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Christine Stricker

Christine Stricker, Adviser

Adviser for The Corral newspaper, Spur Yearbook and PCHTV.

All content by Christine Stricker
Twins Madison and Jamie Sevasko pose with their diplomas and Dr. Tim McCarthy at the 66th Parkway Central Commencement Ceremony at the Family Arena on May 20.

[Photo] Double the fun on Graduation

May 21, 2025

Twins Madison and Jamie Sevasko pose with their diplomas and Dr. Tim McCarthy at the 66th Parkway Central Commencement Ceremony at the Family Arena on May 20.

Senior Ty’Riana Cartwright smiles big as senior Sydney Segal places her crown on her head.

[Photo] Glitz, Glamour, and Music

Rayne Madison, Staff Reporter
May 9, 2025

Students gather around on the dance floor to party and dance on Prom night.

Evan Falke (11) swings  the club at The Quarry at Crystal Springs on April 23 for senior night.

[Photo] Putting in the Effort

Carson Shostak, Guest Reporter
May 9, 2025

Evan Falke (11) swings the club at The Quarry at Crystal Springs on April 23 for senior night.

On May 21, the seniors celebrate their graduation at St. Charles Family Arena by throwing their caps in the air.

[Photo] 24′ Magic in the Air

May 24, 2024

On May 21, the seniors celebrate their graduation at St. Charles Family Arena by throwing their caps in the air.

Mukt Patel (9), Dillon Harris (11) compete in their match Vs Whitfield on March 28.

[Photo] Freshman Aims For State

Sam Sailors, Staff Reporter
May 15, 2024

Jared Chorlins (11) gets ready to hit against Westminister on March.28. "I hit the weights really hard this offseason lifting three to four times a week. I also went into the cages 3-4 times a week for my club team," Chorlins said.

[Photo] Adjusting to an initial setback

Landon Chen, Opinion and Entertainment Editor
May 10, 2024

Jared Chorlins (11) gets ready to hit against Westminister on March.28. "I hit the weights really hard this offseason lifting three to four times a week. I also went into the cages 3-4 times a week for...

Seniors Ellie Sioumcas,Lila Solomon, and Stella Hajdukiewicz talk to Colleen Haley during their 8th hour Senior composition class

[Photo] Honoring Retiring Teachers

Landon Chen, Opinion and Entertainment Editor
May 10, 2024

Seniors Ellie Sioumcas,Lila Solomon, and Stella Hajdukiewicz talk to Colleen Haley during their 8th hour Senior composition class

The boys tennis team wraps up their game against Eureka together with Coach Hays.

[Photo] A Great Day for Sports

Alyssa Weisenberg, Photo Editor
April 3, 2024

The boys tennis team wraps up their game against Eureka together with Coach Hays.

The Colts swim team cheers on their teammates after a race. The girls team placed 4th in the state meet.

[Photo] Colts Make a Big Splash

February 28, 2024

The Colts swim team cheers on their teammates after a race. The girls team placed 4th in the state meet.

Sophomore Serena Huang points to her teammates after she finished her race at the state meet on Feb. 15 at the St. Peters Rec Plex.

Sophomore Serena Huang points to her teammates after she finished her race at the state meet on Feb. 15 at the St. Peters Rec Plex.

Junior Sophia Lundry swims inthe state meet on Feb. 15.

Junior Sophia Lundry swims inthe state meet on Feb. 15.

 Freshman Madelyn Tucker swims in the state meet on Feb. 15.

Freshman Madelyn Tucker swims in the state meet on Feb. 15.

Sarah Burgess poses with balloons in her classroom the day she learned that she won Teacher of the Year.

[Photo] Teacher Feature: TOY

Maya Sagett, Managing/Copy Editor
February 23, 2024

Sarah Burgess poses with balloons in her classroom the day she learned that she won Teacher of the Year.

Senior Captains Elaina Malt and Julia Engelhardt cheer against Parkway West on senior night.

[Photo] A Teammate to Remember

Amanda Arst, Staff Reporter
November 21, 2023

Senior Captains Elaina Malt and Julia Engelhardt cheer against Parkway West on senior night.

Senior Colin Recar, senior Judah Sloane, sophomore Beckett Friedman, sophomore Brendan Alfonso, and sophomore Alex Moresi run in Parkway Quad meet on Aug. 26.

[Photo] Shooting Stars on the Field

Esther Wang, News Editor
October 4, 2023

Senior Colin Recar, senior Judah Sloane, sophomore Beckett Friedman, sophomore Brendan Alfonso, and sophomore Alex Moresi run in Parkway Quad meet on Aug. 26.

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

[Photo] Psychology of Our Editors

Alyssa Weisenberg, Photo Editor
October 4, 2023

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

Brooke Hemmen (12) hits the ball in an away game on Thursday Sept. 21 versus Westminster.

[Photo] Setting up a new season

Taylor Jesse, Staff Reporter
October 4, 2023

Brooke Hemmen (12) hits the ball in an away game on Thursday Sept. 21 versus Westminster.

Senior Jack Carroll hits his par putt on hole 7 at Four Seasons Country Club while senior Will Edwards gets a putt read behind him. Photos by Christine Stricker.

[Photo] Golf looks for conference win

February 24, 2023

Senior Jack Carroll hits his par putt on hole 7 at Four Seasons Country Club while senior Will Edwards gets a putt read behind him. Photos by Christine Stricker.

Christine Chen (11) and Ann Joseph (11) work on lanterns for the Lunar New Year celebration in the Social Studies Commons on Jan. 27

[Photo] Preparing for Lunar New Year celebration

January 31, 2023

Christine Chen (11) and Ann Joseph (11) work on lanterns for the Lunar New Year celebration in the Social Studies Commons on Jan. 27

Freshman Lily Gerbic smiles with senior Camila Mantilla as they sit down after Gerbic gave a speech at the Special Olympics Opening Ceremony.

[Photo] Day of Service Returns

Maya Sagett, Features Editor
November 22, 2022

Juniors Connor Lander, Wilson Wujick, Celeste Escalante, Logan Applebaum, and Matt Mueller's junior class Ac Lab prepares for activities for the day before Special School students arrive.

DJ Burgess gains yards against the Clayton defense on Nov. 4. Burgess rushed for 156 yards during the gaame.

[Photo] Boys Have Banner Post Season

Sophie Unger, Staff Reporter
November 16, 2022

DJ Burgess gains yards against the Clayton defense on Nov. 4. Burgess rushed for 156 yards during the gaame.

Michael Crockett is  helping up Senior Elliot Leong.

[Photo] Athletes to watch

October 19, 2022

Michael Crockett is helping up Senior Elliot Leong.

Marvell Vails is calling a play on the field.

Marvell Vails is calling a play on the field.

Brittanee Jackson (12) and Ayaan Umar (12)accept Prom court crowns and sashes. Students at Prom 2022 held at the Sheraton

[Photo] A night to remember

Alanna Stovall, Staff reporter
May 12, 2022

Brittanee Jackson (12) and Ayaan Umar (12)accept Prom court crowns and sashes. Students at Prom 2022 held at the Sheraton

Kaye Tate (12) sneaks into the endzone during the Powderpuff game on Nov. 22.  The seniors defeated the juniors 14-7.

[Photo] Powderpuff returns, seniors win again despite junior touchdown

November 23, 2021

Kaye Tate (12) sneaks into the endzone during the Powderpuff game on Nov. 22. The seniors defeated the juniors 14-7.

Bain swims freestyle in Central's pool ay the meet against Pattonville on Dec. 16.

[Photo] From gang recruit to Teacher of the Year

Maddie Hewgley, Reporter
February 25, 2021

Bain swims freestyle in Central's pool ay the meet against Pattonville on Dec. 16.

Sophomore Maggie Roberts goes to steal the ball at the game against Parkway West on Jan. 11.

[Photo] New additions to girls basketball

Abby Prywitch, Editor-in-Chief
February 19, 2021

Sophomore Maggie Roberts goes to steal the ball at the game against Parkway West on Jan. 11.

Junior Christian Pollard dribbles the basketball past a Parkway North player on Nov. 30.

[Photo] From quarantine to quarters

Abby Prywitch, Editor-in-Chief
February 19, 2021

Junior Christian Pollard dribbles the basketball past a Parkway North player on Nov. 30.

Girls volleyball stand for the pledge before a game on October 21, 2020. "When we do add the pledge to sporting events, people don’t really see the significance of it," Sivabalakannan said. "We're being brainwashed to pledge allegiance to a country when we’re not soldiers in the military or in the navy, because we’ve been taught to do it from such a young age.” Photo by Christine Stricker.

[Photo] Taking a Stand, or a Seat

Emma Li, Reporter
February 5, 2021

Girls volleyball stand for the pledge before a game on October 21, 2020. "When we do add the pledge to sporting events, people don’t really see the significance of it," Sivabalakannan said. "We're being...

Girls' varsity at the start line at Buder Park on Oct. 23, 2020. Their bus arrived late, but they persevered through yet another challenge, many girls finishing with a personal record.

[Photo] Opening Strides

Emma Li, Reporter
November 29, 2020

Girls' varsity at the start line at Buder Park on Oct. 23, 2020. Their bus arrived late, but they persevered through yet another challenge, many girls finishing with a personal record.

Junior Kaye Tate and senior Deja Campbell go up for a block in the Senior Night game against Pattonville on Oct. 21.

[Photo] Girls’ Volleyball – A Serve of a Season

Allison Loudenback, Reporter
November 13, 2020

Junior Kaye Tate and senior Deja Campbell go up for a block in the Senior Night game against Pattonville on Oct. 21.

Junior Maggie Huff returning a ball to the other team at the match against Lafayette on Sept. 15. The team won this match.

[Photo] Girls Tennis off to a Strong Start

Abby Prywitch, Editor-in-Chief
September 25, 2020

Junior Maggie Huff returning a ball to the other team at the match against Lafayette on Sept. 15. The team won this match.

Ava Wittner, Junior checking in with trainer at the first day of practice, Sept.24.

[Photo] Sports but no classes

Brooke Kraizer, News Editor/ Features Editor
September 25, 2020

Ava Wittner, Junior checking in with trainer at the first day of practice, Sept.24.

Senior Russel Liebman at the first soccer practice of the year. Practices for fall sports started on Aug. 24.

[Photo] Fall Sports Start Practice

Abby Prywitch, Editor-in-Chief
September 14, 2020

Senior Russel Liebman at the first soccer practice of the year. Practices for fall sports started on Aug. 24.

Individual Graduation ceremonies replace planned graduation as COVID-19 continues to distrupt

Individual Graduation ceremonies replace planned graduation as COVID-19 continues to distrupt

Christine Stricker
July 29, 2020

The original plan for graduation for the Class of 2020 was for July 28.  Scratch that.  The original plan for graduation was May 14. However, when school was closed due to the pandemic caused by the...

Sivan Rodin looks back at classmates in the parking lot start of the Class of 2020 parade on May 27, 2020. Graduation has been pushed back until July 28 due to coronavirus, so the parade helped the grads feel celebrated.

[Photo] Class of 2020 Celebrates with a parade

May 27, 2020

Sivan Rodin looks back at classmates in the parking lot start of the Class of 2020 parade on May 27, 2020. Graduation has been pushed back until July 28 due to coronavirus, so the parade helped the grads...

Assistant principal Sarah Powers distributes a graduation cap and gown to Morgan Pollack during the drive-thru pickup on May 12 at Parkway Central.  Graduation has been postponed until July 28 due to the coronavirus but administration wanted students to have their caps and gowns so they could celebrate on the originally scheduled graduation date, May 14.

[Photo] Unconventional cap and gown distribution due to school closing

May 13, 2020

Assistant principal Sarah Powers distributes a graduation cap and gown to Morgan Pollack during the drive-thru pickup on May 12 at Parkway Central. Graduation has been postponed until July 28 due to the...

The girls basketball team rushes the floor to congratulate senior Jayla Kelley on her 1,000 point and 1,000 rebound accomplishments on Feb. 18 at the PCH gym.

[Photo] Girls Basketball seeks state; Kelly hits two 1,000 milestones

James Sherstoff, Staff Reporter
February 20, 2020

The girls basketball team rushes the floor to congratulate senior Jayla Kelley on her 1,000 point and 1,000 rebound accomplishments on Feb. 18 at the PCH gym.

For her 1,000 point recognition on Feb. 18, senior Jayla Kelly poses under her senior poster with fellow seniors Brooke Hilton, Claudia Cooke and Kennedy Moore while Kelly's mother takes a picture. The recognition happened after the varsity game in which the Colts trounced Lindbergh.

[Photo] This picture is worth a 1,000 points (and rebounds)

February 20, 2020

For her 1,000 point recognition on Feb. 18, senior Jayla Kelly poses under her senior poster with fellow seniors Brooke Hilton, Claudia Cooke and Kennedy Moore while Kelly's mother takes a picture. The...

Seniors Zach Oppenheim, Jacob Stone and Adi Sarangee dance at the Mr. PCH Pageant.

[Photo] Mr. PCH Pageant thrills crowd

February 7, 2020

Seniors Zach Oppenheim, Jacob Stone and Adi Sarangee dance at the Mr. PCH Pageant.

Nick Yn (12) jumps over other Mr. PCH contestants Jacob Stone, Adi Sarangee and Anthony Klein.

[Photo] Mr. PCH candidates show talents and style

February 7, 2020

Nick Yn (12) jumps over other Mr. PCH contestants Jacob Stone, Adi Sarangee and Anthony Klein.

Cam Roberts runs with the ball after making a reception in a game against Fort Zumwalt North on 9.13. “I consider wide receiver my primary position even though there’s only one punter on the field at a time, but there’s always multiple wide receivers on the field,” Roberts said. Photo by Christine Stricker.

[Photo] Bright Spot in Unexpected Place

November 13, 2019

Cam Roberts runs with the ball after making a reception in a game against Fort Zumwalt North on 9.13. “I consider wide receiver my primary position even though there’s only one punter on the field...

Jaclyn Deelo's Child Development class welcomes preschoolers in their annual Halloween Parade.

[Photo] Halloween parade

October 31, 2019

Jaclyn Deelo's Child Development class welcomes preschoolers in their annual Halloween Parade.

Wide receiver Cam Roberts catches the ball and trying to get more yards on a Marquette player. Roberts has caught 168 yards this season. Photo by Christine Stricker

[Photo] Small Team, Big Challenges

Reginald Elijah, staff reporter
September 27, 2019

Wide receiver Cam Roberts catches the ball and trying to get more yards on a Marquette player. Roberts has caught 168 yards this season. Photo by Christine Stricker

Dan Kelty’s Ac Lab cheers on their team on the soccer fields as they play in the tournament.

[Photo] Day of Service

Amari Sewer, Staff Reporter
September 27, 2019

Dan Kelty’s Ac Lab cheers on their team on the soccer fields as they play in the tournament.

Hannah Merriman poses for a picture in her new science classroom

[Photo] FOR THE FIRST TIME:

Taylor Stern, Staff Reporter
September 27, 2019

Hannah Merriman poses for a picture in her new science classroom

Brooke Hilton, Ella Hayek, Tylor Sinak, Anna Gerbic, Ashley Verdugo, Elena Appel walking outside to the opening ceremony for Day of Service. These girls had buddies from Parkway Central High School for Day of Service.

[Photo] Winner Winner Chicken Dinner

Elena Appel, Photo Editor
September 24, 2019

Brooke Hilton, Ella Hayek, Tylor Sinak, Anna Gerbic, Ashley Verdugo, Elena Appel walking outside to the opening ceremony for Day of Service. These girls had buddies from Parkway Central High School for...

The boys cross country team takes center court during the parade of varsity athletes at the Homecoming Pep Rally on Friday, Sept. 13.

[Photo] Homecoming Pep Rally

September 13, 2019

The boys cross country team takes center court during the parade of varsity athletes at the Homecoming Pep Rally on Friday, Sept. 13.

Senior Rook Waites laughs at a joke made by Assistant Principal Chris Dallas at the Evening of Reflection on May 14, 2019.

[Photo] Evening of Reflection

May 15, 2019

Senior Rook Waites laughs at a joke made by Assistant Principal Chris Dallas at the Evening of Reflection on May 14, 2019.

One Acts Cast List Published

One Acts Cast List Published

Christine Stricker
March 11, 2019
Eva Deniszczuk (11) and Rayfield Birch (12) high-five over the Senior Directed One Acts' cast list
Students Eric White and Jacob Nenninger cheer at the Winter Pep Rally.

[Photo] Students Cheer at Winter Pep Rally

Abby Prywitch, Social Media Director
February 25, 2019

Students Eric White and Jacob Nenninger cheer at the Winter Pep Rally.

This year's homecoming court gets recognized at the dance.

[Photo] King of Hearts vs. Homecoming

Carly Wasserman
February 12, 2019

This year's homecoming court gets recognized at the dance.

Junior center Devion Harris goes up for a shot against St.Charles West on Dec. 7.  The Colts won the game 51-38.

[Photo] VETERANS AND NEWCOMERS

Jayla Walton, Staff Writter
December 14, 2018

Junior center Devion Harris goes up for a shot against St.Charles West on Dec. 7. The Colts won the game 51-38.

Junior Ryan Pham walks down the athletic hallway in crutches.

[Photo] The Price of Pain

Maddie Lee, Logan Potts, and Haydn Schertz
November 16, 2018

Junior Ryan Pham walks down the athletic hallway in crutches.

 Senior Mackenzie Duvall attempts to kill the ball against Lafayette in ditricts. Lafayette took the victory in two sets, eventually advancing on to state.

[Photo] Girls Volleyball: Digging Deep

Alex Maisenhelder, Online Sports Editor
November 12, 2018

Senior Mackenzie Duvall attempts to kill the ball against Lafayette in ditricts. Lafayette took the victory in two sets, eventually advancing on to state.

Students dancing at homecoming on Sat. Oct. 13.

[Photo] Homecoming Change in Location

Megan Fisher, Staff Writer
October 16, 2018

Students dancing at homecoming on Sat. Oct. 13.

Sophomore lobero Kendall Morley serves against Webster Groves on Sept. 7.

[Photo] Volleyball Season Comes To An End

Carly Wasserman, Staff Writer
October 9, 2018

Sophomore lobero Kendall Morley serves against Webster Groves on Sept. 7.

Junior Hyun Tae Joo plays a game with his buddy during carnival time at Day of Service.

Junior Hyun Tae Joo plays a game with his buddy during carnival time at Day of Service.

Senior Timmy Zhang gives opening remarks at PCH Day of Service.

[Photo] Day of Service

October 3, 2018

Senior Timmy Zhang gives opening remarks at PCH Day of Service.

Class of 2018 graduates celebrate at the Family Arena on May 17, 2018.

Class of 2018 Graduates

Christine Stricker, Adviser
May 18, 2018

The Parkway Central Class of 2018 held commencement exercises on May 17, 2018 at the St. Charles Family Arena. Previous graduations were held at Queeny Park, so this was a first. Speakers included...

Spur, Corral win national awards

Spur, Corral win national awards

Christine Stricker, Adviser
November 21, 2017

​1. Freshman Sydney Kolker and new PCH journalism adviser Christine Stricker attended the National High School Journalism Conference in Dallas, TX, Nov. 15-18 and accepted awards on behalf of the Spur yearbook...

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