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Many High School students have created and run businesses that reflect their passions. Through developing these businesses, they have overcome challenges, learned valuable skills and set future goals.

High School students cultivate passions through self-created businesses

May 17, 2022
There are many twin sets throughout the school community who have both shared and different character traits. The Okpoyo (’23), Kettler (’24) and Cerrell (’24) twins reflect on their personalities, interests and favorite memories together.

ASL twins contemplate their differences, similarities and experiences

February 2, 2022
Ruby Read (’23) takes center stage in the School Center during the first performance Nov. 17.

[Photo] Students uncover social justice themes in ‘Footloose’ performance

November 23, 2021
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
Dusty Francis MS and HS choir director stares at the camera. He previously lived in New York for 9 years before coming to London and considers himself adventurous due to his love of trying new things.

MS/HS Choir Director Dusty Francis

October 5, 2021
Former President Barack Obama addresses the American people in Virginia Aug. 2, 2012. Obama, the 44th president of the U.S., was in office from January 2009 to January 2017. He worked toward uniting the nation and making America a better place for all, a lesson which future presidents can learn from.

Lessons future presidents can learn from Barack Obama

June 8, 2021
‘Athlete A’ gives a behind the scenes look into the abusive world of gymnastics for young girls.

‘Athlete A’ uncovers abuse in gymnastics world

June 7, 2021
The youngPOWER conference has left many lasting impacts on ASL students who have attended.

[Photo] youngPOWER conference leaves lasting impact on participants

June 4, 2021
The ‘obsessed artist’ has become a widely used persona. It has been represented in a variety of movies and shows as well as seen through real-life creatives.

Obsessed artist reveals realistic side to simple movie trope

May 11, 2021
High School students participate in the Democracy and Politics workshop March 22. The session included discussions on politics and its connection to social justice issues. The action portion March 23 focused on researching current issues such as education and healthcare to make a media posts in groups.

[Photo] Photo Gallery: Students participate in Aequitas workshops

April 2, 2021
The youngPOWER conference, which brings together students to talk about social justice issues, has happened in the past in person. However, this year, it will happen for the first time over Zoom March 19 to 20.

youngPOWER conference to take place over zoom

March 18, 2021
Despite the trials and tribulations of 2020, the year has finally come to a close. Upon reflection, each month has been attributed a song fitting to the events that occurred. Make sure to scan the codes with your Spotify app to listen along!

A year-in-review: Spotify 2020 Wrapped

February 1, 2021
Grade 9 students receive new textbooks that contribute to their high school workload. Many of these textbooks, which were scarcely used in middle school, are new additions for Grade 9 students.

Grade 9 students reflect on high school workload

January 25, 2021
Though in-person classes resumed this semester, sports programs were noticeably absent from the student experience. However, with the necessary precautions, non-contact sports should be allowed to take place.

Non-contact sports should take place after school

December 2, 2020
The concept of herd immunity has been offered as a possible action step instead of the lockdowns. Students and faculty members reflect on herd immunity and compare it to other methods of controlling COVID-19.

Members of community discuss herd immunity as method to manage COVID-19

November 24, 2020
Transferring from Southbank International School to ASL, Aadit Sengupta (24) shares a passion that he recently reconnected with through an elective hes taking. Sengupta said when he was younger, he liked drawing and would do it often, but since then he hasnt pursued this passion. However, after enrolling in Drawing and Painting, he said he now wants to improve this skill. Im pretty good at drawing, he said. I just want to get better because I do it normally every Sunday [for the elective].

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

October 8, 2020
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