~ YBS Alumni, Katie's Story: Growing Proudly Beyond Borders ~ We are proud to share the story of our very first American student at YBS. Today, at just 16 years old, Katie has been selected into one of the most competitive early college academies in the United States. She now lives on a university campus, taking college-level courses — earning both her high school diploma and college credits. From a small bilingual classroom in Japan to a bold step toward her future. What did she carry with her