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Coach Susan Dean stands with the varsity team on Alumni Night after winning two sets against Parkway South.

Dean reflects on retirement after 31 years of service

Sarah Lashly, COPY COACH October 24, 2016
“I think every memorable moment has a memorable kid in it, somebody that really grew as a player or had a life changing event happening in their life that we were able to be there,” Dean said.
The varsity girls volleyball team huddles around Coach Dean in celebration of her 1,000th game.

Volleyball coach Susan Dean steps down after 18 years with longhorns

Bridget Noonan, STAFF WRITER October 11, 2016

After 31 years of coaching volleyball, 18  instructing the Longhorns, varsity coach Susan Dean has decided to step down for retirement after this season. “It breaks my heart that this is Coach Dean's...

During a time out, Coach Susan Dean points out the strengths and areas for opportunity during the game.  "Even when she doesn't call the time out, she uses it to make us better with every word she says," junior Maddie Schoessel said.

Varsity volleyball hosts Webster Groves in historic reunion of coaches

Emily Dickson, CONCEPTUAL EDITOR-IN-CHIEF September 20, 2016

On Sept. 20 girl's volleyball will host Webster Groves in a showcase of head coach Susan Dean’s career. All varsity coaches at the game will have played for the Longhorns under Coach Dean during their...

Teams honor veterans by joining the Heroes on Helmets program

Teams honor veterans by joining the Heroes on Helmets program

Grant Aden, SPORTS EDITOR September 19, 2016

To honor fallen veterans, the girls softball team joined the Heroes on Helmets program, a nationwide initiative that commemorates veterans who perished in action by displaying memorial stickers on players...

Volley for victory

Allison Wills, Staff Writer May 20, 2015

Freshman David Schmidt serves the ball against Kirkwood in a Freshman volleyball match. The Freshman volleyball team grew close during their season. "I like how we work as a team," Schmidt said. "Volleyball...

Staying in for all 50 points

Staying in for all 50 points

Grant Aden, SPORTS EDITOR May 15, 2015

Jumping up to spike the ball, sophomore Chris Williams participates in a JV volleyball game against Parkway South. Williams, along with sophomore Stephen Lee and junior Mark Umstead, remained on the court...

POW: Camille Schillizzi, 12

POW: Camille Schillizzi, 12

Allie Collins, Convergent Media Writer October 17, 2014
“How did you break both of your elbows?”