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The Student News Site of Parkway Central High School

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All content by Piper Rother
Junior Anthony Blatter sings his solo to the Disney song "Dig a little Deeper" on Oct.16.

Pizzazz claims victory at recent competition

Piper Rother
March 11, 2016

Bringing excitement to the stage is Pizzazz’s specialty, and on Feb. 27 in O’Fallon, the team took home (almost) everything; Pizzazz got first place in choreography, band, vocals, and grand champion...

Junior Jessie Goldberg follows her tech script during Fall Play rehearsal. She and fellow theater students senior Joanna Kolker, sophomore Jonathan Scully and senior Adam Cohen used their tech crew skills to bring home first-place finishes at the State Thespian Conference on Jan. 6.

Tech students earn victories in thespian conference showdown

Piper Rother
February 3, 2016

Used to working under pressure for the school’s theater productions, members of the tech crew showcased their quick-change skills in statewide victories in technical challenges. On Jan. 6 the theater...

Senior Dylan Haley takes advange of the art night on Jan. 28th, “I go up to finish projects and to get more one on one time with Mr. Jafari,” Haley said. Photos by: Anthony Zuanichs.

Art nights introduce new evening opportunity

Piper Rother
February 3, 2016

Wednesday nights are usually filled with homework, naps, and Netflix, but what about adding some art to your nights as well, Ceramics teacher David Jafari started up Wednesday Night Art Nights for students...

Fantasy Teams Gain Popularity Among Students

Piper Rother
December 16, 2015

Most students have some sort of hobby that they do to get their mind off of things: reading, playing music, playing games, etc. But some sport-loving students at school have found online fantasy sports...

Junior Tony Chen and senior Emma Roberts attach layers of plastic bottles to stack onto Operation 350’s Tower of Consumption on Dec. 4.

Environmental club fights to end plastic bottle usage

Piper Rother
December 15, 2015

Climate change, greenhouse gases and landfills are problems we are all aware of in today’s world, but one organization is trying to actively do something about it -- by building a tower of plastic water...

Junior Will Harold and senior Ben Scissors playing Italian insurance salesmen in the Madrigal performance on Dec. 11

CHOIR CLASSIC REVAMPED TO CAPTIVATE RETURNING AUDIENCE MEMBERS

Piper Rother
December 15, 2015

It’s the most wonderful time of the year; with the weather getting colder, the food getting warmer, and freshmen dressing in tights, everyone knows it’s time for the Madrigal Dinner. “The Madrigal...

PCHtv Episode 2

PCHtv Episode 2

Piper Rother
November 19, 2015

Inside the Colt, Feature on Ryan Lander, Homecoming games [vsw id="https://youtu.be/SgaGZynS6uQ" source="youtube" width="425" height="344" autoplay="no"]

PCHtv Ep.1 2015-2016

PCHtv Ep.1 2015-2016

Piper Rother
October 9, 2015

Athlete Spotlight: Anthony Blatter, Hallways, Soccer Exchange Students, MOTS: Who Knows You Better [vsw id="d6XXr1IMyhc" source="youtube" width="425" height="344" autoplay="no"]

PCHtv Episode 12

PCHtv Episode 12

Piper Rother
April 29, 2015

How To: Bow Tie, Dramatic Interpretation, MOTS, One Acts, Girls Lacrosse, Gap Year [vsw id="twuXB06OFHc" source="youtube" width="425" height="344" autoplay="no"]

PCHtv Episode 11

PCHtv Episode 11

Piper Rother
April 22, 2015

[vsw id="XahauWxhzM4" source="youtube" width="425" height="344" autoplay="no"] Step Team, Jim Bundren, Girls Track, MOTS Water Test, Boys Volleyball

Fight like a girl: Sophomore boxes for exercise, finds passion in the ring

Fight like a girl: Sophomore boxes for exercise, finds passion in the ring

Piper Rother
April 10, 2015

Running, biking, and playing basketball are some common ways to stay active and in shape, but not for sophomore Lizzie Zemanek who turned to boxing as her exercise outlet. “I started out just going...

PCHtv Episode 10

PCHtv Episode 10

Piper Rother
April 10, 2015

Boys Tennis, Talent Contestants, Dodge Ball Tournament, MOTS, Cross Fit [vsw id="g2fQuoDMFRk" source="youtube" width="425" height="344" autoplay="no"]

PCHtv Episode 9 2015

PCHtv Episode 9 2015

Piper Rother
March 12, 2015

Water Polo, Canned Food,Preston Chen, Dating Culture and MOTS [vsw id="DeiTN8LHDMo" source="youtube" width="425" height="344" autoplay="no"]

Photo Phenoms

Photo Phenoms

Piper Rother
February 12, 2015

Photos. Everyone takes photos, whether it is of interesting things or of them and their friends. For freshmen Tim Kodner and Anthony Zuanich, photography is more to them than just capturing the moment...

PCHtv Episode 5

PCHtv Episode 5

Piper Rother
January 30, 2015

Band Director Award, Student Spotlight Mitch Brodden, Basketball Recruits, MOTS, Video Game Addiction, [vsw id="aydB5_RD8lc " source="youtube" width="425" height="344" autoplay="no"]

Girls look to bring field hockey team

Girls look to bring field hockey team

Piper Rother
December 15, 2014

Out of all the Parkway schools, Central is the only one that doesn’t have a field hockey team and some students wish we did. Lacrosse coach Beth Karfs and her lacrosse team are looking to start a...

Senior Alpin Brown (back right) stands with other members of his guild around a fire at the Renaissance Faire. Photo courtesy of Sara Delano.

Re-enactors Join Ye Old Faire Throughout the Year

Piper Rother
November 21, 2014

Swords clanging, knights jousting, and men in kilts, it can only mean one thing: the Renaissance Faire. Reenacting medieval times, the fair is like a blast to the past. Seniors Alpin Brown and David...

International players aid soccer team

International players aid soccer team

Piper Rother
September 26, 2014

Moving to America from a foreign country can be hard to adapt to. In order to make it all easier, some gravitate toward activities they are familiar with. Many members from the soccer team have come from...

Faces of PCH: Matt Frischer

Faces of PCH: Matt Frischer

Piper Rother
August 22, 2014

After working as a counselor at an overnight camp, realization hit Matt Frischer when he saw he didn't have much time left before he heads off to college. “There was this kid complaining about he...

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