Seoul Foreign School Alumni

Andre Jin ‘09, SFS Alumnus of the Year in 2022, has been killing it on show Physical 💯! After being part of the Korean Rugby Team at the 2020 Olympics, he continues to make waves wherever he goes.

He sent a special message for the SFS community: “Recently I had the opportunity to compete on Netflix’s Physical 100 season two. For me it was exactly that, an opportunity. An opportunity to compete against some of the most famous athletes in Korea, an opportunity to represent myself as an individual and most importantly an opportunity to introduce to my sport of rugby to a world wide audience. It was an incredible experience and if there is one take away from participating in physical 100, it is that we are capable of much more than what we believe. Thank you all for the support and interest! Now it’s time to look for the next challenge, the next opportunity! Go crusaders!”

We’re always rooting for you, Andre! 💯💯 .jin_

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We were happy to see our two recent alumni from the class of 2022, Kai and JD who visited SFS today to watch the Korea Classics Volleyball games!
Kai will join the Korean Military Service following Monday and JD will join to serve in the Korean Air Force in September.
The far right is Luis, a friend of Kai and JD, who used to join SFS for summer camps many years ago and is already serving in the Korean Marines.

We wish God's guidance and protection over these young men as they serve in the Military to protect Korea, our host country.

Enjoy a glimpse of the memorable Graduation Ceremony held last weekend. Each senior confidently took the stage, delivering heartfelt speeches that elicited laughter, tears, and well wishes from the audience comprising of families, friends, teachers, and underclassmen.

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the dedicated parents who invested countless hours in organizing the Senior dinner and graduation treats.

Furthermore, we express our deep appreciation to Rosie Jon , our esteemed Alumna of the Year. Rosie actively participated in multiple events throughout the week, including the baccalaureate service, awards ceremony, and delivering the graduation address. Her presence and words of wisdom have been truly inspiring to our students, and sharing these cherished moments with her has been an absolute joy.

Last night, the Class of 2023 officially graduated. An occasion to take a trip down memory lane and rediscover the SFS graduating classes through the years. What year did you graduate and what's your favorite memory from graduation? Congratulations to the Class of 2023! 🎓

The Alumni Association is hosting Alumni Grad Bash '23 to welcome the class of '23 into the alumni community. All alumni and friends are invited to the party at the high school courtyard. It is a relaxed come-and-go style event with gifts for the first 20 attendees, as well as plenty of picnic food. The program will consist of a class tribute at 8 pm and a Lucky Draw at 8:30 pm.
Please join us! The event is FREE.

Edie and Jack Moon are leaving Seoul Foreign School after 35 incredible years. We know that there are many tributes being made, one of them being this lasting book of memories which will be bound and printed as a keepsake for them. They would love to hear from as many people as possible whose lives they have touched throughout all of their years at SFS. They are irreplaceable and legends in their own time. This is another opportunity for those who have not already shared a tribute to do so now. If you have shared a written tribute with SFS previously, it will be included in the book.



Please share a memory or words of encouragement HERE: https://www.newlywords.com/edie-jack-moon

The deadline is the end of May.

Mrs. Woo is retiring after 35 wonderful and amazing years of dedicated service to Seoul Foreign Middle School. She is often referred to as the "Mother" of the Middle School and we know there are many former students out there who have been "mothered" by her incredible kindness and loving nature throughout the years. We are collecting a book of memories that will be printed and bound as a keepsake for her to fondly recall many familiar faces from throughout her time here at SFS. We would love for as many of you as possible to contribute.

Please make a contribution to Mrs. Woo's memory book HERE: https://www.newlywords.com/mrs-woo-is-retiring

The deadline is the end of May.

“I would like to go back and play piano. I had played the piano between the ages 7-17 but I don't remember much so I am excited to relearn and try again. I've been to a few piano concerts but they were a while ago as well. I enjoy Mozart and classical music. I am also interested in the English

History so I plan to study that more.”

📝: This is Mrs.Koh. The familiar face that had been greeting you as you walked into the British School reception area. She worked at SFS for 32 long years as the Administrative Assistant in the British School until December 2022 and has recently decided to start her new chapter in life in pursuing her love of piano! The SFS community appreciates her and wish her well on this newfound journey.

By Perry F. & Eileen K. from PoV

It was truly delightful to see many alumni at the recent alumni celebration held in honor of Jack and Edie Moon who are retiring from SFS this year. The Moons dedicated over four decades of their lives to SFS. They made an enormous impact on generations of alumni as well as our current students, and it was a pleasure to come together and celebrate their achievements. The event was a resounding success, as memories were shared, toasts were made, and there was plenty of laughter. The Moons were recognized for their remarkable contributions, and it was heartening to see so many people come together to honor their legacy.

International Fair is this Saturday! 11am-3pm. Do you like to try new food? 28 booths with dishes from all around the world cooked by our very own community are awaiting you. Indian Pav Bhaji, Belgian Waffles, French Crepes, Polish Racuchy... we've got it all. Bring your appetite!

Do you like lotteries? We have amazing raffle and auction prizes lined up: VIP seating to SFS Graduation 2023, Free Dress Day passes, hotel stays, restaurant vouchers...

Do you like carnivals? On top of 2 bouncy castles, there will be all of the favorite carnivals games as well as face painting.

Are you into music and dance? Then our Talent Show is for you! More than 20 acts are expected in all artistic disciplines from all around the world, with a professional Latin band to close the day in music!

Do you need books and uniforms? Then stop by our preloved book and uniform sale!

And of course, cheer on the 56 flag bearers representing our diverse community at the Parade of Nations.

There is still time to rsvp for the Alumni Celebration of Jack and Edie. The Moons have impacted so many lives over the course of their careers at SFS and this is a wonderful opportunity for the alumni community to honor them before they leave for the US this summer. RSVP to [email protected] with your name and number attending. You do not need to attend the play to join the celebration for Jack and Edie.

Have you taken the opportunity to sign up for SFS Global Connect at sfsconnect.com? There are now nearly 1,000 registered users on the platform. The 1000th person to register will receive an SFS Alumni Gift Package delivered anywhere in the world. Register today to enter and search the directory, check out the feed, look at events, and get all the alumni news from SFS.

We wish everyone a restful Spring Break and we look forward to seeing you all rejuvenated back on campus on March 27.

Mentor Point is an exciting new mentorship program for graduating seniors, matching them with an alumni mentor based on location (typically university) or career interest. Students will be in small groups connecting with their mentor an anticipated 5 or 6 times over the course of the 6 month program. Would you be willing to help out the next generation by answering questions and providing insight for these new graduates? To express your interest and learn more email [email protected]

An Alumni Celebration of Jack and Edie Moon will take place on Friday, April 14th after the high school production of Sense and Sensibility at 9:00 pm. Jack and Edie have impacted so many lives over the course of their careers at SFS and this will be a wonderful opportunity for the alumni community to honor them before they leave for the US.

A special compilation video of tributes and memories for Jack & Edie will be shown at the event. You are invited to submit a short video or written tribute with a picture to be included in the video. I expect many responses to this request, so please keep your video to 30-45 seconds or less.

Please submit your video or tribute by Wednesday, March 22nd to [email protected]

Daniel Han ‘10 toured campus yesterday after not visiting in 7 years. Of course the new high school impressed him but he did meet several people from his 8 years on campus. Coming to Seoul? Email to set up a tour. [email protected]

The KAIAC tournaments took place last Friday and Saturday! Thank you to all who joined in via the live stream from overseas and congratulations to both Girls’ and Boys’ Basketball teams who won the KAIAC conference, tournament, and APAC tournament! What a great season!
Please visit to follow our High School Sports achievements.

There are many reasons to give to the SFS Annual Fund. To support our amazing programs, teachers, our children’s education and world class facilities. Gifts to the Annual Fund impacts our students, every day, and every part of the SFS experience. These rich academic experiences are possible because of your philanthropic support. Please join us to make an impact today at www.seoulforeign.org/giving

Alumni often ask -"What is the profile of students at SFS these days?" Listen to Joonmo Koo '22 share about his last five years at SFS https://lnkd.in/gy654YMq

Did you know that SFS has over 6000 Alumni all over the world? This week we celebrate passing 50 alumni volunteers this academic year - and counting! Thanks to those volunteers, our classrooms are being enriched with expertise, alumni ambassadors are representing SFS around the globe and the alumni community is growing strong.
Hugh Miller ‘22 (first picture) and Kaherine Smith ‘26 (second picture) were the first President and Secretary of the SFS Alumni Association, respectively.
Want to join the alumni making a difference for SFS? Email [email protected] to hear about ways you can contribute both big and small.

Go Crusaders! Take it home!

A great evening is in store at SFS Homecoming '23. See you there!

A great eventing of festivities is in store tonight at SFS Homecoming '23. See you there!

Alumna Mina Sue Choi ’17 was crowned Miss Earth on November 29, 2022.
Miss Earth is an annual international major beauty pageant based in the Philippines that advocates for environmental awareness, conservation, and social responsibility. Along with Miss World, Miss Universe, and Miss International, it is one of the Big Four international beauty pageants.
Reigning titleholders dedicate their year to promoting specific projects, often addressing issues concerning the environment and other global challenges through school tours, tree planting activities, street campaigns, cleanups, speaking engagements, shopping mall tours, media guesting, environmental fairs, storytelling programs to children, eco-fashion shows, and other environmentally oriented activities.
The Miss Earth Foundation works with the environmental departments and ministries of participating countries, various private sectors, and corporations, as well as the World Wildlife Foundation (WWF).
Congratulations to Sue and we wish her an amazing year as Miss Earth!

Enjoy an evening of Jazz at SFS on Friday, December 9th at 5:30pm. If you can't make the concert you are welcome to join the Alumni After Party from 7pm at Craft Beer Khan just down the hill from SFS. The After Party is an informal drop in event so stop by for as long like. The first drink is compliments of the Alumni Association after which there is food & drinks for purchase. A Lucky Draw for SFS gear will highlight the evening.

Today we’d like to recognize Cara Chang, an SFS alumna, who was recently elected president of Harvard Crimson. Founded in 1873, the Crimson is the oldest college newspaper in the U.S. with Presidents John F. Kennedy and Franklin D. Roosevelt among the notable former editors of the esteemed publication.

Cara attended SFS for five years and moved to the US after graduating from Middle School in 2016, and is currently a junior at Harvard University majoring in History. Cara has been covering the university’s central administration as a staff reporter since her freshman year, according to her interview with The Korea Times.

"I'm absolutely honored to lead the 150th guard of The Harvard Crimson…. It has been incredibly meaningful to me that I'm not the first Korean or first Asian woman to lead the paper. I'm so grateful to have had many role models during my time at the Crimson.''

(To aspiring students)"Your achievements are important, but they do not define you," she said. "In my experience, college is more about finding my own potential than my grades or titles. I think it's healthier to approach college admissions the same way.
Think about how you learn and where you can best do that," Chang advised. "And let that be your guiding light."

*Reference: , The Korea Times, published 12. 03, 2022.

Photo sources: 1. Courtesy of Jane Han, 2. 2015-2016 SFS Middle School Yearbook.

The SFS Class of 2002 is celebrating their 20th Anniversary Reunion virtually on December 18th at 10am Korea Time / 17th at 8pm EST etc. A fun event is planned with classic photos of your classmates, trivia, prizes, and an update from SFS. Email [email protected] for details.

Diana Princess of Wales visited Seoul Foreign School - British School in November 1992. As a former kindergarten teacher, Lady Di particularly enjoyed spending time with our Foundation children. Ms. Koh, who was lucky enough to be a witness to that special day, recalls the Princess to be a very "beautiful, calm and kind lady". A very treasured memory for SFS.

Rob Hwang '07 is passionate about the University of California Golden Bears football. List to Rob's story of how he came to be known as one of the foremost authorities on the on the Golden Bears and Found his Tribe. Visit to sfsconnect.com to watch. The link is in the feed.

The high school sports teams were competing internationally this weekend in Guam and Japan. Do you have memories of traveling to sports competitions while at SFS? Follow all the fun at sfscrusaderathletics.com