On Friday, Oct. 28, Michelle Kerpash's Honors English I students perform their own parodies of popular songs, inspired by Harper Lee's novel, "To Kill a Mockingbird." Kerpash invited the West High staff to be "celebrity judges" for the ninth annual competition.
Honors English I students compete in mock “American Idol”
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![Helping a customer, print room assistant Gretchen Williams operates her booth at the West High Craft Fair from Oct. 25-26. This was Williams’ first time participating in the Craft Fair with her new craft shop, Gs Beaded Boutique. “People have always said, over the years, ‘you should open something.’ [I replied that] I would rather just make [my crafts as] gifts for people. I just started [the online store] up, and it's been okay. I'm always surprised [by] how many views I get and [the] people from different states buying things; somebody from Alaska bought something the other day.”](https://pwestpathfinder.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/DSC0451-2-1200x799.jpg)
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![Between lights, smoke and a captive audience of students, science teacher Joel Anderson conducts his annual Halloween show in class on Oct. 31. Anderson has performed the Halloween show every year for 27 years, since he started teaching in 1999. “[My favorite part about the show] is getting students excited about it and seeing their level of anticipation. After the students see it, they realize that [I] put a lot of time and effort into it,” Anderson said. “They also end up learning because I sneak some chemistry into the [show] as well. So, it’s a whole bunch wrapped up in a 15 or 20-minute package. It’s really scary.”](https://pwestpathfinder.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/DSC_9047-Enhanced-NR-1200x798.jpg)
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![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)
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![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)
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![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
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Nell Jaskowiak, OPINIONS AND ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR
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