Tag Archives: Jake Bernstein

Apr 2011

Tennis starts with win over rival Burroughs

GLOBE RACKETREPORT The CHS boys’ tennis team has high expectations for this year and started on a path to fulfilling their state aspirations this past Friday with a convincing win over rival John Burroughs. The Hounds won nine of 11 matches over Burroughs, traditionally a very strong team.  Junior Dylan Schultz rejoined the tennis team [...]

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Mar 2011

Fair showcases youth volunteer opportunities

Along with all of the activities that CHS students are involved with outside of academics, volunteering has become prominent among students as a way for them to reach out and contribute the community in a number of different ways. As a way to expose students to all of the volunteer opportunities around St. Louis, an [...]

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Mar 2011

Snack Attack: Finding how the best pretzels roll in St. Louis

The Globe’s Jake Bernstein recently searched St. Louis for the best pretzel rolls.  After multiple tastings and input from the Globe staff, he determined the following ranking: 1. Nadoz Cafe 2. Companion 3. Whole Foods

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Feb 2011

Parking plans threaten church-resident relations

Central Presbyterian Church and the Davis Place subdivision have coexisted for over 75 years. With neighborhood residents complaining about growing parking problems and the church proposing to demolish three houses to solve the problem, a conflict has arisen.

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Jan 2011

Making music matters: Alum founds music organization for inner-city youth

In the Clayton School District students have access to a wide variety of educational enrichment programs from elementary school onward. Students in the St. Louis Public School District rarely have access to as many of these opportunities. Making Music Matters, an organization founded by CHS 2010 alum Ken Zheng, offers a classical violin music program [...]

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Jan 2011

Boys’ basketball improves to 13-2

GLOBE COURTREPORT Three players scored over 20 points as the Hounds prevailed 82-66 over Fort Zumwalt East. Seniors Christian Thomas led the way with 26 points and 19 rebounds. Senior Ahmad Smith scored 27 and junior Clayton Buchanan added 21 to help the Hounds to improve to 13-2 on the season. The Hounds play in [...]

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Jan 2011

Boys’ basketball finishes third at MICDS tournament

GLOBE COURTREPORT The boys’ basketball team finished third overall at the MICDS tournament over this winter break. Ranked the number one seed going into the tournament for the second consecutive year, the Hounds went 3-1 over the break to finish third. After beating Jennings 78-49, the one-seeded Greyhounds faced a rematch with MICDS. Despite seeming [...]

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Dec 2010

Boys’ basketball team keeps winning

GLOBE COURTREPORT The Greyhounds (7-1) added to the season’s great start with the  64-53 victory over the MICDS Rams (3-3)on Dec. 15. The Hounds were led by senior combo guard Christian Thomas with 19 points and senior guard Ahmad Smith with 12. The game carried significance for being the team’s first home game and because [...]

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May 2010

Politics Club- Successful First year

Clayton High School prides itself on the freedom given to students. One freedom, specifically, which is relayed to all incoming freshman, is that students have the ability to create any club they wish. However, even though a large number of clubs are created, only a few are sustained and even fewer meet on a weekly [...]

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May 2010

School Works

Sometime in the next few years, you will likely see a student wearing a “School Works” t-shirt. Freshman Sebastian Juhl started his own clothing line, titled School Works, in January of this year. “I have always liked clothes and nice apparel,” Juhl said. “Early this year, the idea just materialized.” The brand name might seem [...]

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