Volume 7 Summer 2006 The Alumni Magazine of HKIS - Hong Kong ...

Rachel Koehneke: Rachel will graduate from St. Olaf College this
May with Majors in Social Work and Asian Studies, and a Minor in
Mandarin. In August 2006 she will begin a 12-16 month volunteer
position with LCMS World Mission in Kunming,
China, serving as a Community Development
Worker. Following in the able steps of another
HKIS grad, Michelle Hoeppner ‘94, Rachel will
be working with residents of Yunnan Province
through various projects with the goal being to
the stardard of living. In addition to completing
her studies this spring, Rachel is also raising
US $15,000 by 31 May to support this “labor of
love.”
Rachel
Kristen Chin(kchin25@gmail.com) .
Candace Ho (caho@udel.edu)
Jane Sit (jmsit@syr.edu)
Timothy Chang (changs@natim.com.hk)
Amy Easton (amybynet@hotmail.com)
Nicholas Wong (nixx1985@gmail.com)
Andrew Condon (andyc_97@hotmail.com): Andy was one of the students
who took part in the Pattaya orphanage, Thailand Interim in March 2004.
After graduation Andy went to NYU and decided to take a year out so he
could volunteer for six months at the Pattaya orphanage. At the end March
2006, he completed his six months and was able to meet with our new group
of Interim students. He shared his experiences with the students and spoke
about all he has learned. It was wonderful to have him there as he served as
an excellent role model to our students.
Faculty and Staff News
Andy and V.J. Satharay, Dean/Humanities
Daniel (Dan) Humsi : Daniel is graduating from Fayetteville-Manlius (Upstate
NY) High School June of 2006 and he will be attending Kansas University
this coming Fell 2006. Dan attended HKIS in 1996 to 1999.
Dave Kohl (DKohl@cu-portland.edu) : High School from art faculty 1973-1980 has just published an extensive history of the Portland (Oregon) gay
and lesbian community. His church, Metropolitan Community Church, is one of 300 congregations around the world with a special ministry to sexual
minority Christians. This is the church where the 2002 HKIS worship service was held at. He wrote the 430 page book in time for the church’s 30th
anniversary in January 2006.
The work begins with the construction of their 1909 Arts & Crafts church building, dedicated by then US President William Howard Taft. The majority
of the book deals with the community as it encountered prejudice, the AIDS situation, and various local and national political issues. With over 750 photos,
the book is a fundraiser for the church’s remodeling project, sells for US $24.95, and can be ordered through www.acuriousandpeculiarpeople.org
Check out the website for a good photo of the book cover!
Jim Holland, who taught math in High School during the 1971-1972 school year recently passed away at the age of 55. During his time at HKIS, he
worked as a student teacher for Paul Caritopn, the head of the Math Department. Judy Porter Rower ‘75 was one of his favourite students.
His brother William Holland (gwailoh1@aol.com) who resides in New York shared this sad news with us; please join the entire HKIS community to
express our condolences for Jim passing.
24