LATELY IN THE NEWS
SJS Inaugural Chess TournamentSt. John’s hosted its inaugural school-wide chess tournament last Friday, November 17 in the school library. The event saw the participation of 32 students, challenging each other in 8 rounds with a time control of 5-minute increment per player. (Read More)
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St. John’s School Guam Students Attend Model United Nations Conference in ManilaNine students from St. John’s School recently returned from the 3-day, 2023 International Model United Nations Conference in Manila, Philippines. Hosted by the University of Asia and the Pacific, along with the International Model United Nations organization, the conference lasted from November 8-10, and included over 150 students from some 25 countries from around the world. (Read More)
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Japan Super Science Fair 2023Three St. John’s upper school students represented St. John’s School and Guam in the 21st Annual Japan Super Science Fair (JSSF) from November 3rd to 7th. The event, themed “Be the spark!” took place at Ritsumeikan High School in Kyoto, Japan, and drew the participation of about 43 schools from 20 different countries and regions in this global student conference. (Read More)
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SJS Students & Faculty Participate in Pagdiriwang: A Celebration of Filipino Culture and the ArtsSeveral of our students and faculty had an eventful Saturday at the Micronesia Mall for Pagdiriwang: A Celebration of Filipino Culture and the Arts. The SJS Filipino Club secured 3rd place in the Parol Making Contest with their Philippine flag-inspired Christmas lantern. The school orchestra delivered captivating performances, leaving the audience in awe. Moreover, Mr. Zepeda, SJS lower school art teacher, and Liam Padua, a senior in the upper school, showcased their creative pieces in the art exhibit. (Read More)
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St. John’s Sophomore Yelin Byeon Selected to Perform at Carnegie HallSt. John’s sophomore Yelin Byeon has been selected to perform at the prestigious Carnegie Hall in New York City as part of the 2024 Honors Performance Series. Scheduled from February 7 to 11, 2024, she will explore New York’s iconic landmarks, attend a Broadway show, work with master conductors, and perform with the Honors Symphony Orchestra alongside talented peers for this once-in-a-lifetime experience.
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SJS Benefit Concert Supports Don Bosco Boys' Home and Training CenterSt. John’s School Tri-M Music Honor Society, in collaboration with the SJS Filipino Club, held its 3rd Annual Benefit Concert in the Dale Jenkins Gymnasium on Sunday, October 29. The event showcased captivating performances by the SJS Orchestra, Glee Club, Faculty, and guest dance group, Skip Entertainment Co. (Read More)
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SJS Earns "Platinum" Status on the 2023 AP School Honor RollThe College Board has announced that St. John’s School has earned the Platinum recognition on the AP School Honor Roll for the 2022-23 school year. Because of the exceptional performance of the Class of 2023, the school has achieved all three criteria necessary to be listed as Platinum on this year’s AP School Honor Roll. (Read More)
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Alfred C. Ysrael Memorial Pool Re-opens After RenovationThe newly renovated Alfred C. Ysrael Memorial Pool officially re-opened on October 3 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrated by the school administration, Board of Trustees, and members of the school and swimming communities.
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Seven Named National Merit SemifinalistsSeven St. John’s School seniors have been identified as semifinalists in the 69th annual National Merit Scholarship Program. Of the 16,000 selected semifinalists, more than 15,000 are expected to advance to the Finalist level.
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SJS Student Publishes Debut Novel, Third Moon PassingRina Olsen, a St. John’s high school junior, recently achieved a remarkable feat — she wrote and published her very own book entitled Third Moon Passing. With its release in June 2023, Olsen’s accomplishment gleams as a testament to her creativity, determination, and passion for storytelling. (Read More)
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