Medals, Connections, and a Conference Record for Eagles at ISSEA

It was a record-setting performance from the ICS Addis Eagles at last weekend's ISSEA tournaments.

Competing against eight international schools from southern and eastern Africa, our Eagles came away with a series of highlight performances, including team achievements, personal accolades, learning experiences, and one ISSEA record!

Amir B., a Grade 12 Track & Field athlete set a new conference record for the high jump event by leaping 1.83 meters on the first day of the competition in Johannesburg, helping the boys team to a third place finish overall. The boys cross-country team took second place in meet.

All together, seven ICS Eagles athletes returned home to Ethiopia with a combined ten medals, including

• Gold: Amir B. in high jump (ISSEA record)
• Silver: Aberra M. in 800m run and 5k cross-country
• Silver: Brian O. in 400m hurdles
• Bronze : Nancy F. in long jump
• Bronze: Viola M. in high jump
• Bronze: Edna L. in shot put
• Bronze: Nate D. in high jump
• Bronze: Aberra M. in 1500m run and 3000m run

At the volleyball tournaments in Harare, Zimbabwe, the ICS Eagles showed strong potential for the young groups, gaining experience at the highest level which will certainly contribute to their success in future tournaments. Both the boys and girls finished the tournament on a high note, winning their final matches to take home seventh place.

At the individual level, Ella P. and Gladys S. were named to the ISSEA Girls Volleyball All-Tournament Team, and William T. and Erik F. earned All-Tournament honors for the boys.

"I’m incredibly impressed by the dedication and grit of our student-athletes this first season," Activities & Athletics Director John Kim said. "They show up early, stay late, and work hard every minute they are practicing or competing. It’s been so much fun to see their growth. The ISSEA tournaments are always an enriching experience for not only the high-level of competitions but also for the great bonds that students form with others from all across Africa and the world."

Season 2 sports kick off for the High School athletes this week. Try-outs for rugby, basketball, and swimming begin Thursday 2 November, and our entire community wishes our athletes continued success!