DIS Profile: Glider ✈️

Selina Son, Managing Editor

February 12, 2025

Disclaimer: Jets Tailspin is a satire column.

Glider excitedly greets cross country admirers. (Jessica Woo)

Known for dances, cheers, and pumping up the Jets across all ages, he’s actually pretty quiet in front of the big crowds. The Tailspin caught up with the infamous introvert behind closed doors, and Glider brought a flood of personality. Here is everything you need to know about the DIS mascot.

Favorite Food: Jets’ Cafeteria Lunch

Favorite School Subject: AP Computer Science

Biggest Pet Peeve: An empty henhouse

Biggest Achievement: Getting my commercial pilot license

Biggest Misconception about Glider: I’m not a furry

Biggest Fear: I have anxiety when I perform

Favorite Season: Winter cuz my fur turns white

Major in University: Aviation

Legacy: Teaching a new generation that anyone can be Glider!!

Least Favorite Question: “What does the fox say?”

Favorite Fashion Brand: Well I used to shop at H&M and Zara but I realized they used unethical child labor and fast fashion just doesn’t fit my mojo. So I only get products through vintage stores which are really hard to find in Korea. Some call it minimalist or dumpster core but I just call it being “me.”

Glider, are you going to wear any pants?: I plead the fifth.

Thank you Glider, we learned so much. Give Glider a high-five the next time you see him in the KISAC tournament.

About the Contributors

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.

Jessica Woo, Editor in Chief

A six year veteran in the Flyover, Jessica Woo returns as a senior for her final Jets Flyover year. As an engaged student who loves to read and write, Jessica loves to help other students improve and always attempts to step up as a writer herself. Jessica loves to communicate and delivers informative messages to the DIS community. As much as she adores writing, Jessica deems herself a baseball-holic and attempts to watch every game if possible.