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The Student Newspaper of Jackson-Reed High School

The Beacon

The Student Newspaper of Jackson-Reed High School

The Beacon

All content by Daniel Krepps
STAR POTENTIAL - Hayes on the mound against the Landon School where he recorded nine strikeouts on April 5.

[Photo] With experience junior Nelson Hayes embraces leadership role

Justin Glenn, Sports Editor May 4, 2025

STAR POTENTIAL - Hayes on the mound against the Landon School where he recorded nine strikeouts on April 5.

RECRUITING DIFFICULTY - The Tigers offense huddled together in their game against the St. Albans School on September 14.

[Photo] Inside the struggles of JR football: What’s gone wrong? What’s next?

Justin Glenn and Noa Gordon April 27, 2025

EXPECTATIONS WEIGHTING - JR Football needs to win games in 2025 amid program uncertainty.

FLOOR GENERAL: Freshman guard Afia Hunt on-court against Ballou High School during a Dec. 9 Tigers victory.

[Photo] Girls’ basketball looks to regroup

Landon Green, Contributor December 20, 2024

ONE TEAM: The girls varsity basketball team huddled together during a timeout.

J-R alum takes over as athletic director

Daniel Krepps, Contributor October 17, 2022

Jackson-Reed's new Athletic Director, Coach Nadira Ricks, has long participated in the school’s athletic program. Starting in 1987, she attended Jackson-Reed High School for three years, and she returned...

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