Any Parks College people here?

[whitey]

Class of 2002. Currently at SKYW. Andora was (is) pretty cool. What happened to Hoover? Wasn't a big fan of Belt. Tim A was a pretty big jerk too, which is why I wasn't surprised to hear of him going to GJ. I hear the whole place has pretty much gone down hill since a new dean took over a couple of years ago. I think he is some engineering type who wants the whole aviation school to just go away. Are they still allowing you to do your flying for free, or do you have to pay flight fees now?

 

[citdrver]

Flying for free??? How did that little gem work? I remeber trying to barely cover the flying costs while there, especially from the lovely and large lady who worked in the cashier office who always accepted a check with a smile and a grunt.

 

[2EASYPilot]

Here's a question...for those old timers out there, who remembers Frank Tucker, Jack Kotacki (sp) from the 60's. I lived in beautiful Cahokia back then and was drawn to aviation by the excitment of having Parks in the neighborhood. Ended up learning to fly at Sisk Aviation at Parks/Bi-State and attending SIU. Still at it many years later...but wanted to say thanks to those guys for geting me started. I have loved every minute of my career !!!

 

[whitey]

Flying for free??? How did that little gem work? I remeber trying to barely cover the flying costs while there, especially from the lovely and large lady who worked in the cashier office who always accepted a check with a smile and a grunt.

For a couple of years (I think 2000-?) they experimented in no additional fees for the flight program. I don't know if they still do it, but I was able get my degree, a little certificate in Business and all of my ratings for the same cost of tuition as any other SLU student. I did have to pay a little extra during the semesters when my credit hours exeeded 20 or something, but it was a good deal. Just wondering if they were still dong that.

 

[pilotdad]

Where is the campus now?

Been out of the loop for a long time. Where is the campus now? Over at St. Louis U. or are they still part of St. Louis U.? Sure dont miss the smell of the rubber recycling plant and chemical plant. Used to sit outside the door of Mercury Hall during a rainstorm just to smell fresh air. :laugh:

 

[TWAER]

Oh the smell, I bet living in Cajokia has taken a few years off my life. Nothing like a chemical plant smell in the morning. The campus is now over at SLU, but the flying is still at CPS. I don't think it is even called Parks College anymore. ANyone remember Mr. Hopper or Chopper Hopper. He used to fly his heli. into campus every once in a while.

TWAER class of 94

 

[site41]

Hi Parks People - I graduated from Parks in 1999. 2 years on each campus and I have a lot of good memories.

BTW - CALLMEJB ---> Fugina is at CHQ based in STL

Site41

 

[Cat3C]

Yep, those were the days. I also remember the girls from Patricia Stevens coming over for the parties and leaving the dorms by the car load on Sunday morning. Stooges used to have the coldest beer I have ever had and very cheap as well. Who was the daughter of the owner who bartended there? Brenda I think.

 

[CheeseheadinTX]

Hey there TOM, sorry it took a few days, in the middle of vacation. Ill get in touch with ya in a week or two, heading to WI tomorrow for some ice fishing(i.e. beer drinking)!