The Beacon

Track team prospers at DCSAA indoor championships

Sonora Hale, Ruth Mesfun, and Ali Green • March 12, 2025

The Jackson-Reed indoor track and field team maintained their reputation with a strong showing at this year’s DCSAA state indoor championship. The Tigers put together a solid performance, with the...

Girls’ Basketball season ends in DCSAA Semifinal

Sam Bigge, Junior Editor • March 12, 2025

The girls’ varsity basketball team went into this year with something to prove. Having consistently fallen just short of their goals in the DCIAA and DCSAA tournaments the last few years, the Tigers,...

Despite strong year, shortcomings leave Tigers motivated for offseason

Justin Glenn, Sports Editor • March 12, 2025

When reaching for the top, despite all signs of being there, sometimes there is still a way to go. After a historic 33-3 season in 2023-24, this year the boys’ varsity basketball team weathered...

Celebrating JR’s athletes during Women’s History Month

Adler Amolsch, Director of New Staff • March 12, 2025

Despite an overall lack of attendance at female sporting events, progress in participation and viewership in female professional leagues has come a long way in recent years. From the WNBA delivering a...

Lunch basketball unites students

Cole Andersen, Contributor • March 12, 2025

The SGA intramural basketball tournament is something both basketball players and non-athletes can look forward to each year. The teams are self-picked and, for better or worse, the names are too. Most...

Perfil de atletas de los deportes de primavera

Kalpana Shipler and Emely Mejia • March 12, 2025

Con la llegada de la primavera, la temporada de deportes de invierno llega a su fin, dando paso a nuevas oportunidades para los atletas que esperan con ansias competir bajo el sol. Mientras despedimos...

Tiger Sharks win DCIAA title

Samuel Bensky, Contributor • March 12, 2025

Jackson-Reed swimming has closed yet another successful year with a DCIAA championship under their belt, demonstrating their consistent dominance and skill. Over the years, the Tiger Sharks have built...

Wrestling team takes steps forward during winter season

Joao Brago and DeAnthony Joyner • March 12, 2025

Jackson-Reed boasts some of the most well-known and successful sports programs. Ranging from basketball to lacrosse, many of our teams have historically dominated their respective competitions. Yet, despite...

Girls soccer honored by MPD Award

Grace Harscheid, Junior Editor • March 12, 2025

The varsity girls’ soccer team and their head coach, Kelle Bevine, have been selected for the Chief Pamela A. Smith Youth Leadership Award from the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD). This award recognizes...

Indoor Track and Field finishes on top at DCIAA meet

Dani Wallace, Sam Bigge, and Noa Gordon • February 7, 2025

Every year, the track and field program has hit the ground running whenever indoor season comes around. On January 28, the girls won first place, snapping Dunbar High School’s five-year win streak, and...

Boys’ basketball Coach Tee surpasses 100 wins at JR

Justin Glenn, Sports Editor • February 7, 2025

A leader is someone who has the ability to inspire others, has a clear vision, and helps the ones around them grow. That is what coach David “Tee” Johnson has done for the Jackson-Reed boys’ varsity...

Snowboarding vs. Skiing: Skiing is the clear choice

James Fowlkes, Contributor • February 7, 2025

Choosing between skiing and snowboarding can seem like a difficult decision, but in reality, it's simple. Choose skiing. It’s the right choice because it is easier to learn, is safer, has more options...