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The Official Student News Site of Parkway West High

Pathfinder

The Official Student News Site of Parkway West High

Pathfinder

Freshman Jenna Mercer poses with the kids at Haven of Grace

Freshmen give back through volunteer opportunities

Gaby Van Winkle, Staff Writer April 24, 2017

Three freshmen prove giving back to the community has no age limit. For two of three hours a week, freshman Matthew Loaney volunteers at Promise Christian Academy, a special needs school in St. Louis....

Jessica and Andrew at their wedding May 28, 2016.

Jessica Verweyst lives the love story of a lifetime

Sarah Lashly, COPY COACH April 24, 2017

Spanish teacher Jessica Verweyst met the love of her life, Andrew Verweyst when she was a child and have been married for almost a year. “Our families went to the same church together and so his...

Posing for Elizabeth Wiseman, sophomore Will Patton models for images in his portfolio.

Sophomore Will Patton shines on the field and the runway

Katie Spillman, PHOTO EDITOR April 21, 2017

When sophomore Will Patton is not showing his skills on the varsity football team, he spends his time posing in front of a camera. “When I am in the moment I feel relaxed and comfortable. I have worked...

Senior Joe Fuller and his prom date Azu Faibani pose in front of a waterfall, the Cola de Caballo, in Monterrey, Mexico.

Breaking down borders to celebrate prom

Maddie Cooke, STAFF WRITER April 14, 2017
Senior Joe Fuller closes a 1,200 mile gap for his Prom date that lives in Monterrey, Mexico.
Helping students with disabilities to be successful in physical education, Brown participates in the P.E. mentor program for leadership and experience.

Throwback Thursday Carson Brown

Tyler Hannegan, Staff Writer April 13, 2017

Pathfinder: How would you describe yourself to somebody who has never met you? Brown: I would describe myself as a quiet person who enjoys being around other people. I enjoy being around other people...

Juniors Kim Clyne and Sophie Spaulding check the light board, setting up for a dress rehearsal.

Junior Kim Clyne takes on professional responsibility as lighting designer

Katie Spillman, PHOTO EDITOR April 11, 2017

After spending 14 hours at school in just one day, junior Kim Clyne understanding the meaning of time management as the Theater Department’s lighting designer. “I create and design how the stage...

Sophomore Abby Socha does a cast handstand on bars at the World Class meet.

Sophomore Abby Socha prepares for regionals

Gabby Leon, STAFF WRITER April 5, 2017

After competing at over 50 gymnastics meets, spending countless hours at practice and learning different skills for over 13 years, sophomore Abby Socha has risen to level nine out of 10. “Level nine...

Michael Butler is a senior at West.

Throwback Thursday: Michael Butler

Tyler Hannegan, Staff Writer March 23, 2017

Pathfinder: How would you like people to remember you for who you are?    Butler: I would like people to remember me for my kindness and my personal accomplishments on the football team like earning...

Coach Dale Shepherd and Coach Nancy Sachtleben prepare the 2008 Track team for an upcoming meet.

Nancy Sachtleben battles ovarian cancer for the third time

Sarah Lashly, COPY COACH March 20, 2017

History teacher Nancy Sachtleben’s life forever changed Aug. 6, 2009 when she was diagnosed for the first time with the silent killer, ovarian cancer. “It was shock and disbelief for a few months...

Practicing the drums, sophomore Umer Mallick spins his stick.

Sophomore Umer Mallick beats to the sound of his own drum

Samantha Gaddis, COPY EDITOR March 17, 2017

After Umer Mallick went to a neighbor’s garage sale and saw a little boy jamming out on the drums in 2013, he wanted to see how hard playing them must be. Four years later, he's a sophomore and, with...