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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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Lydia Roseman

Lydia Roseman, News and Sports Editor

Grade: 12

Years on Staff: 3

What’s your coffee order? Grande iced caramel latte with almond milk.

What song describes you best? Straightjacket by Quinn XCII (psycho from a Midwest suburb).

What is the one thing you cannot live without? Hummus.

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It would be remiss of me not to mention that I emerged victorious in the Pathfinder's Bachelor competition.

[Photo] Thank you.

Tyler Kinzy, Managing Editor-in-Chief
May 3, 2021
Senior Lauren Beard finishes her last lap at a swim meet. Beard plans to continue swimming at the collegiate level. “It’s such an escape from life’s craziness,” Beard said. “It allows me to take a step back and get out all of the anger and frustration I have built up. The community is so supportive and it’s like a second family.”

Spring Edition: Seniors commit to their school for collegiate sports

Zoe DeYoung, Ridwan Oyebamiji, and Lydia Roseman
May 28, 2020
Senior Mohammed Kuziez leads the assembly right before dismissal. Kuziez co-teaches with senior Ridwan Oyebamiji at Al-Iman Saturday School. “They recite what we assigned them in class, and we give them a grade on that,” Kuziez said. “Based on their grades throughout the semester, we give them a final grade for the semester based on different categories. There’s behavior, classwork, homework and pronunciation.”

Seniors Ridwan Oyebamiji and Mohammed Kuziez teach Qur’an

Lydia Roseman, News and Sports Editor
May 13, 2020
Sitting in her bedroom, junior Zoe DeYoung writes in her notebook while in quarantine. DeYoung won first place in the Senior Poetry Division of the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra’s “Express the Music” writing competition. “The poem was so different from everything I’d ever written before,” DeYoung said. “It made me proud of taking that leap and writing something like that.”

Junior Zoe DeYoung wins St. Louis Symphony Orchestra “Express the Music” Senior Poetry Division

Lydia Roseman, News and Sports Editor
May 11, 2020
Take advantage of this time of isolation by trying new music, movies, shows, podcasts and more!

You have the time: media for when there’s nothing else to do

Lydia Roseman, News and Sports Editor
April 27, 2020
Parkway School District announced that all Parkway schools will be closed for the remainder of the spring semester Thursday, April 9.

Parkway announces eLearning plan for remainder of spring semester

Lydia Roseman, News and Sports Editor
April 23, 2020
A recent study in the Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology found that 64% of low income women in the St. Louis area routinely lack access to menstrual hygiene products.

Missouri House Bill to potentially provide public school restrooms with free period supplies

Lydia Roseman, News and Sports Editor
March 9, 2020
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Missouri law requires public schools to recite the Pledge of Allegiance once per school day, though individual students are not required to participate.

Students weigh reasons to stand or sit for the Pledge of Allegiance

Lydia Roseman, News and Sports Editor
January 22, 2020
Balancing monkeys on a tree, senior Fernando Gonzalez participates in a Beta Omicron Kappa (BOK) volunteering opportunity at the Early Childhood Center. BOK members went to the Early Childhood Center once every month to play with and read to the children. “I enjoyed going and watching the kids’ faces light up when we played with them while they waited for their parents,” Gonzalez said. “The little boy was a lot better at balancing the monkeys than I was, as you can see with my intense focus and his calm demeanor.”

Photo of the week – Jan. 13

Lydia Roseman, News and Sports Editor
January 17, 2020
Freshman Sarah Griege puts her interactive baby into its car seat. Working under pressure was important in caring for the baby when it cried. "I just kind of had to stay calm," Griege said. "When I was trying to figure out what was wrong and care for it in time, I just didn't let the crying distract me."

[Photo] Bringing home a robot baby: A Child Development students rite of passage

Ava Kayser, Convergence Journalism Writer
December 10, 2019
Walking around campus, senior Lydia Harter enjoys the fresh air during Walking for Fitness class. In this class, students use monitors to track their heart rate whether they are walking inside, outside or off campus. “It’s really nice to have a class where you can get up and get out of the regular class to class routine. It’s nice to go outside and feel the fresh air and have that time to de-stress during the day,” Harter said. “We get to walk off campus so we can see the scenery outside of our West High campus, and sometimes we walk to Subway, and we get to buy food there.”

[Photo] Photo Gallery: Which physical education class is right for you?

Ridwan Oyebamiji, Features Section Editor
January 8, 2020
Many view social media as an integral part of every teen’s life: they say it shapes not only the way people are viewed, but also their actions. Here are the six stories of students that abstain from social media.

[Photo] No social media: Students share their stories

Brinda Ambal and Drew Boone
November 5, 2019
Seniors wait to sign their letters of commit to the school of their choosing. For senior Tommy Mohan, he still cannot believe he was able to get to this level. "As a little kid, that’s who you look up to and then now that you actually are what you looked up to, it’s like unbelievable," Mohan said.

Seniors commit to their choosing on College Signing Day

Ridwan Oyebamiji and Lydia Roseman
November 13, 2019
In her office on a school day, care counselor Rebecca Morris works with students on a personal level to help them be successful in school. Morris said it is needed to have a resource who is not a teacher or guidance counselor to focus on personal relationships. “Teachers have so much on their plates. They have to be your teacher, they have to be your counselor and they want to care about you as a person, but they have a lot of other things going on,” Morris said. “I’m trying to make sure I have contact with teachers and staff, [so] there’s somebody here to focus on a personal relationship.”

[Photo] Meet the new care counselor Rebecca Morris

Susie Seidel, Convergence Media Editor
November 7, 2019
Looking over ACT books, a calendar, freshly brewed coffee and alarms for the morning, a student prepares for a night of studying.

[Photo] The myths of sleep deprivation among generation z(zzz)

Fatema Rehmani, Conceptual Editor-in-Chief
October 30, 2019
ACT introduced a new policy with a variety of options effective September 2020.

Students and faculty react to ACT’s updates effective September 2020

Lydia Roseman, News and Sports Editor
October 11, 2019
The above photo shows various items that represent some of the costs of senior year.

Students speak up about the cost of senior year

Lydia Roseman, News and Sports Editor
September 30, 2019
Looking into a virtual reality headset, sophomore Dyani May takes a virtual tour of the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in her English II class Sept. 17. This was English teacher Casey Holland’s first time using VR in his classroom and was pleased with his students’ reaction to the tour. “It was different and exciting and fun,” Holland said. “The kids thought it was neat. When we started off, they were taking pictures of each other with their phones, but as the material we were talking about got more in depth, you could hear them saying ‘Oh wow,’ and hear them having some really good conversations with one another.”

English II students explore the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum through virtual reality

Lydia Roseman, News and Sports Editor
September 17, 2019
Starting the senior men’s cheer dance with the haka, a tribal dance performed in Polynesian ceremonies, senior Brayden Eddy leads the group. Eddy and fellow senior Nolan Barbre taught the group the haka in order to get them excited about the pep rally. “I went to a football camp in Utah where I learned it, and it was cool to lead it because Nolan and I have always wanted to do it in front of people,” Eddy said.

Pulling out all the stops for the fall Pep Rally

PAWESEHI Staff, Lydia Roseman, and Fatema Rehmani
September 16, 2019
Parting the curtain separating the senior lounge from the senior hallway, senior Nolan Barbre walks the red carpet the morning of Thursday, Sept.12. In honor of the senior class theme for Homecoming week, West Coast Glam, Barbre dressed up as singer/songwriter Elton John. “This has been the best spirit week I’ve seen in all four years, just because of the participation. I see a lot more people participating, everyone’s doing it rather than just the upperclassmen. Glam Day has been my favorite day so far because I got to dress up as Elton John.”

Photo of the week – Sept. 9

Lydia Roseman, News and Sports Editor
September 13, 2019
Worn at Powderpuff, football games, spirit days and other school events, senior jerseys are a long standing tradition.

The class of 2020 breaks traditions with new senior jerseys

Lydia Roseman, News and Sports Editor
September 3, 2019
Reviewing statistics, freshman Connor Gusky prepares for the next meeting of Sports Analytics Club. Gusky used his love for math and athletics to create a club that predicts the outcome of sporting events. "As a club, we come up with what we want to know and predict which team will win which game because of X, Y and Z," Gusky said. "I try to make it fun and not over complicated."

Freshman Connor Gusky merges sports and math to create Sports Analytics Club

Lydia Roseman, News and Sports Editor
May 20, 2019
Holding pro-life and pro-choice signs, students advocate for their stances on abortion rights.

Missouri abortion bill strikes up controversy

Sabrina Bohn and Lydia Roseman
May 19, 2019
Admiring their work, students take a photo after decorating the sidewalks leading into the school Sunday, March 28. Longhorn Council wrote positive phrases and messages in bathrooms throughout the school and on sidewalks to prepare for Pay it Forward Week. “I had a fun time decorating mirrors and sidewalks on Sunday,” junior Quinn Berry said. “It’s so rewarding to spread positivity and make someones day in unexpected ways.”

Longhorn Council pays it forward to the environment

Lydia Roseman, News and Sports Editor
May 7, 2019
Using balloons and newspaper to construct piñatas in Eileen Rodriguez-Kiser’s Spanish II class, sophomore Logan Wich and junior Ridwan Oyebamiji laugh as they glue together their project. The class has been exploring different types of birthday celebrations in Hispanic countries. “It was really cool to take a hands-on approach to learning Spanish,” Oyebamiji said. “Instead of just sitting at a desk, we were able to be immersed in the culture, which really deepens your understanding.”

[Photo] Photo of the week – April 29

Emma Caplinger, Arts and Entertainment Editor
May 3, 2019
Standing in front of the Missouri capitol building, sophomore Ulaa Kuziez shows her support for Syrian refugees. Kuziez visited Jefferson City with the Council of American and Islamic Relations (CAIR). “There are definitely some negative aspects to standing out, being a Muslim immigrant in a majority white high school,” Kuziez said. “At times it can get a little uncomfortable or a little awkward, but I choose to be unapologetic about my identity and about being a Muslim, Syrian-American woman.”

Sophomore Ulaa Kuziez draws from Syrian heritage to fight for social justice

Lydia Roseman, News and Sports Editor
April 23, 2019
Junior Caroline Judd attempts to follow an online weightlifting video. In the summer of 2020 Parkway is introducing a new online physical education course available to all students.

Parkway introduces online physical education course

Lydia Roseman, News and Sports Editor
April 17, 2019
Directing the girls Chamber Choir through their daily vocal warm ups, choir director Eric Anthony prepares the students for the day’s rehearsal. Anthony has been teaching in the music department since 2006. “I’m thankful that I’m ending my career in a school that I really like a lot,” Anthony said. “I was blessed to come to this place and am blessed to be finishing my career in a place that I feel safe and the kids feel safe. We don’t have to be the best athletes, we don’t have to be the best musicians, but we put out a good product and we’re happy with it. We know who we are.”

Choir director Eric Anthony sings “so long, farewell” to his time as an educator

Lydia Roseman, News and Sports Editor
March 15, 2019
Looking into the camera, junior Caroline Judd stands with some of the equipment she uses in her photoshoots. Judd prefers to shoot outside in natural lighting rather than indoors with flash photography. “Natural lighting fits well with the photography that I envision,” Judd said. “Natural lighting makes editing my photos much easier because it allows me to play with the colors.”

Junior Caroline Judd gets a head start on arts focused career

Lydia Roseman, News and Sports Editor
February 13, 2019
4:07 p.m. Laughing on the bus ride to a swim meet at Lindbergh High School, senior Alyssa Theroux enjoys the comradery of her teammates. On the way back to school after every meet, the girls swim and dive team sings a song once they reach Clayton Road. “My favorite part is when we sing the chant: ‘Clayton Road, take me home to the place where I belong…’” Theroux said. “Bus rides are always fun, they’re a great place for team bonding.”

[Photo] 4:07 p.m.

February 4, 2019
Strumming his guitar and singing into the microphone, junior Ryan Egan performs with his band The Brink STL at last year’s benefit concert. Egan has been playing concerts in the St. Louis area for four years. “I love performing,” Egan said. “It’s a lot of fun. I enjoy playing in front of a crowd and just playing music in general. I hope to release some music so that I can spread my messages of positivity, perseverance and dedication.”

Junior Ryan Egan uses STEM courses to pursue a career in music

Lydia Roseman, News and Sports Editor
January 23, 2019
Staring into the spotlight, sophomore Arden Dickson performs in the fall play The 39 Steps. Dickson has been featured in 21 shows since she began participating in theater five years ago. “The arts are creating something out of nothing, based purely on what is inside of you,” Dickson said. “STEM subjects emphasize technicality, memorization, and what people don’t realize is that art is just as, if not more difficult. Art is creating something completely new based on what is going on inside your head, which, I guarantee for everyone, is a hot mess.”

Sophomore Arden Dickson pursues theater in a STEM-focused world

Lydia Roseman, News and Sports Editor
December 19, 2018
Posing with her camera and drone, junior Caroline Judd shows the equipment she needs to continue her career as a photographer. Judd used her own money to purchase her equipment and uses her own time to take and edit photos. “I’ve invested lots of money into camera equipment and editing software that you can’t get at school,” Judd said. “I understand that that isn’t a priority for the school, but it’s hard when you want to follow a career that isn’t typical or STEM focused because you have to put so much time into outside of school while also balancing your schoolwork.”

Art students face the pressures of STEM focused education

Lydia Roseman, News and Sports Editor
November 29, 2018
Rocketbook offers their free app available on App Store and Play Store to scan pages to the cloud

[Photo] Top five tech items for students

Ridwan Oyebamiji, Features Section Editor
November 30, 2018
Placing a bingo chip on a resident’s card, sophomore Pryce Ware smiles at the woman’s reaction to winning a number. The varsity cheer squad volunteers at Delmar Gardens every Wednesday night to help the residents play bingo. “It was really good to have conversations with the residents,” Ware said. “They told us that when we come it makes their days, and that throughout the week they talk about how much they enjoy it.”

Cheerleaders help the community by volunteering at nursing home

Lydia Roseman, News and Sports Editor
October 23, 2018
A visitor rings the doorbell as the sign above her tells her what she should expect during the check-in process. Visitors require an identification card and a purpose for the visit in order to be able to check in. “It is a hassle, it’s not as easy to enter the building, but what we have found is that most people are aware of the world that we live in and are willing to spend the extra time,” Mitchell said.

Parkway implements new check-in protocol in effort to keep students safe

Lydia Roseman, News and Sports Editor
October 15, 2018
Taking a break from recording, junior Andrew Jolly and senior Ali Yumuk laugh while working on their debut album “Up To No Good Volume 1.” The album is made up of eight original rap songs available on SoundCloud and Spotify. “Being together in a studio and recording together is a lot better than recording on your own in your own studio and then sending it to them,” Jolly said. “It gives you a much greater connection because you’re both part of the atmosphere of the album, and you’re a part of all the songs, even if you don’t have a part in them. Being in the studio with people is a such a tight knit feeling.”

Junior Andrew Jolly and senior Ali Yumuk release debut rap album

Lydia Roseman, News and Sports Editor
October 8, 2018

“Bloom” Album Review

Lydia Roseman, News and Sports Editor
October 4, 2018
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Students protest against gun control

Lydia Roseman, News and Sports Editor
May 2, 2018
Sophomore Sabrina Bohn stands in front of the fence facing Clayton Road after decorating it with the phrase “Keep Us Safe” written in solo cups. Sophomores Lydia Harter, Carly Anderson and Emma Caplinger helped Bohn decorate the fence. “It is so important for young people to make sure their voices are heard,” Caplinger said. “The cups are to make sure that the issue is remembered past the day of the walkout, and so the community can hear our voices too.”

Students participate in a national school walkout

Lydia Roseman, News and Sports Editor
April 17, 2018
Rockwood Elementary SRO Sanda Smajlovic presents information on vaping to faculty on March 21, 2018 during the faculty meeting at a school late start.

Administrators work to end the vaping epidemic

Lydia Roseman, News and Sports Editor
April 5, 2018
After receiving their award, students pose for a photo in the lobby of the Park Central Hotel. The Pathfinder won the Silver Crown Award from the Columbia Scholastic Press Association. “Last year we won a Gold Crown for yearbook and I wanted newspaper to finally get recognition for all of the hard work that they have done to build the program into what it is today,” Klevens said.

Pathfinder editorial board visits New York

Lydia Roseman, News and Sports Editor
April 2, 2018
5. Students push faculty to address the issue of on-campus vaping

5. Students push faculty to address the issue of on-campus vaping

Lydia Roseman, News and Sports Editor
January 29, 2018
Pathfinder at issue: underage vaping spreads on campus

Pathfinder at issue: underage vaping spreads on campus

Lydia Roseman, News and Sports Editor
January 2, 2018
Posing with her camera, sophomore Caroline Judd explores the Redwoods. Caroline vacationed in California over spring break and, inspired by Instagrammer @zoelaz, took many photos and shared them on her personal Instagram, @cjuddc. “I love lifestyle photos and I also really like National Geographic because you see parts of the world that you didn’t even know existed,” Caroline said.

A behind-the-scenes look at the operator of @pwestpub

Lydia Roseman, News and Sports Editor
December 12, 2017