Author Archives: Jake Lee

Oct 2011

Medical Club: Eye-opener to New Career Paths

This year, senior Anya Anohkin has founded the new medical club, which specializes in the study of the medical field. The club has been sponsored by Biomed teacher Mrs. Jacus and allows students to find doctors to shadow and learn more about anything relative to medicine. The few selective students who are positive that they [...]

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Oct 2011

Penny Wars: Tradition Donates Money to Pedal the Cause

A common tradition at CHS during homecoming week is the Penny War. During this event, different grades donate money to earn points for their grade for the homecoming competition. This year, the donations for the Penny War went to Pedal the Cause, a biking organization that helps raise money for cancer. Senior Jocelyn Cooper, active [...]

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Oct 2011

The Revival of Psychology Club

For those interested in understanding the human mind and actions, psychology club has been recently created. Though the club existed several years ago, after the club president graduated, psychology club ceased to exist. However, Mr. Aiello and senior Isabella Jacobs has revived the club for interested students. For years, some students have expressed a desire [...]

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Oct 2011

CHS New Wing Gets Positive Reactions

Though construction in CHS has been going on for the past few months, Clayton students and staff members are finally able to experience the new wing. The new wing has been a huge upgrade to CHS from the recently constructed classrooms and departments for various classes. These classrooms include the new language offices, science classrooms, [...]

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May 2011

Haley Wartman: Athlete of the Month

Hard working and passionate are two words that encompass lacrosse varsity player Haley Wartman. Wartman is expected to have an outstanding season as both an individual player and one of the leaders for the lacrosse team. “Haley is a natural born lacrosse player,” teammate Jasmine Respess said. “She has a lot of talent and is [...]

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May 2011

Testing: Too Much?

It’s that time of year again for students: testing. The bountiful amount of tests that appear throughout the end of april and may make students realize whether they have mastered a course’s material. Though the AP tests, End of Course exams, finals, and ACT may help students reflect their gained knowledge over the year, are [...]

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Apr 2011

Julia Grasse helps lead the water polo team as the only female player this season

One of the most unique sports team in spring is the CHS is water polo. Why? Because there is only one female on the team, junior Julia Grasse. Water polo is one of the few sports that are coed because of the few female members involved. There are not enough females in most school districts [...]

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Jan 2011

Video class coming to new facilities next year

A heavy investment has been put into the new Video Studio  Productions class that will appeal to people who are interested in technology and who want to learn how to use different tools for media.  Approximately $250,000 has been spent for the new equipment, which includes studio package cameras, an intercom system, microphones, a complete [...]

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Nov 2010

Pam’s Barber Styling revives the long-established Wydown barbershop tradition

Continuing the barbershop tradition from the 1930s, Pamela Saputo replaced the classic barbershop on Wydown with her own shop, Pam’s Barber Styling. However, what happened to the previous owner of the ancient barbershop? The previous barbershop, known as John’s of Clayton, is considered to be an antique building of Clayton and the sudden closing of [...]

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Aug 2010

India Palace delivers good food, new tastes

Though most people have experienced the countless number of oriental restaurants, a rare delicacy people often overlook in St. Louis is Indian food. Although people are unfamiliar with the different kinds of spices, India Palace is sure to make Indian food a new favorite. I had first heard of India Palace from some family friends. [...]

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