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Jinwook writing a physics equation.

Meet Jinwook Shin, AP Physics 1 perfect scorer

Joseph Chun, Design & Production Editor | Oct 18, 2022

On Sept. 17, Head of AP Program Trevor Parker personally congratulated Jinwook via mail for his perfect 80/80 on the AP Physics 1 exam—an accomplishment achieved by only two students in the world....

Running the offense, Mr.Tyvand hands the ball off
Image Source: Alice Lee

Clubs collaborate to set up a fundraiser football match

Danny Donghyun Han, Reporter | Oct 14, 2022

For the second year running, students and teachers competed in a friendly student-teacher football game on Oct. 6. Beyond providing entertainment, the game also served as a fundraising event with numerous...

SIS cross country runs at Jeju for AISA

SIS cross country runs at Jeju for AISA

Paul Moon, Managing Editor | Sep 29, 2022

The SIS high school varsity cross-country team took part in the 2022 Association of International Schools of Asia (AISA) tournament held at KIS, Jeju Campus, on Sept. 23. The varsity boys placed third...

New Teacher Feature Q&A: Mr. Halter

New Teacher Feature Q&A: Mr. Halter

Minjae Chun, Design & Production Editor | Sep 23, 2022

This year, the SIS community welcomes 15 new high school teachers, including Mr. Halter, who teaches AP English Literature and Composition and English 11. In this New Teacher Feature Q&A, Mr. Halter...

Graphic by Sophie Choi (11)

SIS introduces new high school testing policies

Sophie Choi, Reporter | Sep 7, 2022

SIS has created new guidelines for the 2022-’23 school year to combat the prevalence of academic dishonesty and students’ failure to complete formative assignments. Most rules will apply to all high...

Example of a standing desk

Stand up for standing desks

Paul Moon, Managing Editor | Sep 5, 2022

I am going to say it: SIS students are not healthy. Many students do not play sports, and even those that do only exercise during the two-month season, then slack off the rest of the year. Immediately...

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...

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...

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...

SIS hosts annual end-of-year sports banquet

SIS hosts annual end-of-year sports banquet

Erin Choi, Reporter | May 23, 2022

On May 16, the Tigers Sports Council (TSC) and the Athletics Department hosted the end-of-year-sports banquet. During the banquet, Athletics and Activities Director Jonathan Ames handed out awards to students...

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...