Parkway High School
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Calendar of Events at Parkway High School
 
 
Parkway High School 2nd Quarter Honor Roll List by Sandee Bollenbacher
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Parkway High School 1st Quarter Honor Roll List by Sandee Bollenbacher
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Parkway Homecoming Dance Well-Attended
Thank you to Nikki Fox for sharing;
Click here for more on her website!


 

Parkway High Powderpuff Fun
Thanks to James & Jill Leighner for sharing the pictures and write-up.
Click Here for more powderpuff action pics


Saturday's Powder Puff proved that once again, as always, SENIORS RULE!  The Senior girls destroyed any hopes that the Sophomores had of winning the Powder Puff Trophy by a score of 44-6.  Then in final game the Seniors would just
absolutely crush the Junior girls by a final score of 56-1.  


Seniors Rule!

 

 
 
Homecoming 10-7-2011
Watch the Parkway High School Marching Band Half-time Show
Thanks to James & Jill Leighner for sharing the picture, write-up, and digital conversion of the video.


Click Here for the video on Youtube:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5JcMGHVO5-g


 

More on YouTube - National Anthem:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cEiTP1QuoJ0

Attendants on YouTube:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vmXy_BjI-hU

Crowning of the Queen on YouTube:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vim8Jqp5N0A

 

 
 
 
 
Haley Burtch Reigns as Queen over Parkway's Fall Homecoming Festivities on October 7, 2011

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


Click Here for more pictures on Pat Agler's Pantherzden.com

 
 
 
 
Parkway Fall Homecoming Court 2011
Thank you to Nikki Fox for sharing - More of Nikki's Work tomorrow

Junior Attendant Olivia Smith, Sophomore Attendant Cheyenne Stant, Senior Queen Attendant Killyan VanArsdel, 2011 Queen Haley Burtch, Senior Queen Attendant Amy Agler,  Freshman Attendant Halle Beougher

 

 

 
 
 
 
 

Parkway’s 2011 Fall Homecoming Court

Senior Queen Attendant Amy Agler is the daughter of Pat and Monica Agler. Amy is from Rockford. Her school activities include year book, girl’s basketball trainer, track, pep club, and FCCLA public correspondent. Amy’s favorite pastimes are dancing, singing, scrapbooking, cooking, sewing, and volunteering. Amy attends Mt. Tabor Church of God. Her future plans are to attend Wright State for an elementary education degree.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Senior Queen Attendant Killyan VanArsdel is the daughter of Pete and Michelle VanArsdel. Killyan is from Mendon. Her school activities include drama club, choir president, and co-captain of the show choir. Killyan’s favorite pastimes include volunteering at FCU, riding horses, and playing music. Her future plans are to attend ONU and to go into law.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Senior Queen Attendant Haley Burtch is the daughter of Ed Burtch and Melissa Darrigan. Haley is from Rockford. Her school activities include volleyball, basketball, band, science club, book club, NHS president, Senior class vice-president, and foreign language club. Haley’s favorite pastimes are playing sports, reading, photography, grocery shopping, and hanging out with friends and family. Haley attends New Horizons Church. Her future goals are to attend a four year college.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Junior Attendant Olivia Smith is the daughter of David and Pam Smith. Olivia is from Rockford. Her school activities include band, volleyball, science club, student council secretary,  FFA, NHS, Junior class president, and softball. Her favorite pastimes are hanging out with friends and family, youth group, reading, and playing volleyball and softball. Olivia attends Praise Point in Willshire. Her future goal is to attend college.

 

Sophomore Attendant Cheyenne Stant is the daughter of Shad and Dawn Stant. Cheyenne is from Mendon. Her school activities include basketball, softball, FTA, and foreign language club. Cheyenne’s favorite pastimes are spending time with friends and family, youth group, and dancing at Kim Homan’s. Cheyenne attends Mendon United Methodist Church. Her future goal is to go to college to study applied behavior in psychology.

 

Freshman Attendant Halle Beougher is the daughter of Brandon Bates and Tracy Heitkamp. She is from Rockford. Halle’s school activities include volleyball, cheerleading, softball, foreign language club, FFA, and the band freshmen representative. Her favorite pastimes are spending time with friends and family, reading, dancing at Kim Hohman’s Dance Works, and listening to music. Halle attends New Horizon’s Community Church. Her future goal is to become a physical therapist 
 
 


Parkway Marching Band 2011-2012

 
 
 

Parkway Graduation Held on Sunday, May 22, 2011

See more of Nikki's Photos Here – Click Here for more

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 
 

Family of the Late Tara Scare Give Scholarships
The Scare family was excited to award the first two Tara Lynne Scare Memorial Foundation Scholarships to Jacob Laskowski (Adams Central) and Carra Seals (Parkway) this month and wish them both luck in their futures in the Art field.  To learn more about the Tara Lynne Scare Memorial Foundation, please go to www.taralynnescare.com.

 

 

 

 

 

 
OMEA Band State Contest
Findlay HS
on Friday, April 29, 2011

Judged on performance in the high school auditorium and sight-reading immediately after the performance,  Parkway scored a II for their performance. Congratulations to the SENIOR Panther Musicians at left!

 

 
 
 
Parkway High School Award Ceremony Pictures by Nikki Fox of Fox Photography
Click here for more pictures of scholarship and award winners.

Click Here for a printable list.

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Parkway Local Schools Academic Alumni Hall of Fame Recipients for 2011

Joe Schmidt, Monica Vian Fullenkamp, Vendetta Young Gutshall, Tom Lyons
 

 
 
 

Parkway Local Schools Create “Academic Alumni Hall of Fame”
Recipients Named During Parkway Academic Awards Night on Wednesday, May 11, 2011

The Academic Alumni Hall of Fame began this school year, according to high school guidance counselor, Mrs. Mickey McConahay. The goal for the Academic Alumni Hall of Fame is to recognize successful former students, who have contributed to their profession and community while practicing character qualities such as perseverance, self-discipline, curiosity, honesty, responsibility, etc. This serves as an example for current students and former graduates as well as all of the community.

Criteria for nomination are: graduate of Parkway Local Schools (including Willshire, Rockford, Mendon-Union, and Parkway); graduated at least ten years prior to nomination; give time to enhance their profession; and demonstrate leadership, citizenship, and volunteerism.

A plaque will be displayed in the high school for students and community members to see frequently stated Mrs. McConahay.

Parkway Local Schools Academic Alumni Hall of Fame Recipients for 2011  include: Mrs. Monica (Vian) Fullenkamp - Class of 1999; Mrs. Vendetta (Young) Gutshall - Class of 1969; Mr. Tom Lyons - Class of 1991; Colonel Joseph V. Schmidt - Class of 1981.

Mrs. Monica (Vian) Fullenkamp, 1999 graduate of Parkway High School, pursued these educational degrees: Lima Technical College, Associate of Applied Science in Medical Imaging Technology in 2001; Radiation Therapy Technology certificate in 2002; Bachelor of Science in Allied Health Professions in 2005; Master of Science in Allied Medicine Mgt. in 2009.

Mrs. Fullenkamp has been employed with the James Cancer Hospital & Research Institute at The Ohio State University Medical Center in Columbus, OH, since 2002. She is a staff Radiation Therapist & lead CT Simulation Therapist.

Her achievements include these accolades: 2010 Clinical Instructor of the Year selection by students at OSU; Captain of Quiz Bowl Team which earned 2nd place at Chicago Area Radiation Therapy Conference; Received Academic Achievement Award for Medical Imaging Technology Class of 2001 from Lima Tech.

Mrs. Vendetta (Young) Gutshall, 1969 graduate of Parkway High School, pursued these educational degrees: Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education with Social Studies Major; Psychology Minor in 1973 from Huntington University (Cum Laude); Masters in Special Education from St. Francis College in 1975; Administrative Certification from Ball State in 1993.

Mrs. Gutshall has been employed as Director of Special Services at Huntington-Whitely Special Services for 18 years & as an Adjunct Professor at Huntington University & IPFW.

Her achievements include these accolades: IN Source Administrator of the Year in 2001 and Huntington Co. Community School Corporation President’s Award in 1992 while Assistant Principal. In addition, during her 38 years in the field of education, Vendetta implemented a Student Assistance Program for students experiencing challenges with alcohol & other drugs as well as an in-school suspension program to keep students in school while serving disciplinary consequences. Her Community Service includes membership on Citizens for a Drug Free Community board, Youth Services Bureau, Easter Seals, Mental Health, United Way, First Steps, and her church. Professionally she has been an officer for the Indiana Council of Administrators of Special Education & has been asked to serve on many Indiana Board of Education task forces. She has also mentored many interns working on their Director of Special Education licenses.

Mr. Tom Lyons, 1991 graduate of Parkway High School, pursued these educational degrees: Associate’s Degree in Nursing from Lima Tech; Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing from BGSU; and Master’s Degree in Nurse Anesthesia from Oakland University in Rochester Hills, MI.

Mr. Lyons is currently self-employed (Lyon’s Anesthesia) and has been contracting with Van Wert County Hospital since 2004.

His achievements include these accolades: Nominated as one of top two students in MSN class for performance and academics.; has taught nursing students at the LPN level; and  is currently a member of the Parkway Local School Board as well as serving on the Governance Board for his church.

Colonel Joseph V. Schmidt, 1981 graduate of Parkway High School, pursued these educational degrees: 1985 Bachelor’s Degree in General Studies from the US Air Force Academy in Colorado; 1989 Squadron Officer School in Alabama; 1991 Outstanding Graduate at the US Air Force Fighter Weapons School at Nellis Air Force Base in Nevada; 1998 Air Command & Staff College at Maxwell Air Force Base in AL; 2000 Master’s Degree in Aerospace Science from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University, Florida; 2002 Air War College in Alabama; 2009 Joint & Combined Warfighting School from Joint Forces Staff College in Virginia.

Colonel Schmidt is currently on active duty as a Colonel in the U.S. Air Force. His job title is Director of the Joint Interoperability Division, U.S. Joint Forces Command where he is responsible for the planning, programming & conduct of the Joint Tactical Operations Interoperability Training Program for the U.S. Department of Defense. He provides graduate level training for 2,200 students annually from the U.S. Army, Navy, Air Force, & Marine Corps & various U.S. allied countries throughout the world and maintains a deployable cell of data-link experts to support worldwide combat operations.

His achievements include these accolades: Meritorious Service Medal; Air Medal; Aerial Achievement Medal; Air Force Commendation Medal; Air Force Achievement Medal; Air Force Outstanding Unit with Valor; Combat Readiness Medal; National Defense Service Medal; Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal; Iraq Campaign Medal; Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal; Global War on Terrorism Service Medal; and Korean Defense Service Medal.

Colonel Schmidt moved up through the air force ranks from 2nd Lieutenant in 1985 to 1st Lieutenant in 1987 to Captain in 1989 to Major in 1997 to Lieutenant Colonel in 2001 and finally to full Colonel in 2007.

Congratulations to all of these deserving men and women. The Parkway communities are proud to call you their own.

 
 
 
 
 
 
Tyler Deitsch
 

Tyler Deitsch is the son of Steve and Holly Deitsch.
 

On Sunday, May 22 he will graduate from Parkway High School and will be named valedictorian of the class 2011 with a GPA of 4.034 on a 4.4 scale.

 
His activities include class treasurer, president of the National Honor Society, Science Club treasurer, Future Teacher of America, varsity football and basketball. He was part of the school news paper and morning news cast. Tyler also enjoyed volunteering with youth basketball programs, and has worked at Celina Pizza Hut for the past 2 years. He is a member of St. Theresa’s Catholic Church and involved in CCD classes and the youth group.
 

Tyler was named Elks Student of the Month for February, he earned the President’s Education Award, Citizenship Award and scholar athletic awards. He also received the MED Scholarship.


Tyler has been accepted to Ohio Northern University Raabe College of Pharmacy and has been granted the Distinguished Achievement Award. His hopes for the future are to help people live better lives; he believes in people helping people and hopes to give back to the community some day.


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Jason Ford

Jason Ford is the son of Steve and Stacie Ford.

This upcoming Sunday, May 22 he will graduate from Parkway High School as the salutatorian of the class of 2011. His GPA is 4.020 on a 4.4 scale.

Jason has followed in the steps of his brother Clayton and sister Hannah by carrying an academic schedule and earning scholastic awards in various subjects. He ends his high school career having earned scholar athletic awards, President's Education Award, Franklin B. Walter Award, Honda Math Medal, and 20 credit hours at Wright State University. Lastly, he was awarded outstanding achievement awards by his teachers in Social Studies, Mathematics, and Foreign Language.

Some of his school activities include National Honor Society Science Club and Foreign Language Club and four years of Varsity Football, Track, Band.

He has been accepted at The Ohio State University as an Honor Student and plans to study biology and major in molecular genetics and biochemistry. Jason hopes to research some of the world’s deadliest diseases and make an impact on making a better world in which to live.   

Jason was baptized and confirmed at the Chattanooga United Methodist Church with his brother and sister, both ceremonies taking place surrounding Christ’s birthday and he has been in the presence of Chattanooga’s finest leaders during Vacation Bible School throughout his formative years.
 
 
 
Parkway Class of 2011 Choices
Class Colors - Black and Lime Green
Class Flower - Star Gazer Lily
Class Song - "You're Gonna Miss This" by Trace Adkins
Class Motto - "We are like stars; we will shine even after we are gone." - Unknown
 
 
 
 
 

National Honor Society Inductees

The Parkway National Honor Society met in late April to Induct New Members

Mrs. Imwalle is the advisor to this group. Thank you to Nikki Fox for these great pictures. Click here for more of her shots.


http://www.nfoxphoto.com/131-NHSspring/small/131-NHSspring.htm


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Reminders from Parkway Local Schools

Here are a few last minute details that will help with the beginning of school this year at Parkway.  The doors will open at 7:50 a.m. so students should not arrive at school before that time.  Student starting time will have the first bell at 8:10 a.m. with the tardy bell at 8:13.  Grades K-5 will dismiss at 3:05 p.m. and the rest will dismiss at 3:09.  The secretaries will be in the respective offices from 7:45 a.m. to 3:45 p.m.  The district office will be open until 4:00 p.m. each day.   

The east parking lot (in front of the middle school and district offices) will be for bus traffic and bus parking only.  Automobiles may only be parked in this lot during special events.  Parents with elementary students being dropped off or picked up from school should use the south parking lot and the elementary entrance.  The high school parking lot has spaces numbered and parking is with a pass only.  High School students that drive will use Buckeye Street by Colonial Nursing Home to enter and exit school.  Buses will enter the same way but exit at the south drive.  Parents dropping off elementary students may use the south drive to the elementary parking lot.  The speed limit on school grounds is 15 mph maximum.   

Parkway has also adopted a wellness plan to follow state and federal mandates.  As part of the wellness plan and because of the new building; pop, gum and candy will not be allowed on buses or in the building by students.

 
 
 

Color Map of New Parkway Building Available for Print-out - Click Here

Parkway High New Address and Phone:

Parkway High School
400 Buckeye Street
Rockford, OH  45882
Phone: 419-363-3045  Ext: 760
Fax: 419-363-2596
 

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