Tag Archives: Zach Praiss

Oct 2010

Glenridge library renovation generates community, school enthusiasm

As if coming to life from the pages of a fairy tale, the Glenridge Elementary School Library has been transformed into a magical new space. Over the past several months, the Glenridge Library Renovation Project has brought the community together to renovate and restore the nearly 50-year-old library to its traditional beauty and create a [...]

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Aug 2010

The Wizarding World of Harry Potter stupefies muggle fans

Prepare yourself for a one-of-a-kind magical experience as the Wizarding World of Harry Potter comes to life at the Universal Orlando Resort.

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Mar 2010

Clayton residents continue to fight for a dog park

It’s a tail-wagging idea – to have a dog park in Clayton. Dogs and owners alike are excited and hopeful to soon see a dog park in Clayton as a renewed initiative is gaining support and making progress in turning the idea of a dog park in Clayton into a reality. However, they face several [...]

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Feb 2010

CHS librarians monitor student use of library computers

Big Brother is watching you. Throughout the school day at CHS, librarians monitor the use of computers by students in Lab B of the library.  For over 10 years, this monitoring of students computers has been taking place not only at CHS but also throughout the Clayton School District, with little notice from Clayton students. [...]

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Jan 2010

Apparel brand North Face sues imitation brand South Butt

The North Face has sued the South Butt.  On Dec. 10, 2009, the North Face Inc. filed a complaint against the South Butt, in Federal Court in St. Louis. Almost three years ago, Jimmy Winkelmann, who was at the time a high school student at Chaminade College Preparatory School, came up with the idea of [...]

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Jan 2010

Local Clayton teacher awarded national honor

One of Clayton’s own teachers recently had the honor of receiving the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching. Earlier in January, Susan Carter, a kindergarten teacher at Glenridge Elementary, was selected as one of the top 100 teachers in the nation and traveled to Washington, D.C., to receive the esteemed award. In [...]

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Dec 2009

Plans drafted for public library move to CHS campus

Imagine the potential synergy of three different entities coming together to create something greater than their sum. That is the vision behind the Mid-County Library Joint Use Facility conceptual study, which would connect Clayton High School, the Center of Clayton and the Mid-County Library in collaboration between the School District of Clayton, the City of [...]

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Dec 2009

‘South Butt’ an alternative for teens tired of fitting the mold

Teens are obsessed. Teenagers today are obsessed with brand name clothing covered from head to toe: Uggs, designer sunglasses, Nikes, polos and more.  One high school student went against the grain, hoping to end the obsession with brand name clothing. Jimmy Winkelmann, a graduate of Chaminade College Preparatory School, went through high school observing his [...]

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