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14 I NEWS I May 18, 2022 MID RIVERS NEWSMAGAZINE @MIDRIVERSNEWS MIDRIVERSNEWSMAGAZINE.COM History at Home: Kicking off a summer of exploration this Memorial Day By KATE UPTERGROVE with TRACEY BRUCE The monuments of the National Mall in Washington, D.C., are definitely sights to see. Lofty and grand, they remind us of the sacrifices made to preserve our collective freedoms. They pay homage to the men and women who gave their all in both the creation and defense of these United States. But looking closer to home reveals equally impressive memorials, including the Soldiers Memorial Military Museum in downtown St. Louis at 1315 Chestnut St., and Missouri’s National Veterans Memorial (Vietnam Veterans Memorial) in Perryville, Missouri. At the Soldiers Memorial Military Museum, there are over 5,000 names engraved on the walls of the museum’s Cenotaph (a monument to someone buried elsewhere) and its Court of Honor. Those names represent St. Louis men and women from every branch of service who gave their lives for their country. Missouri’s National Veterans Memorial (about a 1.5-hour drive down I-55) features an exact replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C., bearing all 58,272 names engraved there. Impressive in their size and scope, these memorials also are rich in history – and are great places at which to begin a “history at home” tour. So, too, is Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, especially with Memorial Day fast approaching. Did you know that the first Memorial Day (then known as Decoration Day) was held on May 30, 1868, at Arlington National Cemetery? Arlington is known for many things, including being home to the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, which celebrated its 100th anniversary last November. Watching the silent march of the Sentinels as they guard the tomb in which three unknown American service members are interned, is both humbling and mesmerizing. The Sentinels are members of the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment, known as “The Old Guard,” who volunteer for this duty. To qualify as a Tomb Guard, they must undergo a strict selection process and intensive training. According to the commemorative guide published by the U.S. Army Center of Military History: “Sentinels guard the Tomb 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, regardless of weather. The military’s highest ceremonial honor – the 21-gun salute – is the basis of the Sentinel’s ritual walk. The Sentinel takes 21 steps, and Jefferson Barrack National Cemetery pauses for 21 seconds between movements. After executing a facing movement and before walking to the next point, the Sentinel executes “shoulder-arms” to place the rifle on the shoulder farthest from the Tomb.” While there is no changing of the guard ceremony for visitors to witness at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, the experience of viewing all those precisely aligned headstones and journeying among them as the history of our nation unfolds from the American Revolution through (Source: Tracey Bruce) present day is no less awe-inspiring. Located on rolling hills that overlook the Mississippi River, row upon row of white marble and granite headstones stretch for as far as your eyes can see. Established and dedicated as a national military cemetery in 1866, its first recorded burial actually occurred not long after the establishment of Jefferson Barracks, which has served as a military post since 1826. Ironically, that first burial was See HISTORY AT HOME, page 30 Obstetrical Associates of St. Luke’s Open House Meet and Greet with Matthew Bialko, MD, and Osman Chaudhry, MD, obstetrics and gynecology specialists. Wednesday, May 25 • 4-6 p.m. Obstetrical Associates of St. Luke’s 5551 WingHaven Blvd.• O’Fallon, MO 63368 You are invited to an open house to meet the physicians, their team and visit the office. Enjoy light refreshments, giveaways and sign up for a register to win drawing! For over 40 years, Obstetrical Associates of St. Luke’s has provided quality healthcare for women in the Greater St. Louis Area. In addition to wellness exams and prenatal care, our physicians specialize in the treatment of more complicated conditions, such as endometriosis, infertility, uterine fibroids, urinary incontinence and difficult obstetrical cases. We are accepting new patients. If you would like to schedule an appointment, call 314-576-9797. stlukes-stl.com/medicalgroup 2-4017 Bialko & Chaudhry Ad 2-4017.indd 1 5/9/22 1:04 PM
FACEBOOK.COM/MIDRIVERSNEWSMAGAZINE MIDRIVERSNEWSMAGAZINE.COM Lutheran’s Roboteers win Engineering Inspiration Award, participate in World Championships May 18, 2022 MID RIVERS NEWSMAGAZINE I SCHOOLS I 15 The Lutheran Roboteers prepare to head to World’s (Source: LHS/Facebook) By BETHANY COAD “More Than Robots.” That’s the tagline Lutheran High St. Charles Roboteers have taken to heart to help their community and ultimately earn an invitation to the FIRST World Championship in Houston, Texas, last month. “The FIRST World Championship is like ‘The World Series’ for FIRST Robotics teams,” said David Zilz, team mentor and Stem2U program director at Lutheran. “It is a huge honor to be at this capstone event with thousands of students from around the world participating in all levels of the FIRST Robotics progression of programs.” An invitation to the World Championships comes from robot performance on the field and overall program impact and performance as assessed by judges through student interviews. Students are required to fully explain the program and provide evidence of its impact to the school and community outside the team. “Our robot performed well at both regional events we attended in 2022 and allowed the team to advance to the quarterfinal and semifinal rounds of those events,” Zilz said. “However, the highlight was the off-field judged portion of the competition.” The team received the Regional Engineering Inspiration Award, and an invitation to Worlds, in part for its “Help From Home” initiative, which created over 7,000 face shields donated to over 40 area organizations during the first COVID-19 shutdowns and quarantines in the spring of 2020. Students began to work from home with Zoom meets and emails, and scheduled weekly “parking lot” sessions to hand off materials and make job assignments for the next week (following proper social distancing protocols, of course). The World’s event is for any level student involved in FIRST robotics, from grade schoolers to world-class high school teams fielding machines comparable to some of NASA’s finest Mars rovers. The Champs Event includes a diverse array of educational conference sessions and STEM Expo exhibits from industry leaders and STEM influencers. “Our team set the goal to experience the entire event and compete on the field to the best of our ability,” Zilz said. “All our goals were met or exceeded with the robot performing well and finishing in the top one-third of the pack, and we successfully told our ‘More Than Robots’ story, which ultimately garnered the Championship Engineering Inspiration Award.” Sophomore Tegan Hay, design lead and chairman’s award presenter, said her experience taught her how to be a leader and plan for the future. “I lead a group of eight peers in the design crew to prototype, manufacture parts and 3D model the robot. My ambition for the crew to improve grew as the build season went on, so during my time at the World’s Championship I was inspired to see how other teams design their robots and go through the build season,” Hay said. “This opportunity allowed me to come out of my shell and pursue new ways to help the team grow through the things learned at championships and through my time as design lead.” In 2012, Lutheran created a STEM Pipeline for kindergarten-grade 12 students in the county, using the progression of robotics programs in the FIRST robotics organization to attract and engage students across the area. The Roboteers became the cornerstone in the primary execution of various STEM related opportunities. The team’s highest achievement this season was beginning its second decade as a team with the largest student roster that effectively produced a respectable robot while sharing their story of being “More Than Robots.” “We came away with loads of new ideas to work on this summer and next build season,” said junior Matt Zilz, team first officer and robot driver. “This season has allowed me to develop closer relationships with underclassmen and become better equipped to support the needs of others, not just my own. Above all, this experience taught me the importance of balancing confidence with humility.” UNSTOPPABLE SOLUTIONS. UNBELIEVABLE DEALS Trane systems are put through the harshest testing imaginable – all so they can run through anything. And now, you can get a rebate up to $600.* We never stop finding ways to bring you comfort that never stops. LIC.NO. M54810B NORTH CALLAHAN RD. WENTZVILLE, MO 63385 (636) 332-4141 www.johnson-heatingandcooling.com
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