John Burroughs' Sophie Buchowski heads to Yale for next big step: Scholar Athlete Spotlight

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John Burroughs' Sophie Buchowski heads to Yale for next big step: Scholar Athlete Spotlight

Steve Overbey | Post-Dispatch
May 5, 2026
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JBS_04_PB.JPGSTL1050179755 — Sophie Buchowski is John Burroughs' 2026 Post-Dispatch Scholar Athlete. Buchowski聽is a field hockey and lacrosse player who likes to create her own version of slime. She will attend Yale University to play field hockey and pursue a career in medicine.
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Meet the 2026 Post-Dispatch Scholar Athletes

The Scholar Athlete program honors students from every area high school who excel in athletics and in the classroom.

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John Burroughs vs. St. Joseph's field hockey — John Burroughs' Sophie Buchowski, left, celebrates with Katy Chapman after scoring a goal during the Missouri field hockey state tournament championship on Saturday, November 1, 2025 at Sportport International in Maryland Heights. Mo.
Paul Kopsky, Special to the Post-Dispatch

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Paul Baillargeon

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