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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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Sharing his Pakistani culture through the Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange & Study (YES) program, sophomore Muzamil Umar wears a shalwar kameez and a khapol to school. Umar has enjoyed sharing his culture through clothes and presentations to his classes. "When people think of Pakistan, the common thought is terror or terrorists. I don’t want people to think that is what Pakistan is all about. We don’t want people to be afraid of our country,” Umar said. “I am so grateful to change the misconception of American people because many people had wrong thoughts about the people in Pakistan."

Foreign exchange student Muzamil Umar hopes to change perceptions of Pakistan

Caroline Briscoe, Convergent Media Writer • February 14, 2019

Sixteen-year-old Muzamil Umar traveled 7,556 miles across the globe from Pakistan to attend school as a foreign exchange student his sophomore year. When Umar was just a kid, he received information...

Senior four year challenge

Senior four year challenge

Andrew Li, STAFF WRITER • February 11, 2019

Zaven Nalbandian                           Freshman Year                                                                   Senior Year What is something...

Revolving a metal sphere around a Barbie doll, physics teacher Ellen Wilke explains the mechanics behind electricity. However, as much as Wilke enjoys explaining electricity, she would much rather explore optics. “I really like [optics],” Wilke said. “Wave optics are a really cool thing and allows you to work with material science, which is what my undergrad was, to work with the crystalline structure of substances. There’s so many cool applications of optics. The basics will start with mirrors and lenses. Then, it’s all about light and the reflection of light, and the different applications with lights and lasers.”

Physics teacher Ellen Wilke says “pharewell” to her physics classroom of 22 years

Andrew Li, STAFF WRITER • February 7, 2019

Physics advocate and optics guru, Ellen Wilke is retiring after teaching physics for 22 years. Wilke did not start off as a teacher: she started off as an engineer. However, when her engineering job...

Special Education Teaching Assistant Karen Graycheck poses with her Deadhead apparael and light-up shoes. Graycheck has been following "Dead and Company" for more than 35 years and has attended more than 100 shows. "I love the band so much because it’s my happy place,” Graycheck said. “The lyrics in the music are all about happy thoughts; it’s a whole different culture.”

Miracle Mama tours with Dead and Company band

Maddie Brueggenjohann, Convergent Media Writer • February 6, 2019

Waving her hands in the air like she just don't care, Special Education Teaching Assistant Karen Graycheck dances to the rhythm of her favorite band, "Dead and Company." Working an additional 20...

Leading the race, senior Chloe Hershenow competes in the conference championship. Hershenow plans to continue her running career at the university of Tulsa in the fall. “Being able to run collegiately is a culmination of having coach Cutelli and Coach John because they are both great coaches and who have pushed me and having the team I have had; they have really supported me,” Hershenow said.

Senior Chloe Hershenow commits to run DI cross country

Claire Smout, AWARDS COORDINATOR • February 5, 2019

After finishing her final cross country season for the Longhorns with her second all-state finish, placing 21st at the state meet Nov. 3, senior Chloe Hershenow has committed to run DI cross country and...

Seniors Jacob and Kara Swihart laugh with their mother Jenny before she is scheduled to have brain surgery. The school community helped fund the surgery and continue to support the family. “I have received a lot of support from my coaches, peers and people all over the community," Jacob said.

The community gives back to the Swihart family

Drew Boone, Staff Writer • January 30, 2019

After their mom was diagnosed with a brain tumor Jan. 2, seniors Kara Swihart and Jacob Swihart set up a Go Fund Me for the surgery, which raised $15,000 in five days, and continue to receive support from...

Junior Brendan Gordon completes his Eagle Scout project at the Civil War Museum in Jefferson Barracks. Gordon also participates in other extracurricular activities such as volunteering at a retirement home and at the Manchester Church Choir. “I think it’s a good foundation they have going on there and I really like to give back to the community as best as I can," Gordon said.

Junior Brendan Gordon preserves family name through volunteering

Ridwan Oyebamiji, Features Section Editor • January 28, 2019

When a family friend offered the opportunity to participate in a year-round unpaid internship for high school and college students at the Missouri Civil War Museum, junior Brendan Gordon jumped at the...

Sitting in front of the Hindu Temple of Saint Louis, freshman Brinda Ambal dons traditional attire. Ambal has been a member of her temple's Youth Group since 2016. “In St. Louis I can make [Hinduism] my own. The small things aren't that important, it's about how you live your life and follow the religion as a whole,” Ambal said. “A lot of our Holy Texts have stories about courage and trusting yourself so that you are best able to serve others.”

Freshman Brinda Ambal models her religion with integrity

Bella Hatzigeorgiou, Convergent Media Writer • January 23, 2019

Walking through the Hindu Temple of St. Louis, freshman Brinda Ambal leads a group of tourists through the maze of deities, showcasing the religion she follows: Hinduism. “The values of Hinduism are...

Seniors Jasmine Gilroy, Julia Molino and Sam Fuller perform inventory on their Calming Box in the Science ASC. "Performing inventory is the most boring part of this project, but nonetheless we love each step that gets us closer to having a Calming Box in every classroom," Molino said.

Seniors Julia Molino, Sam Fuller and Jasmine Gilroy aim to destigmatize stress

Leah Schroeder, Managing Editor-in-Chief • January 22, 2019

Seniors Julia Molino, Sam Fuller and Jasmine Gilroy hope to spark conversations about mental health with the introduction of Calming Boxes in classrooms. Calming Boxes are small boxes containing fidgets...

Using front page news and unbiased sources, sophomore Kathryn McAuliffe researches the topic of her next article for Balance the Ballot. Balance the Ballot is an organization run for kids and by kids to help educate them on current events, and McAuliffe has been writing for them since August. “I think information is so powerful. You want people to be prepared, especially in today's political climate where it's kind of need-to-know information. Having [it] available to students really enables us to better save the world,” McAuliffe said.

Sophomore Kathryn McAuliffe spreads power to peers through accessible knowledge

Brinda Ambal, Conceptual Editor-in-Chief • January 18, 2019

Passion for social justice and current events led sophomore Kathryn McAuliffe to write articles for Balance the Ballot, an Instagram account run by students, for students. “I really liked their message...

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