Student Standouts: Kizer ’26, Weaver ’26, Li ’28
Faculty Features: Cummins and Roth
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.
Former Boys Tennis Singles Champion Highlighted in Post-Dispatch Article
On Tuesday, Owen Kizer ’26 was featured in an article by the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, which focused on his goals for the tennis season and the recent tournament he’s playing in. He is the defending Missouri State High School Activities Association Class 2 boys singles champion. At the Metro League Tennis Tournament, held at The Michael W. and Quirsis V. Riney Family Tennis Center here at MICDS, Owen secured the singles championship win. This spring, Owen is vying for the state title in the doubles with Max Padratzik ’26. The two are the top seed at No. 1 for the doubles flight of the Metro League Tournament, which will continue on Tuesday, April 21. Go Rams!
Senior Gabe Weaver's Athletic Career Featured in West Newsmagazine Article
Gabe Weaver ’26 is in the spotlight of a West Newsmagazine article for helping the Rams win the recent Class 5 Varsity Boys Basketball State Championship before he heads to Minnesota in the fall to play college football. At the link above, read about Gabe’s success on the football field, the basketball court, and as a three-sport student-athlete. What an amazing addition to the Minnesota student body and football team Gabe will be!
Sophomore Coxswain Leads Rowing Teams to Gold and Bronze Medals
Coxswain Andrew Li ’28 and his rowing teams won a gold medal in the Men’s 2nd Varsity 4+ event and a bronze medal in the Men’s 2nd Varsity 8+ event at the 2026 Cincinnati Invitational Regatta in Bethel, Ohio, on Saturday, April 11.
At the 2V4 event, Li and his team finished in second place at 7:26.3 in heat 3 of 3 (total 14 teams). They worked really hard in the final and won first place at 7:06.1, beating strong teams such as Chicago and Cincinnati.
At the 2V8 event, Li and his team finished in second place at 7:19.1 in heat 1 of 2 (total 12 teams), and in third place at 6:33.6 in the final.
This is the fourth season for Li to practice with St. Louis Rowing Club at Creve Coeur Lake. The medals demonstrate the leadership of Li and the extraordinary teamwork and perseverance of the team members. Way to go, Andrew!
Faculty Feature: Upper School History Teacher and Learning Specialist Elected in Local Government
Congratulations to our Upper School Learning Specialist and Director of Eliot Summer Academy, Sam Cummins, who was elected to serve on the New Melle City Board of Aldermen. He’s part of the Board of Adjustment, which acts as a “relief valve” for zoning regulations, hearing appeals from residents regarding zoning code interpretations and granting variances due to unique property hardships. They meet on an as-needed basis to ensure public safety and justice.
Additionally, in the St. Charles County General Municipal Election on April 7, 2026, our very own Dr. Tanya Roth, Upper School History Teacher, was elected to the Fort Zumwalt School Board. As such, Dr. Roth will be helping develop policies, set district goals, and oversee the superintendent to ensure educational excellence and safety.
Congratulations, Mr. Cummins and Dr. Roth!