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Feb 2010

Extra attention lends sense of hope to children stuck in summer school

As is typical in high school, I spent my summer in summer school. However, I did not spend three to six hours a day listening to a teacher lecture at me while I sit writing so fast my hand hurts in an attempt to capture the words verbatim. Instead I did the teaching, or at [...]

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Feb 2010

Latin class plans trip to Italy

Italiam venerint. They will venture through the streets of Ancient Rome, the very streets that men like Julius Caesar and Cicero walked through. Latin students have studied about Rome, reading ancient texts, viewing photographs, and watching videos, but now these students have the opportunity to view these places in person. Junior Charlie Beard has been [...]

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Dec 2009

Varsity girls’ basketball tournament

It’s that time of the year again. Stuber Gym is full of sweaty faces hustling down the court, shoes screeching across the wooden floor, and cheers from the sideline as great plays are made. The Clayton girls’ varsity basketball team played its first three home games Nov. 30, Dec. 2 and 3 in the annual [...]

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Nov 2009

Youth leadership group explores St. Louis neighborhoods beyond Clayton

If you’ve been to the bathroom lately you have probably seen the interesting “toilet talk” signs posted on the stall doors. As a part of the Youth Leaders St. Louis program, participants are encouraged to spread the knowledge they have gained. A select group of Clayton High School juniors are taking part in this prestigious [...]

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Nov 2009

Local Haunted House Thrills Spectators

If you’re looking to test your fortitude or simply for an activity to get into the Halloween spirit visiting local haunted house, “The Darkness”, is the perfect plan for your weekend. If you wish to fend off zombies, evil clowns, and scary characters beyond imagination you need to act quick, “The Darkness” will only be [...]

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