Taipei American School Alumni News Magazine | 2023

ALUMNI NEWS

Alumni Administrators, Faculty and Staff

This spring, our TAS alumni administrators, faculty, and staff united for an employee photo at the TAS Pagoda (see cover). Kindergarten teacher Maria Peters ’89 (top left) was the first to scale the Pagoda, just as she had done as a senior in high school. Alumni faculty Kendra Ing ’16, Weston Cooper ’08, and Jacqueline Miao ’19 (left to right) also posed for a playful picture with the sweet treats they received from the TAS Alumni Office. We are proud that so many of our Tigers have returned to TAS to teach the next generation. Thank you for your service!

On the cover:

Atop the TAS Pagoda (left to right): Maria Peters ’89, Joan Ho ’08, Michelle Kao ’03

Midway up the Pagoda (left to right): Weston Cooper ’08, Adrian Town ’13, Kendra Ing ’16, Michael Leu ’03

Front row (left to right): Jim Boyle ’76, Joey Chen ’98, Samantha Lee ’12, Stacey Ward ’76, Cheryl Quek ’98, Laurie Hsu ’12, Jessica Huang ’11, Jacqueline Miao ’19, Louisa Christen 15, Yenyen Chou ’12, Evelyn Chen ’03

Not pictured: Mitchell Carter ’13, Betty Chang ’92, Henry Chuang ’12, Irene Fang ’01, Julia Lee ’11, Stephanie Lee ’04, Brenda Lin ’94, Sanders McMillan ’13, Sarah Peters ’95, Vincente Tang ’68, Sarah Ting ’12, Julie Tuan ’93, Karen Wang ’04, Nicky Yeung ’99, Allen Yin Jr. ’16.

Jay Cheng ’97

TK Chiang ’81

Grace Lee ’91

Lydia Lim ’97

A scene from the middle school musical “Annie Jr.” courtesy of Dustin Rhoades

Head of School Letter to Alumni

Dear Alumni,

As we look back on a very busy year at Taipei American School, I am always reminded that self-reflection is an important part of learning for our students and also for us as an institution. Every opportunity for self-reflection is a chance to revisit the questions of who we are, why we do what we do, and how we adapt to our changing needs and circumstances, sometimes beyond our control. Individual students should remain curious and not be afraid of making independent decisions that follow where their interests and passions will lead them; at the same time, schools need to constantly adapt to a changing world.

While educators and families will come from varying economic, social, cultural, and educational backgrounds with a diverse share of viewpoints as the world continues to change around us, it is crucial that we all believe that we are all learning together and that knowledge is not a zero-sum game, but is instead limitless. In the 2023-24 school year, we will be revisited by a WASC (Western Association of Schools and Colleges) Committee of peer educators as TAS seeks reaccreditation by this US-based accrediting commission every six years. Taipei American School has been proudly accredited by WASC for the past six decades, and we look forward to this self-reflection process which will allow us to be proud of where our school has evolved to today.

Where is TAS today? Our mission and strategic plan aim to cultivate each student’s commitment to learning, well-being, and service. While we are not changing our commitment to academic excellence, we must recognize the many tangible and intangible factors of an educated and successful student. This is what we stand for as an independent school.

We are also at a time in TAS’s history in which rebuilding this community is a top priority, and we are committed to this in our current strategic plan. The WASC accreditation team will be looking at how the entire TAS community supports student learning and what adults and students are doing to work together, listen to each other, and respect each other while honoring the school’s history, reputation, and mission.

Through the school’s work in diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice, we often tell our students that they need to know who they are deeply to work on themselves and to be an ally and advocate for others. I know that in the last two years, as we have looked at ourselves in the proverbial mirror, we have learned much about our institution, including its successes and failures. We are now better equipped than ever to welcome students onto our campus each year because, as an entire organization, we now have a clear and compelling vision for what a Taipei American School diploma and experience stands for. I welcome you into this next historic chapter of the school’s story.

In this issue of the Alumni News Magazine, we want to share with alumni the myriad things that have been taking place at TAS this year. Our central administration has been educating students, employees, and parents about our adopted mission statement and working on reviewing the curriculum as we prepare for our WASC review. Our Board Chair, Jay Cheng ’97, has been sharing more about the board’s role. You will also hear about various curricular initiatives in the Lower, Middle, and Upper Schools and Well-Being and Inclusion.

In this year’s Yearbook dedication, I encouraged the graduates of the Class of 2023 to go forward and make their lives with intention and joy. We are proud to feature stories of alumni in this issue who have done exactly that, like Mike Leu ’03, who returned to TAS to teach 3D design and martial arts, and Eric Tsai ’08, who works for Taiwan Plus, representing Taiwan to the world. We also celebrate You-Yen Lee ’69, who created the statue The Thinker, and current parents Melinda Hwang ’99 and Edward Fu ’99, who created Happy Masks during the COVID-19 pandemic. We are so proud to share the alumni stories that exemplify the commitment to learning, well-being, and service we aim to cultivate in our students.

In closing, I’d like to thank this entire Tiger community, past and present, for its unwavering support over my headship these last three years. They have been truly unforgettable and moving on both a personal and professional level. So, while I am saddened to announce that my family and I will be moving on from TAS, I am also looking forward to future joyous times and memories created with the community as we gear up for our 75thanniversary celebrations, which are just around the corner. Thank you for your readership and involvement in the school, as it is the highest compliment and best gift any organization can receive - that of your time and continued support of Taipei American School. Go Tigers!

Sincerely,

Dr. Grace Cheng Dodge Head of School, Taipei American School

A Working Board

By Jay Cheng ’97, Board Chair, Taipei American School

At Taipei American School, we have the unique advantage of having a "working board" that actively plays a role in our school's long-term success. Just as parents trust our teachers and administrators with the care of our students, so does the TAS Board take care of our collective organization.

Unlike other school boards in Taiwan, our board composition is based on a hybrid American School board model. Our board comprises 14 dedicated professionals who volunteer their time, treasure, and talents to the school. All take an oath to serve the school and are committed to ensuring that our school provides a truly exceptional education to our students – and not just the students who are currently enrolled.

In this article, I would like to explain what our board of directors does, how we help to support our school and dispel a few myths about their role in school life and decision-making.

The primary role of our board of directors is setting the school's mission, hiring and overseeing the head of the school, and ensuring the financial stability of our school. This also means that the board is responsible for setting the school's strategic direction and ensuring that we are using our resources effectively and efficiently to achieve our goals.

Taipei American School prides itself on having a diverse and knowledgeable board of directors. Each board member brings a unique set of skills and experiences that are utilized to ensure the school's success. For example, some board members have expertise gained from serving on the boards of other educational institutions, which provides a valuable

perspective and insight into industry trends. Others have a financial background or experience starting their own businesses, which makes them particularly suited to review the school's financial reports and provide guidance on financial matters.

In addition to their professional backgrounds, many board members have strong connections to the school, such as being alumni or having served on other private, public, or nonprofit advisory boards. These connections provide a deep understanding of the school's history, culture, and values, which helps to inform strategic decision-making.

Our board of directors is dedicated to strategically governing Taipei American School, and each member brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the organization. The board holds monthly meetings to review the school's financial performance, academic results, and operational effectiveness. Additionally, the board provides guidance and support to the school's leadership team, including the Head of School and other administrators, to ensure the school's long-term success.

To ensure that all aspects of the school are represented and successful, the Board of Directors at Taipei American School recognizes the value of seeking feedback from its administrators and the broader community. While board members may only sometimes have an educational background, the expertise brought by administrators and teachers is crucial in setting goals for educational programming. This is especially important given that education is a fundamental aspect of our school, and nearly all our programs have some educational component. Therefore, by incorporating feedback

from multiple perspectives, the board can make informed decisions that align with the school's mission, values, and Strategic Plan.

It is often difficult for parents, faculty, staff, and even board members to differentiate between board-level decisions and school administration-level decisions, and this is a common theme among independent schools. At Taipei American School, the Head of School is responsible for the school's day-today administration. At the same time, the board provides guidance and oversight to ensure that the school is moving in the right direction. They work closely together to achieve their shared goals for the school, including promoting the values and mission of the school and creating a supportive and effective learning environment for all students.

The board recognizes the importance of collaboration with the school's leadership team, particularly the Head of School, who possesses the necessary educational expertise to manage the day-to-day operations effectively. Therefore, while the board holds the Head of School accountable, it understands that entrusting the daily management of the school to educational experts is crucial for the school's success.

To help the board navigate the responsibilities of governing Taipei American School, a commonly referenced litmus test is as follows:

If the item in question pertains to something that needs to be addressed immediately or within the current school year, it is typically the responsibility of the school administration.

If the item in question pertains to something long-term, beyond five years from now, it is typically the responsibility of the Board of Directors.

If the item in question pertains to something that falls within a timeframe of one to five years, it is often a shared responsibility between the school administration and the board.

While it's essential to remember that this is not a one-size-fits-all solution, this framework can help make clear the board's role. The board's focus is on the school's long-term success, and as such, they strive to remain as neutral as possible in the present. This allows them to conserve their time and energy to preserve the organization for future generations of learners.

Since the board is responsible for ensuring the school's financial stability, an essential part of its role is to provide fundraising support. Private schools often rely on donations and fundraising efforts to supplement tuition revenue and provide additional resources for students. To achieve our fundraising goals, our board members are actively involved in our fundraising efforts and work to build relationships with donors and supporters. This is a widely accepted practice in the private school community and is considered a best practice by accrediting bodies such as WASC and NAIS. As dedicated and knowledgeable volunteers, our board members are in the best position to communicate the value of the TAS experience to others.

In addition, our board of directors helps to ensure that our school maintains a strong sense of community and a positive culture. The strategic plan created by the board of directors 2 years ago has provided a roadmap for achieving this goal. They provide guidance and support for our school's policies and procedures, and they work to foster a sense of inclusivity and diversity within our school community. They also serve as ambassadors for our school, promoting our mission and values to prospective families and supporters.

In summary, our board of directors plays a vital role in ensuring our school's future health and success. They provide governance and oversight, fundraising support, and guidance and support for our school's leadership team. And our board of directors is instrumental in maintaining a strong sense of community and a positive culture within our school.

As a working board, our members volunteer an enormous amount of time and effort to create initiatives that ensure the success of our school and its students. I am constantly inspired by my fellow board members, who come from diverse backgrounds and bring unique perspectives to our team. Their unwavering commitment to the TAS Tiger family is a testament to their dedication and passion for education.

As your board chair, I am humbled and honored to work alongside such a remarkable group of individuals. I have no doubt that their tireless efforts of today and tomorrow will continue to elevate the quality of education we provide and help us shape the future leaders of our community and beyond. Together, we can build a brighter future for our students and ensure that they have every opportunity to achieve their dreams.

TAS Board of Directors presented at the Spring Meeting of General Members on April 25.

Understanding, Building, and Executing our TAS Mission

By Jim Klar, Communications Officer, and Brooke Burns, Communications Manager

If TAS students could see what goes on in professional development sessions, they would recognize the same principles employed in the planning and execution of their classes. Faculty and administrators practice what they preach through mindful inquiry, investigation, spirited discussions, note-taking, and evaluations. Plus, regular snack breaks.

Led by Deputy Head of School Dr. Liz Gale and Academic Dean Amanda Jacob, the “Defining Our Why” session during the professional development day on September 12 was no exception. With “unpacking the TAS mission statement and its role in our community” as its goal, the event launched a journey to manifest what we stand for as educators at TAS.

The afternoon began with teaching faculty and staff assembled in the TAS Upper School gym with strategically assigned seating that guaranteed cross-divisional interaction. Participants then embarked on a task-based process to make the mission real through group discussions, noting their conclusions, and presenting their table’s findings at the end of each section. As a result, they gained a personal understanding of the mission and imagined what it would look, sound, and feel like in their classrooms. They also considered existing and potential obstacles to achieving the mission while brainstorming ideas to surmount them.

“Mission statements can often seem lofty and removed from the organizations they mean to guide,” said Gale. “We wanted our teams to make a personal connection to the language while they reflected on ways to make it a reality in their daily interactions with students.”

Next, the education leadership team analyzed the feedback with a focus on trends across divisions, consolidating how participants think vital words and phrases should look, sound, and feel in the classroom and then sharing their findings.

“We consider this part one,” added Jacob. “Understanding where we are and where we’re going gives us a better idea of how to get there.”

The faculty gathered to continue the conversation in the “Building Our Mission” session on October 12. In over 50 table groups, the faculty discussed and developed the current TAS definitions of learning, well-being, service, broad American-based education,” global perspective, students of character, and “making the world a better place,” all critical components of the TAS mission. In addition to collaborating at their table groups, faculty had the opportunity to work across tables and continue to share their views on each aspect of the mission.

Next, the faculty created many portraits of a TAS graduate, an exercise designed to brainstorm a TAS student’s essential skills and character attributes when they take their next steps beyond TAS. Finally, they focused on five critical skills and character

attributes representing a successful TAS educational experience.

Finally, amidst some snacks and coffee to keep their energy up, the faculty tackled a “continue, start, and stop” exercise, reflecting on the practices in Lower, Middle, and Upper School. Which methods support our mission and should be continued? Which should be discontinued, and what are we still doing that we could start in the coming months to support the community in achieving the TAS mission?

Both sessions were an important reminder that faculty should remember the mission daily and refer to it when planning lessons, instructing, and assessing students. Every person on campus has a part to play in helping the school achieve its mission, which was changed recently by the TAS Board of Directors in May 2021 as part of the larger Strategic Plan covering school years 2021-2026.

Gale and Jacob also recommend dedicating time to developing a shared understanding of the mission with students. “Through this journey,” said Jacob, “we develop a shared understanding of our mission and collectively determine what we aspire to achieve surrounding the future of learning at TAS.”

TAS Mission

Taipei American School’s mission is to cultivate an enduring commitment to learning, personal wellbeing, and service. We provide a broad American-based education with a global perspective that develops students of character who are committed to making the world a better place.

Orff Method Teaches Music Through Play & Creativity

“I like the body percussion because you can make a beat with it.” - Harper

C., Grade 3

By The TAS Lower School

Music Team

The Orff Schulwerk (school work) approach is named for composer and educator Carl Orff. This method allows children to engage with music through their natural instincts of play and creativity using speech, singing, movement, and instruments. "Elemental music is bound up with movement, dance, and speech," said Orff. "One is involved, not as a listener but as a co-performer."

At TAS, our Orff Studio students explore classical, folk, and jazz musical genres and dance. In these classes, we experience music joyously through partner games, body percussion, stories, and other child-centered activities. Internationally recognized teacher of the Orff Method, Doug Goodkin, explains it this way in his poem:

Orff Instrument Rhymes

Logs and trees and dinosaur bones

Let’s all play the xylophones

Shiny bars and silvery tones

Let’s play the metallophones

Ringing bells and flowery fields

Let’s all play the glockenspiels

Xylophones, metallophones, glockenspiels, and other instruments were explicitly selected under Carl Orff's direction. They provide a unique advantage in that the bars can be easily removed and replaced, allowing students to succeed in playing simple patterns. Playing these instruments also helps students become sensitive listeners and ensemble players, as all have their unique timbre (tone color). Learning the "Orff Way" engages the whole child. Students see how different music makes them

feel and decide the atmosphere they want to create. It was a delight to see how our Grade 3 and 4 Orff students celebrated their learning in their recent Informances (Informal Performances). These quarterly events set the stage for a continuing positive learning experience.

“I like how we work together on different parts.”

- Makayla C., Grade 4

“I love learning how to play the parts on the xylophone.”

- Mia M., Grade 4

Lower School Artists Blossom in Plants & Garden Exhibit

and mixed media,” she added.

Further considerations include a wide range of artistic capabilities and skills among lower school students, from color mixing to elements and principles of design like line, shape, and color and placing those techniques in a historical perspective. Youssif explained, “We inspired students by showing work by great artists who employed these same techniques. Alexander Calder, Guiseppe Arcimboldo, Lee Kan Kyo, Henri Matisse, Takashi Murakami, and Jean Michael Basquiat were all role models for Plants and Gardens.”

By Jim Klar, Communications Officer

Fruits, vegetables, plants, and gardens surround us here in Taipei. In November 2022, the TAS Lower School hallways were filled with them. Featuring 30 exhibits containing over 1,000 works of art created by over 900 artists, “Plants and Gardens” was a glorious display of student work, artistic expression, and plant diversity and is the brainchild of Lower School Visual Arts teachers Stephanie Lee ’04 and Ramy Youssif.

While a stroll through the exhibits of student work is an enjoyable, leisurely experience, researching and executing a theme for projects of such magnitude can be anything but. According to Lee, much like a garden can’t grow without a rainstorm, “Themes for large projects like this start with a brainstorm.” she said. “It takes a while to research, share and discuss ideas that accommodate two and threedimensional projects like drawing, painting, clay,

Finally, timing is of the utmost importance. All artwork must be up and displayed correctly for the first parent conferences in the fall. “We get 10 weeks to create the work and assemble the exhibits in time for parent conferences on the 11th week,” Lee explained. “Each project typically takes 3-4 weeks, and each grade does 2-4 projects,” she added, “So you can see we have our work cut out for us.”

Past exhibit themes have included Harry Potter, environmental issues, STEAM, outer space, and the circus. “Plants and Gardens” met the timing and execution requirements while delivering a broad learning perspective. “Plants give us food and medicine and help form the foundation of every culture,” said Lee. “And they’re also prevalent throughout literature.”

As a quote from Frances Hodgson Burnett’s The Secret Garden says, “If you look the right way, you can see the whole world is a garden.”

Grade 6 Students Become Incan Chasqui Runners

By Savanna Kuisle, Grade 6 History Teacher

Close your eyes and imagine yourself standing in the Andes Mountains along one of the Incan Empire’s famous highways. Sunlight filters through the misty clouds that hang low over the mountains. Feet pound hard along the ground, and urgent shouts drift across the open space. A relay runner rushes past with an urgent message for the Sapa Inca (Incan Emperor). But when you open your eyes, you’re standing on the TAS track, watching Grade 6 students running furiously. They pass messages to their relay teammates in the hopes of being not just the fastest team but also the most accurate.

At the end of our Inca unit in Grade 6 History, students engaged in this interactive learning experience to help them review content and have fun! Incan chasqui runners were essential to how the Sapa Inca managed his vast empire. These messengers would listen to a verbal message, run one mile to deliver that information to the next runner, and then return to their station to await the following communication. With this system,

messages could travel up to 150 miles per day along the well-maintained roads of the Inca Empire. Our students gathered in teams of six, each stationed at a different location around the track. The first runner received a question (e.g., “What did the Incas eat for meat?”). They then had to deliver that message (and hopefully the answer!) to their next team member. The final chasqui on the team had to run as quickly as possible to the Sapa Inca (one of the history teachers) with what they hoped was the correct question and answer. Teams who delivered the incorrect message were given a time penalty before their team could start the next round. Students quickly realized that being a good listener was essential to being an effective chasqui runner. If you dashed off before hearing the entire message, your team’s communication system would fall apart! The team that “won” the game earned some tasty gummy bears…not quite the same as the guinea pigs that the Incas enjoyed eating, but our students were quite pleased with their prize.

Visiting Artist Palmer Mathews and Middle School Dance

By Katrina F., ’24 Spring 2023 Communications Intern

In February 2023, TAS welcomed a unique visiting artist, Palmer Mathews, to the Middle School. He hosted Improvisation Workshops for our Middle School dancers in the dance studio, focusing on creative exercises to enhance our students’ dancing. This fantastic learning experience was sponsored by the PTA!

Palmer Mathews has been passionate about dance his entire life. Due to his parents’ connection with the owners of a nearby dance studio, Mathews, educated in Wisconsin, was enrolled in lessons and thus introduced to the world of dance. When he first started dancing, he knew it was his genuine calling, and he continued following this passion throughout high school.

During the improvisation workshop with the Middle School dancers at TAS, Mathews led the students through various activities that improved their spatial awareness skills during the workshops. They practiced moving freely, within structures or constraints, and being deliberate in their interactions with other students.

One of the exercises the students participated in was a group activity in which they transformed into objects chosen by Mathews and collaborated to create a volcano or a microwave in which everyone had to be a part of the object. These activities taught the students how to work together, to be more creative and aware of the various possibilities for their style, and to open up their creativity and give them more ideas on how to approach their shared movement.

We caught up with Mathews and asked what is one piece of advice he would give to the dancers at TAS. He emphasized the importance of taking advantage of TAS’s classes, resources, and opportunities. He also highlighted the importance of taking healthy risks and being confident in challenging classes. Finally, he encouraged the students to push themselves

out of their comfort zones and embrace new experiences to grow as dancers and individuals. We asked Mathews what his favorite part of dancing is. For him, it is being able to express himself as an individual while working in a group setting. Dance allows for both to exist at the same time. You can improve your personal training, such as kicks, turns, and jumps, while using those skills in a group setting. Of course, the whole dance piece must work smoothly.

We are grateful to the PTA for enabling us to host Palmer Mathews’s recent visit. TAS students had the incredible opportunity to learn from a highly talented and experienced dance artist. His workshops for middle school dancers were engaging and inspiring. They aided in the development of our students’ creativity and innovation.

Upper School Students Return to IASAS Sports Competitions

By Brooke Burns, Communications Manager, Ron Reduta, Assistant Athletic Director & Sports Information Specialist, and Ariel L. ’24, Spring 2023 Communications Intern

For the first time in over two years, our TAS student athletes traveled for the Interscholastic Association of Southeast Asia Schools (IASAS) sports championships to face off against Singapore

Season 1

In October 2022. 70 student athletes comprising six teams traveled over 5500 kilometers to Bangkok, Thailand, and Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, to compete in cross country, volleyball, and soccer.

The TAS Boys Cross Country team set a record neverbefore-seen in the 40 years of IASAS history: They finished 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th in the 5KM competition. Parent and faculty member Darby Sinclair shared her feelings on the historic win, saying, “The IASAS cross-country race was one of the most amazing things we’ve ever seen. The TAS team started as a pack, ran as a pack, and finished as a pack! There wasn’t a dry eye around!” In addition, Girls Cross Country placed 1st in the 3KM time trial and secured the silver medal overall.

Girls’ Soccer played hard to a 0-0 draw and won 1-0 against ISM, ultimately winning the bronze medal. Boys Soccer finished first in their pool play before defeating the ISM Bearcats 3-2 to bring home the championship gold, the program’s first gold medal since the 2008-09 championships.

Finally, the Boys and Girls Volleyball teams triumphed in their last days of play, each securing the championship gold medals. This is a back-toback win for the Girls Volleyball team and their second championship win in four years (including the year when TAS could not travel to compete!)

American School, the International School of Bangkok, the International School of Kuala Lumpur, the International School of Manila, and Jakarta Intercultural School.

Congratulations to all the teams for their impressive performances. Well done, TAS Athletes!

Varsity Girls Volleyball Head Coach Bill Fillbach said, “This championship is also dedicated to our past alumni players Sarah J. ’21, Sabrina C ’21, Angelina C. ’22, Kimberly H. ’22, and Kaitlyn H. ’22,” who didn’t have a chance to compete for gold due to the pandemic.

“It was really nice meeting the SAS jumpers and helping them with techniques after I broke the IASAS triple jump record. I have enjoyed every moment of IASAS… except for my sunburn!”

- Max L. ’23

Season 2

In February 2023, our Season 2 IASAS athletes roared into IASAS to go for gold. Basketball traveled to Manila, Touch, and Rugby to Jakarta, Swimming to Kuala Lumpur, and Tennis to Singapore. The result: 8 teams, 8 medals, 4 Gold Championships.

The Girls Basketball team won gold against ISM, the Touch team won gold against ISB, and the Rugby team pulled out a last-second try to capture gold against SAS. The Boys Swimming team won gold, while the Girls Swimming team captured silver. The Boys Basketball team won silver against ISM, and the Girls Tennis team won bronze.

Special kudos to Girls Basketball athlete Catrina Y ’23 for scoring her 1000th point for TAS during the championship match against ISM!

Season 3

The season 3 IASAS Championships in March-April 2023 ended strong, with our TAS athletes returning with well-deserved medals. Our Badminton and Golf teams traveled to Bangkok, Baseball and Softball to Singapore, and Track & Field to Jakarta and returned with three gold, four silver, and one bronze medals! Girls and Boys Badminton emerged victorious at the International School of Bangkok, staying undefeated and bringing home gold. A big shoutout to the Girls badminton team for keeping the IASAS championship streak since 2004! Also, the golf teams at Bangkok represented TAS with distinction, finishing in the top three of their respective competitions. The boys team finished with a bronze medal, whereas the girls golf team clinched the silver medal.

Meanwhile, the Boys Track & Field team put on an impressive display of athleticism, easily capturing the gold medal. Max L. ’23 shattered a 23-yearold IASAS record for Triple Jump at a distance of 13.72 meters! Another IASAS record fell in the 4x800m relay consisting of Benedict S. ’24, Matteo O. ’24, Ethan H. ’23, and Charlie H. ’24 with 8:11.26 minutes. The girls track, and field team also had an outstanding performance, finishing with the silver medal.

Softball and Baseball teams finished with silver medals with only one loss to Singapore American School on their home field.

“My favorite part of IASAS is to travel with my team and to have fun meeting more people. It is truly an exciting bonding experience for me! I am really proud of our silver and believe the Girls Golf team will try even harder next year to return with a gold. Go Tigers!”

- Gene C. ’24

Triumphant Macbeth Performance Heralds Return to Newly Open Campus

By Jim Klar, Communications Officer

TAS Upper School Drama was in the spotlight in October 2022 as students performed Shakespeare’s tragic tale of kings, queens, witches, ghosts, and murderers pursuing deeds of love, ambition, greed, betrayal, and retribution. Thanks to a change in campus guidelines, parents, family, and friends were finally allowed to supply a live audience for the first time in years as Macbeth kicked off the Upper School Drama season here at Taipei American School.

The spectacle launched with a dance sequence that set a foreboding tone for the well-known tragedy. Following the dancers, appropriately dark and moody mayhem ensued. First, the Witches (Moya B., Davina J. & Emma W.) cackled and convulsed at their cauldron. Next, Macbeth and his mate (Dylan C. & Sage R.) connived and colluded on their murderous path to power. Then Banquo and Duncan (Finlay M. & Snow F.) served as innocent lambs for the slaughter and returned as haunting ghosts and crushing guilt. Finally, Macduff (Nathan S.) wreaked his revenge, and a just king was restored to the throne of Scotland.

The lead actors were riveting in intensity, rendering the complex emotional landscape Shakespearean

tragedy requires with enough subtlety and depth to be completely believable. Equally strong actors in supporting roles created a strong foundation for the rest to stand on, and the comic relief of the famous Porter scene (Julie G.) was a refreshing change of pace.

Set in 1960s Taiwan, the set design was meant to provide a physical metaphor for Macbeth’s descent into evil, with a raked part covering most of the stage and continuing down the apron to the audience’s front row. The tech crew efficiently handled 6 projectors, two following spotlights, and over 150 lighting cues to complete their side of the illusion. The set, lighting, and backstage crew flawlessly created a dark and brooding vision. Often considered a rite of passage for high school students, staging Shakespeare comes with risks. The language, emotional gymnastics, and depth of human experience required are more complex. But the risks our faculty and intrepid students took in Macbeth paid off with a hefty reward. The production experience was indeed one that faculty, students, and the audience will remember “tomorrow and tomorrow and tomorrow.”

Photographs by Dustin Rhoades

Learning Health & Safety by Heart

By Jim Klar, Communications Officer, and the Communications Team

In November 2021, the idea for the Taipei American School Safety Center was born in the minds of Upper School Head Athletic Trainer Caleb Lott and his department colleagues. Since then, the TASSC has come to fruition with the first training sessions on CPR/ AED launched at the start of the 2022-23 school year. As of May 2023, over half of all employees are certified in CPR and AED use.

“Our ultimate goal is the training and certification of over 400 TAS faculty in emergency cardiac care, and we’re eager to continue into first aid certification as well,” said Lott.

Seeking a proactive solution that reflects the latest best practices in emergency preparedness, TASSC partnered with the Health & Safety Institute to launch its blended learning certification program at TAS. The 3.5-hour course balances online content with in-person instruction for more significant information retention and more certifications.

“We plan to create a root system of instructors along with our certifications,” explained Lott. With the initial certification valid for two years, the TASSC’s forwardthinking strategy for reaching saturation involves regular training sessions and teaching those certified to become teachers.

Studies show that 7 out of 10 individuals feel helpless in the event of a cardiac emergency. The work of the TASSC to improve those statistics is founded on the TAS commitment to student and community safety. By providing faculty and staff with professional development that includes practical applications that benefit everyone, the TASSC hopes to transform those 7 individuals from bystanders to lifesavers.

One of those employees was Adele Chen, Upper School Visual Arts and PSF Assistant. The last time Adele had CPR training was in Middle School, so she attended a TAS Staff CPR Training Session in October 2022 to refresh her skills.

One morning in November, Adele was waiting for the city bus to

TAS. As the bus approached her stop, it began to veer toward the right of the street, slowing as it went. It was clear that something was wrong, especially as the bus stopped against a lamp pole near Shi Dong Elementary School. Adele went to see what was wrong, and it became clear that the bus driver was having a cardiac emergency.

Prepared by her training and her refresher course with TAS, Adele acted quickly and, with assistance from one passenger, got the unconscious driver out of his seat and began performing CPR. Fellow bystanders alerted emergency services and sought an AED device from the Shi Dong Elementary School. Adele performed CPR on the driver for 5 minutes, assisting his heart in providing critical oxygen to his body and brain. When the AED arrived, she followed her recent training to place it correctly, allowing the machine to analyze the rhythm of the bus driver’s heart and deliver two lifesaving defibrillating shocks.

After the paramedics arrived, they acknowledged her help, saying, “Thank you, we can take over now,” before transporting the bus driver to the hospital for treatment.

“I never expected the skill I learned just three weeks ago would be urgently needed so soon,” Adele said. “I would advise all staff and faculty at TAS to get the CPR & AED training as soon as possible.” She continued, “If more people are prepared for this kind of emergency, it’s more likely someone will be there to help you if you ever need it.”

Caleb agrees, “Most people feel helpless in a cardiac emergency,” he said. “Adele showed that you can go from a bystander to a lifesaver with the right training. And that’s our goal.”

Richard Arnold Continues His History of Lifelong Learning

By Jim Klar, Communications Officer

During his 52-year tenure at TAS as an upper school history and social studies teacher, Richard Arnold has received multiple accolades and awards that recognize milestones on his fascinating journey of lifelong learning. He added to his list of accomplishments in the summer of 2022 when the National Endowment for the Humanities sponsored his attendance at a workshop for educators at The Heart Mountain Wyoming Foundation. While his excursion was partly funded through the generous support of the professional development office of TAS, this marks Arnold’s fifth sponsorship by the NEH.

“Heart Mountain, Wyoming, and the Japanese American Incarceration” taught educators about the incarceration of 120,000 Japanese Americans during World War II and the related issues of the treatment of Native Americans, the racism behind many government decisions, and the settling of the American West. It is part of NEH’s Landmarks of American History and Culture program, which specializes in place-based education that lets participants experience aspects of American history where they happened.

Held on the site of the internment of 14,000 Japanese Americans, the five-day program of in-person workshops took educators through the Pearl Harbor attack, wartime hysteria, incarceration, and eventual apology and redress payments made to Japanese Americans by the US government. The program’s creators used digitized artifacts, oral histories, and newspapers, plus the workshop featured some sessions led by former detainees of Heart Mountain.

A former detainee, Arnold explained, helped prevent a similar detention program during the period of hysteria following the September 11 attacks. “As a child, Norman Mineta was detained with his family at the Heart Mountain facility,” Arnold said. “He grew up to serve in the US House of Representatives and as Secretary of Transportation under President George W. Bush. After 9/11, he advised Bush against government programs targeting Muslim Americans based on his experience as a Japanese American detainee during World War II. This is a fine example,” concluded Arnold, “of personal experience lending a viewpoint to the lens of history.”

We salute Richard Arnold for his fifth National Endowment for the Humanities sponsorship and his relentless efforts toward lifelong learning. May he continue to serve as an inspiration to his students, his colleagues, and the world.

Building A Comprehensive and Inclusive Learning Environment for Students and Teachers

By Lower School EAL and Mandarin Team

The lower school has embraced the TAS goal to build a welcoming environment for multicultural and multilingual students, faculty, staff, and their families by expanding its professional development opportunities into multiple languages. For example, in the fall of 2022, the TAS Lower School Mandarin and EAL Departments collaborated to host a workshop for Mandarin speakers as part of a professional learning commitment to work towards inclusivity for multilingual learners.

and all participants’ languages to share ideas and communicate learning. “It’s not just those labeled as ’EAL’ students who benefit from strategies Honigsfeld recommends, like language scaffolds in every classroom, but all multilingual learners in our community have the opportunity to thrive,” Blais said.

Participants of this workshop shared that the discussion in Mandarin helped them to clarify key concepts and understand how they can transfer to our context at TAS.

“We must notice many of our young learners are multilingual learners. Therefore, we aim to provide our students with a safe and warm learning environment where they can feel comfortable and confident to share their thoughts,” Ms. Hsiao said.

The participants were encouraged by this multilingual workshop and recognized that it allowed all educators access to the same learning experiences. They look forward to transferring what they learned to their classrooms – providing access for all their multilingual learners.

This year, the lower school is reading Dr. Andrea Honigsfeld’s book “From Equity Insights to Action: Critical Strategies for Teaching Multilingual Learners” and meeting with her quarterly to look more closely at multilingualism at TAS.

One clear message from the book is that language plays an essential role in developing our personal identities; the learning experiences we provide for students impact how our students develop their identities.

Strategies like translanguaging, using all the languages available to an individual to communicate ideas and learning, are deliberate, daily actions that can positively impact learning and our students’ cultural and linguistic identities.

After recent feedback from Mandarin-speaking teachers and teaching assistants about Honigsfeld’s book, which is only available in English, the lower school administration decided to put translanguaging into action and offered a workshop in Mandarin.

The workshop was conducted in English and Mandarin and co-facilitated by lower school EAL teachers Virginia Blais, Lulu Chen, and Mayuko Perkins and lower school Mandarin teachers Rachel Wang, Karen Wang ‘03, and Amanda Hsiao. They covered the same topics previously shared by Honigsfeld, using strategies for multilingual learners

Gala Ball Gala Ball

17th Annual TAS Gala Ball

Friday, May 5, 2023

May 5, 2023

Mandarin Oriental Ballroom

Champagne Reception 6:00 PM

Dinner 7:00 PM

Silent & Live Auction

Dinner & Dancing

Taipei American School

Gala Ball Gala Ball

May 5, 2023

Mandarin Oriental Ballroom

Champagne Reception 6:00 PM

Dinner 7:00 PM

Silent & Live Auction

Dinner & Dancing

The 17th Annual

Happy Masks: A Family Business for Melinda Hwang ’99 and Edward Fu ’99

By Connie Ma, Alumni and Community Outreach Officer

At the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States in March 2020, Melinda Hwang '99 and Edward Fu '99 received a box of masks from their family back in Taiwan that quickly became a sensation. Pivoting from their careers in marketing and technology, Melinda and Edward found themselves running a hands-on small business within five months. Two years later, Happy Masks is now a leading choice in washable masks for families and children in the US, and they are happily resettling back in Taiwan. Melinda and Edward are setting their sights on even higher prospects, aspiring to bring other innovative Taiwanese products to the Western market and reinvent what it means to be a Taiwan-born brand.

How it All Started

Unsurprisingly, this couple, who work together so well, began their relationship as friends and teammates in high school. However, their paths at TAS were definitely different. While Edward attended TAS from Grade 2 to graduation, Melinda only arrived in Grade 8 from Minnesota public schools.

"TAS is a community where people grow up, so coming in later is difficult," says Melinda. "I was trying to fit in, make friends, and figure out who I was simultaneously."

What they did have in common, however, was sports, and they first got to know each other as fellow athletes in tennis and badminton.

After graduating from TAS, Edward studied engineering for his bachelor's and master's degrees at Cornell University and Stanford University. However, after graduation, he pivoted to finance and investment banking and attended Harvard for business school. Meanwhile, Melinda attended Wellesley College and started exploring her interest in advertising and marketing. This led her to her business school degree at MIT Sloan and then a job at Neutrogena as a brand manager.

Before the pandemic began, Edward worked in investments and tech start-ups. Melinda was thinking about a career switch after a series of marketing jobs and having three kids in quick succession.

Melinda Hwang ’99 and Edward Fu ’99, surrounded by their three children who all now attend TAS

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Opportunity Knocks

In March 2020, Taiwan was already dealing with the COVID-19 situation. Still, the pandemic was about to begin in earnest in the United States.

"My mom sent me this box of masks because she was worried about us. My dad had worked on mask filter technology at 3M, and the scientist he was working with had just retired and began working on these masks," says Melinda.

"When we received the box, I didn't realize how special it was. At that time, you couldn't buy any masks on the market. We had thirty, so we gave some to friends, and they loved it and asked if my mom could send more for their own family and friends. It has this special parrot beak shape because it sits away from your face and nose, making it very noticeable." Melinda put a Google Sheet on a Facebook group for her daughter's Grade 1 class. When she checked again three days later, they had over 100 orders for over 1,000 masks, which surprised everyone.

Happy Masks are unique washable masks with an inner filter. Inside a colorful design is a sewn-in, waferthin nanofiber membrane filter that blocks airborne particles but allows airflow. When hand-washed, these masks work efficiently for up to two months.

"When I brought a mask to a factory in Los Angeles, they cut it open, examined it, and said it wouldn't be possible to replicate them because of the unique way the filters were folded and stitched inside," says Melinda. "That made me more confident that we were onto something extraordinary, so we went full steam ahead with the business and launched in May 2020."

Meanwhile, Ed was still working at his day job, but Melinda needed extra help. "In the middle of the day, I would stop and help pack masks for two hours. Then, at night, the two of us would be packing and printing labels from 10 PM to midnight," laughs Edward. So, about four or five months after Melinda started the company, Edward joined to scale operations and grow Happy Masks.

Learning to Fail

"We have had many problems and near-death experiences," Ed jokes. "There have been many points where the business could easily have not been here anymore."

"The biggest thing that helped us was that we have failed before, and I wish we'd failed even earlier. In school, you're trained to be perfect and not make mistakes. Because you're worried – how will you make it to college otherwise? But, counterintuitively, in the business world, the more you fail, the more you learn, whether it's trying a career that's not the right fit or a business that doesn't work out."

One thing Happy Masks had difficulty with was scaling up. "Melinda's dad's scientist friend who made these masks never had a huge commercial operation going, so we had to help push and help him scale simultaneously. At the same time, Melinda’s mom also found a new supplier to produce a similar but different product line,” said Ed. The success of Happy Masks was due to Edward and Melinda's collaboration on the US side with her mother and her team on the Taiwan side, making the cross-ocean start-up possible.

"It was tough because we worked with them in the US the entire time. We were never able to come back with our kids and go through quarantine," remembers Ed.

Future Directions

Though the pandemic is subsiding in many parts of the world, Edward and Melinda see a lot of promise in Happy Masks in the long term.

"Masking behavior has changed throughout the pandemic, but we are still building for the long term," says Ed. "There is a large population of immunocompromised people in the US, like those with cancer. Even though the average person in the US has moved on with their lives, many more people still can't get vaccinated or have cancer and can't afford to get sick. So that's our long-term customer base."

At the same time, Edward and Melinda want to explore other similar examples of Taiwanese innovation.

"Part of the reason we decided to come back was that growing up here, we had always recognized that Taiwan is a hub of technology and creativity that has flourished in the last few decades," Ed notes. "Having spent the last 23 years in the US, we recognized that Taiwan is great at innovation and technology. But they've had trouble connecting those things with actual consumer problems and demand in the US. We've really grown to

understand that after developing careers in the US. So a big focus for us is to build a network of people innovating in Taiwan and working with them to launch and go to market in the US."

Returning to TAS and Taiwan as Parents and Entrepreneurs

In the fall of 2022, Edward and Melinda stepped on the TAS campus again as new TAS parents.

"We moved back in July, so we're recent transplants," admits Edward. "We hadn't visited TAS since graduating, so it was surreal to be back on campus. We simultaneously felt like we were seventeen-yearolds again but also adults!"

As the parents of three lower school students, both see how the school has changed to focus on the whole child and socio-emotional well-being.

"I had a really great time at TAS," says Edward. "I always compare TAS to the alternative like a local Taiwanese school. It opened my eyes to the possibilities in the US of going to college there and developing a life and a career there. In terms of preparation, I think TAS prepares you very well academically. But I felt underprepared knowing how to be effective in America. Growing up at TAS, one of the challenges is growing up in a little bubble where you're focused on academics. You're not out there in the real world engaged with how to live and survive, so you're a bit underdeveloped as a person."

"I know that TAS has been shifting to not being just academically focused, and I think it's great that the school is constantly trying to improve based on feedback from parents and alumni," says Melinda. "Returning to campus, we noticed the Tech Cube and the library. Our kids are in Lower School, and we see the difference in what they're experiencing."

Working as small business entrepreneurs in Taiwan has also given Melinda and Edward some rare flexibility as parents. At the same time, they have purposefully woven their personal lives and careers together in hopes of becoming better role models for their children.

"Our parents never explained to us what they did for a job. Instead, they really abstracted their working life from their role as caretakers," explains Ed. "But we share everything. Our children always see our work, and we learn in front of them on purpose. So when we don't know something, we say we don't know, we have no idea, but that we'll dive in headfirst and learn along the way because sometimes the best way to learn is to take action and get going."

"They pick up on things because they hear us talking about new products and user feedback," agrees Melinda. "Our oldest wants to run for student government in Grade 4, and she's applying stuff from our business, saying, 'I need to go ask my classmates what problems they have with the school and come back with ideas on how I would solve them!' It's been a positive influence, and I wish we had a front-row seat to someone running their small business when we were young.”

All photos courtesy of Melinda Hwang ’99 and Edward Fu ’99

Mike Leu ’03 and the Fearless Pursuit of Passion

By Jim Klar, Communications Officer

TAS Upper School Faculty Member Mike Leu ’03 found his two passions early in life. When the selfdescribed “Tiger Baby” who attended TAS from kindergarten to Grade 12 was a Lower School student, he discovered the direction his life would take. Arts, both creative and martial, would be his chosen path.

His fondest memories and greatest successes during 12 years at TAS came in Physical Education and Art. “I excelled in the subjects that made me happy,” says Leu. “I knew I was hooked from my first martial arts class with Mr. Ben Wu. Art classes allowed me to take risks without worrying about failure, and I found that very rewarding,” he added.

After graduating from TAS in 2003, he attended San Francisco’s Academy of Art University. He earned his MFA in Animation and Visual Effects. His education and talent for computer animation led to opportunities to work on Hollywood blockbusters like The Avengers, Titanic 3-D, and every martial

artist’s dream job, Kung Fu Panda.

Meanwhile, continuing his pursuit of martial arts excellence, he frequently traveled to Brazil for extended stays to study Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ). Over several years, he even gained a conversational mastery of Portuguese to better understand his Brazilian instructors and further his progress.

For family reasons, he returned to Taiwan and joined the faculty at TAS Upper School 5 years ago. He now teaches 3D Modeling and Character Design in the Art Department and Self Defense for freshmen, plus BJJ for the Physical Education Department sophomores.

“My teaching goal is to encourage students to be determined to take risks without fear of punishment,” explained Leu. “I feel this fosters courage, builds character, and ultimately leads to success, at least it has for me,” he concluded. And it fits perfectly with the Taipei American School philosophy of embracing the positive aspects of failure while on a journey of joyful learning.

Mike gets ready for training in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.

Mike gives an upper school student some direction in his 3D Modeling and Character Design class.

Mike sharpens his grappling skills with help from his Brazilian Jiu Jitsu instructor.

Class of 2022 Agents Reflect on First Year of College

Emma Wu ’22 (bottom left) with her friends at Winter Wonderland to celebrate Christmas

This month's Alumni Spotlight was jointly written by Emma Wu '22 and Enoch Toh '22, who represent their class as Alumni Agents. Enoch is pursuing a Computer Science and Molecular Biology degree at Johns Hopkins University, and Emma plans to pursue a double major in Economics and Art History at Yale University.

It was a miracle the Class of 2022 started their college experience unscathed by COVID. Attending orientation, classes, and parties in person finally felt like we were transitioning back to normality. Still, leaving Taiwan came with shocks; folks in the States seemed almost too eager to treat COVID like a thing of the past. Masks were optional everywhere, almost everyone was vaccinated on campus, and if someone caught COVID, it was treated like a common cold. Enoch remembers being taken aback when Hopkins, widely regarded as a leader in the pandemic response, announced an in-dorm

quarantine policy, meaning unlucky students would have to incubate with a highly infectious COVID19-positive roommate. The small-talk culture of the US also came as a shock to Enoch. Having grown accustomed to the more reserved nature of Asian society, outward gestures from strangers Enoch barely knew before initially surprised him. It took Enoch some time to get used to the overabundance of phrases like "How was your weekend?" and "Let's catch up soon!". Now, Enoch quite enjoys initiating and receiving small talk (his go-to is a nonchalant "How was your day?").

Emma's most significant adjustment was to New England winters after leaving sunny Taiwan in August. Her biggest lesson outside the classroom was learning how to stay warm, but in the classroom, she learned a lot about her academic limits and interests. At first, she entered a program called Directed Studies that focused on the Western canon through philosophy, literature, and history

Team Toefu celebrating their Medhacks win. From left to right, Sean Kao ’22, Claire Chung, Enoch Toh ’22, Benjamin Chang, and Ricky Yu

since she loved AP Literature at TAS with Dr. Lipsett and had come to Yale determined to study Humanities. Still, after writing paper after paper and reading three books a week, she was tired of reading commentary on Plato's forms, digesting Stoic texts, and memorizing battles in Herodotus's The Histories. So she chose to opt out and prioritize her mental health, which led her to take art history classes such as Dutch Art and Caravaggio, which fascinated her. She learned that passions aren't fixed, found subjects she truly enjoys, and learned to thrive in them. Emma now loves to spend her time listening to exclusive talks with collectors, examining Rembrandt prints, and gazing at Rubens in the Yale Art Gallery. Aside from humanities, Emma balances her workload with classes in the sciences; she is currently taking Molecular and Cellular Biology and Introductory Macroeconomics to complete a double major. In the next few months, Emma is hoping to study abroad in Madrid during the summer to study art history at the Prado Museum.

After what felt like an arduous journey through high school, Enoch came to college to redefine himself and embrace personal growth. He credits Mr. Matlock, whose parting words have shaped his college mindset thus far:

previously been less comfortable with, the so-called "other paths" Mr. Matlock described. One of these paths is his faith. Born and raised Christian, Enoch grew up going to Sunday school. However, he had always struggled with his connection to the church community in Taiwan and never really felt that his faith was his own. However, Enoch came across an ice cream outreach event hosted by the Stepping Stone campus ministry early in the fall semester. There, he met the ministry's campus pastor, who himself had graduated from Hopkins a few years ago. From Enoch's involvement with Stepping Stone, he met a group of people, both serious and realistic about their faith, who have pushed him to explore what being Christian truly means to him. Whether it be spending Friday nights in worship after a tiresome week, doing bible study in small groups, or trying Asian food after Sunday service, Enoch believes he has found a welcoming group that will support him as he continues to explore his relationship with God.

As for Emma, she still keeps in touch with her closest TAS friends but has also found a tight circle of friends at Yale, primarily through her orientation program. The program was designed for international students to bond and adjust to living in America, so most of her friends are international, ranging from Brazil to London to Indonesia. With so many international students, there are always opportunities to celebrate; this was the first year Emma didn't celebrate Chinese New Year with her family. However, she hosted a potluck and dumpling-wrapping party for all her friends to feel that sense of belonging again.

Enoch's first semester at Hopkins has been an exciting experiment with the familiar and unfamiliar. On the one hand, Enoch has continued to pursue his passion for applied biomedical research. On the other hand, he joined the Mao Lab at the Johns Hopkins Institute for NanoBiotechnology, working on immunoengineering and therapeutic drug delivery projects. His proposal on "Optimizing Antigen-presenting Lipid Nanoparticles for Targeted T-cell Delivery" received the Provost Undergraduate Research Award, a fellowship presented to undergraduates to support independent research.

At Hopkins, Enoch was surrounded by individuals with similar goals and interests, creating an intellectually stimulating and motivating environment. One of the highlights of Enoch's first semester was spontaneously deciding to compete in MedHacks, a 36-hour healthcare innovation challenge. Working in a team with four other freshmen, he conceived an intelligent natural language processing-based software tool capable of converting dense and technical electronic health text into helpful schematics for physicians and patients. Their project won the 1st place overall prize and $4250 in prize money, funding they have since put into building their project into a seed-stage startup. From this experience, Enoch formed close bonds with his teammates, who are now among his most intimate friends at Hopkins. Looking back, one of his teammates described the experience as akin to "speed dating for nerds."

Yet, what has been most transformative for Enoch has been exploring aspects of his identity he had

Outside classes, Emma can be found working as a barista at the Bean, a cafe inside her residential college, where she's mastered how to pull an espresso shot and mix the perfect matcha latte. To destress, she's joined Danceworks, where she attends a ballet workshop every Tuesday and a heels class on Friday. Emma is also interested in film, so she regularly attends screenings of Yale's collection at the Whitney Humanities Center. Enoch finds meaning in spending time with friends at Orient Express, a Chinese family restaurant near campus, playing late-night table tennis, and serving as a peer listener with A Place to Talk, which works with the Hopkins counseling center to provide a safe space for students to decompress.

Enoch is on a premedical track hoping to pursue an MD-PhD, while Emma's dream job is to be a New York Times food editor or an art auctioneer. Although their college experiences and future career aspirations are vastly different, this first semester of college has left a lasting impression of how vast the world truly is while simultaneously reminding them of the importance of looking inwards, taking it stepby-step, and finding joy in personal relationships and small moments. All said and done, Emma and Enoch look back on their first semester with gratitude, contentment, and a firm resolve to make the most of the next few years.

"That is the perfect perspective, in my opinion - to have an idea of where your passion is and what you want to pursue while being open to other paths that may resonate with you more."

Eric Tsai ’08, Content Producer at TaiwanPlus, Shares Taiwan with the World

By Connie Ma, Alumni and Community Outreach Officer

A self-proclaimed "salaried YouTuber," Eric Tsai '08 turned his interest in education, his passion for Taiwan, and his experience in product management into his dream job, a content creation role at TaiwanPlus. TaiwanPlus is Taiwan's governmentfunded English-language public media service platform, which debuted in 2021. In this interview, Eric shares his memories of being a Tiger Baby, how he became a problem solver, his work at TaiwanPlus, and what he wishes he had known when he was a high school student.

Let's start off by talking about your background at TAS. How long were you a TAS Tiger?

I am a Tiger Baby! I've attended since first grade, from 1996 to 2008. I was the first in my family to attend TAS, but my brother Kevin Tsai '04 joined me when he was in Grade 7. I like to tell this story about how we came to be at TAS. When I was in kindergarten, my dad took us to Disney World. My brother had attended Bethany for four years, and my dad did his MBA in the US. They spoke English to people, and I couldn't say anything. So when we came back, I pestered him to learn English, so that's

how they started sending me to TAS. My brother doubts that my tantrum was the deciding factor, but I always say that Disney World changed my life.

What was your experience at TAS as a student like?

I remember this one experience very vividly. The typhoon was coming, and it was announced that it was a typhoon day. But it was the first day of school, so I went to the bus stop. When the bus came, the monitor told me that school was canceled, and I was disappointed. So that's the kind of student I was! Also, my family is traditional, and TAS was an area for me to explore and think differently. I went to 補習班 (cram school) for one year in Grade 9, and I realized that the Taiwanese style of education was very top-down. Doing seminars, discussions, and presentations at TAS really allowed me to enrich my communication skills. I was a bit of a floater at TAS – I knew everyone and became a student representative my senior year. Those were some of my best times at TAS, and to this day, I still hold TAS very close to my heart. I joke about how this place is like a fraternity. You meet someone else that's also TAS alumni; you just have an instant bond. It's a particular type of identity.

Eric Tsai ’08 creates YouTube videos for TaiwanPlus 1

How did you start working as a product manager?

When I graduated, I realized my programming skills would not compete with other programmers. Still, I could communicate well and understand tech problems and explain them, so I got a job in NYC as a business analyst. Many of my fellow business analysts were spending hours a day manually testing software every time a build came out, so I built an automated tool to do testing, and after a few months, I presented it to the team. The CTO was at the meeting, and he was immediately interested. After a while, they started building a team around this. That was my first early dip into doing what's now called a product manager job, and I did that at several different workplaces in different industries.

Why did you get into content creation about Taiwan?

While working, I realized that many Taiwanese Americans needed to learn more about Taiwan's history and culture. That's a common theme within TAS too. Even though students were raised in Taiwan, they know less about the history and culture. Outside my job, I worked with undergraduate clubs and professional groups to do workshops on Taiwan. I always give a disclaimer to say I'm not a journalist or researcher, which isn't my job. Still, I'm an example of someone who started in their spot and grew to learn a lot about these topics. That's what led up to where I am today in Taiwan. I moved back to Taiwan because I wanted to do something for Taiwan. I saw the opportunity at TaiwanPlus to pursue creating content and making

YouTube videos. I joke that I am a salaried YouTuber, which is incredible.

What is TaiwanPlus (https://www.taiwanplus. com/), and what are you doing there?

There are a lot of things in this project. We are an independently operated public media organization funded by the Ministry of Culture. I grew up when YouTube was created, so I focused on creating more Internet content. This channel talking about Taiwanese history and culture is based on my past experience, and it feels like a dream come true to become a content producer for TaiwanPlus 1. I have worked with several TAS alumni. For example, Michael Wong '00, Jasmine Hanley '12, and Kevin Lee '09 worked on an animated show called "The Jennie Show" that just debuted. Lillian Lin '08, COO at Yun Hai Pantry, was my roommate for several years in New York City, and we have collaborated on different things. So we did an interview where she talked about the history of the moon cake. At the most recent Taipei Alumni Happy Hour, I met Linda Gail Arrigo '66, a democracy activist, and that conversation led to me doing a segment about the Formosa incident where I interviewed her about her experiences.

What is the aim of creating something like TaiwanPlus?

The point of TaiwanPlus is to share Taiwan's perspective with the international community. It's really giving people more programming about Taiwan. When people talked about Taiwan on the news for the longest time, there was almost never a Taiwanese perspective. Taiwan is a major

Animated show “The Jennie Show”, created by Michael Wong ’00, Jasmine Hanley ’12, and Kevin Lee ’09

global player, but our voice needed to be added to the dialogue. You can see the platform's impact with Nancy Pelosi's visit this past summer. Our viewership doubled, and we were seen as a go-to English media organization on the ground in Taiwan. We are allowing people to get to know Taiwan on a deeper level, whether it's hard news, policy talk shows, or travel and food and culture here. I'm targeting Taiwanese Americans to know more about our heritage.

Reflecting on your TAS experience, what would you like to tell your high school self? What advice would you give to current students at TAS?

This will sound cheesy since I've heard people say it before, but I want you to chill and relax and enjoy your time. I had a really traditional family, which I'm sure many other students have as well, but it's not a big deal. Getting a B or even C on your exam is not the end of the world. It doesn't mean you're a failure. The road is so long. Learn what you can. Learn to fall, fail, and improve.

Any other advice or life lessons you'd like to share?

For college, I attended Rutgers, which was actually my safety school. I got into other schools I liked, but my parents wanted me in New Jersey, where we had family. Attending a public school in New Jersey gave me a different perspective. Being at TAS, I was among many financially stable and well-off kids. But at Rutgers, I found extremely brilliant people, but they couldn't go elsewhere due to financial reasons. Even though I thought about what my life would be like if I had gone elsewhere, I also appreciate the different people and experiences I had because I came here. No matter where you go, there's always a lesson to be learned. That's the beauty of life. If you hate your first year of college, think about transferring. Take action. No one's going to change your life for you. Take matters into your own hands.

Finally, here is a piece of advice about YouTube that also applies to life. I've heard that the worst piece of advice given to YouTubers is to publish as often as possible. In reality, you need to publish quality content and space things out so you don't burn out. That is adaptable to life.

Know where you want to go and put in the hours, but ask for help. If your mental health is not good, you will pay for it literally or metaphorically. Go for it, but plan enough time and energy to relax, no matter what you do.

Lillian Lin ’08, COO of Yun Hai Taiwanese Pantry, shares the history of moon cakes

Linda Gail Arrigo ’66 talks about the Formosa Incident, a turning point in Taiwanese democratic history

Patty You-Yen Lee ’69, The Alumna Behind “The Thinker”

By Connie Ma, Alumni and Community Outreach Officer

For more than fifty years, "The Thinker" has been a part of the Taipei American School. A grey statue of a humanoid figure with a book on its lap is deep in contemplation. Its head, arms, and book are worn smooth by decades of curious students. Parts of it are pockmarked and slightly crumbling. On a typical day in the lobby at dismissal and after school, students can be seen swarming around the statue, leaning against it while talking to friends or sitting at its base reading or on a laptop. Occasionally, a lower school student hangs from it like a monkey. Everyone who has walked through these doors remembers "The Thinker." So how did this statue come to be a part of TAS? The answer lies with Patty You-Yen Lee '69, a one-time sculptor and alumna, who may be one of our earliest "Tiger Babies."

An Early Tiger Baby

The Thinker on Senior Island (1969 US Yearbook)

Patty You-Yen Lee was born in Hong Kong. Her father moved the family to Taiwan for his job with Foshing Air Lines, a family business. "My uncle, who was married to my mother's sister, started the company. It was mostly domestic, and they only had one plane. They were basically an agent for international airlines like Northwestern, Air France, and SAS, who flew to East Asia," recalls Patty.

Though records are sparse, we may call Patty one of our first Tiger Babies. "I started at TAS in 1955 when I was six years old. As a child, I was sick very often, and my mother was very upset about it. In the 1950s, Taiwan was still quite primitive in many things. My mother did not like the education and hygiene in Taiwan, so she found TAS and put me in here, and I was stuck," Patty laughs.

TAS proved to be a better fit for her than the local schools. "I couldn't attend a Chinese school because

I knew no Mandarin. My father said, when you go out, you go to school, but when you come home, it's like a coat; you take it off. So at home, we spoke Shanghainese," Patty smiles. "I eventually learned Mandarin, but among my friends, I was the only one who spoke my father's dialect at home." Patty's older brothers attended local schools, but her cousin Gilda King '66 also attended TAS.

"We started at the campus on Chang'an East Road. It was just a bunch of wooden buildings. Back then, we lived on Zhongshan North Road, and a family lived behind the Ambassador Hotel. There was Amy An, and she had a brother, Abe An. He was a year ahead of me, but we would go to school in a pedicab. My mother and her mother chartered the pedicab with the same guy daily. He would take us up to school and drive us back, come rain or flood," Patty remembers.

She remembered that Asian and Caucasian kids did not mix during her time at TAS. "I met many friends at TAS, both Caucasians and Asians. I don't know what it is like now, but the Caucasians would stick to themselves, and the Chinese would stick to themselves. Generally, most Caucasians were from the military or the diplomatic corps. Although we were in the same classes and we were all friendly to each other, we never really played together or went out to the movies or anything. After school, they all returned to their homes and military encampment."

As for the Asians, many of them were also from the diplomatic corps, like from Thailand. "Attending TAS was more expensive than Taiwanese local education. And whether the tuition was paid in US dollars or NT, many locals or people from the mainland couldn't afford it. So you had to have something to be enrolled in TAS. I was the exception because I carried a British passport as I was born in Hong Kong."

ALUMNI FEATURE STORIES

Even back then, Patty remembers, TAS students were set apart from the local population. "When I started taking the local bus to go to Shilin, I got a lot of hassle from riding the local bus from the local people because they resented a Chinese person going to the American school. My hair at the time was bleached because I swam a lot in the summer, and my skin, for some reason, was also paler, so I didn't look the part of an Asian person. Many people would come up to me and ask if I was mixed. People looked at me a little differently."

And like any alumna who attended in the 1960s, Patty remembers the frequent flooding that plagued the Shilin campus. "With every flood, it was a tradition that the seniors and the juniors had to help clean the classrooms afterward. I also remember the air raid exercises. There was a big dike surrounding the school in the back where all the track meets were, and when we had an air raid, you would line up and plaster yourself against the dike."

Creating "The Thinker"

"The Thinker" was a gift from her class, the Class of 1969, to the Class of 1968. But, of course, the Class of 1968 dug a moat around an island in the shape of Taiwan and christened it Senior Island. The Pagoda was donated as a gift from the janitors at the same time and also sat on Senior Island.

Sculpting teacher Peter Liang originated the idea of "The Thinker." According to the 1969 Yearbook, Mr. Peter Liang was an artist and musician originally from Guangdong. He taught sculpture and would often create busts of fellow teachers at TAS.

"I took an interest in the arts at TAS, and I would stay after school to help Mr. Liang with those busts. First, I would prepare the bust and do a rough portrait of them, and he would then do the finer details of those busts," Patty recalls.

Patty also engaged in ceramics, which she learned with Mr. Liang. "We used to make pottery and create all sorts of figurines that we would sell. I made one, and to this day, I regret selling it. It was a farmer on his hands and knees planting rice," she says ruefully. At the time, Rodin and his sculptures were in vogue, so Mr. Liang and Patty took inspiration from his work. And since this is a school, why not a Thinker? The two made a structure with chicken wire and then covered it with newspaper. The design was finished with cement. She and Mr. Liang finished it in the art classroom. Then they moved it onto Senior Island, where it remained outside, exposed to the elements for many years.

After TAS

Patty graduated from TAS in 1969 and left behind the island. She attended Seattle University for her undergraduate degree in business and Washington State University for her master's degree in marketing. She worked for AT&T in their consumer satisfaction study for the West Coast, from Alaska to Hawaii. After her mother passed unexpectedly in 1990, she became a full-time caretaker for her father, who moved to the US and passed away in 2005. Since then, Patty has made her home in the Seattle area. Since graduating in 1969, Patty only returned to Taiwan once, when her mother passed away. "I never really went back. After my dad sent me off to school, he said, don't come home willy-nilly just because you're homesick," Patty smiles. "Nowadays, people hop on a plane. At that time, airfare was expensive. Even long-distance calls were costly. So he said, you just have to buckle up and keep a stiff upper lip, so that was it. Once I left Taiwan, the first time I came back was nineteen years later. After that, I was never able to go back to TAS."

Decades later, she was surprised to hear from a classmate, Madeline Ma '69, that "The Thinker" was still at school. "A while ago, someone visited and took a picture for me. I was stunned that it has kept up so well through storms, typhoons, and the move to the new campus. It's nice to see that it is inside now. Some of my classmates return to Taiwan much more because they have relatives. Some have visited TAS and told me they saw it."

Patty is touched that "The Thinker" is still standing at TAS and remains part of the memories of alumni and current students. "It just astounds me that this particular statue I made, which was whimsical, to begin with, has lasted this long, and there are people Googling about it. People are still curious about who made it and how it came about. I'm very humbled by it."

Patty considers herself a product of TAS from kindergarten to senior year.

the school.”

Patty You-Yen Lee ’69 (1969 US Yearbook)

“So many teachers taught and shaped part of me,” she says. “I have happy memories there, and I’m delighted that this thing I created still is part of

Peter Liang, sculpture teacher, crafting the plaster bust of a fellow teacher (1969 US Yearbook)

The Thinker and Pagoda on Senior Island (1969 US Yearbook)

Alumni Speakers & Volunteers

The upper school art department invited Tiffany Lay ’12 and her partner Zo Lin from the artist collective Weed Day to lead two days of nature workshops with the upper school art students. Weed Day promotes sustainability and embraces “weeds” because they are the most resilient, hardy, and natural occurring plants in any environment, yet they often go underappreciated. The two have done artist residencies around the world where they examine the local flora and create artworks that often involve the community. Each workshop at TAS began with brewing “weed” tea brewing in the back of the studio from local plants the two foraged from their plot in Taipei. The workshops included natural weaving, eco prints, paper making, nature writing, and nature meditation inspired design. The artworks from the workshops were showcased in the US Art department’s show examining Art & The Environment.

Each year, NOVA Weekend gives TAS students and other students across the island a chance to tackle big questions through entrepreneurship. This year, NOVA presented students with the

The Upper School Arts Department welcomed back two alumni Yenyen Chou ’12 and Joan Ho ’08 to Fashion & Costume Design to talk about their Cosplay experience. They talked about their character choices and creation and showed Upper School students how they designed and made their costumes.

challenge of creating a product or service that would contribute to sustainability. Over the twoday competition, alumni mentors and judges helped students brainstorm and test ideas and guided them as they developed

their products and pitches. Thank you to keynote speaker Joe Hei ’93 and mentors and judges Class Agent Kent Wu ’95, Board Chair Jay Cheng ’97, Paul Torkehagen ’04, and Eric Tsai ’08!

Dr. Albert Wu ’91 spoke to AP Biology students in Mr. Ross Olson’s class about his own time at TAS as Mr. Olson’s student and his life and career. Albert is now assistant professor of ophthalmology at Stanford University School of Medicine. He leads the Stanford Ophthalmic Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine Laboratory and is developing leading-edge treatments for vision loss and eye disease. Albert is on sabbatical this year in Taipei.

Event & Reunion Pictures

Withdrawn Student Outreach

Any student who has attended TAS, even if just for one semester, is a TAS alum and part of our alumni community! In August 2022, the Alumni Office sent out a shipment of care packages to over 140 former students who left TAS last year to wish them a smooth start at their new schools and to let them know that we are thinking about them from afar.

TAS Alumni Reunion in Seattle

170 TAS Tigers gathered in Seattle in July 2022 to celebrate TAS, their youth, and their memories. The threeday reunion was packed with fun activities and delicious food that reminded them of Taiwan. Thank you to Class Agent Bette Ann Coluby ’83 and all the organizers who helped put together this reunion in Seattle!

The Class of 1992 held an online reunion in June 2022 to celebrate their 10 years since graduation from TAS!

Taipei Fall Happy Hour

In September 2022, the Alumni Office hosted the first in-person event in two years at Toasteria Yongkang and welcomed 48 enthusiastic Tiger alumni ranging from the Class of 1966 to the Class of 2021. Alumni were eager to reconnect, share memories and get an update on what’s happening at TAS.

Alumni Faculty and Staff Meet and Greet Lunch

In August 2022, the Alumni Office held a meet and greet for all our Tigers who have come back to work at TAS. Alumni admin, faculty, and staff enjoyed lunch while catching up with one another!

Freshman Outreach Package

In fall 2022, the Alumni Office sent a care package to the Class of 2022 containing a speciallydesigned postcard with a message from current seniors, metal straws, and TAS pins. Students wrote encouraging messages for these college freshmen to remind them that they would be forever Tigers.

Virtual Fireside Chat with Deseree Lo ’95

Deseree Lo ’95, a contestant on Season 10 of Top Chef Canada, shared her career pivot from finance to fine cuisine and her experience on Top Chef Canada with our alumni. Student host Catherine T. ’23 interviewed her.

Alumni Donated to Orphanage Club for Christmas Angels

In November 2022, alumni participated in Orphanage Club Christmas Angels to donate items to the children who are sponsored by the Pearl S. Buck Foundation. Thank you for your generosity!

Alumni Thanksgiving Dinner

In November 2022, the Alumni Office hosted our first Alumni Thanksgiving Dinner since 2019. Joined by Head of School Dr. Grace Cheng Dodge, alumni gathered together at ACC for a true Thanksgiving feast. We are thankful for all our alumni around the world and the opportunity to celebrate with you!

Online Tiger Shop Pop-Up

In November and December 2022, the Alumni Office ran an Online Tiger Shop Pop-Up to share T-shirts, sweatshirts, hats, and other TAS merchandise with alumni around the world. A portion of every order went to support the Hope N. F. Phillips Scholarship Fund. We hope you enjoy your Tiger swag!

Alumni Prospective Parents Seminar

In December 2022, Admissions Director Michael O’Neill gave an overview of the TAS admissions process to interested alumni with children. It is the highest compliment that alumni would like to send their children to TAS!

Alumni Homecoming Tea

In December 2022, the Alumni Office welcomed more than 80 college-age alumni back to TAS to enjoy some afternoon tea and reconnect with their fellow classmates and former teachers.

Class of 2012 10-Year Reunion

The Class of 2012 gathered for a wonderful 10-Year Reunion at the Sheraton Grand Taipei Hotel on December 27, 2022. More than 50 classmates caught up with each other over delicious food and enjoyed a lively, celebratory atmosphere. A big thank you to reunion organizers Angela Liu ’12, Class Agent Lewis Welt ’12 and Charlie Chao ’12 (who also organized an after-party and KTV), as well as Class Agent Jason Tong ’12!

Virtual Winter Mentoring Happy Hour

In February 2023, alumni from the Classes of 1988 to 2019 spent a morning discussing career experiences and advice with each other in a virtual Winter Mentoring Happy Hour. Thank you for sharing with each other!

Back in the U.S.A.!

Winter Alumni Events in New York City, Washington D.C., and Boston

In January and February 2023, more than 130 alumni gathered in New York City, Washington D.C., and Boston to reconnect with fellow alumni and get updates about TAS from our Head of School Dr. Grace Cheng Dodge and Assistant Head of Advancement Dr. Kathy Limmer. After a three year hiatus, alumni were enthusiastic to reconnect in person, enjoy good food and games together, and hear about what’s new at TAS. Thank you to all our Tigers for coming out!

Alumni Brunch in New York City

Alumni Dinner in Boston

Alumni Brunch in DC

Alumni Chicken Leg Lunch

The Chicken Leg Lunch is back! The perennial favorite of students since the 1980s was served up for alumni in March 2023. More than 40 alumni came back to TAS to enjoy the delicious chicken leg lunch while reminiscing about their schooldays.

PTA Spring Fair

The annual PTA Spring Fair made a triumphant comeback in April 2023 after three years. We welcomed back over three hundred alumni and family members to TAS campus for a fun day of food and games with perfect spring weather. Alumni and family members enjoyed free tickets to the Spring Fair courtesy of the Alumni Office. Thank you to the PTA for making this event such a success!

Virtual Fireside Chat with Sam Dogen ’95

Sam Dogen ’95 is the creator of the blog Financial Samurai and 13-year Wall Street veteran at Goldman Sachs and Credit Suisse. Financial Samurai is now one of the top independently owned personal finance sites with over 1 million organic visitors a month. Sam spoke to an audience of TAS alumni, employees, and upper school about his time at TAS, his book Buy This, Not That, and personal finance tips for the TAS alumni audience. Student host

Cordelia C. ’23 interviewed Sam.

Alumni Taipei Spring Happy Hour

The Alumni Office held a Spring Happy Hour in April 2023 at Driftwood, which is a part of the Taihu Brewery family, founded by Duke Wu ’98. Alumni from the Classes of 1969 to 2018 enjoyed some drinks and finger food while catching up with one another.

Celebrating Our Tiger Babies!

The arrival of a baby is a unique and special moment for every family. We want to be one of the first to congratulate our alumni, faculty, and staff families on this milestone and welcome their newest family members with a gift from TAS. Our TAS bandana bib and Tiger Baby onesie are both made by les enphants. Thank you to faculty and parent Brenda Lin ’94 who has worked with us to make this happen!

Our TAS community is made up of many generations of Tigers who have contributed to the community in ways that continue to and will forever benefit the current school community and our alumni as well. We celebrate our Tiger babies who will always be connected to the TAS community.

If there is a new addition to your family, please fill out this form so we can send you a Welcome Tiger Baby package:

https://www.tas.edu.tw/alumni/welcome-tigerbaby

Bobby Sun '61 is the Vice President of Sales & Services for Flying Food Group. Bobby writes, "On April 31, 2023, Flying Food Group had the honor of providing Food and Beverage services for China Airlines's special charter for President Tsai of Taiwan. This occasion marks that Flying Food Group has provided food and beverage service to 3 previous Taiwan Presidents. In addition, flying Food Group, along with a history of China Airlines, Eva Airways, and StarLux Airlines, takes pride in providing freshly prepared and designed catering services to over 80 premium airlines worldwide from 23 locations in the U.S."

Rodger Pickett '63 served in Vietnam as a U.S. Army Dustoff helicopter pilot who delivered timely medical care to the wounded. After earning his B.S. from Kansas State University in social science, he worked in aviation and engineering. Rodger joined the Disabled American Veterans (DAV) organization in 1994. He became a Service Officer dedicated to assisting veterans and dependents with obtaining their benefits. He was awarded the DAV Veteran of the Year for 2019. Rodger currently lives in South Merritt Island, Florida.

Class Notes

the social and cultural connections between Asia and America. Robert retired in 2021. He visited TAS in May 2023 with his wife, Jennifer, and son, Maxwell.

Bob Heath '66 just completed his book "Growing Up Army," published in June 2023. Two chapters are devoted to their time in Taiwan.

Robert Lee '65 is the Associate Professor Emeritus of American Studies at Brown University. His focus areas include Asian Americans, popular culture and racial formations, Asian American displacements and diasporas, and

Roger Strickland '66 retired in May 2022 after teaching Economics and Business Administration courses for 42 years at Santa Fe College, Gainesville, Florida.

Valerie Saint-Rossy '68 has taught Chinese characters since 2006, focusing on the 50 characters found most frequently on Chinese restaurant menus. In addition, as a foreign language copy editor, she is hired by book publishers to proofread characters in Englishlanguage books.

Susan Lee '69 retired in 2011 after working as a CPA for several federal agencies. She would love to locate Nora, Sirilak, Jeanette, and anyone else in the Class of 1969. Please contact Susan through the Alumni Online Directory.

H. Lynn Raley '71 is an associate professor of music history at Millsaps College, a liberal arts college in Jackson, MS. Lynn visited TAS for the first time in a decade in May 2023, his last visit in 2012-13 when he was a Fulbright Scholar to Taiwan. Lynn is visiting Taiwan as an instructor for the Summer Mini-Semester, a collaboration between the Consortium for Study Abroad in Taiwan (CSAT), which is a part of Fulbright Taiwan, and the International College at Tunghai University in Taichung.

Paul Geddes '72 (left) visited Taiwan to see TAS and his brother David Geddes '78 (right), who lives in Taipei. Paul teaches economics at Columbia College in Vancouver, British Columbia, where he lives.

Rose Chan Loui '78 started her new job as the inaugural Director of UCLA Law's Program on Philanthropy and Nonprofits in October 2022. She is excited about the opportunity to use her nonprofit law expertise and nonprofit board experience to have a broader impact on the world of philanthropy and nonprofits. She is also in her second year as board chair of East West Players, the longest-running Asian American theater designated by the Ford Foundation as one of "America's Cultural Treasures." A dedicated Cardinal alumna, Rose co-chairs the 40th reunion of the Class of 1982, interviews applicants to Stanford, and just completed her term as co-President of the Stanford Club of Pasadena.

Freda Fung '79 introduced the Special Olympics to TAS students, faculty, and parents in May 2022. Freda is currently the President and Managing Director of Special Olympics East Asia (SOEA), which includes China, Hong Kong, Macau, Chinese Taipei, Korea, and Mongolia. Founded in the U.S. in 1968 by Mrs. Eunice Kennedy Shriver, Special Olympics is a global movement creating a new world of inclusion and community where everyone is accepted and welcomed, regardless of ability or disability. Freda hopes to invite the TAS community to partake in Special Olympics Chinese Taipei events once events are resumed. In addition, the Special Olympics will be holding its next Summer World Games in Berlin, Germany, from June 17-25, 2023, where over 7000 athletes from 170 global programs will compete.

Michelle Bos-Lun '84 (left) was recently reelected to her second term in the Vermont House of Representatives. She serves on the Corrections and Institutions Committee, working on corrections reform, restorative justice, housing development, and sustainability. She continues to teach part-time and runs a nonprofit called Bihar Educational Change Foundation which supports two schools in north India.

Immer Liza Ravalo '88 shares, "I have served as a Clark County School District educator in Las Vegas, Nevada, for the past 25 years. As a middle school principal for the last 7 years, I will celebrate retirement this summer. My husband and I look forward to traveling worldwide soon!"

Terry Gong '78 donated a paper origami dinosaur to the TAS lower school library. Thank you to Terry for this creative artwork and fun new addition to our lower school library!

Lewis Hoffmann '78 (right) visited TAS in May 2023. He was reunited with Mr. Arnold, former classmate, and current faculty member Jim Boyle '76 (left). After a month of travel throughout Taiwan, Lewis competed in the 2023 Formosa Disc Golf Championships in Taichung, finishing second in his age group. He currently lives on the North Carolina Outer Banks.

Yasunari Hagiya '90 (second from left) lives in Taipei with his family and has a daughter who attends the Taipei Japanese School. His sister Kumi Hagiya '93 (center) lives in Tokyo, Japan, with her family. She and her husband have two children. She attended TAS from 1989 to 1993. Yasunari and Kumi revisited TAS in May 2023.

Class Agent Sherry Hsia '92 published her first book, MBTI- 我 和我的使用說明書, in March 2023. In addition, she is well known for her popular YouTube Channel "Sherry's Psychology Blog" 「雪力 的心理學筆記」. Sherry explains how MBTI does not predict anyone's future but can help us understand our current situation.

daughters, Leila and Eliana, in 2022. They join big sister Lina, who is already 3 years old. Congratulations to Issa!

Matt Davies '92 recently published his second novel. In Things We Bury, three siblings discover the cost of unspoken truths when old wounds and long-buried family secrets are finally dragged to the surface. Connect with Matt and learn more about his writing from his website at www.matthew ryandavies.com.

Maki Hsieh '92 is the classically trained violinist and 13-language soprano Maki Mae. She was one of three Asians broadcast on the 65th Annual Grammys telecast on CBS with her violin. The other Asians were pop star Olivia Rodrigo and Samoan Dwayne Johnson. Learn more about Maki at www.makimae.com.

Kurt Yoder '92 writes: "I married in 1999 and have three children. The oldest is about to turn 21. I've been a professional I.T./computer nerd since 1997. I founded my own company in 2016."

Issa Massoud '94 and his family recently welcomed new twin

Deseree "Dez" Lo '95 competed in Season 10 of Top Chef Canada, which premiered on September 26, 2022, on the Food Network. Dez attended The French Culinary Institute in New York and worked her way up through restaurants in New York and Los Angeles, eventually moving to Vancouver in 2016, becoming the Executive Sous Chef at CinCin Restaurant and Head Chef at Old Bird Restaurant before the pandemic. She is currently a Consultant/ Catering Chef at Blank Canvas Catering, a division of the Joseph Richard Group.

Melanie Ansley '97 is a writer/ producer for film and television and a novelist. After TAS, she spent years in Vancouver, Beijing, and L.A., and now lives in Australia with her husband and two children.

Judy Lo '97 is Executive Director of Ecube Design in Taipei, LEED AP and WELL AP certified Designer in Architecture and Interior Design, and Consultant in Sustainability and Wellness. She

and her husband, Danny, an Architectural Designer and Sports Facility Consultant, have two daughters.

Charles Yeh '97 co-produced the world's longest-running musical, The Fantasticks 《夢幻愛 程》 which ran from September 23-November 13, 2022, at the Songshan Creative Park Theater.

Jonathan Huang '99 is the Director of Enrollment and Marketing at the LEAP Foundation. LEAP Week is a summer youth leadership and entrepreneurship program at UCLA for high school students and young adults that will run July 16 - 22nd, 2023. Learn more about the program at www.leapfoundation.com/ collegelaunch. To receive a USD 50 TAS community discount, please contact Jonathan directly at jh@collegelaunch.com.

Melinda Hwang '99 and Edward Fu '99 moved from Los Angeles to Taipei in July 2021, and their kids have now joined as little TAS Tigers in Grades 1, 2, and 4! During the pandemic, they launched a reusable, highfiltration mask business called Happy Masks and continue to run the business from Taiwan. They look forward to spending more time with both sets of grandparents in Taiwan, reconnecting with old TAS classmates, and, on the business front, expanding their business to other Taiwan-manufactured products.

In July 2022, a few alumni had a small gathering in Boston to celebrate Jeff's belated surprise 40th birthday: (from left to right) SAS alumna Cecilia Lam '99, Debbie Chou '00, Jennifer Fang '02, and Mari Kobayashi '00 and Mari’s daughter. Thank you for sharing, Mari!

Ryah Whalen '01 gave a TED Talk in Scotland on decarbonizing the airline industry called "3 Ways to Make Flying More ClimateFriendly" in June 2022. Ryah is the Innovations Senior Director at Boston Consulting Group and leads the day-to-day operations of Innovations@BCG, BCG's engine for business model innovation.

Fred Chang '02 and his wife ended their 18 months of nomadic life by welcoming twin boys into their life in November 2022. They now reside in the Washington DC metro area after taking the longest (in both duration and length) road trip ever from the San Francisco Bay Area.

Gordon Kung '02 started a new position as a senior marketing specialist at Seasonic, a premium brand manufacturer of consumer and industrial power supply for P.C.s, in March 2023.

Class Agent Edward Wang '99 is the inaugural chairman of the Beijing Tsinghua University EMBA Alumni Association in Taiwan. Under his guidance, the association has flourished and received recognition by winning several awards from Tsinghua University.

Nathan O'Konek '00 is Executive Vice President and General Counsel of Redwire Space, where he leads the company's legal and mergers and acquisitions efforts and oversees strategic initiatives to support company growth. Redwire is a new leader in mission-critical space solutions and high-reliability components for next-generation space systems and infrastructure. Nathan visited TAS in May 2023 and was glad to be reunited with his former teachers, Mr. Arnold, Mr. Abernethy, and Ms. Tenebrini. Nathan and his family live in Jacksonville, Florida.

Jenn Melyan '02 was featured in the Huffington Post in June 2022 for her article entitled "Yes, Fat Asians Exist — And I'm One of Them."

Principal Megan Grehl '03 and her studio Re-ad were named finalists. They subsequently won the 2022 NYCxDESIGN award in the residential transformation category for their West Village Townhouse renovation project. Congratulations to Megan!

Alexandra Heagney '03 is Senior Education Officer at the Taronga Park Zoo in Sydney, Australia, part of the Taronga Conservation Society. She has been hosting virtual zoo tours for students in Australia and beyond during the

COVID-19 epidemic, bringing the zoo experience to classrooms worldwide. Both in 2021 and 2022, Alex has made zoo visits to Lower School classrooms. Thank you for your hard work, Alex!

Jessica Kay Lee '03 is a certified meditation coach, mindfulness teacher, and maternal wellbeing educator who offers 1-1 private coaching, group classes/ workshops, and customized community meditation circles. She is also the proud parent of two TAS lower school students. For more information on Jessica's work, visit her website at www. thelotuspond.org.

James Hwang '04 is a founding member of the Shen Yun Performing Arts, a New Yorkbased performing arts company tasked with reviving five thousand years of culture through classical Chinese dance and orchestra. James is a violist who has performed with Shen Yun for over seventeen years. He visited Taipei with Shen Yun and performed at the Taipei Performing Arts Center from March 21-26, 2023.

Lower school art teacher

Stephanie Lee '04 married her fiance in a traditional Taiwanese engagement and wedding ceremony in April 2023. Congratulations to Stephanie!

21, 2022. They reside in San Francisco and hope to return to Taipei soon to bring Jay to visit TAS.

Melvin Su '05 and his husband welcomed their son Jay, a true Tiger, via surrogacy on December

Dr. Cindy Tsai, MD '06, gave a TEDx talk on integrative medicine in November 2023. Watch it to learn about body intelligence and share the importance of an integrative approach for optimal health and wellness with others. Her book So Much Better: LifeChanging Strategies to Develop Calm, Confidence & Curiosity to Become Your Own Inspiring Success Story was published in April 2022 and has become a #1 bestseller in multiple categories on Amazon. She is excited to share this with the TAS community. So Much Better is a transformative self-help book that offers a research-based process to help high-achievers fulfill their dreams. Expertly written by Dr. Tsai, who is board-certified physician, keynote speaker, and life coach, this practical guide explores many strategies to help readers overcome anxiety and burnout, reprogram their brain's default, and become the inspiring success stories they were meant to be.

Dr. Andy Huang '07 visited TAS with his girlfriend Amy in February 2023. Andy now lives in Sydney, Australia, where he recently finished his residency and is practicing psychiatry.

Lillian Lin '08 is co-owner and COO of Yun Hai Taiwanese Pantry in New York City. She works with Taiwanese independent farmers to bring their food to the world. She was featured on "Game Changers," an original TaiwanPlus series that highlights young Taiwanese all over the world who are making a difference. In April 2023, Lillian and her Yun Hai co-founder Lisa Cheng Smith welcomed President Tsai Ing-wen to their shop on her stopover in New York City during her tour of the Americas.

Ashley Bernal '09 has a baby son Grayson who turned one year old in May 2023. Along with being a new mother and being promoted to a Product Security Engineer, she has just celebrated the fifth anniversary of her bakery, Love and Baking. They moved into a beautifully renovated commercial kitchen for the occasion and have been featured on two T.V. shows and local news. Check out Ashley's bakery here: www. loveandbaking.com.

Congratulations to Ashley!

Caitlin (Beer) Hall '09 writes, "I recently changed careers and am now working as an instructional designer at 280 Group, a training and consulting company specializing in product management. While I miss teaching drama, this has been a much-needed career change. We had our second child in January 2021, and the four of us (plus our dog Sandwich) recently adopted a cat named Mochi to round out our family. We are looking forward to a move this summer to Washington state."

Jeff Hsiung '10 and his wife welcomed their son Jasper in October 2022. Congratulations to Jeff!

Janice Jiang '10 is a pastry chef at Butter& in San Francisco. She lives in the Bay Area with her husband, Jonathan, and her eight-monthold daughter Hailey. They visited Taipei in April 2023.

Adrian Yao '10 is celebrating eight years as the Co-Founder and CTO of EnPower, Inc. He is starting graduate studies in Material Science & Engineering at Stanford University.

Tiffany Chatham '12 has worked in the entertainment industry and was recently promoted to Associate Art Director. Tiffany and her team won one of the Clio Awards for creating the trailer for the James Bond movie "No Time to Die." Tiffany was also selected to be a part of the team to develop the movie trailer for the Harry Potter film "Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore." Congratulations to Tiffany!

Albert Chen '12 is a Junior Research Fellow at Jesus College at Cambridge. Albert wants to thank TAS for providing excellent teachers and environments to help develop their enthusiasm. Albert's research combines genetic data from living species with anatomical data from living and fossil species to infer probable evolutionary relationships and patterns, creating a foundation for understanding the origins of modern biodiversity and organismal responses to critical events in Earth's history.

Tiffany Lay '12 returned to TAS as an alumni volunteer and led Nature Workshops with various art classes in November and December 2022. She instructed students in nature design and logos, making eco-prints, and natural weaving.

Nick Yeh '13 (center left) became engaged to his long-distance girlfriend, Christal Liu, a fellow educator, in June 2022. Nick's brother, Matthew Yeh '15 (center right) also proposed to his long-time girlfriend, Sarah Park, in April 2022. Congratulations to Nick and Matthew!

In July 2022, TAS Director of College Counseling Melanie Hamre and Upper School Director of Academic and Personal Counseling Ryan Haynes reunited with TAS alumni Jacci Yin '12 (center left) and Duanduan Hsieh '15 (left) at the annual conference for the International Association of College Admissions Counselors (IACAC). Jacci and Duanduan represent Admissions at Scripps College and Occidental College.

Cheryl Kao '13 taught the Advanced User Experience Design course at the Academy of Art University in San Francisco in the fall of 2022.

Class Agent Naomi Leong '13 has moved to Ann Arbor, MI. She now works as a Multilingual Data Annotation Specialist with Qualtrics. She leads groups of multilingual data annotators on several NLP data annotation and data audit projects, including NER, Key Phrase Extraction, Keyword Detection, and more.

Xiao Yang Kao '15 was recently named in the 2023 Forbes 30 Under 30 list for Manufacturing & Industry as part of his company's efforts to build technology for the manufacturing industry. He is excited to bring transformation to sectors that are traditionally behind in adopting new technology, especially one as critical as manufacturing.

Rebecca Persson '15 (center) works at Visa as a Fintech & Payments Consultant and lives in New York City. She visited TAS in April 2023 and reconnected with former teachers Ms. Chen and Mr. Brown.

Darren Chien '16 is on the planning committee for Taipei Blockchain Week, which took place December 12-17, 2022.

faculty Mr. David Badgley and Mr. Andre Huang. Thomas graduated in December 2021 from Carnegie Mellon University with a B.A. in architecture, and he is now heading to Yale for his master's in architecture.

Jonathan Hau '19 is a senior at Brandeis University. He is a part of the Brandeis University men's track and field team, which came in third in their second meet of 2023, the Branwen Smith-King Invitational at Tufts. Jonathan placed eighth in the 35-pound weight throw. Congratulations, Jonathan!

Rem Yang '19 is graduating from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign this spring. He will head to MIT for a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science in the fall of 2023. Congratulations to Rem!

Kevin Lin '15 is working on his master's degree in clinical mental health counseling, specializing in expressive arts therapy at Lesley University in Boston. He graduated from UC Irvine in 2019 with a bachelor of arts degree in Drama, a minor in Management, and a certificate in Arts Management. Kevin is pursuing a career in counseling for seniors with depression and mental health issues. Kevin invites us to visit his Instagram page @etableble, which is dedicated to introducing expressive therapies into people's lives, especially for those unfamiliar with this field who can benefit and heal through expressive therapies.

In September 2022, TAS alumni at the University of Pennsylvania welcomed the latest students to join them with a big family-style dinner. Attendees included Andrew Hu '17, Katherine Tseng '17, Catherine Chang '19, Charlotte Chou '19, Sharon Kuo '19, Rowena Lu '19, Austin Wang '21, Kaitlyn Hu '22, Yvonne Kuo '22, and Matthew Kuo '22

Thomas Chen '18 made a digital visit to the Upper School's architecture and design classes through Zoom in April 2022 at the invitation of upper school art

Celine Hsu '20 has been releasing new music under the name Celineh as a producer-songwriter. She released her debut single in February 2023. Celine hopes to collaborate with fellow alumni who work in Drama, film, and music to pitch songs. Follow Celine on Instagram (@celinh. music) and Spotify.

history in December 2022. The championship win made national headlines as coach Julianne Sitch, in her first year as head coach of the Maroons, also became the first-ever female head coach to win a men's collegiate soccer championship.

Kelly Phil '20 (left) and her University of Michigan classmate Rafael Pierry earned second place at the collegiate National Debate Tournament in April 2023. Unfortunately, the duo lost to Wake Forest University in the final round of the tournament. Phil and Pierry, who ended the season with a 77-9 record, also received the Rex Copeland Memorial Award, given to the top-ranked collegiate debate team in the country after the 2022-23 regular season. Congratulations to Kelly!

Ethan Go '22 was nominated for two awards at the All-American High School Film Festival (AAHSFF). AAHSFF is one of the world's largest and most wellrecognized high school film festivals, attracting the best and brightest. Ethan entered with "Parasomniac," a film that he created independently in the TAS Summer Academy Film Portfolio class during quarantine, which makes his nominations an even more significant accomplishment, as most of these categories are dominated by top-notch teams of filmmakers. He had limited equipment, no crew but his family, and he had to shoot the whole thing in his house. Ethan is in his first year at USC film school and proudly represents TAS!

build a large-scale gravity-fed water distribution network for the Nyabohanse community in Kenya. Currently, nearby locals' water supply is either too little, too far away, or is not clean. This multi-year, multi-phase project will begin with expanding the small existing distribution network, placing storage tanks at a new distribution location near Reverend David Duveskog Primary School, and supporting MIWASCO (the country's water utility) to increase energy sustainability and self-sufficiency for their facilities.

Dhirpal Shah '20 is a part of the University of Chicago men's soccer team, which claimed the first Division III National Championship in the program's

Laura Hwa ’22, a freshman at Princeton University, is working with Engineers Without Borders on a service-learning project to

Over the summer of 2022, lower school Associate Principal Rick Rabon bumped into Isaac Song '22 at the International Boys School Coalition Conference held at St. Mark's School of Texas, Dallas, TX. A St. Mark's graduate, Isaac served as a panelist for a plenary session. Isaac attended TAS from 2014 to 2018 and started his freshman at Georgia Tech in August 2022.

Former Faculty

Former faculty Chrisanne Roseleip Fossouo moved back to Washington State with her family in the summer of 2022. She and her husband, Romeo Fossouo, have launched their health and life coaching business, Get UP & G.O., with Coach RoFo. They provide personalized 1:1 coaching and fitness and nutrition programs that help you discover your Ultimate Potential and Grow Optimally, inside and out. With their virtual business model, their services are globally accessible. Follow Chrisanne on Instagram and Facebook to learn more.

Former faculty Louise Tolbert (left) and Laura Cipriano (right) met in October 2022 in Newport, Rhode Island, where Laura now lives. Louise taught English at TAS from 1989 to 1998, and Laura taught music from 1982 to 2020.

In Memoriam

Elaine Williams Parker ’58 peacefully passed away at home in Peachtree City, GA on September 11, 2022, at the age of 81. Elaine is survived by her husband Norman Parker, brother Terry Williams of Scottsdale, AZ., sister Linda McKinney of Lakewood, WA., daughters Linda Parker Damodaran (Ashwin Damodaran) of Milton, GA., and Gayle Parker Gerdes (Eric Gerdes) of Dayton, MD., grandchildren Raina Damodaran, Neena Damodaran, Robert Gerdes, Michael Gerdes, and Anna Gerdes.

Michael Sloan ’72 passed away suddenly from a heart attack at his home in Palmdale, CA, on September 14, 2022. Mike is survived by his immediate family including daughters Pamela and Kathryn (Katie), and his former wife, Susan Garrow-Sloan. A memorial service was held on October 1, 2022, at 1 PM at Lancaster Baptist Church, located in Lancaster, CA. A retired US Naval Commander and international businessman, Mike was also a loving father and husband, a US patriot, a world traveler, a golfer and black belt in Taekwondo, and a good friend to many, including many TAS alumni. People are encouraged to make a donation in Mike’s memory to the Lancaster Baptist Church.

Sharon L. Branch ’73 passed away on March 23, 2022. She is survived by her brother Gerald Branch ’72. Our condolences to Sharon and Gerald’s family.

Yoshiko Zenda ’74 passed away from Parkinson’s disease on December 5, 2021 in New Jersey. Yoshiko lived in many countries throughout her life, including Japan, Taiwan, the United States, Zimbabwe, and Cambodia, working as an Executive Director of Female Reproductive Health at UNFPA for 33 years. She was always eager to help others, and in her personal life, had passions for cooking (especially Japanese dishes), traveling, reading biographies, knitting/crocheting, and supporting her sons. Yoshiko is survived by her sister, Atsuko Zenda ’78, and her two sons, Haru and Shun.

Lesley Hall ’79 passed away on December 9, 2022. She attended TAS from 1976 to 1978. She is survived by her husband Jim Smith ’78 with whom she reconnected in 2015 and married in 2018. Lesley and Jim shared the story of their reconnection in the 2019 Alumni News Magazine.

Former faculty Bob Hartleip passed away in March 2023. He taught physical education at TAS from 1988 to 1995. He is survived by his daughter Sherry Hartleip Scherden.

Elaine Williams Parker ’58

Lesley Hall ’79

Bob Hartleip

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University Matriculation by Region 2020-2022

Institutions where TAS graduates from the Classes of 2020, 2021, and 2022 enrolled. Boldfaced print indicates institutions attended by graduates from the Class of 2022.

Asia

Chinese University of Hong Kong

City University of Hong Kong

Hosei University

International Christian University

KAIST - Korea Advanced Institute of Science & Technology

Keio University

Korea University

National Tsing Hua University

National University of Singapore

Seoul National University

Sophia University

Tamkang University

University of Hong Kong

Waseda University

Yonsei University

Australia & New Zealand

Griffith University

University of Adelaide

University of Canterbury

University of New South Wales

University of Otago

University of Sydney

University of Western Australia

Canada

Carleton University

McMaster University

Nova Scotia College of Art & Design

Queen’s University

Sheridan College

Simon Fraser University

Toronto Metropolitan University

University of British Columbia

University of Calgary

University of Ontario Institute of Technology

University of Toronto

University of Windsor

Western University

York University

Europe

Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences

Ecole Hoteliere de Lausanne

Erasmus University Rotterdam

King’s College London

Leiden University

Les Roches

Lund University

Maastricht University

Radboud University

The London School of Economics and Political Science

University College Dublin

University College London

University College Utrecht

University of Amsterdam

University of Cambridge

University of East Anglia

University of Edinburgh

University of Loughbrough

University of Manchester

University of Oxford

Utrecht University

United States

Babson College

Barnard College

Berklee College of Music

Boston Conservatory

Boston University

Brandeis University

Brigham Young University

Brown University

California College of the Arts

California Institute of Technology

California Lutheran University

California Polytechnic State

University, San Luis Obispo

California State University, Northridge

California State University-Long Beach

Carleton College

Carnegie Mellon University

Case Western Reserve University

Chapman University

Colgate University

College of Atlantic

Columbia International University

Columbia University

Connecticut College

Cornell University

De Anza College

Denison University

DePaul University

Drexel University

Duke University

Eastman School of Music of the U of Rochester

Eckerd College

Emerson College

Emory University

Fashion Institute of Technology

Fordham University

Franklin & Marshall College

Georgetown University

Georgia Institute of Technology

Goucher College

Harvard University

Harvey Mudd College

Haverford College

Hult International Business School

Indiana University at Bloomington

James Madison University

Johns Hopkins University

Keene State College

Kennesaw State University

Lafayette College

Loyola Marymount University

Maryland Institute college of art

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Michigan State University

New York University

Northeastern University

Northern Arizona University

Northwest Vista College

Northwestern University

Occidental College

Pepperdine University

Pitzer College

Pomona College

Pratt Institute

Princeton University

Purdue University

Quinnipiac University

Reed College

Rhode Island School of Design

Rice University

Santa Clara University

Savannah College of Art and Design

School of the Art Institute of Chicago

Seattle University

Southern New Hampshire University

Stanford University

Stevens Institute of Technology

Stony Brook University

Syracuse University

Temple University

The George Washington University

The New School

Tufts University

University of Alabama

University of Arizona

University of California, Berkeley

University of California, Davis

University of California, Irvine

University of California, Los Angeles

University of California, Riverside

University of California, San Diego

University of California, Santa Barbara

University of California, Santa Cruz

University of Chicago

University of Colorado Boulder

University of Illinois at UrbanaChampaign

University of Maryland, College Park

University of Michigan

University of Notre Dame

University of Oregon

University of Pennsylvania

University of Pittsburgh

University of Puget Sound

University of Rochester

University of San Francisco

University of Southern California

University of Texas at Dallas

University of Texas, Austin

University of Virginia

University of Washington

University of Wisconsin, Madison

Utah State University

Vanderbilt University

Vassar College

Villanova University

Virginia Commonwealth University

Washington University in St. Louis

Wellesley College

Wesleyan University

Yale University