What was a crucial role in the HS’s recent successful production that you never saw on stage? Ren details Cooper’s work as stage manager of Midsummer Night’s Dream. #asij #asijHighSchool #花火 #hanabi #studentpublication https://hanabi.asij.ac.jp/arts-entertainment/behind-the-scenes-of-the-fall-play-with-cooper-johnson/
Hanabi is back! We recently interviewed our new principal, Ms. Zuber-Meehan, asking about her thoughts on ASIJ, her pastimes, and her goals in making meaningful connections with students. #asij #asijHighSchool #花火 #hanabi #studentpublication https://hanabi.asij.ac.jp/features/a-chat-with-ms-zm/
To honor our HS teachers, the Hanabi staff asked them a series of questions. Read about funny things they’ve overheard, what inspires them, what advice they have, and more. #asij #asijHighSchool #花火 #hanabi #studentpublication https://hanabi.asij.ac.jp/category/features/
Tei looks into the evolving Israeli-Palestinian crisis. #asij #asijHighSchool #花火 #hanabi #studentpublication https://hanabi.asij.ac.jp/news/the-israeli-palestinian-crisis/
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