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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At the Veiled Prophet Ball seniors Grace Colbert, Caroline Gibbs, Maret Welby and Allie Hornbarger get ready in a hotel room before the ceremony began.

Short Winter Break causes upset among students

Emily Wind, Staff Writer January 19, 2016
Although Winter Break is a thing of the past, repercussions of the short break are still in effect.

Drama Club takes on Missouri Thescon in Kansas City

Kathryn Harter, Multimedia Editor January 12, 2016
Theatre troupes from all over the state met in Kansas City for the annual “Thescon,” including West’s Drama Club.
Break could have been longer, senior Sarah OBeirne said after returning to school.

Students find winter break unexciting, survey shows

Hannah Hoffmann, News Editor January 10, 2016
With winter break now little more than a distant memory (oh, the toll two weeks back in school has had on us all), if you take the time to ask anyone how their break went, expect no more than a quick “eh, it was average."
The science hallway floor, redone in 2012, has updated electron configurations.

IUPAC recognizes four new elements, completing Periodic Table’s seventh row

Alex Rossi, Staff Writer January 10, 2016
On Dec. 30, Elements 113, 115, 117 and 118 were officially recognized by the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC), the US-based world authority on chemistry. This recognition completes the seventh row of the Periodic Table, but at the same time also makes tens of thousands of textbooks obsolete.
Seniors Syndey Baker and Kathryn Harter attend the college fair held in the Parkway West Gymnasium on Sept. 15.

Seniors stand out in college applications

Allie Collins, Staff Writer December 23, 2015
It is no secret that getting into the college of your dreams is now harder than ever. West’s 2015 graduates are currently attending college at 72 different institutions from Western Oregon to Eastern Florida. The tricky college admissions game is bound to trip up a few students in the process, so what can students do to stand out among the biggest pool of applicants in national history?
History department competes for the winners circle

History department competes for the winners circle

Gwenn Pietrowski, Staff Writer December 23, 2015
For 10 years, the Social Studies Department has donated to COC, but Wayland and Chazen added a twist when they made the donations a competition four years ago.
Parents and children admire the different houses from different schools.

Pro Start students raise money for the Ronald McDonald House charity

Mary Moriarity, Cartoonist, Staff Writer December 21, 2015

Students, teachers and  families filed into the cafeteria to vote on the best gingerbread house at the Gingerbread House Contest,  Dec. 10, hosted by Pro Start classes. The contest raised funds for...

Seniors and freshmen summarize politicians’ viewpoints

Nell Jaskowiak, Staff Writer December 15, 2015
Seniors CJ Screiber, Zoe Goff, Robby Lasky, freshmen Justin Cupps and Meghan Stanfield all discuss the platforms upon which the 2016 presidential candidates are running.
Students survive Black Friday

Students survive Black Friday

Sydney Kinzy, Features Editor December 3, 2015
Missed out on the Black Friday frenzy? Listen to what went down from the eyes of survivors.
Studies of Music Theatre students junior Jake Barton, seniors Sidney Baker, Tristan Johnson and Tanner Caldwell rehearse their song for the Performance Showcase.

Theatre Department raising money for Autism Speaks with Performance Showcase

Kathryn Harter, Multimedia Editor December 2, 2015
Student’s choice, unknown to the public and only rehearsed one day before the show: the Performance Showcase is back.
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