AROUND THE WORLD
Dragon
Hangouts
You’ll find HKIS alumni here, there and everywhere !
Enjoy this round-up of Dragon hangouts that were held around the world.
Class of 1980
Back row from left to right: Lisa Kung, Ling Ki Chow, Gina Tso, Harold Sun, Wesley Wan, Antonio Koo
Front row from left to right: Mai Lee, Erica Lee, Tessa Yeung, Gisa Tse, Liza Fong
On December 9, 2024, alumni from the classes of 1978-1982 gathered at the Hong Kong Jockey Club. Thanks to Wesley Wan ‘80 for sharing their recent gathering and photo.
Class of 1992
Back row: Rick Johannessen ‘92, Arthur Berman '92, Tim Chen ‘92, and Carrie Chen
Front row: Christine Go Greenberg ’92, former faculty member Sarah Todd, and Traci Tong ’92
On October 27, 2024, classmates from the Class of 1992 gathered with former High School Social Studies and History (now Humanities) faculty member and Assistant Dean of Students, Sarah Todd at the Michelin-starred Indian restaurant in Causeway Bay, Leela. Sarah taught at HKIS from 1985 to 1992 with fond memories of the students she taught and the relationships she made while she was there. Looking out at Lee Garden from the private dining room, Sarah noted that she and her husband used to live in the neighborhood– but there was only one Lee Garden at the time!
Not one to mince her words, Sarah candidly asked for family, relationship, and job updates from the group. The group updated each other on the goings on and whereabouts of their classmates and reminisced fondly about their high school memories. Christine Go Greenberg ’92 and Traci Tong ’92 even shared memories of their primary school days when they first met in 1982 over a shared appreciation of Nancy Drew books.
Reminiscing over a superb Indian meal and farewell hugs to say, "until next time"!
Sitting between Rick Johannessen ‘92 and Tim Chen ‘92, she recalled with amusement the debate they had in freshmen year in 1988 where students showed up in full garb to represent their respective delegations in the summit in the Middle East being held at the time. Wondering if the tradition still stands, Tim noted that he will check with his current 9th grade son.
At the end of the evening, Sarah remarked at our attentive and charming server that his boss should give him a raise for the great service. The delightful server replied that he doesn’t have a boss, that he is the owner. It was a perfect end to a perfect night.
Former Faculty Gatherings
11 times in 18 years!
These former HKIS faculty gathered last summer at John and Thea Patterson's home in northern Ontario, Canada from August 4 -7, 2024. They have been meeting regularly for almost two decades. This gathering was the eleventh meet-up in 18 years!
Back row: John Patterson, Mary Jane Elliott, Jim Handrich, Middle row: Chris Bickel, Thea Patterson, Ron Rush, Lou Weber, Michael Weber, Bert Lobe
Front Row: Mary Hoff Rush, Martha Lobe
Let Us Know!
Did you hang out recently with some fellow Dragons? We'd love to hear about it! Send a message to alumni@hkis.edu.hk