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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 Giacomo Tomaino

The Dos and Don’ts of the College Process

Giacomo Tomaino, Contributor January 23, 2025

“It’s too late.” That’s what many students believe when rolling into their senior year of high school. As due dates for various applications are right around the corner, the pressure to stand out...

Jackson-Reed crowned DCSAA chess champions

Jackson-Reed crowned DCSAA chess champions

Giacomo Tomaino, Contributor June 11, 2024

On May 4, four schools competed in the DCSAA chess championship: two-time defending state champs Sidwell Friends, Georgetown Day School, SEED School, and Jackson-Reed.  It was a close matchup between...

Blinged-out students: Jewelry in Jackson-Reed

Will Nichols and Giacomo Tomaino October 17, 2022

Jewelry has become ever-present in Jackson-Reed’s fashion. Jewelry serves as the focal point of students’ outfits and can represent a meaningful experience or aspect of their personality. To learn...

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