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In between receiving shipments of supplies for John Dewey, Mr. Cabanas and the stockroom members huddle together for a photo outside of the loading dock. This is where most deliveries to the school are processed.

Unloading The Stockroom

Jake Berg, Contributor April 1, 2025

When you think about the most important role in a school you may think of the teachers, Principal, or even perhaps the deans. What about the person who orders, receives, delivers, builds, and sets...

Ms. Frias overseeing students' attendance.

International Women’s Month Spotlight: Ms. Frias

Nafisa Isoyeva, Contributor March 28, 2025

You have probably heard the name Ms. Frias more than once from multiple people for a variety of things and that’s because she tackles more than 10 things at once. Her role includes the management of...

Ms. Rosenblum, as the head of the Social Studies Department, having a discussion with Mr. Callis, one of the
Social Studies teachers at John Dewey.

International Women’s Month Spotlight: Ms. Rosenblum

Nafisa Isoyeva, Contributor March 28, 2025

Another great woman at our school who deserves to be appreciated is Ms. Rosenblum. Ms. Rosenblum has been teaching at John Dewey for 20 years and transitioned into the assistant principal of social studies...

Ms. Savino working on her Psychology class lessons.

International Women’s Month Spotlight: Ms. Savino

Nafisa Isoyeva, Contributor March 28, 2025

International Women’s Day is on March 8th which is on International Women’s Month; it’s a day to celebrate the social, economic, and political achievements of women.  The United Nations officially...

Our Mascot holding the essence of femininity in her claws.

International Women’s Month: Recognizing our Lady Dragons

Kayla Lucero, Contributor March 26, 2025

At John Dewey High School, success isn’t built solely in the classrooms-  it's fostered through the dedication and leadership of those who work tirelessly behind the scenes. This international women’s...

Elene's report gets hijacked by a furry gang of very demanding kittens.

How to choose the right pet for you?

Elene Tsakadze, Contributor March 25, 2025

Pets are family members. We don’t always get to choose the human family members, but we can choose which pets to adopt. There are so many adorable faces and sorrowful stories. Options are endless and...

Outside the Saint Catherine Of Genoa Church hours before evening mass on March 6, 2025.

Dewey’s Christian Students’ Take On Lenten Season

Jessica Gayle, Contributor March 20, 2025

For our sweet boy so lowly, meek, and mild, our generous king who gives his life for his kind. Our great mediator of immoral men and our liberator from time and time again. For our creator that teaches...

A collage showing off five Dewey Robotics Teams and the robots from the last two years. From second left: Shadow, Hammerhead, and Sea Pickle.

Robotics Spotlight

Kevin Nocelo, Contributor March 11, 2025

Dewey offers many clubs, welding their aspects/skills onto students to take into the real world. Even so, it can be difficult to choose one based on one's own judgment & qualities they seek in a club....

Students prepare to enter the building through ID Swipes, Bag Checks and Metal Detectors. Precautionary measures such as these are important to ensure every student in school is safe.

Keeping our Dragons on track: The people that watch over us

Kayla Lucero, Contributor March 11, 2025

When we enter the building, we’re met with scanning, ID swipes, bag checks, and metal detectors. On top of that, we have deans roaming the halls in order to remind us to get to class  on time. It’s...

Discover the best hangout spots for students to relax.

Hang Out Spots Students Need to Know

Paulina Weary, Contributor March 11, 2025

High school isn’t just about classes, homework, and extracurricular activities. It’s also about finding places to unwind and get rid of all the unwanted stress. Whether it’s a coffee shop or a park,...

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,...

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