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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Jazz Choir performs at the Fall Choir Concert, Oct. 23.

Jazz Choir Performs at MMEA Conference

Allison Wills, Staff Writer January 27, 2015
Through a unique opportunity, the Parkway West Jazz Choir is performing at the Missouri Music Educators Association's (MMEA) widely-attended conference on Jan.29. The MMEA hosts the annual conference at Tan-Tar-A resort, at the Lake of the Ozarks, featuring workshops for educators and musical performances from groups from around the state.
Freshman Chris Bass prepares to board his afternoon bus for a 40 minute trip to his home in St. Louis city.

VST Students Tackle Winter Transportation

Betsy Wait, Staff Writer January 26, 2015

Sub-freezing temperatures, icy roads, traffic jams and waiting in the dark are all daily struggles that stand in the way of receiving an education for the 78 voluntary student transfers (VST). “It’s...

Junior Carl Matthews works with spanish teacher Eileen Rodriguez-Kiser on grammar.

POW: Carl Matthews, 11

Betsy Wait, Staff Writer January 26, 2015

“What is your favorite part about West?” “I like how the teachers really care about you here. My Spanish teacher, Mrs. Kiser, has a son with special needs who she needs to pick up everyday off...

Back in the game

Back in the game

Sydney Kinzy, Features Editor January 26, 2015

In response to the writing prompt during the Reflections Club meeting, “What kind of Dairy Queen Blizzard defines you as a person?” students jot down their answers. After taking a semester hiatus,...

POW: Taylor Klein, 12

POW: Taylor Klein, 12

Allie Collins, Convergent Media Writer January 25, 2015
“How did your knee problems start?”
Finding a passion for fashion

Finding a passion for fashion

Shannon Anderson, Convergent Media Writer January 25, 2015

Creating a fashion sketchbook from old magazines, seniors Taylor Scott, Karen Brown, and Sophie Starr work on a yearlong Fashion Merchandising assignment. Through the project, the students learned aspects...

They got the beat

They got the beat

Shannon Anderson, Convergent Media Writer January 23, 2015

Feet tapping and heads bobbing, juniors Jacob Cupps, Sidney Baker, Alex Hubbard and senior Patricia Busch prepare “Muddy Water” for their Jazz Choir concert Jan. 16. The song was chosen by Director...

Junior Kristen Petersen swimming the backstroke on Dec. 19. The meet was held at Parkway North High School.

Girls swimming continuing success

Kathryn Harter, Multimedia Editor January 23, 2015
With 12 state titles and 25 girls, the girls swim team is planning to continue their success this season.
Freshman Sydney Kinzy holds out a hand, with her ring finger painted pink in protest.

A moment of silence for silent protests

Hannah Hoffmann, News Editor January 23, 2015

Sitting down during the pledge of allegiance. Pink fingernails. Students not uttering a single word for all six hours of the school day. Anything in common here? If you said no, you are far from alone...

POW: Dr. Angela Frye, Creative Writing

POW: Dr. Angela Frye, Creative Writing

Allie Collins, Convergent Media Writer January 22, 2015
"Why do you have such an interest in movies?"
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