International Week
The annual International Week, organized by the world languages department, is a celebration of global cultures and traditions Feb. 5-9. The event was packed with a lineup of activities, including cooking sessions, games, short film day, a poster contest, a talent show and Festival of Nations parade. With a myriad of events, there was something for everyone. Don’t worry if you missed it this time, as it’s coming back next year!
Spring Musical
Ladue Theatre presented the spring musical, “The Drowsy Chaperone,” with performances held Feb. 22-24 in the Performing Arts Center. Additionally, the performing arts department will hold its first ever 8-Hour Play Festival March 2 at 7 p.m. in the Black Box Theater. Students will assemble to write, perform and technically design a play in only eight hours. Suggested donation is $5.
Spanish teacher Haydee Taylor-Arnold stands for a photo during the parade. She has been teaching Spanish at Ladue for 18 years. “I am from Panama so I loved to represent my country,” Taylor-Arnold said.
Luca Pinon-Dickey (11) recites his lines during rehearsal. They have been rehearsing for more than two months. “I’m excited for people to see the chaos that the musical has and all the work we’ve put in,” Pinon-Dickey said.
Lily Warenberg (12) throws her hands up as she acts out a scene during rehearsal. The musical is over two hours long. “This is one of my favorites that we’ve done this year,” Pinon-Dickey said.
![Debate team members pose together holding their medals. Each of the four juniors contributed to their overall fourth-place finish in state speech. “Every [Ladue student] who competed in speech made the podium, Bohan Pan (11) said.](https://laduepublications.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/debate-1200x900.jpeg)
