The student news site of St. Teresa's Academy

DartNewsOnline
The student news site of St. Teresa's Academy

DartNewsOnline
The student news site of St. Teresa's Academy

DartNewsOnline
Claire Smith

Claire Smith, Editor-in-Chief

Hey reader! My name is Claire Smith and I am the co-Editor-in-Chief of the Dart with Rachel Robinson! This is my third and final year on staff and all I can say is that it has been a life changing three years. Some of the loves of my life are classic rock and jazz: from Jimi Hendirx and George Harrision, to Charlie Parker and Thelonious Monk. In the future, you may find me on capitol hill or across the world studying international relations. All of my staff bios to this point have a very inspirational quote, so i’ll leave you with this one: “I turned myself into a pickle, Morty! Boom! Big reveal! I’m a pickle!”

All content by Claire Smith
Transitioning the Athletic World: Transgender Athletes in Women’s Sports

Transitioning the Athletic World: Transgender Athletes in Women’s Sports

by Claire Smith, Editor-in-Chief
April 16, 2021
Photo illustration of (left to right) Ava Martinez, Jude Patenaude, Ange Dickson and Will Dodderidge. photo illustration by Claire Smith

Identity Evolving: Sharing the Genderqueer Experience

by Claire Smith, Sophia Rall, and Carmon Baker
April 15, 2021
Sixth grader Hattie speaks on her experiences as an Asian-American youth and calls the community to action March 28. Hattie spoke on her experiences of hate in her everyday life.

Cafe Cà Phê : “Stop Asian American Hate Kansas City”

by Claire Smith, Editor-in-Chief
March 29, 2021
One Year in COVID-19: The Growth of STA

One Year in COVID-19: The Growth of STA

by Claire Smith, Editor-in-Chief
March 11, 2021

Stars in Paradise

by Claire Smith, Editor in Chief
February 17, 2021
Ya Like Jazz?

Ya Like Jazz?

by Claire Smith, Editor-in-Chief
February 12, 2021
Union Station, located in downtown Kansas City, displays their love for the Chiefs on the outside of the building Jan. 29. A banner in the middle reads "Run It Back," a now popular slogan amongst Chiefs fans.

The Face of the NFL

by Claire Smith and Rachel Robinson
February 11, 2021
Senior Ella Tomasic poses in one of her authentic vintage dresses from the early 20th-century Nov. 6. Tomasic's love of classic Hollywood surpasses just watching the films; she owns various items such as clothing, posters, and scrapbooks representing the era. photo by Claire Smith

Ella Tomasic

by Claire Smith, Editor-in-Chief
January 19, 2021
Compiled from Creative Commons. Modified by Claire Smith

What Happened on Jan. 6

by Claire Smith and Josie Fox
January 7, 2021

Vlogmas 2020

by Lily Sage, Claire Smith, Grace Ashley, Kyra Fieger, Lucy Doerflinger, Mara Callahan, Sophia Rall, and Lauren Brackney
December 30, 2020
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[Photo] I can’t talk right now, I’m doing 2020 trends

by Josie Fox and Grace Ashley
December 22, 2020
Don’t be Thankful for Thanksgiving

Don’t be Thankful for Thanksgiving

by Claire Smith, Editor-in-Chief
November 23, 2020
To Test or Not to Test

To Test or Not to Test

by Claire Smith
October 30, 2020

Busting Ghosts on Fourth Floor M&A

by Claire Smith and Ali Madden
October 25, 2020
The True Power of “Avatar”’s Elements

The True Power of “Avatar”’s Elements

by Claire Smith, Editor-in-Chief
September 26, 2020
Junior Lissette Sessler sits working on her computer during her history class Aug. 28. During class, students are divided by plastic shields that separate each student. photo by Becca Speier

The Education Experiment: Reopening Schools in a Pandemic

by Claire Smith and Rachel Robinson
September 18, 2020
Over 140 students gathered to march around the quad for eight minutes and 45 seconds, signifying the amount of time George Floyd was suffocated by a police officer until his death Sept. 3. The Black Student Coalition put together this march. photo by Claire Smith

March on Windmoor

by Claire Smith, Editor-in-Chief
September 4, 2020
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[Photo] COVID-19 changes structure of AP tests

April 22, 2020
Let’s talk about talk therapy

Let’s talk about talk therapy

by Claire Smith, Design Editor
March 28, 2020
Mary Cox stands next to fellow nurses in a demilitarized zone in 1978. photo courtesy of Mary Cox

The financial “draft”: the U.S. military’s presence in high school

by Claire Smith and Rachel Robinson
February 6, 2020
Katrin Hueser, co-owner of German restaurant Affäre, reads order tickets under the window on Nov. 11. Heuser co-owns Affäre with her husband, Martin Heuser. photo by Beatrice Curry

Food Served from the Heart

by Claire Smith, Design Editor
November 26, 2019
Kanye West hosting Sunday Services. Photo courtesy of Tribune News Services

The king of rap now serves the king of kings

by Claire Smith, Design Editor
November 1, 2019
Tyler the Creator dressed in his “IGOR” outfit performing on stage. photo courtesy of News Tribune Service

Tyler the Creator: Mosh or Be Moshed

by Claire Smith, Design Editor
October 10, 2019
The varsity dance team puts their pom-poms into the formation of an “R” for Rockhurst High School Sept. 20. The seniors choreographed the routine over the course of a month. photo by Katie Massman

Gallery: dance team performance at Rockhurst halftime

by Claire Smith and Katie Massman
September 26, 2019
Social Media has killed environmentalism

Social Media has killed environmentalism

by Claire Smith, Design Editor
September 13, 2019
Hundreds of families came from around the Kansas City area to browse colleges Sept. 5. photo by Claire Smith

Rockhurst High School hosts college fair

by Claire Smith, Design Editor
September 6, 2019
GINGER lyrically exposes the roots of teenage trauma

GINGER lyrically exposes the roots of teenage trauma

by Claire Smith, Design Editor
August 28, 2019
Marissa Areaho and Elizabeth Para walk up the middle aisle as Nan Bone sways arm and arm to "Lean On Me" May 17.

End of year mass celebrates Nan Bone

by Claire Smith, Writer
May 18, 2019

Class Day 2019

by Claire Smith, Writer
May 13, 2019
A group of friends reaches out and holds hands while singing the lyric “touching hands” during “Sweet Caroline” April 13. The dance floor was overtaken by passionately yelling and dancing to the song. photo by Claire Smith

Gallery: Prom 2019

by Tess Jones and Claire Smith
April 17, 2019
Mid90’s: Reality Captured in its Most Uncomfortable Forms

Mid90’s: Reality Captured in its Most Uncomfortable Forms

by Claire Smith, Writer
December 5, 2018
Coming Together to Make Peace: Recognizing Pittsburgh

Coming Together to Make Peace: Recognizing Pittsburgh

by Claire Smith, Writer
October 31, 2018
Nan Bone welcomes the Women's Circle of Giving committee to their lunch meeting Oct. 25.

The Women’s Circle of Giving welcomes committee to a new year of giving

by Claire Smith, Writer
October 25, 2018
Walter Coppage (as Dr. Benjamin E. Mays) and Aaron Ellis (as Martin Luther King, Jr.) in The Coterie’s world premiere ofBecoming Martin, written by Kevin Willmott and directed by Chip Miller. Live on stage at The Coterie, September 18 – October 21, 2018.

“Becoming Martin”: M.L.K. in a Different Light

by Claire Smith, Writer
October 16, 2018
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