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Strive for the Gold

Athena Stamos, Editor-in-Chief
March 25, 2019

Freshman Taylor Boaz has participated in Girl Scouts since she was five years old. Currently, she is working on her Gold Award. The purpose of the Gold Award is to identify an issue, investigate it...

Leader Board of Parkway High Schools as of Jan. 31. Courtesy of Parkway Sustainable Schools Challenge.

Students help community

Athena Stamos, Editor-in-Chief
February 12, 2019

Students can participate in a program called the Sustainable Schools Challenge through Parkway that records activities regarding the community and environment. This challenge is open to all Parkway students,...

Former Head Coach Meyer and current Head Coach Seidel pose with former Parkway Central swimmers, Madison, Alexis Poe, and Annika Hofer. Photo courtesy of Jennifer Meyer

Swimmers will miss Meyer’s legacy, but excited for a season with Seidel

Athena Stamos, Editor-in-Chief
December 14, 2018

Girls swim team has a new head coach, Coach Stephanie Seidel. Former Head Coach Jennifer Meyer took a step back from coaching to spend more time with her daughter who was born in January. “It was...

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...

Freshmen Aryn Rehr and Lily Ruiz running at the Parkway West Invitational. “I love enjoying the nature when I run,” Rehr said.

[Photo] Girls Cross Country Road to State

Sydney Stahlschmidt, Online Features Editor
November 12, 2018

Freshmen Aryn Rehr and Lily Ruiz running at the Parkway West Invitational. “I love enjoying the nature when I run,” Rehr said.

Haley Lander (9) works on her Chromebook while sister Lexie Lander (11) looks on. As a junior Lexie won't receive her own school-issued Chromebook unlike her sister.

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...

Spike Up!

Athena Stamos, Managing Editor
May 10, 2018

 

Ten things to do over spring break if you’re staying in STL

Athena Stamos, Managing Editor
March 22, 2018

Go to the city museum with friends. Hang out at the outlet malls in the Chesterfield valley! Get those sales!! Head to the Loop for dinner (SO many choices)! Check out the movies either...

Varsity dance team not attending state

Athena Stamos, Managing Editor
March 22, 2018

Varsity dance team did not compete in the state competition this year, even though it is held in St. Louis, due to registering after the deadline. “I have mixed emotions about it,” senior...

Winter Spirit

Athena Stamos, Managing Editor
February 14, 2018

 

Sheridan assists in a knee surgery during her mission trip. She enjoyed shadowing and working behind the scenes. Photo courtesy of Tom Stamos.

Junior experiences first medical mission trip

Athena Stamos, Managing Editor
February 12, 2018

17 -year-old Cathryne Sheridan was in surgery. However, she wasn’t the patient. Sheridan went on her first mission trip in the Dominican Republic along with her father and other doctors. Sheridan...

Sophomore lived in three countries

Athena Stamos, Managing Editor
February 12, 2018

Three countries in 15 years. Jack Williams, throughout his life, has lived in three countries: United States, South Korea, and Australia. Due to his father having a job with Boeing as a defense contractor,...

Upperclassmen fight for Powder Puff champion title

Athena Stamos, Managing Editor
November 13, 2017

Juniors and seniors have the option to participate in Powder Puff every year. The guys are the coaches, and the cheerleaders. Additionally, the girls participate in flag football. The official game...

Juniors participate in Literary Contest

Athena Stamos, Managing Editor
November 3, 2017

The first place winner was junior Eliana Liebman who was dressed as Curly’s wife from Of Mice and Men. The second place winner was junior Kevin Scannell who was a frontiersman with a business suit,...

Upperclassmen visit prospective colleges to guide choices

Athena Stamos, Managing Editor
November 3, 2017

With one year left of high school, junior Ariel Berwald is looking for her next home. Colleges are only a year-and-a-half away, and the process can be stressful at times. One way to ease that anxiety...

Six semifinalists compete for National Merit

Athena Stamos, Managing Editor
November 3, 2017

Six students were semifinalists for National Merit for the PSAT, the Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test. Semifinalists include seniors Daniel Buffum, Justin Fang, Eyal Kattan, John Kim, Anusha Manjunath,...

Rally in Red

Athena Stamos, Managing Editor
October 13, 2017

Principal Tim McCarthy and Athletic Director John Theobald dress ass Flintstones characters and ride around in a pretend car as a part of the staff dance at the Homecoming Pep Rally.

Principal Tim McCarthy and Athletic Director John Theobald dress ass Flintstones characters and ride around in a pretend car as a part of the staff dance at the Homecoming Pep Rally.

Red and White Night kicks off fall season

Athena Stamos, Managing Editor
September 29, 2017

 

Secretive apps risk emotional health

Secretive apps risk emotional health

Athena Stamos and Madeline Lee
September 29, 2017

In the age of social media, anonymity becomes increasingly difficult. However, Summer 2017 brought a new app that allowed people to remain 100% anonymous: Sarahah. “People are more honest,” sophomore...

Solo and Ensemble participants head to All-state

Solo and Ensemble participants head to All-state

Athena Stamos
April 6, 2017

Band, choir and orchestra members participated in the Solo and Ensemble Festival that took place at school on March 3-4. Students who received an Honor I rating qualified to be adjudicated at the State...

Debate members advance to state

Debate members advance to state

Athena Stamos
April 6, 2017

Seven members of the debate team are preparing for the state tournament which they qualified for on March 4. “Quite honestly, I was not expecting to qualify to state but during our rounds everything...

Winter guard returns for another season

Winter guard returns for another season

Athena Stamos
March 3, 2017

Winter guard performed at the pep rally for the first time this year on Jan. 27 and made it to finals in every competition with their new coach, Brandon Fink. “The pep rally was a way to perform...

PCH Players prepare for curtain call

PCH Players prepare for curtain call

Athena Stamos
December 13, 2016

PCH players are preparing for “Shakespeare in Hollywood,” the fall play, which will be performed Nov. 17-19. All members are developing the play by tech crew creating props, managers directing cast...

Students prepare to take standardized exams

Students prepare to take standardized exams

Athena Stamos
December 13, 2016

As college is approaching, students are stressing and preparing for standardized tests offered this fall. Their preparation for performing better on the ACT/SAT includes working with tutors, siblings,...

New hydration rule affects fall athletes

New hydration rule affects fall athletes

Athena Stamos
December 13, 2016

Due to the excessive heat, athletes that participate in outdoor sports this fall must weigh in at the beginning and end of each practice. If athletes aren’t properly hydrated, they must sit out at practice....

Students and alumni scrimmage: Ultimate Frisbee Thanksgiving

Students and alumni scrimmage: Ultimate Frisbee Thanksgiving

Athena Stamos
December 13, 2016

As alumni returned home for the Thanksgiving holiday, the Ultimate Frisbee team held a practice game on Nov. 24 that featured current and past students. “A lot of the guys play in college and have been...

Freshmen freak out while seniors chill during finals

Athena Stamos
December 13, 2016

With finals week almost upon us, stress is building up for grade-levels alike. While freshmen are stressing over the first finals week of their high school career, seniors are generally relaxed about...

Students on the Go give back to community

Students on the Go give back to community

Athena Stamos
December 12, 2016

Starting this year, students who participate in Students on the Go must complete eight hours of community service. The Students on the Go (SOTG) program wants students to get more involved in the running...

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