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The Student Newspaper of Jackson-Reed High School

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Noah Gross

Noah Gross, Sports Editor

To quote Lil’ Wayne, “real [Noah] g’s moves in silence like lasagna.” A caring and hospitable young adult, Noah is a self-proclaimed Wii Tennis maestro. Whether his future lie in chemistry or getbucketsnocapology only time will tell. His favorite anything is Lebron James.

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March Cookstrip

March Cookstrip

Max Gualtieri and Anya Herzberg March 28, 2021

Hello fellow chefs! This month, we have a new artist: Max Gualtieri! I love cooking, and Max loves drawing, so we decided to put our talents together and create a one-of-a-kind, tasty, unique cook strip!...

Kai Leckszas has his sights on D1

Kai Leckszas has his sights on D1

Aidan Sobocinski, Junior Editor January 26, 2021

While most Wilson students have been stuck at home in light of COVID-19, junior Kai Leckszas, shortstop and right-handed pitcher for the Wilson Varsity Baseball team, has continued to play, perfecting...

Wilson baseball players continue to play safely through the pandemic with Gatorball Academy

Wilson baseball players continue to play safely through the pandemic with Gatorball Academy

Aidan Sobocinski, Junior Editor December 8, 2020

As COVID-19 bulldozed its way through Wilson’s sports, including the baseball team, a call for a safe way to play baseball was made. That call was answered when Gatorball Academy offered local DC-area...

DC in the era of Covid-19

Aidan Sobocinski, Junior Editor October 26, 2020

Courtesy of Talya Lehrich

Indoor Track races to successful DCSAA championship

Max Gualtieri, Junior Editor March 6, 2020

Wilson’s indoor track teams capped off the winter season at the DCSAA state championship meet. After a second-place finish for the girls and a championship win for the boys at the DCIAA meet, the girls...

Wrestling team thrives despite funding obstacles

Max Gualtieri, Junior Editor February 1, 2020

Despite being underfunded and unsupported by the school, the Wilson wrestling team has won six state championships in past years. The team is also the only public high school wrestling program in DC, allowing...

Crew Team Rows into Winter

Max Gualtieri, Junior Editor December 20, 2019

The Wilson boys and girls crew teams have worked hard all fall, but each met different results at the peak of their season. Practicing five to six times a week and exercising outside of practice, both...

September Albums of the Month

September Albums of the Month

Max Gualtieri, Ariana Negron, and Isa Thompson October 14, 2019

“Mirrorland” by EarthGang Max Gualtieri 9/10 With a unique concoction of interesting beats, vocals, and meaningful lyrics, EarthGang’s “Mirrorland” has it all. The album is perfect if you’re...

High-level soccer players restricted to one team

High-level soccer players restricted to one team

Max Gualtieri, Junior Editor October 10, 2019

From a young age, Sterling Honarkar, Miles Avery, and Alexander Wall's lives have revolved around soccer. After years of hard work, they have made it to the highest level of youth soccer: US Development...

2019 Fall Sports Previews

Alex Cirino, Chiara Purificato, and Max Gualtieri September 6, 2019

Football, Alex Cirino Coming off an 8-4 season, the varsity football team is hoping to return to its winning ways after falling short of the DCSAA state championship game. With a senior-heavy roster,...

Max Wix

Field renovation completed

Max Gualtieri, Junior Editor September 6, 2019

After weeks of construction the Wilson turf field has been completely replaced. The new field uses ground-up rubber from sneakers as the base rather than the ground-up tires in older fields. The field...

Wilson Boys Ultimate Frisbee Team Falls Short of National Title

Wilson Boys Ultimate Frisbee Team Falls Short of National Title

Max Gualtieri, Junior Editor June 17, 2019

On June 7th, the Wilson boys ultimate frisbee team’s run in the Ultiworld High School National invite in Rockford, Illinois began. Entering as the fourth seed out of 16 teams, the Tigers sought to build...

Running up a bill: Tenley Tiger Run

Running up a bill: Tenley Tiger Run

Noah Gross and Noam Jacobovitz May 5, 2019

When the azaleas and cherry blossoms start to bloom, Tiger faithful know that the Tenley Tiger Run is around the corner. This year, the run boasted a new a high in participantion, clocking in at 536 runners....

Who’s in those shoes?

Who’s in those shoes?

Noah Gross, Sports Editor May 5, 2019

Right before leaving for school last Wednesday, junior Rema Haile made the executive decision to completely change her fit. Why would she take precious time out of her morning just to change? “I had...

Wilson Cribs: Episode 2 – Dr. Moore’s Classroom

Mabel Malhotra and Noah Gross April 29, 2019

In the second episode of the Wilson Cribs series, Dr. Moore gives The Beacon an exclusive tour of her room. Find out why she has a vacant fishtank, what's edible in her room, and where the mysterious covered...

Behind the Madness: how Wilson picks brackets

Behind the Madness: how Wilson picks brackets

Noah Gross, Sports Editor March 31, 2019

As we head into the second weekend of the 2019 March Madness tournament, it is worth taking a look into some of the strategies used by participants in the inaugural Wilson March Madness bracket pool. With...

Who’s in those shoes? Chad Rockingham

Who’s in those shoes? Chad Rockingham

Noah Gross, Sports Editor March 31, 2019

A typical pregame football routine might include stretching, hype music, a last-minute film review, a special meal, or a senseless superstition. For junior defensive back and wide receiver Chad Rockingham,...

AOTM - Adam Friedman

AOTM – Adam Friedman

Noah Gross, Sports Editor March 4, 2019

Beacon fanatics may recognize Adam Friedman as the top-ranked chess player in DC. Surprised as you may be, Friedman is also one of the District’s top wrestlers. “Wrestling is a great sport; it...

Starting quarterback transfers to DeMatha

Starting quarterback transfers to DeMatha

Noah Gross, Sports Editor February 13, 2019

After a stellar Junior season, starting Quarterback Malakai Anthony decided to take his talents to DeMatha Catholic High School to finish out his high school career. Following a Freshman year of being...

First medical marijuana dispensary east of the Anacostia River opens

First medical marijuana dispensary east of the Anacostia River opens

Max Gualtieri, Junior Editor February 13, 2019

The first-ever medical marijuana dispensary in DC east of the Anacostia River, Anacostia Organics, just opened its doors. Anacostia Organics is located at 2022 Martin Luther King Jr Ave SE, just a...

Wilson Cribs: Episode 1 – Mr. Walters’ Classroom

Mabel Malhotra and Noah Gross February 6, 2019

Ever wonder why your art teacher's classroom has computers in it or why their tables are set up the way they are? Maybe you're curious about the little knick-knacks on their desk or the perks of their...

Athlete of the Month - Ray Stevens

Athlete of the Month – Ray Stevens

Noah Gross, Sports Editor January 26, 2019

1:30.6 and 35.09. These two times are in the back of junior runner Ray Stevens’ mind every time he steps foot on the track. Why? Stevens explained that his main goal this season was to qualify for at...

Track coach eligible for Boston Marathon

Track coach eligible for Boston Marathon

Max Gualtieri, Junior Editor December 16, 2018

Let’s just say our Tiger runners learn from the best. Emily Farrar, a coach of the cross country and track teams, is quite the runner herself. She has run three marathons and recently qualified for a...

AOTM - Tara Cousins

AOTM – Tara Cousins

Noah Gross, Sports Editor December 16, 2018

With a loss to Bell Multicultural High School in the semifinals of the DCIAA playoffs, the Wilson girls varsity basketball team ended last year's season feeling as if they fell short of expectations. However,...

Teachers should teach facts, not bias

Noah Gross and Talia Zitner November 13, 2018

“All Trump supporters are dumb as f***.” No, this wasn’t something we saw on Twitter, but rather something we heard from our social studies teacher. While this might come as a shock to some,...

Athlete of the Month: Julia Arnsberger

Athlete of the Month: Julia Arnsberger

Noah Gross, Sports Editor November 12, 2018

With a 5-6 record and a 2-1 win in an overtime thriller against School Without Walls, the Wilson field hockey team had its best season in recent memory. Co-captain and starting forward senior Julia Arnsberger...

AOTM: Bella Lujan

AOTM: Bella Lujan

Noah Gross, Sports Editor October 5, 2018

The Wilson girls soccer team is off to a tremendous start with an 8-2 record. This success is largely due to their brick wall of a goalkeeper, senior Bella “The Tank” Lujan, who has let in an average...

Wilson chess star captures DC crown

Wilson chess star captures DC crown

Noah Gross, Sports Editor October 5, 2018

Just three years ago, senior Adam Friedman found himself scrolling through chess.com, looking to kill some time. Now, he is the best high school player in Washington, DC. Friedman had been playing chess...

Fall Sports Season Previews

Fall Sports Season Previews

Alex Cirino, Noah Gross, Adelaide Kasier, and Ethan Lefiman September 3, 2018

Boys soccer, Noah Gross Last year, the Wilson boys varsity soccer team had a historic season in which they earned their second straight DCIAA championship. Wilson beat local private school powerhouses...

AOTM - Dev Hippenstiel

AOTM – Dev Hippenstiel

Noah Gross, Sports Editor June 11, 2018

Wilson’s lacrosse team culminated a fantastic season by winning the Washington Independent Lacrosse League with a 19-11 victory against St. Anselm's. This success has been largely due to their goalie,...

Wilson baseball set for deep postseason runs

Wilson baseball set for deep postseason runs

Noah Gross, Sports Editor April 30, 2018

A little more than three quarters of the way through the season, the Wilson Baseball team is well on their way to another successful season. Boasting a 17-5 record, the Tigers are looking to win another...

Decorated Mitchell twins arrive at Wilson

Decorated Mitchell twins arrive at Wilson

Noam Jacobovitz and Noah Gross April 18, 2018

Last year, twins Makhi and Mahkel played with number one player in the country, RJ Barrett, at famed Montverde Academy in Florida. The 6’9” University of Maryland committed twins have taken their talents...

Willard Polston’s ambitious excursion from Austin

Willard Polston’s ambitious excursion from Austin

Noah Gross, Sports Editor March 30, 2018

Discovering a passion can take a lifetime. But for Willard Polston, all it took was one swing of a bat at age four. Today, Willard Polston, known to his players as Coach Trey, is one of Wilson’s most...

Teachers go to school: what happens at a Professional Development day

Teachers go to school: what happens at a Professional Development day

Noah Gross, Sports Editor February 21, 2018

Seven days a year, students spend their days relaxing at home and teachers attend a Professional Development Day (PD Day) in order to better understand the DCPS core-curriculum. This caused me to question...

Seniors lead boys soccer team to great season

Seniors lead boys soccer team to great season

Noah Gross, Sports Editor November 20, 2017

After an undefeated regular season and a 4-1 win against Cardozo in the DCIAA finals, Wilson Soccer was seeded first going into the DCSAA tournament. To start off the playoffs, Wilson beat a strong...

Iconic DC arena changes name

Iconic DC arena changes name

Noah Gross, Sports Editor September 14, 2017

Monumental Sports & Entertainment currently owns the 20,000 seat arena, formerly known as the Verizon Center, which hosts a variety of events year round. These events range from professional basketball,...

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