Tag Archives: 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.
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.
1984 Alumnus Publishes “Joe the Crab” Series
Tim Hill, 1984 graduate of Ladue Horton Watkins High School — and former “graduate” of Old Bonhomme Elementary School as well — has become a published children’s author through his ”Joe the Crab Self-Esteem Series”. These stories focus on diversity, bullying and embracing the differences in us all. Learn more about Tim and “Joe the Crab” at www.joethecrab.com
LHWHS Alumnus Featured in St. Louis Post Article 2/17/12
The St. Louis Post-Dispatch recently featured a story about three Ladue Horton Watkins High School alumni: Martin Goebel, Class of 2000, and two former school mates and 1999 graduates, Nick Leidenfrost and Noah Alexander (pictured.) Goebel is the owner of Goebel & Company Furniture. The article outlines the unique beginnings of this company which designs and manufactures residential wood furniture company.
Goebel credits his initial interest in woodworking to teacher Bill McCoy of Ladue Horton Watkins High School.
