Choirs, orchestras perform at annual Choral-Orchestral Festival

Gabrielle Solymosy and Russell Li
February 15, 2019
With less than a month to prepare, Upper School choirs and orchestras collaborated in the annual Choral-Orchestral Festival on Feb. 4.
Art and architecture classes visit local museums, art installations

Ethan Kinsella and Pragya Devashish
February 14, 2019
Filed under ART, CULTURE, MULTIMEDIA, PHOTO GALLERIES, SHOWCASE
On Jan. 31 and Feb. 1, architecture, 2D and 3D Art classes took a field trip to the Houston Museum District and gained insight on artistic styles and techniques.
East Asian Affinity Group celebrates Chinese New Year with traditional food, music

February 13, 2019
On Jan. 31, the East Asian Affinity Group exposed students to East Asian culture and traditions by hosting a celebration of the Lunar New Year.
“Red Herring” explores love stories, murder mystery

Indrani Maitra, Staff Writer
February 12, 2019
The Upper School Spring Play "Red Herring" revolved around a 1950s murder and international conspiracy.
Canadian author speaks to students about cross-cultural communication

Bailey Maierson, Staff Writer
February 5, 2019
On Jan. 17, Canadian author Jean-Benoît Nadeau spoke to students about his journalism career and the French language.
AP French students contemplate apocalyptic landscape at Rice’s Moody Center

Sophia Lima, Copy Editor
January 31, 2019
Filed under ART, CULTURE, SHOWCASE
On Jan. 24, AP French Language and Culture students visited French contemporary artist Michel Blazy’s installation and heard his interpretation of the piece.
Candlelight service unites choir, orchestra for holiday celebration

Hamzah Mir and Russell Li
January 21, 2019
Filed under CULTURE
On Sunday, Dec. 9, hundreds of members of the St. John’s community streamed into St. John the Divine Church in order to enjoy Candlelight, an annual service marking the beginning of the holiday season.
Dancers exhibit creativity at delayed choreography showcase

January 15, 2019
After the original performance was delayed due to inclement weather, dancers performed in the annual student choreography showcase on Jan. 9.
Video: International Club celebrates St. Nikolas Day

Jack Shea, Alex Tinkham, and Thomas Hunt
December 11, 2018
Filed under CULTURE, MULTIMEDIA, SHOWCASE, VIDEO
On Dec. 7, members of International Club placed gummy bears in students' shoes to recognize St. Nikolas Day. Video Crew spoke with International Club sponsor Aline Means and senior Saager Chawla about this tradition.
Junior nabs $50 in French trivia Kahoot

Rahul Rupani, Staff Writer
December 9, 2018
On Nov. 13, junior Mia Fares competed in a nationwide French Kahoot! trivia and won a prize of $50.
South Asian Affinity Group assembly highlights blending of native and American values

November 10, 2018
Filed under CULTURE, MULTIMEDIA, SHOWCASE, VIDEO
On Oct. 25, the SAAG hosted an assembly to celebrate South Asian culture and traditions.
Día de los Muertos display honors loved ones

Ella West, Staff Writer
November 9, 2018
Latinos Unidos set up an ofrenda outside the Glassell Gallery for Día de los Muertos.