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The Review

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

The Review

By the end of the championships, he had broken three records: the 50 freestyle, the 400 freestyle relay, and the 100 freestyle—though the latter was broken shortly after by one of his teammates. Courtesy of Nick Hensel

Making waves: Nick Hensel helps Denison secure DIII Championship

Aien Du and Sarah Nguyen April 16, 2025

When Nick Hensel started his freshman season on the Denison swimming and diving team, he did not expect to break three school records, let alone help secure the title as 2025 NCAA Division III champions. From...

Junior Joe Dalicandro, freshman Zaidan Gbadamosi and junior Aiden Wu sprint to the finish line. Boys and girls place 3rd in the 58th Maverick Relays. Courtesy of Kori Higgins

On track for success: Track and Field prepares for the new season

Preston Wu and Nicholas Laskaris April 1, 2025

  After two days of SPC competition, the final event was set to take place: the 4x400-meter relay. As the gun fired, runners from Kinkaid, Episcopal and Awty took the early lead. Although the girls...

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...

Sophomore Gabby Sherrill has played on her club team for three years, noticing the high prices that accompany competitive sports. 

Courtesy of Gabby Sherill.

Pay to play: High school sports get expensive

Rebekah Costa and Katelyn McCollum February 25, 2025

Carrying her softball bag filled to the brim, sophomore Gabby Sherrill sauntered into the Brighton turf complex for her fifth tournament of the summer, the Colorado Sparkler, and met up with her club team,...

Graphic by Emily Matthews-Ederington and Emily Yen

SPC-rime: Swim team gets robbed

Sarah Nguyen and Vivienne Fox February 22, 2025

When freshman Maya Lester and captain Claire Field returned to their room after dinner, they found clothes strewn everywhere, suitcases rifled through and even snacks opened. As they searched further,...

Braden Lane — a Sophomore wrestler — crushes his Kinkaid opponent at City Duals. 

Courtesy of Braden Lane

Off the mat: Mavs Wrestling stays on top of the game

Preston Wu and Brayden Zhao February 6, 2025

Amassing 10 Southwest Preparatory Conference, 7 Texas Prep State and 5 Texas State Duals titles in the past 11 years, the wrestling team has constructed a winning formula under the lead of head coach Alan...

Kiran Rio is one of six current junior captains along with Jayden Chen, Joe Dalicandro, Aien Du, Valentina Doss and Lee Monistere. 

Courtesy of Kiran Rio

Junior captains step up their game

Sophia Kim and Sarah Nguyen January 13, 2025

At just four years old, Jayden Chen was faced with a difficult choice: deciding which sport he would choose—swimming or soccer. Chen's decision was made for him as he lived in Singapore at the time....

After long-awaited speculation and excitement, friends and family celebrated Williams-Adams as he announced his official athletic commitment to Auburn University next fall.

Courtesy of Sebastian Williams-Adams

Sebastian Williams-Adams shoots for Auburn glory

Ainsley Bass and Angel Huang January 13, 2025

At the Thunder Gym in Bellaire, Sebastian Williams-Adams unzipped his sweatshirt to reveal a T-shirt with a bright orange tiger, the mascot of Auburn University.   On Nov. 17, 2024, friends and family...

Once a month, varsity captains convene to discuss leadership tactis, conflict resolution stategies and what it means to serve a team. Courtesy of Isis Amao

Mavericks Athletic Council fosters leadership, captains reflect on experiences

Melody Han, Staff Writer January 10, 2025

Once a week, varsity athletes open car doors for Lower School students, greeting them and guiding them to their classrooms. This initiative is the product of the Mavericks Athletic Student Council.   MAC,...

This past season, Taylor Synnott placed first in the entire Southern Prepatory Conference, helping the team win second.

Freshman Taylor Synnott races to the top

Vivienne Fox and Wanya Zafar December 20, 2024

After a successful season on the cross-countr y team, Taylor Synnott rushed through the finish line in just 18 minutes at the Southwest P reparatory Conference Championship. As spectators and friends...

Taylor Synnott placed first, ending her season with an SPC Individual Championship Title for cross country. 

Freshmen phenoms strive for success

Isabella Adachi, Sophia Giron, and Annie Li November 19, 2024

As fall sports wrap up their seasons, the freshmen who received a coveted varsity letter have left their mark on the program through their talent and commitment. At the same time, other freshmen continue...

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