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Freshman share Popsicles with their Link Crew Leaders in the Quad at the end of the school day on their first Friday of the 2024 School Year.

Link Crew Ready to Follow Up on Freshmen

Upperclassmen find new ways to support students throughout the year
April Kim, Reporter October 22, 2024

Stepping into high school can be a mix of excitement and nerves. Some are ready to explore new opportunities but still determine what lies ahead. That's the adventure of freshmen year. As the once-top...

Truman Solverud works in his new GAP classroom. "I have a couple of kids who are just working their way through classes and don’t need help. But I have some kids [for whom] our goal right now is just to get them to show up, even if they're not doing any work. It’s very individualized, based on [each student’s] starting point."

A Seasoned Restaurant Manager Finds His Dream Job

An Inside Look at Truman Solverud’s Journey
Riley Zimmerman, Multimedia Video Editor October 15, 2024

Warm lights, comfy chairs, and a fresh bakery smell fill the Greyhound Alternative Program (GAP) classroom. The GAP was created for students whose learning styles are incompatible with the traditional...

As the second week of school begins, club meetings are starting to take place. On Thursday, Aug. 29, The Feminine Collective held its first meeting to discuss club logistics and gather student input. “I’m very excited for the new feminine collective club because I think it’s crucial to support and lift the woman around us,” senior Parker Anderson said.

The Feminine Collective

Madeline Jeans, A&E Editor October 15, 2024

While exploring the school's resources, senior Mira Stalheber was struck by the empty bathroom shelves where period products should have been. The absence was glaring, contrasting with the well-stocked...

Kids Saving Earth club, led by Janet Crews, her first few years of teaching in the Mehlville school district. The club adopted the street outside the school and did trash pick up, researched native plants and put in trees, bushes and flowers in and around the school, raised butterflies and released them, visited a landfill and recycling center, and hosted a zero waste day at the school. Photo courtesy of Janet Crews

Beyond the Classroom

Janet Crews' Evolution as an Educational Innovator
Ivy Slen, Mira Stahlheber and Alyssa Blanke June 10, 2024

With over two decades of dedicated service, rising from her entry-level position as a teacher’s assistant to an Instructional Coach and a Coordinator of Professional Learning, Janet Crews exemplifies...

Baton raised, Jennifer Shenberger looks into the crowd of her middle school symphonic band, awaiting the down-beat of one of their pieces.

The Double-bar Line of Her Career

Reminiscing on the growth of a program for renowned band director Jennifer Shenberger
Charlie Meyers and April Kim June 3, 2024

For many sixth graders, the idea of trying out an instrument for the first time stirs up a mix of excitement and nervousness. But in the lively atmosphere of the band room, one person stands out to everyone,...

Dr. Pamela Skinner reviews new verb conjugations for Latin II students.

Magistra Skinner’s Final Chapter

A perfect ending to a classical career
Oliver Maher, Caleb Park and Yijia Mao June 2, 2024

Students traverse through the first floor’s halls daily and eventually reach the Latin classroom, Room 134. From there, Pamela Skinner teaches three of the five Latin courses, where she shapes students’...

Math Teacher Barbara Dobbert helps junior Baron Boric as he works through problems in his AP Precalculus BC class.

Decades of Dedication

Barbara Dobbert’s legacy of making math fun
Charlie Balestra, Sports Editor May 30, 2024

After 34 years of teaching, teacher Barbara Dobbert has impacted thousands of students and hundreds of teachers, but now she’s finishing up her last year. Known for her upbeat attitude and dedication,...

All illustrations and infographics by JiaLi Deck.

Special Not Separate

Alex Cohen, Caitlin Kuhlmann and Anaïs Ogé May 29, 2024

According to Niche’s 2024 education ranking, the School District of Clayton (SDC) ranks 26th nationally. For many parents, this reputation extends past their offerings for typically developing children. “We...

Science Department Head Nathan Peck conducts a fire bubble experiement with junior Hannah Yurkovich. This experiment explores energy, heat, pressure, states of matter, chemical reactions and water.

Twenty Four Years of Clayton Chemistry

Nathan Peck's journey through scientific and personal discovery in the district
Bethany Lai, Lavanya Mani and Anaïs Ogé May 29, 2024

Some know him as a geologist, a SummerQuest administrator, a professional storyteller or a maple syrup connoisseur. Still, all know Nathan Peck as an institution of the science department and the school....

During fifth hour, Alternative Education Program Director Joyce Bell helps a student with their writing.

Inspiring Change While Empowering Students

Joyce Bell's Journey

In a cozy corner of school, alternative education teacher Joyce Bell is ready to greet any student with her warm smile. Her 33-year career as an educator is ending, and Bell has experienced several department...

Kelley Weber sits on a couch in her cozy office down the hall from the black box and the theater.

Curtains Close on a 25-Year Career

Kelley Weber's influence on generations of theater artists
Dwight Erdmann, Copy Editor May 24, 2024

At 17, Kelley Weber began volunteering at schools in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn, teaching theater and helping students tell their stories. She has been teaching in one form or another since, eventually finding...

Schulz and her daughter gather signatures on a beautiful day outside their house. They collected about 100 signatures. Photo courtesy of Schulz.

The Frontlines of Advocating for Reproductive Rights

Inside the lives of abortion law petition workers in Missouri
Mira Stahlheber, Business Manager May 21, 2024

Behind every battle women face for their reproductive rights, there is a team of people fighting for and with them. An often overlooked role in this fight for abortion rights is petition workers. The main...

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