When sophomore Sophia Espino walks by Margarita Serrano's classroom, she expects to hear the ringing of laughter and sounds of students eagerly volunteering to speak. During Serrano’s time at the School,...
Roquemore graduated from the school in 1987. After going to Howard with accounting as her intended major, Roquemore felt detached from the profession. She asked her grandmother for support.
“She told...
Gail Gant knew St. John’s was the place for her when her students welcomed her to the School by singing her name in a harmonious melody. Every time she walked through the door, the students had a routine...
In order to help her history class prepare for their test over Civilizations of the Americas, Kaitlyn King demonstrated part of a Mesoamerican ball game by attempting a 10-pointer with a rubber ball. She...
When Middle School math teacher Brittany Flinn took the stage for an assembly last May, it was the first time most of her students heard her sing. Accompanied by her husband, Flinn dazzled students and...
In 2021, seventh grade English teacher Robin Lanier’s (‘85) classroom was known for the mysterious sea of fish covering the whiteboard. The thousands of guppies were one of many inside jokes shared...
There is a rumor that Matthew Bounds created Fortnite. It’s not true, but before working at St. John’s he was part of the exclusive group that tested a beta version of the game.
“I played it,...
Many of Rosie Beniretto’s co-workers refer to her as a history book–and not just because of her former role as a Middle School History teacher. Since 1977, Beniretto has been an integral part of the...
Last May, Coach Steve Gleaves retired after serving the School for 31 years. Freshmen Lee Monistere and Dalia Sandberg share the impact he left on the School's athletic program.
