YMCA Literacy International Project thanks Clark PP Students

The YMCA of Greater St. Louis is an active member of the World Alliance, the World Urban Network, and the YMCA of the USA. They were in need of inserts to be used as a part of their YMCA Literacy volunteer training manual. These inserts will be used to teach their volunteers about the counties the YMCA of the USA supports.  This manual will be seen by hundreds of individuals who provide literacy services to St. Louis families. Some Clark PP students researched the following countries: Belize, Columbia, Porto Alegre, South Africa, Ukraine and Temuco, Chile for the Y's inserts. Students researched and included information about the countries demographics, celebrations, foods, challenges, schooling and other interesting facts.

Michelle Peeler, the committee chairperson of the organization, wrote the students thank you letters.

WGHS Gifted Field Trip By J. Smith -Gifted English 10th Grade

Recently, on the gifted field trip, we were able to experience various forms of art. Our first stop on the trip was The Fox Theater of performing arts. We were given an expert performance of the Mighty Wurlitzer Theatre Pipe Organ and an explanation of its many uses and detailed history. After hearing the Webster fight song played on the organ (which replaced the sounds of every band instrument by itself!), we took a tour of the entire building. We saw everything from the very top balcony seats down to the stage, the signatures from past performances to the dressing rooms, and the ornate restrooms to the exclusive members’ dining club.

After the extensive tour, we got back on the buses and headed for Laumeier Sculpture Part. It was a little chilly, but we could still enjoy an outdoor picnic lunch followed by a tour of the part. We experienced different forms of physical art from a multitude of artists. Also, we explored the ideas of functionality versus looks and the varying balances of these ideas in different pieces of art. “The Way,” one of the most popular sculptures in the park, is more for the looks and less for functionality, while some of the other sculptures served as pavilions or chairs (they’re more on the functional side).

   





  Overall, we had an exciting trip on which we were able to explore and admire art. It was a pleasant escape from the everyday classroom setting that still involved critical thinking and acquiring some artistic knowledge!

Edgar Road WINGS Greeks & Reefs

The Coral Reef board was completed by the  2^nd grade WINGS students.  The Greek Mythology board was completed by the 3^rd, 4^th, and 5^th grade WINGS students. Mrs. Bergheger shared, "The students went with their own creativity" to design each bulletin board. This project wrapped up weeks of learning about both subjects.   

 

For more information about coral reefs click here

 

 

For more information about Greek Mythology click here

 

WGHS Gifted "Congratulations"

* Lonita Benson (12) was Friendship Court queen!

* October 26,Grace Muldoon, Anna Petersen, Anna Cooke, and Travis Williams (10) assisted with garden work at Ruhe Park with the Women's Webster Groves Garden Association for Make a Difference Day in Webster Groves.

* Webster Challenge student Sam Craig (11) was selected from a very competitive pool of applicants to be part of the Diversity Awareness Partnership with Ameren Business Externship Program.

* Sam Craig also represented WG DECA at this year’s fall leadership conference

* The alumni office was grateful toj azz students Eric Grumke (12), Ben Steger (12), Lucas Eberhard (11), and Gus Knobbe(12) for their wonderful performance for the WGHS Class of 1948 65th reunion.

* Congratulations to National Merit Commended Students Gus Knobbe, Alex Puricelli, and Monica Smith (12)!

* Anna Bird (11) was selected as an alternate cellist for the St. Louis Symphony Youth Orchestra.

* The following band students were selected for the All-Suburban District Honors Band: Ben Steger – Trumpet & Jazz Trumpet, Gus Knobbe – Jazz Piano, Eric Grumke – Jazz, Drum Set