Mavericks win 3rd in Mathworks Math Modeling Challenge

Melody Han, Staff Writer • May 11, 2025

When junior Helen Yang pulled out her phone to check for any last-minute emails on the night of her very first Prom, she did not expect to learn that her team had become one of six finalists in the MathWorks...

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.

Photo Gallery: French Symposium

Dawson Chang and Ella Piper Claffy • April 25, 2022

On April 2, SJS French students took home the gold at French Symposium.

Boys’ defensive lacrosse players run their first half-marathon

Aleena Gilani, Staff Writer • January 24, 2022

On Jan. 16, the joint Chevron Houston marathon and the Aramco half-marathon kicked off for the first time since the pandemic began. Several Maverick athletes participated.

The mental side of sports: Athletes develop ways to maintain a positive mindset

Serina Yan and Mia Hong • January 8, 2022

Mental health among athletes is often a forgotten aspect of sports. While competing, student-athletes encounter performance anxiety and recruitment pressures. Many also struggle to maintain a healthy balance between their sleep schedules, social lives, academics and sports.

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.

French students win Texas French Symposium, host showcase to celebrate victory

Mia Hong, Sarah Clark, and Romit Kundagrami • May 26, 2021

French students won first place at the Texas French Symposium last month, with one of the largest teams to have participated since St. John’s began competing in the event nine years ago.

Science Olympiad team records best finish at state, places eighth

Emma Chang, Staff Writer • May 26, 2021

The Science Olympiad team competed in the state tournament on April 24 and placed eighth out of 30 teams, which was the team’s best finish since the start of the club.  

Students compete in Houston High School Ethics Bowl tournament

Ethan Kinsella, Staff Writer • March 2, 2020

On Feb. 1, students competed in the Houston High School Ethics Bowl tournament at Rice University.

French students win second place at Symposium

Bailey Maierson and Wenqing He • April 12, 2019

On March 22 and 23, the French Symposium team won second place overall at Plano East High School.

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.