AISL Yearbook 2021

American International School of Lusaka

Yearbook
2020-21

Photo credit: Jan Willem van den Broek

Yearbook 2020/21

A huge thank you to all who submitted photos for the yearbook.
All portraits taken by Janke Photography.

Designed, collated and edited by Janke Lindeque.

All the portrait photos from this Yearbook are available
by simply using the QR code or the link below. This is a
perfect way for you to download the original images of

your son/daughter and their friends!
Front cover photo taken by Rabia Baluch.

Vectors used from FreePic.com
Globe image from Steve Watts Pixabay

Thank you to New Horizon Printing Press Ltd. for printing this yearbook.
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Photo credit: Rob Munro

Photo credit: Sarah Crites

Photo Credit: Nathan Chilton

Message from
the Director

Russ Menard

Congratulations, everyone! We have wrapped up another unconventional year! The COVID-19
global pandemic continued to affect our work together, and although it created many challenges to
overcome, it definitely did not dampen our Leopard spirit! Thanks to the staff and students’ diligent
attention to our health and safety protocols, we have spent more than 80% of our school days on
campus and, as of this writing, we have had ZERO cases of on-campus transmission of COVID-19.
All in all, it was another great year for AISL. Our students stretched their minds and developed their
skills across the curriculum. The PYP Exhibition, MYP Personal Project, and DP Extended Essays
provided culminating activities where students could demonstrate what they have learned over the
years. Under the guidance of our highly-trained and qualified faculty, our students constructed new
knowledge and, more importantly, developed critical skills in research, analysis, self-discipline, ethical
behavior, and communication that transcend individual classes and will provide a foundation for
success for years to come. Even the days we spent in distance learning mode have created valuable
learning opportunities. As our society evolves in the wake of the pandemic, I am confident that we
will be grateful for having had this opportunity to hone our abilities to communicate, connect, and
collaborate across great distances.
I sincerely hope that you have enjoyed your whole year at AISL. If you are leaving us, I wish you the
very best of luck on your next adventure. If you are staying, I hope that you will continue to thrive
on our gorgeous campus in this beautiful country! Either way, always remember that once a Leopard,
always a Leopard!
This yearbook message is a bittersweet one for me. I am excited that we had another great year, but
I am sad that this will be my last such message here. After eight years at AISL, my family and I are also
moving on to another adventure. I am grateful for all the support this community has offered to us. I
know that the Leopard spirit will always shine in our hearts. Farewell!
Dr. Russ Menard

Administration

Peter Faith Martina Cleopatra
Taylor Dube van Vlaanderen Chabalenge

Shantall Shirley Sonja Chulu
Adonis Mee Swart Chansa

Natasha Sonia
Chalikulima Old

Tech Support

Michael Langi Dixon Tatenda
Mee Shuma Mvula Sasa

Edwin
Kamangala

Nurse Reprographics

Jennifer Beatrice
Anunsacion Kandondolo

Drivers

Aaron Cephas McWan Patrick
Mwale Masaka Musonda Munkonge

Embridge Evaristo Joseph
Mulopa Daka Kamanga

Maintenance

Joseph Mathias Mwansa Gaston
Sinyinza Kwenda Chama Lungu

Chris Adony Luka Moses
Soko Makansa Mumba Mafuta

James John Lameck Masauso
Gomo Gomo Banda Phiri

Mathias Felix Michael Trymed
Mutinta Muma Mateyo Zimba

Lemmy
Simutelo

Photo credit: Sarah Crites
Kundalila Falls

Nemchem

Ruth Mutinta Makilina Ruth
Chinkoni Mwiinga Zulu Banda

Mirriam Estelle Annette Mary
Kabunda Phiri Musonda Chaila

Nathan Kabulo Chilala Peter
Chola Simantembe Chiwala Phiri

Felix Astridah Chileshe Susan
Lungu Chikwela Mulenga Banda

Sekelani George Oscar
Sakala Phiri Mpande

Photo credit: Rushi Patel



Photo credit: Sarah Crites

Photo credit: Nathan Chilton

Message from
the Primary Principal

Darlene Huson

As another year draws to a close, I am so proud of what our students have
accomplished this year despite the multiple starts and stops to the 2020-2021
academic year. With a beautiful new Primary campus, our students were given
opportunities to inquire deeply, think critically, and explore creatively in spaces that
were designed to support that. As learners, our students have questioned, reflected, and
cared for one another every day. These are the attributes we aim to bring out of each
and every child. We want to nurture their love of learning, support their big ideas, and
spark their curiosity to explore the world around them.
As Graham Locke said, “Nothing is worse than when curiosity stops”, and it is our role as
teachers and parents to keep that passion for learning alive for as long as we are able.
Whether you are a family who will be returning to AISL next year or a family moving
on to a new destination, know that it has been a pleasure working together this year. I
hope this yearbook will be a wonderful memory for you and your child.
Sincerely,
Darlene Huson
Primary Principal

Primary

Darlene Christine Tony Janke
Huson Kelly Potts Lindeque

Claire Prisca Matildah Enala
Potts Kanyama Kapila Tembo

Leslie Ben Diana Josephine
Jeffery Mukwatu Hoffman Chikopa

Lisa Andrea Chishimba Knuffle
Mukupa Mwalula Chikuni Bunny

Will Judith Liz Mavis
Caspers Takawira Haske Tembo

Bridget Esther Anne-Marie Charity
McCall Nachilima van Hooijdonk Sishuwa

Stephanie Nathan Joyce Grace
Devalia Chilton Phiri Musonda

Jill Natalie Mwamba Frank
Daley Coombs Mulangala Louw

Kate Isaac Laurence Elisa
Luwisha Mbulo Cartron Ingles- Velasco

Kate Fridah Rob Lunyunge
Dobson Chirwa Martin Sinyenga

Joanna Chantra
Gutierrez Reinman

Photo credit: Claire Potts
Photo credit: Claire Potts

Photo credit: Nathan Chilton

Photo credit: Nathan Chilton

Photo credit: Nathan Chilton Photo credit: Nathan Chilton

Claire ELC Prisca
Potts Kanyama
Alfred
Sophie Woyack
Bickers
Brynn Mutinta Bukata
Kowalik Belemu Mwila
Maya Anna Nikhil
Florian Devalia
Phiri Benjamin “Ben”
Yene Ida Mrak
Bekele Eckersley Hind “Hindo”
Everett Ahmad

Gray

Matildah ELC Enala
Kapila Tembo
Daniel
Hong

Zella Quinn Jason
Norikane Kirsten Phiri

Chinunka “Chichi” Minana “Mina” Paul
Chungu Kapfumvuti Old

Jaiden Azedah “Azi” Ameena
Sampa- Luwisha Dixon Ahmed

Gabriel Dorothy “Natasha” Barrack
Kapira Chilufya Pazimi- Ouambo

Photo credit: Rabya Baluch



Kindergarten

Leslie Ben
Jeffery Mukwatu

Zekai “Jayden” Yaxiao Yannick
Sun Hou Lutz

Vagmi Tomas Taonga
Dwivedi Fernandez Vazquez Majula
Jesse
Matiu Joseph Dixon
Chileshe Kapira Declan
Kowalik
Gemma Christian
Glendinning Kapira

Naomi Maya Luna
Gray McGee Bautista- Odum
Eysha Caroline
Tabben Weimer Ngoza
Giona Ngoma
Weggenmann

Photo credit: Lola Moore



Photo credit: Nathan Chilton

Grade 1

Diana Josephine Lisa
Hoffman Chikopa Mukupa
Ahmed Chanda
Hussein Alida Chilufya
Charlotte Miller
Hyland Christina Cora
Jessica Georgiou Norikane
Wooley Kaya
Berwager Kian
Ian Kiran Farhat
Wetterling Devalia Maxim “Max”
Stoilov

Zachary “Zach” Paco Dani
Bloom Koestler Lang
Luca Sharley Rafael “Rafi”
Shein Constantinou
Tara Call Hanjin
Mulobe Fang
Hoffman Belemu

Photo credit: Driekie Smith



Photo credit: Claire Potts

Grade 2

Andrea Chishimba
Mwalula Chikuni

Azalea Avi Azan
Gordon Mathur Afzal
Bryce Diego Francis
Haske Bautista Odum Eckersley
Korbin
Isaac Keh Williams
Meyer Thomas Mary “MCK”
Maia Marcus Tarney
Sorlie Mulwanda

Michael Molly Stella
Kwalingana Barr Rubesova

Theo Thomas Zoie
Constantinou Bickers Dixon
Logan
Maya Awura “Nhyie” Wetterling
Hamze Acheampong

Anastasia “Annie” Didiane
Hasse Mapfumo

Photo credit: Nathan Chilton

Photo credit: Claire Potts
Photo credit: Claire Potts

Photo credit: Claire Potts

Grade 3

Liz Mavis
Haske Tembo

Agang Alma Angelica
Gabaraane Svensson Mondoka

Calvin Harper Juan
Missbach Befus Malan
Lucas
Layla Leen Palmarola- Torres
Hobson Hussein Ruixuan

Martin Philippa Hu
Fernandez Vazquez Schepping

Tina Tristan “T” Viktoria “Vicky”
Kapira Brett Stoilova
Zara
Dixon Zhi Han “Coco” Mazuba
Chen Ngoma

Photo credit: Claire Potts



Photo credit: Driekie Smith

Grade 3

Will Judith
Caspers Takawira

Abigail “Abby” Caitlin Dewi
Mulubwa Hoffman Tabben
Emily Henry
Kennedy Ethan Kasolo
Karl “Ivar” Ollomo Jordan-Leigh
Svensson Breytenbach
Julian John
Kowalik Kush
Ellington-McIntosh Naik
Kai
O’Bra

Lina Madeleine Marcus
Koestler Fleury De Roffignac Swanepoel
Ny’omi
Collins Omri Phoebe
Asraf Coombs Tembo
Zimo
Xu Jakob
Ehlers

Photo credit: Sarah Crites



Photo credit: Tony Potts

Grade 4

Anne-Marie Charity
van Hooijdonk Sishuwa

Aditi Alinafe Amelia
Reece Maliki Haske

Benjamin “Ben” Damien Dan
Menard van Soest Ben Zeev

Felipe Holger Karolina
Vilalva-Lessa Wikstrom Mitchell

Lenae Maria Milo
van Zyl Nahabwe Nuwamanya Betti

Naama Noah Parth
Oryejofski Hirsch Bahukhandi
Soheil
Raasay Izadi David
Harrison Makaila Hong
Sophie Wetterling Anae
Harmse
Marks

Photo credit: Sarah Bickers

Photo credit: Nathan Chilton