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The student news site of De Smet Jesuit High School

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The student news site of De Smet Jesuit High School

The Mirror
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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

[Photo] Men of the Year 2025

April 28, 2025
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Jacob Baldes

William Poelker

Luke Mosquera

Justin Terry

Jack Trout

Riley Massey

Jackson Keyes

Michael Cunningham

Michael Scally

Henry Barreca

William Harbaugh

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)

[Photo] Making history: Middle school staff marks a milestone

April 16, 2025
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.

[Photo] Juniors' impactful video earns finalist spot, $2,500 grant in ACA Contest

April 7, 2025
First floor under renovation for the preparation of the middle school.

[Photo] Spring break brings more construction changes

March 14, 2025
Austin Spinner plays the piano during Honors Jazz Band class.

[Photo] Freshman joins jazz band

Jack Mabry, Staff Writer
December 15, 2024
The Class of '24 gathers for the final time at school for a celebratory lunch.

[Photo] The thick and the the thin

April 25, 2024
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Matthew Hodge

Will Timmons

Jake Hanson

Luke Koenig

Christian Hill

Gram LaBonté

Hudson Miller

Andrew Raga

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Charlie Erker

Andrew McLaughlin

The Class of '24 gathers for the final time at school for a celebratory lunch.

[Photo] The thick and the the thin

Luke Koenig, Editor-in-Chief
April 25, 2024
Danny Swallow '24, boat captain Jeff Geiser, and Nick Whitney '24 celebrate their 2024 TBF Student Angler Federation Missouri State Championship at Lake of the Ozarks March 16.

[Photo] Fishing team brings home second straight state title

Andrew Dolan, Features Editor
March 19, 2024
The Spartans basketball team celebrates with the Class 5 Basketball State Championship trophy after beating Jeff City 75-56 March 14 at Mizzou Arena.

[Photo] BLOCK TALKS: Talking with Basketball State Champs

Will Timmons ’24, Social Media Editor
April 25, 2024
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President Fr. Ronny O'Dwyer S.J. announces to the faculty this morning that De Smet will begin serving students in 6th, 7th, and 8th grades beginning in the fall of 2025.

[Photo] De Smet to add 6th, 7th, and 8th grades in fall of 2025

February 6, 2024
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Adding 6th, 7th, and 8th grades to De Smet Jesuit in the fall of 2025 remains a possibility. The school should know for sure by February.

[Photo] School expects to reach final decision on expansion in February

Luke Koenig, Staff Writer
December 8, 2023
Wrokers survey the field as they prepare to remove 7 inches of dirt before installing new synthetic turf on the infield and bullpens.

A bulldozer sits ready to remove 7 inches of dirt on the infield and bullpens to prepare for synthetic turf.

De Smet Jesuit is exploring the idea of adding an academic program for boys in grades 6, 7 and 8.

[Photo] De Smet may soon expand its mission

October 4, 2023
Danny Swallow '24 will compete inThe Bass Federation (TBF) District 7 National Semi-Finals in Kansas Sept. 30-Oct.1. He qualified for the tournament by winning the TBF SAF State Championship last April.

[Photo] Senior finishes 7th in national semi-final fishing tournament

Andrew Dolan, Staff Writer
September 28, 2023
Bob Cogan joins the staff this year teaching Geometry and College Algebra & Statistics.

Aidan Gillespie is a 2006 graduate of De Smet Jesuit. He is currently teaching Economics, AP Government, and Human Geography. He is also an assistant cross country coach.

Joe Merrick is an ASC teaching Social Studies

Chrissy Chapo currently serves as the Spartan Fund Director

Joey Hormberg is a 2018 alum and the new admissions counselor.

Shelly Monschein is the Stewardship Coordinator in Development Services.

Nicole Talley joins De Smet Jesuit as the new Financial Services Coordinator

Sherand Boyd joined De Smet Jesuit this year as a Learning Consultant.

Julie Golomski is the Spartan Shop Coordinator

Melinda Dillon is the new Accounting & Payroll Specialist

Joe Merrick is an ASC teaching Social Studies

[Photo] Meet the new faculty and staff

Luke Koenig, Staff Writer
September 21, 2023
The 2023 yearbook is here! All seniors can pick up their copy in the main office. All underclassmen who purchased a book can pick it up in Emerson Lobby on the first days of school Aug 17-18.

[Photo] Yearbook Purchase List for 2023

August 7, 2023
The 2023 Men of the Year are Henry Anyimadu, Nolan Chickering, Jack Heit, Frank Marcallini, Will Huggins, Alex Metzner, Eric Byas, Trevon Piggee, Patrick Origliasso, Elijah Bryson, Hank Walbert, and Tommy Rudder.

[Photo] Men of the Year 2023

May 10, 2023
A cameraman filming for the TBF Student Angler Federation documents boat captain Jeff Geiser, Danny Swallow '24, and Mitch Geiser '23 as they prepare to launch in the state tournament April 1 at Lake of the Ozarks.

Boat captain Jeff Geiser, Danny Swallow '24, and Mitch Geiser '23 bundle up as they prepare to launch in single digit wind chills April 1 at the Lake of the Ozarks. They would go on to win the TBF Student Angler Federation state tournamnent.

Mitch Geiser '23, Danny Swallow '24, and boat captain Jeff Geiser show off their winning catch at the 2023 TBF Student Angler Federation state tournament April 1.

[Photo] Bass team battles through bitter cold and on board cameramen on their way to winning the state tournament

April 3, 2023
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[Photo] Bryce Pattison

May 4, 2022
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[Photo] Nick Abel

May 4, 2022
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[Photo] Cole Grothoff

May 4, 2022
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[Photo] Christopher Beason

May 4, 2022
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[Photo] Jesse Hahs

May 4, 2022
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[Photo] Lewis Worthy

May 4, 2022
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[Photo] Tommy Hashbarger

May 4, 2022
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[Photo] Jacob Fahland

May 4, 2022
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[Photo] Brady Schmidt

May 4, 2022
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[Photo] Kyle Granquist

May 4, 2022
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[Photo] TJ Woodley

May 4, 2022
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[Photo] Alex Rodriguez

May 4, 2022
The 2022 Men of the Year gather in front of the school following the announcement at the awards ceremony.

[Photo] Men of the Year 2022

May 4, 2022
John Merritt is the new head football coach. He was introduced Thursday to the football family at an evening gathering in the cafeteria.

[Photo] De Smet names new football coach

April 20, 2022
These are some of the books that have been banned or challenged somewhere in the United States in the last 20 years.

[Photo] Banning books stunts personal and spiritual growth

April 15, 2022
Harold Barker will return to De Smet as Athletic Director beginning this summer. He previously served as assistant AD and math and science teacher from 2017-2020.

[Photo] De Smet names new athletic director

April 14, 2022
Flowers of condolensces are spread throughout the school today as faculty and staff pause to mourn the loss of sophomore Cole Anello.

[Photo] De Smet community grieves the loss of a student

November 22, 2021
Nick Castiglioni, Damarion White, Keeneth Carpio work together to help get the ball in the bucket for a team bonding activity.

[Photo] Freshmen gather for summer Odyssey

September 28, 2020
Workers from the Aries company prepare to set up 800 chairs 6 feet apart on the turf.

[Photo] Mass of the Holy Spirit preview

September 17, 2020
Workers from the Aries company prepare to set up 800 chairs 6 feet apart on the turf.

The three 2019 state championship trophies sit on display in the athletic office. An all-school assembly will honor the three teams Jan. 10.

[Photo] School to honor three state championship teams

January 6, 2020
The De Smet website will feature a new page called the Trophy Room where every state trophy will be featured.

[Photo] A virtual trophy room

January 7, 2020
Senior Henry Lawlor takes on two Lee's Summit defenders during the MSHSAA Class 4 Soccer State Championship at Soccer Park.

[Photo] Senior wins soccer co-player of the year

Bailey Mathews, Contributing Writer
December 20, 2019
Armon Wallace, Jordan Johnson, and Lanell Carr pose with Athletic Director John Pukala and Head Football Coach Robert Steeples for a photo before the signing ceremony on Dec. 18 in the Innovation Center.

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