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The Student News Site of Pattonville High School

PattonvilleTODAY
The Student News Site of Pattonville High School

PattonvilleTODAY
Ava Bearskin

Ava Bearskin, Editor-In-Chief

Ava Bearskin is Co Editor-in-Chief of Pattonville Today and Pirate Press. She is a senior and has been doing journalism for four years. Ava has taken Intro to Journalism and Photojournalism at Pattonville High as well as a summer conference through Media Now. She also does Renaissance, NEHS, Quill and Scroll, and works at Grassi’s.

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Daisy Jones and the Six released on Amazon Prime Video in March. Photo from Amazon Studios.

Daisy Jones and the Six: 70s Hollywood Brought to Life on Amazon Prime

Ava Bearskin, Editor-in-Chief
June 9, 2023
Pattonville’s Varsity Boys Volleyball huddle together during a timeout during their game against Hazelwood West. They finished that game with a 3-0 record.

Varsity Boys Volleyball Starts Season Rough but Perserveres

Caden Harris and Ava Bearskin
June 7, 2023
Prom king and queen, Beckett Grabner and Maichi Nguyen take the stage right before being crowned.

2023 Prom King and Queen: Maichi Ngyuen and Beckett Grabner

Ava Bearskin, Editor-in-Chief
June 1, 2023
Senior Max McFarland waits in outfield between bases for opposing team to hit the ball. The team goes to Districts on May 17 and has a record of 19-10.

Varsity Baseball Ends Season with 19-10 Record

Peyton Gregory and Ava Bearskin
May 28, 2023
PHS’ bowling team competed against Hazelwood West as well as over 20 other schools at the state scratch tournament on May 6.

PHS Bowling Takes 3rd in State Competition

Ava Bearskin, Editor-in-Chief
May 25, 2023
123 Students Recognized at 22nd Annual MVP Awards

123 Students Recognized at 22nd Annual MVP Awards

Ava Bearskin, Editor-in-Chief
May 18, 2023
American actress Jenna Ortega wearing Versace arrives at the World Premiere Of Netflix's 'Wednesday' Season 1 held at the Hollywood American Legion Post 43 at Hollywood Legion Theater on November 16, 2022 in Hollywood, Los Angeles, CA, USA. Photo by Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM )

Jenna Ortega Takes on Iconic Role in Netflix’s Wednesday

Ava Bearskin, Editor-in-Chief
March 17, 2023
Alex Toler goes for the shot with two Hazelwood East players defending him. Pattonville took the win at this home game on February 14 with a score of 41-35.

Freshman Boys Basketball Finishes Out Season with a 22-2 Record

Ava Bearskin, Editor-in-Chief
February 16, 2023
Floyd Davis' solo on saxophone during Jazz Ensembles' performance.

All-State Band and Orchestra Members Announced at Band Winter Concert

Ava Bearskin, Editor-in-Chief
December 22, 2022
Talisa Prabhu’s colored pencil drawing, The Mangos, is now on display at the St. Louis Art Museum Student Exhibition.

Talisa Prabhu Selected for Unfolding Identities Art Exhibition

Ava Bearskin, Editor-in-Chief
December 17, 2022
Senior and Captain Emma Artlet serves in her singles match against Lutheran High School.

Max McFarland and Isabelle Usry were crowned Homecoming King and Queen during halftime at Friday nights Football Game on October 7.

[Photo] Usry and McFarland Take on Pattonville’s New Royalty Positions

Peyton Gregory, Social Media Editor
October 15, 2022
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[Photo] Jacob Stahlhut

Rebecca Simpkins, Sports Editor
September 12, 2022
Christopher McCulloch

Christopher McCulloch

Ava Bearskin, Editor-in-Chief
September 6, 2022
Allison McNamera

Allison McNamera

Ava Bearskin, Editor-in-Chief
September 6, 2022
Brandon Clark

Brandon Clark

Ava Bearskin, Editor-in-Chief
September 6, 2022
Robert Simpson

Robert Simpson

Ava Bearskin, Editor-In-Chief
May 17, 2022
Pattonville High School's Choir and Orchestra on their way to Chicago to perform. The choir "practiced every day and made sure to finetune any little things that would just make the pieces even better," said Devin Scharer.

Orchestra and Choir Take Chicago by Storm

Ava Bearskin, Editor-in-Chief
May 16, 2022
Kellen Thames and Natalie Whittinghill named Prom King and Queen at the Westport Sheraton-Chalet on Friday, May 6, 2022.

We’ll Never Be Royals? Not So for Thames and Whittinghill…

Ava Bearskin and Matthew Jacobi
May 9, 2022
Kimberly Fleig

Kimberly Fleig

Ava Bearskin, Editor-in-Chief
May 9, 2022
From left to right, Maryam Ilyas, Maichi Nguyen, Selena Riede, Devin Scharer, and Sydney Suvransri are awarded the STEM Girls' of Promise Award by the Ballwin/Chesterfield Chapter of AAUW on April 18.

Five Take Home STEM Girls of Promise Award

Ava Bearskin and Matthew Jacobi
May 5, 2022
Daniel Davis locking his arm around his opponent, a Fox High wrestler.

Boys’ Wrestling: Young Team Rises to the Challenge

Ava Bearskin, Editor-in-Chief
May 4, 2022
Mickey Schoonover

Mickey Schoonover

Ava Bearskin, Editor-in-Chief
May 3, 2022
On Tuesday, March 15, Pattonville's Choirs performed at State Large Ensemble and received an Exemplary score from every single judge. "It's the first time four choirs have gone and received these incredible results," Mr. Baker, one of the PHS Choir Directors, said.

[Photo] Singing Their Way to Victory

Matthew Jacobi, Editor-in-Chief
April 4, 2022
On Monday, January 3, 2022, Pattonville School District will move into a mask-optional environment for all students and staff in the district. This decision was made at the December 15 Board of Education meeting, where the board voted to move the district into a mask-optional status. Currently, all schools will remain mask-optional unless a positivity rate is above 2%.

Pattonville Board Votes to Go Mask Optional for Second Semester

Imani Miller, Matthew Jacobi, and Ava Bearskin
December 22, 2021
There are almost 4,000 choices for colleges in the US, not to mention out of country colleges. The possibilities are endless so finding the right choice is crucial.

Applying to College: Where to Even Begin?

Ava Bearskin, Editor-in-Chief
November 16, 2021
The cast of One Stoplight Town taking their final bow after a performance. The company performed October 14-16.

One Stoplight Town Spotlights Talent

Ava Bearskin, Editor-in-Chief
October 29, 2021
Noeal Arefaine fights a Duchesne player for the ball in the game on September 7. The Pirates went on to win, 2-0.

Communication and Chemistry Key for Soccer

Ava Bearskin, Editor-in-Chief
October 6, 2021
Pattonville's Varsity Soccer against Duchesne on Tuesday September 7th.

[Photo] Protected: Boys’ Soccer Photos

September 15, 2021

The Pirate Spiel S1, E3: Embarrassing Yourself at School 101

Ava Bearskin and Peyton Gregory
May 28, 2021
HOSA students at Pattonville take first in the creative probelm solving competition and are headed to Internationals.

Future Health Science Students Head to International HOSA Competition

Ava Bearskin, Editor-in-Chief
May 28, 2021
The Mandalorian TV poster featuring the main character of the show which got a 93% on Rotten Tomatoes after the drop of season 2.

The Mandalorian Season 2 Leaves Watchers in Awe

Ava Bearskin, Editor-in-Chief
April 27, 2021
Getting wisdom teeth pulled, can cause relief from pain but is a painful process.

The Realities of Getting Wisdom Teeth Pulled

Ava Bearskin, Editor-in-Chief
April 14, 2021
Speech and Debate Coach Raymond, selected as coach of the year. Her team has four national qualifiers.

Speech and Debate: Four National Qualifiers

Ava Bearskin, Editor-in-Chief
March 28, 2021
Alex Bullard passes the ball to her teammate, Jasmine Grey, in their game against St. Charles High on January 15th.

Girls’ Basketball Ends Season With Conference Win

Ava Bearskin, Editor-in-Chief
March 16, 2021
Knowing the facts can help you stay safe, so learn how to avoid disaster.

Awareness of Stranger Danger Still Relevant in Adolescence

Ava Bearskin, Editor-in-Chief
February 12, 2021
The Prom movie poster, featuring Meryl Streep, James Corden, Trent Oliver, Nicole Kidman, Keegan Michael-Keys, and Kerry Washington.

The Prom: Hit or Offensive Flop?

Ava Bearskin, Editor-in-Chief
February 12, 2021
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[Photo] Guard Adapts to Conditions

Christian Movick, Layout and Design Editor
January 9, 2021
Charlie Heiligenstein throws a free throw in Pattonvilles home game against Parkway West on December 11, while Mattie Ohlsen gets ready to catch the rebound.

Actions Speak Louder than Coaches: Girls Basketball Makes Top Scoring Leaders List

Ava Bearskin, Editor-in-Chief
January 7, 2021
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[Photo] Protected: Girls’ Basketball Photos

December 28, 2020
A menorah with 9 candles in it for the 8 days of Hanukkah and one that is used to light the other candles, as well as a dreidel used to play a Jewish game.

Multicultural Holidays: There’s More to December Than Just Christmas

Ava Bearskin and CJ Polanco
December 22, 2020
Students hit the books to prepare for Finals 2020. Online finals changed the traditional study methods for a number of students.

Finals: Perspectives on Start Times and Duration

Ava Bearskin, Editor-in-Chief
December 22, 2020
Varsity Drill Team continued to cheer along side Marching Band and Varsity Cheer at a soccer game.

[Photo] Stepping Up the Fun Aspect

Rebecca Simpkins, Social Media Editor
January 6, 2021

Final Destination Bar and Cafe

Ava Bearskin, Editor-In-Chief
December 3, 2020

Quik Wok

Ava Bearskin, Editor-In-Chief
December 3, 2020

Gateway Grill

Ava Bearskin, Editor-In-Chief
December 3, 2020

King Burrito

Ava Bearskin, Editor-In-Chief
December 3, 2020
During the indoor dining ban, restaurants in our community are struggling to stay afloat. Supporting these businesses through carryout and gift cards can help.

Restaurants in Pattonville Struggle During Shutdown

Ava Bearskin and Matthew Jacobi
December 3, 2020
The social media campaign project in Honors English 2 features students' perspectives on social issues. Ms. Moritz and Ms. Funderburk had their students create social media posts that were visually interesting and presented the messaging in an informative and design-friendly way.

Honors English 2 Creates Awareness for Social Justice Issues

Ava Bearskin, Editor-in-Chief
November 24, 2020
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