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C-SPAN Founder Brian Lamb meets with SJC Scholars
Among many achievements, Brian Lamb is the founder of C-SPAN, a journalist, and has received both the Presidential Medal of Freedom and the National Humanities Medal. He was gracious enough with his time to come and speak with the Scholars Program here at Saint John’s. Forty one Saint John’
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College Counseling works to keep seniors on track
Although COVID-19 has left the students and faculty of St. John’s College High School feeling discouraged because of the lack of social interaction and guidance, the school is still trying to meet the needs of the SJC community. To address the struggles of the pandemic and help seniors finalize
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Freshman Frenzy provides opportunity to get to know classmates
Although COVID-19 has left the students and faculty of St. John’s College High School feeling discouraged because of the lack of social interaction, the school is still trying to make an effort to make the St. John’s community feel more welcoming, especially for freshmen just beginning high school.
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The effects of no school dances and how SJC plans to find new ways to celebrate
The ongoing Coronavirus pandemic has caused many changes to daily life and the educational environment since the pandemic hit the U.S. last March. But the impact of COVID-19 is not simply limited to the classroom. High school students are facing challenges this year that have never happened. For most
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Achieving Goals in 2021: SJC Fitness and Health Club
The start of the new year and semester means new opportunities to get involved around campus. Maria Ayoub ‘23 recently started the SJC Fitness and Health Club as a way to allow students the opportunity to better themselves through exercise and healthy habits. With the resources at St. John’s,
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Cadet Corps marches on
Every year, Saint John’s College High School and Gonzaga High School football face off for the most highly anticipated sporting event of the year in the WCAC. Students from both sides dress up to support their teams and carry on the rivalry with loud chants. Just like so many
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SJC students work for a cure with Lymphoma and Leukemia Society
The St. John’s Lymphoma and Leukemia Society The St. John’s Lymphoma and Leukemia Society is a club and fundraising team led by co-chairmans Katie Monahan ‘22 and Therese Osborn ‘22. The LLS was created to provide funding to research a cure for lymphoma, leukemia, Hodgkin’s disease, and
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COVID-19 forces clubs to think 'outside the box'
Covid has impacted SJC as a whole, including our clubs. The Entrepreneurial Club has taken advantage of the pandemic and has seen an opportunity to problem solve and think outside the box. In October students participated in a virtual hackathon. A hackathon is an opportunity for students to work together
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What's the update on service immersion trips?
Service Immersion trips are among the activities most disrupted by the pandemic. State and national governments have shut their borders to reduce infection rates, and thus state regulations and restrictions (let alone the health risks) make the trips a difficult act for our school to do. Thus, St. John’s
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Seniors excited to experience Kairos despite COVID-19
Headline: Seniors excited to experience Kairos despite COVID-19 Many events have been canceled this year due to COVID-19. This loss is especially poignant for seniors, as this is their last year to experience the traditions of St. John’s. Excluding the modified Senior Mass and Breakfast at the beginning of
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How will the new strand of covid affect St. John's?
COVID-19 is showing no signs of slowing down, and with a new strain appearing, it could get even worse. This new strain, called B.1.1.7, the UK variant, or several other names could have massive implications on the U.S. As for how this will affect Saint John’