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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

Procrastination is much deeper than just laziness, it affects many students but can be overcome with motivation, organization, and effective strategies. These strategies make you more efficient and more productive in less time.

From stress to success

Torin Lopez, Staff Writer May 5, 2025

Odds are you struggle with procrastination. Statistically, 80% of all students struggle with procrastination in some way or another. However, this isn’t something that you need to give in to. With a...

Jackson Fox '26 during the State finals game against Chaminade.

Chasing the next level

Jack Mabry, Staff Writer May 2, 2025

The moment of Jackson Fox’s MVP award winning performance against Marquette in the state finals last year as a sophomore, head coach Anthony Cappelletti knew that a special player was in the making that...

Tommy Basara 26' pushes away a book as he scrolls on his phone. As technology progresses, reading amongst teens is slowly fading away, and not for the better.

Reading recession

Patrick Dolan, Staff Writer May 1, 2025

Aside from doing some last minute reading the night before an English quiz, the majority of students do not read. What if I told you that there has been a lower employment rate globally? So what? You might...

Tim Hessel leads team into second half of game against Lafayette on April 23rd, 2025.

Slideshow: Lacrosse Senior Night

Torin Lopez, Staff Writer April 30, 2025

 

Josh Loughman ‘25 works along side his peers in period two college algebra and stats taught by Mr. Mark DeGreeff.

A blended future

Cole Devine, Web Editor April 29, 2025

As the excitement for the middle school grows, and with it any questions as to how it will affect the high school, principal Kevin Poelker wants to set the record straight. “The middle school is taking...

The 2025 Men of the Year: Left to Right: Jacob Baldes, Justin Terry, Jack Trout, Riley Massey, Michael Cunningham, Will Poelker, Jackson Keyes, Michael Scally, Will Harbaugh, Luke Mosquera, Will Ortbals, Charlie Barreca

Men of the Year 2025

April 28, 2025

These men were chosen by their teachers and classmates for being exemplars of competence, conscience, and compassion.

Meet the new De Smet Jesuit Middle School staff. Front Row: Jennifer Laspe (Learning Consultant), Cindy Hegedus (Learning Consultant), Angie Ridder (Math), Jennifer Erker (Science), Meghan Ferrara (English), Riley Scott (History), D’Antay Mayes (History), Lauren Book (Administrative Assistant), Lucy Bauer (English), Sarah Giannotti (Math)
Back Row: Joe Kilmade (Dean), Blake Korte (Instrumental Music), Andrew Ficken (Theology), Andrew Scott (Science), Clinton King (Technology), Nick Orf (PE), Henry Samson (Theology)

Making history: Middle school staff marks a milestone

Charlie Frein, News Editor April 16, 2025

The school cafeteria was open on Tuesday evening as the inaugural middle school faculty and staff gathered for their first-ever Meet & Greet event. Many current faculty members came to celebrate with...

Juniors’ impactful video earns finalist spot, $2,500 grant in ACA Contest

Torin Lopez, Staff Writer April 7, 2025

Juniors Aiden Medley ‘26 and Jack Guignon ‘26 represented the school in the Annual Catholic Appeal (ACA) kickoff dinner Sunday night. They were one of three finalists in the ACA high school video contest....

First floor under renovation for the preparation of the middle school.

Spring break brings more construction changes

Charlie Frein, News Editor March 14, 2025

The school’s construction project on the first floor has made significant progress in the past few months. This construction is being done in preparation for the new middle school opening next year as...

Students are invited to partake in a paid internship at the Saint Louis Art Museum

New internship program offers students a look into the art industry

Henry Reardon, Staff Writer March 6, 2025

Students will have the opportunity to take part in a paid internship at the Art Museum this fall thanks to new Personal and Academic Counselor Calvin Kohler introducing it to the school. “The...

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