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Freshman Brooke Lierman battles for the ball against an opponent from Incarnate Word Academy on April 13. “I think we will all be able to work together and I will have to have a bigger part in the leadership next year,” Lierman said. Lierman has scored 12 goals with only 22 shots, leading the team in shooting percentage. Photo by Tara Stepanek

Teams seek new leaders for next year

Liad Lerner
May 10, 2017

With graduation right around the corner, many coaches are figuring out how their teams are going to look next year without their seniors, and some teams will be losing a lot of talent. “Elena Wilner...

Sophomore Eliana Liebman warms up for her relay in the Sectionals meet in Mexico, Missouri on May 21. “Initially I wasn’t going to do track since I didn’t like running,” Liebman said. “But I like it now because I like to win.” Liebman will be hoping to follow up an outstanding freshman season with an even better sophomore one.

Sophomore runner builds off gymnastics background

Liad Lerner
April 5, 2017

Sophomore Eliana Liebman is using her background in gymnastics to become a star in track and field, and based off of her results from last year, it’s working. “The two sports are actually very similar,”...

Posing with her sister and teammate Olivia Stephens, girls basketball captain Geena Stephens receives her 1000 point ball during the ceremony celebrating Geena scoring 1000 points after a home game against Parkway West on Jan. 20. “I was really proud of her,“ Olivia said. “That’s an amazing milestone that not many people achieve and it’s incredible that she did it.” The girls District tournament began on Feb. 25 and the boys tournament began on Feb. 28, both at Central. Photo by Tara Stepanek.

Basketball players reach 1,000 career points

Liad Lerner
March 1, 2017

Senior Geena Stephens and junior Deondre Campbell both recently reached remarkable milestones in their high school basketball careers: scoring 1000 varsity points. “1000 points means that you had a...

Early Graduate: Bodycombe has more time for work, video games

Early Graduate: Bodycombe has more time for work, video games

Liad Lerner
March 1, 2017

Jonathan Bodycombe has been taking it easy since graduating, spending his time either sleeping, eating, playing videos games or working at Dierbergs. “I typically wake up around 10 or 11 a.m,” Bodycombe...

Early Graduate: Lay does juggling act with classes, work

Early Graduate: Lay does juggling act with classes, work

Liad Lerner
March 1, 2017

Natalie Lay has had a packed schedule since she graduated, juggling classes at Meramec Community College, a job at Waterway and an internship at Money Concepts. “Mondays and Wednesdays I’m working...

Early Graduate: Zemanek studies at Ozark Christian College

Early Graduate: Zemanek studies at Ozark Christian College

Liad Lerner
March 1, 2017

Lizzie Zemanek is now fully enrolled at James River Leadership College in Ozark, Mo., and is majoring in spiritual leadership. “I have classes Monday through Thursday and have two classes each day,”...

Aiden Reinhold prepares to leave for boot camp on Jan. 16. “America is the greatest country on Earth, and I would die fighting for the people I love that live here before I let anyone take over,” Reinhold said. Photo by Liad Lerner.

Early Graduate: Reinhold enlists in Marine Corps

Liad Lerner
March 1, 2017

While most seniors this time of year are starting to slack off in their classes or getting prepared for college, Aiden Reinhold is in San Diego training to join the Marines. “As an 18-year-old it’s...

Senior Madison Brown stands on the podium after becoming the State champion for the 100-yard backstroke on Feb. 18 at St. Peters Rec-Plex. “This year it was nerve wracking considering it was my last year of high school swim,” Brown said. “But I just wanted to take it all in and enjoy it.” Photo courtesy of Madison Brown.

Girls swim team places eighth in State

Liad Lerner
March 1, 2017

The girls swim team overcame an early disqualification and ended up placing eighth in State with four podium finishes, including a State champion, at the State meet on Feb. 17-18 at the St. Peters Rec-Plex. “Hearing...

Senior captains Whitfield hockey

Senior captains Whitfield hockey

Liad Lerner
December 7, 2016

Senior hockey player Danny Brickman is leading the way this season as a captain for the hockey team...of Whitfield School. “It was weird at first when I first started playing sophomore year,” Brickman...

Meteor Crush (home screen top and game-play bottom) is becoming a common game among students.

Senior launches out of this world app

Liad Lerner
November 2, 2016

A new app named Meteor Crush, created by senior Bryce Wright, is rapidly becoming a popular mobile game among students. “The game is simple enough that anyone can play but challenging enough to keep...

Senior Melanie Wilmert looks for the best angle to hit the ball on the green at the Four Seasons Country Club on Sept 7.  “My mental game has improved,” Wilmert said. “I have learned how to forget about a bad shot and just keep playing my own game.” This helped her recover from the bunker after hitting a few shots into the sand during State.
Photo by Noah Weidner

Golfer qualifies for state with father by her side

Liad Lerner
November 2, 2016

Senior Melanie Wilmert qualified for the State golf tournament on Oct. 10-11 at the Columbia Country Club in Columbia, Mo., thanks in large part to the encouragement of her father. “My dad has taught...

Head coach Lee Hays poses alongside Lexi Ecker, Michelle Korenfeld, Jessica Sun, Elena Wilner, Rebecca Davis, Zoe Hahn, Michelle Skroba, and Emily Miller as they hold up the MSHSAA third place trophy on Oct. 13 at the Cooper Tennis Complex in Springfield, Mo. “It’s the best feeling, knowing that all our hard work has finally paid off,” Ecker said. The girls said it was the perfect way for seniors Ecker, Sun, Wilner, Davis and Miller to end their high school careers.

Tennis team places third in state

Liad Lerner
November 2, 2016

The tennis team won third place in State at the Cooper Tennis Complex in Springfield, Mo., on Oct. 13, the first time the team has made it to State in five years. “It’s the best feeling,” senior...

Cross country runner breaks record

Cross country runner breaks record

Liad Lerner
October 13, 2016

A new school record in the 5k was run by senior cross country runner Charlie McIntyre on Oct 8 at McNair Park. “I knew as I crossed the line that I had it,” McIntyre said. The new record,...

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