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The Official Student News Site of Parkway West High

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We forgot to take a photo before we ate pretty much all of our meal, so here’s a picture of a couple of empty bowls and some garnish.

Nalbandian Nosh: Summer Edition

Mira Nalbandian, Managing Editor-in-Chief September 7, 2021

Welcome back to the Nalbandian Nosh. We know you’ve missed us. It’s been a long time since we brought you our last review, even though summer seemed to pass in the blink of an eye this year. I guess...

Coaching through rehearsal with the Jazz Choir, Parrish looks at what he has created. Jazz choir is one of many choirs Parrish directs and choreographs here at West. "Teaching music is still a rush every time I do it. I never count the minutes, I am never bored," Parrish said.

Music teachers draw the line between force-feeding their kids music

Grace Putnam, Staff Writer June 4, 2021

Imagine being a fly on the wall and hearing the voluminous notes choir teacher Brian Parrish plays while he is teaching his children the solfege scale on his piano, mirroring how he teaches his students...

Class of 2021 Commencement Address

Tyler Kinzy, Managing Editor-in-Chief June 1, 2021

Transcript During these unprecedented times, the Class of 2021 has faced challenges we never could have imagined. Every morning, we made the voyage from our bed to the desk two feet away from our bed....

We ventured out of our house into the great unknown just to bring you this month’s food review.

Nalbandian Nosh: April/May

Mira Nalbandian, Managing Editor-in-Chief May 31, 2021

We know what you’re thinking: you had to sit around all throughout April, devoid of a food review and therefore devoid of places to eat. We’ve had the same feeling. Unfortunately, quarter four has...

'Tis the graduation season for the Class of 2021.

Four graduation gift ideas that seniors will celebrate

Tre Bell, Staff Writer May 19, 2021

As the graduation season approaches, we wanted to help you solve the graduation gift dilemma. We surveyed the entire senior class to help you find what every senior wants.  #1 “I picked money, because...

A photo illustration representing your steps to preparing for the AP Exams.

Putting your study skills to the test

Leah Schroeder, Managing Editor-in-Chief May 6, 2021

The sun beats down on your beach towel laid out by the cool waters of a refreshing pool. Your mind is clear, besides considering what plans you should make later. Life is good… until you remember all...

What students don’t know about their teachers

Maddy Truka, Social Media Manager + Video Editor April 29, 2021
Music teacher Brian Parrish (pictured) and several other staff members respond to the question, “What is one thing your students might not know about you?”

Advice from seniors to freshmen

Maddy Truka, Social Media Manager + Video Editor April 23, 2021

Gathered with her friends over the summer, senior Bridget Thomas poses for a disposable photo taken by senior Molly Reinecke. Reinecke started taking film pictures of her friends in 2019. “It’s always super fun because Molly brings her camera when we’re all hanging out and she just takes pictures of candid moments,” Thomas said. “Then we get reminded of all the fun times a few weeks later when Molly gets the photos back."

Disposable cameras, lifelong memories

Maddy Truka, Social Media Manager + Video Editor April 22, 2021

Loading the camera with film, checking the shutter speed, adjusting the aperture and getting ready for the perfect shot. The only difference is you can’t see the photos right away. In 2019, film and...