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Byrne makes National Youth Orchestra Brandon Weissman Editor-in-Chief

fter submitting his audition tape in late fall, senior Sean Byrne waited months to hear the verdict and learn his fate. It was not until Feb. 1 that he confirmed the good news to the Facebook universe in just three words: “National. Youth. Orchestra.” “The National Youth Orchestra of the USA is a new program run by Carnegie Hall in New York,” Byrne said. “With money donated from the Weill Institute, Carnegie has designed a tuition-free program in which an orchestra of about 120 members will rehearse together for two weeks in Purchase, New York, and then take a week long concert tour. The orchestra will perform in Washington DC, Moscow, St. Petersburg, and London.” Byrne, a viola player, was accepted into the NYO after completing an extensive application on his behalf. “It required a fair amount of writing as well as recorded material,” Byrne said. “The recorded material included three excerpts from standard orchestral repertoire and a solo of my choice, all of which I recorded on stage at Powell Hall in St. Louis. After a few months to consider application material, the NYO contacted all accepted musicians in early February.” Byrne is familiar with success in the orchestra. According to orchestra instructor Mrs. Winifred Crock, Byrne has been a member of the All-State Orchestra since his freshman year of high school. Yet even despite his past triumphs, Byrne believes that being selected to the NYO is arguably his greatest feat to date. “I still can't really believe I was accepted into the orchestra; despite months of preparing the audition materials, I was still up against violists across the country,” Byrne said. “Now that I'm in though, I'm really excited to be able to meet other dedicated musicians and perform in faraway places.” Crock believes that Byrne was more than deserving of his acceptance to the NYO. “He plays musically and technically at a very high level, and very consistently, and that's what makes the difference,” Crock said. According to Byrne, he began his musical career in first grade when he auditioned for and joined the Shenandoah Valley Honors Orchestra. Since then, he has dedicated a huge chunk of his life to playing the viola and gives credit to that devotion for all he has

news Senior Sean Byrne tunes his viola before the Winter Orchestra Concert on Nov. 13. Photo by Meaghan Flynn. recently accomplished. “Support, practice, and years of experience are what led to my success,” Byrne said. “I must have taken my audition material to half a dozen different private teachers before recording it. On top of that, the pianist I recorded with was top-notch, and my mother was always there to keep me organized.” Senior Adam McDonald, a fellow violinist in the orchestra, agrees that Byrne’s success is a result of the commitment he has shown towards music. The two met 12 years ago at music school, and they have been performing together ever since. McDonald believes that playing alongside Byrne has allowed him to excel in the orchestra. “The more I play with Sean, the easier it gets,” McDonald said. “We know each other’s rhythms, strengths, and weaknesses, and we can naturally balance together.” For Byrne, these sorts of relationships have been a major contribution to the intense passion he has developed for the orchestra - a passion that he does not expect to disappear any time soon. “I do intend to play viola throughout college - and hopefully the rest of my life,” Byrne said. “Music has always been something I love, and now that I don't have to stress about college auditions or making a career out of it, I can play for fun and not stress about it."

District News by the Numbers

Percent. The percentage of days that 90 percent of district students need to be in school, according to the new Missouri School Improvement Program 5 Accreditation Standards.

Or more school days. This is the number that each of 1,700 Parkway students missed during the 2011-12 school year. This falls short of the new standard, which made this the only standard Parkway did not meet according to the new standards.

Parkway Central staff members who were nominated as a Pillar of Parkway. Carolyn Christofersen, staff secretary; Jennifer Heaghney, special education teacher; and Tara Stepanek, journalism teacher, were nominated. Winners were determined March 4 and will be recognized on April 22 at Appreciation Evening.

Areas that are being reduced due to the budget cuts, after the February school board meeting. The cuts eliminate 18 district administrative/ support staff, change high school staffing models and create new revenues like increased rental fees for building usage.

Missouri colleges raise tuition for 2013-14 Jill Kealing Staff Writer

issouri Curators recently approved a 1.7 percent raise in state college tuition to match the annual inflation rate. This could have a dramatic impact on the entire Missouri community. “It’s really hard because my dad didn’t have a job for two years and so now that he has a good paying job we lost all our free money but still haven’t refilled our savings,” senior Casie French said. At the University of Missouri this would be an average increase of $488 a year for undergraduate students. The University of Missouri is statistically the most popular choice of Parkway Central seniors, one reason being that the in-state tuition makes it cheaper than most universities. “I want to stay in Missouri because it’s safe and so I can get instate tuition,” junior Sana Khadim said. Furthermore, tuition is expected to increase more in the future. This latest tuition increase comes after a 5.8 percent increase in 2011. Unlike neighboring state Illinois, Missouri is not a state that

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has locked-in tuition. This is where a student’s tuition is guaranteed to stay the same for that student’s entire undergraduate career. Therefore, this year’s seniors financially have to look further than just this year. “I don’t see why schools wouldn’t do it. It keeps students from having to borrow more money from the government. Why add more fuel to the fire rather than try to put it out?” senior Jordan Fine said. The fact that Fine mentioned how students may now have to borrow money from the government reveals the cycle that has led to the tuition increase. University of Missouri advocates cited Missouri’s budget cuts towards university funding (a 7 percent decrease) as one of their major reasons for raising the tuition. This is a smaller increase than was expected. For the majority of the year, the curators had been writing budgets that included a 2 percent raise in tuition. By raising it only 2 percent, the university will annually take in $1 million less than was budgeted. Budgeting Director Rhonda Gilbert echoes the thoughts of Central students when it comes to how they will now have to budget their income. The university will have to “dig a little deeper to balance the budget,” Gilbert said in a “MizzouWeekly” article.

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art of the Parkway Central grounds are being used as a trash dump. “It has changed dramatically in the 25 years since I have been here,” science teacher Mr. Ken Greathouse said. Greathouse also mentioned some of the more peculiar objects he has seen in the area. “A lot of this stuff is coming from, I know, other schools. Some of it is playground rubble; this is the decent stuff,” Greathouse said. “There is asphalt and tires back there. There’s metal posts and trash cans that they have hauled and dumped from other schools and it gets buried.” The area where trash is being dumped is right near where the cross country course is on the grounds about 50 yards back from the science wing. Cross country runners say they have seen some weird things back there. “Typically you can find cans, bottles or plastic bags. This year we found a pair of kids’ sunglasses and there was a playground slide back there for a while,” senior cross country runner Kayla Friesen said. The course is used for MSHSAA Cross Country District Competition in the fall and also for other area schools, including Maryville University. “It takes a lot to get a course approved to be used for big MSHSAA meets. Having constant trash on the course will make it harder to get ready and could become a hazard for runners if no one notices it,” Friesen said.

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Parkway Facilities said efforts have been made to clean up the area and it has now come to their attention. “The area in question, because of its isolation, has been prone to collect trash over the years,” Parkway Director of Facilities Mike Mertens said. Parkway says they try to clean it up on a regular basis. “We routinely police the area and I’ve asked my Grounds Supervisor to have the grounds team clean the area up, once again,” Mertens said. “We also routinely regrade the area in question and have added fill and mulch in support of cross country events.” As trash is picked up, Greathouse says that the area still needs to be cleaned as well, as he has found some other objects on the grounds. “We’re talking human feces, lots of liquor bottles and beer cans,” Greathouse said. Friesen mentioned how much the course and area should mean to the school, as well as the district. “I think the district needs to realize that this course is not only an asset to the Central community and their athletes, but teams from across the state,” Friesen said. “[The teams] compete and practice on it, and many people in the neighborhoods around us use it to train also.”

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workers] have their hand in a lot of community resources and are more able to get supplies from a variety of areas.” It has always been my dream Tretter, Kraft and all the other counselors meet every day to discuss upcoming meetings and certain cases they to help people with their ocial Worker Ms. Cindy Kraft fulfills her dream of helping are working on. people by striving to provide a safe solution for all her clients' problems and I feel like I “School counselors are in the building full time, and personal issues and struggles. am able to do that with the they get to know the students and families much better “I knew when I was in high school that I wanted to help other career I have now. It is a good than I can,” Kraft said. “ I have a much bigger umbrella of people. I knew that I wanted to take a part in changing someone's things to cover and many more families to deal with, so it life,” Kraft said. feeling to know that I can is better to work with them rather than around them; like a Originally starting her career in Chicago as a drug counselor help make a difference in a partnership.” for the Salvation Army, Kraft eventually moved to St. Louis and Due to the code of ethics, counselors and social workstarted her job in the Parkway School District. person's life. ers are unable to make decisions for the clients themselves; “I started off at Parkway West Middle for five years then moved -Ms. Cindy Kraft they cannot force them to go down one path or another. to Central High as my main location, and I have been here for two “It can be very frustrating sometimes because I just want years now,” Kraft said. to shake the client and say, 'No,' but obviously I can’t do that,” Kraft said. Kraft works in six different Parkway schools but spends most of her time at Parkway Kraft mainly deals with personal and family-oriented situations, as well as students' Central because her main office is located in the building. general home life. “It’s great working in a district with people who genuinely want the best for the stu“My main focus is helping to get rid of that roadblock that is preventing a kid from dents,” Kraft said. Parkway is one of the few schools that has not only counselors in each individual school going to school,” Kraft said. “I want to support the students and their families in addition to helping provide them with the resources that they need.” but also has a social worker. For Kraft, commuting to six different Parkway schools and getting calls starting at 6 in “I’m busy all day traveling between schools, but I am here at least part of the day, every the morning is a privilege. day,” Kraft said. “What I love about this job is every day is unpredictably different,” Kraft said. “I get to Kraft and the school counselors work together as frequently as they need to, to look for work with families and students to make a difference and support them during a difficult answers and solutions. time. I really love working here.” “Social workers and counselors have different areas of expertise,” school counselor Ms. Judy Tretter said. “When we work together it makes the job a lot easier because [social

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everal teachers instruct more than one course at once. They have two curriculums in the classroom during the same hour at the same time. While the teacher instructs students from one course, the other students are left on their own to work or practice. “On A days, [Mr. Matt] Beazley will probably come out for about 30 minutes a class and spend the other hour with the Guitar 1 kids,” junior Sam Winter said. “On C days he usually just gives us an assignment and expects us to practice on our own.” The Guitar 2 students spend the remainder of the class working on their own in the hallway on book songs, theory pages or other assignments. “It requires very independent students,” Beazley said. Though they are usually productive, there is some wasted time, according to junior Matthew Bernstein. Despite this, Winter believed the situation may be beneficial. “We get more one-on-one time with him outside of the class because it is just us two working with him rather than him just hearing the whole class,” Winter said. “I don’t think it would benefit me as much if I were in a class with all of the Guitar 2 kids because this gives me the opportunity for more one-on-one help. He can specifically help me with what I’m doing now rather than just critique what the class is doing wrong.” According to Bernstein, on the other hand, there are some slight downfalls. “We’re still able to learn music and theory well. We have to work harder on our own. We don’t have as much time to play as a group or work in whole songs, only specific trouble spots,” Bernstein said. “Without another class, we would be better off with theory worksheets and the note-learning aspect. We would be able to master songs quicker, especially strum patterns.” Similar situations are prevalent in other classes as well. Journalism teacher Ms. Tara Stepanek teaches Radio & TV and Advanced Broadcasting seventh hour. Freshman Jef-

Juniors Sam Winter and Matthew Bernstein practice in the theater lobby for Guitar 2 class. Photo by Meaghan Flynn. frey Eidelman is a student in the Radio and TV class. “Ms. Stepanek spends more time teaching us, then lets us work on our projects. We can ask her questions when we need to,” Eidelman said. “I don’t think it affects us all that much. It’s tough on her, we can see that. I understand what she’s teaching just fine, and from what I can see everyone else does too.” Though Eidelman does not consider the split attention an issue, he did acknowledge the possibility of differences if only one class was held at a time. “We’re given a lot of freedom,” Eidelman said. “There’s some messing around sometimes, so if we were the only class there’d be a lot less of that.”

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Stanfields work together for decades

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oday he’s a substitute teacher, but 14 years ago Mr. Jim Stanfield and his wife owned a manufacturer’s representative business called Te’Cera Group. This company contracted with small factories in furniture and textile industries and sold custom and high-end furniture in Missouri, Iowa, Kansas and Nebraska. Mr. Stanfield began his business career working with Hallmark Cards. He became the director of purchasing for the Crown Center project in Kansas before becoming a furniture salesman. Once he decided to open his own manufacturer’s representative organization, Mrs. Anna Stanfield worked by his side as the financial officer of the company. They both took care of paperwork and held meetings with customers. Eventually Mr. and Mrs. Stanfield made the choice to sell their company when their small factories began to be I absolutely enjoy messing bought out by larger companies. with the minds of teenag“We saw that as an end to our business,” Mrs. Stanfield said. ers. There is nothing more Mrs. Stanfield went back to the corfun than the intellectual porate business world after they sold exchange with the curious the company. Mr. Stanfield attended adolescent mind. Washington University in St. Louis to - Mr. Jim Stanfield study religion and receive his masters degree in history of religion. He says he had the privilege of studying with the top scholars of world religion, and one of his professors was an orthodox Rabbi. “I’ve always been really, really interested [in religion]. My father was a baptist preacher,” Mr. Stanfield said. In his mid-50’s, Mr. Stanfield began teaching social studies and English at Fern Ridge High School for 11 years before retiring. Once he retired, he began substituting at Central. “I absolutely enjoy messing with the minds of teenagers. There is nothing more

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fun than the intellectual exchange with the curious adolescent mind,” Mr. Stanfield said. “You don’t know how much fun I have when I sub. I get to play with the kids, and not grade papers. We can talk about issues, how to write, etc.” Mr. Stanfield works with his wife now, and has since they began their business together. He says he “thoroughly enjoys being with her.” “I don’t think I’ve ever seen a man work harder than in his first three years teaching,” Mrs. Stanfield said. When Mrs. Stanfield was in the corporate world, she wanted to Mrs. Anna Stanfield and Mr. Jim Stanfield are familiar regain the common faces at Central and enjoy working in the same buildinterest they had years ing. Photo courtesy of Lisa Johnson. earlier when they worked together on their business. This choice led her to apply at Central for a secretary position. She began as a secretary to assistant principal Dr. Mitchell, then to Mr. Dallas, as well as the attendance secretary. “I wouldn’t be doing it if it wasn’t fun,” Mr. Stanfield said.

German students expand knowledge overseas Zach Prelutsky Staff Writer

your skills quickly. It allowed me to understand the culture and was definitely a great experience,” Byrne said. German teacher Mrs. Amy McMahon has lived in, visited and taken groups to Germany numerous times; she said her expertise can show the students things that they might otherwise not know about the country. “The most important part is the family stay, speaking exclusively German and having an increase in their level of understanding German culture,” McMahon said. Some of the activities during the course of the trip are taking tours of castles, roaming cities such as Berlin and Munich, and experiencing the natural beauty that Germany presents. “I’m looking forward most to visiting all the castles. I love history and they’re are all so beautiful,” Redding said. The trip is not only a rewarding experience for the students but also for the teachers chaperoning them and the families the students stay with. “Seeing the kids experience what they have learned in the book is a cool feeling,” McMahon said. A trip of this length also requires a large amount of prep work to make sure that every is going to run smoothly. “We meet every Thursday in Mrs. McMahon’s room to do prep work for the trip. We have had to write various letters, make scrapbooks and work really hard to get ready for this trip,” McCann said.

Who: Students in German 3, 4 and 5 What: 2-week trip When: starting March 7 Where: Germany Why: enhance their knowledge of the language and culture

en German students, the smallest group in years, are going on a two-week trip to Germany starting on March 7 to explore the country and the culture. The trip includes touring around the entire country, as well as a one-week stay with a German host family. The trip will enhance the students knowledge on German culture and give them an intimate view of the language they have been studying in school for many years. Senior Adrienne Redding is hoping that this trip can teach her some things that students cannot learn inside of a classroom. “I decided to go on the trip because it’s an awesome opportunity to stay with a German family and learn about their culture, as well as expanding on my German skills,” Redding said. The chance to go to Germany is only offered for students in German 3, 4 and 5, and the trip only happens every two years. For juniors such as Nick McCann, this was the only chance to go to Germany on this school-sponsored trip. “I have a German background and I want to experience this with friends, so I thought it would be a lot of fun,” McCann said. Senior Sean Byrne, who attended the trip to Germany two years ago, says the experience was definitely worth it. “It definitely helped me in class; having to only speak German is a good way to enhance

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Taylor thrives despite disabilities Meaghan Flynn Business Manager

magine walking around school with earplugs in and blindfolded. Students frantically push their way through the halls, yet you are completely unaware of your surroundings. And while you have the option to see and hear what is happening around you, sophomore Kyle Taylor doesn’t. Born blind in Florida in 1995, Taylor grew up with hearing abilities. However, as he got older, he gradually lost the ability to hear. According to Taylor, he would sometimes lose his hearing for up to a week, only for it to return at random times. Now he wears hearing aids and has partial hearing in his left ear. “If I take my hearing aids out, I can’t hear a thing, unless someone speaks directly in my ear,” Taylor said. Yet Taylor doesn’t allow his impairments to prevent furthering his education. After moving to St. Louis in the summer of 2012, Taylor enrolled at Parkway Central. His class schedule includes alternative English, alternative Biology, World History and P.E. “Kyle brings a lot to our class because kids are really interested in him. They get excited when they see how much he knows,” social studies teacher Mrs. Skylar Kim said. Kim teaches Taylor’s World History class and wears an FM transmitter during her lectures. This transmitter helps transfer what Kim says to Taylor’s hearing aids. According to Kim, Taylor has a good sense of humor and likes to ask questions to understand all of the material. “Kyle really enjoys history. He knows so much about everything, which makes

him a fun addition to the class,” Kim said. Taylor completes most of his assignments using Braille. When he finishes his work, Kim will have him read what he wrote aloud to her. Sometimes, Kim modifies his assignments so he can complete them orally. “Kyle is fully capable of using Braille to complete his assignments,” Kim said. “We are all lucky to see and interact with someone who is capable of doing something that we can’t.” Taylor also participates in the work program Maryville University. He helps in the dishroom and the cafeteria by sorting silverware and wiping tables. Special education teacher Ms. Amy Brecher explained that the goal of this program is to help students gain experience working outside of school. “We aren’t teaching Kyle to be a dishwasher. We are trying to help him learn job behavior and how to be responsible,” Brecher said. Along with his regular classes, Taylor meets twice a week with a mobility specialist and a vision itinerant. His mobility specialist helps him learn familiar routes around school. The vision itinerant works with Taylor on his Braille skills and with a new device, the Deaf-Blind Communicator. The DBC will enable Taylor to responds to texts in Braille. “The specialists help Kyle become more independent,” Brecher said. “Since he’s been here, Kyle has built good social relationships with other kids in his classes. The other students really accepted him when he got here.” Senior Katie Gates, one of the P.E. mentors in Taylor’s class, agrees and adds that Taylor always gets along with others. According to Gates, mentors are typi-

cally paired with one to three students each class. After being paired with Taylor during first semester, Gates learned a lot about his personality. “The cool thing about Kyle is that even though he is blind and is hard of hearing, he can remember every little thing you tell him,” Gates said. “He can even quote movies to their entirety.” Taylor has a particular taste in music. He enjoys soft rock, classic rock and heavy metal. When he listens to his music, he uses Bose headphones to help him hear. According to Taylor, these headphones help the quality of the music. Another interest of Taylor’s is action movies. Some of his favorites include “Joe Dirt,” “Invasion of the Body Snatchers” and “Time Machine.” “I like movies about the future a lot,” Taylor said. “I’ve always wanted to invent the time machine. I want to travel to the future. I want to know when time ends.”. In regards to the future, Taylor is unsure of what he wants to do after high school. One thing he is certain about is that he wishes to travel the world. Places like Western Australia and islands off the coast of Madagascar have always interested him. “I think it would be interesting to see what different places in the world look like,” Taylor said. Another part of Taylor’s future includes the possibility of new sight and sound devices. Although he doesn’t know when these devices will come out, Taylor is confident that inventors will be able to create something to restore his sight and hearing. “It would be cool to eventually be able to see out of my own eyes and hear out of my own ears again,” Taylor said.

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taring down the table, glancing into an opponent’s eyes, the chess player looks to get into the opponent’s head. He slaps the chess clock after making his move by putting the queen right next to his opponent’s king. Checkmate. This is just a typical weekend for sophomore chess player Kevin Cao. Cao has focused on playing chess for more than a decade. His first major chess outlet was at the chess club that met before school once a week at Shenandoah Valley. “I have been playing chess since kindergarten, which was about 11 years ago,” Cao said. At the chess club, he worked on his game with his older brother Henry who helped different strategies and tactics. Through his elementary school playing career, Kevin or his brother won the annual chess tournament at the school. Going into middle school, Cao joined the Chess

March 12, 2013 Club and Scholastic Center of St. Louis where he got to play more chess and compete with competition at a high skill level. “Right now, for my age in Missouri I am ranked first and for my age in the nation, I am ranked 10th,” Cao said. “Throughout my career I have won a few state and national championships and was part of the All-American Chess Team.” Although committing to something long-term may be tough, Cao has found other activities that he enjoys. He plays soccer in the fall for the school team and starts on the junior varsity basketball team in the winter. “Chess is more of a calm game that requires silence,” Cao said. “ Basketball is a very fast-paced game, so I can’t really compare the them because I like them both.” While fully committed to sports and chess, Cao still continues to strive for success in the classroom. He maintains a high GPA and is in an honors chemistry class that is made up of mostly juniors. Cao looks to start the 2013 chess season strong and has one goal in mind. “Just continue winning,” Cao said.

International Club celebrates diversity

harities, projects and donations keep the International Club occupied as they come together as a group and share their culture with others. “The International Club gives foreign students an opportunity to interact with others while participating in social and community service activities,” sponsor Ms. Leslie Wolk said. Wolk has been the sponsor of the International Club for about 15 years. She helps the students organize, plan and participate in club activities. Senior Inayatullah Shaheen, who has been involved the club for over three years since he was a freshman, is the president of the club this year. He is in charge of informing the members of upcoming activities as well as listening to and incorporating their ideas into the club. “By being in the International Club, I hope to accomplish everyone coming to the meeting knowing this club is fun,” Shaheen said. The International Club participates in events such as Beautification Day, a balloon sale during Valentine’s Day and various other charities and fundraising. They also have a booth during Special Olympics, which is an event for disabled children where they can participate in athletics. “I feel that having a booth during Special Olympics is one of

the most beneficial activities,” Wolk said. “It always seems to be a positive, educational experience for all involved.” Another one of the club’s most important activities is the Giving Tree. The Giving Tree offers club members the chance to write letters to poor children and send them donations such as used clothes and shoes. During Christmas, club members buy the children clothes so they can receive presents. “Donation is a really valuable thing to do and you can learn how easily you can help people with it,” junior Leah Yang said. The International Club meets every two weeks on Thursdays after school. The group’s main goal is to focus on different cultures and countries. “I hope everyone learns to tolerate foreigners and embrace the cultural and linguistic differences,” junior Rachel Yang said. Group members hope to get more people from different countries in order to share and combine more cultures so that they will have a more diverse group. “We all work together to keep this wonderful club running,” Shaheen said. “We keep it strong each meeting by seeing new faces every time and seeing that everyone is equal and welcome to come and have fun.”

Senior Inayatullah Shaheen helps rake leaves at Beautification Day. Photo by Katie Rembold.

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Safety drill seriousness will keep us safer

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ntruder Alert! Intruder Alert! A group of students chat, laugh and text as they huddle into the corner of their classroom while their teacher flips the lights off and locks the door. Suddenly the door handle shakes. Students laugh louder and poke fun at the ridiculousness. Of course, this is only the scene of an intruder drill, but in wake of the recent shootings, it is not the district who is unprepared, but rather it is the students and teachers who need to take all safety drills, intruder and evacuation, more seriously. According to assistant principal Mr. Chris Dallas, the district determines the number of safety drills for all of the Parkway schools. Each year, there are 10 fire and evacuation drills, two tornado drills and two lockdown drills. These drills typically take place during the first week or two of a month and are scheduled during different hours to ensure students have experienced the drill procedure in each class. Parkway states the goal to “develop and implement safety procedures for the event of localized and/or wide-range emergencies or disasters.” It seems, for the most part, that the district has followed through with that promise by implementing safety drills. However, a lack of seriousness from students and teachers counteracts the drills. On Sept. 27, a dirty detector caused the fire alarm to sound, forcing students at first lunch to scatter outside and giving students and teachers still in classes a chance to test the effectiveness of their rehearsed fire drill procedures. Outside of the English

“I think they waste class time and we usually just stand there, so nothing really gets done to help prepare us.” - Joanna Kolker [9] “Yes it’s beneficial in the case of an emergency, but the amount per year is too much.” - Ani Gururaj [10]

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Photo Illustration by Mia Kweskin. department, teachers could be seen leaning against the wall as they waited to be let back into the building. The key problem in this situation is this fire alarm was not a planned safety drill, yet because fire drills are taken in such a light manner, this potentially real alarm felt no different. All of the fire drills meant to keep us safe went to waste that day, as it was clear that had this really been a fire, leaning against the wall would have led to disaster. Likewise on Feb. 8, there was a small flare-up in a chemistry sink during after school hours. Fire trucks arrived and an announcement was made that this was not just a drill. However, according to teachers and students who were still at school, numerous people chose not to evacuate.

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Once more all of the fire drills meant to prepare us became meaningless. Furthermore, during the most recent intruder drill, a rumor spread through the halls that the only reason we had the intruder drill was so the drug dogs could come in unnoticed. It is appalling that students would believe this to be the “only reason” an intruder drill would be necessary. Tahmeed Ahmad wrote in a Dec. 26 letter to “The New York Times:” “One lesson we must learn from the tragedy is to take these drills seriously. For every facility, school or office, Newtown should serve as a reminder that drills are not a waste of time; they help us be better prepared to ensure our safety and that of others.” Clearly students who, like Ahmad writes, feel drills are a “waste of time” have not stopped to think how crucial drills could be if taken more seriously. While all of the shootings that have taken place in recent months should make us stop and think, the Sandy Hook tragedy should lie incredibly close everyone’s hearts - so close as to make people stop with the chatting, texting, laughing and joking and instead take a stand to make safety drill seriousness a priority. Dallas encourages teachers to express to students the seriousness of drills and the need to listen to directions. The district has created the best possible procedures; now it is in the students’ and teachers’ hands to treat these drills as if they are real. The sooner we take drills seriously, the sooner we create a safe environment and prevent the tragedies that have turned our world upside down.

“They’re beneficial, but the amount of fire drills isn’t necessary and a waste of class time.” - Nick Bible [11] “I don’t think any drill could ever fully prepare us for something as dramatic as an intruder. ” - Zoe Wolkowitz [12]

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Show respect: Say the pledge

Matt Frischer Staff Writer

t had always been a formal, respectful event. From a young age, saying the Pledge of Allegiance always had a special meaning to me. Throughout elementary school, the honor that went along with the patriotic pledge instilled within me a sense of respect for the pledge. Yet, as I have gone through school, the disappointing trend of ignoring the Pledge of Allegiance has grown. Now, when I see many sitting down, talking with their friends or even reading while the patriot affirmation rings throughout the school, it angers me. While it may seem miniscule, many people - myself included - take pride in saying the pledge. I view it as a chance to proclaim myself as a proud American in a time when not everyone is always able to say that. To me, ignoring this statement of nationalism, even if accidental, is a direct insult to those who protect our country. It’s similar to saying that we do not support our soldiers. While not all of us must lay our lives on the line to protect our country, I truly believe that we can all take a small minute out of our day to recognize those who protect our country, yesterday, today and tomorrow. I understand few people may feel loyal to other countries that they call home or that a student may simply not feel comfortable saying the pledge, but I still feel a place of respect should be noted. All anyone who doesn’t want to say the pledge has to do is be respectful by being quiet, standing or allowing those who would like to take part in the pledge to do so. I feel that as a citizen of the United States, a country that gives me the right to vote, to pursue what I dream, say what I want, and believe what I wish, it deserves my respect. One of the things I can do in return, or even as a payback for what my country gives me, is to honor it in a short saying that honors the country I live in. At the end of the day, I believe saying the Pledge of Allegiance of the United States is a sense of reverence for one’s country and an aspect of honor and gratitude to those who defend it. Many who defend our country feel the same way. A member of the U.S. Armed Forces who I talked to discussed his deep wish for the minutes of honor which is required for the Pledge of Allegiance. Honestly, I can’t agree with him more. No matter who you are, there’s no reason for anyone not to honor those who defend our country with the Pledge of Allegiance. Only 31 words make up the Pledge of Allegiance, an honor for those who protect us, and we need to respect it.

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Timeliness in assignments works both ways Catherine Melvin Staff Writer

he life of the high school student is one of deadlines and due dates. Among papers, tests and piles of homework, teachers have high expectations of their scholars. As a student, it is expected that we complete homework on time; refusal leads to consequences which vary from teacher to teacher. Some do not accept late work while others may subtract 10 percent each day the assignment is still not completed. Furthermore, if students miss a day of school, it is expected that we make up the work directly after our absence. For some upper-level classes, teachers hold us accountable to come prepared to class unless we have a truly magnificent excuse. On the other hand, teachers are not limited to any time restrictions. Oftentimes students may turn in assignments or take tests only to see results posted several weeks later. By this point material is easily forgotten and the students lose motivation to relearn the mistakes because they have moved on to entirely new content. If the material builds off itself, this can lead to lower scores on future tests and ultimately greater issues on final exams. The grading period for essays and other long-term assignments produces even more frustration. After spending numerous hours on an essay, it is often that kids do

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not see the paper back for months. By this point more assignments have piled up, and students cannot even remember what they wrote about in the first place. This makes it especially difficult to improve as a writer if we do not have time to learn our weaknesses before the next essay is due. The late grading inhibits learning capability and potential. Many teachers provide a classroom syllabus on the first day of class which outlines the course and summarizes classroom expectations. From the viewpoint of the students, it would be helpful if teachers would include their own grading policies regarding time, in addition to a breakdown of credit. Such information allows for classroom expectations to be mutually shared and respected. Just as teachers build respect for students that complete everything on time with effort and passion, students build respect for teachers that take the appropriate amount of time to grade things in a thoughtful manner. When a student decides to sleep through a class, this action displays nonchalance for a teacher’s efforts to prepare and teach material. Similarly, by taking extreme amounts of time to grade, it is disrespectful for students’ effort as well. We acknowledge that teachers have a lot on their plates with the various courses they teach and their obligations outside of school with coaching and their own families. Still, teachers always preach “Do not procrastinate!” Some should learn to take their own advice.

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Sophomores should be able to drive to school Dean Trail Staff Writer

he issue of whether sophomores should be allowed to drive to school isa continuous debate, and while juniors and seniors bicker that underclassmen shouldn’t be able to, sophomores should have the privilege of being able to drive to school. It costs $75 to purchase a parking pass to drive to school and only juniors and seniors are allowed to buy them. The majority of upperclassmen buy the passes but many don’t have them and plenty of sophomores drive to school anyway. The school could make more money if they made parking available to all grade levels but also enforced the rules and checked for parking tags. It’s a matter of convenience: wake up 30 minutes Toyota minivan parked in the front row does not have early to stand outside at the bus stop or sleep in and a parking pass. One among four others without tags drive to school by yourself ? It’s an easy answer. Sophoin the front row. Photo by Dean Trail. mores who have after school activities have to wait after they are finished for someone to pick them up when There are plenty of open spots left in the back of the they could put their gear in their car and go home. parking lot after the front has already filled up. Why not let I know a few kids whose parents are divorced and one of their parents live out of district, so if they have a license they the sophomores have those spots? There are several sophomores in the school with older can get permission to drive to school. Therefore there are siblings that can drive them to school. But if that weren’t the already sophomores driving to school. case, those sophomores should be able to drive themselves if Upperclassmen are annoyed because the underclassmen they have the ability to do so. are taking their “spots” in the parking lot or blocking them The school has had to make budget cuts this year and this from pulling in to their “spot.” Seniority is a factor, but the would make more money. Plus, the sophomores would get school could designate sophomore spots to keep the upthe privilege to drive to school. perclassmen happy or establish a firm first-come, first-serve policy.

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unsafe often turn to violence. Education on gun use and The brains of middle regulations should be put in place. school and high school Kids should be taught from a ince the tragedy at Newtown, students are still growing young age that guns are used by the issue of gun control has police for protection and can be and developing, especially been in high heat. Some think available in the home but are not teachers should be allowed to carry the part of the brain used to be used except for emergencies. guns on them at all times. Others for decision-making. Anyone who wants to purchase a say guns should be restricted to gun should take a test, like the one only those certified to carry one. taken for getting a driving permit But there are other issues at hand. Mental health treatment and awareness should be increased, or license. This might limit the number of people that turn to guns for their own use. along with gun control and safety. If gun control should be loosened and more people carry Guns are an issue, but are not the only problem with our country: mental health and education also play key roles. Ac- guns then that just invites gun-holders to use their guns, cording to the World Health Organization, depression is the which could lead to unsafe conditions. If the government doesn’t step in and make regulations, leading cause of suicide, and mental disorders can contribute people will continue to do the things they do. When will to intentional and unintentional injury. Oftentimes mental the next dramatic event occur? What poor town will be the health disorders can lead to violent events like shootings. next victim of someone’s uncontrolled mental disability, with Half of mental disorders develop before the age of 14. easy access to weapons? Our country needs a solution and it The brains of middle school and high school students are needs it soon. still growing and developing, especially the part of the brain used for decision-making. Students who are bullied or feel

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A Lil’ Crazy Spring broken Lillie Wasserman Entertainment Editor

t’s kind of hard to imagine Spring Break approaching with on-and-off precipitation sometimes including snow. But the truth is, Spring Break is pretty close. While a week of relaxation away from school is fantastic, the deeper implications of Spring Break can be a bit disconcerting. Let’s start with all of the vacationing that happens during Spring Break. It is awesome to take a nice siesta in some warm place away from Chesterfield, but not everyone gets to venture away from this weird little town of ours. And by not everyone, I mean not me. But hypothetically if I were to go on vacation, I wouldn’t be nearly ready. Is everyone aware of how hard it is to be bikini ready in the middle of winter? Seriously, with the sporadic cold weather and snow, my body just tells me to eat more. I’m sure it’s the same case with at least some other people. The psycho weather also offers more excuses not to exercise. It’s just a recipe for non-rock-hard abs. Next let’s discuss the sun. I like to think I’m just fair-skinned, but a lot of people are straight up pale...you know who you are. No offense. But I feel for those people. You put on layers and layers of sunscreen only to get a light sunburn, while most other people are turning golden brown like a really in-shape roasted marshmallow. I guess a good thing about Spring Break is it gives you a chance to soak in some sun before the summer when wearing a swimsuit is actually necessary. It gives you a chance to limit the amount of sun rays bouncing off of you. Plus, the name Spring Break is kind of misleading. I guess March technically counts as spring. But you hear spring and think, “Oh, it’s going to be beautiful and warm outside. Yay,” but in reality end up saying, “OMG, why is it so cold? Wah.” Again, if you travel somewhere warm, the title Spring Break makes sense, but my hopes would not be up if it was just named Mid-Semester Break just in case the weather is disgusting. However, Spring Break is a giant bright side in the tedious and depressing second semester. It’s a whole week to do basically whatever you want without as much pressure from school. I know a lot of what I’ll be doing. It involves Netflix, my couch and a lot of food. So congratulations to those of you that get to leave Chesterhood for Spring Break, and to those of you staying here like me, look on the bright side: You get to keep the decorative indentation on the seat of your couch.

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s the beginning of spring sports season quickly app winter season’s largest snowstorm. Winter storm “Q snow to hinder tryouts and practices for spring spo “Well, it’s always treacherous the first part of the trating,” track coach Mr. Ryan Banta said. Conditions on the fields and track forced teams practices of the season, while District games for bo basketball limited the space available for use. “One of the things that’s the most difficult is that this year we have where basketball is actually still playing,” Banta said. “In previous years as late but this season is a week longer than it has ever been. That’s not team is doing better, which they are, but it’s because MSHSAA has ch basketball. That’s already a problem because volleyball, soccer, track, ba for space.” Due to the competition for available practice space, coaches found i vise during the first week of the spring sports season. “The first couple days weren’t great,” girls varsity soccer coach Mr. Jo “We were trying to run practice in the Social Studies Commons, but it We just try to adjust and work with what we have.” After the first practices with major space issues, the soccer team resc later times to take advantage of empty gym space. Though the solution some, it posed some problems for younger players, as they needed to fin to attend tryouts, according to Theobald. The winter storms and weather changes affected other teams as wel ways. According to Banta, the track team practiced in the commons an as going outdoors despite the weather. “Most of the things we’ve done so far are built into the plan, so it h much; however where we do it has been,” Banta said. “That’s a little fru try to find any soft surface we can but there’s not a lot of carpet in the Even though the workout schedule hasn’t changed much, Banta said

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the situation. “It’s frustrating for us, and it’s frustrating for the kids because they want to get after it and really do the sports, as opposed to just random calisthenics, lifting and stuff like that,” Banta said Junior Elise Gibson is a distance runner on the track team. During the week of tryouts, Gibson and other distance runners used the outdoor course during practice. “For track runners it’s not that different; it’s just cold and wet,” Gibson said. “Distance runners have to use the course, but it’s hard because it’s so muddy, so we use the road or the track, and it’s harder on your knees.” The baseball teams were also forced to remain indoors during the week of tryouts due to unfit field conditions. “We haven’t been able to get outside, so the coaches don’t have an accurate evaluation of each player, and it will be hard to make cuts,” sophomore Austin Mischel said. Throughout the week, the teams practiced at various times during the evenings. The teams focused on hitting, throwing, fielding fundamentals and bunt defenses the best they could indoors, according to senior Alex Yoffie. “The winter weather obviously stopped us from getting outside this last week, but I do not think it will have any lasting impact on our season,” Yoffie said. “We have been throwing and hitting for several months now, so pushing back when we get out on the field shouldn’t matter. I think that teams who have not been working all winter will be affected a lot more than us.” Coaches and athletes from each team have different perspectives on how the winter weather will affect them in the totality of their seasons. “We’re usually better off than most people, so I’m not concerned. Our team has a lot of talent,” Banta said. “There are other schools that probably don’t have alternate plans like we do. Our coaches do a really good job of making sure we have all the bases covered so we can get close to as much done inside as we were going to do outside.” Though the weather presents issue to teams early on in their respective seasons, coaches do not predict major long-term issues. “The weather will definitely have an effect on the first couple games just because we won’t have enough time to build tact as a team, but by the second week, it won’t be an issue,” Theobald said.

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February in Photos Seniors Nick Schneider, Adam McDonald, Jonathan Brand and Jack Schneider do a dramatic reading of “Baby Got Back“ during the Mr. PCH Pageant on Feb. 8. Photo by Ethan Morse.

The choir and director Mr. Ben Silvermintz (back row) sing Mozart’s “Requiem” during Masterworks. Photo by Julia Goldman.

Junior Aidan McCarter performs in “How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying.” Photo by Emily Schenberg.

Junior Susanna Lei holds a kitten from the Animal Protective Association during the Project Help carnation fundraiser. Photo by Austin Dubinsky.

Junior Tyler Hinds raps with Young Money Nation in an intermission from the Mr. PCH Pageant on Feb. 8. Photo by Ethan Morse. Math teacher Nathan Wilson, right, prepares to throw the ball during the dodgeball tournament on Feb. 4. Photo by Emily Schenberg.

The cello section of Symphonic Strings performs during Masterworks on Feb. 25, along with the choir. Photo by Julia Goldman.

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Brian Hillhouse is lifted in a parody of “The Lion King” at the Guy Girl Dance during the Mr. PCH Pageant on Feb. 8. Photo by Maura Madinger.

Senior Alexa McKenna acts and sings during the teasers of “How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying.” The cast of the musical performed four shows Feb. 22-25. Photo by Emily Schenberg.

Freshman Michael Rembold and senior Adam McDonald play a lunch game during KISS Week, Feb. 4-8. They were Mr. STARS and Mr. NHS, respectively. Photo by Austin Dubinsky.

Juniors Connor Kramer and Ben Sueoka compete during the dodgeball tournament on Feb. 4. Photo by Emily Schenberg.

Junior Trey Knes arm wrestles principal Mr. Tim McCarthy for his talent in the Mr. PCH Pageant. Knes won the match. Photo by Jill Kealing.

Justin Bradshaw shows off his Beach Day attire during KISS Week. Bradshaw was Mr. Soccer and also won the Mr. PCH Pageant. Photo by Haley Foster. Compiled by Austin Dubinsky.

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Lazenby wins state racquetball title

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unior Zack Lazenby won the state racquetball tournament on Feb. 22 and placed third at nationals in doubles and eighth in singles play. “State was one step closer, and since it’s been over all I’ve been thinking about is nationals,” junior Lazenby said. His doubles partner was Marc Hansell, and they played in the first division. During a single elimination-style tournament, the duo played up to the semifinals and finished placing third. At individual play, Lazenby placed in the top eight in the No. 1 Gold Division, which is the second highest high school division. Last year, as a sophomore, he placed sixth. Lazenby went undefeated over the regular season. He received All-State and All-American awards from the Missouri High School Racquetball Association. “I was pretty familiar with how they play so I had a good game plan going into state,” Lazenby said. Lazenby played Dan Radosevich (Vianney), Thomas Riganti (SLUH) and, in the finals, he defeated Curtis Smith (Parkway West). He had beaten each of these players previously this season.

“It’s tough because I was the No. 1 seed and the favorite to win state, so I had extra pressure on me,” Lazenby said. The team as a whole placed third overall at state with players Ryan Hart, Evan Willenbrink, Rael Deegan and Jack Langa. “In practices we try to run the other guys as much as possible, but in games it’s more about where you hit the ball and when the second bounce is,” junior Evan Willenbrink said. According to junior Ryan Hart, practice serves as a time for team building. “At practices, we work mainly with each other and provide a challenge to each player in order for the team to develop as a whole,” Hart said. Lazenby attends the team practices, but he also works out on his own during off days to be prepared for both the high school season and his individual season. “I am an open player,” Lazenby said. “ Open is just one step down from professional. The open level still has a lot of competition and is very difficult.” Lazenby competes outside of school, as well, and during the season he trains five to six times every week. Junior Zack Lazenby plays in last Lazenby said that he also plays racquetball to condition himself year’s state competition. Photo from for the other two sports that he plays: football and baseball. Corral Archives.

Young girls lacrosse team looks to move on the season continues we become better players and friends,” Rechenberg said. While friendship is a very imorking with a team portant aspect to enjoying anything, filled with a “strong” there’s still room for improvement, younger class, the according to Rechenberg. girls lacrosse team is looking to “I think if our team is to imtake strides of improvement this prove, we will have to do so by masseason and those in the future, tering the basics of lacrosse, such according to their coach. as throwing and catching because “We have a lot of new, these skills are essential to winning young players, so we are looking games,” Rechenberg said. forward to a lot of growth on Although the team is looking the team, being able to increase for new help, the girls are already our skills and introduce our blessed with what they consider new players to the sport,” Head strong leadership. Coach Mrs. Beth Karfs said. The varsity lacrosse team celebrates after “I enjoy that our team’s very Karfs, who’s been a coach on welcoming and supportive,” Rechthe team for all of the six years a goal last year. Many of the players will return in the upcoming season. Photo enberg said. “Even through tough it has been a certified sport, from Corral Archives. practices and games, our captains talked about the chances for Katie Gates and Amy Camp always new players this coming year. are very encouraging.” “We have a particularly While senior Katie Gates was picked to be a captain for strong sophomore and junior class,” Karfs said. “Since we the coming season, she will have to miss the year on the had a lot of seniors last year, I don’t think they had the opfield for an unusual reason. portunity to shine on the field, and I think they are really “Due to me leaving for the Marine Corps, I can no going to come through for us this year.” longer play this year, which means the team must select One such player is sophomore Kathryn Rechenberg, a another captain to fill my place and work alongside fellow midfielder for the Colts. captain Amy Camp,” Gates said. “I think it will be easy to adapt because every year we Looking forward to her time in the armed forces, the get a new variety of girls that come to try out, and everyone senior does have regret about missing the season. has a different skill set,” Rechenberg said. “I feel terrible for leaving my team, and really don’t want With these new players, the team will need to adjust to to leave them, Gates said. “Lacrosse has always been my one another’s game, and in the process must grow accuspassion, and I love being a leader for my team, as seeing tomed to each other. how much the team has improved by the end of the season “Our team is always welcoming to new players, and as makes you feel great.”

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Even though her co-leader may be gone from the field in the coming year, Amy Camp already has several goals set that will let her help the team as captain. “Having a positive attitude and strong work ethic are the best things I can do for the team,” Camp said. “When we’re losing at halftime and everyone wants to quit, it’s the positive attitude that gives us enough hope to fight to the end of the game.” Camp remembers that she was one time at the same spot as many of the new faces on the lacrosse team. “The majority of seniors started in the younger girls shoes, with no lacrosse experience,” Gates said. “We’ve been taking new players every year, so I’m confident in the team’s ability to produce players that can compete with other teams.” Along with the senior leaders, at least one younger player will also continue to look to the coaches as a strong example for how the team should operate. “I enjoy and respect the coaches’ contributions to the team,” sophomore Chloe Kersten said. “They encourage us all and give everyone the extra push and motivation that’s needed, which help me grow to be a stronger player.” This year, the coaches are making sure to set specific goals and are making it a focus to pick reachable goals the team members can keep their sights on. “We measure our success based on small progress, small goals,” Karfs said. “We really look at setting personal and individual goals, focus on skills and particular strategies we are trying to accomplish.” Some of the players also have their own goals, including Camp. “The win-loss column is just kind of the end result for us,” Camp said. “Even if the wins and losses don’t shake out because we have a new team, we’re still going to be able to achieve some success and have a good feeling about where we are at the end of the season.”

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Kirby finishes first season back Conference. Kirby does not believe that his greatest accomplishment has come during a single game this year but instead over the course of the entire season. oach Rick Kirby finished his first season back “I try teaching kids that hard work is what makes the at the helm of the Parkway Central basketball program after a seven-year absence. During that difference between average and good,” Kirby said. “We may time period, Mr. Todd Pannett was head coach, but stepped have different ideas of what playing hard is, but they have been improving each week of the season.” down after last season to Junior forward Nathan spend more time with his Biggs played under both family. Pannett and Kirby and found Kirby stepped away from that they have different, the basketball program in yet both effective, styles of 2004 to focus on his personal coaching. life and watch his son, Austin “Kirby changed the culKirby, play basketball for the ture. Kirby just brings more Truman State Bulldogs. intensity to practice, which “I left to spend more time personally I like,” Biggs said. with my family, because to The Colts finished 15-12 me family is more important in Kirby’s first season back, than basketball,” Kirby said. and he has attributed some of In his first season back the early season struggles to with the Colts, Kirby helped the players having to learn a the team end Webster new system. Groves’ team streak of 83 “We have improved over Coach Kirby watches the basketball team play straight conference home the season, but the record wins and put the Colts in the Parkway North in the District Quarterfinals on does not show it,” Kirby said. top of the Suburban South Feb. 25. Photo by Zach Prelutsky.

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“The off-season will be key for us and give us time to improve our individual games and have better chemistry and play with a greater passion.” With only three seniors on the varsity team this year, Kirby has high hopes for the future success of the basketball program. “The off-season is going to be very important for our players. I want each player to work individually on the skills they need to improve,” Kirby said. “For example I want Jarrett Cox-Bradley to shoot the ball 5,000 times over the summer.” Senior guard Andrew Chekadanov liked the experience that Kirby brought this season and the help that he offered his players. “His past experiences give the team confidence because he has been so successful, and we know that we can win under him,” Chekadanov said. For a program with a new coach, the expectations are usually different than they usually are for a program that has seen continued success over the years. “For me, my expectations are always win 20 games, win a conference title, and win a district title,” Kirby said. “On a given night, anybody can beat anybody. We are just going to prepare our best and see what happens.” The team finished the season in second place in the conference and lost in the District Semifinal game to CBC to finish the season.

Girls swimming and diving finishes season at State Brandon Weissman Editor-in-Chief

or the third consecutive year, the girls swimming and diving team placed among the top 15 teams at the State Swimming and Diving Championships. This year, the girls finished 12th overall in the competition that was held Feb. 15 and 16 at the St. Peter’s Rec Plex. In the diving portion of the meet, the team was quick to score points. Led by senior Katie McKinstry and freshman Jamie Goldberg, the Colts accumulated 20 points to carry into the finals session of swimming. McKinstry finished 12th while Goldberg ended up coming in fourth. Goldberg’s final score of 403.65 broke McKinstry’s school record from 2012. After the preliminary round of diving, Goldberg was seeded first heading into the semifinals. Although she did not end up finishing in the top spot, she was more than content with her performance. “I was not expecting to dive as well as I did,” Goldberg said. “Going into the meet, I knew that there were a lot of really good competitors and I didn’t really know what to expect. My goal was to place in the top 16, so placing fourth felt great.” Following the diving session, the swimmers kept the momentum rolling. In the first event of the meet, the 200yard medley relay, the quartet of junior Elaine Reichert, senior Ally Neumann, and juniors Kelilah Liu and Courtney Nall placed fifth. With a time of 1:51.32, the relay broke the previous school record that was set in 2004 by four other girls, including Neumann’s older sister. Reichert, who swam the backstroke leg of the race, said

she knew it was not going to be an easy feat. “Our medley relay started shooting for the record my freshman year when we realized at State that we were only a second or so away,” Reichert said. “It was really hard to drop time, though, since each leg was only a 50.” Nonetheless, the relay was able to break the record by nearly half a second. “It would all come down to Courtney’s finish. Ally, Kelilah and I were all watching the clock as Courtney swam her 50,” Reichert said. “I remember Ally screaming, ‘We got it!’ Then, Courtney jumped out of the pool, and we all started screaming and hugging.” Aside from the record-breaking relay, the swim team had other significant swims at the meet. Nall, one of the team’s leading sprinters, placed 9th in the 50-yard freestyle. She also helped guide the team to a 16th place finish in the 200-yard freestyle relay. Nall was joined by Neumann, sophomore Taylor Burlis and junior Allison Bain in the event. Following what Neumann considered a disappointing swim in the 200-yard individual medley when she failed to qualify for finals, the team captain redeemed herself when she placed second in the 100-yard breaststroke, the Colts’ highest finish of the meet. Neumann, who sat out for two weeks during the regular

The 200-yard medley relay of Reichert, Neumann, Liu and Nall stands on the podium at the State Swimming and Diving Championships. The relay placed fifth and set a new school record. Photo by Brandon Weissman. season due to a cyst she had underneath her eye, was impressed with the swim, given how much training she had to miss prior to the meet. “I was super excited and when I looked back down toward the wall,” Neumann said. ”I saw one of my best friends, Corey (Conroy), crying and congratulating me, so it really hit me when I saw her. I couldn’t believe it.” The meet marked the end of Neumann’s high school swimming career before she swims for Truman State next year. “It is bittersweet that it was my last state meet, but I’m glad I ended it the way I did with my 100 breast,” Neumann said.

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District champs fall in Sectionals Nathan Kolker Production Manager

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n a tale of two halves, the Parkway South Patriots narrowly defeated the Colts 50-47 in MSHSAA Class 5 Sectionals on March 6 at Maryville University. The Patriots, who came into the playoff game at 25-3 and perfect in Suburban West Conference play, took a 10-point lead early in the game, ending the first quarter up 13-3. Junior forward Christie Bergesch led the Colts in the first half with six points, making three out of four shots from the free throw line. Coach Brian Guilfoyle urged his team to pass the ball inside to 6’3” center Zoe Wallis who averaged 14 points per game before the night’s playoff contest. That is exactly what the Colts did, putting the ball in the junior’s hands for the first five shot attempts of the second half. Wallis drew two fouls and cashed in two out of three possible points from the free throw line. The Colts began a comeback. Wallis put back her own missed shot to cut the Patriot lead to three points at the 6:28 mark in the third quarter. After a Parkway South timeout, sophomore Melanie Wasserman drained a threepoint shot to take the lead. As the third quarter came to a halt, the Colts led 36-32, with Wallis shooting a perfect 9-9 at the free throw line in the quarter. The Patriots worked back to tie the game at 45 with 2:42 remaining in regulation. After a full timeout, the Colts turned the ball over, giving up a three-point play. As the game clock reached just under 1:30, Bergesch forced a South turnover before earning a spot at the free throw line and handing the Patriots’ Dominique Broadus her fifth foul of the game. Again making one shot, Bergesch hustled down the hardwood to grab a defensive rebound. The Colts failed to put the ball in the net in the final minute of the game, ultimately losing 50-47. Central finishes the season 20-8 as Class 5, District 4 champions, the first title since the 1999 season.

Season Highlight: Girls first game leads to tournament win Matthew Bernstein Sports Editor

he junior varsity girls’ first game of the year was a close game against Parkway North. The team featured a player from each grade level. “We had girls from all grades, which we didn’t think would help build good team chemistry right away,” sophomore Mia Feldman said. “My expectation was that we just couldn’t all mesh, and I was really worried.” Throughout the game the girls would get the lead but give it up again and mostly trailed during the game. “They had two players who would continue to hit threes, and each Freshman Shannon Flynn looks to make time we had to a move in the junior varsity game against try and come Kirkwood on Jan 4. Photo by Kyla Gersten. back and get

another lead,” freshman Lauren Greenstein said. According to Greenstein, with each possession the game got more physical with girls getting knocked down. “We kept getting up and playing harder each time though,” Greenstein said. “I kept motivating myself to play hard defense and not let myself get beat.” The game drew closer and the girls were still down by two points until freshman Shannon Flynn hit a game-tying jump shot late in the fourth quarter. “It was my first high school game, and I just felt a rush of adrenaline as the time ran down,” Flynn said. “After hitting the shot, the song ‘We are the Champions’ was playing in my head. I was really confident we were going to win the game.” The girls ended up winning the game and, according to Feldman, it was a real surprise for many. “Coach [Tom] Sellers was incredibly shocked that we won because Parkway North teams are so well,” Feldman said. “The game was a real nail-biter, and pulling out a win wasn’t expected by my teammates and me either.” With a win in their first game, the girls’ loud cheers and screams made it evident that it was a big win. “I didn’t know what to expect from the team or the competition in my first game on a high school team,” Flynn said. “After making the big shot and pulling out a win, I felt like I was on top of the basketball world.” The girls won their next two games, making them the champions of the Parkway tournament. “After the first game we were all like, ‘Wow! We can work together well and this team can be really fun to be a part of,’” Feldman said.

Season Highlight: Boys get revenge in third West matchup Matthew Bernstein Sports Editor

fter losing to Parkway West twice this season, the JV basketball team played the Longhorns for a third time and coach Mike Wright stressed the importance of a victory. “Coach Wright was incredibly intense in his pregame speech,” junior Brendan Ecker said. “Losing once to a team isn’t acceptable and three times just can’t happen coach told us.” The Colts got an early lead against West that was important, according to Ecker, to proving they could compete and were the better team. “We really wanted to bring energy for the game,” sophomore Zach Jin said. “We knew to win we needed to keep our energy up and we kept going on runs and stayed motivated to win.” The team’s offensive contributions came from players like junior Braendon Prude, who made important shots to extend the Colts’ lead. “I remember Braendon making a lot of and-one layups, which were really big plays,”

sophomore Kevin Cao said. “Braendon was really pumped playing against them and doing well.” Playing smart and learning from past losses like losing in overtime, contributed to the JV team winning the third game. Cao, a starting guard, and the rest of the team never gave up their early lead. “We were passing around the perimeter and I felt that I had a great shot to take,” Ecker said. The shot went in as it banked off the backboard, which is less likely of a shot made from a long distance. “It felt like the basketball gods were watching over us that game. Angels just pushed my shot in,” Ecker said “I remember Coach shaking his head and telling me that just wasn’t a good shot, but all I could do was just laugh it off.” The rest of the team stood up and cheered for Ecker as the shot increased the lead and kept the momentum with the boys. “We all thought Coach Wright would be angry at the shot, but it was so big that once it went in, our bench was going crazy,” Jin said. “The momentum stayed with us the rest of the game. That shot really iced the game and we knew we would win.”

Junior Brendan Ecker dribbles toward the basket in the boys junior varsity win over St. Charles on Jan. 15. The boys went into overtime against the Pirates and were able to pull out a four-point win. Photo by Matthew Gibbs.

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The girls lacrosse team faces a season full of learning, according to Tarlas, because there is a large number of new players who will have to play varsity their first time playing.

Daley’s off-season condoning plan consisted of indoor running, weight lifting and training with Mr. Ryan Banta, who sponsors the winter conditioning program.

“I played before high school and a lot of the new players have never touched a stick before,” Tarlas said. “We will have to focus on learning how to play and work on improving basic skills.”

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As a year-round soccer player, Cagle hopes that her offseason practice and training will allow her to start off the season strong. “My goal is for the team to have a record above .500 and improve from last year,” Cagle said. “We’re still a young team but we have a lot more skill this year.”

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During his sophomore season, Kanter was one victory short of placing at the State tournament.

“We want to come out and show that we are still a strong team as well as showing that Parkway Central is an elite school for track and field,”Daley said. I look forward to making an effort to come out and give all I’ve got.”

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“In addition to the tennis aspect, I go to the gym three to four times a week to work on my agility and footwork,” Kanter said. “Tennis is a sport that requires you to move constantly during the course of a match, which may take up to three hours. You have to be in incredible shape.”

Daniel Polinsky

The sprinter looks to set personal records this season and draw more attention from college scouts. She is setting her goals on improving her times in the 100and 200-meter sprints as well as the 4x100-meter and 4x200-meter relays.

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Polinsky is a senior with the experience of prior seasons on the varisty team.

“I like how we work as a team. I want to go to state again,” Jones said. ”Last year we came in second place in the 4x1. This year I hope to take first.”

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“Being a senior makes me feel more confident when I go up to the first tee,” Polinsky said. “When all the new kids come in, they get really tense and shake while they go up to the first tee, and think they are going to shank it. But with some experience I think I can go up there confidently.”

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Going into her second year on Varsity, sophomore Tess Coulson is looking to make strides in playing the unique game in the pool.

The volleyball team looks to have a strong front row with lots of height between Schmittdiel, Nathan Biggs, Aadil Naushad and Matt Walter.

Battling through a dislocated shoulder, senior Jack Schneider cannot yet throw a baseball but plans to contribute to the team through his hitting.

“We always love finding the most fun out of everything we do. We look to be the loudest team by having funny cheers,” Schmittdiel said. “Off the court we wear matching outfits to let everyone know we play volleyball.”

“Since I separated my shoulder, I have been going to physical therapy three times a week,” Schneider said. “I have had to work really hard just to be able to hit this year.”

“I’m hoping to score a few more goals and also hopefully get a few less ejections,” Coulson said. “Other than that, I just want to make sure to have fun playing and help the team win more games.”

Compiled by Corral Staff. Photos from Corral Archives.

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Meaghan Flynn Business Manager

March 12, 2013

‘Safe Haven’ repeats past Sparks novels

determined heroine with a secret past, a devoted man who just wants love and a beach setting. This definitely sounds like another Nicholas Sparks book. “Safe Haven” focuses on Katie ( Julianne Hough), a runaway from Boston , hoping to start over in the small town of Southport, North Carolina. Katie’s goal to remain unnoticed fails when Alex ( Josh Duhamel), a widower with two young kids, falls in love with her. Alex tries to help Katie feel safe in his little town, but a secret keeps her from truly opening up to him. When she finally loosens herself up, their relationship is threatened by her past. Hough played a convincing role as a vulnerable, young woman. Her character was clearly paranoid that something from her old life would come and take her away from Southport. Hough also did a nice job when interacting with Alex’s

kids, Lexie (Mimi Kirkland) and Josh (Noah Lomax). Although the kids were cute in the beginning of the film, Kirkland’s over-enthusiastic attitude wore me out by the end of the film while Lomax turned Josh into a depressed little kid. Duhamel played the role of a lonely widower well, but the age difference between Duhamel and Hough is distracting. Alex is supposed to be a few years older than Katie, not 16 years older. Even though Duhamel is nice to look at, his relationship with Hough wasn’t as charismatic as it could have been with a younger actor. Director Lasse Hallstrom instructs Hough and Duhamel on the set While the plot of “Safe of “Safe Haven.” Photo from MCT Campus. Haven” is intriguing, the movie itself was disappointwhat was going on. The added scenes tried to add to Alex ing. Although the director kept the maand Katie’s growing relationship, but it really just distracted jority of important facts from the novel, viewers. I felt like I had to force myself to stay awake durthe missing little details certainly added ing the movie. It definitely did not need to run for almost up to a letdown. It’s really not that hard two hours. to keep simple things, such as names or Overall, the acting wasn’t half bad, but the way the plot character’s attitudes, in accordance with was portrayed and the order in which the events played out the book. wasn’t too exciting. If you are truly dying to see it, wait unMajor points in the story were left til it comes out on Redbox, because it honestly isn’t worth to the end, when viewers needed to see the price at the theaters. them at the beginning to understand

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Photo by Emily Schenberg. Food: Caesar Salad Price: $7.25 Review: Although there is very little you can do to make a Caesar salad unique, it was quite clear that there was minimal effort put into not only the flavor but also the presentation of the dish itself. The salad came out as a pile of lettuce heaped on a plate intermingled with Parmesan and about a dozen croutons. In addition it was difficult to tell how fresh the lettuce was due to the fact that it was drenched in dressing. Overall this salad was sub-par and a bit disappointing. Rating: 2 out of 5 stars

Katie Richards Staff Writer

Photo by Hanna Whitehouse. Food: Pesto Chicken Price: $8.95 Photo by Emily Schenberg. Review: A large piece of chicken in a whole Food: Chocolate Cake wheat bun with pesto sauce. Lettuce and Price: $5.95 tomato on the side. The rest of the plate was Review: The chocolate cake covered in rich chocolate syrup and filled with their own homemade french fries. powdered with sugar made our mouths water at the sight of The chicken was cooked well but tasted a it. The first bite confirmed what we were hoping for which was little dry. The sauce was the perfect combia rush of warm, gooey, chocolate heaven. With one bite gone, nation of spicy and salty, but the consistenthe rest quickly followed due to its moist consistency and bril- cy was watery, making the bun soggy. While liant chocolate explosion when it made contact the taste buds. the sauce went well with the chicken, the It is safe to say this dish was easily the best of the evening and amount was too small to give the chicken quite frankly the highlight of the whole experience. enough flavor. Rating: 5 out of 5 stars Rating: 3 out of 5

Crepes excite with foreign flair

ancy foreign food does not always have to be served at a black-tie restaurant for a great amount of money. Crepes, etc. is an affordable and casual restaurant in the Central West End bursting with chic and fresh energy. Colorful wallpaper and other modern decor provide an atmosphere aimed at young people. Interesting quirks of the restaurant, like wooden cubes painted with numbers instead of the normal table markers, set Crepes, etc. apart from the typical French cafe. While the atmosphere draws the youth in, the prices, service and variety in food keep them coming back. Smiling attendants are always waiting at the counter to help and deliver food to tables incredibly quickly. Crepes are the speciality, but also found on the menu are coffee, gelato, desserts, breakfast and other European specialties. The crepes themselves are separated into sweet and savory categories. Complicated and exotic ingredients give the crepes a gourmet impression while still retaining a fair price. High-class taste is not given up, though; reminders of simple comfort food can still be found in the food. The cheese-based sauce that tops the sun-dried tomato and chicken crepe may look overly fancy, but one bite reveals the creamy and comforting flavors inside. The slightly overcooked chicken was balanced out by the sharpness of the tiny tomatoes. Sweet crepes introduce more familiar ingredients: chocolate, whipped cream and fruits. The crepes themselves and thinner and sweeter, more traditional for a dessert crepe. While the menu has choices of classic French treats like Crepe Suzette, there are also modern choices like the chocolate- Sun-Dried Tomato Chicken Crepe

covered strawberry crepes. These contain Nutella chocolate spread and surprisingly fresh strawberries, considering the season, covered with quality-fresh whipped cream. Drizzles of Nutella and cut strawberries gave a delightful presentation that only added to the meal. Lively atmosphere and quick service give this restaurant a great first impression, which is not spoiled upon tasting the food. Comfort felt through people and food provides a returning feeling of delight that will make you want more.

Chocolate-Covered Strawberry Crepe. Photos by Katie Richards

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I know what you did last weekend...

n every teen movie you’ve ever seen, there’s one place where everyone from school hangs out. Whether it’s a restaurant, a park, or the mall, you’re bound to see a familiar face if you go there. While students know where their group of friends will be on the weekends, the population is divided in terms of where they’re found in their spare time. Many don’t even go out, preferring to spend their time at their own house or their friends’ houses. Those who do go out are split between multiple restaurants, movie theaters and the mall. A large portion of the 144 students surveyed gave immensely varied and specific examples of where they and their friends spend their time ‒so diverse that they had to be grouped together as “other.” “We like to go to concerts a lot,” junior Thomas Palmer said. Others have more industrious plans for their weekends. “I basically spend my life at Panera because I work there, but I don’t have time to hang out,” junior Dana Megargle said.

Other 19.4%

Almost 29 percent of students surveyed (41 people) reported spending their weekends at a friend’s house. “There is no common place for everyone to go to,” junior Andre Crenshaw said. Photo by Kelsey Larimore.

Mall 12.5%

Gym 3.5% School Activities 4.2%

More than four percent of students reported participated in school activities like marching band.

Ice Skating 3.5% Public Parks 4.2%

Friends’ Houses 28.5%

Movie Theaters 7.6% Youth Group 4.2%

Restaurants 12.5%

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McGraw album hits status quo Title Track: "Two Lanes of Freedom" - Definite album opener - Long guitar riffs help flow of song - Understandable lyrics and imagery in lyrics - Very catchy - Song and whole album resonant of summer Popular Track: "Truck Yeah" - Sounds vaguely familiar, like other songs Tim McGraw : - Catchy, definitely gets stuck in head American Country Singer - Distinct rhyming, lyrics too repetitive - Potential for summer hit Track List - Track title fits, "Truck Yeah" said repeatedly - Sounds like sort of anthem 1. Two Lanes of Freedom 9. Mexicoma Favorite Track: "Southern Girl" 2. One of Those Nights 10. Number 37405 - Great melody, riffs in background music 3. Friend of a Friend 11. It’s Your World exciting 4. Southern Girl 12. Tinted Windows 5. Truck Yeah 13. Highway Don’t Care (feat. - Lyrics meaningless, but lighthearted - Sums up male country singer mentality 6. Nashville Without You Taylor Swift & Keith Urban) - Again, sounds summer-y 7. Book of John 14. Truck Yeah (Live) 8. Annie I Owe You a Dance 15. Let Me Love It Out of You - Find yourself humming it after listening Collaboration Track: "Highway Don’t Care" (feat. Taylor Swift & Keith Urban) Rating Criteria: - Softer, more depressing track - Melody/Catchiness - Taylor Swift sounds like her country roots - Lyrics - Keith Urban blends, can barely tell he’s there - Background music/melody - Background music correctly portrays mood - Track title - Lyrics tell story, very engaging Lillie Wasserman Entertainment Editor

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hat began as a day of enjoying tasty treats at her stable has turned into a delicious hobby for sophomore Joanna Disch. Every Thursday, Disch packs 36 cupcakes into a turquoise contraption, carries the sweets to school and eagerly distributes them. “My mom got me interested in baking. She is a great cook, but the person who gave me the idea to bring cupcakes to school is my riding instructor who brings the cupcakes to the barn each week,” Disch said. “She leaves them out so people can come over and eat them. It’s kind of the same thing that I wanted to do.” Between the four classes of students that she spends the day with and other friends from around the school, the cupcakes have become a hot commodity. Add in hungry teachers like Mr. Brian Adam who serves as Disch’s Academic lab teacher, and the cupcakes don’t last long. “I am the luckiest Ac Lab teacher in the school,” Adam said. “The cupcakes that had strawberry icing were my favorite because of the real bits of strawberry that she made the icing with.” Adam went on to say that whichever cupcakes were available on a given day serve as his favorite. According to Disch, it usually takes about two to three hours to bake all three dozen cupcakes to take to school. When the cupcakes are intricate, it takes even longer. “The most complicated cupcakes that I have made are the snowman and the Heath bar cupcakes because I had to make two different kinds of icing for them,” Disch said. “I had a recipe book, ‘500 Cupcakes,’ but now I just kind of think of ideas that would be good and look up recipes on Pinterest.” Disch is well aware of the perception that her cupcakes have around the school and is often asked if she considers selling them for a profit. “A lot of people tell me that I should sell them for money, but I don’t think that I should,” Disch said. “I don’t want to charge my friends for them. I have thought about it, but I probably won’t.” Even though she enjoys the end result of her baking, Disch says that it can get tedious. “Most of the time, I make the cupcakes by myself. Sometimes people come and help me, but they aren’t really that helpful. They just kind of stand there and watch,” Disch said. “It’s kind of a one person job, but it is fun having people there to talk to you because it can get kind of boring.”

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