Patsy Summers

Patsy Shean Summers is the name.

Teaching school for 37 years was my game.

From Parkview's 1st 4 years my roots I trace.

So in my heart Parkview's got the number 1 place.

Every year since Parkview's opened I've been to Parkview is some role:

1) First as a student,
2) Then as a speech judge.
3) One of the founders of Parkview Partners (an innovative program that teamed grade school students with a high school buddy to enhance learning).
4) For various teacher meetings.
5) As a proud parent (my two children, Gena and Wes, attended Parkview).
6) Reunion events and committees.
7) A member of the cast for "Parkview Alumni Variety Show" and other events.
8) To enjoy theatre, music, and sporting events.
9) As a member of PTA and a parent volunteer.
10) To establish the "Summers' Super Star Scholarship" in honor of my students and their families.
11) Helping the class of 1960 purchase seats in the theatre and display case in the student center.

Donna Fishel

Donna Fishel is the Leadership School program coordinator at Parkview and teaches journalism. This is her fourth year at PHS and 14th year as a teacher. 

"This is a milestone event for Parkview and milestones should be celebrated! Matt Hudson and I met in September 2015 and tossed around ideas for some kind of celebration. Little did we know.... From there, we now have a large and active committee of enthusiastic volunteers who are making so many wonderful events happen all year. It is inspiring to witness what a dedicated band of people can do. 

"I grew up in a small town in Georgia and attended a high school that was very much like Parkview - rich, deep community roots and history, strong family feeling. Parkview reminds me so much of my own high school that, even though I didn't attend here, its heritage and atmosphere make it feel like home."

Janice Beckett

Class of 1979. Member of first year of Parkview Color Guard, served as Captain 1977-1979. PHS Viking Band 1975-1979. Band Council Secretary 1978-1979, Student Council 1977-1979. 

Proud parent of Allison Beckett, Class of 2004,(Band, Volleyball, Basketball, Track) and Matt Beckett, Class of 2008 (Band, Soccer, Track, Student Council Assemblies Commissioner). Served as Band Booster President 4 years during the 8 years my children attended PHS. Member of the founding committee for The Valhalla Marching Band Competition, served as Event Coordinator 2003-2007. Married to Pete Beckett, also Class of 1979.

 

Janice is a Registered Nurse, with Certification in Wound Care. She is a Wound Care Nurse at Mercy Home Health.

 

"I love Parkview, all of the memories that have been made over the years while sharing and celebrating the PHS pride and traditions. My favorite memories of Parkview are Friday night Football games, marching from the courtyard across Grant, making a grand entrance through the gate and around the track with the 'Sal' (George of the Jungle) Cadence!"

Shela Lovewell

Shela Lovewell taught business from October, 1983 to October, 2002. She also sponsored Lassies and FBLA. 
Since PHS,  "I was a curriculum facilitator, instructional specialist and assessment specialist with Springfield Schools. I Retired in 2014. My favorite PHS memory? The life-long friendships formed with students and faculty."

Kathy Sechler

Class of 1967.

"I was a counselor at Jarrett Middle School for 25 years. Most of the students from Jarrett go on to attend Parkview so I had the privilege of watching the school grow and change over the years. Several of my classmates shared their work on the committee and I wanted to be a part of planning the 60th Anniversary. 

"While at Parkview I was a member of the Lassie Drum Corps. I have fond memories of school performances, bus trips, early morning practices (not so fond), and good friends I made along the way."

Bill Estes

Bill Estes 

Parkview Class of 1967

"I am retired from AT&T as Operations Manager for Southwest Missouri in July of 2004. I now have a classic car restoration shop Last Chance Garage.

I Served 4 years in the Air Force during Viet Nam came back and attended SMS (MSU). Parkview was good to me and I would like to give back and also connect with old friends."

Cora Scott

Cora is a 1986 Parkview graduate. She also coached the Vikettes from 1989-1999.

"I am the director of public information & civic engagement for the City of Springfield. I had a great time at Parkview, both as a student and as a coach and made many memories, which has made me always feel a special connection to the school. I decided to stay in Springfield and have enjoyed a wonderful career in public relations / communication. 

"I am involved in the 60th anniversary because I am very proud of my time at the school and I’m proud of what is currently going on at the school, with the development of PHS Leadership School. I think Vikings have a special connection and I have enjoyed getting to know many other alums involved in the 60th anniversary planning.

"My favorite thing about Parkview is the diversity of people and ideas and the general culture of innovation and inspiration. My philosophy of always 'shooting for the Stars' began when I was student there because of the mentors I learned from."

Cora is a member of the 60th anniversary committee.