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The Student Newsite of Ladue High School

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Light Up the Night

Ladue hosts third annual Ladue Night Lights event
Michael Zegel, Associate Editor • October 8, 2023 • 77 Views
Vincent Hsiao
Knox Kennedy runs up the field with a football. This was Kennedy’s third year participating. “It’s an amazing night,” business teacher Jessica Kennedy, Knox’s mother, said. ”It is so heartwarming to see students of all needs come together for a unified community event.”
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  • Rhayn Fortner (9) and Mara Felix (10) walk hand in hand on to the field with their buddy, Kendall Jones. The inflatable ram was blown up for participants and their buddies to walk through.

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  • Diori Jones (12) and Carter Reynolds (10) run out of the ram as their names are called. “My favorite part about tonight was definitely making a touchdown,” Reynolds said.

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  • Aman Patney (11) and Jackson Elias (12) go in for a hug. They both ran in for a touchdown and celebrated in the endzone. Ladue Night Lights strives to bring all people together.

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  • Amalia Frixone (9) and Bianca Marbarger (11) call out a cheer with their buddy Ayanna Ficklin. Ladue cheer partnered with Ladue Night Lights to teach their cheers to the buddies.

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  • Eli Lardge (10) and Linden Haynes (11) run in for a touchdown with Lenzell Cole. Each volunteer and their buddy go for a score. “I just want to see the program grow and see more kids out here,” Haynes said.

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About the Contributors
Michael Zegel
Michael Zegel, Associate Editor
Michael Zegel is in his last year of high school. This is his third year on staff and is an Associate editor. In his free time, he enjoys stealing the moon.
Vincent Hsiao
Vincent Hsiao, Photography Editor-in-Chief
Vincent Hsiao is in his third year as Photography Editor-in-Chief for Ladue Media. Hsiao is a second-year captain on the boys varsity swim team and volunteers as a manager for the girls swim team. Outside of school, Hsiao runs his own photography business and freelances for MaxPreps as a sports photographer.
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