• K-5 Key Club Kimchi Event: Saturday, November 30
  • Thanksgiving Break: Thursday & Friday, November 28-29
  • Grades 3-4 Christmas Origami Night: Tuesday, November 26
  • SKAIS STEM Fair: Saturday, November 23
  • High School Student Council Garden Party: Friday, November 22
  • First Day of ASA Season 2: Monday, November 18
  • Don't forget your spirit shirts on Friday
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  • K-5 Key Club Kimchi Event: Saturday, November 30
  • Thanksgiving Break: Thursday & Friday, November 28-29
  • Grades 3-4 Christmas Origami Night: Tuesday, November 26
  • SKAIS STEM Fair: Saturday, November 23
  • High School Student Council Garden Party: Friday, November 22
  • First Day of ASA Season 2: Monday, November 18
  • Don't forget your spirit shirts on Friday
The Student News Site of Daegu International School

Jets Flyover
The Student News Site of Daegu International School

Jets Flyover

[Photos] Elementary schoolers celebrate the Lunar New Year with glutinous rice flour dumplings and lanterns

Selina Son, Managing Editor
February 27, 2024
Serena Travers
Fifth grader Miles Long savors the yuanxiao after a long meticulous culinary process. He screams out as the umami of the treat floods through his senses.

Chinese Lunar New Year celebrations never shy away from festivity and delicious food. To learn and uphold the tradition, third, fourth, and fifth graders joined the National Chinese Honor Society (NCHS) for Yuánxiāo Night, on Feb. 20. NCHS members taught the participants how to prepare the classic snack. With their stomachs filled with 元宵 yuánxiāo (rice flour dumplings that also mean “first night”), students crafted beautiful 灯笼 dēnglóng (lanterns). Check out photos from this special Spring Festival. 

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Ellie Joe and Harika Veluvolu in third grade have a blast with their favorite sunbae, Hailey Tzou in 11th grade.
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Selina Son
Selina Son, Managing Editor
DIS veteran Selina Son makes her mark in her final year on the Jets Flyover staff. With confidence, extroversion, and a dash of charisma, she jumps from classroom to classroom to share her hot takes. From social issues to science conspiracies, Selina knows it all. As the president of SOAR and string orchestra, Selina graces the campus with bubbles of entertainment and joy. 
Serena Travers
Serena Travers, Writer
A rising senior, Serena Travers returns to continue her avid passion for journalism. This year, she aspires to share her thoughts, meet new people, and take the best of the best photos. She also plans to dabble in design to bring the yearbook to the next level as she leaves high school. She combines her love for psychology with her writing. Her excitement and dedication to the Flyover staff is evident by the fact that she takes two media classes at DIS.
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Now in her senior year, Elisa Triolo takes the world by storm with her enthusiasm and creativity. She shares her strong opinions in her craft with conviction and whimsical humor. Her voice pulls you through an emotional rollercoaster with smooth richness. A philosophical enigma, she journeys through the throes of possibilities outside of the regular box we live in. 
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Residents of faith hall gather together for a picture to capture the exciting moment, their hands full with all the goods they bought.
Bring on the bazaar buzz
Freshman CJ Park and sophomore Yujun Piao boast their AI design, "Project Signify." Their algorithmic codes convert sign language into words and letters, surprising the audience.
DIS STEM Fair 2024 ignites dedication and innovation
Fifth graders Logan Nam, David Hur, and Braydon Kim proudly showcase their project on the effects of video games on mood and personality. They aim to shine with a first place in their final year of elementary school.
Budding scientists explore the wonders of STEM
Senior Hailey Tzou strums the electric guitar in her Halloween costume. In addition to the music, the band's cute onesies captivate the audience.
Rain or shine, DIS Community Festa thrives
Middle and high schoolers form one large Minion clan in efforts to steal the Moon.
Spooky School Spirit: Jets cap off an unforgettable Spirit Week
Elementary students light up the field as they smile and wave at the drone. It captures the Halloween magic in the air.
Too Ghoul for School: Halloween costumes haunt Spirit Week
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The middle school trio holds up the winning trophy. They prove that team work makes dream work.
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Aiden Hwang (number 34) in sixth grade aims the ball toward the goal with precision and power. He maintains his unwavering focus as he drives toward the goal.
Ups and downs at middle school SKAIS soccer finals
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Lions superfan’s banner steals the show, leads to Korean Series spotlight
Mrs. Jolly motivates the team post-game, celebrating their victory against FPS. At the same time, she emphasizes the importance of teamwork and resilience.
High school girls’ volleyball bows out early at KISAC
Fujino and Kyōmoto enjoy their regular day together with the money they earned by drawing mangas. This scene symbolizes Kyōmoto's character development from a shut-in to a girl who can leave her home to hang out with her friend.
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