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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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Senior Salomi Inje reads a science textbook to further her medical knowledge. Inje volunteered for four years to work towards her dream of becoming a pediatrician. “I’ve always loved kids; I actually wanted to be a teacher for a few years. I also loved healthcare, and something about it felt like my calling,” Inje said. “Pediatrics was the perfect blend between the two, and I truly think it’s a job I can’t get bored of or regret.”

Senior Salomi Inje works towards her dreams at St. Luke’s Hospital

Nayeon Ryu, Video Editor • April 25, 2018

Along with achieving a perfect 36 on the ACT, winning debate tournaments and mastering the violin, senior Salomi Inje reached 500 volunteer hours for St. Luke’s Hospital over the course of her high school...

Juniors Tony Galanti, DECA Sponsor Holly Weber, Caleb Canatoy and Kristin Priest finish competing at the State DECA competition in Kansas City. Weber helped Priest prepare for each of her competitions through online practice. “I hope that I medal, but just the fact that I’m qualified is pretty awesome,” Priest said. “So, whatever I do I’m glad that I’ll be there. I will be there for six days by myself, so it will be a good learning experience.”

Junior Kristin Priest moves on to international DECA competition

Anna Pavlisin, STAFF WRITER • April 20, 2018

After placing third in the Apparel and Accessories Marketing category at the DECA state competition in Kansas City March 11-13, junior Kristin Priest is moving on to the International Career and Development...

Westminster senior Trent Tarantino and Roseman face off in a scene from the film they created, “The Secret Life of Trent.” The film was made last year for Krewtube and the film was the product of days of work. “Single scenes can take up to 20 to 30 hours long because it's difficult to get the shot perfectly down,” Martin said.

Seniors Joe Roseman, Joe Butler and Peter Martin collaborate to create short films

Noah Gwin, STAFF WRITER • April 16, 2018

Seniors Joe Roseman, Joe Butler and Peter Martin have worked since 2015 to create short films and post them on YouTube. “Around sophomore year I was introduced to this awesome youth group called Krew,...

Surrounded by fellow BreakDown members, junior Will Schuchardt looks at an old yearbook. In this scene, the actors were at a party and making fun of how they used to look. “We’re really just to there to influence students and just show them that they don’t have to do what the media and their friends are saying. That truly they can live a safe and good life outside of that,” Schuchardt said.

Students participate in BreakDown STL

Kelsey Long, STAFF WRITER • April 13, 2018

Through a program called BreakDown STL, student leaders from around 20 high schools across the St. Louis area, give performances and teach healthy living classes all across the St. Louis area throughout...

Reading a book, senior Haran Kumar studies in the library. Kumar plans to get his bachelor’s degree in Computer Science and become a professor after high school. “I think what makes Haran unique is that he combines superior intelligence with a laid-back personality and good sense of humor,” Computer Science teacher Jason Townsend said about Kumar.

1. Senior Haran Kumar commits to Harvard University

Claire Smout, AWARDS COORDINATOR • April 10, 2018

As the end of the year approaches, seniors are starting to make final decisions about where they will continue their academic journeys in the fall. After weighing his options,  senior Haran Kumar will...

Over the holidays, sophomore Maddi Foelsch and senior Alex Foelsch pose for a family photo with their dad. “I’m so happy it all worked out because I don’t know what I would do without him,” Maddi said.

The Foelsch sisters support their father through stage four cancer recovery

Susie Seidel, Convergence Media Editor • March 21, 2018

Whether it is during a Sunday night scrimmage in the backyard or hearing him cheer them on during a soccer game, senior Alex Foelsch and sophomore Maddi Foelsch have always felt the support of their father,...

Alumnus Leul Mesfin smiles at the camera after playing a game in the Bottagisio Sport Center in Verona, Italy.

Alumnus Leul Mesfin scores big for Italian soccer team

Irene Yannakakis, STAFF WRITER • March 20, 2018

Pursuing his dreams of being a professional soccer player, Alumnus Leul Mesfin arrived in Verona, Italy Jan. 7 after graduating a semester early to play for Chievo Verona, a series A team, as a defensive...

After being dressed up by students and community, Cohen takes photo with roommate. "You’re now the outsider coming into their country, so you really have to be observant, open to listening and patient with the way you try to help support that community," Cohen said.

Science Teacher Amy Cohen retells her adventures overseas before teaching at West

Kelsey Long, STAFF WRITER • March 16, 2018

Science Teacher Amy Cohen retells her adventures overseas before teaching at West. After graduating from Drake University in 1997, science teacher Amy Cohen joined the Peace Corps and taught students...

English teacher Taylor Rose teaches her students during her fourth hour English IV class.

English Teacher Taylor Rose receives a nomination for the 2018 Albert Award

Irene Yannakakis, STAFF WRITER • March 11, 2018

With only one year under her belt in Parkway, English Teacher Taylor Rose was nominated for the 2018 Albert award. The Albert award is a Parkway commendation award that applies to new teachers in their...

Maggie poses by holding her leg behind her in the arabesque position at Queeny Park. “I brought point shoes to the park to take pictures for our Instagrams,” Lyerla said. “Sometimes I do lyrical improv at home and I work on pointe alone because I have to keep up with my strength because my ankles are hypermobile.”

Sophomore Maggie Lyerla dances through EDS

B Antonenko, STAFF WRITER • March 9, 2018

Passionate about dance, sophomore Maggie Lyerla has been twirling since the age of two. However, she faces a genetic disorder called Ehlers Danlos Syndrome (EDS), where joints are overly flexible, dislocate...

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