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Mr. Cowieson instructs Tyler Castaño (10) on his acting.

A “dream” come true: SIS hosts first live production in three years

Hannah Yi, Copy Editor | Sep 4, 2022

On Aug. 23, rehearsals for SIS Drama’s new play, “A Midsummer Night's Dream”, started, with the performance dates set to Nov. 3-5. Although there were some ideas for productions in the last three...

The contents of the 50th anniversary pouch displayed.

SIS gives out 50th anniversary pouches to students and faculty

Andrew Shin, Reporter | Aug 30, 2022

On Aug. 19, the SIS administration gifted orange pouches to students and faculty as this year marks the 50th year anniversary. The pouches, "50th Anniversary Welcome Kit" designed by the Marketing &...

Eric Cho (10) informs participants about an example HiMCM prompt.

MAΘ holds first practice meeting for HiMCM

Joseph Chun, Design & Production Editor | Aug 30, 2022

Mu Alpha Theta (MAΘ) held its first practice meeting for High School Mathematical Contest in Modeling (HiMCM) on Aug. 26 during activity period. Nathan Warkentin, MAΘ adviser, said that he is “excited...

Students gather in the auditorium to watch a movie.

HSSC hosts Freshman Late Night

Eric Cho, Reporter | Aug 29, 2022

  To start the year on a high note, the HSSC hosted the annual Freshman Late Night on Aug. 26. The event aimed to help freshmen bond with each other and familiarize themselves with the high...

Introducing the groups plans moving forward, Mr. Kowalski leads the first NHD meeting.

National History Day student council meets

Sophie Choi, Reporter | Aug 27, 2022

The National History Day (NHD) student council held their first meeting on Monday, as James Kowalski and Steven Nave introduced the group’s roles and expectations. SIS will be hosting NHD next February,...

HSO auditions take place during the second last week of August

HSO auditions take place during the second last week of August

Erin J Choi, Reporter | Aug 26, 2022

HSO auditions took place in the strings and band room during the second-last week of August for strings, wind, and percussion students. Julia Kim and Michael Ganus, the directors of HSO, had released the...

SIS offers new lunch options during cafeteria renovation

SIS offers new lunch options during cafeteria renovation

Aug 24, 2022

With the cafeteria under renovation until Aug. 31, the SIS administration has allowed students to either bring packed lunches or enroll in the temporary lunch plan that began on Aug. 11.  Students...

Mr. Lambert takes students rock climbing

Mr. Lambert takes students rock climbing

Paul Moon, Managing Editor | May 27, 2022

On May 19, Niko Lambert, AP Biology teacher, took 14 high school students to the Yangjae rock climbing gym. This was an unexpected trip that was announced a week before the event, which was organized by...

45th graduation ceremony sends seniors off to college

45th graduation ceremony sends seniors off to college

Daniel Shin, Editor-In-Chief | May 27, 2022

On May 20, SIS seniors received their diplomas and turned their tassels at the 45th graduation ceremony, marking the end of their high school experience. All seniors donned their graduation gowns and walked...

Mr. Rock hosts post-Roe open lecture

Mr. Rock hosts post-Roe open lecture

Cherlin Kim, Managing Editor | May 27, 2022

On May 19, English teacher Jared Rock hosted the post-Roe open lecture on the comedy Lysistrata during activity period. The lecture delved deeply into the presentation “Smoke! Someone’s Playing with...

Chess Club organizes intra-school tournament

Chess Club organizes intra-school tournament

Jack Lee, Reporter | May 19, 2022

On Wednesday, May 16th, the SIS Chess Club organized a tournament for middle and high schoolers in the atrium. Desks were set up with chess boards, chess pieces, and chess clocks, and there were around...

Graduation returns to ‘normal’

Graduation returns to ‘normal’

Jennifer Kwon, Reporter | May 19, 2022

For the past two years, the SIS administration has made many adjustments to meet COVID-19 protocols for the graduation ceremony. However, with the government loosening many of its policies, it looks as...