2017 May

Royal Thymes
Volume 01 Issue 04 May 20 2017
by WENDY KIM
The Royal Thymes is pleased to
introduce our readers to Ms.
Debbie-Sue Blanks. Ms. Blanks
has 16 years experience in international
education. She previously served as the
Head Principal of Chengdu International
School (CDIS) and prior to that, High
School Principal of International School
of Qingdao (ISQ). Ms. Blanks resides
in South Africa but has graciously made
herself available to serve full-time as
Interim Head Principal of YHIS.
When asked about why she came
to serve as the Interim Head Principal
of YHIS, Ms. Blanks explained, “When
NEWS AND VIEWS FROM YHIS
Interim Head Principal of YHIS Named
Story cont. on page 4 - Blanks
Re-enrollment Is Happening Now!
ADMISSIONS & MARKETING
Recently, the YHIS Admissions Department has reported
Summer may be almost here, but we at YHIS are
planning for the 2017-2018 school year with Reenrollment.
Take time to read through the Reenrollment
Packet your youngest child brought home May
12 and start the process.
Enclosed are easy instructions on how to re-enroll
online through PowerSchool. The packet also contains a
letter from the principal, information on updated financial
and payment options, bus service, a medical request for
students entering grades 5 and 9, and a 2017-2018 school
calendar.
Ms. Debbie-Sue Blanks joins YHIS and brings with her a wealth of experience in building international schools.
Early Stages of “Growing Up” Mural Begins
by CELINA KIM and SHAINA KIM
The Mural Club has decided the
theme of their first mural. After
voting on ten sketch ideas, the
student chose the theme of “Growing
Up.” The mural will show a child’s
growth in school from one grade to the
next.
Before the students could begin to
draw the mural, they covered the wall
with primer and waited for it to dry
for one week. On May 5, the students
started to draw on the wall. They
began by drawing the child during the
primary school years. The students will
continue to draw the child’s growth
until graduation.
The Mural Club has two options
to show the progress of the mural.
The first option is to keep the mural
covered up and hidden. When the mural
is completed, they would reveal it in
Story cont. on page 5 - Mural
an increase in families interested in YHIS. To guarantee a
seat for your child in August, the Tuition Deposit needs to be
submitted to YHIS. Take advantage
of the ¥5,000 discount by paying
before May 28, 2017.
If you need help with
PowerSchool’s online application,
please call Linda at 610-1166 ext.
3040. If you have other questions,
please contact the Admissions Team
at 610-1166 ext. 1130.

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News and Views from YHIS
Royal Thymes
Elementary School News
Bright Start Recess Helps Develop Motor Skills
by JENNY KIM and
CLLOEY JANG
The Bright Start students have
a special play area in the
courtyard of YHIS. The area
has a developmentally appropriate
playground, sand pit, and a natural
setting for the students to explore and
play in. Importantly, the area is fenced
off to help keep the students safe.
Additionally, the students have indoor
play areas on the first and second floor
that can be used in the instance of
inclement weather.
While the first floor has built-in
slides, the second floor boasts a wide
open space in which the students can
play. There are balls, big blocks, hula
hoops, scooters, and tricycles for the
students to play with. The students
enjoy running around and playing
together. Many of them like to play with
the balls. Others like to build with the
big blocks. One of those students, John
by JENNY KIM and
CLLOEY JANG
Throughout the school year,
the first grade students have
worked diligently to create
STEM projects. STEM stands for
Science, Technology, Engineering, and
Math. These projects facilitate use of
critical thinking skills by the students.
Ms. Moran, the first grade teacher,
expressed, “The students are able to
think creatively and work with their
parents to complete their projects. They
are also able to work on developing
their presentation skills as they practice
being able to speak in front of other
people.”
Tham, explained
that there are
important rules
to follow, such
as not touching
the signs and
not pushing the
scooters away
from others.
There is
a designated
area for the
students to ride
the scooters and
tricycles. To help
keep the students safe, only four
students are allowed to ride the scooters
and tricycles at a time. The students
enjoy racing on the scooters. For the
students who ride the tricycles, there
are many street signs, such as the stop
sign, for them to follow.
The teachers and students have
a fun time during recess. “I get
excited!,” exclaimed John Tham. “The
In class, the students learned about
needs and wants. Since clothing is
an example of a need, the students
collaborated with their parents to create
something they could wear for their
final STEM projects of the year.
On May 3, the students presented
their creations to their classmates and
parents. Utilizing their public speaking
skills, they shared what they made,
what materials they used, what their
favorite part about the project was, what
challenges they faced, and how they
could improve their projects. The event
was concluded with group pictures.
The first grade STEM projects were
on display in the first floor hallway that
leads to the cafeteria.
Bright Start students learning on the go.
interactive play helps to build gross
motor skills, coordination, and balance.
Additionally, the recess time helps to
develop the children’s social-emotional
growth,” added Ms. Masluk, the junior
kindergarten teacher.
We are very jealous that they get
to have recess! We wish we could also
have free time to play between our busy
classes.
First Grade STEM Projects Showcase Ingenuity
STEMs projects aim to foster inquiring minds, logical
reasoning, and collaboration skills - This Super Man
outfit was created by Jason Hwang (1st grade).

News and Views from YHIS
Vol. 01, Iss. 04 Page 3
Fifth Grade and Kindergarten Reading Buddies
by CLLOEY JANG and
JENNY KIM
Every Thursday, from 8:45 to
9:15, the fifth grade students
read books with the kindergarten
students. Many of the books are written
by Dr. Seuss and Mo Willems. The
reading buddies are usually randomly
selected by the teacher, or the students
choose their buddies. If there are more
kindergarteners than the fifth graders,
some of the fifth graders get to have two
buddies.
The fifth grade and kindergarten
students have the opportunity to
read. The fifth graders read to the
kindergarteners, and they also listen to
the kindergarteners read to them. The
kindergarteners choose the books they
want to read from a shelf full of picture
books. When describing the experience,
Amitta Sokol, a fifth grade student,
explained that, “It is fine and fun. I get
to rest when the kindergarteners read to
me.”
The kindergarten students enjoy
their time with the fifth grade students.
Vivi Jung and Eden Patton, both
Each Thursday morning, 5th grade students joined the Kindergarten class for a time of reading - above, Nancy
Lim reads Wacky Wednesday to Tony Park and Roy Kim.
kindergarteners, exclaimed that, “It’s
wonderful!” They like to read the
Elephant and Piggie series by Mo
Willems and a book entitled, There Was
an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Chick
by Lucille Colandro. They both like
reading to the fifth graders and listening
to the fifth graders read to them.
The fifth grade and kindergarten
students appear to truly enjoy reading
together. The experience is a fabulous
opportunity for all of the students.
Ms. Jutte, the kindergarten teacher
concluded, “It allows the kindergarten
students to listen to and experience
other children reading to them. It also
helps them to build relationships with
other elementary students.”
Fourth Quarter After School Activities
by SHAINA KIM and WENDY KIM
On Tuesdays and Thursdays, the
elementary students have after
school activities. Each quarter
they choose two activities in which they
Baseball is one of the popular after-school activities chosen by elementary students
would like to participate. These activities
enrich their educational experience at
YHIS, provide an opportunity to enjoy
a non-curricular environment, and
allow students to build relationships
with their peers. During the fourth
quarter, the students
could choose from
basketball, baseball,
soccer, Ping-Pong,
coloring/dot-todot,
clay crafts,
cross-stitching, and
popsicle stick art.
The teachers
and students enjoy
doing the activities
together. A few of
the second grade
students shared with the Royal Thymes
about their favorite after school
activities. “I like baseball the most
because of the throwing, hitting, and
catching,” said Ian Chae. “Soccer is
the most fun,” commented Luke Son.
“Ping-Pong is so much fun,” stated
Sophia Kim.
These activities are beneficial
for the students. We interviewed Ms.
Moran, the first grade teacher, who
explained, “Activities give the students
an opportunity to practice skills and
things that they might not be able to
practice during the school day. The
activity I lead extends their learning of
counting and gives them an opportunity
to have an outlet of coloring to express
their creativity.”

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The Royal Thymes is pleased to
announce that Erin, a seventh
grade student, is our Student of
the Month for May.
To begin with, when asked what
was some of her favorite hobbies are,
Erin replied that she likes to draw.
“Drawing… just happens in my daily
life, and whatever I want to draw is what
I draw. I usually draw people though.” In
addition, she enjoys watching a variety
of shows on YouTube of Korean idols.
Also, she said that
her favorite thing
about the school
was the wide, open
field.
On top of that,
Erin said the two
top things on her
bucket list was to
travel around the world and building
a house for her parents. “For one, the
world is so big, and the fact that I can’t
see all of it before I die makes me sad.
The other one is that I’m going to pay
someone else to build my parents their
own house.” She also added that she
wanted to be an illustrator, or at least
someone with an art degree. Lastly,
when asked what a fun fact about her
News and Views from YHIS
Royal Thymes
Royal Thymes Student and Teacher of the Month
by JOY KIM
Erin Lim, 7th Grade
was, she said, “That I am a much more
of a freak than everyone thinks I am.”
The Royal Thymes is also pleased
to announce that Ms. Moran has been
chosen Teacher of the Month for May.
Ms. Moran first said that her hobbies
are to read a wide variety of books, ride
her bike, play sports, and make her own
greeting cards. On top of that, when
asked what was her favorite thing about
the school, she said, “My favorite thing
about YHIS is the opportunity to teach
students from different countries. I love
helping them learn so many new things,
seeing them grow throughout the year,
and celebrating different cultures.” In
addition, the things on her bucket list
was mostly to travel. Ms. Moran plans
on seeing the Northern Lights, visiting
New Zealand and any country in Africa,
and riding on an elephant in Thailand.
Moreover, some things that she already
accomplished that were on her bucket
list was seeing the Great Wall of China
and visiting Ireland. Furthermore, Ms.
Moran is from Kentucky, home of
KFC, but does not like ketchup with
her fried chicken and fries. She also
has an older brother, an older sister, and
four younger brothers! Ms. Moran also
mentioned that she used to play school
with her younger brothers, if she could
get them to sit down, although she
Cathy, the Newest Member of the
Royal Thymes Staff
by JOANA SEO
Cathy, Lee He-Yun, joined YHIS
on March 6, 2017. She moved
from Daegu, Korea. Cathy has
four family members, her father, her
mother, and her
younger sister, who
is in 2nd grade, and
herself. Her favorite
color is blue.
Cathy’s favorite
K-pop group is
Bangtan Boys. Cathy Lee, 7th grade
When asked about how she feels
about YHIS, Cathy explained, “I really
like the free atmosphere in this school.
The teachers in this school are very
kind and teach well. The students here
are also kind. When I first came here,
they greeted me warmly and cheerfully.
I loved it!”
Cathy is excited to join the Royal
Thymes staff. “Yes, because I wanted
to write for a newspaper before!,” she
stated. We welcome Cathy to our staff
and want to introduce her to our readers.
mostly played with her stuffed animals.
“Being a teacher was something I’ve
wanted to do since I was a child. I love
Jenny Moran, 1st Grade
the opportunity
a teacher has to
positively impact
the lives of the
students. I once
heard this quote:
‘A teacher effects
eternity; he never
knows where his
influence stops.’ It
is such a rewarding job, and I cannot
imagine doing anything else.” Lastly,
her future plans are to continue to teach,
get her master’s degree, and possibly
study Chinese in a university.
Blanks Serves YHIS
Blanks - from Page 1
I heard about what happened here, I
was very sad. I burst into tears when
I read the e-mail. I just heard God say
to me, ‘You need to help this school.’ I
retired from being a principal and I’m
not going to be one again. I’m just here
using my skills to be able to help out the
school in its time of need.”
On Friday, May 5, Ms. Blanks
and Mr. Jeff Culp, Superintendent of
International Schools Consortium (ISC)
met with the YHIS PTO to discuss
a number of critical action items to
be accomplished before the schoolyear’s
end. These include school safety
inspection and procedures, cafeteria
operations, transportation, supervision
of students, weekly newsletter, student
handbook, parent communication
system, student schedules, and more.
“With Ms. Blank’s experienced and
daily on-site attention, I am confident
that we will succeed in making
significant progress in the weeks
ahead,” concluded Mr. Culp.
We are thankful that Ms. Blanks is
here to serve our school. She will help
our school to successfully transition
from the end of this school year to the
start of the next school year.

News and Views from YHIS
Vol. 01, Iss. 04 Page 5
Teachers Need Appreciation
by MR. BOND
I
can imagine what you are thinking.
“Mr. Bond is a teacher. How can
he write this?” I am writing this
because I want to show appreciation for
a teacher I know. She is the one who
inspired me to become a teacher. I am
going to tell you just how she did it.
In high school, I attended a school
that had preschool through twelfth grade
classes. As a junior and senior, we had
the option of being a teacher assistant
in a classroom in our school. I had no
intentions of becoming a teacher, but I
decided I would be a teacher assistant
anyway. My reasons were that I liked
kids (they were fun), it meant I could
take one less class, and my father told
me it would look good on my college
resume.
My friend’s mother, Mrs.
Kowalchuk, taught third grade, so
I asked her if I could be her teacher
assistant. She agreed to let me observe
and see what I thought. I witnessed a
woman who cared deeply about her
students. I watched her meet the needs
of her students with tender love and
care. As she allowed me to work with
small groups of students, I strove to treat
them with the same level of devotion.
I enjoyed the experience so much
that as a senior, I became a teacher
assistant in both third grade classes
for two periods each day. One of the
students I worked with that year was
particularly shy. I tried to encourage her
to come out of her shell and the other
students to be friendly towards her. At
my graduation party at the end of the
year, I invited the third grade students
to attend. This girl’s parents came up
to me. They thanked me for caring for
the daughter. They said that she liked
school and had friends for the first time
in her life. That is the moment I was
certain that I wanted to be a teacher.
May is Teacher Appreciation
Month. Recently, I found out that after
36 years of teaching and touching
lives, Mrs. Kowalchuk is retiring. I am
going to send
this story to her
to show her my
appreciation for
her inspiration in
my life. Maybe
you can think of
a teacher that has
had an impact
on your life. I
would encourage
you to let them
know your
appreciation. Simply tell them thank
you, write them a note of appreciation,
or find your own way of expressing your
feelings. I can tell you this, teaching is
not an easy task. Teachers need words
of encouragement and appreciation.
Mural Comes Together
Mural - from Page 1
a grand opening. The second option is
show the process of drawing the mural
step by step.
We will have to see what the Mural
Club decides. We are excited about
the theme of the mural and to see its
completion. We wish the Mural Club
members the best of luck as they work
diligently on the mural.
New Uniforms Honor
Memory of Friends
by CATHY LEE and JOANA SEO
The YHIS boys’ soccer team have
new uniforms. The boys are
pleased with their new uniforms.
“The soccer uniforms are convenient
to run in,” commented freshman Neo
Kim. The uniforms feature the primary
and secondary colors of YHIS, which
are purple and yellow respectively. In
order to incorporate our new mascot
name, “Yantai Royals” is written on the
front of the jerseys. They also feature
the new school mascot logo. As you
may recall from the prior edition of
the Royal Thymes, the logo includes a
crown-like top on the smoke tower for
royalty encircled by a life ring used
around water.
Most importantly, the jerseys pay
tribute to the tragic loss of two ninth
grade boys, Cho Se Jin and Choi
JiHyun. On one of the sleeves of each
jersey, the initials of the two boys, CSJ
and CJH, are written in memory of
their lives. Additionally, since Cho Se
Jin was a member of the soccer team,
there is a special jersey printed with his
name in the memorial room at YHIS.
“We wanted to honor the memories of
our dear friends. We wear these special
uniforms in tribute to their lives,” stated
Coach Bond, coach of the YHIS boys’
soccer team.
Honorary jersey made for “Daniel” Cho Se Jin

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News and Views from YHIS
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2
A Comedic Venture in Space Filled with Surprising Deeper Themes
Royal Thymes
Mr. McCarthy Shares Love
of Ceramics with Students
by JOY KIM and CELINA KIM
by MR. BOND
Following the soccer game against
Yew Wah, Mr. Lasiewicz, Mr.
Howell, Mr. Shi, and I set out
from YHIS on our very own galactic
adventure to the world of Sunyi. Our
first destination was a delicatessen
known as Subway. We barely avoided a
catastrophe when a tomato rested on the
sandwich belonging to Mr. Lasiewicz
for nearly a second. Then, we gasped
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 movieweb.com.jpg
when it was returned to the container
with the rest of its red friends. However,
Mr. Howell was not worried about it and
simply exclaimed, “I’ll take the tomato.
It doesn’t matter what sandwich I get as
long as it has southwest sauce.” I shared
my agreement with Mr. Howell’s saucy
sentiments.
Onward on our journey, we
traversed up, up, and away to the third
floor to partake in a three-dimensional
viewing of Guardians of the Galaxy
Vol. 2. In case you are not familiar with
this movie, it is the cinematic sequel
to the Marvel Cinematic Universe film
Guardians of the Galaxy. This movie is
their 15th release of 23 (so far) planned
superhero films.
As a forewarning, Guardians of the
Galaxy Vol. 2 does jump right into the
action and makes no introduction of
the main characters; therefore, it makes
the assumption you have seen the first
edition. If you not seen the original, it
still can be enjoyable film for you to
watch. You just need to know that the
main characters are a band of misfits
out to save the galaxy from destruction.
I cannot endorse this movie as a
family-friendly film. In my opinion, its
violent action scenes and inappropriate
language would be too much for young
audience. However, I would recommend
the film to older audiences. Beneath
the surface of comedic one-liners and
1980s pop culture references are deeper
themes and messages. The film brings
to light the injustice of child trafficking,
child abuse, and prostitution.
The emotional journey the
characters experience has them
question what family really is and
looks like. For much of the film, Peter
is in the dark about Yondu’s genuine
affection and care for him. Gamora
makes the realization that her sister
Nebula isn’t completely evil. Their
father orchestrated their sibling rivalry.
Nebula explains, “You wanted to win. I
just wanted a sister.”
At the climatic moment of the film,
the motely crew makes the realization
that they are indeed family. Drax
exclaims, “We’re family. We leave no
one behind.” That is what I took away
from this film. The overarching theme
was family. Family does not have
to mean one’s own physical family.
Family exists when you truly care about
each other and want what is best for
them. My hope is that we can develop
a YHIS family like that. One that truly
cares about one another and wants what
is best for everyone who becomes a part
of it.
The Royal Thymes would like to
showcase Mr. McCarthy and his
love for ceramics to our readers.
Over the past month, Mr. McCarthy
has engaged YHIS students in pottery
lessons.
Here are some of the things that Mr.
McCarthy talked to us about ceramics
during his interview for the Royal
Thymes.
Culture and History - “Ceramics
is… part of history. It’s where society
gathered…doing ceramics.” This is
what Mr. McCarthy replied when asked
why he does ceramics. “As cities grew
and as technology improved, so did
ceramics.” Then, Mr. McCarthy related
this to Korean pottery and how the
method was lost in the war. He related
that a part of history was gone.
Connection - “It’s a connection
with history, and a connection with
community.” In addition to the fact
that ceramics is a part of history, Mr.
McCarthy also mentioned that ceramics
brings connection between people,
between communities, and even from
different parts of history.
Inspiration and Creation - “I get
inspired by a number of different things.
Often I get inspired by some artwork that
I’m looking at. As well as…sometimes
it’s inspired by a need. Like, I need a
bowl.” However, Mr. McCarthy does
not only make things that he needs.
“One of the things that my teacher said
when I was studying ceramics early
was to not surround yourself with your
own work. Because it’s like having a
8th grade student, JiMin Baek carves a slab pot.
Story cont. on page 8 - Ceramics

News and Views from YHIS
Vol. 01, Iss. 04 Page 7
YHIS Royals Show Improvement in 0-0 Tie
by CLLOEY JANG
and JENNY KIM
On May 10th, there was a soccer
game between YHIS and Yew
Wah. Earlier in the season, the
YHIS Royals boys’ soccer team lost
to Yew Wah’s U19 (Under-19) soccer
team. However, this game would be
against the U16 (Under-16) team from
Yew Wah.
Before the game started, both teams
warmed up. Arriving on the field first,
the Royals began with passing. Then,
they ran one lap around the field.
Following their completion of the
lap, they stretched their bodies. While
Coach Bond warmed up MJ, the rest
of the players practiced some drills.
Finally, Coach Bond gave some final
instructions to the players.
Prior to the start of the game, the
players and coaches of both teams
lined up to pray and participate in a
minute of silence to honor the lives
lost in the tragedy at Zhongshi Korean
International School in Weihai.
It was a remarkable game that was
full of excitement. The Royals tried
their best to defend well and take shot
offensively when the opportunity arose.
There were many chances for goals, but
unfortunately the Royals were unable to
score. However, Yew Wah was unable to
score as well because of great defending
and excellent goalkeeping by eighth
Daniel Jung uncoils a shot at the Yew Wah goal.
grader MJ Eom. After the completion
of the first half, there was a short break.
Coach Bond adjusted the positions of
the players to provide rest for some of
them. The teams also changed sides.
The second half was also very thrilling.
Both teams had
many chances
to score, but it
was to no avail.
The game ended
with a final
score of 0 to 0.
After the
game ended,
we interviewed
Yew Wah’s best
player, Choi
Won Guang.
His age is 16,
and he is in 9th grade. His position is
forward. He told us that he joined the
soccer team, because it is fun to play
soccer. We asked how he felt when he
competed with YHIS soccer team. He
replied that he was glad to play with our
team. Finally, we were curious about
who his rival on the YHIS team was.
Then he answered, “Brown hair with
glasses,” which describes Nathan Ok.
Then, we interviewed two
more players from YHIS. First, we
interviewed Daniel Jung, a 7th grader,
who played as a right midfielder and
right defender during the game. We
asked the reason why he joined the
soccer team, and he told us that it was
because playing soccer is fun, and it
requires lots of running, so it is good
for his health. Then he said, “Since
there were lots of older players in Yew
Wah soccer team, I was very nervous.
However, it was a fun game.” To end,
we asked his rival in Yew Wah soccer
team. His reply was, “Number 10, Choi
Won Guang, because he is tall, fast, and
his shots are powerful.” The next player
we chose to interview was 9th grader
Neo Kim. Since Neo is recovering from
a minor foot injury, he did not play in
the game. His role was the ball boy. He
told us that he joined the soccer team
because, boys usually become closer
through playing soccer. Also, he can
gain popularity. We asked how he felt
when he competed with Yew Wah team,
and he answered “It was fun, and I was
very proud of our team.” Lastly, he told
us that his rival in Yew Wah team was
Young-Jun Son.
The Royals have shown much
improvement from earlier in the season.
Coach Bond explained, “I am proud of
the effort put forth by the boys. They
have worked hard all season and have
displayed determination and great
team spirit.” The Royals boys’ soccer
team will have one final game against
the YHIS staff. It will be a fun end of
the school year tradition to start. In
order for all YHIS students and staff to
attend, the game will be played during
the school day. It will begin at 2:15 on
Friday, May 26. Parents are welcome to
attend the event.
Prior to play, both teams bow for a moment to
acknowledge the Weihai bus tragedy.

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News and Views from YHIS
Royal Thymes
Open Thought
A Flicker of Light on a Cold Winter Night
by MR. BOND
As the school year comes to a
close, I reflect on the impact
that I have had not only on
YHIS, but on Yantai as a community.
My hope is that I am a light of hope to
those around me. I want to share one
memory that permeates my mind from
my first year in Yantai.
On a cold winter night, I walked
into my apartment complex to the
sound of honking horns and swerving
cars. I noticed two figures sprawled
in the road. I walked swiftly by, but a
thought crossed my mind, “What are
The Art of Ceramics Comes
from Inspiration
Ceramics - from page 6
conversation with yourself.” Following
this piece of advice from his teacher,
Mr. McCarthy said that most of the
things that he surrounds himself with
are works that inspire him. “I gather
artwork from China, Japan, Korea, and
different places I go. This becomes
vessels that I use each day.”
The Royal Thymes would like to
thank Mr. McCarthy for the wisdom he
shared with our readers and the time he
has invested teaching ceramics to YHIS
students.
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you doing? They might need help.” I
turned back and lifted the two bloodied
men to their feet. The one pointed to the
building where I live, while the other
held on to me, so he did not fall down.
The stench of alcohol filled my breath
as I carried the one man and guided the
other. We slipped on the ice and fell
down several times. All of my Chinese
neighbors just stared and backed out
of our way. Once in the elevator,
they pressed several floors, and as we
ascended I prayed, “God help us to find
where they live.” They knocked on one
door to no response, a second to no
avail, and the third seemed hopeless as
well, until suddenly it opened a crack.
The men stumbled in, and I lay the one
down on the sofa. I turned to the woman
and handed her their broken glasses
and wads of money. She looked up at
me with grateful eyes and simply said,
“Thank you.”
Author Roy T. Bennett wrote,
“Shine your light and make a positive
impact on the world; there is nothing
so honorable as helping improve
the lives of others.” I hope that I am
making a positive impact on Yantai and
improving the lives of others around
me. My encouragement to you would
be to strive to do the same.
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May 29, 8am – 3pm
Royal Tea & Coffee Cafe
YHIS Yearbook
Goes to Press
by CELINA KIM
Mr. Dahl and the yearbook
students have worked
diligently on the first ever
yearbook of YHIS. The YHIS yearbook
will highlight school events from
throughout the school year, including
Track and Field day, International
Day, and the secondary fall and
spring trips. The yearbook staff had
the difficult task of choosing the best
pictures to accompany these stories
from the thousands of pictures taken
throughout the school year. “Editors
choose a dominant picture that captures
the essence of each spread. The other
supporting pictures needed to add to the
overall layout,” explained Mr. Dahl.
The yearbook team concluded that
the production was a challenge, and their
creation of it will be a good memory.
All YHIS students will receive a copy
of the book which will be delivered at
the end of May. When you do receive it,
remember to thank the members of the
yearbook staff for all of their hard work.
Royal Thymes is a periodical publication written primarily
by students in the Newspaper Club. Secondary students
with a sincere interest in journalism and graphic design are
welcome to join the club, which meets on Tuesdays and
Thursdays in Mr. Dahl’s Multimedia Lab, room #418.
Royal Thymes Student of the Month and Teacher of
the Month suggestions can be sent to: newspaper@
yhischina.com along with a short synopsis supporting
your recommendation. Teachers/Staff should recommend
students, and students should recommend Teachers/Staff.
Newsworthy stories can be submitted by email to:
newspaper@yhischina.com. All story submissions must be
original work and/or have permission to publish and is at
the discretion of the editorial staff. Editorial staff reserves
the right and purview to edit all submitted content.
Staff Members:
Wendy Kim
Saina Kim
Joy Kim
Clloey Jang
Celina Kim
Joana Seo
Jenny Kim
Cathy Lee
Supervisors:
Mr. Bond
Mr. Dahl
Royal Thymes