Freshmen participate in Day of Service, give back to community
Cameron Ederle, Alice Xu, Natalie Boquist, Jack Bray, and Natasha Janssens
November 13, 2019
On Oct. 16, the Class of 2023 participated in a Day of Service by giving back to the Houston community.
Don Green 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 Green Nature Park. The small park is home to a large variety of exotic plant species and a cherished oasis for the urban community. Students worked with Janice Walden, an accomplished environmenta...
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 Academy is a charter school designed to build both the academic and character foundation of its st...
Klein Head Start
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 head and threatened to smash it on the floor. Before Thames could save the house, it was in piece...
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.
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.
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.
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.
Freshmen warm up to new schedule at retreat
Sophie Caldwell, Copy Editor
August 30, 2016
With the new schedule hitting new students, this year's freshmen retreat had a renewed purpose.
Monsters of SJS
Emily Chen, Staff Writer
October 31, 2014
We've found a lot of monsters lurking around SJS... Meet the Headless Horseman of literary analysis, Frankenstein's monster and more.
Freshmen meditate, contemplate during history field trip
Ashwini Bandi, Staff Writer
October 13, 2014
After spending weeks learning about world religions in history classrooms, freshmen had the opportunity to see Hinduism and Buddhism in practice Monday, Oct. 6 at the Hare Krishna and Jade Buddha temples.
Freshman Retreat bonds students over games, performances
Emily Chen, Staff Writer
September 28, 2014
Bonding over games of Assassin and Name That Song, the new ninth grade class spent time with nature and with each other during Freshman Retreat.
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