Parkway South High School
| Parkway South High School | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
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801 Hanna Road Manchester, Missouri 63021 United States | |
| Coordinates | 38°34′38″N 90°30′44″W / 38.57715°N 90.51212°WCoordinates: 38°34′38″N 90°30′44″W / 38.57715°N 90.51212°W |
| Information | |
| Type | Public comprehensive high school |
| Established | 1976 |
| School district | Parkway School District |
| NCES School ID | 292358001394[1] |
| Principal | Patrice Aitch |
| Faculty | 120[1] |
| Grades | 9–12[1] |
| Enrollment | 1,950[1] |
| Color(s) | |
| Athletics conference | Suburban West Conference |
| Mascot | Patriots |
| Website | Website |
Parkway South High School is a public comprehensive high school in Manchester, St. Louis County, Missouri that is part of the Parkway School District. Parkway South, since starting their school renovation in 2010 has built a new science wing, have implemented new technology in every class room, installed turf, and are currently working towards rebuilding their three gyms.
History
Parkway South High School opened in 1976, the bicentennial of the United States Declaration of Independence. For this reason, the school mascot is the patriot and the colors are red, white, and blue. The school was supposed to be completed in 1974, and the mascot would have been the rebel; the colors were going to be orange, blue, and black. However, construction was delayed, and the colors and mascot were changed to a bicentennial theme.
Activities
For the 2013–2014 school year, the school offered 28 activities approved by the Missouri State High School Activities Association (MSHSAA): baseball, boys and girls basketball, sideline cheerleading, boys and girls cross country, dance team, field hockey, 11-man football, boys and girls golf, girls lacrosse, music activities, scholar bowl, boys and girls soccer, softball, speech and debate, boys and girls swimming and diving, boys and girls tennis, boys and girls track and field, boys and girls volleyball, water polo, and wrestling.[2] In addition to its current activities, Parkway South students have won several state championships, including:
- Boys golf: 2001
- Girls softball: 1989, 1991, 1995
- Boys swimming and diving: 1999, 2000, 2001
- Boys soccer: 2007
Parkway South also has had one individual girls cross country state champion, three individual boys track and field state champions, two individual girls track and field state champions, three relay girls track and field state champions, and three individual wrestling state champions.[3]
Activities also include the 'Spirit of '76' Marching Band, performing arts, clubs, and school publications.
Alumni
- Peter Leicht (2015): West Regional and National Hitter of the Year (National Wiffleball League Association), 2015 SWBL MVP and Platinum Glove Award winner (St. Louis, MO).
- Atiyyah Ellison, Mizzou Football Defensive Tackle, drafted by the Carolina Panthers in the third round (89th overall) of the 2005 NFL Draft.
- Sarah Haskins: 2008 Olympic Triathlete[4]
- Scott Langley, American Professional Golfer
- Andrew Kilkenny (2011): Multiple MSHSAA State Champion and school record holder (Swimming). Recruited by Miami University (NCAA D1) where he competed, and became team captain.[5]
- Mike McKenna, NHL goaltender, drafted by the Nashville Predators in the sixth round (172nd overall) of the 2002 NHL Entry Draft. Made his NHL debut in 2009 with the Tampa Bay Lightning.[6]
- Greg Raymer: 2004 World Series of Poker Main Event champion[7]
References
- 1 2 3 4 "Search for Public Schools - School Detail for Parkway South High School". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved November 9, 2013.
- ↑ MSHSAA: Parkway South
- ↑ MSHSAA: Championship Histories by Sport
- ↑ "Sarah Haskins 2008 Olympian". Retrieved 2010-07-10.
- ↑ "MSHSAA Athlete of the Year".
- ↑ "Mike McKenna hockey statistics".
- ↑ "Greg Raymer - fossilman - Poker Player - PokerListings.com". pokerlistings.com. Retrieved 28 February 2011.