During Honors Chemistry junior Mitch Regel makes paint as part of a lab. With the paint, students made spirit posters to hang in the gym. “The lab was a fun way to learn about Chemistry, and it was also a great way to contribute to school spirit,” Regel said.
Painting Spirit
                                                                                    George Krachenfels                 
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            October 25, 2012                            
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                                                            ![After a thrilling point, senior Katie Byergo and junior Elle Lanferseick high-five each other on Oct. 8. With teamwork and camaraderie, Byergo worked together in the game against Lafayette High School. “[Byergo’s] is really positive with a good spirit,” Lanferseick said. “I set her [the ball] and she hits it [or] gets the kill.”](https://pwestpathfinder.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/DSC_9349-1-e1761159125735-1200x791.jpg) ShowcaseSmashing records ShowcaseSmashing records
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                                                            ![Focused on providing exceptional service, sophomore Darsh Mahapatra carefully cleans the door of a customer’s car. Mahapatra has always believed his customers deserve nothing less than the best. “[If] they’re trusting us with their car and our service, then I am convinced that they deserve our 100 percent effort and beyond,” Mahapatra said.](https://pwestpathfinder.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/DSC_0018-1200x800.jpg) ShowcaseDriven to succeed ShowcaseDriven to succeed
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                                                            ![Sophomore Aleix Pi de Cabanyes Navarro (left) finishes up a soccer game while junior Ava Muench (right) warms up for cross country practice. The two came to Parkway West High School as exchange students for the 2025-2026 school year. “The goal for the [exchange] program is to provide opportunities for both Parkway students and our international exchange students to learn about other cultures, build connections and become confident, capable, curious and caring — Parkway’s Four C’s — in the process,” Exchange Program Lead Lauren Farrelly said.](https://pwestpathfinder.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Feature-Photo-1200x800.png) ShowcaseWorlds apart ShowcaseWorlds apart
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                                                            ![Leaning on the podium, superintendent Melissa Schneider speaks to Parkway journalism students during a press conference. Schneider joined Parkway in July after working in the Thompson School District in Colorado. “My plan [to bond with students] is to get things on my calendar as much as possible. For example, being in [classes] is very special to me. I am trying to be opportunistic [meeting] kids [and] being in [the school] buildings. I have all the sports schedules and the fine arts schedules on my calendar, so that when I'm available, I can get to them,” Schneider said.](https://pwestpathfinder.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/IMG_5425-1200x943.jpeg) ShowcaseThe welfare of the people: does Missouri’s cell phone policy value the state’s motto? ShowcaseThe welfare of the people: does Missouri’s cell phone policy value the state’s motto?
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                                                            ![Gazing across the stage, sophomore Alexis Monteleone performs in the school theater.  The Monteleone family’s band “Monte and the Machine” has been releasing music since 2012, but Alexis started her own solo career in 2024 with the release of her first single, Crying Skies. “My whole family is very musical, [and I especially] love writing [songs with them],” Monteleone said.](https://pwestpathfinder.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/DSC7463-1200x798.jpg) ShowcaseHarmonies, hurdles and high school ShowcaseHarmonies, hurdles and high school
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                                                             ShowcasePowder Puff, Powder Play ShowcasePowder Puff, Powder Play
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                                                            ![Leaping through the air, senior Tyler Watts celebrates his first goal of the season, which put the Longhorns up 1-0 against the Lafayette Lancers. Watts decided to play soccer for West for his last year of high school and secured a spot on the varsity roster. “[Playing soccer for West] is something I had always dreamed of, but hadn’t really had a good opportunity to do until now. It’s [really] fun being out [on the field], and I’m glad I decided to join the team. It’s just all about having fun with the boys and enjoying what time we have left together,” Watts said.](https://pwestpathfinder.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/DSC_1951-1200x855.jpg) ShowcaseBoys soccer season starts strong ShowcaseBoys soccer season starts strong
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                                                             ShowcaseConnecting for change: Making West High a better place ShowcaseConnecting for change: Making West High a better place
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                                                            ![Shifting global trade, President Donald Trump’s tariffs are raising concerns about economic stability for the U.S. and other countries alike. “[The tariffs are] going to pose a distinct challenge to the U.S. economy and a challenge to the global economy on the whole because it's going to greatly upset who trades with who and where resources and products are going to come from,” social studies teacher Melvin Trotier said.](https://pwestpathfinder.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/MDB_3456-1200x800.jpg) ShowcaseThe cost of ‘America First’ ShowcaseThe cost of ‘America First’
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                                                             ShowcaseCrowned: A look at your 2025 Prom King and Queen ShowcaseCrowned: A look at your 2025 Prom King and Queen
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                                                            ![Standing in front of the camera and next to Fox 2 News' Ty Hawkins, senior and varsity football player JaMont Brooks represents the varsity football team. As captain and outside linebacker, Brooks was one of four students selected to be interviewed live for the broadcast. “Overall, it was just a crazy experience being on the news. Even when I get older, I’ll tell my kids or grandkids I was on the news. My mom sent me a picture of me on the news [saying] ‘Oh my gosh, that’s my son.’ The Parkway West community felt amazing this morning. Everybody showed up at 6 [a.m.] and [will] show up 6 [p.m.] tonight too. Any time I go into a game, I go up there with the mentality that we’re going to try our best, and even the times we struggle, [I’ll] keep my head up,” Brooks said.](https://pwestpathfinder.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/DSC8122-Enhanced-NR-1200x799.jpg) SnapshotWaking up to spirit SnapshotWaking up to spirit
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                                                        SnapshotTired and thirsty
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                                                             SnapshotDrawing without looking SnapshotDrawing without looking
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                                                             SnapshotKitchen mater SnapshotKitchen mater
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                                                             SnapshotCooling off SnapshotCooling off
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                                                             SnapshotReady for takeoff SnapshotReady for takeoff
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                                                             SnapshotBaking with trash SnapshotBaking with trash
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                                                             SnapshotPainting her future SnapshotPainting her future
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                                                             SnapshotTaking one for the team SnapshotTaking one for the team
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                                                        SnapshotVolley for victory
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