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The Student Newsite of Ladue High School

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Spring into Play
Spring into Play
Ishaan Pandey and Aaron Lin • May 1, 2024
The 2024 girls state team of Meg Willmann (11), Francesca Bochicchio (12), Avery Warwick (9), Anna Dalton (12), Lily Hsieh (12), MJ Bezzant (12), Emily Dieckhaus (12), Phoebe Chen (12), Lily Ta (11) and Mia Singer (9) stand for a portrait in the pool Feb. 14. The team had swimmers qualified in eight of the 11 swimming events at the championship. “I’m really thankful that we get to play music during practice and laugh and smile and race together,” Ta said.
Splashing Records
Vincent Hsiao, Photography Editor in Chief • February 20, 2024
Jimmy Rowe (12) pins an opponent from Vianney. Rowe placed second at the St. Charles Invitational that took place Jan. 13-14. “I’m proud of how much everyone on the team is getting better and pushing me to be better,” Rowe said.
Winning in Winter
Olivia Chen, Art Editor in Chief • January 29, 2024
Health & Sports
Alexandra Tsygankov (12) runs on the track Nov. 18. She has run cross country for the last four years, since her freshman year. “It’s going to be the friendships and the person you grow [into] that’s gonna matter more than anything,” Tsygankov said.
Training Styles
Ishaan Pandey, Community Engagement Liaison • 6 days ago
Nelson Vickar (12) defends the goal for Ladue Hockey against Westminster High School Nov. 13. Nelson moved back to St. Louis from Long Island, New York in October and can now play Ladue Hockey. “I didn’t want to spend my senior year away from friends and family, especially if hockey wasn’t the right path for me.” Nelson said.
Back on Home Ice
Ryan Snyder, Health and Sports Editor • 6 days ago
Logan Elick performs his favorite wrestling move.
Returning to the Mats
Mason Eastman and Meg Myckatyn • 6 days ago
James Palanca (12) gives a thumbs up to indicate that he heard his coach. Palanca is in the same boat as Tripp Jones (12) and Will Yin (11).“[Rowing is] beautiful but it’s [also] a technical sport,” Palanca said.
In Command
Emily Pan, Staff • November 13, 2024
Art teacher Patricia Chavez and her family sit atop Machu Picchu. In order to secure a spot on a guided tour, her cousin bought her and her family tickets months in advance. “[My] favorite part was actually getting there, finally seeing the ruins,” Chavez said. “It’s just so beautiful with all the mountains all around you. It was breathtaking.” (Photo courtesy of Patricia Chavez)
Chavez Climbs
Ella Bender, Opinions Editor • October 29, 2024
Chen (11) faces off against a Clayton High School opponent. She had a goal to win the match. “It is really fun playing with a team,” Chen said.
Taking on Tennis
Mason Eastman, Health and Sports Editor • October 14, 2024
Angela Chen (11) gets ready to serve in a match against Ladue’s rival school, Clayton High School. Chen has been playing tennis since she was 8 years old. “I feel like [the rivalry] really pushed the players to try to their fullest because they didn’t want to lose,” Chen said.
Raging Rivalries
Fiona Van Allen, Staff • August 27, 2024
Jack Adams (12) gathers the team for a pre-game speech during their game against Priory Dec. 2, 2023. The team is currently preparing for the semi-final match against Rockwood Summit Feb. 23. “I love the energy of our team, especially after our win over Clayton,” Colin Tilley (12) said.
‘Due’s On Top
Michael Zegel, Associate Editor • February 22, 2024
Staying Afloat
Staying Afloat
Nitya Nara, Staff • February 22, 2024
Nate Harmon walks out of the locker room onto the field before a match Feb. 5 against Chiriaco FC. Harmon ended this season with nine goals and six assists. “We play in the UPSL League, which is a semi professional league,” Harmon said. “There’s a lot of ex MLS players and USL players and it’s really fun to play against high level professionals.”
Nate the Great
Lathan Levy, Panorama Managing Editor in Chief • February 22, 2024
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