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The Student Newspaper of Jackson-Reed High School

The Beacon

The Student Newspaper of Jackson-Reed High School

The Beacon

Alice Stillerman

Alice Stillerman, Sports Editor

2021-23: Junior Editor

2023-23: Sports Editor

All content by Alice Stillerman

Girls’ Basketball Team punches ticket to DCSAA Class A Championship

Alice Stillerman, Sports Editor March 3, 2024

As the clock flashed double zeros and the buzzer sounded at McDonough Arena, the JR girls’ basketball team stormed the court. After trailing for much of the DCSAA Class A semifinal game, the 2 seeded...

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

Lady Tigers look to carry momentum into playoffs

Alice Stillerman, Sports Editor February 13, 2024

After an unprecedented trip to the Class A DCSAA championship last season, the girls basketball team marched into the 2024 season ready to build off their momentum and continue the turnaround of the JR...

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.

Football coach Minoso Rodgers let go after three seasons

Justin Glenn and Alice Stillerman February 1, 2024

Varsity football coach Minoso Rodgers was fired this week after three seasons in which the team won just five games.  The decision, announced in a statement from Athletic Director Patrice Arrington,...

Tiger Sharks adapt to new waters

Alice Stillerman, Sports Editor December 18, 2023

With the Wilson Aquatic Center closed indefinitely, the JR swim team has been forced to relocate their three weekly practices to the Takoma Recreation Center.  The Wilson pool has had a tumultuous...

A SECOND CHANCE - Junior girls varsity soccer player Olivia Heinemann battles a Walls player for the ball. After a devastating loss in the city championships, the Tigers must look forward to state’s.

Girls soccer and volleyball place second in DCSAA finals

Norah Caplan and Alice Stillerman November 21, 2023

With the DCSAA playoffs marking the end of the fall sports season, three of JR’s fall sport teams competed this past week in their respective tournaments. While the boys’ soccer team was knocked out...

Girls’ Varsity Soccer Team advances to DCSAA semifinals after beating St. John’s Cadets

Alice Stillerman, Sports Editor November 8, 2023

Following a disappointment-filled DCIAA championship loss to School Without Walls, the Jackson-Reed girls’ varsity soccer team marched into the first round of the DCSAA tournament determined to start...

JR Girls Soccer Team heads into DCSAA tournament seeking revenge

Alice Stillerman, Sports Editor November 7, 2023

After suffering a 1-0 loss to School Without Walls in the DCIAA Championship, the Jackson-Reed girls soccer team is ready for revenge.  With a 7-0 record in league play, the Tigers claimed the first...

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.

Athletic department revamps field-scheduling process

Alice Stillerman, Sports Editor October 12, 2023

With 17 DCIAA teams, four club teams, and only one field, space is tight at Jackson-Reed. While distributing this field space is a tall task, the athletic department is well prepared this year and is placing...

Deal introduces Yondr pouches for phones

Alice Stillerman, Sports Editor October 11, 2023

On September 6, Alice Deal Middle School handed out Yondr pouches to students entering the building. Yondr pouches, first designed to create phone-free environments at concerts, have started to make their...

Jackson-Reed Ultimate Frisbee team wins DCSAA state championship

Norah Caplan and Alice Stillerman July 20, 2023

On May 6, the Jackson-Reed Ultimate Frisbee team secured the DCSAA championship for the second year in a row, furthering their record as one of DC’s best high school sports teams.  This year marks...

Top 3 moments of Jackson-Reed girls sports in 2022-23

Alice Stillerman, Sports Editor June 28, 2023

Girls basketball deep run in the DCSAA Tournament After a disappointing 2021-2022 season for the girls basketball season with a losing record of 10-13, the girls basketball team turned it around....

Inside PTSO funding

Alice Stillerman, Sports Editor May 25, 2023

The Parent Teacher Student Organization (PTSO) is one of the main funders of many Jackson-Reed programs, clubs, and extracurriculars. “The Jackson-Reed Parent Teacher Student Organization embraces...

Former JR athlete Darren Buchanan Jr. enters transfer portal and commits to GW

Alice Stillerman, Sports Editor May 21, 2023

Former Jackson-Reed basketball star Darren Buchanan Jr announced his official commitment to George Washington on March 28. Buchanan entered the transfer portal on March 22 and has since been in discussions...

Jackson-Reed Ultimate Frisbee team wins DCSAA state championship

Norah Caplan and Alice Stillerman May 19, 2023

On May 6, the Jackson-Reed Ultimate Frisbee team secured the DCSAA state championship for the second year in a row, furthering their incredible record as one of DC’s best high school sports teams.  This...

Welcoming e-sports to Jackson-Reed

Alice Stillerman, Sports Editor March 10, 2023

With meetings two days a week and the tournament season right around the corner, Jackson-Reed’s first E-Sports club has officially pressed start. In recent years, E-Sports popularity has grown significantly...

Parent Teacher Student Organization funds programs, clubs, extracurriculars

Alice Stillerman, Sports Editor November 13, 2022

The Parent Teacher Student Organization (PTSO) is one of the main funders of many Jackson-Reed programs, clubs, and extracurriculars. “The Jackson-Reed Parent Teacher Student Organization embraces...

Jackson-Reed academy gets new director

Alice Stillerman, Sports Editor October 9, 2022

The NAF Academy, which includes the Academy of Hospitality and Tourism, Bio-medicine, Computer science, and Engineering, has a new director, Brandon Wims. In his 13th year at Jackson-Reed, Wims is excited...

2022 graduates exempt from community service hours due to COVID-19

Alice Stillerman, Sports Editor June 24, 2022

For the second year in a row, DCPS has waived the 100 community service hours graduation requirement for seniors.  Last year the requirement was dropped due to COVID-19, with DCPS citing student safety...

Prom to be held at Culture House in June

Alice Stillerman, Sports Editor March 30, 2022

After a two year hiatus, prom is scheduled to be held on Saturday, June 11 from 7-11 p.m. at the Culture House. Known for its vibrant artistic designs and interesting architecture, the Culture House’s...

DCPS pushes graduation date back

Alice Stillerman, Sports Editor February 23, 2022

Last month, DCPS changed the graduation date for the Class of 2022 from June 18 to June 22. The event was initially set to be held at the Wilson stadium, and although the location is not finalized, Interim...

Water dispensers gone, fountains return

Water dispensers gone, fountains return

Alice Stillerman, Sports Editor December 18, 2021

Four months into the school year, water fountains are re-entering the picture. The transition away from water dispensers is a welcome change for many, as empty dispensers have caused frustration among...

Best Buddies revived after virtual interlude

Best Buddies revived after virtual interlude

Alice Stillerman, Sports Editor October 20, 2021

As president of Wilson’s Best Buddies chapter, senior Louisa-Sophia Filmer has a big job in transitioning the club back to an in-person setting. Best Buddies, an organization dedicated to helping students...

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