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The Official Student News Site of Parkway West High

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Junior Kayla Bell joins the wrestling team

Junior Kayla Bell joins the wrestling team

Ellie Widowski, Staff Writer December 21, 2016

Traditionally in high school sports, co-ed teams are not common. Wrestling is usually known as a boy’s sport, but it is also open for girls to join. Although it is open to girls, it is rare for girls...

Students showcase their photography on Instagram's virtual platform.

Leigh Ann Barnett and Kristin Priest December 16, 2016

Pathfinder: It can take a lot of time and effort to find your persona on social media. How did you discover your own aesthetic in your photos, and where did that inspiration come from? Caroline Judd:...

Brynn Haun sleeps after her rib surgery halfway through her cancer treatment.

Cancer diagnosis optimistically alters student’s perspective

Sarah Lashly, COPY COACH December 16, 2016
Ewing’s Sarcoma Cancer changed freshman Brynn Haun’s life when she was diagnosed on Sept. 27, 2014.
Sophomore Alex Schumert poses in a lacrosse shirt he printed himself.

T-shirts help father and son bond

Bridget Noonan, STAFF WRITER December 14, 2016
“I’m really thankful for the opportunity to make my bond with my dad even stronger,” Schumert said.

Two sophomores audition for television talent shows

Claire Smout, AWARDS COORDINATOR December 10, 2016
Ellis, who realized her love for singing as a young child, realizes that there is more to this experience than getting to be on the TV show.
Sophomore Maddie Cooke wears a shirt from her favorite group "Got 7". Members of the group hail from South Korea, Thailand, Hong Kong and the United States.

Hallyu grows internationally

Samantha Gaddis, COPY EDITOR December 9, 2016
Sophomore Maddie Cooke, a student at YS Rho Martial Arts, became interested in Korea through martial arts, which led her to discover the world of K-pop.
Sophomore Karly Tyree and her horse, DJ, warming up over a practice fence.

Equestrian makes it back in the saddle

Bridget Noonan, STAFF WRITER December 2, 2016
After further examination, Tyree learned that she had broken her proximal humerus, but she would not need surgery.
Sue Meredith, representative for the 71st district, talks to students in Mel Trotier's third hour AP Government class.

Missouri state representative Sue Meredith speaks to AP Government students

Hannah Hoffmann and Gabby Leon December 1, 2016

Who are you? I'm Sue Meredith, State Representative. I get to wear this cute little pin. These pins get very expensive depending on how much it costs to get elected. Senate ones are plastic, which I think...

Magee holds her plaque that she won as she poses with her fellow participants.

Chryssi Magee places first in the Incredi-Bowl of Ice Cream

Ellie Widowski, Staff Writer November 30, 2016
Magee made gooey butter cake ice cream, a cake batter ice cream with gooey butter pieces and a cream cheese swirl.
Checking in judges, senior Jessie Calvert, junior Nadira Shabbir,  sophomore Kristina Humphrey and freshman Jon Ma prepare for the Parkway West Invitational debate tournament.

Debate team reflects on season

Claire Smout, AWARDS COORDINATOR November 16, 2016
The debate team has competed in four competitions to date, the Greater St. Louis League pre-season/limited prep festival, the Parkway West Invitational, Oakville Congress, and the Liberty High School Invitational.