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The Official Student News Site of Parkway West High

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Junior Anna Knott finishes up the drawing of the leg lamp from the 1983 movie, “A Christmas Story.” Knott and her mom worked together to be able to create fun and relatable drawings. “A lot of people were commenting on our art and often had suggestions which made it so much more fun,” Knott said.

Diving into junior Anna Knott’s world of chalk art

Bri Davis, Staff Writer January 14, 2021

When we think of art, we naturally think of painting, drawing and sketching. But have we ever thought about chalk art? Junior Anna Knott and her mom did as they searched for something to do during quarantine. “My...

Coloring a portrait, freshman Rachel Thomson sits at her desk. Thomson’s mother, an artist, is her biggest influence. “She’s encouraged me to keep going from the beginning. I wasn’t that good when I first started, but I’m lucky she encouraged me to keep at it. I think if she didn’t support me, I would have stopped drawing a long time ago,” Thomson said.

Freshman artist Rachel Thomson illustrates change

Emily Early, Editor-in-Chief January 11, 2021

Starting with a rough sketch of her subject, freshman Rachel Thomson moves to coloring each facial feature and finishing with the background illustration of the drawing. Thomson has been creating colored...

Preparing to execute another deal, junior Kayvon Rezaei examines his stock market portfolio. Rezaei has been trading stocks for over a year and spends time after school every day analyzing graphs and making trades. “The best part about doing the stock market for me is when you work hard and earn the money,” Rezaei said.

Students ride the highs and lows of the stock market during the pandemic

Raj Jaladi, Newsletter Editor/Data Analyst December 23, 2020

Hustling in and out of zoom calls, students are getting involved in the stock market. As the economy takes a downturn and local businesses begin hiring freezes, students like junior Kayvon Rezaei have...

John Beckstead, Senior

COVID Chic: Students and Staff share their virtual learning fashion

Mira Nalbandian and Leah Schroeder December 22, 2020

Welcome to Student and Staff Fashion 2.0: COVID Chic.  After the global pandemic struck and we all took to wearing our pajamas all day long, unique styles became hard to come by. Still, true fashion...

With her daughter wrapped around her on graduation day, Smith celebrates receiving her master’s degree from Arkansas State University. She received her degree in Educational Leadership in May of 2018.  “It was a very proud moment. I felt accomplished and ready to move on to the next step in my career,” Smith said.

Brionne Smith: Sophomore principal, mom and multipotentialite

Makinsey Drake, Staff Writer December 21, 2020

In August, sophomore class Principal Brionne Smith joined the Longhorn community. As we reach the middle of the second quarter, Smith has grown accustomed to her new position and the virtual learning style.  Years...

Libraries for All STL is a campaign calling on the Saint Louis County Library administration and Board of Trustees to divest from policing and make libraries more welcoming for all communities.

Libraries for All asks for community support to create safe and just libraries

Ulaa Kuziez, News and Sports Editor December 18, 2020

From offering books to hosting events to giving out after school meals, St. Louis County Libraries (SLCL) can be important and meaningful community spaces. For many patrons, they are places that nurture...

Posing with a parrot on her shoulder, theater teacher Amie Gossett acts as a pirate in a sword singing troupe she participates in. Gossett has been part of this troupe for 10 years, preparing each year for the high-intensity physical movement her role requires. “We usually have two to three different choreographed staged sword or stage combat fights per one hour show. They involve swords, daggers, hand-to-hand combat, rolling on the ground, jumping up on boxes, etc,” Gossett said. “I definitely have to get myself into fighting shape each season so that I don't hurt myself."

Teacher by day, pirate entertainer by night; Meet Amie Gossett

Megan Hoenecke, Staff Writer December 17, 2020

Parrot on shoulder, and sword in hand, theater teacher Amie Gossett performs on a “ship-like” platform as a sword-swinging pirate in an all-woman stage combat sword fighting troupe. Despite working...

There are many diverse holidays celebrated throughout the winter season in the U.S.

The holidays behind the holiday season

Mira Nalbandian, Managing Editor-in-Chief December 14, 2020

As the U.S. transitions into the colder months, with a chill in the air and frost lining fields of grass, many Americans find the holiday season upon them again. Commercials advertise multitudes of gifts,...

New employees show their virtual work environments. At the beginning of the school year, some teachers taught from home while others taught from school, all while trying hard to build a connection with students. “It's been weird doing it all virtual. I feel like I've been in the actual building twice,” English Teacher Kaleb Schumer said.

Meet the new staff as we return to isolation

Elle Rotter, Deputy Conceptual Editor-in-Chief December 8, 2020

Five new staff members joined the Longhorn community in August, starting off their school year in a virtual setting and trying to connect with students through computer monitors. 

At the state competition Saturday Nov. 14, junior Will Bonnett celebrates as he looks at his times and realizes he beat another record. Bonnett came out on top, earning first in his two individual races and beating five individual school records. “I think it is super exciting to be able to be a part of our school history,” Bonnett said. “It's definitely very rewarding to be able to see the work that I've  put in and show it by being able to break those records.”

A splash in the right direction: junior Will Bonnett makes history

Achyuta Ambal, Staff Writer December 3, 2020

Pushing off the wall, junior Will Bonnett slices through the water on his last lap of his 500 individual medley (IM). Anticipation surges through him as he hears his teammates cheer for him through rushing...