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At 8:30 p.m. tonight Parkway West is advancing to play one of the top teams in the area, DeSmet, at Missouri Baptist.
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![Two of Pathfinder’s most recent editorial accolades shine on display in journalism teacher Lindsey Katz’s room. Pathfinder was recognized as a SNO Distinguished Site on April 24. “Praise isn’t everything, but it feels so nice to see the hard work of our staff recognized. So much more than just writing words on a page occurs [in journalism], and I am so glad people see that. I love being surrounded by such talented writers, but also such great people,” editor-in-chief and junior Payton Dean said.](https://pwestpathfinder.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/DSC_4941-1200x800.jpg)
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UncategorizedSpring in action: A look into West's 2026 spring sports season
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UncategorizedAthletes of West - Alexander Berryhill -
![Takeout containers and boxes sit unused in the garage of senior Yein Ahn. Her family’s sushi restaurant, 153 Sushi, went out of business in March 2024. Like many restaurants, Ahn’s family experienced the struggle of the restaurant business amidst the lasting economic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Business teacher Andy Croley has been teaching his classes about these modern challenges restaurants face trying to adapt to the rapidly changing economy and market. “[The food industry is] super competitive. There are restaurants everywhere you go, so they have to figure out what niche they're going to fill. Then, just like us as consumers, right now at home, where our prices are going, prices [for restaurants] are continuously going up as well. Inflation would definitely be a factor for people as well, because with inflation, [restaurants] are also seeing rising costs in their lease or their rent, electricity and all across the board,” Croley said.](https://pwestpathfinder.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/DSC_0004-1200x800.jpeg)
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![Eyes on the crossbar, sophomore Harrison Hughes prepares for his 12-foot jump. Hughes is in his second year of track, and recently cleared 13 feet in pole vaulting. “I had some shin splints going on, so I was a little bit worried [about this jump]. I’ve been pressing well, so I’m feeling good about the season,” Hughes said.](https://pwestpathfinder.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/DSC8099-1-1200x798.jpg)
UncategorizedPhoto of the week - April 17 -
Uncategorized“Wuthering Heights,” withering reviews -
UncategorizedPhoto of the Week - January 30 -
![Coming together in a hug at the end of their performance, seniors Emma Callahan, Lila Kayser, and Lily Overmann are honored at the end of their senior night on Jan. 23. For Longhorn Line, a special part of senior night is performing a dance choreographed by the team's seniors, who have had a particularly successful 4 years of dance. “We won state for both of our dances last year, which was a huge accomplishment for us [as dancers], and the program. Longhorn Line has been such a big part of my life, giving me memories and friendships I’ll never forget,” Callahan said.](https://pwestpathfinder.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/DSC9003-1200x799.jpg)
UncategorizedPhoto of the Week - January 23 -
![Reaching for a new color, junior Abby Tice works on her art in drawing club during AcLab. On Jan. 9, Tice was encouraged by her friends to attend her second meeting. “I’m not very much of an artist, but I get to see my friends in Drawing Club, and they support me. My favorite part is meeting new people, and I’m [glad] I’ve found an environment like this,” Tice said.](https://pwestpathfinder.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/DSC01363-1200x800.jpg)
UncategorizedPhoto of the Week - January 9 -
![Wearing heavy Roman armor and holding a chief, senior Nick Cook talks to eighth graders about the Latin program at West High. Latin teacher Tom Herpel offered Cook the opportunity. “I had some of the students dressed up in tunics, [and Cook] was in Roman armor. I had them walking around giving flyers to people with general information about Latin, as well as allowing them to talk to kids and give a play-by-play of what we do in class,” Herpel said.](https://pwestpathfinder.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/DSC_5386-2-1200x800.jpg)
UncategorizedConnecting families and classrooms