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the spirit BACK TO SCHOOL 2022-2023 volume 1 issue 1 august 2022 seoul foreign high school

CULTURE Answering the question: “What brings us together?”

A NEW YEAR, A NEW SPIRIT

A one stop shop for every thing about teen life.

EDITORS

Hi, SFHS! I’m William and one of The Spirit’s Editors-in-Chief for this My journey in The Spirit has been a memorable one. From not applying men to becoming a Sports page writer (which wasn’t even one of es!) and serving as the Student Life editor, you never know what The Spirit—has in store for you. During that time, I was blessed to work alongside an in credible and incredibly motivated group of writers, illus trators, and photographers. The Spirit has drastically improved every year, and I look forward to pushing us to even greater heights. Join us on this journey! It’s an opportunity I promise you won’t miss taking.

Celebrating our place in the global community.

WORLDLIFESTYLE

COMMUNITY About SFS, for SFS, by SFS.

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Hi everyone! My name is Kate, and this year, I’ll be serving as one I still remember my first day in The Spirit. I’d just started freshman smart, talented, and passionate students who were mostly older (and to say, I walked into the room feeling intimidated. I wondered if it at Butall.what I encountered in that meeting quickly extinguished my donuts and pizza (always a good sign). Most of all, though, there who didn’t mind that I had no idea what I was doing. From day one, energy, and encouragement to help me grow as a writer and team I’ve seen The Spiritt transform many times, but that supportive community Don’t take it from me, though: find out for yourself! Apply, apply, regret it.

EDITORS IN one of The Spirit’s Editors-in-Chief. freshman year, and there I was surrounded by (and far wiser) than me. Needless it had been a mistake to apply fears. First of all, there were was a community of people one, they offered their time, team member. Over the years, community has never changed. apply, apply— I promise you won’t

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greetings from the this school year. applying as a fresh my top two choic what the future—and THE SPIRIT | 2

CONTENTS FOREWORD 01 EICS GREETINGS - KATE CHOI, WILLIAM KIM 04 FACULTY MESSAGES FEATURES 05 SFHS BY THE NUMBERS 07 THE COMPLETE CLUB GUIDE PAGE EDITORS 09 LIFESTYLE - ETHAN CHO 13 WORLD - LILY WASMUND 17 COMMUNITY - JIA DUNSBY 21 CULTURE - JENNA KIM, EMILY JUNG DESIGN CHIEFS 25 FEATURING ARTS - ERIN MIN 27 PHOTOGRAPHY - LAUREN SONG 29 ILLUSTRATION - YEONJAE LEE 30 APPLY TO THE SPIRIT Editoral Policy The Spirit is the official student-led news publication of Seoul Foreign High School. All issues of The Spirit are published digitally on issuu.com/thesfhsspirit. Selected articles are also published digitally on the website. This is the August issue and first publica tion of the 2022-2023 school year. The Spirit is a student publication and may contain controversial matter. Opinions expressed in the newspaper are not necessarily those of Seoul Foreign School’s faculty, staff, or administration. Students and editors are soley responsible for the content of this student publication. If you wish to contact any member of the staff with opinions, you may email thespirit@seoulforeign.org. All letters must be signed; anonymous content will not be accepted. The Spirit strives to correct its errors. If you wish to make any corrections or clarifications in this or past issues, please contact thespirit@seoulforeign.org. All photo credits not otherwise to Lauren Song. thesfhsspirit.com@thesfhsspirit @thesfhspirit 3 | AUG 2022

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More time also brings greater responsibility, self-control, and time management. Reach out for support and take advantage of these embedded times within the new schedule.

I’m especially excited with the new opportunities for enrichment, creativity, leadership, and growth that the new schedule fosters. You’ll find more time to engage with your passions and explore a great diversity of clubs, enrichment opportunities, extra help, and support in Foundations (counseling, DP core, community).

faculty messages

freshmen!

It is with great Joy, Hope, and Faith that I wish you all the best in your learning journey here at SFHS this year. Let’s continue to show Compassion, Acceptance and Serve one another with Integrity. “Love prospers when a fault is forgiven, but dwelling on it separates close friends.”

vicemr.gilmoreprincipal Welcome back to a new school year, and a particularly warm welcome to our 55 new students and 140 The High School is larger than it has been in a long time, and we are delighted to have you all. The start of a new year is always full of hope and good resolutions, but this one perhaps more than ever. De spite torrential rain on what should have been Day 1, we are particularly hopeful for this year. The pandemic is still with us, and there are still restrictions, but there is a calmer and less uncertain feel to the beginning of this year as we all start school in person. In the last few years, it has been more difficult to think about the future, as we could barely plan a holiday trip, let alone think about our plans for the years to come. Now, it seems we can finally resume a more normal life and start planning again. High School students, this is my challenge to you at the start of this year: take a moment to think ahead and plan, now that we can. What opportunities will you take advantage of this year? In what ways will you become a better student? What will you do to get a better balance between school, sleep, physical activity and general wellbeing? What new people will you talk to? What problems will you solve? What kind of person will you become, and what steps will you take towards being that person this year?

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Greetings SFS community! It is our pleasure to be the advisors for The Spirit this year. We have a great team of dedicated and talented staff who have a desire to put together an informative, enlightening, and enjoyable pub lication for you this year. We hope that you will enjoy each and everyissue and take the time to engage with the content throughout the year. Greetings to Ms. Bazin, the Marketing and Commu nications Director, who is the second advisor to The Spirit. Good luck to each of you as we make the 2022-2023 school year -special!Mr.De Haan ms. bazin & mr. de haan advisors

A special warm welcome to those newly joining SFS. You’ll find a warm and caring HS community ready to champion your journey here with us. Freshmen, you already have great strength in numbers. The Class of 2026 currently totals 138, the largest cohort in the high school! I trust you’ll make new friends and form strong bonds not only with your cohort but also with those in other year groups who have great knowledge and wisdom to share.

I can’t wait to see all you do in 2022-23 and I wish you the best of years!

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by the numbers sfhs 124450181 51% juniors teachers 138 119 114 130 freshmen sophomores juniors seniors checkouts 7793 library books +358 new books seniorsfreshmensophomores 31% 7%11% 5 | AUG 2022

numbers shortest route: 30 min mapo line longest route: 80 min dogok line 501 teacher-student 6:1 studentsratio sfs transportation 25buses 24busroutes 4vans 2vanroutes THE SPIRIT | 6 56,882m3 910,522KWH annual water usage annual energy usage 17,351m2 buildingHStheofarea *information as of july 2022

HONORS TRI-M MUSIC HONOR SOCIETY THESPIANINTERNATIONALSOCIETY PISADERS HONORNATIONALSOCIETY NATIONAL ARTS HONOR SOCIETY THE COMPLETE OFOS PURSUITS LEGACY AMBASSADORSARTCO PUBCO SPOCO STUCO (ACTIVITIES) STUCO (CLUBS) STUCO (EXEC) AWANA & TREK LIT PRAISE TEAM STUDENTASSOCIATIONALUMNI THE MAGPIE MUN YEARBOOK FORENSICS CRUSADER LIVE + THE SPIRIT! ANGELS’ HAVEN AEROCOMPASSION CLUB Aims to break the stigma regarding peo ple with disabilities, develop interpersonal connections with the people in the Angels’ Haven organisation, and dedicate itself to the service of others. To give students experience in the scienc es so that they may have a wider range of perspectives and knowledge, as well as planting into them the seeds for a future career within the sciences. Releasing children from poverty in Jesus’ name. 7 | AUG 2022

UNFILTERED Advocates for justice by unfil tering marginalized perspec tives on various social issues.

GUIDECRUSADER

HANA Aspires to inspire the next genera tion of North Korean defectors and SFS students through proactive service and interaction.

To provide an accessible and en gaging forum for students to im prove their proficiency and confi dence in public speaking. CARE Strives to volunteer, fundraise, educate, and encourage adop tions within and outside of our school community.

YOUTH FOR UNICEF

PAWS To actively promote the welfare of cats in Korea and help most ly stray, abandoned, and cats in need of medical attention.

ENTERPRISEDIGITAL

HAPPY&CO Happy&Co aims to navigate the SFS community’s thought processes to improve the qual ity of everyday life.

To advocate for the protection of chil dren's rights, to help meet their basic needs and to expand their opportuni ties to reach their full potential.

LEADERS UNITED FOR CHANGE Aspires to help students discover their identity, solidify their inde pendence, and promote their dili gence through selfless service.

WWF Fundraising, interacting, and rais ing awareness of the sustainabil ity of endangered or threatened species of animals. NANUMI Aspires to help the less privileged individuals in our local community have access to basic necessities like foods and clothes. ECO Eco seeks to unite the SFS commu nity and put an end to the degra dation of the environment by pro moting sustainability with the help of KFEM Seoul.

To enrich our SFS experience through card games all while raising money for charity.

DREAMCATCHERS

SOLIS Striving toward excellence in an environment advocating collabo ration, creativity, and innovative thinking practices revolving around the arts and sciences.

Instilling a passion and expand ing knowledge of physical sci ences within students. HOPE Aims to raise awareness about or phans, facilitate fundraising and donations from the SFS community for orphanages across Korea.

CARPE DIEM Aims to promote the Latin language and provide students with opportu nities to learn and engage with the study of classical culture and its last ing impact on the modern world.

BEYOND

SOMI Somi aims to create visual tactile books that provide the blind community with new opportunities to explore their unique way of viewing the world.

To actively support and and raise awareness for the LGBTQ+ commu nity, creating a safe space for queer students and allies alike to express themselves and share experiences.

Promoting innovation and creativity for all.

Promoting Korean culture to build a multicultural community.

To capture the spirit of SFS in an accurate and appealing manner in photographs and videos for use in official school media and advertising.

HEAL

CRUSADERDEBATE

SOWON To help children dealing with leukemia by creating a commu nity full of love and respect.

ENGINEERING&DESIGN

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We strive to provide medical aiding education in order to prepare students for situations when immediate medical ac tions are needed.

To educate ourselves and others on the issues worldwide, starting from the partnership with students from Howard County Public School System.

To ensure accessible and innovative learning environ ment for everyone through technological assistance.

STUDENTS FOR SOCIAL AWARENESS

FSI

Aims to assist North Korean refugees in preparing for their futures and transition to life outside of North Korea.

ACTS To elucidate and provide aware ness through various forms of media, alongside participating in direct acts of service, that pertain to prevalent issues and events in local communities.

DIVERSITY IN ACTION

Committed to promoting what makes our population so unique through diversity in both our cultures and experiences as citi zens of the globe.

CLUB

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HISTORY Creating a safe space for fellow his torians to express their passions, and explore history as never before CRUSADER GOLF Inspiring an interest and pas sion for the game of golf with in the SFS community.

PHYSICS

FASHION Making a positive impact and serv ing our community by pursuing creativity regarding fashion design.

DEFAULT CUBE

To elevate our student’s creativity and widen their knowledge of the digital world and the process of creating CG videos and composi tions through 3D graphics.

TECH CRUSADERS

SPROUT Fighting climate change with the SFS community by educating, fundraising and volunteering for a greener environment.

POINT OF VIEW

STRESS ZERO Consequi Statera, Achieve Balance.

To help achieve and fulfill the final dreams of hospice patients.

To provide young entrepreneurs with the opportunity to further elevate their unique ideas.

KOREAN CULTURE

lifestyle

HI GUYS, My name is Ethan Cho and I’ll be serving as the Lifestyle page editor this year! Writing is one of my biggest passions since the moment I could write, so being part of a school newspaper has been my dream even before I knew what The Spirit was. Once I joined The Spirit, though, I realized that it’s far more than just crafting articles. It’s the people you meet, the knowledge you learn, the stories you experience. The count less hours I’ve poured into planning interviews and writing articles weren’t for nothing. Instead, they opened my eyes to a unique perspective of the SFHS community, something I wouldn’t have acquired without The Spirit.

At times, there’s so much (too much) to life as a teen and a high school student. Balancing school and social life, fig uring out what you want to pursue, it’s an endless line of questions that feels like they only grow throughout your four years of high school. The Lifestyle page is the one stop shop for all of this and more: at the end of the day, who better to write about teens than teens themselves?

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risks to explore who you are. What are your passions? What kind of person do you want to be? Take that course, try exploring an unfamiliar topic, or even talk to that scary upperclass man! You can’t unlock your full potential with out challenging yourself and stepping out of your comfort zone.

JOIN CLUBS

Our high school has countless clubs—so many it may seem overwhelming! There’s no doubt that there’s something for everyone, whether sports, service, academics or even card games. Flip to page 8 for an overview of this year’s HS clubs. The possibilities are endless, so it’s important that you take advantage of these opportunities. In freshman year, join many clubs that interest you. It’s important that you experi ment with your interests early in high school so that you can recognize which clubs to ded icate your time to for the next three years. But with great freedom and power also come great responsibility: under stand your limits, and find a comfortable number of clubs for yourself.

High school isn’t all about work and studying: it’s also about having fun! Exploring a hob by is one of the best stress relievers. Drawing, playing games, collecting figures—find anything that makes you calm and This should also be something not reserved for school, nor for college: solely for you. Something that helps maintain your mental health, and prevents you from

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FIND HOBBIES AND HAVE FUN BE A

RISK TAKER

Quizlet is an amazing resource to review material. It has countless public sets and features to create your own flashcard sets. It’s im portant to synthesize your notes into a format suitable for review, and in a way you can understand, which is why Quizlet is so useful. Flashcards also make you employ active recall—making your brain work while reviewing—which is far more effective than passively read ing and memorizing written notes.

HEALTHYFORM Notion is an extremely versatile resource, used for pretty much anything. Many students use the multi-platform app to plan events, save documents, and organize projects. But one of the biggest selling points of Notion is its cus tomization capability. You can or ganize documents and planners in any way you like, by adding tables, text, and even images! All of these make studying far more tolerable, as you can work in an environment

to know exactly when to function in a certain way. A healthy habit could be sleeping at a reason able time every night, giving your body and brain enough time to recover. Other habits include eat ing breakfast, studying at a certain time, and drink ing water. You’ll know you’ve formed a habit once you’ve realized it’s become an unnoticeable, yet necessary part of your life.

As a freshie reading this survival guide you may feel over whelmed. But understand that high school isn’t all about studying and preparing for the future. It’s also a very fun place where you’re supplied with freedom and many opportuni ties. Although at times high school will be stressful, you can still make it the best four years of your life.

tipsThe above apply to many, but there’s no guarantee they work for you. It’s important to try many methods to man age your high school life and to find the one that works best for you. Find ways on the internet. Ask upperclassmen about what they did. It’s important to discover methods that work for you early on, so you can utilize those techniques throughout your high school journey.

In high school, Google Calendar is your best friend. It’s a crucial component of effective time man agement and a must-need for all of us, as we juggle schoolwork and extracurriculars. Through Google Calendar, you can note important dates like deadlines and events and set up meetings with teachers and counselors. Also, make sure to con nect your calendar to official SFS calendars like the 12-Day Schedule,

NOTION QUIZLET GOOGLE CALENDAR

world Want to know what your classmates think about the world’s most controversial debates? Too busy juggling classes and extracurriculars to stay updated on the news? No worries: the World page is here for you. Check out the News Brief to find quick rundowns on current events you’ve missed, or read World articles for thoughtful student commentary on prob lems of global concern. We’re part of a worldwide community, and this page is your guide to navigating it. 13 | AUG 2022

I’m Lily Wasmund, and I’m thrilled to serve as your World page editor this year. This new page combines both brief ings and recent news events along with student opinions. You will find news overviews on the most significant impact ful issues witten by your peers, highlighting their unique perspectives. Delivering accurate and objective journalism is more important today than ever before and the primary goal of the World page.

HI!

lily

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Being on The Spirit staff has been one of the most fulfilling and educational experiences at SFS for me, and I am thank ful to play a part in its publication. I can’t wait to work with new and returning staff writers and continue on this fun adventure—so, please apply! wasmund

BRIEFSNEWS

In early July, Boris Johnson announced that he would resign as the United Kingdom’s Prime Minister, a position he held for three years. Scandals plagued his tenure, but none as damag ing as his breaking COVID restrictions with late-night parties and excessive drinking at his office and residence in central London (CNN). Nearly sixty of Johnson’s ministers, members of his government, had resigned before his own announcement, citing concerns over leadership decisions of the Prime Minister.

After almost six months of street protests against the island na tion’s soaring inflation, lengthy power cuts, and food scarcity, a group of Sri Lankan protestors stormed the presidential com pound and overtook the president’s residence, forcing the pres ident and his family to flee the palace. Days later, President Gota baya Rajapaksa and his wife left Sri Lanka by military transport. Rajapaksa submitted his resignation from Singapore in an email. The devolving situation in Sri Lanka is becoming increasingly des perate, in part because the Rajapaksa family dominates Sri Lankan politics (NYT). Mismanagement of the country’s resources and the national budget has left its Treasury coffers empty and forced Sri Lanka to default on its debt for the first time in history, leading to a severe humanitarian crisis. Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe, an ally of the former leaders who is deeply unpopular with the public, has taken on presidential responsibilities. He promises to overhaul the government but faces seemingly insurmountable challenges.

Johnson, who was reluctant to release his grip on power, will re main the “caretaker” leader until the Conservative party chooses his replacement (CNN). Johnson’s ultimate fall from favor proves that —even for politicians—the rules of gravity still apply.

OVERTURNEDCONTROVERSIALLYWADE

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Ukraine was the world’s fifth largest exporter of wheat until exports halted as a result of the Russian invasion. A lack of Ukrainian supplies could cause a food crisis in 41 countries as projected by the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (Al Jazeera). With ports blockaded, the country has relied on trans port by land, through trucks and trains, to keep up its exports (NYT). In early August, Russian and Ukrainian officials signed an agreement, facilitat ed by the UN and Turkey, to allow Ukrainian ships carrying wheat and grain for the next four months.

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UPDATE ON WAR IN UKRAINE

CRISIS IN SRI LANKA BRITISH PM STEPS DOWN

Too busy to keep up with the news? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered with our current events highlights of the summer. information as of August 1.

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On June 24, the U.S. Supreme Court voted 6-3 to overturn Roe v. Wade, the 1973 landmark decision to grant the constitutional right to an abor tion. The decision prompted anti-abortion activists to celebrate across the country, while abortion advocates took to the streets in protest. However, not all abortions in the U.S. are prohibited. In fact, as of late July, 21 states still allow for procedural abortions, while other states permit abortions only under certain conditions, such as when the life of the mother is endangered. However, abortions are banned without exception for rape, incest, or gestational age in 8 states. Lack of abor tion access will put some women—especially women from racial and so cio-economic minorities—at a greater health and economic risk (NYT).

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Abe, however, was no stranger to criticism. He has been negatively compared to other nationalist leaders who are often described as dictators, like Viktor Orban of Hungary and Vladimir Putin of Russia, as he set his sights on making Japan more milita ristic, discontinuing its peaceful postWWII reputation. However, this com parison doesn’t give Abe the credit he deserves: though he had militaristic ambitions, he resisted any urges he may have had to assume greater pow er like Xi Jinping or Putin. Instead Abe strengthened democratic ties with global democracies (NYT). Abe’s tenure as prime minister faced challenges as regional relations faltered under his government. But Former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was assassinated on July 8 in the city of Nara, Japan during an endorsement speech for a Jap anese Parliament candidate. Trib utes arrived from presidents, prime ministers, lawmakers, and diplomats around the world, sharing condolenc es for the fallen global leader. U.S. President Joe Biden even ordered that American flags be flown at half mast across the country in honor of Japan responded with an outpour ing of grief for its former prime min ister. Abe’s death by gunshot wound shocked a country known for its tight gun restrictions and low crime rate.

Although Abenomics was not fully successful in every as pect, the Japanese economic market did rebound as em ployment soared and stock prices skyrocketed (BBC). Abe is also recognized as an important statesman. From 2012 to 2020, Abe made over 80 visits to other nations to build crucial politi cal and economic trade alliances, strengthening Japan’s ties with many global leaders (Washington Abe’s focus on recasting Japan on the global stage as a strategic ally to de mocracy and progress is what is now being remembered about the former prime minister. Abe emphasized his commitment to peaceful negotiations and diplomacy and even while out of office his influence loomed over Ja pan’s ruling party, the Liberal Demo cratsHis(NYT).tragic death reminds the world of Abe’s list of accomplishments as one of the most transformational pol iticians in Japan. Former President Barack Obama shared in a commem oration of the Prime Minister, “I will always remember the work we did to strengthen our alliance, the moving experience of traveling to Hiroshi ma and Pearl Harbor together, and the grace he and his wife Akie Abe showed to me and Michelle.” Abe will remain a monumental figure, representing the fight for de mocracy and raising Japan’s interna tional profile. May Japan continue to embrace the expanded regional role championed by Abe and may the next generation of Japanese officials emu late his leadership.

The 67-year-old served longer than any other Japanese prime minis ter—9 years over four terms—before stepping down in 2020. As Japan mourns Abe’s death, apprecia tion for the security, stability, and global standing that Abe brought to Japan is being vo

South Suk-yeolPresidentKorea’sYooncalled the shooting of Abe “an unforgivable act of crime.”

SHINZO ABE’S CONFLICTING LEGACY

In 2012, after a mas sive earthquake that led to a tsunami and nucle ar disaster in the east ern city of Fukushi ma, Abe returned for a second term as prime minister with the goal of lifting Japan back onto its feet through an economic plan re ferred to as “Abeno mics.” Reparations for the earthquake and damages caused by the tsunami had a price tag of $360 billion USD— making it the most expensive disaster to date (World Vision).

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community

Celebrate what makes Crusaders Crusaders with our brand-new Community page! Here, you’ll find everything you need to know about campus goings-on, from school news to club spotlights to features with our amazing faculty and peers. Are you part of a club that wants to raise awareness about its efforts? Or a student eager to share your achievements and insights with others? Submit a request through the QR code here to be fea tured in an upcoming issue (or nominate a friend!).

HI EVERYONE!

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My name is Jia Dunsby and I am your Community page editor this year. I am beyond excited to introduce you to our new page dedicated to interviews. You’ll read wonderful student spotlights (from athletes, artists, faculty, clubs, and more) and discover be hind-the-scenes insight about all things related to SFHS. I hope this page becomes a place where you can be informed, entertained, and inspired by our community. Please consider applying, and if not, make sure to catch up on all our upcoming issues! Here’s to an amazing and successful year for all of you.

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ART BY YEONJAE LEE

It’s August—welcome back! The start of a new academic year means we can participate in our beloved extracurriculars once again. Wheth er they be sports practices, musical rehearsals, or in-school group meet ings, club activities serve as a very important mechanism for academic and social stress relief. But get ready for some big-time changes! In addition to our re vamped class schedules, the clubs schedule will look very different this year. To ease any confusions that may arise, I’ve interviewed Yeonjae Choi, the co-director of SFHS’s Clubs Council, who laid out the transition for us. Alright, let’s start with the logis tics. The new schedule now allows

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SFHS’SNEW CLUBS

periods per day available for club meetings.” With last year’s 8-day cycle, clubs could only meet during for club meetings to take place on two days out of the new 6-day cy cle, meaning clubs will now meet once every 6 school days on one of those two allotted club days. Such meetings can be scheduled during either periods 4, 5, or 6. Ac cordingly, the administration team has created a rule: as Yeonjae ex plains, “Each person can sign up for a maximum of four clubs in total. Of these four, [a student] can sign up for a maximum of two clubs that take place on each of the club Essentially,days.” the most dramatic change is the “frequency of club meet ings and the number of BY JIA DUNSBY

“With members coming together more frequently, I think this will improve the engagement within clubs as well as allow clubs to make more progress over the school year.”

For all clubs that take place during school hours, you’ll meet once every six days instead of once every eight days. Well, you may be wondering, why not keep last year’s clubs schedule? As Yeonjae explains, club meeting times had to be modified in accordance with the school-wide 6-day cycle that was newly established for the 22-23 academic Becauseyear. 2 out of 6 days is much less than the 5 out of 8 days allocated to clubs last year, periods 4 and 5 were also made available for club meetings in addition to period 6. According to Yeonjae, the great est advantage of the new schedule is the increased frequency of club meetings, up from 2 to 3 times a month last year to 3 to 4 times a month this year. “With members coming together more frequently, I maining days. (After all, how many times did you hear, “Sorry, I have a club today” after asking someone to meet up during sixth period last year?) Now, you will know which days all students (not just those who are “club free”) have an open schedule.Ofcourse, we’ll still have our trusty after-school clubs, too. These groups include Yearbook, The Spirit, MUN, Engineering & Design, sports, music ensembles, and more. As Yeo njae states, “These meetings require more time than what is available during periods 4, 5 and 6,” which is why they will take place any time afterFor3:15.these clubs, executives or advisors (coaches, music directors, etc.) will determine meetings times. Also following last year’s format, ap plications for creating and renewing clubs will be released at the end of this school Regardingyear.club membership, Yeo njae’s personal advice is to take ad vantage of new opportunities. She says, “try all of them out as early as you can” in order to figure out which high school activities you find most intriguing and entertaining. Make sure to get the most out of the in formation presented to you at club fairs.She adds, “However, it is also important to consider what other academic and non-academic com mitments you have. Try not to over load yourself by signing up for too many clubs” as doing so can cause time-management issues and in conveniences for yourself and other clubWhethermembers.you are a freshman ex cited to see what activities you find amusing or an upperclassman ea ger to return to the comfort of your favorite clubs, get ready for an ex citing year! Use this article to famil iarize yourself with the new system before you dive in. This goes for everyone: Try new things, exercise your passions, and most important ly, don’t forget to have fun! After all, that’s what these clubs are all about. think this will improve the engage ment within clubs as well as allow clubs to make more progress over the school year,” she said. Further more, since club meetings will be concentrated into just two days of the cycle, friends can coordinate to hang out more easily on the re [Trying clubs out] allowed me to get a better idea of what I wanted to continue doing throughout my high school experience.

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Led

My name is Emily Jung and I’ll be responsible for part of the Culture page this year. This is my fourth year on The Spirit staff and I can’t wait to work with both our new and returning writers—if you’re interested in community or journalism, you should definitely apply!

arts, sports, media

seniors…FINAL STRETCH :) emily jung 21 | AUG 2022

culture

HEY EVERYONE!

Combining and entertainment, the Culture page has it all! by two editors, this page will have the most number of articles published in each issue, covering all world events, trends, and anything else that may pique your interest. Flip to the Culture page and skim through its articles—you’re bound to find something that you’ll enjoy reading.

The Culture page covers everything fun going on outside of our campus, with articles about food, health, latest trends, and more. As Jenna said, it’ll be your “go-to place.” We hope everyone enjoys our new pages and a quick reminder for

jenna kim

HI GUYS!

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My name is Jenna Kim and I will be one of your Culture page editors this year. I joined The Spirit in freshman year and it has been an absolute dream being able to pursue my passion of writing with the guidance and support of a group of immensely talented writers and mentors. The Spirit is rooted in delivering in-depth journalism and art, examining community leaders to people from every strata of life across the nation. This page specifically will be your go-to place to catch up on your interests ranging from sports and fashion to the latest scoops on your favorites in the entertain ment sphere. I hope that these articles can brighten up your day and be a breather for all of you busy highschoolers - enjoy!

Fun fact: CHA TING is an extremely popular afterschool spot— SFS students are often studying or hanging out on the balcony.

With 11 types of bagels, 5 types of cream cheese, and 4 different sand wiches, Everything Bagel can cover all meals with no problem. However, many flavors sell out fast so make sure to go at least one to two hours before closing time! Everything Bagel was co-founded by Mr. Hee-Joon Lee (‘94), an SFS alum who wanted to share his unique NYC experience with the Korean public.

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Fun fact: the iconic red, white, and black SFS bagels are ordered from here! 895m

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Owned by Jung Ho-young, a famous chef specializing in Japanese cuisine, Caden serveshot and cold Japanese noodles and appe tizers. Their signature menu is the “Bukkake Udon,” a must for every diner. However, when planning your visit, remember that there is often a short waiting time and no parking spots.

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Fun fact: Chef Jung is often at the restaurant himself, but his cooking skills are displayed on reruns of the hit Korean reality show, Chef & My Fridge (냉장고를 부탁해). 380m BY EMILY

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Yeonhui-dong

YunGyung is the bright red, traditional Chinese building right below the hill. From the outside, it may look like an intimidating, strange place to walk into, but inside, it is filled with Chinese culture and the savory smell of delicious dishes. The original YunGyung is located in Chinatown, Incheon, but its popularity made it branch out to Yeonhui-dong. Fun fact: YunGyung was the first to serve White Black Bean Noodles!

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2. Everything Bagel

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1. Caden (우동카덴)

4. YunGyung (연경)

Known as Menting to SFS students, CHA TING is famous for its boba and croffles. However, their menu goes on for 5 pages, list ing a variety of drinks and sweets to satisfy every customer. The store is also known for its incredibly friendly owner! He of ten gives free size-ups and serves every drink with a Lotus cookie. If you aren’t new to SFHS, you know how much the PTA and students love CHA TING.

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The sequel to the Academy Award-winning classic, Top Gun, Top Gun: Maver ick resumes the story of one of the U.S. Navy’s most respected and rebellious fighter pilots, Captain Pete “Maverick” Mitchell. He is tested to confront his deepest scars. Not only does he have no choice but to let go of the guilt of losing his best friend during combat but he also must challenge himself and the newly introduced younger graduates of the elite Navy school “TOPGUN” to an arduous mission.

Jurassic World Dominion 30%

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Minions: The Rise of Gru 70%

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