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Lindbergh High School student Colin Yarbrough practiced his piloting skills by flying over Mount Everest on a flight simulator, pictured above, during his Aviation 1 class Oct. 24. The Aviation 1 class is part of Lindbergh School’s new two-year program that helps students learn the basics of aviation, and gives them the opportunity to get their drone pilot’s license. “It’s fun,” teacher Rob Droege said. “They’re learning math, they’re learning science, but in a real practical sense. They can see how it fits and how it’s working. And that’s a lot more fun, they’re really engaged with that.”

Lindbergh High School’s aviation program takes flight

By Ellie Marshall, Staff Reporter November 22, 2023

In most classrooms, paper airplanes are – and have long been – considered a disruption. In Rob Droege’s classroom, however, paper airplanes are a part of the curriculum. Last spring, the Lindbergh...

56th USCT Infantry Regiment honored at JB ceremony

56th USCT Infantry Regiment honored at JB ceremony

November 21, 2023

The 56th United States Colored Troops (USCT) Infantry was honored at a ceremony held at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery Oct. 20, pictured above. The 56th USCT Infantry was an infantry regiment that...

Dressel Elementary students get moo-ving lesson with mobile dairy exhibit

Dressel Elementary students get moo-ving lesson with mobile dairy exhibit

November 14, 2023

Lindbergh School’s Dressel Elementary third graders enjoyed a unique learning experience on Nov. 4 with a mobile cow exhibit sponsored by Southwest Dairy Farmers. The exhibit included a live milking...

Flyers field hockey fly over Wildcats

Flyers field hockey fly over Wildcats

September 25, 2023

The Lindbergh Flyers field hockey team faced off against the Eureka Wildcats Saturday, ultimately beating Eureka in a close game that went into overtime and shootouts. The Flyers were 4-7 going into the...

Hidden harmony unearthed

Hidden harmony unearthed

August 8, 2023

During demolition of Lindbergh High School’s orchestra room Aug. 1, the mural pictured above was uncovered after the room was completely demolished. It is unknown how long the mural was on the original...

Paul Thornell, great-great grandson of George Boyer Vashon and Susan Vashon; his children, Nolan and Lena Thornell; and Calvin Riley, director of the George B. Vashon History Museum, unveiled the new Vashon family monument at Father Dickson Cemetery in Crestwood July 29, pictured above.

Vashon family memorial dedicated at Crestwood cemetery

August 1, 2023

Paul Thornell, great-great grandson of George Boyer Vashon and Susan Vashon; his children, Nolan and Lena Thornell; and Calvin Riley, director of the George B. Vashon History Museum, unveiled the new Vashon...

Photo courtesy of St. Johns United Church of Christ

Inclusive, accessible community playground opens

July 28, 2023

St. Johns United Church of Christ. 11333 St. Johns Church Road, held a grand opening celebration July 22 for Logan's Community Playground, pictured above. Logan's Community Playground is an accessible...

Attendees at the Mehlville School Districts 60plus barbecue in May 2023.

South County Kiwanis Club, Mehlville School District host 60plus BBQ

May 15, 2023

The Mehlville School District and South County Kiwanis Club held a barbecue last week for the district’s 60plus members at the final 60plus event of the school year. Barbecue was prepared by the South...

Bass Pro Shops opens in Sunset Hills

May 10, 2023

Dallas Hovis, above, points out the fish in the Bass Pro Shops aquarium to his dad, Alex Hovis, left, and sister, Carolina Hovis, at the May 3 grand opening of the new store in Sunset Hills at 3600 S....

Lindbergh educator first elementary teacher to receive award

May 5, 2023

Sappington Elementary physical education teacher Mary Driemeyer, above left, was recently named the Outdoors Tomorrow Foundation’s 2023 Educator of the Year, the organization’s first at the elementary...

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