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The Student Newsite of Ladue High School

Ladue Publications
The Student Newsite of Ladue High School

Ladue Publications
Class News
Creative Writing classes display poetry portfolio posters March 26
Creative Writing classes display poetry portfolio posters March 26
Mia Gourtzelis, Rambler Caption Editor • April 2, 2026
English 9 classes perform plays in the PAC Feb. 27
English 9 classes perform plays in the PAC Feb. 27
Hobey Alton, Rambler Staffer • March 27, 2026
AP English Language students wrap up the Arguments in Science unit. The unit was largely discussion based. "At the end of the unit, we had an argumentative timed write to test our skills," Ruby Jurgiel (11) said.
English students turn to real world learning
Josie Stout, Features Editor • March 27, 2026
Ladue student population set to increase
Ladue student population set to increase
Isaac Zelinske, In-Depth Editor • March 24, 2026
AP Art and Design students work on their portfolios. Students can submit their artwork to College Board at the end of the course in May. "Most people try to [get] College Board credit which is first week of May or do the art for competition which is like a month or two from [Spring Break]," Ye said.
AP Art and Design Update
Tiya Kaul, Features Editor • March 24, 2026
In-Depth
Walk Next To Me
Isaac Zelinske and Sophie Cowlen • March 10, 2026

School sucks. Between grades, tests, quizzes, what to wear, who likes who, college, it can feel pointless to try and stay secure through the...

Club News
Team representatives Hotaru Murashita (11) and Regina Copeland (10) play rock paper scissors for the winning prize. The club hopes to continue to implement new meetings every year. “About a month ago, we pitched [the idea], and Madame Milford helped us obtain the croissants and jams,” Secretary Arlo Ziolkowski (11) said.
French Honor Society holds croissant tasting April 8
Madeline Fong, Digital Media Editor-in-Chief • April 10, 2026
Pondering his next move, Alex Zhang (10) plays a practice game against teammate Newman Shen (11) to prepare for his next round. Zhang holds a USCF rating of 2265 and finished with a perfect four points on Board 1. “I enjoy getting to represent and score for my team,” Zhang said. “It really means a lot.”
Chess team wins sixth consecutive state championship in a row
Luke Ye, Rambler Photography Editor-in-Chief • April 1, 2026
The Talking Rams' collection of trophies – representing decades of accomplishments – sits overlooking the multipurpose room. Under the guidance of Waterson and by supporting each other, team members have continued to succeed during this school year. "I'm trying to make sure the team gets what they need and has the resources they need," Waterson said. "But, students have been coaching each other and helping each other more than I have.
Ladue students compete at debate districts
Nathan King, Digital Media Editor-in-Chief • March 31, 2026
Past editions of Melodrama lay on a table. The publication stopped taking submissions March 13. “I enjoy how Melodrama shows the different ways students express themselves through different art forms,” Co-Editor-in-Chief Maya Mathew (12) said.
Melodrama submissions close March 13
Katie Jansen, Copy Editor-in-Chief • March 22, 2026
Performers dress in cultural outfits. Performances range from 1 to 3 per month depending on the opportunities and invitations. “[The performances] were super fun and a really great environment for everyone to show off their skills and the work we put into learning the dances,” Eshaa Deore (11) said. (Photo courtesy of Eshaa Deore)
Bollywood Dance Club performs March 6 and 7
Loukya Gillella, In-Depth Editor • March 11, 2026
News
Upperclassmen line up as they wait to purchase tickets. The event had been in the works for months ensuring no detail is missed. “I am so excited for prom,” Molly Shipley (12) said. “I cannot wait to see all of my friends and just have a great time at the dance.”
Ladue Upperclassmen Prepare for a Gatsby-Themed Gala
Mason Eastman, Sports Editor-in-Chief • April 16, 2026
Pablo Flinn, an incumbent candidate, speaks at the Meet the Candidates Community Forum March 30. The four candidates were invited to speak to community members and answer presubmitted questions in a forum organized by the League of Women Voters. "Every day, I show up to be of service," Flinn said. "I do it outside and inside of this role. I don’t get anything from it, but the knowledge that I’m being of service. That’s why I was put here. I will listen, I will honor your voice. On the current board, we’re willing to lean on each other, listen to each other, have tough conversations with each other. I will continue to be part of that.”
On the Ballot
Ladue School Board candidates Pablo Flinn, Kisha Lee, Peter Gariepy and Tim Reboulet speak at Meet the Candidates Community Forum March 30
Celina Zhou and Ira Rodrigues • April 15, 2026
Team representatives Hotaru Murashita (11) and Regina Copeland (10) play rock paper scissors for the winning prize. The club hopes to continue to implement new meetings every year. “About a month ago, we pitched [the idea], and Madame Milford helped us obtain the croissants and jams,” Secretary Arlo Ziolkowski (11) said.
French Honor Society holds croissant tasting April 8
Madeline Fong, Digital Media Editor-in-Chief • April 10, 2026
Zoe Mei (10), recipient of the Billy Michal Award, and her partner, Sydney Gao (10) pose with awards for their DECA project, EmpowerEd. The project developed into a central passion for Mei and something she would like to continue. "St. Louis is special in the way that there is always an opportunity to take a step further and deepen impact. I hope to expand the scale of EmpowerEd, and continue helping the families out at TAP.
Zoe Mei (10) selected as Missouri representative for the Billy Michal Award
Ira Rodrigues, Copy Editor-in-Chief • April 8, 2026
Creative Writing classes display poetry portfolio posters March 26
Creative Writing classes display poetry portfolio posters March 26
Mia Gourtzelis, Rambler Caption Editor • April 2, 2026
Pondering his next move, Alex Zhang (10) plays a practice game against teammate Newman Shen (11) to prepare for his next round. Zhang holds a USCF rating of 2265 and finished with a perfect four points on Board 1. “I enjoy getting to represent and score for my team,” Zhang said. “It really means a lot.”
Chess team wins sixth consecutive state championship in a row
A look behind the scenes of how the players practice
Luke Ye, Rambler Photography Editor-in-Chief • April 1, 2026
The Talking Rams' collection of trophies – representing decades of accomplishments – sits overlooking the multipurpose room. Under the guidance of Waterson and by supporting each other, team members have continued to succeed during this school year. "I'm trying to make sure the team gets what they need and has the resources they need," Waterson said. "But, students have been coaching each other and helping each other more than I have.
Ladue students compete at debate districts
Talking Rams found success across multiple difficult tournaments
Nathan King, Digital Media Editor-in-Chief • March 31, 2026
English 9 classes perform plays in the PAC Feb. 27
English 9 classes perform plays in the PAC Feb. 27
Hobey Alton, Rambler Staffer • March 27, 2026
AP English Language students wrap up the Arguments in Science unit. The unit was largely discussion based. "At the end of the unit, we had an argumentative timed write to test our skills," Ruby Jurgiel (11) said.
English students turn to real world learning
English classes shift to project based learning that apply first semester skills
Josie Stout, Features Editor • March 27, 2026
Ladue student population set to increase
Ladue student population set to increase
Ladue High School is expected to receive the largest group of students in recent history
Isaac Zelinske, In-Depth Editor • March 24, 2026
AP Art and Design students work on their portfolios. Students can submit their artwork to College Board at the end of the course in May. "Most people try to [get] College Board credit which is first week of May or do the art for competition which is like a month or two from [Spring Break]," Ye said.
AP Art and Design Update
AP Art and Design students work on artistic projects
Tiya Kaul, Features Editor • March 24, 2026
Past editions of Melodrama lay on a table. The publication stopped taking submissions March 13. “I enjoy how Melodrama shows the different ways students express themselves through different art forms,” Co-Editor-in-Chief Maya Mathew (12) said.
Melodrama submissions close March 13
Ladue’s literary magazine closes submissions for 2025-26
Katie Jansen, Copy Editor-in-Chief • March 22, 2026
Girls soccer prepares for a new season
Irene Murphy, Staffer • March 13, 2026
Freshman PE classes begin a new ping pong and pickleball unit
Mason Eastman, Sports Editor-in-Chief • March 11, 2026
AP biology students perform a gel electrophoresis. Classes studied genetics and used the lab to observe DNA banding patterns in data sets. “I think it is really cool to do real labs like gel electrophoresis that real scientists get to do on a daily basis,” Molly Salvatori (12) said.
AP Biology students preform a gel electrophoresis
Mason Eastman and Claire Zhang • March 11, 2026
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