Tag Archives: Zach Praiss

Nov 2009

Genesis: Obama’s First Seven Months in Office

Month No. 1: In the beginning, there was darkness.  Chaos and desperation covered the world. War and violence threatened everyone.  People were scared, tired, and starving for change.  But President Obama said, “Yes we can,” and the people believed that a new beginning was possible.  And Obama said, “Let there be light,” and a bright [...]

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Oct 2009

Centene headquaters now located in Clayton

Clayton’s skyline is changing.  The new headquarters of the Centene Corporation is under construction after years of challenges the corporation has had to overcome.  The center hosting two commercial towers, retail stores, and restaurants, will have a significant impact on Clayton for many years to come. Founded in 1984, the Centene Corporation is a national [...]

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Sep 2009

Japanese Festival offers unique cultural experience

Japanese wartime drumming, sumo wrestling, aikido martial arts, and traditional puppetry were all featured at the Japanese Festival, at the Missouri Botanical Gardens this Labor Day weekend.  Ever since its start in 1977, the Japanese Festival has significantly grown over the years to now offer a wide selection of authentic Japanese food, art, music, and [...]

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Sep 2009

Boys’ Swim team hopeful despite early loss

Despite losing its first meet to St. Louis University High School (SLUH), the Boys’ varsity swim team remains in very high spirits.  For the first time in over 30 years, the team has 14 swimmers, which brings  excitement and hope for this season and those to come. The boys’ swim team is almost always moderately [...]

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