AISL Yearbook 2020

American International School of Lusaka

Yearbook
2019-20



Photo Credit: Jill Daley

The Yearbook 2019/20
A huge thank you to all who submitted photos for the yearbook.
All primary portraits taken 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!
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Thank you to New Horizon Printing Press Ltd. for printing this yearbook.
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Photo Credit: Cara Raboanarielina

Photo Credit: Claire Potts

Photo Credit: Claire Potts

Message from
the Director

Russ Menard

This has certainly been an unconventional ending to a school year. The COVID-19 global pandemic caused our
campus to be closed from 18 March. Although our campus was closed, school remained very much open until
the end of the school year. I am grateful that our students and faculty were prepared to transition quickly to our
Distance Learning program. This created a steep learning curve for us all but, from an educational perspective, it
also stretched us in new and productive ways. Pandemic or not, remote working will be an important part of our
future. Perhaps one day soon we will be grateful for having had this opportunity to hone our abilities to
communicate, connect, and collaborate across great distances.
We must not let the campus closure and our move to distance learning define the entire school year.
The entire 2019-20 school year was marked by great successes for AISL. In the classroom and at home, 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 learned important 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.
Beyond the classroom, our students were engaged on the sports field, on the courts, on the stage, and in the
community. Explore Zambia trips, international trips like ISSEA and MUN, dozens of sports tournaments and
fixtures, more than twenty service activities, two plays, multiple musical performances and several artistic
exhibitions were only some of the opportunities for our students to show off their talents. Their inspirational
achievements clearly demonstrate the importance of AISL’s holistic approach to education as illustrated in our
Portrait of an AISL Learner.
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 look forward to working with you again next year.
Either way, always remember that once a Leopard, always a Leopard!
Dr. Russ Menard
Director

Administration

Rosanna Faith Martina Cleopatra
van Schalkwyk Dube van Vlaanderen Chabalenge

Peter Shirley Sonja Chulu
Taylor Mee Swart Chansa

Shantall Natasha
Adonis Chalikulima

Tech Support

Michael Langi Dixon Tatenda
Mee Shuma Mvula Sassa

Edwin
Kamangala

Nurse Reprographics

Jennifer Beatrice
Anunsacion Kandondolo

Drivers

Aaron Cephas Cuthbert Davy
Mwale Masaka Chuzu Kamanula

Embridge Evaristo Joseph Joseph
Mulopa Daka Kamanga Phiri

McWan Patrick
Masaka Munkonge

Maintenance

Mathias Geoffrey Lemmy Gaston
Kwenda Yamba Simutelo Lungu

Chris Adony Luka Moses
Soko Makansa Mumba Mafuta

James John Michael Masauso
Gomo Gomo Phiri Phri

Pephias Sampa Michael Trymed
Kanchule Harod Mateyo Zimba

Sunday Felix Mwansa Kampamba
Sichalyango Muma Chama Mbulo

Lameck Joseph Mathias Catherine
Banda Sinyinza Mutinta Lungu

Photo Credit: Rabya Baluch

Nemchem

Ruth Mutinta Ruth Astridah
Chikoni Mwiinga Banda Chikwela

Mirriam Maklena Annette Mary
Kabunda Zulu Musonda Chaila

Nathan Kabulo Kenneth Ireen
Chola Simantembe Pandwe Weleki

Felix Chilala Chileshe Susan
Lungu Chiwala Mulenga Banda

Sekelani George Peter
Sakala Phiri Phiri

Photo Credit: Rabya Baluch



Photo Credit: Cara Raboanarielina



Message from
the Primary Principal

Darlene Huson

Throughout the 2019-2020 academic year, community and resilience continued to emerge as attributes
that drove this year forward for students, teachers, and families. From opening the school year with
a campus in transition due to the renovation project to closing the school year via distance learning,
this year has continued to demonstrate how our community has pulled together to overcome planned
and unforeseen challenges. Despite these obstacles along the way, we have continued to connect,
grow and transform as a community of learners. As Claude Bernard reminds us, “Man can learn noth-
ing except by going from known to the unknown”, which is exactly what we did over the course of this
year. This yearbook celebrates the learning, innovative thinking, and moments that have made this
year special. As we provide each child with individual support and encouragement, we see each one as
extremely capable in his/her own unique way. Our goal is to guide each of our students socially, emo-
tionally, and academically as part of our holistic program.
As a PYP school, we have questioned and reflected as inquirers, thinkers, and risk-takers. We have
made principled choices and cared for one another. Our actions as teachers and parents have mirrored
advice by Og Mandino, “Take the attitude of a student, never be too big to ask questions, never know
too much to learn something new.” Our students have raised awareness about issues that impact our
school, our local community, and our world. From our youngest to oldest learners, each child has re-
flected on how to take meaningful action in hopes of creating a better future. As the Primary Principal,
I can find so many reasons to be proud of what our students and teachers have accomplished this year.
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 memoir for you and your child.
Sincerely,
Darlene Huson
Primary Principal

Primary

Darlene Christine Tony
Huson Kelly Potts
Claire Rabecca
Potts Mubanga Chirwa
Matildah Chewe Esnart
Kapila Ben Chipili
Josephine Mukwatu Prisca
Chikopa Leslie Kanyama
Jeffery Bridget
Liz Rita McCall
Haske Kaira

Naomi Diana Enala
Nalubamba Hoffman Tembo
Chishimba Josephine
Andrea Chikuni McAleer
Mwalula Judith
Will Takawira
Mavis Caspers Monique
Tembo Annie Chapman
Emma Mando Charity
Ten Cate Anne-Marie Sishuwa
Esther van Hooijdonk
Nichilima Joyce Jo
Nathan Bicknell
Chilton Phiri

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Photo Credit: Yarif Mor



Photo Credit: Claire Potts

Early
Learning
CenterMatildah
Ben
Kapila Mukwatu

Zekai “Jayden” Yannick Kaden
Sun Lutz Chapman

Joseph Zella Jason
Kapira Norikane Phiri

Dechen “Dyson” Ruoyi “Emma” Leyla
Xu Wang Gursel

Chinunka
Chungu

Early
Learning
Center
Claire Mubanga
Potts Chewe

Rabecca
Chirwa

Yi Xin “Elsa” Lealem Jesse
Huang Dagne Dixon

Christian Vagmi Sophie
Kapira Dwivedi Bickers

Mutinta Bukata Ting Xu “Lucas”
Belemu Mwila Huang

Early
Learning
Center
Esnart Josephine
Chipili Chikopa

Taonga Romi Matiu
Majula Asraf Chileshe

Mae Tomas Yaxiao
Reynolds Fernandez Vasquez Hou

Quinn NiiLantey “Christian” Stella
Kirsten Boyd Gartner

Yinbo “Ethan” Chloe
Ji Anembo





Photo Credit: Claire Potts



Liz KG Rita
Haske Kaira
Tara Luka Malaika
Hoffman Shields Mukuka

Mulobe Julia Hanjin
Belemu Vilalva-Lessa Fang

Charlotte Ahmed Jessica
Hyland Hussein Woolley

David Cora Mubanga
Kamangaza Norikane Masaka

KG

Leslie Prisca
Jeffery Kanyama
Yunyi
Rafael Naa Lengoi
Ma Constantinou Boyd

Paco Alida Florence
Koestler Miller Fleming

Ewnet Christina Charles
Dagne Georgiou Gursel

Gemma Kian
Glendinning Farhat







Photo Credit: Janke Lindeque

Grade
1
Bridget Naomi
McCall Nalubamba

Zoie Theo Stella
Dixon Constantinou Rubesova

Molly Maya Maxwell “Max”
Barr Hamze Illingworth

Mary “MCK” Korbin Eloise
Tarney Williams Baron

Anastasia “Annie” Adam Michael
Hasse Glendinning Kwalingana

Bryce Didiane Jesse
Haske Mapfumo Green

Diana Isaac Enala
Hoffman Meyer Tembo
Nkeangzeh
Zaumu Mohammed “Azan” Miasoa
Afzal Raboanarielina

Mia Meilin Marcus
Reynolds Dong Mulwanda

Keh Harley Emma
Thomas Burton Kuehnle

Azalea Avi Thomas
Gordon Mathur Bickers
Francis
Maia Eckersley Jens
Sorlie Rehnquist







Photo Credit: Claire Potts

Grade
2
Andrea Chishimba
Mwalula Chikuni

Zimo Maya Ting Zan “Eric”
Xu Burton Huang

Mapepo Zhi Han “Coco” Juan
Mukuka Chen Malan

Kai Jordan-Leigh Kush
O’Bra Breytenbach Naik

Henry Emerson “Emy” Ethan
Kasolo Fairchild Ollomo

Caitlyn Agang Alma
Hoffman Gabaraane Svensson

Abigail “Abby” Martin Lina
Mulubwa Fernandez Vasquez Koestler

Harper Layla
Befus Hobson

Josephine Grade Mavis
McAleer 2 Tembo

Zara Yali Tristan “T”
Dixon Gross Brett

Tina Phoebe Philippa
Kapira Coombs Tembo Schepping

Omri Moritz Marcus
Asraf Hoffman Swanepoel

Leen Karl “Ivar” Jake
Hussein Svensson Chanda

Henry Emily Colton
Gartner Kennedy Green

Angelica Ruixuan Calvin
Mondoka Hu Missbach



Photo Credit: Claire Potts

Will Grade Judith
Caspers 3 Takawira

Soheil Santiago “Santi” Raasay
Izadi Arnaldo Bailey Harrison

Maria Marcus Lenae
Nuwamanya Azzoni Van Zyl

Holger Fouad Felipe
Wikstrom Hemaiden Vilalva-Lessa

Damien Cade Benjamin “Ben”
van Soest Smith Menard

Anna Amani Alinafe
van den Broek Asamoah-Manu Maliki

Rose Noelle Jack
Eckersley Befus Gursel
Owen
Aditi Thompson
Reece

Grade
3
Emma Annie
Ten Cate Mando

Youssef Yishu Sophia
Karnib Huang Kirsten

Parth Osanna Oliver “Ollie”
Bahukhandi Mulangala Zeravica

Milo Logan Lily
Betti Chapman Mee

John “Trey” Dan Cosette
Kuehnle II Ben Zeev Baron

Cora Chimwemwe Anae
Maguire Kanja Harmse