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The Official Student News Site of Parkway West High

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The Paweshi 2012-2013 yearbook received the First Class Honor Rating in the National Schoclastic Press Association critique. The book received two marks of distinction in coverage and writing/editing. Editor in-Chief senior Megan Reilly works on the 2014 yearbook. “This year I’m going for a more sophisticated look,” Reilly said.

2012-2013 yearbook wins national recognition

Alya Bajwa, Retired November 25, 2013

The PAWESEHI 2012-2013 yearbook received the First Class Honor Rating in the National Schoclastic Press Association critique. The book received two marks of distinction in coverage and writing/editing. “This...

Senior Jake Hughes on the sideline at the Homecoming football game

Pros and Cons of being a Tri-athlete

Mary Galkowski, Staff Writer November 20, 2013

It is rare to see tri-athletes nowadays. Many kids today focus on one main sport and play it year round, rather than playing more than one sport during the school year. Being a tri-athlete can be very...

Cyber Bullying: How it affects others

Lily Briscoe, Staff Writer November 11, 2013

Anonymous Twitter accounts have made their way into hands of students. The tweets involve judgmental statements about people without realizing the potentially negative impact. “I think these Twitter...

According to Top Ten Reviews, 73% of teens have a profile on a social networking site.

Students apply to college, change social media names

Tori Downar, Staff Writer November 11, 2013

While the season for applying to college is upon us, the minds of seniors are often racing with personal essay ideas, how they can finish the semester with a strong GPA and ways they need to or are already...

The marching band performing at the varsity football halftime show on Sept. 14. The Marching Band earned first place in their division as well as the Outstanding Music and Outstanding Visual caption awards on their final competition of the season at the Greater St. Louis Marching Band Festival, Saturday, Nov. 2 at Lindenwood University in St. Charles. “What makes us great is a long season of dedication, a great talent pool and an amazing group to work with, plus excellent design with instructors,” junior Emily Young said.

Band season recap

Alya Bajwa, Retired November 7, 2013

Coming off of a victory winning first place in their division on Saturday, Oct. 19 at the Francis Howell Central Coliseum Classic, the marching band earned first place in their division as well as the...

Sophomore Emily Wind after the Pumpkin Run. She had to run the 5K through a corn maze while holding a twelve pound pumpkin.  “While I am running I just think to myself that there are women giving birth right now and all I have to do is run. Also, don’t eat a lot before you run; that is never a good idea,” Wind said.

Student Spotlight: Emily Wind

Kathryn Harter, Multimedia Editor November 7, 2013

With eight 5Ks completed in seven months, sophomore Emily Wind, despite injuries, is gearing up to running again. Wind started running 3.1 mile long races for various charities during last spring before...

Teacher Spotlight: Charles Cutelli

Austin Oakes, Guest Writer October 31, 2013

By day, Charlie Cutelli is known to students as a Biology, Anatomy and Physiology teacher. In the afternoons, he plays the role of varsity water polo and girls’ cross country coach.  However there is...

Fall into this seasons top fashion trends

Austin Oakes, Staff Writer October 31, 2013

As fall weather rolls in, so do the most popular fashion trends.  From runways to hallways, student’s wardrobes are changing to accompany the St. Louis weather. “An easy everyday trend is wearing...

Piece By Piece

Alya Bajwa, Retired October 30, 2013

In 2011 junior Taylor Klein started a Halloween candy drive where people pledged money for each piece of candy she receives on Halloween, with all proceeds benefitting a charity of her choice.   Klein...

Student pulls prank from iPhone

Allison Wright October 28, 2013

A typical day in class with a substitute teacher: not listening, taking advantage and doing whatever you want. However, in the case of Junior Jeremy Williams, having a sub meant the perfect chance to try...