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The Mirror

The student news site of De Smet Jesuit High School

The Mirror

The student news site of De Smet Jesuit High School

The Mirror

Ian Thomas ’26 putting in the work during practice.
Tradition in Motion: Ian Thomas ’26
Jack Gaffney, Multimedia Specialist • February 26, 2026

Landon Oppeau lifting his sponsored Ugandan child Jasmine off the ground. Photo courtesy of Landon Oppeau.
Senior finds family in Uganda
Jack Mabry, Entertainment Editor • November 5, 2025

When 5 year old Ugandan girl Jasmine first saw senior Landon Oppeau, she was met with feelings of fear, as this was the first white man she had...

Math Teacher Mrs. Kesner standing with Mongolian children. Photo courtesy of Tawny Kesner.
Across the globe
Cole Devine, Web Editor • October 30, 2025

She left her home and entered Mongolia not knowing what to expect. The language, culture, and landscape was entirely unfamiliar to her; however,...

Head Bowling Coach Justin Thomas '21 coaching Ethan Deelo '26 at Olivette Lanes during a match.
Alumni bowler returns to coach
Jack Mabry, Entertainment Editor • October 27, 2025

A class of ‘21 alumnus of the school, Justin Thomas, has returned this year to coach the bowling team, with the goal of teaching the younger...

Alex Miller 26' tinkers with a motherboard to prepare his model plane for flight. Photo courtesy of Alex Miller 26'
Wired for innovation
Andrew Dolan, Editor-in-Chief • October 21, 2025

Unwrapping a Christmas gift, most expect a pair of shoes or a new PlayStation. Not senior Alex Miller, he opens up a brand new electronics board,...

Kyran and his host mother eating a meal together. Courtesy of Kyran Joshway.
Senior finds new home through summer in Japan
Charlie Frein, News Editor • October 20, 2025

Thomas Krewet '29 mountain biking through a wooded area. Photo courtesy of Thomas Krewet.
From training wheels to trails
Patrick O'Leary, Sports Editor • October 17, 2025

When most kids were still learning how to ride a bike, Freshman Thomas Krewet was mountain biking with his dad at the age of 6. It’s more than...

Huber and his friends backpacking through the Rocky Mountains this summer. picture via Michael Huber '26
Into the Rockies
Andrew Dolan, Editor-in-Chief • October 15, 2025

Backpacking up the steep Rocky Mountains was nothing like he was familiar with in Missouri. The altitude was nothing like he was used to, even...

Hall of Fame set to welcome Hawkey legacy
Hall of Fame set to welcome Hawkey legacy
Charlie Frein, News Editor • September 18, 2025

The De Smet Jesuit Hall of Fame is set to welcome three new inductees, including longtime teacher and coach Mr. Frank Hawkey, at the Hall of...

Austin Spinner '28 playing at his home piano.
From inspiration to collaboration
Jack Mabry, Entertainment Editor • September 11, 2025

When Jazz band player Austin Spinner met his idol, Jacob Collier, he was not starstruck or nervous. Instead, he stayed cool, calm, and collected...