AP Human Geography classes write letters to foreign governments in hopes of change
Drew Boone, Staff Writer
January 24, 2020
After studying conflicts due to political indifferences, the AP Human Geography classes wrote letters to foreign leaders in an effort to pressure governments to protect political prisoners and their rights through Amnesty International. Each student learned about a prisoner that was being held captive without a...
Social media provides a new outlook amid conflicts with Iran
Leah Schroeder, Staff Writer
January 15, 2020
A student scrolls mindlessly through Instagram. Liking posts from the past weekend, pictures of celebrities, photos of food, they come across a meme that jokes about the possibility of World War III. Many opinions have been circulating social media after President Donald Trump ordered the killing of Irani...
Student to Student: Three juniors teach others what it is like to be Jewish
Zoey Womick, Convergence Journalism Writer
January 10, 2020
Placing Challah and a Shofar on a table in front of them, juniors Joe Rosenberg, Ella Seigel and Sara Marks stand in front of a classroom of strangers waiting for their presentation to begin. The three participate in Student to Student, a program in which Jewish high schoolers around St. Louis present about their faith at a variety of high...
First semester finals set to commence after winter break
Charlotte Zera, Convergence Journalism Writer
December 20, 2019
Governor Mike Parsons passed a bill in July that will allow school to start only 10 or fewer days before Labor Day. The bill is intended to give families another week of summer vacation and increase tourism in Missouri. As a result, the Parkway calendar committee pushed first semester finals to Ja...
Feminist Club sells stickers to support ALIVE
Leah Schroeder, Staff Writer
December 13, 2019
Sharing a message of equality, Feminist Club is raising funds to support the Alternatives to Living in a Violent Environment (ALIVE) organization, a domestic violence shelter for women in the St. Louis area, by selling stickers. “The mission and purpose of the ALIVE program are definitely very i...
Ending hunger one holiday at a time
Madi Foppe, Convergence Journalism Writer
November 26, 2019
The Parkway Food Pantry hosted a “Stuff the Turkey” event Nov. 19 to create Thanksgiving bags for students and families in need. “It's an attempt by the Parkway School District food pantry to collect food, money, etcetera for those in our own district who might be in need of it,” Principal...
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...
