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Heart of a champion

By Alden Farrow | July 16, 2025
People in this article:
George Gring, Cam Newton
Sarah Davis, Texas State Rep. District 134, speaks to the Beren Academy High School.

Robert M. Beren Academy Hosts Rep. Sarah Davis

By Adam Hoffman | January 15, 2015
People in this article:
Sarah Davis, Adam Hoffman
(From left) Jessica Lee, Parker Donaldson, Chris Zimmerman working in The Review room.

Behind the scenes: The Review

St. John's School's Newspaper
By Cara Maines | January 15, 2015
Memorial Men's Basketball 2014-15 Season Poster

Memorial Men’s Basketball Team

Reflections from Seniors
By Nancy Nguyen | January 15, 2015
People in this article:
Blake Berry, Jayce Gates, Brian Lake
St. Agnes students before the Winter Ball. (From left) Camille Guidry, Kendall Drummond, Hanna Le, Eryka Mendoza, Sara Colburn, Brittney Reese, Bryan Covington, Alexis Covington. (Photo: Bryan Covington)

Under the Sea

St. Agnes' Winter Ball
By Brittney Reese | January 13, 2015
People in this article:
Tate Mitchell, Peyton Manning, Asha Jones, Camille Guidry, Kendall Drummond, Hanna Le, Eryka Mendoza, Sara Colburn, Brittney Reese, Bryan Covington, Alexis Covington
(From left) Brandon Bain, theology teacher Mr. Tommy Romano, Martin Montalvo, Nick Tanner, Felix Read, Patrick Sullivan, Toan Cao, Austin Miller, Jeremy Brown, Michael Blaschke, Thomas Neiers, Brandon Solcher, Fr. Flavio Bravo, Jesuit Father, Head of Past

Discovering Roman Catholic Roots in Rome

By Sam Kretzschmar | January 13, 2015
People in this article:
Brandon Bain
(From left) freshmen Kaitlyn Stulen, Julia Dubose, Miechelle Delong-Izquierdo, Sarah Wagner, Lauren Garcia, and Kristen Schank take a quick break from breaking it down on the dance floor.

Duchesne Academy Semi-Formal 2014

By Andie Chilson | January 13, 2015
Victor Peng, the valedictorian for Lamar High School's 2015 class.

Victorious Valedictorian

By Mark Cox | January 12, 2015
People in this article:
Mark Cox, Victor Peng
Houston Christian's basketball team. (Photo: Deborah Kopp)

Basketball: Houston Christian School vs. St. John’s School

By Adrianna Barton | January 12, 2015
People in this article:
Adrianna Barton, Braden Kopp, Justin McCormack, Ron Crandall, Teddy Wheeler
Galen Robinson (bottom center) with his parents, varsity basketball coach Trey Austin (top right) and basketball teammates (from left) Grant Hazel, Tucker Toole, Travis Hicks, Kase Carrera.

The Road to State

Basketball at Westbury Christian School
By Laura Nelson | January 12, 2015
People in this article:
Galen Robinson, Trey Austin, Alvin Brooks, Kevin Sampson, Marlin Davis, Kirk Berger, Gabriel Salibi, Grant Hazel
Beach section of the pageant

Mr. Bellaire Pageant Contest

By Mackenzie Ward | January 8, 2015
People in this article:
Sam Malone, Leslie Lerner, Jane Dembski, Arjun Das, Norman Gonzales, Cassidy Williams, Abby Newhouse, Thomas Hill, Broderick Braziel, Marlene Benetiz, Lawrence Chen, Pratha Aggarwal
Decorations sparkle in St. John the Divine at Candlelight, an annual Christmas concert for the entire school.

Holiday Spirit at St. John's School

By Cara Maines | December 17, 2014
(From left) Derrick Cyprian, Mallory Davis, and Kelsey Wallace preparing for midterms.

Midterm Advice from Westbury Christian Teachers

By Amara Nelson | December 16, 2014
People in this article:
Mark Krimm, Jason Skinner, Nathan Wagner, Wen Zhao, Meg Elliott, Derrick Cyprian, Mallory Davis, Kelsey Wallace
Stratford’s principal, Christopher Juntti, will start a new role as the Executive Director of Operations for Spring Branch ISD at the start of the second semester. (Photo: Arturo Benitez)

Q & A with Stratford’s Departing Principal, Christopher Juntti

By Scott Kennedy | December 15, 2014
People in this article:
Christopher Juntti, Scott Kennedy
The entire Bellaire eMotions Dance Company.

Four Seasons eMotions Dance Show

By Maya Kanani | December 9, 2014
People in this article:
Sanja Korman, Ally Sun, Patrick Liao, Ji Ahn, Vicky Weng
Lauren Henrichsen with her parents over Thanksgiving break

Thankful for Thanksgiving Break

St. Agnes School students' Thanksgiving experiences
By Catherine Gassiot | December 9, 2014
People in this article:
Carolina Cruces, Lauren Henrichsen
(From left) seniors Katya Gustafson, Emily Hallmark and Ross Ackerman smile for a picture next to the sign announcing Marcus Luttrell’s speech.

Briarwood’s Community Speakers Breakfast Featuring Marcus Luttrell

By Emily Hallmark | December 9, 2014
People in this article:
Jim McIngvale, Marcus Luttrell, Katya Gustafson, Emily Hallmark, Ross Ackerman
Group photo outside of West Houston Assistance Ministries.

Briarwood's Canned Food Drive for WHAM

By Matt Gregg | December 8, 2014
People in this article:
Matt Gregg
A cow from Chick-fil-A offers a dance to junior Hannah Lee while promoting the restaurant. Chick-fil-A sold dinner is at the Fifth Quarter, and also promoted the upcoming Chick-fil-A across from Stratford on Dairy Ashford.

Stratford's Fifth Quarter

By Haley Wilson | December 8, 2014
People in this article:
Mary Jackson, Lauren Yonkin, Abigail Jackson, Chris Hachtman, Evan Goodearle, Grant Haralson, Emily Brown, Hannah Lee
Bellaire Beating Hearts club recently concluded their first annual Texas Children's Hospital Donation Drive.

Bellaire Beating Hearts Holiday Season Festivities

By Sena Sarikaya | December 4, 2014
People in this article:
Beth Suttin, Sena Sarikaya
From bottom to the top, from left: Officer Sena Sarikaya, officer Saul Torres, Alexus Altemirano, officer Izzy Ferguson, vice president Linnea Shuessler, president Paul Kim, officer Emily Myers, De’sha, officer Michiko Sharpe, Michael Christopher

Bellaire's eMotion Dance Co. Flash Mob

By Sena Sarikaya | December 4, 2014
People in this article:
Sanja Korman, Sena Sarikaya, Saul Torres, Alexus Altemirano, Izzy Ferguson, Linnea Schuessler, Paul Kim, Emily Myers, De'sha, Michiko Sharp, Michael Christopher
From left, top row: Rabbi Aharoni Carmel, Ari Hoffman, Hersh Bootin, Mecah Levy; middle row: Zevy Yanowitz, Brett Kleinman, Slavador Bentolila, Josh Pershel, Roni Buchine, Eisheva Teigman, Raizel Adler, Lauren Mueller, Shirley Lipski, Melissa Stock, Re

Robert M. Beren Academy Senior Israel Trip

By Lilly Gelman | December 4, 2014
People in this article:
Aharoni Carmel, Ari Hoffman, Hersh Bootin, Mecah Levy, Zevy Yanowitz, Brett Kleinman, Salvador Bentolila, Josh Pershel, Roni Buchine, Eisheva Teigman, Raizel Adler, Lauren Mueller, Shirley Lipski, Melissa Stock, Rebecca Stock, Lilly Gelman, Elisheva Levitt, Amit Benhamo, Neal TAibel, Ilana Lashak, Anabella Berti, Avi Passy
A chamber of Congressional debate.

The War of Words

Another season for Bellaire Debate is in full swing
By Liana Wang | December 2, 2014
People in this article:
Liana Wang, Kyle Bean, Amber Liu, Aaron Birenbaum, Jay Stubbs, Bowen Song, Eric Bailey
This year's community service officers created the slogan "Just keep serving" to encourage school-wide participation.

Giving Back

Community service at St. John's School
By Cara Maines | December 2, 2014
Upper school students prepared the Crêperie au Duchesne for the enjoyment of the upper school students and faculty as a closing to the celebration of National French Week. (Photo: duchesne.org)

National French Week at Duchesne

By Andie Chilson | November 20, 2014
People in this article:
Elizabeth Hythecker
Candace Cravey, a junior, is wearing a Vineyard Vines shirt, vest from tinytulips.com, and both her jeans and shoes are from Nordstrom.

Fall Fashion at Bellaire High School

By Claire Weddle | November 19, 2014
People in this article:
Candace Cravey, Jackie Wertheimer, Janice Wang, Krishna Sigireddi, Megan Wu, Rena Li
On the stage standing is Adam Kobs and sitting is Remy Garfield. The white figure sitting in the chair is Rebecca Glenister who played the ghost of Christmas past.

Houston Christian’s A Christmas Carol

By Adrianna Barton | November 19, 2014
People in this article:
Renee Rapier, Jacob Marley, Remy Garfield, Collin McGrath, Adam Kobs, Rebecca Glenister, Bobby Linhart
Author Alexandra Bracken at a “Meet and Greet” at Stratford High School.

Author Discusses Books with Stratford Students

An Author Meet and Greet at Stratford High School
By Cameron Henkel | November 13, 2014
People in this article:
Alexandra Bracken, Jordyn Waterson
High school students at AIPAC

An AIPAC Experience

Robert M. Beren Academy students at AIPAC
By Adam Hoffman | November 12, 2014
People in this article:
Adam Hoffman, Avi Dichter, Bret Stephens, David Ben-Gurion, Alon Ben-Gurion
Here, the “Fantastic Four”, composed of seniors Bridgita Bhakta, Bianca Bhakta, Anvi Bhakta, and Nima Desi, performed a dance.

Bellaire High School's Festival of Lights

Celebrating Diwali
By Maya Kanani | November 11, 2014
People in this article:
Krisha Modi, Yash P, Arun Prakash, Eesha Gulati, Bridgita Bhakta, Bianca Bhakta, Anvi Bhakta, Nima Desi


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Kate Burke
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The Emery/Weiner School
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Sarah Cela
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Second Baptist School
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Carnegie Vanguard High School
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Kelsy Donovan
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Memorial High School
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Keira Donovan
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Memorial High School
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Isabel Fernandez-Cueto
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Duchesne Academy of the Sacred Heart
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Melanie Fung
Melanie Fung
Bellaire High School
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Beatrix Gnemi
Beatrix Gnemi
Michael E. DeBakey High School for Health Professions
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Maggie Hester
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St. John's School
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Gray Hevle
Gray Hevle
Memorial High School
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Nina Koshy
Nina Koshy
The Village School
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Yutia Li
Yutia Li
St. John's School
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Sophie Lighvani
Sophie Lighvani
The Kinkaid School
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Ana Sofia Maguchi
Ana Sofia Maguchi
Duchesne Academy of the Sacred Heart
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Ryan Mantel
Ryan Mantel
The Post Oak School
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Shaivi Moparthi
Shaivi Moparthi
The Kinkaid School
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Runo Mukoro
Runo Mukoro
Saint Thomas' Episcopal School
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Jordan Muscal
Jordan Muscal
Kinder High School for the Performing and Visual Arts
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Carolyn Pan
Carolyn Pan
Carnegie Vanguard High School
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Loulie Parker
Loulie Parker
School of the Woods
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Vishakha Medha Rao
The Awty International School
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Nithya Ravi
Nithya Ravi
Lamar High School
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Jake Rodriguez
Jake Rodriguez
Kinder High School for the Performing and Visual Arts
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Aishwarya Singh
Aishwarya Singh
Carnegie Vanguard High School
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Madeleine Skaufel
Madeleine Skaufel
St. Agnes Academy
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Wesley Taaffe
Wesley Taaffe
Lamar High School
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Ailey Takashima
Ailey Takashima
St. John's School
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Agnes Tang
Agnes Tang
Westbury Christian School
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Nina Teichman
Nina Teichman
The Emery/Weiner School
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Lucy Walker
St. John's School
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Megan Wang
Bellaire High School
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Eden Williams
Eden Williams
Westbury Christian School
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Alexandra Wong
St. Agnes Academy
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Colin Wu
The Emery/Weiner School
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