• K-5 Key Club Kimchi Event: Saturday, November 30
  • Thanksgiving Break: Thursday & Friday, November 28-29
  • Grades 3-4 Christmas Origami Night: Tuesday, November 26
  • SKAIS STEM Fair: Saturday, November 23
  • High School Student Council Garden Party: Friday, November 22
  • First Day of ASA Season 2: Monday, November 18
  • Don't forget your spirit shirts on Friday
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Senior Hailey Tzou strums the electric guitar in her Halloween costume. In addition to the music, the band's cute onesies captivate the audience.
Rain or shine, DIS Community Festa thrives
Middle and high schoolers form one large Minion clan in efforts to steal the Moon.
Spooky School Spirit: Jets cap off an unforgettable Spirit Week
Elementary students light up the field as they smile and wave at the drone. It captures the Halloween magic in the air.
Too Ghoul for School: Halloween costumes haunt Spirit Week
Freshman CJ Park belts out the chorus while plucking the melody on his electric guitar. The band’s performance of the song “love.” by wave to earth leaves the audience in love with music.
Jets wrap up Season 1 with a day of jam-packed assemblies
DEIB Consultant Ms. Jessica Wei Huang explains a sample workshop plan she developed. She encourages all participants to come up with their own and implement it during Wednesday all-staff meetings.
DEIB Consultant Jessica Wei Huang returns to DIS for second annual EARCOS Weekend Workshop
Mrs. Gum, impersonating E.T., excitingly pedals her tricycle. Her basket contains all of her materials for work.
Students ditch backpacks for Anything But a Bag Day
Both excited and nervous, Aileen steps on the baseball field and announces the opening of the first game of the Korean Series. Her confident voice resounds through the stadium. Photo courtesy of the Kim family.
Lions superfan’s banner steals the show, leads to Korean Series spotlight
Every day, people lose enormous sums, even entire life-savings to such schemes of deceit. Until just 2021, vishing caused a net loss of 3,868,100,000,000 won across Korea.
Don’t fall for the trap: Voice phishing reels in innocent victims
As a foreigner, navigating and fully understanding everything in Korean remains challenging. Yet, Korea offers a vibrant and enriching way of life.
On the outside looking in
Ms. Dennard incorporates her diverse experience into the fifth-grade classroom. She asks question prompts that lead to passionate discussions in the classroom.
Twelve countries and counting: Ms. Dennard’s adventures around the world
Mr. Hortezuela beams with pride as his physics class erupts in applause, astonished by his quick mastery of a challenging physics question. Students attentively listen to every part of his explanation of the answer in detail, afraid to miss a single step of it.
Destiny calls: Mr. Hortezuela’s Korean fated adventure awaits
A name change, though seemingly just a personal decision, often reveals deeper values and beliefs.
Identity at the altar: East and West name selection
Fujino and Kyōmoto enjoy their regular day together with the money they earned by drawing mangas. This scene symbolizes Kyōmoto's character development from a shut-in to a girl who can leave her home to hang out with her friend.
Don’t look back in anger, look back in growth
My trip to the Big Apple
My trip to the Big Apple
The new Illumination franchise is bombarded with negative reviews.
Despicable Me… more like Despicable Meh
Book prices rise over the year, with people expecting the average book price to reach 20,000 won by the year 2024.
Bookworms bewildered by inflation
These six songs will have you smiling all autumn long. But this is just to get you started for this season.
Six songs for your autumn playlist
Apple showcases its newest color “Ultramarine” on this poster that is featured in stores. The iPhone 16, although lacking in innovative functions, attempts to make up for its hefty price tag with its vibrant colors.
Apple’s “It’s Glowtime” doesn’t shine
Recent controversies raise concerns over Korea’s military service and spark debates around gender equality and mental health. Although this social change has cut down the military pool each year, complaints continue to arise.
Korea’s military conscription sparks deep divide
Young girls, especially teens, are the main targets of deepfake technology. With nobody to talk to, they fall into a circle of shame.
Unmasking the truths of stolen faces
The Park Chung Hee statue controversy pits conservatives against the liberals and divides the people of Daegu.
Statue of former president raises eyebrows
Women mistakenly blamed for Korea's declining fertility rates—pressured to focus solely on domestic roles.
Blame game: women bear the brunt of Korea’s birth rate crisis
Many Koreans do not fit in the two 21~23 foundation shades. These four celebrities themselves act as living proof that dark-skinned Koreans exist.
The exclusivity of tone inclusivity
Jets Flyover Staff, 2023~2024. Illustration by Catherine Park.
Farewell from the 2023-2024 Editor-in-Chief
Aiden Hwang (number 34) in sixth grade aims the ball toward the goal with precision and power. He maintains his unwavering focus as he drives toward the goal.
Ups and downs at middle school SKAIS soccer finals
Mrs. Jolly motivates the team post-game, celebrating their victory against FPS. At the same time, she emphasizes the importance of teamwork and resilience.
High school girls’ volleyball bows out early at KISAC
The varsity team celebrates their bronze medal. Although they failed to reach the finals, they wrapped up the tourney with a win and a bronze medal.
High school boys’ volleyball ends the season atop the KISAC podium
Steven Jang and Akari Kojima in sixth grade rock their customized futsal uniform for Sports Day. They love the addition of their names on the back and point at it proudly.
DIS streamlines uniform and jersey purchases through new website
Cross country teams blaze a new trail at KISAC debut
Cross country teams blaze a new trail at KISAC debut
Freshman setter Agnew Kim prepares for a serve receive. She lets her teammate, Sophia Bae, know the timing of the switch for a swift transition from defense to offense.
Varsity and JV girls’ volleyball both take third at SKAIS
Health Hacks: Episode 1
Health Hacks: Episode 1
Daegu derby
From "A" to Alpha
From “A” to Alpha
Archery on trend
Ready to Teach: 1, 2, 3, ears on me!
“DIS” School Rules ep.1
Daegu derby
From "A" to Alpha
From “A” to Alpha
Archery on trend
Find your future
Find your future
Jet Stream June 14th, 2024
Jet Stream June 14th, 2024
Jet Stream June 7th, 2024
Jet Stream June 7th, 2024
Health Hacks: Episode 1
Health Hacks: Episode 1
Ready to Teach: 1, 2, 3, ears on me!
“DIS” School Rules ep.1
Pet Peeves Unfiltered: Bonnie Kim & Sophie Lee
Pet Peeves Unfiltered: Bonnie Kim & Sophie Lee
Eco-Lution Episode 6: Mass Consumption
Eco-Lution Episode 6: Mass Consumption
Fashion Unfiltered: Bonnie Kim & Sophie Lee
Fashion Unfiltered: Bonnie Kim & Sophie Lee
Comic: Miscreant #2-Ebel
Comic: Miscreant #2-Ebel
Students Write Their Own Future. Free Forgery Now!
Jets Tailspin: Students on trial for forging parent’s signatures on permission forms
Comic: Miscreant #1-Faye and Kelly
Comic: Miscreant #1-Faye and Kelly
Comic: Basketball Season
Comic: Basketball Season
Comic: Brainrotcomic
Comic: Brainrotcomic
Identities of these lunch club members are hidden to protect them from university admissions officers.
Jets Tailspin: Tips for starting a lunch club from a student organizer
  • K-5 Key Club Kimchi Event: Saturday, November 30
  • Thanksgiving Break: Thursday & Friday, November 28-29
  • Grades 3-4 Christmas Origami Night: Tuesday, November 26
  • SKAIS STEM Fair: Saturday, November 23
  • High School Student Council Garden Party: Friday, November 22
  • First Day of ASA Season 2: Monday, November 18
  • Don't forget your spirit shirts on Friday
The Student News Site of Daegu International School

Jets Flyover
The Student News Site of Daegu International School

Jets Flyover
Sarah Lee

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.

All content by Sarah Lee
Lisa serves over after a thrilling point.

DIS hosts inaugural SKAC Badminton tournament

Ricky Jang, Sarah Lee, Juan Cortez, Leanne Yoon, and Catherine Park
August 21, 2023
Jacob eyes the hoop as he chucks the ball up for a two pointer. Photo by Juan Cortez.

Middle School Basketball: All Four Teams Make it to the Finals

Sarah Lee and Juan Cortez
May 31, 2023
Paul vanquishes ISB on his way to score a game changer. Photo by Elizabeth Ryu.

Home Court Advantage Brings Luck to Elementary Jets

Ricky Jang, Sarah Lee, Helen Rho, Catherine Park, and Dylan Wang
May 30, 2023
Chris locks arms to steal the ball from a HIS striker. Photo by Juan Cortez.

High School Futsal: Boys Battle it Out & Girls Make it to the Semis

Juan Cortez, Sarah Lee, Ricky Jang, Jade Lee, and Grace Chae
May 24, 2023
Stella dives out of bounds to keep the ball in play. Photo by Helen Rho.

Jets Team Up on the Turf

Sarah Lee, Juan Cortez, Catherine Park, and Elizabeth Ryu
May 10, 2023
The Last Hurrah: Take a Look at These Senior Statistics

The Last Hurrah: Take a Look at These Senior Statistics

Sarah Lee and Ricky Jang
April 24, 2023
Graphic by ChaeUn Son.

We Think, Therefore We Play

Sarah Lee, Ricky Jang, Catherine Park, Luna Kang, and Chae Un Son
March 28, 2023
Lisa maintains a steadfast dribble against Shark defense. Photo by Serena Travers.

Three Is the Magic Number for High School Jets

Dylan Wang, Sarah Lee, Luna Kang, and Catherine Park
March 27, 2023
Bonnie celebrates with Leewen after a great coordinate set-and-spike. Photo by Anna Tzou.

[Photos] Middle School Girls Conclude Their Journey in Busan

Ricky Jang, Sarah Lee, and Luna Kang
March 14, 2023
The orchestra serenades the audience with Jeju Memoir. Photo by Sarah Lee.

KIMEA National Honor Festival Makes a Comeback

Sarah Lee, Luna Kang, Jade Lee, Elizabeth Ryu, and Catherine Park
March 8, 2023
Lisa fights through the intense defense against FPS. Photo by Grace Chae.

High School Girls Go 2-1, but the Boys Drop the Ball

Ricky Jang, Sarah Lee, and Grace Chae
February 15, 2023
Mini Jets pump up the crowd with their stupendous moves. Photo by Aiden Chae.

[Photos] Elementary Jets Assemble for the First Marvelous Show of the Year

Ricky Jang, Sarah Lee, Jade Lee, Luna Kang, and Jodie Lee
January 11, 2023
Passionately delivering her speech, Leanne encourages the delegates to vote against the resolution. Photo by Sarah Lee.

Model United Nations Team Sets a High Bar at Kwangju Foreign School

Sarah Lee, Luna Kang, Elizabeth Ryu, and Jade Lee
January 11, 2023
Photo courtesy of Windows on Worlds.

2022: Flyover Staff Picks

Ricky Jang, Dylan Wang, Jane Nam, Luna Kang, Serena Travers, Catherine Park, Helen Rho, Sarah Lee, Grace Chae, Jade Lee, Elizabeth Ryu, and Jodie Lee
December 14, 2022
Shannon and Jayden proudly show off their medals. Photo by Greg Hayward.

Cross Country Crosses the Finish Line

Sarah Lee, Dylan Wang, and Jade Lee
November 16, 2022
Leading on a chant, the MF Crew engages with the audience. Photo by Ella Kim.

Cheerleaders Take Over Downtown

Ricky Jang, Sarah Lee, Catherine Park, Luna Kang, Elizabeth Ryu, and Jade Lee
November 9, 2022
Illustration by Chae Un Son.

Too Many Players on the Field

Ricky Jang, Sarah Lee, Jodie Lee, Grace Chae, Jade Lee, and Chae Un Son
October 30, 2022
Ms. McNevin warmly welcomes students with her cute puppets. Photo edited by Ava Cho.

A Heart to Heart Conversation with the Counselor

Sarah Lee, Luna Kang, and Jade Lee
October 3, 2022

Awkward Aquaintance 어색한 사이

Sarah Lee and Jane Nam
July 26, 2022

What’s in My Bag

Christie Park and Sarah Lee
July 8, 2022

Our Picnic Picks

Sarah Lee and Jane Nam
July 8, 2022

Jet Stream May 31st, 2022

Sarah Lee and Christie Park
July 8, 2022
Jayden glides for a layup despite facing tight defense. Photo by Leewen Wang.

Middle School Basketball Ends with a Nail-biter in Busan

Sarah Lee, Sports Reporter and Multimedia Editor
May 30, 2022
Glider and the boys squad were amped up for the big tourney. Photo by Harry Cho.

DIS Hosts SKAC Elementary Basketball Tournament

Sarah Lee, Sports Reporter and Multimedia Editor
May 25, 2022
Illustration by Jane Nam.

Best of 2021-2022: Jets Flyover Year in Review

Alyssa Chang, Jade Lee, Sarah Lee, Jane Nam, Grace Chae, Harry Cho, Dongjin Kim, Lydia Ryu, Raye Park, Alex Park, Helen Rho, Justin Park , and Mikey Pierog
May 24, 2022
Alvin, center for the boys team, faces off against BFS during the opening tip. Photo by Alex Seo

Middle School Rookies Take the Spotlight as Veterans Face Stiff Competition

Sarah Lee, Sports Reporter and Multimedia Editor
May 5, 2022
Mrs. Jolly briefs the players on the rules and procedures for the day. Photo by Jodie Lee.

Middle School In-house Volleyball Tournament Restores Hope After Lost Season

Sarah Lee, Sports Reporter and Multimedia Editor
April 28, 2022

Jet Stream Special Report: Cherry Blossoms

Sarah Lee and Jane Nam
April 17, 2022
Abhiram runs up for a layup with one hand. Photo by Mikey Pierog.

SKAC Sports Spring Back

Sarah Lee and Mikey Pierog
April 13, 2022

Jet Stream March 25th, 2022

Sarah Lee and Christie Park
March 24, 2022
Students voted on Snack Shack as the official name of the campus store, then Mr. Bae ordered a custom-designed logo to hang inside. Photo by Sarah Lee.

[Brief] Splashing on the Final Touches to the Snack Shack and Jetnasium

Sarah Lee, Sports Reporter and Multimedia Editor
March 17, 2022
A frontal view of the snack shack blueprint, as imagined by Mr. Jolly and Mr. Bae. Courtesy of Mr. Jolly.

DIS Christens the Gym and Snack Shack

Sarah Lee and Alyssa Chang
March 3, 2022
Third graders puff out their chests with pride during the closing ceremony. Photo by Sarah Lee and Youni Choi.

Little Olympians Earn Medals in Gym Class

Sarah Lee, Sports Reporter and Multimedia Editor
February 22, 2022

Jet Stream February 11th, 2022

Sarah Lee and Christie Park
February 10, 2022
Middle School boys meet at the net during a fierce scrimmage. Photo by Jane Nam.

On The Current Setbacks Affecting SKAC Tournaments 

Sarah Lee, Mikey Pierog, and Alyssa Chang
February 10, 2022
Maddox and Bryan practice serving overhand. Noah and Nick practice setting while waiting to serve. Photo by Dongjin Kim.

Jets Athletics: December / January Update

Sarah Lee, Sports Reporter and Multimedia Editor
December 12, 2021

Daegu International School Junior Vlog: Sarah & Christie

Sarah Lee and Christie Park
December 8, 2021
Boys elementary futsal team celebrates a great day in Busan. Photo by Jinny Yu.

Jets Athletics: November Review

Sarah Lee and Mikey Pierog
November 30, 2021

Jet Stream November 11th, 2021

Sarah Lee, Jane Nam, Jinny Yu, Elizabeth Ryu, Christie Park, and Lisa Seok
November 11, 2021
Ready, Set, Go!

Jets Athletics: October Review

Sarah Lee and Justin Park
November 3, 2021

Jet Stream October 28th, 2021

Helen Rho, Christie Park, Jinny Yu, Elizabeth Ryu, and Sarah Lee
October 27, 2021
Graphic by Alyssa Chang.

Jets Athletics: October Update

Sarah Lee and Justin Park
October 6, 2021
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