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Pursuing Athletics in College
Pursuing Athletics in College
May 23, 2022
MICDS Boys Lacrosse: The Pressure to Maintain a Dynasty
MICDS Boys Lacrosse: The Pressure to Maintain a Dynasty
May 19, 2022
Girl’s Cross Country Rams Show Out at State
Girl’s Cross Country Rams Show Out at State
December 15, 2021
MICDS Seniors Make Athletic Commitments to College
MICDS Seniors Make Athletic Commitments to College
December 14, 2021
Sisters Narya Phatak '26 and Happy Phatak '23 smile at each other as they sing a duet of "Never Grow Up" by Taylor Swift
Photos: Blue Whale 2023, Back in the Library
March 9, 2023
Sahar Bhutto '24, Ana Estes '24, and Ash Aranha '23 glue and drill a flat, which will later be used as a piece of the floor on the set of How The Other Half Loves.
Setting the Scene: Designing ‘How The Other Half Loves’
November 18, 2022
During the climax of the play, Orpheus (Grant Nicholson ‘24) realizes that he will never see Eurydice (Robyn Davies ‘26) again.
Eurydice and Orpheus from a New Perspective
October 7, 2022
Romeo and Juliet: Take Two
Romeo and Juliet: Take Two
December 9, 2021
While teaching Presidential Politics, Kristin Roberts, history teacher, explores campaign spending.
Navigating Division: Voices Respond to the Upcoming 2024 Election
November 4, 2024
Ian Zar ‘26, Sean Hogan ‘26, and Beckett Joyce ‘26 play a game at a meeting of the Jewish Student Union on September 13, 2024. Faculty members and club co-heads have been adjusting to the no-phone policy and trying different engagement techniques.
No Phone Zone: Quick Reflections on MICDS’ New Policy
September 17, 2024
Fixing his blazer, Omkaar Alakkassery ‘24 wears his graduation attire in his home prior to the commencement ceremony. At MICDS, young men often wear navy blazers and dark gray trousers to fulfill the school’s graduation attire requirements.
Debate on White Formal Attire and Suits for Graduation Emerges as Commencement Ceremony Approaches
May 1, 2024
Standing under the American Flag, Patrick Huewe, World Language Department Chair lectures in his classroom. “I look forward to there not being a lot of vitriol. People just believe what they believe and respect the right of everybody else to believe that they believe,” Huewe said, regarding the upcoming elections,
2024 Presidential Election: MICDS Gears Up
May 1, 2024
Studying seniors Thomas Woodrow, Sonia Oulamine, Chloe Davis, and Shivani Devrapally work on their assignments during their free period.
Winter Term Causes “Crunch Time” for Final Weeks of School Year
April 30, 2024
Celeste Prince teaches summer students seated in wooden backed chairs.
The Chairs of MICDS: Where Comfort and Learning Intersect
May 3, 2023
Play by Play: The Historic Final Ballots in the House Speaker Vote
February 7, 2023
The Lot is Full! Should A lot remain a privilege for upperclassmen?
The Lot is Full! Should A lot remain a privilege for upperclassmen?
May 23, 2022
Pursuing Athletics in College
Pursuing Athletics in College
May 23, 2022
Scooping chicken onto her plate in the MICDS dining hall, a teacher takes advantage of the rotating selection of salad toppings, including two different types of greens, in-season vegetables, and a composed salad.
“MICDS Fat”: A Look Into the Student Body’s Concept of Body
May 1, 2024
Celeste Prince teaches summer students seated in wooden backed chairs.
The Chairs of MICDS: Where Comfort and Learning Intersect
May 3, 2023
Sisters Narya Phatak '26 and Happy Phatak '23 smile at each other as they sing a duet of "Never Grow Up" by Taylor Swift
Photos: Blue Whale 2023, Back in the Library
March 9, 2023
Book Review: Interpreter of Maladies by Jhumpa Lahiri
Book Review: Interpreter of Maladies by Jhumpa Lahiri
November 10, 2022
Senior student athletes revel in their athletic journeys as they commit to play in college.
A Trudge to the Finish Line
May 18, 2022
Book Review: Interpreter of Maladies by Jhumpa Lahiri
Book Review: Interpreter of Maladies by Jhumpa Lahiri
November 10, 2022
During the climax of the play, Orpheus (Grant Nicholson ‘24) realizes that he will never see Eurydice (Robyn Davies ‘26) again.
Eurydice and Orpheus from a New Perspective
October 7, 2022
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Scooping chicken onto her plate in the MICDS dining hall, a teacher takes advantage of the rotating selection of salad toppings, including two different types of greens, in-season vegetables, and a composed salad.

“MICDS Fat”: A Look Into the Student Body’s Concept of Body

Jada Greer, ALT Journalism Student • May 1, 2024

As body-focused jokes become more commonplace around MICDS, students have begun to discuss the comments’ nuances.  Body shaming at MICDS takes different forms, the most common of which is jokes....

Fixing his blazer, Omkaar Alakkassery ‘24 wears his graduation attire in his home prior to the commencement ceremony. At MICDS, young men often wear navy blazers and dark gray trousers to fulfill the school’s graduation attire requirements.

Debate on White Formal Attire and Suits for Graduation Emerges as Commencement Ceremony Approaches

Diane Li, ALT Journalism Student • May 1, 2024

Recently, the commencement attire requirements at Mary Institute and St. Louis Country Day School (MICDS) have sparked a lively debate among students and parents, with some advocating for a switch to caps...

Studying seniors Thomas Woodrow, Sonia Oulamine, Chloe Davis, and Shivani Devrapally work on their assignments during their free period.

Winter Term Causes “Crunch Time” for Final Weeks of School Year

Kate Williamson, ALT Journalism Student • April 30, 2024

Winter Term made its comeback this year and utilized the first two weeks of MICDS’s second semester. The program gave students in grades 9-11 and teachers a chance to take and teach unique classes while...

Writing his final essay on Persepolis, Dawon Moore ‘27 uses his computer. Students in this Freshman English class are not permitted to use Artificial Intelligence for this essay, so he is beginning an outline based on his own ideas.

To Use or Not to Use: MICDS to Introduce Artificial Intelligence Education to Science Curriculum

Rachel Phillips, Editor in Chief • April 30, 2024

A new course is coming to MICDS: a course specific to studying artificial intelligence. Beginning in the Spring semester of 2024-2025 school year, the course offerings  will include a science elective...

Scrolling through recent prom photos, Audrey Walker ‘28 favorites those she aims to use as inspiration. She ended up favoriting 23 photos of different dresses with a variety of colors and patterns.

Prom Dress Choices Become Less Traditional as Students Choose Self-Expression over Status-Quo.

Alexandra Walker, ALT Journalism Student • April 29, 2024

Attendees of Prom 2024 wore a wide variety of florals, silks, and sparkles that marked the shift away from the traditional prom fashion of full glam that has been noticeable in previous years. The prom...

James Snyder '26 runs away from Layla Gilbert's '26 bowling attempt

Festive “Pumpkin Bowling” Event Kicks Off The Halloween Season

G.T. Cozad • November 10, 2022

With autumn coming to a close, a new, hopefully-annual “Pumpkin Bowling” contest was held on Friday, October 28 on the sports fields, bringing together the school for an enjoyable start to the day....

Editor in Chief, Rachel Phillips, manages The Voice 22' club fest booth.

Who Joined What and Why?: Club Fest ’22

Staff Writers of The Voice • September 15, 2022
The MICDS Upper School Club Fest is a way for clubs to recruit new members, but what draws people to sign up for a club? Club Fest was held Friday, September 9th throughout the Founders’ Court. There, 65 clubs, ranging from affinity groups to Mathletics, mingled throughout the campus with diverse and curious students.  
The One-China Question Surfaces in the MICDS International Expo

The One-China Question Surfaces in the MICDS International Expo

Alex Winski '22, ALT Journalism Student • May 23, 2022

Division and debate within the MICDS student body have arisen surrounding the 2022 International  Expo’s addition of a Taiwan booth separate from the Chinese booth.   Occurring earlier this spring...

The Lot is Full! Should A lot remain a privilege for upperclassmen?

The Lot is Full! Should A lot remain a privilege for upperclassmen?

Peyton LaMartina, '22 ALT Journalism Student • May 23, 2022

Tensions between MICDS seniors and underclassmen rise as the quantity of sophomores parking in A lot has drastically increased in the past year. For years, there has been the widely understood rule that...

The Transition to Three Lunch Periods: Advantageous or Adverse?

The Transition to Three Lunch Periods: Advantageous or Adverse?

Nigina Aripova '22, ALT Journalism Student • May 20, 2022

At MICDS Upper School, lunch periods are divided  into three categories: first, split, and third lunch.  However, opinions regarding the efficacy of this  scheduling are divided.   When asked about...

Should Class be Held Outside?

Should Class be Held Outside?

Arya Ramakrishnan '22, ALT Journalism Student • May 18, 2022

With MICDS’s luscious campus grounds filled with diverse greenery and panoramic scenery, many within the Upper School have begun to debate on whether or not to shift certain lessons and class activities...

Why Advisory is One Of The Most Important Parts Of Your Week

Why Advisory is One Of The Most Important Parts Of Your Week

G.T. Cozad, Staff Writer • May 2, 2022

Recently, The Voice has interviewed multiple teachers about their advisories and what advisory means to them. We spend an average 14.5% percent of our school week with our advisory and many advisors have...

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