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Author Archives: Jonathan Shumway
Jan
25
2012
Remembering Wally Lundt: 1927 – 2011
Wally Lundt lived a full life. For 84 years, Wally did what he loved as he dedicated his life to aquatics and his family. After coaching water polo and swimming for almost 60 years and teaching at CHS for 35 years, Wally passed away on Dec. 26, 2011. He was a memorable coach, a wise [...]
Dec
29
2011
Legendary coach and great friend passes away
Wally Lundt passed away on Dec. 26, 2011. He was a coach and mentor, but most of all he was a great friend to all who were fortunate to know him. He started teaching at CHS in 1957 and taught a variety of physical education classes such as climbing and orienteering. During this time he [...]
Throughout the history of America, the ideals of freedom and liberty have been struck by insidious foes. Seventy years ago on Dec. 7, 1941, at 7:51 A.M. the Japanese struck Pearl Harbor. They sought to minimize the military presence of the United States in the Pacific. After the second wave of Japanese aircraft, over two [...]
Oct
13
2011
Making of a Musical Production
As students shelved their school backpacks, and prepared for summer vacation, some community members were pulling out notebooks and keyboards. They were planning a musical production that would be performed later in the summer in the amphitheater of Meramec Elementary School. Clayton resident, Amy Gage, and CHS student, Ben Colagiovanni, were directing their energies in [...]
Although I have endeavored several times to keep a journal, even a weekly journal—many of these plans have become futile. I can remember first starting a journal with my mom when I was in kindergarten. Over the years, I would write briefly after a vacation or my plans for a new school year. Although what [...]
Feb
23
2011
Community members seek to honor revered coach
Members of the community seek to rename Shaw Park Pool after Wally Lundt in recognition of his over 50 years of service and dedication to the Shaw Park Aquatic Center.
With the ongoing renovation of CHS, there are also plans to design an entrance garden on the circle at the front of the high school. For the building of Centene Centennial Plaza, the PTO allocated funds from several sources, including Clayton community members, former Clayton alumni, and corporations. Controversy has arisen concerning the list of [...]
Nov
23
2010
Trip to China reminds of freedom at home
In the last several decades, China has arisen as a major global power, gaining influence around the world. The ascent of China onto the world economic and political stage has incited fear, and suspicion for many, myself included at times. In my time as a high school student, I have taken the opportunity to take [...]
Nov
23
2010
Hunting still valid for dedicated individuals
Every year millions of Americans venture into nature, attempting to find the solace and joy that nature offers, and, of course, the wild game in the forest. Hunting season is here once more. CHS band teacher Charlie Blackmore has been hunting since he was child. “I was born and raised on a farm, so hunting [...]
Oct
28
2010
CHS Natorium and Aquatics Program
One thing that was held dear by many Clayton students for several decades was the aquatics programs offered at the old CHS Natatorium. Swimming Coach and Water-Polo Coach, Wally Lundt, remembers the days before CHS had the Center of Clayton. “There was a full aquatics program, where we did not share the pool with anybody,” [...]
