Prom Fashion Show

Flashing smiles and stunning styles—each model flaunted his or her look in the spotlight. The performances and the people were spectacular. Jeana Alfano kicked off the show with a grand opening singing the Star-Spangled Banner. We got to see the teachers’ classy side as they walked the runway. Each model had his or her own signature pose working with their respective looks.

We can't forget the singers, such as Rob Daniels and The Cover. The dancers were so insync, it was divine and took months to prepare. And an eight-year-old played the harp beautifully.

Rob Daniels, the 23 year old country singer, had released his album in January called "Near Her." He learned guitar at the age of 7, then started singing at the age of 19, which continued into a career. The Cover,which won 3rd place in the talent show, came back for an encore for the prom fashion show. A group of three lovely seniors—a guitarist, pianist, and singer—rocked the stage in their gold outfits.

Everyone was amazing, so hyped on energy, you just walked in and knew it would be a great night. We wish all the seniors luck at college and hope to see the rest of you next year at the fashion show.

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History Honors Society Wrapping Party

Hot chocolate, pretzels, marshmallows, wrapping paper and boxes towered feet high; that’s what you would have seen in the cafeteria during the History Honors Society wrapping party. After school, the café was filled with teens getting their volunteering hours while having fun and helping the community. Hundreds of gifts were being wrapped for the children at the Astor Home. Many of the children residing there were not fortunate enough to get gifts from parents or family. The wrapping party exists as a fun activity that helps provide for those who do not have the same as others. If only you could see their faces when they opened the gifts donated by the John Jay Student Body and teachers. Gifts ranged from giant teddy bears to Pokémon cards and comfy clothes, each specially wrapped by students for a great cause. It was really amazing to see how the John Jay community came together to make this happen. I cannot wait until next year to do it again! By Chelsea Co.

Syrian Civil War

By Nico Z. The Syrian crisis is one of the most complicated international crises in the world. With clashes between government forces and opposition forces, Syria is plagued by a violent civil war that has resulted in at least 250,000 deaths and the rise of Islamic militant groups. Multiple international interventions have only added to the turmoil. It seems as if there is no solution to the conflict. Or is there? March 15, 2011: The Syrian Civil War began as a series of civilized protests against President Bashar al-Assad. Notorious for its poor human rights record and tyrannical nature, the Assad regime responded with violent crackdowns. As a result, there was further unrest. The government’s use of force only worsened the violence. Four months later, the riots were nationwide. Ever since the beginning of the civil war, the United States, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey, have supported the rebels by supplying them with weapons and other military equipment. U.S. President Barack Obama ha

Round of Applause

At John Jay, we are known for having good athletic teams, ranging from football to volleyball, and no one can deny that we are proud of all our athletes. However, I think there should be an equal amount of pride when it comes to the arts. On February 19th, the Talent Show—hosted by La Sociedad Honoraria Hispanica (Spanish Honor Society)—displayed phenomenal talent. Experiencing it first-hand, I was floored by how amazing all the performances were. At one moment, we were watching a Spanish cultural dance with amazing coordination and then the next, a satire on political debates with Ben Carson falling asleep in the middle of it. We even witnessed the epic rap style of Mr. Davis, with lines flowing so fast, I think he dropped a whole mixtape in just four minutes. If you didn’t come to watch, you also unfortunately missed the reigning champions, now called “Desi Empire.” With their mix of Indian dancing and American pop music, they killed it, earning their spot as number one. Others danc

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