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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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Christopher Narishkin lights the red, white and blue candles to symbolize what he will do to honor his expectations as an Eagle Scout.

Christopher Narishkin earns his Eagle Scout rank

Rachel Ellis, Staff Writer April 14, 2015

Eagle Scout is the highest rank attainable for Boy Scouts of America. Since its introduction in 1911, the Eagle Scout rank has been earned by more than two million young men and although they are typically...

Stand Up 9 inspires new Drug-Free Club

Stand Up 9 inspires new Drug-Free Club

Shannon Anderson, Editor-in-Chief April 9, 2015
Freshmen find inspiration from Parkway prevention programs.
Signs line the side of the trail at the Mark Twain 100 miler, a race Weber recently participated in. Finishing with almost thirty other runners, Weber started the race on September 13 and ran for more than 30 hours.

Ultra-runner tackles Track

Emily Dickson, CONCEPTUAL EDITOR-IN-CHIEF April 6, 2015
This spring, West welcomed an “ultra-runner” to the coaching staff.
Climbing over boulders, junior Tabatha Saake visits Elephant Rocks State Park in Belleview, MO.

Longhorn community reflects on spring break

Kyla Hatton, Sports Editor April 1, 2015
Students went all over the world for spring break, or just stayed at home and enjoyed St. Louis.

Student Spotlight: Kennedy Frank

Macky Kavanaugh, Staff Writer April 1, 2015
Despite the difficulties of learning the process, senior Kennedy Frank has managed to master nail art through YouTube videos and nail art blogs.
Completing an assignment, senior Jan Gagstetter studies in her AP Statistics class.

Jan Gagstetter nominated for U.S Presidential Scholars Program

Claire Martin, Staff Writer March 31, 2015
Senior Jan Gagstetter was nominated for the U.S. Presidential Scholars Program and will find out if she gets into the program in May.
Freshman Sydney Kinzy reads her published story. "When I write, I always write something deep from inside me which is embedded in each and every character and conflict, and that's what I'm sharing. I'm sharing life's problems and how people deal with them. I'm sharing the truths of the world I see around me. Really, that's what writing is all about for me," Kinzy said.

Student Spotlight: Sydney Kinzy

Lily Briscoe, Staff Writer March 25, 2015

Imagine balancing school, sports, social life and writing multiple novels and short stories, all as a freshman in high school. Freshman Sydney Kinzy started her writing career in fourth grade. “I...

Junior CJ Schrieber plays the drum set for his jazz band, Cosmic Latte. Schrieber has played drum set in West High marching band shows since his freshman year. “I’m going to try to write more concert band things that are less percussion-oriented,” Schrieber said about his percussion-centered compositions.

Student Spotlight: CJ Schrieber

Allison Wills, Staff Writer March 19, 2015

After eight months of preparation, junior CJ Schreiber finished composing his second marching band show. “The theme of the show is nightmares, and the things you may see or feel in a nightmare,”...

After visiting City Hall, juniors Lily McMorrow, Lauren Schumacher, Naomi Kodama and Anum Chaudhry explored different downtown neighborhoods.

Focused on new perspectives

Sohia McMorrow, Staff Writer March 17, 2015
FOCUS Youth Leadership St. Louis recruited a group of juniors to attend leadership activities that will allow students to understand other people's perspectives.
Librarian Lauren Reusch poses in the library.

Faculty Spotlight: Lauren Reusch

Kathryn Harter, Multimedia Editor March 11, 2015
Growing up she wanted to be the first woman in the NBA, but now Lauren Reusch is a new addition to the library staff!