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The Official Student News Site of Parkway West High

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During a workday, Adam Johnson and Boy Scout Troop 631 help Gateway Off-Road Cyclists  on the Rock Hollow trail in Wildwood. Trail builders use a variety of tools, like the “pulaski” (axe-pick mix).

Senior Adam Johnson helps Gateway Off-Road Cyclists build biking trail

Peyton Gaskill, Staff Writer November 28, 2017

People of all ages enjoy walks in the woods and exciting bike rides through the hills year round, but the hard work that goes into the construction of those paths is not widely known. Senior Adam Johnson has...

Getting to know teacher assistant Erin Fitzsimmons

Getting to know teacher assistant Erin Fitzsimmons

Gabby Leon, Staff Writer November 28, 2017

Pathfinder: What is your job? Fitzsimmons: “I am a study hall teacher and interventionist, though my official title is teaching assistant.” Is this your first time doing this? “Not exactly,...

Standing up in her new chair, Kathryn collaborates with senior Junior Lopez during cooking mentor class, using her “talker.” Her new chair has made it easier for her to have conversations with her peers. “I’m learning to drive it by myself,” Kerckhoff said.

Senior Kathryn Kerckhoff sports her new ride

Claire Smout, Awards Coordinator November 21, 2017

A brand new Permobil F5 VS powerchair has been a life changer for senior Kathryn Kerckhoff. Kathryn, who has epilepsy and cerebral palsy, received the new wheelchair in July that allows her to stand up....

With plenty of makeup work to do after her week of recovery, Senior Kaleigh Stanfield looks through her AP Psychology review book and holds the pillow she was given by the hospital after surgery to her rib. “The pillow helps to compress the area where the rib was taken out,” Stanfield said.

Senior Kaleigh Stanfield overcomes another rare injury

Hannah Hoffmann, Technical Design Editor-in-Chief November 17, 2017

Juggling five different orders at once, senior Kaleigh Stanfield handles a midday coffee rush with practiced ease. The change comes when she has to lean out the drive through window: there is a pop, a...

Preparing for a round with his debate partner Cheryl Ma, senior Ryan O’Connor studies information he has researched. Being partners for only one year, they placed first in districts and went to Nationals in the 2016-2017 school year. “Cheryl is the love of my life. She has made it bearable. Working with her has helped me re-find my passion,” O’Connor said.

Senior Ryan O’Connor reaches 1,000 debate points after three years

Katie Spillman, Staff Writer November 17, 2017

Over the course of three years, senior Ryan O'Connor has accomplished something that many debate students hope to achieve. He is the first student this year to be a Quad Ruby competitor, which means that...

Music teacher Brian Parrish instructs the concert choir on facial expressions. Parrish has been singing since his childhood. “Voice is my primary instrument, always has been, but I’m also a jazz pianist—I can manage my way around that pretty well,” Parrish said.

Music teacher Brian Parrish inspires student musicians

Maria Newton, Staff Writer November 14, 2017

Inspired by his own instructors, music teacher Brian Parrish uses his charisma and passion for music to influence all types of young musicians. Although no one in his immediate family is a musician...

Freshman Emma Roth dances in black Adidas-wear behind varsity in orange at the homecoming game. Roth performed a back handspring during the dance. Gymnastics helped me become more flexible, Roth said. I also used leaps and jumps a lot which are similar in gymnastics and poms.

Freshman Emma Roth brings flips to the poms team

Leah Selm, Staff Writer November 14, 2017

After retiring from gymnastics, freshman Emma Roth decided to use her skills in gymnastics to help her on the poms team. Since she was 2 years old, Emma had done gymnastics and was on competitive teams...

Quiz: Which Justice League Member Are You?

Chris Bass, Staff Writer November 13, 2017

Junior Sophie Pellegrino recounts recovery from anorexia with spiritual healing

Junior Sophie Pellegrino recounts recovery from anorexia with spiritual healing

Kelsey Long, Staff Writer November 10, 2017

Junior Sophie Pellegrino beat anorexia and recovered after a long period of struggling. Now, she uses her story to help others who are suffering. Her disorder started in eighth grade. She would wake up,...

Junior Justin Cupps plays marimba in preparation for the audition. The auditions for All-Suburban concert band were held at Parkway North on Monday, Nov 6. Cupps was one of four students from Parkway West that made it into the band.

Four band students accepted into St. Louis All-Suburban Concert Band

Emily Dickson, Sabrina Bohn, and Dani Fischer November 7, 2017

After weeks of practicing the same few sets of scales, rudiments and excerpts, four band students, percussionist and junior Justin Cupps, oboist and junior Gwyn Allendorph, tubist and junior John Eyermann...

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