The Student Newspaper of Jackson-Reed High School

The Beacon

The Student Newspaper of Jackson-Reed High School

The Beacon

The Student Newspaper of Jackson-Reed High School

The Beacon

Jessica Serrano, Junior Editor

All content by Jessica Serrano

Exercising in D.C.: Hot or Not?

Jessica Serrano, Junior Editor September 27, 2023

The agonizing summer heat has made working out torture. So why does anyone even bother working out? Some people exercise to train for an upcoming season, maintain fitness, or to stare at their growing...

A homage to Tenleytown’s kindest crossing guard

A homage to Tenleytown’s kindest crossing guard

Jessica Serrano and Sadie Marvin July 19, 2023

If you have walked across the crosswalk at the intersection of Wisconsin and Albemarle on a school day morning, chances are you encountered Kimberly Printuess. Her kind greetings and welcoming smile make...

Social media celebrations feed competitive admissions culture

Sadie Marvin and Jessica Serrano May 12, 2023

As the class of 2023 begins to wrap up the year, college acceptances and commitments are quick to follow.  You may have seen the class of 2023 Instagram page pop up on your feed, which posts photos...

JR crew team takes on Florida, once again

Matilda Prikk and Jessica Serrano April 24, 2023

After a long and challenging winter season full of rigorous workouts, the JR crew teams take training to Jacksonville, Florida! Join us on this recap of the one-week trip over February break intended to...

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