Author Archives: Anat Gross

Feb 2010

Extra attention lends sense of hope to children stuck in summer school

As is typical in high school, I spent my summer in summer school. However, I did not spend three to six hours a day listening to a teacher lecture at me while I sit writing so fast my hand hurts in an attempt to capture the words verbatim. Instead I did the teaching, or at [...]

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Feb 2010

Latin class plans trip to Italy

Italiam venerint. They will venture through the streets of Ancient Rome, the very streets that men like Julius Caesar and Cicero walked through. Latin students have studied about Rome, reading ancient texts, viewing photographs, and watching videos, but now these students have the opportunity to view these places in person. Junior Charlie Beard has been [...]

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Dec 2009

Varsity girls’ basketball tournament

It’s that time of the year again. Stuber Gym is full of sweaty faces hustling down the court, shoes screeching across the wooden floor, and cheers from the sideline as great plays are made. The Clayton girls’ varsity basketball team played its first three home games Nov. 30, Dec. 2 and 3 in the annual [...]

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Nov 2009

Youth leadership group explores St. Louis neighborhoods beyond Clayton

If you’ve been to the bathroom lately you have probably seen the interesting “toilet talk” signs posted on the stall doors. As a part of the Youth Leaders St. Louis program, participants are encouraged to spread the knowledge they have gained. A select group of Clayton High School juniors are taking part in this prestigious [...]

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Nov 2009

Local Haunted House Thrills Spectators

If you’re looking to test your fortitude or simply for an activity to get into the Halloween spirit visiting local haunted house, “The Darkness”, is the perfect plan for your weekend. If you wish to fend off zombies, evil clowns, and scary characters beyond imagination you need to act quick, “The Darkness” will only be [...]

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Oct 2009

Second release provides flashback

“Toy Story” and “Toy Story 2” delights audiences young and old. The second release of the beloved 1995 Disney movies gives the most recent generation an opportunity to view the films in theaters. Older audience members have the chance to revisit their favorite film of their childhood, but this time in 3D. The Disney Pixar [...]

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Oct 2009

Children’s classic sparks comedy for all

Yummy! “Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs” leaves the viewers hungry not only for some hot dogs topped with donuts and ice cream, but also for more of the adorable and humorous animated film. The Columbia Pictures and Sony Pictures movie is inspired by the popular 1978 children’s book written by Judi Barrett and illustrated [...]

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Sep 2009

JV Football Hounds defeat Bulldogs, 14-6

“Lights out!” The voices of the Berkeley JV defense sounded in unison. However, soon enough their voices were hammered down to a mere whisper. The Clayton Greyhounds clawed their way up to their first victory of the season defeating the Bulldogs 14-6 Sept. 21. The Greyhound defense led the way with three interceptions and two [...]

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