Building a legacy: Sixth grade camp seeks donations to renovate building and create memories
Kathryn McAuliffe, Conceptual Editor-in-Chief Intern
October 28, 2019
Flowing lakes, miles of trees, pioneer nights, horseback trails and unforgettable memories come to mind when thinking of Parkway’s Outdoor Schools. Known as “sixth-grade camp,” Parkway students have attended the YMCA Camp Lakewood for over 60 years, as middle schoolers and as high school counselors....
Students and staff stand behind new California legislation that pushes back school start times
Susie Seidel, Convergence Media Editor
October 15, 2019
Homework, school activities, work, family time, hanging out with friends. Among the priorities of high school students, sleep tends to rank at the bottom of the list. In order to encourage students to get more sleep, California has become the first state in the country to require a later school start time. High schools must start at 8:30 a.m.. This new legislation has been implemen...
New Years in September: Five things you need to know this Rosh Hashanah
Brinda Ambal, Staff Writer
September 30, 2019
The empty desks within our classrooms may seem sporadic, but at synagogues across town, greetings of “Shanah Tova!” echo all around. In celebration of Rosh Hashanah, here is your guide to the Jewish New Year. 1. How to say the words. Some may pronounce Rosh Hashanah, the name of the Jewish New Year Holiday...
Making the most of their summer: five juniors attend the Missouri Scholar’s Academy
Leah Schroeder, Staff Writer
September 9, 2019
Whether junior Sri Jaladi was rushing to his next class, or participating in Rubix cube races, he says that his time at the Missouri Scholars Academy (MSA) was a time that he would look back on fondly. Jaladi, as well as juniors Eva Phillips, Gillian Davis, Alexander Seyer and Kesava Viswanadha, were cho...
The Shaw Institute for Field Training internship help three students narrow down future career paths
Fatema Rehmani, Awards Coordinator
September 6, 2019
During their 12 weeks of summer, many students long to get away from a school environment, but juniors Ella Seigel, Maaz Khan and sophomore Maura Collins spent their summers working at a Washington University in St. Louis nature reserve. Instead of brick walls and bulletin boards, this learning environme...
Classwide volunteering opportunity leaves sophomores with a deeper understanding of unity and empathy
Brinda Ambal, Staff Writer
September 4, 2019
Missouri abortion bill strikes up controversy
Sabrina Bohn and Lydia Roseman
May 19, 2019
Students took to social media to voice their opinions in light of the Missouri General Assembly passing H.B. 126, a bill restricting abortion that Governor Mike Parson is expected to sign into law within a week. The bill, which would instantly become one of the most stringent abortion policies in the U...
Mail Driver Mike Keehnast receives the Light of Parkway Award for his work
Samantha Kranzusch, Convergent Media Writer
May 1, 2019
Driving from school to school picking up and delivering mail is Parkway employee Mike Keehnast's daily job. After completing his noon deliveries March 12, Keehnast was surprised to receive the Light of Parkway Award. “I was very humbled and honored to receive this award. When [the award] was pre...
Parkway Board of Education candidates plan for future of the district
Sabrina Bohn, Deputy Managing EiC
April 1, 2019
Yard signs boasting candidates’ names line the streets of Parkway’s district as the community prepares for the election Tuesday, April 2. With two seats open on the Board of Education, newcomers Pam Hill and Farida Ahsan, as well as incumbents Dr. Sam Sciortino and Sudhir Rathod are campaigning to be elected to the boar...
Kathryn McAuliffe chosen for Sophomore Pilgrimage
Olivia Arzano, Convergent Media Writer
March 31, 2019
More than 300 sophomores in the state of Missouri will be traveling together April 9 to attend the 85th annual Sophomore Pilgrimage in Jefferson City. The purpose of the Pilgrimage is to give recognition to high school sophomores who exemplify high standards of honor, courage, citizenship, scholarsh...
