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School Buzz

Our School Buzz blog highlights what's going on in local high schools from students' perspectives. Check out our current School Buzz correspondents here. See all currently participating schools here. Note: School Buzz posts are strictly the opinion of the student writers and not necessarily of The Buzz. Interested in applying for the 2021-22 school year or have questions about School Buzz? Email [email protected].

Kinkaid Upper School's Moran Librar

Kinkaid implements affinity groups as a way to foster dialogue

By Eshaan Mani | January 25, 2021
People in this article:
Peter Behr, Anjaly Thakkar, Eric Emerson
Kavi Shah

The Student Election Clerk

By Zoe Kass | November 12, 2020
People in this article:
Kavi Shah
Kate Grimley, Mary Elise Carrol, and Annabeth Slagle

STE Students Reflect on Returning to School

By Laura Newcomer | November 12, 2020
People in this article:
Pearl Zhang, Christine Saa, Alex Kurie, Kate Grimley, Mary Elise Carrol, Annabeth Slagle, Sara Demeian
Gaming club

Game On! The Start of a New St. Agnes Club

By Anna Frederickson | November 9, 2020
People in this article:
Abbie Couvillon
Sana M. and Harish P.

Mock Trial Goes Virtual

By Viola Holmes | November 6, 2020
People in this article:
Sana M., Harish P.
Mia Baumann

The Struggles of Singing to a Screen

By Mia Baumann | November 6, 2020
People in this article:
Scott Bonasso, Brendan Emig
Post Oak School Pre-Owned Market

Good Times and Great Deals: The Post Oak Pre-Owned Market

By Sutton Walsh | November 6, 2020
People in this article:
Andy Walsh, Niko Cantu
Father Johnson, Father Wegenka,

Strake Jesuit Hosts All Souls Day Mass

By Carter McKenna | November 4, 2020
People in this article:
Carter McKenna, Jeff Johnson
Advisory group

Appreciating the Diverse Perspectives of the St. John’s Community

By Lauryn Kapiloff | November 4, 2020
People in this article:
Lauryn Kapiloff, Russel Hardin, Ned Mulligan, Maxx Shearod, Alex Williams, Ado Ibori, Matthew Samson-Williams, Bailey Maierson, Reese Ramirez
Kathryn Stone

Lamar’s New Normal: A Return to In-Person Learning

By Franklin Wu | November 4, 2020
People in this article:
George Weng, Kathryn Stone, Olivia Pare, Frances Hill, Ricardo Perez, Noah Myers
The Village School Quiz Bowl Team

Quiz Bowl During Covid

By Hursh Jha | November 3, 2020
People in this article:
Hursh Jha, Amaan Ahmed, Yusuf Fawzy, Harry Leaw, Isaac Edelman
Senior mural

Senior Night Replaces Traditional SJS Homecoming Dance

By Laney Chang | November 2, 2020
People in this article:
Fareen Dhuka, Bailey Maierson, Nina Varma, Meridian Monthy, Jenny Green, George Caldwell, Landon McKelvey, Eric Johnson, Jim Rouse, Henry Fernelius, Caroline Pressler, Thomas Chang
Jaylenn Holmes

Too Young to Vote?: Students Involved in Election 2020 by Working the Polls

By Jaylenn Holmes | November 2, 2020
People in this article:
Jaylenn Holmes
van

Kinkaid Senior Creates Mobile COVID-19 Testing Center

By Eshaan Mani | October 28, 2020
People in this article:
Taft Foley III, Anika Chebrolu, Chris Cuomo
Laura Newcomer

STE Clubs Stronger than Ever

By Mary-Ellen Abshire | October 27, 2020
People in this article:
Kat Chan, Adair Hancock, Laura Newcomer
Sophia Shebay

Streaming Speech Tournaments

By Bailey Raymond | October 27, 2020
People in this article:
Sherri Perry, Nicole Hay, Sophia Shebay, Bailey Raymond
New friends

Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen

By Lauren Fuller | October 27, 2020
People in this article:
Lauren Fuller, Maeve Hunt, Izzy Garza, Dani Detoto, Lily Cromeens, Anna Cook, Randi McBride, Bella Torres, Amaya Pitts, Jada Pierre
Duchesne Academy’s 2019 Varsity Volleyball Team

Duchesne Academy Digs Pink!

By Halliday Mafrige | October 26, 2020
People in this article:
Lauren Darby, Alaina Scorsone
Catherine Dang

SJS Students React to New, Full Density Campus Plan

By Emily Burnett | October 22, 2020
People in this article:
Abby Walker, John Burnett, Sarah Fiedorek, Catherine Dang
Maia R., Christina M. and Viola H.

Our Diversity Unites Us

By Sana Malhotra | October 21, 2020
People in this article:
Maia R., Christina M., Viola H., Jasper L.
Virtual campus tours

SJS Seniors Share how the College Application Process has Changed

By Bailey Maierson | October 21, 2020
People in this article:
Nina Varma, Lauren Fulghum, Meridian Monthy
Hybrid Learning

Opinions on Hybrid Learning Seem to Differ by Class Year

By Lily Cromeens | October 19, 2020
People in this article:
Holly Cromeens, Elise Potier, Anna Cook, Danielle Bartholet, Lily Cromeens
Caroline Hsu

VHS Speech and Debate Team Sweeps at First Swing

By Aditi Iyer | October 13, 2020
People in this article:
Caroline Hsu, Aditi Iyer, Kahani Malhotra, Rohan Bendapudi, Parth Gupta, Alexander Ilacqua, Jay Natarajan, Regina Blenda
Sarah Kabouni, Kathryn Stone,

A Lamar Student's Perspective on Wearing Masks

By Kathryn Stone | October 8, 2020
People in this article:
Rita Graves, Sarah Kabouni, Lauren Koong, Robert Redfield
Juniors

Memorial Markettes March Through Football Season Impacted by Covid-19

By Hannah Kothari | October 6, 2020
People in this article:
Alice Scafide, Maddie Schmidt, Anna Graber, Lynley Stewart, Sloan Miers, Lainie Hampton, Elizabeth Jackson, Maddie Olive, Jessica Wright
Learning virtually

Virtual Learning and Work-Life Balance

By Lauren Koong | September 30, 2020
Ava Phillips

St. Agnes Students Adapt to Remote Learning

By Ava Phillips | September 29, 2020
People in this article:
Noel Cardenas, Ava Phillips
Lilly Jarlsjo

DPT Despite Distance

By Lilly Jarlsjo | September 29, 2020
People in this article:
Malia Palmer
Students

St. Agnes Student Activities: Zoom Edition

By Anika Shethia | September 29, 2020
People in this article:
Blythe Bath, Anika Shethia
Field hockey

Game On?: What to Expect for High School Sports this Fall

By Anna Frederickson | September 29, 2020
People in this article:
Audrey Smith, Tiffany Deinzer, Kristi Robbins, Cydryce McMillian


School Buzz Writers

Stratford High School
School Buzz Reporter
Mary-Ellen Abshire
Mary-Ellen Abshire
Saint Thomas' Episcopal School
School Buzz Reporter
Zaid Ali
Zaid Ali
Bellaire High School
School Buzz Editor
Ellen Baik
Ellen Baik
Memorial High School
School Buzz Reporter
Mia Baumann
Mia Baumann
St. John's School
School Buzz Reporter
Megan Benz
Megan Benz
Memorial High School
School Buzz Reporter
Ysabel Born
Ysabel Born
St. Agnes Academy
School Buzz Reporter
Pranav Brahmbhatt
Pranav Brahmbhatt
Challenge Early College High School
School Buzz Editor
Willow Bullington
Willow Bullington
Second Baptist School
School Buzz Editor
Emily Burnett
Emily Burnett
St. John's School
School Buzz Reporter
Laney Chang
Laney Chang
St. John's School
School Buzz Reporter
Rushil Chetty
Rushil Chetty
Strake Jesuit
School Buzz Reporter
Abby Cowan
Abby Cowan
The Emery/Weiner School
School Buzz Editor
Lily Cromeens
Lily Cromeens
Incarnate Word Academy
School Buzz Reporter
Ryan Diamond
Ryan Diamond
The Emery/Weiner School
School Buzz Reporter
Louis Eagleton
Louis Eagleton
St. Pius X High School
School Buzz Reporter
Orianna Fong
Orianna Fong
Memorial High School
School Buzz Editor
Anna Frederickson
Anna Frederickson
St. Agnes Academy
School Buzz Reporter
Lauren Fuller
Lauren Fuller
Incarnate Word Academy
School Buzz Reporter
Rachel Gittleman
Rachel Gittleman
The Emery/Weiner School
School Buzz Reporter
Lauren Haas
Lauren Haas
The Emery/Weiner School
School Buzz Reporter
Maya Harpavat
Maya Harpavat
St. Agnes Academy
School Buzz Editor
Sophia Hernandez
Sophia Hernandez
Bellaire High School
School Buzz Reporter
Jaylenn Holmes
Jaylenn Holmes
Kinder High School for the Performing and Visual Arts
School Buzz Reporter
Viola Holmes
Viola Holmes
British International School of Houston
School Buzz Reporter
Caitlyn Hsu
Caitlyn Hsu
Saint Thomas' Episcopal School
School Buzz Reporter
Tracy Huang
Tracy Huang
Carnegie Vanguard High School
School Buzz Reporter
Aditi Iyer
Aditi Iyer
The Village School
School Buzz Reporter
Lilly Jarlsjo
Lilly Jarlsjo
St. Agnes Academy
School Buzz Reporter
Hursh Jha
Hursh Jha
The Village School
School Buzz Reporter
Ashley Joyce
Ashley Joyce
Houston Christian High School
School Buzz Reporter
Bailey Junell
Bailey Junell
Episcopal High School
School Buzz Reporter
Mizuki Kai
Mizuki Kai
Bellaire High School
School Buzz Reporter
Ricky Kai
Ricky Kai
Bellaire High School
School Buzz Reporter
Lauryn Kapiloff
Lauryn Kapiloff
St. John's School
School Buzz Reporter
Zoe Kass
Zoe Kass
Bellaire High School
School Buzz Reporter
Riya Keswani
Riya Keswani
Carnegie Vanguard High School
School Buzz Reporter
Lauren Koong
Lauren Koong
Lamar High School
School Buzz Editor
Hannah Kothari
Hannah Kothari
Memorial High School
School Buzz Reporter
Tina Li
Tina Li
Carnegie Vanguard High School
School Buzz Reporter
Jessica Lin
Jessica Lin
Carnegie Vanguard High School
School Buzz Reporter
Leila Lopez Marks
Leila Lopez Marks
The Post Oak School
School Buzz Reporter
Halliday Mafrige
Halliday Mafrige
Duchesne Academy of the Sacred Heart
School Buzz Editor
Anna Magdalena Galli
Kinder High School for the Performing and Visual Arts
School Buzz Reporter
Bailey Maierson
Bailey Maierson
St. John's School
School Buzz Editor
Blake Maillet
Blake Maillet
The Briarwood School
School Buzz Reporter
Sana Malhotra
Sana Malhotra
British International School of Houston
School Buzz Reporter
Eshaan Mani
Eshaan Mani
The Kinkaid School
School Buzz Editor
Nitin Manian
Nitin Manian
Carnegie Vanguard High School
School Buzz Reporter
Caitlyn McConnell
Caitlyn McConnell
Duchesne Academy of the Sacred Heart
School Buzz Editor
Charlie McGill
The Post Oak School
School Buzz Reporter
Carter McKenna
Carter McKenna
Strake Jesuit
School Buzz Reporter
Kevin McKenna
Kevin Mckenna
Strake Jesuit
School Buzz Sports Reporter
Zehra Mirza
Zehra Mirza
Carnegie Vanguard High School
School Buzz Reporter
Ayushi Mohanty
Ayushi Mohanty
Carnegie Vanguard High School
School Buzz Reporter
Keeley Moore
Keeley Moore
Memorial High School
School Buzz Photo Editor
Wellsley Moore
Wellsley Moore
St. John's School
School Buzz Reporter
Maria Morkas
Maria Morkas
The Village School
School Buzz Reporter
Simone Newar
Simone Newar
The Emery/Weiner School
School Buzz Reporter
Laura Newcomer
Laura Newcomer
Saint Thomas' Episcopal School
School Buzz Reporter
Libby Nunez
Libby Nunez
St. Pius X High School
School Buzz Reporter
Tulsi Parikh
Tulsi Parikh
Memorial High School
School Buzz Reporter
Claire Pedrick
Claire Pedrick
St. John's School
School Buzz Reporter
Rachel Philips
The Briarwood School
School Buzz Reporter
Ava Phillips
Ava Phillips
St. Agnes Academy
School Buzz Reporter
Surya Ramakrishnan
Surya Ramakrishnan
Carnegie Vanguard High School
School Buzz Reporter
Bailey Raymond
Bailey Raymond
St. Agnes Academy
School Buzz Reporter
Gabriela Rodriguez
Gabriela Rodriguez
Carnegie Vanguard High School
School Buzz Reporter
Cassidy Rubenstein
Cassidy Rubenstein
The Emery/Weiner School
School Buzz Reporter
Rahul Rupani
Rahul Rupani
St. John's School
School Buzz Co-editor
Roohie Sheikh
Roohie Sheikh
Michael E. DeBakey High School for Health Professions
School Buzz Editor
Anika Shethia
Anika Shethia
St. Agnes Academy
School Buzz Reporter
Jasmine Sidhu
Jasmine Sidhu
Michael E. DeBakey High School for Health Professions
School Buzz Reporter
Julia Smith
Julia Smith
St. John's School
School Buzz Reporter
Caroline Snider
Caroline Snider
St. Agnes Academy
School Buzz Reporter
Kathryn Stone
Kathryn Stone
Lamar High School
School Buzz Reporter
Abbi Turner
Abbi Turner
Bellaire High School
School Buzz Photo Editor
Nina Varma
Nina Varma
St. John's School
School Buzz Reporter
Abby Von Eik
Abby Von Eik
Michael E. DeBakey High School for Health Professions
School Buzz Reporter
Sutton Walsh
Sutton Walsh
The Post Oak School
School Buzz Reporter
Alexis Westlake
Alexis Westlake
British International School of Houston
School Buzz Reporter
Vivian Wu
Vivian Wu
The Awty International School
School Buzz Editor
Franklin Wu
Franklin Wu
Lamar High School
School Buzz Reporter
Miriam Yampuler
Miriam Yampuler
Carnegie Vanguard High School
School Buzz Editor