“Students, today is a joyous day and we are here to celebrate your successes – all you have accomplished this year, your contributions to our school, and, of course, your growth. It is our pleasure today to present to you the awards that you have worked so hard to earn this school year. We recognize and appreciate the effort you have demonstrated both academically and outside of class.”
These were the opening words of The International School of Kuala Lumpur’s (ISKL) High School Principal Jeff Farrington, at ISKL’s Senior Awards Ceremony which was held on June 2 for ISKL’s 153 graduating students.
The annual event is an ISKL tradition, recognizing students who have demonstrated excellence, dedication, and passion for academics, sports, visual and performing arts, and community service. Congratulations to all the recipients. We are #ISKLproud of all your achievements and wish you all the success in your future endeavors!
Valedictorians:
HongJu Lee and Joy Lee Loke Ern
This year we have two students with exactly the same GPA for all four semesters of Grade 11 and 12; this means we have two valedictorians. Remarkably, both students are not just great scholars, they have also contributed to our school in innumerable ways: music, service with refugees, culture clubs, leadership, and Model United Nations to name a few.
Most impressively, these two young students have achieved their academic success with kindness, consideration for others, and significantly, a lack of ego. ~ Jeff Farrington, High School Principal
About the Award:
The Valedictorian is the graduating student with the highest cumulative grade point average from 11th and 12th grades (four semesters).
Award criteria:
- A student must have attended ISKL for all four semesters before graduation.
- A student’s grade point average (GPA) is computed at the end of these four semesters and includes all courses except Teacher’s Aide
The Robert B. Gaw 12th Citizenship Award, Senior Class, awarded to Daniel Chadwick Muse
“So in this community where we enjoy the benefits of a private, privileged education, where our resources and access are unparalleled, where we recognize that kindness trumps grades, courtesy is more important than competition and our ability to be appreciative is what makes us unique. This year we get to celebrate a student who exemplifies these qualities. And that is why this year’s Robert B. Gaw award recipient for Grade 12 is Daniel Muse.” ~ Jeff Harwood, High School Assistant Principal
About the Award:
The Robert B. Gaw Citizenship Award is intended for students who demonstrate exemplary citizenship and is given to one student at each grade level. The award, sponsored by the PTA, is named in honor of Robert B. Gaw, who served as Headmaster at ISKL from 1970-1978.
Award criteria:
- Nominee exemplifies the international aspect of the school. He/she interacts positively with others and shows an appreciation for nationalities other than his/her own.
- Nominee demonstrates courtesy to teachers, staff, and fellow students and shows respect for others’ rights.
- Nominee demonstrates a positive attitude and willingness to support in-classroom and extracurricular projects and activities.
- The nominee is gracious in dealing with success as well as disappointment.
- A student can only win this award once.
The Hee Won Bahk ’94 Award for International Understanding awarded to HongJu Lee
“Courage, resilience, passion, versatility. Words which well describe the namesake of this award and ones which are also very apt for this year’s recipient. A remarkable, gifted and unique young lady, HongJu Lee is a true Renaissance woman. Across the spectrum of activities at ISKL, she has made an immensely positive impact on our community. At its core, this award embraces the values of internationalism and global citizenship, which HongJu has become a grand master of during her ISKL journey.” ~ Richard Martin, Social Studies/IB History/AP US History Teacher
About the Award:
Hee Won Bahk, Class of 1994, was killed in the Highland Towers tragedy in December 1993. At the time of her death, Hee Won was the student body secretary, a member of numerous organizations (MUN, Forensics, NHS), ranked number two in her class, and was highly respected by her peers and faculty. Although the past recipients of the award have been Seniors, the Hee Won Bahk Award is not restricted to a particular grade level.
The following criteria reflect these and other outstanding attributes of Hee Won:
- The nominee is a good representative of his/her own country, with a positive attitude toward the life and culture of others.
- The nominee can converse in at least two languages.
- The nominee is a contributing force in the life of the school, with the ability to bring different people together into a sense of community, thus furthering the cause of international understanding.
Principal’s Award awarded to Evelyn Schorr
“I am exhausted just thinking of all that Evelynn has accomplished in 3 years, and the seemingly endless amount of energy and care she possesses makes me look up to her as my role model. If every person was half the person Evelynn was, this world would be a much better place. Evelynn, you are ever so deserving to have this award. Best of luck in all your endeavors, and I know you will continue to make a difference in everyone’s lives that you interact with. I am a better person because I know you.“ ~ Becky Naughton, HS Social Studies Teacher
About the Award:
Awarded at the discretion of the Principal on behalf of the High School faculty in recognition of an outstanding graduating senior who:
- Embodies the spirit of The International School of Kuala Lumpur community
- Is a consistent and outstanding contributor and performer within the academic and co-curricular program of the school
- Is widely respected by peers and faculty
- Demonstrates respect for ISKL’s international character and diversity
The John G. Hadwen Award, Outstanding Senior, awarded to Gabriella Julianna Woodward
“She refamiliarized me with the meaning of nice and good and kind and compassionate and gracious and caring and empathetic—and as her friends and teachers know, it’s all real. Thank you, Gabi Woodward, for making our world a much better place; it’s my honor to present you with this year’s Hadwen award as outstanding senior.” ~ Grant Venables, HS IB English/Literature Teacher
About the Award:
This award is presented to the most outstanding graduating senior, the student who has made the most positive and dynamic overall impact on the ISKL community. Outstanding contributions can be demonstrated by the recipient in the fields of service, scholarship, sportsmanship, and character. The award winner must have spent at least the whole senior year at ISKL. Mr. Hadwen was the Canadian High Commissioner to Malaysia from 1967- 1972.
Award criteria:
- Scholarship: At least a 6 GPA average in the senior year.
- Leadership: Class or school officer, club or committee chairman, team captain.
- Character: Willingness to accept responsibility, initiative, mature judgment, able to carry a project to completion, willing to take risks, and make a positive difference in the lives of others.
- Sportsmanship: A competitive spirit in athletics, drama, music, and forensics, combined with a sense of fair play.
PTA Visual and Performing awarded to Beatrice Anne Leopoldo Santos
“The author Mary Anne Radmacher wrote that “Courage doesn’t always roar. Sometimes courage is the quiet voice at the end of the day saying ‘I will try again tomorrow’. This is the resilience and commitment we see in Beatrice that makes her the truly accomplished artist she is today. Today, we take time to celebrate this. Today we celebrate the humble, tenacious, diversely talented, open-minded and creative person that Beatrice Anne Leopoldo Santos is. Congratulations Beatrice, you deserve ALL the stroopwafels!” ~ Jo Tilton, HS Art Teacher & Dan Miles, HS Band Teacher
About the Award:
A Junior or Senior who demonstrates outstanding creative performance and superior ability in the arts will be the recipient.
Lifer Recognition
- Wan Aisha Aziz
- Anshika Bahinipaty
- Zoe Shao-Wei Beck
- Jack Campbell Brannan
- Valeria Sophia Fuenmayor Van Praag
- Aryan Giri Kalliat Chali
- Ilhan Rayan Khairul Anwar
- HongJu Lee
- Liam Kim McNamara
- Jeffrey Skaf
- Gabriella Julianna Woodward
- Leona Yu
About the Award:
The lifer recognition is presented to students for having attended the International School of Kuala Lumpur for all continuous 12 years from Grade 1 to Grade 12. ISKL Lifers are students who have attended the International School of Kuala Lumpur all 12 years of their Elementary,
Middle, and High School education. This degree of longevity is unusual in an international school so the ISKL Lifer Award celebrates this unique relationship between the student, the family, and ISKL. This recognition is in appreciation of their long-term contribution to our school community.
Departmental Award: Science
Excellence
- Yogita Chandrasekaran
- Seungyoon Han
- Joy Loke Ern Lee
- Suah Lee
- Kate Ji Ling Ng
- Evelynn Schorr
- Amelie Tsao
- Gabriella Woodward
- Dagyeong Yi
Dedication and Passion
- Rishab Sukrit Anand Mahadevan
- Muhammad Arif
- Emma Nur Andjani Emil Rinaldi
- Jaeyoung Han
- Natalie Andrea Junker
- Dokyoung Kim
- JooHyuk Kim
- Sean Kim
- Joel Campbell Learmonth
- GaEun Lee
- HongJu Lee
- Lee Jimin
- Sung-Chae Lee
- Yan Qing Lee
- Yunzhe Liu
- Elizaveta Nebesnaya
- Karl Ji Hao Ng
- Kate Ji Ling Ng
- Prabhjyot Sing Paul
- Muhammad Ismail Sheikh
- Ayush Veturi
- Stephanie Li Ern Wee
- Sarah Wong
Departmental Award: Creative Technology
Excellence in Yearbook
- Liam McNamara
Dedication and Passion in Computer Science
- Sean Kim
- E-Therng Lee
- Yogita Chandrasekaran
Dedication and Passion in Videography
- Syed Muhammad Azri Syed Azman
Departmental Award: English
Excellence
- Muhammad (A Reef) Arif
- Alexandra Zhenya Flanagan
- JooHyuk Kim
- Jiwon Lee
- Yan Qing (Yan ching) Lee
- Josh William McCallum
- Daniel Chadwick Muse
- Kate Ji Ling Ng
- Evelynn Schorr
- Amelie Tomson Tsao
- Stephanie Li Ern Wee
Dedication and Passion
- Caitlin Ann Blattner
- Yogita Chandrasekaran,
- Chelsea Kye Xin Choong
- Aashika Jain
- Chaeyeon Kim
- HongJu Lee
- Seung Ah (Victoria) Lee
- Suah Lee
- Elizaveta (Liza) Nebesnaya
- Prabhjyot Singh (Prab Jot) Paul
- Beatrice Anne Leopoldo Santo,
- YouJia (Emily) Wang
- Leona Yu
Departmental Award: Mathematics & IASAS Mathematics
Excellence
- Jack Brannan
- Chelsea Choong
- Yeonjun Kwag
- Joy Loke Ern Lee
- Yan Qing Lee
- Elizaveta Nebesnaya
- Karl Ji Hao Ng
- Emile Christian Davis Safar
- Evelynn Schorr
- Amelie Tomson Tsao
IASAS Mathematics
- Joohyuk Kim
- Jimin Lee
- Sean Kim
Dedication and Passion
- Abhinav Elumalai
- Emma Nur Andjani Emil Rinaldi,
- Natalie Andrea Junker
- YouJia Wang
Departmental Award: Performing Arts
Excellence
- HongJu Lee
- Kyle Gallagher
- Oliver MacDonald-Butler
Dedication and Passion
- Sang Won Mun
- Jasmine Lambert
- Alexi Vogliatzakis
- Wan Aisha Aziz
- Chelsea Choong
- Evelynn Schorr
- Sarah Wong
- Aashika Jain
Departmental Award: Social Studies
Excellence
- Rishab Sukrit Anand Mahadevan
- Anshika Bahinipaty
- Jack Campbell Brannan
- Chelsea Choong Kye Xin
- Anoushka Chulliparambil Viju
- Emma Nur Andjani Emil Rinaldi
- Yun Seo Her
- Felix Zhichao Huang
- Natalie Andrea Junker
- Chaeyeon Kim
- Yeonju Kwag
- E-Therng Lee
- HongJu Lee
- Joy Loke Ern Lee
- Seung Ah Lee
- SooJi Lee
- Sung-Chae Lee
- Yan Qing Lee
- Yunzhe Liu
- Josh William McCallum
- Elizaveta Nebesnaya
- Arav Rajkumar Ramrakhyani
- Emile Christian Davis Safar
- Jeffrey Skaf
- Amelie Tsao
- Stephanie Li Ern Wee
- Gabriella Woodward
- Loena Yu
- Hassan Zahid
Dedication and Passion
- Lola Nuha Safiyah Binti Ahmad Fuad
- Muhammad Arif
- Nurul Dania Azrul
- Abdoukarim James Diop
- Emma Nur Andjani Emil Rinaldi
- Valeria Sophia Fuenmayor Van Praag
- Muhammad Haziq Shah Kamarul Hatta
- Joel Campbell Learmonth
- Mehr Malhotra
- Prabhjyot Sing Paul
- Arav Rajkumar Ramrakhyani
- Nicole Rausch
- Pei Ren
- Irene Rodriguez de Lope Ruiz
- Beatrice Santos
- Evelynn Schorr
- Yuxuan Seah
- Daniel Shin
- Ritvik Teotia
- Christian Van Cott
- Uday Wazirchand
- Sarah Wong
- Dagyeong Yi
- Jong Ha Yoon
- Leona Yu
Departmental Award: Visual Art and Film
Excellence
- Yan Qing Lee
- Beatrice Santos
Dedication and Passion
- Eve Butler
- Inez Chong
- Youjia (Emily) Wang
- Shu Wei Go
Departmental Award: World Languages
Excellence
- Sung-Chae Han
Dedication and Passion
- Stephanie Lee Wee
- HanJaeyoung Kim
- Dokyoung Kim
- Sunghoon Kim
- Aoi Matsumura
