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Mr. Ahmed focuses on coordinating build times in preparation for Battle of the Boroughs.

Minecraft Club Set to Compete in Battle of the Boroughs

Irina Abramova, Contributor March 5, 2025

At John Dewey High School, the Minecraft club annually participates in the Battle of the Boroughs championships, an E-sports competition in which students from different compete against each other in challenges...

Featuring a book cover of the collaboration between Ms. Hooker and Ms. Cifferelli from the 2023 school year, students were able to work together to create beautiful covers that represented the ideas of both the author and the artist.

Literature and Art Collide: Creative Partnerships at Dewey

Fergie Pena, Contributor March 5, 2025

Creativity comes in a variety of forms. There are no limitations to creativity. It's all about expressing yourself in unique ways, whether it is through visual art, writing stories, photography, dance,...

Night View of the Mountain Creek

There’s Snowboarding in Our School?

Jun Xiu Xiao, Contributor February 28, 2025

Snowboarding is a rare school activity. However, it is more than just practicing skills. It helps students learn new talents and build a better mindset. “Falling isn’t as bad as I thought it would...

The 'Kindness Tree' located on the first floor, next to the cafeteria. The piece contained handwritten pledges from students complimenting themselves, and challenging themselves to make improvements in their attitudes and decisions they make.

Respect for All Week: Showcasing Diversity

Elena Magdaleno, Contributor February 28, 2025

John Dewey, along with many other schools across the city, has organized Respect for All Week (RFA) to take place from February 10-14. The program Respect for All was launched in 2007 by the NYCDOE to...

During the Fall CSPA conference, Journalism Adviser Mr. Sakib stops to take a photo with two seniors from the Journalism club. From left: Mr. Sakib, Keon Primus, Leon Chow.

Guiding the Pen: The Expansion of Journalism in John Dewey High School

Katherine Moy, Contributor February 10, 2025

Journalists play a major role in informing the public with accurate and timely information through gathering and reporting information. The main purpose of journalists is to display different perspectives,...

On Saturday, December 7th, 2024, the JROTC poses for a picture with the trophies they won at the Port Richmond HS Round Robin JROTC Competition.

John Dewey’s JROTC Celebrates a Win at their First Competition

Grace Verna, Contributor January 17, 2025

John Dewey’s JROTC is starting off the new year with great success.  In early December, the JROTC participated in the Round Robin Competition at Port Richmond High School. They secured second place...

A look inside the Intervention Room, where Mr. Satira speaks with two students at his desk while others engage in a variety of activities- from chess, to working on assignments for their classes.

John Dewey Intervention Program

Sajjad Zaman, Hamid Ali, and Souleymane Diallo January 14, 2025

No matter where you go to high school, there are disciplinary measures in place in order to address inappropriate student behavior. Suspensions and detention rooms for many schools seem to be the only...

Joseph Chang, a senior at John Dewey, is looking at cards to buy. These cards can be seen in sleeved and top loaders ensuring their protection.

Protecting Pokémon cards

Victor Ye, Contributor January 7, 2025

The popularity of Pokemon has been rising recently with the new Pokemon TCG Pocket app. This app allows users to open digital packs and collect virtual cards. This encourages players to collect the physical...

Inside of John Dewey High School. The entrance of the school.

So Why John Dewey?

Priscilla Mai, Contributor December 19, 2024

In September 2024, the school hired seven new teachers after originally wanting to hire four. Most John Dewey teachers have worked there for a long time, over 20 years. John Dewey High School, the second...

Portrait of Ms. Alteon, shortly after a YBC class on the 12th of December.

Chemistry Teacher by Day, Yearbook Advisor by Night: Our School’s Very Own Batwoman

Tomaris Hotami, Contributor December 18, 2024

Yearbook committee has been working extra hard around John Dewey campus lately, but who exactly is in charge of this diligent team? That would be Ms. Alteon, a name that is adored all around the school...

Mr. Abdalla and Mr. Danticat during the morning rush of scanning, where deans and school safety agents work closely together to ensure students enter the building in a safe and efficient manner.

The Double Life of Dewey Deans

Nafisa Nusratova, Contributor December 18, 2024

Many students have heard of Dewey's college course opportunities, but do they know the professor? Dewey offers college courses for students to begin taking while still in high school. There are about six...

Mr. J during his Guitar Club.

How Curiosity leads to Connections

Kayla Lucero, Contributor December 18, 2024

Have you ever  noticed the familiar faces  and  places on your daily commute?  The  same  seat you always claim, or the person you pass by in the hallways every day. Each one is a potential opportunity...

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