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Cody Tan and Amina Akhmedova (Class of 2025 Robotics Members) are displaying MAKO —the orange robot used in the 2022–2023 CHARGED UP F.R.C Season—while engaging a curious spectator (in a black hoodie). They explain the robot's functions and the engineering behind its movement and scoring capabilities. More than just answering questions, they're fostering curiosity, inspiration, and accompanied learning that defines the core(s) of STEM outreach.

The Senior’s Might, Displayed with Insight

Kevin Nocelo, Contributor June 16, 2025

“Dewey has such a welcoming atmosphere — helping me experience the 'True New York’ with these unique people that I’ve met in this school,” said senior Mirali Hajiyev. He isn’t the only...

BLOCKHAMPTON team members Isis Copelin and Louis Savino, and other Minecraft teams researching and working on their build.

Battle of the Boroughs Mayor’s Cup

Irina Abramova, Contributor June 16, 2025

On Saturday, May 10, 2025, high school and middle school Minecraft teams and their parents gathered in the auditorium in anticipation for the annual Battle of the Boroughs Mayor's Cup Semifinals. They...

The Importance of Mid-Point Marking Period Grades

Paulina Weary, Contributor June 9, 2025

Many students get lazy because they know the end of the marking period is approaching, so they don’t put in as much effort as they did the first marking period. A lot of them show up to school but are...

As One Goal teacher Mr. Personette steps into the dunk tank, an eager group of students await their chance to 'dunk' him in the water.

Dewey Bursts With Energy On Spirit Day

Kevin Li, Sajjad Zaman, and Mayra Lopez June 9, 2025

On Tuesday, May 20, 2025, the campus of John Dewey High School transformed into a vibrant festival of color, music, and community as students and staff came together for the school’s annual Spirit Day. With...

From left: Principal Adelle, AP Henry, AP Frias, AP Wierzbowski, and AP Woods preparing to present senior awards in the school auditorium on Wednesday, May 28, 2025.

Class of 2025 Celebrates First Award night

Nafisa Nusratova and Amina Malik June 3, 2025

Although Maram Mohamed has been involved with sports, extracurriculars, and the rigorous Pre-Med academy since 2021, she was surprised to learn that she’d be receiving an award, and had been invited...

Senior Rui Lee works on an AP Macroeconomics assignment- many Dewey students took the Macroeconomics AP exam when it was administered on Friday, May 9, 2025.

Word Of Mouth and Strength of Mind

Annie He, Contributor May 16, 2025

April showers bring May flowers?—nope, April studies bring May exams.  As the days of March dwindle down day by day, paving the way for the approach of April, it strings along the dread of Advanced...

The winner of the 2025 Prom Ticket Scavenger Hunt, senior Eve Smith, and Ms. Doceti outside room 137.

Senior Prom Scavenger Hunt

Nafisa Nusratova, Contributor May 7, 2025

Prom celebrates a formal dance event usually held for high school students, mainly seniors, to end the year. It’s a big celebration often spotlighting a themed venue, nice and clean outfits, music, dance,...

Computer science teacher giving a lecture to her high school students in the classroom.

Crunch Time: Dewey on SAT Prep

Angel Zhang, Contributor May 6, 2025

As sophomores and juniors build up their college applications, students study hard for the PSAT and SAT exams to present their capabilities to colleges. The SAT exam content has an English and Math section...

An image capturing the beginning of mass preparations, taken on April 21, Easter Monday.

The Progressions, Challenges, And Experiences Of Lent

Jessica Gayle, Contributor April 28, 2025

“In whom do I find rest? When I’m haggard and disheveled. Whom do I revere? For He loves me wholly, my Holy convoyer of serenity.”- Jessica Gayle Throughout the continuance of the Holy Lent, several...

A student from E-Tech Chargers (F.R.C Team 5298) demonstrates and shows their admiration for their Shark Keychain, which the Megalodons gave out during the Hudson Valley Regional.

The Three-Day Robotics Competition

Kevin Nocelo, Contributor April 1, 2025

From March 5-8, 2025, the Dewey FRC Robotics Team, The Megalodons (333), went to compete at the Hudson Valley Regional at the Rockland Community College. The Robotics Team, under the supervision of...

MSA students enjoying Iftar together.

Ramadan 2025

Nafisa Nusratova and Amina Malik March 28, 2025

What is Ramadan? Ramadan occurs in the ninth month of the Islamic calendar and is the holiest month in Islam. During this time, Muslims fast every day from sunrise to sunset. Ramadan is the month of forgiveness...

Mr. Wong goes over AP level questions from a previous AP exam to farther prepared student  for the real test.

Mock AP Exam: Helpful Practice Or Added Stress?

Angel Zhang and Kevin Li March 28, 2025

 As AP exam season approaches, high school students across the country are gearing up for the real deal. However, before the official exams begin in May, many schools administer mock AP exams to help...

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