During rehearsal for the Senior Directed One Acts, sophomore Jesse Calvert and senior Arturo DeVillar get in touch with their characters. The One Act is called “Down Came the Rain” and was directed by senior Charlie Huff. “[Huff] was understanding and really creative on how he expected us to be and the ideas he had about the play,” Calvert said.
Creativity mets drama
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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)
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![Passing out candy to her friends, sophomore Fiona Corell smiles in her spirit wear. Corell showed up to school in her Rudolph onesie so she could not only spread joy and spirit but also stay comfortable. “It was a lot of fun dressing up and spreading school spirit [because] it gives our school a chance to gain unity. It was a comfy outfit. It kept me warm all day, and it channeled the energy of Rudolph,” Corell said.](https://pwestpathfinder.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/image6-1200x785.jpg)
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PhotosOpen a door for a walk into the past -
PhotosSenior boys compete for the 2020 Mr. Longhorn crown -
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Conversing with classmates, sophomores Fatima Shabab and Josh Rushing participate in a speed dating activity during their AP World History class. Teacher Kristen Collins (not pictured) assigned each student a historical figure to research and portray. “Suleiman the Magnificent was mine. My favorite part of the assignment was being able to dress up like the figure,” Rushing said. “[Creative projects] are a lot more enjoyable, because you have more control over how you tackle it.”](https://pwestpathfinder.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/DSC_0010-900x600.jpg)
Photos24 hours across West High -
PhotosRomeo and Juliet Performances photo gallery -
![Dropping into the splits, senior Clayton Jensen completes the final pose of their Mr. Longhorn dance. The pep rally was the first time Jensen showcased his splits during the dance. “[The pep rally] was definitely more special. It was a feeling that I won’t be able to experience ever again,” Jensen said.](https://pwestpathfinder.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/DSC_0329-900x600.jpg)
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PhotosPhoto gallery: veteran players drive golf to fun and improvement -
PhotosASAP students learn more on trust through field trip to Parkway North
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SnapshotTired and thirsty
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SnapshotDrawing without looking -
SnapshotKitchen mater -
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SnapshotBaking with trash -
SnapshotPainting her future -
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SnapshotVolley for victory
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UncategorizedAthletes of West - Noor Hacking -
![Smiling in a sea of Longhorns, Fox 2 reporter Ty Hawkins joins junior Darren Young during the morning Oct. 3 pep rally. The last time West was featured in this segment was 2011. “[I hope people see this and think] if you come to [Parkway] West, you will have the time of your life because there are so many fun activities to do that make it feel like you belong here. I was surprised so many people attended, but it was a lot of fun,” Young said.](https://pwestpathfinder.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Edited2-1200x798.jpg)
UncategorizedRise and shine -
UncategorizedTrails of confidence -
![Blue lights shining brightly, senior Riley Creely beatboxes into the microphone. Creely and the group began the performance in front of the blue lights, sparking interest from the audience. “The pep rally performance was fun. I got to beatbox for the first half of the song, which was hype. I liked to look into the student section [while I performed],” Creely said.](https://pwestpathfinder.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/DSC_5085-Enhanced-NR-1200x799.jpg)
UncategorizedA day of spirit and energy -
UncategorizedPowder Puff, Powder Play -
UncategorizedAthletes of West: Junior Ethan Bain -
![Hugging senior Ella Wheeler, senior Jamaya Love beams after scoring a touchdown at the Powderpuff football game on Sept. 11, putting the seniors on the scoreboard with a score of 6-2 above the juniors. The seniors went on to capture the victory with a final score of 12-2. “I was actually gassed [at this moment]. I was so tired. But, everyone on the sideline, all my teammates and everybody in the stands were cheering,” Love said.](https://pwestpathfinder.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/DSC1735-Enhanced-NR-2-1200x799.jpg)
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![Raising her hands in the air, freshman Jillian Sternhagen follows Mr. Mooney’s lead during an activity Aug. 15 at freshman orientation. Surrounded by other freshmen, Sternhagen learned an “A O E day” chant to help remember their new weekly high school schedule. Students participated in several activities to get to know each other, the school and the upperclassmen. “We got to tour the school and learn where everything in our schedule is. The energy [at orientation] was fun; the leaders were peppy and got us excited,” Sternhagen said.](https://pwestpathfinder.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/DSC_0145-1200x798.jpg)
UncategorizedPhoto of the Week - August 22 -
![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)
UncategorizedThe cost of ‘America First’ -
UncategorizedAthletes of West: Junior Kate Hardy
About the Contributor
Kathryn Harter, Multimedia Editor
Grade: 12
Future / College Plans? Truman State University or Loyola University of Chicago
Swag level (1-10 Scale)? 12/10
Fun Fact: I can touch my tongue to my nose.
Future / College Plans? Truman State University or Loyola University of Chicago
Swag level (1-10 Scale)? 12/10
Fun Fact: I can touch my tongue to my nose.