Student Standouts for May 22, 2026

Coxswain Andrew Li ’28 and his rowing teams won silver and bronze medals in the Men’s 2nd Varsity 4+ and the Men’s 2nd Varsity 8+ events at the 2026 Midwest Youth Championship in Bethel, Ohio, on Sunday, May 17.

At the 2V4 event, Li and his team finished in second place at 6:59.6 in heat 1 of 2 (total 14 teams), and they won second place at 6:54.0 in the final.

At the 2V8 event, Li and his team finished in second place at 6:35.4 in heat 1 of 2 (total 11 teams), and they won third place at 6:13.3 in the final, which qualified the team for U.S. Rowing Youth National Championships.

This is the fourth season for Li to practice with St. Louis Rowing Club at Creve Coeur Lake. The medals and qualifications demonstrate the leadership of Li and the extraordinary teamwork and perseverance of the team members. Way to go, Andrew!

Rosie ’30, Marisol ’32, and Samuel Rios-Kelley ’34 are all performing in Matilda: The Musical at Alpha Players in Florissant. Rosario is playing Hortensia, Marisol is playing Alice, and Samuel is Nigel.

Here’s a bit about the plotline: Matilda is a little girl with astonishing wit, intelligence, and psychokinetic powers. She’s unloved by her cruel parents but impresses her schoolteacher, Miss Honey. During her first term at school, the two forge a bond as Miss Honey begins to recognize and appreciate Matilda’s extraordinary personality. However, Matilda’s school life isn’t completely smooth sailing. The school’s mean headmistress, Miss Trunchbull, hates children and loves to punish those who don’t abide by her rules, but Matilda has courage and cleverness in equal amounts and could be her fellow students’ saving grace!

One weekend of performances is already complete, but you can still cheer on the Rios-Kelleys as part of the audience this weekend at their three shows on Friday and Saturday, May 22 and 23, at 7:30 p.m. and on Sunday, May 24, at 2:00 p.m. Tickets can be purchased here.

Break a leg, Rosario, Marisol, and Samuel!