Zach Withington
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Zachary “Zach” Withington | |
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| Born | 2008 St. Louis, Missouri, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Education | Mary Institute and Saint Louis Country Day School (Class of 2026) |
| Occupation | Student‑athlete; robotics team member |
| Known for | Squash; golf; LEGO® robotics |
Zachary “Zach” Withington (born c. 2008) is an American student‑athlete and robotics enthusiast at Mary Institute and Saint Louis Country Day School (MICDS) in St. Louis, Missouri. He competes on the varsity squash and golf teams and is active in the school’s LEGO® robotics program.
Early life and education
Withington joined MICDS in third grade and quickly became involved in both athletics and STEM activities. Alongside his academic coursework, he has participated in the MICDS LEGO® robotics team, presenting at school STEM fairs and competing in regional FIRST LEGO League events.[1] He has regularly appeared on the MICDS Head of School’s Honor Roll.
Athletics
Squash
Withington is a member of the MICDS Boys Varsity Squash team.[2] During the 2023–24 season, he was recognized for his dedication to improving his game and received a team shout‑out in the Rams Rewind winter sports recap.[3] For the 2024–25 season, Withington was named one of the team captains and earned the Most Valuable Player award at the U.S. Squash High School Nationals Tournament for the second consecutive year.[4]
Golf
In addition to squash, Withington competes on the MICDS Boys Varsity Golf team and has also played on the Junior Varsity squad.[5][6]
Awards and recognition
- **Donald Alfred Oonk Award (Squash)**, awarded at the MICDS recognition assembly for outstanding performance in squash.[7]
- **Rutledge Award (Sixth Grade)**, presented for exceptional academic and extracurricular contributions.[8]
- **Most Valuable Player**, U.S. Squash High School Nationals Tournament (Division 5), 2024 & 2025 seasons.[9]
Extracurricular activities
Withington is an active member of the MICDS LEGO® robotics team, where he has helped design competition robots and mentor younger teammates. He has also volunteered at school STEM outreach events, demonstrating basic robotics and engineering concepts to elementary students.[10]
Personal life
Outside of athletics and robotics, Withington enjoys coding, playing chess, and participating in school spirit traditions such as the annual MICDS bonfire. He resides with his family in St. Louis, Missouri.
References
- ↑ "Ram Reflections: MICDS Middle School Favorites". MICDS.org. Retrieved April 16, 2025.
- ↑ "Boys Varsity Squash – MICDS". MICDS.org. Retrieved April 16, 2025.
- ↑ "Rams Rewind: 2024 Winter Sports Recap". MICDS.org. Retrieved April 16, 2025.
- ↑ "Rams Rewind – 2025 Winter Sports Recap". MICDS.org. Retrieved April 16, 2025.
- ↑ "Boys Varsity Golf – MICDS". MICDS.org. Retrieved April 16, 2025.
- ↑ "Boys JV Golf – MICDS". MICDS.org. Retrieved April 16, 2025.
- ↑ "Middle School Students Honored at Recognition Assembly". MICDS.org. Retrieved April 16, 2025.
- ↑ "Congratulations to Our Award‑Winning Middle Schoolers!". MICDS.org. Retrieved April 16, 2025.
- ↑ Rams Rewind – 2025 Winter Sports Recap (see above)
- ↑ "Ram Reflections: MICDS Middle School Favorites". MICDS.org. Retrieved April 16, 2025.
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