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The Mirror

Green team president Billy Walbert rolling the composting bins outside.
School begins composting program
Patrick Dolan, Staff Writer • May 8, 2025

The school’s green team is continuing to look for better ways to help the environment around campus. Having already formed a new approach to...

Josh Loughman ‘25 works along side his peers in period two college algebra and stats taught by Mr. Mark DeGreeff.
A blended future from 6 to 12
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...

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...

A video by Jack Guignon '26 and Aidan Medley '26 was chosen as one of three finalists in the 2025 Annual Catholic Appeal high school video contest.
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...

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...

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...

Lewis Schelinski '27 applies a microphone to Santiago Castillo '26 preparing for Hands on a Hard Body rehearsal.
De Smet Dionysian Players to perform musical
Bobby Dolan, Entertainment Editor • February 26, 2025

The De Smet Dionysian Players (DDP) will perform the musical Hands on a Hard Body at 7pm on Thursday Feb 27-Saturday March 1 in the Thomas F....

The upcoming Mixer, hosted by the Schools Black Student Union, will be on February 22nd. Students are encouraged to invite girls from other schools.
BSU hosting mixer in April
Jack Mabry, Staff Writer • February 17, 2025

The Black Student Union (BSU) Mixer will take place on April 5 in the school cafeteria in an effort for students to relax and have a fun time....

Hayden Schmidt '25 looks at the upcoming class selection curriculum guide.
Class Selection to begin this week
Cole Devine, Web Editor • February 10, 2025

The course selection process for the school will begin on Feb. 11, in which counselors will visit each study hall. This will allow students to...

DuRT team member Tommy Zeigler '25 and coach Rob Behm accept the official materials Jan 4 to kick off the 2025 First Robotics Competition (FRC) season.
Robotics team explores new depths with this years FRC challenge
Torin Lopez, Staff Writer • January 6, 2025

The 2025 FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) is making waves with its new theme centered on water exploration and conservation. On January 4, the...

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