Beth Stroble Day Declared by Several Municipalities
January 22, 2024
The cities of Webster Groves and St. Louis, along with St. Louis County, recently
declared “Dr. Beth Stroble” days for their communities. The day was celebrated on
Friday, Jan. 19 in Webster Groves, Thursday, Jan. 11 in St. Louis City and Friday,
Jan. 12 in St. Louis County.
Chancellor Stroble was presented with proclamations from all three municipalities
during a special dinner hosted by the Webster Board of Trustees earlier this month.
Representatives of community organizations and longstanding partners also attended
the dinner.
“I am grateful for the support that Webster's mission and values have received from
so many community partners and organizations. The recognition in the form of proclamations
and official days is meaningful to me and a reflection of the regard for Webster.
I thank Mayor Laura Arnold, Mayor Tishaura Jones and County Executive Sam Page for
the recognition,” Stroble said.
During the dinner, those present listed Stroble’s contributions to the community,
her service on multiple nonprofit agency boards, her advocacy for diversity, equity
and inclusion, as well as her unwavering support for education as the reason for declaring
the days. Besides the printed proclamations, Webster Groves also announced the day
on the city’s billboard in front of City Hall. On behalf of the Urban League of Metropolitan
St. Louis, President Michael McMillan announced the creation of a scholarship in Stroble's
name.