The Parkview Pantera

TThehe ParkviewParkview Pantera OCTOBER 2016 NEWS AROUND PHS Volume XLL, Edition I Ritz, glitz, and a bit of a switch would be their most important takeaway of the pageant for them. Twenty percent of the contestants’ fi nal scores came NEWS (2-3) from their onstage introduc- tion at the pageant on Octo- ber 8th, which included the contestant’s favorite quote. The last forty percent came from the contestant’s evening wear, which included poise and onstage presence. Awards for each class included an academic award and a community service FEATURES (5-8) award, as well as awards for Parkview Scholarship Pageant teaches boys and girls confi dence. From left to right Naya Singleton, raising $200, $500, and the Sean Anderson, McKay Wilcox, Kamryn Ashby, and Kate Jenson. (Photo courtesy of Laury Morse) most money from that class. Each class had a fi rst and sec- By Catie Gelting, Beats is now called the Parkview programs such as drama, pho- ond runner up and the overall Editor Scholarship Pageant. “I pro- tography, band, student schol- class winner. A “Most Pho- posed calling it the Parkview arships, special education, togenic Award” was awarded Anticipation raises. Even Scholarship Pageant so that and the literary magazine. to Sean Anderson and Alayna as a spectator, the tension be- it would be more understood The contestants were Guthrie based on the pho- gins to build, and it’s not lost to be a scholarship pageant, judged in three sections. On toshoot done on the school OPINION (9-14) on the judges or the master which it is,” Morse ex- October 2nd, the contestants campus with the contestants, of ceremonies. “The winner plained. convened at the Mayor’s and an award was also given is...” the MC stops and looks Morse not only changed house for their interviews, to the contestant who raised around; everyone is holding the name to create a better which accounted for forty the most money—this year his or her breath. He decides understanding of what the percent of their score. by senior contestant Syd- to crack a joke to relieve the pageant is really about but “The interview was the ney Poole, who raised over tension, futher extending the also increased the scholar- most challenging part of the $25,000. anticipation before he an- ships awarded to the contes- competition because it was This year’s Miss Parkview nounces the winner. tants. The pageant also now nerve-wracking,” said junior is Mckay Wilcox. The new Parkview Pag- includes male participants to Rachel Harp. Although most After the competition, FINE ARTS (15-20) eant director, Laury Morse, create a broader eligibility for of the contestants found the Wilcox said, “Competing was has taken the Parkview scholarships. interview to be the most chal- meaningful because it taught Pageant in a positive, new The scholarship pageant lenging component, many me a lot of things like being direction, starting with its is the only fundraising for agreed that it was the inter- confi dent. Winning meant name. Previously known as Parkview’s PTSA, which view skills that they learned that I’ve become a role model Miss Parkview, the pageant distributes money to school from the experience that for other girls at the school.” Heidi Cooley is 2017 Teacher of the Year PHS band takes Grand Champion SPORTS (21-23) PHOTO STORY (24) Parkview HS 998 Cole Drive Lilburn, Georgia Heidi Cooley motivates sophomores Melanie The Marching Band celebrates its trophies 30047 Moua and Nyla Morris to prepare for the fu- after winning their competitions on October ture beyond Parkview. (Photo by Anika Akbar) Online article 1st and 8th. (Photo courtesy of Jason Atha) Online article OCTOBER 2016 PANTHER PULSE PANTERA PAGE 2 Ping Pong bounces back into popularity Black Student Union unites By Hydiah Sylla, Morehouse to talk about Editor-In-Chief, Content their college experience at From the start of slavery an HBCU.” Dues are $20 to modern day America, and pay for a club t-shirt, injustice has plagued Af- food at meetings, and some rican Americans. Issues of the socials. Huskers, the such as discrimination Pink Hotel, and Apple But- and racism that people ter sponsor the club, and the had previously thought offi cers plan on hosting an were long gone have been event at each of the three brought to the surface as businesses. the nation becomes more Black Student Unions technologically advanced. are common at colleges and Black Student Union, a new universities, but before starting the club at Parkview, The Ping Pong club practices include games against each other. (Photo by Jenny Nguyen) club at Parkview, aims to increase the awareness of junior co-presidents Fa- doubles matches or merely like ping pong too, so I relevant issues in the black sica Mersha and Brianna By Jenny Nguyen, to spectate the game. They formed the club as a cool community as well promote Wood, nervously anticipated Copy Editor have hosted an exciting way for the students to education amongst the black students’ reactions. The Among Parkview’s student-staff tournament have fun after school and youth. “There are so many number one question that variety of recreational this October, wherein both also socialize with each issues facing the black com- offi cers have received is, “Is activities emerges a fun, students and teachers were other.” munity that no one wants to this club only open to black new contender. With its able to play each other in Sydney Nguyen, junior face, it’s important that we students?” Fortunately, the rapid-fi re paddle action an intense duel of ping and Ping Pong Club mem- have [a black student union] club is open to any and and intense play, the com- pong prowess. ber, credited the club for to empower the black youth everyone who is interested. pact sport of ping pong is The club has gained helping her release stress here [at Parkview] and en- “I think it’s important to making a name for itself at tremendous momentum from the school workload, courage them to succeed,” promote a sense of unity in Parkview High School. since its fi rst meeting on “Ping pong helps me relax, said co-president Fasica the community… the main The Ping Pong Club August 18th, having accu- especially since my stress Mersha, “ We want to in- premise of BSU is educa- meets up every other mulated over thirty mem- levels have been building spire students to know they tion, and we want to educate Thursday afternoon at bers. The club has also up a lot in these past few can make a difference.” people and bring in other 2:30 p.m. in the cafeteria. successfully united the weeks.” Black Student Union voices,” said co-president As its name would sug- student body through its The club is great for meets every other Friday Brianna Wood. gest, it allows students friendly atmosphere and fanatics as well as people at various locations, de- There is hope that this of both professional and sportsmanship. Junior Jo- just looking to make some pending on the topic of club will continue to address novice experience to seph Benkin, the founder friends or have a good the meeting. Topics such racial issues and ultimately come together and play of the club, commented on time. “I want to promote as racism and education promote growth within the ping pong. During these the game’s unique ability having fun—teach some have been discussed dur- community. Any students meetings, the tables are to bring students together, people about ping pong ing the previous meetings. who have not paid dues set up and members are “I really like ping pong, and also show some ap- Mersha commented, “We but are interested in joining offered the opportunity to and I just fi gured that preciation for the game,” plan on having some guest should contact a club offi cer participate in singles and other people in the school Benken said. speakers from schools like for more information. G tt n a P LSE on the B ATS MJROTC e i g U E By Catie Gelting, Beats Editor Guitar Club FFBLABLA november 5th: Come jam! Learn , improve, have FUN! Meeting times: 2:40 in the the marine corps Meeting Times: Every 1st and 3rd Friday ~Mr. Spires Chorus Room ball Offi cers- november 12: Impact Teens President: Judy Liu feed the vets To send in VP: Pratima Bajaj -feed the Meeting times: VP of Membership: Fatema Momin vets @ atlanta va The 2nd Wednesday club news VP of Community Service: hospital of every month at or events for Sandhya Ramachandran november 17 2:15-3:15 in 3.178 VP of COY: Kareen Udeshi Our club gives students through the next is- Secretary: Savannah Larkin december: with special needs the Historian/Reporter: Kasfi a Kazi opportunity to interact sue, email toys for tots Treasurer: Willy Wu donation drive with their peers (people State Reporter: Maliha Wahab just like you) phspantera@ “toys for tots is a For more donation project gmail.com ~Ms. Jackson information, that collects about contact: $80,000 in cash and ~ Mrs. Heier Wrestling toys each year to be donated,” -sar- Relay for Life Team Conditioning: Tuesdays and gent major tootle Every 2nd and 4th Thursdays 2:30-4 Wednesday morning @ Practice starts October 24 6:45 in lab D424 Dodgeball Tourney Sign Language is fun. Come have some fun. coming Nov 10th - info Meeting times: October 27 @ 2:30 coming soon! For more information contact: ~Coach Elakatt in room 1.220 or ~Coach Bonnett in room 3.138 ~Ms.

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