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The Review

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

The Review

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

The Review

Serrano taught a senior elective on the intersection between art and Spanish.

Hasta luego: Margarita Serrano embarks on a new journey

Isabella Adachi and Sophia Giron May 16, 2025

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 poses with her going away sign on the second-to-last day of school.

Student to mentor: Roquemore closes her chapter at St. John’s

Eshna Das, Online Editor-in-Chief May 15, 2025

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 was known for keeping an extensive collection of interesting rocks in her classroom.

Rocking on: Earth science teacher Gail Gant ends chapter at St. John’s

Ainsley Bass, Staff Writer May 14, 2025

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...

King takes a selfie with her advisory on the MO Ranch field trip. Courtesy of Kaitlyn King

End of a reign: King leaves lasting impact on Middle School

Sophia Kim May 14, 2025

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...

Flinn will move to Nashville next year to pursue music with her husband.

Chasing the music: Flinn finds a new tune in Nashville

Ainsley Bass, Staff Writer May 5, 2025

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...

Lanier holds some of her favorite books from her curriculum.

From law firm to St. John’s: Robin Lanier leaves a legacy of learning

Mikail Khan and Brian Kim May 5, 2025

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...

Matthew Bounds reflects on his time at the School and looks forward to the future.

The name of the game: Bounds leaves a legacy of robotics, computer science and fun

Sophia Kim, Staff Writer May 2, 2025

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,...

Rosie Beniretto and co-advisor Michelle Chen don Progressive costumes as Beniretto gears up for her final eighth grade Halloween competition. Courtesy of Rosie Beniretto.

A new chapter: Rosie Beniretto retires after 47 years of service

Eshna Das and Bella Dodig June 16, 2024

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...

Gleaves surveys a game from the sidelines.

Gleaves retires after 31 years, leaves legacy of excellence

Lee Monistere and Dalia Sandberg November 18, 2022
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.
Darrell Parrish plays a guitar accompaniment for choir at Candlelight in December 2018.

Darrell Parrish retires after 27 years of service

Fareen Dhuka and Ella Chen May 21, 2020
After 27 years as the Wind and Jazz Ensemble Director at St. John’s, Darrell Parrish is retiring this May.
Band Director Darrell Parrish is retiring after teaching at SJS for 26 years. Students held a car parade for Parrish on April 15 to bid him farewell.

Band members hold car parade, say farewell to Darrell Parrish

Indrani Maitra, Copy Editor April 24, 2020
Band Director Darrell Parrish is retiring after teaching at SJS for 26 years. Students held a car parade for Parrish on April 15 to bid him farewell.
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