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School News

Departing Teachers say “Good-bye”

Martin Lee, News Writer After this school year, there will be several faces no longer seen. A handful of staff depart the community with mixed emotions as they restart life from new destinations. Among this list of departing staff are: Tiffeney Brown, Secondary Principal,  Jung Hee Chey, Secondary Math teacher, Tony Vandermeer, Athletics Director and activities coordinator, and Jack Stracke, Secondary Physical Education teacher and Lower Secondary Athletics … Continue reading Departing Teachers say “Good-bye”

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School News

Press Release: GSIS Knights Take Three Finalist Spots with the National Scholastic Press Association

Release: September 11, 2015 Media Contact: Victor Jeong Greetings GSIS Knights and Knights Fans! Once again, we are thrilled to announce that GSIS has been announced as finalists by the National Scholastic Press Association (NSPA) for ‘2015 Picture of the Year’, ‘2015 Design of the Year’, and the ‘2015 Cartooning Award’. The ‘2015 Picture of the Year’ is competing against nine other schools in the … Continue reading Press Release: GSIS Knights Take Three Finalist Spots with the National Scholastic Press Association

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Academics, School News

Entering the ‘Next Chapter’: All IB Schools face drastic transformation

By: Julia Lee and Hanna Nam, News Writers Students attending IBO world schools will face complete transformation as they enter into the “Next Chapter” in IB education at the start of the 14-15 school year in order to fix the missing link between subjects and grade levels. Many of the improvements are focused on the MYP and DP curriculum. From these changes, GSIS strives to … Continue reading Entering the ‘Next Chapter’: All IB Schools face drastic transformation

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Academics, School News

Yearbook students learn invaluable life lessons

By: Grace Shin Publication students dedicated a year to creating the best yearbook for students, but along the way they learned more than they expected. Rachel Kim, sophomore designer, emphasized the unique agenda of the class. “It was my first year being involved with the yearbook production and I found it really interesting. I have never been in a class like this, so at first … Continue reading Yearbook students learn invaluable life lessons

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Academics

Freshman confused and concerned over Personal Projects

News Writer, Grace Shin Sophomores, the first students ever to conduct the Personal Projects, have suggestions to give to the inquisitive Freshmen based on this year-long project. Freshman Justine Hong, anticipating a very hectic, yet educational sophomore year has already put her ‘head in the game.’ “After I went to the exhibition, I was really inspired by Grace Shin’s product, which was writing a book. … Continue reading Freshman confused and concerned over Personal Projects

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School News, Student Life

Students speculate how to bring back SEW spirit

Janice Kim, News Writer Students noted that Spiritual Emphasis Week (SEW) promotes spiritual growth and passion, but also pointed out it only has short-term effects and considered various reasons for the decline in spiritual development after SEW. “One purpose for the SEW is to provide a framework of where we are going in student life and chapel for the year,” explained Mr. Lozano, the Student … Continue reading Students speculate how to bring back SEW spirit

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Academics, School News

Students weigh the worth of the SAT

By: Eric Han, Editor-in-Chief Year after year, students take the SAT in an attempt to showcase their abilities to colleges and universities of their preference; however, what toll do students pay? Many students agreed that pressure is one of the major downsides brought forth by the SAT, whether that be from a parent or self-induced. “I feel a lot of pressure in that I want … Continue reading Students weigh the worth of the SAT

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Entertainment, School News

Mustached teachers raise awareness for men’s health

Angela Park, News Writer Throughout November, “The Real Men of GSIS” made a fashion statement with their daily growing mustaches and raised thousands of dollars in support of men’s health through the Movember Campaign. Movember is an initiative held every November by men all over the world who call themselves Mo Bros. They help raise awareness for men’s health issues such as prostate cancer. “The … Continue reading Mustached teachers raise awareness for men’s health

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