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You Paid For It: Parents want more after-school care
Meriah Smith’s 11-year-old daughter is about to start middle school in the FOX C-6 School District. But Smith says getting to and from school is a problem. She lives in a spot with no school bus to start the new school year.
English teacher retires after 24 years
Having taught every English class except journalism and film appreciation, English teacher Rita Chapman retired after 24 years. Chapman has taught throughout her whole career at Webster Groves High School, coming to this school on recommendation from a teacher in her masters program at UMSL, after a teacher quit right before school began after summer break.
Commencement speaker to study computer science
Senior Gah Kaanagbara was the commencement speaker for the Class of 2024. Graduation took place May 18, at Chaifetz Arena where Kaanagbara performed his speech. The commencement speaker was chosen by the senior class after listening to each candidate’s speech. Students then voted on who they would prefer to speak at graduation.
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