rossman school
Sixth-graders Christopher Braggs, Jason Klutho, Ryan Hardwick, Grant Dahl, Jonathan Lee and Alex Bahr took home first place in the Missouri Math League’s annual sixth-grade competition. They competed against 24 other schools to win the State Championship. Two area high school students received perfect scores on the ACT college admissions and placement exam: Victor Folk of Parkway West High School and Benjamin Krasnoff of Webster Groves High School. Only about 0.1 percent of graduating U.S. high school students earn a perfect score on the test each year.
marquette high school
Recent graduate Allison Licavoli received the Congressional Award Gold Medal at a U.S. Capitol ceremony in Washington, D.C. Students earn the prestigious award for excellence in volunteer service, personal development, physical fitness and exploration. Licavoli met U.S. Sen. Claire McCaskill while there.
webster groves and parkway west
Two area high school students received perfect scores on the ACT college admissions and placement exam: Victor Folk of Parkway West High School and Benjamin Krasnoff of Webster Groves High School. Only about 0.1 percent of graduating U.S. high school students earn a perfect score on the test each year.
parkway schools
The district was one of 10 employers in the country recognized for creating a culture of health and wellness for its employees. United Healthcare bestowed the school district with its Well Deserved award after Parkway implemented health programs for the 2016-2017 school year. Across the district, schools implemented different health initiatives for staff, such as an on-site gym, financial wellness center and mobile mammography clinic, among others.
ursuline academy
Senior Reagan Becnel was one of 20 local students chosen to participate in St. Louis’ ‘Kode with Klossy,’ a two-week coding camp for girls started by model and area native Karlie Kloss. The camp is held in 10 U.S. cities during the summer and encourages young women to become leaders in the technology industry.
ladue high school
Senior Alex Cobin has been chosen to serve on the 2017-2018 student board of directors at the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis. Cobin was selected following a rigorous application process. Student directors meet monthly during the school year and learn about the bank’s role in the national economy through online learning and interaction with Federal Reserve staff. At the end of his yearlong board term, Cobin can apply for a summer internship with the bank.
saint louis university high school
SLUH is gearing up to celebrate its 200th anniversary in 2018 with a variety of activities and events. It’s the oldest high school west of the Mississippi River, and is ranked among the nation’s top schools by Niche and The Washington Post.
