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Ladue Publications
The Student Newsite of Ladue High School

Ladue Publications
The Student Newsite of Ladue High School

Ladue Publications
Vincent Hsiao

Vincent Hsiao, Photography Editor in Chief

Vincent Hsiao is in his second year as Photography Editor in Chief for Ladue Publications. Hsiao is a captain on the swim team, and serves as the Public Relations Co-Chair for National Honor Society. Outside of Publications, Hsiao runs his own photography business and freelances for MaxPreps as a sports photographer.
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Stephanie Bellville and Deepa Jaswal stand on the stage announcing the performance of the Bollywood Dance Club. They worked with the Asian Culture and Advocacy Group to arrange this event. "The Bollywood Dance Club did their first school performance this year which was so exciting," Jaswal said.

[Photo] The Diwali Event

Loukya Gillella, Staff
November 8, 2024
Karan Vatwani (12) stands with his bike in the St. Louis Rowing Club boathouse Oct. 20 at Creve Coeur Lake in Maryland Heights. Vatwani is a member of the Wheelhouse Racing Team, participating in several triathlons each year that consist of long-distance swimming, cycling and running. He competed at the USA Triathlon Olympic Distance National Championship in Atlantic City, New Jersey in September, which qualified him for the 2025 World Triathlon Championships Finals in Australia. A rower since his freshman year, Vatwani began training for triathlons with his friends over summer break in 2023. “It started out as just kind of something to do for fun,” Vatwani said. “I just decided it’s something I should pick up over the summer when I’m not rowing or biking.”

Triple Threat

Vincent Hsiao, Photography Editor in Chief
November 4, 2024
Ladue students, families and staff gathered at the McKenna Athletic Plaza and track for the 12th Annual ‘Due Run 4 Education, hosted by the Ladue Education Foundation, Saturday, Sept. 21. The ‘Due Run is a 5K and 1 mile run that fundraises the LEF nonprofit organization for their grants and initiatives that help further the academic opportunities for students across the district. Participant registration fees and dozens of corporate sponsors help contribute to an approximate total of $25,000 each year. LEF provided entertainment including a DJ, performances from the Laduettes and cheer team, gift card giveaways and food. Medals were awarded to the fastest runners in age groups. High school students in the National Honor Society chapter volunteered at the event as course monitors, photographers and mascots from each Ladue school. “It was pretty hot in those costumes, I was the [Conway] ram,” Garon Agrawal (12) said. “It got pretty hot, but it was a really fun experience. I loved giving all the kids high fives, and everyone’s really excited to see us mascots.”

Can ‘Due

Vincent Hsiao, Photography Editor in Chief
November 4, 2024
Attendees walk through metal detectors to enter the opening home varsity football game versus Ritenour High School, Friday, Sept. 6. It was the first event where security gates were implemented. “I felt like it was an airport,” Anastasia Chostner (12) said. “There were metal detectors and a much greater amount of cops.”

[Photo] Safety in Action

Cindy Liu, News Editor
October 21, 2024
Phases of the partial eclipse are captured with an 18-stop solar filter from Ladue High School’s football field April 8. Sunspots are visible after the eclipse. They are temporary concentrated cool areas of strong magnetic fields that regularly appear on the surface of the sun. (Photo illustration by Vincent Hsiao)

E(clip)se It

Vincent Hsiao, Photography Editor in Chief
May 1, 2024
Adaeze Loynd (10), Khamari Davis (10), Kate Sheley (11) and Emma Bangert (11) warm up during their weekly rehearsal to prepare for their show. The show took place May 4 and the Viva Voce seniors took their final bow. “Every concert is always so fun because I get to do what I love, with people I love,” Loynd said. “But this show will be extra special since it’s our last spring concert with our seniors.”

[Photo] News To Know

Cindy Liu, News Editor
May 1, 2024
Social studies teacher Conner Katsev wears his medal, commemorating his achievement of winning the James Madison Fellowship Award. For Katsev, this medal represented everything he worked towards throughout his career. “Some advice would be, don’t get discouraged if you apply once and you don’t get [the fellowship],” Katsev said. “The [effort] to get [it] makes it that much more rewarding when you do get it.”

[Photo] Made for Madison

Ira Rodrigues, Features Editor
May 1, 2024
As politicians try to crush TikTok, will it survive?

[Photo] TikTok on the Clock

Frank Chen, Columnist
April 29, 2024
Sophie Miller (12) and Claire Malone (12) interlock their arms as they glide over the ice. Miller and Malone showed have been skating together for years. “Ive been skating with her [Malone] since I moved here,” Miller said.

[Photo] In-Sync

Mason Eastman and Ryan Snyder
April 29, 2024
Ella Hamlin (12) observes her production of Much Ado About Nothing. Hamlin greatly appreciated the opportunity she was given to direct the show. “I feel like [directing is] one of those things where each time is better than the last,” Hamlin said.

[Photo] The Director’s Cut

Marie Demkovitch and Maya Mathew
April 29, 2024
Strawberry ice cream from Gelato Di Riso.

[Photo] What’s the Scoop?

Madeline Awad, Website Editor in Chief
April 25, 2024
A globe on fire, symbolizing climate change's effects.

[Photo] Dousing the Flame

Arti Jain and Alzhraa Mahmoud
April 29, 2024
Junior Aneesh Patil displays photos of his family on a vacation in Chicago. His family reunited in the U.S. after being apart from his father for a year. “I didn't want to come to U.S. at the beginning [but my sons] were missing their dad,” his mother Anu said. “That was the reason I had to move here."

[Photo] Leaving and Learning

Sylvia Hanes, ID Managing Editor in Chief
April 29, 2024
Students gathered outside to watch the eclipse at 2 p.m. Monday, April 8. The district supplied special glasses to allow students to view the eclipse at 99% totality. "I just know that it’s really bright and tbat you’re not supposed to look into it," Kaichen Chou (11) said.

[Photo] Experiencing the Eclipse

Sylvia Hanes, ID Managing Editor in Chief
April 11, 2024
Justin Espinosa stands with his spring rotation of shoes in the studio March 13. Espinosa’s vast collection allows him to create seasonal shoe cycles that work with the rest of his clothing. “At any point I can put on the Clarks [Wallabees] that are a little bit more dressy or I could put on the Jordan 1 sneakers or the Jordan 3 sneakers or the Sambas and they’ll all go together with the outfit,” Espinosa said.

Kick It Up

Vincent Hsiao, Photography Editor in Chief
April 5, 2024
History teacher Mike Hill performs a safe bee removal outside of Ladue High School April 1. Hill has experience dealing with bees. as he has a bee hive of his own at home. "[There were many things going through my head]," Hill said. "First of all, be gentle. When bees swarm, they are docile. Second, make sure to get the queen in the box, because all of the bees will follow her. Third, oh my god, half the school is watching, so do not do something stupid."

[Photo] Buzzing Away

Josh Devine, Website Editor in Chief
April 2, 2024
A pile of bills, coins and reciepts.

[Photo] Students Should Educate Themselves on Financial Literacy Before Adulthood

Editorial Board
March 28, 2024
Joe Kaminski stands next to a recently detailed car in his dad’s dealership. Joe K’s Used Cars has been in business for over 10 years. “My dad broke off from my grandpa and began the dealership because he knew how to do it and wanted to start something of his own,” Kaminski (12) said.

[Photo] Trash to Treasure

Will Kodner and Grace Huewe
March 28, 2024
Stacked ABC blocks.

[Photo] Interview ABC’s

Ira Rodrigues and Marie Demkovitch
March 25, 2024
According the Bureau of Labor Statistics, in 2023, 55% of young people (16-24) were employed. Panorama surveyed 128 students March 7 and 70.9% of students are/were employed.

[Photo] Who’s On Duty?

Will Kodner and Grace Huewe
March 24, 2024
Ladue School District needs $3 million additional funding for students to reach a proficient level on the NWEA test. In contrast, University City School District needs $23 million.

[Photo] District Disparities

Arti Jain and Nyla Weathersby
March 28, 2024
Junior Eduardo Naranjo dons a Chilean soccer jersey. He watched soccer games often with his family. "Whenever the Chilean team was playing in a World Cup match, we would watch it," Eduardo said.

[Photo] Blending Backgrounds

Maya Mathew, ID Design Editor in Chief
April 29, 2024
Aneesh poses for his family. As a child, he made many memories with his family in India. "We used to play cricket on Saturdays inside and this one time, he hit the ball too hard and it broke a light," Aparneesh said. (photo courtesy of Patil family)

Sara Rohatgi (11), Gia Grillo (11), Alexandra Tsygankov (11) and Luca Pinon-Dickey (11) walk through the hallway holding flags of different countries. The parade took place during seminar Feb. 5. “I like seeing all of the countries come together in one event,” Grillo said.

[Photo] News to Know

Madeline Awad, Website Editor in Chief
February 22, 2024
The top causes for boycotts are: brand affiliations, health practices, cultural/racial attitudes, environmental impacts and product recalls.

[Photo] The Modern Boycott

Sylvia Hanes, ID Managing Editor in Chief
February 22, 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
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[Photo] Winner, Winner, Chicken Dinner

Aaron Lin, Arts & Entertainment Editor
February 20, 2024
LEADS history teacher Matthew Horn works with Kyle Kennedy (11). Horn began teaching at LEADS three years ago. “[LEADS has] taught me that you have to adapt to your student and meet them on their level,” Horn said.

[Photo] LEAD the Way

Maya Mathew, ID Design Editor in Chief
February 20, 2024
Gianna Francis (12) holds up her Congressional Award Gold Medal in her home Feb. 5. Francis won the award in January after four years of hard work and determination. “I finally got it,” Francis said. “Everything submitted. Everything’s in order. It was just a big sigh of relief.”

[Photo] Going for Gold

Ira Rodrigues, Features Editor
February 20, 2024
Ladue students attend the Ladue vs. Clayton Coaches vs. Cancer Basketball game at Clayton High School Dec 8. Ladue won the game with a score of 79-55. “I feel like sports bring our school together and it’s really cool to see my friends out there, playing and representing the school,” Johnathan Vidal-Alvarado (11) said.

[Photo] The Need for Sports

Ryan Snyder, Health and Sports Editor
February 14, 2024
Junior Isak Taylor performs a chant during the fall sports pep rally. Taylor made the varsity squad after trying out April 2023. “Cheering is such an adrenaline rush,” Taylor said. “We’re always really excited because that's what gets the crowd pumped up. I feel like you can't even describe it unless you're there.”

[Photo] Full Out

Celina Zhou, In-Depth Editor
April 29, 2024
Abi Loiterstein (11) performs a dive routine. Ladue placed second overall behind Cor Jesu Jan. 9. “I’m really proud of the team this year, it’s a really great group,” Loiterstein said.

[Photo] Winning in Winter

Olivia Chen, Art Editor in Chief
January 29, 2024
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