Tag Archives: Upfront

Nov 2011

Tri-M Music Society

 It was the week after homecoming, a time of getting back in the groove of school for many, but for a few talented students it was time to audition for Tri-M. Modern Music Masters, better known as Tri-M, is an international music honors society for middle and high school students. Earning a spot in the society [...]

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Nov 2011

Appetizing Changes

“What happened to the fries?” seems to be what CHS students are asking. The lunchroom favorite has taken a new flavor this year: baked. Actually, the entire menu has been changed for the healthier, and more changes are projected for the future. Director of Dining Services at the Clayton School District, Bridget Jordan is in [...]

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Nov 2011

CHS Student Mentioned in President Obama’s Speech

On Sept. 28 CHS Senior Jake Bernstein sat quietly eating his lunch in the activities office, one eye on his math homework and the other gazing up at the TV set, anticipating the moment when President Barack Obama would mention his name in the president’s third annual speech on education. “I was really surprised I [...]

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Oct 2011

Hurricane Irene Takes the Attention Off Joplin Relief Efforts

The destruction of Hurricane Irene was a long way from Joplin, Missouri, however the city that was devastated by a tornado just months ago may still be impacted. The Federal Emergency Management Agency, better known as FEMA, has played a vital role in reconstructing Joplin, Missouri after the May 22 tornado, however that aid will [...]

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Oct 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 [...]

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Sep 2011

When to Apply

Globe writer Lauren Friedman breaks down the college decision process.

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Sep 2011

Taming of the Shrew

Every year, Clayton produces a wonderful fall play; it is well done and all around raved about.  As was decided at the end of last year, this year’s fall play is William Shakespeare’s “Taming of the Shrew.” Director Kelley Ryan believes her choice for the play was a good one. “I saw an amazing production [...]

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Sep 2011

Speech and Debate Season

The Speech and Debate team has been an integral part of Clayton High School’s extracurricular success for an extended period of time. During this stretch of excellence and achievement, Ms. Brenda Bollinger had been at the heart of such prominence. After many years of teaching at CHS and being dedicated to Speech and Debate every [...]

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Sep 2011

One Nation

A wind swept over Forest Park on September 11, 2011. 2,977 American flags waved, tears fell to the ground, and one of the most horrific days in our nation’s history was remembered. Tuesday, September 11, 2001: 8:46 a.m. Sunny, pretty, and a beautiful day in New York. Then, suddenly, a plane swoops down into the [...]

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Apr 2011

Wings in the city

Butterfly sculptures have been flying into different nooks and crannies of St. Louis over the past month, adorning the city with bright and vibrant sculptures of hope. These sculptures are being showcased as part of the public art project, Wings in the City. The project, Wings in the City benefits the non-profit organization, Wings, the [...]

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