Their Majesties King Abdullah II and Queen Rania Al-Abdullah
The Power of the American Program at Modern American School
Our High School Students at Our Library
•The American Program is recognized for its rigorous • يعترب الربنامج األمريكي برنامجا متكامال وقويا academic standards and yet the most flexible. .ولكنه مرن •The Modern American School is a certified center for ً• تعترب املدرسة األمريكية الحديثة مركزاً دولي ًا معتمدا administering External College Board exams: :لتقديم إمتحانات الربنامج األمريكي (ACT, SAT, SAT Subject Tests and AP Exams). .)ACT, SAT, SAT Subject Tests and AP Exams( •The United States continues to lead the world in • تستمر الواليات املتحدة األمريكية يف الطليعة عامليا mathematical and scientific discovery and innovation as a من حيث اإلبتكارات واإلكتشافات العلمية نتيجة لقوة result of this program. .هذا الربنامج ومرونته •Over 250 million students worldwide are enrolled in ) مليون طالبا250( • يفوق عدد طلبة الربنامج األمريكي the American Program; this shows the success of the .على مستوى العالم مما يدل على نجاح هذا الربنامج program. • يمنح الربنامج األمريكي الطلبة فرصة اختيار املواد •It offers students with subject selection according to .حسب إحتياجاتهم وإهتماماتهم their needs and interests. • حقق طالبنا يف هذا الربنامج نتائج عظيمة يف جميع •Our Students in this program achieved great results أنحاء العالم منحتهم األولوية يف القبول لدى أفضل and were able to attend the best universities worldwide .الجامعات األردنية والدولية as well as Jordanian universities. • الربنامج األمريكي معتمد من قبل وزارة الرتبية •The American Program is recognized by the Ministry of .)والتعليم ملعادلة شهادة الثانوية العامة (التوجيهي Education towards Tawjihi equivalency. 2
A Word from the General Director
Mrs. Omaya Zamel
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s we reflect on the 2018-2019 school year, please join us in acknowledging and celebrating the many successful learning experiences and educational opportunities that have taken place for our students. We are proud of all of the academic opportunities we offer our students, with a challenging, yet flexible American academic program as well as the national program that highlights our cultural heritage and meets our students’ individual needs and interests. Our sincere goal is that each student graduates with a plan that has the skills necessary to be successful in his/ her future endeavors. We have stood by our founding principle that education is a continuous journey, not a race. The Modern American School continues to maximize students’ role by placing them at the center of the learning process. To achieve this end, we continue to offer on-going teacher training that focuses on student engagement grounded in reallife experiences. The outcome of this training is that students have become responsible for their learning and led the exploration far beyond the regular classroom setting. To provide a platform for studentcentered learning, we provide a plethora of cutting edge technological resources that allow students the
opportunity to research and access information from around the world. As part of our continuous improvement journey, we introduced initiatives to enhance student learning and focus on the overall wellbeing of our students. For example, we incorporated the Standing Desks, the Read and Ride program, as well as “Raz-Plus” and “I Read Arabic” reading programs into our learning environment to enhance students’ focus, comfort and maximize learning opportunities. We also introduced online courses such as writing and math business-focused courses and a technology course. The AdvancED reaccreditation for the fourth time since 2003 came as a celebration of our growth through our educational journey. After a thorough and comprehensive evaluation of the school’s educational program, improvement plan, and learning environment, we received a high score of 378 out of 400 points. The average score for accredited schools in the Middle East and Africa is 278-283; we beat the average by close to 100 points. I would like to wish all of our MAS family a relaxing and refreshing summer vacation, and we look forward to seeing you next year.
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Outstanding Achievers Yousuf Alwash was awarded Valedictorian. He selected to major in biological sciences
at George Washington University, one of the top universities in the United States, though he received multiple admissions to other top universities worldwide. Throughout his educational journey, he distinguished himself by opting for the most challenging AP courses and achieved high scores on all external exams. Yousuf is a calm, insightful and ambitious student.
Kristina Salem was awarded Salutatorian, and was offered admission to the following
universities in the United States: University of California, Davis, Loyola University Chicago, and San Diego State University. Kristina has set herself apart from her peers by selecting the road less travelled. She is hardworking and outgoing with refined public speaking and writing skills. She was selected as the Model United Nations (MUN) Secretary General. She decided to continue this road by majoring in political science.
Sirage Beiruti was offered admission to the following universities in the United Sates:
University of Massachusetts Boston, University of Massachusetts Dartmouth, Suffolk University, and University of Illinois at Chicago. He has intellectual curiosity, passion for global cultures, and adventurous spirit. He was a member of the Basketball Team and set himself apart as an athlete and a natural leader.
Dalya Naji was offered admission to the following universities: University of California,
Davis (USA), Bristol, University of the West of England (UK), University of Nottingham (UK), and University of Sheffiled (UK). Congenial, thoughtful, charismatic, and openminded, Dalya has a clear commitment to cross-cultural communication. She has intellectual curiosity, passion for voluntary work, and adventurous spirit. She is a voracious reader and can vocalize her views with determined flair.
Danya Ba’arah was admitted to the following universities: University of Massachusetts
Boston (USA), Bridgewater State University (USA), Cardiff University (UK), and University of West London (UK). Danya is an intelligent, articulate lady who shows independent thought and respect for other cultures. She has a natural gift of getting along with others, and is always respected by her peers and teachers.
Samy Herzalla was admitted to the following universities in Canada: University of
Toronto, University of Waterloo, and Western University. During his High School years, Sammy has been an active member of the school Community Service program and a student athlete where he excelled at basketball and track and field. He has devoted much time and effort to this area-far beyond school requirements.
Yara Alsiddig was offered admission to the following universities: University of
California, Davis (USA), University of California, Merced (USA), Queen Mary University of London (UK), and University of Sheffiled (UK). Conscientious, tactful, and openminded, Yara has a clear commitment to cross-cultural communication. She has intellectual curiosity and passion for voluntary work. She has been an active leader in the Community Service program where she played a major role in organizing several events. 4
Board of Trustees
Mr. Tayseer Zamel Founder
Mrs. Omaya Zamel Co-Founder/General Director
Our School Board of Trustees is made up of global thinkers and agents of change. We greatly appreciate their work at MAS, and we thank them for their civil service. As we continue to move through the 21st century with advancements in technology, increased global interconnectedness, and innovative leadership, our students are prepared for success.
H.E. Dr. Jawad Al-Anani Head of Trustees
H.E. Sami Gammoh
H.E. Aqel Biltaji
H.E. Omar Maani
H.E. Dr. Ibrahim Badran
H.E. Thabet Al-Taher
H.E. Rateb Al-Wazani
MP. Reem Badran
Eng. Bassem Farradj
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Congratulations A Letter from the President of the United States to MAS Students (2019)
Gold Presidential Awards Yousuf Alwash Ahmad Atari Kristina Salem Samy Herzalla Lara Kirwi Natalia Haddad 6
Dalya Naji Shatha Ramadneh Yara Alsiddig.
Silver Presidential Awards Danya Ba’arah Rakan Haddad Mouaz Abdelsamad Tia Haddad Maria Delcheva Muna Abueljebain
Sirage Beiruti Adam Zineddin Adam Halawa Lina Al-Rimawi Kameel Habboub.
Presidential Awards
Gold & Silver Presidential Awards
The Presidential Award is a distinguished award that is generated from the Office of the President of the United States. It has been in place for many years, and it was developed to recognize top achieving students and encourage them to continue to do their best. It is based on cumulative GPA’s, and has two tiers: the Gold Presidential Award given to students with cumulative GPA’s of 3.9 and higher, and the Silver Presidential Award given to students with cumulative GPA’s of 3.6 - 3.89. A personal letter from President of the United States is given to each student receiving these awards. 7
College Acceptances 2019
(Jordanian Universities not listed)
Our on campus College Counseling Department provides our students with the highest scholarship awards and admissions to the most selective and prestigious universities. Here are some acceptances from recent years: • Harvard University - USA • Dartmouth College - USA • Cornell University - USA • University of Pennsylvania - USA • Brown University - USA • Northeastern University - USA
Yousuf Alwash • Boston College (USA) • Boston University (USA) • The George Washington University (USA) • University of Michigan Ann Arbor (USA)
Samy Herzalla • University of Toronto (Canada) • University of Waterloo (Canada) • Western University (Canada)
• Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) - USA • Boston College - USA • University of California - USA • McGill University - Canada • Yale University - USA • University of Toronto - Canada
• New York University (NYU) - USA • London School of Economics - UK • University of Warwick - UK • University of Leeds - UK • Boston University - USA
Sirage Beiruti • University of Massachusetts Boston (USA) • University of Massachusetts Dartmouth (USA) • Suffolk University (USA) • University of Illinois at Chicago (USA)
Kristina Salem • University of California, Davis (USA) • Loyola University Chicago (USA) • San Diego State University (USA)
Dalya Naji • University of California, Davis (USA) • Bristol, University of the West of England (UK) • University of Nottingham (UK) • University of sheffiled (UK)
Danya Ba’arah • University of Massachusetts Boston (USA) • Bridgewater State University (USA) • Cardiff University (UK) •University of West London (UK)
Lara Kirwi • George Mason University (USA) • Northern Virginia Community College (USA)
Maria Delcheva
Yara Alsiddig • University of California, Davis (USA) • University of California, Merced (USA) • Queen Mary University of London (UK) • University of sheffiled (UK)
Kameel Habboub • DePaul University (USA) • St. Johns University New York (USA) • Long Island University Brooklyn Campus (USA) • The University of Akron (USA)
Lawrence Abu-Shreikh • California State University Fullerton (USA) • California State University San Jose (USA) • California State University Northridge (USA)
Mouaz Abdelsamad • University of sheffiled (UK) • University of Surrey (UK) • Durham Unuiversity (UK) • University of Windsor (Canada)
• American University in Bulgaria (Bulgaria)
Abdallah Shakhshir • University of Bridgeport (USA) • Franklin University (Switzerland)
Faisal Dakkak • Franklin University (Switzerland) • Hotel Institute Montreux-HIM (Switzerland) • EU Business School Barcelona (Spain)
Salah Dakkak • Franklin University (Switzerland) • Hotel Institute Montreux-HIM (Switzerland) • EU Business School Barcelona (Spain)
Mariam Elsalih • The University of Manchester (UK) • University of Surrey (UK) • University of East Anglia (UK) • Lebanese American University (Lebanon)
Natalia Haddad • Middlesex University (UK) • Kingston University London (UK) • University of Sussex (UK) • Webster University (Switzerland)
Rakan Haddad • Kingston University London (UK) • University of Brighton (UK) • University of Sussex (UK) • University of Surrey (UK)
Tia Haddad • Webster University (Switzerland) • University of Surrey (UK) • Kingston University London (UK) • University of Greenwich (UK)
Adam Zineddin • University of Buffalo, SUNY (USA) • Canisius College (USA)
Wajd Asfour • Hotel Institute Montreux-HIM (Switzerland) • Franklin University (Switzerland) • The Emirates Academy of Hospitality Management (UAE)
Adam Halawa •Bahcesehir University (Turkey) • Sabancı University (Turkey) • Koc University (Turkey)
Ahmad Atari • University of Bristol (UK) • University of Glasgow (UK) • University of St Andrews (UK)
Leen Mattar • Ryerson University (Canada) • York University (Canada) • Western University (Canada) • University of Windsor (Canada)
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Our College Counseling Department is one of the best in the Middle East
Over $1.8 Million USD in Scholarships for 2019
Rend Al-Hity • University of Surrey (UK) • University of Bradford (UK) • Istanbul Okan University (Turkey)
Maryam Najjar • Webster Vienna Private University (Austria) • University of Applied Science Upper Austria (Austria)
Mazen Maqsaa University of Sussex (UK) • The University of Manchester (UK) • University of Brighton (UK)
Reem Omari • University of Valencia (Spain) • University of Zaragoza (Spain)
Eba’a AlBarbarawi • University of Salford Manchester (UK) • Liverpool John Moores University (UK)
Shebel AlSayegh • Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (USA) • Kingston University London (UK)
Sanad Al-Ajarmeh • University of Brighton (UK) • University of Nottigham (UK) • Brunel University London (UK)
Ronnie Mourad Stephanie Yacoub Dialla Alabdallat • Portland Community • Royal College of Surgeons • Univesity of Leeds (UK) College (USA) in Ireland (Ireland ) • University of sheffiled (UK) • Community College of • Univesity of Leeds (UK) • Abbeys College (UK) Philadelphia (USA) • Abbeys College (UK) • University of Central • University of Central Lancashire (UK) Lancashire (UK)
Ma’en Al Khalaileh •The University of Manchester (UK) • University of Sussex (UK) • University of Brighton (UK)
Fayiz Ayyad • University of Brighton (UK) • University of Bristol (UK)
Zain Abu Al Hala • Univesity of Leeds (UK) • Univesity of Surrey (UK) • Univesity of Sussex (UK) • Coventry University (UK)
Mira Arabiyat • American University in Dubai (UAE )
Faisal Fedah
Firas Kablaoui
Hamza Jabarin
Wahbi AlAbdaly
Jun Xue
Shadia Aboukamil
Ahmad AlTaher
• Carleton University (Canada)
• Lebanese American University (Lebanon)
• University of Brighton (UK)
• Franklin University (Switzerland)
• Irvine Valley College (USA)
• Carleton University (Canada)
• California State University Fullerton (USA) • Orange County Community College (USA)
Universities Our Alumni Attended USA - Harvard University, Yale University, MIT, University of Pennsylvania, Georgetown University, Brown University, Cornell University, Tufts University, New York University, University of California, Boston College, University of Michigan Ann Arbor, Drexel University, Northeastern University, Boston University, University of Massachusetts, Bentley College, Ohio State University, Purdue University, Suffolk University, University of Colorado – Denver, Texas A & M University, University of Texas – Dallas, Portland University, University of North Carolina, DePaul University, Rutgers University, Fordham University, University of Southern California, University of San Francisco, Loyola University, University of Arizona. Canada - McGill University, University of Toronto, York University, University of Waterloo, University of Ottawa, University of British Columbia, Carleton University, Ryerson University, Queens University. UK - Imperial College London, London School of Economics, University of Bath, University of Leeds, The University of Manchester, University of Edinburgh, City University of London, University of Birmingham, University of Leicester, Aberdeen University, Cardiff University, University of Essex, University of Kent, Nottingham Trent University, University of Surrey, University of Essex, University of Kent, Swansea University,University of East Anglia, Glasgow Caledonian University. Europe - University of Amsterdam (Netherlands), Jacobs University (Germany), American College of Greece (Greece), Eastern Mediterranean University (Northern Cyprus), Les Roches Marbella (Spain), Les Roches Hotel Management School (Switzerland), Groningen University (Netherlands), Franklin College (Switzerland), Carl Benz University (Germany), American University of Paris (France), Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore (Italy), Malmo University (Sweden), Schiller University (Germany). Far East & Others - Ateneo De Manila (Philippines), The University of Rio de Janeiro (South America-Brazil), University of Shanghai (China), University of Delhi (India), The University of Auckland (New Zealand), Moscow State Instiute of Internatinoal Relations (Russia), Monash University (Australia). Middle East & Gulf Area - Royal College of Medical Surgeons University (Bahrain), American University of Dubai (UAE), American University of Sharjah (UAE), Gulf Medical College (UAE), American University of Beirut (Lebanon), American University of Cairo (Egypt), Lebanese American University (Lebanon), USEK: Holy Spirit University of Kaslik (Lebanon), University of Balamand (Lebanon), Notre Dame University (Lebanon), University of Jordan ( Jordan).
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SAT/AP Top Scores
Abdul samea El-samarrae
Malak Kahook
Yousuf Alwash
Adrian Matei
Jenna Alhaj-Ahmad
AP Calculus AB (5) AP Macroeconomics (5) AP Microeconomics (5) AP Psychology (5) AP Chemistry (4) Mathematics Level 2 (800) Chemistry (780) Mathematics Level 1 (710) SAT (1500)
AP Microeconomics (5) AP Psychology (5) AP English Language and Composition (4) Mathematics Level 2 (740) Biology (700) SAT (1310)
• AP Psychology (5) Mathematics Level 2 (800) Chemistry (780) Mathematics Level 1 (770) SAT (1520) Advanced GCE Arabic (A*)
AP Calculus AB (5) AP Microeconomics (5) AP English Language and Composition (5) AP French Language and Culture (5) AP Psychology (4) SAT (1460)
AP Psychology (5) AP Macroeconomics (5) AP English Language and composition (4) AP Biology (4) SAT (1320)
Nour Warde
Zain Abu Asbah
AP Microeconomics (5) AP Psychology (5) AP Biology (4) Mathematics Level 2 (740) Chemistry (740) Mathematics Level 1 (730) Biology (700)
AP Calculus AB (5) AP Microeconomics (5) SAT (1330)
Ahmad Saidi
AP Microeconomics (4) AP Psychology (4) Advanced GCE Arabic (A*)
Bassam Alwash
Mathematics Level 1 (740) Chemistry (720) SAT (1480)
Ahmad Saidi
• AP Microeconomics (4) • Advanced GCE Arabic (A)
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Yara Alsiddig
AP Biology (4) Biology (730)
Aysheh Abu Ghaida
AP Psychology (5) Advanced GCE Arabic (A)
Ahmad Al-Sharbatee
• AP Microeconomics (4) • Advanced GCE Arabic (A*)
Dalya Naji AP Psychology (5) Mathematics Level 1 (700) Mathematics Level 2 (710) Advanced GCE Arabic (A*)
Ahmad Atari
Mathematics Level 1 (730) Chemistry (700)
Amr Ababneh
Biology (730) Mathematics Level 1 (700)
Yara Sharabi
AP Psychology (4) Advanced GCE Arabic (A*)
Leen Abu Al Hala
Ali Shalaby
AP Microeconomics (4) AP Psychology (4) SAT (1390) Advanced GCE Arabic (A)
AP Microeconomics (4) AP Psychology (5) AP Biology (4) Advanced GCE Arabic (A)
Saba Alkhatib
AP Microeconomics (5) AP Psychology (5) AP World History (4) SAT (1320)
Faisal Barakat
AP Microeconomics (4) AP Psychology (4) Advanced GCE Arabic (A)
Saif Al-Saad
AP Microeconomics (4) Advanced GCE Arabic (A*)
Maryam Yahaya
AP Microeconomics (5) AP Psychology (5) AP Calculus AB (4) AP Macroeconomics (4)
Nadin Rayyan
AP Psychology (5) AP Microeconomics (4)
Natali Hamdan
AP Psychology (4) Advanced GCE Arabic (A)
* 800 is the highest score that can be achieved in SAT Subject Tests * 5 is the highest score that can be achieved in AP * 1600 is the highest score that can be achieved in SAT
The American Program at MAS Jerald Risner The implementation of the American program at MAS is unique as we fully utilize its flexibility to tailor our courses to fit students’ individual interests while maintaining the rigor of the program. With a wide selection of courses, each course is designed with the students’ needs and interests in mind. This program allows for authentic learning to take place where students create a tangible, useful products connected to real life experiences which demonstrate a deeper understanding of the content. An example of authentic learning is the economics market where students created business model based on real supply and demand situations. The program also focuses on character education based on instilling pride in one’s cultural heritage; students are taught universal values that they apply through extracurricular activities, including charitable events. Our American program helps students to matriculate into top universities and pursue successful careers as we are committed to exposing our students to new and high demand career opportunities. As part of our Career Orientation Program, we held multiple Career Fairs throughout the year to increase awareness among students towards non-traditional careers in technology, thus providing our students with access to world class learning and career opportunities.
Kamal Abu Zeineh
Nawaf Hina
AP Psychology (5) Advanced GCE Arabic (A)
AP Microeconomics (4) AP Psychology (4) Advanced GCE Arabic (A)
Manuella Ingrid
Abdel-Fattah Suheimat
AP Psychology (4) French (800)
AP Microeconomics (4) AP Psychology (4)
Tala Murad AP Psychology (4) AP Microeconomics (4)
Janna Kanan
Ghena Jaber
Kristina Salem
Zahra Al King
Maria Delcheva
AP Microeconomics (4) AP Psychology (4)
AP Psychology (5) AP Microeconomics (4)
AP Psychology (5)
German with Listening (710)
AP Psychology (5)
Mohammed Othman Mathematics Level 1 (740)
Noor Khaled AP Psychology (5) AP Microeconomics (5)
Sirage Beiruti
Natalia Haddad
Lara Kirwi
AP Microeconomics (4)
AP Psychology (4)
AP Psychology (4)
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AdvancED Accreditation
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Team Visit Our accreditation visit has been successfully completed this year; the Modern American School has been re-accredited with the highest score awarded by AdvancEd (the largest international community of education professionals in the world) for this academic school year in Africa and the Middle East region. The team commended the high quality teaching practices and the learning environment at our school. Modern American School scored 378 out of 400 points. To put this in perspective, the average world-wide for the accredited schools is 278 - 283 points. We beat the average by nearly 100 points!
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A Word from Deputy Director Dr. Maher Zamel Our goal is to challenge students to reach their full potential as global and lifelong learners. We strive to develop an educational system that best prepares the adults of tomorrow through catering to the needs of an ever-changing world. At MAS, we are proud of our American Program of Study that embodies those necessary changes needed to offer our students a comprehensive and balanced educational program. This allows them the choice and flexibility to focus on their coursework and extracurricular activities, while at the same time staying true to the core educational foundation that has built our American Program of Study as one of the best. This is evidenced by our steady stream of graduates matriculating at top colleges and universities worldwide, highest merit-based scholarships awarded to graduates, as well as our strong alumni base that can be found across all professional fields. The well-rounded educational program at MAS also prepares our students for life, where they master core subjects, while building their character with the ability to deal with change maturely. In the face of tremendous change, our students master the soft skills of communication, creative thinking, and flexibility needed to raise globally minded individuals who understand and appreciate other cultures as well. This is a unique advantage that our education instills in each one of our graduates as we bid them farewell on their individual journeys.
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Trip to USA Model United Nations Washington, D.C.
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Read & Ride Program at MAS
MAS Middle School Students
Using bikes while reading helps students maintain a healthy lifestyle and motivates them to read more. 16
National Honor Society The Modern American School is the first and only school in Jordan to be a member of the American National Honor Society (NHS), the leading academic organization established to recognize and support outstanding students. As a member of NHS, our students are able to secure college acceptances to the most selective universities.
Nicola Terlikas
Mira AlJamal
Raneem AlZu’bi
Mais AlRawahi
Ahmmad Abu Jubarah
Amr Ababneh
Bassam Alwash
Fares Qawasmi
Zaina Al-Hawari
Abdelhamid Al-Damirji
Sami Khader
Salem Khaled
Yousuf Alwash
Ahmad Atari
Samy Herzalla
Lara Kirwi
Kristina Salem
Natalia Haddad
Rakan Haddad
Sirage Beiruti
Mariam Elsalih
Mouaz Abdelsamad
Tia Haddad
Yara Alsiddig
Dalya Naji
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First Day of School
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Open House
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Kindergarten
Linda Shahrouri KG Principal
Rula Al-Barghouthi KG Assistant Principal
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Thank you for another wonderful and productive school year. I cannot thank you all enough for your endless hours of commitment, for coming to events, reading, donating and supporting whatever was necessary to help our students. We have had memorable experiences this year; in March we received some amazing reports while the school was going through the process of re-accreditation. The teachers and students proved that MAS is certainly a center of excellence and a respectable educational institution. We introduced new reading applications, which will nurture our students to become lifelong learners and future leaders. We also redesigned our classrooms to make them more studentcentered; this certainly was an enormous change for the students to adapt. They are now more independent, using their problem-solving skills more and asking endless questions; this has definitely extended their learning abilities and set them up for better academic success in the future. Our Professional Development program, fully supported by our School Director Mrs. Omaya Zamel, has helped teachers learn more about different ways of assessment. For now, we are saying goodbye to our KG2 students as they continue their educational journey and hello to our next year’s graduates. Have a great summer vacation and please keep reading! Mrs. Linda Shahrouri KG Principal
Kindergarten Faculty
Petra Vajdic KG 2C Teacher
Rania Irshaid KG 2A Teacher
Sawsan Ishaqat KG 2B Teacher
Ana Maria Al-Hamawi KG 1A Teacher
Tala Awameleh KG 1B Teacher
Sarah Tahboub Pre-school Teacher
Mira Naimi Arabic Teacher
Dina Abu Ruman Arabic Teacher
Kholoud Salhab Head of Arabic Dept.
Omar Masarweh PE
Nadine Al-Tubakhi PE
Oksana Benafova Music Teacher
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Pre-school
Filip-Andrei Covaliu
Fares Shahrouri
Rita Salameh
Naya Jabr
Isabela Kolosovaite
Shahid AbouBakr
Rakan Fitian
Maya Shahin
Fouad Kablaoui
Boreum Yoo
Ra’ad Shraim
Mohammad Al Saqabi
Abdullah AlAmmar
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KG 1A
Mohamed Al-Bajjeh
Momen Ebaid
Elin Abdulrahman
Yousef Salah
Faisal Al Fayez
Mohammad Eleisah
Mahmoud Eleisah
Nour Al Mligta
Usman Al-Ezzi
Ahmad Zaid
Heelanah Ali
Salma Shahin
Wadhhah Al Hajri
Salma AlSarhan
Yousef Ahmad
Naya Haboub
Dena AlKhreisheh
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KG 1B
Saqr Alnahi
Farah AlKhasawneh
Maryam AlSallum
Hala Al-zir
Yousif Saeed
Cecelia Al Bustanji
Turki Al Hajri
Sally Yafai
Noor Mustafa
Ahmed Al-Esi
Ameer Kablaoui
Shahem Shmaisani
Waleed Al Swaiti
Murad Elabbar
Ellen Fitian
Omar AlMutairi
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KG 2A
Khaled Bolbol
Mashoor Al-Fayez
Zaina Alammar
Mazayen Aldamkhi
Ryan Salameh
Ewan Abu Eleiz
Isik Okatan
Dyar Aljubori
Uwais Bin Ahmad
Hamza Almanaseer
Barlas Khan
Aryan Khan
Yeonji Yoo
Abdelrahman Bani-Hani
Amjad Abu- Eisheh
AbalHassan Al-Dabbas
AlHussein Al-Dabbas
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KG 2B
Dhari Al Saqabi
Qaswarah Al-Husaini
Mohammad Al-Louzi
Abdallah Al Arar
Yazan Ahmad
Rakan Al Naimat
Othman AlTibrouri
Qussai Alsaaidah
Tulin Farhan
Boaz Veenstra
Tya Samara
Maryam Al-Asady
Raya Al-Asady
Laura Barone
Mohammad Abdullah
Saba Quran
Nawaf AlMutairi
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KG 2C
Tuqa Al Qwasmi
Huda Khan
Karma Samara
Faris Alsamaien
Jood Abdulhameed
Bana Hamad
Ali Al Serhan
Mohammad Al Serhan
AbdulRahman Ali
Ribhi Qfaisheh
Khaled Ali
Anwar Alzain Bataineh
Ibrahim AlMutairi
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Cancer Awareness Campaign
Jordanian Cancer Presentation & Early Detection Conference
Bake Sale Fundraiser
Our bake sale brought awareness to students of the importance of helping others in our daily life. Parents were also involved by providing all the cakes, pastries, and cookies.
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Grandparents’ Day
Reading is so important for our KG students that we decided to showcase several of their favorite books and have special Reading Days. Several of our parents joined in reading to the children; we also invited local authors to read their books for the children.
Storytelling at KG 29
KG Sports Day
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KG Graduation
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Travelling broadens the mind and widens the horizons ...
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Switzerland Skiing Trip
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Elementary School Dear Students, It was my pleasure to be a member of the MAS family this year. As a principal, I was delighted and honored to witness your growth in heart and mind every day. Together, as dedicated parents, diligent teachers, and leading administrators, we could continue our commitment to develop your intellectual capacity and social competence. As the years go by and with every new chapter in your life, remember that you stem from the Home of the Eagles, so face the challenges with strength, wisdom, patience, and serenity. And remember that “if you can’t fly, run; if you can’t run, walk; if you can’t walk, crawl, but whatever you do, you have to keep moving forward.” The future belongs to you, so keep your mind and heart open to sculpt it the way you want.
Mariam Faraj Elementary School Principal
As I say goodbye, I wish your futures shine bright and gleam with happiness and good fortune. Sincerely, Elementary School Principal Mariam Faraj
Mais Al Taji Assistant Principal
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Ghadeer Ghazzawi Counselor
Dareen Ghnaim Coordinator
Elementary School Faculty
Rosa Atyyat Teacher
Mona Soudani Teacher
Linda Darwish Teacher
Rima Salameh Arabic
Hnaneen Shobaki I.T.
Rima Al-Taher Teacher
Eman Ruby Teacher
Alissar Al-Zoubi Drama
Dina Arafat Teacher
Farah Sunoqrot Teacher Assistant
Amani Batarseh ESL
Oksana Benafova Music
Reema Shaker Teacher
Sana Al Hussini Teacher
Ereni Al Madani ESL
Ola Al-Sheikh Teacher
Diala Al Shaer Teacher
Theresa Ammareen Teacher Assistant
Kholoud Salhab Head of Arabic Dept.
Arwa Al-Obaidi Arabic
Farah Ghizzawi Teacher Assistant
Nejood Khresat Chief Librarian
Rula Al-Dabbas Arabic
Shaheera Bustami Learning Support
Lana Abu Nameh Teacher Assistant
Dana Ghordlo Teacher Assistant
Laila Al-Adwan Learning Support
Nadine Al-Tubakhi PE Teacher
Deena Abu Halimeh Teacher Assistant
Reem Abidi Teacher Assistant
Omar Masarweh PE Teacher
Noor Abu Hassan Teacher Assistant
Jude Fraij Teacher Assistant
Telina Shoukar Art
Mira Dana Arabic
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Grade 1A
Jad Jichi
Farida Abdelmuti
Adam Naimi
Amneh Al-Daraien
Adam Abu-Lubbeh
Yousif Al-Juboori
Layan Abdulrahman
Maya Abdulateef
Omar Mubaideen
Miral AlSarayreh
Sulaiman Alenezi
Aoun Haddadeen
Maiviki Ngori
Yousef Hamad
Rana Al-Esi
Lara Jallad
Tawfeeq AlMabrouk
Yousef Al-Khattab
Elin Benismail
Fire Drill Training
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Grade 1B
Ghazal Haboub
Jad Halawa
Sanad Khader
Mzoun Aboubakr
Mayar Al-Azzabi
Kareem Arwani
Lali Sami
Fares Hijazi
Timuyamike Mbanga
Yara Ebaid
Nimr AlNahi
Sameeh Bader
Yara El Ghoul
Mustafa Marzoq
Jolie Muhana
Sarah Hassan
Allan Bilal
Selim Macun
Ahmad Nizam
Kinda Al-Zir
Raghad Al-Mutairi
Renee Rabadi
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Grade 2A
Sadan Zakarneh
Sari Salameh
Layan Ali
Sofia Bader
Jacob Al Dawoud
Mohammad Basheer
Karim AlHabouch
Sultan Toleubay
Leen Al-Obaidi
Sadan Al-Husaini
Amin Shawabkeh
Zaid Abu Safieh
Raghad Al-Madeh
Yousef AlNosirat
Sama Quran
Yara Al-Hawari
Samah Quran
Tenna Musameh
Tuleen Ibdeir
Sanad Odeh
Saif AlModaffar
Mohammed Ali
Mohammad Haddad
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Grade 2B
Halah Tahboub
Rabha El-Abbar
Noor Al-Louzi
Adam Al-Azzeh
Omar AlKhader
Yousif Al Qawasmi
Haya Shasha’a
Amenah AbdulSahib
Zaid Al-Awwad
Osayd Esgaer
Ella Veenstra
Samara Singh
Layla Karabatak
Ishita Arippara Prijith
Lazo Abdulla
Aiham Saleem
Belges Al Maligta
Lama Abu Ghwaileh
Joud Al-Qasem
Samuel Osorio Arizala
Ridha Al-Lami
Sama AlSous
Abdallah Abu Al-Hala
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Grade 3A
Aslan Tehaghapsao
Mohammad Hamadallah
Naya Naimi
Ghena AbuLaila
Maya AlDaraien
Anas Jallad
Mayyar Haikal
Faisal Al Hasan
Joris Kolosovas
Khalifa Serik
Adam Mhanna
Ameer Al-Shawabkeh
Saqer AlDammkhi
Leen Al-Faroky
Lamar Al-Najjar
Ghazi Ammache
Nora Manna’
Martin Behnam
Mohammad Hamad
Jana AlManaseer
Celine Rabadi
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Grade 3B
Amir Mustafa
Zein Salah
Maram Al-Shammari
Lionel Anani
Aman Amith
Sri Narisetty
Talal Shqairat
Maryam AlHerini
Eliya Hussein
Yazan Abu Abed
Sarah Aboubakr
Zainab Sudad
Rose AlFaroky
Mohammad Fitian
Ruqayah Al-Asadi
Jana AlTork
Jana Belbaisi
Reemas Hmeyem
Amirah AlEnezi
Joyce Dalo
Sedra Al-Mashadany
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Grade 3C
Karam Sami
Ibrahim Al-Wattar
Sultan AlKharouf
Zainulabdeen Ghanim
Said Abu Safieh
Julinar Al-Sarayreh
Mayar Shamsah
Mohammed Altibrouri
Bisan Abdul Rahman
Layan Madieh
Nursyifa Aswad
Khalid Al-Enizi
Shereen Al Kadri
Razan Mukhlif
Ammar Al-Eryani
Lamar Al-Najjar
Noor ElSamarrae
Munthir AlMabrouk
Mohammed AlMabrouk
Jana Al-Rawi
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Standing Desks
Grade 4A
Selena Qoblan
Tamara Al-Zoubi
Marwa Mligta
Sama AlBadr
Aden Abu Eleiz
Zaid AbuOmar
Fadi Khummi
Alaa Al-Tibrouri
Abdullah Abu Lubbeh
Ali Aldowaisan
Alia Al-Ajarmeh
Qusai Samara
Ali AlKhader
Zaid Walton
Mena Khummi
Samer Al-Badr
Mina-Hiro Ngori
Ghaith Al Shawabkeh
Ihsan Benismail
Ayoub Abd AlGadr
Leen Al-Janabi
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Grade 4B
Hashem Al-Lahham
Omar Tekreeti
Humam Farhan
Zaid ALQawasmi
Adam Mustafa
Sanad Kayyali
Dua Khan
Fatemah AlSabah
Yahya Al-Mayyah
Mohammad Al-Awwad
Ghena Al-Rawe
Rand Al-Richabi
Lora Al-Barbarawi
Lauren AlShawabkeh
Jood Salameh
Asya Bilal
Helena Jarrar
Anwar AlSarayreh
Abdullah Hilal
Mohammed Mubarak
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Grade 4C
Rakan Mustafa
Ali Al-Lahib
AlHasan Al-Saaty
Oun AlAbdallat
Mesk AlKasih
Qaswar Al-Mosawi
Angel Cole
Yousef Joudeh
Faisal AlRudaini
Kareem Ghali
Yousef Tahboub
Luna AlGhanim
Noora Othman
Adnan Shana’a
Taleen Al Khateeb
Masa Abu Al Hala
Karim AlZboon
Haya Odeh
Sara Alabbadi
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Reading Celebrations Becoming a lifetime reader is dependent on developing a deep love for reading. Elementary School students had a reading competition, where they were required to pick a story and practice reading it, foucusing on speed, accuracy, and proper expression in one minute. We are proud of our fluent readers! Keep in mind,“A person who won’t read has no advantage over one who can’t read.” Mark Twain
Elementary School Celebrating World Storytelling Day We celebrated the World Storytelling Day, where we hosted parents to tell fun and informative stories for all elementary grade levels. Our students were introduced to a plethora of cultural traditions that will be engrained in their minds with good memories of that day.
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Vocabulary Contests
French Spelling Bee
SAT Vocabulary Bee
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Grade 4 Moving Up Ceremony The Moving Up ceremony is an annual event that celebrates our lifelong learners’ success and transition to Middle School. This year’s theme was “Shinning Like Stars”.
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Elementary School Maker’s Fair
We are proud to present unique, student-made projects in our annual Maker’s Fair. This year’s theme “ASK curiously, THINK critically, and INVESTIGATE thoroughly” has been widely received as our best so far.
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Save the Children Workshop In partnership with MAS, Save the Children organized a three-day workshop for all staff members to train them on how to deal with different types of child abuse. This workshop stressed the importance of our students’ overall well-being which is in line with our school’s child protection policy.
Open My Eyes Body Awareness Part of our mission in the Modern American School is to provide our students with profound knowledge that helps them stay safe. On March 26th, we hosted a safety activist, who gave an awareness session to our students about body boundaries and privacy. She taught students to say NO loudly to any person who tries to break those boundaries, and trained them on how to get out of any uncomfortable situations.
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Elementary School Overnight Camp
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Today’s Readers are tomorrow’s leaders!
This year we introduced Raz-Kids as an additional educational tool to extend reading beyond the classroom environment. Raz-Kids is a great application that meets all levels and interests as it provides a digital library of differentiated books. It is student-friendly with fun features that make it an enjoyable experience for our students. It is a great way to differentiate between our learners as there are different reading levels and audio features which enhance the reading experience for them. After reading, stars are rewarded to praise them for their reading accomplishments.
منصة أقرأ بالعربية يو ّفر،منصة أقرأ بالعربية هو برنامج رقمي محوسب للقراءة ومقاطع الفيديو واأللعاب التعليمية، وأوراق العمل،مئات الكتب يسعى هذا البرنامج إلى االرتقاء بمهارات اللغة.واالختبارات التّقييم ّية العربية ويعزّز الطالقة اللغوية ويتيح للطالب فرصة القراءة خارج يوجد في برنامج.كما ويقدم تجربة ذاتية مم ّيزة للطفل.الغرف الصفية ُ الصعوبة؛ ليالئم احتياجات المتع ّلم ّ مستوى متد ّرج19 أقرأ بالعرب ّية .والفروق الفرد ّية بين المتع ّلمين 52
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Middle School
My beloved students,
Samah Hamad Middle School Principal
What a journey this year has been; it is hard to believe that the year has passed so quickly. Our journey began with tentative steps, but has over time taken you to remarkable heights. You have encountered trials and tribulations along the way, yet you soldiered on and came out the stronger for them. You have experienced exceptional and magical moments and you have created memories that will be remembered and cherished for the rest of your lives. Henry Ford wisely said, “Coming together is a beginning; keeping together is progress and working together is success.” As we look back, certainly there was a beginning, and thankfully there was also progress and yes - undeniably we have been successful!
Naseem Zamel
Student Life Coordiinator
In spite of the obstacles that were faced along the way, the end result of our coming together, keeping together, and working together, is the successful culmination of this most wonderful year. Looking forward for a new beginning, new achievements, new memories, and new success.
Dr. Alia Arafeh Middle School Assistant Principal
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Rima Sweidan Middle School Assistant Principal
Rana Sahawneh Middle School Assistant Principal
Rania Matar Middle School Counselor
Middle School Faculty
Natasha Ryerson English
Lina Adwan English
Graham McLeod English
Razan Hijazeen Math
Hana Al-Refai English
Bayan Jaber Arabic
Lina Dasan Arabic
Lama Hanbali Math
Bana Samakie French
Razan Nimer ESL
Yazan Al Salhi Religion
Zaina AlAzzeh I.T.
Haya Sweile Art
Haifa Al-Swety Arabic
Evguenya Bondarenko French
Sarah Al Bayari Science
Bushra Matter Academic Support
Hala Abu Ali I.T .
Suha Qirem Science
Reema Khreis Arabic
Noor Romel Secretary
Razan Jaber Science
Reem Al Hassan Head of French Dept.
Ahmad Al Omari PE Teacher
Ghada Allan Lab Technician
Dolly Aboodi Floor Supervisor
Loui Al-Fares PE Teacher
Manal Zakarneh Arabic
Dina Ayoub English
Kelly Broderick English
Nejood Kresat Chief Librarian
Murad Abu-Saraya Acting Head of Drama
Alissar Al-Zoubi Drama
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Student Recognition Awards
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Grade 5A
Abdelkareem Bawab
Omar Al Qawasmi
Abbas Shubbar
Suofei Zhou
Tala Khader
Rasheed Rizik
Mathhar AlHorani
Gazal Al Barghouthy
Aysen Koprulu
Celia Bader
Zain Alshobaki
Zain Mismar
Saad Hamdan
Hashem Abusadeh
Samar El-Sururi
Juana Al-Samadi
Nayef El-Fayez
Faisal Shamssa
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Grade 5B
Siddh Vadalia
Aon Al Khass
Raniah Al-Richabi
Zain Bani-Ata
Imran Al-Ezzi
Mohammed Rayyan
Haroun AlArbi
Muayad Obaid
Taha AlArbi
Mera Al Daraien
Geries Haddad
Harir Al-Yaqoobi
Mohammed Al-Madeh
Mohamed El-abbar
Haya Al-Dabbas
Taya Al-Danuri
Ali AlKhasawneh
Abd Al-Hamid Hammad
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Grade 5C
Rital Obeid
Jasmine Adetona
Yanal Subh
Al Motasem Al Azzabi
Hashem Hawatmeh
Yara Al-Samadi
Zaid Hamdan
Yazan Jirjees
Faisal AlMutairi
Abdelrahman Abdelrahman Mohammad Rayyan
Celine Salem
Abdullah Al-Rawi
Ahmad Abdalatif
Farah Mosleh
Ruwaidah Abdulwahhab
Rafif Bolbol
Renad AlMutairi
Nour Shorafa
Zaki AlHijjawi
Ghazi AbuLaila
Mazen Al Habbuch
Sala Al-Hamawendi
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Grade 6A
Mohammad Khan
Davide Barone
Zaid Shahaltough
Sultan Hammad
Lamar Al Hassan
Karim Al Kuri
Haya Sami
(Moh’d Basheer) Haikal
Mohammad Salah
Lamar Nada
Mais Shana’a
Sedra Joudeh
Naya Shqairat
Zaid Mubaideen
Qusai Al-Barbarawi
Renee Haj
Kamel Jallad
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Grade 6B
Sara Bolbol
Ahmad Al-Eisawi
Khaled El Bader
Moath AlEnezi
Samer Abu-Ghwaileh
Hamzeh Al-Ajarmeh
Mohammad AlShuaybat
Sarah Agha
Saeed Al Abbadi
Tahseen Hijazi
Omar AlKhasawneh
Omar Al Mahamid
Ra’ed Alkhitan
Rasheed AbuHalimeh
Sara Al-Ezzi
Laith AlAnsary
Mohammad Rumaneh
Qais Al-Ansary
Nurai Maiman
Sanad Jbara
Karrar Ali
Group Counseling
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Grade 6C
Yousif Shihab
Raimas Al-Gburi
Dalya AL-Jubori
Raghed Kayyali
Dala’a Kanan
Qais AlAnsary
Mohammed Muwahed
Anas AlKharouf
Hamzah Al-Musawi
Maryam Al-Shammari
Lona Nasar
Dalal ALEnezi
Omar Da’na
Diyar Adil Adil
Rand Al-Juboori
Ayat Saleem
Ibtisam Karabatak
Sultan Al Shawabkeh
Who Wants To Be A Scientist ?
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Grade 7A
Omar AlKhitan
Muhammad Muhammad
Elias Bolbol
Abdulrahman Al Qawasmi
Mohammad Da’na
Sarah Abdulsahib
Raya AlJamal
Abdulmuhaymin Al Azzabi
Wadih Najjar
Meera Abueljebain
Shahd Khalil
Intisar AlHerini
Hashem Ismail
Sabaa Muhammad
Bana Al- Sayyed
Ayah AlAzzeh
Layla Abu Omar
Omar Hajeer
Omar ALManaseer
Sahir AlQuraan
Azar AlShaikh
Nariman ElSamarrae
Madyan Maqsa’a
AbdulMohaimen Al-Kubaisi
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Grade 7B
Farah Abdulsahib
Jana Bilal
Shereen Jarrar
Nabaa Muhammad
Sama Salameh
Haya Abu Al Hala
Sally Hamadallah
Hosep Sarkesian
Farah Manna’
Hissah AlDowaisan
Hamza Khalid
Hamzah Al-Yaqoobi
Farah AlAbbadi
Ali Al-Hamadani
Mustafa AlBakri
Feras Elmabruk
Rami Gharaibeh
Hamzah Al-Tameemi
Omar Rahhal
Noureldin Alshihabi
Eyad ElKhishen
Mahmoad AbuFares
Raya Bani Ata
Abdulrahman Hmeyem
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Grade 8A
Sarah AlArbi
Hamzah Al-Samadi
Hashem Shananeh
Noorjan Nour
Yousef Mlegta
Natalie Bu Diab
Tala Halawa
Mohannad Ebaid
Layan Alkhatteb
Moh`d Jafari
Faisal Al-Ajarmeh
Raghad Sabhan
On-Campus Dentist
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Grade 8B
Karim Nasher
Seraza Shahaltough
AlWaled Sabri
Sama Al-Juboori
Hali Omar
Bashar Matar
Ayham Hussein
Tareq Al-Kuri
Tala Shasha’a
Juliana Dalo
Fatima Abdulsahib
Rama Rayyan
Salma Muwahed
Maya Da’na
Leen Al-Husseini
Hamza Al-Khattab
Sultan Al-Rawe
Obidah AlHerini
“The Earth is my stage & the Sun is my spotlight.”
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Grade 8C
Nico Barrera
Saoud Al-Shafi
AlTayyeb Al-Musawi
Haya Al-Danuri
Muhammad Shukor
Jude Obeidat
Asadallah Khazal
Sarah Ghanem
Maya Nelson
Jana Nelson
Nabeel Abu Shreikh
Nizar Ali
Rakan Awad
Sofean Elmanaseer Abdulrahman Al-Hamawendi
Khaled Al Tork
Mohammad Ghosheh Abdulrahman Abd AlGadr
Drama: “All the world is a stage, and all the men and women merely players.”
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Creative Art
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Music Classes
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Earth Day, Recycling & Tree Planting
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As part of our continuous effort to cultivate responsible citizens with leadership qualities, the MAS Counseling Department has developed a stimulating career counseling program which covers many areas of importance, ranging from attending lectures, presentations with experienced professionals on how to make the right career choices, preparing the right resume, to connecting with our alumni in various professions.
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“Don’t listen to what they say. Go see.”
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High School
Mr. Blake Rodabaugh High School Principal
Dr. Maher Zamel Deputy Director
Dear High School Students, It is hard to believe that the year has passed so quickly. It seems like just a moment ago when we welcomed you on the first day with the musical band and banners, and now it draws to an end! Amazing things happened along the way. Our basketball team won the national championship, our students performed talent shows, cultural celebrations, and celebrated Halloween and prom. You have created memories that will last the rest of your lives. Please always remember that the end of one stage is the beginning of another. It is Ok to be sad that it has come to the end, but also be happy and excited that it signals a new beginning. For each class or grade level, this is both the end and the beginning. It is both the end of this year and the beginning of the next for seniors as graduation marks the end of high school, the beginning adulthood and the rest of your life. Think of the beginnings and endings as doors to be opened or closed. So yes, a door has closed and there is no going back, but think of all of the doors that are open to you now. Which will you choose? What are your options and your choices? Remember that life is a series of choices, so choose, but choose wisely. Sincerely, Blake Rodabaugh High School Principal
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High School Faculty
Rami Ashour College Counselor / AP & SAT Coordinator
Mamoun Qawasmi Head of English & Social Studies Dept.
Maher Abu Seif Assistant Principal
Yousef Ahmad Coordinator
Jerald Risner Social Studies/ MUN Director
Basema Hamdan Head of Science Dept.
Nisreen Tukan Counseling & Academic Support Head
Abdel Rahman Rabie Counselor
Rania Tuffaha Head of Math Dept.
Nisreen Abu Baker
Head of French Dept.
Dr. Abeer Rummana Head of Arabic Dept.
Dina Sarayra English
Nisreen Al Rifaie I.T.
Majd Tahbob I.T.
Rana Sahawneh Science
Gina Badiu Math
Amera Qarioti Math
Sura Al Tall ESL
Sopheia Avakian Social Studies
Ahmad Ghaith Humanities
Huda Habibeh English & Social Studies
Donia Qosous Secretary
Haya Gammo Humanities
Hamzeh Abu Labeh Learning Support
Nejood Kresat Chief Librarian
Basam Al-Naqeeb Arabic & Religion
Amer Al Sawalhi
Lina Abdullah I.T.
Lama Odeh Arabic & Religion
Fatima Al-Fakhri English
Ziad Awad Math
Dr. Mnezal Al-Qayam Arabic & Religion
Reem Al Hassan
Floor Coordinator
Alaa’ Abu Abah Mozayan Al Hussaini College Counselor Assistant Floor Coordinator
Head of PE & Activities Dept.
Asma Ourami Science
Coffee Morning As part of our efforts to increase parental involvement in school life, we hosted cooperative events with parents called ‘Coffee Mornings’ where important student-related issues were discussed.
Parent-Teacher Conferences
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Grade 9A
Saif Al Kiswani
Rand Kayyali
Raghad Al-Fayez
Mohy Al Habbuch
Rashid Al-Rifaie
Layan Al-Daher
Lara Al-Hamawi
Dareen Al-Obaidi
Ali Al Kiswani
Ghaida Abdulhamid
Farah Abdulrahman
Sarmad Al-Dahlaki
Mohammed Abu-Al-Hala
Diversity: the art of thinking independently together.
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Grade 9B
Ali Hamadallah
Dana AlSiddig
Jasmin Jarrar
Shams Hammad
Omar Chalati
Mohammad Issa
Al-Fisal Fitian
Hashem Hina
Tariq Ayyad
Noor Fitian
Joan Hussein
Mohammad ElRimawi
Fire Drill Training
Dina Alami
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Julie AlHijjawi
Mua’d AlZu’bi
Grade 9C
Ali Al-Juboori
Minarose Sulaiman
Jumana Waheed
Zena Manna’
Mohamed Ebaid
Zaid Khaled
Qais Qoblan
Ryan Rawashdeh
Hamza Hammad
Jad Khanfar
Mutie Kabariti
Tala Qawasmi
Freedom Day
Hamzeh Qaraman
Yahya Al-Faroky
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Grade 10A
Siraj Al-Mligta
Mustafa Ahmed
Zainalabdeen Al-Hgeem
Mazen Elansari
Ahmed Alhaj Abdalla
Leesa Al-Najjar
Hamza Al-Natour
Rania Al-Janabi
Ahmmad Abu Jubarah
Arwa Al-Hgeem
Hala Abu Adas
Noor Al-Hgeem
Dalyah Al-Nsour
Zaid Ababneh
Jud Al-Hity
Amer Abu-Rajoh
Mahmoud Abu Ghaida
Muhammad Al-Hawari
Mustafa Ibrahim
Mohammed Al-Hassan
Mubarak Al-Shafi
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Grade 10B
Ali AlShami
Mohammad Elfayez
Baker Almanaseer
Miras AlRawahi
Mira AlJamal
Mohammad Al-Samadi
ALMostafa AlAwartany
AbdulRahman Allouzi
Raneem AlZu’bi
Dina Elrimawi
Mais AlRawahi
Khalid Ammache
Karim AlAlul
Abdulmajed Al Alam
Omar Daraghmeh
Omar AlBalbaisi
Dina Aljubori
Basheer Bahnam
Abdullah- AlNosirat
Oswa Alsabah
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Grade 10C
Osama Thabet
Rakan Nasar
Mohammed Othman
Abdalla Samhan
Mohammad Saleh
Mark Jada
Faisal ElSalih
Shukri Shukri
Celine Haswah
Natalie Haj
Meena Najjar
Sally Mansour
Reenal Igboanugo
Yasin Talhouni
Fuad Ismail
Nehmedo Sabah
Nicola Terlikas
Talyn Salous
National Honor Society (NHS) Annual Project
The National Honor Society members at Modern American School, as part of their community service project, provided a full library to an underprivileged Elementary and Middle school in Sahab. We are proud of our NHS students!
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Grade 11A
Lana Al- Kayed
Rami Al-Jewari
Khaled AlBarghouthy
Hussam Alami
Saif Abdeldayem
Waleed Al-Dulaimi
Alia AbdulHamid
Abdelhamid Al-Damirji
Zahra Al King
Sara Abdulrahman
Zaina Al-Hawari
Hael Al- Bunnia
Fisal Al Obidan
Mariam Al Balushi
Amr Ababneh
Aaya Al-Gburi
Mohammed Alduwairi
Sami Ahmad
Yanal Abu Al Hala
Issa Al Naimat
Hala Ajarmeh
Hussein Al-Fayyadh
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Grade 11B
Rakan Al-Saad
AlHasan Al-Mayyah
Ameen Bawab
Aye Bani Ata
Mallak Allouzi
Kareem Al-Mikhi
Daniah Ismael
Bassam Alwash
Leen Alkhlaifat
Maher AlQawasmi
Musa Alarbi
Noor Alsalman
Muntadher Al-Lami
Aaya Basil
Zainulabdeen Al-Gburi
Mahmoud Awartani
Abdullah Al-Najjar
Dania Haswah
Mohamed Alarbi
Omar Awad
Omaima Alarbi
Nadin-Sisilya Bilal
STEM Awards
Grade 11C
Salem Khaled
Dana Mismar
Saleh Jafari
Ameer Shubbar
Ali Thabet
Daniel Yunis
Sami Khader
Marem Sarkesian
Saif Shnaneh
Saman Dalo
Abigail Nyanti
Maryam Al-Juboori
Rama Jaber
Ghaith Kayyali
Shibly Kharman
Fares Qawasmi
Faris Salameh
Tuleen Nasrieh
Abbas Kareem
Tala Nayfeh
Mayar Alhindawi
Mustafa Karim
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Grade 12A
Sanad Al Ajarmeh
Shadia Aboukamil
Fares AL-Da’da
Alaehm AlAzawi
Muna Abueljebain
Sultan Al- Fayez
Mouaz Abdelsamad
Hamzeh Al-Zaghal
Rend Al-Hity
Ma’en Al Khalaileh
Lawrence Abu Shreikh
Zain Abu-Al-Hala
Lina Al-Rimawi
Khattab Al-Jaafari
Mohammed Al Bdour
Farah Ahmad
Amro Al-Wardat
Grade 12B
Dialla Alabdallat
Yousuf Alwash
Danya Ba’ara
Sirage Beiruti
Ahmad Atari
Eba’a AlBarbarawi
Yara Alsiddig
Salah Dakkak
Mariam Sulaiman
Wajd Asfour
Mira Arabiyat
Wahbi AlAbdaly
Feras Alwadiya
Faisal Dakkak
Rania AlHablawi
Fayiz Ayyad
Ahmad AlTaher
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Grade 12C
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Maria Delcheva
Adam Halawa
Natalia Haddad
Kameel Habboub
Faisal Fedah
Tia Haddad
Rakan Haddad
Shatha Ramadneh
Samy Herzalla
Mariam Elsalih
Hamza Jabarin
Daniah Aljabari
Firas Kablaoui
Leen Hamdan
Rami Herz Allah
Hazim AlQuraan
Nayef Hattar
Abdullah Husein
Grade 12D
Lara Kirwi
Mohammad Saffarini
Seedan Khalil
Bernard Mourad
Dalya Naji
Jun Xue
Ronnie Mourad
Stephanie Yacoub
Abdallah Shakhshir
Leen Mattar
Mohammed Kamoona
Maryam Najjar
Kristina Salem
Adam Zineddin
Shebel AlSayegh
Reem Omari
Mazen Maqsaa
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Ramadan Annual Charitable Iftars
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Hijri New Year
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Community Service Program
Action Creativity Togetherness
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Giving back to Society Habitat for Humanity (Construction & Painting)
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International Child Day
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MAS GOT TALENT
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Future Leaders Student Council Elections
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Dead Sea Trip
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Professional Development
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Professional Development Matters Professional development is about life-long learning and growing as an educator. In education, research has shown that teaching quality and school leadership are the most important factors in raising student achievement. At MAS, professional development is one way we enhance quality education through equipping teachers with new strategies to improve their performance and raise student achievement. MAS implements a rigorous, and ongoing intensive Professional Development program to help teachers improve their skill sets, and learn innovative teaching strategies to prepare their students for success in an everchanging world; they need to be able to teach students how to use emerging technologies, how to navigate through evolving professions, how to communicate effectively to different audiences, and how to think critically and solve problems. The MAS Professional Development program encompasses both internal and external workshops; Induction Week at the beginning of every year; multiple professional development days through the year; and peer mentoring. This year, over 20 teachers and administrators led by our General Director Mrs. Omaya Zamel attended the global Dream Big Conference hosted by AdvancED in Cairo. During this conference, we had the pleasure of working with highly trained educational professionals from around the world. We felt the world of continuous improvement is a stimulating area in which we could work and continue to meet inspiring people to ensure our institution remains at the cutting edge within a set of international research-based standards. Such conferences allow us time to reflect on how advanced MAS is in terms of progressive, global education, and the long journey we have taken to get to where we are. We believe that there is always more to learn and new skills to attain.
Mamoun Qawasmi
Head of English & Social Studies/ SAT Testing Center Supervisor
AdvancED Global Conference 2018-19: Cairo, Egypt
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MAS Family Day
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Mother's Day
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Honor Roll Ceremony
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Anti-Bullying Campaign T
o reinforce the concept of a safe learning environment, the Counseling Department launched an Anti-Bullying Campaign in October to raise awareness on the subject and to train students on how to deal with bullying situations. The overall goal is to inspire our students to choose respect and peace over bullying behavior. The campaign included purposeful activities, such as integrating the subject of bullying within classrooms in coordination with the various departments in school. Students crafted persuasive essays about bullying, held group discussions, drew up posters and sketches, and attended seminars. Our students in coordination with our counselors also conducted purposeful presentations and lectures about bullying. Additionally, students wore a blue t-shirt with anti-bullying slogans on them to show our solidarity together in alignment with other schools around the world. Abdel Rahman Rabie Counselor
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Halloween
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MAS-MUN Citywide
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Robotics Show Math Festival
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Science Fair
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Team Building Activities
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Celebrating Special Moments
World Teacher’s Day
Mother’s Day
Faculty Dinner
Farewell Party
International Women’s Day
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University Fairs at MAS A Gateway to Students’ Educational and Professional Goals
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Over 160 University representatives visit MAS each year
MAS Academic Counselors take pride in helping high school students achieve their dreams and embarking on the journey that lies ahead. As the breadth and diversity of university choices costantly expand and new opportunities emerge, the need to provide advocacy and support for students and families contiues to be the main focus of the College Counseling Department at the Modern American School. The College Counseling Department takes on the academic and career counseling in one busy but holistic approach. Following students from Grade 9 through Grade 12, guiding them through the entire college application and admission process, writing recommendation letters, contacting college admission offices and providing them with detailed information about specific colleges, the academic counselors have the opportunity to create a long-standing relationship with students guiding them towards a life beyond secondary school that suits their individual chosen career paths. Through our commitment to providing quality education in a continuous improvement journey that promotes student engagement, creativity, critical thinking and innovation, our students continue to achieve great results and attend the most prestigous universities worldwide.
Rami Ashour
Head of College Counseling Department
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Telematch Special thanks to our telematch sponsor JORDAN KUWAIT BANK
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Alnubala’a Water
BUFFALO WINGS & RINGS
C TOWN
Ford
ARABIAN HORSE CLUB Summer Camp
Network
Tamam
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MITSUBISHI MOTORS
SUZUKI
Special thanks to Al-KHAMA’EL for FOOD INDUSTRY for sponsoring all trophies
MAS Soccer Little League
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Saturday Activities
and much more ...
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1st Place in Al-Muasher’s Annual International Basketball Championship
MAS Eagles
Basketball Team
Front Row (L-R): Wajd Asfour, Amr Ababneh, Sami Herzallah Saif Shnaneh, Hashem Shnaneh, Zaid Ababneh. Back Row (L-R): Jun Xue, Firas Kablaoui, Faisal Dakkak, Ahmad Al Taher, (Coach) Ahmad Sukri
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U-16 Soccer Team Front Row (L-R): Zaid Ababneh, Fares Qawsmi, Mohammad Abu Al Hala, Tareq Al- Kuri, Sirag AlMligta. Back Row (L-R): (Coach) Ahmad Al-Masri, Ali Alshami, Rakan Nasar, Khaled Al-Barghouthy, Mohammad Al-Fayez, Rashid Al-Rifaie, Mustafa Al-Shamri.
Soccer Team – Grades 1&2 Front Row (L-R): Sameeh Bader, Mohammad Haddad, Yousif Al-Qawasmi, Zaid Abu Safieh, Aiham Saleem. Back Row (L-R): Aoun Haddaden, Adam Naimi, Jad Jishi, Mohammad Abdel Fatah, Jad Halawa, Karim Alhabouch (Coach) Loay Al Fares.
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U-14 Soccer Team Front Row (L-R): Zaid Mubaideen, Muayed Ebaid, Karim Al Kuri, Sultan Hammad, Hamzeh Al-Ajarmeh, Abdelhameed Hammad, Sultan Al Shawabkeh. Back Row (L-R): (Coach) Loay Al Fares, Ahmad Al-Eisawi, Rasheed Abuhalimeh, Abdelrahman Abdelrahman, Yanal Subh, Zaid Hamdan, Saad Hamdan, Quasi Al-Barbarawi, Mohammad Muwahed.
U-18 Soccer Team Front Row (L-R): Ali Alshami, Zaid Ababneh, Fares Qawasmi, Saif Abdul-Dayem, Abdallah Najar, Kameel Habboub, Khaled Al-Barghouthy. Back Row (L-R): Yanal Abu Al Hala, Lawrence Abu-Shreikh, Rakan Nasar, Amr Ababneh, Musa Alarabi, Mustafa Al-Shamri, (Coach) Ahmad Al-Masri.
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Soccer Team – Girls Front Row (L-R): Alia Ajarmeh, Remas Al Jbure, Raghad Kayyali, Naya Shqairat. Back Row (L-R): (Coach) Ahmad Al Omari, Raya Bani Ata, Haya Omar, Luna Nasar, Lamar Al Hassan, Renee Haj.
Track and Field Team - Boys
Front Row (L-R): (Coach) Amro Albarghthi, Amr Ababneh, Abdulrahman Allouzi, Kameel Habboub, Issa Nimat. Back Row (L-R): Muhammad Shukor, Hamzeh Hmmad, Lawrence AbuShreikh, Sami Derbas, Rashid Al-Rifaie, (Coach) Abdulalrhaman Abu Alhummas.
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Volleyball Team Front Row (L-R): Haya Al-Danuri, Tala Shasha’a, Sama Salameh, Jana Bilal, Raya Bani Ata, Juliana Dalo, Fatima Abdulsahib. Back Row (L-R): Jasmin Jarar, Rand Kayyali, Layan Alkhatteb, Mrs. Omaya Zamel, Salma Muwahed, Sara Alarabi, Noorjan Nour, (Coach) Ahmad Alomari.
Track and Field Team - Girls
Front Row (L-R): Farah Mann’a, Raghad Kayyali, Jasmin Jarar, Maya Nelson, Laila Abu-Omar. Back Row (L-R): (Coach) Ahmad Alomari, Rand Kayyali, Sama Salameh, Haya Al-Danuri, Jana Bilal, Juliana Dalo, Hali Omar.
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Miss Fashionista Maryam Najjar
Most Popular Lady Shadia Abu Kameel
Most Popular Gentleman Mohammed Kammouneh
Best Laugh Mazen Maqsa
Class Clown Shebel Saegh
Most Shy Reem Omari
Most Likely to Be Famous Sultan Fayez
Most Likely to Be Begging for Bonus Marks Ahmad Atari
Cutest Gentleman Rakan Haddad
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Most Beautiful Hair Tia Haddad
Cutest Gentleman Fares Dada
Miss Know-It-All Mariam Saleh
Most Athletic Lawrence Abu Shreikh
Cutest Lady Dialla Abdallat
Most Likely to Be The Next Bill Gates Rami Herzalallah
Most Outgoing Len Mattar
Most Outgoing Maen Khalayleh
Most Likely to Be a Hollywood Star Jun Xue
Life of the Party Stephanie Yacoub & Hamzeh Zaghal
Best Female Friends for Life Lara Kirwi & Kristina Salem
Best Male Friends for Life Hazem Quran & Firas Qabalwi
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Graduation Ceremony
Under the Patronage of His Excellency
Dr. Jawad Alanani
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Congratulations Class of 2019
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Prom Night
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Graduation Reflections Class of 2019
My favorite part of senior year was the day when we took our graduation pictures. These were unforgettable moments that we will cherish for the rest of our lives. I will always remember the jokes we cracked about our formal attire and the many funny and serious poses we took for our pictures.
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Administration
Maram Al Dweik
Dr. Kimberly Zamel
Naseem Zamel
Hala El-As
Head of Student Affairs
Student Life Coordinator
Master Scheduler & Registrar
Head of IT Department
Student Affairs
Ruba Hamdan Director of Admissions
Naser Al-Zetawi Financial Manager
Front Row (L-R): Maram AlDweik (Head of Department), Hiba Al-Massarweh (HR & LMS). Back Row (L-R): Nermeen Al-Rayyan, Rula Al Jenini, Muna Farah, Hala Boury, Sarah Bssisso (not pictured).
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Sammy Zamel
Nisreen Abu Baker
Human Resources Manager
Head of PE & Activities Department
Dr. Sireen Al-Hammouri
Dr. Amira Al-Bitar
School Physician (On-Campus)
School Dentist (On-Campus)
Educational Technology Department
(L-R): Fadi Al-Najjar (IT Administrator), Mohammad Khraisat (IT Administrator), Murad Ali (Auditorium Supervisor), Maha Hantouli (Photocopy), Emad Shayeb (Head of Educational Technology), Ghassan Al-Adwan (Administrator), Islam Jouzaa (not pictured) (Photographer).
Executive Assistants
Accounting Department
(L-R): Nida’a Ghaith, Ruba Hamdan (Director of Admissions), (L-R): Naser Al-Zetawi (Head of Department), Emad Reem Safadi, Lorie Ackerson. Abdel-Qader, Ola Al-Burai.
Student Transportation Staff
Transportation
Mohammed Al-Yamani Manager
Cafeteria Staff
Maintenance Team
Custodial Staff
Receptionists
Catering Staff
Yearbook Committee This year was another year of progress, change and opportunities. We worked diligently to capture all the special moments for this year. We hope you enjoy this “Walk Down Memory Lane.�
Emad Shayeb Graphic Design & Coordinator
Dr. Maher Zamel
Mamoun Al Qawasmi
Sammy Zamel
Nisreen Abu Baker
Naseem Zamel
Jerald Risner
Mariam Faraj
Linda Shahroury
Samah Hamad
Blake Rodabaugh
Dareen Ghnaim
Rula Al-Barghouthi
Noor Romel
Donia Qosous
Ghadeer Ghazzawi
Dolly Aboodi
Abdel Rahman Rabie
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