The Banner - September 2012

Honoring SFS History and Welcoming a New Era of Excellence

55 Yonhi-dong, Seoul 120-823, KOREA TEL: 822-330-3100 FAX: 822-335-1857 www.seoulforeign.org

Message from the School Board Chair

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Message from the Head of School

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The Centennial Fund Update

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Alum of the Year Award - J.P. RADER ‘79

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Graduation Highlights

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Alumni Committee Award - Edward BURROUGHS ‘12

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Faculty Profile - Kurt LAHEY

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APAC Girls Soccer

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SFS Theatre

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Centennial Celebrations Week III

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Alumni Notes

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Alumni Visits

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Centennial Tribute Video - Kelly RIEMER CUSICK ’81*

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Alumni Reunions

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Front Cover: Recognizing Margaret MARTIN MOORE ‘36, an alumnae of one of the earliest SFS classes at the Centennial Gala Dinner.

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Welcome

to SFS’s first academic year of our second century! At the first Board meeting of our “second century” the SFS Board reiterated its commitment to the initiatives in our 5-year strategic plan: ensure SFS delivers educational excellence, enhance SFS’ Asia Pacific leadership position and enrich SFS’ fiscal growth to guarantee a strong school for the future. Here are a few of the main discussion items from that Board meeting: Educational Excellence – The Board received the administration’s report of accomplishments for our 100th year – SFS had exceptional IGCSE, IB, ERB (Elementary and Middle School) and SATS (British School) results. While the results were outstanding, the Board is encouraging the school in its focus on academic rigor and providing the best education possible for the SFS students.

The school’s administration will be sharing last year’s results, which reflect SFS’ commitment to academic excellence, with the school community.

Asia Pacific Leader - The Board discussed with the administration ways to continue the momentum ignited by our centennial festivities – celebrating the history, community and the diversity of SFS (this year the SFS student body consists of approximately 50 nationalities).

Additionally, we asked the administration to add opportunities for parents to share, with principals, ideas which may help SFS maintain its leadership position.

2012/2013 School Board

blueprint for capital building projects for the next 10 – 20 years.

For the SFS School Board, moving into our second century means honoring our roots and while maintaining our unique position in Korea as the “premier choice of the international community” .

On behalf of the entire SFS School Board, welcome to SFS’s Second Century!

Chair Kelly TomHon (Patrick – 11th, William – 10th) Vice Chair Harry Rudolph (George – 2007) Treasurer Peter Lunden-Welden (Jacob – 2012) Secretary Rob Everett (Josh – 11th, Jacob – 9th, Benjamin – 5th) Member Paul Cho (Christopher – 2012, Natalie – 9th)

Kelly TomHon

Member

Peter Choi (Kate –2nd)

SFS School Board Chair Member Steve Wood (Rebecca – Y6, Charlotte – Y3)

“While the results were outstanding, the Board is encouraging the school in its focus on academic rigor and providing the best education possible for the SFS students.”

Member Rev. Richard Towers (Angharad – 11th) Member

Sue Lynn Koo (SFS Alum)

Member Kyounghee Lawton (Kaila – 7th) Member

Frank Shyn (SFS Alum)

Strong School for the Future – The Business Office shared the status of the Facility Master Plan. The Business Office, working closely with school governance, is working with ENNEAD Architects on a plan which will be the Kelly TomHon and her family 4

Dear Alumni and Friends,

Greetings from Korea! We have just weathered two typhoons, but are now enjoying some beautiful fall weather in Seoul. As I look out the window at the beautiful blue sky and the striking green trees, I realize how blessed we are to experience a park-like setting with its beautiful shrubs, bushes and mature trees. We are fortunate indeed!

In this issue of the Banner, we will be sharing photos and glimpses of our final week of our Centennial Celebration. I am so thankful for the outstanding leadership of June Kang, our Director of Communication and Development and her wonderful assistant, Yoojin Um. The two of them shouldered the bulk of our centennial celebrations right along with the full-time work they were already doing in fund-raising, publications, community and alumni relations.

To say the very least, the celebration of our school’s legacy and history was the high point of the year, as it should be.

As Head of School, I was so thankful and energized by the focus on the school’s founding, the reflection on our rich history and the involvement of so many who have contributed to the quality of Seoul Foreign School.

be a part of an institution so special and unique. We heard time and again from many whose lives had been transformed at SFS and whose future was forever impacted by this place.

For me the experience can be crystallized in the words of Dick Underwood when he said, “Seoul Foreign School is a Christian school for everybody.” I am pleased to say this legacy and description continues to define our character and direction.

Warmly, Just to mention a few, we were so thankful to hear from JP Rader as he received his Alumnus of the Year Award, it was a high moment when we heard Dick Underwood reflect on his rich experience at SFS, and fascinating to hear Harlan Lyso reflect on 16 years of excellence and vision for which he was responsible.

“I was so thankful and energized by the focus on the school’s founding, the reflection on our rich history and the involvement of so many who have contributed to the quality of Seoul Foreign School.”

John Engstrom Head of School

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ANNUAL FUND DONATION 2009-10

ANNUAL FUND DONATION 2010-11

THE MILLENNIUM CLUB Do Yoon Kim Heather and Sunny Yi

THE MILLENNIUM CLUB Do Yoon Kim RED AND BLACK CLUB Anonymous Chul Ho Chang Timothy Cho

RED AND BLACK CLUB Kay Song (BT&I) The Kwun Family John C. O’Donnell The Shin Family THE CREST CLUB Hongchul and Yasmeen Bae Christian and Benjamin Choi James and Julie Danahy John and Alice Engstrom James and Sarah Hubbard Gunberg Celine Jin Ji Yong Lee Tracy and Tim Mohr The SFS Classified Staff Shou Liang Wang Yonhee Badminton Club CENTENNIAL CLUB Anonymous Kevin, Dee and Baker Family Andrew Byun Eunhi Cho Hyun Sook Hong Warren and Robin Hudson Carol LaCroix Andy and Joanna Lee Young Sun Lee Amy Lindholm Elizabeth Lloyd Patrick O’Malley Pete and Judy Penick Elise K. Prosser Langston and Linda Rogde Harry G. Rudolph Peter and Kelly TomHon THE LEGACY CLUB Anonymous Jeff and Barbara Benson Tony and Margaret Curran Caroline Hahn Yoo Soo Kim Insil Tahk Yoojin Um Buhm Jin Yoon Youngja Yum

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THE CREST CLUB Leo Cho Christian and Benjamin Choi Shirley Droese John and Alice Engstrom Josh, Ben and Jacob Everett SeungChul Peter Hyun Rachel Lee Tzu Yu Sheng CENTENNIAL CLUB Andrew Byun Rebecca Dignan The Heller Family Carol LaCroix Alice Lavina Harrison Lee David Livingston Harry, Linda and George Rudolph Heidi Stallings Michael Stern Peter and Kelly TomHon St. Mark’s Lutheran School

“The noblest thing a man can do is, just humbly to receive, and then go amongst others and give.”

-David Livingstone

Dan & Joneen Copeland Nick, Sally, Isobel and Estella Corben Drs. JB and Bette Crouse, Jr. Patricia Robin Evans THE MILLENNIUM CLUB In honor of Mr. John Gaylord, from your Jeremy & Hojung Cheung SFS Children of our Centennial Year (Parents of Nathan & Eunice Cheung) Chloe Dain Han Christy Joo Christine Jane Han Eric Joo Youngsook Hahm Do Yoon Kim Hyun Sook Hong Kathleen and Rachel Lee Ryan Jeon Helena and Isabelle Park Jeen and Bomsinae Kim Yong Sung Park Yoo Soo Kim The Shin Family John Kimm ‘84 Korea Exchange Bank – Yonhi-dong RED AND BLACK CLUB Branch In memory of Edwin W. Crowe ‘43* Jennifer Koenig ‘92* John and Lynn Gaylord Grace and Riley Kwak Family John and Masumi O’Donnell ‘70 Andy and Joanna Lee Tzu Yu Sheng Chang Hwan Lee Haeeun Heather Lee ‘05 THE CREST CLUB Jaehyun Jacob Lee Jinsoo and Pearl Bae In honor of Mrs. Mary Ellen Lee, from Yasmeen Bae your 1L children of our Centennial Year Robert and Sondra Black Robert Lee ‘60* In honor of the MS Faculty 2011-12 from David Livingston ‘72* your student Monika and Ewa Marczuk Andrew Ilhoon Byun In honor of Ms. Dawn Melarvie, from Dong Soo Byun your SFS children of our Centennial Year From the Cho Family - Paul, Jiyeon, In honor of Mrs. Edie Moon from the HS Christopher and Natalie cast of ‘Back to the 80s’ Christian and Benjamin Choi Mitsuaki Morita '79* Noah Tae-sun Chung '95 John C. O’Donnell ‘70 John and Alice Engstrom Maura O’Donnell-McCarthy ‘75* Josh, Ben and Jacob Everett Gene Jaewoo Park Rebecca Freeman Harry, Linda & George Rudolph ‘07 Kathleen and Timothy Gray In Memory of Robert G. Sauer, Former Hana Bank—Yonhi-dong Branch Trustee & Teacher Hyong Min Kim Frank Shyn ‘87* Hyong Seok Kim Yage Song Nina H. Kim and Peter S. Choi Yarene Song George Dongkyu Ko Hannah Summers Camila and Gabriela Gonzalez Koo Kai Summers James and Sarah (Hubbard) Gunberg ‘71 Linda Wang Celine Jin Judi Sargent Whitmire ‘78 J&J Catering Sen Di Ten Stephan Min Yoojin Um Jason Oh In honor of Mr. Nathan Walker from the Hyungji Park ‘85 MS cast of Jasmine, Iris and James J. Park ‘Oliver Twist’ In memory of Christopher Mark Thomas, Morgan and Jordan Yi loving uncle of Edward Joseph Pasternak Youngja Yum Langston and Linda Rogde Peter and Kelly TomHon THE LEGACY CLUB Buhm Jin Yoon Lance, Mary, Ethan, Mason and Porter Ence CENTENNIAL CLUB Kisoon Nam Jaime Cabal Misty Skidmore Anna Castagnaro Donald N. Clark '61 Lydia Colston Killough '81

CENTENNIAL FUND DONATION 2011-12

The Heritage Club $100,000+ 1912 Society $5 The Crest Club $1,000+ Centennial Club $100+

We would like to express our sincere gratitude to all of our donors who participated in the last Centennial Fund. Your support is crucial as it paves the way for the community and its culture of giving. We hope to see continued participation in our upcoming Annual Fund in mid-October. You helps is significant in supporting our School Mission.

“The past ten years at SFS have been a wonderful experience for our family. We appreciate the Christian values of the school and feel that our two children have benefitted-greatly from the holistic education and personal attention they continue to receive from teachers. We are happy to make our donation to the Annual Fund to help SFS continue to provide their wonderful resources.”

- Anonymous Parent

for its diverse international student body. The Welcome Center recogence to have witnessed and been nizes all who have been a part of the part of this past Centennial Year.

School’s growth and history, invitThe participation of current students ing the continued membership of and families, faculty, alumni, and discerning parents and students in corporations within the internationsearch of a school committed to al community and of Korea, was a providing a rich learning environreminder of how diverse our comment. munity of supporters is; the events and celebrations were all testimoIt is reaffirming to reflect on how nies of this. generous the community has been, as it has supported SFS through its The past Centennial Year was a sigAnnual Fund these past years. We nificant year for our third Annual are equally excited to embark on a Fund fundraiser. It was a special new era and the School’s 101st year. I time for us to reach out to our broad do so look forward to your contincommunity, in a collective effort that ued partnership with the School. helped to create the SFS Welcome Center on the first floor of what has known to be the ‘Business Adminis- Warmly, trative Building’ and what is now called the ‘Centennial Hall’ building. The Welcome Center on the ground floor includes both the Admissions Offices and the Communications and Development Offices, June Kang providing visitors, be they current/ Director of Communications and prospective parents, alumni or Development guests to the School a number of displays and various information portraying Seoul Foreign School’s rich history and reputation of providing excellence in education

It has been such a humbling experi-

,000+ The Millennium Club $10,000+ Red & Black Club $5,000+ The Legacy Club any dollar amount given by friends and relatives

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graduation weekend. Both of these were delivered in speeches during the weekend and frame important points about where SFS has come from and where it is going 2 in the future. At the 100th celebration dinner former headmaster Harlan Lyso spoke of the fact that “SFS has reinJ.P. RADER in his Senior year at SFS vented itself several times in the past 100 years” in 3 order to stay current. The need for continuous improvement and adaptation while not jeopardizing the missional purpose of the school is a mandate for the years ahead.

The second thought was something that I J.P. RADER ‘79 Recipient of the 2012 Alum of the Year Award at High School Graduation said in my speech at graduation after receiving the award.

Every year, the Alumni Committee selects This is an exciting year to be a graduate an ‘Alum of the Year’ from a list of nomiof Seoul Foreign School. There are only a Teaching at SFS was never just nees submitted by various alumni. We handful of international schools in the a job it was a LIFE for me. were fortunate to have J.P. RADER ‘79 world that can claim the distinction of What makes SFS such a special accept the Award this year and also have celebrating a 100th year anniversary. That the company of both his parents, Dr. and having been said it has been a great hon- school is that all of the Mrs. Paul and Kay RADER (Former or to be selected as the Alumni of the students who graduate have a Board Members), and his wife Helen Year for 2012 and be a small part of the whole faculty of teachers and (Former Teacher), join in the special Cendiverse celebrations that have made up tennial Graduation and events throughadministrators that feel the this school year at SFS. out our final week of celebrations. J.P. same way and pour themselves has generously provided the following, There are two thoughts that I come away in to their students. regarding his experience during his visit with from the 100th celebration and the with us: 8

This long Red and Black line has stretched from Appenzeller to Robb to Underwood to Schneider to Fuller to Lyso to Moon and Milliken and others.

We as SFS students have been blessed with teachers that have cared and continue to care for us.

Those of you that have been away from SFS for awhile understand all too well the importance of the life shaping years you spent on the SFS campus under the guidance of these mentors. My hope as SFS moves into its next 100 years is that that special relationship between teacher and student never changes.

J.P. Rader June 2012 J.P. RADER ‘79 together with his parents Dr.& Mrs. Paul and Kay RADER (Former Board Members) and his wife, Helen (Former Teacher)

Left: Family Picture of J.P ‘79 & Helen RADER, Former Teacher together with Ben ERNY, Kristina RADER ERNY ‘02 and their children Ephraim and Moses, Paul ‘04 and Hannah RADER with their son James and Brittney RADER ‘09.

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CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF 2012! their reflections on their experiences here in Korea, imagining what they would do during their final 10 minutes in Seoul. Now as we all stand here at this crucial moment of our lives, ready to go into the world and rise to the challenges and accomplishments that face us, I would like to put this question to all of you.

What would you do during your last 10 minutes at Seoul Foreign School? I'll tell you what I would do: I would use my last 10 minutes at SFS dashing through my beloved school campus, from the bus garage through the Korean Gate to the cafeteria, thanking all those whose efforts and service have always been the foundation of our successful high school career. And of course, I would thank my fellow students, our family, the faculty, and the staff of SFS on whom I could always depend and whom I The following was presented by Hyong Kim, could always ask for advice. All of these Valedictorian of the Class of 2012 at the Grad- people helped us to come through difficult uation Ceremony this past June: times over the last four years.

Katherine LEE featured impressive rising stars! We also remember the great contribution of other school clubs to the SFS community.

The highest number of students in the school's history to this point have accepted the academic challenge of the IB Diploma – and survived after all!

Therefore, at this most rewarding moment of our secondary education, let us not just cherish the bittersweet memories of four

us also remember that we owe what we are today to all of those who silently All of these people made our daily and persistently taught us the lesIt is an honour to be given the opportuni- lives possible. And to all of these son of commitment to mission ty to speak before our centennial graduat- people, we, the centennial gradu- and excellence through their own service and sacrifice over the last ing class, and I had to deeply ponder how ating class, owe a great debt of best to express the values that define the one hundred years. We inherit from thanks.

SFS Class of 2012 as truly unique and diverse leaders of the global community of the future.

As always, my inspiration came from my fellow students. Last week during the Centennial Concert, a group of students, including some graduating seniors, shared 10

Indeed, it is because of them that we have achieved so much. Our musicals made hundreds of people cry and laugh at the same time. Our sports teams conquered East Asia. Our APAC band festival with perhaps the most famous band composer in America and the fantastic KAIAC event hosted by our orchestra brought music education at SFS to new heights. Our MUN and debate clubs

years of high school but let

them their grand legacy, the mission of making this world a better place – for all people. With their blessings, I dare to shout “Let’s go, Centennial Class of 2012!

The world is ours.”

Today is a day of celebration, and for me it is a time to celebrate the great memories I have made in my three years here at SFS. I will always remember the thrill of winning APAC football on our home turf and the group shower afterwards, the sheer pride at hearing my voice crack time after time while yelling CRUSADERS, OI in the team huddle, and the adrenaline as I sprinted to the finish on the beach in Guam. I’ll remember the little things, like the silence before the first note of a concert, the weight of a pickaxe at the Philippines Service Trip, or that really awkward moment when a girl asked me to prom.

There were even moments to cherish in the classroom, whether it was in English, laughing at a classmate’s analysis of Arundhati Roy’s “muted crunch of skull on cement”, or in TOK, playing Tetris.

In these past few years, all of us have experienced great high moments like these, but at this time it is also important to recognize the low points as well. So even while we remember our victories and our laughter, I

urge all of us graduating here today to look back at the disappointments, the defeats, the moments of doubt we faced here in high school. Reflect on these struggles, and recognize the people that helped you through them.

When I first moved here I was really quiet, kept to myself, and didn’t really have a close group of friends. I never

opened up to anyone, so my problems got held up inside and made me seem like I was moody or never smiled. I’m going to remember how low I felt during that time, so I can fully appreciate the importance of the people around me. Our community here at SFS is full of extraordinary people who make the low moments in our lives worth living for, because we know we have people there for us when we need it.

I encourage all of us to thank everyone who was there when it mattered, when you needed someone to give you that extra bit of strength or help.

The future will be tough – remember, this is an absurd age where the Edward of girls’ dreams is sadly not me, but a 100-year-old vampire. I urge our graduating seniors to pull through this confusing and tumultuous time ahead of us by maintaining the friendships and relationships that have helped us come this far. This group of people will forever be linked to each other as part of our centennial class, and we will always be a part of this community, as much as SFS has been a part of our own lives.

As Christopher Robin told Winnie the Pooh in Pooh’s Grand Adventure, “If there’s ever a tomorrow when we’re not together, there’s something you must remember… You’re braver than you believe, and stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think. But the most important thing is, even if we’re apart, [we’ll] always be with you”.

“Our community here at SFS is full of extraordinary people who make the low moments in our lives worth living for, because we know we have people there for us when we need it.”

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The humidity hit me before I had even

One immediate impact that this trip had on me was that I was forced to become more aware of my strengths, learning how to use them for the benefit of my group. As Every year here at SFS, it is mandatory one of the more physifor high-schoolers to go on an extracurricEdward BURROUGHS ‘12 at the Graduation Ceremony cally inclined members ular interim trip: Discovery Week. What of my group, I took the isn’t mandatory is actually gaining someresponsibility of the hardest physical providing education and employment to thing from the trip; that choice is up to tasks, such as carrying 40-kg bags of cebreak the residents out of the cycle of each of us. For me, last year’s Philippines ment up flights of stairs and using a pickService Trip (PST) was unlike anything I poverty. I knew that we were axe to help dig foundations for a school had ever taken part in. For the first time making a tangible difference building. This allowed group members in my life, I was able to spend an entire with other talents to perform other imon these people’s lives, and week devoted to service, spending time that is something I look forwith orphans and working on infrastruc- portant jobs, and I think such stepped off the plane. Sweat streamed down my face as the sun pounded on my sunscreen-less face; my black shirt burned against my back as I thought to myself, Welcome to the Philippines.

ture projects in an impoverished community near Manila. Importantly, throughout this trip I represented more than just myself: I

was an envoy of Seoul Foreign School, and through the learning experiences I encountered on this trip, I am sure that I will continue to be an ambassador of what this school stands for many years in the future.

awareness of the strengths of both myself and others is a great skill to take away as an SFS graduate.

Another meaningful aspect of the trip was seeing the results of our work firsthand. It was extremely rewarding to know that the school building and community centre that my classmates and I helped build will go on to become key components of the Cuatro community,

Edward and his friends at SFS 12

ward to continuing in the future.

This was the most important result of the trip because it cultivated a desire within me to serve others that did not end when I stepped onto the plane back to Korea.

As a result of this, I have become more involved at school, joining the TOMS service club and volunteering to help with two successful fundraising tournaments for Grassroot Soccer (a charity that works towards the prevention of HIV/AIDS).

SFS’s mission statement mentions “responsible global citizenship”, and this attitude is one that I will keep, wherever my future takes me. With numerous opportunities to get involved in university and beyond, I have no doubt that the experiences I gained from PST will help me make my mark wherever I go, and reflect my background as an SFS alumnus.

“I knew that we were making a tangible difference on these people’s lives, and that is something I look forward to continuing in the future.”

This is my second year at SFS high school teaching IB Economics and Business & Management. I came to SFS from Steinmetz High School in Chicago, where I was an IB MYP history and economics teacher. SFS is my second international teaching experience. I was an IB Economics teacher at ACS Cobham School in England for three years. Education is a second career for me. I was a trial attorney in Chicago for seven years.

I came to SFS because I enjoy the international experience and SFS has a great name in the international school circuit.

SFS has proven to be a wonderful place.

The students here are real strivers and it so enjoyable to see your hard work pay off with their success. And not just in class. I was blessed to join Jim Milliken with the girls’ basketball program as the JV coach. My first JV team went 22-1 and won the KAIAC tournament. What a great experience to help those girls accomplish that!

I appreciate being at a place where faith in God is freely acknowledged and celebrated.

Some people today see economics and business as the ‘dark arts’ that society needs to be defended against. I hope to teach my students how economic theory and business practice can be used to more efficiently serve our fellow man and alKurt LAHEY, HS IB Economics and Business Teacher low us to be our most productive; creating wealth and mankind can develop the means to guard prosperity for more and more people.

And by developing prosperous societies, our precious earth and its resources for all living things.

Kurt LAHEY with his students at Business class

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With an unbroken win-

As the senior veteran players and other talented members move on at the end of the year, they will be much missed. Training, playing, and bonding with this particular band of girls is now history with only memories to recall, and photos uploaded on Facebook. However, the 2012 Girls’ Varsity group of freshmen that Soccer team remade up half of the team bounded to bring proved to Coaches Myong and Black that we can play home the gold from football. Now they can the Asia-Pacific Acsigh with a sense of relief tivities Conference SFS Girls’ Soccer Team wins 2012 APAC Tournament because we will be back (APAC) Tournament, next season bigger and held at Western Academy of Bei- defenders were all on their toes as we beat stronger with big game experiences beteams one at a time. Our two central dehind us. Who knows what surprises are jing, for the third straight year fenders, co-captain Jaimie Kim and Claire in store for us with new comers eager to (“three-peat”). A sweet victory on Park, along with junior Kristine Park join the varsity soccer girls’ dynasty next top of winning championships at made up the iron wall. The trio controlled year? the KAIAC Conference and Tour- the back with their powerful headers and nament as well, and achieving the cov- defense. Sophomore Michelle Richardson 2012 KAIAC DIVISION I ALLand co-captain Kathy Lee (SFS’ all-time eted “Treble” of the three titles, the team CONFERENCE: Kathy Lee, Sarah leading goal scorer with 76) scored many exceeded expectations. It was a season of the goals that were essential for us to Stegner, Claire Park, Kristine Park, befitting of a centennial year! win. Senior Sarah Stegner, a dominant Morgan Yi, Michelle Richardson, midfielder known for her explosive kicks, Megan Smith, Callie Chang I can proudly say every single member of scored often on free kicks. Morgan Yi, our the soccer team worked together towards junior goalie and MVP from last season, 2012 KAIAC ALL-TOURNAMENT: the success. If it weren’t for everyone’s made critical saves during KAIAC and Jaimie Kim, Kathy Lee, Sarah cooperation of never ending efforts on the APAC. Among the group of freshmen, we field, who knows where we could have Stegner, Claire Park, Michelle had Callie Chang, Samantha Kim, and ended up? The strikers, midfielders, and Richardson, Callie Chang, Megan Megan Smith contributing significant Smith, Skye Chung minutes and great play throughout 2012 KAIAC Tournament Golden the season. ning streak from Seoul for the entire season, the pressure was on for us in Beijing. The team, with nine freshmen girls, was eager to prove the winning streak was not an accident. Despite suffering an emphatic loss during pool play, the

To sum it up, the 100th year here at SFS was a memorable one for girls’ soccer: Kathy’s record-breaking performance, leaving lasting and intimidating impressions on other teams, celebrating the first treble since 2006, and winning its 5th APAC title in 7 years including the “three-peat.”

Boot: Kathy Lee 2012 Tournament Best Defender: Claire Park 2012 Tournament MVP: Michelle Richardson 2012 ALL-APAC: Sarah Stegner, Kathy Lee, Claire Park, Kristine Park

Right now, as this article is being written, middle school students are experiencing physical theatre training with artist in residence, Mark Hill. On the Lyso Center stage, auditions are being held for the upcoming British school Key Stage 2 musical DIG IT! In the costume room, our resident seamstress is sewing the first costumes for the fall high school production, the highly acclaimed Last Days of Judas Iscariot by New York playwright Stephen Adly Guirgis. This afternoon in the drama lab, the IB theatre second year students will be workshopping the play they are devising for their final class performance in October.

There is no time on the SFS campus when theatre is not happening in one form or another! We are wholly committed this year to fully engaging the students of every age in hands-on experiences with the art of creating and performing theatre in all its many forms! Aside from the six main stage performances happening in all four divisions as listed in this publication, there will be IB Theatre Arts performances, as well as a variety of seasonal plays and concerts, class performances and high school Fringe club performances.

This past Saturday, 12 teachers from SFS and other international schools in Seoul gathered together for a full day Physical Theatre workshop directed by Butoh performance and physical theatre expert Mark Hill. Teachers representing music, 9 drama, and English classes participated in the experience and left feeling inspired as to how they could incorporate what they had learned into their individual classrooms.

Of course, we want to provide our students with positive performative experiences. At the same time, our primary goal is to create a school-wide curricular and extra-curricular program which will take the students of any age through the process of imagining, creating and ultimately, participating in a variety of theatre forms.

Mark Hill with the HS IB Drama Students None of this would be possible without each of 7the shows as well. We look forthe support of administrators, teachers, ward to having you join us in the Experiparents and students. We are very grate- ence! ful to have a community that is supportive and participatory, and we are appre- “There are no tricks. There are no ciative of all those who comprise our auexplanations. There are only diences. Please check the Fine Arts page of the SFS website for ongoing updates of experiences. This is the real the performances at the school. A bro- teaching.” chure is posted there of the entire year’s 10 main stage programs with summaries of Peter Brook –director and practitioner The Last Days of Judas Iscariot - October 18-20. NOT what you may think!

The title is a bit misleading. Yes, the play is about Judas Iscariot. Yes, it has a few Biblical figures in it. No, it is not the story of Judas Iscariot during and after his betrayal of Christ. No, it is not set in Biblical times. Instead it is set in modern times somewhere near Purgatory in a place called Hope. It happens to be a trial and Judas’ fate hangs in the balance as two lawyers and a myriad of famous witnesses testify either for or against him. Written by Stephen Adly Guirgis, it is set in the culture of contemporary urban life. Philosophy, comedy, and colorful characters, as well as the paradox of faith and humanity come head to head in this exploration of what has been described as “an ambitious, complicated and often laugh out loud religious debate.” On October 18 th and 20th, the shows will take place in Robb Hall starting at 7:00 pm. On Friday October 19 th, the show will begin at 6:00 pm and followed by a panel discussion. Tickets will go on sale in two weeks. Come join us for the debate that has been ongoing for over 2,000 years.

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The Daechon Beach trip was the 7 first event of our Week III Celebrations. Over 50 alumni, gathered from around the world, to take a step back into some nostalgic moments during their times at SFS. Daechon Beach is cherished by many alumni who have ties to it both emotionally and spiritually.

Jack Moon (Current Faculty) who took the charge in leading our distinguished group of alumni to Daechon Beach shares the following from the trip:

On May 28th , over 20 alumni made their way down memory lane to Daechon Beach. The two-lane unpaved roads of the past replaced by a 4 lane freeway reduced 16

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the travel time to a quick 2½ hours, a far cry from the bouncy, full day trip accompanied by 3-4 flat tires. Sitting on the verandah of the lodge overlooking the ocean caught us up in a time warp that we were not eager to escape. Stories were shared back and forth amid gales of laughter about tennis tournaments, drama productions, swims to Monster Island, boat rides, rain storms, the bakery (with the best cinnamon rolls ever), the drones flying overhead from the nearby army base, and vesper services at the point. One could say “it was the best of times!”

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Photo captions: 1. Gail RIGGS MEYER ‘70*, Margaret MARTIN MOORE ‘36 & David Moore ‘60 2. John O’DONNELL ‘70 & his wife Masumi 3. Alumni Group greeting each other before their trip to Daechon Beach 4. Jack MOON leading the crowd on the bus to Daechon Beach 5. The group enjoying Korean style lunch at a restaurant in Daechon

In 1987, a SFS Time Capsule was buried in a garden in front of the main High School doors. A plaque commemorating the location of the Capsule was found weathered through the years with the statement “Seoul Foreign School Time Capsule, 1987. To be opened on the 100th anniversary of Seoul Foreign School in the year of our Lord 2012.�

On May 29, 2012 SFS Heads of School, Dick UNDERWOOD, Harlan LYSO, John ENGSTROM and Sang Hae SOHN (Former Business Administrator) took part in a truly historical and symbolic moment of opening and sharing of contents in the capsule. The enthusiasm was shared by all students, faculty and alumni present.

Items from the Time Capsule have been

carefully selected and displayed in the Welcome Center for all to view. A new Time Capsule is currently being prepared in a school-wide effort to be buried for an

opening in the next 25 years! Stay informed for the next Time Capsule event!

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2. From Left: Dick UNDERWOOD (Former Head of School), Sang Hae SOHN (Former Business Administrator), Harlan LYSO (Former Head of School) & John ENGSTROM (Head of School).

3. GA Staff dug up the old Time Capsule to help open in time for the big event.

4. All students, faculty, staff & alumni gathered on the field for the opening of the Time Capsule.

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Alumni and guests gathered at the residence of the Head of School, John ENGSTROM when they returned from their trip from the DMZ. Many shared their fond memories at SFS and joined together for the Worship Ceremony which was held soon after the reception.

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Service themed ‘Blessed to be a Blessing’. Special guests, former Heads of School, Dick UNDERWOOD and Harlan LYSO and alumnae Margie APPENZELLER 10 MOORE ‘36 presented powerful testimonials and personal accounts of their experiences while having spent time at SFS. It was a unique opportunity for our community to enjoy the company of many special guests of alumni and friends, visiting locally and abroad.

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1 Current parents, Nathan YI, James LEE, Johnny KIM and James KIM broader SFS community joined once brought home the First Place Team again for the second Centennial Golf award for ‘Best Ball’ with a score of – Tournament at the beautiful 11. Second Place went to Choong Namchon Country Club which was LEE (parent), Joon MYONG, Paul made available by our current parGILLETT and Jeff MARQUIS (all ents, Jeehun NAM and his wife faculty) with a score of –9, and Third Sunhwa KIM. Lunch was also proPlace went to JeeHun NAM vided, courtesy of Namchon Coun(Parent), John NELSON (Head of try Club.

GSIS), Joe BEESON (Head of YISS), and John ENGSTROM First, Second and Third Place awards (Head of SFS). The Longest Drive and prizes were presented to the was awarded to Mike JO ‘91 with Teams with best scores for the game 280 m, Koo Nam KANG (CEO of of ‘Best Ball’. We were able to proAcon) with 280 m, David CHUN vide a variety of prizes and lucky (parent) with 275 m and Henry draw gifts from donations made by MEECH ‘94* with 275 m. The award our generous Sponsors; the Official for the “Nearest to the Pin” was givPorsche Importer of Korea, Stuttgart en to Jee Sung KONG (Dir. of Sports Cars Ltd., OB Beer, TaylorJungil) with 3.3m and Myung Hwan Made, Titleist, Chakraa, Grand Hyatt HWANG (Hana Bank Yonhi-dong Hotel, Gwangjuyo and Patricia Han Branch) with 1m.

Bags.

Parents, Faculty, Alumni and the

Alumni whom took part in this event were: Gregory CARLSON ‘72 (joining from the U.S.), Nick PARK ‘93, Mike JO ‘91, Robert KIM ’89* and Henry MEECH ‘94*.

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Photo Captions: 1. Group picture of all participants 2. Jee Hun NAM (parent), John ENGSTROM (HOS), John NELSON (GSIS Head) & Joe BEESON (YISS Head) 3. Eric HOFFMAN & PAUL CHO (parents) 4. Trey FREEMAN (parent) 5. John ENGSTROM (Head of School) & Greg CARLSON ‘72 6. Andy LEE (Dir. of GA), Myung Hwan HWANG (Hana Bank), Sue JEON (parent) & Tom PENLAND (TCIS Head) 7. Warm up & exercise before the game 8. Mark CHUNG, James OH, David CHUN & Gregory KANG (parents) 9. Nick PARK ‘93, Mike JO ‘91, Robert KIM ‘89* & Hen Although there were some thunder, ry MEECH ‘94* lighting and rain in the morning, the 10. First Place Team - Nathan YI, James LEE, Johnny tournament was a success and enKIM and James KIM (parents) joyed by all. We hope to host anoth- 11. Joon MYONG (faculty) er memorable event in the future, 12. Steve CATHERS (KIS Head) and hope to see more of our women 13. Henry MEECH ‘94* & David CHUN (parent) golfers participating!

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The Centennial Events led to the cul- Through these special presentations, the community and audience-inminating Centennial Gala Event, attendance had the unique opportunity which hosted an unforgettable evening to witness SFS from its humble beginfor over 615 distinguished guests from nings and progress throughout the the SFS community. The evening celeyears. Among many high-lights of the brations took place at the Grand Hyatt evening was another special recogniHotel Grand Ballroom, with outstandtion which was made to Margaret ing performances by professional KoreMARTIN MOORE ‘36, who travelled an drummers, faculty members and a from the U.S. with her son David HS student.

MOORE ‘60 to be a part of the celebrations. Special recognition was also Former Heads of School, Dick UNmade to Sang Hae SOHN, Former DERWOOD and Harlan LYSO joined Business Administrator (‘58—’99) reJohn ENGSTROM in offering their sponsible for having removed over respective personal accounts about SFS.

2,400 graves from the current SFS property during 1959-62.

The Gala provided a meaningful opportunity for members throughout the school’s history, to come together to honor its history and welcome the new era.

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Photo Captions: 1. & 2. Centennial Gala Dinner 3. Korean Drum Performance 4. Reception before the Gala Dinner 5. Lucky Draw and Raffle prizes 6. Edie MOON, Current Faculty, Gala Dinner MC 7. John ENGSTROM (Head of School) 8. Harlan LYSO (Former Head of School) 9. Dick UNDERWOOD (Former Head of School) 10. Duet by Kyla HAMM & Allison POZDOL (Current Faculty Members) 11. Piano Solo by Rachel LEE (HS Student) 12. Faculty Band “Inner Souls” 13. Langston RODGE (Former Administrator) and Edie MOON (MC) with a winner of one of the Raffle prizes 23

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Evelyn BECKER MCCUNE ‘26 Evelyn BECKER MCCUNE ’26 our oldest alumni passed away on July 3, 2012 at the age of 105. Eveyln was born to a missionary family in Pyongyang in 1907 and grew up on campuses of the first two colleges in Korea.

In 1914, Evelyn's family moved from Pyongyang to Seoul to help found the college that is now known as Yonsei University. Evelyn attended the Seoul Foreign School until her graduation in 1926, with the exception of two middle school years in Ann Arbor.

Evelyn returned to the U.S. to get her higher education, eventually graduating from UC, Berkeley with an English Literature major and an art minor. She graduated in 1930 and returned to Korea to teach at Seoul Foreign School for two years. Recently she shared her memories of SFS and forwarded pictures for our Centennial Memory book (included in our Centennial history book) published last year. We express our deepest condolences to family members of Evelyn and convey our sincere appreciations to her daughter Heather McCune for all the communications with SFS. 26

1960s Virginia ORANE GLESER ‘68* shared her recent news on our alumni Facebook page. “My latest book recently published is entitled "Harmony on the High Seas, When Your Mate Becomes Your Matey."

Check it out on Amazon, Kindle, Nook and Barnes and Nobles. We live on our sailboat, Harmony (Islander Freeport 40) for six months of each year. We left San Francisco, CA in 2000 and have been cruising the Pacific Coast to Mexico, through Central America to Ecuador.

Presently we are back in Mexico to be closer to family and our six grandchildren (five under 6 years of age). The other half of the year we spend with family, writing, gardening, sailing our Islander 36 in the Bay area, and promoting my books.”

1970s While joining us for the Centennial Celebrations in May, Marcy CARLSON KIRKSEY ‘70 shared some of her recent news and feelings about her SFS visit.

After graduating from SFS, Marcy attended Central Michigan University majoring in Sociology and minoring in Psychology.

In 1990, Marcy attended a Veterinary School and now is a Veterinarian in Michigan. This Centennial Celebration has been her third visit to Korea since she left SFS in the 70s. SFS has physically changed so much over the years. However, the passion and commitment feels the same. She really misses her class of 1970 which was unique but cohesive. She added, “we were different but had so much in common and I really appreciate all the life experiences that everyone brought to Korea. They made me realize how big the world is but also at the same time how small the world is these days.”

Marcy CARLSON KIRKSEY ‘70 ‘s dog Jake Marcy encountered some reconnecting moments with SFS alumni in the past. She met Bob MACKOY ‘70 at the Veterinary Graduate School and for the past 2 years Maura O’DONNELL McCARTHY ‘75* was her client. She also had a former SFS family client who came to visit her Veterinary Clinic.

Marcy currently lives in Michigan with her husband Bill and her dog, Jake and two cats, Duncan and Jacque. Above is a picture of Jake with the SFS scarf on him.

1980s Sarah SON-THEROUX ’84 has recently become affiliated with the Jan Collins Selman Fine Art Gallery in Cape Cod. http://jancollinsselman.com/ NewPaintingsCollection.html She also shared an exhibition that promises to have a lot of attention and one you might want to attend. The is exhibition is of works by twelve Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA) alumni, from September 22 to November 25, 2012 at the Cape Cod Museum of Art . It will feature works by Sarah Son-Theroux as well.

many of their SFS friends and family were in attendance at the wedding in Arlington Heights; “As we look back and reflect upon all that God has done in our lives,” Amos said, “How He has worked through so many of our friends and family in so many significant Allison & Amos LYSO ‘93 ways, we cannot help but rejoice and be eternally grateful.”

The entire wedding day was absolutely wonderful, but it wouldn’t have been so without the help of the bride’s mothPicture of Jen KENNINGS ‘92 in the er, Judy Pozdol. “I don’t know if you Parade magazine have ever tried to plan a wedding from another country,” Allison said, “but I th This past August (August 13 ) there was know it would have been absolutely an article in the Parade magazine which impossible had we not had the help of is the news magazine included with the my Mom! We are so grateful for everySunday newspaper about Ken JENthing she did for us.”

The MOON family with the LYSO couple NINGS '92. His full interview article The June 30th celebration was truly a “Ken Jennings Talks ‘Jeopardy!’ and His day to remember! Allison and Amos Lifelong Love of Trivia” can be read at Lyso have since returned back to SFS http://www.parade.com/celebrity/sunday and moved into their new home togeth-with/2012/08/12-ken-jennings-love-ofer. Amos, the SFS Christian Ministries trivia-kennections.html.

Coordinator, and Allison, the MS/HS Ken has also created a special puzzle for Choir Director, are excited to be startthe Parade called Kennections. To play ing their married life together around the Kennections game you could visit their SFS friends and family; “We canhttp://www.parade.com/games/ not thank the SFS community enough for all they have done, “ the couple kennections/k/ken-puzzle-05.html.

From Left: Kayla MOON ‘10, Meganne BENGER ‘09, said, “We’d like to thank each and eveCalvin BENGER ‘11,Zachary BAKER, Ian ARZEL This past summer on June 30th, 2012, ry one of them! We Love You SO (former student), George & Lucy DORNBACH Amos Alan LYSO ’93 and Allison Joy (L.Y.SO) much!” (current students) POZDOL, Current Faculty joined their hearts in marriage in what was truly a beautiful and memorable event. The couple was married in Arlington Heights, Illinois at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church – Allison’s hometown and family church growing up. The wedding ceremony began at 3 o’clock in the afternoon and was followed by a reception with dinner and dancing at the Meridian Banquets Hall.

The couple also arranged to have a celebration reception back in Seoul this Fall in order to celebrate with their friends and family in Korea.

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Former and Current Faculty Members (from left): J.P. RADER, Amy DORNBACH, Helen RADER, Jon & Soon 27 -ok BORDEN, Kevin & Dee BAKER, Barry & Carolyn BENGER, Edie & Jack MOON, Steve & Mary NURRE

They were joined by their 40 closest friends and family from around the World. She and John met at an alumni event for Lynn University in 2008 and currently reside in South Florida. Mackenzie is the Manager of Strategic Pricing for Office Depot, Inc. She and John are looking forward to visiting Seoul soon.

From Left: Elliot ARZEL, Kristen BARENNES CREECH ‘06, Pam WRIGHT (FT), Kathleen BARENNES ’07 and Daniel REHNER, Meghan BARENNES’03 and Ian ARZEL He currently lives in Stockholm and works at Audi doing marketing and events. Daniel added, “I am fortunate to live in one of the most beautiful cities in the world and to work in a field of my great interests and practice what I actually studied at university.”

John MIN ‘95 & his family celebrating his son’s 100th day!

John MIN ’95 and his wife, Hye Seung LEE, are proud to announce the arrival of their second child, Seojoon, who was born on May 22nd at 1:05pm. John says, “We are truly blessed.” Seojoon’s sister, Halyn, is 3 now and is extremely happy to have a younger brother. John is a Senior Attorney at Lee International IP & Law Group in Seoul and Hye Seung is an Anchorwoman/Announcer at SBS (one of Korea’s major TV and radio networks). A huge congratulations to John and his family!

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Mackenzie MORAVEC ‘02 and John LALLO Mackenzie MORAVEC ‘02 married John Lallo outside Florence, Italy last spring.

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Recent picture of Daniel SJOGREN’06 While updating his new contact information, Daniel SJOGREN ‘06 shared his memories at SFS and also gave us an update on his current life. “I really did have a great time at SFS, it is a good school but like anywhere it was the friends that made it great. Such an international setting, as SFS was and, is a good place to grow up. I must say that the most useful thing that I learned at SFS is perhaps that there are diverse perspectives and backgrounds.” Daniel still keeps in touch with many of the friends from SFS. In fact just a few weeks ago, he and Jason SKOVGARD ‘06 did a European trip.

After graduating from SFS, Daniel moved back to Sweden and studied International Business Management specializing in Marketing.

David CHA ‘07 Congratulations to David CHA ‘07 who graduated from NYU this past spring.

Here’s a picture of David at his graduation ceremony.

Pictured left: Brittney RADER ‘09, Kathleen BARENNES ‘07 and Demetria TODD ‘08 at Kathleen’s wedding.

Arthur CHOY ‘78* In August I returned to SFS for the first time in over 10 years. At that time the campus was still as I remembered it when I had attended the 8th and 9th grades during the 1973-1975 school years. This was very gratifying to me since my time at SFS, although limited to two years, was one of the happiest, craziest and fun times of my early youth. It probably was the same for a lot of my contemporaries at the school.

But imagine my surprise when I saw how much the campus had changed. SFS has changed with the times, and for the better as far as I can tell. And not only in terms of new buildings and upgraded facilities. I found that SFS has as one of its core missions re-establishing connections with the many thousands of students who have passed through its doors over the years. Not only did I feel like I was returning to an old stomping ground, but I felt warmly welcomed!

Arthur CHOY ‘78* while at SFS in 1975

A huge congratulations to Kathleen BARENNES ‘07 (also daughter of Pam WRIGHT, FT) who got married to Daniel REHNER in July at the First Alliance Church in Lexington, KY. Daniel is Helen RADER, FT’s nephew and is studying engineering at University of Kentucky. Kathleen is currently an art teacher at Paul Laurence Dunbar High School.

Let me explain why, because this is an important part of how SFS has changed. At the moment I'm involved in a project mentoring a start-up company founded by a group of bright young entrepreneurs in their 20's. They will be launching a mobile application in the US, UK and other Englishspeaking countries targeting an audience Arthur’s family (from left): Lizzie, Natalie & Thomas (front) in their teens and and Myeong Hwa & Arthur (back) 20's. We thought it would be a good idea to get this kind of help, not to mention to conduct a focus group of teens who execution, from someone who doesn't would be able to give us feedback on whether the app would connect to an au- know who you are. But thankfully, SFS still has the down-to-earth warmth that dience whose primary language is English. So I thought of SFS. Although I had still existed in society a generation ago. At least that was my experience. So never met June Kang, I gave her a cold call and asked her if she would be able to I am very grateful to have gotten the ophelp in arranging this. Despite not know- portunity to reconnect with SFS in such a wonderful manner. ing who I was, all she needed to know was that I used to attend SFS, and she then stepped up and became an advocate After 20 years in business, I'm now an so that I could connect directly with Kevin adjunct professor at KAIST's Master of Baker, the principal, who also went out of Intellectual Property program where I his way to make sure this could be teach US intellectual property litigation, done. And last but not least Mr. Joren and intellectual property licensing. I'm Roth was there until the very end of the married with three children." focus group session to make sure everything progressed without a hitch in terms of student participation. It is very difficult 29

While organizing the 10 year reunion for the Class of 2002, Jennifer CHA ‘02 visited SFS on August 1st.

Jennifer graduated from NYU for her undergraduate and is now attending the Cardozo Law School. She and her 2002 classmates, A picture taken of the PARK family while touring the SFS campus Daniel KIM, Mike YANG, Margaret During the summer vacation, we had an LEE, Ellie CHANG and Mike AHN are all alumni family stop by the campus. Angetting together to organize two reunions drew PARK ‘05* and Jessica PARK ‘09* in New York (August) and Seoul together with their parents Dr. and Mrs. (December).

Jong-won and Leoine PARK. Andrew and Jessica attended SFS for 5 years and Visiting the newly built Centennial Welleft in 2001. Their mom Leoine taught at come Center and looking at the displays of the Middle School from 1997-2001. The the items from the Time Capsule Opening family was happy to revisit and see the last Spring, she had fun recognizing some developments at SFS. The Park family of the items that she remembered being lives in Wisconsin, U.S.A. put in the Time Capsule when she attended SFS.

Since February this year, Isabelle RICHARDSON ‘07 has been working at DDB Advertising firm in Korea.

She graduated from College a year ago with a major in Economics and Fine Arts.

She went to SFS since Grade 1 (1996) until her graduation in 2007. Her brother Christopher ‘10 is also a SFS alum, and her younger sister Michelle, is currently a Junior at SFS. Isabelle added “SFS gave me a solid background and had a solid support system. It was nice to see faculty members again like Mr. Chuck KRUGLER and Mr. Amos LYSO.”

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On August 14th when all faculty were getting ready for the new school year, we

Isabelle RICHARDSON ‘07 had a surprise visit from April BANG ’97 and Angela CHUNG PAU ’97 with her husband Derrick PAU and 11 month old daughter, Elle. Angela recently finished Law School and is currently taking a leave of absence to be with her baby girl. She is moving from New York to Florida with her husband who is as an Ophthalmologist. She enjoyed meeting up with her former teachers, Mrs. Edie Moon, Mr. Chuck Krugler, and Mrs. Marian Gillett and also to see the updated SFS campus. Angela added that ,“SFS is a very special place in my heart and I really appreciate all that SFS has given me. It’s a truly unique place.”

April returned from New York and is currently living in Seoul with family. She joined the Jubilee Church. Her brother, Samuel BANG ‘01 just entered Law School. While at SFS, she was a part of the Discipleship and Psalms group with Angela and began ’Body Workshop’ called ’His Image’ with Psalms, which was a Christian dance team. Mr. RAATZ truly encouraged and supported this project of incorporating movement in Psalms. Lastly, she commented ,“Thinking back I

From Left: Chuck KRUGLER, Current Faculty, April BANG 97, Edie MOON, Current Faculty, Elle (Angela’s daughter), Angela CHUNG PAU ‘97 and Derrick PAU (Angela’s husband). realize how special SFS was not only in academics but for the strong community of faith.”

Susan KONG ‘05 pictured with June KANG, Director of Communications & Development

Susan KONG ‘05 dropped by SFS on August 17th. She is currently pursuing a Masters in Theological Studies at Torch Trinity Seminary in Yangjae, Seoul. Susan attended SFS from Grade 1, 2, 5 and on-

wards. Susan said “SFS has provided a friendly and very solid foundation for my faith. I have learnt so much and SFS feels like a second home to me.” Susan is also serving as a Christian Ministries Office Intern this school year, helping children with AWANA and IMPACT ministries in the school.

Chuck KRUGLER, Current Faculty & Min Dong CHANG ‘95 All the way from Sweden we had Rebecca NILSSON LJUNGDAHL ’03* and Hanna NILSSON ‘07* visit the SFS campus with their husband and her boyfriend. They left SFS in 1997 and since then, it was Rebecca’s first visit and Hanna’s second visit (Hanna last visited SFS in 2010) to SFS.

Rebecca got married to Tommy LJUNGDAHL in Tjornarp, South Sweden on July 23rd 2012 and planned to stop by in Seoul Min-Dong CHANG ‘95 visited SFS on during their honeymoon. Hanna is a store September 7th with his wife Esther. manager at Monki (Swedish Fashion ConThey are currently living in the Chicago cept Store) in Malmo. area. Min-Dong got married in 2006. He is currently working in the area of alter- Both shared some news about their two native energy, in developing windmills brothers who also attended SFS, Emil for farms. He said, “the school looks NILSSON ’98* (lives in France with his 3 very different but as walking through children and works for IKEA) and Fredrik the high school hallway it brought NILSSON ’96* (married with 2 children memories of his school days back in the and also works for IKEA). While touring 90s. the campus, they also found a picture of their brothers Fredrik & Emil in one of the soccer team pictures that were displayed in the gym.

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From Left: Tommy LJUNGDAHL (Rebecca’s Husband), Rebecca NILSSON LJUNGDAHL ‘03*, Hanna NILSSON ‘07* & her boyfriend.

Paul CHAPPELL ‘79* in 1979 yearbook On a business trip to Seoul, Dr. Paul CHAPPELL ‘79* visited SFS on September 18th . Paul attended SFS for two years in 1978-79 and was an active member of the boys basketball team. His best memories at SFS was playing basketball on the SFS team. He enjoyed looking at the yearbook and seeing himself with the number 21 uniform. His brother Mark CHAPPELL ‘80* also played bas-

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Emil NILSSON ‘98* & Fredrik NILSSON ‘96* in 1995-96 Boys Soccer Team

Paul CHAPPELL ‘79* in the SFS Gym ketball with a back number 20. He commented that, “I appreciate the Christian testimony and mentoring from our coaches and sharing faith with fellow students like J.P. RADER ‘79 and Jay CROUSE ‘80. Prayers before and after the games, travelling to the Far East Championship games has influenced me in who I am today. I also appreciate learning Asian Studies/History at SFS which gave me a good understanding of

Korea and Asia.”

Paul has been the Pastor of the Lancaster Baptist Church for the past 27 years and is also the President of the West Coast Baptist College for the past 16 years. He currently resides in Lancaster, California.

Visit Paul’s website at: www.paulchappell.com

Kelly RIEMER CUSICK ‘class of '81* screen left with her husband Kevin and four sons (Alex, Brian, Sean & Patrick), parents " G eorge and Joan RIEMER, (SFS Council members, Jaidan & FTs ) in center, and brother Mike '84* screen right with his wife Becky and son Jordan How do you measure 100 years?

SFS community. Some of those choices The Centennial Tribute produced in May may be bold professional challenges.

Some may be courageous personal comThat’s the question that perplexed me in is not an ordinary anniversary video. It features interviews with one former stu- mitments. I suspect that many are smallthe latter part of 2011, preparing to produce a Centennial Tribute video for SFS. dent, two former teachers, and a former er moments of humanity and generosity, Finding an answer was a real challenge, administrator. They each share details of carried out quietly in communities around the globe, by individuals who because the “standard” anniversary vid- their personal experience at Seoul Forcontinue to be influenced by the eo didn’t seem adequate. SFS deserved eign School. Together their comworldview & culture of a little school in something more meaningful than a recap ments convey some broader Yunhidong. of construction & growing enrollment. truths about the core qualities That conviction was not just based on my own personal sense of nostalgia as an of SFS, and then tell a particu- For those who wish you view the Cenalum, but in the fact that I’ve been prolarly extraordinary story from tennial Tribute Video, here’s the link to the video: ducing teacher recruitment videos for that hundred year history. http://www.youtube.com/watch?

SFS since 1995. Doing that work I’ve had v=zzdTi_BgzBw&feature=emthe privilege of interviewing current share_video_user How do you measure 100 years?

Not staff, parents & students. Over and over, articulate people have expressed that SFS through SAT scores or staff-retention has had an extraordinarily positive influ- rates, but maybe through the choices and commitments made by members of the ence in their life.

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We read about SFS’ involvement in alumni reunions in The Banner and (New York) contacted the school to be involved in ours. June Kang and Yoojin Um were Jennifer CHA ‘02, the Class Representavery helpful and provided us with a tive of ‘02, shared the following about the lot of SFS goodies for our reunion. We gathering: all received SFS gifts, and after playing a trivia game, the winners Mike Friends and classmates gathered in New Yang and Sally Yoon also earned a York City on August 25th to celebrate the commemorative t-shirt and towel. tenth anniversary of our graduation. We sat in the private dining room at the CafeWe congratulate SFS on its centennial teria, a restaurant in Chelsea, and shared anniversary, and are proud to be a part a ton of good food and drinks. We enof the continued tradition and spirit of the joyed conversations about our shared exinstitution. We plan to continue our celeperiences from the past, and caught up on bration with another (bigger and badder) what everyone is doing now. gathering this winter, this time in Seoul.

For more information regarding our winter reunion, please contact sfsclassof2002@gmail.com.

Class of 2002 Ten Year Reunion

Much thanks to everyone who organized the event and to June Kang and Yoojin Um for the gifts! See you in December!

Sally YOON Michael YANG- currently living in New Jersey with his beautiful wife, Christine.

Margaret LEE- currently living in California, working for a new Law practice set up by a former Korean Consulate General.

Ellie CHANG- currently living in Seoul, working at CJ group, Brand Strategy team.

Attendees: Daniel Kim, Michael Yang, Jennifer Cha, Grace So, Sally Yoon, Yoonah Rhee, Irene Park, and Julia Kim Michael YANG

Shana HONG- recently married and living in Seoul and has worked for the past four years on giving contemporary artists a platform to exhibit their works through Here’s a brief note on what our classmates the international contemporary art exhibiare up to: tion “Korean Eye”.

Daniel KIM - head of the reunion committee and creator of our class facebook page.

Currently living in NY, working at HSBC in Mergers and Acquisitions.

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From Left: Jennifer CHA, Daniel KIM, Michael YANG, Yoonah RHEE, Sally YOON, Irene PARK, Julia KIM & Grace SO

Jennifer CHA- currently living in New York, working as an Attorney.

Michael AHN - currently living in Seoul and in the process of obtaining his Doctor of Hotel and Tourism Management degree from the Hong Kong Polytechnic University, while lecturing at Hanyang University and Sejong University. He al-

so assists with the management of his family's traditional hanok hotel, RakKoJae.

Criteria 1. Candidate must be supportive of the school in word and action.

2. Someone who has achieved success in their field and is committed to public service.

Please read the criteria below carefully and forward your 3. Must have attended SFS for at least two years nominations for possible candidates with their achieve(does not have to be a graduate). ments and the reason why you are recommending the particular alum to Yoojin Um at yjum@seoulforeign.org Additional Information no later than Friday, February 15th, 2013. Final selection The Alumnus Award recipient will be invited to the High will be made by the Alumni Committee.

School graduation and will present the SFS Alumni Committee Award to the winning senior. Alumni who are also currently employed at SFS can also be nominated.

2013 will be SFS’s Centennial Year and also the 15th year presenting the “Alumnus of the Year Award.” Mr. J.P. RADER ‘79 was the recipient last year.

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