The official student newspaper of St. John's School.

The Review

The official student newspaper of St. John's School.

The Review

The official student newspaper of St. John's School.

The Review

As the pandemic caused a world-wide shutdown of many competitive sports, chess gained a huge following in the virtual world. Several St. Johns students are part of this pandemic chess boom.

Chess gains popularity in SJS community

Arjun Maitra April 6, 2023
As the pandemic caused a world-wide shutdown of many competitive sports, chess gained a huge following in the virtual world. Several St. John's students are part of this "pandemic chess boom."
In November, four students at Idaho University were murdered. The popularity of the case on social media led to an amateur obsession with solving the case.

Idaho University murders create obsession, anxiety among students

Kate Johnson and Lulu Flores February 24, 2023
In November, four students at Idaho University were murdered. The popularity of the case on social media led to an amateur obsession with solving the case.
This year, 23 SJS students from across the music department qualified for All State—a record high in the School’s history.

Students set records at TPSMEA All State

Aila Jiang and Jennifer Lin February 15, 2023
This year, 23 SJS students from across the music department qualified for All State—a record high in the School’s history. On Jan. 26, these students traveled to Richardson, Texas for a three-day convention.
Eight dancers dressed in bright colors begin their dance routine.

Students express creativity through annual choreography showcase

Eshna Das and Lee Monistere January 17, 2023
On Jan. 6, students performed STUCHO, an annual production where students create original, complex routines to a wide variety of songs and recruit dancers to bring their pieces to life.
In just the last decade, the United States has faced over a dozen once-in-500-years storms due to climate change, including Hurricane Harvey in 2017, shown in the picture above.

Students confront climate concerns, suggest solutions

Kate Johnson and Isabella Muñoz December 6, 2022
As pollution, natural disasters and rising temperatures worsen day by day due to climate change, students take action to support their environment and to spread environmental consciousness.
Seniors Ava Steely and Jay Love prepare for the play during one of the dress rehearsals in the week leading up to the live performances.

Students prepare for fall play “Clue,” performing Oct. 14, 15

Kate Johnson and Emma Arnold October 14, 2022
Set in 1954, this year’s fall play “Clue" is a comedic murder mystery and cult-classic full of heinous accusations, trap doors and murder weapons. Performances will take place on Oct. 14 and 15 in the Lowe Theater.
Sophomores Eli Hay and Skylar Gross prepare for the One Acts.

Students perform in annual One Acts production

Lulu Flores and Jennifer Lin October 6, 2022
Every year, the St. John's Fine Arts department hosts the One Acts, a student-led production of short skits, which premiered in the black box theater on the first weekend of October.
Every summer, SJS students volunteer at the Houston Museum of Natural Science and the Houston Zoo.

Students volunteer at Zoo Crew, Ecoteen

Eshna Das and Finn Brewer October 4, 2022
On a typical summer day in Hermann Park, teenagers help aspiring kindergartner astronauts put on their space suits and embark on a journey through the solar system, while, across the street, other teenagers teach visitors about animals and advocate for animal rights.
Junior Gabriella Saadia edits the Club Hub page in the Plaza.

New Club Hub website showcases over a hundred student clubs

Ethan Nguyen and Parker Moore October 4, 2022
After a year of work, junior Gabriella Saadia and Assistant Dean of Students Lori Fryman released Club Hub, a new website that displays the over 100 student-clubs at SJS.
Seniors Frances Moriniere and Lily Price cheer for the SJS Spirit Club.

Photo Gallery: Club Fair 2022

Isabella Diaz-Mira, Lexi Guo, and Katie Czelusta September 19, 2022
On Sept. 1 and 2, Club Fair took place on the Great Lawn. Over a hundred student clubs, each with their own trifold, participated in the event.
Breakfast Club: The Review tries biscuit sandwiches from six fast food chains around St. Johns

Breakfast Club: The Review tries biscuit sandwiches from six fast food chains around St. John’s

In today's special video, The Review's staff attempts to determine which fast food restaurant offers the best breakfast sandwich.
The 22 incident: Declassified photos from Review reconnaissance mission

The 22 incident: Declassified photos from Review reconnaissance mission

James Li, Lexi Guo, and Max Stith May 18, 2022
Senior Max Stith bids farewell to St. John's.
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