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All content by Jeff Eidelman
Eagle Scout finishes project

Eagle Scout finishes project

Jeff Eidelman
May 8, 2015

Accomplishing the biggest feat in the Boy Scouts program, Stephen He (12) completed his Eagle Project this year and has earned the title Eagle Scout. He decided to revive the running trail behind Green...

Faces of PCH: Agustin Barcelona

Faces of PCH: Agustin Barcelona

Jeff Eidelman
February 27, 2015

After moving from Argentina due to his father’s job, freshman Agustin Barcelona made the JV team and earned the captaincy after playing soccer for only two years. “It was a really amazing achievement...

District stikes marketing deal with firm

District stikes marketing deal with firm

Jeff Eidelman
February 12, 2015

Following the path of several schools in Columbia, MO, Parkway School district will be teaming up with Kelly Sports Properties (KSP) in an attempt to help extracurricular activity funds. “It’s a...

Faces of PCH: Michael Man

Faces of PCH: Michael Man

Jeff Eidelman
December 10, 2014

Playing in more than one athletic endeavor, freshman Michael Man enjoys his time participating in sports. "Currently I am on the JV basketball team," Man said. "I also play baseball." Man already...

Head coach Ryan Banta jumps into a lake at Engler Park om Farmington immediately following the four girls, junior Sarah Madsen and Sophomores Richelle Bain, Lizzie DeJoie and Claire Huang, qualifying for State. “If all four of you girls qualify I will go run in that lake and take a dive, rather a nice little plunge, into the water,” Banta said. “It was rather cold. It was kind of like an ice bucket challenge.” Photo courtesy of Richelle Bain.

Four girls make State in cross country

Jeff Eidelman
November 14, 2014

For the first time in school history, according to head coach Ryan Banta, the girls cross country team had four girls qualify for the State Championship. Junior Sarah Madsen and sophomores Richelle...

Sophomore Francis Ntimba

Faces of PCH: Francis Ntimba

Jeff Eidelman
October 15, 2014

Playing the violin and basketball for the past nine years, sophomore Francis Ntimba enjoys meeting new people in different extra-curricular activities. “Basketball has definitely been beneficial to...

Sophomore Elena Wilner prepares to serve at a match on September 30, 2014.

Girls tennis team misses out on State

Jeff Eidelman
October 14, 2014

Playing in the first round of sectionals, the girls tennis team lost to Marquette in a tight tie breaker on Saturday morning. “Its kind of upsetting,” sophomore Rebecca Davis said. “We were all...

Rams look awful in home opener

Rams look awful in home opener

Jeff Eidelman
September 12, 2014

Frustrating every Rams fan across the nation, the St. Louis Rams suffered a brutal loss to the Minnesota Vikings this past Sunday by a score of 34-6. Plenty of things went wrong for the Rams, but sometimes...

Ashley Wright (12) begins writing in her notebook some ideas for her creative writing class. Photo by Jeffrey Eidelman

Faces of PCH: Ashley Wright

Jeff Eidelman
August 20, 2014

Finding interests in more creative activities, senior Ashley Wright doesn't follow the route of sports but rather she explores her inventive side. “I played sports in middle school,” Wright said....

Senior Jonathan Hwang works on Parkway Central's robot during a robotics competition. Photo courtesy of Mr. Gunasingham.

Hwang masters multi-tasking

Jeff Eidelman
May 7, 2014

Participating in multiple after-school activities, senior Jonathan Hwang finds time to balance being a captain of the robotics team, having a new interest in photography and being involved with the Safe...

Building manager works behind the scenes

Jeff Eidelman
March 1, 2014

Building manager Mr. Jim Bundren works behind the scenes in almost every part of the school. Starting as the head nighttime custodian in 2002, Bundren earned the title of building manager after nine years...

Sophomore Sarah Madsen competes in the conference meet at University City on Oct. 12. Photo by Ms. Tara Stepanek.

Unsung Hero: Sarah Madsen

Jeff Eidelman
December 11, 2013

Despite running on the cross country team for the first time, sophomore Sarah Madsen found a way into the postseason. “I think that throughout the season I gained confidence in myself,” Madsen said. Madsen...

Sophomore Josh Konecek plays on Sept. 23 against University City. Photo by Molly Cagle.

Unsung Hero: Josh Konecek

Jeff Eidelman
December 11, 2013

Sophomore Josh Konecek didn’t score a goal all year, but his contribution to the team was abundant according to senior captain Ben Mendel. “He worked really hard,” Mendel said. "Coming from the...

Tavon Austin shines as rams improve

Tavon Austin shines as rams improve

Jeff Eidelman
November 13, 2013

Heading into a bye week, the Rams absolutely destroyed the Indianapolis Colts 38-8. The Colts, now 6-3, were serious Super Bowl contenders after beating an undefeated Broncos team a few weeks earlier....

Senior Elise Gibson and sophomore Sarah Madsen run in the varsity race at the Fleet Feet Invitational at Parkway Central on Aug. 29. Photo by Tara Stepanek.

Girls keep pace with coaching change

Jeff Eidelman
October 4, 2013

A new coach usually brings major changes to a program, but this year’s girls cross country team proves to be different. “I have two main principles that I want my runners to think about as they...

Students lack school spirit

Students lack school spirit

Jeff Eidelman
September 19, 2013

Walking in the hallway, a passerby could see students all dressed in black or wearing pajamas this week. Different themes that are set to wear for each grade level throughout the week. Students don't...

Drum majors impact band performance

Drum majors impact band performance

Jeff Eidelman
September 11, 2013

Leading 90 students in the marching band comes with challenges, according to senior Leeore Levinstein, yet sometimes the impact drum majors have on bands goes unnoticed. “It is awesome to have a big...

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