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The High School welcomes new faculty for the 2021-2022 school year. These new faculty members shared their experiences in previous schools, adjusting to London and more.

Recent faculty additions introduce themselves to community

October 5, 2021
MS/HS PE Teacher Bonnie Lam smiles in the hallway near the pool. Lam found a passion for teaching PE after growing up playing sports and seeing how the skills she learned could be applied to other facets of life.

MS/HS PE Teacher Bonnie Lam

October 5, 2021
English teacher Joy Xu stands in the corner of the English pod. Xu said she has a special appreciation for the international perspective after living in multiple countries and serving as a DEI chair at her last school in San Francisco.

English Teacher Joy Xu

October 5, 2021
How teenagers interact with and present themselves on social media can lead to a lack of individuality.

Social media limits individuality

June 1, 2021
Kingston Bridges (’24), Sam Hamilton (’23), Brian Lewis (’22) and Basmah Alfayez (’21) are new to the High School this year amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. Now having made it to the final quarter of the school year, these students reflect on the experience of being new during this unusual year.

Pandemic affects new student experiences

April 26, 2021
Watching a comfort TV show can provide the perfect escape from daily stress, especially amidst the pandemic. Taking time to indulge in a TV program can help maintain a sense of normalcy throughout lockdown.

Top 5 comfort TV shows

March 12, 2021
Increasing awareness around sustainability in fashion is leading to rising demand for ethically produced clothing. Efforts towards sustainability take form at both ASL and around the globe.

Community discusses sustainable fashion

February 11, 2021
Joining the High School from Moscow, Gabrielle Yurin (23) looks back on what stood out to her during her first few weeks at school. She said she enjoys expressing her creative side and looks forward to participating in the musical this year. Additionally, Yurin said some of her favorite classes are her Fashion Design and Intro to Publications electives. Im really enjoying my art classes because there’s no right or wrong in them, she said. Its just testing your creativity.

[Photo] 14 new students reflect on their transition to the High School

October 8, 2020
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