Saturday, May 12, 2012
St. Charles Pirate Ellen Weaver's big week earns her the fan's choice for Athlete of the Week.
It appears the voters in St. Charles County are impressed by offense. Last week St. Charles High School's Ellen Weaver put on an offensive clinic for the Pirates. In two games she potted five goals and tallied two assists on the soccer pitch. It's a pretty big understatement to say that's pretty good. Weaver's impressive week caught the eye, and the votes, around St. Charles County. The Pirate picked up 72 percent of the vote to take home the St. Charles County soccer player of the week award. Here's how the voting went down. Who was the St. Charles County girls soccer player of the week beginning on April 30? Total votes: 259 Ellen Weaver—St. Charles High School: St. Charles had two big wins last week and Ellen Weaver was a big part of…
Friday, May 11, 2012
After more than 20-years with the district, the Mount Hope Elementary School principal is retiring.
A few weeks ago, O’Fallon Patch sat down with Dr. Sandy Baner to talk about his retirement at Mount Hope Elementary School, where he has served as principal for 26 years. “I can honestly say, it hasn’t sunk in yet,” he said, sitting behind his desk, wearing a bright yellow tie he received from a Mount Hope student. The principal, who is well known among the students for his collection of cartoon ties, received the gift from first grader named Nolan after announcing his retirement. It has a picture of Nolan and reads: “Dr. Baner I’ve only been here a year and I’ve worn you out already?” “The kids love my ties, I think I have all cartoons represented,” Baner said with a smile. The principal said he is looking forward to retirement and …
Wednesday, May 9, 2012
A former Fort Zumwalt student and her mother were shot to death in California. Police don't have a motive, but don't believe a killer is on the loose.
The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports that Amy Freeman Burton, 37, and her 13-year-old daughter Ainsley Freeman, a former Fort Zumwalt student, were found shot to death in their San Francisco area home Monday. According to the Danville, CA Patch, Burton's husband, Christopher Burton, reportedly found the victims and called police. Investigators said Burton is not a suspect, but he is a "person of interest" as they try to determine if this is a double murder or a murder-suicide. Today, Patch is reporting there have been no arrests, nor is there a clear motive, but police have said they do not believe a killer is on the loose. According to the Pleasanton, CA Patch, Christopher said he and his wife contacted the police and the FBI in February …
Tuesday, May 8, 2012
Share memories of prom on Patch.
O'Fallon students, show off your glitzy dress, freshly-pressed tux or wrist corsage by uploading your photos to O'Fallon Patch. Parents, upload some of the 1,000 photos you'll take of your children posing on stair banisters or at the park. Simply click on the 'Upload Photos' button above and don't forget to tell us who you are!
Friday, May 4, 2012
The launch is expected at 4:30 p.m.
Student-designed hand-launched gliders will soar across Washington University's Field House tonight from 4:30-6:30 p.m. in the Boeing Engineering Challenge today to determine which has the farthest flight, the straightest path, the longest hang time, and highest quality of flight. Planes with the most creative appearance and most creative engineering also are recognized. High school students create the planes out of balsa wood with consultation from engineers with The Boeing Company. In the process, they learn important concepts in physics and aerospace engineering. About 80 high school students and their physics teachers from Clayton, Eureka, Fort Zumwalt, Hazelwood, Marquette and Parkway school districts, as well as WUSTL undergraduate …
Monday, April 30, 2012
Help us honor Teacher Appreciation Day by telling us why your teacher is the best you've ever had!
National Teacher Appreciation Week begins May 7 and there's no better way to show your teacher some love then to brag about them for all of Patch's devoted readers to see! Officially, Teacher Appreciation Day is May 8. But here at Patch, we like teachers enough to shower them with praise for more than just a day. So beginning today, we're asking students, parents and school officials to highlight the best teachers St. Louis has to offer. How do you do that? Glad you asked! To brag about your teacher, all you need to do is CLICK HERE. By clicking on the link, you'll be redirected to our blogging platform, where you'll be able to write as much or as little as you'd like about your favorite teacher, what makes them awesome and what you've …
Saturday, April 28, 2012
Caroline Williams saved her brother and sister when their house caught fire.
Fort Zumwalt North Middle School student Caroline Williams was honored by the O’Fallon Fire Protection District for saving her brother and sister in a house fire. Members of the fire department, teachers, and district administrators came together to honor Caroline.
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Bridget and Shannon Stewart win the St. Charles County Athlete of the Week after a dominating showing on the soccer field.
The Stewart sisters can't be stopped. Fort Zumwalt South's Bridget and Shannon Stewart have been terrorizing goalies across St. Charles County this season to help the Bulldogs win some games. However, that's not the only thing the duo has been winning. With an impressive 73 percent of the vote, Bridget and Shannon became the first co-winners of the St. Charles County Patch Athlete of the Week. The Stewarts defeated the field with 2,577 votes. Here's how the voting went down. Who is the St. Charles County girls soccer player of the week for the week of April 16? Total votes: 3527 It's easy to see why Bridget and Shannon picked up the award. The duo were dynamite on the pitch for the Zumwalt South Bulldogs. The Stewart sisters from Fort …
Thursday, April 26, 2012
Amy Deardeuff, a Fort Zumwalt West student, shares her Voice of Democracy themed winning essay with O'Fallon Patch.
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Amy Deardeuff, a senior at Fort Zumwalt West High School, won a VFW essay contest this year with her piece titled, "Is There Pride in Serving Our Military?" Blogger Mike Nunnery praised Amy, after she read her essay at the April 12 O'Fallon City Council meeting. In his blog post, he said that her "voice, her presentation style and the content of her essay all spoke of a young woman well beyond her years." After O'Fallon Patch received emails asking that we share this essay on the site, we reached out to Amy, who gave us permission to post. “Is There Pride in Serving in Our Military?” By Amy Deardeuff It is December 1945. A soldier in the United States Army packs his bags. He has spent the last two years in the Rhineland and is relieved to…
Thursday, April 19, 2012
Following the election earlier in April, the board swore in Barbara Story and Mike MacCormack for new three terms.
Even with the Municipal Election in early April and board elections on Monday, the Fort Zumwalt Board of Education remains unchanged. The Board certified the results of the Municipal Election during Monday's April meeting. In doing so, the board welcomed back Barbara Story and Mike MacCormack for another term after their election victories. The duo beat out candidates, Jim Pepper and Mike Swaringim, to remain on the board. Story and MacCormack will serve three-year terms after a recent change allowed Zumwalt to keep the three-year terms and not enact a six-year limit. After swearing in the old members to begin the new terms, the board proceeded to have elections for board president and board vice president. In keeping with the theme of …
Rob
11:11 pm on Friday, May 11, 2012
Good Buy Doc, you will be missed. We have been going to Mt. Hope every year for 20 years due to our kids. He has always treated us very well in good times and bad. You are a good man Doc. With Love The Mittlers.... more ›