American shows another week of crazy talent, is it enough?

BY: RACHEL BOND “This season of American Idol is the season of the ‘Big Voice’”, says Jennifer Lopez Thursday night. This past week the seven participants left in American Idol compete. Skylar Laine with her version of Didn’t You Know How Much I Loved You, the kick-off song of the night by Kellie Pickler definitely […]

Ashley & Ricky´s Wedding: A Dream Come True

STEFANNY ZAPATA “If one can beat a hundred, two can beat a hundred thousand,” said the content husband staring at her beautiful wife. Ashley Kristen Ruffner and Ricardo Andres Diaz, chaplains at Alliance Academy, decided to start a family together. They got married on Saturday 7th at Hacienda Umbria, Machachi- Ecuador, the place where the […]

Craving for some oriental food, here is Zao.

In contrast to the cold city, Zao is a restaurant that can not be missed. It’s overall presentation and food are intriguing. It offers you a mix of asian cuisine, including Chinese, Japanese, Thai and Vietnamese. The impression is what mostly counts, the atmosphere has an elegant oriental style. The interior is a very relaxing […]

A true depiction of Uganda in ‘Kony 2012’ video?

BY: RACHEL BOND “Uganda is more than depicted in that video…” Amama Mbabazi says. This video, “Kony 2012”, by many, seen as a wake up call to Kony recruiting children from Uganda in his army, turns out to be more fictional than fact?  Is the video honestly showing what really goes on in Uganda? According to […]

Quito Cup, a Saturday to Remember

March 3, Quito Cup,a soccer tournament that helps the junior class raise funds took place in the Alliance Academy International. 8 am. Saturday morning, was pretty early for people to be at school  yet they were still there. The sun shone brightly making it hard to see as the junior class got everything ready for Quito Cup.  The original […]

A Little Help to Remain Healthy

 BY STEFANNY ZAPATA Being healthy is not just about nutrition is about maintaining your body and mind in good shape. Being in shape is not just appearance, it’s a lifestyle. Being in shape means maintaining a healthy, happy, relaxed and active lifestyle. In AAI students are able to participate in a lot of physical activities such as P.E., […]

Sacrificing vacation leaves great experiences for AAI Students.

By Analiz Castillo While most  AAI students spent their carnival vacations sleeping on the beach or resting in their homes, some students were sharing the gospel, telling stories and singing songs with the kids in the jungle town of Campana Cocha. Students from the Campana Cocha CSO set out on their jungle adventure on February […]

The Time for Excellence Has Come

BY SAMUEL LAY On February 24, parents and students of AAI received an email message from Mrs. Christina Simmons. The message referred to the opening of the selection of National Honor’s Society students for 2012. This is a great honor to distinguish students who have shown their dedication and capacity during their high school life. […]

New goal keeper steps up for varsity soccer team

BY: ESTEBAN NARANJO For many years the varsity boys’ soccer team has had a really good goal keeper, but this year the varsity team has been searching for one because no student has had good skills as a goalie After 4 years of being in Alliance Academy International Nick Whitehead has been a really talented […]

Being Canadian in an American school

BY: STACEY BULMER What does it mean to be Canadian? It means knowing God Save the Queen and the Canadian National Anthem by heart. Keeping up with what’s going on in Parliament. Knowing what RCMP and OPP stand for. Knowing French as a second – or, in my case, third – language. Knowing who the […]