Friday, December 30, 2011
Eighth-grader Christian Chellis replaced the landscaping outside his old elementary school for his Eagle Scout project.
As part of his quest to become an Eagle Scout, Oakville Middle School student Christian Chellis relandscaped the front of Point Elementary, where he’d been a student. “I wanted to improve it, so I did,” Christian said. “It took me a while to plan it. I came up with a landscape plan on how it should be.” Christian and 12 other scouts from Troop 661 removed the old landscaping from the front of the building and replaced it with new plants and mulch. They also put in a new path around the flagpole. Christian said he knew replacing the landscaping would help because the school couldn’t afford to do it the way he did. Point Mother’s Club and Ideal Landscape Group supported Christian’s project. Christian said he wants to be an Eagle Scout “…
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Point Elementary School
6790 Telegraph Rd, Saint Louis, MO
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Wednesday, April 13, 2011
Emily Kohnen excels in school, is interested in politics and enjoys playing hockey.
Each Wednesday, Mehlville Patch will be highlighting a young person in the community who is making a positive difference in the lives of others. These kids are doing outstanding academic work, winning an award or exhibiting exemplary qualities. Know a great kid? Nominate them by e-mailing sarah.flagg@patch.com. Name: Emily Kohnen Age: 9 School: Beasley Elementary School Accomplishment: Emily Kohnen is on the Gold Honor Roll at Beasley Elementary School and enjoys playing hockey for the Sharks. Key to Awesomeness: Emily Kohnen is a well-rounded scholar. Her stellar grades reflect her interest and dedication to her school studies, but she has many dimensions. One of those is her interest in current affairs and politics, which she gets from …
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Beasley Elementary School
3131 Koch Rd, Saint Louis, MO
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Wednesday, April 6, 2011
Jocelyn Wallinger excels in school, provides community service and has time for golf and track.
Each Wednesday, Mehlville Patch will be highlighting a young person in the community who is making a positive difference in the lives of others. These kids are doing outstanding academic work, winning an award or exhibiting exemplary qualities. Know great kids? Nominate them by e-mailing sarah.flagg@patch.com. Name: Jocelyn Wallinger Age: 18 School: Mehlville High School Accomplishment: Jocelyn Wallinger volunteers at her church, St. Lucas United Church of Christ, and is a Girl Scout Ambassador. Key to Awesomeness: Looking at Jocelyn Wallinger’s planner, there are not many blank spaces. She is very active at her church, St. Lucas United Church of Christ, where she has been instrumental in many service projects such as home meal deliveries…
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Mehlville High School
3200 Lemay Ferry Rd, Saint Louis, MO
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Tuesday, April 5, 2011
Shannon Frauenhoffer balances a family, career and leads the Girls Scouts at Blades Elementary School.
Girl Scout troop leader Shannon Frauenhoffer is a busy mom and business owner, but she is not too busy to volunteer at Blades Elementary School as a troop leader/co-leader of two troops. In addition to the regular duties of a leader, Frauenhoffer is a troop coordinator, meaning that she is also in charge of retention and recruitment at Blades. Each school year she organizes a recruitment campaign complete with flyers and an informational gathering of interested parents and students. “Once I sign up all of the interested students, I organize them into individual troops. All of the girls entering the program will be taught leadership skills that will last a lifetime,” Frauenhoffer said. Frauenhoffer grew up in Springfield, Mo. She was active…
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
Connor VanLoon recently had his head shaved and raised $135 for the St. Baldrick’s Foundation, a non-profit organization that raises money for children's cancer research.
Each Wednesday, Mehlville Patch will be highlighting a young person in the community who is making a positive difference in the lives of others. These kids are doing outstanding academic work, winning an award or exhibiting exemplary qualities. Know great kids? Nominate them by e-mailing sarah.flagg@patch.com. Name: Connor VanLoon Age: 8 School: Bierbaum Elementary School Accomplishment: On March 5, Connor had his head shaved to benefit the St. Baldrick’s Foundation, a non-profit organization that raises money for childhood cancer research. Key to Awesomeness: Conner first heard an appeal on the radio for volunteers to have their heads shaved to benefit the St. Baldrick’s Foundation, a non-profit organization that raises money for …
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Bierbaum Elementary School
2050 Union Rd, Saint Louis, MO
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Denise Bayer
7:55 am on Tuesday, January 3, 2012
Great job and you are an inspiration to others! You are on your way to becoming an Eagle Scout!! more ›