August 2022 Newsletter

The Parkway Alumni Hall of Fame was created as a way to help celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Parkway School District. The Parkway Alumni Association inducted the charter class into the Parkway Alumni Hall of Fame in November 2004.

Today, the program continues to recognize Parkway graduates who have brought honor to the district by distinguishing themselves through career achievements and outstanding community service in the years since they graduated from high school. Now, after ten cycles of nominations and selections, the inductee list includes 220 outstanding Parkway graduates from all walks of life.

Learn more about our inductees here on our website.

The next induction of Parkway alumni into the Parkway Alumni Hall of Fame will take place on November 12, 2022, at the Sheraton Westport Chalet Hotel in St. Louis and will recognize both the Class of 2000 and 2022 inductees.

You can make a donation in honor of one of our newest Hall of Fame Inductees on our website. Each gift will support our programs and help give unique opportunities to current students who one day too may be in our Hall of Fame.

Save the date to play golf at the Parkway Golf Tournament on Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022, at 10 a.m.! The PAA will host this annual event again at Forest Park Golf Course, one of the most popular public golf courses in the Midwest.

Fees this year are $120 per golfer - the fee includes snacks and lunch on the course and appetizers during the awards presentation following the tournament. Register early online today!

Join us on the second Tuesday of each month for an all-alumni networking event. The group meets in person at the Parkway Administration Center. Hear from alums about their current work and meet other Parkway alumni in our community. To attend, email parkwayalumni@parkwayschools.net to be added to the meeting invite list. Include your name, school, class year, profession, business name and contact info.

The PAA is happy to assist reunion planners by providing contact information and general guidance on having a successful event. We would also be available to provide volunteers to man the registration table at your event. Please call the PAA at (314) 415-8074 or -8073, or email ParkwayAlumni@ParkwaySchools.net, to learn more.

Did you download the app? We're excited to partner with ALL THINGS LOCAL STL. This partnership will allow us to better communicate to you directly and give us more exposure to the residents and business owners in our community. Download the app and get connected with Parkway Alumni!

Greetings and welcome to another addition of the Parkway Alumni Newsletter. I am so excited to see the many things happening in our association, and the support from countless alumnus who truly understand the Mission and Vision of the Parkway Alumni Association.

Maybe you haven’t had the opportunity to participate in giving back to your excellent Parkway education. In this Newsletter you will find several upcoming events and opportunities to get involved. Perhaps you have a reunion coming up, or want to join the very active Networking Group. Maybe you can put a foursome together and meet us at Forest Park for our Annual Golf Tournament… Whatever it is, please consider being a part of “your” group that continues to support Parkway students, teachers and fellow alumni in so many meaningful ways.

Please take the time to read our Newsletter and catch up with everything going on in “your” association. I can’t wait to me you and look forward to seeing you at our events.

For This Generation,

Dr. Thomas M. Smith

When Lenny Mink was a high school student at Parkway Central in the late 1980s, he would sneak into the school’s empty, dark theater and just sit. There was just something about the peaceful stage that gave Mink a feeling of possibility — the possibility of what that stage could do when it came to life. >> http://ow.ly/1JUh50KcLzW

Our very own Parkway West High graduate, Ja'Marion Wayne, was given Mizzou's #25 jersey.

If this number looks familiar, that's because it originally belonged to another beloved Parkway athlete, Aaron O'Neal. After setting numerous records playing football at Parkway North, Aaron selected Mizzou to continue his football dreams.

Tragically, he passed away during a practice July, 2005.

The #25 jersey is passed down to a defensive freshman to wear over the course of his football career to honor Arron's legacy.

Parkway alumni are getting together to make some music! Any interested musicians or bands who may be looking for a reunion unlike any other, contact Sandy Riutcel at sriutcel@parkwayschools.net.

Point guard Sug Sutton - Parkway North, is back on the court and ready to make an impact. http://ow.ly/u7lT50KcLvu

New educator orientation has come and gone and we are so thrilled to see some alumni! We have 140 capable new educators in Parkway this year and they are eager for the school to begin. Please welcome them!

We need help at your school! We have nearly 50 openings for bus drivers, custodians, grounds crew employees and other staff needed to support our families. If you know someone who is interested, please share this with them. Interested applicants can call 314-415-8401 for more information or visit this website.

Hailey Roberts, a '21 graduate of South High and a remarkable Girl Scout, was honored with the Gold Award by the Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri. Roberts organized a virtual STEM fair for girls in elementary school. Her virtual fair introduced STEM career paths and included interactive sessions to demonstrate each job option.

The Gold Award is the Girl Scout's highest national honor.

Please help us welcome our new administrators for the 2022-23 school year! These individuals will lead our schools well and continue the legacy of developing incredible Parkway graduates who serve their community and change the world!

• Dr. Tiffany Holman-Besse, Deputy Superintendent, Administrative Center
• Corey Johnson, Director of Athletics and Activities, Administrative Center
• Dr. Alexis Luecke, AP Bellerive, Bellerive
• Dr. Amy Grich, AP Central High, Central High
• Eric Schroer, Central High Athletic Director, Central High
• Kimberly Ramirez, AP Central Middle, Central Middle
• Kristen Harms, AP Claymont, Claymont Elementary
• Dr. Sarah Power, Coordinator of Fern Ridge, Fern Ridge
• Dr. Melissa Schewe, Principal, Hanna Woods
• Dr. Andrea Sparkling, AP Hanna Woods, Hanna Woods
• Dr. Jodi Oliver, Principal, Henry
• Christopher Clark, Principal, Highcroft Ridge
• Josh Martin, North High Athletic Director, North High
• Tracy Smith, Principal, Ross
• Terri Politte, Principal, Shenandoah
• Angie Pappas-Muyco, Principal, South High
• Lindsey Perkins, AP South High, South High
• Brionne Smith, AP South High, South High
• Joseph Brown, AP Southwest Middle, Southwest Middle
• Lauren Rayfield, Special Education Administrator, Special School District
• Dr. Cartelia Lucas, Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Student Services
• Cherie Magueja, Director of Social Emotional Support Services, Student Services
• John McCabe, Principal, West High
• Jamaal Heavens, AP West High, West High
• Jeff Taggart, West High Athletic Director, West High
• Dr. Adam Kealen, Principal, West Middle

Be part of something bigger than yourself! There are many ways to give to the Parkway Alumni Association. Whether you make a general donation or direct your contribution to one of our funds like the Light of Parkway or Albert Awards, your support will be used for programs that benefit alumni, students, staff and the Parkway community as defined in our mission statement. Give today by making an online donation.