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Longtime Chinese teacher Chingling Tai passes away, community mourns
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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. 

Chapel renovations to ramp up over summer break
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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.

Kickham retires after 12 years with AP Psych
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After 12 years at St. Louis U. High, Tom Kickham will be moving on at the end of the 2022-2023 academic year. Katy Perry blasting at 7:30 a.m., shouting “Hey Brother!” in the hallways, and a warm and agreeable presence will be lost with Kickham’s departure.

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Longtime Chinese teacher Chingling Tai passes away, community mourns

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. 

Chapel renovations to ramp up over summer break

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.

Juniors ascend to leadership positions at annual Junior Ring Mass

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.

Art exhibit opens to show off students' work throughout the year

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.

Sports

Water polo downs Parkway West to advance to State Championship

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. 


 

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Steve Snodgrass '65 reflects on time exonerating wrongfully convicted murder
Grayson Stevenson, Core Staff

Steve Snodgrass ’65 recently published his book, The Murder of Angela Mischelle Lawless, highlighting his time working on the exoneration of Josh Kezer in a controversial trial. Snodgrass’s efforts to free Kezer underscores his lifelong devotion to repairing the criminal justice system.

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