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2025-2026 Year in Review
2025-2026 Year in Review
Original image created by Studio 235 for the 2026 CTE Summer Camp
Park’s Summer CTE Program
Mr. Schehl and a student use technology in his coding program.
New BAS Program Set to Start At Park Next Year
Courtesy of Andrew Pennybacker
Senior Spotlight: Andrew Pennybacker
Senior Spotlight: JoceLynn McFarland
Senior Spotlight: JoceLynn McFarland
Sam Piko serves the ball as Madeline Bradshaw gets ready.
Tennis Heads to States
The 2025-2026 WPHS Softball Team with their coaches (provided by Assistant Coach Mike Mathieu).
Pitch Perfect
Practicing partner passes to work on our catching and throwing skills!
Girls LAX Preps for JM
The Boys Basketball Team practicing before the 2026 Senior Night game.
The Senior Sunset for Sports
Jonah Hardway completes a long jump. Photo courtesy of Addison Carroll.
Racing into the Boys Track Season
Original image created by the Park Pressvia Canva
Which Summer Artist Are You?
com.nhncorp.m2app 27.0.3 Photo courtesy of the Theater Department
The Addams Family Opens Tonight
All the ancestors' costumes on the dressing room clothing rack are ready to be worn.
The Making of An Ancestor
A Spring Poem
A Spring Poem
The arts are not just alive at OCS but thriving!
Celebration of the Arts Takes Over Ohio County
A beautiful mural in Wheeling designed by local artists Mindi Yarbrough, Amanda Carney, and Vondell Bell. It was painted by the community and volunteers. It was an initiative of Orrick's Pride in Wheeling Day.
The Importance of Representation In a Small Town
Antonella Claudio, a teacher in the infant room at Holy Family Child Care Center. Photo courtesy of Terra Crews
From Crisis to Care: The People Moving West Virginia Child Care Forward
Arriving at the outside of the Moundsville Water Treatment Facility.
A Day in the Life of a Water Operator
Taking a closer look at the outside of the restaurant, many details look the same from the former pizza shop.
A Trip to Castello Pizza and Pasta’s New Location
Promotional Pamphlets are placed around the theatre. As you open one up, you will see information about the show, sponsors, and The Wheeling Symphony Orchestra.
May The Force Be With The Capitol Theatre
Andrew waves goodbye as a four-year member of the Park Press and this school year's Editor in Chief. Congratulations to everyone in the class of 2026!
A Last Letter from the Editor
People on the Sky Rocket keep their hands up, enjoying their time on the ride.
A Day at Kennywood
Leaving Kennywood in a treacherous downpour, yet the day was still filled with a good time.
A Love Poem About Kennywood
The Zen Den, located in the Counseling Office, is a place where students can regroup for a short time.
Behind the Mask: Anxiety and Depression
Stack of banned books from multiple English teachers.
The Influence of English Teachers
Park Press February 1977
Park Press February 1977
Park Press April 1978
Park Press April 1978
Park Press October 1976
Park Press October 1976
Cover of May 1979
Park Press May 1979
Volunteer Gail Adams advocates for the incredible service the Y-Not Repeat Boutique creates at the YWCA
Y-Not Repeat Boutique at YWCA
Park Press February 1977
Park Press February 1977
Park Press April 1978
Park Press April 1978
Park Press October 1976
Park Press October 1976
Cover of May 1979
Park Press May 1979
The Wheeling History podcast explores the past of Wheeling, WV to give us perspective on our present and future!
Black History in Wheeling
The Wheeling History podcast explores the past of Wheeling, WV to give us perspective on our present and future!
National Road: A History Podcast
The Wheeling History podcast explores the past of Wheeling, WV to give us perspective on our present and future!
Christmas in Wheeling Part 2: A History Podcast
The Wheeling History podcast explores the past of Wheeling, WV to give us perspective on our present and future!
Christmas In Wheeling Part 1: A History Podcast
The Wheeling History podcast explores the past of Wheeling, WV to give us perspective on our present and future!
Wheeling Football: A History Podcast
Volunteer Gail Adams advocates for the incredible service the Y-Not Repeat Boutique creates at the YWCA
Y-Not Repeat Boutique at YWCA
Our main lobby brings Christmas spirit to Wheeling Park!
A Letter From the Editor: What the Holidays Really Mean

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