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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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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!
Students circle around as junior Sarah Goldblum reads "The Berenstain Bears."

Student Spotlight: Sarah Goldblum

Bronte Segura, Staff Writer March 10, 2015
Junior Sarah Goldblum spreads positivity working with special education students.
Technology specialist Pam Van Mater in the 'shoulder stretch' position, meant to release tension in the neck and shoulders.

Faculty participate in after school yoga classes

Sarah Burnham, Staff Writer March 9, 2015
Faculty turn to yoga for fitness and flexibility after school.
Faculty Spotlight: Cathy Whitaker

Faculty Spotlight: Cathy Whitaker

Mary Moriarity, Staff Writer March 8, 2015
Science teacher Cathy Whitaker reflects on her past and plans her future after retirement.