This week’s photo gallery brings together education, sports, and St. Louis social life, starting with The Opportunity Trust’s fourth annual Education Town Hall, where education policy experts, civic leaders, and school officials examined the newly released 2025 Missouri Assessment Program results and what they reveal about student performance statewide. On the hardwood, Saint Louis University men’s basketball was in the spotlight as junior Kellen Thames anchored a strong defensive effort during the Billikens’ decisive 97–62 road win over St. Bonaventure in Olean, New York. The gallery wraps with PartyLine highlights from a packed birthday celebration for Jami Ballentine at Ash, capturing a mix of familiar faces, athletes, and community figures coming together for a lively night out that blended music, camaraderie, and St. Louis flair.
