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Pictured here is Dr. Jere Hochman's senior yearbook photo.

Paying It Forward

Alumni Dr. Jere Hochman uses his Clayton education to empower future generations
Noah Clement-Bayard, Reporter January 23, 2025

Alumni and Hall of Fame member Dr. Jere Hochman attended the Clayton School District, beginning his educational journey at Glenridge Elementary.  “I remember the name of every teacher I had because...

The Fellowship of Christian Athletes pose for a photo at the front lawn of one of the leaders houses. The club members are food and played games. "It was really great to be able to talk and hangout with kids in the FCA outside of school. It felt nice talking to them and also having fun outside of a school environment," Cole Rideout said.

One Goal, One God, One Mission

The Fellowship of Student Athletes finds new methods of Outreach
Ella Kalachek, Reporter January 21, 2025

Every Tuesday after school, you'll find a group of students in a classroom or at a house sharing their love and passion for one thing: God. The group is called The Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA),...

Sophomore Ellison Lutzeler and his family at a relatives wedding, at the Jewel Box, April 20. (photo courtesy of Ellison Lutzeler)

Embracing a Mixed Heritage

A mixed-race student finds strength in his family's history of overcoming adversity
Vera Ewing, Reporter January 16, 2025

Sophomore Ellison Lutzler, a student of mixed descent, has learned valuable lessons from the challenges faced by his Ethiopian grandmother and biracial mother. Through these family experiences, Lutzeler...

Sophomore Gabi Zielinska. (Photo courtesy of Gabi Zielinska)

From Poland to a New Life

Sophomore Gabriela Zielinska overcomes challenges and finds community
Cecilia Fazio, Reporter January 15, 2025

Sophomore Gabriela Zielinska never would have guessed that in a year, she would have completely uprooted herself and crossed the borders out of her home country, making the 13-hour flight to the U.S.  Zielinska...

The All-In Coalition marches in the 2022 Homecoming Parade. The students spent the morning decorating the car and threw out frisbees and candy in the parade. ¨[I wanted to] go to the parade [to] get to know everyone better and find common interests besides wanting to combat teen substance abuse,¨ freshman Olivia Lin (pictured left holding the banner) said.

All-In Director Lili Schliesser Moves On

The Impact and Future of All-In Coalition
Katherine M. Strait, Reporter January 14, 2025

In the heart of Clayton, a dedicated community is making waves in the fight against substance abuse. Led by Lili Schliesser, the All-In Coalition is not just a prevention program—it is a community of...

Zoe Baldwin plays at the Odyssey pre-collegiate concerto competition. At the winners competition, Baldwin played the Bach Triple. "It was fun to play with my friends in a triple [violin] concerto," Baldwin said. Photo Courtesy of Zoe Baldwin

Tuning Into Success

Sophomore Zoe Baldwin’s Violin Journey
Luke Jeans, Reporter January 13, 2025

University City sophomore Zoe Baldwin opted to attend Clayton High School after interacting with CHS students in music programs through the St. Louis Youth Orchestra. Baldwin felt that the orchestra program...

Freshman Berklie Dias stands in front of her juice shop Freshness in a Bottle.

Across State Lines, A Teen’s Entrepreneurial Spirit Thrives

14-year-old juggles school and juice bar ownership
Kyra Wigglesworth, Reporter January 10, 2025

ight green walls with fruit paintings, white ceilings and the smell of beeswax are what customers first see and smell as they enter Freshness in a Bottle, a juice bar on the Minnesota-Wisconsin border,...

Munirol (Runo) Islam lowers a bag into the dumpster outside the CTE hallway on a 43°F morning, Dec. 3. Islam encourages students to follow common courtesy and have respect for the school. "Work ethic is everything to me. I mean, you could have a very sharp knife, but if you don't use it, it's worthless," Islam said.

Beyond Positivity

How One Man's Attitude Helps Shape School Culture
Claire Linnenbringer, Reporter January 9, 2025

f you have ever happened to get to school very early you might feel like you are the only person in the building, but you would probably come across Munirol Islam walking the halls in a navy blue outfit...

A friend of administrative assistant Debbie Dornfeld takes photos with her kittens before their adoption. Two of the cats were adopted the week before finals, and the other two were adopted on Christmas. "[I'm] not sad at all because these folks really wanted them. They're darling and adorable, and I love them dearly, but they're ready to grow and explore and be out of the bedroom I have them in," Dornfeld said.

From Stray to Stay

An Unexpected Litter Brings Woman Joy
William England, Reporter December 22, 2024

Athletic Administrative Assistant Debbie Dornfeld prayed for a dog for seven years. At the age of 11, her prayers came true.  “A dog wandered up to our yard, and we advertised him. We put it on the...

Senior Micah Lotsoff scrolls on his phone, distracted, absent-minded and encapsulated by the world of social media at his fingertips. Before the phone policy that was implemented at Clayton, teachers were constantly met with this scene.

The Policy Issue

How Clayton's new attendance, phone, AI and AP policies have impacted the school district
Charlie Meyers and Madeline Jeans December 18, 2024

Leading the Class

Leading the Class

The class presidents share their purposes and aspirations for the year
Lucas Ruan, Reporter December 13, 2024

The elected class presidents are Blake Wilson (9), Jack McAndrew (10), Wayne Yue (11) and Riley Zimmerman (12). Class presidents are responsible for managing fundraising and preparing for events like prom....

Under the Radar

Under the Radar

The School Policies Making a Bigger Impact Than You Think
Hansini Mahajan, Reporter December 6, 2024

Most students are familiar with the new phone and attendance policies, but existing policies—official school support systems designed to help—may go unnoticed. WELLNESS CENTER With a calming...

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