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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Sophomore and vice president for Best Buddies, Tim McAuliffe and junior, Luke Whitten help promote the club while selling cotton candy at Wests annual Red and Blue night.

Best Buddies program promotes inclusion for students with disabilities

Kristin Priest, Staff Writer October 20, 2016
"With the help of this club, students with IDD can realize that there are people their age that care about them, not only their parents or their TA. There is a community that cares about their well-being," Williams said.
During a home game against Timberland on Thursday, Oct. 6 senior Charlie Hummel kicks the ball to the left defender. The Longhorns lost 2-0.

Athletes show pink pride to support those affected by breast cancer

Caroline Briscoe, Convergent Media Writer October 20, 2016

This October, poms, cheer, volleyball, football, field hockey and soccer added pink to their uniforms to spread awareness for breast cancer. “It was fun because the pink shirts had the power of tradition...

Senior Drew Seers checks his fantasy football roster during school.

Fantasy football season creates friendly competition between students

Ellie Widowski, Staff Writer October 20, 2016
Fantasy football players can choose to play in a league for fun or they can play to win money.

Meet the animals

Sydney Kinzy October 19, 2016

When walking into the zoology classroom, the first thing you may spot might be Louie the hamster scampering across the black lab tables to grab his owner Duncan McBride’s neon pink highlighter between...

SLRC rowers stand at the Head of the Rock in Rockford, Illinois, where they won their gold medal of the season on Oct. 9.

Rowers face obstacles but continue despite hardships

Samantha Gaddis October 19, 2016

In rowing, every practice, race and preparation is all part of the competition. Rowers race against each other for the best seat in the boat, while building friendships along the way. “One obstacle...

Math contests begin today

Math contests begin today

Nell Jaskowiak October 19, 2016

The first Missouri Math League (MML) contest is being held after school on Wednesday, Oct. 19, sponsored by Math teacher Patrick Mooney and meeting in his room. "It's global math, it isn't just the...

Coach Jason Townsend talks to the girls varsity team before a round of matches.

Townsend retires from coaching tennis after 13 years

Grant Aden October 17, 2016

After 13 years of coaching, Jason Townsend is stepping down as the head coach of the girls tennis team. “It is a really difficult decision for me to step away from the kids and the parents and the...

Brick + Mortar concert review

Carly Anderson, Convergent Media Writer October 15, 2016
Brick + Mortar are an indie-pop duo from New Jersey, whose music is consistently described as “controlled chaos”, since their concert performances almost always include props and videos and stories that create an entirely unique concert experience.
St. Louis University to host National College Fair on Oct. 16

St. Louis University to host National College Fair on Oct. 16

Nell Jaskowiak October 14, 2016

On Sunday, Oct. 16, St. Louis University is hosting a National College Fair in the Simon Recreation Center, from 1-4 p.m.. Admission representatives from over 200 colleges will be present, from Villanova...

Fighting for the ball, senior Ally Wagner, plays against parkway south on Sept. 27

Girls field hockey prepares for postseason

Claire Smout October 13, 2016

Postseason for girls field hockey begins Oct. 18, and the team hopes to make into the top 16 in the state tournament. “To accomplish this goal we just need to push ourselves and our teammates outside...

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