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The Student Newspaper of Jackson-Reed High School

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The Student Newspaper of Jackson-Reed High School

The Beacon

Eli Schwartz, Assistant Director of Art and Design

  • 2022-23: Senior Photo Editor
  • 2023-24: Assistant Director of Art and Design
All content by Eli Schwartz
ROAD TIGERS: The Tigers’ team photo in their win over Landon from Mar. 21. The team is 3-2 on the road this season.

[Photo] Early Spring Heat: Varsity Baseball’s early dominance

Justin Glenn, Assistant Sports Editor March 31, 2024

ALL BARREL: Junior third baseman Etan Rosario in an at-bat against Landon from Mar. 21.

PLAYING UNDER PRESSURE - Senior Jackson Kletter prepares to take a shot at the students versus staff basketball game. The Pig Devils, who won the student intramural tournament, fell short against the staff.

[Photo] Intramural basketball league strengthens community bonds

Edith Corrigan Conaty, Spread Editor March 29, 2024

PLAYING UNDER PRESSURE - Senior Jackson Kletter prepares to take a shot at the students versus staff basketball game. The Pig Devils, who won the student intramural tournament, fell short against the staff.

TIGER PRIDE - Jackson-Reed students cheer on the boys varsity basketball team at the DCSAA semifinals. This is an uncommon display of senior involvement in school activities this year.

[Photo] Seniors slacking on their engagement in class and clubs

Natalie Gordon, News Editor March 29, 2024

TIGER PRIDE - Jackson-Reed students cheer on the boys' varsity basketball team at the DCSAA semifinals. This is an uncommon display of senior involvement in school activities this year.

AMAZING AVANT-GARDE - Junior Zaila Avant-garde
transferred to JR at the end of semester one. In 2021, she won the Scripps National Spelling Bee.

[Photo] Spelling history on and off the court: Zaila Avant-garde

Edith Corrigan Conaty, Spread Editor March 29, 2024

AMAZING AVANT-GARDE - Junior Zaila Avant-garde transferred to JR at the end of semester one. In 2021, she won the Scripps National Spelling Bee.

JR union representative and teacher Rebecca Bradshaw-Smith rallies teachers at the March 8 demonstration. The Washington Teachers’ Union is pushing for an updated contract to provide teachers with better working conditions.

[Photo] Teachers walk out

TEACHERS UNITED - Jackson-Reed and Alice Deal teachers meet to protest for a new contract.

TIGER HOOPS: Senior guard Justin Gilmore attempting a layup in the DCSAA AA Semi Final against St. John’s at Georgetown University.

[Photo] Boys’ varsity basketball looks to rebound in National Tournament

Justin Glenn, Assistant Sports Editor March 26, 2024

TIGER HOOPS: Senior guard Justin Gilmore attempting a layup in the DCSAA AA Semi Final against St. John’s at Georgetown University.

BALL OUT - Senior guard Moxie Coleman-Miller takes the ball down the
court. The girls’ basketball team is headed to the playoffs.

[Photo] Lady Tigers look to carry momentum into playoffs

Alice Stillerman, Sports Editor February 13, 2024

SENIOR NIGHT HOOPS - Senior point guard #2 Kryslynn Stewart rising for a layup attempt against Coolidge High School on Feb 2. Also Pictured: Senior shooting guard #3 Gaby Eversley-Holland.

EASY LAY - Senior Lucas Sekasi goes for a layup in the Den. The team has had a roaring season, acquiring the title of #21 in the nation.

[Photo] Varsity boys’ basketball breaks ESPN’s Top 25

Justin Glenn, Assistant Sports Editor February 13, 2024

TIGER HOOPS - Junior small forward #11 JJ Massaquoi on-court against Coolidge High School on Feb. 2.

SAFETY FIRST - A sign in front of JR reminds the community that DC prohibits bringing guns into public
schools. This policy was implemented to ensure student safety.

[Photo] Visitor’s handgun confiscated at security

Rebecca Green and Edith Corrigan Conaty February 13, 2024

SAFETY FIRST - A sign in front of JR reminds the community that DC prohibits bringing guns into public schools. This policy was implemented to ensure student safety.

ROGER THAT - Minoso Rodgers coaches the Tigers at home last season. The athletic department plans on starting a new chapter with the football team for the 2024-25 season.

[Photo] Football coach Minoso Rodgers let go after three seasons

Justin Glenn and Alice Stillerman February 1, 2024

ROGER THAT - Minoso Rodgers coaches the Tigers at home last season. The athletic department plans on starting a new chapter with the football team for the 2024-25 season.

TIGERS ON TV - The Jackson-Reed varsity basketball team now has a camera crew following them around for a documentary.

[Photo] From Tigers to movie stars

Justin Glenn, Assistant Sports Editor December 18, 2023

GAMETIME TIP-OFF: Junior small forward #2 Jayden Fort jumps at center court against Archbishop Ryan on Dec. 8. Also Pictured: #11 junior small forward J.J. Massaquoi

POM POMS UP - Jackson-Reed’s cheer team brings spirit to the field. Off the field, JR supporters can
now follow two different instagrams: @jacksonreedathletics and @jacksonreedboosters.

[Photo] Jackson-Reed Athletics Instagram becomes @jacksonreedboosters

Ava Serafino, Spread Editor October 11, 2023

POM POMS UP - Jackson-Reed’s cheer team brings spirit to the field. Off the field, JR supporters can now follow two different instagrams: @jacksonreedathletics and @jacksonreedboosters.

SMILING STAFF - Above is Porshia Ojigbo posing candidly for the camera. She has joined the JR staff this year.

[Photo] New additions to administration hope to better the Jackson-Reed community

Javier Thompson and Henley Kaminskas October 12, 2023

SMILING STAFF - Above is Porshia Ojigbo posing candidly for the camera. She has joined the JR staff this year.

A FIGHT FOR THE FIELD - Jackson-Reed’s only field sits unused for the majority of the school
day despite it being highly sought after before and after school.

[Photo] Athletic department revamps field-scheduling process

Alice Stillerman, Sports Editor October 12, 2023

A FIGHT FOR THE FIELD - Jackson-Reed’s only field sits unused for the majority of the school day despite it being highly sought after before and after school.

DRAMA JUMPS - Actors
Paulina Stewart-Aday and
Giacomo Ban-Goodrich
rehearse a dance battle for the fall play.

[Photo] Theater shows highlight banned LGBTQ+ stories

Ben Holland, Contributor October 12, 2023

DRAMA JUMPS - Actors Paulina Stewart-Aday and Giacomo Ban-Goodrich rehearse a dance battle for the fall play.

Another wall containing students’ photography.

[Photo] Jackson-Reed Photography Club has work displayed in the Phillips Collection

Simon Holland, Editor-in-Chief July 15, 2023

Another wall containing students’ photography.

January Spread

January Spread

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Beacon Throwback: Overcrowding Edition

Dani Wallace and Eli Schwartz January 30, 2023

In 1935, the Beacon began as a passion project of news and gossip relating to Woodrow Wilson High School. Since then, the community has seen 87 years of culture and history written down onto a detailed...

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[Photo] Mr. Thompson is Jackson-Reed’s tech guru

Daniel Marks, Senior Layout Editor November 15, 2022

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