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Letter from the editor: Senior reflection
This slideshow requires JavaScript. When I found out I would be the editor-in-chief of The Sabre for the 2019-20 school year, one of my first thoughts was about this article – the final sign-off from the newspaper that gave me my start in journalism and the community I was searching for
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SJC students put servant-leadership in action
This slideshow requires JavaScript. Service to others is one of the key foundations of St. John’s. Not only is service a requirement for each grade level, a number of fundraisers and activities are held to incorporate it into all parts of life at St. John’s. Here are some
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AVS overcomes challenges to continue producing music
Despite social distancing, SJC’s Advanced Vocal Studies group is managing to continue producing music despite being physically separated. The Sabre interviewed both Ms. Fernandez, the leader of the choir program, and Annie Phan ‘20 about their experience so far. Annie Phan ‘20 Q: What is the process for putting
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Teacher Spotlight: Ms. Gelso finds ways to keep class creative and interesting despite distance learning
Editorial note: This year Mrs. Gelso returned from maternity leave in January only to have the school year disrupted by the Coronavirus pandemic. As an educator who was not previously accustomed to teaching in an online setting, Mrs. Gelso has adapted to online learning incredibly well and continues to find
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Distance learning with Mr. Cooper
As sad as it is to say, distance learning has become a normal part of our lives at St. John’s. We have almost completed our second full month of distance learning and as we all know it has been no easy task. Mr. Cooper is no stranger to the
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Club Spotlight: Best Buddies continues to show the importance of respect for all persons
Earlier this year, we talked to some of the leaders of Best Buddies to interview them about what the mission of their club is, their plans for this year, and why people should join. Best Buddies is a club that teams up with other schools to support inclusion. It encourages
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SJC students continue promoting environmental issues
April 22 was an unorthodox Earth Day. Normally, people will go outside on hikes to appreciate nature or pick up trash around the community. The stay-at-home orders in place due to COVID-19 made such activities impossible this year. Despite this, St. John’s Eco Club still wanted to do something
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Comparing distance learning at SJC to neighboring high schools
Since the beginning of quarantine, teachers and students throughout the country have had to quickly adapt to distance learning. All work, classroom teachings, and materials have had to unexpectedly be transferred from a physical form to an online form. Over the past few weeks, I have “virtually interviewed” a few
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Video: Class of 2020 reflects on what they miss about St. John's
Sabre staff member and senior Annie Phan talks to her fellow seniors about what they are and will be missing about St. John’s.
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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
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Athletics discusses the importance of giving back
Poverty Week is a relatively long-standing tradition here at St. John’s in which the school community comes together to learn about people living in poverty and what they can do to support those in need. The Sabre looked into what serving the community means to the coaches and players