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In this issue, we celebrate our class of 2022, a group who consistently found ways to use their time, skills, and resources in the service of others. On page 89, you’ll read about Dr. Roopa Dewan, a champion of students and a lifelong example of servant leadership.
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Tom Boasberg: The SAS Identity
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Social Justice Unit: Podcasts for Change
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DEI at SAS: Culturally Responsive Learning Communities
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The Truth of a Lie
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Reimagining Excellence. Extraordinary Care. Possibilities.
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Mighty Eagles Back in Action!
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Kyle Aldous Cara D'Avanzo Didi Hari Krishnan Kinjal Shah
Here to Help: SAS School Nurses
Innovative High School Courses: Recent Grads Reflect
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World Language Program Turns 10!
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Alumni: Entertainment Attorney Anita Surendran
Design team
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Haziq Hairoman Nur Afiqah Johan Amos Ong
Celebrating the Class of 2022 in Our Educator Community
Alumni: Life is a Gift, So Was Our Assignment to Kyiv, Ukraine in 2020
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Why Do Educators Love Working at SAS?
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Spotlight on Alumni: Adventures in Publishing
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Beyond The Headlines: Teaching Current Events
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Online sas.edu.sg/journeys
Editorial team
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Year-in-Review 2021-22
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Graduation Special: Class of 2022
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The Ultimate Eagle: Dr. Roopa Dewan
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