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The Student News Site of Parkway Central High School

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Alyssa Weisenberg

Alyssa Weisenberg, Photo Editor

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Catching More Z's

Catching More Z’s

Alyssa Weisenberg, Photo Editor
May 16, 2024

What do most people not get enough of and desperately want more of? What do students constantly think about? At Parkway Central the answer is sleep. Both students and teachers suffer from a general lack...

April 28, students in the Jazz, Concert and Symphonic Bands performed in their spring concert. This Wednesday, the orchestra will produce their own spring concert where they will play themes from familiar video games such as "Minecraft" and "Legends of Zelda" as well as other classic pieces.

Final Melodies

Alyssa Weisenberg, Photo Editor
May 6, 2024

Students practice using equipment and breathing underwater during class Feb. 14. The classes are taught by Y-Kiki Divers.

In the Depths of Central

Alyssa Weisenberg, Photo Editor
April 5, 2024

The last thing you might expect to see in Parkway Central High school at 7:30 on a cold Tuesday morning is a group of teens jumping into the pool in full scuba gear. SCUBA has been a part of Central's...

Levy changes speed to crossover an opponent in a game against Orchard Farm on Feb. 20.

Levy Breaks School Records

Alyssa Weisenberg, Photo Editor
April 5, 2024

Women’s basketball in America is grabbing popularity with young athletes like Caitlin Clark breaking records. Parkway Central’s women's basketball is taking the spotlight itself with Sadie Levy breaking...

Coach Wilson leads the volleyball team in their team cheer after their game against Eureka.

A Great Day for Sports

Alyssa Weisenberg, Photo Editor
April 3, 2024

Students yell answers to jeopardy during the cookout hosted by Black Student Union (BSU) on Wednesday, March, 28. This is the first ever BSU hosted cookout to celebrate black history month.

What is BSU?

Alyssa Weisenberg, Photo Editor
March 1, 2024

Dancing the Night Away

Alyssa Weisenberg, Photo Editor
February 26, 2024

On Feb.10, Parkway Central celebrated its fifth ever Dance Marathon. In total, the Parkway Central community raised over $100,000 towards children and the families of children who need extensive medical...

Senior Kriti Dhaduvai opens the door to the courtyard on Feb. 13. The doors were unlocked the week of Feb. 12.

Thinking Outside the Building

Alyssa Weisenberg, Photo Editor
February 26, 2024

It’s a story that every Parkway Central student has heard when they walk by the counseling office. The courtyard is dangerous. Rotting wood planks threatened student safety. Yet through the windows,...

The Dragon Fruit Lemonade Tea and decor in Sweet Tapioca Cafe in Hilltown Village Chesterfield.

Quali-Tea Boba and Drinks

Alyssa Weisenberg, Photo Editor
January 29, 2024

In recent years, bubble tea (more commonly known as boba) has become increasingly popular especially for younger adults. There are multiple boba shops and stores around the St. Louis area including Cube...

Junior Samantha Taylor and Senior Parkway South student Haley Parks posing next to Macy’s on 6th
street. Photo courtesy of Cristina Taylor

Marching Colt in New York

Alyssa Weisenberg, Photo Editor
January 29, 2024

This Thanksgiving, one of Parkway Central’s own Marching Colts marched in the United States’ most popular and broadcasted parade; the Macy’s Day parade. Junior Samantha Taylor, the 2022 All- Suburban...

Students walk around the art gallery  admiring the work of their fellow students during The Art Show. Work from Ceramics, Design Arts and AP Drawing as well as others were featured in the show on Jan 8.

Works of Art

Alyssa Weisenberg, Photo Editor
January 11, 2024

On Dec. 12, Dilara Goshtaiy, Kavin Alwis and Lucia Hernandez perform on the cello as part of the Parkway Central orchestra and choir Masterworks Concert at Pattonville High School.

Three Cellos

Alyssa Weisenberg, Photo Editor
December 15, 2023

No More Pumpkin Spice

No More Pumpkin Spice

Alyssa Weisenberg, Photo Editor
November 29, 2023

Making pumpkin seeds is something that I have always wanted to do while carving pumpkins, but I had never done it before until this year. The excuse previously was that it was too much work. I will...

Christie Staszcuk helps sophomore Tyler Harper on an assignment during ac- lab on Friday Nov. 10.

Auf Wiedersehen (Goodbye)

Alyssa Weisenberg, Photo Editor
November 29, 2023

Out of the 7,100 languages spoken today, English is the third most popular language, according to  translatedtoday.com. Mandarin is the most popular language. So, why doesn’t Parkway Central High School...

The jazz band performs Nov. 21 during lunch for the school. Doug Hoover, the director of bands at Parkway Central, and the band played "Lean On Me" as well as other catchy tunes. Solos were performed by Zach Bonnett, Jerry Tang, Ben Green, Cameron Stecher and others.

Jazz Band Blows the Crowd Away

Alyssa Weisenberg, Photo editor
November 29, 2023

Seniors Hanquing Yin and Zoe Wang paint diyas (traditional oil lamps) at the Diwali festival hosted by the International Club on Nov. 11.

[Photo] Diwali Ki Shubhkamnaye (Happy Diwali)

November 10, 2023

Seniors Hanquing Yin and Zoe Wang paint diyas (traditional oil lamps) at the Diwali festival hosted by the International Club on Nov. 11.

Junior Landon Chen runs at the Parkway Quad cross country meet on Aug. 28

Psychology of Our Editors

Alyssa Weisenberg, Photo Editor
October 4, 2023

Photo Editor Alyssa Weisenberg What’s your favorite part about being on the newspaper? My favorite part about being on newspaper is spending time with the amazing staff and working in the fun environment...

Anaiya Sewer (11) swings at the tri meet against Rockwood Summit High School and Eureka High School on Sept 13.

A Game for the Brain

Alyssa Weisenberg, Photo Editor
October 4, 2023

The girls golf team is currently wrapping up their season, heading into postseason tournaments hoping to stay on “par.” Despite the extreme heat in the first few weeks of the school year to the challenges...

Spoons, Knives and Guitars

Spoons, Knives and Guitars

Alyssa Weisenberg, Photo Editor
May 12, 2023

Every morning students walk into school without much thought to the surrounding building, still not quite fully awake. Still, everyday a statue made by a notable artist stands outside of our school without...

Junior Janice Fu experiments using an embroidery hoop. Photo courtesy of Hiya Bist.

Stitching Friendships and Seams

Alyssa Weisenberg, Photo Editor
April 4, 2023

New clubs are popping up all over school. Just this semester the start of The Embroidery Club and the Badminton Club have announced their arrival with posters on the walls and doors of the school. Junior...

Four Points of Purim

Four Points of Purim

Alyssa Weisenberg, Photo Editor
April 4, 2023

Junior Kriti Dhaduvai presents her harmonium to classes. Sophomore Landon Chen sits close behind.

[Photo] Hitting New Keys

March 16, 2023

Junior Kriti Dhaduvai presents her harmonium to classes. Sophomore Landon Chen sits close behind.

In the social studies commons at Parkway Central, Landon Chen (10) interviews Chance McCline (10) on Feb. 8.  Chen, a reporter for The Corral newspaper, wanted to try something new and create a broadcast package.

[Photo] Behind the Camera

February 16, 2023

In the social studies commons at Parkway Central, Landon Chen (10) interviews Chance McCline (10) on Feb. 8. Chen, a reporter for The Corral newspaper, wanted to try something new and create a broadcast...

Kate Benoist (11) squeezes through the seniors at the Powderpuff game Nov. 22. Seniors take the victory 18- 12.

[Photo] What a Game!

November 22, 2022

Kate Benoist (11) squeezes through the seniors at the Powderpuff game Nov. 22. Seniors take the victory 18- 12.

Senior Jake Hansen swims the breaststroke during Senior Night on Oct. 11. Photo by Alyssa Weisenberg.

[Photo] Boys Have Banner Post Season

Sophie Unger, Staff Reporter
November 16, 2022

Senior Jake Hansen swims the breaststroke during Senior Night on Oct. 11. Photo by Alyssa Weisenberg.

Boys swim team dives into the water during a meet.

[Photo] Parkway-Rockwood swim club

November 16, 2022

Boys swim team dives into the water during a meet.

Junior William Jost dives in for the 50 freestyle on Senior Night against Parkway West. Check out Landon Chen's Article "Boys Swim Makes A Splash" by in your Corral newspaper (can be found in school) or on pchcorral.com soon.

Diving in Head First

Alyssa Weisenberg, Photo Editor
October 14, 2022

Stranger Things season 4 poster

News From the Upside Down

Alyssa Weisenberg, Staff Reporter
May 24, 2022

Hang on “Stranger Things” fans because a totally tubular new season of “Stranger Things” is coming our way. On May 27, volume 1 of the fourth season of “Stranger Things” will be released....

Portia LeFebvre and Varsity team sand on the side lines before a game.

Lacrosse Team Netted Together

Alyssa Weisenberg, Staff Reporter
May 10, 2022

The Parkway Central Girls’ Lacrosse season started in the beginning of March, and ever since then, these girls have been persisting up on the upper fields behind the middle school. Currently, even with...

Sky Tiggard as Claire and Dillon Steele(10) as Tommy. performing the opening scene of “Little  Women 2: Wrath of the Undead.”

The Senior’s Final Curtain

Alyssa Weisenberg, Staff Reporter
May 10, 2022

For the first time in over two years Parkway Central High School did Cabaret Night once again. This year the senior directed one act and cabaret returned to the stage together. This year Jack...

Classiest Thoughts

Classiest Thoughts

Alyssa Weisenberg, Staff Reporter
March 31, 2022

Hannah poses with her saxophone. Photo courtesy of Hannah Wolkowitz

Bars and Beams

Alyssa Weisenberg, Staff Reporter
March 31, 2022

  Friday and Saturday, March 11th and 12th were the dates for this year's Solo and Ensemble competition held at Parkway Central High School. The students who participated in the competition...

Coach Hussmann and JV coach Noushin Bazargani talk to the varsity team during a home game against Herculaneum High School on December 6, 2021.

[Photo] Hussmann’s New Challenge

Maya Sagett, Staff Reporter
February 22, 2022

Coach Hussmann and JV coach Noushin Bazargani talk to the varsity team during a home game against Herculaneum High School on December 6, 2021.

Girls swim and dive after winning third place in City of Roses Invitational meet. Jan. 22, Photo Courtesy of
Stephanie Seidel.

Teen Team Mentality

Alyssa Weisenberg, Staff Reporter
February 22, 2022

Dedicated to all of my teammates and coaches. Thank you for every thing I have learned from you and all the amazing moments we have shared. Swimming is known by many as an individual sport because it...

Coach Hussmann and JV coach Noushin Bazargani talk to the varsity team during a home game against Herculaneum High School on December 6. 2021.

[Photo] The Great Sparkling Water Debate

Maya Sagett, Staff Reporter
January 19, 2022

Coach Hussmann and JV coach Noushin Bazargani talk to the varsity team during a home game against Herculaneum High School on December 6. 2021.

Most Likely to be Sticky

Take A Seat, Parkway Central

Alyssa Weisenberg, Staff Reporter
January 18, 2022

Walking around the school you may not think twice about the chairs you sit in. You may not think about how many people have sat in  them, aced a test in them, had a really productive study  session or...

ESOL teacher and avid reader Kathryn Ott reads with student Lizette Diaz Arenas (10). Photo by Alyssa Weisenberg

Star’s Hollow’s Favorite Fan

Alyssa Weisenberg, Staff Reporter
January 18, 2022

Movies, TV shows and books can mean a lot to  an individual. Lorelai Gilmore (Rory), a main  character from the iconic drama series “Gilmore  Girls,” loves books a ton.   “I live in two worlds,”...

BTS arrives for the 62nd Grammy Awards at Staples Center in Los Angeles on Sunday, Jan. 26, 2020. (Allen J. Schaben/Los Angeles Times/TNS)

Expanding My Universe

Alyssa Weisenberg, Staff Reporter
November 22, 2021

Red light! Green light! These words, in my experience, always follow a herd of children racing to be the first to get to the person saying them. They often associate with elementary school P.E or during...

Gardner Flying over Central High.

The Story of a Flying Colt

Alyssa Weisenberg, Staff Reporter
November 22, 2021

Heads up! If you’re on the football field and you see an airplane flying over, Wave! That could be alumni Doug Gardner flying above. Gardner graduated from Central in 2003, a year behind choir director...

Traffic into the Parkway Central High School parking lot on a weekday morning at 7:20. Photo by Alyssa Weisenberg.

What’s the build up, Central?

Alyssa Weisenberg, Staff Reporter
October 7, 2021

Sarah Hirsch (12) has been driving herself to school since last year. But this school year, her after school routine has changed, for the worse.   “I feel like I have to wait in the parking...

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