A lively atmosphere filled the YISS gymnasium on Friday, March 15, as a large crowd gathered for the March Mania basketball game. This friendly match pitted the Dads’ Club against the YISS Staff and delivered an evening of spirited competition and community camaraderie.

The game remained tight in the first quarter, showcasing competitive play from both teams. However, as the game progressed, the youthful vigor and height advantage of the YISS Staff team began to shine through, ultimately leading to an impressive victory for the teachers and staff.

During halftime, the elementary cheerleaders treated the audience to an adorable performance. Their carefully rehearsed routine, developed under the guidance of our high school varsity cheerleaders, delighted spectators and added a youthful zest to the event. Throughout the game, these talented young cheerleaders continued to uplift spirits with their enthusiastic cheers and infectious energy from the sidelines.

March Mania was a resounding success, epitomizing the spirit of community and sportsmanship at YISS. This event brought together students, families, and staff for an evening of friendly competition and entertainment. A heartfelt thank you goes out to the players on both teams for their participation and good sportsmanship and volunteers whose dedication and efforts ensured the success of this memorable occasion.

Staff team roster: Mr. Baker, Mr. Barker, Mr. Beam, Mr. Bingaman, Mr. Chung, Mr. Harrison, Dr. Hwang, Mr. Kong, Mr. Miller, Mr. Milliken, Mr. Roper, and Mr. Sampan

Dads’ Club team roster: Peter Bae, Jon Frederick, Andrew Hahn, Randall Kim, Jacob Lee, Tony Lee, Albert Ma, Mark Mendes, Cameron Scott, James Shin, and Andrew York