Author Archives: Anat Gross

Nov 2010

Underdogs: The Hounds make history

For the first time in CHS history, the boys’ varsity soccer team made a run for the state title, in the end coming to a third place finish in Class 2 Missouri Soccer.

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Nov 2010

New Winter Sport Coaches

Kevin Davis Freshman Girls’ Basketball Coach, JV Boys’ Assistant Soccer Coach Did you play any sports in high school? If so what position? I played 5 sports, but at different times. Soccer 4 years- Sweeper. Lacrosse 2 years – Midi. Basketball 1 year – Power Forward. Football 1 year- Kicker. Golf 1 year. Did you [...]

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Oct 2010

October Male Athlete of the Month: Charlie Harned

Returning varsity soccer player, junior Charlie Harned currently leads the Hounds on the field with nine goals thus far in the season. Harned’s 12 years of experience and strong work ethic allow him to be a more flexible player and a great asset to the team. According to Head Coach Tom Redmond, despite primarily being [...]

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Oct 2010

Lack of fan support permeates girls’ athletics

It’s fourth quarter; the Hounds are down by one with ten seconds left on the clock. The team is tense, eyeing the clock and watching their worn out opponents stepping back onto the court. It’s the Hounds ball; it’s put back in play. The clock is running down; a quick pass, she’s open, the ball [...]

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Oct 2010

CHS graduates reunite on turf

It’s a high school reunion; on turf. On Sat. Sept. 25, the Washington University Bears will face the Westminster College Blue Jays. Playing on each team are three CHS graduates. Hal Lewis (CHS class of 2009), Adam Banks (2009), and Jake Lewis (2007) currently play for the Wash U. Bears, while Rodney Lyles (2007), Brandon [...]

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Sep 2010

Male Athlete of the Month

Senior Captain Kameron Stewart leads the Varsity football team in their trek towards a redeeming season. With three games thus far, Stewart leads the team offensively with six touchdowns and 544 yards rushing. Head Coach Sam Horrell has high expectations for the returning starter this year. “We expect Kameron to be a positive leader in [...]

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Aug 2010

Does “No-Cut” policy hinder or benefit CHS athletics

As a student athlete I have both experienced and observed the effects of Clayton athletics’ “no-cut” policy. Unlike nearly all other schools in the area, all students are allowed to participate in sports without the added stress of the possibility of being cut. This unique system, which was established many years ago, has caused a [...]

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May 2010

Varsity track teams hopeful for district meet

The sound of the gun cracks the air, and they’re off! On Sat. May 15, 2010 the boys’ and girls’ track and field teams will be competing at districts at 9 a.m. at MICDs. The season will end there for some, but it will just begin for others. This year’s teams present some very hopeful [...]

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Mar 2010

Complaints over Center of Clayton ID system shouldn’t focus on employee

Over the past year getting into the Center of Clayton has become quite a hassle. And I have heard many students attributing this difficulty to one of the center’s employees who sits by the door and requests to see IDs. However, is it right to blame this man, when in fact he is simply doing [...]

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