Exuberant, screaming fans, gleaming lights on the pristine field, and a football team that annihilates anyone they play. This scene depicts a typical Central Friday night football game. 41-10, 49-0, 56-10,...
Chess Club? Check.
A new Chess Club has started up, sponsored by Spanish teacher Mr. Dan Kelty, a recent chess fan.
“I’ve become a big fan of chess via an online chess site,” Kelty said.
The...
As the weather turns cold, students reminisce about their best summer moments, one of the most common is sitting down on a hot summer day with a huge scoop of ice cream.
"Going out for ice cream is...
I know it’s the official start of the holiday season when Bath and Body Works whips out their latest winter collection. Not only can I see the elaborate display in their store window, but I can smell...
Implementing great change in order to “go green” has slowly become more noticeable in school districts across the nation, and Parkway School District has continued to play its part.
“Parkway has...
Some students are still trying to get used to their schedules for this school year. However, students are not the only ones that have some adjusting to do, as many AP classes have new teachers in them.
“Anytime...
With eight underclassmen on the team, varsity soccer begins its season anew.
“This is the youngest team we have ever had in my 16 years of coaching here,” head coach Mr. John Theobald said.
With...
The newest comedy on Fox is Brooklyn 99 and calling this cop show a comedy is an understatement.
Brooklyn 99 is a laugh out loud kind of show that makes viewers ready for every Tuesday night,...
After facing what senior swimmer Riley Brown feels like was a worthy opponent the boys swimming team lost their first in conference meet in 7 years. A streak that lasted over 60 matches for the team.
The...
When you stop and think about it, the purpose of high school and college is to prepare young people for their lives in the work world. But how can we actually prepare ourselves for work life sitting in...
Office aide is a popular “class” when there is great temptation to take easier classes during a hectic senior year. However, there is a different way to relax during the day and help others. The lesser-known...
Those five inches of plastic hanging from the rear-view mirror of a car is a right of passage for juniors and seniors. Being able to drive yourself to and from school gives one a great sense of freedom...
With hundreds of thousands of high school seniors all over the globe applying for the same coveted spots at America’s universities, students are looking for every way they can find to make sure their...
Stripes, checked, plaid...will polka dots be next? Social studies teacher Mr. Tom Sellers, keeps the hallway hip with his extraordinary wardrobe. Sporting an array of crazy pants throughout the week, Sellers...
Thousands of people crowd around the stage, on which Imagine Dragons plays hits from the debut studio album “Night Visions” in combination with flashing lights and quirky dance moves.
Imagine...
Early morning, musty locker rooms and physical movement. Sounds like a delightful recipe for a wonderful day, right? Not to mention confusing rules of sports never played and just a slight pinch of sexism...
The opening of the new outlet malls this summer means more to students than just another place to blow through their piggybank savings.
Over the course of the summer, two new outlet malls opened...
Paint a mental picture of an artistic melting pot, composed of a handful of extremely talented artists in school. This picture is one of AP Studio Art, in which students were given a twist on their pretest...
Students are fortunate enough to have diverse Mexican burrito restaurants nearby. Two fan favorites that compete for the burrito dominance are Chipotle and Qdoba. Many would say that the two burrito...
Senior defensive end/tight end Jonathan Bonner achieved a lifelong dream this summer and earned a football scholarship to the University of Notre Dame. Bonner will be heading to South Bend next fall...
Despite an uncommon mix of players, the girls varsity volleyball team holds high expectations for the fall season.
“When we come together as a team, we will definitely be a force to be reckoned...
While most seniors are still narrowing down their college choices, senior and varsity outside linebacker Trey Knes has a leg up; already committed to Miami University in Ohio for football, Knes can...
After weeks of practicing over the summer and almost daily practices during the school year, the marching band participated in its first competition, the Lafayette Marching Competition, on Saturday,...
“This Is Us” provides a comical story about the British boy band One Direction and a look inside the show of the five boys’ trip around the world on tour.
One Direction gets hated on for its perceived...
Just in time for the rush of back to school shopping, Taubman Prestige Outlet opened its doors on Aug. 2. On Aug. 22, St. Louis Premium Outlets did the same. Within a span of three weeks, store options...
There are those who prefer not to bake, those who will bake if given a purpose, and those who cannot separate themselves from their ovens. I fall somewhere in the middle as a seasonal baker. If there is...
Well, there is not much that can be said after the performance Sunday by the Rams. The only bright spot after watching that game was realizing the city of St. Louis could watch the Cardinals later on...
A typical student comes home on a Monday afternoon after taking all seven classes, which only occurs once in the usual school week.The weekend, a tedious C day, and now homework from all classes contributes...
After an exciting finish to week 1, the Rams looked destined to go into Atlanta and beat former teammate Steven Jackson. Well, wrong is a complete understatement; not only did the team come out flat,...
Since my freshman year the water fountain in the ESOL hallway's water pressure is so low that no one can even drink from it.
This is a real inconvenience for many kids including the newspaper staff,...
Homecoming week is a time of high spirits for Parkway Central. Each day of the week has a different theme, and students are encouraged to participate in each day. In addition to the theme days, after...
9/16 Boy's Cross Country participated in the Forest Park Festival this past Saturday. Senior captain Scott Coulson led the time as he ran his personal best at 16:34. He placed 41st out of 287 participants,...
12 years has past since the world changing attack on September 11, 2001, yet the events on that historic day are still not forgotten.
The nation grieves together every year on this special day, a rare...
Following her passion for anthropology social studies teacher Dr. King went through a long and challenging process before receiving her PhD and becoming an anthropology teacher.
“I fell in love...
School is back in motion, and as busy students it’s easy to forget healthy habits. With fall just around the corner, now is a great time to start.
Eat Fruits and Vegetables
As teens, getting all...
With the addition of the 8th overall pick in the NFL Draft, Tavon Austin gives quarterback Sam Bradford a weapon. During his tenure in St. Louis, he has never had a serious weapon at Wide Receiver. ...
We all know that there have been many changes to the counseling department, but many of us won’t recognize the new faces in the building. Ms. Flagg, the new counselor for last names A-E, hopes to reach...
Twelve years ago today, panic was felt all around the country as one of the worst terrorist attacks in United States history took place in New York City, Washington D.C. and Sharksville, Pennsylvania.
Here...
Attention! An internet streaming device has invaded our planet and has begun to brainwash the minds of terrestrials all around the world. Netflix, a site that offers DVD rentals via mail, has in the...
For the first time ever at Central, "Football Friends," debuted Thursday by the school cheer-leading squad. Before school, the cheerleaders came to set up balloons and decorate tables for students with...
Most students do not actively engage themselves into the political environment around them, but senior Ben Levine has found that he loves to show his opinions there. Levine is participating in two...
The average Parkway Central High School student spends at most seven hours at school each day. Through a wide variety of extracurricular activities, sophomore Michael Rembold, ends up spending double...
Recently, three members of Central's senior class received perfect scores of 36 on the ACT. Seniors Joshua Zeid, Melinda Lai, and Matthew Wallach all achieved a score of 36.
The ACT is a standardized...
More than a month removed from Miley Cyrus’s “twerkathon” at the 2013 MTV Video Music Awards, it’s hard to get the painful image out of my mind.
What’s even worse is that a wholesome Disney...
A new group known as Parkway Coalition was introduced at each grade’s class meeting on Aug. 16. The group presented a 1:30 clip in which several members of the program introduced themselves, gave an...
The empty spots in the parking lot will be filled now that sophomores will be allowed to purchase parking passes for the first time at Parkway Central.
“Traditionally, we've only allowed juniors...
Former swim coach Mr. Jeff Spector returns to Central for his second stint as head coach and 25th year as part of the team.
Spector began coaching at Central thirty years ago. It is safe to say a...
With the fall sports season kicking off, several freshmen have been added to varsity rosters. Each sport so far has a freshman that is looking to contribute for the Colts.
Freshmen Zach Hresko and...
With some of the most extreme temperatures of the summer occurring this week, there is a lot of concern for the student body's health. The heat is getting to everyone, including the student athletes...
Even as a little girl I loved to lose my purse. No matter how cute the style, what color it was, or even if it was brand new, it always found a way to get away from me. After a few frustrating years of...
With the Fine Arts Bond Issue finally in effect, students have now been able to use music, drama and arts spaces to their full potential. Construction is still going on, but most students have been able...
After spending six years practicing Bharata Natyam, a type of Indian dancing, sophomore Juhi Nayak was one of only six girls from the Dances of India school to showcase her skills at Chaminade.
To prepare...
As Parkway Central football turns the page to the 2013 season, they have decided to turn the page on uniforms as well.
Central football has sent last years Russell jerseys down to the freshman team...
Ultimate frisbee has not been a sport offered at Parkway Central until the spring of last year when a couple of students with a passion for the sport decided to form a team.
"This is our first year so...
Red and White Might had a tasty twist this year with two food trucks vending at the event. The trucks were Seoul Taco, a popular Korean taco truck in St. Louis, and Kona Ice, a snow cone shop on the go.
At...
Students, family members, teachers, and coaches flocked to the school to watch fall competition and performances in the annual Red and White Night on Aug. 22. This year's line up included scrimmages...
Going Green has slowly become more noticeable in school districts across the nation, and Parkway School District has continued to play their part.
“Parkway has a recycling program that is two decades...
Seniors gathered for the last time in the school gymnasium as the Class of 2013 on May 14. The sea of red caps and gowns were a display of both excitement and disbelief, as it was now finally the seniors'...
At the end of the regular season, the boys varsity golf team placed third in the conference with a 7-2 record. In addition, junior Jason Sobelman was named to the Second Team All Suburban South Conference...
Defeating Kirkwood, O'Fallon Christian, Webster Groves and St. Dominic, the varsity boys volleyball team claimed the District title, going undefeated in the tournament. The boys will play next on Monday,...
The 2013 awards ceremony was held May 9 in the theatre, recognizing students from all grade levels for their academic, athletic, and community achievement.
"[The awards ceremony] causes me to reflect...
It’s still a regular P.E. class with balls flying and whistles blowing, but the people helping run the games are not typical teachers.
Instead of Special School District teachers that typically help...
Needing to par the 18th hole of the tournament junior Jason Sobelman was forced to make a two putt from 18 feet away to send himself to the State tournament.
“At the time I didn’t know I needed an...
Freshman Jennifer Wayland wrote an award-winning essay for the Breaking Barriers contest sponsored by Scholastic and Major League Baseball. Jackie Robinson’s daughter, Sharon Robinson, came to the...
The qualifications for tenure in the state of Missouri are as follows, according to the Missouri State Teachers Association: “Teachers who have been employed full time as teachers in the same school...
After two consecutive fourth place finishes at state, the boys varsity tennis team is having a successful season once again. Junior Jacob Kanter has made him himself known as one of the team’s top players,...
Chaminade pitcher, Matt Mimlitz had the Colts locked down. That was until the Colts erupted with a four run comeback spanning the sixth and seventh innings and a walk off walk drawn by sophomore, Ben...
History teachers Mr. Brian Adam, Mr. Keith Herberger and Mr. Tom Sellers have worked together for years, creating an interesting relationship and providing opportunities for shenanigans.
Q: How long...
The Colts picked up their first win of the season on April 16, defeating University City 18-4. However, it would turn out to be the varsity water polo team’s only victory this year.
Although he hoped...
Instead of taking the traditional path of attending college after high school, senior Katie Gates has chosen to sign on an eight-year contract with the Marines.
“I joined the Marines to belong...
Seniors Adam, Ben, and Aaron Levy were born just minutes apart, and for 19 years now, they have been nearly inseparable. Even with the looming reality of college quickly approaching, these brothers won’t...
Out of 15,000 students chosen nationally, nine Central students were named National Merit Finalists in March.
“It feels good, but it also feels a little humbling, to be a finalist. Here we are,...
Senior Alex Wei has been involved in robotics for four years. He has been on three different teams but has found a home as founder of the Parkway Central Nuts and Colts robotics team.
“I started...
A typical class starts the day off with lectures or notes and checking homework. In Mr. Greathouse’s anatomy class, they start off with dissecting cats.
"Dissection has been my favorite hands-on project...
The boys track and field team placed 10th out of 16 at Henle Holmes Invitational with 31 points. They also placed 12th out of 15 at Fred Lyons Invitational with 25 points.
“The guys track team...
In 1947, Jackie Robinson became the first African-American baseball player in the major leagues. When he walked up to the plate, a barrage of derogatory slurs came raining down from the crowd, and he...
Whether singing on stage with Pizzazz, making important decisions for the student body in STUCO or attending Project Help meetings, senior Lexi Hightaian has a hand in it.
Senior Lexi Hightaian...
At this year’s Special Olympics senior Madison Edwards smiled as she watched her buddy proudly run the torch, describing the joy in his eyes as “the best thing ever.” This emotional moment defines...
If senior Damund Huntley had to describe himself in one word, it would be “enthusiastic.” He has approached his high school career just as he has any other situation in his life: with a huge amount...
Moving to a new high school is scary for anyone, but imagine moving halfway across the world and starting over in a new country with completely different culture Two years ago, senior Anastasia Cazacu...
Senior Adam McDonald has earned several titles during his high school experience: tennis player, baseball player, violinist, Mr. NHS and - since August - Eagle Scout.
McDonald joined Cub Scouts in...
The St. Louis Symphony has awarded orchestra teacher Mrs. Winifred Crock the Outstanding Education Award for her teaching. She is the only teacher to receive the award for her hard work and success with...
The outdoor strip mall in the Chesterfield Valley has already made a name for itself as one of the largest outdoor shopping centers in the nation. Now the commercial hub is looking to expand even more....
In addition to his career as Choir Director, Mr. Ben Silvermintz is also a Captain in the United States Army Reserve. Starting in July of 2013, Silvermintz will take leave from teaching for his deployment...
For senior Hannah Wiedner, science is a passion. Wiedner tries to pursue it in many forms, including summer programs and independent studies. Her love has been apparent ever since she was a young girl.
“My...
Around the school, there are signs recognizing Central’s winning athletes. However, there are none recognizing those who compete outside of school such as sophomore Michelle Koverman. Recently, Koverman’s...
While some students stop doing school work well into their second semester, others are studying harder than they ever have before. May entails not only the end of the school year, but second semester final...
Junior Khalen Saunders broke the previous shot put school record with 57’ 4” at Jim Schmuck Invitational.
“Before I threw it there was a competitor who threw a 56’ and that was out of my range....
The first competitive environment for sports most encounter is high school, where they are able to start an interest in sports. For others, the interest is a passion that starts young and works its way...
Freshman Jennifer Wayland wrote an award winning essay for the Breaking Barriers contest sponsored by Scholastic and Major League Baseball. Jackie Robinson’s daughter, Sharon Robinson, came to the...
After defeating Rockwood Summit 26-24, 25-10 on Tuesday, April 30, the boys volleyball team took home the title of Suburban South Conference Champion. The boys have been undefeated in conference play...
