G2 Jacob Stapleton

In response to the question, “As globally enlightened citizens, how can we contribute to the well-being of our global community?” Jacob answered with hope.

He believes that hope gives us the strength to overcome challenges. Learning a foreign language can often feel overwhelming, and progress may seem slow. But Jacob reminds us that if we hold on to hope and keep trying, the day will come when we begin to understand, and eventually, speak with confidence.

To him, hope is not about focusing on what we can’t do right now, but about dreaming of what we will do and want to do. It’s a magical, exciting, and joyful journey. Jacob believes that by holding on to hope and stepping into new challenges, we’ll eventually find ourselves achieving what once seemed impossible.

With this hopeful mindset—and his remarkable growth in Korean—Jacob is already walking the path of a true global leader.

Hello. 안녕하세요. [an-nyeong-ha-se-yo] My name is Jacob.저는 제이콥이에요. [jeo-neun je-i-kob-i-e-yo] My favorite color is pink. 저는 분홍색 가장 좋아해요. [jeo-neun bun-hong-saek ga-jang jo-a-hae-yo] I am 9 years old. 저는 아홉 살이에요. [jeo-neun a-hop sal-i-e-yo] I am in 3rd grade. 저는 삼학년이에요. [jeo-neun sam-hak-nyeon-i-e-yo]

I like to play video games. 저는 비디오 게임 좋아해요. [jeo-neun bi-di-o ge-im jo-a-hae-yo] I like to play with my friends. 저는 친구랑 노는 것 좋아해요.[jeo-neun chin-gu-rang no-neun geot jo-a-hae-yo] I don’t like cats. 저는 고양이 안 좋아해요. [jeo-neun go-yang-i ahn jo-a-hae-yo] I really love sports. 저는 운동을 정말 좋아해요. [jeo-neun un-dong-eul jeong-mal jo-a-hae-yo] I want to play soccer every day. 저는 날마다 축구하고 싶어요. [jeo-neun nal-ma-da chuk-gu-ha-go sip-eo-yo] I want to be a professional basketball player. 저는 농구선수 되고 싶어요.[jeo-neun nong-gu-seon-su dwoe-go sip-eo-yo]

I love reading.저는 독서 진짜 좋아해요. [jeo-neun dok-seo jin-jja jo-a-hae-yo] My favorite book is “The Hunger Games.” 저는 “헝거 게임” 책 가장 좋아해요. [jeo-neun “heong-geo ge-im” chaek ga-jang jo-a-hae-yo] I love steak and dogs. 저는 스테이크 그리고 개 사랑해요. [jeo-neun seu-te-i-keu geu-ri-go gae sa-rang-hae-yo]

I love APIS. 저는 APIS 학교 사랑해요. [jeo-neun ei-pi-ae-seu hak-gyo sa-rang-hae-yo] I love APIS because it is my home. 왜냐하면 학교는 저의 집이에요. [wae-nya-ha-myeon hak-gyo-neun jeo-ui jib-i-e-yo] I always thank God. 저는 하나님께 항상 감사해요. [jeo-neun ha-na-nim-kke hang-sang gam-sa-hae-yo] Thank you! 감사합니다! [gam-sa-ham-ni-da]

새해 복 많이 받으세요 Happy New Year!

Jake, who loves soccer and sports, emphasized that faith, hope, and love are key to positively embodying the ‘Ohana spirit in our lives. His love for God and Jesus overflows into genuine care for his family and neighbors. During Korean class, he created a “bokjumeoni” (lucky pouch) filled with Korean currency, as there is a custom in Korea of gifting these pouches filled with money to children on New Year’s Day, symbolizing the belief that blessings come from God. May God’s love and blessings always be with him.

Colossians 3: 15

And let the Peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are called in one body; and be ye thankful.

Jake hopes that the peace and love of Christ will fill every corner of the school. He always takes the lead in tackling difficult tasks and blends well with other friends, and his leadership even shines through in small things. Jake is a source of strength for his peers in their Korean language class. Jake’s picture of enjoying a fun time snorkeling with his family during spring break at the beach is truly refreshing and cool.