Student Standouts: C. Koman ’25, L. Koman ’25, Wyckoff ’27, Giaimo-Ochoa ’28, AP® Chemistry Students, Drama Awards, Math Team, Baseball, Middle School Girls Lacrosse, Boys Golf, Boys Lacrosse, Boys Tennis, Track & Field
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.
Twin Lacrosse Captains Hope to Help Rams Win Lacrosse State Championships Before Heading to UNC
An article by Metro Sport STL highlights the senior Koman twins, Caroline ’25 and Luke Koman ’25. Both twins will be heading to the University of North Carolina in the fall, but before then, each is hoping to help the Rams win their respective Lacrosse State Championships. Let’s go, Rams, and let’s go, Koman twins!
Sophomore Rows to Two Gold Medals
This past weekend, Caitlin Wyckoff ’27 won two gold medals in her 3v4 and 3v8 varsity boats at the Midwest Junior Championship Regatta, which is the biggest race of the year for her team besides Nationals. Each full race is a 2k. There is a lot more competition at this competition than in some of their other regattas throughout the year, like Chicago and Cincinnati, and it determines if the team qualifies for Nationals in June (which they did!).
“This is my second spring season rowing,” shares Caitlin, “and I have found that I really love the sport! I heard about it in an email sent out at our school last year and decided to see what it was about. Joining rowing was probably one of the best decisions of my life, and I would totally recommend it to anyone who is looking for a new sport. I have met so many of my close friends through it, and it has helped me in so many different aspects of my academic and athletic career. I love being out on the water, and the sunsets are always super cool!” Caitlin rows for the St. Louis Rowing Club and practices at Creve Coeur Lake.
Caitlin described the racing process: “We do two heats and the top three from each move onto finals,” she shares. “In finals, there are usually the six boats from the heats, and one wildcard, so seven total. For my four, we won by about 11 seconds compared to the next boat (Cincinnati) with a 7:34.266 2k. In my eight, we won compared to the next boat (Chicago) by about four seconds, with a 7:07.654 2k.”
Freshman's Rowing Team Wins Midwest Junior Rowing Championship
Paolo Giaimo-Ochoa ’28 and his Men’s 8+ Rowing team won the Midwest Junior Rowing Championship at Lake Harsha in Bethel, Ohio. “We rowed a standard 2000-meter course,” Paolo shared. “I have been rowing for almost two years now, and, in the photos below, I am in three seat of the boat—the third person from the right.” Congratulations, Paolo!
20 AP® Chemistry Students Participate in the 2025 Battle of Burets
Congratulations to the 20 AP® Chemistry students who participated in the 2025 Battle of Burets! Here are their results from competing in pairs, and congratulations, chemists!
Andy Zheng ’26 and Gabriel Sedighi ’26
Nicholas Zhao ’26 and Sean Hogan ’26
Ellie Chen ’26 and Joy Chen ’26
Drama Students Honored at Upper School Theater Awards Night
Last Tuesday, MICDS drama students were honored with an awards night of their own. Our Upper School Theater Awards Night is held annually in May to recognize the Rams who have executed outstanding productions as cast members and/or as crew members in the thespian arena. The 2025 awards were given out by Carolyn Hood, Upper School Performing Arts Teacher, and Patrick Huber, Upper School Fine & Performing Arts Teacher. A standing ovation goes to the following actors, actresses, and crew members!
The 2025 Production Awards
…in the 11th/12th Grade Production of The Art of Dining:
- Best Actress in a leading role – Ava Casillas ’26
- Best Actor in a leading role – Nolan Jones ’26
- Best Actress in a supporting role – Meredith Mack ’26
- Best Actor in a supporting role – Max Thomas ’25
- The Technical Excellence Award – Dalton Costick ’26 & Cam Cozad ’27
…in the Fall Production of Girls on the Boat:
- Best Actress in an ensemble role – Arriana Torrento ’28
- Best Actor in an ensemble role – Grant Krainik ’27
- The Technical Excellence Award – Jackson Vetter ’25
…in the Troubadours Production Hadestown: Teen Edition:
- Best Actress in a leading role – Sophia Huddleston ’25
- Best Actor in a leading role – Ryan Jan ’25
- Best Actress in a supporting role – Akira Washington ’26, Lainie Zimmer ’26, and Katherine Rose Ellenhorn ’26
- Best Actor in a supporting role – Ryler Enyard ’25
- Best Actor in an ensemble role – Samuel Glasser ’26
- Best Actress in an ensemble role – Taylor Nuzum ’26
- The Technical Excellence Award – Charlie Mills ’26
“in the Student-Directed Production of Enough: Plays to End Gun Violence
- Best Actress – Narya Phatak ’26
- Best Actor – Daniel Kim-Krens ’27
- Best Director – Lilia Oulamine ’26
- The Technical Excellence Award – Max Charnond ’25
Most Promising Newcomers:
- Tess Thompson ’28
- Laila Holmes ’28
- Paolo Giaimo-Ochoa ’28
Special Awards:
- Ashley-Druck Design Award, presented annually for excellence in theatrical design: Lola Compton ’27.
- Anthony Chivetta Seldom Scene Award, presented annually to the student who contributes most to the technical excellence of the Theater Program: Catherine Dawson ’26.
- J. Evan Phillips Award, presented annually to a senior for Excellence in Dramatics: Ace Derdeyn ’25.
- Shepherd Mead Award, in Recognition of That Student Who Contributes the Most in Effort and Attitude to the Spirit of the Troubadour Production: Natalie Benoist ’25.
Additionally, our Hadestown: Teen Edition cast members performed on The Fabulous Fox stage at the St. Louis High School Musical Theatre Awards ceremony on Thursday, May 15. They had been nominated for the Outstanding Musical Level 1 Award. Although they did not win the award, it was an honor to have been nominated and students had a terrific time on the big stage.
Bravo, thespians!
A Stellar Math Team Season as One Ram Qualifies for International MathLeague Competition
The MICDS Upper School Math Team had a stellar season, including hosting the American Mathematical Contest (AMC) and competing in both the Missouri Math League (MOML) and MathLeague competitions. In the fall, MICDS hosted the AMC for 38 students, including nine off-campus students. Yash Shelar ’26 scored high enough to qualify for the American Invitational Mathematics Exam, which is a three-hour, 15-question exam.
Baseball Scores District Title
Congratulations to the Boys Varsity Baseball team who took the District Title, shutting out Clayton 9-0! Next up: Sectionals! Let’s go Rams!
Middle School Girls Lacrosse Champions
Congratulations to the Seventh and Eighth-Grade Girls Lacrosse team on becoming champions in their season! Way to go, Rams!
Swinging to Success at State in Golf
In Varsity Boys Golf action, Ben Gelven ’25 finished in second place at State! He shot 74 (+2) and 68 (-4). A shoutout also to Chase Segal ’27 who shot 80 (+8) and 78 (+6) to finish 25th. Way to go, Rams!
Boys Lacrosse Wins Semifinals and Faces State on Friday
The MICDS Boys Lacrosse team earned their spot at the State Championship after winning their semifinal game against SLUH, 7-6. This article by the St. Louis Post-Dispatch recaps the game, highlighting Steele Crissman ’26 for his goals, Justin Bishop ’27 for his assists, and Patrick O’Leary ’26 for his goals. The team will play CBC on Friday for the state title. Go Rams!
Boys Tennis Earns Singles and Doubles Championships
Girls Win Track & Field District Championship and Rams Qualify for Sectionals
At the Class 4 District 5 Championships for Track & Field, our Girls team finished in first place and our Boys team finished in fifth place. As such, many of our Rams qualified for Sectionals. Way to compete, Rams!
