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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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Student Spotlight: Sarah Burnham

Ruthie Jia, Staff Writer April 22, 2014

Despite the rigorous physical requirements and strict time commitments, sophomore Sarah Burnham discovered her passion for rowing in the fall of her freshman year. “This is the first sport I’ve...

"Roses" by Varvara Taranda

Remembering Varvara Taranda

Ruthie Jia, Staff Writer April 17, 2014

Three years after Varvara Taranda was killed in an ATV accident during the summer after her freshman year, the senior class has decided to honor her memory by creating an art piece inspired by her poetry. “I...

Student Spotlight: Carolyn Rourke

Eileen Tully, Staff Writer April 16, 2014

With graduation on May 17, senior Carolyn Rourke has decided to defer going to college for a year. Instead, Rourke will be participating in a ten-month volunteer trip to Bali and Peru. “I’ve always...

“I think my first concert may have been a Robert Plant concert. It was a good time and everyone else was older than we were, so it was kind of weird. It was at the Muny, in Forest Park, and I went with some high school friends. We were kind of far away but since we were outdoors it was nice,” Spanish teacher Paco Navarro said.

Words of West: concerts

Macky Kavanaugh, Staff Writer April 16, 2014
Junior Macky Kavanaugh interviews West students and faculty members about the first concerts that they attended and their memories from them.

Student Spotlight: Dakota Payne

Kayla Everett, Retired April 10, 2014

With plans of becoming a professional actor, senior Dakota Payne is forgoing a four-year university to pursue his dreams. “Acting is the ultimate freedom’ you can step outside of your own reality...

Junior Joe Guccione plays Mr. Body is the show Clue put on by the theatre department. Along with Mr. Body, Guccione has been in Rumplestiltskin and the Senior Directed One Acts. "I love our theatre department! Everyone really does their part to make our productions amazing. Mrs. Gossett is really good about making every single kid feel welcome and the whole department has a very relaxed and fun feeling that makes every minute of the long rehearsals fun," Guccione said.

Student Spotlight: Joe Guccione

Kathryn Harter, Multimedia Editor April 7, 2014

Making newcomers feel welcome and bringing the current members closer together, junior Joe Guccione is the glue of the theatre department. “I really like theatre because it's really fun to put yourself...

"I think there's definitely an infringement on privacy there and an error in judgement on behalf of the school. Not knowing much about the situation itself, I think measures need to be taken to learn more about what was going on. But invading her personal life and sneaking their way onto her Facebook account is not the ethical or maybe even the legal way do that. That's definitely some sketchy stuff," senior Rigel Robinson said.

Student Talking Point: Riley Stratton Case

Jacob Cupps, Editor-in-Chief April 4, 2014

After being forced to give up her Facebook password to school officials two years ago, 15-year-old Minnesota resident Riley Stratton won a case defending her right to privacy against the school board of...

Senior Johnny Galvin leads the student section in the traditional "roller coaster."

25 reasons to appreciate West

Allison Wright, Staff Writer March 31, 2014

1. “Everyone loves Dr. Mitchell.” - Brian Roskamp, 12 2. “When we win a football game, we storm the field.” - Michael Lanham, 12 3. “Hand wall art in the cafeteria for seniors.” - Nina...

St. Louis Spotlight: oh the places you should go

Macky Kavanaugh, Staff Writer March 31, 2014

Get out of town, to beautiful Saint Louis! Break the weekly routine of staying in West County and venture out to some of Missouri’s exciting locations. The Loop 6504 Delmar Blvd, St Louis, MO 63130 Bursting...

"I get how some people might be scared to get in trouble, but just because some of us don't party doesn't mean we have a lot to lose. I have a lot of really solid friends, and we don't need substances and parties to be able to have a fun time," senior Emma Shuckers said.

Student Talking Point: Parties

Macky Kavanaugh, Staff Writer March 28, 2014
Junior Macky Kavanaugh interviews students that do and do not go to parties about their counterparts.