Running across the field, senior Maggie Leahy rushes up to her teammate with her arms wide open to celebrate a goal against the Parkway South Patriots. West beat the Patriots 3-0 in their April 15 matchup. “It’s a strange feeling knowing this is my last season of high school soccer. Every year, I look forward to spring when I get to play my favorite sport with my best friends. Since this is my final year, I am focused on having a successful season filled with memories I can look back on and smile about,” Leahy said.
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Spring in action: A look into West’s 2026 spring sports season
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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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![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)
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![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)
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![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)
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![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)
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About the Contributors
Aminah Hilaly, Staff Writer
Pronouns: she/her
Grade: 11
Years on staff: 3
What is your favorite candy? Sour Patch Kids Watermelon.
Who is your favorite musician? Drake.
What is your dream job? Physical therapist.
Payton Dean, Opinions Editor
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Years on staff: 3
What is your favorite candy? Jolly Ranchers.
Who is your favorite musician? Taylor Swift.
What is your dream job? Neurologist.
Natalie House, CJ1 Writer
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Grade: 9
Years on staff: 1
Who is your favorite musician? Adele.
What gets you up in the morning? Knowing that I have softball at the end of the day.
What’s an unpopular opinion that you have? I don’t like blueberries.
Max Chung, Multimedia Editor
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Grade: 10
Years on staff: 2
What is your favorite candy? Swedish Fish.
Who is your favorite musician? Edvard Greig or Gustav Mahler.
Nikhita Cherukuri, Staff Writer
Pronouns: Any except he/him.
Grade: 10
Years on staff: 2
Who is your favorite musician? Melanie Martinez.
What gets you up in the morning? I either have to go somewhere or I’m hungry.
What’s an unpopular opinion that you have? Caramel is too sweet to the point that it tastes gross.
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