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Author Archives: Sarah Tait
Nov
13
2011
Connected by Cancer
The medical definition of cancer is the unchecked growth of cells. But that’s not saying very much. In truth, medical characteristics make up only part of the disease. Cancer manifests itself not as simply a diagnosis, but a personal struggle, a career, a life-altering obstacle, a passion. The real definition of cancer lies in the [...]
Oct
12
2011
Raime Cohen & The Making of a Softball Star
89 strike outs, 43 innings pitched, 10 complete games, and only 6 earned runs; these aren’t statistics to be expected of any high school softball player, much less a freshman. But, to be fair, freshman Raime Cohen does anything but fail to surpass expectations.
Apr
5
2011
Male Athlete of the Month: Jeremy Phillips
Junior Jeremy Philips carries more than his fair share of weight on the Boys’ Varsity Baseball team as the lead-off hitter, centerfielder, and occasional pitcher. Though some might crumble under such pressure, Phillips has excelled.
Mar
17
2011
Film examines everyday ‘Race to Nowhere’
Stress: it’s an unavoidable and rather commonplace accompaniment to our daily lives that most think little of changing. However, recent outcries have brought the issue that was previously not seriously debated into the center of public forum. We are now forced to address the question: has stress reached a crisis level in the U.S. education [...]
Teenagers have become mostly immune to the ‘do good’ messages they are bombarded with daily. Sharon Goedeke’s message, however, is one teens might want to listen to: Be safe. Be happy. Be thumbbody. Goedeke and her husband are the founders of a company called Thumbs on the Wheel. Thumbs on the Wheel aims at taking [...]
Jan
21
2011
Snapshots: CHS student captures his talent
Though for many high school is merely a time to play around with different ideas and discover new talents, some students have already found their passion. Seth Lewis is one of those lucky few. Lewis, only a sophomore, has left his mark on several local photography competitions, including nabbing Best in Show in the University [...]
Nov
23
2010
Student jobs: The ultimate juggling act
Students at Clayton High School are more than their title implies: they are athletes, activists, workers, and much more. Students invest their time out of school in all sorts of ways, and while some students elect to play sports or join in clubs, others choose to work. Many students at CHS have part-time jobs. Whether [...]
I’ve always been gullible, even embarrassingly so, but I blame my childhood for this unfortunate trait. When I was younger, my dad promised me that he made both light and the weather, and I firmly believed him.
Missouri has recently adopted the Common Core State Standards, a layout for primary and secondary education that attempts to transform the subpar United States educational system into a system that is world-class. Clayton High School Math Department head David Kohmetscher is currently reviewing the new program. “Academics have come out with what’s called the Common [...]
Oct
5
2010
Female Athlete of the Month
The ideal athlete not only works to better herself as much as possible, but also strives to better those around them. Bridget Dougan, a defensive player on the CHS volleyball team, fulfills both of those criteria. “I try to keep going and keep everyone else positive as well,” Dougan said. Dougan is the libero on [...]
