DIS Hosts Inaugural SKAC Badminton Tournament

Students from Four Schools Fight for the Medal

August 22, 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.

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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, Multimedia Journalist

Juan Cortez is an opinionated senior that likes to sing, play sports, and overall entertain people. So far his favorite subjects are Video Production and Music. As a sports fanatic, Juan particularly enjoys the volleyball season, due to the fact that he will take his place as the ace this year! Quite evidently, sports spikes Juan Cortez’s interest, explaining why he writes about the athletics that swarms around DIS. Many people have informed him that he displays himself as an affable person, which is why he wants to share his opinions in the Jets Flyover. Additionally, Mexican food has been a specialty for Juan Cortez, due to the fact that he finds comfort in his Mexican side of the family.

Leanne Yoon, Managing Editor

Leanne Yoon, dubbed as “Lenny” by her close friends, rises into her sophomore year bursting with ambition. As a leader of clubs such as Menstruation Station, SOAR, Debate Club and String Orchestra, Leanne often ponders on what else she could bring to her fellow Jets. In her leisure time, she vibes to music and immerses herself in all things K-culture. This year, Leanne hopes to bring the Flyover to the next level as the co-managing editor of the publication.

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.

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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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