Kevin Herber wins second place in 100 Neediest Cases art contest
January 20, 2011 • Malcolm Schulz, Turret staff writer
Filed under News
Recently, the United Way of Greater St. Louis hosted an art contest highlighting the traditional project, 100 Neediest Cases. The St. Louis Post Dispatch sponsors the fund raiser to help people in need. Requests are made for a wide variety of needs – from food and housing to job assistance and clothing.... Read more »
A Christmas trip to Mexico turns into a traveling nightmare
January 24, 2011 • Jacob Torres, Turret staffwriter
Filed under Features
Last December my mom, my sister, my brother and I went to Michoacán, Mexico. We decided to travel by bus because it was much less expensive than by airplane. The trip was supposed to be at most one day and a half, but it took three days. The first day of the trip was the final Friday of the test week... Read more »
Remembering 2010: a year of excitement
January 25, 2011 • Ben Hendrickson, Turret staff writer
Filed under News
We are now well into 2011, but it can be beneficial to take a step back and look at some of the major events in 2010. The year started off with a bang, and a rumble…and a crash, along with a massive effort to help save lives. On January 12, a devastating earthquake struck... Read more »
Coach Degfreeff’s B Basketball Team starts season 18-1
January 27, 2011 • Charles Hurth , Turret staff wrter
Filed under Sports
The B basketball team (18-1), coached by Mr. Matthew DeGreeff, is off to a super start this season. The team had an eighteen-game win streak, including tournament victories in the 2010 DeSmet Sophomore Tournament, 2010 Metro Catholic Conference (MCC) Holiday Tournament, and the 2011... Read more »
CBC’s Live Aid will feature battle of bands format
January 28, 2011 • Ryan Green, Turret staff writer
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“I thought it was very exciting. The atmosphere was lively. This year I hope the concert allows students to display many of their musical talents, especially since the format will be battle of the bands,” senior Phillip Moore said, comparing last year’s concert to plans for this year. The Live... Read more »