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
Abigail Poag

Abigail Poag, Print Editor-in-Chief

Abigail is a senior in her fourth year on Review. She has a special place in her heart for fruit snacks, and her favorite adjective is “droll.”

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The last time St. John's School closed due to public health concerns was in 1946 due to a polio outbreak.

SJS alum remembers 1946 polio outbreak that prompted School closure

Abigail Poag, Assignments Editor
May 11, 2020
Isabel Wallace-Green ('15) is performing in the Christmas Spectacular as a member of the ensemble.

Isabel Wallace-Green (ʼ15) performs in Radio City Christmas Spectacular

Abigail Poag, Assignments Editor
January 8, 2020
Hundreds of students and faculty packed the Chao Room for the forum.

Students lead forum on diversity following racist social media post

Laney Chang and Abigail Poag
February 11, 2019

Political clubs promote education, inclusivity among student body

Fareen Dhuka and Abigail Poag
November 5, 2018
Junior Asher Moll takes advantage of the quiet study space to finish his homework.

New study spaces help students find silence amidst library construction

Max Beard, Ethan Kinsella, Laney Chang, and Abigail Poag
October 15, 2018
In the usually-empty third floor of Mewbourne Hall, mysterious events have occurred that lead faculty to believe that ghosts once inhabited it.

Mewbourne’s Ghosts

Abigail Poag, Copy Editor
August 23, 2018
Every year, chemistry students create mole-related art in honor of National Mole Day. Some of the resulting art from Mole Day, like this stuffed mole, is kept in chemistry teacher Roxie Allen's room.

Mole Art

Abigail Poag, Copy Editor
August 23, 2018
These names were etched into a section of stone in Mewbourne Hall to honor all the donors who contributed to the building.

History of Mewbourne Hall

Abigail Poag, Copy Editor
August 23, 2018
Student-made moles adorn the shelves and walls of Dr. Jafry's chemistry classroom.

Quirky Things on Campus: Mewbourne Hall

Abigail Poag, Copy Editor
August 23, 2018
Biology teacher Paula Angus received the rat snake skin three years ago.

Biology Room Oddities

Abigail Poag, Copy Editor
May 7, 2018
Mrs. Leakey has collected several "Star Wars' bobbleheads during her time in the Administration office.

Star Wars Bobbleheads

Abigail Poag, Copy Editor
May 7, 2018
Physics II (H) students insert robotic parts into stuffed animals, like this duck, to make them perform certain tasks.

Animatronic Stuffed Animals

Abigail Poag, Copy Editor
May 7, 2018
The display case in freshman hallway features several generations' worth of physics equipment.

Freshman Hallway Physics Display Case

Abigail Poag, Copy Editor
May 7, 2018
Biology teacher Paula Angus received the rat snake skin three years ago.

Quirky Things on Campus: Stude/Sarofim Learning Resource Center

Abigail Poag, Copy Editor
May 7, 2018
Students gathered in the gym for the volleyball competition.

Day in the Life of a JCL competitor

Laney Chang and Abigail Poag
April 30, 2018
WHEE leaders Schuyler Gustafson ('18) and Katie Smith ('18) helped organize the sexual assault forum.

Unity Council and WHEE host forum on sexual assault

Noura Jabir, Laney Chang, and Abigail Poag
April 28, 2018
Guien held a sit-down discussion with the other students at the meeting.

Unity Council Speaker Series: Mia Guien

Noura Jabir, Abigail Poag, and Laney Chang
April 13, 2018
"Love, Simon" provides relatable, crucial story for LGBTQ+ teens

“Love, Simon” provides relatable, crucial story for LGBTQ+ teens

Abigail Poag and Tyler King
April 5, 2018
Posters and books on display encourage students to read during the day.

Library Advisory Club promotes reading for pleasure

Abigail Poag, Staff Writer
March 21, 2018
Senior Ben Cohen and junior Ashley Kim perform one vignette from "Almost, Maine."

“Almost, Maine” explores love with series of vignettes

Abigail Poag, Staff Writer
January 29, 2018
Special Music: Jenny Green performs "Una Voce Poco Fa"

Special Music: Jenny Green performs “Una Voce Poco Fa”

Video Crew and Abigail Poag
January 19, 2018
While performing in "Sleeping Beauty and Her Winter Knight," Fisher learned from Disney stars and famous choreographers.

Freshman performs at Hobby Center’s Theatre Under the Stars

Abigail Poag and Noura Jabir
December 21, 2017
Orchestra accompanies Boy Choir's performance of "Carol of the Star."

Candlelight unites school to celebrate the holidays

Abigail Poag and Laney Chang
December 16, 2017
Orcus, the slacker demon, watches "Friends," ignoring the adventurer's interruption.

“She Kills Monsters” brings fantasy world to life

Abigail Poag, Staff Writer
November 13, 2017
Cast members rehearse one of the play's fight scenes.

“She Kills Monsters” tackles identity, fantasy

Abigail Poag and Sophie Caldwell
November 9, 2017
10 Classic children's books to read before Book Fair

10 Classic children’s books to read before Book Fair

Abigail Poag, Staff Writer
October 12, 2017
The cast of "Beauty and the Beast" assembles onstage while techs set up lights for the performance.

Day in the Life of a middle school musical tech

Abigail Poag and Laney Chang
October 12, 2017
Hans Infante joined the physics department this year.

Class Act: Physics teacher Hans Infante

Abigail Poag and Roosh Bhosale
October 11, 2017
The Fiedoreks enjoyed the winter activities and nature surrounding them in Calgary.

Fiedorek siblings return after four year stay in Canada

Abigail Poag, Staff Writer
September 30, 2017
Most Artistic Poster: Paul Rudd Club

[Photo] Best of club fair: Student representatives attract new club members

September 12, 2017
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