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Backer community garden improved
Backer community garden improved

Shakespeare famously said “Sweet lovers love the Spring,” but the gardeners of St. Louis U. High love it just as much! Through the efforts of a generous benefactor and lots of hard work from faculty and student leaders, the Backer community garden has gotten a recent facelift, with entirely new garden beds, fences, fruit trees, and bees. 

 

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Letter to the Editors: Walking to School

To the editors:

 

Andrew Hunt ends his account of his long walk to SLUH from Kirkwood (Issue of May 9, 2025) by wondering if any other Jr. Bills have made such treks. I can attest to at least two who completed an even longer journey: on Tuesday, April 24, 2007, Charlie Landis and Ryan Kotaska, '07, walked to SLUH from Des Peres. I know, because Charlie invited me along. He and I were co-news editors of the Prep News that year, and we often carpooled together. Deterred by the prospect of a predawn departure (I valued my sleep), I declined. 

 

Charlie and Ryan weren't the only ones to walk double-digit miles to SLUH that day; the Prep News of April 27, 2007 reports that three other seniors left their homes on foot at 3:45 a.m.Elsewhere, the issue tells of the Bradley brothers (Jason, '07, and Josh, '08) cycling to the U. High from Wildwood—a Tour de St. Louis totaling 22 miles—and of a city bus declining to stop for your current principal. 

 

You might be wondering: didn't we have cars back in 2007? We did, but the day in question was Car-Free Day, a voluntary initiative organized by Ms. Bugnitz. A glance at the Prep News archives suggests that the day’s stated purpose was to encourage students to consider alternative transportation in preparation for Highway 40's reconstruction. But in my memory, Car-Free Day was at least in part a response to a vigorous debate in the community that year over SLUH's responsibility to address the threat of climate change. 

 

Much of that debate unfolded in the opinion pages of the Prep News, a once-vibrant town square which, I have been sorry to note, has fallen silent in recent years. So consider this letter not only a friendly bid to add some historical color to Mr. Hunt's fine reflection, but also a suggestion that in these divided and divisive times, this newspaper can once again serve as a forum for the spirited but respectful exchange of ideas.

 

Jim Santel '08

Prep News Editor-in-Chief 2007–08

In the headlines

SLUH continues MCC dominance for fourth year in a row
Theo Agniel, Sports Editor

The grounds of Oakland are renowned for St. Louis U. High student’s dedication to academics, arts, and faith. These splendid virtues are all accompanied by an athletics program that gratefully accepted its fourth straight all sports Metro Catholic Conference (MCC) trophy yesterday.

BaseBills bounce back on Freeburg, walks off against Summit
Connor Kane and James Baudendistel, reporters

The St. Louis U. High baseball team has hit its stride again. After some disappointing losses last week, the SLUH baseball team came back with a win against Freeburg on Tuesday, and a walk-off victory against Rockwood Summit. 

The Return. Rugby defeats Eureka and STL Jets, brings home state trophy
Jens Istvan, Core Staff

“It ain’t a thing without the ring.” These words, uttered by team manager Martin Miller during a huddle, became the mantra for the St. Louis U. High rugby team in the state final and semifinal matches. This past Saturday, the team defeated both Eureka and the St. Louis Jets to become the 2025 Missouri rugby state champions.

Golf makes state tournament for first time in eight years, Kennedy makes hole-in-one
Aiden Erard, Sports Editor

Following a cancellation due to rain last Thursday, the top five golfers of St. Louis U. High traveled to Crescent Farms Golf Course on Monday to compete in the Class Five District One District Tournament. A hole-in-one from freshman Ivan Kennedy and top ten performances from juniors Harrison Zipfel and Nick Vilela led to a second place playoff win that will send the entire squad to the state tournament for the first time in eight years, marking a turning point for the program.

News

SLUH continues MCC dominance for fourth year in a row
Theo Agniel, Sports Editor

The grounds of Oakland are renowned for St. Louis U. High student’s dedication to academics, arts, and faith. These splendid virtues are all accompanied by an athletics program that gratefully accepted its fourth straight all sports Metro Catholic Conference (MCC) trophy yesterday.

BaseBills bounce back on Freeburg, walks off against Summit
Connor Kane and James Baudendistel, reporters

The St. Louis U. High baseball team has hit its stride again. After some disappointing losses last week, the SLUH baseball team came back with a win against Freeburg on Tuesday, and a walk-off victory against Rockwood Summit. 

The Return. Rugby defeats Eureka and STL Jets, brings home state trophy
Jens Istvan, Core Staff

“It ain’t a thing without the ring.” These words, uttered by team manager Martin Miller during a huddle, became the mantra for the St. Louis U. High rugby team in the state final and semifinal matches. This past Saturday, the team defeated both Eureka and the St. Louis Jets to become the 2025 Missouri rugby state champions.

Golf makes state tournament for first time in eight years, Kennedy makes hole-in-one
Aiden Erard, Sports Editor

Following a cancellation due to rain last Thursday, the top five golfers of St. Louis U. High traveled to Crescent Farms Golf Course on Monday to compete in the Class Five District One District Tournament. A hole-in-one from freshman Ivan Kennedy and top ten performances from juniors Harrison Zipfel and Nick Vilela led to a second place playoff win that will send the entire squad to the state tournament for the first time in eight years, marking a turning point for the program.

AY 2025-2026 Summer reading book announced
Leo Hahn and Grant Skornia, Features Editor, Core Staff

It’s official—this year’s summer reading book has been announced! Very soon, St. Louis U. High students of all grades will be grabbing their very own copies of Tattoos on the Heart: The Power of Boundless Compassion by Greg Boyle, SJ, which promises to keep the community educated and entertained as summer break kicks off. 

Cherry on top: a saga of senior capstones
Andrew Hunt and Lucas Hayden, News Editors

Between their last goodbyes and final memories at SLUH, the seniors have also been hard at work this semester in their various capstone courses, which they have wrapped up in the last couple of weeks, producing notable works and sharing in the inspiring work of others.

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