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Julia Kuehnle
Class of 2018
I realize now how valuable and unique the people, environment and community at YIS are, and how much my time at school shaped the person I am today.
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Alex Patient
Class of 1996
The Hiroshima field trip was one of my most memorable moments as a student at YIS. It was really emotional being there in the city, but I also remember making some lasting friendships. I still have a photograph in my study from that trip.
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Eileen Chen
Class of 2019
I tried sports like tennis but honestly sports was not really my thing. I did like the Chowa yearbook committee, where I felt a sense of belonging.
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