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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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The morning of Friday, Dec. 14, the Fallen Kings play for a crowd at the top of the main stair well. The guitarist of the band, freshman Jacob Cupps played the song "I’m Yours," by Jason Mraz. “It’s a nice song and fairly easy. A lot of people know it, so it works out really well,” Cupps said.

Fallen Kings bring melody to the halls

Lily Briscoe, Staff Writer December 14, 2012

Friday morning before school, the band members of Fallen Kings, freshman Jacob Cupps, Alex Hubbard and Josh Massara perform for students throughout the halls. The band formed at the beginning of the school...

Juniors Rachel Brown and Gabby Rath sit outside of Jeff Chazen's room after being kicked out of their fifth hour AP Government class for donating Easy Mac to Team Wayland. "It was totally worth it because Wayland gave us good food and we still learned what we needed to know from the hall. I would do it again in a heartbeat," Brown said.

Circle of concern drive: who will win?

Annie Spewak, Features Editor December 11, 2012

On Dec. 3, the History Department began a collection drive for Circle of Concern. The drive was oriented with the Modern United States History unit over the Great Depression and with the holidays. This...

Amy Cohen with her partner teacher Saida Adnane

Zoology class connects with students from Morocco

Debra Klevens, Reporters December 4, 2012

Amy Cohen’s Zoology classes are connecting with students from Morocco via e-mail and Facebook chats to learn about International differences. Cohen participated in a Maryville University graduate...

Hot holiday items 2012

Annie Spewak, Features Editor December 3, 2012

With the holidays right around the corner, there is one question on everyone’s mind: what gifts should I give? Shopping for your parents, your siblings and your best friends can be challenging. When...

Seniors Paige Smith, Erin Anderson and Alexa Joyce pose for a picture with juniors Brian Roskamp and Ben Ratliff at the school-wide scavenger hunt. "The scavenger was really fun and it was awesome to get together as a school. Plus, we raised money for Autism," senior, Paige Smith said.

School-wide scavenger hunt a success

Annie Spewak, Features Editor November 12, 2012

On November 9, Distributive Education Clubs of America (DECA) hosted a school-wide scavenger hunt. Students were allowed to make teams up to six to search the school for clues. The cost for each person...

Mooney cast on Jeopardy!

Debra Klevens, Features Reporter November 12, 2012

After four years and two attempts, math teacher Patrick Mooney got the call that he was on the game show, Jeopardy! “I have watched Jeopardy! on and off for most of my life. But it wasn’t until...

Beginning Journalism reporter Adam Selms interviews freshman Alex Clayton during class.

10 questions with Alex Clayton

Debra Klevens, Guest Reporter November 1, 2012

1. Describe yourself in 140 characters or less. I am really loud and I don’t like to do what I am told. 2. What is your dream job? A K-9 police officer because my dad was a police officer. 3....

Scholar bowl preparing for districts and nationals

Debra Klevens, Guest Features Writer October 29, 2012

The Scholar Bowl team has started the year with another season and are making strides towards preparing for districts later in the year. The varsity team includes senior Elizabeth Carroll, senior Jaron...

Seniors JC DeMuri and Amanda Anstine crutch their way to the gym class they cannot participate in. DeMuri received meniscus surgery while Anstine had ACL surgery.  "My arms are going to get ripped from using the crutches all day long. I guess it's worth the pain," Anstine said.

Crutching along

Annie Spewak, Feature Editor October 25, 2012

Lately, as you walk through the hallways, you may notice the growing number of crutches and­ casts student athletes are sporting. What is not visible is the mental toll injuries have taken upon high school...

Can you Dig it?

Can you Dig it?

Annie Spewak, Features Editor October 3, 2012

While the Eagle Scout is the highest honor a Boy Scout can achieve, the Silver Award is one of the highest honors for a Girl Scout. Parkway West freshmen, Sarah Booth, Allison Wills, Lauren Schumacher,...