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Apr
22
2011
Whatever they offer you, don’t feed the plant!
Feed me, Seymour, feed me all night long. This year’s student-run musical (SRM), “Little Shop of Horrors,” was performed at CHS from April 1 to April 3 and from April 8 to April 10. Directed by senior Ian Miller, “Little Shop of Horrors” was absolutely excellent. It depicted Seymour’s inner struggle between what he wants [...]
As some students spent their spring break relaxing on beaches and skiing down glistening slopes, juniors Paul Lisker and Fergus Inder woke up at 6:30 every day to help the helpless and treat the sick in the small Honduran town of Catacamas.
Apr
13
2011
Filling in the blanks: Rebecca Taylor
I became a teacher because… I got really lucky. My mother was a teacher, and I never really thought about it, but I am very fortunate because I really like teenagers. I also really like reading and writing and really like being at Clayton High School. I am just really lucky. I thought of being [...]
Apr
13
2011
Spring fever sprouts in Clayton
Spring is in the air! Well, almost in the air. Surprising snowstorms hindered any warm weather and excitement one might be feeling about the new incoming season. However, the weather has not hindered devoted gardeners. Though many flowers were destroyed, some are still blooming despite the unfortunate weather. “The winter weather hasn’t hurt our plants [...]
Apr
13
2011
Wydown student wins local talent show
By using her impressive violin skills, sixth grader Hava Polinsky recently won a local talent contest and, in the process, defeated more than 80 competitors. The St. Louis Got Talent competition was held by the organization Nishmah, which is a local Jewish organization that serves and builds community amongst Jewish women and girls. “My mom used [...]
Apr
13
2011
Facebook expands services, increases value
The social networking site Facebook has been increasing in value since its creation, and in January, it was valued at $50 billion by Goldman Sachs. This makes its perceived value more than companies such as Yahoo or eBay. Facebook is indeed an Internet giant, as proven by the fact that in 2010 it took over [...]
Mar
23
2011
Stroll down memory lane
As their high school careers draw to a close, CHS seniors pause to reflect upon their favorite experiences during their four-year tenures at #1 Mark Twain Circle. Senior year. It’s the final step one takes before entering adulthood. However, what is more important than what one does with their last 365 days before crossing the [...]
Hershey’s, Reese’s, Kit Kat and Swedish Fish are all familiar candies and chocolate brand names, right? These names are seen all the time, but what about Speculoos, Chokotoff, Aero Chocolate, and even Cadbury? Many are not aware of the differences between American and international candy. Freshman Charlotte Reed much prefers Belgium and French chocolate to [...]
Mar
17
2011
Franks for the memories: Student teacher relishes his time with the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile
Zach Kirk, a student teacher in Marci Boland’s business classes, came to CHS with some unusual experience. After he completed college at the University of Missouri, he toured all across America for a year in the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile.
