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Parkway North’s Guard ends their season at Parkway South

Leslie Ford
May 1, 2024
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There are many AI sites and apps available. “You don't [stop students from using AI] - you teach them how to use it,” social studies teacher Melody Barger said.
AI Comes to the Classroom
Sophomore Nikhil Rajesh, and freshmen Toby Goodwin, Curtis Marten, and Wayne DeKinder work on an a project for social studies teacher Jeff Kenny’s class. The collaboration zone is used for classes and other activities inside the library.
School Library Offers Variety of Exciting Activities
Miles Hines was dressed up as a Minecraft creeper for the majority of the night and enjoyed helping and seeing the kids be happy when accomplishing the activity. “I helped run the theater booth and there was a game where you stack blocks up and we helped kids learn how to play the game,” said Hines.
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With a decreased student population at North, some classrooms are underutilized. Leading classrooms like this one to collect dust until they are used again.
North's decrease in student population affects classes
Senior Symone Boyd dusts library shelves at the National Honor Society meeting on Feb. 8. Besides helping with writing book reviews and organizing books, NHS students also helped to clean the library, which is especially helpful due to the different illnesses circulating at the moment.
Improvements in the library aim to enhance student experience
“It is an honor to know people appreciate the effort I put in. There are so many deserving teachers here at North.” Says Frank
Tricia Frank Becomes Teacher Of The Year
On the hill at Parkway North by Fee Fee Road, sledding tracks show evidence of people enjoying St. Louis’ snowfall. Students got three snow days which extended their winter break, but also cut into their final exam preparation time.
Parkway Students Experience Extended Winter Break
Sophomore Carmen Mansfield works on a chemistry project in which students use zinc, copper, and water to turn on a light. The Viking Academy often uses projects to teach students concepts.
Parkway North Offers Unique Approach to Education
Russell Vincent and senior Max Peck discuss supplies for the Northern Lights Cafe. The Northern Lights Cafe opened on Sept. 18, bringing a few new changes due to safety regulations and construction
New Year, New Northern Lights Café
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Senior Alexander Beck Earns Honorable Mention In Orchestra
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Voting Activists including Harvey Ferdman and Rusti Levin speak with students involved in the Civics Club on Nov. 21. Civics Club hopes to hosts more speakers to encourage students to get involved in the political process.
Civics Club Hosts Voting Activists
Raising the minimum wage is not a new idea, as Missouri is one of 34 U.S. states and territories to raise pay beyond the federal mandate of $7.25 per hour. By comparison, Missouri’s expected wage rise to $15.00 per hour is slightly above average, with the highest being $17.00 per hour in the District of Columbia.
Missouri Proposition A Passes; Minimum Wage Due to Rise
JV cheerleaders get the crowd riled up by including them in their routine chant. It was a great way to get students ready for the homecoming football game and dance that weekend.
North Students, Staff Host Homecoming Pep Rally
A tutor helps a fellow student in the library on Tuesday after school at Parkway North High. Student tutors are available Monday-Thursday after school for anyone who needs help.
Students help tutor other students
Sophomore Winta Solomon hangs up streamers after school on Oct. 15 in the commons. Solomon was one of the many students who planned and executed the homecoming commons decorations.
Homecoming decorations bring life to a short homecoming week
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Leslie Ford
Leslie Ford
Hi, my name is Leslie. This is my second year being on the newspaper team. I'm a part of the color guard and love to read. My favorite part of being on the Norsestar team is hearing the bright ideas that come from our community.