Our Antarctica adventure began in the early morning of December 17, 2022, by driving toDulles Airport where we caught our flight to Miami, Florida. After a short layover, we boardedour 9-hour flight from Miami to Buenos Aries Argentina. We arrived in Buenos Aries earlymorning, claimed our baggage, and checked into our hotel. The world cup … More My Antarctica Adventure By Makayla Ferrell
Saint John’s Catholic Prep community is comprised of students with different cultural, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds. Our school believes in a diverse community that contributes to an enriching experience of different perspectives, customs, and traditions. So how does this all become possible? The help of our International Students Coordinator, Mrs. Young Lee, who helps to … More International Students and the Process of Becoming a Viking By Ella Lowry
When some hear the words nuclear power, they immediately run away. This opinion is not unsubstantiated. The nuclear accidents of Chernobyl, Ukraine, and Fukushima, Japan have often left the public to deem nuclear power as unnecessary. However, nuclear power might just be one of the tools that could save humanity from the extreme effects of … More Nuclear Power: A Safe, Clean Source of Energy By Silas Eaton
Saint John’s Catholic Prep has various opportunities to build scientific interest in STEM courses. For example, students can take anviation class, AOPA, offered at our school. David Giandrea, a senior in the class of 2023, decided to expand on that class and create his own club that would give opportunities for “hands-on STEM projects” for … More Harboring STEM Interest By Yen Truong
Christmas Eve. A day to relax and enjoy life… if you’ve already done all your Christmas shopping. Phoebe opens the door to the department store. She takes in the scent of pine. “This is perfect.” She starts to go towards a display with a large sign proclaiming, “75% OFF.” Suddenly, a crowd of people … More The Christmas Dilemma By Evelyn Murphy
The Fabelmans, a new film directed by Steven Spielberg follows its protagonist, Sammy Fabelman, through early childhood to college as he pursues his dreams of becoming a filmmaker. It begins with him seeing The Greatest Show on Earth and attempting to recreate its climactic scene. His mother sees his natural talent and encourages him to … More Fabelsman Review By Liam Skelton
The SJCP girls’ basketball team is reviving itself with many new girls deciding to come out and play. Coach Taye and Coach Eboni, the head and assistant coaches, are new this year. Coach Taye decided to join the Saint John’s community after seeing all of the untapped talents we have. Once he learned of the … More Basketball Season Preview By Kailey Nicholas
While we are limited in what we can do for the environment, as a whole and individually, every act counts. Every piece of trash, amount of water saved, and item recycled makes a difference. Even in our busy school lives, we can all do our part to care for and preserve our incredible planet. No matter where or when, there is always … More How You Can Help By Jay Patil
Thanksgiving season is upon us and you all know what that means. It is almost Christmas time! Christmas is the season of giving and what better way to prepare for this season than to go Black Friday shopping? Here are some of the best deals and places you should consider going to this black Friday! … More Black Friday Deals By Ella Lowry
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