When Middle School math teacher Brittany Flinn took the stage for an assembly last May, it was the first time most of her students heard her sing. Accompanied by her husband, Flinn dazzled students and...

In 2021, seventh grade English teacher Robin Lanier’s (‘85) classroom was known for the mysterious sea of fish covering the whiteboard. The thousands of guppies were one of many inside jokes shared...

There is a rumor that Matthew Bounds created Fortnite. It’s not true, but before working at St. John’s he was part of the exclusive group that tested a beta version of the game. “I played it and...

Spoon tag. Goats on the plaza. Cotton candy during DaVinci. Dunk for Books. A Block Blast tournament. These are just a few of the projects organized by the Students Affair Council to brighten students’...

When Nick Hensel started his freshman season on the Denison swimming and diving team, he did not expect to break three school records, let alone help secure the title as 2025 NCAA Division III champions. From...

Medals and trophies in hand, French students blasted “We Are The Champions” as they posed for a celebratory photo. With their dominant victory at the 2025 Texas French Symposium, the team had just...

As Angela Ma walked to Flores for lunch, giant stacks of colorful, abstract mounds caught her eye. Located in the Glassell Gallery, these boxy creations were part of the School's annual Artist in Residence...

When Lily Dunlap discovered she had cancer, her first concern was not the painful chemotherapy treatments nor the exhaustive recovery process. She was worried about breaking the news to her close friends...

Remy Phan was in a field hockey meeting when one of her friends demanded that she accompany her to the Great Lawn. There, Kiyan Mohammad was waiting with a sign that had a pun for one of her favorite songs,...

On February 12th, 2025, Puppy Yoga club ran its first event, introducing six goldendoodle puppies to the School. The event was an instant hit for the stressed students amidst the second semester.  Puppy...

Individuals who do not wish to be named have been kept anonymous As the procession concluded and students prepared to make their way out of Chapel, Head of Upper School Kevin Weatherill took the mic...

Returning from a basketball-filled winter break, head coach Kathy Halligan began the chore of cleaning her email inbox. As she robotically deleted a multitude of messages, one stuck out among the rest.  The...