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
Ella Piper Claffy

Ella Piper Claffy, Print Editor-in-Chief

Ella Piper  Claffy (’24) joined The Review in 2020 as a freshman. She frequently draws anatomically accurate whales and has a special affinity for the color yellow.

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Citizen crime-stopper captures suspect fleeing the scene after attempted robbery of a box of donuts.

Appetite for Destruction: Suspect goes on 2-day North Campus crime spree

Ella Piper Claffy
September 14, 2023
This pop-up appears when students try to access TikTok through Safari while using the School's WiFi.

[Photo] TikTok receives ban on school WiFi due to security issues

Riya Nimmagadda, Staff Writer
February 8, 2023
Sophomores Turner Edwards and Elise Anderson share their thoughts on Midnights.

[Photo] Midnights

Turner Edwards and Elise Anderson
November 5, 2022
On Oct. 21, singer-songwriters Taylor Swift and Carly Rae Jepsen released their new albums. The image on the right was drawn by sophomore Lucy Walker.

Under Review: Midnights, The Loneliest Time

Ella Piper Claffy, Online Editor-in-Chief
November 5, 2022
Sophomores Turner Edwards and Serina Yan share their thoughts on The Loneliest Time.

[Photo] The Loneliest Time

Turner Edwards and Serina Yan
November 5, 2022
Freshmen Emma Arnold, Maddie Garrou, Lee Monistere and Dalia Sandberg share their thoughts on Midnights.

English teacher Matthew Wells and Spanish teacher Luis Gamboa joined the Upper School at the start of the 2022-2023 school year.

[Photo] Class Act: new teachers Matthew Wells, Luis Gamboa

Maddie Garrou and Marin Pollock
November 1, 2022
Upper School English teacher Matthew Wells began teaching in 2008 and joined the Upper School this fall.

[Photo] English teacher Matthew Wells

Maddie Garrou and Marin Pollock
November 1, 2022
Upper School Spanish teacher Luis Gamboa poses for a photo right before meeting with his advisory.

[Photo] Spanish teacher Luis Gamboa

Maddie Garrou and Marin Pollock
November 1, 2022
Pod on the Quad: Editors on the sibling experience

Pod on the Quad: Editors on the sibling experience

James Li, Cameron Ederle, Ella Piper Claffy, Diane Guo, Alice Xu, Annie Jones, and Wilson Bailey
September 23, 2022
Pod on the Quad: Editors discuss Cotillion, inclusion and the free speech of student journalists

Pod on the Quad: Editors discuss Cotillion, inclusion and the free speech of student journalists

James Li, Cameron Ederle, Ella Piper Claffy, Dawson Chang, Annie Jones, and Wilson Bailey
September 13, 2022
Alan Mallett, Director of Food Services, runs the cafeteria.

[Photo] Alan Mallett makes waves as Director of Food Services

Ellison Albright, Staff Writer
May 2, 2022
French students showcase their French-themed art. Left to right: Brandon Lozano holds his 3D project, "Le Secret du Siècle des Lumières"; Kacey Chapman displays her digital art entry as well as her acrylic painting; Isaí Melendez shows his color pencil work; Mia Hong displays her watercolor piece, "La Reine des Céréales."

Photo Gallery: French Symposium

Dawson Chang and Ella Piper Claffy
April 25, 2022
Learn about new faculty members for the 2021-2022 school year through individual Q&As.

Class Acts: Meet the new teachers

Ashley Yen, Megan Chang, Dawson Chang, and Ella Piper Claffy
October 18, 2021
Addison prepares to strike the ball, which is set on the tee.

Seventh grader kicks off her first football season

Ella Piper Claffy, Staff Writer
March 25, 2021
As individual traders purchased Gamestop shares, SJS students contributed their own capital towards the movement. 

Students invest in surging GameStop shares

Ella Piper Claffy and James Li
February 26, 2021
Captain Nico Munoz strikes the ball.

Girls’ and boys’ soccer defeat Episcopal in South Zone counter games

Ella Piper Claffy, Staff Writer
February 24, 2021
Studies show that BIPOC communities are particularly vulnerable to lasting socioeconomic impacts of the pandemic.

Students grapple with racial, economic challenges

Ella Piper Claffy, Annie Jones, and Indrani Maitra
January 19, 2021
Sophomore Jeremiah Broughton finishes his race.

SPC releases information on winter sports, updates championship plans

Ella Piper Claffy and Lillian Poag
December 16, 2020
Citing claims of voter fraud, President Trump has yet to concede, leaving many uncertain as to whether the president will willingly leave office in January.

Students reflect on impacts, new precedents of the 2020 election

Ella Piper Claffy and Dawson Chang
November 20, 2020
Senior Tasha Savas, who serves as the presiding judge of Precinct 0060, was interviewed by Fox News.

Students volunteer at polls, see lower Election Day turnout than expected

Ella Piper Claffy, Staff Writer
November 20, 2020
To produce some of the plays, actors filmed their individual performances from home, and the videos will be arranged on the screen, similar to a Zoom call.

Johnnycake hosts first-ever Student Playwriting Festival

Abigail Hindman and Ella Piper Claffy
November 18, 2020
In 2019, the Science Olympiad team traveled to the MIT Science Olympiad tournament. This year, the team plans to participate in online competitions.

Clubs move practices online, prepare for virtual competitions

Ella Piper Claffy and Mia Hong
October 5, 2020
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