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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

The softball team finished their trip with a 1-2 record before heading into conference games.

Work hard, play hard: Softball, baseball travel over spring break

Sophia Kim, Staff Writer March 27, 2025

The morning before their softball game, freshmen Killian Burns and Halle Monkmeyer found themselves hanging by a thread — literally. Wrapped in silks, they twisted and struck poses while dangling from...

Senior Mason Lum dominates on the wrestling mat

Senior Mason Lum dominates on the wrestling mat

William Burger and Brayden Zhao March 27, 2025

In the championship round of Prep State Duals, captain and All-SPC Mason Lum would emerge victorious for the Mavericks, earning the 100th win of his career and cementing the team as Prep State Dual...

Senior Kiyan Mohammad prom-posed to senior Remy Phan with a pun to her favorite song, "It's ok I'm ok" by Tate McRae.

Student Promposals bring puns, joy to campus

Ainsley Bass, Staff Writer March 23, 2025

Remy Phan was in a field hockey meeting when one of her friends demanded that she accompany her to the Great Lawn. There, Kiyan Mohammad was waiting with a sign that had a pun for one of her favorite songs,...

Caroline Thompson ranks the 10 worst trends that should not come back for '80s-themed Prom. 

Source: Flickr

Top 10 trends from the ’80s that should not return for Prom

Caroline Thompson, Staff Writer March 21, 2025

School Bullies named Chip/Biff/Ace/Chuck Other names not included could include Brick, Stick, Rock, Mud, etc. Did their names really have to be as cartoonish as their “your face” jokes?   ...

Students find themselves playing Block Blast for hours on end.

(B)locking In: Students invest in new video game

Wanya Zafar, Staff Writer March 21, 2025

In just over 20 minutes, freshman Marissa Avelar racked up a score of 150,000 points on the app Block Blast — a feat that shows the addictive nature of this deceptively simple puzzle game. Block Blast...

Sour Ones with the Prefects

Amina Khalil-Zegar, Online Section Editor March 16, 2025

Junior Caroline Basu cuddles with one of the six goldendoodle puppies brought by the Puppy Yoga Club this February. Courtesy of Caroline Basu

Puppy Yoga Club brings wellness, cuteness to campus

Melody Han, Staff Writer March 5, 2025

On February 12th, 2025, Puppy Yoga club ran its first event, introducing six goldendoodle puppies to the School. The event was an instant hit for the stressed students amidst the second semester.  Puppy...

After hundreds of hours of work, several students won Grand Awards at the Science and Engineering Fair of Houston.

Students advance to internationals in the annual Science and Engineering Fair

Brian Kim, Staff Writer March 5, 2025

When Asa Gangjee and Suman Muppavarappu received the Grand Award for Aerospace Engineering at the Science and Engineering Fair of Houston, both juniors were ecstatic. After over 900 hours of work in research...

Some things have to be seen to believed.

Most baffling Trump administration posts of 2025 (so far)

Lucy Walker, Print Editor-in-Chief February 28, 2025

Donald Trump - "BACK TO PLASTIC!" This “Truth” isn’t as blatantly hateful as some of the others, but it’s so ill-informed that it’s almost silly.    The White House -...

Starting this new semester, teacher feedback forms were made to provide faculty with detailed, student-led feedback on their curriculum and assignments.

Teacher feedback forms bring progress and opinions to Upper School

Angel Huang, Staff Writer February 28, 2025

Individuals who do not wish to be named have been kept anonymous As the procession concluded and students prepared to make their way out of Chapel, Head of Upper School Kevin Weatherill took the mic...

The servery arrives at 4 a.m. daily to prepare breakfast and lunches for students.

The Review ranks top 10 lunches

Sophia Giron, Staff Writer February 28, 2025

With half a semester left, make sure to not miss out on these school lunches! Disclaimer: This ranking is not a reflection of the cafeteria staffs’ hard work, but instead fan–favorite lunches.     ...

Childhood is the time for kids to experience the real world, and it would be a shame to lose precious moments to a bunch of screens. 

The iPad Problem

Aien Du, Online Editor-In-Chief February 26, 2025

Gen Alpha has a problem.  All children currently eligible for the kids' menu (12 and under) have been raised by parents who have had access to modern technology most of their lives. They have the reputation...

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