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Freshman Berklie Dias stands in front of her juice shop Freshness in a Bottle.

Across State Lines, A Teen’s Entrepreneurial Spirit Thrives

14-year-old juggles school and juice bar ownership
Kyra Wigglesworth, Reporter • January 10, 2025

ight green walls with fruit paintings, white ceilings and the smell of beeswax are what customers first see and smell as they enter Freshness in a Bottle, a juice bar on the Minnesota-Wisconsin border,...

Munirol (Runo) Islam lowers a bag into the dumpster outside the CTE hallway on a 43°F morning, Dec. 3. Islam encourages students to follow common courtesy and have respect for the school. "Work ethic is everything to me. I mean, you could have a very sharp knife, but if you don't use it, it's worthless," Islam said.

Beyond Positivity

How One Man's Attitude Helps Shape School Culture
Claire Linnenbringer, Reporter • January 9, 2025

f you have ever happened to get to school very early you might feel like you are the only person in the building, but you would probably come across Munirol Islam walking the halls in a navy blue outfit...

A friend of administrative assistant Debbie Dornfeld takes photos with her kittens before their adoption. Two of the cats were adopted the week before finals, and the other two were adopted on Christmas. "[I'm] not sad at all because these folks really wanted them. They're darling and adorable, and I love them dearly, but they're ready to grow and explore and be out of the bedroom I have them in," Dornfeld said.

From Stray to Stay

An Unexpected Litter Brings Woman Joy
William England, Reporter • December 22, 2024

Athletic Administrative Assistant Debbie Dornfeld prayed for a dog for seven years. At the age of 11, her prayers came true.  “A dog wandered up to our yard, and we advertised him. We put it on the...

Senior Micah Lotsoff scrolls on his phone, distracted, absent-minded and encapsulated by the world of social media at his fingertips. Before the phone policy that was implemented at Clayton, teachers were constantly met with this scene.

The Policy Issue

How Clayton's new attendance, phone, AI and AP policies have impacted the school district
Charlie Meyers and Madeline Jeans • December 18, 2024

Leading the Class

Leading the Class

The class presidents share their purposes and aspirations for the year
Lucas Ruan, Reporter • December 13, 2024

The elected class presidents are Blake Wilson (9), Jack McAndrew (10), Wayne Yue (11) and Riley Zimmerman (12). Class presidents are responsible for managing fundraising and preparing for events like prom....

Under the Radar

Under the Radar

The School Policies Making a Bigger Impact Than You Think
Hansini Mahajan, Reporter • December 6, 2024

Most students are familiar with the new phone and attendance policies, but existing policies—official school support systems designed to help—may go unnoticed. WELLNESS CENTER With a calming...

The varsity team celebrates senior night during a home game. Senior Olivia Mutis enjoyed the way the team was able to work together to be successful. “The highlight of the year was winning conference for the second time. It’s the first time we’ve won consecutively in 18 years, so it’s really nice to be a part of something so big. We worked really hard as a team and it was just overall really fun,” Mutis said.

A Sisterhood on the Diamond

The Coach and Seniors Reflect on the Power of Camaraderie
Kyra Welton, Social Media Manager • October 28, 2024

Softball coach Lamont Hammonds and senior second baseman Olivia Mutis believe the team provides a positive and friendly environment.  Hammonds believes the relationship between the team is a crucial...

Integrating into the Community

Integrating into the Community

Seven new faculty members bring innovative teaching methods to engage and elevate student success
Staff Writers • October 24, 2024

Theater Director Mallory Duncan holds the 2004 Globe issue, with her picture on the cover as a senior. Duncan played a central role in the cover story, where her creativity and hard work behind the new Student Run Musical were showcased.

Alumna Returns to the Stage

Charlie Meyers, Editor-in-Chief • October 24, 2024

Mallory Duncan turns the sharp corner of the commons, enters the theater hallway, and turns to find the Elvis room, a room known for the small headshot of Elvis Presley that hangs on the door. Inside,...

Physics teacher Greg Schade poses in his new classroom. "Clayton has quite the reputation of being a really good school, so that excited me," Schade said. "And then Clayton High School does Physics first, which is not that common, but I love it."

Embracing a New Start

After 24 years, Physics teacher Greg Schade begins learning the Clayton experience
Dwight Erdmann, Content and Design Editor-in-Chief • October 24, 2024

Greg Schade, the latest addition to the science department, is in his third decade as a passionate teacher, a passion he hopes to continue. This fall marks not only a pinnacle year in teaching for Schade...

Latin teacher Matthew Crutchfield teaches his first period Latin II class. “‘Work hard, have fun,’ is my advice for most of life. Try to do your best, and if you have questions, ask early, ask often,” Crutchfield said.

Bringing Language to Life

Teacher Matthew Crutchfield infuses his passion for Latin with a search for the “summum bonum” (highest good).
Caleb Park, News Editor  • October 24, 2024

During an introductory meeting with Principal Dan Gutchewsky, new teacher Matthew Crutchfield shared tales of his adventurous travels. He recounted one nerve-wracking experience from college when he and...

Instructional Coach Donna Archer leads the faculty meeting Monday, Sept. 16, through an exercise where she had teachers put a GIF to describe their favorite season on the presentation.

Teaching the Teachers

Donna Archer strives to coach all at Clayton
Oliver Maher and Yijia Mao • October 24, 2024

Despite vowing never to enter the teaching profession due to its demanding nature, Instructional Coach Donna Archer brings a unique perspective shaped by years of observing educators' hard work and dedication. Archer’s...

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