Baseball season sprung into full swing at the Lions Park this spring. High school supporters went down together for the Samsung Lions vs. Kiwoom Heroes game on April 4. Hosted by the High School Student Council (HSSC), the event brought baseball fans of all kinds from seniors to freshmen gathered all together after school to strike away academic stress and worries. 

“We tried to book the baseball game as early as possible within the season. April 4th was one of the first dates on which they accepted group reservations, so we made it then. We also wanted to make the pricing free, so we chose the sky seats. They had a great view and were relatively cheap,” said Tommy Jang, vice president of the HSSC. 

Out of the crowd, passionate fans of the Lions even brought along merch to demonstrate their support. “I passionately support Samsung, so I cheered really hard for the team. This event was great not only because we got to watch the game, but also because we went as a community. I think this trip gave us an opportunity to foster our friendship and form a sense of group compassion,” said Brian Hyun, a sophomore. 

Students who were part of the DIS-Asian American International Academy (AAIA) Student Exchange Program also joined for an experience in Korean baseball culture.

“I loved everything about this mini field trip. Not only was it the first baseball game I’d ever been to, but it was also my very first professional game I got to experience. I’m so glad I got the chance to spend it with all of my friends in Korea. I took a bunch of photos on my camera to save these moments. If I ever get the chance to experience this again though, remind me to bring a puffer,” said freshman Peyton Tsai, an exchange student. 

Although the Lions lost in a landslide of 10:1 against the Heroes, the Jets won a key memory of their high school years. “It was fun that we got to go as a school, but the Lions lost really badly, so it was an interesting experience. I hope everyone had fun,” said Jang.

The event helped unite the group as a whole and support their favorite athletic teams, and students hope to visit the stadium for future opportunities.