Ethan Chan, 6
After piling food on their trays, Benjamin Mauger (11) and Mr. Kirk Ronzheimer sit by the outdoor court, overlooking the ocean as they talk about life. Lunch provided opportunities for students to reach out to teachers and mentors, giving them guidance throughout the day.
Malaysia
Panda Chan, 6 Malaysia
Ryan Chan, 6 Malaysia
Max Chang, 6 Korea
Ashley Chew, 6 Malaysia
Eager for lunch, Emma Hofer (12) and Cheryl Yeap (12) dish up their food at the nasi kandar stall in Lucky 99. The stalls offered a variety of options as seniors eagerly ordered chicken rice, Thai curry, and spring rolls to complete their meals and fill their stomachs before driving back to school.
Dylan Chew, 6 Malaysia
Ning Yi Chia, 6 Malaysia
John Chin, 6 Malaysia
Esmarie De Jager, 6 South Africa
Young Woo Eun, 6 Korea
Jack Ferguson, 6 Australia
Jadyn Helweg, 6 U.S.A.
Yong-Yu Huang, 6 Taiwan
Helen Jang, 6 Korea
Sophia Kang, 6
Malaysia
Kaitlyn Ladner, 6 Malaysia
Rebecca Lee,6 Taiwan
Soo Qiao Lim, 6 Malaysia
Esther Lo, 6 Malaysia
Chloe Loh, 6 Malaysia
Daniel Loh, 6 Malaysia
Christopher Ooi, 6 Malaysia
Paul Pham, 6 New Zealand
Mikaya Ronzheimer, 6 U.S.A.
Adelynn Tan, 6 Malaysia
Eugene Tee, 6 Malaysia
Mikmik Thomas, 6 Indonesia
Alicia Yeap, 6 Malaysia
Joseph Yun, 6 Malaysia
Lydia Allen, 5 U.S.A.
Jeta Anderson, 5 U.S.A.
David Bae, 5 Korea
Caitlyn Buckland, 5 Canada
Elizabeth Buhr, 5 Canada Daniel Burns, 5 U.S.A. Hazel Chan, 5 Malaysia
Dominic Cheang, 5 Malaysia
Adelina Chee, 5 Malaysia
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Best Block of the Day
Eating, Relaxing, and Gaming
Students’ stomachs grumbled in extreme hunger; everyone longingly glanced at the clock that would signal the end of class. Petering on the edge of their seats, they awaited in desperation. Suddenly, as if all on cue, the students buzzed to life at the sound of the lunch bell. The halls pooled with people as they scurried out in excitement for the best block of the day. Seniors in their brightly colored sea-foam blue shirts rummaged through their bags to find ID cards, escaping campus for 45 minutes. The mobs gathered at different hawker stalls, Gustos, or Lucky 99 to enjoy the company of friends. “I love the opportunity to go out to eat lunch with friends. We are able to pick different restaurants each day, escape campus for a bit, and experience good Penang food before we
graduate,” said Brenda Ng (12). “Although it is fun, it’s always an extra challenge in the day to make it back in time before the bell rings.” While the seniors got to enjoy fresh air out by Hillside, the other classes meandered down to the cafeteria by the beach. They dished up food on their trays and gathered around the round tables, discussing the latest events in classes. “Usually after eating lunch, I pay basketball or soccer with the guys, enjoying the outdoor basketball court or field,” said Ben Finlay (11). “It helps me focus better in school when I have had the opportunity to enjoy the outdoors for 45 minutes every day.” Although some enjoyed the outdoors, others decided to sit down and engaged in the bustling conversation and gaming in the air-conned Student Cen-
ter. Those who needed a chilled drink or quick shot of sugar congregated at the StuCo store, Zach’s Shack, to share a few laughs and snack before the rest of the day unfolded. “I hang out in the Student Center all the time for lunch as I spend my time gaming and talking with friends,” said Caleb Cox (10). “The couches are comfortable and there is always good music to enjoy to take breather from the busyness in school.” The bell then rang, signaling an end the conversations and games, and everyone reluctantly headed towards his or her F-Block class. —By Katiera Cox Sitting down in the outdoor cafeteria, Joseph Hsu (11) shovels fried rice into his mouth, satisfying his hungry stomach. Students rushed down to the lunch line in order to choose the best meals, from Asian to Western dishes, satisfying the varied taste choices.
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Korea
Magdalene Koay, 6
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Wayne Khor, 6 Malaysia Jason Kim, 6
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Malaysia Wen Khaw, 6 Malaysia
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