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The Review

Ziya Ali leaps into the air to finish her routine.

Staying flexible: Freshman gymnast balances sports, life

Eshna Das, Staff Writer January 11, 2023
Freshman Ziya Ali has been a gymnast since she was three years old. At St. John's, she has continued with the sport while engaging in other parts of school life.
Seniors and freshmen cheer on their house teammates during the freshmen retreat relay race.

Freshmen retreat fosters a sense of community within Class Nine

Riya Nimmagadda and Kaviya Dhir September 30, 2022
The weekend before school began, the Class of 2026 embarked on a two-hour trip to Carolina Creek, where an amalgamation of house competitions, outdoor activities and bonding activities awaited them. 
Seniors practice chest compressions on CPR dummies in the Plaza.

Freshmen perform community service, seniors engage in “life readiness” activities

Afraaz Malick and Chloe West October 15, 2021
On the morning of Oct. 13, while sophomores and juniors tested their mettle against the PSAT, freshmen worked on community service projects alongside their advisories, and seniors participated in three "life readiness" activities.
Junior Keval Shah asks Student Affairs Council Prefects to give freshmen advice.

Video: Prefects give freshmen advice

Keval Shah, Staff Writer October 26, 2020
Junior Keval Shah asks Student Affairs Council Prefects to give freshmen advice.
The Turville and Hegeman advisories weeded and covered invasive plants at the Don Green Nature Park.

Freshmen participate in Day of Service, give back to community

On Oct. 16, the Class of 2023 participated in a Day of Service by giving back to the Houston community.
The Turville and Hegeman advisories weeded and covered invasive plants at the Don Green Nature Park.

Don Greene Nature Park

Cameron Ederle, Staff Writer November 13, 2019

The Turville and Hegeman advisories dirtied their hands while weeding and covering invasive plants at the Don Greene Nature Park. The small park is home to a large variety of exotic plant species and a...

Freshman Chethan Shultz practices flashcards with a student at Etoile Academy.

Etoile Academy

Alice Xu, Staff Writer November 13, 2019

On most days, the students at Etoile Academy spend their break time in silence. On Oct. 16, their quiet break was interrupted when 20 SJS freshmen entered with packs of multiplication flashcards. Etoile...

Many freshman advisories volunteered at other schools, including Klein Head Start and Etoile Academy.

Klein Head Start

Natalie Boquist and Jack Bray November 13, 2019

Freshman William Thames had just spent the last five minutes building a Lego house for a Klein Headstart preschooler, a house soon to be destroyed as fast as it was made. The student lifted it above his...

Freshmen visited the Museum of Fine Arts on Oct. 8 for a history field trip.

Freshmen visit museum on history field trip

Cameron Ederle and Sophia Jazaeri November 4, 2019
Freshmen took a field trip to the Museum of Fine Arts to enrich their learning in Global Issues in Historical Context.
Freshman Lucy Haire reads The Compass Guide to College Admission Testing.

How college advice should be given to freshmen

Afraaz Malick, Staff Writer May 10, 2019
Freshman Afraaz Malick shares his opinion on how freshmen should be more involved in the college application process.
Freshmen Dian Yu and Catherine Lu (pictured center) are two of the 17 freshmen to join this years debate team.

Debate benefits from new female members

Ella Chen, Staff Writer January 20, 2019
A wave of female freshmen joined the debate team at the beginning of the school year. With its new members, debate is becoming more prominent and successful.
Freshmen face off against sophomores in tug-of-war during the Second Baptist pep rally.

Top ten tips for freshmen year

Sophia Kontos, Online Section Editor September 14, 2017
Although the first year of high school can be overwhelming, following these ten tips can help any struggling freshmen make the most of their SJS experience.
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