February 13, 2023
Dancing Toward Her Dreams
Access Launch, Why I LaunchThanks to the flexibility of Launch, Ladue Horton Watkins Junior Grace Scheffel is currently finishing up her first year of an apprenticeship with the New York City Ballet....
September 14, 2022
A Goalie with Goals
Access Launch, Why I LaunchThanks to the flexibility of Launch courses, Hunter Penberthy is able to follow his passion: playing ice hockey and traveling with his team....
February 10, 2021
Take a Hike!
Access Launch, Why I Launch, Busiek State Forest, Hiking, Jackson Baskins, Why I LaunchWhen he isn’t working on his online classes, Jackson Baskins enjoys trekking dozens of miles on multi-day backpacking trips. Glendale High School (Springfield) junior Jackson Baskins is a fan of consistency. That’s why he decided to...
May 27, 2020
Wrangling School & Rodeo
Access Launch, Why I LaunchA full-time Launch schedule allows Raymore-Peculiar middle school student Alaina Gatz time to train and participate in rodeos nationwide.Alaina Gatz has a different morning routine than most eighth graders. “After I wake up, I go out...
January 29, 2020
Raising the Barre
Access Launch, Why I LaunchEureka High School Freshman Dominic Cefalu utilizes Launch to give an applause-worthy performance in school and on the stage....
October 9, 2019
Ticket to Ride
Access Launch, Why I LaunchThanks to Launch’s online course offerings, Grain Valley High School junior Tyler Hagan is able to keep up on his school work as he competes in BMX races nationwide. Tyler Hagan discovered his passion for BMX riding at age 7. ......
July 9, 2019
Chasing a Dream
Access Launch, Why I LaunchBy enrolling in Launch courses, Kirkwood High School student Spike Kohlbecker was able to follow his racing career overseas. When Kirkwood student Spike Kohlbecker was offered the opportunity to travel overseas to race in the New...
December 10, 2018
A Balancing Act
Access Launch, Why I LaunchDuring her summer break, Republic High School freshman Kloey Monthei was both a star and a student—the national-level pageant princess earned her PE I credit with Launch. Kloey Monthei has been competing in pageants since age 6. “I...
August 6, 2018
Launch Your Dream
Access Launch, Why I Launch, Dickerson Park Zoo, International BaccalaureateCentral High School student Evan Parker earned his International Baccalaureate Diploma and is headed to Yale this fall, and he did it all with the help of Launch. Evan Parker is a bright kid with an even brighter future—after he ......
