Celebrating St. Philippine’s Feast

November 15, 2017

All are welcome to join the Academy community in celebrating the Feast of St. Philippine Duchesne on Friday, Nov. 17. All-school liturgy in Rauch Memorial Gym will begin at 9:30 a.m. The Alumni Association will sponsor Eucharistic Adoration in the Shrine, beginning at 10:30 a.m. Friday through Saturday, Nov. 18 at 8 a.m. Adoration will conclude on Saturday with a closing mass that will launch the Alumni Day of Service. For more information, call 636-946-6127.

Robotics Tournament News

November 15, 2017

Our three ASH robotics teams–the King of Robotics, Sharp Minded Stingers (a.k.a. Aqua Ducks) and Gadget Girls–competed in the First Lego League tournament Nov. 12. The tournament was comprised of three different challenges:

  1. Robot Games, in which the team programs an EV3 robot to perform tasks on a game board,
  2. Project, in which teams develop a solution to a real world problem, and
  3. Core Values, which focuses on teamwork and gracious professionalism. 

The Kings of Robotics team won a Project Award for their micro hydro-turbine design, and the Sharp Minded Stingers won the Core Values Award.

Congratulations to all 20 of our Sixth, Seventh and Eighth Class students who participated in the robotics tournament, along with coaches Mrs. Ahlheim, Peter Robben, Vicky Jordan, Liz Leight and Dan Tropp ’10. Great job!

Watch for an announcement of the upcoming winter/spring 2017 robotics session.

Rest in Peace, Dr. Clever

November 8, 2017

The Academy community extends heartfelt sympathy to the family of  Henry W. Clever, M.D., who died Nov. 6, 2017. Dr. Clever was a longtime member of our school community and served through the years on various committees, including the Board of Trustees and capital campaigns. Nine of his 11 children are Academy alumni—Roseann “Missy” C. Ogden ’72 (9th), Geralyn C. Deken ’74, Cathy ’76, Marguerite C. Stewart ’78, Madeleine C. Appelbaum ’79, Maria C. Hill ’81, Russell ’83, Elizabeth C. Hogan ’84, and Paul ’86—as are several of his 43 grandchildren. Our prayers are extended to Dr. Clever’s wife, Roseann, and the entire Clever family. May he now rest in the presence of our Gracious and Loving God. View obituary

Trunk or Treat

October 31, 2017

Thanks to the Fathers’ Club for orchestrating our Trunk or Treat event on Sunday. What a fun night! More photos can be found on our Facebook page.

Companions in Mission

October 27, 2017

Have you ever wondered about the four RSCJ who traveled to the New World with Philippine Duchesne? Society Archivist Frances Gimber, RSCJ will present “Companions in Mission” as the first presentation in this year’s Philippine Duchesne Bicentennial Speakers Series at Villa Duchesne and Oak Hill School on Friday, November 3, beginning at 9:30 a.m. All are most welcome to attend. Learn more

Alum Success Stories

October 26, 2017

Whether on the court, on the page, in the concert hall or at the State Capitol, Academy alums are achieving success. Check out these four fall 2017 success stories.