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Ms. Clark On Her Departure from KAS
Noah (Grade 12) conducts an interview with Ms. Clark, covering essential things about her experience at KAS as she prepares to leave the following year.
Nov 26, 20251 min read


KASPER X Kaohsiung Times: Taiwan Twin Trend
by Emily Liu (Grade 9) Watch the video report here.
Nov 25, 20251 min read


Mexico City Es La Siguiente: Chelsea Armstrong Announces Next Job.
by Noah Lindsey, Grade 12 KAS Middle School Principal Chelsea Armstrong announced yesterday on Instagram that her next position will be in Mexico City. Ms. Armstrong will take on the role of Middle School Principal at the American School Foundation (ASF). Established in 1888 and recognized as the oldest American school in the world. “I'm excited to be in Latin America. I'm hoping to improve my Spanish and eat lots of tacos,” she said. Earlier this year, Ms. Armstrong announce
Nov 25, 20252 min read


Alumni Check-in: Tribeca Kao (Class of 2024)
Q. Where do you live now? Why? What are you doing? A: I currently live in Ithaca, New York, studying Electrical and Computer Engineering with a minor in CS at Cornell University. Q. What are the biggest differences between there and Kaohsiung? What’s the biggest similarities? A: The biggest differences are the weather and food. The weather here is mostly cold and snowy, unlike the sunny Kaohsiung that we were used to. Food in Taiwan is much better and has many more good opti
Nov 24, 20252 min read


KASPER X Kaohsiung Times: Are our Attention Spans Shrinking?
Opinion by Noah Lindsey (Grade 12) Read the story here.
Nov 23, 20251 min read


KASPER X Kaohsiung Times-- Video Report: Demographic Apocalypse in Taiwan?
by Raysen Dewar, Amy Ryu, Alexandra Varemaki, Zoe Hwang and Owen Tsui (Grade 9) Watch the report here.
Nov 23, 20251 min read


Wicked: Part Two Flies High, But Doesn't Stick the Landing
Review by Jason Lin (Grade 11) As an Ariana fan, watching the first Wicked movie was truly a magical experience. Hearing Ariana’s voice in such an iconic musical felt incredible, and the movie ending on a cliffhanger left me wanting so much more. Naturally, I was really excited for Wicked: Part Two . But honestly, it was a little disappointing. (Spoiler alert!) The whole situation with stealing someone else’s boyfriend was genuinely shocking, and some of the story choices fel
Nov 23, 20251 min read


KAS 2025 Fall Festival: A little bit of everything, but not too much.
By Noah Lindsay On Saturday, the 15th of November, KAS opened its doors for parents and students alike to come and indulge themselves in a fantasy-themed event coupled with food, performances, and a plethora of student-led club activities and stands. When I stepped foot on campus at 10:00 AM, I was greeted by the school orchestra tuning their instruments, getting ready for a riveting performance and a testament to Mr. Wichman’s dedication and talent when it comes to organiz
Nov 22, 20253 min read


Intro to New Head of School Community Letter
by Matt Bailey In an email sent to everyone on Friday afternoon, the replacement for Mr. Laney introduced himself. Paul Ducharme is the incoming Head of School and will officially begin at the start of the next year school year. Paul Ducharme, his wife, Sarah with their two children: Grace (25 years old) and Eva (23 years old) In his introductory communication, Mr. Ducharme acknowledged the existing strengths of the school. He recognized teachers for their work in teaching, f
Nov 21, 20251 min read


Alumni Check-in: Ruby Chen (Class of 2025)
Q. Where do you live now? Why? What are you doing? A: US, Rhode Island, Providence! Yes, the Family Guy state! I'm studying art at the Rhode Island School of Design , planning on majoring in graphic design (or textile, i'm too indecisive, ugh) in sophomore year. I’m currently in RISD’s freshman foundational study, which is known to be hell… which is not wrong. The workload is crazy, but for me it’s manageable and fun since I’m doing what I love!!!! Look at these beautiful pic
Nov 21, 20253 min read


Swamp Walks, New Friends, and International Gold in Germany: Our International Competition Adventure
by Haru Shih (Grade 9) What started with a gold medal at the national IEYI [ International Exhibition for Young Inventors ] competition soon spiraled into an international adventure filled with unexpected victories, mishaps, and a muddy encounter—all thanks to an opportunity to represent our school and country in Germany. After securing gold nationally, the thought of competing abroad seemed daunting. When the chance to go to Germany arose, our initial reaction was a mix of
Nov 20, 20252 min read


Alumni Check-in: Carolyn Cheng (Class of 2025)
Q. Where do you live now? Why? What are you doing? A: Right now I’m living in La Jolla, California because I go to UCSD and I’m studying Applied Mathematics here. I live in one of the newest dorms at my college, so I like my living space a lot. I love where I’m living because the weather is really nice, I could go to the beach everyday if I wanted to. Q. What are the biggest differences between there and Kaohsiung? What’s the biggest similarities? A: I think the culture here
Nov 20, 20252 min read


KASPER X Kaohsiung Times-- Japan’s PM Warns About Taiwan, China Responds With “Cut Off the Head” Threat: Why It Matters for Taiwan
by Jonathan Chen (Grade 11) Read article here.
Nov 20, 20251 min read


A Stage for Our Voices: Performing Arts is Not 'Extra,' It's Essential
Opinion by Melanie Tan (Grade 11) On November 14th, for the first time in forever, our school had a full high school play – 13 Ways to Screw Up Your College Interview . It was chaotic, hilarious, and, for some, the most unexpected thing our school has done this year (besides the yonder pouch and elevator policy). The play is about two desperate college interviewers who need to find their last student to accept that day, or else they will be fired. But every single student tha
Nov 18, 20252 min read


Alumni Check-in: Austin Lu (Class of 2024)
Q. Where do you live now? Why? What are you doing? A: I currently live in Ithaca, New York, attending Cornell University . I’m double majoring in Computer Science and Mathematics, which keeps me close to my classes, projects, and campus life. Q. What are the biggest differences between there and Kaohsiung? What’s the biggest similarities? The biggest difference is the weather — Ithaca gets heavy snowfall, and winter temperatures can go down to –10°C. But one similarity is the
Nov 18, 20252 min read


Team Taiwan Elevates Fall Festival Hoops
by Matt Bailey The annual PTA Fall Festival stepped up its game this year, transforming the outdoor courts into a hub of basketball action. The excitement was fueled by a special appearance from four celebrated players of the Taiwan National Team: Gu Maoweijoa, Cheng Li, Wang Luxian, and Ta-Yuan Kuan. These professional athletes didn't just attend the event—they jumped right into the competition, participating in the three-point contest and later coaching student teams throug
Nov 17, 20251 min read


Alumni Check-in: Grace Lai (Class of 2025)
Q. Where do you live now? Why? What are you doing? A: I’m currently a freshman at UC Davis , living on campus. My major is animal science, and it is the main reason I chose UC Davis as my top college choice. UC Davis is the top one in veterinary medicine, and I plan to go to vet school here as well. Q. What are the biggest differences between there and Kaohsiung? What’s the biggest similarities? A: The biggest difference between here and Kaohsiung is probably the culture, s
Nov 17, 20253 min read


From the Stage Manager: 13 Ways to Screw Up Your College Interview
Opinion by Geneva Rice Change (Grade 11) For the past two months, I’ve been working alongside 20 cast members and 6 crew members, as well as our lovely director, Ms Amber Lanning, to put together the production of 13 Ways to Screw Up Your College Interview, Kaohsiung American School’s first-ever high school play. It’s been a crazy journey, from working to squeeze in rehearsals for students busy with sports, clubs, and scheduling conflicts, to trying to feed 26 hungry high-sc
Nov 17, 20254 min read


The War on Drugs or Regime Change? Trump's Deadly Caribbean Crackdown
by Benjamin Lo (Grade 9) In recent weeks, U.S. President Donald Trump has dramatically escalated the United States’ pressure on Venezuela, confirming that he has authorized CIA operations within Venezuela and even suggested actions such as ground invasion. The U.S. president has accused Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro of narcotics trafficking and sending Venezuelan prisoners into the United States. However, actions taken by the U.S. President mirrors a much longer history
Nov 17, 20253 min read


Alumni Check-in: Joy Hsiao (Class of 2025)
Q. Where do you live now? Why? What are you doing? A : I’m currently [in the UK] studying Veterinary Medicine at the University of Liverpool. I moved here to pursue my degree because the programme offers strong clinical teaching, excellent academics, and a great reputation within the veterinary community. Q. What are the biggest differences between there and Kaohsiung? What’s the biggest similarities? A: The weather is definitely the biggest difference. Although it rains
Nov 17, 20253 min read
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