Sports, Student Life, Winter Sports

Spirit Raisers: A Look into GSIS’ Cheerleading Team

During the winter sports season, cheerleaders play a crucial— but often underappreciated— role when it comes to basketball games. Unlike other varsity sports, cheerleading has a more inclusive age range— allowing all students to join and participate. Both boys and girls are welcome to join, as it would create more balance within the team— however, GSIS’ team mostly comprises of girls from grades 8 to 12.  Continue reading Spirit Raisers: A Look into GSIS’ Cheerleading Team

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School News, Student Life

We’re All in This Together: Perspectives on School Spirit Week

Which school event would you say is the best? Personally, I would proudly say Spirit Week. What I love about Spirit Weeks is the school pride I feel when I see everyone wearing clothes following the new theme every day— whether it’s twin day or pajama day, we’re all in it together as a school. However, I also wanted to hear from other community members and learn about their perspectives on the event. Continue reading We’re All in This Together: Perspectives on School Spirit Week

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Fall Sports, School News, Sports, Student Life

Game, Set, Match!: Reflections on GSIS’ Tennis Season

This fall season, GSIS’ varsity boys’ and girls’ tennis teams finally played conference games and at tournaments after three years of no games due to COVID-19. The knights faced many challenges, but they fought fiercely until the end. As a result, the boys placed 6th, and the girls placed 7th overall in the KAIAC blue division.  Continue reading Game, Set, Match!: Reflections on GSIS’ Tennis Season

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World News

The Itaewon Halloween Tragedy

On October 29th, 2022, Halloween festivities in Seoul’s Itaewon neighborhood resulted in a fatal crowd crush that left at least 150 people dead. Thousands of fully costumed partygoers rushed out into the nightlife district to enjoy one of the year’s largest festivals. Unfortunately, the night resulted in Korea’s worst recorded disaster, after the Sewol Ferry Disaster in 2014.  Continue reading The Itaewon Halloween Tragedy

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Academics

The Volleyball Libero: The Backbone of the Team

Liberos, also known as defensive specialists, have one of the most essential roles in a volleyball team. Liberos are responsible for receiving balls from one side of the court and safely passing the ball to the setter. During this year’s KAIAC season, both the varsity girls’ and boys’ volleyball teams had successfully won multiple times due to the help of their liberos.  Continue reading The Volleyball Libero: The Backbone of the Team

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School News, Student Life

Spiritual Emphasis Week: Finding Identities in Christ

On September 6-7th, GSIS held this school year’s first Spiritual Emphasis Week, organized by the Frontline team. The theme of this Spiritual Emphasis Week was Identity in Christ. Lower and upper secondary students participated in spiritual and relationship-building activities such as water fights, performing workshops, homeroom activities, indoor gym games, and more.  Continue reading Spiritual Emphasis Week: Finding Identities in Christ

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School News, Student Life

Fall Club Fair: A Fun Push for Extracurricular Engagement

On Wednesday, August 24th, GSIS held its first club fair to encourage lower and upper secondary students to participate in more student-led clubs this school year. At the fair, clubs, ranging from Model United Nations to guitar clubs, set up booths in the gym to promote themselves to potential new members. Continue reading Fall Club Fair: A Fun Push for Extracurricular Engagement

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