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Author Archives: Zach Praiss
Jan
30
2012
Molecular Bloom in Shaw Park
Imagine a single flower in bloom rising up from the Earth above the green tree tops of Shaw Park.
This is the vision behind James Surls’ recently commissioned sculpture for Shaw Park titled Molecular Bloom with Single Flower. 18 feet tall and 10 feet wide, this new sculpture, set to be complete by the spring of 2013, will be a significant addition to Clayton’s world-class collection of public art.
Jan
24
2012
A Tail-Wagging Proposal
Clayton may soon have a dog park. For several years, the idea of a community dog park in Clayton has been a highly controversial issue. Complaints of neighbors have repeatedly chased out proposed dog park locations including Oak Knoll Park and Concordia Seminary. However, with the presentation of the Haddington Court dog park proposal at [...]
Nov
11
2011
Editor’s Letter: Breaking the Cycle
One quarter gone. 11 weeks past. We’re now deep into the regular rhythm of school. We know the beat by heart – the measure of a class period, the accelerated tempo of assignments and the cadence of the week resolving into the harmony of the weekend. There is little rest in this fast paced melody [...]
Oct
5
2011
Steve Jobs Dies at 56: Staff Commentary
We are the “I” generation. Ever since our childhood and early days in kindergarten, we have been taught that we are all unique individuals. Each of us is different in our interests, ideas, passions, and preferences. Steve Jobs capitalized on this ideology engrained in our society by providing us with the ability to customize technology [...]
Sep
2
2011
The Greyhound Guide
Over the past two years, CHS has undergone a significant transformation with the construction of the new three-story wing and renovation of the old academic wing. This guide will help you navigate and master the new high school campus in five steps.
Apr
21
2011
A whole new world
Starting with the demolition of the Cottage and Engineering building nearly two years ago, CHS students have witnessed a significant transformation of the Quad with the Proposition S construction of a new three-story addition to the current school building. The new addition features state-of-the-art science labs, career and technology classrooms, and world languages classrooms. Over [...]
Magical. It’s truly the only way to describe the new Apple iPad 2. Sleeker, lighter, and faster, the iPad 2 serves as a significant improvement off the original ground-breaking technological marvel. At less than one and a half pounds, the new iPad has a 10 hour battery life with a minimum storage space of 16 [...]
A distant dream of summer break – an infinite white sand paradise of freedom from the harsh realities of school – is already thawing and lurking in the back of the minds of students. Yet, for the more than 270 CHS students who have registered for summer school in the Clayton Summer Academy (CSA), summer [...]
Mar
25
2011
Photo of the Day: 3/25/11
The Hogwarts Castle of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter rises up over the Universal Studios theme park, Islands of Adventure. To learn more about this popular vacation destination, click here.
Mar
17
2011
Local online journalism sprouts in Clayton
Clayton seems greener nowadays. This year, the warm approach of spring is not only reviving the flowers and tree lined streets of Clayton, but it is also breathing life into the new sprouting seedling of the Patch in the community. The Patch was founded in 2007 to provide local news coverage for individual communities through [...]
