Global Citizenship and Service Learning

Agroup of 14 Whitfield students and two faculty chaperones, Cipriano Casado and Rachel Gassner, engaged in an international servicelearning and language immersion trip to Panama, March 13 – 21, 2023.

The trip was organized through Squads Abroad, the high school division of Global Brigades, an international development organization that mobilizes university and high school students into ’Squads’ that work collaboratively with community leaders to improve health, education, and economic outcomes in under-resourced communities.

Whitfield’s Squad traveled to La Candelaria, a small community of 753 people in the province of

Student Reflections

Panama Oeste, where they were in charge of a construction project at La Candelaria Preschool. The group worked for five days alongside

I have been outside the country before but only as a tourist at hotels and resorts, so when I looked at the itinerary for this trip it quickly caught my attention. This trip gave me the chance to be immersed in a different culture while eating and living with the people there. I also got to strengthen my Spanish-speaking skills, which was a huge plus and only made me want to continue my education with the language. My time in Panama was truly one of the best decisions made in my life, and I will never forget the thousands of memories I created. It was genuinely life-changing and something I recommend to anyone who has the opportunity.

-Alexis Albovias ’24

My favorite memory from Panama was when I got to spend time with the kids of La Candelaria; Raul (3), Elaina (11), Cristian (12), and so many more.

-Sophie Beracha ’24

My favorite memory from the Panama trip was doing Zumba in the park. On the first night in Panama City, we went to a park to explore but when we got there, there was this large pavilion where all these people were doing Zumba. We were joking about all of us going, and then Sr. Casaso and Sra. Gassner decided that we should. We spent the next couple of hours dancing with all the people. It was incredible. Afterwards, Sr. Casado was so impressed with us that he decided to get us paletas, popsicles. They were very refreshing and a perfect ending to a perfect night out.

-Grace Cooperstein ’25

World Languages Video Game Design Project

Students in Sara Paciorek’s French, Latin, and Introduction to Language courses created unique video games in their target language as a creative tool for final exam review and to develop the 21st-century skill of coding. Students followed a set of requirements and used Scratch, or another programming language of their choice, to create their games.

The video game design project complements the traditional final exam review sheets, online vocabulary drills, and peer-topeer practice conversations in the target language.

local members of the community to mix cement, assemble frames, and pour the concrete for a sidewalk that connected the school building with another structure. They also painted the school’s bathroom and presented a dental hygiene workshop at the school. In addition to working extremely hard, Whitfield students enjoyed a variety of cultural learning activities and field trips including making Panamanian food, a zip line tour, and an afternoon at a local beach.

To be considered for the trip, students were required to complete an application process and were vetted for their Spanish language skills, passion for service, and ability to be comfortable being uncomfortable.

“Our kids knew going in that the work was going to be very physically demanding and the conditions challenging,” said Cipriano Casado.

“The work we did in just five days is something that the people of La Candelaria will use and remember us for—it transformed their way of living. Our students made a significant impact on this rural community, and the community made a significant impact on all of us.“

“As a project-based teacher, I love to integrate other modes of assessment into my language classes, so creating video games in another language is a fun way to end the school year,” said Mrs. Paciorek. “This culminating project gives students the opportunity to be creative, practice their target language in preparation for the final exam, and to develop an important 21st-century skill. The best part is seeing the students who quickly grasp coding become leaders and help their peers problem solve. It was also pretty neat to tell my middle school students how much the high school students enjoyed playing their games!”

““As a project-based teacher, I love to integrate other modes of assessment into my language classes, so creating video games in another language is a fun way to end the school year.,”

-Mrs. Paciorek, world language faculty

Sr. Casado was also impressed with Whitfield students’ language skills. “The organization hired two young translators who were with us for the entire trip, but we never used them,” he said. “Our kids exceeded our expectations with their language skills—they were amazing! They not only listened and understood what they were supposed to be doing, but they also communicated with the locals.“

Student participants included Alexis Albovias ’24, Sophie Beracha ’24, Annika Capellupo ’24, Grace Cooperstein ’25, Anna Gau ’24, Noah Epstein ’25, Dawn Foster ’25, Daphne Hull ’24 Taryn Jones ’24, Katie Kuplent ’24, Oliver Niemann ’24, Cohen Panneri ’24, Kate Rose ’25, and Aanya Siddiqui ’24.

On their last day in La Candelaria, the Whitfield Squad enjoyed a special meal. “One of the community’s matriarchs made arroz con pollo (chicken and rice) for us,” shared Sra. Gassner. “It took her over three hours to prepare and cook it over an open fire. It was the most amazing dish and our favorite meal of the week. After we finished eating, she read a thank you note to us. Leaving the school that day was incredibly emotional.”

“I think a trip like this is extremely important because the students can see the direct impact that their work and time had on the community, “ Gassner continued.

“They broaden their perspectives and develop a sense of global citizenship. In just a short amount of time, our kids made authentic connections with the kids and the adults in La Candelaria—that human connection is just so powerful.”

Almost Maine

Whitfield’s Upper School fall play, Almost, Maine by John Cariani, ran October 27-29, 2022. The play, made up of vignettes that take place simultaneously, is a funny, touching, and bittersweet look at the power of love and the intricacies of relationships.

The Student-Directed One Acts

The Student-Directed One Acts were presented February 2 and 3, 2023. Jocelyn Kazmierski ’24 & Lorenzo Gray-Liva ’24, Sammy Parsons ’24, and Joey Sokolik ’23 directed this year.

Brain Matters 2023

The Middle School play, Brain Matters 2023, ran March 8-9, 2023. The show, written and directed by faculty member Keith Borzillo, is a humorous story about friendship, the inner workings of the adolescent brain, and the art of an apology. This year’s production was a reimagined version of the original 2011 production and the script was a collaborative effort with the cast.

The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee

Whitfield spring musical, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, ran April 27 - 29, 2023. This hilarious and heartwarming musical follows a group of quirky middle school students as they compete in an annual spelling bee set in fictional Putnam County, New York.

Hitting All the Right Notes

Whitfield students who were selected to the All-District Honor Choir enjoyed the choir’s clinic and performance on Saturday, November 12, 2022 at the Touhill Performing Arts Center on UMSL’s campus. In addition to the All-District Choir, Charlie Staley-Brain ’23 and Jacob Bae ’24 were selected to the All-State Choir. Charlie was selected as 1st Alternate and Jacob was chosen as an Honorable Mention.

Charlie Staley-Brain ’23 received a Gold Medal and Sammy Parsons ’24 a Silver Medal at the MSHSAA State Solo & Ensemble Festival.

Pictured with Whitfield vocal music director

Mary Kate File (center):

Hayden Hewgly

Noah Lett ’28 (alto saxophone) and Richard Heidenry ’27 (clarinet) auditioned and were selected to the Middle School Honor Band.

Tribute to Louise Nevelson

In seventh and eighth grade visual arts classes, students engaged in the creative problem-solving process through a variety of projects, gaining a greater awareness of craftsmanship and confidence with technical skills. They learn about the elements and principles of design and develop the vocabulary to express their thinking about not only artwork, but about design in the world around them.

Inspired by the large-scale, monochromatic wooden sculptures of Louise Nevelson, students created their own individual wood sculpture tiles. In doing so, they considered the compositional elements of emphasis, pattern, balance, and symmetry. After spray-painting their finished pieces in the same monochromatic style as Nevelson, students layered and assembled the individual tiles to create large collages.

“One of my goals with the seventh and eighth grade classes is to give students opportunities to find joy in making art and to start learning what it means to have

Kira Glanton ’24 was the only timpanist selected for the All-District Honor Band. Her audition included etudes on marimba, snare drum, and timpani.

Student Work Accepted to Regional Art Show

The students listed below had work accepted to the inaugural Foundry Art Center Regional High School Student Show. Works selected for the exhibition were juried based on skill, decision making, innovation, and personal expression as is appropriate for the student’s grade level. The show opened with a reception on March 3, 2023.

Juni Asikainen ’23

Char Baird ’23

Emma Casado ’23

Linette Janowski ’25

Taryn Jones ’24

Lucy Gallagher ’23

Hayleigh Kennelly ’23

Fallon Whitworth ’23

Lai Jeon Williams ’24

The following students received awards: ART IN MIND AWARD: Juni Asikainen ’23, Familial Connections

FRAMATIONS AWARD: Emma Casado ’23, Perception

JOSEPH & DIANNA MANNISI MEMORIAL ART AWARD: Lucy Gallagher ’23, Organic

FOUNDRY STUDIO ARTIST AWARD: Linette Janonski ’25, Dino-Nugget a good eye for composition,” said fine arts faculty member Keith Borzillo. “That process begins with them looking at something and asking, ’Why is this interesting to me?’, ’Why am engaged by this piece of work?’ Understanding the elements and principles of design helps students put words to their feelings and express the ’why’ behind their opinions.”

Upon completion, the sculptures were on display above the lockers between rooms 305 and 306.

Senior Retrospective 2023

Whitfield students, families, faculty and staff attended the 2023 Senior Retrospective Art Opening Reception on Wednesday, May 3, 2023 from 7:30 - 8:30 AM. This annual show celebrates seniors who have dedicated four years to the study of art at Whitfield.

Homecoming 2022

Whitfield’s Homecoming festivities kicked off October 10, 2022, with Spirit Week. Each day at Morning Assembly, students competed for spirit points for “best dressed” costume judging, wall decorating, and by winning the spirit stick for their grade level.

Whitfield Community Takes Part in Day of Service

The King Holiday and Service Act passed by Congress in 1994 designated Martin Luther King Jr. Day as a national day of service, “a day on and not off.”

Whitfield Community Supports 100 Neediest Cases

Students, faculty, and staff continued the school’s long-standing tradition of supporting the United Way’s 100 Neediest Cases holiday assistance campaign. Students worked alongside Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern Missouri (BBBS) to ensure families have a happy holiday season. This year, the Whitfield community provided gifts and gift cards for 41 families. In addition, the Community Service Club and Cooking Club teamed up to make and decorate cookies as a thank you to BBBS volunteers.

An Eerie-sistible Costume Party!

Whitfield’s Community Service Club co-hosted the annual LifeWise STL Costume Party on October 22, 2022. During the party held at LifeWise, Whitfield students distributed costumes collected during the Community Service Club’s collection drive, and facilitated fun activities with the children including face painting, decorating pumpkins, and playing games.

Whitfield’s Community Service Club partnered with Forest Park Forever and the West County Ronald McDonald House to provide opportunities for members of the Whitfield community to take part in this day of service together.

Blood Drive is a Success

Whitfield students, faculty, staff, and parents supported the school's annual Blood Drive for the Red Cross on April 12, 2023. There were 46 people signed up to donate, 33 first-time donors, and 40 units of blood collected.

Valorant Esports Team Wins State Championship

Whitfield’s varsity Valorant esports team won the Missouri Scholastic Esports Federation (MOSEF) small school division state championship on Saturday, May 6, 2023. The Warriors defeated Incarnate Word in the semifinals (13-0, 13-0) and Maplewood-Richmond Heights in the championship (14-12, 13-7). Whitfield was undefeated in regular and post season play.

Varsity Rocket League Takes Second Place in State

Whitfield’s varsity Rocket League esports team finished in 2nd place in the small school division in the MOSEF Rocket League Fall Finals on November 19, 2022. The team was undefeated in their inaugural season.

Whitfield Welcomes the Lunar New Year

Lunar New Year, also referred to as Chinese New Year, began on January 22, 2023, ushering in the Year of the Rabbit. The Whitfield community enjoyed two festive holiday traditions courtesy of faculty member Amy Muggleton, and students in Asian Student Union (ASU) and International Student Union (ISU). At assembly, Jack Jiang ’23 and Jason Chien ’26 shared information about Lunar New Year and invited Head of School Chris Cunningham to ’dot the eyes’ on the head of the ceremonial dragon. The dragon was created by 8th grade students in Curtis Erlinger’s visual arts class. Finally, in an evening celebration, students in ASU, ISU, and Mandarin classes gathered for dinner and traditional new year celebration games.

Super Smash Bros Win Third Place in State

The varsity Super Smash Bros esports team won third place in the Missouri Scholastic Esports Federation (MOSEF) small school division state final on May 27, 2023.

Middle School Smash Bros Competes in Playoffs

The Middle School Smash Bros team finished its season with a strong performance in the MOSEF Region 4 playoffs on April 22, 2023. The Warriors battled MaplewoodRichmond Heights in the first playoff match, the #1 team in the region, to come within one point of victory. In their second match, Whitfield defeated Chaminade College Prep.

Celebrating Holi

In honor of the Hindu festival of Holi, Whitfield’s Asian Student Union organized a mini powder throwing celebration after school on March 10, 2023. Holi, often called the Festival of Colors, is a vibrant celebration of the arrival of Spring that includes dancing, singing, and the playful throwing of colored powders at fellow revelers. Holi is celebrated widely across parts of India, where it originated, as well as in other countries in South Asia and across the Hindu diaspora in Europe and North America.

L ai Jeon Williams ’24, placed second in the 2022 Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis (BGCSTL) Youth of the Year competition. Lai Jeon was recognized for her dedication and service to the Mathews-Dickey Boys & Girls Club and her academic achievement at Whitfield. She received a $3,500 scholarship. Lai Jeon and three other finalists were honored at the BGCSTL’s Great Futures Gala on October 26, 2022.

Recognizing Women’s History Month

In recognition of Women’s History Month, Whitfield’s Women’s Alliance planned a special program that was presented during an all-school assembly on March 31, 2023. During the program, Whitfield students and Head of School Chris Cunningham highlighted influential women in their lives. In Advisory, students were encouraged to think about a woman who inspires them—someone currently in their life like a mother, sister, aunt, teacher, or friend, or someone from the past. Students wrote their selections on ’celebration sheets’ and added them to a Women’s History Month celebration gallery outside of the Intellectual Commons (IC). Students also enjoyed a photo booth and temporary tattoo station set up in the IC.

Black History Month All-School Assembly

In recognition of Black History Month, Whitfield’s Black Student Union (BSU) planned a special all-school assembly that was held February 28, 2023. Members of BSU shared original poetry, works by Black poets, narrative readings by Black influencers, and recognized the contributions of a number of Black St. Louisans. Additional highlights included a student-created video and the Upper School Choir singing “Lift Every Voice and Sing.” The program concluded with a celebration of the significance of dance to Black history and culture. In a community dance lesson, members of BSU taught two line dances: the Wobble and the Cupid Shuffle.

Junior Celebration Day

On May 2, 2023, the Class of 2024 enjoyed a Junior Celebration Day that recognized the juniors’ transition to senior leaders. The day’s schedule included an awards ceremony and a leadership retreat at RYZE Adventure Park. Head of School Chris Cunningham and Upper School Director Sara Ringe shared inspirational messages with the class. College Counselors Amanda Henry and Ebony Sistrunk presented the college book awards, and each 11th grade advisor presented an award to the student in their advisory who most exemplifies the Habits of Mind & Heart.

Celebrating Pride

Over 20 members of the Whitfield community participated in the St. Louis Grand Pride Parade on June 25, 2023.

Annual Awards Assembly

Whitfield’s annual Awards Assembly was held Thursday, May 18, 2023. A recording of the ceremony is available on the Year-End Celebrations page on our website.

1) Upper School Director Sara Ringe and Ilana Boyer ’23, recipient of the Peter Maack ’71 Ellis Senior of the Year Award

2) World Languages Department Chair Rachel Gassner and Middle School Spanish Award recipient Avery Coons ’27

3) Lola B. Goodwin Building Community Award recipient Sara Ringe with her family, Principal Ruth Greathouse, and Rickey Goodwin

4) Director of College Counseling Amanda Henry and University of Rochester Frederick Douglass and Susan B. Anthony Award recipient Sydney Williams ’24.

5) Science Department Chair Heather Lavezzi and Middle School Science Award recipient Kayla Sellers ’27

6) Head of School Chris Cunningham and Philip B. “Flip” Cady Jr. ’70 with Caroline Dahlhoff ’25, recipient of the Philip B. Cady Scholar Award

7) Fine Arts Department Chair Cara Foster and Erin Messias ’27, recipient of the Middle School Performing Arts Award

8) Principal Ruth Greathouse with Josiah Santiago ’24, recipient of the Principal’s Service Award

9) Head of School Chris Cunningham with Janet Esrock Spirit of Whitfield Award recipient Shanea Miles and her family

10) Head of School Chris Cunningham and Ginger Newton Jacobi ’73 with George A. Newton Outstanding Teacher Award recipient Brandon Haynes and his family

11) English Department Chair David Records with the Nancy Clukies Middle School English Award recipient Gabi Gutierrez ’27

12) Computer Science Integration Specialist Andrew Asikainen with Nathan Chien ’29, the recipient of the Susan Shepherd Ittner and Charles T. Shepherd II Software Industry Award for Aspiring Talent

13) Head of School Chris Cunningham with Emma Casado ’23, recipient of the Head’s Leadership Award

American Youth Foundation

“I Dare You!” Leadership Awards

Jada Christina Griffin

Nathan L. Fox

St. Louis County

Outstanding Youth Leader

LaiJeon Miguel Williams

Missouri Scholars 100 Jackson Robert Courtney

University of Rochester

Frederick Douglass and Susan B. Anthony Award

Sydnie Elise Williams

University of Rochester

George Eastman Young Leaders Award Taryn Amaya Jones

Jane Piper Gleason ’70 St. Louis Scholar Award

Lucy Ellen Heidenry

Nancy Clukies

Middle School English Award

Gabriela Gutierrez

Upper School English Award

Zoey Martinez

Social Studies Awards

Middle School Haydan Amira Brown

Upper School - Althea Nordlund

Science Awards

Middle School Kayla Marie Sellers

Upper School Anna Sophia Gau

University of Rochester Bausch + Lomb Honorary Science Award

Oliver Timothy Niemann

University of Rochester

Xerox Award for Innovation and Information Technology

Jefferson F. Downes

Rensselaer Medal

Lorenzo Gray-Liva

Lois Banis Middle School Mathematics Award

Richard Heidenry

Upper School Mathematics Award

Jackson Robert Courtney

American Mathematics Competition 8 Award

Aryan Sheybani

American Mathematics Competition 10 Award

Juhi Roy

American Mathematics Competition 12 Award

Stephen J. Rosenberg

Susan Shepherd Ittner and Charles T. Shepherd II Software

Industry Award for Aspiring Talent

Nathan Paul Teh-Gao Chien

Susan Shepherd Ittner and Charles T. Shepherd II Software

Industry Award for Technical Merit

William David Rose

Susan Shepherd Ittner and Charles T. Shepherd II Software

Industry Award for Leadership Merit

Abigail Jeanne Ressner

French Awards

Middle School Vincent Baiocchi

Upper School Juliana Christina Dahlhoff

Latin Award

Cadence Alaine Seim

Mandarin Awards

Middle School Cole Costantino

Upper School Ana Claresita Struckhoff

Spanish Awards

Middle School Avery W. Coons

Upper School Ilana Rose Boyer

Performing Arts Awards

Middle School Erin Messias

Upper School Sammy Parsons

Amy Anne Pike Award

Joey Sokolik

Director’s Award for Chorus

Evi Elizabeth Brandenstein

National School Choral Award

Charlie Staley-Brain

Director’s Award for Band

Joshua Aaron Harris

John Philip Sousa Award

Kira Leigh Glanton

Visual Arts Awards

Middle School Anna Katherine Hoette

Upper School Juniper Lily Asikainen

Purchase Awards

Carter W. Beuc

Bethany Storey

Cover Design Award

Riley Megan Querimit

Peggy Gundlach Fine Arts Award

Charlotte Morgan Baird

Ruth E. Greathouse

Achievement in the Arts Award

Colin Prakken

Class of 2023

Community Service Awards

Suzanne Shapleigh Applegate

Ilana Rose Boyer

Mia Margaret Brandenstein

Kennedy Alexandria Crisp

Layla Rose Kline

Austin Ray Renner

Tri-Star Athlete Awards

Benjamin Verness Carter

Timothy Martin Taylor, III

Quinn A. Hoerman

Kaeden Anderson

Nicholas Flood

Cross Country Award

Louis Paese

James T. Costello Sixth Man Award

Nolan Andrew Simon

Coaches’ Awards

Benjamin Verness Carter

Caroline Frederike Dahlhoff

Ginger Newton Jacobi ’73

Athlete of the Year Awards

Tkiyah A. Nelson

Alexander J. Rallo

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Scholar Athlete Award

Daniel James Radke

Class of 2023

Scholar Awards

Juniper Lily Asikainen*

Charlotte Morgan Baird

Carter W. Beuc

Charlotte Faye Bluestone

Ilana Rose Boyer

Mia Margaret Brandenstein

Benjamin Verness Carter

Emma Sofia Casado*

Jackson Robert Courtney*

Kennedy Alexandria Crisp

Donovan James Doles

Evelyn Elizabeth Doles

Ben Andrew Epstein

Oliver John Ferris

Maria Emilia Gervasoni

Mariah Anne Hill

Taylor D. Hobson

Quinn A. Hoerman

Sicheng Jiang

Eliana R. Jick*

Theodore Panos Kouvelis

Zoey Martinez

Eleanor Elizabeth McKown

Althea Nordlund

Colin Land Prakken

Riley Megan Querimit*

Daniel James Radke

Konstantin Radoman

Brooklyn C. Rhodes

William David Rose

Stephen J. Rosenberg

Josiah Maria Santiago*

Sarah Martin Schott

Nolan Schulte

Nolan Andrew Simon

Bryson Sutton

Thomas Tlapek

Jude Watkins-Wedel

Fallon Jean Whitworth

Jayden Williams

Jorden Williams

Olivia Edie Wolf

*Scholar Awardees for all 7 years

Jamie Snow Pannebecker Award

Jared Mason Odom

Student Council

Student of the Year Award

Derrick C. Palmer

Principal’s Service Award

Josiah Maria Santiago

Principal’s Community Award

Mikaylah Grace Norfolk

Philip B. Cady Scholar Award

Caroline Frederike Dahlhoff

Peter Maack Ellis ’71 Senior of the Year Award

Ilana Rose Boyer

Head of School’s Leadership Award

Emma Sofia Casado

Janet Esrock

Spirit of Whitfield Award

Shanea Miles

Lola B. Goodwin

Building Community Award

Sara Ringe

George A. Newton Outstanding Teacher of the Year

Brandon Haynes

Congratulations to the Class of 2023

College Choices for 2023 Graduates

Suzanne Shapleigh Applegate Colorado College

Juniper Lily Asikainen Drexel University

Charlotte Morgan Baird Columbia College Chicago

Ava Leigh Battram Butler University

Carter Wentworth Beuc Drexel University

Peter Blix Saint Louis University

Charlotte Faye Bluestone Miami University

Annabelle Marie Bouchein Texas Christian University

Noah Bourke Lander University

Ilana Rose Boyer Elon University

Mia Brandenstein University of Arkansas

Jackson Owen Brungart Coastal Carolina University

Musa Butler DePaul University

Braeden Calhoun Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

Benjamin Carter Missouri University of Science & Technology

Whitfield School awarded diplomas to 86 students during the school’s commencement ceremony held on Monday, May 22, 2023.

During the ceremony, Head of School Chris Cunningham presented the Louis Lazarus Award to Sabrina Carter (Benjamin ’23 and Caleb ’25.) Whitfield Board of Trustees Chair Ron Fox ’74 recognized outgoing Director of Development Kelly Edwards for her 23 years of service to the school. The Senior Class Address was given by Jorden Williams ’23 and the Commencement Address was given by Christopher Kline, class of ’92 and parent of Sarah ’21, Layla ’23, Joe ’25, and Robert ’28.

The Class of 2023:

• The 86 graduates will be attending 69 different schools

• 85% of students chose out-of-state or international colleges

• 17 graduates have committed to play collegiate athletics

Thank you to the 130 alumni who offered their medallions to our seniors for the evening. Your overwhelming response is a perfect example of the strengths and values of the Whitfield community.

A recording of the livestream is archived for viewing on the Year-End Celebrations page.

Emma Casado Scripps College

Jacob S. Charmley Michigan Technological University

Jackson Robert Courtney University of Denver

Luca Christian Crang Lake Forest College

Kennedy Alexandria Crisp Spelman College

Juliana Christina Dahlhoff University of Houston

Donovan James Doles University of Rochester

Evelyn Elizabeth Doles Southern Methodist University

Benjamin Epstein Wake Forest University

Oliver Ferris Benedictine College

Lucy Grace Gallagher Kalamazoo College

Maria Emilia Gervasoni Arizona State University

Kingsley Goodwin Drexel University

Evan Hackmann University of Mississippi

Mariah Hill University of Denver

Taylor Hobson University of Tampa

Quinn A. Hoerman Reed College

Treazure N. Jackson Savannah College of Art and Design

Sicheng “Jack” Jiang University of Illinois Urbana–Champaign

Eliana Jick Xavier University

Zachary Kampen Augustana College

Hayleigh Kennelly Savannah College of Art and Design

Layla Kline University of Kansas

Theodore Kouvelis Washington University in St. Louis

Yuheng Liu Santa Clara University

Kirin Sophia Lodhi University of Kansas

Zoey Martinez Fordham University

Eleanor Elizabeth McKown Bates College

Stuart Michael McKown Loyola Marymount University

Emmett Musgrave Murphy University of Missouri–Columbia

Tkiyah Nelson Southern Illinois University Carbondale

Ivy E. Nissen University of Colorado Boulder

Ava Althea Nordlund Indiana University Bloomington

Caleb Joseph Norman St. Charles Community College

Amalia Elise Norris Marymount Manhattan College

Maxwell Ott DePauw University

Louis Paese University of Vermont

Colin Prakken Washington University in St. Louis

Riley Megan Querimit San Diego State University

Daniel James Radke Washington University in St. Louis

Konstantin Radoman Chapman University

Alexander Joseph Rallo Bellarmine University

Austin Ray Renner University of Mississippi

Abigail Ressner Grinnell College

Brooklyn C. Rhodes University of Arizona

Arlington Michael Rhone Texas Southern University

William David Rose Boston University

Stephen Jonah Rosenberg University of Florida

Cowan C. Sanders DePauw University

Josiah Maria Santiago William & Mary

Tyler Sargent Gap Year - Pursuing Soccer Career

Sarah Schott Indiana University Bloomington

Nolan Schulte Virginia Wesleyan University

Cadence Alaine Seim Webster University

Nolan Andrew Simon Central Methodist University

William J. Sokolik University of Iowa

Charlie Staley-Brain Wheaton College Massachusetts

Oneil Stanley Jr. Virginia Wesleyan University

Bethany Storey Emerson College

Isiah Strachan Colorado State University

Bryson Tyler Sutton Oklahoma State University

Timothy Martin Taylor III Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

Drake Thompson Truman State University

Thomas Tlapek University of Arkansas

Jean-Paul Jacobus Mathias Rose-Hulman Institute

Jozef Vestjens of Technology

Jude Watkins-Wedel Miami University

Fallon Jean Whitworth University of Denver

Jayden Williams University of Illinois at Springfield

Jorden Williams Maryville University

Olivia Edie Wolf Webster University

Thomas J. Wortham III University of Missouri–St. Louis

Future College Athletes Celebration

C ongratulations to the 17 Whitfield student-athletes (listed below) who have formally committed to continue their athletic careers at the collegiate level.

LELE APPLEGATE ’23

Colorado College (diving)

JACKSON BRUNGART ’23

Coastal Carolina University (cross country, track & field)

NOAH BOURKE ’23

Lander University (wrestling)

EVELYN “EVIE” DOLES ’23

Southern Methodist University (equestrian)

OLIVER FERRIS ’23

Benedictine College (baseball)

ZACH KAMPEN ’23

Augustana College (volleyball)

TKIYAH “TETE” NELSON ’23

Southern Illinois University

Carbondale (basketball)

DANNY RADKE ’23

Washington University, St. Louis (tennis)

KOSTA RADOMAN ’23

Chapman University (water Polo)

AJ RALLO ’23

Bellarmine University (wrestling)

COWAN SANDERS ’23

DePauw University (soccer)

NOLAN SCHULTE ’23

Virginia Wesleyan University (soccer)

NOLAN SIMON ’23

Central Methodist University (basketball)

ONEIL STANLEY ’23

Virginia Wesleyan University (soccer)

DRAKE THOMPSON ’23

Truman State University (soccer)

JORDEN WILLIAMS ’23

University of Illinois, Springfield (basketball)

TOMMY WORTHAM ’23

University of Missouri, St. Louis (soccer)

Cross Country

The varsity boys cross country team finished second out of 16 teams at the MSHSAA Class 2 Cross Country Championships on November 5, 2022. Jackson Brungart ’23 medaled with a 5th place finish and a season PR of 16:59. There were 167 individual runners in the race. The Warriors captured the Class 2, District 3 championship on October 29.

On the girls cross country team, Juni Asikainen ’23 qualified for the Class 3 state championships with an 18th place finish in the Class 3, District 3 girls race. At state, Juni placed 46th out of 161 runners with a career PR time of 21:19.

Boys Soccer

The varsity boys soccer team won third place in the MSHSAA Class 3 Boys Soccer State Tournament on Saturday, November 19, 2022. The Warriors defeated Glendale 2-1 in penalty kicks and finished the season with a record of 19-4.

POST SEASON HONORS

Missouri High School Soccer Coaches Association

Class 3, Region 2 (Districts 3-4) All-State Honors

PLAYER OF THE YEAR: Nolan Schulte ’23

COACH OF THE YEAR (PRIVATE SCHOOLS): Charlie Noonan

PLAYERS: Quinn Hoerman ’23, O’Neil Stanley ’23, Nolan Schulte ’23, Drake Thompson ’23, Jude Watkins-Wedel ’23, Tommy Wortham ’23

2022 St.Louis Post-Dispatch All-Metro

1ST TEAM: Nolan Schulte ’23

3RD TEAM: Quinn Hoerman ’23

3RD TEAM: Jude Watkins-Wedel ’23

Missouri Athletic Club North-South Senior All-Star Soccer Game Selections

Nolan Schulte ’23, Quinn Hoerman ’23

Girls Volleyball

The following pages highlight the athletic accomplishments of the 2022-2023 school year. Please visit Whitfield’s athletic social media accounts and the News section on the school’s website to read about current successes.

The varsity girls volleyball team won the MSHSAA Class 2, District 5 championship on October 25, 2022. The Warriors defeated Villa Duchesne in three games (25-23, 26-24, 25-23) to capture the district title. Whitfield lost 3-1 (16 -25, 25 -21, 12- 5, 13 -25) in the sectional round against Hermann High School on October 27.

POST SEASON HONORS

MWAA All-Conference

2ND TEAM: Jada Griffin ’24

HONORABLE MENTION: Clare Carroll ’25

Class 2, District 5 All-District

1ST TEAM: Clare Carroll ’25

1ST TEAM: Jada Griffin ’24

1ST TEAM: Ashley Stoddard ’25

2ND TEAM: Taryn Jones ’24

HONORABLE MENTION: Brooklyn Rhodes ’23

USMC/AVCA Team Academic Award

Boys Basketball

The varsity boys basketball team’s season ended with a 58-36 loss to MICDS in the MSHSAA Class 4, District 4 semifinal game on March 1, 2023.

POST SEASON HONORS

All District (Class 4, District 4)

Nolan Simon ’23, Jorden Williams ’23

Nolan Simon ’23 and Jorden Williams ’23 Surpass 1,000 Career Point Milestone

During the 2022-2023 season, Nolan Simon ’23 and Jorden Williams ’23 each surpassed the 1,000 career point scoring milestone. The two senior leaders were recognized before the Coaches vs. Cancer Paint It Pink Night game on January 31, 2023. The Warriors defeated Westminster 57-50.

Girls Basketball

The varsity girls basketball team’s season came to a close in the MSHSAA Class 5 Girls Basketball State Tournament quarterfinal game on Saturday, March 11, 2023. The Warriors lost 67-33 to Lutheran St. Charles, the eventual state champion. Whitfield played the second half of the game with just four players after senior TeTe Nelson sustained an ankle injury at the end of the first half.

Beginning in January, the Warriors—just five players strong—won eight of their last nine games including a 66-58 OT win over Parkway Central to capture the district championship. The team’s inspiring story caught the attention of local media and fans. Visit the Warriors In The News page Whitfield’s website to access links to print, radio, and TV coverage.

Post Season Honors

Girls All District, Class 5, District 3

Amali McBride ’25, TeTe Nelson ’23

Girls District 3 Player of the Year

TeTe Nelson ’23

Girls Class 5 All State

TeTe Nelson ’23

MWAA All Conference

1ST TEAM: TeTe Nelson ’23

2ND TEAM: Amali McBride ’25

TeTe Nelson ’23 Reaches Scoring Milestone

TeTe Nelson ’23 reached the 1,000-point scoring milestone during Whitfield’s win over Riverview Gardens on March 2, 2023.

Charlie Sherertz Accepts Head Coaching Position at Maryville University

Whitfield’s Director of Athletics Mike Roth announced that legendary Whitfield Wrestling Head Coach Charlie Sherertz has accepted the head coaching position at Maryville University.

Wrestling

The varsity wrestling team won 2nd place in the Class 3 MSHSAA Boys State Championships.

State Medalists

INDIVIDUAL CHAMPIONS: 126 lbs: Porter Matecki ’24 (3x individual state champion),

138 lbs: AJ Rallo ’23 (4x individual state champion),

150 lbs: Noah Bourke ’23

ADDITIONAL STATE MEDALISTS: 106 lbs: Jackson Bassett ’26 (2nd place), 132 lbs: Caleb Carter ’25 (3rd place)

144 lbs: Rome Tate ’25 (5th place)

120 lbs: Yashua Amen ’25 (6th place)

POST-SEASON HONORS

Missouri Wrestling Coaches Association

ACADEMIC ALL-STATE: Yashua Amen ’25, Ben Carter ’23, Caleb Carter ’25

CLASS 3 STATE WRESTLER OF THE YEAR: AJ Rallo ’23

CLASS 3, DISTRICT 2 HEAD COACH OF THE YEAR: Charlie Sherertz

CLASS 3, DISTRICT 2 ASSISTANT COACHING

STAFF OF THE YEAR: Whitfield

St. Louis Post-Dispatch All Metro

1ST TEAM: Porter Matecki ’24, AJ Rallo ’23

2ND TEAM: Jackson Bassett ’26, Noah Bourke ’23

St. Louis Wrestling Officials Association

ALL-ST. LOUIS TEAM: Noah Bourke ’23, AJ Rallo ’23

PRESIDENTIAL AWARD OF EXCELLENCE: AJ Rallo ’23

RYAN GRIFFIN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP: AJ Rallo ’23

“While this is obviously a big loss for Whitfield, we are enormously proud of Coach Sherertz and happy for him to be honored in this way,” said Director of Athletics Mike Roth. “To help ensure the continued excellence of Whitfield’s wrestling program, I am pleased to announce that longtime assistant coaches Matt Politte ’98 and Buddy Smith will serve as co-head coaches for the 2023-2024 school year.”

While this is obviously a big loss for Whitfield, we are enormously proud of Coach Sherertz and happy for him to be honored in this way.

-Mike Roth, director of athletics

”Since being hired in 1996 as the school’s wrestling coach, Coach Sherertz has built Whitfield wrestling into one of the premier high school wrestling programs in the country. Under his leadership, the Warriors earned 11 team state championships and 5 runner-ups, and have produced 60 Individual State Champions. Whitfield’s wrestling program is in fourth place in all-time Missouri high school wrestling championships standings and second in the number of consecutive championships (since 1931). The Warriors are first in both categories since the program’s inception. In fact, no program since 1961 has achieved 11 state championships and six consecutive championships. Coach Sherertz was also named the Missouri Wrestling Association Coach of the Year 12 times.

St. Louis Soccer Hall of Fame Bob Kehoe

Future Star Honoree: Mia Devrouax ’23

Mia Devrouax ’24 scored her 100th career goal as a Whitfield Warrior in the team’s 5-0 win vs. Gateway STEM on May 10, 2023. Mia was recognized at Morning Assembly and Head Coach Jeff Cacciatore presented her with a soccer ball signed by her teammates.

Mia’s goals by season: 29 (9th grade), 38 (10th grade), 43 (11th grade). In the girls soccer program’s 25 year history, no player has scored more than 48 goals in their career.

Track & Field

Four student-athletes qualified to compete in the MSHSAA Class 4 Boys Track & Field Championships held May 26-27, 2023.

Jackson Brungart ’23: 1600m

Musa Butler ’23: 300 Hurdles

Jack Courtney: 300 Hurdles

David Goldstein ’24: Pole Vault

Jackson Brungart ’23 placed 7th in the 1600m and set a new Whitfield record of 4:22.72. Jack Courtney ’23 placed 7th in the 300 hurdles.

Girls Soccer

The varsity girls soccer team won 3rd place in the MSHSAA Class 2 Girls Soccer State Tournament on June 3, 2023. The Warriors defeated Pleasant Hill 6-2. Whitfeld finished the season with a record of 16-2.

POST-SEASON HONORS

Missouri High School Soccer Coaches Association

Class 2 All State

OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR: Mia Devrouax ’24

GOALKEEPER OF THE YEAR: Taylor Gardner ’24

FIRST TEAM: Mia Devrouax ’24, Ella Rogan ’24, Taylor Gardner ’24

SECOND TEAM: Perry Rogan ’24, Zoe Zotos ’24

Class 2 Region 2 (Districts 3 and 4)

PLAYER OF THE YEAR: Ella Rogan ’24

OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR: Mia Devrouax ’24

GOALKEEPER OF THE YEAR: Taylor Gardner ’24

Class 2 All-Region 2 Team

Mia Devrouax ’24, Taylor Gardner ’24, Ella Rogan ’24, Perry Rogan ’24, Zoe Zotos ’24

COACH OF THE YEAR (PRIVATE SCHOOLS): Jeff Cacciatore

ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH ALL-METRO GIRLS SOCCER: Mia Devrouax ’24 (2nd team)

Boys Tennis

The varsity boys tennis team won second place in the MSHSAA Boys Tennis Class 1, District 3 tournament on May 10, 2023.

Post Season Honors

ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH PLAYER OF THE YEAR: Danny Radke ’23

Boys Golf

Bryce Schultz ’26 shot an 83 in the Class 3, District 2 tournament to advance to the MSHSAA Class 3 State Golf Championships held May 15-16, 2023.

Boys Volleyball

The boys volleyball team’s season ended with a five-set loss to Webster Groves in the Class 3 Missouri Boys Volleyball State Tournament semifinals on May 23, 2023.

Post Season Honors

All-State

1ST TEAM: Zach Kampen ’23, Maksim Serdotetskov ’24

2ND TEAM: Kaeden Anderson ’24, Max Ott ’23

ACADEMIC ALL-STATE: Kaeden Anderson ’24, Quinn Hoerman ’23, Nick Flood ’24, Nolan Pinkley ’24, Cade Ott ’25, Max Ott ’23

Class 3, District 2 All-District:

Quinn Hoerman ’23, Zach Kampen ’23, Stuart McKown ’23, Max Ott ’23, Nolan Pinkley ’24, Maksim Serdotetskov ’24

ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH 2023 ALL-METRO: Zach Kampen ’23

USMC/AVCA Team Academic Award

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