Mehlville School District

January 9, 2025
Academic All-State Football Team - Oakville High School
Four Oakville High School students were named to the Academic All-State Football Team: Chase Forbus, Ben Kohm, Caleb Pickens and Max Bradley. These students:

• Started 70 percent of the Tigers' games: 
• Scored 25 or higher on the ACT or 1200 on the SAT
• Have a 3.5 GPA or higher
• Rank in the top 20-percent of their class

December 9, 2024
Soccer postseason honors - Oakville High School

Eight students on the Oakville High School soccer team received postseason honors for their performance on the field this season: 

• Ryan Sophie: All-State team, All- Region Team, All-Conference First Team
• Brayden Burr: All-Region team, All-Conference First Team
• Kyle Halamicek: All-Region Team, All-Conference Second Team
• Alex Cahill: All-District First Team
• Bashor Soufi: All-District First Team
• Ali Al-Kenani: All-District First Team
• Tarik Sopovic: All-Conference Second Team
• Jackson Kiser: Conference Sportsmanship Award

November 25, 2024
All-Conference Swim Team - Oakville High School

Sixteen students on the Oakville High School swim team received All-Conference honors for their performance in the pool this season:

• Ben Govero: 200 medley relay, 200 freestyle relay, 400 free relay, 100 breastroke
• Keith Nguyen: 100 freestyle, 200 medley relay, 200 freestyle relay, 400 free relay
• Amar Nuhanovic: 50 freestyle, 100 breastroke, 200 medley relay, 400 free relay
• Nathan Baker: 50 freestyle, 100 freestyle, 200 freestyle relay
• Wesley Givens: 200 individual medley, 500 freestyle, 200 medley relay, 400 free relay
• Schafer Spitznagel: 200 individual medley, 100 butterfly, 100 backstroke
• Bobby Cook: 50 freestyle, 200 freestyle relay
• Cameron Latzke: 200 freestyle, 100 freestyle
• Cooper Miller: 200 freestyle, 100 freestyle
• Parker Givens: individual medley, 500 freestyle
• Blake Beranek: 200 individual medley
• Oliver Nelsen: 200 freestyle
• Mirza Softic: 200 freestyle
• Toby Eardley: 100 backstroke
• Colten Kern: 100 backstroke
• Sean Rickard: 100 butterfly

November 21, 2024
Volleyball Postseason Honors - Oakville High School

Five Oakville High School students received postseason awards for volleyball:

• Nina Cillo and Evie Haarmann were named to the All-District Team and All-Conference First Team.
• Marisol Fochi and Skyler Parks were named to the All-Conference Second Team.
• Julia Stroup received the Conference Sportsmanship Award.

November 20, 2024
Football Postseason Awards - Mehlville High School

Nine students on the Mehlville High School football team received All-Conference honors for their performance on the field this season: 

• Jordan Hannam-Lewis: All-Conference First Team (kick returner), All-Conference Second Team (wide receiver and defensive back)
• Jo'Von Randle: All-Conference First Team (defensive back)
• Ian Shegog: All-Conference First Team (defensive line)
• Marquise Jackson: All-Conference First Team (linebacker)
• Lawrence Jones: All-Conference First Team (wide receiver)
• Jeremiah Shelton: All-Conference Second Team (running back)
• Cliff Storch: All-Conference Second Team (linebacker) 
• Jordan Guittar: Honorable Mention All-Conference (linebacker)
• Colin Clark: Conference Sportsmanship Award

November 20, 2024
Soccer Postseason Awards - Mehlville High School

Seven students on the Mehlville High School soccer team received All-District and All-Conference honors for their performance on the field this season:

• Anel Alihodzic: All-District Team, All-Conference First Team
• Connor Puers: All-District Team, All-Conference First Team
• Kenan Softic: All-District Team, All-Conference Second Team
• Dante Fogelbach: All-District Team, All-Conference Second Team
• Armel Omerovic: All-District team
• Aydin Bajric: All-Conference Second Team
• Henry Auer: Conference Sportsmanship Award

November 12, 2024
Volleyball All-Conference Team - Mehlville High School

Five Mehlville High School students were named to the All-Conference team for volleyball:

• Ava Sherman: All-Conference First Team
• Irelynn Stover: All-Conference Second Team
• Audrey Bailey and Addie Mask: All-Conference Honorable Mention
• Ari Lilton: Conference Sportsmanship Award

June 27, 2024
Midwest Twirling Regional Champions

The Mehlville High School Majorettes and Oakville High School Tiger Twirlers competed in the Midwest Regional Twirling Competition. Each team won a category and placed as the runner-up in the other: 

• Mehlville Majorettes: Regional Halftime Champions and second place in Regional Dance Twirl
• Oakville Tiger Twirlers: Regional Dance Twirl Champions and second place in Regional Halftime

June 6, 2024
All-Conference Boys Tennis Team - Oakville High School

Three Oakville High School student-athletes were named to the All-Conference boys tennis team: 

• Josh Tiemann, a senior, was named to the All-Conference First Team in both singles and doubles. He also finished fourth in singles at the state tournament.
• Kolton Kreisz, a junior, was named to the All-Conference First Team in doubles.
• Sam Webb, a senior, received the Conference Sportsmanship Award.

June 6, 2024
All-District and All-Conference Girls Soccer Team - Oakville High School

Nine Oakville High School student-athletes were named to the All-District and All-Conference girls soccer teams: 

• Abby Wiedermann (not pictured), senior, and Ashley Forbes, freshman: All-District Team and All-Conference First Team
  
• Bella Novak, senior and Sydney Hopson, sophomore: All-District Team and All-Conference Second Team
  
• Sydney Baker, senior: All-Conference First Team and Academic All-State Team 
• Madi Kreitler, sophomore; and Aubree Pikul, Olivia Romano and Alivia Schnur, freshmen: Honorable Mention All-Conference Team

June 6, 2024
All-District and All-Conference Baseball Team - Oakville High School

Fifteen Oakville High School student-athletes were named to the All-Conference Baseball Team: 

• Adam Kilburn, junior; and C.J. Lake, sophomore: All-District First Team and All-Conference First Team
• Sean Forbes, senior: All-District First Team and All-Conference Second Team
• Gabe Huelsing and Jack Werkowitch, juniors: All-District Second Team and All-Conference First Team
• Noah Scheller-Houska and Roe Selby, seniors: All-District Second Team and All-Conference Second Team
• Connor Gang, Bryce Mauer, Hank Walton and Aiden Hopper (not pictured), seniors; Owen Mundy and Caleb Pickens, junior; and Aiden Zehnle, sophomore: All-Conference Honorable Mention
• Alex Alonzo, junior: Conference Sportsmanship Award

June 6, 2024
All-Conference Girls Track and Field Team - Oakville High School

Eight Oakville High School student-athletes were named to the All-Conference team for track and field:

• Maddy Jonas, senior: First Team for triple jump, 4X200 relay and 4X400 relay; Second Team for 100 meters
• Addie Czuppon, senior: First Team for 400 meters, 4X200 relay and 4X400 relay
• Sami Simokaitis, senior: First Team for javelin and shot put
• Emilie Brower, junior: First Team for 4X200 relay and 4X400 relay, Second Team for 800 meters
• Martina Broggi, senior: First Team for 4X200 relay and 4X400 relay
• Zamya Woods-Johnson, sophomore: First Team for discus; Second Team for shot put
• Aydan Squires, senior: Second Team for javelin
• Maria Parisi, senior: Conference Sportsmanship Award

June 5, 2024
All-Conference Boys Tennis Team - Mehlville High School

Two student-athletes on the Mehlville High School boys tennis team received All-Conference honors for their performance on the court this season:

• Edin Muminovic, a senior, received Green Pool Conference Player of the Year honors after qualifying for the state tournament. 
• Anes Ramic, a freshman, received the Conference Sportsmanship Award.

June 4, 2024
All-District and All-Conference boys volleyball teams - Oakville High School

Three Oakville High School student-athletes received All-District and All-Conference boys volleyball team honors for their performance on the court this season:

• Michael Gerber, a senior, was named to the All-District First Team and the All-Conference Second Team.
• Mick Unger, a senior, was named to the All-District First Team.
• Carson Hulsey, a junior, was named to the All-District Second Team.

June 4, 2024
All-District and All-Conference girls soccer teams - Mehlville High School

Five Mehlville High School student-athletes were named to the All-District and All-Conference team for girls soccer:

• Lamija Ugarak, a senior, was named to the All-District First Team and All-Conference First Team.
• Emma Angeles, a senior, was named to the All-District First Team and All-Conference Second Team.
• Lucy Ledbetter, a junior, and Irelynn Stover, a sophomore, were named to the All-Conference Second Team.
• Lucy Fister, a senior, received the Conference Sportsmanship Award.

June 4, 2024
Lacrosse All-Conference Team - Oakville High School

Eight Oakville High School student-athletes were named to the All-Conference team for lacrosse:

• Katie Lato, a junior, was named to the All-Conference First Team.
• Chloe Housewright, a senior; Addison Sands, a junior; and Caroline Vangaasbeek, a sophomore, were named to the All-Conference Second Team.
• Josselyn Hamilton and Jelena Korac, seniors; Kylie Garavaglia, a junior; and Lily Stevens, a sophomore, were named All-Conference Honorable Mention.

June 4, 2024
Baseball All-District and All-Conference Teams - Mehlville High School

Five Mehlville High School student-athletes received postseason honors for their performance on the baseball diamond this season:

• Jase Mayberry, a sophomore, was named to the All-District First Team and named Co-Conference Player of the Year.
• Mason Tiepelman (not pictured), a senior, was named an All-Conference First Team infielder.
• Culton Thompson, a freshman, was named an All-Conference First Team catcher.
• Paxson Schnieders, a sophomore, was named an All-Conference Second Team utility player.
• Michael Joseph, a senior, received the Conference Sportsmanship Award.

June 4, 2024
Girls Water Polo All-Conference Team - Oakville High School

Three Oakville High School students on the 'Ville girls water polo team and their coach received All-Conference honors for their performance in the pool this season:

• Alexa Matoushek, a junior, was selected as the Conference Offensive Player of the Year and named to the All-Conference First Team.
• Kaylee Nguyen, a senior, was named to the All-Conference Second Team.
• Hailee Conaway, a junior, was named to the All-Conference Third Team.
• Coach Sarah Horne (not pictured) was named the Conference Coach of the Year.

June 3, 2024
Tops at Tech

Seven Oakville High School seniors were named Tops at Tech for their programs at South Tech High School. One student from each course at South Tech receives this award based on their professionalism, success in building skills and mastering the curriculum, responsibility and supporting their classmates. Students receiving the award for the 2023-2024 school year include: 

• Anh Dang: Dental Sciences
• Michael Gerber: Automotive Technology
• Sophia Lutker: Construction Innovations
• Sham Qattan: Pharmacy Services
• Jackson Reynolds: Emergency Medical Technician
• Brendon Spear: Law Enforcement
• Lanie Twillmann: Early Childhood Education

June 3, 2024
All-District and All-Conference volleyball teams - Mehlville High School

Three Mehlville High School boys volleyball team members received All-District and All-Conference honors for their performance on the court this season:

• Aron DeRoy, a senior, was named to the All-District First Team and All-Conference First Team.
• Carter Heitman, a junior, was named to the All-District First Team.
• Ryan Jarrett, a junior, was named to the All-District Second Team and received the Conference Sportsmanship Award.

May 30, 2024
Summer leadership opportunities

Seven Oakville High School sophomores were selected to attend summer leadership opportunities this summer: 

• Alyssa Boehlje, Scott Janson and Tanner Medina are attending the Missouri Scholars Academy at the University of Missouri. The program will allow them to enhance their academic skills by attending guest lectures, forums, culture events and other programs in areas that interest them.
• Max Bradley, Ella Roth and Sydney Wideman are attending the Hugh O'Brian Youth Leadership Missouri Seminar at Webster University. These students are participating in unique leadership training, service-learning and motivation-building experiences. 
• Delaney Brawley was selected to attend the Missouri Leadership Seminar at the University of Central Missouri. Delaney was exposed to panels of professional speakers about pressing issues and empowered to change lives by making a positive difference in her community.

May 30, 2024
Chamber Students of the Year

Three Mehlville School District eighth-grade students were named Student of the Year for their school by the Southwest Area Chamber of Commerce:

• Blake Scott, Bernard Middle School
• Rose Ottenlips, Oakville Middle School
• Nora Howard, Washington Middle School

Golf All-Conference Team - Mehlville High School

• Mickey Barrett, senior: All-Conference First Team
• Cole Daily, junior: All-Conference Second Team
• Sam Lopez, junior: Conference Sportsmanship Award

May 29, 2024
All-Conference Girls Track and Field Team - Mehlville High School

Fourteen Mehlville High School girls track and field team members received All-Conference honors: 

• All-Conference First Team: Senior Anela Abdjinaovic; juniors Kayla Barrett, Vivian Ramos, Michaiah Shores and Alivia Tran; and freshman Kaylee Rodis
• All-Conference Second Team: Seniors Olivia Beck (not pictured), Amy Escamilla and Adna Nasufovic; and freshmen Layla Hubbard, Angela Leshchenko, Kandace Sargent and Zoey Zimmermann
• Bella Ordaz, a sophomore, received the Conference Sportsmanship Award.
  

May 29, 2024
Seal of Biliteracy - Mehlville High School

Nine Mehlville High School students earned the Seal of Biliteracy by building a social-cultural portfolio, attending and participating in cultural events and proving they can speak, read and write fluently in multiple languages. Three students scored at the highest levels of proficiency to earn a Distinguished Seal of Biliteracy.

• Merisa Omerovic, a senior, earned the Distinguished Seal of Biliteracy in Bosnian, as well as a Seal of Biliteracy in German.
• Lejla Sehic, a senior, earned the Distinguished Seal of Biliteracy in Bosnian.
• Ajsa Zahirovic, a junior, earned the Distinguished Seal of Biliteracy in Bosnian.

All-Conference Boys Track Team - Mehlville High School

• Nick Moehlenbrock, a junior, was named to the All-Conference First Team in the high jump, the 4X200 relay and 4X100 relay. 
• Andrew Kaletka, a junior, was named to the All-Conference First Team for 110-meter high hurdles and 300-meter intermediate hurdles, as well as the All-Conference Second Team in pole vault.
• Elijah McDaniel, a junior, was named to the All-Conference First Team for the 4X200 relay and 4X100 relay. He also received the Conference Sportsmanship Award.
• Adem Nasufovic, a junior, was named to the All-Conference First Team for the 4X800 relay and the 4X200 relay.
• Jordan Guittar, a sophomore, was named to the All-Conference First Team for the 4X200 relay and 4X100 relay.
  
• Mason Murphy, a sophomore, was named to the All-Conference First Team for the 4X800 relay and the All-Conference Second Team for the 4X400 relay.
  
• Vincent Howard, a senior, was named to the All-Conference First Team for shot put.
• Chris Pesselato, a senior, was named to the All-Conference First Team for the 4X800 relay.
• Dominic Ramos, a junior, was named to the All-Conference First Team for the 4X800 relay.
• Josh Winston, a senior, was named to the All-Conference First Team for the 4X100 relay.
• Xavier Johnson, a senior, was named to the All-Conference Second Team for discus.
• Christian Sanders, a junior, was named to the All-Conference Second Team for the 4X400 relay.
• Kyle Whelehon, a junior, was named to the All-Conference Second Team for the 4X400 relay.
• Alen Basic, a freshman, was named to the All-Conference Second Team for the 4X400 relay.

May 29, 2024
Seal of Biliteracy - Oakville High School

24 Oakville High School students earned the Seal of Biliteracy by building a social-cultural portfolio, attending and participating in cultural events and proving they can speak, read and write fluently in multiple languages. Five seniors went above and beyond by earning a Seal of Biliteracy in multiple languages or scoring at the highest levels of proficiency to earn a Distinguished Seal of Biliteracy. 

• Dzejlana Hodzic earned the Distinguished Seal of Biliteracy in Bosnian and a Seal of Biliteracy in Spanish.
• Nelina Huskanovic earned the Distinguished Seal of Biliteracy in Bosnian.
• C.J. Ottenlips earned the Distinguished Seal of Biliteracy in Spanish.
• Sham Qattan earned the Distinguished Seal of Biliteracy in Arabic.
• Jing Zhou earned the Seal of Biliteracy in Spanish and Mandarin.

May 17, 2024
State HOSA Competition - Mehlville High School

Mehlville High School students competed in the HOSA - Future Health Professionals state competition. Several students placed, with two advancing to the international level of competition: 

• Nerma Hrsic, a senior, placed third in dental science to advance to the international competition.
• Zay Gallagher, a sophomore, advanced to the international competition for the health career issues exam.
• Lejla Hajvaz, a junior, placed fourth in health care photography.
• The Parliamentary Procedure Team (seniors Lydia Clark, Amy Escamilla, Lucy Fister, Chloe Gutjahr, and Alexis Phan, and sophomore Desi Whitelow) placed fourth.
• Morgan Ulrich, a junior, placed sixth in sports medicine.

• Savannah Ziegler, a senior, earned gold for a solo performance.
• Ziegler, senior Jared Carroll and sophomore Marissa Blackford earned gold for their trio performance.

May 10, 2024
District Band Solo and Ensemble Festival - Oakville Middle School

Fourteen Oakville Middle School band students earned superior ratings competing at the District Solo and Ensemble Festival: 

• Eighth-grade students: Reese Dillon and Teagan Nitsch
• Seventh-grade students: Ian Havard, Laina Melvin and Sam Meier
• Sixth-grade students: Katie Black, Aden Bander, Henry Dinehart, Chase Goodman, Jack Haessig, Max Ottenlips, Alex Puskarich, Aden Smajis and Grace Whelehon

May 9, 2024
State Choir Solo and Ensemble Festival - Oakville High School

Oakville High School choir students competed in the State Choir Solo and Ensemble Festival and earned gold ratings:

• Senior Ava Chancellor, junior Maggie Schrader and sophomore Peter Lee each earned gold in vocal solo.
• The mixed ensemble of senior Ryan Lisle; juniors Kenzie Christopher, Katie Laur, Amy Menz, Zach Moore and Erin O'Shea; sophomore Dempsey Earp; and freshman Chase Rohde earned a gold rating.
• The mixed ensemble of seniors Ava Chancellor, Ellie Dong and Hannah Lieberoff; juniors Cameron Cannon, Ian Moore and Anna Rohr; and sophomores Nolan Long and Sean Meyer earned a gold rating.

May 8. 2024
State Band Solo and Ensemble Festival - Mehlville High School

Fourteen Mehlville High School band members earned gold ratings at the State Band Solo and Ensemble Festival: 

• Senior Lillian Le (saxophone), sophomore Eva Brown (French horn), and freshmen Zaide Rosso (clarinet) and Sachie Tobita (trumpet) earned gold ratings for solo performances.
• Seniors Le and Luke Mitchell and junior Nick Roeseler earned a gold rating for their saxophone trio.
• Seniors Sam Herbig, Tyler Langford, and Scott Merseal, and sophomores Brown and Jason Rayborn earned a gold rating for their brass quintet.
• Seniors Andrew Klein and Alyssa Luking, sophomore Kayla Jatala, and freshman Ryan Wong received a gold rating for their flute quartet.

May 6, 2024
District Band Solo and Ensemble - Buerkle Middle School

Buerkle Middle School band members earned superior ratings competing in the district solo and ensemble festival:

• Sam Guntli, an eighth-grade student, earned a superior rating for tenor saxophone solo.
• Landon Ulrich, an eighth-grade student, earned a superior rating for trumpet solo.
• Lois Gain, a seventh-grade student, earned a superior rating for flute solo.
• Ajdina Miljkovic, a seventh-grade student, earned a superior rating for trumpet solo.
• Charles Steger, a seventh-grade student, earned a superior rating for trumpet solo.

May 6, 2024
District Band Solo and Ensemble Festival - Washington Middle School

Washington Middle School band members earned superior ratings competing in the district solo and ensemble festival:

• Eighth-grade students Benjamin Doerner (timpani), Sophia Kammerman (trumpet), Wyatt Palacios-Lindsey (snare drum); and Emma Slaven (flute); seventh-grade students Aldo Chavez (alto saxophone), Samantha Murray (flute) and Huni Santiago (oboe); and sixth-grade students Bella Carron (clarinet), Jessica Idowu (oboe) and Parker Judd (French horn) earned superior ratings for solo performances.
• Eighth-grade students Isabelle Torrence, Kayla Ulmer and Gwen Willcut earned a superior rating for their woodwind trio.
• Sixth-grade students Ava Carron and Olivia Dookwah earned superior ratings for their brass duet.
• Sixth-grade students Tony Castaldi, Winston Hays and Kieran Larkin earned a superior rating for their brass trio.

May 1, 2024
Glory of Missouri Awards

Fourteen eighth-grade students from each of our middle schools were recognized with Glory of Missouri Awards for representing one of fourteen virtues: Knowledge, liberty, equality, law, justice, fraternity, education, progress, honor, truth, virtue, temperance, enterprise and charity.  

• Bernard Middle School: Izaak Baechle, Lizzy Eardley, Wesley Givens, Gabby Haasis, Aldin Hodalovic, Armin Jakubovic, Benjamin Kitobo, Olivia McBride, Asher Pleimann, Meghan Reynolds, Emma Ruzicka, Zara Sabic, Rachel Tymkew and Eleanor Wescoat
  Buerkle Middle School: Muhammad Bakhtari, Haris Bektic, Kylie Decker, Angelina Do, Corinne Gentemann, Elena Huynh, Elia Krausz, Ryan Maloney, Oliver Maxey, Ryan Miller, Semir Mujic, Peggy Okache, Cecily Ramos and Dania Williams
  Oakville Middle School: Scout Blagg, Judah Brandt, Emiley Callison, Cam Crawford, Matt Gardner, Zoey Manis, Chase Miller, Achlys Nichols, Teagan Nitsch, Rose Ottenlips, Logan Payne, Jada Poke, Ajla Ramic and Cael Zubert
  Washington Middle School: Grant Drikow, Sophia Kammerman, Madelyn Kohlman, Camari Lumpkins, Lana Mesan, Noah Moore, Emma Mueller, Grace Mundy, Jasmine Serra, Victoria Shon, Mackenzy Smith, Tre Stremlau, Audrey Thomas and Jada Walter

April 29, 2024
Boys Wrestling All-Conference Team - Mehlville High School

Five members of the Mehlville High School boys wrestling team received All-Conference awards for their performance on the mat this season:

• Devon Scott, a senior, was named the Conference Wrestler of the Year.
• Andrew Kaletka, a junior, Jacobi Cobbs, a freshman, were named to the All-Conference First Team.
• Donovan Hoskins, a senior, and Robert Maguire (not pictured), a junior) were named to the All-Conference Second Team.
  

April 29, 2024
State Solo and Ensemble Band Festival - Oakville High School

Ten Oakville High School band members received gold ratings at the State Solo and Ensemble Festival:

• Seniors Brendan Horn (keyboard mallet) and Rachel Kauffman (clarinet) and junior Era Resuli (piano) received gold ratings for solo performances.
• Sophomores Alyssa Boehlje, Kendal Cook and Hunter Hilson received a gold rating for their percussion trio.
• Horn, Resuli, senior JD Niedermann, and sophomores Calvin Forguson, Scott Janson, and Cameron Latzke received an exemplary rating for their percussion ensemble.
  

April 24, 2024
District Solo and Ensemble Band Competition - Oakville High School

Oakville High School band members received exemplary ratings at the District Solo and Ensemble competition:

• Seniors Brendan Horn (marimba), Rachel Kauffman (clarinet) and David White (trumpet); and junior Era Resuli (piano) received exemplary ratings for solo performances.
• Sophomores Alyssa Boehlje, Kendal Cook and Hunter Hilson received an exemplary rating for their percussion trio.
• Horn, Resuli, senior JD Niedermann, and sophomores Calvin Forguson, Scott Janson, and Cameron Latzke received an exemplary rating for their percussion ensemble.
• Kauffman, junior Kailee Duecker, and sophomores Norah Brandt and Alex Ottenlips received an exemplary rating for their clarinet quartet.
• Senior CJ Ottenlips, junior Noah Frillman and sophomore Chase Manzella received an exemplary rating for their baritone trio.

Mizzou J-Day award winners - Oakville High School

• Seniors Sawyer Bess and Drew Murphy and junior Alyssa Johnston received All Missouri: New Feature for their broadcast story on a proposed roundabout. 
• Seniors Ava Chancellor and Maddy Geisler received All Missouri for Overall Newspaper/News Magazine for The Prowl.
• Chancellor also received All Missouri for Newsmagazine Cover Design.
• Sophomore Haley Hughes received All Missouri for her newspaper Sports Reporting story "Finding Motivation." 
• Bess received All-Missouri for newspaper Sports Reporting for his story "Sibling on the Sidelines."
• The 2022-2023 yearbook received Best of Show for Portrait/People Package - Seniors.
• The 2023 Tiger Paw received All Missouri for Overall Yearbook. Editors included class of 2023 graduates Layla Halilbasic, Belma Mujakic and Hailey Veninga.

April 16, 2024
District Solo and Ensemble Choir competition - Mehlville High School

Mehlville High School choir students competed in the District Solo and Ensemble Competition and earned Exemplary ratings to advance to state:

• Savannah Ziegler, a senior, earned exemplary for a solo performance.
• Ziegler, senior Jared Carroll and sophomore Marissa Blackford earned an exemplary for their trio performance.
• Concert Choir Mixed students also earned an exemplary rating At the Large Ensemble competition.

April 11, 2024
All-Conference Boys Basketball - Mehlville High School

Three Mehlville High School basketball team members earned All-Conference honors for their performance on the court this season. Congratulations to these student-athletes:

• Brady Sights, junior: All-Conference First Team
• Marcus Jacobs, junior: All-Conference Honorable Mention
• Andrew Groves, senior: Conference Sportsmanship Award

April 9, 2024
All-Conference Girls Basketball - Mehlville High School

Four Mehlville High School girls basketball team members received All-Conference honors for their performances on the court this season:

• Jess Castaldi, a sophomore, was named to the All-Conference First Team.
• Alexis Timmerman, a freshman, was named to the All-Conference Second Team.
• Lamija Ugarak, a senior, was named All-Conference Honorable Mention.
• Lucy Fister, a senior, received the Conference Sportsmanship Award.

April 9, 2024
All-Conference Girls Basketball - Oakville High School

Five Oakville High School girls basketball team members received All-Conference honors for their performances on the court this season.

• Addie Czuppon, a senior guard, was named the Conference Player of the Year.
• Sami Simokaitis, a senior center, was named to the All-Conference First Team.
• Sydney Baker, a senior guard, was named to the All-Conference Second Team.
• Alivia Schnur, a freshman guard, was named All-Conference Honorable Mention.
• Lizzie Wescoat, a junior, received the Conference Sportsmanship Award.

District Band Solo and Ensemble Competition - Mehlville High School

• Seniors Tyler Langford (trumpet) and Lillian Le (saxophone); junior Ian Parai (trombone); sophomore Eva Brown (French horn); and freshmen Cedar Fitzpatrick (French horn), Zaide Rosso (clarinet) and Sachie Tobita (trumpet) earned exemplary ratings for solo performances.
• Seniors Grace Brindley, Chloe Gutjahr and Stefanie Wong earned exemplary for their clarinet trio.
• Seniors Lillian Le and Luke Mitchell, and junior Nick Roeseler earned exemplary for their saxophone trio.
• Seniors Sam Herbig, Tyler Langford and Scott Merseal; and sophomores Eva Brown and Jason Rayborn earned exemplary for their brass quintet.
• Seniors Andrew Klein and Alyssa Luking; sophomore Kayla Jatala; and freshman Ryan Wong earned exemplary for their flute quartet.
• Senior Audrie Cross, junior Terryon Parker, sophomore Elise Barbier and freshman Shannon McMullen earned exemplary for their trombone quartet.
• Sophomores Eva Brown, Adnan Coralic and Savannah Fowler earned exemplary for their French horn trio.

April 9, 2024
District Choir Solo and Ensemble Competition - Oakville High School

Oakville High School choir students competed in the District Solo and Ensemble Competition and earned Exemplary ratings to advance to state:

• Senior Ava Chancellor, junior Maggie Schrader and sophomore Peter Lee each earned exemplary in vocal solo.
• The mixed ensemble of senior Ryan Lisle; juniors Kenzie Christopher, Katie Laur, Amy Menz, Zach Moore and Erin O'Shea; sophomore Dempsey Earp; and freshman Chase Rohde earned an exemplary rating.
• The mixed ensemble of seniors Ava Chancellor, Ellie Dong and Hannah Lieberoff; juniors Cameron Cannon, Ian Moore and Anna Rohr; and sophomores Nolan Long and Sean Meyer earned an exemplary rating.

April 8, 2024
National History Day Regionals - Mehlville High School

Seven Mehlville High School freshmen competed in the St. Louis Region National History Day competition, with several advancing to the state level of competition.

• A group documentary created by Samantha Allsworth, Lona Floyd, Tarik Mesic and Jesse Serra about the cultural influence of Bosnian immigrants on St. Louis won its division to advance to state.
• Sophia Guerrero's individual exhibit about "Radium Girls" won its division to advance to state.
• Zaide Rosso created an individual documentary about the impact of the printing press.
• Anna Love entered an individual exhibit about the impact of Title IX on women's sports.

April 8, 2024
All-Conference Wrestlers - Oakville High School

Twelve Oakville High School wrestling team members received All-Conference honors for their performances on the mat this season:

• Senior Ethan Venable, junior De'Shawn Treadwell and sophomore Gokkhan Yurdandize were named to the All-Conference First Team.
• Senior Blake Kozuszek and junior Joseph Kister were named to the All-Conference Second Team.
• Seniors Reece Ahrens and Josh Bayer; junior Gabe Soell, sophomores Duncan Grisham and Mike Minor; and freshman Kaden Updike were named All-Conference Honorable Mention.
• Senior Joe Romano received the Conference Sportsmanship Award.

April 8, 2024
Twirling State Champions

The twirling teams at Mehlville High School and Oakville High School each won a category at the Missouri state twirling championships.

• The Mehlville Majorettes won first place in the Dance Twirl category with their routine "SIX." Team members include seniors Paige Kilper, Kyleigh McCourt and Alaina Phillips; sophomores Lilly Burch and Amilia Filipovic; and freshman Aurora Hawkins.
• The Oakville Tiger Twirlers won first place in the Halftime category with their routine "Spy." Team members include junior Ava Winchester; sophomore Abbey Schmidt; and freshmen Natalia Lucca, Annslee Norris, Macie O'Shaughnessy, Maddie Polzin and Chloe Ruth.

March 15, 2024
Wrestling All-Conference Team - Oakville High School

Fourteen members of the Oakville High School girls wrestling team earned All-Conference honors for their performance this season: 

• Olivia Romano, a freshman, was Conference Newcomer of the Year and named to the All-Conference Second Team.
• DeVonte Shivers was named Conference Coach of the Year.
• Jenna Voyles, a junior, and Eden Wilder, freshman, were named to the All-Conference First Team.
• Maddy St. John, Aydan Squires, and Ava Strickland, seniors; Talia Reed,  a junior; Zamya Woods-Johnson, a sophomore; and Lillian King, Genesis Poke, and Tamia Whitney, freshmen; were named to the All-Conference Second Team.
• Lily Andrus and Mady Donze, freshmen, were named All-Conference Honorable Mention.

March 12, 2024
State DECA - Oakville High School

Three Oakville High School students competed at the state DECA competition and are advancing to the international level of competition:

• Brooke Fagyal and Alex Vaughn, juniors, advanced in Hospitality Services Team
• Lucas Bentrup, a senior,  advanced in Professional Selling.

All-Conference Team - Oakville High School Swimming

• Riley Parisi, a sophomore, was named to the All-Conference Second Team in the 200-yard freestyle and 100-yard backstroke.
• Parisi, Kaylee Nguyen, a senior; Alexa Matoushek, a junior; and Bella Poertner, a freshman, were named to the All-Conference Second Team in the 400-yard freestyle relay.
• Nguyen received the Conference Sportsmanship Award.

All-Conference Team - Mehlville High School Swimming

• Lily Kohler, a freshman, was named to the All-Conference First Team in 200-yard freestyle and 500-yard freestyle.
• Kohler, Nerma Hrsic and Allison Lakebrink, seniors; and Olivia Altis, sophomore, were named to the All-Conference First Team for the 200-yard freestyle relay.
•  Hrsic, Kohler, Lakebrink and Amy Escamilla, a senior, were All-Conference Second Team in the 200-yard medley relay.
• Hrsic also received the Conference Sportsmanship Award.

Academic All-State Softball Team - Oakville High School

• Evelyn Bagley, junior
• Paige Hughes, junior
• Cassidy Welch, junior
• Amelia Wiesler, junior
• Adriana Bagley, sophomore
• Mia Endermuhle, sophomore
  

March 1, 2024
DECA Districts - Oakville High School

Twelve members of the Oakville High School DECA team placed at districts and advanced to the state competition:

• Brooke Fagyal and Alex Vaughn, juniors, placed first in Hospitality Services Team.
• Ryan Martin and Travis Norris, seniors, placed first in Integrated Marketing Campaign-Event: Marketing Campaign.
• Lucas Bentrup, a senior, placed second in Professional Selling.
• Addalyn Ross, a sophomore, placed second in Principles of Hospitality and Tourism.
• Deena Jalali, a junior, and Sami Simokaitis, a senior, placed third in Buying and Merchandising Team.
• Brandon Kostelny and Henry Walton, seniors, placed third in Financial Services Team.
• Owen Mellinger, a junior, placed fifth in Business Finance.
• Malik Smajic, a senior, was a medalist in Automotive Services Marketing.

March 1, 2024
DECA Districts - Mehlville High School

Five members of the Mehlville High School DECA team placed at districts with four participants advancing to the state competition: 

• Anela Abdijanovic, a senior, placed first in Automotive Services Marketing to advance to state.
• Adna Music, a senior, placed second in Sports and Entertainment Marketing to advance to state.
  
• Nora Burns, a junior, and Hailee Robinson, a sophomore, placed seventh in Human Resources Management to advance to state.
• Hena Bukva, a junior, placed seventh in Marketing Communications.

February 23, 2024
FCCLA Regional STAR Competition - Oakville High School

Oakville High School Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) students competed in the Regional STAR competition with several students earning medals.

• Abby Wiedermann, a senior, earned Top Gold in Fashion Construction.
• Hanna Johannsdottir, a senior, earned Gold in Fashion Construction.
  
• Travis Norris, a senior, earned Gold in National Programs in Action.
• Alex Croft, a junior, earned Bronze in Teach and Train.
• Emilia Talarski, a freshman, was elected Regional Secretary, while Elle Randolph, a freshman, was named Regional Alumni and Associates. They are the first OHS students ever selected as regional officers.

February 21, 2024
SkillsUSA district competition

Five Mehlville High School and Oakville High School students medaled at the district-level SkillsUSA competition through their programs at South Tech High School:

• Sham Qattan, an Oakville High School senior, received a gold medal in Prepared Speech.
• Jolie Wells, a Mehlville High School senior, received a gold medal in Medical Math.
• Anh Dang, an Oakville High School senior, received a silver medal in both Prepared Speech and Medical Terminology. 
• Tatiana Ponevilai, an Oakville High School senior, received a silver medal in Job Skill Demo Open.
• Alicia Vogt, an Oakville High School senior, received a silver medal in Job Skill Demo A.

January 26, 2024
Middle School All-Suburban Choir

Eight choir students were selected for the St. Louis All-Suburban Middle School Choir.

• From Buerkle Middle School: Skarlette Jennings and Shahad Saeedan, seventh-graders
• From Washington Middle School: Addie Romanowski, Alana Sanders-Patton, and Jada Walter, eighth-graders; and Kenzie Kavouklis, Max Lindenbusch, and Joelle Serra, seventh-graders

January 18, 2024
Academic All-State Soccer Team - Oakville High School
Two Oakville High School soccer team members were named to the Academic All-State Team: Seniors Blake Woldanski and Joey Effinger. To be eligible for the Academic All-State Team, players must meet two of three criteria: 

• A score of 25 or higher on the ACT or 1200 on the SAT
• 3.5 GPA or higher
• Rank in the top 20 percent of their class

January 11, 2024
E. Des Lee Honors Orchestra

15 Mehlville School District middle school students were named to the E. Des Lee Honors Orchestra. They'll rehearse and perform with other students from around the St. Louis area at the Des Lee Music and Arts Festival on February 7.

• From Bernard Middle School: Lucy Niebrugge, eighth-grader; and Charlotte McKitrick, Eagan Moreno and Ben Wiegman, seventh-graders
• From Buerkle Middle School: Muhammad Bakhtari, Hazma Dulic and Randy Nguyen, eighth-graders
• From Oakville Middle School: Gianna Franzi and Zoey Manis, eighth-graders; and Eleanor Buchanan, Annabelle Cary, Ada Emo and Grant Stumpf, seventh-graders
• From Washington Middle School: Jacqueline Idowu and Madelyn Kohlman, eighth-graders

January 8, 2024
Academic All-State Football Team - Oakville High School

Eight members of the Oakville High School football team were selected to the Academic All-State Team: Seniors Nathan Mead, Joe Romano and Ethan Venable; juniors Chase Forbus, Ben Kohm, Caleb Pickens and Josh Williams; and sophomore Max Bradley. To be eligible for the Academic All-State Team, players must meet two of three criteria: 

• A score of 25 or higher on the ACT or 1200 on the SAT
• 3.5 GPA or higher
• Rank in the top 20 percent of their class

December 7, 2023
Missouri YMCA Youth and Government program award-winners

Oakville High School students participated in the Missouri YMCA Youth and Government program in Jefferson City, a three-day, student-led simulation of the three branches of state government. Several students received awards for their work:

• Bryce Kesselring, a senior, received Outstanding Bill Collaboration for his work in the Senate. His bill on legalizing sports betting passed through both chambers and was signed by the YAG governor.
• Mason Bader and Sawyer Bess, both seniors, received the Media Dynamic Duo Award for their video work.
• Travis Norris, a senior, was recognized as the Outstanding Statesperson for his work as a committee chair and dedication in the House.
• Owen Mellinger, a junior, was elected as the Speaker of the House for next year's conference

December 5, 2023
South Tech STAR Awards

Two Mehlville School District students received STAR Awards through their programs at South Tech High School. STAR Award recipients are nominated by staff and other students for their care, kindness and dedication.

• Lanie Twillman, a senior at Oakville High School, received four nominations, including one from a teacher who said, "Over the past two years, she has not only been amazing with the children but also helped the teachers and high school students so much. She does everything in her power to make everybody's life around her so much easier, and she's so nice and kind to everybody. Not only is she a student worker but also a student ambassador, and she is always willing to come and help around the area."
• Noor Moughal, a junior at Mehlville High School, was nominated by a teacher who said, "Noor is always working hard and eager to put all of her knowledge and skills into practice with guests in the student salon. Her professionalism, participation, and maturity make it so exciting to be her teacher. She makes teaching fun!"
  

Missouri All-State Band

• Tyler Langford, Mehlville High School senior: 4th chair trumpet 
• Eva Brown, MHS sophomore: 4th chair French horn
• Zaide Rosso, MHS freshman: 15th chair clarinet
• Rachel Kauffman, Oakville High School senior: 23rd chair clarinet

Additionally, Sam Herbig, a senior at MHS, was named 3rd chair honorable mention in the Missouri All-State Jazz Band.

November 20, 2023
Postseason football awards - Oakville High School

Members of the Oakville High School football team received All-State, All-District and All-Conference honors for their performance on the field this season: 

• Ethan Venable, senior: All-State Second Team, All-Metro Second Team, All-District First Team, Conference Defensive Player of the Year, All-Conference First Team (RB), All-Conference First Team (DL)
• DeAndre Davis, senior: All-District First Team, All-Conference First Team (DL)
• Josh Williams, junior: All-District First Team, All-Conference First Team (WR)
• Nathan Mead, senior: All-District Second Team, All-Conference First Team (OL), Conference Sportsmanship Award
• Chase Forbus, junior: All-District Second Team, All-Conference First Team (FB/TE)
• Jack Delzeit, sophomore: All-District Second Team, All-Conference First Team (DB) 
• Max Bradley, sophomore: Newcomer of the Year, All-Conference Second Team (QB)
• Joe Romano, senior: All-Conference First Team (DB), All-Conference Second Team (Slash)
• Keaton Wodicker, senior: All-Conference First Team (OL)
• Will Blick, junior: All-Conference Second Team (DL)
• Tyler Coleman, senior: All-Conference Second Team (DB)
• Anel Jakubovic, senior: All-Conference Second Team (PK)
• Caleb Pickens, junior: All-Conference Second Team (KR)
  

November 20, 2023
All-Conference and All-Region soccer players - Oakville High School

Members of the conference champion Oakville High School soccer team received postseason honors for their performance on the pitch this season:

• All-Region Team and Conference Defensive Player of the Year: Sam Lurkins, senior
• Conference Coach of the Year: Brad Oestreich
• All-Conference First Team: Seniors Will Hanak, Blake Woldanski and Brandon Kostelny
• All-Conference Second Team: Seniors Zack Smith, Parker Medina and Joey Effinger, and junior Kyle Halamicek
• Conference Sportsmanship Award: Adin Sijecic, senior

State swimming finalists - Oakville High School

• 200-yard freestyle relay: Seniors Trent Batten, Ben Pantazo, Jake Pantazo and Aleks Ratkovic
• 100-yard freestyle: Jake Pantazo

November 20, 2023
Gateway Arch Engineering Competition

Three Oakville High School students placed at the Gateway Arch Engineering Competition with their classmates from the St. Louis Centers for Advanced Professional Studies (STL CAPS). The teams were tasked with developing automated ramps and docks that do not require manual adjustments for the daily fluctuation of water levels.

• Joey Effinger, a senior, and Nathan Seyer, a junior, earned second place overall
• Blake Woldanski, a senior, earned third place overall 

November 17, 2023
Soccer postseason awards - Mehlville High School

Six members of the Mehlville High School soccer team received postseason awards for their performance on the pitch this season: 

• Endi Rizvic, senior: All-District team and All-Conference First Team
• Ajdin Ahmetkadic, senior: All-District team and All-Conference First Team
• Connor Puers, sophomore: All-District team and All-Conference First Team
• Anel Alihodzic, junior: All-District team and All-Conference Second Team
• Adnan Softic, senior: All-Conference Second Team
• Dante Fogelbach, freshman: Conference Sportsmanship Award

November 16, 2023
Golf All-Conference awards - Mehlville High School

Two members of the Mehlville High School golf team received All-Conference honors for their performance on the course this season: 

• Eva Brown, sophomore: Conference Player of the Year and All-Conference First Team
• Genevieve Ruesing, senior: Conference Sportsmanship Award

Football All-Conference awards - Mehlville High School

• Marquise Jackson, sophomore: All-Conference First Team (LB)
• Mason Nienhaus, senior: All-Conference Second Team (DB)
• Josh Winston, senior: All-Conference Second Team (LB)
• Jeremiah Shelton, junior: All-Conference Second Team (RB)
• Jordan Hannam-Lewis, sophomore: All-Conference Second Team (WR)
•  Alex Durney, senior: Conference Sportsmanship Award

November 16, 2023
Tennis All-Conference awards - Mehlville High School
Four members of the Mehlville High School tennis team earned All-Conference honors for their performance on the court this season:

• Stefanie Wong, senior: Third place at State, All-Metro Third Team, All-Conference First Team in singles
• Alina Dudakovic and Edina Muminovic, freshmen: All-Conference Second Team in doubles
• Alaina Johnson, senior: Conference Sportsmanship Award

November 15, 2023
St. Louis All-Suburban Honor Band - Oakville High School

Seven members of the Oakville High School band were named to the St. Louis All-Suburban Honor Band. This distinction makes them eligible to audition for the Missouri All-State Band in December,

• CJ Ottenlips, senior: 2nd chair baritone
• David White, senior: 5th chair trumpet
• Jonathan Selph, junior: 5th chair tuba
• Rachel Kauffman, senior: 7th chair clarinet
• Alex Ottenlips, sophomore: 22nd chair clarinet
• Chase Manzella, sophomore: Alternate baritone
• Ramsay Markus: Alternate tuba

November 15, 2023
Volleyball All-Conference and All-District awards - Oakville High School

Five members of the Oakville High School volleyball team received All-District and All-Conference honors for their performance on the court this season.

• Addie Czuppon, senior: All-District First Team, Conference Player of the Year, All-Conference First Team
• Sami Simokaitis, senior: All-District First Team, All-Conference First Team, Conference Sportswoman of the Year
• Nina Cillo, junior: All-District First Team and All-Conference First Team
• Julia Stroup, sophomore: All-District Second Team and All-Conference Second Team
• Evelyn Haarmann, freshman: All-District Second Team and All-Conference Second Team

National Journalism Convention Awards - Oakville High School

• Alyssa Johnston, junior: Honorable Mention in Yearbook Copy/Caption: Sports
• Kimora Brooks, senior: Honorable Mention in Yearbook Copy/Caption: Student Life
• Lee Janson, senior: Honorable Mention in Yearbook Copy/Caption: Clubs
• Mason Bader, Sawyer Bess and Delaney Murphy, seniors: Honorable Mention in Online News Package

November 10, 2023
Softball awards - Mehlville High School

Five members of the Mehlville High School softball team earned All-Conference honors for their performance on the diamond this season.

• All-Conference First Team: Lily Douglas, junior
• All-Conference Second Team: Rylie Harper and Morgan Ulrich, juniors; and Kaylee Rodis, freshman
• Conference Sportsmanship Award: Lucy Ledbetter

November 10, 2023
Volleyball awards - Mehlville High School

Five members of the Mehlville High School volleyball team received All-Conference and All-District awards for their performance on the court this season.

• Audrey Bailey, junior: All-District Second Team and All-Conference Second Team
• Addie Mask, sophomore: All-District Second Team and All-Conference Second Team
• Ava Sherman, junior: All-District Honorable Mention and All-Conference Honorable Mention
• Irelynn Stover, sophomore: All-District Honorable Mention and All-Conference Honorable Mention
• Nerma Hrsic, senior: Conference Sportsmanship Award

November 8, 2023
Middle School All-Suburban Honor Band

Students from all four Mehlville School District middle schools were named to the St. Louis All-Suburban Middle School Honor Bands.

• From Bernard Middle School: Lizzy Eardley, Rhi Gray, Holden Matlock and Sophia Nelsen
• From Buerkle Middle School: Sam Guntli, Ajdin Halilovic, Gideon Krieg and Ayla Wells
• From Oakville Middle School: Judah Brandt, Noah Cates, Reese Dillon, Ian Havard and Laina Melvin
• From Washington Middle School: Sophia Kammerman, Emma Slaven and Gwen Willcut