Coming off a season in which they gained a share of the conference title, girls varsity soccer tallied another victory when they took the pitch on Tuesday against Parkway North. kicked off their first...
Winning against Webster Groves by the score of 25-20, 20-25, 25-12, the varsity volleyball team clinched a spot in the Final Four on Tuesday.
Despite their two game to one victory,...
Members of the varsity volleyball team earned a District title again this year as they beat all the other teams in Class 3, District 2: Fort Zumwalt North, Duchesne, Fort Zumwalt East and St. Francis Borgia...
Competing in a regional tournament held in Kansas City on May 16, the Central Mathletes took fifth place overall. To qualify for the competition, all teams had to place in the top ten in their respective...
At the end of the day, the parking lot is a swarm of inexperienced drivers trying to push their way out from three large parking lots to one tiny exit. The parking lot is configured in such a way that...
Want to know where the Class of 2014 is going to college in the fall? Browse the list below or use Ctrl + F to locate a particular student. For a printable version, click here. All information was gathered...
In the spring, a group of 11 high school students traveled to Potosi, Missouri with the sixth graders to be counselors at Camp Lakewood.
“I think that I benefit just as much from the camp as the kids...
When seniors looks back on their influence to the school, few can say that they are one of the only reasons a certain club or activity is still active at the school. Since her freshman year, senior Hannah...
Assuming the persona of the mascot, senior Tasha Frazier has rallied the fans for games as the Colt for the past three years.
“It was my sophomore year and me and another student were thinking about...
Coming off a season with a final record of 1-20, the varsity water polo team has made strides towards improvement and have seen some positive results.
“The constant effort by our team has led to vast...
What if we told you school only covers part of what you need to learn? The experiences and lessons learned outside the classroom can be equally as valuable as those learned in the classroom, yet teachers...
As the demand for science and engineering based jobs continues to rise, so does the demand for classes that teach these subjects to children. Project Lead the Way, a national organization that sets curriculum...
Imagine going through school your whole life with a sibling at your side, and then going separate ways for college. Thats how it is for senior twins Lizzy and Jack Langa.
“Other siblings either have...
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Following the departure of current athletic director Mike Roth to District Director of Athletics and Activities, math teacher and varsity soccer coach John Theobald will become Central High’s Athletic...
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Gaining their fifth victory of the season, the varsity water polo team defeated Rockwood Summit 9-8 on Monday. This is the colts second win over Rockwood Summit in a week as they beat them in a...
Poetry hung on the walls as the library filled with young poets sharing their work, tuning their skills, and offering constructive criticism for improvement. The second Poetry Festival, complete with workshops...
Following their absence at the State mathematics competition the past several years, Central’s Mathletes returned to Columbia on Apr. 12 to claim second place overall.
The math team placed second...
Some spend half their day in the science wing or history hallways, but senior Dana Megargle spends her days in art teachers Mrs. Cara Deffenbaugh and Mr. David Jaffari's classrooms. Megargle is enrolled...
Winners of three in a row, varsity baseball opened the Suburban South Tournament with losses to Rockwood Summit on Monday and Parkway West on Tuesday.
"We were making every play important on our winning...
The annual Henle Holmes Invitational track meet on Wednesday, April 16 and Thursday, April 17th was a major success for the girls track team. The girls varsity team placed second overall in the meet, where...
Attempting to raise environmental awareness in the community, a group of students and some adult mentors took first place at the first annual Green Schools Quest.
The Green Schools Quest is a challenge...
With showers, flowering trees, and bright sunny mornings, it's clear that St. Louis has allowed Spring to move in. This monumental change in weather definitely calls for a new seasonal sweet and...
After missing the state competition throughout the last few years, the Central Mathletes returned to Columbia on Apr. 12 to claim second place overall. All together, 26 schools and upwards of 150 students ...
Prepare to get colorful and cheerful, the Color Run is officially coming back to St. Louis. On April 26, this 5k Fun Run will be hitting the downtown streets once again.
“The Color Run was a great experience,”...
4/15 After winning their first game of the season, the Colts topped University City 9-5 Tuesday to improve to 2-7 on the season. Junior Steven Lay got the win after throwing 4 and 2/3 innings and giving...
Twelve students took their chemistry knowledge to a new level when they participated in the American Chemical Society (ACS) contest held on March 7-8 at UMSL.
“We offer the contest to any student...
This Friday, April 11th is the eighteenth annual National Day of Silence. The Day of Silence was first held in 1996 at the University of Virginia as a silent protest to anti-gay bullying in schools....
Prom is a fantastic opportunity to spend one final night together as a senior class before going our separate ways next year. We have one final opportunity to rally together in an act of class spirit.
Every...
Following an opening day victory against the Cincinnati Reds, the student body looks to keep Cardinals baseball spirit high on Apr. 7. As part of the home opener celebration, all students are encouraged...
Third year math teacher Ms. Sarah Reeves said “I still haven’t come up with the right word of how I feel “ after she was presented the Albert Award for Parkway high school teachers for the 2013-14...
Each day, staff members work to ensure that the activities and education of students go as smoothly as possible. From organization to student safety and more, these members help in the functioning...
As students prepare for prom by renting tuxes and buying dresses, the members of Student Council work hard to make sure that everyone attending enjoys their night.
“It’s really hard to make decisions...
In an effort to keep up with current eco-friendly trends, Parkway purchased 30 new green buses that run on Compressed Natural Gas (CNG).
While traditionally used diesel gas is synthesized...
Movies are timeless for children and high schoolers alike. Although often scrutinized for edgy race portrayals and imagery, animated movies ultimately leave their mark by teaching positive morals and values....
Once the snow begins to melt, the overwhelming desire on part of society to melt fat kicks in fast.
Of course in today’s culture, body image is always on the mind. But with spring break, prom and the...
Differing not only in composition of music but composition of students, Jazz Band is a unique class. Students end up spending much time together not only trying to master the difficult style but to jam...
Core subjects like science and English, paired with courses in language, music and business can be a lot for students to learn. There is high concern on how to spend class time to make sure every moment...
Attempting to avoid the revolution in their home country, seniors Karim, Lara, and junior Hana Bassily moved from Egypt to America at the beginning of the 2013 school year.
“In my country, Egypt, we...
Raging Revenge
Back in the English hallway raged an ongoing April Fool’s Day war. It all started with the scheme of English teacher Mr. Sean Rochester.
“I decided to take an Elmer’s glue stick...
Instituting new technology devices across the district, Parkway looks to become more technologically advanced with the beginning of the 2014-15 school year.
The technology refresh includes device...
Walking into The Cup, a cupcakery located on Clarkson Boulevard in Chesterfield that opened in December 2013, we were immediately greeted with a display case showing a wide variety of cupcakes. We...
While transferring to high school from being home schooled is difficult, Rachel Briggs began high school her junior year, which is known to be the most challenging year for students.
“I was pretty overwhelmed...
Contemplating the best way to increase student participation in raising money for Friends of Kids with Cancer, students throughout the district formulated plans for the inaugural Parkway Cash for Cancer...
Following an 18-10 season, four members of the boys varsity basketball team were honored with Suburban South Conference awards. Senior Nathan Biggs won Player of the Year and First Team All-Conference...
Closing in on scoring 1000 points in his high school career, senior Nathan Biggs achieved the feat with 13 points in Friday’s district championship against the CBC. The Colts may have lost 60-47, but...
Parkway School District promoted Central High Athletic Director Mr. Mike Roth to district director of athletics and activities. Effective July 1, 2014, Roth steps in for current district AD Mr. Mike...
With the school’s recent water damage, many inconveniences have been placed upon staff members whose rooms were hit the hardest. Business teacher Mrs. Susan Hoffman and assistant principal Dr. Sarah...
Can you imagine 14,000+ people gathering in our nation’s capitol for two and a half days with the sole purpose of lobbying Congress and the President on one issue central to the entire delegation?...
The girls varsity basketball team needed some extra help to prepare them for their matchup at Parkway North. To help them prepare, a team of senior J-League basketball players scrimmaged...
Many students get jobs in high school. However, some students have to sacrifice sports in order to focus on their jobs or the other way around. Eric Fenton chose to balance the two because of his passion...
After jumping out to 30-18 halftime lead, the boys basketball team held on to defeat the De Smet Spartans 56-38 in district semifinal action Tuesday night.
Junior Jarett Cox-Bradley led all scorers...
Banana Crumb Muffins
With countless snow days this year, there are so many opportunities to make time for baking. Furthermore, every baker needs a go to muffin recipe. Let me introduce you to yours!...
Following a day full of sleet and snow, Parkway has cancelled classes for Mar. 3. With the streets remaining covered this evening, district officials decided to provide families time to prepare for students...
Despite working in the midst of the packed cafeteria, Ms. Barb Carr is rarely seen by students.
Carr is the Regional Manager of the Food Service for a region that oversees the school.
“I started...
One step into the student activities office releases a cacophony of sounds, from a phone ringing loudly and the copier shooting out papers to students chattering and principals asking questions. At the...
In the pregame ceremony six seniors met their parents with a rose at half court. The boys played their final regular season game against Fort Zumwalt West.
Senior Nathan Biggs scored a game high...
Boys varsity basketball traveled to Fort Zumwalt East on Tuesday. The Colts had the game in hand from the beginning as they led by 22 at half. They won by a final score of 57-16 behind Nathan Bigg’s...
The girls swim and dive team members absence on Friday could only mean one thing, State 2014. The preliminaries and diving took place on Friday and those advancing to finals swam on Saturday as well....
The student-faculty basketball game is a long practiced tradition. In the past, the game has been limited to a single event and game. However, this year, Senior Men is hosting a basketball league to amp...
3/5 A 22 point night from senior Zoe Wallis wasn't enough to push the Lady Colts past Parkway North as the girls varsity basketball team fell to the Vikings 47-35. Christie Bergesch and Chyna Moore aided...
Fourteen juniors and seniors participated in the annual DECA competition at various malls throughout the St. Louis area on Feb. 12 to test different marketing skills.
“[The competition] really makes...
2/24: Junior Jack Karagiannis and senior Jamal Richie competed in the wrestling state championship on Feb. 20 at the Mizzou arena. Karagiannis lost by fall over to Dustin Politte from Festus in the first...
On Saturday, teams from various St. Louis area schools congregated at Vetta Concord off Tesson Ferry road for the State Raquetball Championships.
Senior Zach Lazenby started his day of competitions...
In a large public school, many students fly under the radar of the larger community. Some, however, become known by many for their good deeds and positive attitude. Plenty of students attest that senior...
On Friday, February 22nd, the 2014 girls swimming state meet kicked off at the Rec-Plex in St. Peters, Missouri, bringing the best high school swimmers statewide all under one roof. Parkway Central was...
Winning the 2014 Marquette Tournament, Speech and Debate members reached the final or semi final rounds in all forms of debate.
“Our team ended up placing first in sweeps overall, so we basically won...
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Imagine five boys lined up, gator balls in hand, preparing to throw them at groups of teachers and other students. No, this isn’t a bad middle school TV...
Whether we like it, choose to accept it, or not, the fact is that it is currently winter. February, the second coldest month of the year, has hit St. Louis particularly hard this winter. While the...
[easyrotator]erc_34_1392838930[/easyrotator]Due to nights of snow and freezing temperatures, inclement weather has forced Parkway to close for seven and a half days (at time of press) in the 2013-14 school...
Due to the inclement weather, the National Signing Day Ceremony was postponed until Thursday, Feb. 6, in the social studies commons. Nine athletes were awarded the opportunity to participate in the ceremony,...
Paddling through lakes is where you will find senior Brandon Fenton day in and day out. Six days a week he practices for the St. Louis Rowing Club, where he works on rowing, strength and conditioning.
“Coach...
Starting with a humble 35 Twitter followers, in the past few months senior Brayden Sternklar has exploded to over 1000 followers. After branching away from his original profile, he created his new profile...
Although students in office aid may view it as a simple break in the day, they are constantly called upon to perform numerous tasks that are important to the school.
“I took office aid so I can catch...
A trio of divers develop a close relationship while also increasing the swim and dive teams overall score.
“The diving event helps out the whole swim team a lot by adding points to the total score,”...
Because of the large number of singers auditioning for a cappella groups, choir teacher Ms. Claire Minnis decided to create a coed group, Blends with Benefits, to expand the vocal...
The Peer Teaching program has led participants to miss hours of class, creating unanticipated problems with the snow days and change of class schedule.
The program aims to warn kids of the dangers of...
"Fox on the Fairway” features theater students that are just now stepping into the spotlight.
“It’s really great to be in the play,” junior Kaitlynn Ferris said. “Learning so many lines and...
For some who love new songs or if it’s a necessity to have background music while doing their homework, the best way to listen to music is an online music station. Instead of only hearing what’s on...
Contrary to popular belief, playing a sport is not the only method to get in shape. Several students have chosen to hit the gym to stay physically active.
In an effort to expand from repetitious curriculum, health teacher Ms. Terri O’Leary reached out to administration to get her students involved in writing meal plans. Three students from O’Leary’s...
If all other methods of procrastination fail, our generation doesn’t have to worry anymore: Netflix is accessible almost everywhere you go. Available by phone, computer, or television, Netflix creates...
Fighting for victory is one aspect to focus on, but the wrestling team is turning its attention to individual achievements rather than team results.
“Unfortunately, as a team we have not won a...
While most athletes do not have the opportunity to compete with their teammates after high school, seniors Augie Brooks and Alan Draper will continue their friendship on and off the field for the next...
Not only is junior Fadi Shalabi a friendly face around school, but also a member of the band that switched from playing the bass clarinet to playing the tuba. Shalabi’s talent is valued among band members...
Nine athletes signed letters of intent to various colleges at a ceremony in the Social Studies Commons on Feb. 6.
They included: Jessica Brady, Zoë Wallis, Brady Feigl, Zach Rogers, Khalen Sanders,...
Some want tattoos filled with meaning or memory, others simply enjoy the design; junior Nathan Mellenbruch has a tattoo of both varieties.
“My dad died over this past summer, so I got a tattoo in...
Tracking his entire life, senior Ethan Morse received a tattoo in December.
Morse’s tattoo represents both places of which he has lived.
“My tattoo is a fluer de lis, with a bible verse over...
1/31 In a dual meet at Webster Groves on Friday night, the girls swim and dive team defeated Webster. On Thursday night, the team fell to Marquette in a dual meet, but the 200 free relay qualified for...
Taking after others in her family, sophomore Melinda Winkelmann recently received a tattoo.
“I’ve always wanted a tattoo, and I decided on what I wanted probably 3-4 months before I actually got...
The varsity boys basketball team remain at the top of the standings in the Suburban South after a 70-48 win over the Rockwood Summit Falcons. The victory improves their record to 10-4, 3-0 in conference...
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