Vince DeBlasi was selected by West Newsmagazine as the 2023 Excellence in Education Teacher of the Year. He just finished his 17th year of teaching at Lafayette High School, where he taught sociology, economics and personal finance, Civil War and world...
Erin Grossmann, originally from St. Louis, started a new job as manager of the American College of Emergency Physicians in Washington, D.C. She is responsible for responding to federal regulations on behalf of the college and managing relationships between...
Alec Baris has joined the staff at the Jewish Federation of St. Louis as a community campaign associate in the development department. He will be working with donors giving less than $1,000 to develop donor relationships and encourage increased fundraising,...
Daniel Hearst joined the staff of the Jewish Federation of St. Louis as development officer for the Young Professionals Division (YPD). He is responsible for creating a thriving community of Jewishly engaged young adults who are empowered and committed...
Zach Hearst’s film “Pineapple” swept the University of Arizona’s Magic Hour Awards with Best Film and Best Acting Ensemble.
The 2023 Magic Hour was a free screening of 11 short fiction films made by students in the School of Theatre, Film &...
Cindy Larimore, owner of Art by Lari, was selected to join Michael Grey’s Collaborative Artist’s Capsule, which takes individual artists’ work and displays them on Birkenstock sandals manufactured by the Michael Grey Sandal Factory. Larimore is...
Former St. Louisan, Rob Friedman, was recently promoted to the rank of Major (O-4) in the United States Air Force. He served many years on active duty and is currently an active drilling reservist with the 913th Airlift Group (Little Rock Air Force Base...
Rachel Bray is the new communications and engagements coordinator at the Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC). In this newly created role, she will plan and implement communications strategies, enhance JCRC’s visibility and promote positive community...
“The Elder,” by photographer Neshama Roash, will be on display in the Roger Tory Peterson Institute in Jamestown, N.Y. for the Art that Matters to the Planet – Interconnectivity exhibit.
Opening June 24 and on view through Oct. 8, the exhibit...
Mitchell Smith and Samara Landy of Congregation B’nai Amoona were elected to the Emtza Region USY board.
Mitchell, son of Jennifer and Matt Smith, is the new president. He will be a senior at Parkway Central High School in the fall.
Samara is the...
Dr. Aaron Wahl was sworn in as a council member in Chesterfield’s Ward 2 for a second term. In addition to representing Ward 2, he was appointed to Chesterfield’s Finance & Administration committee and the Parks, Recreation & Arts committee....
Bev Berla and Art Koenig were honored at the Gifted Resource Council’s 40th Anniversary Celebration for teaching at least 20 years with the organization.
The education agency was founded in 1983 to bring together the resources to support and enrich...
