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
Russell Li

Russell Li, Print Editor-in-Chief

Russell is a senior in his fourth year on Review. He’s a milk tea fanatic, and whenever he’s not writing or editing, he most enjoys running, eating, sleeping, hydrating, playing tennis and reading (novels, news, Stack Exchange, journal articles and Wikipedia), in no particular order.

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Seniors Russell Li and Bo Farnell, who do not play lacrosse but ran the half-marathon for fun, lead the pack down Kirby Drive.

[Photo] Boys’ defensive lacrosse players run their first half-marathon

Aleena Gilani, Staff Writer
January 24, 2022
Get comfortable; this might take a while. In order to share the lived experiences of Asian Americans at SJS, we spoke with 17 sources, transcribed 126 pages of interviews and expanded our coverage to five pages. As Asian Americans ourselves, we realize that many facets of our experience are unfamiliar to others.

Beyond a color

Russell Li, Ella Chen, and Ashley Yen
January 12, 2022
Get comfortable; this might take a while. In order to share the lived experiences of Asian Americans at SJS, we spoke with 17 sources, transcribed 126 pages of interviews and expanded our coverage to five pages. As Asian Americans ourselves, we realize that many facets of our experience are unfamiliar to others.

“Don’t let others tell you who you should be — that’s something you can decide for yourself.”

Russell Li, Ella Chen, and Ashley Yen
January 12, 2022
Get comfortable; this might take a while. In order to share the lived experiences of Asian Americans at SJS, we spoke with 17 sources, transcribed 126 pages of interviews and expanded our coverage to five pages. As Asian Americans ourselves, we realize that many facets of our experience are unfamiliar to others.

“I didn’t realize that I was being bullied — it just didn’t register.”

Russell Li, Ella Chen, and Ashley Yen
January 12, 2022
Few, if any, books in the K–12 curriculum feature Asian protagonists or settings.

“It’s tiring being the person to speak up for your own race in an environment that’s all white.”

Russell Li, Ella Chen, and Ashley Yen
January 12, 2022
At St. John’s, the roles and experiences of Asian immigrants receive scarce attention before Upper School. Students may not learn about events as significant as the Chinese Exclusion Act and Japanese internment camps until their sophomore and junior years. 

“Asian Americans are a crucial part of American history.”

Russell Li, Ella Chen, and Ashley Yen
January 12, 2022
Get comfortable; this might take a while. In order to share the lived experiences of Asian Americans at SJS, we spoke with 17 sources, transcribed 126 pages of interviews and expanded our coverage to five pages. As Asian Americans ourselves, we realize that many facets of our experience are unfamiliar to others.

“Pushed toward STEM.”

Russell Li, Ella Chen, and Ashley Yen
January 12, 2022
Many Asian American students feel excluded during lunch when surrounded by classmates who eat typical American foods.

“I became ashamed of being an Asian.”

Russell Li, Ella Chen, and Ashley Yen
January 12, 2022
Asian Americans are often described as quiet and shy, a categorization that exemplifies the model minority myth.

“No matter how much I spoke up, I would only be perceived as being the quiet Asian.”

Russell Li, Ella Chen, and Ashley Yen
January 12, 2022
Get comfortable; this might take a while. In order to share the lived experiences of Asian Americans at SJS, we spoke with 17 sources, transcribed 126 pages of interviews and expanded our coverage to five pages. As Asian Americans ourselves, we realize that many facets of our experience are unfamiliar to others.

“East Asia is not monolithic.”

Russell Li, Ella Chen, and Ashley Yen
January 12, 2022
Every time our names are mispronounced or mixed up, we feel that our individuality is denied. We understand that mispronunciation may be difficult, but making the effort to say them accurately shows that you care.

“My name got butchered all the time.”

Russell Li, Ella Chen, and Ashley Yen
January 12, 2022
Sophomore Kaitlyn Chang works on a project for her history class.

Why projects are more effective assessments than midterm exams

Russell Li, Print Editor-in-Chief
January 8, 2022
Even though people are starting to receive vaccinations, herd immunity is likely still “months away,” according to Medical Advisory Team member Julie Boom.

Impending vaccine brings cautious optimism to SJS community

Russell Li, Assignments Editor
January 19, 2021
How “Good Will Hunting” reveals reality of privilege, education

How “Good Will Hunting” reveals reality of privilege, education

Russell Li, Assignments Editor
September 30, 2020
To accommodate potentially sick students, Stasney Hall has been converted into an infirmary according to Headmaster Mark Desjardins's campus update on July 30.

SJS implements in-person learning with low-density reopening plan

Ella West and Russell Li
September 11, 2020
Non-SJS members joined several Zoom classes after obtaining the meeting links and passwords from current students.

Non-SJS students invade Zoom meetings, disrupt classes

Russell Li, Assignments Editor
August 25, 2020
Students gather in the forum to listen to

[Photo] Recognizing 2019-2020 student leaders of affinity groups, clubs, organizations

Staff
May 25, 2020
Hay throws a pitch in his backyard while in quarantine.

Athletes adapt to stay-at-home orders, SPC cancels spring season

Russell Li, Staff Writer
April 13, 2020
Rice Village parking lots, stores and restaurants are empty while Houstonians stay at home due to COVID-19.

Businesses follow CDC guidelines, adapt to stay-at-home orders

Russell Li, Staff Writer
March 30, 2020
As COVID-19 spreads around the world, schools, universities and other organizations are closing and cancelling events to help keep people safe.

COVID-19 closes in on Houston community

Julia Smith, Russell Li, Celine Huang, and Bailey Maierson
March 11, 2020
Katina Christensen became the only person in St. John’s history to be admitted into TPSMEA Choral All State for all four years of Upper School on Nov. 9. 

Upper School ensembles perform in annual Choral-Orchestral Festival

Russell Li, Staff Writer
February 25, 2020
“Ford v Ferrari” review: more than a racing epic

“Ford v Ferrari” review: more than a racing epic

Russell Li, Staff Writer
February 8, 2020
Girls' basketball prepares for rematch against Kinkaid at SPC after buzzer-beating win

Girls’ basketball prepares for rematch against Kinkaid at SPC after buzzer-beating win

Russell Li, Staff Writer
February 5, 2020
The Mavericks accrued 325 total points to their opponents’ combined 70, defeating Bishop Lynch High School, ranked no. 2 among Texas private schools, 60-15 in the finals.

Wrestling off to strong start, wins first of Trifecta of championships

Russell Li, Staff Writer
January 24, 2020
Get to know English teacher Sarah Jane Keegan!

Class Act: English teacher Sarah Jane Keegan

Russell Li and Noelle Alexander
January 22, 2020
The field hockey team defended their 2018 SPC championship and finished undefeated for the second consecutive year.

Athletics to academics: student athletes implement competition strategies in school

Russell Li, Staff Writer
December 13, 2019
D’Artagnan (sophomore Tanner Watson, middle) defends Constance (junior Natalie Brown, right) from Count Rochefort (junior Henry Miller, left).

Three Musketeers, EHS football game scheduled simultaneously

Russell Li, Staff Writer
October 28, 2019
Mavericks lead the pack as the University of Virginia Cavalier Classic begins.

Boys’ cross country competes in Charlottesville, Virginia

Russell Li and Wilson Bailey
October 1, 2019
The boys' and girls' cross-country teams competed in their first race of the season at the Friday Night Lights meet in The Woodlands.

Boys’ and girls’ cross country teams compete in Friday Night Lights

Russell Li, Staff Writer
September 10, 2019
Join the club: How extracurriculars enhance high school experience

Join the club: How extracurriculars enhance high school experience

Russell Li, Staff Writer
March 27, 2019
Junior captain Isaac Blue drives to the basket.

Winter SPC Recap: Girls’ basketball finishes fourth, boys take 10th

Afraaz Malick and Russell Li
March 6, 2019
Directed by Penny Meitz, the choirs and orchestras performed in St. John the Divine Church.

Choirs, orchestras perform at annual Choral-Orchestral Festival

Gabrielle Solymosy and Russell Li
February 15, 2019
Chamber Strings accompanied Chorale for “In Terra Pax.”

Candlelight service unites choir, orchestra for holiday celebration

Hamzah Mir and Russell Li
January 21, 2019
Students prepare for their tests at MIT for Science Olympiad.

Science Olympiad team competes at MIT, prepares for regional tournament

Ashley Yen and Russell Li
January 19, 2019
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