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The Review
Students enjoyed the giant birthday cakes and many party hats given by The Friday Project.

A sprinkle of fun: The mysterious Friday Project bedecks campus with socks, birthday cakes

Genevieve Ederle, Staff Writer • October 5, 2023

As teachers and students entered school on a dreary Friday morning, something seemed different. Students arrived on campus to discover brightly-colored anomalies: Silly socks strewn around the halls. At...

From left to right: Aaron Burtch (drums), Tim Dryden (keyboard), Jason Lytle (vocals, guitar), Kevin Garcia (bass), Jim Fairchild (lead guitar).

Jason Lytle reflects on time in Grandaddy, new release

Lucy Walker • September 7, 2023

Grandaddy frontman Jason Lytle grew up in a full house in Modesto, California. His big family was loud. But they also listened. His older brothers and sisters had an extensive record collection, which...

Senior Ajay Clark-Desai strums lively tunes in front of the Guitar Club booth.

Photo Gallery: Club Fair 2023

Katie Czelusta, Marin Pollock, Horatio Wilcox, and Maggie Hester • September 4, 2023

The Backroom Rumors play a gig for the release of their single Ode to Dave Matthews.

Maverick Soundtrack: Top Songs of the Summer

Lucy Walker • August 29, 2023

Another summer has come to an end, and the Mavs are back on campus. Some of us were at the beach, some were in the mountains. Some were in college training camps and some were interning. But no matter...

Video: French Symposium 2023

Video: French Symposium 2023

Virginia Carolyn Crawford and Kenna Lee • May 18, 2023
On March 31 - April 1, St. John's hosted the annual Texas French Symposium.
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.
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