School News, Sports, Spring Sports, Student Life

Varsity Swimming Poised to Take Competition to a New Level

By Victor Jeong, News Editor As spring begins, Knights varsity swimmers will once again compete in the hopes of a successful season. However, a new addition to the team has left the members inspired, and ready to challenge any opponent. Competition has been no stranger to sophomore swimmer Jongwhee Jeon, who had arrived at the beginning of the semester. Hailing from the Boston area, Jong … Continue reading Varsity Swimming Poised to Take Competition to a New Level

jeongv16March 2, 2014September 8, 20151 Comment

Entertainment, Student Life

Seasons of Love

by Grace Shin, News Writer In Korea, Feb. 14 isn’t the only day to express one’s affection; White Day and Black Day are additionally packaged in these seasons of love. Senior, Brian Lee mentioned, “In the states we only celebrate Valentines Day. I haven’t been in Korea for long, so I don’t know much about White Day except that it’s a day where girls give … Continue reading Seasons of Love

Thywsi18February 27, 2014March 18, 2014

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

parkangela15March 10, 2013October 30, 2013

Academics, School News

New guidelines enforced for school designs

By: James Kim Recently, students have been struck by the rumors of a visual identity manual which may take away their freedom and opportunity to use the school mascot, logo, and name to design school clothing, posters, and other student produced materials. The truth is that everyone, including both teachers and students, will have to follow the “GSIS Visual Identity Manual” starting this year. With … Continue reading New guidelines enforced for school designs

parkangela15September 10, 2012May 20, 2014

Academics

Campaign aims to address impacts of tobacco use

Ahjin Kim, News Writer Mr. Ivison is planning to start an ‘Anti-smoking Campaign’ to discourage tobacco use at an early age and encourage students to quit or abstain from using tobacco. The ultimate goal of the Anti-smoking Campaign is to address the impacts and effects of both illegal and legal drugs that are used in society. This campaign will be led by a group of … Continue reading Campaign aims to address impacts of tobacco use

parkangela15September 10, 2012May 20, 2014

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