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The Official Student News Site of Parkway West High

Pathfinder

The Official Student News Site of Parkway West High

Pathfinder

Horn poses with her husband, her son Braydon and her daughter Mylah at Quail Ridge Park in Wentzville, MO. “I am married [to] a teacher and coach, and [we] have two kids," Horn said. "So when I say teaching is my passion, I am not lying...I have surrounded myself with education.”

Getting to know math and Personal Finance teacher Andrea Horn

Gabby Leon, STAFF WRITER January 9, 2018

What got you interested in teaching? “I can’t say there was anything in particular. I played teacher/school as a kid. I think it was just always a passion and dream of mine.” What class(es)...

A happy young Brynn poses for a shot while preparing for school with her older brother, Kohl Haun. “I will miss making her laugh and the face she would make when she was laughing really hard,” Kohl said. “Losing someone to cancer is really hard because there is nothing you can do and you feel helpless.”

3. Remembering sophomore Brynn Haun

B Antonenko, STAFF WRITER January 8, 2018

Brynn Haun was destined to be a fighter. She was first diagnosed with cancer in seventh grade and overcame it in 2015. Two years later in the summer of 2017, her cancer resurfaced in a more aggressive...

Hopkins poses by the Christmas market in Strasbourg, France. "From living in France, I learned to take advantage of each chapter of my life as much as possible, because it won't last forever," Hopkins said. "In each place you live, you'll have friends and opportunities that are unique to that time and place. I can't easily visit a museum of medieval art or take a train to Switzerland anymore, so I'm glad I did it when I had the chance."

Getting to know French teacher Blair Hopkins

Gabby Leon, STAFF WRITER January 8, 2018

Pathfinder: What is your job? Hopkins: “I am a part-time French teacher. I do French I and French II, so I am here in the morning from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.” What got you interested in teaching French? “I...

Technology and Engineering teacher Chris Donaldson helps senior Jack Fox during the Day of Code on December 6. Donaldson teaches three courses, all involving technology and engineering. “I am most excited to see students try new things, build skills and develop strengths they may not have previously realized they had," Donaldson said. "[I want] to build positive relationships with students and staff and to positively impact students’ attitudes toward STEM concepts, classes and career choices.”

Getting to know Technology and Engineering teacher Chris Donaldson

Gabby Leon, STAFF WRITER December 20, 2017

Pathfinder: What got you interested in teaching? Donaldson: "I had a few stand-out teachers in high school and college. What struck me is how they were able to take complex concepts, break them down...

Senior Joe Roseman flips off a ledge at the Chesterfield Amphitheater for one of his training films. Roseman has been practicing parkour for six years. "It’s still a really big stress reliever for me,” Roseman said. “Whenever I train, it just feels so natural."

Joe Roseman shares his passion for parkour

Zaven Nalbandian, STAFF WRITER December 19, 2017

In an effort to improve his health and find an activity that fit his interests, senior Joe Roseman participates in parkour. “Parkour is combining a bunch of different martial arts and motion tricks...

Mark Reardon participates in a live broadcast on Dec. 8 for a bike drive called Bikes for Tykes through the Toys for Tots campaign.

Mark Reardon excels through journalism

Sarah Lashly, COPY COACH December 18, 2017

Alumnus Mark Reardon started in radio at the age of 15 and studied journalism on his own after graduating in 1983. “My first jobs in radio were music radio gigs. I was a disc jockey at a rock station,...

Teacher assistant Matt Tesson makes an announcement over the intercom. "My greatest challenge, so far, has been getting over my nerves of making the afternoon bus announcement to the whole school! [The] first few times were nerve wracking," Tesson said. “The best way to overcome any challenge is facing it head on.  I’m not nervous [making announcements] anymore."

Getting to know teacher assistant Matt Tesson

Gabby Leon, STAFF WRITER December 18, 2017

What is your job? What do you do for your job? “I’m a teacher's assistant, and I have a few different responsibilities. First, I have lunch duty, in which I make sure students are not roaming the...

Special Education teacher Nicole Sneed helps senior Nicholas Waldrop at a game of bingo. “My favorite thing about my job is the relationship I have with my students. I enjoy having inside jokes with my students as well as knowing their interests. It helps us connect and form a positive relationship," Sneed said.

Getting to know Special Education teacher Nicole Sneed

Gabby Leon, STAFF WRITER December 14, 2017

What is your job? What do you do? “I am a special education teacher. I help students learn by evaluating their current ability, creating and implementing appropriate interventions and providing accommodations...

Posing with freshman Pryce Ware before the homecoming dance. On Oct. 14., Davide and Pryce both went to homecoming for the first time in their lives. “It was strange because it was the first and last time in my life and we don”t have anything like that in Italy,” Grimoldi said.

Davide Grimoldi moves from Milan to St. Louis to experience an American education

Noah Gwin, STAFF WRITER December 13, 2017

Searching for a new life and new culture, 18-year-old Davide Grimoldi crossed an ocean to experience life as an American teen. Grimoldi has lived in Milan, Italy his entire life, and arrived in the...

Posing with her camera, sophomore Caroline Judd explores the Redwoods. Caroline vacationed in California over spring break and, inspired by Instagrammer @zoelaz, took many photos and shared them on her personal Instagram, @cjuddc. “I love lifestyle photos and I also really like National Geographic because you see parts of the world that you didn’t even know existed,” Caroline said.

A behind-the-scenes look at the operator of @pwestpub

Lydia Roseman, News and Sports Editor December 12, 2017

Promoting her school and doing what she loves at the same time, sophomore Caroline Judd manages the official Instagram of Parkway West High School, @pwestpub. Seeking to bring the school to life, Judd...