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The author on the basketball court this season. (Courtesy of Ben Tran)

What I Learned as an Athlete at EF

Ben Tran, Reporter May 15, 2025

My name is Trần Gia Hưng, but everyone calls me Ben. I am 18 and from Vietnam. I have long been interested in physical education. Activities in sports have taught me much. Through my favorite sport,...

The volleyball team in its 3-0 win over Calvary Baptist on April 7th.

Recapping the Boys Volleyball Season

Cyrus Duarah, Reporter May 6, 2025

The EF Academy Pasadena Varsity Boys Volleyball team concluded the 2024-2025 season with a commendable 11-11 overall record, finishing 6th in league play and advancing to the playoffs. Despite a challenging...

The EF Tennis Club practices for an upcoming match.

EF Academy Launches Tennis Club, Focuses on Progress

Riccardo Limonta and Alessandro Lombardo April 7, 2025

EF Academy has launched a new extracurricular activity: a tennis club that will give students the chance to develop sports skills, teamwork, and discipline. Though the club is still in its infancy and...

The golf team at practice on February 19th.

EF Golf Club Tees Off

Ben Tran, Reporter February 20, 2025

The EF Academy golf team consists of two dedicated coaches, Coach Sean and Coach Chris, and eight golfers who share a passion for the sport. They are teammates, but more like a family because they motivate...

EF defeated Providence High School 5-1 on January 28th.

Recapping the Soccer Season and Looking Forward to Next Year

Riccardo Limonta, Reporter February 18, 2025

The EF Academy Pasadena boys’ soccer team had a tough 2024-2025 season, winning 3 games, losing 10, and tying 1. Even though the outcomes were sometimes hard to take, the team showed resilience and determination....

Students develop innovative treats in the Quick Snack Hacks club, which meets Mondays and Wednesday in Alder.

New Club Seasons Kicks Off at EF Academy

Zuzanna Zawadzka, Reporter February 14, 2025

The new club season at EF Academy is here! With students having settled into the semester over the past month, the campus is alive with activity as clubs and sports teams bring fresh energy and excitement...

EF played Animo City of Champions Charter High School on Wednesday.

Varsity Basketball Team Finishes Season Strong With Win on Senior Night

Hannah Tran and Queenie Wang February 7, 2025

With a final score of 55-47, the EF varsity basketball team beat Animo City of Champions Charter High School on senior night on Wednesday to end the season. Students, faculty, and staff from EF gathered...

The JV casketball team in action.

Layups, Laughs, and Life Lessons: The Junior Varsity Basketball Team

Queenie Wang, Reporter December 6, 2024

Basketball season is underway at EF Academy. The International Changemaker spoke with junior varsity players and coaches about their love of the game, the funny things that happen on the court, and the...

EF Students on top of the Big Bear Mountain. February 24, 2024.

Ski Trip Review

Piermatteo Di Paola, Reporter April 19, 2024

On Saturday, February 24th, at 4:45 am, everybody who signed up for the ski trip gathered in front of Cena before departure. There were 2 hours of driving ahead of us but that didn’t seem to bother anyone. The...

EF's team stands in a circle after a home game, having a discussion with the coaches on February 27, 2024.

Boys Volleyball Tournament

Makar Kraev, Reporter March 5, 2024

Early in the sunny morning on Saturday, February 24th, EF Academy’s boys' volleyball team was departing for their first-ever tournament, hosted by one of nearby high schools and featuring a total of...

Han, an important member of the team, was ready to spike the shuttlecock. February 29, 2024.

Badminton Bootcamp

Jimmy Tsai, Reporter March 5, 2024

As the spring sports season began, the EF Academy badminton team started their practices in early February and had their first match last Saturday(2/24) afternoon. The team’s practice session takes place...

Daria serving during a game. February 15, 2024.

Beach Volley Finishes Pre-Spring Break Season Strong

Lou Malard, Reporter March 5, 2024

For the spring club season, the EF Academy offered a lot of different clubs, and one of them was girl’s athletic beach volleyball. It started two weeks ago, and the girls have already played two games...

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