Parkview High School (Springfield, Missouri)

Infobox School
name= Parkview High School
principal= Chance Wistrom
established= 1956
type= Public High School
location= Springfield, Missouri
enrollment= approximately 1500
colors= Green and Gold
mascot= Viking|

Parkview High School is a public high school located in Springfield, Missouri. Parkview was the second high school built in Springfield after Central High School. Parkview graduated its first class in 1957. The next year a new wing was constructed due to the large number students enrolling. In 1992 an auditorium was added to Parkview for its music and drama productions. In 2001 a new music room was finished and renovations to other classrooms were completed. The most recent changes to Parkview have been the demolition of the old north wing and adding a new wing to replace it. It was completed and was occupied in January 2006. It was formally dedicated on September 21, 2006. Phase two of the addition is currently under construction and is was significantly completed at the beginning of the 2008-2009 school year. This new addition will include a new library media center, cafeteria and kitchen, and many classrooms. The old library and cafeteria were converted to classrooms as well. Over 90% of the building will be new or renovated construction at the completion of the two-phase, 20 million dollar project in November 2008. A formal dedication ceremony for Phase II was held on September 18, 2008.

The school's news show is called Vike Vision. The school's mascot is a Viking. Parkview has an ID policy that requires students to wear an ID badge; if their badge is lost or vandalized, they are required to get a new one for US$5.

Administration

Principal - Chance Wistrom
Assistant Principal for Pupil Services/Athletics - Ray Shaffer
Assistant Principal for Professional Services/Instruction - Sheila Wynn
Assistant Principal for Business Services/Activities - Matt Hudson
Coordinator of Student Interventions - Karla Ferguson

In the 1963-1966 school years, some of the faculty at Parkview were: Bill Thomas, biology; Forrest Lambeth, biology; Harry O'Mealy, chemistry; Dr. J. W. Mount, physics; Don Hawk, earth science; Judy Nickle, English; Fern Simmons, English; Bob Bilyeu, speech;Charles Smith, math; Carl Carlson, social studies; Neil Grubaugh, social studies; Beecher Sheeley, social studies; Craig Sobotka, social studies; Mar'Lyn Cowan, journalism; Harlan Hutsel, football coach; Dale Neth, physical education; Edsel Matthews, physical education; Dr. Kuklenski, principal (later superintendent of schools); K.W. Fredrickson, administrative assistant. The school's Principal's Secretary, Trish Chrisman, has been with the school since 1957. In 2006, she celebrated her 50th year with the school and her 70th birthday.

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Debate

The Parkview High School Speech and Debate Squad is currently ranked 7th in the nation in Cumulative Rounds of Competition. Arguably the best in the state, this squad has had at least one student place in the top 10 in an event nationally for the past consecutive 5 years.

External links

* [http://sps.k12.mo.us/phs/ Parkview's Homepage]