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The Official Student News Site of Parkway West High

Pathfinder

The Official Student News Site of Parkway West High

Pathfinder

Senior Onika Martin works on her team's robot for the Oct. 24 contest.

Robotics team prepares for upcoming contest

Nico Stranquist, Staff Writer October 1, 2014
The robotics team is preparing for their first state-wide contest this year, hosted in Indianapolis on Oct. 24.
Along with his rewritten 'acceptance letter to Hogwarts', Sophomore Nick Wotruba completes the package with a stuffed owl as he asks Grace Folkins, sophomore, to Homecoming.

Save the Last Dance

Allie Collins, Staff Writer October 1, 2014
Read about the successful homecoming proposals of senior Anthony Ruffner, junior Sidney Baker, sophomore Nick Wotruba and freshman Matthew Dixon.
Romney, McKay, and Brigham Morgan at Camp Lakewood.

Students spend time with siblings at sixth grade camp

Jane Fuller, Staff Writer September 30, 2014
Three high school aged sixth grade camp counselors spend the week with their siblings in middle school.
Clara Sun stands next to her mentor Dr. Blythe Janowiak, who guided Sun through the STARS program.

Student Spotlight: Clara Sun

Claire Martin, Staff Writer September 28, 2014
Participating in the STARS summer program, junior Clara Sun received the science research award.
Junior Jake Summers has a jam session with his bass while practicing for jazz band.

Jazz Band: A movement to bring the jazz back

Nico Stranquist, Staff Writer September 26, 2014
A new music elective looks for motivated musicians.
The panel of judges meets before the beginning of the session.

Parkway Students take on the business world

Jacob Cupps, Editor-in-Chief September 19, 2014
On Sept. 18, the 19 students involved with the Spark! program pitched a business idea to a pannel of judges – one group one $500 and a chance to make their ideas a reality.
Senior John Casey uses the senior lounge during his study hall.

For your own good?

Tashaun Ewing, Staff Writer September 17, 2014
With the class of 2015 lacking the privilege to eat in the senior lounge, what compromise can be reached?
The Spark! entrepreneurs hold a discussion at the Spark! incubator.

Student Spotlight: Katie Hornsby

Jacob Cupps, Editor-in-Chief September 14, 2014
Through Spark!, junior Katie Hornsby teams up with Parkway South senior Andrea Bauer to create "Fortitude."
Junior Gwenn Pietrowski and her sister Erin travel to Embangweni, Malawi with family.

Student Spotlight: Gwenn Pietrowski

Lily Briscoe, Staff Writer September 12, 2014
During summer vacation, junior Gwenn Pietrowski traveled to Africa for outreach into a local community.

Social Justice Club Comeback

Kathryn Harter, Multimedia Editor September 12, 2014
Parkway West's social justice clubs – Model UN, GSA, Feminist – are being revitalized this year.