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
Before COVID, student tutors and refugee tutees met in person during the summer.

Upper School students tutor refugee children, host Summer Express on Zoom

James Li, Staff Writer • September 16, 2021
In 2006, sophomores Laynie Johnson (‘08) and Johnny Leader (‘08) sought to bridge the gap in academic achievement between wealthy and low-income children. This June, Summer Express was held over Zoom due to COVID, and tutors worked with a total of 28 kids.
Long hikes were a part of Bennett-Brandt's daily routine in the Grand Tetons.

Senior explores the Grand Tetons during summer job

Lily McCullough, Jack Shea, Alex Tinkham, and Thomas Hunt • September 26, 2018
Senior Lucian Bennett-Brandt served as a park ranger in Wyoming for nine weeks this past summer.
Sophomores Gabrielle Solymosy and Leena Hanson helped the kids practice the songs for their performances.

Students volunteer at The River, help disabled perform

Fareen Dhuka, Staff Writer • September 12, 2018
This summer, several students volunteered at The River Performing and Visual Arts Center to help children with disabilities express themselves through arts.
Philpott overcame the many challenges of his trek and made it to the peak of Mt. Kilimanjaro.

Senior conquers Mount Kilimanjaro in five-part hike

Stephen Kim, Assistant Design Editor • September 21, 2017
Senior Henry Philpott combined his passion for physical challenges with his love for travel when he summited Mount Kilimanjaro.
Day 15: After all the goodbyes, we finally left Iceland.

Fares explores Iceland with Nat Geo

Mia Fares, Staff Writer • August 20, 2017

This summer, I wanted to do something different from my family’s routine vacations. Scouring the internet to find the perfect trip to do on my own led me to the National Geographic Student Expedition...

HSF presents two shows, Twelfth Night and Richard III, at Miller Outdoor Theatre this summer.

Classic plays refreshed at Houston Shakespeare Festival

Sophia Kontos, Online Section Editor • July 30, 2017

What would make me go outside in Houston in the middle of summer? Honestly, not much. There is one notable exception: Houston Shakespeare Festival at Miller Outdoor Theatre. Even if your only encounter...

Sophomore Sarah Jane Lasley (left) dressed as a dinosaur with two other friends from Rockbrook. Dressing up is an important part of Banquet.

Postcards from Summer: Rockbrook Camp

Izzy Andrews, Staff Writer • July 28, 2017

“In the heart of a wooded mountain, circled by silvery streams, is a dear old place called Rockbrook, the scene of our girlhood dreams…” For the sixth summer in a row, I attended Rockbrook Camp...

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