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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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Senior Sakenah Lajkem solves a math competition problem involving geometry. In her AP Calculus BC class, Lajkem noticed there were more female student tutors than male student tutors. “Growing up I did not really notice a disparity between male and female students, at least in school academics. In fact, teachers often joke about female students being smarter or more responsible than their male peers. But, this narrative seems to switch when looking at competitive math and pursuing STEM extracurriculars,” Lajkem said.

Competitive math: Where the ‘M’ in STEM implies male

Audrey Ghosh, Opinions Editor January 23, 2024

Thirty thousand students in the United States participate annually in the American Mathematics Competition, an exam that allows students to potentially represent the U.S. in the International Math Olympiad....

Junior Felicity Jackson volunteers to assist Nothing Bundt Cakes by handing out mini bundts and checking tickets off. She gained hours for National Honors Society in the process. “It’s nice to go through a [list] of things and check them off. It makes it makes you feel productive even though youre only checking things really fast.” Jackson said.

Get a taste of this!

Keira Lang and Zoya Hasan October 17, 2023

On Oct. 5, Taste of West returned for the first time in two years. The event was hosted in the main gym where students could purchase a $15 ticket to taste foods from different vendors around the St. Louis...

Fully running through “Pippin” for the first time, sophomore Jack Mullen performs the opening number alongside his castmates to kick off tech week. Having been diagnosed with COVID-19 one week before the show, theater teacher and Director Amie Gossett relied on her students to step up to help the show run smoothly in her absence. “As a whole, this has been a very collaborative experience for all the kids. They’ve learned to take responsibility [while] pushing themselves to keep the show going. [They learned] to believe themselves in stepping outside of their comfort zone and to push for what they want,” Gossett said.

Turmoil to triumph: the Parkway West Dramatics Company puts on a fiery show in “no time at all”

Triya Gudipati, Staff Writer March 9, 2023

From a COVID-19 diagnosis to a broken wrist, the weeks before “Pippin” brought confusion, chaos and worry to the show’s cast and crew. So, how did the theater department transform turmoil into triumph? “Pippin,”...

My 4th grade English teacher Mr. Paxson taught me that we need a little humor every day, and how to grow from making mistakes. My middle school math teacher Ms. Guengerich, taught me that education is both doing problems but also having fun and figuring things out. I teach because I love learning and people. I got into teaching because its the only thing Ive ever wanted to do since I was six years old. Thanks to Sesame Street, The Muppet Show, Mr. Rogers Neighborhood, Square One Television, and Where in the World Is Carmen SanDiego, I learned that learning could be fun, diverse, and interesting, and I wanted to bring that to kids from my perspective. I know Im a better human for having taught, but its also made me more flexible and interesting, - Patrick Mooney

Patrick Mooney, Math

Lia Emry, Staff Writer February 24, 2023

A graphic containing pictures of members of the West Community with the influential women in their lives.

The influential women of our lives

Triya Gudipati, Staff Writer April 7, 2022

March was Women’s History Month, recognizing the innovative, trailblazing and inspiring women. What started as a local holiday in Santa Rosa, Calif. transformed into a global, month-long celebration,...

Sophomores Leah Liefer and Caitlyn Allendorph participate in Geometry A teacher Patrick Mooney’s “The Amazing Race” activity. The duo’s class worked on Congruent Polygons. “Caitlyn and I got to the fifth envelope, out of seven. I was trying to cooperate but I was also trying to win because I am a somewhat competitive person,” Liefer said.

Photo of the Week – Nov. 5

Achyuta Ambal, Staff Writer November 5, 2021

Link Crew coordinators begin to prep commissioners and leaders for this years group of freshman through virtual meetings.

A warm welcome from Link Crew

Bri Davis August 19, 2020

As the new school year comes into view, Link Crew is working to welcome the freshmen as the next chapter of their life begins: high school. Despite the global pandemic, Link crew still plans to welcome...

Seniors Abigayle Dorrance, Sophie Reidt and choreographer Joe Milliano rehearse a tap routine to go along with the song Toledo Surprise from “Drowsy Chaperone. 
 Milliano assisted with auditions and choreography in preparation for the musical. “[The actors] dont have the tap experience but everyone thats working in the musical has a can-do attitude of if I work hard at this and I practice I know I can make this happen. Thats what makes it so much fun. And I know that with the hard work that the students are putting in that we will get a great end result as a result of that,” Milliano said.

Joe Milliano: The tap dancing teacher

Madison Michajliczenko, Convergence Journalism Writer January 14, 2020

Down the science hallway in room 1408, the new AP Physics 1 and 2 teacher Joe Milliano also assists the theatre department as the resident tap choreographer. Milliano has a hobby that sets him apart...

#ASKPWESTTEACHERS – Back to School Edition

Kristin Priest, Staff Writer August 25, 2017
The Parkway West Pathfinder sits down with teachers, Patrick Mooney, Taylor Rose, and Peggy Dunsworth, to ask questions about the hustle and bustle of the 'back to school' weeks.
Flyers featuring Homer Simpson advertise the Trivia night for Jan. 21.

First annual trivia night scheduled for Jan. 21

Grant Aden, Sports Editor January 19, 2017

With a slue of long-standing traditions from the dodgeball tournament to the Senior vs. Faculty basketball game to the Mr. Longhorn competition, the class of 2020 is hoping to add another annual tradition...

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