Parkway Central has earned 19 nominations for Cappies Theater Awards nominated by the St. Louis Critics and Awards Program. The following students were nominated for this honor:
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Andrew Matusofsky;...
In a Suburban South Conference slugfest, four balls flew beyond the fence including a sixth inning grand slam off of Zack Lazenby’s bat to give the Colts a 9-5 victory over the rival Parkway West...
The St. Louis Symphony has awarded orchestra teacher Mrs. Winifred Crock the Outstanding Education Award for her teaching.
"I felt just pleasure, I mean how thrilling is that," Crock said. "The...
After starting the season off slow with a 1-4 record, Parkway Central’s girl’s varsity soccer team is riding an eight game win streak. The team has not lost a game since April fifth, outscoring their...
By this point, most of us are probably pretty sick of looking for prom dresses, figuring out prom plans, and all of the “prama” that ensues at this time. All of the small stresses, plus the multiple...
While most juniors are just now thinking about where they might go, junior Lizzie Crawford has planned out her future and is ready to go. With the help of three years of summer school and two online classes,...
After nearly seven years away from music, pop and R&B singer Justin Timberlake returned to the music industry in 2013 with the release of his album, The 20/20 Experience.
Timberlake debuted his...
After playing Fort Zumwalt West to a combined 20 run hitter’s duel, the Colts fell to the Jaguars 11-9. Zumwalt West led 7-5 entering the fifth inning when sophomore, Ben South drove home Jordan...
After missing the previous ten days to a shin splints injury, junior Jacob Kanter showed no signs of pain as he cruised through last week's victory over Webster Groves. He was able to dominate his...
America was born on the foundation of freedom and the ability to pursue happiness. The people have the ability to pursue their own interests, but the majority often overlook those who keep the country...
Imagine a summer of swimming along the shores of Greece, speaking the country’s language, and touring historic sites with a group of Greek and American high schools students. Junior Cecilia Tarlas...
Walking off of the court, Ryan Fidell knew that with a sweep over conference opponent, Webster Groves, the Colts extended their game win streak to 18, part of two 9-0 sweeps of the Statesmen as...
After starting the season off with a 8-3 record, Parkway Central's varsity baseball team is beginning to impress their competition. The team secured a Suburban South Conference Tournament championship...
After giving up eight unanswered goals to begin the game, the Colts lost 16-5 to the Eureka Wildcats in the first game of the Lafayette-Parkway North Invitational on Friday night.
First-year coach Andrew...
After receiving regional gold medals in the Scholastic Writing Awards Contest, sophomores Matt Frischer and Terence Huang have now received national recognition for their personal narratives.
“I really...
Prom 2013 is a highly anticipated and meticulously planned event. This year, there are a few changes to Prom, one of the biggest being the change in venue. Many past Proms have been held at Windows off...
Of 126 people surveyed, 79 of the students would be glad if they never had to endure another “C” day. The other 47 students all agreed that they only reason they enjoyed “C” days is for the...
The first ever Battle of the Bands took place on March 28 to raise money for the graduating Class of 2015.
The event was coordinated by Mrs. Jill Bernstein and Mrs. Missy Archer and emceed by sophomore...
Most of us have experienced anxiety at some point in our lives, whether it be during a presentation, while taking a test, or when deadlines are quickly approaching. These anxieties are normal. Shaking,...
After playing soccer together for over a decade, seniors Erin Roepke and Sydney Stephens will move from longtime teammates to college rivals as Roepke heads to Concordia University Wisconsin and Stephens...
Everyday students complain about being “forced” to attend school. Twenty-seven years ago, however, one boy was celebrating a great victory that was allowing him to go to school after a year and a half...
After jumping on top during the first minute of play, Barat Academy managed to score twenty more times to defeat the Colts 21-1.
Although the final score was rather lopsided, junior Cecilia Tarlas...
Hannibal is a place where drivers happily stop to let pedestrians cross the street and where candy shops dot each corner. It is a destination where the Missouri river meanders in the background. In Hannibal,...
While most high school teams practice with their team at their school, the boys lacrosse team can be found grinding out practices weekly at Northeast Middle school.
Unlike the girls team, the boys bring...
Seniors Jonathan Brand and Louis Wang were named to the Missouri Scholars 100 on March 27.
“It’s an amazing honor to receive the award,” Wang said. “Just within PCH there are at least a dozen...
After leaving NBC’s "The Office" Steve Carell pursues his movie career further and adds another successful comedy to his long list of great movies, but the Incredible Burt Wonderstone wasn’t as great...
After watching the first episode of “Splash,” the new television show which pits 10 celebrities against another in a diving competition, I was somewhat unsure what to think about the new reality program.
The...
Junior Nick Bible is a leader in the theater department that the audience often does not see. His roles continue to increase with responsibility in school productions.
Q: What made you join the theater...
One shoulder injury is enough to derail a baseball player immensely. To injure the other one and still persevere to come back and play, that is something senior Jack Schneider knows all about.
“At...
With an explosive seven runs scored in the first inning, the Colts shook the visiting MICDS Rams, defeating them 14-4.
After jumping out to a two run lead in the first, the Rams energy quickly succumbed...
Spring Break provides a break from the stresses of school for one week. Student activities variate from vacations to hanging out with friends. The break can allow students to recharge and get focused on...
After going into halftime scoreless, four goals managed to make it to the back of the net in the last 30 minutes of play. Unfortunately for the Colts (1-4), all of the points were in favor of the visiting...
In many sports, players work to perfect one specific skill set and employ those techniques in a game. In water polo, players train not only in the pool but also in skills that involve more hand-eye coordination...
In a rematch from last season’s Class 2 third place game, Eureka defeated the Colts 5-4.
Central lost all five doubles matches against the Wildcats, three of which counted towards the final tally.
The...
In a sixth inning comeback, Zack Lazenby drove home senior, Blake Hefner to tie the game. Lazenby scored on a base hit from Johnny Naughton to lead Central over the Westminster Wildcats 4-3.
“I got...
After shutting out St. Charles, the Colts fell to Parkway North 6-4 in their second game in as many days.
The Vikings took the lead in the first inning after a wild pitch from Central’s Brady...
In his first start of the season, senior Brian Hillhouse pitched six scoreless innings to lead the Colts to a 5-0 win over the visiting St. Charles Pirates.
Hillhouse who pitched a perfect game...
Due to the snow winter storm Virgil delivered on Mar. 24, seven out of the nine spring sports are forced to reschedule their first games.
According to athletic director Mike Roth, he has had to...
For those who want to capture the spirit of 50’s teen life, there is no better opportunity than the Big Band Dance. Sponsored by the music department, the jazz band and swing choir provide an evening...
After submitting his audition tape in late fall, senior Sean Byrne waited months to hear the verdict and learn his fate. It was not until Feb. 1 that he confirmed the good news to the Facebook universe...
Several teachers instruct more than one course at once. They have two curriculums in the classroom during the same hour at the same time.
While the teacher instructs students from one course, the...
Charities, projects and donations keep the International Club occupied as they come together as a group and share their culture with others.
"The International Club gives foreign students an opportunity...
Trash dumps are very large and open areas used to dump the area’s waste. Who knew that the Parkway Central grounds fit that description.
“It has changed dramatically in the 25 years since...
As the beginning of spring sports season quickly approached, so did the winter season’s largest snowstorm. Winter storm “Q” brought enough snow to hinder tryouts and practices for spring sports.
“Well,...
Staring down the table, glancing into an opponent’s eyes, the chess player looks to get into the opponent’s head. He slaps the chess clock after making his move by putting the queen right next to...
From hard rock to pop and R&B, the a cappella groups at our school perform for the people. The boys group, On The Rocks, and the girls group, Straight Up, told about what it’s like to be together...
As the snow starts to fall in the St. Louis region, students constantly refresh the school closings list on local news websites or tune in to radio newscast. Little does the student body realize, though,...
Working with a team filled with a “strong” younger class, the girls lacrosse team is looking to take strides of improvement this season and those in the future, according to their coach.
“We have...
It had always been a formal, respectful event. From a young age, saying the Pledge of Allegiance always had a special meaning to me. Throughout elementary school, the honor that went along with the patriotic...
Social Worker Ms. Cindy Kraft fulfills her dream of helping people by striving to provide a safe solution for all her clients' personal issues and struggles.
“I knew when I was in high school that I...
Five students were honored by the Parkway Alumni Association's Granting Dreams Program on Tuesday, March 12, 2o13. The students are juniors Kate Hogan and Julia Goldman, and sophomores Ben Schenberg,...
After losing to Parkway West twice this season, the JV basketball team played the Longhorns for a third time and coach Mike Wright stressed the importance of a victory.
"Coach Wright was incredibly intense...
The junior varsity girls’ first game of the year was a close game against Parkway North. The team featured a player from each grade level.
"We had girls from all grades, which we didn’t think...
Imagine walking around school with earplugs in and blindfolded. Students frantically push their way through the halls,yet you are completely unaware of your surroundings. And while you have the option...
A determined heroine with a secret past, a devoted man who just wants love and a beach setting. This definitely sounds like another Nicholas Sparks book.
“Safe Haven” focuses on Katie (Julianne...
After winning its first District title since 1999, the Parkway Central girls varsity basketball team was looking to make school history, and there was no other way to accomplish this without the help...
In college sports, there is a rule that says that players cannot receive special benefits. But, now with athletes receiving offers to play college sports as young as middle school, the debate on whether...
Intruder Alert! Intruder Alert! A group of students chat, laugh and text as they huddle into the corner of their classroom while their teacher flips the lights off and locks the door. Suddenly the door...
In a tale of two halves, The Parkway South Patriots narrowly defeated the Visiting Parkway Central Colts 50-47 in MSHSAA Class 5 Sectionals on Wednesday night at Maryville University.
The Patriots...
A 6’6”, 215 lbs. First Team All-Conference center for the boys varsity basketball team led the Colts into the district semifinals against CBC with a dominating performance against rival Parkway...
At 7:37 PM, the Parkway School District gave into the student begs and pleas and called school off for a second day in a row. Kids again went to Twitter to show how they felt and show their gratitude...
Every year, students in AP Art embark on a trip to Washington DC to see the art our nation’s capital has to offer, to site-see and to visit art schools such as Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA)....
For the third consecutive year, the girls swimming and diving team placed among the top 15 teams at the State Swimming and Diving Championships. This year, the girls finished 12th overall in the competition...
As the snow day became imminent, students took to Twitter to vent their feelings about it. Parkway was one of the later districts to close school, a few hours after neighboring districts, Rockwood...
The boys basketball team would clinch the Suburban South conference title with a a victory at University City. The University City Lions got out to a quick start with nine straight points scored...
For those who enjoy swimming at 7:30 am, learning to breath underwater, and going to explore ruined caves in the depths of a lake, believe it or not, there is a class for you: Scuba.
For senior, Ben...
After being involved in the International Thespian Society for all four years of high school, senior Karlie Pinder's hard work has paid off.
Pinder has received a sizable scholarship that is able to...
In response to an automobile accident involving Parkway West sophomore Alison Owen, the Parkway community is providing support to Owen and her family.
Owen, who suffered a brain hemorrhage,...
In an important match-up against Parkway West, the boys varsity basketball team came out on top with a
52-37 win that keeps them tied for first in the Suburban South Conference.
“This win puts us...
For junior Clare Tang, religion school isn’t just about learning traditional Chinese beliefs. It’s also a place to participate in a combination of folk, modern and contemporary dance.
“It’s...
Students, teachers, and families gathered together on Monday, February 4th to cheer on teams in a dodgeball tournament to help raise funds for prom.
“We wanted to do another fund raiser...
Mr. Jim Lewis is venturing back to the basics after a lengthy career at Boeing as a mechanical engineer that included building airplanes. Since the beginning of the 2012-13 school year, Mr. Lewis...
