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

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

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

The Review
Aleena Gilani

Aleena Gilani, Print Editor-in-Chief

Aleena Gilani (’25) joined The Review in 2021 as a freshman. She is a big fan of Tootsie Rolls and the show Community.

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The departing English teachers smile for one final photo at graduation. Photo used with permission of David Nathan.

The end of an era: Longtime English teachers leave a lasting legacy

Aleena Gilani, Aien Du, Aila Jiang, and Nia Shetty
October 21, 2024
Learn About How The Review Online Has Been Innovative!

Learn About How The Review Online Has Been Innovative!

Dawson Chang, Aleena Gilani, Arjun Maitra, Eshna Das, Lucy Walker, and Kenna Lee
May 15, 2024
Under Review: Dave's Hot Chicken

Under Review: Dave’s Hot Chicken

Kenna Lee, Aleena Gilani, Lucy Walker, James Li, Elizabeth Hu, and Dawson Chang
May 18, 2023
Video: Oxford comma, or no oxford comma?

Video: Oxford comma, or no oxford comma?

Kenna Lee, James Li, and Aleena Gilani
November 30, 2022
Seniors Austin Fiorito and Maddie Kim flaunt their '20s gear at the Homecoming dance.

Kinkaid Week: ‘Roaring Mavs’ Homecoming dance sends students back to the ’20s

Aleena Gilani and Elizabeth Hu
October 26, 2022
Freshman Aleena Gilani shares her thoughts on how European nations are treating Ukrainian refugees far better than they are treating Muslim refugees.

Opinion: Europe needs to start helping Muslim refugees – not just Ukrainian ones

Aleena Gilani, Online Section Editor
May 22, 2022
Freshman Aleena Gilani talks about her decision to boycott the 2022 Winter Olympics.

Why I boycotted watching the Winter Olympics [Opinion]

Aleena Gilani, Staff Writer
February 18, 2022
Collins uses beaded bracelets, silver rings and blue nail polish to accessorize her uniform.

[Photo] Students skirt dress code to express individuality

Serina Yan and Annie Villa
February 18, 2022
In only a few months, Wordle has exploded from a side project for a few family members into an international sensation with millions of players.

Wardle’s Wordle Wins Over the World

Aleena Gilani, Staff Writer
February 9, 2022
Freshman Sebastian Williams-Adams brings the score to 20-7 with a slam dunk.

Photo Gallery: Boys’ basketball beats John Cooper 63-35

Aleena Gilani, Staff Writer
January 25, 2022
Junior Blake Masterson raced with running buddy and fellow lacrosse player Jackson Byers.

Boys’ defensive lacrosse players run their first half-marathon

Aleena Gilani, Staff Writer
January 24, 2022
Gabe de la Cruz, Dian Yu, Olivia Doan and Catherine Lu, all seniors, take their bows for the last time in a STUCHO performance while the audience cheers them on.

[Photo] Student Choreography Showcase returns to in-person format, features original dances

Mia Hirshfeld, Staff Writer
January 13, 2022
Psychologist Catherine Steiner-Adair gives a presentation during an assembly in Lowe Theater.

Psychologist Catherine Steiner-Adair speaks to students about girls’ development

Aleena Gilani, Staff Writer
January 10, 2022
Students Against Stigma hosts “Talk-it-out-Thursdays,” where students can openly talk to their peers about mental health.

Students Against Stigma spreads awareness about mental health

Aleena Gilani and Johnathon Li
January 8, 2022
Cheerleaders and Drum Corps perform at the Upper School pep rally.

Kinkaid video catastrophe: Projector malfunctions during Upper School pep rally

Aleena Gilani and Evan Zhang
November 30, 2021
Thompson is the New York Times bestselling author of “Raising Cain” and a school counselor who specializes in the psychology of boys.

Psychologist Michael Thompson speaks to Upper School about academic gender gap

Aleena Gilani, Staff Writer
November 11, 2021
A kindergartner high fives Chidsey during the “Cookie Monster Cheer.”

Mavericks convene for spirit week traditions, rivalry with Kinkaid

Aleena Gilani and Elizabeth Hu
November 9, 2021
The Playwriting Festival will feature nine plays written and performed by students.

Playwriting Festival features nine plays written, performed by students

Aleena Gilani and Katharine Yao
October 21, 2021
Cameron Williams teaches English.

Cameron Williams

Johnathon Li and Aleena Gilani
October 18, 2021
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Aleena Gilani