Student Standouts: Medler ’26, Shelar ’26, Glasser ’28, Kastor ’28, Gilbert ’29, Haywood ’28, and Hardin ’30
Faculty Feature: Wallace
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.
Senior Declared Women's St. Louis Player of the Year by the Spirit of St. Louis Squash Foundation
Senior Shines in the Mathematical Association of America's Prestigious Competition Series
By Daniel Wiederkehr, Upper School Math Teacher
MICDS is proud to recognize senior Yash Shelar ’26 for his outstanding achievements in the Mathematical Association of America’s (MAA) prestigious competition series.
Yash demonstrated exceptional mathematical talent this year with nearly perfect scores on both the AMC (American Mathematics Competition) and the AIME (American Invitational Mathematics Examination)—scores that place him among the very best young mathematicians in the country. These remarkable results earned Yash an invitation to compete in the USAMO (United States of America Mathematical Olympiad), one of the most prestigious and challenging mathematics competitions in the world. He is the first MICDS student on record to earn an invitation to this competition.
The USAMO is a rigorous, proof-based examination administered over two days and nine total hours, requiring competitors to construct and communicate sophisticated mathematical arguments—far beyond standard computation. This year, Yash sat for the USAMO at Washington University in St. Louis, representing MICDS with distinction.
Along the way, Yash tackled some of the most demanding problems in competition mathematics—including challenging probability problems requiring deep geometric and analytical reasoning. His success reflects not only his extraordinary intellectual ability but also his dedication, perseverance, and love of mathematics.
We are incredibly proud of Yash and look forward to seeing all that he will accomplish in the years ahead. Please join us in congratulating him on this remarkable achievement!
Three Rams Announced as National Wrestling Coaches Association Scholar All-Americans
Haywood Makes 2026 St. Louis American Girls “Fab Five” First Team All-Stars List
Congrats are in order for Jordyn Haywood ’28 who made the 2026 St. Louis American Girls “Fab Five” First Team All-Stars! Here’s what The St. Louis American says about Jordyn: “The 6’1″ sophomore guard lived up to her reputation as one of the top young prospects in the country, leading the Rams to a runner-up finish in the Class 5 state tournament. She had a remarkable performance in the state semifinals against Marshfield with 35 points, 16 rebounds, five steals, and two blocks. As a sophomore, she averaged 25.7 points, 9.6 rebounds, 2.2 steals, and 2.5 blocks while also making 49 3-pointers. She has already received scholarship offers from several top colleges nationwide.”
Eighth Grader Wins Gold in Missouri State Championship's Uneven Bars Event
Hannah Hardin ’30 recently won the individual Missouri state championship gold medal for Level 9 (the highest level for 13-14-year-old girls) in the uneven bars event, and she finished third overall with a bronze medal in the all-around. Congratulations, Hannah!
Coach Wallace Named Class 5 Missouri Basketball Coaches Association Coach of the Year!
A huge CONGRATULATIONS to MICDS Varsity Boys Basketball Head Coach Travis Wallace on being named the Class 5 Missouri Basketball Coaches Association (MBCA) Coach of the Year! The MBCA Richard Fairchild Coach of the Year awards honor top coaches across Missouri. The individuals represent the Association’s outstanding coaches in each of the MSHSAA’s five classifications. The MICDS Boys’ 2026 season will go down as one of the most memorable in program history for the Rams. Finishing with an outstanding 27-4 overall record, under the leadership of Coach Wallace, the Rams established themselves as one of the top teams in Missouri from start to finish. Way to go, Coach!