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from the 89% of the last five years He said as of November 2, 2012, there were 436 students who were on the honor roll, which was half of the attendance thus achieving their goal of 50%. He said eight seniors scored 30 plus on their ACT Test and one senior scored 35 which was one point away from a perfect score. Mr. Maclin said they were expecting at least two National Merit Scholars from the school and that even a school district like Maplewood-Richmond Heights has not had a National Merit Scholar. He said that University City High School was the recipient of St. Louis Graduates Grant, which pays for ten students to go through the Princeton Review which offers two $500 scholarships to pay for books. He said the high school has the A+ certification program, which would allow students to attend free of charge for two-years at a community college or at one of the three local universities. Mr. Maclin said the high school accomplishments were being the recipient of the Dow Yearbook Award; two students were granted internships with Price Waterhouse Cooper for accounting;two students finished the Chancellor Scholarship Competition for a full scholarship to Missouri State University and Truman State University. In addition, Mr. Maclin said 50 juniors would visit the University of Missouri, Columbia, the freshman class to Forest Park Community College, the sophomore class to University of Missouri St. Louis UMSL and the junior class to St. Louis University, SLU and seniors to Southeast Missouri State University, SEMO. He stated in regard to athletics, the football team placed second in districts, the volleyball team won district Championship and the dance team won first place. Mr. Maclin said UServ is a full community service project and 25 students will be awarded the attendance at the Presidential Inauguration in 2013. Mr. Maclin presented his administrative team present, to stand in recognition. Mr. Price acknowledged Principal Maclin and his staff and spoke of his positive discussion with students from the high school and their new respect for the school regarding accountability and curriculum improvements. He also stated that he was in support of the bond issue that the school would be proposing. Mayor Welsch stated that she and Mr. Walker have four lunches a year with the Superintendent and the President of the School Board. She said she shared with Superintendent Pruitt how it would benefit the district to publicize these test scores student achievements and improvements in the school district to help our residents understand the reality behind all the numbers, before another bond issue was presented. 2. Sunday Liquor License for Dao Tien, 8600 Olive Boulevard. The staff recommended approval of the Sunday Liquor License for Dao Tien, 8600 Olive Boulevard Mr. Price moved to approve the Sunday Liquor License for Dao Tien, 8600 Olive Boulevard and was seconded by Mr. Sharpe. The motion carried unanimously. 3. Sunday Liquor License for Olive Supermarket, 8041 Olive. The staff recommended approval of the Sunday Liquor License for Olive Supermarket, 8041 Olive Boulevard. 3