Tag Archives: Maria Massad

Mar 2011

Despite leash laws, ignorant owners still let dogs loose

I like dogs. I really do. But I must confess that I like smaller dogs better than bigger ones. I associate a dog’s size with its aggressiveness and its ability to bite humans. The smaller the dog, the nicer it probably is.

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Feb 2011

The joy of ‘90s sitcoms: looking to the past for laughs and entertainment

It’s about the only break from school I get during the week. Every day at 5 p.m., I turn on the TV. And it’s not to watch some dumb reality TV show or to see rich celebrities argue with each other. No, my form of entertainment is much better than the television of today. I [...]

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Feb 2011

Student run fashion show looking to be a success

This year’s entirely student-run Fashion Show at CHS will demonstrate to the Clayton community that teenagers can create fashion and run a successful fashion show. The members of the CHS Fashion Club are preparing to create a night of fashion on March 5, when students will model other students’ fashion creations. Members of the club [...]

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Jan 2011

Oklahoma! preview

Oh, what a beautiful morning…. Oh, what a beautiful play…. There is a beautiful feeling everything’s going okay. “Oklahoma!” is this year’s upcoming musical, and students are already hard at work perfecting their performances. Practices have begun for both the actors and pit orchestra, and the tech crew is hard at work as well. Rehearsals [...]

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Nov 2010

‘Deathly Hallows’ lives up to hype

Spoiler alert! If you have not yet seen the new Harry Potter movie, “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part One,” well, you have been warned. Proceed with reading at your own risk.

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Oct 2010

Equality Club advocates for acceptance and tolerance

What is the difference between a gay doughnut and a straight doughnut? There isn’t any! In fact, at CHS Equality Club meetings, according to the club announcement, both gay and straight doughnuts will be provided. At CHS, the Equality Club embraces the gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender, or LGBT, community and encourages other students to [...]

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Oct 2010

Festival of nations welcomes all people, living up to name

The St. Nicholas Greek Dancers line up for performing. Georgia Johnson, the instuctor, puts much time into preparing the dancers for this festival as well as for the St. Nicholas Greek Festival later in the year. (Maria Massad) The sign welcomes all people to the festival. The festival was a success. Hello! Bonjour! Hola! Γεια [...]

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Aug 2010

Driver’s Ed: Weighing the pros and cons for young drivers

Getting one’s driver’s license is a rite of passage for teenagers, and the Driver’s Education class, or Driver’s Ed, can help young adults accomplish it. The driver’s education program, sponsored by Ladue and Clayton School Districts, offered three driving sessions: May 25 to June 4, July 5 to July 30, and Aug. 2 to Sept. [...]

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Apr 2010

Triumphs of the Debate team

The CHS Speech and Debate team triumphed in the Missouri State High School Activities Association (MSHSAA) tournament at Ladue High School during March 12-13 and the National Forensic League (NFL) Districts competition at Pattonville High School during March 4-6. Student competitors Will Schedl, Kathleen Naccarato, Brett Virgin-Downey, Becca Steinberg, Emma Riley, and Robert Love qualified [...]

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Apr 2010

Changes in registration reduce stress for teachers and students

Registration for classes next year has already begun. The Missouri State High School Activities Association (MSHSAA) made many changes in this process. Among these changes are MSHSAA changing eligibility requirements, as well as the counselors’ changes in the registration process. MSHSAA recently changed the number of required credits from two and a half credits to [...]

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