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On Tuesday, the then-ranked #3 SJC girls’ varsity basketball team traveled to take on the #1 team in the nation, the Bishop McNamara Mustangs. Seemingly countless people showed up for the game, including family members of the players, students, casual fans, and even University of Maryland’s Head Coach Brenda
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This fall, St. John’s had five students selected by The Washington Post as All-Met first team players. Lauren Antonucci ’19, Volleyball “With 850 assists, Antonucci was instrumental in the Cadets clinching their sixth consecutive D.C. State Athletic Association crown.” Rakim Jarrett ’20, Football (Offense) “Dynamic athlete helped lead
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St. John’s girls basketball team played in the Tournament of Champions in Phoenix, Arizona on December 18 – 22. They were there to play against some of the top teams in the nation. Even though they fell short of winning the entire thing, they were able to bounce back and
Lifestyle
Exam season can be a stressful time for students and teachers alike. Here is a list of 10 activities you can do to kick back and relax post-midterms. 1. Catch Some Z’s! You deserve some good rest and relaxation after all of your exams! Take a little nap or
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Backpacking to a lost indigenous city in the jungles of Colombia was my way of ending 2018 with a bang. My dad and my brother, Alan, accompanied me on my first-ever four-day backpacking trip in Santa Marta, Colombia. We did not know what to expect, but ended up glad we
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Currently in the works, the first issue of St. John’s InLight magazine is set to release in January. InLight is a diversity publication that began at Sidwell Friends School in 2014 and has since spread across more than 12 schools in the DMV. As its mission statement reads, “InLight
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The St. John’s wrestling team returns this season to vie for its third consecutive WCAC title. The team has been working hard since their last win and plan to compete in another successful season as a result of their dedication to the sport. The team started the season in
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For Mr. Ellis, the new academic support specialist, St. John’s offers a new challenge to help students achieve their goals. Ellis helps “facilitate academic support for students that are struggling by helping them pair up with peer tutors, professional after-school tutors, helping with organization and time management, or homework-completion
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On Nov. 17, during the 45th annual Huether Lasallian Conference, St. John’s President Jeffrey Mancabelli was honored with the Distinguished Lasallian Educator of the Year award, along with five other nominees. The award was given to him by the Christian Brothers Conference. Those considered for this award are part
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If you are familiar with any of the live-action Spider-Man movies, the animated film Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse begins with a recounting of many iconic moments from previous Spider-Man films, dropping hints toward certain storylines and villains. The film is formatted and presented similarly to a comic book at times
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Every day, I walk into school with two bags. One is my green hippy-looking school bag, and the other is my white monogrammed Under Armour backpack. At 2:38 pm, I retrieve my Under Armour backpack with my clothes and shoes from my homeroom (which, by the way, is way