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Feature: Looking back on 50 years of Cashbah

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early five months after Nov. 16, 2018—St. Louis U. High’s 200th anniversary—the SLUH community embarked on a pilgrimage to downtown St. Louis on Friday, April 12 to explore historical, cultural, and religious sites pertaining to the history of both SLUH and the city of St. Louis.

The Bicentennial Pilgrimage was conceived as the culminating event of SLUH’s bicentennial celebration, which has included a riverfront Mass with St. Louis University, an all-school day of service, and last spring’s bicentennial celebration.

“Really the goal to close (the bicentennial) was to go out into the city and see some of our origins,” said Principal Fr. Ian Gibbons, S.J. “This day was originally supposed to be on the bicentennial and was also the day when we launched the Go Forth Campaign, so the idea was to go forth into the city,” said Fine Arts teacher Sean Powers. “Part of our mission statement is to be integrated into the city of St. Louis.”

The day started out with an all-school Mass, celebrated by the Rev. Ronny O’Dwyer, S.J. who is currently the Director of the Billiken Teachers Corps at SLU. Following the Mass, the students took two different paths—upperclassmen

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Students walking around Downtown during the Bicentennial Pilgrimage. For more, see page 6.

boarded buses to head downtown and the underclassmen headed back to homeroom for a pre-pilgrimage activity and discussion.

When the students arrived downtown, they were put into groups of about 12, accompanied by a faculty member and a parent volunteer. Each group started its pilgrimage at the north leg of the Arch—the site where SLUH’s first classes took

place in 1818.

“We have to understand the Landing area and all of St. Louis was very, very small. It was still very much a trapper and frontier place, and the idea of it becoming the Gateway to the West—it expanded very quickly—but even at that time it was a very small city,” said Gibbons.

All 80 groups ventured out into the city to visit three of the 30 sites SLUH chose

for mere historical, cultural, or religious significance.

While some of the destinations were well-known places, many of them were under considered or even unknown by SLUH students and city residents.

“The city of St. Louis isn’t just Busch Stadium, or the Old Courthouse, or the Arch. There’s lots of different locations, even those which we don’t often think about,”

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(left to right) Mrs. Claire Olderman, Mr. Eric LaBoube, and Ms. Meg Buegg are all departing SLUH this year. See page 4 to read about their entire careers at SLUH.

Thomas Wu Baptism Senior Thomas Wu was baptized at the Easter Vigil last weekend, check out a conversation on why he took this major step. Page 8 news

Awards The Grammys, Oscars, and Golden Globes better watch out! ©2019 St. Louis University High All of the focus shifted to the School Prep News. No material may SLUH awards ceremony. Page 7 be reprinted without the permission of the editors and moderator.

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Rosenstengel, Stevenson elected as co-Presidents, Pineda elected as Vice President

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said Powers, who was on the committee that chose the sites.

According to Powers, many students experienced a site that they have never visited or heard of before— and that was intentional. The committee, which also included English teacher Frank Kovarik and social studies teacher Tom Zinselmeyer, tried to make it so that each

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or half a century, Cashbah has been SLUH’s largest annual fundraiser, bringing in millions in donations that are used to fund scholarships for students in need or to make improvements to the school. This incredible auction exemplifies the love that SLUH inspires in its alumni and supporters, and there is no event quite like it at the U. High.

Cashbah was first organized in 1976 by the Rev. Richard Bailey, S.J., who took a cue from a Jesuit high school in Portland and created Cashbah as a substitute for the annual card party.

Bailey worked to organize Cashbah for 21 years before leaving SLUH to teach at DeSmet in 1990.

Since its inception, the goal of Cashbah has been to improve SLUH as a school.

“At the end of the day, we do it for (the students),” said Cashbah 2019 co-chair Aura Quinn. “Both of our sons go here. We love everything about it. We know that what we are doing benefits

ith junior year approaching, the sophomore class elected its leaders this week, choosing Jack Rosenstengel and Zach Stevenson as co-presidents and Ryan Pineda as vice president.

The current juniors have two co-presidents, and the class before them had co-vice presidents.

“I’m excited and thrilled to work with Jack next year.

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I’ve had the privilege of having class with him and he’s a very smart guy who knows what he’s doing. We need guys like that on STUCO if we are going to make change happen,” said Stevenson.

Rosenstengel was surprised to hear the news, is optimistic to have Stevenson as his partner.

“I was really surprised when I found out that Zach and I would be co-presidents, but I am definitely looking forward to working with

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Baseball Hitting dingers and throwing stingers, the baseball team is hot, going 8-2 in their last ten games.

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Tennis The tennis team has appeared without fault recently, sweeping a doubles tournament and finding major wins against MCC rivals.

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him,” said Rosenstengel. “I think we can both lean on each other when we need help, and I think two minds instead of one will help us offer more to the junior class.”

Stevenson feels honored to take on his role as co-President, and is excited at the opportunity to break down racial barriers in the school.

“I hope to bridge the gaps race-wise. Being in the position that I am in, I want to break norms that I see are

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New Sisyphus rolls out this Wednesday

Despite troubles, Supermileage hits 360 miles per gallon

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ith the release of the Spring ’19 Sisyphus next Wednesday, the editors and moderators showcase a new variety of talent in various art media and writing styles.

In addition to the typical sketches and photographs,

the art pieces of the magazine include different types of printmaking, ceramics, painting, and iPad sketches.

“I don’t think we have ever included so much stunning hand-made artwork: I’m thinking especially of Joan Bugnitz’s black and white lithographs, of junior Logan Florida’s colorful art-

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work including the watercolor we have run on the centerfold, and his triptych pen and ink of Ice’s Confections,” said co-moderator Rich Moran.

The cover art, created by Florida, displays a collage of two goldfish in a pond. The simple content and burst of color struck the editors’ eyes.

One black and white piece is a photograph by senior Sulli Wallisch that goes beyond a capture with the lens. Wallisch took a long exposure of a Christmas tree and shook his camera to create the effect of a normal long exposure, but with a stationary object.

More color greets the eyes on the inside back cover. One piece is junior Jacob Heard’s self portrait. Produced in printmaking class, Heard expanded on his black and white print with colored paper overlaying his design.

The literature in the magazine features free verse and rhyming poetry, long and short fiction and nonfiction, and a bilingual piece in French and English.

“I am more excited about this issue than others.

(I like) how diverse it is because sometimes it gets too nature-poemy,” said senior literary editor Ben Krummenacher.

The magazine features senior Joe Mantych uncapitalizing letters, striking through words, bolding and italicizing to present how poetry relates to his emo-

tions while writing it. Senior Joey Dougherty has a poem on Andrew Wyeth’s painting, “Christina’s World.” The magazine features a black and white version of “Christina’s World” accompanying Dougherty’s poem, which analyzes what Christina is doing from Dougherty’s own reflection on the piece.

Krummenacher has both art and literary pieces including a short play titled, “mail.”

All the art and literature has been finalized. Changes have been made. Beauty is on its way to SLUH in the unique and expressive Sisyphus contributors. With a goodbye salute to the senior contributors and editors, Sisyphus closes out its year on Wednesday, May 1 when the magazine goes on sale for 25¢. Students will have the chance to buy their copy in homeroom or at lunch.

“At its heart, Sisyphus is a showcase of the masterful storytelling within our school community. Yet, at the same time, it’s also an outlet for writers, poets, and artists to grow and hone their craft,” said junior literary editor PJ Butler. “It’s this duality that has made the magazine’s 30year run so remarkable, and this issue does an exceptional job of carrying on that legacy.”

he annual Missouri Supermileage Competition took place at the Missouri Safety Center on April 16, 2019 with St. Louis U. High and six other schools competing with 10 cars in total. This year celebrated the program’s 14th year running and saw schools from all over Missouri compete. The challenge centers around creating the most fuel efficient vehicle using mathematics, science, engineering and education.

SLUH’s black car won best in the show, and they received the pit award.

The annual Missouri Supermileage Competition is a contest in which students have the opportunity to design, build, test drive, redesign and repair single-engine vehicles with the ultimate goal of maximizing fuel efficiency. For SLUH, senior Tate Portell was behind the wheel of the black roadster car and senior Gavin Sprague in the red competition car. Along with the two drivers, there is a team that designs and builds the car— welding, making the brakes, and making the car driveable.

“Working with Ranken at their facilities has been an incredible learning experience,” said Portell. “On race day, students would be a part of the pit crew to help with laps and maintain the cars’ quality and performance, as well as brainstorming and working to fix the problems that arise.”

In order to qualify for the awards, a car needs to meet certain requirements. The car needs to complete four qualifying runs on the track with the gas tank being weighed to determine the mileage. After,

the four mileages are averaged. Each run consists of 10 laps around the track.

Overall, the day started out well for the Jr. Bills. For the first run, they were able to run 360 miles per gallon and had the highest mileage out of everyone. After that, however, the team ran into a little trouble with a split frame and rear axle on one of the cars.

Luckily, they were able to get back on the track for the final run with five minutes to spare in the day.

“Overall, it was a remarkable day and the black car recieved best in show as well as the pit award for the efforts to get back on the track” said Portell.

Moderator Anne Marie Lodholz reflected on the great opportunity for the students.

“Giving students the resources, guidance and opportunity to build and drive real vehicles with the goal of fuel efficiency is a spectacular way to learn how to problem solve, work together and think on your feet… all very critical skills for the real world regardless of your vocation or calling. These students are lucky to work with professionals from various engineering and high performance automotive fields who donate their time,” said Lodholz.

She also noted what students are able to gain outside of the STEM centered ideals.

“They develop friendships with students from other area high schools and are privileged to use the resources and equipment at Ranken Technical School,” said Lodholz. “If anyone is interested in engineering, sustainability or speed ... they should join next year’s team!”

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Gibbons streamlines awards ceremony; met with positive response

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s the school year draws to a close, parents, teachers, and students gathered in the Commons to partake in the school award ceremony. The event, consisting of everything from the announcement of college sports commitments to the bestowing of Ivy League book awards, celebrates the gifts and talents of SLUH students.

However, this

year’s ceremony was different. Thanks to the decisions of SLUH principal, the rev. Fr. Ian Gibbons, S.J. and the administration, the ceremony was streamlined.

Gibbons attributed this major change to time constraints.

“The number of awards keeps increasing because of all the remarkable things you guys are doing, and we do want to acknowledge these, but we still need to

remember to be respectful of time constraints.” said Gibbons.

Awards were divided into two major categories: awards given by student organizations and athletic awards. The awards were displayed on a scrolling slideshow and will be on the Prep News website.

“The decision was made to make sure that everyone is acknowledged in a respectful way and gets the

recognition they deserve” said Gibbons. “There are just so many great things done by our community and we need to celebrate them instead of letting them get lost in the shuffle of daily life.”

Reactions to the revamped award ceremony were mostly positive. While some students may have felt that their accomplishments being on the projector rather than being announced

downplayed their significance, others appreciated the change.

“I think it was a big improvement,” said junior Colin Floretta. “Getting a break right after really helps with finishing homework, and makes up for losing activity period. Even though some of the SLUH club awards weren’t mentioned, those who got them will still get the awards at their next club meetings.”

“The ceremony is an important and fun time for the SLUH community, but the shorter length is a lot better. The ceremony doesn’t need to belong to honor everyone,” said junior Gabe Manalang.

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Millions raised in 50 years of ever-changing Cashbah

(left to right) Principal-President the Rev. Richard L. Bailey, S.J., religion teacher and counselor the Rev. Edward O’Brien, S.J., and Assistant Principal and Disciplinarian Mr. Charles T. Conway working at the first Cashbah in March of 1970.

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(the students).”

For many students, whether they know it or not, Cashbah is one of the major reasons that SLUH can offer needs-blind admissions, meaning that any qualified student, regardless of his financial status, can be admitted.

“We do the auction so that boys who can get admitted here, who have the academics, can still go to school here, so that they don’t have to worry about the financial part,” said Cashbah 2019 cochair Nicole Nester.

and that looks more like $6 million in direct and indirect aid.”

Needless to say, the work that goes into organizing and planning such a large-scale event that impacts the SLUH community in such major ways, represents a Herculean task, that relies on participation from across the community. Planning for Cashbah begins at the start of the school year, as Mother’s Club volunteers work to gather gifts from parishes around St. Louis, as well as from the sports programs, clubs, and different graduating classes.

Students posing by a car auctioned off at Cashbah 2013.

In addition to the thousands of dollars raised specifically for financial aid programs and other scholarships, much of the money raised also goes towards some of the major improvement projects that the administration has planned over the years, most recently Vision 2K, Imagining 18, and the Go Forth Campaign.

“Cashbah mainly helps us meet the annual financial aid need that we have,” said Vice President of Institutional Advancement Melissa Jones. “We’re giving $4.2 million in direct financial aid to 42 percent of our families,

Ever since the earliest Cashbahs, one of most important aspects of the auction has been student involvement at the event. Serving as waiters, spotters, greeters, and busboys, students see Cashbah as a way to give back to the SLUH community and to experience the generosity of alumni.

“Each year, I think it’s amazing to see the influence of SLUH on these people,” said senior Charlie Perry, who has worked Cashbah each of his four years. “They had such a great experience that they want to give other young men the opportunity

they had to succeed at SLUH.” The presence of these students also serves as an affirmation to the alumni, friends, and families of SLUH that the U. High is still forming young men who love their school.

“It’s a great way to show off the school, for people to see (our students) thriving and enjoying (their) experience,” said Jones. “There were a couple of gentlemen who were here (this year) for the first Cashbah as students, and they helped scrape plates with the first Cashbah. They love being able to see (students)

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and to know that all young men who are academically qualified can come here.”

Cashbah has evolved and expanded since the first auction held in 1970. Once a minimally decorated event with a handful of attendees, Cashbah has grown into a fully themed party for which over 500 people raise more than a million dollars annually.

Carol Ferrara can attest to Cashbah’s considerable growth over the years. She has attended each of the 50 Cashbahs since the first one in 1970. Looking at an event which now reels in seven

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for $40,000 and was set to be constructed a few months later.

In 1980, Lucky Lindy, a champion Arabian stallion with a value of $10,000 was auctioned, giving buyers an opportunity to “own a champion at a reasonable rate.”

The 1990 auction featured a two-year-old thoroughbred named Sagacious Lad, who was to compete at the $250,000 Remington Park Futurity race that year.

In 1985, “Super Bill,” a seven-level video game written specifically for Cashbah, was auctioned at a value of $2,000. Also auctioned in 1985 was a cruise for two to the holy lands Rome and Israel. The trip featured deluxe hotels, private chauffeuring, an experienced tour guide, and a “prominent SLUH Jesuit” as a spiritual director.

Part of what makes SLUH’s auction unique is its yearly theme. Each year, the Si Commons are transformed into another world, turning the cafeteria into an extravagant Golden Gala or into a lavish equestrian event from the roaring 20s at Oakland Downs. Such a feat requires a full year of work from dozens of volunteers and faculty members. This change is something that shapes not only the decoration of the auction space, but also the dress code of the event—this year for the Golden Gala, BidBills wore golden bow ties and golden-glittered hats. It is this aspect of the event that brings the most challenges to the planning committees, because it essentially involves reimagining Cashbah each and every year.

“The basic elements of every Cashbah are the same,” said Nester. “For us (cochairs), it’s always about reinventing the wheel every year with regards to the theme.”

Because this year’s 50th anniversary was such an important moment in Cashbah’s

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history, several special programs were introduced to honor those who have made it possible over the years.

“Mr. Carruthers made a special invitation for past Cashbah chairs to attend, and those past chairs who could attend were recognized during the evening, and they also had special gifts at their place setting as a thank you,” said Director of Annual Giving John Penilla.

Those gifts included a wrist corsage, and a medallion.

“It was kind of like we were all a part of this sorority,” said Nester.

“They were all wearing the medallion,” said Quinn.

“They could have chaired it 30 years ago or 40 years ago.

It is a privilege to be a part of this.”

Ferrara was also honored for her consistent attendance, receiving a bouquet of roses.

“Receiving the beautiful bouquet of roses—oh my goodness—nothing could surpass it,” said Ferrara.

Although it is easy to be distracted by the ever-escalating production and the seemingly skyrocketing final grosses of Cashbah, the event is about so much more than the glamour of one evening.

It is about honoring and supporting the school and the brotherhood that has impacted the lives of so many people.

“We had somebody sitting at our table who was an 80s alum who had not been back in years, and he had so much fun reconnecting with other alums,” said Nester.

“And the Jesuits who have been here for so long; it’s overwhelming just how much people love SLUH.” “It means a lot to a lot of people, and I don’t think you really realize it now. We’re hopeful that one day it will mean that much to (current students) because that’s why we do it,” said Quinn.

figures annually, she remembers the first Cashbah, which raised around $10,000, as almost unrecognizable compared to what it is now.

“It was so different. It was very minimal, bare. A few people. It really didn’t resemble the way that it is now.

From then on, every year it would improve in the way it was decorated, the items they had to auction. They just kept improving,” said Ferrara.

One of the earliest Cashbahs designated the development of library resources as a main goal of the auction: “Let me simply say that we cannot maintain our standards of excellence nor render educational justice to our highly qualified students, unless we provide these students with the many learning tools now readily available on the secondary school level. With a new library, the St. Louis U. High tradition will continue and grow. Without the new library, this tradition would be difficult to preserve,” wrote Bailey of the 1971 auction.

Although Cashbah’s ultimate goal is to preserve SLUH tradition through financial security, the event itself is filled with excitement and spectacle.

“The fun and the excitement have kept me coming back,” said Ferrara. “A lot of times, in the early years, it was a big let-down after the auction was over. It’s still a great big party. It’s something I look forward to. We’re all excited about going every year. It’s such a tremendous, tremendous thing.”

Over the years, there have been some intresting big ticket items, yet much larger items have been sold: international vacation packages, cars, and even a house in 1979. The house, located Former President David Laughlin at the 2016 Cashbah. about an hour West of St. photo | Leo Heinz Louis via Highway 40, sold

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LaBoube to retire after 29 years of inspiring SLUH scientists

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eloved St. Louis U. High physics teacher Eric LaBoube is heading into retirement after 29 years of service to the SLUH community.

The man who pioneered the Science Department’s physics program departs to spend time with family and nature.

“I need time to do other things,” LaBoube said. “I have grandkids that I love and some would say I spend too much time up here. I also drive an hour to school each day, but it is alright because I ride with my son so I get to

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catch up with him a little bit.”

LaBoube currently teaches three junior physics classes and one senior astrophysics class. As he departs from SLUH, he is leaving the community better than he found it.

“He’s the guy who hired me, so I feel like he took a risk. He’s always committed to what is best for students first and foremost. He does not bring ego into anything he does,” said Science Department chair Mary Russo.

Hired in 1990 by current chemistry teacher Charles Busenhart, LaBoube quickly rose to leadership positions,

holding a seat on the Budget and Finance Committee in 1994 and taking over as chair of the Science Department a couple years later.

“He’s been one of the most influential people for my career. (He) knows enough and is confident enough to turn control of his classes over to his students. I need that model and I still need that model. He has also inspired me to think about and share about where I find God in physics,” said physics teacher Paul Baudendistel.

Credited with developing much of the physics program at SLUH, LaBoube worked in

the early part of his career to create more opportunities for students to take the course at a time when colleges did not require it.

“They said they wanted the physics enrollment to go up. They had about maybe 140-150 students taking physics. So we did that,” LaBoube said. “We accomplished that without requiring physics but as an elective. Once we had everyone taking physics the administration started requiring it about ten years ago.”

LaBoube actively encouraged students to take physics, and because of his enthusiasm and engagement, the enrollment shot up. He also engaged closely with fellow colleagues to create an atmosphere of active learning among teachers as well as students.

“He would always listen until I was done with an issue, never interrupting, never telling a story of similar things that would happen to him. A good leader lets the folks they work with have ample opportunity for voice, which means they must be good listeners.

Eric LaBoube is one of the best,” said Russo.

LaBoube served as chair for the Science Department for 12 years. At that time, students took just one semester of science their freshman year, biology sophomore year, chemistry junior year, and physics senior year. LaBoube proposed that students take biology freshman year, chemistry sophomore year, physics junior year, and that the administration should leave the last year open for an elective choice, just the way it is now.

Beugg to depart SLUH; leaves legacy of service, leadership, social justice

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hen Campus Minister Meg Beugg started her new job at St. Louis U. High in October of 2011, her position was part time and temporary.

A few months, she thought, until the school year was out and she’d be in a new job at another school. Eight years later, Beugg’s presence in Campus Ministry comes to a close as she prepares to move on from SLUH at the end of the school year.

When Beugg began working in Campus Ministry, she was hired as the freshman service coordinator for the remainder of the post-first quarter 2011-2012 school year.

For the beginning of the year, campus ministers Simonie Anzalone and Nick Ehlman managed the freshman service program. They had proposed and implemented the program on their own, handling its coordination and execution on top of their schedules. Buegg took over freshman service and quickly knew she loved SLUH. “Within about two weeks I had completely fallen in love with SLUH and knew I wanted to stay,” said Beugg.

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Beugg with Eucharisitc Ministers at the 2014 Baccalaureate mass

In the winter of 2012, three months after Beugg started at SLUH, the Board of Trustees approved a new full time position in Campus Ministry. Beugg was invited to apply.

“I remember thinking, ‘boy, I really want to get that job,’” said Beugg.

Beugg was hired and started working full time in Campus Ministry the following school year. Freshman service remained a large part of her Ministry work. She also began leading immersion trips, planning prayer services, coordinating Masses, working with Pastoral Teams, and performing other Campus Ministry tasks. After three years at SLUH she began leading the Ignatian Family Teach-In for

Justice.

“The ongoing freshman service has been amazing. It has been such a gift to get to work with eight years of freshman classes,” said Beugg. “In a lot of ways, the Currigan kitchen has been my classroom.”

Among Beugg’s favorite moments of her career have been the van rides back from Garfield place, formerly known as Safe Haven, where she leads freshmen in service.

After a night of cooking together and sharing a meal with the residents, Beugg always poses the same questions to students, asking freshmen to reflect on their service.

“Getting to hear those insights has been some of the greatest graces that I’ve experienced,” said Beugg. “I often feel

that I’ve had the privilege that I wish every adult at SLUH had to be in that van.”

Those vans are a special part of Beugg’s commitment to SLUH. She led 11 immersion trips to Barren Springs, Va., eight spring breaks since the year she was hired and three summer trips, all of which required van transportation.

Whether she’s driving boys to Safe Haven in Benton Park or into the hills of Appalachia, Beugg has found God, friendship, and humor in countless hours behind the wheel.

“The first immersion trip to Appalachia I went on, we were in the same van,” said Joe Laughlin ’17. “She was a great mentor to me both in faith and Campus Ministry things, and she made my SLUH experience very special.”

Beugg’s fellow Campus Ministers have appreciated the lively presence that she adds to the team and how she tries to make every student feel like they have a home in Campus Ministry.

“One of my very favorite things about Ms. Beugg is that she lives in the present moment,” said Anzalone. “When a student comes to visit her, she is fully devoted to them in

“It really opened it up to all the great electives we have now because if physics was required senior year, we wouldn’t have all of the science electives,” LaBoube said.

Laboube introduced two new physics courses to the department: Physics Topics and Astrophysics. Physics Topics offered a continuation of Physics 1 for students who enjoyed the class, until AP Physics 1 and 2 took its place.

Astrophysics emerged as an opportunity to give students a more general look at physics with much of the complicated math involved in most physics courses, and it continues to do so.

LaBoube is looking forward to spending time with family and exploring more of the United States and various National Parks.

“I don’t have definite plans. I am going to do more of what I have been doing. I will be out hiking more, paddling more, and seeing my grandkids as well as volunteering at Oak Elementary school,” LaBoube said.

He even has set his sights on fulfilling a dream of becoming a National Park Ranger.

“I have always wanted to be a National Park Ranger,” LaBoube said. “I have filled out my application online and I might do that. I am going to have a regular summer and then go from there.”

As LaBoube looks back on his 29 years at SLUH, he is most proud of all of his former students who came to love physics or even major in it.

“I love former students

telling me about their attitudes toward physics and what it means to them because they have taken my class,” LaBoube said. “ I value the impression that I have put on my students and how I have impacted not only their attitudes towards physics but life in general.”

LaBoube is a favorite among students and is known for his hands-on classes and clever and witty sense of humor in the classroom.

“Mr. LaBoube made physics easy and fun. I didn’t think I would be good at physics or know what was going on, but he helped me through that. He taught me that physics is not something you should be scared of, but something that you can enjoy.

He doesn’t go out of his way to be corny and crack jokes, but you will get a sly one every once in a while,” said junior Matt Klobe. “I think the whole SLUH community is going to miss him and I’m sad I can’t have him for astro(physics) next year.”

LaBoube will be missed by not only his students, but the SLUH community as a whole.

“Twenty-nine years feels like about 10 when you get older. Every year becomes more and more of a fraction of your life,” said LaBoube.

“I’m going to miss the people.

I enjoy meeting the students every year and I have good colleagues. I guess now I just have to meet new people.”

Olderman headed for Ladue after year at SLUH

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fter one year of splitting time between college counseling and the learning center, Claire Olderman will be leaving to go to Ladue High School, where she has accepted a job as a school counselor.

Olderman came to St. Louis U High following two years at Vianney.

“I applied (to SLUH) like two to three years ago and all I got was a denial letter so I didn’t even get in the door,” said Olderman. “But after I had two years under my belt at Vianney, I saw a school counselor opening at SLUH and applied for it.”

Despite originally applying for the school counseling job, Olderman ended up being offered a unique job combining work with the Learning Center and work in the College Counseling office.

“I’ve taken 38 juniors for College Counseling and I’ve had to meet with all of them one-on-one with their families,” said Olderman.

“I’ve worked in the Learncontinued on page 8 ing Center, working with

ASAP (SLUH’s after school academics program). I have a caseload of about 25 to 30 kids and we meet one on one weekly to kind of work on things like executive functions, so like time management, things like that.”

Olderman has worked hard to reorganize the ASAP program to fit the needs of every SLUH student who would like to participate and to make the program more seamless and efficient for the teachers in the Learning Center.

Olderman was also responsible for advising the 38 juniors as part of her work in College Counseling.

“I like when we have our team meetings,” said College Counselor Kate Kindbom. “She brings a lot of vibrancy to our team meeting every Thursday morning.”

Olderman also brought insight from her experience as a college admissions counselor at her alma mater, John Carroll University.

“Having walked that walk she knew from the col-

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Sophomores elect Rosenstengel, Stevenson, and Pineda to lead class

uses to increase the pitch of his music.

25. A member of an indigenous people of northern Canada and parts of Greenland and Alaska.

26. A chess piece that cannot move diagonally.

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unfair,” said Stevenson. “My main priorities are to make sure that the people are heard.

If I need opinions then I don’t want to leave any stone unturned. In the past I’ve seen this in STUCO, but I want to make the change that will be influential in the betterment of our class and most importantly our school.”

Rosenstengel looks forward to developing strong relationships in the class as well.

“I’m looking forward to taking on the challenge of getting the most people we can out to support SLUH’s co-curricular activities, particularly sports,” said Rosen-

Jack Rosenstengel

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Zach Stevenson

photo | Dauphin Yearbook

“I don’t teach Zach but I know who he is, and he has struck me as a very good guy.

I see him around and he is a very personable guy and he seems to interact well with others,” said Corley. “On the one hand, it shouldn’t be a big deal that a student of color is running for office, but on the other hand, it is cool that the sophomore class is seeing that that doesn’t matter.”

Stevenson feels honored to be in his position, and is glad that his hard work paid off.

“It’s an honor to be one of the few African American students to be elected class President. I work in an environment where I’m not always the most welcomed, but I worked hard to be where I am today in this school so it’s really a blessing,” said Stevenson.

With the candidates already planning new ideas and changes for next year, Corley hopes that the candidates will be ready to put in the time and effort that their class requires.

“I hope that the class was able to decide who would be the person that would lead their class the best and represent their interests, and I also hope that those who were elected realize that it’s not a popularity contest, and that being a junior class president is a lot of work,” said Corley.

stengel. “I want to try to have more class-sponsored sporting events and even look for new ways to incentivize people to come to football games and such.”

Rosenstengel also looks to utilize all forms of communication to benefit STUCO. “I really want to prioritize communication and consistency for junior year. I want to really represent my class by hearing what they want and acting on it, and I also want to spread the word even further about our drives. I want us to be the number one class when it comes to donating drives,” said Rosenstengel.

Pineda looks forward to supporting Rosenstengel and Stevenson.

“I think that the class of 2021 should expect a lot of energy from both me and the co-presidents and a lot of new opportunities that we will open to the class,” said Pineda.

“I think our partnership will be great and go smoothly as it will be good to have two copresidents so we have more opinions and suggestions.”

Sophomore class moderator Frank Corley has high Ryan Pineda hopes for Stevenson. photo | Dauphin Yearbook

crossword | Luke Altier

Across:

1.Tiger Woods just won this golf tournament.

4. This can be found at the bottom of a bottle of orange juice.

6. The study and treatment of tumors.

8. Before the Fridge was called the fridge, it was commonly

known as an ______.

10. An atom or molecule with a net electric charge due to the loss or gain of one or more electrons.

12. ___ bread is usually served as a side to Matzo ball soup.

14. Ducks have ______ feet.

15. One of the greatest soccer players of all time from Brazil.

17. If you do not have a car you might take the ___ to school.

18. A prediction or hypothesis.

21. A large long-handled spoon with a cup-shaped bowl, used for serving soup, stew, or sauce.

2. Something that might get in your way.

24. A musical device a guitarist

1. Three ____ traveled to Jesus when he was born, bearing many gifts.

2. King Tut was buried in a large ____.

3. to take away hydrogen, as by the action of oxygen; add oxygen or any nonmetal. to remove electrons from any molecules or atoms.

4. When you are in high school, you might take a date to the ____.

5. A cylindrical wooden or metal object used to fasten or as a bearing between objects.

7. Shrek is a fine example.

9. A developing human from weeks three to eight.

11. No Problem!

13. There are three types of love: Philia, Agape, and ____.

14. A synonym for cry.

16. Largest species within the deer family.

17. Another word for friend or pal.

19. The American _____ is the state bird of Connecticut.

20. A vessel that pumps blood in your body.

24. Calvin Klein

Missouri Solo & Ensemble Results

Yesterday, several band students performed solo and ensemble pieces at the Missouri State Solo and Ensemble Festival held at Mizzou. The students who performed had already achieved a “gold” rating at the District Solo and Ensemble Festival. Congratulations to the following students on their achievements: Gold Medal-Exemplary Alex Unseth - Cello Solo

Bryce Van Bree - Flute Solo Patrick Garner, Alexander Unseth, Andrew Wilson, Bryce Van Bree - Piano Quartet

Silver Medal-Outstanding

Michael Krausz, Emmanuel Reyes, Louis Barnes, Justin Koesterer - Mixed Brass Quartet Aidan Lundergan, Maurice Safar, Jakub Gorzko, Jay Duda - Saxophone Quartet Justin Koesterer - Piano Solo

Bronze Medal-Satisfactory Lauer Stix - Cello Solo

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group could experience one well-known site and two lesser known or even unknown sites.

Also, the groups learned some history and answered some reflection questions regarding their destination, with the purpose of sparking discussion and curiosity.

After the pilgrimage was over, students boarded buses to return to SLUH. Upperclassmen returned to homeroom for discussion,

while underclassmen were dismissed from school.

The juniors and seniors answered some reflection questions regarding the day, and each individual wrote a poem to be shared in front of their class.

The Bicentennial Pilgrimage was viewed as a success by both the students and faculty. For some, being able to walk around Downtown and seeing the school come together as one was an enjoyable experience.

“I personally had a really good time,” said Kovarik. “I was able to drive around and visit some of the sites and do some walking. It was neat to see different groups of SLUH people in the city and it was fun to come home and talk with groups of people. Everybody I talked to was in a great mood and had a fun time.”

“The thing I liked most was definitely getting to walk around. Being able to see us as an entire school out doing something outside the

school was great. I enjoyed the walking, the learning, and the atmosphere I had with my classmates,” said junior Darvin Lavine.

“Looking at the St. Louis skyline was awesome,” said junior Irfaun Karim.” I especially liked talking and being with friends outside of a school environment.”

“What really made it special was being with my brothers during the pilgrimage, so it felt great to explore new places with my brothers,”

said junior Ethan Joly.

Some students were not looking forward to the pilgrimage, although it turned out to be a useful experience.

“At first I didn’t think it was going to be that fun. I just heard we were going to spend a couple hours Downtown reading stuff, looking at sites, and I wasn’t really looking forward to it but once we got here I started to have fun,” said freshman Dennis McDaniel.

“I loved the idea of being able to connect the student body to the city, because everybody kind of lives in their own bubbles and we don’t see the big picture, and to go down to the center city, the core of the city, and look at places that have some value to them it was really good,” said theology teacher Chuck Chiodini.

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who has excelled in leadership, scholarship and athletics and THE YALE CLUB AWARD: who, in the opinion of the senior class, is judged most deserv- An outstanding junior who has achieved near top academic LONIGRO SCIENCE AWARD​: ing of this award. Selected by his classmates as the recipient of distinction at their school.​The recipient is Daniel Gatewood. ​Dr. Andrew Lonigro ‘54 was a physician, scientist and pro- the 2019 Hinck-Hereford Award is Henry Wagner. fessor at St. Louis University Medical School for nearly 40 THE HARVARD BOOK AWARD: years. To honor his memory, this award was created by his DUNN – MARTEL AWARD: ​ Awarded to an outstanding Junior who displays excellence family and classmates to be presented to the graduating The Dunn-Martel Award was established in 1988 to honor in scholarship and high character, combined with achievesenior who has most distinguished himself in the study of Coaches Ebbie Dunn and Paul Martel’s long and successful ment in other fields. The recipient is Micah See. science at St. Louis University High. Th ​ e winner of the Lo- tenures as soccer and football coaches at St. Louis University nigro Science Award is Cameron Glynn.

High School. “The school will present this award annually to THE CORNELL UNIVERSITY BOOK AWARD: the senior who maintains the high level of scholarship as well Presented to a student based on his achievement in acaDAR GOOD CITIZEN AWARD: as the discipline and commitment of athletic participation demics, character, and commitment to diversity. The recipiThis award is given to the student who demonstrates de- that earn for him selection as “Scholar-Athlete of St. Louis ent is Kaleb Ephrem. pendability, service, leadership, and patriotism. S​ tand and University High School.” The award is given to Joe Feder. be recognized. This year’s winner is Alfick Arun.

THE DARTMOUTH BOOK AWARD: MAC BOLAND AWARD​: Presented to a junior who has demonstrated excellence in FIENUP MATH AWARD: ​ This award was established by members of the class of 1958 scholarship and character. The recipient is Dashiell Wuller.

In memory of W. F. J. Fienup, this award is given annually to honor and celebrate the life of their outstanding classby the mathematics department to the outstanding student mate, William McCreary Boland. The recipient of this anTHE PRINCETON BOOK AWARD: in mathematics in the graduating class. This year’s Fienup nual award, chosen by the faculty, is the senior who best reAwarded to a Junior who shows scholastic achievement award winner is Benjamin Poag. flects Mac Boland’s personal qualities which his classmates combined with strong commitment to community service. summarized as follows: “The otherwise unheralded senior, The recipient is Matthew Friedrichs.

R​ATERMAN AWARD​: who through his dedication and determination, has most This award is given annually in honor of James Raterman, a influenced his fellow students toward more united pargreat teacher and beloved colleague, to an exemplary senior ticipation in the spirit which IS St. Louis University High who reads attentively, speaks from the heart, writes with School.” Each year the winner’s name is added to the plaque conviction, and devotes himself to learning. The award which hangs in the center corridor of the school. The Mac THE FAULTY APPRECIATION AWARD: winner is Paul Gillam.

Boland Award winner from the class of 2019 is Liam John. This award is voted on by the senior class. “In gratitude to the teachers at St. Louis U. High for all of their efforts toWILLIAM GEORGE AWARD: ​ ward the growth of their students, we, the graduating senior E​D HAWK MEMORIAL AWARD: This award named for English teacher Bill George, original ​The Ed Hawk award was established by members of the class, cite the following teacher for excellence in the classmoderator of and long-time contributor to ​Sisyphus​, whose class of 1971 in memory of their classmate whose life was room as well as contributions outside the classroom.” This poems have moved the SLUH community with their wit, taken after his junior year at SLUH. The fact that he was recipient is invited to address the Class of 2019 at graduatheir honesty, and their generous good will—is given an- elected as an officer of the student council for his senior tion. This year’s award is given to Megan Menne. nually to recognize excellence in student poetry. This year’s year is an indication of his standing among his classmates. winner— determined by a poetry contest, judged by poet Through their efforts, an annual award was established to ​JESUIT SCHOOLS NETWORK​: Chuck Sweetman—is Cameron Glynn. ​ ho recognize the senior who: “through his love and dedication This year also presents an award to a ​faculty member w to St. Louis University High School, and through his ex- exemplifies the profile of a Ignatian Educator. This year’s CCONAGHY AWARD​: ample of working and giving, was most able to influence his winner is Fr. Ralph Houlihan.

Dr. Mary Lee McConaghy has taught Latin and Greek at class toward success by cooperation and unity.” The winner SLUH since 1979. Each day in her time here, she has dis- of the 2019 Ed Hawk Award, chosen by members of the Seplayed the invaluable qualities of integrity, dedication, and nior class, is Paul Gillam. enthusiasm. To honor her, this award is given to a senior who exemplifies these qualities at St. Louis University High.

This year’s winner is Z ​ achary Szatkowski.

SENIOR AWARDS

FACULTY AWARDS

MODERN LANGUAGE SCHOLAR: This award has been created to acknowledge a student who, in the opinion of the department’s members best demonstrates thorough mastery of his chosen language, as well as a genuine appreciation for the culture and peoples who speak it. This year’s winner is Alfrick Arun.

F. JOSEPH SCHULTE DRAMATICS AWARD: ​This award is awarded annually to a senior or seniors for outstanding work in the dramatic arts. This year’s Schulte Awards will be given e​ x aequo ​to Patrick Blanner & Liam John.

PRINCIPAL’S LEADERSHIP AWARDS: ​These awards are given annually to seniors who, in the opinion of the administration, have demonstrated the ability to combine Academic Excellence and Exemplary Leadership in School and Community Activities​. The winners are Alfrick Arun, Matthew Hayes, Brian Lymberopoulos, Reed Milnor, Darion Mullins, Christopher Staley, Antwine Willis. Senior major award winners posing for a picture.

MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. MODEL OF JUSTICE AWARD: This award recognizes a senior who has demonstrated, through his attitude and his work, a commitment to serving humanity in the broader community. This student has made justice a central part of his life and has committed himself “to the noble struggle for equal rights.” The 2019 Model of Justice Award winner is Austin Sexton-Warner.

ARCHBISHOP MAY SERVICE AWARD: ​ The Archbishop May Service Award is given to a senior in each of the Catholic High Schools in the Archdiocese who, in the opinion of the Campus Ministry Department and the Administration, is an outstanding example of rendering Christian Service within his community and school. This year’s recipient is L ​ iam John.

JUNIOR AWARDS

BAUSCH LOMB SCIENCE AWARD​: This award is given by the University of Rochester to one student in Junior year who has demonstrated outstanding performance in science classes for three years. The SLUH Science Department has selected Sirius Song.

DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION AMERICAN HISTORY AWARD​: This awarded is g​iven to the student who demonstrates understanding and passion for the principles of democratic government, good citizenship, and appreciation of American heritage and history. This year’s winner is Michael Kreienkamp.

RENSSELAER AWARD​: Mrs. Moeser and the Math Department recognize one OutJACK KRINGS AWARD: ​ The Jack Krings Award for Outstanding Service to Others standing Junior for superlative academic achievement in recognizes a senior who has distinguished himself in min- the areas of Mathematics and Science. That student is istry to the poor and underprivileged in the spirit of justice Daniel Gatewood. and faith through his activities in St. Louis University High School’s community service program. The 2019 Jack Krings AMERICAN LEGION MISSOURI BOYS’ STATE AWARD: These juniors have been accepted to participate in the 2019 Awards winner is Anthony Rizzo.

American Legion Boys State of Missouri. Students chosen for this program demonstrate outstanding qualities of leadHINCK-HEREFORD AWARD​: The Hinck-Hereford Award is named for the two alumni who ership, character, scholarship, loyalty and service to their gave their lives in the service of their country during World schools and communities. Alexander Beville, Joe CallaWar II. The Hinck-Hereford Award is conferred on the senior han, Peter Herrmann, Matthew Potter, Josiah Zeigler.

photo | Sulli Wallisch

FRESHMAN/SOPHOMORE AWARDS

FATHER MARTIN HAGAN, S.J. AWARD​: This award was created in memory of Father Marty Hagan, S.J. who devoted his time at Saint Louis U. High to developing a more personal relationship with the underclassmen. He helped fostered a sense of brotherhood and unity in the pool hall, and made students feel welcomed by taking the time to learn their names and a little bit about them. The award named in his honor recognizes leadership in the freshman and sophomore year, the love of this school, generosity in giving of self, joy in coming to school every day and just being glad to be here. The award is presented this year ex aequo to sophomores Noah Apprill-Sokol & Kevin Hickey and freshmen Ishmael karim & Lucas Navarro.

—compiled by Renai Lowry, Lori Figge, and Liam John

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Beugg (center left) with the 2019 mission Appalachia chaperones photo | courtesy of Ms. Meg Buegg

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the moment. She cares so deeply about everyone that walks the halls here, and it makes her a wonderful minister.”

One of Beugg’s most valuable gifts to SLUH, according to both her colleagues and students, has been her ability to make connections within the St. Louis Catholic community for the school. Her ability to connect with others and talk to all sorts of people has made her an invaluable member in achieving SLUH’s mission of fellowship.

“She just loves this place,” said campus minister Brian Gilmore. “Personally, it’ll be odd not to have that friend around next year because she has become such a great friend of mine since she started working here.”

Within the halls of SLUH, the connections that Beugg

has made with students by helping with pastoral team, going on immersion trips, leading freshman service, and participating in retreats like Kairos create a model example of how the impact an effective campus minister can have on the lives of students.

“Not only does Ms. Beugg want people to further students’ spirituality, but she also wants to form personal connections with you,” said senior pastoral team member Collin Funck.

Beugg credits her ministry background for making her so connection oriented as well as providing her with a perspective in her career different from most faculty.

“I value very much what happens in the classroom, but my passion is how people are growing and learning to discover God and love,” said Beugg. “In not teaching, I’ve had a freedom to experience

all different parts of the school.

I like connecting people, and I think over time what I’ve brought that I hope has helped the community is seeing big picture and small details.”

Unlike the work done by many of her colleagues, Beugg’s role in education takes a more passive approach. For Beugg, expanding the kingdom of God is her mission.

When students to take part in that, it’s oftentimes not until afterward that they realize how they’ve engaged in the community Beugg hopes to build or experienced personal spiritual growth. It is this work that Beugg hopes to do wherever her career takes her.

“I just could not be more grateful for the gift of this experience,” said Beugg. “I know I want to keep working in something where I’m connected with people and helping make God’s love known in

lege side what that was like,” said Kindbom.

Olderman was frequently responsible for extending the school’s hospitality to the visiting college representatives.

“She’s been amazing.

I don’t know how she does it— multitasking,” said Kindbom. “When we first hired her for this blended position I wasn’t sure how she would make it work but somehow she has made it work and what I appreciate most about her is that she just jumped in with both feet and not everyone can do that.”

Olderman connected with students around the school through activities like Men for Life and yearbook, where she was the comoderator.

“I think my trip to the DC for the March for Life was great. I got to talk to some students I typically wouldn’t have talked to.

Also during Mission Week, the squat challenge was very fun,” said Olderman. “So getting to know students outside of the academic role is really big and impactful for me. It’s where you see them come alive. You see their passions. You see who they really are behind just a

photo | Mrs. Kathy Chott

student.”

Olderman’s decision to leave SLUH was a tough one for her.

“I am leaving because I got offered a school counseling position, and my master’s degree is in school counseling. That’s really where my passion lies so I decided to take this opportunity,” said Olderman.

“She’s on a high trajectory, I hope Ladue can keep her, good to them if they can,” said Kindbom. “She is a mover and a shaker, she’s doing a lot of things and I’m happy for her. I’m glad for

us that we got to have her for a year, but it set the standard pretty high for whoever comes in after her.”

Olderman recognizes the differences between SLUH and Ladue, but will cherish the memories that were made at SLUH. “There is something special about working at a private school and working at an all-boys school,” said Olderman. “I’m really going to miss that aspect, that camaraderie you see with all boys. It’s fun to see that all together so it’s going to be different for me.”

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Conversation: Senior Wu discusses Easter Vigil baptism Editor’s note: Editor in Chief Paul Gillam sat down with senior Thomas Wu on Tuesday to discuss his baptism at the Easter Vigil Mass at the New Cathedral. Sophomore year, Wu was an exchange student from Nanjing, China, and chose to stay at SLUH for the remainder of his high school career.

Paul Gillam: Thanks for meeting with me Thomas.

To get started, why did you choose to be baptized?

Thomas Wu: That’s a hard question. The hardest question maybe. So coming from a background that’s majority atheist in China, coming from a place where faith, where spiritual life is not so emphasized, it is obviously hard for me to convert from believing in nothing—in no god—to believing that there is a god.

I think it tied into my own personal experience about me coming to the United States by myself at 16. It’s not all romantic, there are hard times, times I felt lonely and stuff. I have to look for an answer to help me get by, to push me forward day by day. And oftentimes I read books—CS Lewis, all those authors who are philosophers. I think to me—I’m not a philosopher or a scholar even—all the answers point to one thing, that there is God. People wiser than me, people more experienced, they think the answer is God and I feel the same way and I do see that it’s God.

Also through my own story.

When I was 10 years old, I had a head injury. I was out of school from three months and had two broken bones in my head. So I spent a month in bed daydreaming and stuff and I just say that there’s a reason. I don’t have to be saved.

I didn’t have to survive that injury I had on my head. I was lucky. There must be a reason somewhere—a divine being or a God who wants me to do something. Not because I’m better than anyone else, no, but there’s a mission for me to accomplish and eventually once I fulfill the mission I’ll find eternal peace in God. All those things tied together into one answer: God. It’s more than one story that tells the whole picture. Different lines all tied into a story.

Also there’s one thing about my dad. My dad is very smart. He never taught me too many things about what happened to him. I didn’t know my dad left his home when he was 16 as well to go to college—one of the best colleges in China. It was obviously a difficult time for him as well. All his college mates were three or four years older than him and he did pretty well.

We have a study on the third floor of my house (in China) and there is a shelf of western books and magazines. One time I was looking through the shelf and I saw a Bible. It was funny. I know my parents are atheist. I don’t know about my dad. My dad

is a bit agnostic. My grandparents are definitely atheist and I found a Bible in my house.

That was interesting.

Also my junior theology had a lot of discussion. I gave hard questions to Mr. Keeven.

He didn’t always have a good comeback but the next day he would give me something that was an answer. And then RCIA with (Director of Campus Ministry) Father (Joseph) Hill —a different way with different philosophers, Voltaire, CS Lewis’ whole story, his whole decision, he came from a very rich, affluent family in England. His father was into politics and business and he chose to be a priest. In a very secular sense, when being a priest you have no power no status on this earth but he sees beyond and he saw eternal life.

And then it’s my own personal experience. I have experienced peace and grace when I try to follow what God wants me to do and when I restrain myself from the evils.

I think that’s my answer. It’s not one answer but it’s many many things. Many spirits tied into the decision why I wanted to be baptized. I just turned 18 not too long ago.

Eighteen years old is the mark in China about your being an adult. About you being yourself. And becoming 18 years old, I have to start anew. I’m born anew and I’m ready for the world ahead.

TW: Last year. I first talked to Mr. Keeven. He was obviously thrilled. He gave me all the options: SLU, Wash. U.. … So it was a year ago, when I was a junior.

PG: What role have your parents played in this decision and how have they supported you?

TW: They were very supportive. I talked to my parents.

They’re always supportive of me. They’re like ‘If that’s what you want, we’ll support it all we can.’ I had to think twice and make sure it’s not just a fashion thing. ‘If that’s what you really want, we’ll support you.’

where you feel a tremendous amount of brotherhood and a tremendous amount of history and pride and future together. You know you guys can be brothers for a long time—for a lifetime maybe.

That feeling, I wanted to be a part of it.

Welcome to the club, that’s what it’s about. Being an individual is one thing—being an excellent individual, and outstanding one, being a scholar and warrior—but on the other hand you need a group of brothers who have your back. The other side is equally important, even more important. That’s why I chose to stay (at SLUH), because I felt it. You guys are tremendous human beings. I couldn’t think of other words to describe it. I think it’s important.

PG: What about SLUH? How has SLUH helped you through the journey?

PG: What was it like going through the RCIA process TW: Fr. Hill, Mr. Keevan, Mr. and learning more about the Sciuto. Those theology teach- faith? ers helped me along the way to validate my faith. Mr. Sciu- TW: RCIA, it was me and Fr. to proved how to be a good Hill once a week on Friday. It’s Christian, Fr. Hill showed me still going on. He gives me the the more philosophical and basics, the Trinity, all the conintellectual side, and Mr. Ke- cepts. I just project my quesevan is also a good Christian tions and learn how to not and he started the whole thing just know it but understand in his philosophy class. They it. I can give all the counterreally confirm my faith. Those arguments I can make —is three were really important there free will, is there a prefaculty members. destined life, what is the dif Also my SLUH brothers. ference between heaven and Those guys I hang out with hell, is there evil in the earth, who came to my baptism— is evil necessary—so just all probably 15 guys—some of the questions I can think of.

PG: When did you make the them closer and some of them And through reading as well. decision to go through RCIA? not that close. This is a place I imagine CS Lewis, I think he

was one of the good authors I read. Sir Thomas Moore and Thomas Aquinas are also good. From the very beginning, he gave me a counterargument to that God is that superman image.

PG: How did you feel when you were receiving the sacrament?

TW: I was scared as hell dude.

There were a ton of people around me. My brothers are behind me and my host parents and some faculty members. Father Hill put me as the first one to get baptized, confirmed, and receive communion in front of the whole Basillica. There were 400 people in the Basillica around me.

I did not want to make any mistakes.

PG: How do you hope to stay active in the faith?

TW: I would like to go on retreats a lot, see God in nature a lot, and pray a lot. Doors closed, all the lights off, and just pray. I want to commit to going to church routinely. I can be very busy sometimes, but I have to be able to set aside the time. I just have to thank God for giving me the courage and the determination to get through hard times, protect my faith, and be the best Christian I can.

Baseball wins eight straight; offense freezes against Vianney and CBC Jimmy Stanley and Paul Gillam

CORE STAFF, EDITOR IN CHIEF

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ince March 29, the St. Louis U. High baseball team has gone 8-2. Following eight consecutive commanding wins with 51 runs total, the electrifying bats were frozen for two straight shutouts. The defense followed suit, allowing only 12 runs over their eight wins and then were knocked for 17 in their two defeats.

On Friday, March 29, SLUH started their eight game win streak with a five

Breese Central in a double header, Chaminade, St. Mary’s, and Webster Groves before heading to Kentucky for three games. The team carried their solid offense to Kentucky where they thwacked teams from Harrisburg, Grayson County, and Graves County with a plus 23 run differential.

“At the plate I feel we’ve done a consistent job to give the team the best chance to win. Coach Bulte keeps preaching his philosophy of staying back, and I think it’s really helping our hitters

Junior Dashiell Wuller on the mound.

game homestand. Led by seniors Danny LaChance and Joe “Gil” Gilmore and junior Tony Lindwedel who collectively went 9 for 17 with 7 walks against intown teams, SLUH’s blistering offense outscored their opponents 51-12 in the homestand. They thumped

Saturday, April 6, starting pitcher senior Cam Glynn was roughed up by four runs and seven hits in two innings. The offense only recorded three hits against one of the top defenses in the division. In the hole by four runs, SLUH found it impossible to pull themselves out. Junior Dashiell Wuller relieved Glynn in the 3rd inning and continued the rocky Jr. Bills’ pitching. He allowed five hits and two runs. Sophomore Jake Noonan proved a bright spot as he closed out the

photo | John Hilker

since most of our big hits this far have gone to center or right field,” said Lindwedel after the Kentucky series.

However in their next game, the consistency fizzled as the win streak came to a screeching halt.

Against Vianney on

remaining 1 ⅔ innings and allowed no runs on one hit.

But the damage was done.

Unable to get on base and eat at the seven run deficit, SLUH was shutout for the first time this season.

Six days later, SLUH tried to look past the devastating loss to Vianney

as they faced CBC away from home. Junior Adam Broughton started the game for the Bills. His pitching wavered in the first inning as CBC jumped to a 4-0 lead on a grand slam. Broughton picked up his game in the second, third and fourth innings, recording zero earned runs. The SLUH offense continued to struggle for the second game in a row.

CBC’s starting pitcher and Vanderbilt commit Christian Little dominated the Jr. Bills allowing only one hit through five innings. SLUH was overpowered both at the plate and on the mound. Broughton was pulled after five and was replaced by Noonan.

SLUH managed one hit off of CBC’s closer and found themselves shut out again.

Noonan allowed four runs and closed out the game.

“As a whole team with all 26 guys included, we were overwhelmed against Vianney and lost the fight in us that we had all season up to that point. Versus CBC, we did the same and once we got down early the same thing happened,” said senior Kolin “Kinger” King.

“You have to tip your hats to Vianney and CBC,” Head Coach Ray Bulte said. “The pitchers they came up and threw strikes which kept their teams in the game. They made their plays and didn’t give us any extra outs. They came out and hit the ball and those

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Tennis feels injuries; overcomes loss of morale against MCC teams

BY Blake Obert and Luke Altier CORE STAFF, STAFF

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ust as St. Louis is beginning to feel like spring, the Jr. Billiken tennis team is warming up. The team is 7-3 overall, has won its last four games, and added a tournament victory to its resume.

The team took a rough 6-3 loss against John Burroghs, the reigning state

champions. It was a true nail biter, as the Jr. Bills could not hold on long enough to secure a win in two decisive tie-breakers at No. 2 doubles and No. 4 singles.

After the loss, the Jr. Bills were not done facing adversity. Next up was Lindbergh during the Friday of SLUH’s retreat week. “(Lindbergh) was the most formidable team in the District besides us,” said

junior Victor Stefanescu.

SLUH entered the contest in rough shape, as freshman Nick Fischer and Stefanescu, two of the Jr. Bills’ key members of the team, were not available to play. The match resulted in a heartbreaking 5-4 loss, but it appears the team has a short memory as, with the help of a full roster, they defeated Clayton in a swift 9-0 win.

The Jr. Bills did not avoid roster trouble for long, as the team was once again missing Fisher and junior Daniel Lombardi in the next match against Ladue. The loss especially hurt as the Jr. Bills have been known to be a much better team than Ladue.

“We were missing a couple players, which was tough. But we fought hard and had some players play up and they showed well,” said head coach Brian Kirk.

“We played a good match, but fell short at the end.”

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demoralizing loss, the team began to turn things around, starting with a huge win over CBC and followed with major success at the Alton doubles tournament.

SLUH managed to sweep all five doubles brackets, despite not having Fischer in play once again. The Jr. Bills beat seven Missouri and Illinois teams in doing so.

The team followed up with its biggest week of the season yet. The Jr. Bills had to face off against MCC rivals De Smet and Chaminade, and Priory.

The festivities began with a 9-0 sweep of De Smet.

SLUH dominated in every match against the Spartans and showcased just how much skill they have when at full force. Freshman Gus Tettamble was the star of the show, and managed to beat senior Matthew DeBuque, a college recruit.

Track boasts depth and distance squad; team splits, earns new personal records

BY Chris Staley SPORTS EDITOR

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he St. Louis U. High track team ran all over the place, jumped into competitive meets, and threw an array of athletes into every event. Five athletes went to Pittsburg State University in Kansas for tougher competition on April 12 while the Varsity 2 competed at the Corey Seibert Invitational on April 13. The Varsity and Varsity 2 also combined for an impressive showing at the Phil Brusca Invitational last Saturday, while JV impressed with meets at Webster, Kirkwood, and Vianney.

At Pitt State, junior Lucas Rackers ran 4:19 and senior captain Patrick Hetlage ran 4:21 for the 1600-meter run, grabbing second and fourth respectively in an event with 76 runners in it. The distance duo continued their dominance in the 3200 with Rackers running a 9:34 for third and Hetlage going fifth with a 9:45. The races were harder than usual because they occured on an indoor 300-meter track after a long car ride.

“I was happy with both of them. It’s hard to be in a van for five hours, get out, and jump right into racing,” said head coach Joe Porter. “There are a lot of mental things with the track—you have to adjust and think things through more— and then it’s a lot of different competition you haven’t seen before like the guy who won the mile was from Kansas, which was someone they hadn’t seen and known much about.”

Senior captain Charles Perry took a PR in the 400 with a speedy 51.85—a time that puts him in the varsity 4x400 meter relay. Senior captain Jay Duda sprinted an 11.86 PR in the 100-meter dash for 40th overall and senior captain Christian Wallace-Hughes jumped 19 feet in the long jump for 38th overall.

“Overall, heading down to Pitt State was a great experience. We may not have had our all around best days down there, but people had some great performances in certain events, and we competed well against different competition that we won’t see again till state,” said Hetlage.

While the five were returning from Pitt State, most of the rest of the team competed at the Corey Seibert Invitational at Rockwood Summit. The pole vaulters showed off at the event, as freshman Sam McGrail proved he was worthy of varsity by clearing 10’6” and getting third in JV, and senior captain Carlo Pitti vaulted over 12’6” for third in the varsity field.

“Coach just told us to go out and vault and really clear the bar like we are little astronauts clearing the stratosphere,” said Carlo Pitti. “We listened to coach and all I have to say is, ‘get ready for liftoff because conference isn’t ready for us.’”

The distance squad showed up again as junior Adam Mittendorf and freshman Grant Brawley both ran 4:49 in the 1600 with Daniel Hogan right behind in 4:50, each earning a top-10 finish.

The team ended the day with varsity getting 7th of 17 and JV getting 4th of 18.

“I hate when I can’t watch people race and help cheer them towards a goal time,” said Hetlage. “That is what made the results coming up on Twitter so wonderful because it gave us a chance to stay update with how everyone was doing while we were in the van and making up the pilgrimage.”

While varsity prepped for the Phil Brusca Invitational, the JV team competed at Webster and C team at Kirkwood on April 16. At the Webster meet, junior Matt Kennedy stole the show when he cleared 5’6” to win the high jump. The team

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April 26, 2019

Volume 83, Issue 26

The push to playoffs: four inline teams roll towards postseason

BY Nick Prainito STAFF

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s the short but intense inline hockey season rolls towards its early May playoffs, St. Louis U. High’s four teams are preparing for the final battles of the regular season. Although the astonishingly high number of rookie skaters at the beginning of the season caused some lackluster play early on, the coaching staff has guided each team along its respective learning curve. All of the hard work has paid off as each team has grown in skill and success.

SLUH’s Varsity 1 team sits near the middle of its division, with a record of 4-5-1. Senior Justin Jacoby has scored 20 goals and tallied 9 assists, averaging over three points per game. Jacoby also was named SLUH’s representative to Missouri Inline Hockey Association’s (MOIHA) annual all-star game, which was played last Wednesday. Goalies senior Dylan Bak and sophomore Jake Buttice have both performed fairly equally in net to this point.

One strong point for the team is its penalty kill. In inline hockey, penalties are not uncommon with the chippy

level of play and strict referees, so, it is important for teams to know how to play hard and physical without drawing an infraction. So far, SLUH has had very few penalties, and when one is drawn, it has always been killed without allowing a goal.

“We don’t take penalties. I think we only have six penalty

regular season with three games this weekend and the finale next Wednesday, May 1 against CBC at 6 p.m. at the Fenton Forum.

SLUH’s second varsity team, playing in the Varsity 2 division, had won two games as of late Thursday night.

However, the coaching staff is confident that the team is im-

photo | Mrs. Kathy Chott

SLUH’s goalie makes a save against Oakville.

minutes all season,” said head coach Chris LePage. “We’re very good at being able to apply pressure to the opposition, get the puck cleanly, lifting their sticks.”

The team wraps up its

by senior captain Nick Prainito, and two goals from junior Peter Lally, who decided to skate out for the game rather than play his usual goaltender position.

The team wraps up its season playing twice this weekend and then next Thursday, May 2 against Northwest at 9 p.m. in Fenton.

proving and is better than its record reflects.

The team picked up its second victory against SLUH’s JV squad last week, winning 10-0. Highlights included a shutout by Buttice, a hat trick

SLUH’s JV team, dubbed the “Senior Team,” has yet to pick up a victory as of late last night. Nevertheless, the group has still learned a lot through its positivity, camaraderie, and willingness to learn. Senior Joe

Wagner wins All-Metro Player of the Year; to continue hockey career at Yale

Wagner against Priory in the playoffs this year.

Sports Editor Justin Koesterer sat down with senior hockey Captain Henry Wagner, who was recently chosen by the PostDispatch as the High School Hockey Player of the Year to discuss the accolade, his time playing hockey at SLUH, and his future hockey career.

Justin Koesterer: You were recently awarded the All-Metro Player of the Year, a tremendous accolade. What does this mean to you?

Henry Wagner: It’s special.

Obviously I couldn’t do it without my teammates, they put me in a position to do it.

Same with my coaches, you know. While it means a lot, it still doesn’t mean as much as the State Championship. I think it’s nice to get the State Championship.

JK: What has been your motivation to keep playing? Why do you do this?

HW: I just love it. I just love playing.

JK: With Christian Berger leaving for Wisconsin and an extremely talented core of se-

niors last year graduating, how did you mentally and physically prepare yourself for the season, by yourself and with teammates?

HW: I think just taking better care of my body, knowing I have a bigger role to play this year than last year. It was important for me to stay fresh throughout the season, and I think our other seniors and upperclassmen really stepped up to the plate this year, which was really huge for us. So I think we came together as a group, and you know, translated pretty well.

JK: What was the feeling as you were named captain? Did you know what you were getting yourself into?

HW: It meant a lot to be selected by your teammates.

I think that speaks volumes about what you’ve accomplished and the respect you’ve earned, but, you know, you still gotta [lead]. Just because you wear the letter you still have to lead by example—do the best you can on and off the ice. I

photo | Jonel Olar

mean I’ve been a captain since sophomore year and I’ve been a captain for my club team so I think I know what that means to do. So I think I didn’t really approach it any differently than years past.

JK: Once you led your team through the season, what was the feeling like when you did that job to fulfillment, winning the State Championship?

HW: It was awesome. It was one of the best hockey moments of my life. Just absolute jubilation. Honestly I can’t remember that much but I remember that feeling of joy really.

JK: In what ways has SLUH hockey formed you as a player and a person?

HW: I think as a player it has definitely helped me learn to deal with pressure more so, because you’re playing in front of your buddies and all your friends and family so obviously you want to play well but you can’t let yourself get too amped for those games.

Just learning how to control

your emotions. I’ve become much more formative because of SLUH hockey. I think you just do your best to represent the school, keeping that SLUH character and mindset in everything you do.

JK: Who have been your biggest influences in the hockey realm and why?

HW: So growing up my coach was Al MacInnis, so just having that background from a Hall of Fame is awesome. He provided so much for me. And my trainer right now, John Lavecchio, is just one of the most inspiring people I know.

He makes it so easy to get up every day and get after it.

JK: You’re heading to Yale next year, renowned for their rigorous academics. How will you handle the burdens of hockey and a tough school schedule next year?

HW: I think it’s been the same at SLUH. I’ve always had to be organized with my time so I’m not too worried about it to be honest. I think SLUH has prepared me well for this.

JK: How have family and friends helped you through the process?

HW: they’ve been probably the biggest part of it. My family has provided me endless support and I love to see them at our games. Friends, you know, it’s always super fun to play in front of them, when the whole school is getting amped up for the big games just feeds into that. You’re super amped about playing for your school.

JK: Is there anything hockey wise in these last four years you would redo if you had the chance?

HW: Win those first two State Championships.

Miner has scored four goals for the team, and freshman Joey Inserra has scored twice and notched an assist. Defense has been the problem for the team this season. Sophomore goalie Andrew Bergman has played nine games for the team and faced nearly 250 shots, well above average for any team.

“You’ve got some guys who’ve played hockey for a while, some guys who have played for a few years, some guys who really have never played at all,” said LePage. “For them, it’s more so going out there and having fun. It’s not so much about skill development.”

Senior Will McCann agrees with LePage.

“Our chemistry is pretty high,” said McCann. “We stand up for each other. When we’re working together, we can score. We can make stuff happen.”

The team wraps up its regular season next Saturday, May 4 against Lindbergh in Fenton at 9 p.m.

Finally, SLUH’s C-team has a 4-9 record and are hoping to shake off a five-game losing streak in their final game next week. That streak

alone, however, does not paint a full picture of the team, as several of the games were close in score. Freshman Matt Windler leads the way for the squad with 12 points, nine of which are assists. Sophomore Henry McIntyre trails closely behind with 11 points, eight of which are goals.

By the time next Saturday rolls around and the puck drops for the team’s final game, it will have been nearly a month since their last outing. With plenty of practices in between, hopes are high that the regular season will end on a high note. The game is at 2 p.m. against Lindbergh in Fenton.

As for the whole program, LePage has optimism about the upcoming playoff tournament. Each team has the opportunity to advance and win the MOIHA State Championship for their division.

“You get in the playoffs, you got a piece of hardware to play for, you want to get that piece of hardware,” said LePage. “Once you hit playoff time the expectation is, let’s try and win this thing.”

JV and C track compete at Webster Groves and Kirkwood (continued from page 9)

captured fifth out of 17 at the Webster meet.

At Kirkwood, most of the freshmen were able to compete because of unlimited entries, and they showed up with plenty of PRs. Freshman Eric Piening won the high jump with a 5’6” and McGrail took pole vault by clearing 10’6”.

“We’re putting things together at the right time as we get ready for MCCs as we have guys doing their best at the right time,” said Porter.

When it came time for the Phil Brusca Invitational, the team was ready to show off. The meet opened with the varsity 4x800 meter relay running together for the first time this season. The team of Perry, Hetlage, Rackers, and junior Laz Williams went for a statebest 7:59.

“We felt like they were under control the whole time and didn’t press,” said Porter.

“No one ran an outstanding race, but everyone went very smooth.”

Williams didn’t stop there as he easily took the 800 with a winning time of 1:56 with Perry closely behind going 2:00.

Rackers took the crown in the 1600 with a 4:25 after running most of the race by himself. Hetlage took second in the 3200 with a 9:41 and was only five seconds behind track rival Charlie Teeter from Webster Groves High School.

“Looking at the race afterwards, I can see parts where I should’ve maybe pushed the pace a little more to get separation. Still, I was happy with the race. It wasn’t perfect, but it still went well,” said Hetlage.

With only a couple meets left in the season, the JV started

showing off peak performance when they went to Vianney this past Wednesday. PRs were handed out like Easter eggs, especially with sophomore Daniel Salcedo dropping .5 seconds in the 100 with an 11.88.

“Daniel is finally showing off his true potential as a sprinter by running these times,” said senior James Tillman. “I am ready to take him under my wing and hopefully he’ll get on the Varsity 2 level I’m on.”

Sophomore Britt Nelson PR’d by an astounding four feet in the shot put, throwing 33’2” and sophomore Reid Jackson showed he’s worthy as a varsity 4x800 alternate, tying junior Noah Scott in the 800 with a 2:04.

“You start looking at all the things we could put together on a day like that and there was some great stuff out there we were really happy to see,” said Porter.

Some of the team competes at the Dale Collier Invitational this Saturday, and then the whole program will try to win MCCs for the 16th straight year next Wednesday at De Smet.

“We’ll do a little something at Dale Collier, but it won’t be all our ‘A’ guys and then we’ll use those guys in a lot of different events in conference four days later,” said Porter. “No one is going to be overly racing so we can be really sharp for MCCs.”

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Golf bests CBC twice in unbeaten dual-match run

art | Harrison Petty

Justin Koesterer and Jacob Reznikov BY

SPORTS EDITOR, REPORTER

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here’s an old saying that goes, “It’s always tougher beating a team the second time.” The Jr. Bills did just that, dispatching the CBC Cadets twice in two weeks.

In the last two weeks, the St. Louis U. High varsity golf team has been busy, but the tight schedule has kept the Jr. Bills’ game on point.

Six meets in two weeks have continuously kept clubs moving and hands rotating.

Two of the meets were invitationals, and the other four duals, two of those against CBC. In this span, the Jr. Bills went 3-0-1 in dual matches.

On Wednesday, April 10, the team took its talents to the Laker Invitational at Old Kinderhook near the Lake of the Ozarks where they competed against 27 other teams. The team took third, shooting a 319. Senior Jonathan Turner finished first overall with a 72, even par.

In the next two games, the Jr. Bills needed to be on their game against two conference rivals, and what better way to improve their game than playing the next day against CBC. A strong push by the Jr. Bills saw them barely beat the Cadets. The final score after nine holes of golf was 243244, Jr. Bills.

The exhilaration of a

one-point victory, however, was not enough to push them past De Smet. On the penultimate day of SLUH’s consecutive match run, at Sunset Country Club, the Spartans fought the Jr. Bills to a deadlock tie, 245-245.

If the Jr. Bills were tired or lacking mental acuteness after playing three games in three days, they certainly did not show it. Westminster Academy hosted at the Norman K. Probstein Community Golf Course on April 18, and watched as SLUH took a resounding victory, winning 216-241.

The 216 is the team’s lowest score all season. Sophomore Grant Sussman shot a 34, one under par.

“We’ve had our eyes set on beating the best the whole season to show we can hang with anyone,” said senior Nate Rauschenbach.

“The past few weeks have given us confidence and momentum as the District Tournament approaches.”

The three days of rest and practice were sorely needed, and, after a quick hiatus, the team returned to action at the Lake Forest Invitational at Lake Forest Country Club. The team took third out of 24 teams, shooting 331. Junior Ray Winter finished fifth with an 80.

After the team’s thirdplace finish, they immediately had to bounce back, for the next day brought

a rematch with the Cadets, this time on SLUH’s own turf: Forest Park. The second time around actually proved an easier victory than the first. Compared to the previous one-point edging, the Jr. Bills came away with a more comfortable ten-stroke victory, 235-245.

“This season has been the one I’m most proud of. In matches and tournaments, I’ve come out shooting good scores pretty consistently and I think a lot of other guys could say the same exact thing. We haven’t had the greatest overall tournament success, but coming into districts and the end of our season, we are looking sharp not only as individuals but also as a team,” said senior Jonathan Turner.

At the helm of this unbeaten stretch has been head coach Dan Reardon, who, through his own experience, has guided the team through the tournaments and matches, and in return, has garnered the unwavering support of his players.

“Coach Reardon has kept growing on me throughout the year. His experience in talking with pros and playing many years really shows. He knows when to offer advice and when to let the player think it out on his own,” said Rauschenbach.

“First I had to sense they accepted me as their new coach and I tried to be myself as a coach. I have been pleased that players consider my ideas and suggestions. And importantly there had to be laughter during practices and matches. The experience has exceeded my expectations and at least I hope matched theirs,” said Reardon.

The Jr. Bills are next off to the postseason; on April 29, the Jr. Bills will compete at the District meet at the Quail Creek Golf Course.

Baseball prepares for Vianney, CBC; looks to fill gaps (continued from page 9)

gave them everything. They came out and played well.

The frustrating part is that we were hitting the ball real well and all of a sudden we get shut out in two games. There were a couple plays we needed to make offensively and we needed to throw more strikes.”

Following the losses, the varsity captains held a players-only meeting to address and hopefully eliminate the team’s recent struggles. They wanted reenergize the team.

“We aren’t in panic mode but Gil and Kinger recognized we needed to flip a switch,” said senior Paul Reddy in a text message.

“We tend to have a problem where we get caught up in the starting pitcher and we sort of get intimidated. We need to focus just doing our thing and having the right approach at the plate. It doesn’t matter what his name is or how hard he throws, we just have to do our thing,” said junior Ben Kennebeck.

“It gave us an opportunity to step back and look at the bigger aspects of the team like overall enthusiasm and helped us regain our focus,” Noonan said.

SLUH will face DeSmet and St. Charles West on Saturday in a double header

“Vianney lit a fire

in us and these last couple practices have been the most focused and intensified practices from a player standpoint we have had all year,” said King. “With that being said, a good team takes all 26 guys to buy in and contribute and I believe we are moving towards that based off of our attitude in our practices after the last couple tough losses.”

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After sweep of MCC opponents, tennis prepares for conference (continued from page 11)

“It was perhaps the best 9-0 victory I’ve seen,” said Stefanescu.

Next up was Priory.

The match was tight, ending 5-4, but the Jr. Bills were able to grind it out, again without the help of Fischer.

SLUH won at Nos. 2 and 3 doubles, and Nos. 1, 2, and 6 singles. Stefanescu and sophomore Leo Da Silva had a dominating 8-1 victory against Priory’s talented No. 2 doubles “We’ve been playing really well together as a team and I think that our victories over good teams have shown our improvement as a squad over the season,” said Tettamble. “The next tournament we have should really be a test of our skills and a good warmup for state.”

Things had been going perfect for SLUH, but they were not done thriving yet. To cap off the big week, SLUH was set to take on Chaminade. The contest began inside because of rain, and the win wasn’t going to come easy, as Fischer was out once again. With the help of three clutch doubles victories and strong singles performances from Tettamble and Da Silva, however, SLUH took a commanding 5-2 victory and finished out the week with three substantial wins.

“Our mindset this year has been centered around our work ethic and making sure we maintain the level of intensity in which we practice. If we keep up our hard work, we can keep improving and making sure

we’re ready for state,” said Fischer.

The tennis team’s resume for state is undoubtedly impressive. They’ve swept all four of their MCC matches and have settled for nothing less than success the last few weeks. There is no doubt that they are a team to watch in St. Louis high school tennis.

“For the conference tournament, getting ourselves ready for singles and doubles for conference and winning conference,” said head coach Brian Kirk about the team’s goals.

“Along with that, we are working for the end of our season which will hopefully be at the Districts tournament. The team is getting ready to make a run.”

Underclassman Briefs JV Volleyball (11-0-0) 4/22-CBC SLUH 25 25 CBC 19 17

4/16-CBC SLUH 11 CBC 4 Eli Butters (3)

4/23-St. Mary’s SLUH 25 25 St. Mary’s 16 15

4/17-Marquette SLUH 13 Marquette 8 Cooper Scharff (4)

C Volleyball (7-1) 4/22-CBC SLUH 25 25 CBC 12 13 JV Tennis (3-3-0) 4/15-Belleville SLUH 1 Belleville 8 Singles wins (seed): Marison (5) 4/16-De Smet SLUH 4 Desmet 0 4/17-Priory SLUH Priory

2 5

JV Water Polo (9-0-0) 4/15-Ladue SLUH 11 Ladue 3 Cooper Scharff (4)

4/16-Vianney SLUH Vianney

4/22-Kirkwood SLUH 15 Kirkwood 2 Cooper Scharff (6) C In-line (4-9-0) 4/15-CBC SLUH 02 2 CBC 41 5 Jake Buttice (1) Kyle Catalano (1) JV In-line (4-5-0) 4/20-Rockwood Summit SLUH 10 1 Rockwood 45 9 Joseph Miner (1) B Baseball (4-8-1) 4/15-DeSmet SLUH DeSmet

3 6

0 5

4/17 West Minister SLUH 8 West Minister 17 C Baseball (3-6-0) 4/22-Chaminade SLUH 10 Chaminade 0 Matt Kluba (3 for 3) 4/23- Eureka SLUH 1 Eureka 4 Matt Kluba (double) JV Baseball (3-7-1) 4/16-Vianney SLUH Vianney

0 5

4/17-Westminster Christian Academy SLUH 8 Westminster 17 2XV 4/11-North County SLUH 63 North County 22 -compiled by Jared Thornberry and Jimmy Stanley

Varsity Briefs 1XV Rugby

Volleyball (13-0-0)

4/25-Eureka

4/22-CBC

SLUH

F: 71

SLUH

25 22 25

Eureka

F: 12

CBC

10 25 8

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berry and Jimmy Stanley

4/23-St. Mary’s SLUH

25 25

St. Mary’s

14 22

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Calendar Friday, April 26

Artist of the Fortnight: Patrick Gannon, ’21 Gannon excels at playing the Irish flute and Irish whistle. This weekend, Gannon will be competing in the midwest qualifier for the Ireland Championships, where he will perform four times with the hope of qualifying to play in Ireland over the summer.

“My family is Irish, and my grandma runs the school that I perform with. So, it means a lot to my family, so that makes (playing) significant to me,” said Gannon.

Mass of Praise & Gratitude Lunch Special—Chinese

Vegetarian—Black Bean Burger

Southeast Missouri State University 9:00AM Tennis Tournament of Champions 4:15PM B Baseball vs Granite City 7:00PM V Lacrosse vs CB Memphis 8:00PM VD2 Inline vs Wentzville Holt

Saturday, April 27 Baseball Centenary Senior Follies 12:00PM V Baseball @ DeSmet 2:00PM XV1 Rugby vs St. Thomas Aquinas

JV Inline vs CBC 3:00PM V Baseball vs St. Charles West 3:30PM JV Rugby vs St. Thomas Aquinas 6:00PM V1 Inline vs Parkway 9:00PM V1 Inline vs Northwest

Sunday, April 28 Grandparent’s Mass Senior Follies 7:00PM VD2 Inline vs Summit

Monday, April 29

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Faculty Retreat 8:00AM Golf—District Tournament 4:00PM JV/V Tennis vs O’Fallon Township 4:15PM C Baseball @ Parkway South 4:30PM C/JV/V Volleyball vs Lindbergh

V baseball vs Fox 5:00PM C Lacrosse vs Marquette 5:30PM JV Lacrosse vs Chaminade 7:00PM V Baseball vs Mehlville

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Our respective organizations are hubs for innovation and participation in the rich community of St. Louis U. High, but as our two populous organizations stand, we have a historic rivalry. However, the rivalry is in dire need of a formal, but surely not final, culmination. The score needs to be settled.

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AP Band/Orchestra Rehearsal

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United States Naval Academy 3:30PM SPring Signing Day Ceremony 4:00PM C Baseball vs Northwest 4:30PM C/JV Volleyball @ Marquette Catholic 7:00PM Band/Orchestra Concert

V baseball vs CBC

Wednesday, May 1

Regular Schedule AP Jazz Rehearsal

Junior Class Meeting

Snack—Texas Pretzels Lunch Special—Chicken Nuggets

Vegetarian—Garden Burger 4:30PM JV/V Volleyball @ O’Fallon Township 6:00PM V1 Inline vs Northwest

Thursday, May 2

Regular Schedule

AP Jazz Rehearsal

Snack—Chicken Bites Lunch Special—Domino’s

Vegetarian—Olive Oil Pasta 3:30PM NIE 4th Quarter Happy Hour 4:00PM JV/V Volleyball @ Chaminade

B Baseball vs Chaminade 4:15PM V baseball @ Chaminade 5:00PM JV Lacrosse vs Webster Groves 6:00PM Student Art Exhibit Opening 6:30PM C Baseball vs Westminster Christian

Friday, May 3

F/C 1st Friday Mass *not fact checked Freshman Class Dance Junior Ring Ceremony Master” Klevorn Art Director Game” Thornberry Junior Ring Dance Johno “Most Inventive” Darion “The Bhadest BalJackson lerina” Mullins Contributing Photographers 9:00PM JV Inline vs Oakville Jimmy “Cutest Smile” Sulli “Ted Drewes Award Stanley Staff Artists Wallisch Blake “Brokest Boy” Obert Jackson “Best Sketch” John “four” Hilker Ben “The Tallest Person In DuCharme Mrs. Anne Marie “best The World” Kleffner Harrison “Artistic Talent” banana dance” Lodholz Joe “The Little Mermaid Petty Mrs. Kathy “easiest photogAward” Feder Jack “Mister Missouri” rapher to work with” Chott Colvin Leo “best smile ” Heinz Staff John “2nd best smile” Kissel Nick “Best Music Taste” Staff Photographer Prainito Louis “Most Participation Advisors Sam “Most Marvel Movies Trophies” Barnes Mr. Peter “Justin Seaton Watched” Tarter ’08” Lucier Peter “Most LAX” Campbell Reporters Mr. Justin “Peter Lucier ’13” Nicholas “Most Benched Braden “Pastoral Team Ap- Seaton Minutes” Dalaviras preciation Award” Kramer Luke “Only Sophomore Carter “Most 8th Notes Moderator Who Stays” Altier Played” Fortman Mr. Steve “Luckiest ModJared “Best Teeth In The erator” Missey

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