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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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'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...

This was surprisingly delicious. It is no longer the middle of winter, but sometimes you just need a warm hug anyways, and this bowl is it.

Apple “bake” with Brinda

Brinda Ambal, Conceptual Editor-in-Chief April 22, 2021

Welcome to the next installment of Breakfast with Brinda; we’re making apple bake, the name of which I definitely did not just make up. Watch the video for more. The nitty-gritty of apple bake...

“You know what else everybody likes? Parfaits. Have you ever met a person, you say, ‘Let's get some parfait,’ they say, ‘No, I don't like no parfait’?” —Donkey, from Shrek

Parfait with Brinda

Brinda Ambal, Conceptual Editor-in-Chief April 20, 2021

In this addition to Breakfast with Brinda, we will Americanize and health-ify a traditional French dessert: the parfait. The French make their parfait with fruit and ice cream, but of course we don’t...

Senior Sarenna Wood receives her COVID-19 vaccine at Mercy Hospital.

From donuts to paid leave, what can you get with your COVID-19 Vaccine?

Sara Albarcha, Staff Writer April 19, 2021
In Missouri, all people above the age of 17 are eligible to register for the vaccine. As vaccinations expand in Missouri, many establishments are offering discounts and freebies with proof of vaccination. Read below to see what different establishments are offering. 
An assortment of Pop-Tarts, from Froot Loop flavored to red velvet.

Pop-Tart taste test

Pathfinder Staff April 9, 2021

Students taste-tested, reviewed and rated a variety of Pop-Tart flavors on a scale of 1-10, 1 being distasteful and 10 being delightful. Fourteen total Pop-Tart flavors > Plain Strawberry >...