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The student news site of De Smet Jesuit High School

The Mirror

The student news site of De Smet Jesuit High School

The Mirror

'27 Peter Marvin competes in the 50 yard freestyle at Ladue meet

Diving into Deep Water

Andrew Dolan, Editor in Chief November 6, 2024

He looks around in his first high school meet trying to figure out where to go. Competitors rush past him trying to get to the blocks. A teammate notices, offers him a smile, and leads him to position....

Students Challenged to Collect Over 22 Tons of Food for Third Annual Great Ignatian Challenge

Liam Mahfood-Thurman, Web Editor October 31, 2024

The third annual Great Ignatian Challenge is underway after an all school assembly set a goal of gathering 45,000 pounds of food with each student being encouraged to bring in 50 pounds each. “It’s...

Junior Nolan Mark meets with new Counselor Calvin Kohler

Counselors seek change in student relationships

Andrew Dolan, Editor-in-Chief September 18, 2024

Starting this year, the counseling department will meet with students twice a semester in small groups during study halls to improve relationships.  “This would be a good way for us to just inform...

Green team rolls out a new recycling plan including posters and stickers for every recycling bin.

Recycling system rolled out with the new year

Charlie Frein, Staff Writer September 10, 2024

The school has started a separate recycling collection for the first time since COVID-19 shut it down. The Green Team initiated this in an effort to make the school more environmentally friendly.  “It...

School President Ronny O'Dwyer S.J. shows the signed sponsorship agreement to the audience during the Mass of the Holy Spirit Sept. 6.

Jesuit charter renewed at Mass of the Holy Spirit

Bobby Dolan, Staff Writer September 9, 2024

School president Ronny O’Dwyer S.J. commenced the opening weeks of the new school year with the Mass of the Holy Spirit Sept. 6 in the gym.  “It is a great tradition that goes back hundreds of...

Friday 8/30 is the deadline for students to purchase a parking pass.

Parking pass deadline is here

Hank Hardage, Opinion Editor August 30, 2024

All students that park in the schools Emerson and Ballas parking lots must purchase a parking pass by Aug. 30. Parking passes can be purchased online and with cash or check. All students with unregistered...

Students run on to the field during the running of the Spartans last year before the opening Friday night football game against Chaminade. The event will take place at the home opening soccer game this year.

Soccer gets Friday night tradition

Jack Mabry, Staff Writer August 30, 2024

The running of the Spartans for the freshman will take place this Friday night before the home soccer game vs O’Fallon. “This is like the last welcome for the freshmen,”  Running of the Spartans...

Students dance at the Back-to-School bash last year. The event is scheduled for Saturday after the Creighton Prep football game. File Photo.

Back-to-School Bash set for Saturday

Patrick Dolan, Staff Writer August 29, 2024

The Back-to-School Bash, hosted by STUCO, will take place this Saturday from 7:30-9:30 PM. Students are encouraged to bring their female friends to the bash. “I think the bash is a great way to get...

The football team runs out of the tunnel against Chaminade last season. They are preparing to face fellow Jesuit school Creighton Prep on Saturday.

Football prepares for new Jesuit tradition

Liam Mahfood-Thurman, Web Editor August 28, 2024

The Spartan football team looks to start a new tradition on Saturday in their opening game against fellow Jesuit school Creighton Prep from Nebraska. “It’s gonna be like a bowl game atmosphere,”...

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