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Tuesday, April 23, 2013

Ladue's Senior Max Schindler
 Places Third in U.S. Math Competition

Will compete in Manchester England this coming July.

Information in this report was incorrect. The North American Computational Linguistics Olympiad (NACLO) partially determines qualification to the International Linguistics Olympiad (IOL), rather than the IMO. So the title should read "Linguistics" rather than "Math". The other key misinformation is the "[belief] to be the first in the history ...": Jason Wu earned a silver medal at the International Biology Olympiad (IBO) in 2006.  Jason also graduated from Ladue. The Ladue-Frontenac Patch regrets the errors. Information was provided by the communications department of the Ladue School District. Max Schindler a senior at Ladue High School placed third, out of all students in the United States, in the North American Computational …

diamond5

6:26 pm on Tuesday, May 14, 2013

Actually, Jason Wu from Ladue High made International Biology Olympiad in 2006. So this is NOT the "first in the history of Ladue Horton Watkins High School to earn a position on the U.S. team for any International Olympiad"   more ›

Sunday, April 21, 2013

Locals Score Big at Annual Ladue Track Meet

Perfect day for racing for Zeke Elliott, Burroughs; Madison Barker & Colin Cernik, Ladue.

Some 39 teams and about 1,000 athletes took part in the annual Brusca-Strobach track meet, held on the artificial surface at Ladue Horton Watkins High School Saturday. Skies were crystal clear and it was a little windy, but conditions were perfect for runners with temperatures in the mid 50s. Some of the Patch area athletes had what could be described as a breakout weekend. Lot's more photos on the Ladue-Frontenac Facebook page. Here’s how some of the stars did yesterday: Ezekiel Elliott, John Burroughs Before heading off to football at Ohio State, Elliott has some unfinished business on the local tracks. He skipped the Kansas Relays to participate in the conference meet Friday night at Lutheran South and the Brusca/Strobach meet Saturday…

Friday, April 19, 2013

Annual Track & Field Meet at Ladue Saturday is a Real Dandy

Host Rams are looking for some warmer weather and clear skies and a day of great competition.

For those who love track and field, it doesn't get any better than the Brusca/Strobach meet at Ladue Horton Watkins High School Saturday. This has grown into one of the premier meets of the spring season. The weather can be downright iffy. A couple of years ago, organizer and Ladue head track coach Keith Harder had to send everyone home because of a total rainout. "This has been the worst weather season I can remember," said Harder, keeping his pulse on the long-range forecast. This will be a real treat. A late entrant are the boys of John Buroughs. Ezekiel Elliott has pulled out of the Kansas Relays to run at home. He will be favorite in the sprints and hurdles and recently became a high jumper. This is the website for TRXC Timing, …

Monday, March 25, 2013

Ladue Senior: Youngest Committee Man in U.S. History?

Jimmy Loomis, 18, appointed to serve in the Clayton Central Democratic Township.

Jimmy Loomis, 18, who served as a page in the United States Senate last summer may set the record for the youngest commitee man ever to serve in U.S. History. Friends of his family are researching the topic at this moment. Loomis, who plans on making a career in politics is off to a fast start. Patch recorded his service as a page in the U.S. Senate last summer. He was just appointed to fill the seat of the late Art Martin, Committee Man from the Clayton Central Democrat Township. By-laws require candidates be 19-years-of-age, but he was allowed to fill a term at age 18. Loomis, already take Mandarine Chinese courses at Washington University and will be enrolled at the school in the fall, majoring in political science with a minor in …

Louis Leffingwell

7:25 am on Saturday, March 30, 2013

It is unlikely that Grace is anything but a liberal only claiming to be a conservative. Again shouldnt we all be skeptical of all politicians and their motives? In the end it is all about power grabs and almost every elected official has some sort of psychological disorder fed by their deranged beliefs that they know how society should be organized. Then their pockets are lined by special …   more ›

Tuesday, February 26, 2013

13 Ladue Seniors Are Finalists in 2013 National Merit Scholarship Competition

These are some of the most academically talented students in the country.

Information is found on the district's Ladue Spotlight report. On January 31, 2013, the following Ladue Horton Watkins High School seniors were announced to be finalists in the National Merit Scholarships Competition.  All semi-finalists announced earlier this year were also named as finalists. All of this year’s semifinalists are pictured here: (Front Row) Julia Smith, Taylor Thompson Alexandra Bruns-Smith, Taylor Petersen, Haohang Xu, and Olivia Gada. (Back Row) Porag Das, Sydney Petersen, Sarah Allen, Max Schindler, Victor Wang, Collin Christner, Sushant Koirala and Runpeng Liu. The mission of National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) is to recognize and honor the academically talented students of the United States. NMSC …

Monday, February 4, 2013

Have Any Idea What All the Property in the Ladue School District is Worth?

Several hundred million, but none of it is for sale other than the old Wright School property.

If someone was to sell their house, they would get a real estate agent or an assessor to put a valuation on that particular piece of property. The agent would add up the square footage, count the number of rooms, fixtures and value of the property and come up with a given figure. The Ladue School District is no different. Though no buildings will be up for sale (other than the location of the old Early Childhood Center), millions of dollars are wrapped up in value to the district. Here’s a look at the school buildings in the district, their founding years and current assessed valuations. Reed School, built in 1938. 60,565 square feet. Replacement Costs: building $12 million, $114 thousand. Contents: $3 million, $430 thousand; total $15 …

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CreveCoeurDad

5:48 am on Wednesday, February 6, 2013

The Schlafly clan wants good secular public schools about as much as they want to prove the theory of evolution correct. They don't care about the tax issue because they think too much is being spent, they care about it because the schools are secular. If they can cut off the money and strangle the baby in it's crib, so much the better. It's much easier than what they've been trying to do for the…   more ›

Saturday, February 2, 2013

17 Ladue Seniors Sign National Letters of Intent

Seniors go onto a wide range of college sports.

Seventeen seniors at Ladue Horton Watkins High School signed National Letters of Intent indicating their willingness to accept athletic scholarships to a wide range of colleges and universities across America. The school held a formal introduction of all the athletes on Friday. This is the list of students, their college and choice of sport. See all the photos on the Patch Facebook page. Isbelle Bendunski Harvard University Rowing Colin Cernik Lindenwood University Cross Country/Track Austin DaGue Emory University Basketball Rob Ewald Lafayette College Baseball BJ Francis Princeton University Rowing Erika Ingels California State East Bay Volleyball Lex Kaplan Miami, Florida Baseball Hannah Kloppenburg Oklahoma Rowing Turner Miller Saint …

Thursday, January 31, 2013

Annual Ladue Chili Supper & Basketball Games February 8

High school will be alive with all kinds of pre-game activities.

One way to warm up on a very cold blustery winter night is by attending the annual Ladue Horton Watkins High School Chili Supper. This has become a tradition for the school district. All elementary, middle and high school families are invited to attend Friday, Feb. 8, 5-7 p.m. in the high school cafeteria. A $6 admission ticket includes a chili and barbecue dinner, drinks, and admission to the basketball games with the Affton Cougars. The high school Dads Club provides the cooking expertise. Everyone is encouraged to wear blue and white. Schools are selling tickets in advance. The evening will include fun, contests, raffles and a few more surprises.

Tuesday, January 8, 2013

Ladue Instructor Supports the Megan Meier Anti-Cyber-Bullying Foundation

Teacher/coach Don Goble is looking for auction items, ticket sales, sponsorship of the annual gala Feb. 23.

The Megan Meier Foundation will hold its annual fundraiser and gala on Feb. 23. Megan Meier was a teenager who took her life after being cyber-bullied on My Space. She was just 13-years-old at the time. Ladue Horton Watkins High School video instructor Don Goble is a board member of the foundation. He is seeking donations to the gala including buying a ticket; donating an auction item or by becoming a sponsor. Goble believes that both cyber and physical bullying occurs almost daily in the Ladue School system, and he is determined to overcome that. If you can help with this effort, the best way to reach Goble is through his email: dgoble@ladueschools.net.

Monday, January 7, 2013

Ladue's Annual Chili Super and Basketball Game is February 8

A gathering of families from all over the Ladue School District.

Want to warm up on a very cold night? Then bring the family to the annual Ladue High Chili Supper on Friday, February 8, 5-7 p.m. in the senior high cafeteria. This is an annual event. A $6 dinner ticket includes chili, barbecue, soft drinks and admission to the JV and varsity basketball games with the Affton Cougars. Activities include the basketball game, a raffle, signups for all kinds of groups and a chance to show off your blue and white colors. The Ladue cheerleaders always lead a spirited rally at this annual event. All families from the district are encouraged to attend the chili supper. Reservations are due by February 4, and should be mailed to Ladue Horton Watkins High School, 1201 S. Warson Rd., St. Louis, MO 63124, Make checks…

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