Student Standouts: Gould ’25, Strope ’25, Gilbert ’26, Kim-Krens ’27, Emma S. ’34, Tina S. ’36, Sikander M. ’36, Football, Boys Swimming & Diving
Faculty Feature: F. Bouchard
Congratulations to this week’s standouts below. Way to go #RamNation! And as always, if you have a story to share, please email weeklynews@micds.org.
Gould Declared Athlete of the Week
This week, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, named Brian Gould ’25 as a high school athlete of the week. He is in the spotlight for his excellent contributions, both offensively and defensively, to the District victory last Friday. Overall, he has 1,013 rushing yards this season, his second season that surpassed 1,000. Brian is committed to the U.S. Military Academy at West Point to play baseball. Way to go, Brian!
Three Upper Schoolers' Artwork to be Displayed at High School Exhibit
Three Rams were selected to have their work displayed at the Beginnings 2024: High School Exhibit at Webster University. Congratulations to Evie Strope ’25, Layla Gilbert ’26, and Daniel Kim-Krens ’27! Over 520 images were submitted this year for consideration, and the selection process was extremely competitive. Technical control of the camera, storytelling, framing, use of color, and choice of subject were used as the guiding principles by the jurors, Professors Natalia Kaniasty and Michael Long.
The exhibition reception is Friday, December 6, 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Kooyumjian Gallery, located at 8300 Big Bend Boulevard in Webster Groves. The exhibition reception is free. The exhibit will run from December 6 until January 28, 2025.
Beasley Students Win Chess Tournament
Emma S. ’34, Tina S. ’36, and Sikander M. ’36 recently won first place in the third grade and under division in the Gateway Chess League’s 2024 Gateway Grade Tournament. The students have been participating in chess lessons with the MICDS after-school program run by Gabriel Boyd for the last two years. Checkmate, Rams!
Football Wins Districts
MICDS defeated Hazelwood East High School 38-14 at the Class 5 District 3 football game on Friday, November 15. This was their fourth football district title in the past five seasons. In the recap by the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Brian Gould ’25 was highlighted for his rushing, completed passes, and his two touchdowns. In the spotlight for his versatility, Gould also had a partial punt blocks, seven tackles, and an interception. Way to go, Brian and the whole Varsity Football team!
Rams Finish Season 8-3 and Trend Up in State Rankings Under New Head Coach
The Boys Swimming and Diving Team had an outstanding year of elite performances in the pool, diving into the season this fall under first-year Head Coach Amy Fulton. The Aqua-Rams finished the season with a dominant 8-3 overall record, culminating their regular season with a 55-point victory over rival John Burroughs at their annual MICDS Invitational. The Rams also continued their winning streak over JBS on Homecoming Weekend, narrowly defeating the Bombers 93-89.
The Rams sent seven to the State Championships (including freshmen Gio Bucci ’28 and Ryan Moore ’28), outnumbered by large schools, yet fighting hard for a ninth-place overall finish – moving up from 14th place in 2023. Senior diver Oscar Sorkin ’25 shined on the boards, securing a team-high fourth-place finish. The 200 Medley Relay team of Daniel Chen ’25, Bryce Kundel ’27, Jacob Genin ’26, and Ian Boon ’25 also made the podium with a seventh-place overall finish. Ian also qualified for the championship finals in his sprint freestyle events, earning eighth- and 10th-place marks. Also qualifying for the state finals were Bucci (500 free), Chen (100 Backstroke), and Genin (50, 100 Freestyle).
The 2024 Squad was led by Captain Swimmers Ian, Daniel, and Oscar who demonstrated their excellence in the pool as key leaders and key point scorers throughout the season. The Rams earned nods from their peers and coaching staff for key roles played throughout the season. The future looks bright for these up-and-coming Rams!
Faculty Feature: Coach Bouchard Notches 250th Win in his Coaching Career
Congratulations to our very own Varsity Football Head Coach Dr. Fred Bouchard for notching his 250th win as a football coach with the exciting victory of the District Championship last Friday! Coach Bouchard became the third most winningest coach in MICDS football history!
“Anytime I take time to think about that many games, it’s truly humbling because I know of all the great players and great assistant coaches who poured their hearts and souls into helping pull that off,” Coach Bouchard reflected. “Any head coach will tell you it takes a village to put together a successful season let alone a career. I so appreciate the great support from our school community and our parents for the many kind gestures for our players and the football program during my time here at MICDS. I’ve truly been blessed to work with so many great young people and coaches over the years.”
