Dear Blue&Gold Readers,

In just a few weeks we will be stepping into a new decade – and the long era of double digit years will begin.  This is the Blue&Gold’s last issue of the calendar year – and is the perfect time for reflection. After seniors turned in our senior Ds last week, I believe I speak on behalf of many when I say that most of us found it hard to find the right words to express our sentiments when we look back on the past few years. So while sophomores and juniors may really begin to feel the weight of High School, we encourage you to cherish the moments (as cliché as it may sound), because when you approach the end, you realize that this is your one shot at High School – there is no replay. (continue reading…)

Although Typhoon Morakot may have “disappeared from the news“, as Charles Hsu (12) observed, TAS has far from forgotten about this tragedy. On November 21st, 30 Upper School students travelled to Kaoshiung American School (KAS) to help out with the KAS Annual Funfair, whose proceeds will go to the Typhoon Morakot victims as a part of the school’s relief efforts. (continue reading…)

”Delegate, you have been recognized.” And so the convention began. This year, the IASAS Model United Nations (MUN) team was filled with excitement as they walked into the UNCCC building at Bangkok for the 26th Annual IASAS Conference from November 18 to 22. (continue reading…)

“Opening Night” based on the 1940’s Broadway is the theme for this year’s annual Frolic, to be held at the Wedding House on December 16th. Before deciding on this final theme the Frolic committee of Student Government narrowed it down to this one, as well as an Antarctica or Latin theme.  According to Student Government Activities Head, Nicole Chu (12), the venue, in which prom was held last year, will create an atmosphere entirely different from the Sheraton Hotel. The space will be comparatively larger than the one used for the prom and students will be directed to the sixth floor upon entrance. Seniors such as Natalie Chen realize that it is her last frolic and, “one of the last opportunities in school to dress up and take pictures!” (continue reading…)

Ms. Janice Keene, Upper School English teacher, and Mr. Paul Keene, Upper School Western Studies teacher, welcomed their firstborn son, Samuel Paul Keene, on November 29, 2009. However, due to personal reasons, Ms. Keene will not be returning to her teaching position at TAS after she departs for maternity leave. (continue reading…)

In recent years, the Upper School curriculum has undergone many changes to its course offerings. With the addition of new opportunities such as Honors English 9 and 10 and Honors Geometry with Proof, students are now able to take more honors and higher level courses as an underclassman than in previous years. (continue reading…)

The TAS girls’ golf team has been synonymous with “IASAS Champions” for the last two years. Yet this year, with the departure of individual champion Sharon Li, the girls’ golf team dropped to 3rd position overall. The boys team remained consistent and eked out SAS to claim 5th place after a brutal two rounds at Jakarta International School (JIS) on the 13th and 14th of November. (continue reading…)