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Political Trivia

Political Trivia

Brandon Lightfoot, Photo Expert
December 16, 2020
Zoom has become the new classroom for Parkway North but beginning Nov. 9, students will begin attending school in-person once again. The schedule is still uncertain but if all goes according to plan, North students who opt to attend in-person school will be back in the building very soon.

Parkway Updates Plan to Return to In-Person Schooling

Brandon Lightfoot, Staff Writer
October 14, 2020
What are Your Plans for Halloween?

What are Your Plans for Halloween?

Brandon Lightfoot, Photo Expert
October 13, 2020
How Much Do You Know About October?

How Much Do You Know About October?

Brandon Lightfoot, Side Dish Czar
October 2, 2020
September photo of the month

September photo of the month

Brandon Lightfoot, Photo Expert
September 15, 2020
During quarantine, students were faced with what seemed like infinite time on their hands. Many students played video games, spent time on social media and learned new things from YouTube videos.

Students Reflect on a Strange Summer Break

Brandon Lightfoot, Photo Expert
September 9, 2020
This year's yearbook theme is "Nothing About This is Planned" which sums up this year's events well. Yearbooks should be delivered in July.

Yearbook Powers Through COVID-19

Brandon Lightfoot, Photo Expert
May 15, 2020
This stop sign in Creve Couer reminds people to help stop the spread of Covid-19. Covid-19 has stopped many activities and has put a stop to some seniors future plans.

Students Change Future Plans Due to Pandemic

Brandon Lightfoot, Photo Expert
May 4, 2020
With almost everything being closed down in an attempt to combat COVID-19, there have been little things to do to keep yourself occupied. We have all probably watched our favorite tv show on Netflix, and spent countless hours scrolling through Tik-Tok. However, this Bradford pear tree located along Interstate 270 is a reminder of the beautiful things in life.

April Photo of the Month

Brandon Lightfoot, Photo Expert
April 7, 2020
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March Photo of the Month

Brandon Lightfoot, Photo Expert
March 4, 2020
Junior Sierra Dickerson comforts sophomore Alex Smothers while they donate blood. Sophomores must get parental permission to be able donate

NHS Holds Spring Blood Drive

Brandon Lightfoot, Photo Expert
March 2, 2020
Newspaper and yearbook staff smile in front of the Newseum after exploring the exhibits. “I’m really glad I got to visit the Newseum before it closes this year. It’s such a fun and interactive space, and I hope they find a way to reopen it in the future,” said Fischer.

North Journalists Attend Annual JEA Convention

Brandon Lightfoot, Photo Essay Expert
December 3, 2019
On Tuesday, Nov. 19, Carlynn Forst and her ceramics class held a Raku Firing during class. The students spent the previous classes crafting their artwork and preparing it for the fire. Raku is a type of Japanese pottery traditionally used in Japanese tea ceremonies, most often in the form of chawan tea bowls. In the traditional Japanese process, the fired Raku piece is removed from the hot kiln and is allowed to cool in the open air. “My favorite thing is seeing how excited the students get when they see their work change throughout the process,” said Forst.

November Photo of the Month

Brandon Lightfoot, Photo Essay Expert
November 20, 2019
With Halloween festivities coming to an end, Parkway North showed their spirit by competing in an annual door decorating competition. There were many competitors with creative door designs; however, Scott Nilsen’s junior ac lab won with a design inspired by the scary movie “IT.” Released on Sept. 16, 2019, the new “IT 2” movie inspired students to recreate the clown “Pennywise” as their door decoration. “It is cool to be apart of helping put the design together and actually winning, “IT” is also one of my favorite movies so that was nice as well,” said junior Eric McDaniels, who helped design the door.

October Photo of the Month

Brandon Lightfoot, Photo Essay Expert
November 5, 2019
On Tuesday, Oct. 8 at Parkway North, junior counselor Jamesell Kee and college and career counselor Stephanie Bluestein gave presentation on Naviance, resource during the college application process, providing you with all the information you need to navigate the college application process. The software partners with highschools all over the world, with 7 million students worldwide. “I haven’t used Naviance in a while, so it was helpful to get a refresher about all the opportunities that it provides,” said junior Logan Blackman. If you have any questions regarding the Naviance or the college application process, schedule an appointment with your grade level counselor or Ms.Bluestein for help.

October Photo of the Month

Brandon Lightfoot, Photo Essay Expert
October 8, 2019
Senior Levi Hilton returns to the sideline after an attempt to get a first down. North struggled to stop Jackson scoring in the first half of the game.

Parkway North Suffers Defeat Against Jackson at First Home Game

Brandon Lightfoot, Photo Essay Expert
September 10, 2019
Today Sept. 9, 2019 at Parkway North had an assembly during academic lab from the Blue Angles. The Blue Angels are the United States Navy's flight demonstration squadron which was initially formed in 1946, making it the second oldest formal aerobatic team in the world, after the French Patrouille de France formed in 1931. They are currently going around to local highschools to raise awareness of their upcoming air show. They will be performing in Chesterfield Missouri on Sept. 7-8, 2019 at the Spirit of St. Louis airport.

September Photo of the Month

Brandon Lightfoot, Photo Essay Expert
September 6, 2019
Seniors Lucian Thibodeaux and Jacob Sigler were escorted by their parents and teamed up with varsity coach, coach Mark Reeder during senior night for varsity baseball on May 3, 2019 at 4:15 p.m. at North’s home field. ”Senior season was really good; it was nice to know my teammates and coaches have high expectations of me,” said senior Lucian Thibodeaux.

Parkway Norths Varsity Baseball Team Defeats Fort Zumwalt North 8-5; Says Goodbye to Seniors

Brandon Lightfoot, Staff Writer
May 9, 2019
Students Share Heritage Through Black History Celebration

Students Share Heritage Through Black History Celebration

Brandon Lightfoot, Side Dish Czar
February 11, 2019
Central Defeats North JV Basketball [Photo Essay]

Central Defeats North JV Basketball [Photo Essay]

Brandon Lightfoot, Staff Writer
December 5, 2018
PNH Hosts Annual Blood Drive

PNH Hosts Annual Blood Drive

Brandon Lightfoot, Staff Writer
November 12, 2018
Bunton Leads Varsity Football To Victory In Final Game Against Central

Bunton Leads Varsity Football To Victory In Final Game Against Central

Brandon Lightfoot, Staff Writer
September 27, 2018
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