Panorama September 2017

PANORAMA LADUE HORTON WATKINS HIGH SCHOOL // 1201 S. WARSON RD ST. LOUIS, MO 63124 // VOLUME 66, ISSUE 1 // 9.27.2017

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TABLE OF CONTENTS Opinions: A snapshot of the utopian future of Ladue High School Opinions: Staff Editorial: Silence is violence, especially in political matters

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Features: Meet this year’s new-to-Ladue High School staff members

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In-Depth: A closer look at the dangers of Juul, the popular e-cigarette

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Arts and Entertainment: Reviews of recently-opened pizza restaurants in Saint Louis

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News: Ladue implements Yondr pouches to deter students from using phones

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News: Biology teachers may introduce animals to control honeysuckle

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Sports: Senior Elliott Lorenz sets new record for the boys soccer team

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Photo: See what activities students do outside of school

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Editors-in-Chief Lily Hauptman Sophia Li Glen Morgenstern

Photo Editors Rose Hauser Rhiannon Rhoads Zach Weller

Photographers Jillian Mann Lulu Nix Madi Ward

Opinions Editor Alex Fu

Art Editors Aleesha Shi Audrey Wang

Artists Anna Cui Jack Glon Egret Jin Nathan Lu Louisia Yang Michelle Zhou

Features/A&E Editor Bradford Siwak In-Depth Editors Hannah Suffian Anya Tullman News Editors Connie Chen Adam Rush Sports Editor Jackson Bry

Writers Cassie Beisheim Ope Falako Burke Howe Felix Hu Anik Jain Malavika Kumaran Albert Liu Ryan Miller Katie Shaw Hope Shimony Cindy Wang

Adviser Sarah Semmel

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Panorama is produced 9 times per school year by the journalism class of Ladue Horton Watkins High School at 1201 S. Warson Rd., St. Louis, Missouri 63124. The publication lab is located in Room 216, (314)-993-6447 ext. 5844.

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Alexa: build in St. Louis; we have toasted ravioli Amazon needs a new headquarters– this is how Ladue could lure Jeff Bezos to St. Louis

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mazon has outgrown Seattle. Emerald City residents have complained of rising housing costs, traffic congestion and overall gentrification resulting from the online giant’s sprawling influence. For CEO Jeff Bezos and the rest of his Amazon staff, it’s time to move house– and cities all over the continent are opening their front doors. Most major cities hope to lure Amazon and their promised 50,000 high-paying jobs for the new “HQ2” inside their city limits, including St. Louis.

Earlier this month, Mayor Lyda Krewson announced that a group of St. Louis officials is putting together a “very competitive” bid to entice Bezos. What that entails, only the creators of the bid know.

The average salary of full-time HQ2 employees will hover around $100,000. If Amazon does decide to locate its second headquarters in St. Louis, Ladue parents will undoubtedly compete for those jobs. What could Ladue Schools do to tempt Amazon? The simple hypothetical answer: completely sell out.

Cafeteria food will be affordably-priced, healthful food from Whole Foods. Students can slaver over Hass avocados, mini samosas and Whole Foods’ own lime Italian sparkling water– its fifth-most popular product.

No Amazon executives would want their children to be limited to only three choices of guava nectar. That won’t be a problem at Ladue. Plus, local chefs could add St.

Louis’ beloved T-Ravs to Whole Foods’ culinary arsenal. Food will be delivered on drones.

Textbooks belong in history books; all textbooks will be read on school-issued Kindles.

All traces of Ladue’s Apple past will be thrown away at the Homecoming bonfire.

We will dance around the fire and chant in the name of Bezos. Or not. Maybe that’s a bit extreme.

Alexa will read “The Very Hungry Caterpillar” to kindergartners and play calming music before naptime. Storage closets won’t be the realm of rags and mops any longer; boxes wait for redeye flights in their place. Overnight delivery of cows’ eyes and frogs will keep the biology lab smelling fresh.

Free delivery should enable the football team to finally play a road game in Hawaii, and we hope to get them back with free returns.

The only criterion for admittance into Ladue will be an Amazon Prime membership. “Game of Thrones” and “House of Cards” are outlawed within the school building. The enemy is not tolerated here.

Weekly showings of “The Man in the High Castle” and “Sneaky Pete” will be held in the cafeteria.

Attendance is mandatory. Again, drones will serve the popcorn.

Prime Day will become a school holiday. The baseball team’s walk-up music will be streamed from Amazon Music. The football team will watch film of their opponent on a Fire TV, and the coach will fast-forward and rewind with the accompanying Stick. Yes, it’s called a Stick, and teachers will respect that. That’s just genius branding.

It will be necessary to impose a dress code banning all garments purchased at Walmart, Target, the mall or any other physical store.

Amazon Prime Wardrobe should satisfy all the clothing needs of Ladue students, and aleesha shi ART EDITOR they will be happy with it.

Our students are prepared to make whatever sacrifices are required to help our community keep thriving in the 21st century, even if the paper you’re holding in your hands will be called Amazonorama next year. But we’re not switching to Fire Phones– no one should have to suffer through that. v w

Bites of the Month: The last month’s greatest gab

“It depends on how bored I am.”

–Rihanna, responding Sept. 17 to if she would be a judge on American Idol “This will be the largest audience to witness an Emmys, period.”

– Sean Spicer, during the Emmys opening monologue Sept. 17 “The United States is ready, willing and able.”

– Donald Trump, responding Sept. 19 to the news of continued North Korean missile testing “We’re playing good baseball.”

– Cleveland Indians outfielder Jay Bruce, on his team shattering the MLB winning streak record with 22 wins “They want us to treat it like an iTunes service agreement.”

– Jimmy Kimmel, on the Graham-Cassidy health care bill Sept. 19 Quotes courtesy of ABC, Buzzfeed, ESPN and The New York Times aleesha shi w ART EDITOR

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y doctor got suspicious when I passed out in an elevator while going to the doctor’s office. I had been sick for a couple months at the time, and I weighed about 40 pounds. My doctor ran some tests, and then the next thing I knew, I was lying in a hospital bed with my family all around me.

When I was diagnosed with diabetes in 2009, I didn’t know anything except that I was 100% afraid of needles. The doctors told me I had Type 1 diabetes, but I didn’t even know there were multiple kinds of diabetes.

I immediately starting hypothesizing what would happen to me; my most memorable thought was that I was going to die. Spoiler alert: I didn’t. I asked what would happen to me, and they said I was going to be fine. I then fell asleep, and I woke up to the sound of my sister crying while my parents comforted her. I could not have been any more confused.

She hadn’t understood what had happened to me either, and at first she also thought I might die. After my parents explained my health condition to both of us, we both felt a little better. My family was there, so what could possibly hurt me?

Upon being allowed to eat, I started going through training to prepare me for what came next. My family stayed through all the lessons alongside me, supporting me through this monumental change in my life. They helped me learn how to give myself a shot, how to eat right (even though I still don’t), and how to begin living with Type 1 diabetes. They were there for me every step of the way, and I knew that I needed them.

Don’t get me wrong, I had always known how much I needed my parents. But when they stay in a hospital with you for four days, the realization hits hard. They’ll crack jokes, make horrible puns, and marathon Netflix with you. Plus, they’ll try to hide themselves eating junk food for your benefit. That’s when I knew how much I truly needed them.

There is something about living with diabetes that most people don’t know. It doesn’t suck all that much. Sure, it’s inconvenient at times; you occasionally stick yourself with a needle, or have high or low blood sugar. That’s all it really is, except that I can skip class at times. What really impacted me more was the people that guided me when I was uncertain.

The people that supported me at every step is what was truly important. v

SPEAK OUT // During a sit-in, junior Sydney Alexander leads a group discussion Sept. 22 in the Commons about building

a support system for each other. The administration allowed students to attend the sit-in during the last hour of the Blue Day. They vocalized how the administration should combat future episodes of oppression. (Photo by Rhiannon Rhoades)

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f a writer sits and stares at a piece of paper for hours, just wanting words to appear, they never will. They could tell the world all about their writers block, and they will still not be able to write. They’ve got to go into the world and work towards finding the inspiration that will solve their problem. The same goes for getting anything political done. People can support a movement all they want, but that won’t make it move any faster: actions will. If people don’t stand up for their beliefs, silence can become violence.

A common cause of people’s silence is often motivated ignorance. This concept is best explained by psychologist Paul Thagard of Psychology Today, stating that when people decide that it’s easier to ignore an issue they know they won’t like the outcome of, they don’t bother looking any farther into it. People avoiding political knowledge later leads to their political silence.

If people aren’t ignorant to issues, it’s likely they’re conforming to others that are. A famous experiment done by Solomon Asch clearly shows the reality of this. Asch placed 50 people in a room, 49 of them pretending to be participants of the study, and one person oblivious of the others’ acting. All of the actors would be told to answer a question wrong to see if the subject’s answer would line up with the crowd’s. At the end of the study, 75 percent of those tested were found to conform to the overwhelming ideas of their peers at least once. This same mentality applies to many people in the real world, who are often being persuaded by the silence of others.

The unfortunate fact of the matter is that many people in America don’t express any of their political beliefs. After the recent American election, PBS reports that only 58 percent of eligible people voted. This is a perfect representation of political inactivity, and it’s having detrimental effects.

This reality is likely due to the fact that people simply don’t want to speak out. Whether it be due to a fear of

conflict, or genuine belief in immoral ideals, many people decide it’s better not to speak out. While this is by no means illegal, it certainly hurts the state of the country.

Although it is difficult to overcome one’s fear of conflict or judgement from society, it will make a big difference in the long run.

When people let the fear of judgment dictate their actions, they only further the problem of hate in our country by not speaking out. Take, for example, the recent events in Charlottesville. A mass of people attended what was covered as a protest for the removal of a statue of a confederate general, and the events quickly turned violent. People of color were beaten, offensive chants associated with the KKK were shouted, anti-Semitic screams were heard and a woman was killed when a man purposefully drove his car through a crowd of counter protesters. The United States has been slapped in the face with the harsh reality of not only racism, but also white supremacy and neo-Naziism.

Unfortunately, much of America has still seemed to brush it off.

With a simple state of morality in mind, these events are atrocious. However, the riots have proven that in the “land of the free,” not everyone is decent enough to empathize.

Yet despite the conflicts, it’s the diversity of ideologies in that allows us to understand what needs to be done.

Moral wrongs will never be corrected unless people use their voices. American citizens need to educate themselves and let their political beliefs be known. If people don’t begin to do so, events like those in Charlottesville will only continue on, and the acts of violence will never be stopped. This is what the country becomes when people let silence turn directly into violence. So even if it is on a lower level, such as speaking up in a school setting like Ladue, or using the right to peacefully protest, everyone can take part in improving the state of this country by speaking out, and breaking the silence. v

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“Spotify seems to have the edge”

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usic streaming websites have only recently risen to popularity, but in a few years, these websites will represent the vast majority of music sales. In fact, the New York Times recently reported that music streaming sites now make up 51 percent of all music sales in the US. With the booming music industry and the proliferation of these websites, many people are asking the question: which music streaming site is the best?

Unfortunately, there isn’t a clear-cut answer. There are two major music streaming sites: Spotify and Apple Music. Although Apple Music is by no means perfect, it has become a perfectly legitimate alternative to other music streaming sites. However, there are still some significant benefits for Spotify users.

First and foremost, the Spotify app has an overall superior interface. Although the app’s design may not be as aesthetically pleasing as Apple, the simplicity of the Spotify app makes it far more practical and easy to use, especially for those who aren’t familiar with technology. Secondly, Apple Music offers no free, ad-supported

model for people who want to stream music and not pay a subscription fee. Many people feel that they don’t spend enough time listening to music to pay for an online streaming service, and Spotify accommodates this need nicely. If a person only listens to music occasionally, Spotify conveniently allows listeners to tough out some 30-second ads rather than pay $10 per month. Lastly, though both Spotify and Apple Music keep track of songs that a user listens to and make recommendations for them, Spotify does a much better job of finding unique and lesser-known artists. Although Apple Music may do a better job recommending music that a user will consistently like, it almost always makes its recommendations for mainstream and popular artists that any user will have most likely already heard about. Spotify goes out of the way to feature the work of up-and-coming artists. This helps keep listeners on their toes.

All in all, there is much to be liked about both Apple Music and Spotify. Both services possess immense music catalogues, an affordable pricing structure and useful features. As such, both apps have extremely high numbers of users. Spotify and Apple Music are not on equal ground, though. Because of superior music recommendation system, ease of use and additional customer options, Spotify seems to have the edge over Apple Music for now. v

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pple or Android? This age-old question can spark new friendships or heated arguments, depending on a one-word answer. However, another similar question is starting to take the scene: “Apple Music or Spotify?”

Spotify is a music streaming app launched in 2008 by a small Swedish team. On the other hand, Apple Music, a relatively new player, jumped into the music scene in 2015, but that hasn’t stopped it from quickly becoming Spotify’s formidable rival.

Pricing options for the two apps are pretty similar, including student discounts, but Apple Music offers far more in content. With a larger music library and exclusive material from select artists, Apple Music boasts a far more enviable music collection. Many artists also choose to release premium content through Apple Music before other streaming sites, giving its users early access to the latest music. Apple Music even offers a 24/7 radio station, Beats 1, where guest DJs from around the world host and select songs to play. For those who want more standard radio stations, Apple Music also offers live stations and genre/chart-based stations, too (i.e. ESPN News, Pure Pop, Charting Now, etc.).

Despite its young age, Apple Music used its assets well. All songs downloaded from iTunes automatically sync with the app, giving users easy access to their original playlists. Additionally, in recent iOS releases, Apple Music’s interface improved drastically. It connects easily with devices for up to six family members, and the design layout is visually pleasing.

One of the biggest features that sets Apple Music apart from Spotify is its integration of voice commands to Siri.

Siri can take specific music requests or make specialized playlists on the fly based on a user’s preferences. Some might claim that Spotify’s steady base of supporters is far larger than those of Apple Music. According to Verto, a company that gathers digital media data, the number of monthly Apple Music users skyrocketed to 40.7 million users as of March 2017, compared to Spotify’s 30.4 million. The study predicted that this happened because of Apple Music’s free trial and showed how Apple Music’s support is going up at an astronomical rate, proving that it could soon surpass Spotify’s number of users.

While Spotify may seem like the more traditional service to default to, Apple Music has made progress in leaps and bounds in its two years of existence. Its visually pleasing interface, massive music collection, varied radio stations, expanding fan base and promise of more features shows the potential it has to quickly become a dominant music streaming app in the future.

Even recently, with the launch of the Apple Watch Series 3 on Sept. 22, users will soon be able to stream all Apple Music songs wherever they go, so long as they have Bluetooth-compatible headphones. In addition, the fourth generation Apple TV and Home Pod will also be able to stream Apple Music in December. The sheer amount of compatibility options serves as another testament to Apple Music’s sudden entry and success in the music streaming industry.

Ultimately, though, the issue boils down to consumer trust. Apple continues to deliver products that satisfy consumers. Apple’s brand-name recognition should launch them ahead of the lesser-known and less-trusted Spotify.

It certainly already put them ahead in the smartphone game.

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Spotify (58.50%)

Google Play Music (4.03%)

Soundcloud (3.46%)

Apple Music (19.60%)

Other (14.41%)

What do students think about Yondr pouches?

I like them

I don’t like them

No preference

Have you had a sports-related injury this year?

Yes (21.90%)

No (78.10%)

Do you do an after-school activity?

Yes

No

Survey results based on 347 voluntary student entries

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Summer of Sciences

Students participate in educational programs in lieu of summer norms

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lthough many students spend their summers basking in the sun and travelling, some decide to complete work in their fields of interest through college courses and internships.

Junior Trey Fruend studied at the Barnes-Jewish Center of Advanced Medicine in the Central West End during the month of July.

“I pursued the sciences this summer so I could learn good work place skills as well as important concepts in medicine,” Fruend said. “[I learned] how radiation waves treat cancer and the different techniques used to deliver the radiation to the tumor while minimizing the damage to normal, healthy tissue and organs.”

To Freund, the program had deeper meaning than prior educational experiences.

“This research was especially interesting to me because both my mother and grandmother received radiation treatment from Siteman Cancer center at BJC,” Fruend said.

Fruend enjoyed the experience and encourages everyone to search for opportunities like this one.

“I came at an awkward time; they were getting ready for an experiment,” Fruend said. “It still was a good experience, and I’m glad I did it.” v

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t’s 3 a.m. and she hasn’t gotten a blink of sleep.

She’s “jamming out” with young musicians just like herself from places all over the world. Junior Menea Kefalov experienced this while participating in vocal, performance and composition programs at Berklee College of Music in Boston.

SUPERB SCIENTIST // Junior Trey Fruend

stands in front of a proton beam accelerator. "It shoots proton particles at the target, so in radiotherapy, it would [emit] protons at tumors," Fruend said.

(Photo courtesy of Trey Fruend)

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enior Reid Rogers also studied sciences this summer. He focused on marine biology in Alabama during July.

“I decided to pursue the sciences this summer because I loved [all of the] science classes I had ever taken. After taking oceanography my junior year, I realized I could actually do something with my interests,” Rogers said.

Rogers was stationed at a research lab called Sea Lab on Dauphin Island in the Gulf of Mexico. While he was there, he learned about marine science and how to conduct research.

“I learned that the field of marine science is a great interface for many different sciences, such as physics and computer science,” Rogers said. “The program opened my eyes to the vast amounts of career options marine science has to offer.”

In addition to learning about occupational fields, Rogers attended lectures and assisted with the scientists’ research.

“I learned so many different things from the educators there. Sitting through real scientists’ lectures and getting to help them conduct research was by far the most valuable thing I took away from Sea Lab,” Rogers said. “Watching them tag sharks and age fish for research was a dream come true for me.” v

REELING IT IN // A red snapper hangs from a

fishing rod. Senior Reid Rogers caught the fish during his studies in Alabama. “I thought it would be a fun and educational first step into a career path,” Rogers said.

(Photo courtesy of Reid Rogers)

Kefalov participated in three separate, back-to-back programs this summer. In each program there were 50-400 students. Kefalov learned an important lesson during them.

“I learned how to present myself [at Berklee]. You can’t take a break from being a musician,” Kefalov said.

At the end of the Vocal Summit, Kefalov was awarded one of the three scholarships to programs the next summer at Berklee. The award was a surprise to Kefalov.

According to orchestra director Twinda Murry, Kefalov has won a composing competition multiple years in a row.

Despite her success, Kefalov remains humble.

“I really remember her as a fifth grader because she was mature beyond her years,” Murry said. “She played 'Twinkle' like a high school musician.”

Junior Claire Golden, a longtime friend and fellow musician, has spent many hours by Kefalov’s side in the St. Louis Children’s Choir and the newly created acapella group, Viva Voce. She knows the Berklee programs helped Kefalov. “[She] became a lot more confident in herself as a musician,” Golden said. “[The programs] let her see that she has a really special gift.”

Berklee is one of Kefalov’s top college choices. Kefalov is certain that she will pursue music regardless of which school she attends.

“I can be super rich, [or] I could have just enough to get by," Kefalov said. “I just want to be able to do this.” v

SINGING STAR // Junior Menea Kefalov performs at

Berklee College. “The experience was... honestly life-changing,” Kefalov said. “The coolest part about the entire thing was just the environment and being surrounded by people who do what I love and do it so well." (Photo courtesy of Menea Kefalov)

Double takes: celebrity lookalikes found in Ladue's hallways and classrooms

(Photo by Bradford Siwak)

Sophomore Michael Wayne

(Photo courtesy of flickr)

Musician Lin-Manuel Miranda

(Photo by Lily Hauptman)

Junior Luke Page

(Photo courtesy of flickr)

Actor Andrew Garfield

(Photo by Bradford Siwak)

(Photo courtesy of flickr)

Counselor Joyce Davis

Ballroom Dancer Mary Murphy

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Meet the staff new to LHWHS albert LIU writer

Kelley Krejnik

Kellen Plaxco

Ashley Lock

Social Studies

Latin

Social Studies

What is a quirk of yours?

What did you do before this year?

What did you do before this year?

Clayton or Ladue?

What’s most challenging about this school?

I love alliteration because my name has alliteration.

What do you love most about teaching?

It helps humble me and I think it’s something that society needs to make the world a better place.

I taught at Lindbergh High School, but I was a student teacher here with Dr. Rob Good six years ago.

I’ve [taught] several years at area universities in religious studies, and I taught Latin part-time last year at Clayton.

For the record, I prefer to be here at Ladue.

Finding my way around.

Kevin Clawson

Stephanie Bellville

If you taught a different class, what would it be?

What did you do before this school year?

Physical Education

Social Studies

Probably science. My favorite class in college was a selfstructured anatomy class where we worked on human cadavers.

Greg Baber

What did you do before this school year?

What is your favorite type of food?

I found myself counseling through literature.

Working with the kids.

What subjects have you taught before this job?

Social studies and physical education. There’s something that I miss about being in a classroom.

I am a certified yoga teacher.

Susan Ashby

Why are you a counselor?

What is your favorite part of your job?

What’s something you’d like people to know about you?

The staff.

I worked at another high school as a counselor. Prior to that I taught high school English for nine years.

Director of Activities

I taught in San Francisco for 16 years. Before that, I was a social worker.

What’s your favorite part of the high school?

Freshmen Counselor

Nick Gianino

Riley Keltner

Activities Coordinator

Social Studies

Italian or Southern/Soul.

Two years ago, I was student teaching with Mr. Saxton.

After that, I took a job down at the Lake of the Ozarks.

What did you do before this school year?

What is your favorite subject?

History. [I like] the people and stories.

What is the most challenging aspect of Ladue?

What’s your family like?

Amazing, fun and loud.

The size of the school.

A look back in ‘Due time

Exploring old editions of Panorama in search of newfound perspectives on today’s relevant topics.

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Parking issues have plagued LHWHS for decades. The two photos to the left are from a 1965 comparison piece titled “School Expands Through Years While Parking Chaos Increases.” Last school year, the school moved student parking from the South, to the North Lot because of construction. One of the most recent parking lot debacles, last school year, was the organization of the spots for this year. First, a unreserved spot system was planned. Then, before spot sign-ups became a lottery, spots were distributed at lunch, resulting in priority for students with A lunch.

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n 1440, Johannes Gutenberg invented the printing press. Three centuries later, the lightbulb followed.

The first true automobile hit the roads in 1886. In 2007, Apple released its first iPhone. And, in June 2015, the Juul changed the face of the vaping industry.

Small enough to fit into a wallet and resembling a flash drive, the electronic cigarette produces a vapor that disappears in a matter of seconds. With its increasing popularity, the Juul has invaded malls, sporting events and Ladue classrooms.

“I think there’s been very good press about the harmful effects of cigarettes which is why [cigarette use is] decreasing,” Missouri Baptist pediatrician Kristen Mennemeier said. “Kids are now using other forms of nicotine which are just as harmful.”

Developed by PAX Labs, the Juul differs from other e-cigarettes.

It uses nicotine salts, which occur naturally in tobacco, rather than free-base nicotine, which is tobacco in its purest form. PAX Labs is an e-cigarette company with the goal of decreasing the number of cigarette smokers and introducing advanced products that “push the boundaries of vaporization,” according to paxvapor.com.

“In a short period of time, we have sold over 1 million Juul devices and become the number two product in the market,” PAX Labs CEO Tyler Goldman said according to techcrunch.com.

The nicotine intake comes from small, flavorful pods that users attach to their Juul device. The amount of nicotine in one pod is equivalent to the amount in a full pack of cigarettes.

“Nicotine is a drug,” Mennemeier said. “It certainly classifies as a drug based on the fact that it’s addictive, and it causes cravings and withdrawal symptoms. If you’re addicted to nicotine, you’re much more likely to try other forms of drugs and alcohol.”

When nicotine enters the human body, it travels to the brain, specifically the

prefrontal cortex. Upon arrival, it r dopamine, which produces a temp laxation. After the feeling wears off need for more, which eventually le “The brains of teens who smoke handle the flood of nicotine they h tor of Prevention Education for the Drug Abuse Kelly Wieser said. “As teens will need more nicotine to ge users seek hit after hit.”

Despite the health risks involved consequences for bringing a Juul or According to the Ladue High Scho of tobacco products, including elec nicotine-delivery products by stude ings and on all school property at a tobacco related product, a student up to five days.

“Clearly, we have a zero toleranc ucts in the building,” Ladue High S Grana said. “The bigger concern w therapy for students who are alread Because e-cigarettes are not regu ministration, there could be thousa unknown to the general public. By e-cigarette manufacturers to registe This new regulation has to do with to dangerous products including th is inside of them.

“It’s the latest and greatest as far you’re willing to try something wit Mennemeier said. “Your brain is pr and if you no longer get the rush fr or harmful substance would you us

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in-depth Herbert Gilbert and his smokeless non-tobacco cigarette made vaping popular. He patented the invention two years later.

The FDA did not allow tobacco companies to introduce e-cigarettes to the market.

E-cigarettes were first introduced to markets in the United States.

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The evolution of e-cigarettes

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Hon Lik, Chinese pharmacist, made the first e-cigarette and patented it in China.

releases a molecule called porary high and a feeling of reff, it leaves the user with a chemical ads to a strong addiction. or vape may create more receptors to have come to expect,” Associate Direce National Council on Alcohol and the number of receptors increases, et the same high. That makes nicotine

d with nicotine, there are major or any type of e-cigarette into school. ool handbook, “smoking and the use ctronic cigarettes, vaporizers or other ents is prohibited in all school buildall times.” If found in possession of a faces the possibility of suspension for

ce policy on having any of those prodSchool Associate Principal Elizabeth would be addiction counseling and dy finding substances to abuse.” ulated by the Food and Drug Adands of chemicals in the Juul that are Nov. 8, 2018, the FDA will require all er their products that contain tobacco. h the fact that now minors have access he Juul, with no guarantee as to what

as drugs go, but it concerns us if th little disregard to the side effects,” rogrammed to crave that addiction, rom nicotine, what other drug se next?”

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PAX Labs, an e-cigarette company, released the Juul.

Phil Ray and Norman Jacobson worked toward commercializing the idea of e-cigarettes.

Juul 101: The anatomy of the Juul Pod: Remove cap and insert into device.

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PANORAMA A&E Pizzerias that specialize in personal, build-your-own pies have popped up all over Greater St. Louis.

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I went to three of these pizza places and ordered the same ingredients on each to-go pie: mozzarella, parmesan, black olives and basil.

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This pizza was coated in shaved parmesan, as opposed to the others’ grated parmesan. This pie also had the most mozzarella. Although the toppings were distributed evenly on the dough, the basil was virtually undetectable.

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This pizza’s toppings weren’t evenly dispersed; most formed a pool of flavors in the center, leaving the rest of the pizza rather plain. Although there was not much basil, it provided a strong, fresh flavor.

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The St. Louis Art Museum’s exhibit, “Reigning men: Fa s h i o n i n M e n s w e a r ” c o n c l u d e d S e p t . 1 7 .

Above: a British teddy boy jacket (left), Italo Zucchelli for Calvin Klein (center), Johnson Hartig for Libertine (right). Above Left: Harley Davidson letterman jacket and Levi Strauss jeans (left foreground), Johnson Hartig for Libertine (right). Right: a 1700s French carmagnole jacket.

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Mellow Mushroom This overly chewy pie had more sauce than the others.

The unique, piquant sauce was spread over oily dough to create a great flavor. The pizza also had a nice balance of sauce and cheese to basil and black olives.

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Ladue administration introduces Yondr pouches The goal of the pouches is to eliminate student phone use during class adam RUSH news editor

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his year, Ladue administration introduced Yondr pouches into 10 classrooms in order to limit cell phone use.

The pouches are a pilot program, meaning they have only been distributed to teachers for experimental use.

The goal for the Yondr pouches is to reduce the amount of student phone use while in class.

The phone goes in the pouch and is locked inside. The pouches are reopened at the end of class.

“I truly believe education is about being engaged in the moment, and I think the pouches allow students to be engaged

in a lesson,” Dean of Students the last few years, there has been and Ninth Grade Principal Mike a gradual increase in cell phone Tarpey said. “The pouches are an use [and] distractions,” Tarpey attempt to minimize distractions said. “The Yondr pouches are an so the level of learning is higher attempt to change the [school] and more students are engaged.” culture.”

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“I think [the pouches] “Based on observations and are effective but I also think conversations with teachers over they’re unnecessary,” senior

Edward Wu said. “People should just put away their phones in class. I don’t think you need a little pouch to force people to do that.”

Tarpey thinks that for students who are truly committed to learning, the Yondr pouches should not be an issue. He suggested that if students are not going to use their phones, they should not be a problem.

“If you are in class and you’re engaged, I could see how a student could say they’re not necessary,” Tarpey said. “If students think it’s not an issue, then what would be the [harm] of using the pouch?”

While some students feel the pouches are merely useless, others feel belittled by the administration. Senior Erin Lohr feels that she and other students have

the restraint to simply put their phones away.

“I have the self-control to keep my phone in my backpack,” Lohr said. “Do you really need to lock it [away] from me? I think another solution would be just taking certain kids’ phones.”

The administration is still unsure about whether or not Yondr pouches will be expanded. They are also not committed to the pouches. If a better option exists, Tarpey and the administration are open to changing the policy.

“The job of an administrator is to support the teachers and students, no matter what the distraction is,” Tarpey said. “It’s about how we as a building engage in what we’re supposed to do. I’m not anti-technology, but I also believe there is a time and a place for [phones].” v

Ladue’s new club begins climbing to the top

The new rock climbing team will start competing in November

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adue Rock Climbing Club starts this year.

The club will have competitions every other month and rock climbing practice every week. They meet every Wednesday after school from 3:30-5:30 p.m. at Upper Limits in Maryland Heights.

At Upper Limits, there is now a high school league for rock climbing, which is one of the reasons that Ladue Rock Climbing Club began.

Club president Luyi Gao hopes to encourage more students to join.

“It’s just to get people involved in climbing,” Gao said. “We really want to promote people to get in healthy shape, too. Climbing is all about overcoming an obstacle and getting to the top of the wall. I think that reflects perfectly for students in real life.”

Ladue will also be competing against other high schools such as Chaminade and St. Louis University High School. Geometry teacher and club sponsor Jamie Gavril wants the club to be able to compete at every competition, in addition to fostering new friendships.

“This club will bring together students who may not have known that they had similar interests in outdoor activities or rock climbing,” Gavril said.

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“It brings a new sport to people that might not have had access to it before.”

All students can join the Ladue Rock Climbing Club. Although people will mostly climb during the club, they will also have time socialize.

“Students don’t have to have any experience and [they can] build some camaraderie with students who have similar interests,” Gavril said.

Ladue Rock Climbing Club wants to become a larger team. They hope to have a competitive team as well as increase the wellbeing of students.

“People should know that rock climbing is very adventurous and that people will find how to push their own limits,” Gao said. “It also teaches you how to focus on achieving a goal.” v

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n a collaborative effort, Ladue High School teachers plan to bring in pygmy goats and alpacas to control the amount of low-bush honeysuckle on district property.

Bush honeysuckle is an invasive species native to eastern Asia but is also suited to the Ladue habitat. Honeysuckle bushes tend to be the first to bloom in the spring and the last to leave in the fall, growing rapidly.

“Honeysuckle bushes grow outwards so they block the sunlight from the smaller plants. Thus, seedlings of trees and other low-growing understory plants are blocked out,” Oceanography teacher Allen Weltig said.

“The honeysuckle steals sunlight, resources from the ground and it grows fast, outcompeting native species.”

AP Biology teacher Monica Bowman attended a biodiversity workshop and discussed ideas with Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum & Instruction Dr. Jennifer Allen. Bowman and her peers have developed several

“[These animals] would also be a part of the animal thorough plans. Inspired by the work of a Maryville program, increasing opportunities for students to learn University professor, the teachers proposed bringing about animals, animal welfare, care, husbandry and the in goats and other herd animals to graze away the veterinary aspects,” Weltig said. small growths of bush honeysuckle in the With the space from the bush honeysuckle freed up, spring. It turns out to be legal. the teachers aspire to create two native “In the city of Ladue, we [can] techniareas around the retention ponds, cally keep chickens, goats and alpacas,” including a walkway for instructional Bowman said. “If it turns out that this opportunities. These natural spaces is an effective way of taking care of would include input from all departlow-bush honeysuckle and if our ments and create a more inclusive and students and staff think that a collaborative environment. All PLTW [Project Lead The Way] things considered, the introor veterinary type of program duction of goats and alpacas would be something that we would be interested in pursuing, will hopefully lead to a more we could possibly maintain some of diverse, cleaner environment these animals here on campus.” for everyone to enjoy. Having Having goats long-term has several that happen is essential for the louisia yang ARTIST benefits. Goats serve as efficient groundskeeleaders of the project. pers, leaving grass trim and weeds sparse. The avail“This is the only place we’ve got and it needs to thrive ability of such animals on campus could also widen the for us to thrive,” Weltig said. “[The planet] is a natural curriculum and class options. resource we cannot take for granted.” v w

Student garden club discovers new opportunities The club will work on bringing farm-to-table and more green to Ladue connie CHEN news editor

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ith a new greenhouse and green roof coming soon for Ladue High School, teachers are excited to use the new green spaces for enrichment. To kick things off, the Student Garden Club was made to teach younger students how to be environmentally friendly and to maintain the upcoming school gardens.

Student Garden Club hasn’t decided on a specific day to meet yet, but AP Biology teacher Monica Bowman and club sponsor

will use Google Classroom to keep in touch with the club members.

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whether or not we could work together in order to make the greenhouse and green roof usable for everyone,” Bowman said.

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with the Spoede Fair first, during which they will be working on how to present biology to elementary school kids. They hope to convince students that being green and sustainable is both simple and a good thing for the environment. Cooking teacher April Dalton plans to take care of all the edibles.

“We will have an herb garden, vegetables, fruits, and I will be taking care of those, and we are going to use that food for our classes,” Dalton said. “Usually we go shopping for all of the ingredients, but [in the future] we will go to the garden and pick everything and have a farm to table class.”

After the renovation, students will be able to access the gardens during class. Things like mango

and ginger are planned to be in the greenhouse when it’s finished. Most importantly, Student Garden Club plans to teach about biodiversity and make Ladue a greener community. They are hoping to make this the beginning of a district-wide initiative where students and staff of all ages will be able to use all of the high school’s green spaces, including the gardens.

“We have retention ponds, so we have the possibility of making gardens,” Bowman said. “We have two courtyards that we can potentially also use. We have a new kiln so we can make planters throughout the building. We want to bring some green [inside the building].” v

FRESH IDEAS //

Kathie Dolan, one of the sponsors for the Student Garden Club, talks about new ideas and information at a meeting on August 30. Ideas presented at the meeting include booths for instructing students at the Spoede Fair.

(Photo by Connie Chen)

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Nairobi City, Kenya

Mexico City, Mexico

London’s $20 billion high-capacity, highfrequency train line, which plans to start taking passengers late next year, is billed as Europe’s biggest infrastructure project. (Photo courtesy of Pixabay)

The Kenyan Supreme Court nullified President Uhuru Kenyatta’s re-election Sept. 1, siding with claims that the votes had been manipulated in his favor.

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An earthquake hit Mexico Sept. 19 which damaged at least 3000 buildings in Mexico City. The earthquake killed at least 155 in Mexico City. (Photo courtesy of Pixabay)

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Former history teacher promoted to new position Dr. Shante Lyons becomes new assistant principal for juniors “I’m responsible for all of the 11th grade,” Lyons said. “Specifically, I’m responsible for the felix HU discipline of students, evaluating teachers and writer also ensuring the diversity of the student body.”

As principal, Lyons looks forward to the success of all students, specifically the juniors. r. Lyons accepted the job of Ladue High School He hopes to give students new opportunities, 11th grade assistant principal in July 2017.

Lyons previously taught students in U.S. Studies make sure that students are prepared for their final year at Ladue and support students as they in addition to African American Studies. He came to the take steps toward their futures. With Lyons asLadue district in the 2014 school year. suming responsibility “In July, I gladly accepted Lyons is the perfect role model... of Ladue High School’s [the job] because this building His personality brings out the best largest grade level, many has been a home to me for many in others. junior liam mulligan students are enthusiastic WORKSPACE // Lyons sits at his new desk after he acceptyears,” Lyons said. “I have great about his future as assis- ed the job of assistant principal. His office is located in the main relationships with the students tant principal, especially office of the school. (Photo by Rhiannon Rhoads) and with my colleagues, and I the students who have had Lyons as a teacher. felt that it would be the best situation for me.” cording to Giuliani, Lyons’s ability to foster a community “[Lyons] is the perfect role model,” junior Liam MulFor the 2017-2018 school year, Lyons was initially of openness will strengthen students’ confidence. hired to be a principal at Ladue Middle School. However, ligan said. “He realizes that not everyone is as outgoing “A principal needs to demonstrate leadership abilias him, and he makes an effort to include those people. when previous 11th grade assistant principal Pablo Flinn ties while also caring for, understanding and challenging His personality brings out the best in others.” took a position in the Normandy school district, his job individual students,” Giuliani said. “From my experience Sophomore Gavin Giuliani also feels certain that was left vacant. Lyons was happy to accept the job with with [Lyons] as my teacher, he possesses these qualities.”

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Food policy changes foods and drinks allowed Before the new standard: Chocolate sandwich cookies 286 total calories (6 medium cookies) Regular soda 136 total calories (12 fl oz)

Chocolate bar 235 total calories (1 oz.-1.6 oz.)

Donut 242 total calories (1 large)

Fruit-flavored candies 249 total calories 2.2 oz. package

After the new standard:

No-calorie flavored water 0 total calories (12 fl oz)

Tortilla chips 118 total calories (1 oz.)

Light popcorn 161 total calories (1 snack bag) Apple: 95 total calories (1 apple)

Peanuts 170 total calories (1 oz.)

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Senator John McCain of Arizona announced on Sept. 22 that he opposes the proposal to repeal the Affordable Care Act, leaving some Republicans with little hope. (Photo courtesy of the Navy)

Crippled by debt, the road to recovery for essentially-bankrupt Puerto Rico is seemingly endless. Hurricanes Irma and Maria are the cause for the destruction.

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Food FAQ with Brad Griffith Looking into the new changes Connie Chen: What is the food policy?

Brad Griffith: New regulations went into effect this school year from the federal government that mandated that our students cannot eat unhealthy food during school days. [This includes food] provided by students to other students or provided by adults to students.

CC: Why was it initiated?

BC: To answer why, my best speculation is that while kids are in school or are being educated, there’s an expectation that they are also eating healthy foods. We also know from research that [healthy food is] probably better for learning and brain development.

CC: During what times are students allowed to eat their preferred foods?

BC: The regulations kick in at midnight, the day before school starts, and they run from midnight to 30 minutes after the end of the school day. At 3 p.m., there are no regulations for food in the building for students.

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After the judge decided not to convict former police officer of the murder of Anthony Lamar Smith, protests broke out all over the St. Louis area. (Photo courtesy of Flikr)

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This month’s featured athlete is field hockey player Kathryne King.

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Senior varsity soccer goalie Elliot Lorenz leaves his mark on Ladue history by setting a record of 29 and a half career shutouts hope SHIMONY

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Jackson Bry: What is your favorite memory playing field hockey for Ladue?

Kathryne King: My all-time favorite memory was [during] my freshman year. We won this huge tournament, and our coach had a dance-off with all of us.

JB: Do you have any pregame rituals?

KK: I always put my hair into two big buns on the top of my head, and I always have to be wearing my “Hocsocx.”

JB: Do you have a post-game meal you like to eat?

KK: Pasta. Or anything with peanut butter. It’s all homemade, and it’s delicious.

JB: Do you have any past or present teammates you look up to?

KK: Last year, our captain Neely Lochmoeller was a big inspiration to me. She’s playing in college right now.

JB: Are you interested in playing in college?

KK: There’s definitely a possiblity, but [I’m] not 100 percent [sure] right now.

JB: Are there any famous athletes you look up to?

KK: Mia Hamm. She was just a phenomenal leader and a great player, and she carried her team through the Olympics.

(Photos by Jillian Mann)

As the whistle blew, senior goalie Elliot Lorenz knew he had just made history. In the Ladue varsity boys soccer team’s very first game of the season, Lorenz obtained the record for most career shutouts for Ladue. In the Aug. 18, 10-0 victory against Affton, Lorenz added another game to his shutout record, now 29 and a half games. Lorenz tied the record in the last game of the season in 2016, allowing him to beat it his senior year.

Lorenz began playing competitive soccer in second grade, moving to goalie full-time when he was in fifth grade. In high school, Lorenz started as a backup goalie and worked his way to being a starter. “[Coach Aronberg] allow[ed] me to split [my playing] time my sophomore year,” Lorenz

said. “That is really where I got my confidence on the field and started getting shutouts early in my career.”

Aronberg enabled Lorenz to play a surprising amount on the varsity team as an underclassman. Although the boys’ soccer team had another goalie, who was just as talented, Lorenz earned significant playing time and improved every game.

“I saw the potential in [Lorenz] very early, and he quickly started to earn more minutes as

an underclassman, even though we had Teddy Vincent, who was also a very good goalie and was a year ahead of him,” head soccer coach Dave Aronberg said.

Lorenz’s record is a result of his determination and focus during games. While on the field, nothing else except the game is important to him, not even the roaring crowd.

“At game time, he is focused [and runs like a] well-oiled machine,” junior teammate Alex Leary said.

Part of being a good goalie is maintaining a positive attitude, and Lorenz does just that.

Lorenz never scolds his teammates. Even when the team isn’t working as hard as he wants, he remains optimistic and tries to lift the team up.

“Elliot is a really good teammate,” Aronberg said. “He is not the kind of goalie who’s going to berate his teammates when things don’t go according to plan. That’s a nice quality in a goalie.” v

Running 101: How to run a race using proper technique and form with junior Lila Bensky 1. “At the line, you need to be ready for the start of the race,” junior cross country runner Bensky said.

“Do warm-ups, listen to pump up songs and cheer for your teammates.”

2. “Stay relaxed.

Don’t tense up too much. Still try to be speedy in the first 400 meters. Just focus on having good form and staying relaxed throughout the race.”

3. “Try to have a long and open stride.

[Stay] upright. You don’t want to be hunched forward or leaning back too far. Using your arms helps you to go faster, also.”

4. “Try [to] get out really quickly, and [get] out into the front of the pack so you don’t get boxed in by all the other runners. Just really try to push for a good position.”

(Photos by Jackson Bry)

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any students at Ladue High School play a sport for fun, but few have the same talent that senior Jordan Jackson does. Jackson recently received an offer from the University of Dayton to play on its Division 1 football team.

Jackson led Ladue to a Final Four appearance with his leadership and determination. He has had this same dedication since he started playing at a young age.

“I like to always say that my whole family got me into the game,” Jackson said. “My passion really stemmed from

the fact that many of my family members were already very much into the game.”

With support at home, Jackson has the resources he needs for success. His coach, Mike Tarpey, attributes his success to the qualities he brings to the field day in and day out.

“Jordan has such a high level of confidence in his own ability, and he tends to bring out the best in his teammates,” Tarpey said. “It’s a great thing, when you can make others around you better.”

His leadership skills are most evident through the many connections that he has made on the team. Jackson believes that it is his work ethic that helps his game improve the most. He rarely lets his game falter and tries to always be the

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best player on the field during the games or the practices.

“I make sure I bring a certain level of intensity to every game,” Jackson said.

“You can’t be a good football team if you’re not intense, so I make sure I play my hardest, even during practices.”

With his all-star qualities and strong willpower to succeed in football, Jackson has made a lasting impact on the football program at Ladue. His teammates also speak highly of him, citing the strong relationships he has built.

“Jordan always makes sure to keep our heads in the game,” junior running back Andrew Hunt said. “His effective leadership skills will no doubt lead him to a successful college career.” v

QB RUSH // Senior quarterback Jordan Jackson dodges Parkway Central defenders as he runs with the football. Ladue defeated Parkway Central 36-23 Sept. 8. (Photo by Madi Ward)

Ladue student summer break successes High school athletes give a strong showing for Ladue over summer break

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enior Louis Taxman and junior Thomas Francis traveled to Sarasota, Florida June 9 to represent St. Louis Rowing Club in the national tournament. Their lightweight four man boat won the preliminary races, advancing to the final race. They barrelled down the two-kilometer course and finished just two seconds away from second place and five away from first place.

POWER 10 // Senior Louis Taxman (far left) and junior Thomas Francis (far right) power through the first few strokes of the final race at nationals on June 11. (Photo courtesy of Thomas Francis)

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oubles team senior Aaron Umen and sophomore Jeremy Ouyang represented Ladue tennis at the Missouri state tournament in Springfield this summer.

Ouyang and Umen routed their opponents, winning 24 of 30 sets. They lost their next match to Rock Bride but won the tiebreaker against Rockhust to secure third place overall.

SERVING ACES // Sophomore Jeremy Ouyang (left) serves the ball while his partner senior Aaron Umen (right) awaits the return in their match against Clayton on April 18. (Photo by Ula Lijowska)

MARK YOUR CALENDAR Varsity Football

Varsity Boys Soccer

Varsity Volleyball Varsity Field Hockey

• Sept. 28 @ Clayton; 6 p.m.

• Oct. 4 @ Clayton; 5:45 p.m.

• Sept. 28 @ Incarnate Word; 6 p.m.

• Oct. 9 vs. Parkway West; 4:15 p.m.

• Oct. 7 vs. University City; 1 p.m. *Homecoming

• Oct. 5 vs. Rockwood Summit; 4:15 p.m.

• Oct. 2 @ Muriel Battle; • Oct. 11 vs. Rosati-Kain; 6:45 p.m.

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• Oct. 13 @ Fort Zumwalt South; 7 p.m.

• Oct. 10 @ Parkway West; 6 p.m.

• Oct. 5 vs. Clayton; 5:30 p.m.

• Oct. 13 @ St. Joseph’s; 4 p.m.

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Jane Farmer, Emma Ewell and Ainsley Watkins

enior Jane Farmer and juniors Emma Ewell and Ainsley Watkins traveled to Sarasota, Florida along with Taxman and Francis to race in the same national tournament. The lightweight eight-woman boat was the first women’s St. Louis Rowing Club boat to medal at nationals. The girls won bronze after a photo finish with the silver medal winners.

SMOOTH RIDE // Junior Emma Ewell directs the lightweight boat, which contained senior Jane Farmer and junior Ainsley Watkins, to the start of the race at nationals in Sarasota on June 11. (Photo courtesy of Jane Farmer)

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Students display their unique activities outside of classroom

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HOLD YOUR HORSES // (Left) Jumping over the log fence, senior Dravin Kennedy gracefully guides her horse, South, to a clean landing.

“Everything about the sport is rewarding,” Kennedy said. “I love working with horses and love seeing my work pay off.” (photo by Rhiannon Rhoads)

WHAT’S THE POINTE //

(Center) Practicing her form, junior Annie Morgan prepares for her dance recital at Dimensions Dance Studio. “I love dancing because I love to perform on stage and express myself without using words,” Morgan said. (photo by Rose Hauser)

HEART STRINGS //

rock wall, junior Luyi Gao grips the holds on the overhanging wall. “I love climbing because of the self- improvement,” Gao said. (photo by Zach Weller)

(Above) Strumming her ukelele, senior Riley Majzun rehearses an original song.

“Making music helps me connect to others, and all I hope is to make others feel less alone,” Majzun said. She writes and composes her own music in addition to being a talented ukelele player. (photo by Lulu Nix)

STRIKE A POSE // (Above) Holding the tree pose,

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senior Addi Rios practices her yoga. Rios completed a 12-week course at Yoga Six to become a certified yoga instructer. Whether it’s at a park, in a studio or in her bedroom, Rios sets aside time every day to focus on perfecting the intricate art of yoga. “Stress and anxiety are so debilitating for me,” Rios said. “Yoga helps me find balance and feel whole.” (photo by Rhiannon Rhoads)

Rolling along his driveway, junior Nick Waltke shows off his BMX biking skills. “My favorite part of BMX is the environment- it’s kind of like a second family,” Waltke said. (photo by Zach Weller)