of basketball or football, she wanted a more relaxing activity to pass the hour and a half before study hall. When she caught a glimpse of toddler Alaina Phillips, a smile crossed her face. Quickly, she asked Uncle Jason for permission to watch and play with his daughter. Then, the two girls began a game of hide and seek.

Older dorm students did not often get to experience dorm life with little babies. Ted Fung stated, “[Babies] bring an energetic atmosphere into our dorm.” After developing a crush on Fung, Alaina chose to call all males in Chandler Dorm, “Ted!” Others, however, enjoyed just sitting back and observing them. “It’s really interesting to see what little kids can do at such a young age,” said Chris Foster, “even without people telling them what to do.” Observations such as these helped students gain a better understanding and appreciation for these little people.

“Babies are cute; I did not really like kids until I had to live with them,” remarked Julia Cheong who also lives in Chandler.

Christina Robertson said, “It’s cool to watch kids like Kenlee GRABBING the football with both arms, Alaina Smith waddles [Stenlund] or Mikaela [Steinkamp] across the grass while Ashtyn grow up over the years. As I’ve McKenzie watches and plays with gotten to know them, they say hi to her. Little children, especially ba- me. It is very cute.” bies, brought delight to students As Alaina ran down the basketball court, her squeals of laughter echoed across campus. Wondering whether playing with Alaina could really end up as more relaxing then a game of basketball or soccer, Williams picked up the giggling little girl and gave her a big hug.

Although babies involved a lot of energy and creativity, Williams knew their smiles and giggles made the effort worth it.

—By Natalie Herring

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JUNIOR VARSITY BOYS’ BASKETBALL: FRONT ROW: Banaphol Ariyasantichai, Paul Wang, David Lee, Matthew Mah, Greg Kolkman, Hoon Kang, Haruki Shinohara, Mr. Michael Holden; BACK ROW: Barret Loehden, David Thompson, Kael Steinert, Sung-In Kang, Kenny Kim, Andrew Jo, Chris Kim, Nathan Rice, David Im; NOT PICTURED: Daniel Lee, Kazuki Takahashi

MIDDLE SCHOOL BOYS’ BASKETBALL: FRONT ROW: Hung Yi Song, Tim Babcock, Benny Kim, Matthew Nguyen, Andy Jung, Michael Mah; BACK ROW: Mr. Michael Holden, Axel Loehden, Bruce Mak, Edo Budijanto, Jason Hsiao, Boch Chiao, Chet Bright, Elmo Lin; NOT PICTURED: Taemin Kim, Nathan Rague, Yi Chen, Riley Mahoney, Jonathan Brokaw

UNDER-12 BOYS’ BASKETBALL: FRONT ROW: Roc Wu, Kaden Stenlund, Chi-Yuan Lo, Jordan Strong, Jordan Nagel; BACK ROW: Mr. Justin Smith, Nathan Danneker, Joseph Kim, Harry Mak, Jeffrey Hsiao

McClary, Andrew 41, 50, 51, 60, 77, 105, 117, 121, 139, 143, 150, 155, 156 McClary, Dean 30, 31, 46, 72, 73, 87, 134, 153, 155 McClary, Kathaleen 72, 74, 115, 134 McKenzie, Ashtyn 10, 28, 68, 152 McKenzie, Jackson 7, 71 McKenzie, Sydney 67, 89, 153, 154, 155 *Meridian Dental Surgery 117 Meyyappan, Lakshmi 67, 153, 154, 155 Meyyappan, Susheela 36, 64, 129, 151, 154, 156 Ming, Voon Wei 77 Mini-Sneak 93 Missions Emphasis Week 82 Modrzynski, Lachlan 22, 60, 117, 133 Mohr, Annelie 71 Mooi, Leow Ah 74 Moses, Ravi 76 Moss, Clay 17, 45B, 72, 97, 134 Moss, Mariana 10, 68, 69, 99 *MSL Travel 91 MSSPP Track & Field 45 MSSPP Track Team 153 Muniandy, Thana Letchmi 76 Music 20

N Nagel, Jordan 33, 66, 68, 147, 152 Nagel, Lindsey 44, 48, 49, 54, 57, 59, 85, 98, 111, 119, 146, 149, 151, 157 Nagel, Michelle 19, 21, 63, 79, 103, 137, 154, 157 *Nagel, Mr. & Mrs. 111 *Nails Hansen 93 *Natalie, Joyce, & Yoko 140 National Honor Society 32, 149 National Junior Honor Society 129 National Staff 74 Navaseelam, Joyce 8 Navaseelam, Sarasvathi 76 New Playground 123 Ng, Jan 23, 60 Ng, Lydia 3, 6, 34, 35, 54, 55, 57, 59, 78, 81, 91, 93, 95, 98, 101, 108, 118, 123, 131, 135, 137, 140, 143, 149, 150, 155, 156, 157 Ng, Monay 22, 23, 27, 63, 157 *Ng, Mr. & Mrs. 140 Nguyen, Beth 38, 42, 65, 67, 107, 151, 153, 154, 155 Nguyen, Matthew 15, 29, 37, 59, 67, 107, 129, 151, 152, 154 NHS 32, 149 *Nissi Quality Food 117 NJHS 129 *Nyack College 90

O Ong, Steven 43, 50, 51, 63, 150 Ooi, Huey Fern 76 Ooi, Tian 71 Opening 2

P P-Period Classes 22 P.E. 22 *Palace of India 112 *Paradise Sandy Beach Resort 124 Park, Han Na 67 Park, Hye-Jin 71 Park, Sin Myung 64 Park, Soo Jin 11, 31, 68, 155 Park, Stella 17, 60, 61, 117, 118 Parkianathan, Kuppusamy 76 Parks, Lindsay 4, 19, 20, 24, 33, 34, 52, 59, 60, 61, 95, 113, 117, 149, 154, 155 Peltola, Evan 29, 30, 33 *Pen´ Ads 148 *Penang Adventist Hospital 102 *Penang Stationary 148 People’s Lives 52 Perumal, Balu 76, 84 Phan, Theresa 67, 153, 154, 155 Phan, Tim 68 Phillips, Alaina 4, 123, 152 Phillips, Janet 4, 72, 109, 123, 134 Phillips, Jason 3, 72, 123, 134, 155 *Phoenix Press 128 Physical Education 22 Physical Science 18 Physics 18 Physics Trip to Genting 101 Pillai, Raj 74, 76 Pohl, Jason 21, 32, 41, 56, 58, 59, 82, 98, 133, 139, 140, 150, 154, 156, 157, 158, 159 Poulter, Scott 63, 103, 127, 150 Prayer Meeting 82 Precalculus 18 Preschool Four 8, 70 Preschool Three 8, 70 Psychology 16

Ramu Thaver, Sangaran 76 Rangasamy, Sundaraj 76 Raza, Sumbal 54, 63, 157 Reeves, Warren 82, 83 Rice, Allison 26, 41, 64, 80, 119, 150, 157 Rice, Nathan 21, 22, 30, 31, 32, 33, 60, 105, 119, 121, 131, 141, 149, 150, 152, 153, 157 *Roadhouse Grill 105 Roberts, Breanna 47, 154 Roberts, Joel 64, 156

Robertson, Christina 18, 24, 34, 35, 43, 54, 55, 57, 59, 85, 87, 92, 95, 98, 115, 119, 125, 135, 139, 145, 149, 152, 153, 155, 156, 157, Back Endsheet Robertson, David 33, 41, 43, 53, 63, 105, 109, 119, 127, 131, 137, 150, 154 Robertson, John 42, 74, 75, 134 Robertson, Karen 10, 74, 75, 107, 134, 150 *Robertson, Mr. & Mrs. 92

UNDER-12 GIRLS’ BASKETBALL: FRONT ROW: Lakshmi Meyyappan, Theresa Phan, Hannah Jones, Maliea Luquin, Khalie Mahoney; BACK ROW: Mr. Gerry Steiert, Sydney McKenzie, Francis Wong, Angela Steiert, Grace Walter, Beth Nguyen

MSSPP TRACK TEAM: FRONT ROW: Drew Steiert, Mr. Gerry Steiert, Robert Whiting, Esther Vaughn; BACK ROW: Francis Wong, Harry Mak, Maliea Luquin, Angela Steiert, Khalie Mahoney; NOT PICTURED: Sophia Vaughn, Josephine Steinkamp, Ben Weidemann, Cameron West, Josh Strong, Jordan Nagel, Greg Kolkman, Nathan Danneker

R Rague, Jay 72, 134 Rague, Kelsey 64, 95, 129, 151, 154, 156, 159 Rague, Nathan 28, 46, 67, 87, 129, 154, 156 Raja Manikam, Bascaran 76, 77 Rajiah, Lily 76 Ramasamy, Muniandy 76 Ramasamy, Sundram 76

TAE KWON DO CLUB: FRONT ROW: Christina Robertson, Drew Steiert, Nathan Rice, James Hawthorne, Nancy Duclos; BACK ROW: Mr. Dean McClary, Ye Na Kim, Josiah Steinkamp, Anna Fu, Regina Hong, Nathan Danneker, Joseph Hawthorne, Mrs. Carla Loehden; NOT PICTURED: Hung Yi Song, Hung Ching Song, Rolland Leung, Ms. Shannon McCabe, Mr. Ryan Tuck, Mrs. Lyn Holden

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S Sabastian, Margaret 76 *Sam’s Batik 96 Sambantham, Vijaysundram 76

Saminathan, Catherine 74, 76 Sanders, Karen 75, 134 Sanders, Lionel 75, 134 Sangaran, Ramu Thaver 77 Sankaran, Shama 76, 77 Schaller, Devin 71 Schaller, Garrison 9, 71 Science Fair 87

HIGH SCHOOL CONCERT BAND: FRONT ROW: Allison McClary, Kael Steinert, Po Lai, Eric Westergren, Jon Masters, Caleb Masters, Jason Pohl, Christa DeVette, Joy Walter, Heather Hill; SECOND ROW: Joy Li, Michelle Nagel, Cindy Hsieh, Marie Giezendanner, Drew Steiert, David Robertson, Kohei Shimizu, Robbie Mangham, Charis To, Patty Tsai, Mr. Kerry Mahoney; BACK ROW: Liesl Williams, Brian Colfax, Tokihito Shioya, Terry Hsiang, Nathanael Matanick, Andrew Jo, Matthew Mah, Lindsay Parks, David Lee, Kirsten Westergren, Laura Danneker

MIDDLE SCHOOL CHOIR: FRONT ROW: Jason Hsiao, Deon Gouws, Jonathan Brokaw, Yi Chen, Rami Lee, Katherine Kang, Maliea Luquin, Hannah Jones; SECOND ROW: Lakshmi Meyyappan, Janice Hung, Tanya Krishnamani, Naomi Matanick, Sophia To, Khalie Mahoney, Rachael Leung; THIRD ROW: Bruce Mak, Bethany Weidemann, Linnea Williams, Riley Mahoney, Cameron West, Hung-Yi Song, Tiffany Hsiang, Joycelyn Woo, Sydney McKenzie; BACK ROW: Andy Jung, Grace Walter, Beth Nguyen, May Yamauchi, Reka Kolkman, Susheela Meyyappan, Estefania Diago, Theresa Phan, Mrs. Valeri Brokaw; NOT PICTURED: Carolyn Whiting, Emily Brokaw, Angela Steiert, Sunny Lee, France Wong, May Yamauchi

MIDDLE SCHOOL BAND: FRONT ROW: John Jang, Deon Gouws, Jonathan Brokaw, Yi Chen, Rami Lee, Jason Hsiao, Breanne Hansen, Vivian Lee, Linnea Williams; SECOND ROW: Mr. Kerry Mahoney, Estefania Diago, Susheela Meyyappan, Anne Claire Ruh, Katherine Kang, Sunny Lee, Naomi Matanick, Kelsey Rague, Joycelyn Woo; THIRD ROW: Andy Jung, Bruce Mak, Tanya Krishnamani, Sophia To, Tim Babcock, Reka Kolkman, Riley Mahoney, Axel Loehden, Breanna Roberts, Chet Bright, Elmo Lin; BACK ROW: Matthew Nguyen, Hung Yi Song, Michael Mah, Joshua Wong, Nathan Rague, Jason Hsiao, Janice Hung, May Yamauchi, Tiffany Hsiang

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Seawall 97 Second Grade 10, 70 Sellasamy, Steven 79 Selvanayagam, Jason 75, 91 Senior Activities 54 Senior Rapping 135 Senior Sneak 56 *Senior Sponsors 98 Senior Transition Retreat 145 Seniors 54 Seong, Erik 68, 155 Seong, Jennifer 71, 97 Seventh and Eighth Graders 64 Seventh Grade 14, 66 Sheddan, Mary 66, 75, 89, 134 Shimizu, Kohei 23, 40, 64, 154, 155 Shimizu, Yoko 16, 33, 35, 52, 55, 56, 58, 59, 62, 79, 81, 91, 93, 98, 101, 108, 116, 118, 135, 137, 140 *Shimizu, Mr. & Mrs. 116 Shinohara, Haruki 37, 63, 152 Shioya, Tokihito 37, 62, 63, 154, 155, 156, 157 Siblings 119 Siemens, Apryl 3, 34, 55, 57, 59, 85, 89, 93, 95, 98, 111, 118, 135, 137, 149, 155, 157 *Siemens, Mr. & Mrs. 89 Simeon, Jacob 77, 79 *Simpson University 145 *Sin Chuan Books 148 *Sing Guang Hing Furniture 91 *Siow Seong Studio 137 Sixth Grade 12, 66 Smit, Ivana 8, 71, 97 Smith, Addison 68, 99, 150, 155 Smith, Alaina 152 Smith, Justin 74, 75, 129, 134, 152, 155 Smith, Shannon 6, 7, 8, 75, 134 Social Studies 16 Song, Hung Ching 68, 133, 147 Song, Hung Jie 8, 11, 68, 69, 155 Song, Hung Yi 36, 43, 64, 141, 152, 154, 156 Song, Hung-Yi 154 Sophomore Dress-up 103 Sophomore Sponsors 127 Sophomores 62 Spanish 20 Spiritual Emphasis Week 82 Spiritual Life 82 Sports 36 *St. George’s Church 94 Staff 72 Staff Outside School 72 Steiert, Angela 28, 36, 45B, 67, 151, 153, 155 Steiert, Beth 75, 134 Steiert, Drew 33, 45B, 63, 143, 150, 153, 154 Steiert, Gerry 7, 37, 45B, 46, 75, 134, 153 Steinert, Aaron 50, 51, 54, 56, 59, 83, 97, 98, 101, 111, 115, 146, 150, 159

Steinert, Kael 38, 47, 64, 151, 152, 154 Steinert, Miranda 13, 32, 42, 65, 67, 155 Steinert, Tim 75, 82, 127, 134, 141 Steinert, Vi 75, 127, 134 *Steinert, Mr. & Mrs. 97 Steinkamp, Jacki 73, 75, 134, 145 Steinkamp, Joel 70, 75, 134, 155 Steinkamp, Josephine 12, 13, 45B, 67, 151, 155 Steinkamp, Josiah 10, 46, 47, 68, 150, 153, 155, 156 Steinkamp, Karl 54, 70, 75, 97, 105, 121, 134, 143, 145, 150, 155 Steinkamp, Kassy 71, 150 Steinkamp, Mia 8, 75, 97, 134 Steinkamp, Mikaela 71, 123, 152 Steinkamp, Rebekah 10, 68, 69

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Steinkamp, Tiff 48, 64, 150, 151 Stenlund, Greg 4, 18, 51, 75, 105, 115, 121, 134, 143, 150, 155 Stenlund, Kaden 66, 68, 147, 152 Stenlund, Kendall 10, 30, 31, 68 Stenlund, Kenlee 71, 123, 152 Stenlund, Kristian 71 Stenlund, Tara 75, 115, 134 *Straits Minimarket 144 Strong, Jordan 24, 66, 68, 147, 152, 156 Strong, Josh 44, 67, 69, 151 Strong, Joshua 147, 155 Strong, Justin 24, 69, 71, 99, 147, 155, 156 Strong, Ruth 55, 56, 73, 74, 75, 98, 134, 145, 158, 159 *Strong, Ruth Ms. 98

r. Sandman udge Jessica Fantasy World

Obsessed with keeping track of how certain players of the NBA or EPL played in their last games, a small group of students and staff found a way to keep up with updates and profiles—and do this in an aggressive way: fantasy football. “It’s a good activity to do during my free time because it fits my hobby and is competitive,” said Ted Fung.

These groups of students and staff became Yahoo members to play the games. They made their own private leagues, so they just played against their friends.

Fantasy sports allowed anyone who joined to pick his favorite players to become members of his team; each player then became a manager of his own team.

After picking their team, the boys could earn points by predicting how well a particular player would perform in a game.

If one of his players made an Sitting at a computer during his study assist, that would count. If one hall, Ben DeVette looks questioningly player got injured, the program at the screen as he checks up on his would sub in someone from the team. DeVette and other boys found bench. Actually, each manager time either after school or during study hall to keep tabs their scores, just needed to sit back and watch the real athletes play. “I enjoy [fantasy football] because it gives me something to do in study hall.

And it’s nice to keep updated with the NBA in a good way,” said Howard Kao. Students who played competed with each other to see who had the better team. A large number of staff men—Mr. Justin Smith, Mr. Joel Steinkamp, Mr. Karl Steinkamp, Uncle Brian Weidemann, Mr. Steve Liss, Mr. Jason Phillips, Mr. Greg Stenlund, and Mr. Ryan Tuck—joined up to play Fantasy Football, too. This league really “got into” the competition and enjoyed the time they put into it. “[Fantasy football] created lots of conversation and camaraderie among the Dalat players. I will definitely do it again next year,” said Mr. Stenlund.

Playing the game helped the boys and staff come together just a little bit more and demonstrated how well each of them knew their facts about the sport.

—By Nancy Duclos

*Student Council 122 Student Council, High School 32, 156 Student Council, Middle School 156

Student Portraits 143 Student Teacher 99 Studying 141

SIXTH GRADE BAND: FRONT ROW: Lakshmi Meyyappan, Harry Mak, Rolland Leung, Luke Dalton, Edwin Tan, Joshua Strong, Akshay Krishnamani; SECOND ROW: Khalie Mahoney, Theresa Phan, Grace Walter, Sydney McKenzie, Christina Gaddis, Anna Fu, Beth Nguyen, Rachel Leung, Mrs. Valeri Brokaw; BACK ROW: Francis Wong, Sunny Lee, Angela Steiert, Josephine Steinkamp, Hannah Jones, Miranda Steinert, Maliea Luquin; NOT PICTURED: Bethany Weidemann

CLUB BUG: FRONT ROW: Hung Jie Song, Addison Smith, Soo Jin Park, Ye Na Kim; BACK ROW: Mr. Dean McClary, Justin Strong, Daniel Masters, Ben Weidemann, Josiah Steinkamp, Erik Seong, Liesl Williams; NOT PICTURED: Joseph Hawthorne

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Rogers, Corinne 75, 134 Rogers, Daniel 30, 33, 68 Rogers, Kasey 71 Rogers, Patrick 75, 123, 134 *Roof Top Kafe 110 Ruh, Anne Claire 64, 129, 154, 156 Ruh, Anthony 64

JAZZ BAND: FRONT ROW: Ted Fung, Nathanael Matanick, Eric Westergren, Andrew McClary, Caleb Masters, Kohei Shimizu; SECOND ROW: Charis To, Allison McClary, Laura Danneker, Christina Robertson, Mr. Kerry Mahoney; BACK ROW: Robbie Mangham, Kaz Hayashi, Tokihito Shioya, Brian Colfax, Matthew Mah, Andrew Jo

VOICE ENSEMBLE: FRONT ROW: Robert Whiting, Jon Masters, Caleb Masters, Eric Westergren, Jonathan Dyck, Nathanael Matanick, Christa DeVette; BACK ROW: Mrs. Nan Walter, Julia Cheong, Lydia Ng, Apryl Siemens, Christina Robertson, Lindsay Parks, Joy Walter, Natalie Herring

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Subramaniam, Murugiah 79 Sun, Grace 33, 41, 44, 48, 49, 58, 60, 61, 70, 113, 149, 150, 151 Sundram, Vijay 77 Supramaniam, Saroja 79 Swimming 133

T Tae Kwon Do 30, 153 Takahashi, Kazuki 37, 63 Tami, Naomi 5, 62, 64, 78, 81 Tan, Edwin 67, 155 *Tan Pharmacy 105 *Teh Brothers 95 *Telesonic 111 *Teo, Ronnie 113

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20, 75, 134

*Teppanyaki Restaurant

109

Thanksgiving 107 Third Grade 10, 68 Thompson, David 47, 63, 103, 143, 150, 152

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To, Charis 36, 48, 49, 63, 103, 119, 150, 154, 155 To, Sophia 26, 28, 44, 64, 65, 119, 129, 151, 154, 159 *Toccoa Falls College 138 Tompkins, John “Tommy” 21, 73, 75, 107, 125, 134, 143, Back Endsheet Tovell, Esther 10, 75, 134 Toyama, Shinobu 58, 60, 158 Toyama, Takehiro 37, 63 Toyama, Tokihito 156 Track & Field 44 Track & Field Records 45 Track Team, MSSPP 153 Tsai, Chia-Wen 62, 63 Tsai, Patty 60, 154 Tsai, Richard 63 Tsunami Relief 70 Tuck, Ryan 17, 38, 70, 73, 75, 127, 134, 151, 155 Tuck, Shelly 73, 75, 127, 134, 151 Tung, Seok Yeng 79 Tyas, Dennis 12, 14, 74, 75, 87, 134 Tyas, Gayle 75, 113, 134

Um, David 71 Um, Jena 71 Um, Mina 71

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Varsity Football 40 Varsity Girls’ Basketball 48 Vaughn, Esther 33, 41, 45B, 78, 80, 85, 98, 101, 109, 119, 122, 131, 141, 145, 149, 150, 153, 156, 157, 158 Vaughn, Ruth 59 Vaughn, Sophia 45B, 64, 80, 150, 157 Voice Ensemble 155 Volleyball League 42 Voon, Wei Ming 79

Wong, Joshua 67, 154 Wong, Joyce 4, 16, 21, 24, 32, 44, 57, 58, 59, 79, 81, 93, 98, 108, 118, 121, 122, 135, 137, 139, 140, 145, 156, 157 *Wong, Mr. & Mrs. 108 Woo, Angelene 71 Woo, Joycelyn 35, 67, 129, 154

Wu, Roc 13, 66, 68, 147, 152

Y Yamauchi, May 154 Yamauchi, May 67

Yamauchi, Yumi 19, 22, 33, 58, 60, 133, 149, 159 *YC Ventures 147 Yi, Chen 129 *Yoko, Natalie, & Joyce 140 Younger Boys Bonding 147 Yun, Yeo Rin 8, 71, 87

W DALAT AMBASSADORS: FRONT ROW: Christa DeVette, Jason Pohl, Eric Westergren, Nathanael Matanick, Andrew McClary, Laura Danneker; BACK ROW: Joy Li, Heather Hill, Brian Colfax, Tokihito Shioya, Kaz Hayashi, Joy Walter, Joel Roberts, Mrs. Valeri Brokaw

r. Sandman udge Jessica efending the Board

In order to found a new settlement, Justin Strong placed a road piece on the board adjacent to his city in Cities and Knights of Catan—a popular board game—and finished his turn.

With the bandit one space closer to attacking the island of Catan, the dice passed to Michael Whiting, who rolled a nine, exactly what he needed.

Wide selections of favourite games littered campus, “I like Risk because you get to conquer the world without killing anyone,” said Jonathan Masters with an evil laugh.

Students enjoyed relieving their stress with the power given by games to build hotels and rule nations. Said Bethany Weidemann, “I like board games because it is lots of fun to hang out with your close friends.”

“I like Monopoly,” said PICKING up their units, Justin Strong Josephine Steinkamp, “beand Daniel Masters remove units from the cause there is money.”

Middle East as Jordan Strong witnesses the Joy Walter said, “I enjoy Risk battle. Lighthearted games of world Candyland because it’s got domination helped students compete with each other as well as relax at home with a pretty colors, it’s about food, and it’s easy.”

Students played board games to find easy entertainment, chat with friends, and kill time. Liesl Williams said she enjoyed “Cities and Knights, Monopoly—all the ones that take forever.”

Back on the island of Catan, Whiting traded his sheep, upgraded his army, and built more knights to protect his territory from the oncoming bandits.

With only one point to victory, he passed the dice to Jordan Strong. “When Jordan rolled the black ship,” said Whiting, “I knew I’d won because I had the most defense.”—By Robert Whiting

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COMBINED WORSHIP TEAM: FRONT ROW: Robert Whiting, Andrew McClary, Caleb Masters, Eric Westergren, Nathanael Matanick, Tokihito Toyama; BACK ROW: Estefania Diago, Joyce Wong, Natalie Herring, Jason Pohl, Joy Walter, Christina Robertson, Lydia Ng; NOT PICTURED: Mr. Jason Selvanayagam, Edo Budijanto, Michael Mah

HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT COUNCIL: FRONT ROW: Esther Vaughn, Joyce Wong, Julia Cheong; BACK ROW: Mr. Michael Holden, Nathanael Matanick, John Kim, Kimberly Gross, Mrs. Lyn Holden

MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENT COUNCIL: FRONT ROW: Elmo Lin, Tim Babcock, Edo Budijanto, Deon Gouws, Jonathan Brokaw, Chet Bright; BACK ROW: Mr. Michael Holden, Nathan Rague, Andy Jung, Hung Yi Song, Cameron West, Anne Claire Ruh, Kelsey Rague, Susheela Meyyappan, Naomi Matanick

Walter, David 82 Walter, Grace 2, 67, 153, 154, 155 Walter, Joy 3, 20, 22, 25, 26, 35, 54, 63, 103, 131, 133, 154, 155, 156, 157 Walter, Nan 17, 21, 26, 34, 75, 82, 134, 155, 157 Wang, Bertha 68 Wang, Paul 42, 62, 64, 152 Watson, John 71 Watson, Joshua 68 Watson, Mark 71 Way, Jessica 71 Way, Jordyn 68, 115 Weekends 78 Weidemann, Ben 31, 32, 68, 123, 147, 155 Weidemann, Bethany 12, 67, 154, 156 Weidemann, Brian 33, 55, 75, 98, 119, 134, 149, 155 Weidemann, Valerie 33, 55, 75, 80, 81, 98, 115, 134, 149 *Weidemann, Mr. & Mrs. 98 Weight-Training 109 West, Cameron 59, 65, 67, 154, 156 West, Chris 10, 31, 68 West, Gregory 71, 99 West, Ron 26, 75, 121, 134, 157 West, Shelly 75, 134 Westergren, Eric 23, 32, 34, 35, 40, 42, 53, 59, 62, 63, 79, 82, 103, 109, 127, 131, 139, 150, 154, 155, 156, 157 Westergren, Kirsten 20, 46, 48, 64, 70, 150, 154 Whiting, Carolyn 2, 38, 64, 151 Whiting, Michael 38, 64, 151, 156 Whiting, Robert 2, 26, 33, 34, 35, 45B, 57, 59, 81, 83, 84, 85, 89, 93, 95, 98, 115, 125, 126, 131, 137, 142, 145, 149, 153, 155, 156, 157, Back Endsheet *Whiting, Mr. & Mrs. 126 Williams, Jared 24, 66, 68, 147 Williams, Liesl 63, 81, 103, 149, 154, 155, 156, 157 Williams, Linnea 14, 29, 34, 36, 39, 65, 67, 95, 129, 151, 152, 154 Wong, Francis 13, 28, 153, 155

HIGH SCHOOL CHOIR: FRONT ROW: Nathanael Matanick, Jonathan Dyck, Mary Kuffel, Nancy Duclos, Nathan Rice, Caleb Masters, Lindsey Nagel, Tamara Herring; BACK ROW: Jason Pohl, Sumbal Raza, Allison Rice, Natalie Herring, Joyce Wong, Apryl Siemens, Jordan Gaddis, Marigan Dyck, Heather Hill, Sophia Vaughn, Mr. Kerry Mahoney

“IT WAS A DARK AND STORMY NIGHT” DRAMA CAST: FRONT ROW: Brian Colfax, Robert Whiting, Chris Foster, Caleb Masters, Jonathan Dyck, Jon Masters, James Hawthorne; BACK ROW: Uncle Ron West, Allison Rice, Apryl Siemens, Joy Walter, Christa DeVette, Laura Danneker, Marie Giezendanner, Kimberly Gross, Monay Ng; NOT PICTURED: Michael Whiting

“ANYTHING GOES” DRAMA CAST: FRONT ROW: Nathanael Matanick, Robert Whiting, Caleb Masters, Chris Foster, Nathan Rice, Eric Westergren, Jonathan Dyck, Jon Masters, James Hawthorne; SECOND ROW: Mrs. Nan Walter, Esther Vaughn, Monay Ng, Julia Cheong, Joyce Wong, Brian Colfax, Tokihito Shioya, Tara-Lynn Kennedy, Marie Giezendanner, Liesl Williams, Joy Li, Pamela Hidajat, Michelle Nagel, Uncle Ron West; BACK ROW: Marigan Dyck, Christina Robertson, Lydia Ng, Natalie Herring, Jordan Gaddis, Christa DeVette, Lindsey Nagel, Joy Walter, Laura Danneker, Apryl Siemens, Kimberly Gross

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—Blessing Adleta

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End of the Line

SHARING their concerns and anticipations for the future, Tanya Krishnamani, Sophia To, and Kelsey Rague spend quality time together after school.

Preparing to enter high school, the eighth graders needed to prepare for the changes they would face. “I’m excited about the future, but don’t want to leave middle school just yet,” said To.

GLEE covering her face, Julia Cheong signs the wall in Ms. Ruth Strong’s office upon receiving her acceptance letter from Michigan State University. With many difficult decision ahead of them, such as which college to attend and which dorm to apply for, senioritis set in. Cheong, receiving acceptance letters from many places, eventually decided to attend Tufts University.

Passing the Time DURING lunchtime, Jason Pohl relaxes in front of his locker, strumming his guitar as he waits for his friends to finish eating. The long-surviving tradition of decorating lockers for people’s birthday’s kept the campus cheerful and lighthearted, reminding friends that, even in the midst of stress, they could count on each other.

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It happened—just like that—so fast! It’s like I just got here this semester, and it’s over.

A N X I O U S LY, E s t h e r Va u g h n , K a z u K o matsu, Aaron Steinert, and Julia Cheong wait as the Flying Coaster gains momentum to send them flying down the track. A day at the theme park in Genting Highlands provided not only a time of learning for the physics class, but one last time to bond before graduation.

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“ W H AT E V E R , w e ’ r e such a good one!” said Mary Kuffel to Grace Kim, Shinobu Toyama, and Matt Hansen before passing the microphone to Yumi Yamauchi as she imitates Natalie Herring during the JSB skit. The five juniors portrayed “Jason [Pohl] and his Angels,“ meeting up 15 years to “redefine the trends of modern music.”

Mixed Emotions

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THEY say that JSB signifies the beginning of the end: the beginning of the end of the last year of high school for seniors and of the grueling hours of labor for the juniors, of abundant free time for the sophomores and of being the “new kids” in high school for freshman, and of middle school for the eighth graders and of yet another academic year for everyone else.

As the final days loomed on the horizon, each moment grew more

sentimental. The last basket you made in an MSSPP game, the last chance you got to slam your locker door, the last G-period study hall when you roamed into Ms. Ruth Strong’s office, scrawling your name across her wall. In everything you did, you hoped to leave your mark on the lives of those left at Dalat.

But, instead of letting the situation get you down, you treasured each precious, meaningful event with greater appreciation;

grasping each so tightly, as if it might get away if you loosened your grip.

You smiled more than usual, laughed louder than before, and spoke more meaningfully than ever.

And then you realized you had just added the last sentence to the end of this chapter of your life.

But, that did not signify the end.

A blank page awaited you—a new story and a new beginning—and what seemed to be the beginning of the end turned out, instead, to

be the end of the beginning.

You glanced into the shifting tides that reminded you of the past and showed you glimpses of the what lay ahead. In the midst of it all, you saw God’s hand, protecting you through difficulties and blessing you with happiness. And this provided you with the strength you needed to lunge, head-on, into the future, trusting God to lead you through the raging tides into the still waters.

—By Kimberly Gross

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Carefully assuming their

proper positions, Angelene Woo, Sunny Kim, Rachel Hurlbut, and Charlotte Combrink enjoy acting as animals. Chris West said, “I wish we could have done the musical again!”

Joy written on his face,

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Ben Weidemann successfully completes his break-dancing debut. End-of-the-year performances allowed students to demonstrate talent and a job well done.

Dig That Polishing, refining, and revealing hidden talents “There just has to be a floodstuff survival kit!” said Khalie Mahoney to Bethany Weidemann. Arguing back and forth on stage, the debate continued about Noah’s remarkable ability to survive the Flood.

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well-deserved praise at the end-of-thesemester Fine Arts Concert as well. “[The concert] was a great way to show off the accomplishments of the year with stellar performances from different groups and

“I caught myself mouthing the words to the songs...”

Providing multiple opportunities for elementary students to discover their singing and acting skills, Mrs.

Rolling the notes to-

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THE sun setting on the half constructed seawall, a sense of peace came in knowing that a new wall meant protection and security, not only for the long, dark hours of the night, but also for the future. It took months of hard work to actually make the new seawall a reality, but the work was not in vain, as the new wall demonstrated God’s faithfulness even in the midst of tragedy.

Our future is in His hands—and He will hold us secure.

Valeri Brokaw directed the musical production of “Arkeology.”

Chanel Huang said, “I was thankful for Mrs. Brokaw’s teaching.”

“My favorite part was when Khalie ran around the table and

gether in a beautiful phrase, Andrew Jo steps up to the challenge of a solo. Opening doors of musical variety, jazz ensemble offered styles different from other groups.

was running like crazy—and the villains were trying to capture her, but her ‘cousin’ Grace [Walter] saved her,” said Soo Jin Park.

“The elementary musical was very nicely done, and it brought back memories of my sixth grade year. I caught myself mouthing the words to the songs. They did a great job with it,” said Lindsay Loehden.

After consistent training and constant practice, artistically inclined students had a chance to receive their

individuals. It brought truth to the fact that hard work really does pay off...and the classiness of it all was great!” said Eric Westergren.

Ms. Carolyn Janssen said, “We displayed different artwork; I was thoroughly proud of the Dalat artists. They are so talented!”

As the night capped with a loud round of applause, the actors and actresses made their ways upstage and bowed before the enthusiastic audience.

—By Christina Robertson

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OM-POMS in hand, Natalie Herring joins Joel

Babcock in fighting pep rally villain, Mr. Clay Moss.

Mr. Moss defeated everyone until Robert Whiting came as “Phantom of the Games.”

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Nagel stretches to

block a Union girl’s shot. Despite winning two previous games, this loss to Union, 20-60, and another to C.G.S. gave the girls bronze.

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a team, Tim Babcock

skillfully makes his way around a giant from Mont Kiara student to make a layup. The boys had never played a game against any team this tall; despite the intimidating height, they took the game 19-14.

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defensive girl, Sophia To works with Breanne Hansen to make a layup. Under pressure, the girls worked together and shot at the net only to have the ball fail them and another girl rebound it before they did.

E nding Battles “Be there!” signs hung around the necks of the StuCo members on 4 May. The actual game that would start the varsity boys’ MSSPP state tournament began on 5 May. The “Fighting Eagles” went face to face with Berapit, one of the hardest teams in their pool. The boys lost the game 60-63, closing the boys’ basketball season without any further games.

The high school had a Pep Rally on 13 May to introduce the varsity girls’ home tournament, which involved six teams. The girls played their first game shortly after the rally against Convent Green Lane. Rather confident of a win, the girls still felt a little scared.

“I’m so nervous!” exclaimed

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Allison McClary as she sat in her math class before her game. They trounced their Green Lane opponents 4121.

They won this game against Convent Green Lane and another against Chinese Girls’ School. But they lost another game against Chinese Girls’ School and one to Union; this earned the girls the bronze metal.

The JV girls began their home tournament action on 7 May. They had not played many games throughout the school year and wanted to play more; this tournament became their last chance to see what they could do. Five teams showed up; and the girls won one out of three games, taking third place

and ending their season.

The JV boys’ tournament ended the sports calendar. Games started on 20 May. Hung Yi Song looked forward to his games; he had spent the Saturday before watching the varsity girls play. “I’m very excited about our games and hope that we take a place,” said Song. Their last game against Mont Kiara led the boys to a total of one win and three losses. The JV boys took fourth place.

—By Nancy Duclos

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ball, and having Howard

Kao close by to pass to, Andrew McClary switches hands to move around the Berapit man guarding him.

MSSPP closed for the boys after this game because of a loss of 60-63.

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With the help of her friend Lachlan Modrzynski’s rapping, Grace Sun expresses her desire to serve during the next school year. Students used creative ways to convince their peers to vote for them.

Election Time Passing the torch and well-deserved honor With posters showing up everywhere on the morning of 23 May, the student body quickly realized that Student Council campaigning had begun.

I’ve had the passion to own a small store; and I think I could learn a lot from being business manager.”

After counting all the votes, Student Council announced Kim

of a new year and the opportunity for new leaders to step up. Speeches during B-period preceded the voting. Students left knowing their vote mattered and that undoubt-

To express her reason for

running, Lindsay Parks recites her carefully crafted speech.

Candidates used speeches, often paired with a humorous movie, to showcase their leadership abilities.

“I’ve had the passion to own a small store...”

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edly the present leaders would leave behind talented successors.

—By Natalie Herring

“Vote me for StuCo presi-

dent,” said John Kim at the end of his speech. Students interested in leadership positions put forth their best effort to win the support of the student body.

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as president, Grace Sun as vice president, Hidajat as business manager, Lindsay Parks as administrative assistant, Yumi Yamauchi as public relations manager, and Stella Park as pep chairperson.

In addition, the Awards Assembly on 1 June also added to the hectic end-of-the-year events. Students with outstanding achievements received recognition for their hard work.

On 25 May the students looked excitedly forward to the prospect

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Some posters stood out because of their creativity. “I really liked Pam’s [Hidajat] posters because they are cute, and it seems like she put a lot of effort into [making] them,” said Kimberly Gross.

Only one person wanted the honor of running for president. John Kim said, “I will do a good job. I already have plans for what I want to do in the upcoming school year.”

Running for business manager, Hidajat said, “Since I was small,

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Hands extended, Tamara

Herring accepts the Servant Award for Chandler Dorm.

Each dorm couple chose one student who had showed the most servant-like qualities throughout the school year.

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Stepping up to receive her

well-earned Calculus award, Cathy Lin shakes Mr. Greg Stenlund’s hand. The awards ceremony honored students who had put forth extra effort in their classes.

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To conclude the skit, Grace Kim, Yumi Yamauchi, Stella Park, Mary Kuffel, and Heather Hill crowd onto the stage. “I’m going to miss the seniors; it was a privilege to do this for them,” said Kuffel.

Careful not to miss a note,

Malaina Gaddis plays “Estrellita” by Manuel Ponce on her guitar. The juniors not only honored the senors with skits, tributes, and a filling dinner, but with music of all varieties.

Smiling from ear to ear,

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Apryl Siemens and Joy Walter get into the setting of the evening. Elegant props set up around the hotel ballroom provided many photo ops for the “stars” of the evening.

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Star-Studded

An evening on the red carpet

A buzz spread throughout the group as excitement crept into the minds of each senior as he or she waited for the bus to pull out the school gate, disclosing the well-kept secret of the surprise location of the Junior-Senior Banquet. As the bus drove past Hillside and then past Island Plaza, the buzz grew into a

[at the Park Royal], I was overjoyed at the thought of our JSB being at the same place we had had a lot of fun putting on one [last year].”

A new sound soon flooded the ears of the seniors: screaming fans—accompanied by bright flashes—welcoming the seniors as they stepped onto the red carpet

I didn’t; I had fun! After watching people leave for JSB for five years, I was excited to finally get to go.”

As the evening drew to an end, the juniors presented the seniors with “awards”—pewter goblets, decorated like the Oscars. “It made me feel like a Superstar!” said Yoko Shimizu.

“Screaming fans...welcomed the seniors...onto the red carpet” roar as eager seniors tossed around names of possible hotels.

Then, as the bus reached Sunrise Circle, to the surprise of many, it did not turn off; instead, it doubled back and headed for Batu Ferringhi.

“Maybe it’s going to be at the Park Royal,” said Jason Pohl with a laugh. Ironically, just a few short minutes later, the bus pulled into the Park Royal parking lot!

“At first, I thought it was going to be at Gurney Hotel until we took the roundabout,” said Pohl.

“But after I found out that it was

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and made their way into the starstudded ballroom, complete with the Hollywood Hills, a Planet Hollywood globe, and a Class of 2005 “Mirror of Fame” to set the mood for “A Night with the Stars.”

The night’s events included dinner and live music followed by skits interspersed with tributes to offer a variety of entertainment, satisfying everyone present while showcasing both the silly and sincere sides of the seniors’ personalities.

“Everyone says that sophomores are supposed to fall asleep during the JSB,” said Liesl Williams. “But

Junior - Senior Banquet

The time of night finally took its toll on the class that fought back the yawns for just one more photograph with their friends before trading their gorgeous evening gowns and formal hairdos for red, blue, and beige uniforms.

Nonetheless, the night of glitz and glamour etched itself on the minds of the Class of 2005, reminding them that the end was near, but leaving them with fond memories of days-gone-by to pull them through the long, lonesome times which the future inevitably held.

—By Kimberly Gross

“I’m going to miss seeing you around campus!” says James Hawthorne in his tribute to Jason Pohl. Tributes gave the juniors a chance to tell the seniors how much their friendship meant to them.

Nostrils taking in the de-

lightful smells of the buffet dinner, Jason Pohl jokes with Eric Westergren and Lindsay Parks as they follow Yim Chun Selvanayagam in the line. The menu included such dishes as fettucini alfredo and lasagna.

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With a glance at the sailors,

Apryl Siemens warns them of the cost of having her as a girlfriend with the song “Buddy Be Ware.” She finished and returned to her room as Than Matanick’s girl.

Romantically swaying back and forth to the music of “De Lovely,” Caleb Masters and Christina Robertson convincingly fall in love. Then the chorus rudely ruined the moment with obnoxious singing.

It’s De Lovely The first musical in more than 10 years The curtain opened with a burst of song as the chapel transformed into a cruise ship bound for England. Eric Westergren and Christina Robertson sailed toward marriages as stowaway Caleb Masters attempted to steal Robertson’s heart and break the wedding engagement.

Joy Walter said, “Every rehearsal

to the directors Mrs. [Nan] Walter and Uncle Ron [West].”

“It was ‘Jolly Bracing’ in the musical,” said Westergren.

“Drama’s great; it’s always so different. I mean, you can always find a new way to get in trouble­, but drama trouble—it’s always so much fun.”

Lydia Ng said, “I’ve never been

in ‘Anything Goes’ was one of the best things I did in high school.

It stretched me as an actor and allowed me to get to know the people involved in the show much better. The musical was probably one of the biggest and hardest things I have ever done in my life.”

With a cast of 36 high school

“Being an angel requires a lot of time and energy...”

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“I’m scared—to death of this thing!” exclaims Than Matanick to Apryl Siemens as he fumbles with his machinegun-violin case. Props, like a monocle, helped send the audience back to the 1930s.

Strutting across the stage

Hands held high, Joy Walter

with hats and umbrellas, Eric Westergren and Joy Walter sing “Let’s Misbehave.” Dialogue as well as entertaining songs helped to develop the characters’ personalities.

leads the chorus in the finale, “Anything Goes,” lifted up by the ship’s sailors. Complicated choreography enhanced the show and taught the chorus the importance of unity.

students and six alumni, Mrs. Walter and Uncle Ron organized and directed the musical four times a week—two practices during school­—plus the extra practices at lunch, on Saturday, or any other convenient time. Miss Carolyn Janssen helped with choreography, and Mrs. Marsha Matanick and Mrs. Karen Robertson aided in costume care and design.

The audience erupted with laughter and chattering as the curtain closed; all the time and energy put into the night paid off at the sound of applause. And thus closed the musical comedy where “Anything Goes.”

—By Robert Whiting

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backwards, Kimberly Gross trusts Robert Whiting as they dance to “Gypsy in Me.” Actors painstakingly practiced their dances to perfect the fastmoving steps.

in a drama production before.

Being an angel requires a lot of time and energy, but I’ve really enjoyed playing the part. I get to wear a really itchy blonde wig and act like a total ditz. I’m excited about our performances, and I’m sure everyone will thoroughly enjoy [the play].”

Masters said, “Being the lead

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To keep from falling over

was a chance to hang out with my closest friends and glorify God with our talents. How often do you get to break into song in the middle of conversations without being looked on as insane? It helped that my character was kind of like me: loud, outgoing, and always wanting to be where the party’s at.

And we owe all of what we’ve done

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Marking the End Seniors’ final activities leave a challenge to underclassmen Gracefully balancing a fragile teacup in her dainty hands, Esther Vaughn sips her drink and turns to smile at her parents. “I am so glad you guys are here,” she said in her home language of Khmer.

me being a little troublemaker!”

Hosted by staff on 28 May, the seniors, their parents, teachers, and dorm parents gathered in the chapel to enjoy a chance to greet one another through food and tea.

staff, and parents gathered in the chapel for senior wills on graduation day. As the seniors gave away old memorabilia, many students sat on the edge of their seats waiting to receive their

“The dinner was amazing!” exclaimed Lindsey Nagel. “I stuffed myself with tons of food!”

“Why did you just tell the story of when I ate an entire cake?” asked Vaughn. “That was so

“...Whatever you do, try not to embarrass me too much...”

“Please, whatever you do, try not to embarrass me too much when you tell childhood stories of

“ Se n i o r t e a w a s a g re a t experience,” said Lindsay Loehden. “I am glad my parents got a chance to meet some of my dorm friends’ parents.”

With enthusiasm on his face, “I am really going to miss Than Matanick suggests that Cathy [Lin] next year, and I do his fellow seniors go do their not know what I am going to do homework. The senior chapel without her,” said Howard Kao stressed the importance of mournfully.

Following tradition, students, making good choices in life.

collectibles.

“I was so excited when [my sister] gave me her pink sunglasses,” exclaimed Tamara Herring. “I will wear them everyday just for her!”

The annual Parent Dinner filled hearts and stomachs on the night of 30 May. With laughter and fresh smelling appetizers, the class enjoyed a final dinner in Penang with their parents.

embarrassing!” Trying to be mad, Vaughn glanced into her parents’ eyes and realized she could not pretend frustration; instead she burst out with laughter.

Shocked with the thought of leaving, Vaughn realized that her high school career had ended; and she only could go forward. “Wow,” she said, “I can’t believe it’s over.”

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“My parents are still in Mon-

golia,” Sam Lee explains to Mr. John ”Tommy” Tompkins at the tea. Senior Tea gave students a chance to talk with other senior parents as well as with their teachers.

Senior Tea / Senior Chapel / Senior-Parent Dinner

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As Kim Gross raises her food, the Powerpoint slide show flashes on the screen. During Senior Tea, parents viewed the photos the juniors had used for JSB. “I wish I had a copy for college,” said Gross.

Entering a Chinese clan

house, Caleb Masters finds his mother, Mrs. Terry Masters, talking to Mr. John Robertson. Senior parents honored and “roasted” their sons and daughters at a lavish meal.

Mouths hanging open, Bless-

ing Adleta, Joyce Wong, Than Matanick, and Robert Whiting give insightful phrases to the audience. The creative chapel guaranteed students would remember their antics.

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Hands in motion, Cathy

Lin and Julia Cheong perform “Spring” from Vivaldi’s Four Seasons. Baccalaureate allowed seniors to share their talents with the rest of the school one last time.

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Taking Bows The Paradise ballroom filled with talk and laughter from staff, students, and senior parents. After finding their seats, the audience stood as their friends in the senior class made their way down the aisle to their seats in front of the stage.

So began Commencement for the lass of 2005. After a prayer by Mr. Lionel Sanders, the evening progressed with Mr. Greg Stenlund, Mr. Rick Hurlbut, and Ms. Maike Horn giving their reflections on each senior.

“It’s exciting to see them all graduate, but it’s also really sad to see them go,” said Ms. Shannon

meaningful things to say. I couldn’t believe it was said for us!” said Jordan Gaddis.

In the Commencement service, salutatorian Cathy Lin and valedictorian Christina Robertson addressed the rest of their class. Following them, Uncle Tim Steinert gave the seniors words of encouragement to help wherever life would take them.

When the time came, each senior marched across the stage to receive his or her diploma. Some shed visible tears; others cried inside, sad to leave all that they had done behind.

“Congratulations, class of

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and moving onwards

“It’s exciting to see them all graduate...”

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2005; you are now officially Dalat alumni,” Mr. Karl Steinkamp announced as the seniors held up their hard-earned diplomas with pride. Turning their tassels, the class of 2005 made its way down the aisle and to the “wailing wall” to say their good-byes.

—By Chris Foster

Tassels in hand, the seniors prepare to flip them, signifying their reaching an important milestone: high school graduation. The class of 2005 joined the ranks of over 1500 Dalat alumni.

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McCabe afterwards.

Three days earlier, the Baccalaureate service allowed the seniors to display their talents to the rest of the school one last time before graduation. Joyce Wong and Yoko Shimizu performed a vocal duet, a Japanese song about friendship and letting go. “Their voices really went well together.

They were two small people with big, loud voices,” said Jason Pohl after hearing his classmates.

After the senior worship team accompanied songs, Mr. David Nagel took the podium and addressed the class on the coming of age. “Mr. Nagel had some really

Smiling, Aaron Steinert

shakes Mr. Lionel Sanders’s hand as he receives his diploma. Seniors discarded their school uniform in a pile at the director’s feet before exiting the ballroom.

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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. $30.00 to Dalat International School, Tanjung Bunga, 11200 Penang, Malaysia.

Four-hundred and fifty copies of the 2005 Reflector, Volume 43, were printed by Phoenix Press of Penang, Malaysia. Body type throughout the book is a 10-point Adobe Garamond; theme copy is in 13point Officina Serf Book. Division page headlines and caption headlines are in Reporter Two and Coronet; division page captions are in Futura Bold. People’s Lives headlines, caption headlines, and callout are in Bodoni MT Ultra Bold and Curlz MT; captions are in Hooteroll. Groups headlines and captions are in Ashley Script MT and Funky Fresh. Academics headlines are in Textile and Lucida Handwriting Italic; captions are in Textile and Gadget. Sports headlines and scoreboards are in Hooterall Bold and Bodoni; captions are in Hooterall Bold.

All copy was written by the high school journalism staff. The computer programs used were Microsoft Word 2001, Adobe PageMaker 7.0, Macromedia FreeHand 8, and Adobe Photoshop 7.0. The staff used eight iMacs, and one Power Macintosh G3. 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, George Town. 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 100 rolls of Konica Monochrome VX 400 film and 20 rolls of Konica XG color film.

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, MSSPP competition, Dalat Inv. Tournaments, Student Council elections, drama, and graduation activities.

Reflector 2005 STAFF: FRONT ROW: Kimberly Gross, Editor; Christina Robertson, Assistant; Natalie Herring, People’s Lives; Mary Kuffel, Groups; Chris Foster, Academics; BACK ROW: Nancy Duclos, Sports; Robert Whiting, People’s Lives; Mr. John “Tommy” Tompkins, Adviser