Picture Idea: SIS cross country athletes running through the obstacles of the

Guam terrain
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[HARD NEWS]
Varsity Cross Country Attends Asia Pacific Invitational
by Junie (Ye Joon) Kah and Jeremiah Nam
On October 14, varsity cross country athletes attended the Asia Pacific Invitational
meet in Guam. The top seven runners from SIS competed against over one hundred
students from other schools. The boys placed 15th overall, while the girls placed 12th.
According to Joe Kim (9), a varsity cross country athlete, The SIS varsity cross
country team practiced almost everyday after school in preparation, with a workout
that consisted of, on average: a five-kilometer run, training circuits, and dynamic
stretching.
During the race, the runners were caught in a rainstorm so they had to compete while
experiencing lightning and thunder. Michelle Lee (9), a varsity cross country athlete,
compared the running environment between Korea and Guam.
The tracks got muddy and slippery and the rain made it hard to see so most of the
runners got slower than their usual time. The terrain was very difficult; it was not
something I was used to. Michelle said.
The impacts of this competition were not only observable in the achievements of the
varsity team, but also in their spirit and unity. Brian Lee (9), another varsity member,
noted how this event brought them even closer as a team.
People think that cross country is an individual sport, Brian said. However, when
we spent time together in and out of practice and went to Guam, it helped us get a lot
closer. It also helped me realize that we are all in this sport together, as SIS runners.
As the month of October comes to a close, so does the fall sports season. Weeks of
coalition have eventually brought the cross country team to this point, where they
must part ways. But an end to a season brings hope to the future, as their next season
is only a year away.
The end of each season is always bittersweet. I will miss all the kids, said Caitlin
Lopez, cross country coach.
Until then, they will train in preparation through all environments as this trip has
taught them. They will maintain spirit with the motto embroidered on their team
tracksuit in tiger orange: No Excuses.

Picture Idea: A picture of a student wearing something (such as flip-flops) that

goes against the dress code
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Draft/Issue: Final
[HARD NEWS]
Impose the Dress Code
by Junie (Ye Joon) Kah
Beginning with the current school year, there was a renewed interest in enforcing the
dress code. Dr. Gerhard, high school principal, reminded faculty members to warn
students if they are seen violating the dress code. Although there has always been a
dress code at SIS, a new emphasis on following the dress code was implemented with
the creation of a progressive warning system. Nonetheless, according to the high
school vice principal, Dr. Valerio, many students still violate the school dress code;
therefore, teachers are trying their best to actively warn the students.
The dress code forbid students from wearing footwear that do not cover heels, shirts
that are too tight, revealing or oversized. The warning system gives a total of three
warnings to the students to change what they are wearing. If they are given the three
warnings, their parents are told to bring an alternative change of clothes for them.
Recently, I was given a warning for wearing flip-flops to school, Amy Kim (9) said.
It was a sudden change compared to middle school where no teacher warned us for
wearing these kinds of shoes.
According to Sunhee Bae (9), some students are neither aware of the existence of the
dress code nor the guidelines of it. Other students believe that there is no need to
follow the dress code. However, more students are feeling the pressure to consider
what they are wearing due to the warning system.
I think that because of the warnings you receive if you do not follow the dress code, I
feel much more pressure to follow the dress code than the previous years. Sunhee
said.
Although for now, the cooler weather is limiting the number of people violating the
dress code because more students tend to wear warmer clothes, the administrative
staff hopes to come up with a solution that will ensure the dress code to be followed
by all students.
It is going to be cold soon, said Dr. Valerio. People are not going to wear flip-flops
or sleeveless shirts. The dress code is a time of the year issue as well.

Picture Idea: HFH model posing in front of the stage

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Draft/Issue: FINAL
[HARD NEWS]
The Success Behind the 2016 HFH Fashion Show
by Junie (Ye Joon) Kah
On Feb. 26, Habitat for Humanity (HFH) organized a black and white themed fashion
show. The event included a brief catwalk for the 11 fashion models and an auction for
the accessories made by the designers. This years event required a lot of participation
from different clubs ranging from the high school dance club, D$Q, National Art
Honor Society (NAHS) as well as the Backstage Club. With the cooperation between
the various clubs, HFH raised around 1,000,000 won. The funds collected from the
fashion show will be donated to building wells for the impoverished in Africa.
According to Sunhee Bae (9), a designer and model for the event, HFH collaborated
with NAHS and both clubs worked rigorously for weeks in preparation for the
fundraiser. However, HFH and NAHS were not the only clubs involved in the fashion
show.
This year, unlike the previous years, students from the Backstage Club helped with
the lighting, music and dealt with other technical issues. Amy Kim (9), a member of
the Backstage Club described how being in charge of the music was.
The crew members may not [have been] recognized as much as the designers and
models, but I still felt great pride in what I was doing. In general, the show went well
with no major technical difficulties. Amy said.
Although the outfits created will be of one-time use, the accessories that were
designed by NAHS members were sold in an auction where the viewers of the show
were able to actively participate in. The starting price of the accessories were 25,000
won and the bid went as high as 85,000 won. The auction was deemed a major
success by many of the viewers.
It may seem that the fashion show was loosely organized, but it required a lot of
effort. I personally believe that it was a huge hit. Also, the most important fact is that
we raised a lot of money for those in need. said Jihan Yoon (9), current HFH
member.
According to Leo Lee (12), president of HFH, the funds from the fashion show will
be used to work side-by-side with an NGO called the Water Project. The projects
main goal is to provide clean water for those in need by building wells in various
locations around sub-Saharan Africa. HFH is still in the process of deciding whether
to co-fund a village with other corporations or to collect more money through
additional fundraisers and support a village on their own.
On average, we collect somewhere between 1,000,000 to 1,500,000 won. Lack of
money is not a problem because we have other events planned throughout the course

of the year. said Leo. However, we are still discussing how much money the club is
going to donate to the Water Project.
Although the fashion show hosted by HFH will not be happening again until next
year, the viewers were left with an unforgettable memory, which will most likely stick
with them until the next fashion show.