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Class of ’59 holds
50th reunion ....... 1
Friends repeat 1970
graduation trip .... 1
Project Parkway
underway ............ 2
PAA seeking Career
Day speakers ...... 2
President’s Letter 2
Event information
announced for Art
& Craft Show, Trivia
Night, Parkway Day
at Six Flags ......... 3
Class Notes ........ 4
•Sandra (Boettcher)
Kirchoff crowned
‘Ms. Missouri Senior’
•Max Scherzer plays for
AZ Diamondbacks
•Sarah Hogan plays
double bass in SLSO
Reunions ............ 7
Recipients of
Dream Grants say
‘thanks’ .............. 10
In Memoriam .... 11
•Coach Jack Wells
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First Parkway grad class holds 50th reunion!
Friends close the distance, repeat 1970 graduation trip
rue friendship is something worth
maintaining. It’s the reason behind the
biannual reunions enjoyed by high
school friends Ed Hill [Central ’70],
Bob Hall [Central ’70], Tim Mika [Central
’70], Kevin Koboldt [Central ’70] and Joe Pur-
pura [Central ’71]. The alums have been hang-
ing out with each other for several decades.
During their week-long adventures, they
have challenged mountains, deserts, lakes and
aching joints together. This year, it was the back
country of Rocky Mountain National Park, a re-
peat of their summer 1970 graduation trip.
“We bonded as a group at 16 or 17, playing
ping-pong and poker in Joe’s or Ed’s parents’
basement, listening to Dylan and Simon and
Garfunkel and Firesign Theatre albums,” says
nowing everyone in the graduating class was no problem for
Parkway’s Class of 1959. Only 89 teenagers populated the
group at Parkway High School, the district’s first secondary
school. Though they came from 20 surrounding schools and
began as strangers to each other, they formed a special bond.
Everyone adjusted to attending classes in a new school building that still
needed heat, a gym and a cafeteria.
More than 50 members of the district’s inaugural group gathered for
their 50th class reunion on Sept. 19 at the Doubletree Hotel in Chester-
Ed Hill, Bob Hall, Tim Mika, Kevin Koboldt and Joe Purpura always
backpack or canoe on their trips, camping in the back country.
The trips have gotten all five of them back together as a group.
Hall. “We started our adventures during high
school, once a semester, going canoeing on the
Current River or exploring Mark Twain’s Cave in
Hannibal. We kept in touch in college and were,
mostly, in each other’s weddings. We try to physi-
cally train for these trips, but we always return
with sore cheeks– from laughing. It’s great to
know that no matter what else happens in life,
each one of us knows that there are four people
he can always depend on.”
Hill, who owns an electrical components
distribution company, and Koboldt, a software
consultant, still live in the St. Louis area. Bob Hall
is a judge in Springfield, Ill. Purpura is semi-re-
tired after recently selling his engineering com-
pany, and lives in Batavia, Ill. Mika lives in Hous-
ton, where he is a musician and high school
teacher.
True friendship isn’t the only thing that
never dies: Mika still reminds Koboldt that he
spilled the peas in the campfire, 39 years ago.
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field, Mo. They came from across the country, in some cases, and were
joined by several of their former teachers, including Dr. Al Burr.
Among the many memories they recalled was the day a dump truck
unloaded a large quantity of dirt into the math classroom and broke sev-
eral windows, as well as the night that many girls got their heels wedged in
the unfinished plywood floor at the school’s first prom.
It was a long-awaited pleasure for those able to join the party, one
they’ll remember for years to come. “I am glad that I have lived long enough
to attend!” remarked Bill Wapelhorst.
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Class of ‘59
reunion photos
on page 5.
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Parkway invites alumni to strategic planningParkway Alumni Association
Board of Directors
President: Wally Flick, West ‘80
President Elect: Nichole (Emnett) Wren,
West ‘90
Treasurer: Randy Aldrich, South ‘79
Secretary: Cyndi Clamp, Central ‘88
Executive Director: Jan (Wall) Misuraca,
North ‘76
Michael Baugus, Central ‘90
Rick Blaha, North Retiree
Amy (Cohen) Brunig, North ‘86
Susan Brusca, South ‘84
Dana (Ernst) Campbell, West ’78
Mark Duecker, South ‘79
Lindy Eberhardt, Central ‘86
Sharon (Lenger) Farley, Central ‘65
Mimi (Spener) Holder, Central ‘79
Jenny (Skinner) Hosch, West ‘78
Ruth Jones, West Retiree
Liz Kriegshauser, Central ‘79
Ken Safran, Central ‘83
Netta (Koslow) Silverstein, Central ‘71
Susie (Fitzsimmons) Veron, Central ‘79
Honorary Board
Jeff Altman, Central ‘79
Frank Burke, Central Retiree
Al Burr, Central and West Retiree
Robert Dean, West ‘78
David Detering
Steve Friedman, North ‘76
William Glastris, West ‘78
Don Goldman, Central ‘72
Greg Guest, South ‘79
Jere Hochman
Mark Kaltenrieder, North ‘76
Mark Lincoln, North ‘76
William Myer, Retiree
Owen Nagel, South High Retiree
Karen (Stehnach) O’Brien, Central ‘73
Beth Plunkett, West High Faculty
Bob Schapp, North ‘75
Don Senti
Gloria (Small) Sexton, Parkway ‘59
John Siemers
Doris (Detmer) Theiss, Central ‘61
Pete Wittmann, Central ‘67
President’s Letter
Wally Flick
Greetings, Parkway Alumni!
First and foremost, I’d like to say congratulations to the Class of 1959 on their 50th reunion! Thanks to the standards set
by the district and the first Parkway class, there isn't a single Parkway graduate who doesn't stand a little taller when asked
where they went to high school.
Now that the school year is underway, so are many PAA annual activities– be sure to read the Events section on page 3.
Nominations for the fourth class of the Parkway Alumni Association Hall of Fame are being sought for the class of 2010. I
encourage all of you to consider nominating an alumni who fits the criteria (see back cover of this newsletter). Don’t be shy about nominating
yourself! It’s all about giving students something to aspire to, and the knowledge that you can do anything with the solid foundation of a Parkway
education. Visit the Web site to learn more about the exceptional Parkway alumni inducted over the last six years.
September was a wild month on our Facebook site! The counter was smokin' as we added nearly 1,500 fans over 14 days. It's not just a
numbers game though– comments and interactions with the page have also gone up significantly. Remember, keeping up with the PAA is just
a click away at www.parkwayalumni.org and Facebook. I’d love to see 5,000 fans by the end of the year, so make sure to stop by both sites!
To close, please take a look at the article at the top of this page introducing Project Parkway. As we celebrate 50 years of Parkway
graduates, it’s fitting that we plan for the district's long term future. Alumni Association board members serving on Project Parkway committees
include Dr. Mike Baugus, Amy Brunig, Mimi Holder and myself.
Till the next time, be safe!
PAA seeks speakers for Parkway Career Fair
he Parkway Alumni Association is cospon-
soring the first district-wide career fair on
Tues., March 2, 2010, 7-9 p.m. (set-up
starts at 5 p.m.; internet access will be
available). The event will be held at Parkway West
High School, 14653 Clayton Rd., Chesterfield, 63011.
All Parkway high school students and their parents
are invited to attend.
Individuals with career experience in their se-
lected field of employment are needed to share their
expertise and passion with students as they plan for
their high school courses and beyond.
Six career paths have been identified:
• Arts and Communication
• Business, Management and Technology
• Health Services
• Human Services
• Industrial and Engineering Technology
• Natural Resources and Agriculture
People who are interested in participating in the
career fair can complete an online form at
www.pkwy.k12.mo.us/careerFair/signUp.cfm, or
call (314) 415-7783. Completing the form is not a
firm commitment to be a speaker, but it will allow
the fair organizers to contact potential speakers for
more information about them, their profession and
their proposed presentation.
The Parkway Career Fair is another way that
alumni can help students prepare for the future as
they navigate the changing landscape of employment
opportunities. Professionals who are passionate about
their work and enthusiastic about assisting young
people are encouraged to consider donating their time
and knowledge for this rewarding volunteer experi-
ence.
For more information on career paths, visit
www.Missouriconnections.org.
ince last May, more than 300 Parkway resi-
dents have been meeting to develop the
district’s strategic plan for 2011-2015.
Their first task is to study Parkway’s
mission statement and recom-
mend changes that will serve as a
foundation for the long-range
plan. This work is critical toward
ensuring future graduates remain com-
petitive in the global marketplace.
Areas being studied include: What are the most
significant changes in the world since the turn of
the 21st century? What should our schools do dif-
ferently in light of these changes? How do these
changes impact Parkway’s mission?
Parkway alumni are encouraged to get involved
in this conversation by joining in a discussion on
Parkway’s Facebook page. Feedback on the current
draft of Parkway’s new mission statement also can
be given by visiting the Project Parkway Web site at
www.pkwy.k12.mo.us/projectparkway. Agendas,
meeting notes, videos and podcasts
from recent meetings also are avail-
able on the Web site, or call (314)
415-8070.
Project Parkway volunteers
also are conducting a needs assessment
of the district, focusing on 30 key areas. These
areas include class sizes, length of the school day,
curriculum issues, technology, district boundary lines
and more. Over the next five months, subcommit-
tees will study these areas and will present recom-
mendations to the school board in the spring of 2010.
For updates and a list of study topics, go to
w w w. p k w y. k 1 2 . m o. u s / p r o j e c t Pa r k w a y /
NeedsAssessment.cfm.
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NOVEMBER 2009
1 Parkway Alumni Hall of Fame
nomination period begins
7-8 Parkway Art & Craft Show
27 Central ’99 Reunion
28 North ’94 Reunion
West ’99 Reunion
DECEMBER 2009
15 PAA Granting Dreams
application period begins
Please check www.ParkwayAlumni.org
for updates on all events and
reunions!
FEBRUARY 2010
1 PAA Hall of Fame applications due
11 PAA Granting Dreams
applications due
MARCH 2010
2 Parkway Career Fair
APRIL 2010
3 Parkway Trivia Night
25 Parkway Day at Six Flags
SUMMER 2010
(TBA) Parkway Alumni Golf Tournament
EVENTS
’09 Parkway
Art & Craft Fair
•Great concessions •Free parking •Strollers welcome!
•Expanded to include over 100 booths
Hosted by the Parkway Alumni Association. Proceeds benefit the
Granting Dreams Program for Parkway students. For booth
information, visit www.parkwayalumni.org and download the forms,
or call Susan Brusca at (314) 631-0601.
Nov. 7-8 • North High • 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
•Everyone is welcome to compete! Get a team together for a fun-filled evening!
We provide the soft drinks, snacks, fun and prizes!!
•Tables of 8 are $120. For more information or to RSVP, call (314) 415-8074, or visit
www.parkwayalumni.org for a registration form.
•Feel free to bring your own favorite snacks and beverages!
•The proceeds benefit programs that serve and support the Parkway community.
This event is hosted annually by the PAA.
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Golfers & fans enjoy tournament, auction items
Parkway Trivia NightParkway Trivia NightSat., April 3, 2010
Maryland Heights Community CentreDoors open at 6:15 pm • Questions start at 7 p.m.
Special pricing for Parkway families and friends on Parkway Day 2010!
Purchase your ticket for $25, beginning NOW!
Visit www.sixflags.com/stlouis and enter promo code “ParkDay,” then
upgrade for only $24.99 + tax
on April 25, 2010, for your 2010 season pass!
BUY NOW and SAVE!
Ticket prices will increase beginning Jan. 10, 2010.
Tickets available online. Read more at www.ParkwayAlumni.org,
or call 314-415-8155.
Eagle Tournament Sponsor
Johnson Controls
Hole Sponsors
AC Systems, Inc.
Alan A. Mueller Architect, Inc.
Automatic Control Equipment Systems
Byrne and Jones Construction
Coldwell Banker/Gundaker –
Chesterfield West Office
Industrial Soap Company
Interchange Technologies
Keith Coons Scholarship Fund
KJWW Engineering Consultants
KMEIER Roof Systems
Mike Duffy’s Bar and Grill – Woods Mill/Clayton
Nationwide Insurance – Kim Lanham
Philip Services Corporation
PoolTron
Prestige Portraits
Pulaski Bank
Southwest Oral Surgery
With great support from the community, great golfers
and fine weather, the tournament was a huge success! Thanks
to the leadership of Mike Baugus [Central ’90] and his commit-
tee, there were many games to add to the day and the foursomes had
a fantastic golf outing.
SUDA Architects & Associates
System Aire
Tueth, Keeney, Cooper, Mohan & Jackstadt, P.C.
Varsity Reunion Services
Westcal Mortgage - Kurt Schoor Memorial Fund
Wittner Spewak Maylack & Spooner –
PC Attorneys at Law
Prize donors
Ace Hardware – Town and Country
Advance Presort Service
Anheuser Busch
Beth Boyd, CPA
Brunswick Zone
Cardwell’s In Clayton
Chocolate, Chocolate, Chocolate
Coldwell Banker Gundaker – Corporate
CI Select
Country Club Bar and Grill
Creative Memories – Kim Montgomery
Eagle Spring’s Golf Course
Feit Plumbing
F.O.B. Saint Louis
Farilyn Hale
Heritage Environmental Services
Innsbrook Resort and Conference Center
Johnny Mac’s
Just Clean
Kreis Restaurant
Midwest Wild Relics Refuge – Eric Downing
Overhead Door
Prestige Portraits
PRP Wine International – Terry Kimmel
Riddell All American
Seeger People
Sheraton West Port Plaza Hotel
St. Louis Cardinals
Six Flags St. Louis
Summit Promotions
Tan-Tar-A Resort and Golf
Tennessee Bun Company
Time for Dinner, LLC
Walters Golf
West Newsmagazine
Golfers and folks who like auctions with great items are in-
vited to attend the 2010 tournament this year in June. More details
will be posted on the PAA’s Web site, www.parkwayalumni.org.
The PAA thanks this year’s tournament sponsors and donors –
it couldn’t have been done without them!
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’60 Parkway prom queen wins ‘Ms. Missouri Senior’’60 Parkway prom queen wins ‘Ms. Missouri Senior’
Shari (Reeves/
Whalen) Muench
[Central ’67] earned
her doctoral degree in
educational leadership
and change in May 2009
from Fielding Graduate
University. She is em-
ployed as the University of Phoenix’s campus
college chair for the College of Arts & Sci-
ences in Pittsburgh, Pa., where she also teaches
written communication courses and adminis-
ters faculty needs for local arts and sciences
courses. This year, she was awarded the Out-
standing Woman Award from the Pittsburgh
branch of the American Association of Uni-
versity Women. She and her husband John
occasionally visit their daughter in Palm Beach.
Chris (Lee) Nicastro [West ’69] was re-
cently named as Missouri’s commissioner of
education. Nicastro, 58, is only the fifth per-
son – and the first woman – to serve as
Missouri’s top official for public schools. She
was honored last fall as the 2009 Superinten-
dent of the Year by the Missouri Association
of School Administrators. She began her ca-
reer in Missouri public schools in the North-
west R-I High School, working as a social stud-
ies teacher and assistant superintendent. She
subsequently worked as an assistant superin-
tendent in the Ritenour School District and
later as superintendent of the Riverview Gar-
dens and Hazelwood school districts.
Mark A. Jumper [West ’72] received a
Ph.D. in humanities from Salve Regina Uni-
versity, Newport, R.I., in May. A retired Navy
chaplain, he is pastor of Hope Evangelical
Presbyterian Church in Grayslake, Ill. (Chi-
cago area). He is also moderator of the
Presbytery of Mid-America. He and his wife,
Ginger, live in Waukegan, where they home
school their seven children, ages 7-17.
David H. Morgan [West ’74], CEO of
Retirement Estate Advisors & Professionals,
LLC, and an independent investment advisor
with Brookstone Capital Management, an-
nounces the introduction of a new office lo-
cation in beautiful Mt. Dora, Fla. After high
school, he graduated from Indiana University
with honors and a double major in political sci-
ence and history. His three sons are all doing
well and remain single, deferring the grandfa-
ther experience for him.
Michelle (Gordon) Martin [North ’75]
writes, “My grandson, Justin, is the light of my
life. He is the best thing that has happened to
this family!”
Pam (Jones) Nicholson [Central ’77],
who was named president of Enterprise Rent-
A-Car in August, ranks 92nd among Forbes
magazine’s 100 most powerful women and is
the only travel and leisure industry executive
on the list. She was 44th on Fortune magazine’s
list of the 50 most powerful women in busi-
ness last year.
Keith Tierney [West ’77] retired from
Continental Airlines in Houston with over 21
years of dedicated service. He has been recog-
nized as a member of the Predictive Wind
Shear System project team, in cooperation with
Signal Aerospace, for achieving numerous in-
dustry firsts. He also has worked on several key
projects for Continental. He will be relocating
to his home town of St. Louis.
Debbie Welcher [South ’85] left a posi-
tion as SVP/partner at Fleishman Hillard to
open a bridal store, Chatfields Bridal Boutique
(www.chatfieldsboutique.com) in Chesterfield,
Mo. She says it is the only bridal store to offer
all modest-style wedding dresses in the central
Midwest.
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1975
Recently crowned Ms. Missouri Senior 2009 (left), Sandra Kirchoff was presented with her
first crown in 1960 at Parkway High School (right), where she was escorted by Steve Smith.
When Sandra (Boettcher) Kirchoff was crowned queen of the prom at Parkway High
School in 1960, she never dreamed that she’d be winning another crown as a mature woman.
But on July 11, 2009, she was chosen as Ms. Missouri Senior at the Florissant Civic Center
in Florissant, Mo. The pageant is part of a national beauty competition for women over 60 years
of age. The contestants are judged on talent, presentations and poise, with the goal of promot-
ing the dignity, maturity and inner beauty of all senior women. Eleven women competed for the
2009 state title. In November, she will compete in the Ms. America Senior pageant in Atlantic
City, N.J.
“It was exhilarating!” Kirchoff says of the state pageant. “I believe that once you hit 60,
you are not supposed to stop or slow down with your life.”
For the talent portion of the competition, Kirchoff sang “Crazy” by Patsy Cline. She was
nervous, she says, which is not normal for her. She sings regularly at many nursing homes in
the Chesterfield area, and has performed at the Sheldon Theater in St. Louis.
“Everything is about the same as the Miss America pageant except that we don’t have a
swimsuit competition,” Kirchoff says, “but I would have worn one, if they had asked.”
Kirchoff is married to William “Bill” Kirchoff [Parkway’59]. They live in Chesterfield,
Mo., and have four children and four grandchildren.
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1974
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accepted a position at Camp Magruder, located
in Rockaway Beach, Ore., as director of pro-
gram services. He lives on the Oregon coast
with his family. Camp Magruder has been rec-
ognized as one of the top five Christian camps
this year, he says.
Michael Taeckens [Central '88] an-
nounces the recent pub-
lication of “Love Is a
Four-Letter Word: True
Stories of Breakups, Bad
Relationships, and Bro-
ken Hearts,” an anthol-
ogy he collected and ed-
ited, published by Pen-
guin. The book includes
a piece by the most re-
cent winner of the
Pulitzer Prize for Fiction,
Junot Diaz. Taeckens
earned his M.F.A. from
the University of Iowa
Writers’ Workshop and
Sharon (Dunski) Vermont [North ’87]
is a part-time pediatrician and joined St. John’s
Mercy Medical Group- Florissant Valley Pedi-
atrics in April. She is also a free lance writer
and recently had a story published in the book,
“Chicken Soup for the Soul-Power Moms.”
Sharon also writes a monthly column for
St. Louis' Savvy Family Magazine
(www.savvyfamily.com) and a weekly blog
for St. Louis Woman Magazine
(www.stlouiswomanmag.com).
Michele (Thompson) Hodgden
[North ’88] is proud to announce her mar-
riage to Chris Hodgden in November 2008.
They reside in Phoenix with her two children,
Keegan Thompson and Julia Grigsby. She is a
chiropractor assistant for a successful office in
Scottsdale, Ariz., as well as a Stampin' Up! dem-
onstrator.
James E. Ralston [South ’88] recently
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Scherzer finds fulfillment,
field of dreams in Arizona
(continued on next page)
by Randy Hu [North '76]
Though literally thousands of young players strive to make it to
the big leagues, it takes more than a 90-mile-an-hour fastball to stay
there. It takes hard work, intelligence and the ability to handle the
experiences that come with being a major league player.
Fortunate to be blessed with all of those attributes, Max Scherzer
[Central '03] is the smart, hard-throwing, right-hander in the Arizona
Diamondback’s starting rotation.
"Growing up, my dream was pitching in the major leagues," he
says. "The decisions and sacrifices to be able to have a chance to fulfill
my dream is rewarding on so many levels. To be a starting pitcher in the
big leagues is special because only a handful of guys get to do it."
Scherzer credits his great experiences on the field and in the class-
room at both Central High and the University of Missouri for his success.
"All the coaching staff, especially coaches Rick Kirby and Keith
Sanders, were big influences," Scherzer says. "Their work ethic was
works as the publicity director at Algonquin
Books publishing company, where he managed
the PR campaign for Sara Gruen’s bestselling
novel, “Water for Elephants,” among others.
Cheri (Fitzpatrick) Niendtadt [West
’89] lives in Carrollton, Tex., with her husband,
Ryan, and two daughters. She homeschools her
children. Friends can e-mail her at
Debbie (Fitzpatrick) Reynolds [West
’89] lives in Millington, Tenn., with her hus-
band, Corbin, and three children. She
homeschools her children and Corbin is an
officer in the U.S. Navy. Friends can e-mail her
tremendous. The coaching staff put in long hours to make me a better
player."
He also credits his parents, Brad [West '72] and Jan, for being
instrumental in his development. "They've always been there for me,"
Scherzer says. "I owe them so much thanks."
Although he was drafted by the Cardinals in the 43rd round in
2003, he opted to play at the University of Missouri. While
there, he made the academic All-Big 12 team, took ESPN
Academic All-American honors and made the dean's list
every semester.
In 2006, Scherzer was drafted in the first round by
the Diamondbacks as the 11th overall pick. Moving up
quickly through their minor league organization, he was
called up to the Diamondbacks in Spring 2008. Two days
later, he made a spectacular, record-breaking debut. Pitch-
ing in relief against the Houston Astros, Scherzer retired
all 13 hitters he faced while striking out seven. That set
the major league record for the number of consecutive hitters retired
for a pitcher making his major league debut as a reliever. He won his
first game, 12-0, over the Atlanta Braves on May 16, 2009.
Asked about the challenges of playing in the big show, Scherzer
relates how he uses his knowledge of the game to his advantage.
"There is so much information about pitching, and the more you
learn, the better you get,” he says. “That's what separates you from the
others. I want to have an extensive career by establishing myself and
having success in the big leagues. I don't watch a lot of film on hitters,
but I do rely on endless scouting reports."
Though he loves the golf courses and the dry heat of Phoenix, he
keeps an eye on how the Cardinals are doing.
"I wish the Cardinals well in the playoffs, but it will make me jeal-
ous," he says.
One thing that might make other people jealous of Scherzer is the
money players make playing professional baseball, but he keeps it in
perspective.
"Money isn't everything, though it's definitely great because I can
take care of my family and future family," he says. "I dreamed of playing
baseball for a living. Now it's my job and I want to keep it."
1987
1989
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Adrienne Lamping [South ’99] gradu-
ated and studied drama,
lived in California for a
while, moved back, and
got one of the very few
speaking parts for St.
Louisans in the movie,
“Up In the Air,” starring
George Clooney. The movie was filmed early
this spring in locations around St. Louis.
Terra Thompson [Central ’03] partici-
pated in the Vortex 2
Great Tornado Hunt as
a member of the
SMART Radar I team.
She appeared on the
Weather Channel with
Mike Bettes, who trav-
eled with the group. She wants to thank her
seventh-grade teacher, Virgil Brinks, for en-
couraging her to pursue her interest in math
and science. Friends can e-mail her at
[email protected]. Alumni can learn more about
her adventures at www.truveo.com/vortex2-
smart-radar/id/2241000382.
Andrew Landis [South ’04] is a Peace
Corps volunteer in Togo, West Africa. He is
putting together groups of people who pool
and lend their money for the needs of the
group’s individual owners. He also is helping
to educate people about AIDS, writing and do-
ing feasibility studies for community projects,
teaching a marketing class to high school se-
niors, getting a soccer league started and in-
structing five students in karate.
North 2005 graduates can still purchase
a 2005 No Limits Yearbook – 12 copies are
available at $25 each! E-mail Scott Kreher at
Elizabeth Smith [South ’07] has been
selected for the 2009-10 USA Swimming Na-
tional Team as a result of her performance in
the 200 breaststroke at the 2009 World Cham-
pionship trials held in Indianapolis. It was the
fifth fastest breaststroke performance in the
country this year. She is a student at Stanford
University, where she is in her junior year.
Joshua Brenner [North ’93] is a crimi-
nologist and just published his first nonfiction
book, “ Offenders and Abuse: An Awareness
Guide to Shielding the Community,” under the
pen name of Joshua B. Seth. More info can be
found at www.imdb.com, or contact Josh at
Greg Cohen [West ’98] recently won an
audition in San Diego to become the principal
percussionist of the San Diego Symphony
Orchestra. He has performed as an extra player
in the Boston Symphony, the Chicago Sym-
phony, the Kansas City Symphony, the St. Louis
Symphony, the Los Angeles Philharmonic and
the San Diego Symphony orchestras. After high
school, he received a music scholarship to Bos-
ton University. Greg completed his Master's
Degree at the New England Conservatory.
Rebekah (Hong) Chang [West ’90] and
her husband George joyously announce the
birth of twins, Henry Joseph and Caroline
Hope, born December 2008. The happy fam-
ily lives in San Francisco where Becky is a family
physician for The Permanente Medical Group.
Thomas Thompson [North ’91] and
his wife, Valerie, are medical missionaries in
Manila. Their ministry focuses on providing
medical care and educational opportunities to
the local Filipinos while sharing the love of
Christ. The Thompsons hail from Springfield,
Ill. Tom is trained as a graphic designer and
his hobbies include photography and comput-
ers. Their daughter, Faith, was born in 2006
and is a blessing to her parents.
Becky (Gross) Fluchel [Central ’91]
and Gary Fluchel [Central ’89] are proud to
announce the birth of their twin daughters, Gia
and Zoe. They were born in July 2008. The
Fluchels live in Wildwood, Mo.
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Hogan relishes playing ‘heavy hitters’
of classical music at SLSO’s Powell Hall
by Bill Townsend
Not many people get to the major leagues of their profession straight out of college.
Sarah Hogan [South ’96], however, is one of the rare exceptions as a double bass violin
player in the world-renowned St. Louis Symphony Orchestra.
Hogan, 32, began her sixth season with the SLSO when the orchestra opened its season
on Sept. 25 at Powell Symphony Hall. She is the only Parkway graduate in the orchestra.
“I’m very grateful for the opportunity to perform with my hometown orchestra,” she says.
“Few get that chance, no matter where they are from.”
While most double bass players are men, Hogan—who stands tall at 6’1”— uses her
height to great advantage, standing out in the back row at audience right. She said her music
teacher, Gayla Rothermich, at Barretts Elementary, suggested she try the bass in part “because
I was the only one tall enough to play it.” She later played bass at South Junior (now South
Middle) and at South High, where she blossomed under the tutelage of orchestra director Dan
Holt.
Hogan succeeded as an undergraduate at Indiana University and at Rice University, where
she earned her master’s degree in music. She then took her talents to the New World Sym-
phony, a training orchestra in Florida that is comparable to baseball’s minor
leagues. When an opening was announced in St. Louis in 2004, she audi-
tioned and got the job.
The SLSO is known for performing some of the music world’s most
demanding compositions. But whose music does she like to play the
most?
“Brahms, Mozart, Beethoven– all the heavy hitters,” she re-
plies.
But her favorite is the composer whose grand “Symphony
No. 5” kicked off the orchestra’s 130th year: Gustav Mahler.
“His symphonies all have great bass parts,” she said.
Bill Townsend is a St. Louis journalist and public relations pro-
fessional who writes for the St. Louis edition of The Examiner, an
online newspaper (www.examiner.com). Both of his children went to
Parkway schools. Photo by Scott Ferguson/FK Photo.
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The planning of our 50th
reunion is underway! Elaine (Kesselring) Pratt
is heading up the planning for the event, sched-
uled for Fri., Sept. 24, 2010 at the Stegton
Regency! Call her to help or to update your
information at 636-441-1008. You also may
update your information by calling 314-415-
8074, or e-mail [email protected].
The 50th class reunion is
in the planning stages. Input from classmates
on activities and venue, as well as information
on fellow classmates, is greatly appreciated.
Classmates can call or e-mail Bob Krekeler at
314-822-8822 ([email protected]), or Delores
(Kullmann) Cullinane at 636-394-7255
Janet (Weintritt) Bland
([email protected]) would like to get
a group together to work on planning a re-
union! Everyone wants one, but we need vol-
unteers!
The 30th reunion of South’s
Class of 1980 will be held Sat., July 31, 2010,
at the Doubletree Hotel in Chesterfield. On
Fri., July 30, 2010, we will have a happy hour
(location to be announced). We’re open to mul-
tiple graduating classes. Many of us are keep-
ing in touch and having fun on Facebook– join
us, it’s free! Dave Grippo has done a fantastic
job setting up our own Web page for this event
at www.gripnet1.com/PSH80. Details and con-
firmed (paid) reservations will appear there, as
well as fun pictures and remembrances. Please
send your contact information ASAP to
Betty (Stockdale) Weber on Facebook or
[email protected], Kelley (McKean)
Bridegroom on Facebook or
[email protected], Dave Grippo on
Facebook, Davd Miller on Facebook, Kendra
Frigo on Facebook, Melissa (Walsh) Jaycox on
Facebook, Carla (Dickherber) King-Tim on
Facebook and Steve Spavale at 636-443-5722.
Parkway ’61
Reunion
Update
Parkway ’60
Central ’69
South ’80
Betty (Hoehne) Cowen, Sandra (Welch) Scott, teacher Bob Brown
Parkway Class of ’59
Roger Niebruegge and wife,
Bill Thompson, Jack Higgins, Al Burr
Jerry (McIlvaney) Stremsterfer and David NeiseNorma (Loehr) Reeves
Gerard Froesel, Chuck McClarnen, and Bill Wapelhorst
Judy (Lindner) Heintz, Carolyn and John “Coach”
Schnell, Judy (Hoffmann) Sieve
Harmony Lineback
Susie (Nissen) McDuff, Gloria (Small) Sexton, Jim McDuff
Margi (Guelbert) Kern, Jerry (McIlvaney) Stremsterfer,
Carol (Thomschin) Queathem, Joan (Tappmeyer) Hughes
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Our reunion is set for Sat.,
Oct. 9, 2010! Invitations will be mailed next
year and we’ll send email updates throughout
the fall and winter. Update your mailing ad-
dress by contacting Varsity Reunion Services
at 314-962-3212, toll-free at 1-877-844-1014,
e-mail at [email protected]. Angie
Cohen Scariano and Lisa Blumenfeld Federer
are your reunion organizers.
Scott Plegge and Stacy
(Noedel) Perry are getting a group together to
plan the 20-year reunion – contact her at
[email protected]. Please update your
contact information by e-mailing
[email protected] so that you are in-
cluded! Visit http://www.freewebs.com/
pch1991/ or email [email protected].
A 15-year reunion has been
scheduled for Sat., Nov. 28, 2009, at 8 p.m.,
to be held at Buffalo Wild Wings, 12653 Olive
Blvd., in Creve Coeur. This is an informal event
and there will be no charge/cover for attend-
ing. We are hoping for a great turnout and a
really fun evening! Please RSVP to either Sean
Wiegert ([email protected]) or
Jenny (Theibauth) Gamache
and Cathy (Cutlan) Mertz are starting the plan-
ning for the 30-year reunion! Be sure your in-
formation is up-to-date by e-mailing
We know it’s early, but we
are getting started on our 20-year reunion plan-
ning. Dates are July 30-31-Aug. 1, 2010; loca-
tions are at the Creve Coeur Lakehouse,
Cardwell’s and Faust Park. To get involved in
the planning, e-mail Mitzi (Damper) Lowery
([email protected]) or call her at 314-
276-9614! Update your information by
emailing [email protected].
The Class of ’90 will have a
20-year reunion on June 26, 2010. More in-
formation about the venue and time will be
coming. Check the Parkway Alumni Facebook
page for more information. If you have any
questions or suggestions, please contact Stacey
Ryan-Flower ([email protected]), Amy
Fruland ([email protected]), or Sharon
(McQueeny) Rinklin ([email protected]).
Send your address update to
[email protected] to be included!
South ’90
Central ’90
Central ’91
North ’94
North ’90
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North ’80
Mary Lou (Harroun) Willbrand and PE teacher Ruth Jones
Tim Cassilly, Kathy (Wickert) Cassilly, Kathy (Zell) Donnelly
and Jim Donnelly
Steve Melvin and wife, and Patti Phillips Suntrup (right)
Craig Masterson, David Landis, Cindy (Pittman) Masterson
and Sean Dowdell
Laura (Wise) Gunn, Ed Acheson and Jackie (Meiners) Meilink
West ’74
Harry Haury, Kathy Maher, Kathy (Sullivan) Sealy, Cay (Moeller) Drew, Janet (Mitchell) Wasylczak, Mary Lou (Harroun)
Willbrand and Tom Elwood at the Country Club St. Albans dinner.
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the Parkway Alumni Association
([email protected]). Also, please for-
ward e-mails and/or phone numbers of any
PNH classmates with whom you maintain con-
tact. Catch-up with classmates and keep track
of this reunion on Facebook (search Parkway
North Class of 1994 15-year reunion).
Central ’99 is hosting its
10-year reunion on Nov. 27, 2009, at SqWires
Restaurant 1415 S. 18th St. in historic Lafayette
Square, starting at 7 p.m. The cost is $51 per
person. Attire is dressy-casual. Our reunion
chair is Emily Friedman. If you did not receive
an invitation packet, please e-mail your current
address and phone information to Varsity Re-
union Services ([email protected]),
or call 314-962-3212, or toll-free 877-844-1014.
The 10-year reunion for West
’99 is scheduled for Sat., Nov. 28, 2009,
6-9 p.m. at The Gramophone, 4243 Manches-
ter, 63110. For information, call 314-531-5700.
Go to www.parkwaywest1999.com for more
information! Sarah (Kitchin) Pierce is working
on the reunion; send your up-to-date contact
information to [email protected]!
Start to look for upcoming re-
union information in the next few months! If
you are interested in being on the planning
West ’99
Central ’99
West ’00
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Complete event coordination, including:
Let a Parkway
Graduate Plan Your
Reunion!
Dorian (Goetsch) Wich, Karen (Levin) Tamaren, Mary
Harris, Nancy (Hagerman) Link
Ray Breedlove, Jeff Jappa, Sandy VanCamp, Doug Lenger
Rick & Liz Kriegshauser
Stephanie (Webb) Kellis, Robin (Ensor) Tebeau, Mary
(Margreiter) Hediger, Karen Ensor, Kathryn (Kopta) Anderson
Valerie Forquer
South ’00
North ’00
Central ’00
North ’01
committee, please e-mail Julie Shapiro at
[email protected]. Please update all your cur-
rent information including mailing address,
phone number, and e-mail by sending it to
[email protected]. Look forward to
seeing everyone at the reunion next year!
We are starting the search
for classmates! Contact Liz Breckenridge
at [email protected] to update your
information, then copy your info to
[email protected] to be sure you are
included!
Chashaona Brown-Leonard is
starting the reunion planning for the 10-year
reunion! To be included in the reunion, be sure
your contact information is up-to-date by e-
mailing [email protected]!
Contact Kathryn Landis at
773-573-6719, or [email protected].
Michelle Parson is getting the
ball rolling to organize your reunion. Contact
her at [email protected]. Update
your contact information by e-mailing
Central ’79
Central ’77-’81
North Class of ’99 Reunion
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Students explore ambitions with PAA’s Dream grants
Dear Alumni Association,
I won the grant for the Jackling Intro-
duction to Engineering Camp at Missouri Uni-
versity of Science & Technology, which I
just recently attended. I wanted to thank
the Alumni Association for helping me with
this opportunity to learn more about what I
might want to do in my future. I learned
much from the camp and I eliminated some disciplines of
engineering that I originally thought I would do well in.
I also found other disciplines that seemed more suited to
my interests. At the camp, I earned a $500/year scholar-
ship for ceramics/metallurgical engineering if I choose
to attend that university for my undergrad. Through staying
in the dorms I was able to obtain a better idea of what
the college atmosphere is like, which will make me that
much more comfortable when I enter my college years.
Overall, the camp was an experience that will prove to be
very important in my education. This wouldn't have hap-
pened if you hadn't selected me for the grant so I thank
you so much for what you did to help me.
Sincerely,
Vincent Matteucci III (South High School–Class of 2011)
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“...It was an exciting day last spring
when officials from the PAA came to
Hanna Woods to announce that (our)
son, Joey, had won his Granting
Dream scholarship! Joey was thrilled
beyond words... (He) attended All-Star
Performance Baseball Camp over the
summer and really, really enjoyed it.”
Sincerely,
John & Debbie Costrino
Coach Dave & Joey
I would like to start off with thanking the Parkway Alumni Association for
granting me most of the money to be able to participate in the Advanced
Astronauts camp at the Challenger Learning Center, St. Louis... It was truly
a life changing experience. I hope that one day, this will help me to become
a real astronaut and you will see me standing on Mars, waving back at Earth.
Sincerely,
Jordan Beveridge,
Henry Elementary (5th grade)
DONATIONS & TRIBUTES
Parkway Central PTO
Bruce [Central ’74] and Marci (Neuman) [North’76]
Kaminsky, in memory of Leon Neuman
Bruce Davis
Parkway West Class of 1974 Reunion
Parkway West Class of 1979 Reunion
Parkway North Class of 1979 Reunion
Parkway West Class of 1984 Reunion
Parkway North Class of 1984 Reunion
Parkway Central High 5-Class Party – ’77, ’78, ’79, ’80 & ’81
Parkway Central Class of 1979 Reunion
Parkway South Middle PTO
Martin Perry [Central ’68]
Sally Hanson, in memory of Kathy Gerhardt’s grandmother
Bill and Randy Weiss, in memory of our beloved daughter,
Emily Anne Weiss
Robert Harper, in honor of Julie Woodrome
General FundAl Burr Make-A-Difference Fund
Barbara Savitt
Louise Mass
in honor of Dr. Jackie Frisbee for receiving a
Pillar of Parkway Award
in honor of Nichole Evans on becoming the new
principal of Craig Elementary
in honor of Michelle Jones’ retirement
Mr. and Mrs. Jack Fridkin
Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Johnson
Keith and Judy Grosz [Central ’78]
Timothy and Tamara Pitts
Randy and Muriel Zimring [Central ’79]
Terry L. Hay
Katherine Hargrave
Andrea Cohen Fine Arts Fund Kurt Schoor Memorial Fund
Keith Coons Memorial Fund
Jason Johnson Memorial Fund
Granting Dreams Fund
Herbert Runnels
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Charles H. Womack [Central ’66] passed away in January
2009. He is survived by a brother, James R. [Central ’68]; a sister,
Beck [Central ’72]; and the "light of his life," his eight-year-old
daughter, Joanna Alyce Womack.
John Crall [West ’70] passed away in March 2009.
Eric Brethauer [West ’71] died March 28, 2009. He was a
good friend to many and a great brother.
Cynthia Jo (Vogel) Sonnenschein [West ’71] passed away
peacefully in her home on August 2, 2009. Cindy taught for 30 years
in Parkway elementary schools. Cindy is survived by her husband
Leonard; her children Canaan [West ’00] and Alexis [West ’04];
and her parents Joe and Sue Vogel; and many family and friends.
Cindy was awarded the Pillar of Parkway, the school district’s highest
honor, in 2008.
Craig Combs [West ’74] passed away suddenly on March 27,
2009.
T. Sean Maddock [West ’74] passed away on June 17, 2009.
Beloved husband of Cecilia (Cole) Maddock; loving father of Rob-
ert, Patrick and Carolyn; dearest brother of Kevin and Christy; our
dear brother-in-law, son-in-law, uncle, cousin and friend to many.
Stan Hawkins [West ’76] passed away on Sept. 7, 2009. He is
survived by his sons, Andrew [South ’07], Eric and Jared; the
children’s mother, Barbara Hawkins; his parents; his brother, Steven
(Cheryl) [West ’74]; and sister, Gena (Stafford) Swearingen [South
’81]. Stan’s passions were his family, doing for others and baseball.
Gregg Eisenhauer [West ’77] passed away on Nov. 30, 2008.
He was based in the Atlanta area and is survived by three children.
Barry Michael Huff [South ’77] passed from this life to the
serenity of heaven in Spokane, Wash., in June 2008. He will be re-
membered for his valiant spirit as much as for his passion and dedi-
cation to painting and photography. A world traveler, he visited and
photographed 13 countries, but it was in the Northern California
redwoods that he seemed to find his artistic heart and soul. Barry is
survived by his daughter Mireesha; his parents John and Carolyn Huff
of Fenton, Mo.; sisters Vicki Schuppe and Karen Doyle; brother
Douglas; and many relatives and friends.
John Theusch [North ’77], a retired firefighter, passed away
on April 29, 2009. His wife, Teresa (Sherrill) Theusch [North
’76], passed away in July 2009. Their son, Nicholas [North ’99],
survives them.
Lynn (Santillano) Tutko [West ’77] passed away on July 2,
2009. She graced us with her kind and gentle love and is survived by
her husband, Peter M. Tutko; her children, Samuel, Benjamin and
Laura; her parents Dr. Anthony and Barbara Jean (B.J.) Santillano
(Berryville, Vir.); and her brothers, Mark [West ’81], Keith [West
’80] and Lee [West ’79].
Phil Loder [West ’79] passed away on June 16, 2009, from
cancer. Beloved husband of Tracey (Vogt) Loder; loving son of Janita
and the late Milton Loder; brother of Dr. Virginia Loder [West
’83] and Mitchell Loder [West ’86]; and beloved relative and friend
to many. His Facebook page remains active. Phil was a noted com-
poser, arranger, and performer in the St. Louis area. He produced
jingles for the St. Louis Cardinals and the Blues, among other local
and national businesses. He performed in local establishments, had
a jazz trio and a big band. Some of his works benefited local chari-
ties. He played weekly at Fee Fee Baptist Church, where he attended
for many years.
James Bishop [Central ’85] passed away on June 6, 2009. He
is survived by his mother Jeanne; siblings Ellen (Bruce) Rose, Michael
(Colleen) Bishop, Patrick Bishop, and Mary (Steve) Williams. He will
be sadly missed by many family members and friends.
Scott Kirk Felly [West ’85] of Springfield, Mo., passed away
on April 10, 2009, in St. Louis after a brief illness. He attended Mis-
souri State University. Scott loved the outdoors and was proud to
have earned the rank of Eagle Scout. He followed in the footsteps
of his grandfather and had a career as a general contractor, devel-
oper and estimator. He remained hopeful and still had his dry since
of humor. He will be remembered by his parents, Kirk S. and Karen
(Kammer) Felly; brother Todd R. (Denise) Felly [West ’88]; all
from the St. Louis area; and many relatives and friends.
Brian Burlison [West ’90] passed away in April 2009.
Keithen D. Curtis [North ’92] passed away on May 14, 2009.
Shay Gunner Heilman [North ’07] passed away July 26, 2009,
from injuries sustained in a car accident. Beloved son of Todd M.
Heilman and Nickola Davis, grandson, nephew, cousin and friend.
Jeremy Jones [Central ’07] passed away on July 25, 2009. He
is survived by his parents, Sherry and M. Barry Jones; siblings Justin
[South ’09] and Tiara [South ’12]. He will be sadly missed by his
relatives and friends.
Jack Wells, former Parkway football coach, dies at 82
etired high school foot-
ball coach Jack Wells
passed away on July 30,
2009. Known locally and nation-
ally for his deep passion for devel-
oping young athletes and prepar-
ing them to succeed in life, the leg-
endary coach died as the result of
complications from a stroke.
His nickname, “Gentleman
Jack,” was in reference to his pro-
fessional conduct at all times with
his players and staff, as well as his
genuine concern for their well-
being. He achieved his goals by
inspiring players to give their best
and by a thorough knowledge of
how to play the game.
Several high schools owe the
establishment of their football
programs to Wells – Pattonville,
Parkway Central and Parkway West
r
In Memoriam
high schools.
During his 21-year career at
West High, the Longhorns won
eight conference championships.
When he retired in 1988, the
school had a cumulative record of
142-68-1. His entire high-school
coaching career spanned 37 years.
Wells is survived by his wife,
Carol, and his daughter, Edie, both
of Chesterfield, Mo.
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arkway School District is synonymous with ex-
cellence. As one of the most respected school
districts in the country, the Parkway Alumni
Association proudly announces its fourth Hall
Of Fame Celebration. This prestigious event
has now honored the accomplishments of
more than 90 outstanding Parkway graduates who have made
great sacrifices and wonderful contributions, brightening the
lives of countless individuals.
“We are excited by the caliber of people that the Park-
way schools have proven to produce,” notes Jan Misuraca,
the Association’s executive director. “The community should
know that these people are a reflection of what Parkway is
and has always been—a place where children are given strong
academic preparation for whatever they choose to do, as well
as a place that will care for and support them emotionally.
It's also an institution that deserves its constituents’ con-
tinuing support so that future generations will be equally
prepared and will find ways to be assets in our society.”
The PAA will accept nominations beginning Nov. 1,
2009, for the Hall of Fame celebration on Nov. 13, 2010.
The nomination forms will be available online at
www.ParkwayAlumni.org.
Graduates must be 10 years
post high school graduation,
and all recipients of the Hall
of Fame award are selected
based exclusively on their
achievements and contribu-
tions to their
p ro fe s s ion
and their
community.
No limit is placed on the number of awards to be given
each year, and a selection committee approved by the
Association’s board of directors implements the process.
Guidelines:
1. Nominee must have graduated from Parkway at
least 10 years prior to nomination. Posthumous nomina-
tions will be considered, as well.
2. Nominees will be evaluated for a lifetime of ex-
cellence, accomplishment and recognition in their field
or fields. Their accomplishments and achievements should
be recorded on the application form with a resume at-
tached.
3. Candidates will be contacted to give consent for
consideration and to verify data on accompanying docu-
mentation.
4. Graduates are encouraged to self-nominate.
5. Information and applications will be available
through the Parkway Alumni Association’s Web site,
www.ParkwayAlumni.org.
6. Nominations will be accepted until Feb. 1, 2010,
and will be reviewed by a committee of current and former
faculty, administration and possibly experts in the field.
Selections will be announced by July 2010.
7. Distinguished alumni will be recognized at a gala
event; each will receive a personal award; and a perma-
nent tribute will be displayed at their alma mater.
8. Current members of the PAA Hall of Fame Com-
mittee, Alumni Association Board of Directors, board of
education and elected officials who, by virtue of their
position, can directly influence funding for the Parkway
School District, are not eligible for this award.
PAA seeks 2010 Hall of Fame nominations
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