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“Kairos was a pivotal point in my life," said senior Peer Minister Sam Schilling. "It is a huge part of who I am now and has influenced the relationships I have with my peers." Crusader Nation News
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Fr. Patrick Russell was ordained in May and serves as associate pastor of Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish in O'Fallon. Crusader Nation News
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The Crusaders won their first state championship since 2013 by beating 2018 champion Summit 2-1 in a game decided by a penalty-kick tiebreaker. St. Louis Post-Dispatch
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Forwards Grace Bindbeutel and Jess Larson have powered the offensive attack for the 24-3-1 Crusaders, who play Kearney at 6 pm Friday, May 31, in the Class 3 state semifinal. St. Louis Post-Dispatch
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St. Dominic High School's 2019 graduates will attend 57 institutions in 19 states.
