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Students, faculty reflect on proper mask etiquette

With Winter Break approaching, students and faculty reflect on the importance of wearing masks properly.

James Li, Staff Writer • December 16, 2020

Candlelight video replaces annual in-person service

The annual Candlelight service includes a procession of choirs, seasonal hymns, spiritual readings and performances by the St. John’s choirs and orchestras.Though the pandemic prevented an audience from attending both the fall concert and Candlelight this year, students and teachers created virtual programs in lieu of in-person services.

Afraaz Malick, Annie Jones, and Mia Hong • December 15, 2020

Kantorei plans to uphold annual caroling tradition on campus

Kantorei carols under the archway between the Great Lawn and Plaza after last year's Candlelight service.

Gabrielle Solymosy, Copy Editor • December 14, 2020

Video: Houston’s holiday lights (2020)

Video: Houston's holiday lights (2020)

Fareen Dhuka, Laney Chang, Ashley Yen, and Megan Chang • December 14, 2020

Johnnycake hosts first-ever Student Playwriting Festival

To produce some of the plays, actors filmed their individual performances from home, and the videos will be arranged on the screen, similar to a Zoom call.

Abigail Hindman and Ella Piper Claffy • November 18, 2020

Students take online driver’s ed courses, follow COVID-19 guidelines

Despite the pandemic, students continue to take online driver's ed courses.

James Li, Staff Writer • November 5, 2020

Students prepare for Halloween with safety precautions, inventive ideas

Lower School administrators pose together in their Dr. Seuss-themed outfits.

Ellie Monday, Staff Writer • October 31, 2020

Johnnycake transitions to online auditions, creates new Student Playwriting Festival

Last year's musical,

Gabrielle Solymosy, Copy Editor • October 1, 2020

Performing ensembles adapt to Low Density Campus Plan with virtual music platforms

My Choral Coach allows directors to share sheet music and sound files with choir students.

Lydia Gafford and Chloe Zhao • September 23, 2020

COVID state of mind: mental health in quarantine

Quarantine measures and limited social interaction has left people around the world struggling with mental health.

Fareen Dhuka, Indrani Maitra, and Julia Smith • June 3, 2020

Limited masks, protective equipment prompt SJS community to adapt

Due to the mask shortage, many doctors are still reusing N-95 masks.

Natalie Boquist, Staff Writer • May 20, 2020

Junior creates “Art House” to spread positivity amidst outbreak

Junior Julia Smith creates a bright message to let young artists know that they are all works of art.

Julia Smith, Staff Writer • April 30, 2020

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