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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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Teacher spotlight: Cara Borgsmiller

Teacher spotlight: Cara Borgsmiller

Brendan Riehl, Staff Writer March 14, 2014

The National Forensics League has named Speech and Debate coach Cara Borgsmiller as a Diamond Coach. She earned this Diamond award for longevity and professional excellence. “It’s all about what...

Student Spotlight: Londyn Ryan Returns to Louisiana

Student Spotlight: Londyn Ryan Returns to Louisiana

Brittany Thompson, Staff Writer March 6, 2014

When sophomore Londyn Ryan heard that she was returning to Louisiana, she was nervous.  Ryan’s previous school experience were not positive. “We had to wear uniforms, and the people were not nice,”...

Student Spotlight: Will Sexton

Student Spotlight: Will Sexton

Macky Kavanaugh, Staff Writer March 4, 2014

For junior Will Sexton, the sound booth is arguably the best seat in the theatre. “I really like helping up there for the theatre. It’s fun to search for sound effects and help out with the productions,”...

Junior Lauren Anderson completes Girl Scout project to better the community

Junior Lauren Anderson completes Girl Scout project to better the community

Jacob Cupps, Editor-in-Chief February 19, 2014

In the course of one week, junior Lauren Anderson collected 516 signatures from students pledging to never text and drive. In order to earn her Gold Award for Girl Scouts of America, Anderson undertook...

High School Heroes Hasan Baig and Jacob Cupps look on as sixth graders participate in an activity to demonstrate the harmful effects of marijuana.

High School Heroes inspire future Longhorns

Shannon Anderson, Editor-in-Chief February 18, 2014

For the past two weeks, the High School Heroes have been teaching middle school students about leading a drug free life. "We learned about smoking and drugs. I learned not to do marijuana because it's...

In honor of St. Louis’ 250th Birthday, 250 fiberglass cakes will be placed all over St. Louis on Feb. 14-16. Each location is a unique component that has made St. Louis’ past, present, and future. “My dad works at the Chase Park Plaza Hotel and it was one of the default locations for the cakes. He offered me the opportunity to decorate the cake and I said yes. It took me two to three days to finish the sketch," senior Kayla Smith said.

Cakeway to the West

Alya Bajwa, Retired February 18, 2014

In honor of St. Louis’ 250th Birthday, 250 fiberglass cakes will be placed all over St. Louis on Feb. 14-16. Each location is a unique component that has made St. Louis’ past, present, and future. Each...

Arch Grants: St. Louis set to become the next ‘startup city.’

John Watson February 12, 2014

These days, it seems as though St. Louis is only in the news for one of two things: Baseball, and topping the list of Americas most dangerous cities. From the outside looking in, the 'Gateway to the...

Student Spotlight: Kunal Sharma

Jacob Cupps, Editor-in-Chief February 10, 2014

For sophomore Kunal Sharma, the introduction to creating his own music began while riding the bus home, during middle school. “It all basically came back to this one time I was on the bus, when I...

The Art Club members share their sketches over a box of cookies.

Art Club members hope to share their work

Ruthie Jia, Staff Writer February 10, 2014

With five to ten students at each meeting, the Parkway West Art Club is one of the smallest clubs at school. Founded last year by junior Ellie Ecker and graduate Marilyn Ransin, Art Club was created on...

Student Spotlight: Nathan Dollschnieder

Student Spotlight: Nathan Dollschnieder

Kayla Everett, Retired February 6, 2014

West students are encouraged to “get involved” and invest themselves in their classes to prepare them for college. For senior Nathan Dollschnieder, his investment in the art department allowed him...