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The Student Newspaper of Jackson-Reed High School

The Beacon

The Student Newspaper of Jackson-Reed High School

The Beacon

Simon Holland

Simon Holland, Editor-in-Chief

Simon is one of two Editors-in-Chief, and if you start talking to him about RuPaul’s Drag Race, you’ll never escape that conversation. During the day, Simon can be found holed up in a corner of the library cranking through all his editing in one sitting, and after school, there’s a 99.9% chance he’s in the Black Box Theater, wishing he could see the sun.

 

  • 2022-23: Style Editor
  • 2023-24: Editor-in-Chief
All content by Simon Holland
CHEERIO, CHIEFS! - Becca and Simon pose with two Beacon editions from their time as Editors-in-Chief. After a tumultuous tenure, the two plan to use the lessons they have learned to their advantage during this next chapter.

Editors-in-Chief say farewell

Becca Green and Simon Holland May 3, 2024

With April showers come May flowers, and with May flowers comes giving up our powers.  As we publish our final edition as chiefs, we wanted to reflect on our time on the Beacon. From humble beginnings...

Post admissions: the College and Career Center

Simon Holland, Editor-in-Chief January 24, 2024

Seniors across the nation take a big sigh of relief after their early decision and early action deadlines for college came to a close in November. For most, those admissions letters arrive on their doorstep...

LGBTQ+ teachers share their experiences

Simon Holland, Editor-in-Chief December 18, 2023

With abundant Pride flags, an active Gender Sexuality Alliance, posters adorning the halls recognizing known LGBTQ+ figures, and more, Jackson-Reed strives to be a supportive space. As many staff members...

2022: The best of media

Simon Holland, Editor-in-Chief March 6, 2023

Every year, it feels like a million and one new movies, shows, albums, podcasts, video games, books, and more come out, a crippling FOMO takes over as you try and figure out what you do and don’t want...

Art vs. Artist: Harry Potter and J.K. Rowling

Art vs. Artist: Harry Potter and J.K. Rowling

Simon Holland, Editor-in-Chief November 13, 2022

Content Warning: discussions of transphobia and anti-Semitism. I loved the Harry Potter books. I read The Sorcerer's Stone in first grade, and once I’d finished, I had to get my hands on every other...

Fall TV and Movie Favorites

Simon Holland and Joey Schneider November 12, 2022

  Something about the fall season makes you want to cuddle up under a blanket, take a million pictures of the leaves turning orange, and surround yourself with that fall vibe. (Just us?) In addition...

Theater season returns!

Simon Holland, Editor-in-Chief October 17, 2022

  Due to the Jackson-Reed auditorium undergoing repairs, the theater has relocated to a temporary home: room WB207一the Black Box.   Much smaller than the auditorium, the Black Box serves...

Pride Month Media Feature: “Heartstopper”

Simon Holland, Editor-in-Chief June 27, 2022

Boy meets boy, and the entire world falls in love. The Netflix series “Heartstopper” centers around high schoolers Charlie Spring and Nick Nelson as they embark on a heartwarming relationship new to...

“The Batman” brings Gotham City to life

Simon Holland, Editor-in-Chief March 30, 2022

With amazing acting, cinematography, and a very clear vision, “The Batman” made for a worthwhile trip to the theater. Unfortunately, inconsistent writing quality detracted from the overall experience. “The...

'Working' brings theater back to Wilson

‘Working’ brings theater back to Wilson

Simon Holland, Editor-in-Chief December 17, 2021

Wilson theater will be making it’s triumphant return this December with a production of “Working,” a musical following the work lives of ordinary people.  “Working” is the first of three...

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