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

Amy Liu, Online Editor-in-Chief

Amy Liu (’17) is a senior. This is her fourth year on the Review.

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From left: Bach Mai's collection "Pioneers" was inspired by the American West, with the colors of the garments inspired by a canyon sunset. Mai's collection "L’Africanisme" explores a romanticized view of Africa alongside the aesthetic of the Rococo movement.

[Photo] Alumni artwork featured in “Creative Visions” exhibition

Sophie Gillard, Staff Writer
May 1, 2017
Who wore it better?

Fashion double standards displace culture

Amy Liu, Online Editor-in-Chief
April 20, 2017
Evan Mintz ('04) displays his cartoon in a 2003 issue of the Review.

Former Review columnist, Houston Chronicle editor named Pulitzer finalist

Iris Cronin and Amy Liu
April 17, 2017
From left: Eurydice (Frances Hellums) and Orpheus (Gray Watson) share a loving moment.

ISAS Spotlight: “Eurydice” moves audiences

Amy Liu and Mia Fares
April 13, 2017
ISAS Spotlight: Musician Parker Guinn

ISAS Spotlight: Musician Parker Guinn

Amy Liu and Mia Fares
April 8, 2017
Senior Fun Day takes students back in time

Senior Fun Day takes students back in time

Chuy Benitez and Amy Liu
March 23, 2017
This card was ilustrated by Anisha Lal at the Women Helping Empower Each other Galentine's Day celebration.

[Photo] A dozen uniquely SJS Valentine’s Day greetings

Staff
February 13, 2017

Illness sweeps through Upper School, sophomores hardest hit

Gracie Blue, Amy Liu, Eli Maierson, Sophie Gillard, Kate Habich, and Grace Sanders
February 2, 2017
Barbara, left, and Sophia stand on the Great Lawn.

[Photo] Host family life: FAQ’s

Sophia Kontos, Staff Writer
November 17, 2016
The two tunnels have also been decorated with winter scenery. Passerbys can greet snowmen with faces of football players.

[Photo] Photo Gallery: Spirit Club transforms campus into frosty wonderland

October 25, 2016
From left: juniors Julia Giordiano, August Schwanauer and Austin Schultz study intensely for their physics and math finals.

[Photo] Top Ten ways to reduce stress during finals

Sophie Caldwell, Staff Writer
May 18, 2016

Philosophy Club ponders moral issues in Ethics Bowl

Stephen Kim and Amy Liu
February 16, 2016
Julie Lythcott-Haims speaks passionately in an Upper School assembly.

Speaker laments helicopter parenting, “checklist childhood”

Amy Liu, Online Editor
January 19, 2016
The Quad building dons wreaths to welcome back students with festivity.

[Photo] Top Ten positive back-to-school thoughts

Emily Chen and Kate Habich, Staff Writers
January 11, 2016
The administration sent this email to parents detailing St. John's weapons policy.

[Photo] School reacts to open-carry law, updates weapons policy

Emma Shea, Staff Writer
January 7, 2016
Sign from Latin Club

String Theory members have already made numerous science-themed crafts, including this stuffed E. coli bacteria.

String Theory Club weaves together crafts, science

Amy Liu, Staff Writer
March 24, 2014
Barrow's performance of Stevie Ray Vaughn’s “Rude Mood” impressed at Coffee House.

ISAS Spotlight: George Barrow

Amy Liu, Staff Writer
April 3, 2014
Junior Tamara Shan plays line 2 singles. She and the other members of the girls’ tennis team are prepping for SPC this weekend.

On the court with girls’ tennis

Amy Liu, Staff Writer
April 30, 2014
ISAS Spotlight: Samuel Hsieh

ISAS Spotlight: Samuel Hsieh

Amy Liu, Staff Writer
April 14, 2014
ISAS Spotlight: Albuquerque Academy Violinists

ISAS Spotlight: Albuquerque Academy Violinists

Amy Liu, Staff Writer
April 7, 2014
Junior Joe Kang competes for Hoodwink in last year’s Field Day, which incorporated both Upper and Middle School.

Field Day integrates entire school, features new changes

Amy Liu, Staff Writer
March 13, 2014
Students crowd the cafeteria for the annual freshman Valentine's Dance. The cafeteria is festooned with decorations.

Freshmen mingle at Heart Hop before cafeteria demolition

Amy Liu, Staff Writer
February 19, 2014
As the Mazkirah, or director of communication, of an international Jewish teen organization, junior Sophie Gershenwald directs BBG social media, including Twitter and Facebook posting their events.

Gershenwald elected Mazkirah of international Jewish teen organization

Amy Liu, Staff Writer
February 4, 2014
Evan Mintz (’04) displays his cartoon in the 2003 issue of The Review. Despite joining the newspaper as a cartoonist, Mintz also wrote opinion pieces, pursuing his interest in journalism before becoming an editorial writer for the Houston Chronicle.

Opinionated former Review columnist lands editorial position with Houston Chronicle

Iris Cronin and Amy Liu
February 3, 2014
Sophomore Benjamin Shou spends four hours a day, five to six days a week honing his skating skills. For Shou, balancing sport and school requires both discipline and passion.

Figure skater carves out national success

Amy Liu and Megan Shen
January 28, 2014
Freshman Christina McGee dances 15 to 20 hours a week. McGee balances her schoolwork and dance through careful planning.

Faces in the Cloisters: Christina McGee

Amy Liu, Staff Writer
January 21, 2014
“The Secret Life of Walter Mitty” is based on a James Thurber short story of the same name published 75 years ago.

Under Review: The Secret Life of Walter Mitty

Amy Liu, Staff Writer
January 4, 2014
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