Sports, Uncategorized

SISAC Basketball-A Saturday of Triumphs and Losses

Paige Wu

Losing to YCIS with a 25 point margin and watching their opponents wrap each other in triumphant hugs was not how SASPD’s junior varsity boys basketball team intended their day to start at SISAC. “Don’t talk about it,” said Justin Kuan ’22. But the tension didn’t last long. After struggling in another 24-52 loss against LFS, the team shone with high spirits. They were seen walking off laughing and slapping each other on the backs. It was perhaps that brimming positivity that helped them pull through in a 58-30 win over CISS later that afternoon, ending the day in 7th … Continue reading SISAC Basketball-A Saturday of Triumphs and Losses

News, Sports

Freshmen discuss anticipations for SAS-ISB Swim Invitational Meet

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From Friday, November 1st, to Sunday, the SAS-ISB Swim Invitational Meet was held at SASPD. 19 schools across Asia participated in this meet – one of the largest non-APAC swim meets that lasted for three days. SASPD came in second place with over 800 points while SASPX came in first with over 1200 points. Regardless of their school or age, everyone held anticipations and goals before this swim meet. Several freshmen for SASPD, however, shared their thoughts on what they were expecting.  Sean Liu ’23 said, “I was excited to see excellent swimmers that I can learn from, specifically by … Continue reading Freshmen discuss anticipations for SAS-ISB Swim Invitational Meet

Opinion

The Sacrifices You Make to Become “Educated”

Tiffany Kuo

Tara Westover had never stepped foot in a desk-and-chair classroom until she turned 17. Neither had she received her birth certificate until she turned nine. When other sick children are rushed by their parents to the hospital, Tara had never been sent to a government institution, not for broken arms or tuberculosis. When most kids her age wake up in the mornings to an eight-hour day at school, Tara spends her days in the junkyard, gathering scraps and metals and operating dangerous machines for her father. There are many famous groups of religious fundamentalists in the world, who isolate themselves … Continue reading The Sacrifices You Make to Become “Educated”

News

Four SAS buses crash on Gaoke Road

Cynthia Wang

MONDAY – Last week on October 28th, 7:42 AM, four SAS school buses were involved in a traffic accident. According to the email sent to parents by Emily Sargent-Beasley, Bus #137 first stopped abruptly in order to avoid crashing into a bicycle in the traffic lane. The bus behind was #199, and it had sufficient time to stop. But, buses #126 and #153 behind the first two did not have enough time to stop. “All buses incurred some level of damage, including broken windshields.” However, no injuries were reported from the incident. Grace Liu ’22 was on bus #137 when … Continue reading Four SAS buses crash on Gaoke Road

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2019-2020 Alumni Panel Provides Refreshing Take on the Wider World

Michelle Huang

On September 12, 2019, SASPD hosted its annual alumni panel during that week’s community meeting. This year, the alumni consisted of three students of the Class of 2009– Hamish McKenzie, Lennart Schwung, and Mike Chan. Unlike last year, the universities of the alumni this year span from Europe to Australia, as well as the United States. There was also a wider range of career paths that were presented–namely, teaching, marketing, and finally STEM management. Aside from the usual questions regarding the college application process, life after high school graduation, and college courses, students felt that the perspectives of the alumni … Continue reading 2019-2020 Alumni Panel Provides Refreshing Take on the Wider World