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All content by Robert Shifrin
Sophomores Create new Basketball team dynamic

Sophomores Create new Basketball team dynamic

Robert Shifrin
February 8, 2016

Pushing forward with a set of fresh faces and a unique dynamic, the boys varsity basketball team is building on a winning season. “Because of our youth, you’ve got to teach them like they know nothing,”...

Senior Skip Day Opinions Clash

Robert Shifrin
December 15, 2015

After a four-day weekend in early Novemember, students returned to a late start C day with 34-minute classes -- most of them anyway. Opinions stirred on Nov. 4, when seniors were faced with the decision...

Frisbee Team Starts Thanksgiving Tradition

Frisbee Team Starts Thanksgiving Tradition

Robert Shifrin
December 15, 2015

The ultimate frisbee team was reunited this Thanksgiving, coming together to play a scrimmage game between last years graduated seniors, and the returning team members. “I was really excited to...

Soccer player gains recognition  for defensive efforts on field

Soccer player gains recognition for defensive efforts on field

Robert Shifrin
October 28, 2015

A game changer in the backfield, senior soccer player Matt Kane’s ability has shone brightly this October and proved him to be a valuable defenseman. “He’s solid in the back, always keeps our...

Football loses to Parkway North on Sept. 4

Football loses to Parkway North on Sept. 4

Robert Shifrin
September 11, 2015

Suffering a 35 to 10 loss to rival school Parkway North on Friday, Sept. 4, the varsity football team has taken time to reflect on its performance, factors that led to the defeat, and how the players plan...

Golfer finds other passion

Golfer finds other passion

Robert Shifrin
May 6, 2015

Discovering his passion, Senior Peyton Stauffer took up golfing following an injury to his throwing arm, sidelining him from baseball. “I wanted something to spend my time on, and I took an interest...

Sports memories departing seniors will cherish

Sports memories departing seniors will cherish

Robert Shifrin
May 6, 2015

Reflecting on their high school experiences, senior athletes agree that playing sports made a positive impact on their lives, and allowed them to grow and develop as people. High school sports provide...

Basketball team receives individual recognitions

Basketball team receives individual recognitions

Robert Shifrin
April 10, 2015

Following a winning season, basketball players senior Jarrett-Cox Bradley, junior Josh Konecek, senior Risaan McKenney and freshman Deandre Campbell were recognized for their hard work and success with...

Faces of PCH: Mitch Goldenberg

Faces of PCH: Mitch Goldenberg

Robert Shifrin
March 10, 2015

Starting quarter back of the football team, sophomore Mitch Goldenberg has come a long way to achieve his dream of playing football for his dad. "As long as I can remember I've been following football...

Recreational sports provide alternative to athletes

Recreational sports provide alternative to athletes

Robert Shifrin
February 10, 2015

Recreational sports, like Vetta’s indoor soccer league and basketball at the JCC, provide many high school athletes who choose not to compete for their high school with serious or laid back sports. Many...

Swim starts season with new faces

Swim starts season with new faces

Robert Shifrin
December 15, 2014

Featuring a new group of athletes, the girls swim team hopes to maximize its success this season by training as hard as possible. While swimming is largely based on individual scores, it is still a...

Faces of PCH: Joshua Harbert

Faces of PCH: Joshua Harbert

Robert Shifrin
December 10, 2014

Family is important for Senior Joshua Harbert, especially his relationship with his grandfather who helped him progress academically. "He helped me go from a straight F student to a straight A student,"...

Despite difficulties, students can hold down jobs during school

Despite difficulties, students can hold down jobs during school

Robert Shifrin
November 17, 2014

While it is extremely difficult for students to balance school and a job, it is manageable and can be beneficial. With the workload being so intense for high school students, it is reasonable to ask if...

Cody Van Oppen plays the drums and works at Scarecrow as a busser. Photo by Rob Shifrin.

Faces of PCH: Cody Van Oppen

Robert Shifrin
November 7, 2014

Junior Cody Van Oppen spends his free time playing the drums when he isn't occupied with school and work. "I taught myself how to play the drums a few years ago and I used to play all the time but as...

Sophomore Rachel Bernstein enjoys playing basketball, and saved a sea turtle over the summer. Photo by Robert Shifrin.

Faces of PCH: Rachel Bernstein

Robert Shifrin
October 30, 2014

For sophomore Rachel Bernstein, saving lives is not uncommon. Sea turtle's lives that is, on her beach vacation this past summer. "Saving the sea turtle was a fabulous experience," Bernstein said. "I...

Boys Soccer Falls in OT to Parkway West in Districts

Boys Soccer Falls in OT to Parkway West in Districts

Robert Shifrin
October 29, 2014

Yesterday's district game against Parkway West ended an exciting season for the boys soccer team on West's game winning goal in overtime. It was a close game from start to finish, and Parkway West ended...

Faces of PCH: Kyle Riley

Robert Shifrin
October 15, 2014

Getting money is a necessity for Senior Kyle Riley, who worked hard for his earnings over the summer as an employee at Waterway. "I've been saving so I can get a car. I was thinking about a dodge challenger,...

Junior Brandon Nathanson

Faces of PCH: Brandon Nathanson

Robert Shifrin
October 15, 2014

Junior Brandon Nathanson spends his free time working out at the JCC in order to get his body in shape. "I gotta look good to feel good," Nathanson said. Brandon is passionate about exercising, and...

King of Improvement: Cross country helps junior find his stride

King of Improvement: Cross country helps junior find his stride

Robert Shifrin
October 10, 2014

Running cross country has brought junior Nick King great improvement as a runner and as a student. “It takes a lot of effort, but working hard gives a benefit that you can apply to anything else you...

Faces of PCH: Jeff Dicker

Faces of PCH: Jeff Dicker

Robert Shifrin
September 24, 2014

      Baseball is a hobby of junior Jeff Dicker's. Whenever possible, he trains and hits balls in the cages. Jeff is not only a baseball man. Dicker also indulges in french...

Faces of PCH: Michelle Koverman

Faces of PCH: Michelle Koverman

Robert Shifrin
September 23, 2014

BBYO Jewish youth group is a big part of senior Michelle Koverman's life. She is president of her chapter of BBYO and is often planning events and programs. "I make sure that things get done within...

Boys Soccer Squeaks by Webster Groves in Penalty Kicks

Boys Soccer Squeaks by Webster Groves in Penalty Kicks

Robert Shifrin
September 21, 2014

The Varsity soccer team picked up an away victory at Webster Groves on Thursday in penalty kicks. Webster Groves was ranked #7 in the St. Louis area going into Thursday's match up. Coming through with...

Faces of PCH: Kate McNeal

Faces of PCH: Kate McNeal

Robert Shifrin
August 22, 2014

Junior Kate McNeal spent her time lifeguarding at Westbury Manor Pool over the summer in order to make money.   “I enjoyed lifeguarding, although it can be really boring and stressful at times,”...

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