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

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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
Last years eighth graders enjoy the view on one of their hikes. Because the 35-day-long government shutdown has ended, the Class of 2023s Big Bend trip will take place.

Annual Big Bend trip proceeds after government shutdown

Ashley Yen, Staff Writer • February 18, 2019
Because the government stayed open after a 35-day-long shutdown, the Class of 2023's Big Bend trip will take place.
Hundreds of students and faculty packed the Chao Room for the forum.

Students lead forum on diversity following racist social media post

Laney Chang and Abigail Poag • February 11, 2019
After an Upper School student posted a racist comment on his private Snapchat story, about 200 of outraged and concerned students packed into the Chao Room for a forum promoting dialogue about diversity and inclusion on campus.
Erin Mincberg addresses students in the Chao Room.

Lizzie Pannill Fletcher’s campaign manager speaks to SPEC, WHEE

Rahul Rupani and Lucy Haire • February 10, 2019
On Jan. 15, Lizzie Pannill Fletcher's campaign manager, Erin Mincberg, visited St. John's.
Upper, Middle and Lower School students led the procession.

All-School Chapel highlights Statement on Community and Inclusion

Max Beard, Staff Writer • February 4, 2019
On Feb. 1, students convened for an all-school chapel led by Unity Council that highlighted the School's new Statement on Community and Inclusion.
Freshman Gaby Jammar reads books to children at the Nehemiah Center.

Freshmen volunteer at Nehemiah Center, host toy drive and book fair

Afraaz Malick, Staff Writer • January 31, 2019
On Jan. 14, a group of freshmen hosted a toy drive and book fair at the Nehemiah Center.
Junior Mira Thakur promotes her project, Kindergarten Science, at the Fair on Jan. 23.

Community service fair showcases student-led projects

Ashley Yen and Chloe Zhao • January 30, 2019
On Jan. 23, students promoted their community service projects at the first Community Service Mini Project Fair.
Students viewed the Super Blood Wolf Moon eclipse from the top of the Taub parking garage.

Astronomy Club hosts Super Blood Wolf Moon viewing party

SJ Lasley and Owen Butler • January 25, 2019
On Jan. 20, the Astronomy Club hosted a viewing party for the Super Blood Wolf Moon eclipse, the last total lunar eclipse since July 2018.
Sophomore Thomas Chang and juniors Travis Ho and Aidan Aguilar wore their Where theres a Will, theres a way T-shirts to honor McKone.

Students run Houston Half Marathon in honor of Will McKone (’20)

Ryan Chang, Online Editor-in-Chief • January 23, 2019
On Jan. 20, juniors Travis Ho and Aidan Aguilar and sophomore Thomas Chang ran the Houston Half Marathon to support Will McKone ('20), who passed away in November from an inoperable brain tumor.
Video: McKone embodied spirit of selfless service

Video: McKone embodied spirit of selfless service

SJ Lasley, Jack Shea, Alex Tinkham, and Thomas Hunt • January 21, 2019
The Review's Video Crew created a video for Will McKone's ('20) memorial service, which took place on Jan. 18, 2019.
Students prepare for their tests at MIT for Science Olympiad.

Science Olympiad team competes at MIT, prepares for regional tournament

Ashley Yen and Russell Li • January 19, 2019
From Jan. 12-14, the Science Olympiad team competed at MIT in 23 events, placing 39th out of 75 teams.
Due to the government shutdown, which began on Dec. 22, there are currently no visitor services provided in Big Bend National Park, which would impede the annual eighth grade retreat. Above, last years eighth graders navigate down a trail in the park.

Government shutdown jeopardizes Big Bend trip

Sophie Gillard, Assignments Editor • January 19, 2019
Because of the government shutdown, the annual eighth grade trip to Big Bend National Park may not take place since no visitor services are currently being provided.
Al Amado, the founder of the non-profit organization Tonys Place, speaks at PRISMs first assembly on Dec. 11 about the importance of supporting homeless LGBTQ+ youth.

PRISM hosts first assembly, promotes LGBTQ+ youth awareness

Ashley Yen and Gabrielle Solymosy • December 18, 2018
On Dec. 11, PRISM, a club that supports LGBTQ+ youth, hosted its first assembly.
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