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[Photos] Young Jets celebrate achievements at final assembly

Jasmine Lee and Lily Lee

June 3, 2026

Olya Karpenko

The girls’ basketball team rushes forward to accept the championship trophy. The moment celebrates the hard work and dedication that led to the victory.

The elementary Jets marked the end of the school year with an assembly on May 20, reflecting on a year of growth, achievements and memories. The event featured tunes from the elementary rock band, tumbling from the Mini Jets, flair from the Elementary Dance Team (EDT) and a finale from the DIS Drama Club. In between performances, teachers recognized athletes and rangers for their contributions to the basketball program, Jets hockey team and Girl Scouts.

About the Contributors

Jasmine Lee, Writer

Jasmine Lee joins the newsroom for her final year of high school. She spent three and a half long years in Shanghai because of her father’s job. Not a big fan of the city, she still misses the friends she made in China. Senior year is not Jasmine’s first foray in the media. She worked on the school broadcasting club at her middle school in Seoul, in a program akin to JBS. And in Shanghai, Jasmine wrote school news at her former campus, SMIC. In the past, Jasmine was fluent in Chinese, but now she claims her proficiency dropped. Still, she steps up to the challenge and joins AP Chinese with Mr. Zhao.

Lily Lee, Writer

Lily Lee returns to the staff with her wide smile and luscious hair. As she watches the clock tick, she reflects on whether or not her name will make a sports banner in the Jetnasium before graduation. Besides fame and glory in the gym, she hopes to leave her mark on the Jets Flyover before her departure. You’ll catch her on the court shooting hoops or buzzing around school on the lookout for mural locations. Nonetheless, she takes great pride in her work ethic and her “tall” stature.

Olya Karpenko, Social Media Manager and Photographer

Olya Karpenko starts her second year with the Jets Flyover. In her junior year, she contributed as an illustrator, but now she expands her skills to take on the role of social media manager. Through a strong passion for art, design, photography, and editing, Olya brings a creative eye to every project she takes on. Outside of school, she enjoys music, TV, and of course, catching up on sleep.

noah lee, Photographer

Senior Noah Lee enters his first year on the yearbook staff. He specializes in capturing funny and unforgettable moments through photography, and aims to bring a fresh perspective to the yearbook. Outside of school, Noah spends most of his time on the basketball court, where he finds both excitement and inspiration in the game. When not on the court or behind the camera, he enjoys the Samsung Lions KBO team and baseball video games.