Student Standouts for December 13, 2024

Student Standouts: Falk ’26, Photography Students, and Football

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.

 

Ash Falk '26 Takes Cyclocross State Championship!

Ash Falk ’26 nabbed the Missouri State Cyclocross Championship title in the Junior category, age 15-16. The race was held at Vlasis Park in Ballwin on Sunday, December 8.

«Winning the Cyclocross State Championship was an incredible experience, and I’m glad I got to have such a special moment at my first state competition,» said Falk. «It was one of the most demanding races I’ve been in, and came down to a few seconds at the finish line, but I was able to pull through with the encouragement of my family.» The race was tight, but Falk managed to pull away in the final curve before the sprint to the finish.

«I wouldn’t have been able to do it without the constant support of my teammates and coaches, and I’m so proud of all the accomplishments we’ve made this season,» he continued. «As a team, we’ve won several races across two series and taken many podium positions, and I think our success is a testament to the cooperation and commitment we have with each other.»

«Ash has come so far as a cyclist since he joined us as a freshman,» said Cyclocross Head Coach Chris Ludbrook. «He is a dedicated athlete who has embraced the value of hard work and, most importantly, truly enjoys spending time on his bike. The team is super proud of him for his efforts and the success that has come from them.»

Congrats, Ash!

Photo Students Exhibit Masterpieces Alongside Teacher in Recent Exhibit

Several of our Rams in photo classes at MICDS submitted photos which were recently included in the Young Artists and Their Educators exhibit at Lindenwood University. The exhibit was October 21 – November 3. According to their website, «This unique showcase features an inspiring array of artwork across various mediums, displayed alongside the works of their dedicated teachers. The exhibition highlights the creative synergy between students and educators, offering a glimpse into the collaborative spirit that nurtures the next generation of artists.»

Alongside Upper School Fine Arts Teacher & Gallery Director Denise Douglas, the following students exhibited their work: Hale Foster ’25, Claire Giokas ’25, Andrew Haas ’25, Garrett Liberman ’25, Reed Risner ’25, Mae Scott ’25, and Layla Gilbert ’26. A special congratulations to Reed for winning first place and to Mae for winning third. Way to go, young photographers!

Football Players Make All-Conference Team

Congratulations to our football players who made the All-Conference team! Here are their incredible accolades:
  • Metro League Offensive Player of the Year: Brian Gould ’25
  • First Team All-Conference Offense Players: WR Gabriel Weaver ’26, OL Miles Coleman ’26 and Caleb Otten ’27, and ATH Gould
  • First Team All-Conference Defense Players: LBs Peyton Simon ’25 and Adrian Ritchey ’25, DLs Ben Petersen ’26 and Luke Allgeyer ’25, and DB Graham Faust ’26.
  • First Team All-Conference Special Teams: Returner Henry Rohan ’26 and Kicker Malik Orsan ’25
  • Second Team All-Conference Offense: RB Cameron Cooper ’25, OL Gokhan Yilmaz ’25, OL Andrew Ford ’26, and TE Joseph Walsh ’25
  • Second Team All-Conference Defense: DB Will Frank ’25 and DL Samuel Glasser ’26
  • Honorable Mention All-Conference Offense: QB Noah Menneke ’27 and RB Rodney Freeman ’26
  • Honorable Mention Defense Team: DB Peter O’Leary ’26, DB LJ Triplett ’26, and LB Lucas Starks ’25

Congratulations to all of our All-Conference players!