Seoul American High School

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Seoul American High School (SAHS) is one of the largest schools in the Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) Pacific Area, which includes Korea, Japan, Okinawa, and Guam. SAHS is located on Yongsan Garrison in the heart of Seoul, South Korea and provides education and activities for children of U.S. Military and Civilian families.

With a student population of over 700 as of School Year 05/06, the Seoul American Falcons are the largest DODEA school in Korea. SAHS is considered a class AA school, which classifies it as a large school in the Pacific. SAHS competes in Far East activities against other schools throughout the Pacific in tournaments and conferences, such as: Journalism, Model United Nations, Basketball, Football, Volleyball, Tennis, Drama, Music, Soccer, and Swimming.

[edit] History

Seoul American High School first opened after the Korean War on Yongsan Garrison with a mission that remains the same today - to provide the children of military families with the best education possible.

It's rival schools are Osan American High School and Seoul Foreign School.

The Kubasaki Dragons won the First Class AA Far East Football Championship with the Falcons placing second in 2005. The Falcons won the Second Class AA Far East Football Championship 12-6 against the Kadena Panthers on November 11, 2006. - MAL #98 - JKL #17