DIS hosts inaugural SKAC Badminton tournament

Students from four schools fight for the medal

Ricky Jang, Sarah Lee, Juan Cortez, Leanne Yoon, and Catherine Park

August 21, 2023

Lisa serves over after a thrilling point.

DIS hosted the first-ever SKAC badminton tournament in the Jetnasium on Saturday, May 27. Instead of dividing teams by schools, all individuals squared off against each other regardless of their home court, following an ‘every man for himself’ style of play.

DIS players met bright and early at 7:30 in the morning to play against each other and set scores for in-house games. Then the official tournament with all the other SKAC schools began around 9 a.m and ran until 6:30 in the evening. Players competed in categories based on their grade (middle/high school) and gender to determine the ultimate champion.

At the end of the day, FPS (Fayston Preparatory of Suji) stole the show with nine awards. But our middle school Jets brought fine play to the court. Becky, Mika, Jason, Lian, Matthew, and Alex won a total of six medals, and Becky even earned second place amongst high schoolers despite the age gap.

This year’s badminton tournament opened up the field for various athletic activities within our school. This addition will bring heightened excitement and challenges to our sports department for years to come.

About the Contributors

Ricky Jang, Writer

Ricky Jang is a senior who shares a passion for sports, music, and technology. Actively involved in the DIS community since the fifth grade, he participates in several clubs such as the Student Athletic Advisory Committee (SAAC), one of the high school rock bands, and MUN. He wants to be an influential figure who can positively impact the local community. Due to his interests, Ricky is interested in studying various social science fields, especially data science. He spends most of his free time exploring and engaging in social activities.

Sarah Lee, Sports Reporter and Multimedia Editor

Sarah Lee is (finally!) a senior at DIS. It is already her sixth year working as a journalist by writing sports articles, as well as updating the Jets Flyover website. She also helped out digital media students in various ways: she hosted the Jet Stream episodes in junior year and spent countless hours in the studio perfecting each video. Sarah is an important member of the DIS athletic community as she is the captain of the high school volleyball team, along with an active SAAC (Student Athletic Advisory Committee) president. Additionally, Sarah has a great interest in psychology, which she plans to major in at university.

Juan Cortez, Broadcast Journalist

Juan Cortez, an opinionated senior, loves to sing, play sports, and just simply entertain people. His favorite subject is music. As an accomplished athlete, Juan particularly enjoys volleyball season. Quite evidently, sports spike Juan’s interests. Many people informed him that he displays himself as an affable person, so he wants to share his personality on the Jet Stream. Additionally, Juan specializes in Mexican cuisine, due to the fact that he finds comfort in the Mexican side of his family.

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.

Catherine Park, Editor in Chief

Cath loves writing stories and making art. Luckily, God gifted her a talented left hand. As the vice president of the National Arts Honor Society, she can be seen drawing around campus. Cath explores many different genres of books, music, movies, and activities, and is willing to explore more about them throughout her experience as the editor-in-chief. All she needs is paper, a pencil, an eraser, and her dog, Russell. Cath writes, illustrates comics, edits articles, and manages the Jets Flyover.

Aiden Chae, Photographer / Designer

Aiden Chae, a senior at DIS, pursues his enthusiasm for photography as a second year member of the Jets Flyover. At fifteen, his interest in business motivated him to create a successful startup that earned him honorable recognition. He wishes to use his skills to demonstrate a range of narratives and publish his photos in the yearbook and newspaper.

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Eddy kim • Oct 5, 2023 at 7:24 pm

I love how you guys took the pictures and explained how becky, Mika, Jason,
lian, Matthew, and Alex won second place


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Solah • Aug 24, 2023 at 10:20 pm

Go Jets!!! Nice job guys :))


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