[Photos] Jam-packed secondary assembly closes the year with a bang

Leanne Yoon, Editor in Chief

May 22, 2025

Colin Ji, with precision finger picking, grunts his “guitar face” while losing himself in the song “Don’t stop me now” by Queen. He recreates the ’70s classic with his fellow GS25 members. (Leanne Yoon)

The Jets capped off another year at the final assembly. More packed than ever, seven middle and high school rock bands, the Drama Club’s rendition of “콩쥐팥쥐 (Kongjwi and Patjwi),” and a medley by the Illusion Dance Team brought the crowd to life on May 19. In between performances, staff took the stage to celebrate 40 Book Challenge winners, computer science accolades, and another successful season of sports. As the school year draws to a close, the Jets look forward to another stacked year of events.

About the Contributors

Leanne Yoon, Editor in Chief

Leanne Yoon, dubbed as “Lenny” by her close friends, (finally) joins the Journalism class in her junior year as the Editor-in-Chief of the Jets Flyover. She makes up for her short stature with fiery charisma and passion. As an active leader of clubs such as Students Organizing Against Racism, Debate Club and String Orchestra, Leanne often ponders on what else she could bring to her fellow Jets. Off-campus, she shares her perspectives with an international audience in countries ranging from the United Arab Emirates to France. Leanne writes, takes photos, edits articles, and manages the Flyover.

Olya Karpenko, Illustrator

Olya Karpenko illustrates for the Jets Flyover. She can sketch up a storm for any writer. Her biggest hobby is music. For Olya, music represents more than just sound. It means emotions and atmospheres that wrap around her soul. As a globetrotter, Olya jumps from place to place, and has lived in Europe and Asia. A proud member of National Art Honor Society, Olya brings passion and creativity to all of her classes and clubs during her second year at DIS.

Sophia Bae, Writer and Illustrator

As a writer and illustrator, Sophia spends most of their free time drawing and listening to music. Additionally, their involvement in LOVE club leadership showcases their enthusiasm to foster diversity and inclusivity in the community. They love to explore multiple perspectives on controversial issues, and they aim to raise awareness of them with contributions to the Jets Flyover.