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Boys basketball plays unofficial season as DC Cadets

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Boys basketball plays unofficial season as DC Cadets

The COVID-19 pandemic has prevented all high school sports from having a normal season and SJC’s boys basketball team is no exception. However, the players and coaches have gotten creative in finding ways to get on the court. Boys basketball competed in the St. James Winter League under the

By Orla Collins Apr 12, 2021
The history of Poverty Education Week at St. John’s

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The history of Poverty Education Week at St. John’s

Poverty Education is a long-standing St. John’s tradition that strives to teach students to empathize with those affected by poverty. Every year, students take part in a poverty-focused lesson in each of their classes and other events so that they better understand what others go through and feel inspired

By Orla Collins Mar 14, 2021
Fifteen SJC students inducted into the National Latin Honor Society

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Fifteen SJC students inducted into the National Latin Honor Society

On October 28th, 15 St. John’s students were officially inducted into the National Latin Honor Society. The evening ceremony took place over Zoom. To be considered, students must have maintained an A-average throughout their three years in Latin at St. John’s. All students are registered members of the

By Orla Collins Nov 16, 2020
Video exclusive: Mr. Mancabelli on the Center for Performance and Leadership

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Video exclusive: Mr. Mancabelli on the Center for Performance and Leadership

The Sabre’s Orla Collins ’21 interview Mr. Mancabelli about the new Center for Performance and Leadership. Watch to learn about the inspiration for the new building, the different departments who will be using the building, how students will utilize the space on a daily basis, and the innovations St.

By Orla Collins Sep 28, 2020
Photo gallery: Sneak peak of the new Center for Performance and Leadership

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Photo gallery: Sneak peak of the new Center for Performance and Leadership

St. John’s began construction on the new Center for Performance and Leadership last year. This extension of the gymnasiums and athletic complex is part of a master plan for improvement that began in 2010 with Cassidy Commons and the Fitzpatrick Library. The building is mostly finished, lacking furniture and

By Orla Collins Sep 28, 2020
Collection of Lasallian prayers for Founder's Week

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Collection of Lasallian prayers for Founder's Week

During these uncertain times, many of us are feeling disconnected from our school community, which is grounded in Lasallian education. When we’re at school, being Lasallian is always present to us with the prayer we say before every class. But now that we are apart, it is harder to

By Orla Collins May 11, 2020
Ways to stay active during social distancing

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Ways to stay active during social distancing

It gets really boring being stuck at home, sitting at your desk doing work. One thing to work on during “coronacation” that’s very beneficial is becoming more active. This will help with stress levels and counteract all the snacking. However, as you’re probably aware, gyms are all closed

By Orla Collins Apr 7, 2020
SJC families build a school in Jamaica

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SJC families build a school in Jamaica

This slideshow requires JavaScript. Over Presidents Day weekend, St. John’s students and parents traveled to Jamaica to work with Food for the Poor (FFP). The annual building trip is organized by Craig Ruppert ‘71 and Chris David of Ruppert Landscape. Elena Lohsen ‘21, who attended the trip, said, “It

By Orla Collins Mar 21, 2020
Mech Cadets feeling optimistic heading into competitions

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Mech Cadets feeling optimistic heading into competitions

This slideshow requires JavaScript. The Mech Cadets, St. John’s robotics team, has been putting in a lot of work on their robot since the guidelines for the challenge came out on January 6. This year’s challenge for the FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) is Infinite Recharge. The robot has

By Orla Collins Feb 18, 2020
Students react to the new spring musical

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Students react to the new spring musical

St. John’s Theatre will be producing Chicago as this year’s spring musical. The show will run from April 23-25. They hosted a workshop on Jan. 22 to help new members prepare for the auditions, which took place on Wednesday and Friday of this week. This will be the

By Orla Collins Feb 6, 2020
Everything that’s happened with the impeachment process since October

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Everything that’s happened with the impeachment process since October

Many things have happened with the impeachment inquiry since The Sabre did an overview in October. Get caught up on the impeachment process before winter break. On Wednesday night, the House of Representatives voted in favor of impeaching President Trump on both articles. The vote was 230-197 for Article I

By Orla Collins Jan 9, 2020
Best of the Decade: TV Shows

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Best of the Decade: TV Shows

As the 2010s draw to an end, The Sabrereflects on the biggest moments in TV history. The 2010s was full of quality and not-so quality television. Here’s a list of the best shows from this decade: Game of Thrones Game of Thrones ran on HBO for eight seasons from

By Orla Collins Dec 13, 2019
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