The St. Louis U high community mourns the death of longtime Chinese teacher Dr. Chingling Tai. Tai served at SLUH for 27 years, starting her tenure in 1987 and retiring in 2014. Tai was known for her devotion to the Chinese community not only at SLUH but in the larger St. Louis area. 

Following months of preparatory work, renovations have finally begun in St. Louis U. High’s chapel. With work expected to ramp up during the summer months, the administration now expects construction on the project to be complete by the end of January 2024.

The Class of 2024 Banner, adorned with a glowing phoenix and the motto “Once Divided, Forever United,” was unveiled at their Junior Ring Mass last Friday. As the seniors finish exams and final projects, the class that began their high school journey on Zoom celebrates their brotherhood as they become leaders in the school.

The Student Art Exhibit has opened on the second floor of the J-Wing to display student-made art for the St. Louis U. High community to admire. From still lifes and self-portraits to abstract sketches and pottery, this exhibit is showing off the creativity and ingenuity within the Visual Arts Department.

Senior Accountant Bob Goeke ’71 is retiring after 16 years of service. 

Principal Ian Gibbons, SJ is leaving St. Louis U. High this year. After a six-year tenure marked by some of the most rapid change in the school’s history, Gibbons will be remembered for his steadfast, level-headed leadership through adversity.

The St. Louis U. High volleyball team was once again outplayed by De Smet Jesuit on tuesday. Struggling to return De Smet’s offensive fire, the Jr. Bills were unable to exact their revenge on the Spartan’s for snapping their 76 game win streak.

The St. Louis U. High Ultimate Frisbee team participated in the Missouri state tournament in Edwardsville this past weekend, and after getting eliminated in the quarterfinals, managed to break seed.

Last night, the St. Louis U. High Water Polo team advanced to the State Final match last night with their third victory in the state tournament, beating Parkway West 12-10. The Jr. Bills, who had lost to the Longhorns in their two previous games, now have a chance to win the 23rd State Championship in program history when they face Parkway Central tomorrow at 2:30 p.m. 

The hot streak of the St. Louis U. High baseball team came to an unfortunate end with an upsetting loss over the weekend against Westminster. However, the Jr. Bills responded strongly as they toppled No. 2-ranked Francis Howell. 

Eleven years and running. Last week on Wednesday, the St. Louis U. High Track and Field team competed at CBC for the MCC Champions Title and won at both Varsity and JV levels.

MCC Champs has a good ring to it.