The Official Student News Site of Parkway West High

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The Official Student News Site of Parkway West High

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The Official Student News Site of Parkway West High

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The Neighbourhood plays the Pageant

Jacob Cupps, Staff Writer March 25, 2014

Though it’s borderline fangirling to acknowledge, there’s something captivating about being within thirty feet of some of the American music industry’s most talented musicians — especially when...

The racquetball team gathered in the Park Lane Suites lobby for senior Emily Karandzieffs surprise 18th birthday party. The team gathered in the lobby to celebrate the day of their arrival, kicking off the tournament in a festive way.

Racquetball seniors leave behind a winning tradition

Kayla Everett, Staff Writer March 21, 2014

The boys and girls racquetball teams flew to Portland, OR to compete against 41 different schools from around the nation. Overall, the team placed fourth in the nation, with the six girls placing fifth...

Baseball preview: new traditions

Bobby Connor March 14, 2014

After three different head coaches in three seasons, West Middle School Physical Education teacher Tony McNabb steps into the role as head coach of the Baseball team.  The assistant coach is Ben Margalski,...

Teacher spotlight: Cara Borgsmiller

Teacher spotlight: Cara Borgsmiller

Brendan Riehl, Staff Writer March 14, 2014

The National Forensics League has named Speech and Debate coach Cara Borgsmiller as a Diamond Coach. She earned this Diamond award for longevity and professional excellence. “It’s all about what...

Spicing up Parkway with the Culinary Cook-Off

Spicing up Parkway with the Culinary Cook-Off

Austin Oakes, Staff Writer March 13, 2014

On March 5, seniors Catherine Kuehner, Ricardo Perez, Claire Patterson and junior Gus Unwin competed in a culinary cook-off at Parkway South High School.  The competition included all four Parkway schools. "Whenever...

Trompe loeil

Trompe l’oeil

Ruthie Jia, Staff Writer March 13, 2014

In order to complete her Advanced 3D Studio Art project, senior Kelly Schreiber starts by cutting out tracing paper to shape her clay. To give herself a challenge, Schreiber chose to replicate a telephone...

Colleges smothering sophomores

Kathryn Harter, Staff Writer March 12, 2014

It has begun. Colleges have started sending letters to the sophomores who took the the Preliminary Scholarship Aptitude Test (PSAT). The test requires that students include their addresses and emails for...

The A+ Program, introduced to Parkway in 2011, pays students’ tuition for two years to a community college or a career/technical career. Senior Hannah Foldy is planning on using the A+ Program for college next year. For community service hours, Foldy has been cadet teaching for art teacher Katy Mangrich. The A+ Program offers a two-year guarantee for college classes so kids can get their associates without paying a penny,” Foldy said.

New requirements in place for the A+ Program

Alya Bajwa, Staff Writer March 12, 2014

Starting with the class of 2015, a new requirement for the A+ Program is to receive an Expert or Proficient in Algebra I. The A+ Program, introduced to Parkway in 2011, pays students’ tuition for two...

Rigel Robinson, Keerthi Gondi, Laura Santangelo, Yasmin Younis and Noreen Webster after qualifying for State.

Speech and debate seniors headed to State

Shannon Anderson, Staff Writer March 11, 2014

Five seniors qualified for the annual speech and debate State competition to be held in April at Mizzou.The competitors were selected for any of 10 speech events and three debates. Speech events range...

Junior Michael McClure jumps up to defend a hit against Parkway Central,

Boys volleyball will look for production from junior class

John Watson, Editor in Chief March 10, 2014

The 2014 boys volleyball team will be looking forward to their upcoming season with only a small nucleus of returning players. The team is coming off a 2-14 season. The Longhorns will be anchored by...

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