The Official Student News Site of Parkway West High

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The Official Student News Site of Parkway West High

Pathfinder
The Official Student News Site of Parkway West High

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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

After 13 years of dedicated service to the music department, choir director Eric Anthony is retiring from his career as an educator. While Anthony was hired primarily as a choir director, he found...

Officer Zeus Hernandez stands at the counter of his restaurant La Tiendita, located at the corner of Clarkson and Manchester. He and his wife own the restaurant, which sells authentic Mexican cuisine along with groceries.

The secret life of School Resource Officer Zeus Hernandez

Holly Gilbert, Staff Writer • March 12, 2019

Although we often see School Resource Officer Zeus Hernandez patrolling the parking lot and monitoring student life, his passions extend beyond the hallways to his love of authentic Mexican cuisine....

Alumnus Glen Leber performs the song “Down On Me” by Janis Joplin during the Letterman Dance in the cafeteria. He played the guitar, while his friend played the drums. “I never was good at dancing so performing was a perfect setting for me,” Leber said. “I enjoyed performing in front of an audience and knowing that while we were playing, they were having as much fun as we were.”

Inside class of 1969 alumnus Glen Leber’s band that ‘rocked’ through high school

Jacob Stanton, Staff Writer • March 12, 2019

After attending Parkway Central from 1966-1968, alumnus Glen Leber transferred to Parkway West, and was a member of the first the class of 1969. During his senior year he became the lead guitarist for...

Freshman Martin Franciscus practices ball handling as he plays a pick up game with his friends. Diagnosed with diabetes in fourth grade, Franciscus does not let that affect his love for the game. “The team completely understands my condition and totally accepts it and understands it,” Franciscus said. “Most people don’t know a lot diabetes. They are like, ‘wait you have diabetes?’”

Freshman Martin Franciscus overcomes diabetes through basketball passion

Drew Boone, Staff Writer • March 6, 2019

Freshman Martin Franciscus catches the ball and shoots a three-pointer, banking it in off the glass as the crowd erupts and the players on the bench get to their feet, yelling Franciscus’ name. Franciscus...

Standing next to her mother, senior Hira Khan smiles, showing her relief to finally be back in St. Louis. Because of her airport experience, Khan realized that she will have to be more independent. “I now know that I won’t always have my siblings or parents to do everything for me and that there are some things you have to learn to do on your own, no matter how difficult it is,” Khan said.

Stuck in the Abu Dhabi airport for six days, senior Hira Khan finds her way back home

Andrew Li, STAFF WRITER • March 5, 2019

Peeved, anxious, alone and sick with food poisoning, senior Hira Khan awaited her flight from Pakistan to Abu Dhabi; however, the flight was overbooked, leaving Khan flightless without any explanation. “I...

Kelly Quinn, standing to the left, poses with Best Buddies at a Pre-Season St. Louis Blues game hosted by St. Louis Blues Alumni. This opportunity helped members of Best Buddies strengthen their friendships through a shared passion for hockey. “[I love] witnessing two people click as friends,” Quinn said. “It is like watching magic or seeing someone truly come to life. The joy from seeing others feel joy is extremely powerful.”

Inspiring and building friendships through Best Buddies

Sarah Lashly, COPY COACH • March 4, 2019

After graduating 19 years ago, alumna Kelly Quinn will return March 7 as a guest speaker for Day of Service. As State Director for Missouri for Best Buddies International, Quinn is one of the four speakers...

JV soccer coach Darren Rahe informs his players what position they will be playing. Rahe taught the girls about their role on and off the field. ¨If you approach practice each and everyday to be the best that you can be, you can use that same mental focus for anything that you do in life,¨ Rahe said.

New JV girls soccer coach passes lessons to players on and off the field

Tre Bell, Staff Writer • March 1, 2019

Focusing on self-improvement, new girls JV soccer coach Darren Rahe prepares to lead the team to success both as athletes and individuals . “As each individual decides what it is they want to focus...

Preparing for the ice rink, senior Kristen Priest holds her ice skates before her practice on Wednesday. Priest is grateful for the variety of her schedule with the addition of Ice skating. “I think it's really cool to end the day doing something fun,” Priest said. “I am very glad to be back and moving again.”

Senior Kristin Priest finds alternative P.E. courses

Jacob Stanton and Justin Cupps • March 1, 2019

After being diagnosed with Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis (JRA) during September of her freshman year, senior Kristin Priest decided to take ice skating to complete her Physical Education (P.E.) credit....

Post surgery, junior Weston McGuire prepares for practicing patience rather than baseball the next few weeks as he recovers from facial surgery. Doctors went through his eye to place a metal plate to aid in the regrowth of his orbital bone that was shattered when he was struck in the face by a baseball. “It didn’t hurt very much by the time surgery came a week later, I was just very uncomfortable and I just wanted to get it over with. I want to miss out on as little baseball as possible,” McGuire said.

Junior Weston McGuire sets his sights on recovery

Susie Seidel, Convergence Media Editor • February 28, 2019

Warming up for a morning baseball practice, junior Weston McGuire tossed a ball back and forth with his teammates. As he looked upward, glove ready to catch the incoming ball, it was suddenly lost in the...

Freshman Meg Gardner stands on the football field before cheerleading practice after school. She is excited for the upcoming season and plans to improve. “Cheerleading was always an inspiration to me and I am glad to continue it,” Gardner said.

Cheerleader makes herself heard

Jacob Stanton, Staff Writer • February 26, 2019

After freshman Meg Gardner was diagnosed with Profound Deafness at age two, her interest in cheerleading has been a struggle; however, she pursued her passion for cheerleading in the face of these challenges....

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