Category Archives: An Eye On Alumni
2001 Graduate and International Choreographer Rashad “Wizdom Truth” Rounds Opens Dance Studio in St. Louis
The following information was provided by Rashad “Wizdom Truth” Rounds publicist regarding Wizdom’s return to St. Louis to begin his own dance studio.
Native St. Louisan returns home from L.A. to bring hip-hop dancing expertise to hometown students in a brand new state of the art dance studio
ST. LOUIS, May 22, 2013 – From St. Louis to L.A. and back again, Rashad “Wizdom Truth” Rounds proudly presents a new home for Midwest dancers to experience hip hop in its purest form. Famous Fresh Studios opened June 15, 2013 in the St. Louis Outlet Mall in Hazelwood, showcasing the best hip-hop, street, breaking, tap and jazz teachers in the St. Louis area.
2009 LHWHS Grad Logan Uxa Drafted by Cincinnati Reds
As reported by KATV in Jonesboro, Arkansas…
JONESBORO — Arkansas State senior Logan Uxa was selected in the 32nd round of the Major League Baseball draft by the Cincinnati Reds on Saturday. He was the 975th player taken overall was the second A-State player chosen by Cincinnati. The Reds also drafted A-State senior pitcher Daniel Wright on Friday in the 10th round.
Craft Alliance Names Studio for Former LHWHS Student
On June 20, 2013 at 6 p.m. the Craft Alliance will dedicate the Stephen Blake Wolfson Clay Studio in memory of Blake Wolfson, former student of Ladue Horton Watkins High School.
When Wolfson was a young teenager, he had his first experience with clay at Craft Alliance. From that time on, working with clay became a passion for Wolfson, and one of his favorite pastimes. The public is invited to attend the dedication in honor of Blake’s life and his love of this art form. (R.S.V.P. to Danielle Sommer at 314-725-1177, extension 337.)
2012 Graduate – Emily Warner Top Runner at Washington University
ST. LOUIS (KSDK) - One of the nation’s top middle distance runners for Washington University, Emily Warner, has the sixth best time this year in the 800-meters in Division III. But, her competition isn’t the person in the other lane. She competes against herself.
1998 Ladue Schools Alumni To Appear on “The Tonight Show”
As reported on Patch.com on March 27,2013…
The last time he appeared as a guest on The Tonight Show, Justin Willman performed a magic trick that involved a cup of soda over the head of Oscar nominee Hugh Jackman in December.
Now, just a few months later, Willman, host of Cupcake Wars on the Food Network as well as a touring magician/entertainer with a thing for the sleight of hand, will be back on the program Wednesday.
2012 Graduate Lauren Younge Has Solo Art Exhibition
Lauren Younge, who graduated from Ladue Horton Watkins High School in 2012 and is currently a freshman at Southeast Missouri State University, participated in a solo art exhibition at the University City Library Gallery. Younge exhibited work produced in her Advanced Placement Studio Art class in 2012.
2011-12 Graduate Keeps an Eye on the Department of Education
Hannah Rosenthal, class of 2011, and current student at Princeton University, spent time over the 2012-13 winter break shadowing a Princeton University alumni around the U.S. Department Education. She is pictured here with Secretary of Education Arne Duncan.
Alumna Jasmine Huda Hosts Foundation Luncheon
The Ladue Education Foundation once again kicked off the school year with an annual community event. This year, the event was a luncheon attended by over 200 with Ladue Horton Watkins High School alumna Jasmine Huda as Keynote Speaker and Honorary Chair. Jasmine Huda graduated in 1997 and is currently a news anchor for KMOV-TV. (See video recap of luncheon.)
