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Stone shines as leader for Bulldogs in short time with program
January 23, 2025

By Jim Faasen, Correspondent
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STEAM Academy at McCluer South-Berkeley swimmer Alexis Stone has burst on the scene for the Bulldogs in less than two seasons. The sophomore already has managed to earn a place as the current program record holder in all 11 events.
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When it comes to the record books for the girls’ swim program at STEAM Academy at McCluer South-Berkeley, Alexis Stone has become quite the author.

The Bulldogs sophomore, who has been swimming since age six, has had a hand in re-writing each of the school’s top performance marks in all 11 possible events in a little more than a season.

Couple that with Stone’s making the top performance list for all of MSHSAA the past two seasons in a handful of events and it’s easy to see why she’s excited by the hard work she’s put in to excel in the pool.

“Seeing my name on the (school record board and the) state performance list is definitely exciting and boosts my confidence,” Stone said. “Being up there really shows me that all this hard work and dedication (has meant something).”

While Stone has proven to be a human ‘Swiss Army Knife’ in the pool, showing there isn’t anything she can’t do in both solo races and relays, STEAM coach Jackson Spencer was quick to point out the one stroke that has been the main arrow in Stone’s arsenal.

“Alexis excels in all strokes, but her strongest is backstroke,” Spencer said. “She consistently performs at a high level in this stroke, showing exceptional technique and consistency in her times.”

The school record set by Stone in the stroke this season stands at 1 minute, 7.14 seconds.

Stone said her main reason for liking the stroke is simple.

“I can always breathe,” said Stone of her comfort during the event. “I can breathe whenever I want.”

Even though it’s the backstroke where Stone may shine brightest, Spencer said that her athletic prowess pales compared to who she is as a person.

“One of the most impressive aspects of Alexis’s character is her kindness and willingness to support her teammates,” Spencer said. “Recently, she worked with a fellow swimmer to improve their freestyle technique. The immediate improvement and the confidence boost it provided were a testament to Alexis’s genuine care for her teammates and her ability to positively impact those around her. Her combination of athletic skill and strong interpersonal qualities makes her an invaluable member of our team.”

In addition to her athletic prowess and her interpersonal qualities, Stone has shown that she’s also exceedingly bright in the classroom.

She currently holds a weighted 4.375 grade point average and said that, while she wants to prepare herself for a chance to swim at the next level, she still has plenty to do in high school.

“My goal for the rest of (this) season, is to make state and better my times,” Stone said. “My goal for the rest of my career is to swim in college.”

Spencer said that he feels Stone has accomplished all she has and will continue to hit goals because she pays close attention to the details.

Through strong work on who she is as a swimmer and the care she takes in her craft; the sky is the limit for his swimmer.

“Alexis’s primary goal will always be to continually improve her times and refine her technique,”

Spencer said. “She is only a sophomore and her potential is limitless. I believe her goals will evolve as she continues to grow both as an athlete and as a leader.”

Stone said that she’s been able to accomplish all she has because of her parents, Elizabeth and Kevin Stone.

“My parents have played an important role in my swimming career,” Stone said. “They have given me the opportunities that I have, such as club swim, to better my swimming. My parents always come to support me, and are always proud of me!

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Dear SAMSB Parents,

This is another reminder about registering for activities and getting a physical.

Please register at: https://fergflor-mo.finalforms.com/ and follow the prompts to create your account, create your students' account and sign your forms. This is for all activities. It is not just for sports. Information is saved as you go! You will have to type your name at the bottom of each page. That is your signature.

I have several attachments that were added to this email. Everyone can take care of their physicals immediately. I have included two different ways to obtain your physical. SSM Health can do it by appointment. The district will be doing physicals at the school from July 15th to August 2nd. The "MSHSAA PPE" documents are the papers that the doctors use and they keep the first three pages. The last page is the only page that is uploaded to FinalForms. That is also the previous document that was sent to you, "Doctor Completed Physical Form"!

The school year is about to start. Let's not have any delays with our participation with any club, program, team or activity.

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Dear Students,

This is another reminder about registering for activities and getting a physical.

Please make sure your parents have registered you on FinalForms. Your parents must register at: https://fergflor-mo.finalforms.com/ and follow the prompts to create your account and sign the forms. This is for all activities. It is not just for sports. Information is saved as you go! You, THE STUDENT, will have to type your name at the bottom of several pages. That is your signature.

Everyone can take care of their physicals immediately. I have included two different ways to obtain your physical. SSM Health can do it by appointment. The district will be doing physicals at the school from July 15th to August 2nd. The "MSHSAA PPE" documents are the papers that the doctors use and they keep the first three pages. The last page is the only page that is uploaded to FinalForms. That is also the previous document that was sent to you, "Doctor Completed Physical Form"!

The school year is about to start. Let's not have any delays with our participation with any club, program, team or activity.

Keith Rhodes

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Keith Rhodes
Activities Director
STEAM Academy at McCluer South-Berkeley
314-506-9822
314-310-6422 (Fax)
[email protected]
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Teachers and Coaches,

I hope your summer is going great. I have something that will take a minute or two. Please register with Final Forms as soon as possible. This is our guide to all programs, groups, organizations, teams and activities within the school. If you are a coach, director or sponsor at the school, please register and encourage your students to have their parents register them. The link is the same for everyone. Everything will be done through this software.

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