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

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

The Review
Get comfortable; this might take a while. In order to share the lived experiences of Asian Americans at SJS, we spoke with 17 sources, transcribed 126 pages of interviews and expanded our coverage to five pages. As Asian Americans ourselves, we realize that many facets of our experience are unfamiliar to others.

Beyond a color

Russell Li, Ella Chen, and Ashley Yen • January 12, 2022
Get comfortable; this might take a while. In order to share the lived experiences of Asian Americans at SJS, we spoke with 17 sources, transcribed 126 pages of interviews and expanded our coverage to five pages.
Sophomores spend their free carrier playing ping-pong with each other.

Ping-Pong is bouncing back

Arjun Maitra and Richard Liang • December 16, 2021
Two years ago, current seniors created the SJS Ping-Pong Club. When the pandemic hit, the club became inactive, but recently, students have noted an uptick in the club's activity.

Three minutes on stage, years in the making [Video: Claremont Heir performs holiday classic]

Lucy Walker, Staff Writer • December 13, 2021
Claremont Heir performs original songs and covers at gigs around the city. With only five months left of the school year, Claremont Heir is completing its run at St. John's.
A kindergartner high fives Chidsey during the “Cookie Monster Cheer.”

Mavericks convene for spirit week traditions, rivalry with Kinkaid

Aleena Gilani and Elizabeth Hu • November 9, 2021
As part of annual Kinkaid Week festivities, the campus was decorated in the 70s theme, and students attended the all-school pep rally.
A man cooks authentic Greek food at the Greek festival.

Greek Festival showcases traditional dances, food

Richard Liang, Staff Writer • November 1, 2021
The Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church hosted the 54th Houston Greek Festival from Oct. 14 to Oct. 17. The event offered Houstonians the opportunity to try Greek foods and watch traditional dances.
Much Ado About Nothing premiered on Oct. 14, after weeks of rehearsal and difficulties with Hurricane Nicholas.

Johnnycake kicks off the year with fall play “Much Ado About Nothing”

Lucy Walker and Elizabeth Hu • October 22, 2021
Johnnycake's rendition of "Much Ado About Nothing" premiered on Oct. 14, after weeks of rehearsal and difficulties with Hurricane Nicholas.
The Playwriting Festival will feature nine plays written and performed by students.

Playwriting Festival features nine plays written, performed by students

Aleena Gilani and Katharine Yao • October 21, 2021
On Oct. 22 and 23, the Student Playwriting Festival will return for a second year, featuring nine plays written and performed by students.
Seniors Nia Evans and Lucia Valderrabano entice students to join the Taylor Swift Club at club fair with sweet treats.

Taylor Swift Club hosts Name That Tune competition

Lily Feather and Turner Edwards • October 18, 2021
On Sept. 29, Taylor Swift fans gathered in the Chao room to participate in Taylor Swift Name That Tune, testing their knowledge of the singer and hoping to win house points.
Katina Christensen played Jacks Mother in Into the Woods. Because the show took place indoors, all actors wore large, clear face masks.

Sondheim’s “Into the Woods” brought to Lowe stage

Mia Hong, Lillian Poag, and Yasmin Stein • April 7, 2021
"Into the Woods" seemed like the perfect musical to perform amid a pandemic: small cast and minimal choreography. Little did Director Jamie Stires-Hardin know how complicated staging a musical during a pandemic would turn out to be.
Into the Woods will be performed on March 3-6 in the Lowe Theater.

“Into the Woods” changes production schedule due to winter storm, moves to Lowe Theater

Dawson Chang, Staff Writer • March 2, 2021
"Into the Woods" will be performed on March 3-6 in the Lowe Theater.
With Winter Break approaching, students and faculty reflect on the importance of wearing masks properly.

Students, faculty reflect on proper mask etiquette

James Li, Staff Writer • December 16, 2020
With Winter Break approaching, students and faculty reflect on the importance of wearing masks properly.
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.

Candlelight video replaces annual in-person service

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