Spring is in full bloom in and around both of our campuses! Take a look and see if you can guess what pics are from which campus! The rich profusion thee confounds, my love, Of flowers, spread athwart the garden. Aye, Name upon name assails thy ears, and each More barbarous-sounding than the one before–…
Category: Annapolis
Virtual Visits at St. John's College
This week, our staff in the admissions office began meeting virtually, along with current students and the rest of the administration. We have been hard at work developing ways to continue to meet with interested students, and talk about St. John’s College with them. As a result, we have come up with a few different…
Dorm Life at St. John’s College
At St. John’s, we have incredibly spatious and charming student housing, which is accessible to students all four years. This helps to contribute to the holistic and welcoming community that we strive for, and helps to create an experience where your thoughts about the Plato reading don’t need to end at the end of class….
On Second Thoughts and Second Chances
On January 18th, 2020, St. John’s College hosted its premiere TEDx event on the Annapolis campus. Contrasting the dreary and drizzling overcast, the banner on stage in the Francis Scott Key auditorium was comprised of multicolored ribbons. Though sparing and unglamorous, this well befits the St. John’s aesthetic: less glitz, more substance, more soul. (Socrates…
Raising The Persisting Human Questions
I would like to introduce you to the core, governing, visionary document of the college, The Statement of the Program: Come back soon for the next deep dive about The Seminar.
2020 Book Collecting Contest Results
Every year in Annapolis, the Greenfield Library holds a contest through which Johnnies can submit a book collection – a series of personally owned books which are organized around a common theme. Students submit and essay and explain what makes each collection so special. This year, we had some great entries and winners. Below are…
Scientific Inquiry: Beyond Merely Arriving at the Truth
Johnnies want to know why we believe what we believe. The Admissions Office was given a special inside tour of the labs with new Director of Labs, John Balwit. Thoughts about the St. John’s College Lab Program by Tutor Llyd Wells: In the modern world, there are so many things we know without knowing how…
What are our counselors reading over break?
A few weeks ago I thought it’d be in my best interest to send out a form to the admissions staff, inquiring about our reading plans over break. This was partially to showcase how well-read our staff is, but was also selfishly a plan to give me some good book recommendations for our holiday break….
Thanksgiving in the Dining Hall!
In Annapolis and Santa Fe, we’re getting ready for a quick break to celebrate the Thanksgiving Holiday. Last week, the Annapolis campus was able to get a quick preview of break with a Thanksgiving Day Meal. This year’s menu included roasted turkey breast, gravy, mashed potatoes, and even stuffing waffles! Oh, and plenty of veggie…
The Maryland Renaissance Fair
By Brittany Kemmer Fall brings some of the very best things to Annapolis – the new Johnnie class, of course, the National Boat Show, cooler breezes…and a personal favorite of mine, the Maryland Renaissance Festival! Proudly a bit obsessed with the Faire, it’s a staple in my autumn calendar, and I haven’t missed a season…
The Chalkboard 