Students explore French, food at Culinary Institute Lenôtre

Noura Jabir, Copy Editor

April 23, 2018

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French II students explored the inner workings of a culinary institute and practiced their French on a field trip to Lenôtre Culinary Institute.

Student walkout protests gun violence, promotes unity within student body

Maggie Ballard and Video Staff

April 4, 2018

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On March 23, hundreds of Upper School students participated in a walkout in protest of gun violence.

“The Music Man” returns to SJS

Fareen Dhuka, Staff Writer

March 1, 2018

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This year's production of "The Music Man" will feature two different casts.

First International Fair encourages students to explore countries

Ryan Chang, Assistant Online Editor

January 30, 2018

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International fair, organized by International Club, was on Jan. 24 during the Assembly period. Students created posters, which included fun facts and trivia, about different countries. Many students also displayed artifacts and served traditional cuisine from their respective nations.

“She Kills Monsters” brings fantasy world to life

Abigail Poag, Staff Writer

November 13, 2017

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"She Kills Monsters" took place partially in the real world and partially in a fantastical game of Dungeons and Dragons, leading to creative characters, costumes, and sets.

YMCA art show spotlights refugee and immigrant artists

Sophia Kontos, Online Section Editor

November 7, 2017

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The Fine Arts Department worked with YMCA International to stage an exhibition highlighting the works of eleven immigrant and refugee artists, displayed in Flores Hall last month.

Kinkaid Week bolsters Maverick spirit before homecoming game

Shani Israel, Staff Writer

November 3, 2017

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Kinkaid week festivities, from Dress like Kinkaid Day to the All-School Pep Rally, boosted school spirit before the homecoming game.

Senior conquers Mount Kilimanjaro in five-part hike

Stephen Kim, Assistant Design Editor

September 21, 2017

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Senior Henry Philpott combined his passion for physical challenges with his love for travel when he summited Mount Kilimanjaro.

Wild hawk spotted devouring squirrel on Quad

Claire Furse, Executive Editor of Content

September 15, 2017

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A wild hawk caught, killed and ate an unsuspecting squirrel mere feet from unsuspecting seniors. Students and faculty gathered to watch the aftermath.

Best of club fair: Student representatives attract new club members

September 12, 2017

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Club representatives try to attract new members with unique food, colorful posters, music, and other methods during the two-day Club Fair held at the beginning of every school year. Relive this year's highlight with the Best Of Club Fair listing.

Hurricane Harvey makes landfall in Houston

September 8, 2017

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Houstonians prepared extensively for Harvey, resulting in empty grocery store shelves and a shortage of bottled water. When the storm hit, many neighborhoods were affected by flooding due to the extreme rainfall.

Students gather on Great Lawn to view solar eclipse

August 22, 2017

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On August 21, students gathered in on the Great Lawn to watch a rare partial solar eclipse using handmade gadgets, eclipse glasses and telescopes.