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Author Archives: Ben Colagiovanni
Apr
24
2011
MYAC provides opportunity for youth involvement
The concept of awareness is fast becoming commonplace in American culture. There are movements for technological awareness, personal health awareness, environmental awareness, historical awareness. The list is nearly endless. But the type of cognizance which is often most difficult to spread and certainly most affects the viability of our democracy is political awareness. In recent [...]
The Clayton community, including CHS students and staff, is invited to meet all of the Aldermanic and School Board candidates at a Candidate Forum hosted by the Mayor’s Youth Advisory Council. Head to the CHS Commons on Thursday, March 31, 7:00-8:30 p.m. if you’re planning on voting in the April 5 election or are just [...]
How should Americans in the 21st Century live with the onus of the imperialistic sins of previous generations? I have been struggling to answer this question repeatedly this year, thinking of it more and more with each passing day in my U.S. history class. Considering that we are a country that champions freedom and self-government, [...]
In America, history is tangible. You can walk upon the battlefield at Gettysburg. You can hear John F. Kennedy debating with his advisors about how to handle the Cuban Missile Crisis on tapes available at at his Presidential library. You can touch the Statue of Liberty. In St. Louis the place to have concrete interactions [...]
Jan
19
2011
Exploring life’s rhythms
A few weeks ago on a brutally cold December afternoon, I decided to grab a soothing cup of hot chocolate. Because I was nearly frozen, after ordering my drink I sat down as far away from any windows as possible, took a deep breath, and started to read a magazine, thankful for the refuge I [...]
Nov
24
2010
Turkey Leg contest suits cheerful holiday mood
In many instances, longevity breeds excellence, which is why it’s no coincidence that CHS has been in operation for over 100 years now is home to some of the finest teachers in the state of Missouri. Each time we are recognized for academic excellence, it’s a tribute to the teachers, our hardworking educators, who certainly [...]
The recently completed Tree Top Playground, located in the northwest part of Shaw Park adjacent to CHS, was designed with fun in mind for all kids.
Sep
29
2010
Courageous believers inspire faith
As an adolescent male, it’s not often that I examine the contents of my prayers. Each evening before I go to bed, I attempt to give some sort of thanks to God for affording me the life that I am so privileged to live. However, usually my mind drifts off to my friend’s witty facebook [...]
Aug
19
2010
Student musicians experience Europe
For 15 days, 150 Missouri musicians including CHS band students made their way through seven European countries with the Missouri Ambassadors of Music, touching strangers with their music and learning lessons in the places where they played.
Mar
29
2010
Vietnam Day Plans
War with an undefined cause and an invisible enemy is hard to fathom, but that is exactly how Vietnam has been repeatedly characterized for the last four decades. In an effort to define this important but elusive time in American history, on Thursday, March 18th, CHS sophomores will participate in Vietnam Day, which will feature [...]
