School publications travel to Chicago for convention
Athena Stamos, Editor-in-Chief
November 12, 2018
Some publication students attended The National Scholastic Press Association and Journalism Education Association (NSPA/JEA) in Chicago Nov. 1-4. Thousands of students attend this conference every year to learn about all aspects of journalism, media, and communications. This includes breakout sess...
Annual Taste of the Town
Avery Cooper, Staff Writer
October 19, 2018
Parkway Central hosted its annual Taste of the Town last Thursday on October 11. From 6-8 p.m., the event hosts over 20 different local restaurants and invites the community to sample some of their classic dishes or new food items. For a price of $10, guests can try food from restaurants such as Seoul ...
Homecoming Change in Location
Megan Fisher, Staff Writer
October 16, 2018
For years, Parkway Central has held its homecoming dance in the atrium. Decorations have been strung all throughout the upper and lower commons. This year, however, the dance was moved to gym B, now, the decorations have been moved from the banisters to the brick walls. Many student enjoyed the ...
Ceiling Tiles Bring New Life To Class
Haydn Schertz, Staff Writer
October 5, 2018
New English teacher Jeff Rogers wants to bring positive energy to the classroom in an unusual way. Rogers lets students bring their favorite book or childhood book to life with a little bit of paint and a brush. “My group painted the cover of the I Am In A Book by Mo Williams. We wanted to r...
Seniors Struggle with Stress
Shoshana Weinstein, Staff Writer
October 2, 2018
It’s that time of year: the leaves are starting to change color, the weather’s getting cooler, and seniors at Parkway Central are starting their college applications. Although this is a moment of exciting change for many students, others feel overwhelmed by stress and anxiety. In fact, stress is...
The M.O. for the SRO
Lee Foust, Staff Writer
October 2, 2018
As the 2018-2019 school year begins, there’s a major personnel change taking place. The new SRO hire Travis Layton has stepped in to fill the shoes of former officer Caswell. For many students, this will be the first time a shift in the SRO position has occurred while they were in school. Any student...
Crew Creates Connection
Wesley Henshaw, Managing Editor
September 28, 2018
As it enters its second year of operation, Link Crew has been helping incoming freshmen and new students adapt to the ways of high school. Both members and new students have been enjoying this new way of community building. “We are basically the helping hand, we welcome all new students with open...
On the way to Israel
Gabby Abowitz, Photography Editor
September 28, 2018
Over the summer it is routine for some kids to go on vacation. Most kids that are Jewish wish to travel to Israel. Many kids this past summer went with different Jewish organizations with other kids their age. But traveling to Israel can be difficult. Some students struggled with steep airfare prices...
WELCOMING TEACHERS TO PCH
Abby Prywitch, Social Media Director
September 28, 2018
Jessica LaSota Science Previous experience: Last year LaSota was a long- term sub in the science department.“This is my first time having my own classroom, which is very exciting,” LaSota said. College: University of Missouri Most excited for: “I am glad to now be a part of the official PCH fam...
Parkway’s new ALT Project gives freshmen Chromebooks
Athena Stamos and Madeline Lee
September 28, 2018
As part of a new program that the district unveiled, the freshmen were given Chromebooks. “I like how students can access many things at ease,” freshman Vassilios Georges said. “I use it for resources.” In eighth grade, the class of 2022 (current freshman) were given the opportunity to...
NEW SCHOOL YEAR WITHOUT PLANNERS
Kaylee Canoy, Staff Writer
September 27, 2018
In the year of 2018-19, students at Parkway Central High School did not receive planners, due to new codes of conducts the planners are being remodeled this year to include the new rules. "Not many students used their planners, so we thought it would be okay to delay them for one year while we revis...
Students Take Action Against Gun Violence
Andrew Richardet
April 6, 2018
On Valentine's day in Parkland, Florida, 17 students were shot and killed due by 19-year-old Nikolas Cruz with an legally bought AR-15. This tragedy sent shockwaves across the nation and refueled the fight against gun violence. In protest of the continued school shootings in America, Parkway Central ...
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