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Lights, Music, Action! Over Christmas break, SLUH alum and music editor Rudy Brynac, ’09 is set to be credited in his first film, The Color Purple. 

On Oct. 8, Israel declared war against the terrorist group Hamas, primarily located in Palestine. As military tensions continue to rise, with attacks and protests against Israelis reaching New York City, St. Louis U. High students have been able to reflect on the personal impact that the conflict has had as well as the impact it has had on the broader Jewish community.

I had the privilege of meeting with New York Jets safety Tony Adams ’17 last night after he spoke to the varsity football team at their weekly Thursday night meeting. Adams made the 53-man roster for the Jets last year, but this year he has solidified himself as a key member of the team. 

September is National Suicide Awareness Month

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.

The Sub Club of St. Louis U. High has created a movement. In the halls of the Backer Memorial and beyond, high school students across St. Louis are all too acquainted with the social media presence of Sub Club.

St. Louis U. High has been hard at work to adapt their schedule to the needs of the school community since the pandemic first began. Four iterations have passed since the start of the pandemic, with each one lasting a year. This means the Class of 2023 has experienced a different schedule for each of their years at SLUH.

On September 20th, 2022 senior Garrett Shearer announced his commitment to play Division I baseball at Northwestern University. 

Shearer, like most young athletes, grew up playing all the sports imaginable. From basketball to football to baseball, Shearer tried it all. While he found some success on the hardwood as the JV captain his sophomore year, his future was always on the baseball diamond. 

St. Louis U. High has seen a surge in popularity of a classic game: chess. One of the key factors behind the growing popularity of chess at SLUH is its widespread accessibility. Chess has become easily available online and, unlike many online games, is allowed on the SLUH Wi-Fi. Moreover, the game now can be played at different levels, allowing players of varying skill levels to enjoy the game and compete against each other. 

This fall, senior Parker Guthrie announced his commitment to play Division III baseball at Washington University in St. Louis. 

There is no shortage of  displays of strength at St. Louis U. High as hundreds of student athletes step on the court and field to start their spring sports. This month, however, we celebrate the success and strength of women in the SLUH community for Women’s History Month. Modern and Classical Languages Department chair Kate Toussaint, though she doesn’t flaunt it, is an incredible model of strength and determination through her involvement with competitive powerlifting.

Senior Danny Campbell's commitment to play Division 1 Lacrosse at Hobart College, and the years of hard work that brought him there.

Prep News explores the illustrious volleyball career of senior Brooklyn Hollander, as he commits to play Division III at Wittenberg University this fall.

Twelve months ago today, Russia invaded Ukraine, beginning what has since become one of Europe’s most brutal wars since World War II. Over the last year, St. Louis U. High has seen the impacts of the crisis firsthand, with the invasion dealing blows to Global Ed’s Russian program and allowing students to serve Ukrainian refugees in Poland.

Mr. President, leader of the free world, Commander in Chief: these are just some of the many titles given to the President of the United States. From 32 days in office to over 12 years, the Presidents have cemented their legacies in history and are honored every year on Presidents Day. For most at St. Louis U. High, Feb. 20 is just another day off, but some in the building challenge us to look further.

Senior Jack Evans is spending his Senior Project with fellow senior Luka Okropirashvili working at the Barnes Jewish Extended Care Center in Clayton.

Senior Joe Zarilli has been working hard on his senior project at Great Circle, where he is helping students with special educational needs and learning disabilities.