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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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Freshman Kathryn Kerchoff laughs with her Assistant Peggy Tyree over a favorite joke.

Student Spotlight: Kathryn Kerckhoff

Betsy Wait, MANAGING EDITOR-IN-CHIEF February 26, 2015

If Special Olympics can be such a meaningful event for over 350 volunteers, imagine what the experience meant to the athletes. For freshman athlete Kathryn Kerckhoff, the day was filled with bountiful...

Debate team winning second place overall at the third GSL  tournament at Ritenour.

Debate deemed to dominate at districts

Liza Tarakanova, Staff Writer February 25, 2015
The District competitions for debate are coming up, and debaters are preparing to qualify for nationals, following in the footsteps of those before them.
Typing a chapter in  "From the Ashes," sophomore Allison Worth adds to her upcoming novel.

Student Spotlight: Allison Worth

Debra Klevens, Convergent Media Writer February 24, 2015

After years of wanting to write her own book, but struggling to find a plot, 15-year-old sophomore Allison Worth began writing a dystopian young adult novel. “It incorporates a lot of diversity, which...

Students react to changes in Parkway’s Snow Day Scheduling

Kyla Hatton, Sports Editor February 21, 2015
As winter weather hits, both late starts and snow days have become options for the administrators.
Senior Brian Ingberg walks to the next hole at Forest Hills Country Club for the varsity district tournament.

Student Spotlight: Brian Ingberg

Kyla Hatton, Sports Editor February 20, 2015
Senior Brian Ingberg recieved the Evans Scholarship for close to a full ride to Mizzou.
At the beginning of most meetings, students are given a prompt to write or draw about. "It allows me to show people the creativity I have in my mind," freshman Aimee Laws said.

Reflections inspires creativity within students

Sydney Kinzy, PHOTO EDITOR February 19, 2015
Reflections, West's literary magazine, offers inspiration for writers and artists so they can express themselves.
At the two year anniversary party of Circle 7 Ranch, Marquette senior Caroline Harms, sophomores Demi Ferretti and Alyssa Fleming greet and seat customers.

Students learn life skills working part-time

Debra Klevens, Convergent Writer February 18, 2015

From hostessing to working at retirement homes, students learn responsibility, develop organizational and time management skills, as well as begin to save money for college. For sophomore Hannah Bozue,...

Mae Whitman in The DUFF, to be released on Feb. 20 by Lionsgate and CBS Films.

Mae Whitman promotes teen self confidence

Rachel Ellis, Staff Writer February 17, 2015

After years of everyone having Mean Girls as their go-to movie for laughs and a high school plot, there’s a new movie coming out to help alter the misconception of drama and stereotypes teens face in...

Sophomore Liza Tarakanova concentrates on making her next move in a game of chess at the club.

Chess team prepares for upcoming state tournament

Nico Stranquist, Staff Writer February 15, 2015
Chess Team hopes to see success this Spring in state tournament

School in India seeks English volunteers

Jacob Cupps, Editor-in-Chief February 10, 2015
The Parkway West Community, through COW and Spark!, partner with a school in Kerala, India, to send volunteer teachers.