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Sophomores Austin Sisk and Claire Webster show off their Crocs on every Late-Start Wednesday. Sisk and Webster hope to restart the trend that has faded out over the years.

Croc Wednesdays

Annie Spewak, Editor in Chief May 10, 2013

Eight years ago, Crocs were the shoe everyone had to sport. But it wasn't just the shoe, it was the charms, or Jibitz, you had strategically placed in each little hole. It was a daily struggle: should...

Junior Selah Mahaffey pulls her boyfriend Alex Tamang by his tie in their dance-off. The couple danced the entire night at Prom on April 27. The couple competed in small dance-offs against their peers.

Dancing queen (and her king): Selah Mahaffey

Annie Spewak, Editor in Chief May 9, 2013

Prom took place at Kemp Auto Mueseum on April 27. Juniors and seniors pampered themselves for hours in order to look their best for their special evening. When students arrived, the DJ had upbeat music...

The race to number one

Shane Frazier, Feature Writers May 9, 2013

As the 2012-2013 school year comes to a close, seniors Jaron Ma, Andrew George and Shalini Subbarao look back on how they have been achieved their goals during the past four years of their high school...

Alternative Theater Class Performs Rumpelstiltskin and The Gingerbread Man

Eden Harir, Staff Writer May 8, 2013

On April 25, the Alternative Children's Theatre sixth hour Class performed Rumpelstiltskin and The Gingerbread Man. The performers spent two months preparing for the show. Ninety percent of the students...

Senior Kristina Jordan poses with administrators of the Artists in Training program.  Jordan was excited when she found out she won the top prize.  “I was on cloud nine, I didn’t even think it was real!” Jordan said.

Senior receives opera scholarship

Kathryn Hunter, Staff Reporter April 25, 2013

This past Sunday, April 21, marked the spring recital at the Sheldon Concert Hall for the Opera Theatre of St. Louis’ Artists in Training program.  Composed of 23 high school men and women, the group...

That was then and this is now! On the left is Yearbook and Newspaper Adviser, Debra Klevens at her 1989 prom. On the right are seniors Erin Anderson and Annie Schuver at last year's prom.

Prom-sformation

Annie Spewak, Editor in Chief April 24, 2013

Prom: it’s the social event of the year…at least if you are a junior or a senior. Every year, students go above and beyond compared to years past. Girls must have an eloquent, beautiful gown while...

Seniors Kelly Popelar and Ryan Demuri pose together at the fashion show. "I thought it was really cool and I had fun," Demuri said. "My favorite part though was the pizza afterwards."

Fashion Show

Lily Briscoe, Staff Writer April 22, 2013

On April 5, Renee Broemmelsick’s Fashion Merchandise class put on a fashion show in the cafeteria during both lunches.The 20 year tradition, took three months to plan. “It’s a tradition in the fashion...

Siblings, senior Connor Black and sophomore Sydney Black, pose for a picture during Mormon prom.

Mormons celebrate prom early

Shane Frazier, Feature’s Writer April 18, 2013

On Saturday, April 13, Mormons from age 16 to 18 from Parkway West, and even as far out as Springfield, Illinois, decked out in their dresses, corsages, suits and ties to celebrate what's known as Mormon...

11 Questions with Annie Fuller

11 Questions with Annie Fuller

Debra Klevens, Staff Writer April 17, 2013

Describe yourself in 140 characters or less. I love to be active and travel.  I’m nice!   What is your dream job? I don’t really know want I want to be yet!   What is your...

The junior entrance into the building was taped off, warning students of the goose's aggressive behavior.

The junior fight (against geese)

Annie Spewak, Editor In Chief April 15, 2013

Raise your hand if you have personally been victimized by the geese outside the junior door. It's common knowledge; it's a warning passed down from seniors to juniors every spring. Beware of the geese....