School Life
Farewell Class of 2019
Graduation for the class of 2019 was held in our theater, May 30, 2019. There were many guests—ranging from family members, teachers, and alumni of AISG. The event was held from 6 to 8 p.m., and the night ended with a buffet reception. The night started with a... More »
How Sustainable is AISG?
Recently, the U.N. Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Changes (IPCC) released a report which predicted that unless drastic and substantial changes were undertaken, the Earth’s temperature would rise by 1.5° C. This would pose a problem because a rise in the Ea... More »
A Final Theater Performance in the Blackbox
On Tuesday, May 7, the high school performance theater class had an after-school performance in the Blackbox Theatre. In around 45 minutes, the group performed two student-written plays: Objection of Love (written by Robert Y.) and Family is Stressful (written... More »
Kendall Zoller: Master of Communication Choreography
*Disclaimer – Due to technical errors, the personal interview with Mr. Zoller was lost, and the conversations are paraphrased. Regardless of whether you like it or not, you have probably given a speech before in front of an audience and will probably give man... More »
A Change in the AISG Loaner System
About six months ago, journalist Alex K. published the article “Do Not Borrow Loaners From the IT Center” on the Beacon. This article criticizes AISG’s loaner system and urges the IT center to make necessary changes to fulfill the student body’s demand. Until ... More »
Crossroads Zhaoqing Trip
From May 18 to 19, Crossroads, a community service club, went to a local school in Zhaoqing, China. They donated a variety of things, such as basketballs, soccer balls, ping-pong paddles, hula hoops, and art supplies. We also planned a variety of activities st... More »
The Untold Story about WeChat
WeChat is prevalent across China. First released in 2011, WeChat boasts over 1 billion monthly active users. This mobile app is so widely used that it has become indispensable to the Chinese community. Its convenience and wide availability has attracted more a... More »
Poetry Lessons from Luka Lesson
From January 6–10, Australian slam poet Luka Lesson will be the visiting poet of AISG. Lesson will be spending a block with each English class during his visit, as well as delivering a school-wide assembly, and, potentially, hosting an after-school slam-poetry... More »
2019 IB Music Recital
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Prom: You Should Come!
Prom is coming soon on Saturday, May 25. This year, it will be hosted at the Ritz Carlton hotel, with ticket prices at 550 RMB. At AISG, prom is an annual school event where any student in high school can attend this event and hang out with friends and dance. ... More »
Why Are Freshies Not Going To Prom?
The annual prom on May 25 is soon approaching and seniors have already started preparing their dresses and suits. Prom is a nice celebration for students to dress up, dance, and spend time with friends. In many schools who celebrate prom, the majority only all... More »