SEW was always a deliciously wicked time and best sums up what GSIS was to me as a whole: a safe place, a second home and just overall a whole bunch of groovy people to call family. I could not have asked for more of an attentive, loving and nurturing place to spend my formative years at – Matthew Chang, 2013 I definitely miss GSIS a lot!! I miss the SEW, Chapel, Music Nights, STOP, gymnastics and Prom. These events seemed like not important while I was in the school but the events that I participated in have become the memories I can’ t forget. Now I wish I were more active and had taken more photos – Aaron Kim, 2013
I didn’ t realize the importance of friendship and bonding, but Recalling my memories... GSIS is a school that you might consider hard now, but will be one of your greatest memories in the future, Yoolim Oh, 2013
Former PE and Athletic Director Mr. Juhlke, gathered a large group of GSIS students, now class of 2011,‘ 12, and‘ 13 alumni, together to launch water balloons at students during the 2010 SEW.
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Rachel Ro, Jeff Jung, Jamie Kim(‘ 13)
Hoy Lee and Sho Nakama( 14)
Michael Yoo and Miki Lee(‘ 12)
Diane Jung(‘ 15) and Chanho Sung(‘ 12)
GSIS has a lot of opportunities. In my case, it was varsity sports, the VASE trip, and art. I enjoyed every bit of being with my best friends at GSIS. – Rina Morioka, 2012
Upper Secondary
Rina Morioka(‘ 12)
I remember Publications class to be one of my favorite classes in GSIS, especially when I was Editor-In-Chief. It was one of those rare times where I was given the liberty to do what I love doing, with some of the people I was closest to. – Christine Noh, 2011
One of my best memories in GSIS is playing volleyball with my team. I was on the team for two years and we showed SUPER teamwork!- Rachel Ro, 2013
Christine
Noh(‘ 11)
Some of the best memories include watching sports games and just chilling out with my friends in the soccer field or the atrium during lunchtime. These may sound trivial, but I really miss the atmosphere of a small community. Everyone was close; I miss the place, miss all my friends and teachers.- Miki Lee, 2012 I really can’ t describe GSIS in words, it’ s a feeling. GSIS has given me a friendly environment that enabled me to grow stronger as a Christian as well as providing me with friends and teachers that were always supportive. – Diane Jung, 2015
VASE Trips to Boracay were unforgettable and one of the kind! Jane Kim, 2013
I would like to thank Mrs. Lozano for always being a great teacher but even a greater mentor. It was a pleasure having a figure who I could always count on for many aspects of my life.- Jeff Jung, 2013
Eunji Oh(‘ 11)
One of the things I enjoyed about being at GSIS was just spending time with my favorite teachers that extended beyond the classroom and building a relationship that continues even after graduating from GSIS. I remember struggling to finish the yearbook before it was sent off to get printed. In the midst of the chaos, we were still able to enjoy watching the Twilight series and just chitchat throughout the whole night. Also, I want to thank Mr. Reimer for the enthusiasm he showed to his biology students about science. Even though I am not pursuing biology anymore, Mr. Reimer really taught me the fun side of the subject. – Eunji Oh, 2011
Jennifer Seong(‘ 11)
Wendy Choi(‘ 12)
I would like to thank Ms. Brown and Mr. McNutt for being inspirational figures during my high school period and for always pushing us to get where we needed to be. I still remember English A1HL class heading over to Mrs. Brown’ s and World History HL heading to Mr. McNutt’ s house for extra study sessions. I know it sounds boring, but people who haven’ t been there will never know. Secondly, a huge shout out to my personal favorite, Mr. Lozano. He was there for me when my grandfather passed away and when everything was headed South in my life. He prayed with me and prayed for me. He taught me some moves in Jiu Jitsu and we had a lot of fun sometimes working out in the gym from time to time. I have so many people I want to thank but I guess I have to stop here. Thank you teachers who have been there in my high school life, you guys made me who I am today. Thank you GSIS! – Edward Kim, 2011
Jenny Kim(‘ 12)
Although GSIS itself is a cozy sized school, I didn ' t have many connections with students outside my friend group--being on the soccer team fostered new friendships and thus, the community became more approachable and attainable.
Every pre-soccer game huddle was meaningful and emotional for me. The moment we gathered in that circle, casting our differences aside, screaming " NAKED
MOLERATS " at the top of our lungs, the huge field felt smaller. There ' s not another feeling that comes from such passionate, goal-driven unity. Thank you Mr. Walasek( I know he ' s not there anymore) and Mr. Harding--for always believing in me. For trusting me even when I lacked faith in my own abilities. Thank you both for fathering and mentoring me--displaying patience and love even in the smallest of gestures. Your wisdom and compassion spoke volumes to the team and me. Thank you for loving me and not getting angry every time your patience was tested. You guys were more than sports coaches to me, you coached me in life and fostered confidence in me and that ' s more than I could ' ve ever asked for. – Hoy Lee, 2014