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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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Matt Sauer stands beside his 3D printer

Student Spotlight: Matt Sauer

Nico Stranquist, Staff Writer January 16, 2015
Junior Matt Sauer enjoys computer programming, among many other challenging activities.

New Year’s Resolutions

Vaishal Shah, Staff Writer January 2, 2015
Dec. 31, 2014. New Year’s Eve. It’s not just the counting of another revolution around the Sun. It’s a time to look back on the past to see the completed year, and to dwell on 2014.
Sophomore Meamuna Paracha designs a henna tattoo.

Under cover for God’s commandment

Claire Martin, Staff Writer December 16, 2014
Three girls explain what it is like to wear the hijab.
"I have learned how to keep my drawing proportional, and how to work on bigger spaces." Lueking said as he drew his piece for his final.

School assignment leads to success in a local competition

Jane Fuller, Staff Writer December 15, 2014
Students see their futures in art unfold after taking beginning-level classes.

Holiday food for thought

Bayleigh Williams, Staff Writer December 15, 2014
West High students describe their favorite holiday food.
Math teacher Patrick Mooney and his partner Greg Lyon.

Teacher Spotlight: Patrick Mooney

Ritoma Ganguly, Staff Writers / News Editor December 11, 2014
At age 10 Mooney realized he had a different sexual orientation, but did not come out until age 21.
Sophomore Mike Butler, facing a Webster Groves opponent in a match last season.

Mike’s motivation to help others

Bobby Connor, Staff Writer December 4, 2014
Sophomore Mike Butler inspires many through his work ethic in many sports he participates in at West.
Whitstone brand t-shirts are displayed next to Sperry shoes.

Student launches Whitstone clothing co.

Shannon Anderson, Editor-in-Chief November 25, 2014
Entrepreneurial senior takes initiative to begin his own business.
Freshman Jack Burraston in the middle of a move in a session of Dungeons and Dragons. "I like it because I enjoy spending time with the people there, because the people are fun to be around," Burraston said.

Dungeons and Dragons Club Spotlight

Lily Briscoe, Staff Writer November 18, 2014
D & D club escapes to a fantastical world, the portal to which is located in our own library.
During her final dress rehearsal, freshmen Kennedy Brown strolls downstage appreciating the beauty of the forest.

Student Spotlight: Kennedy Brown

Betsy Wait, MANAGING EDITOR-IN-CHIEF November 7, 2014
Freshman takes the lead role in the children's theatre production.