![Losing Fridays and getting longer weekends sounds great, but this would definitely make school days longer. There would be closer due dates for assignments and tests and afterschool activities would run later. “I would be excited about four-day weeks because I could go home and rest on the weekend after a hard week with practices and games,” sophomore Wyatt Larsen said.](https://pwestpathfinder.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/2024-Teacher-Calendar-in-Simple-Pastel-Watercolour-Style-1200x675.png)
Quality versus quantity
Owen Ulmer, Staff Writer
• May 16, 2024
![From April 24 to May 3, students in the Parkway West Spanish club sold woven bracelets called ‘Pulseras.’ Pieces were sold outside of the cafeteria by Spanish club members. “Its my way of giving back. Its just a cool project in general for students to be exposed to a nonprofit organization thats not in the U.S. and deals with other cultures and other countries,” Spanish club sponsor Dominique Navarro said.](https://pwestpathfinder.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/DSC_0011-1200x800.jpg)
Pulsera power: Spanish Club’s mission to make a difference
Keira Lang and Zoya Hasan
• May 13, 2024
![Amazed at the hardware structure of quantum computer IBM Q, senior Jason Tsao searches the internet for a portable quantum computer during a quantum club meeting. To his surprise, Tsao was able to find small two-qubit retail quantum computers, called Gemini Mini for sale starting from $2500 sold by a Chinese company SpinQ. “I can’t wait for a larger qubit quantum computer to become available and affordable, so we can enjoy the high speeds of computing,” Tsao said.](https://pwestpathfinder.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/unnamed-2.png)
The quantum computing revolution: Do students feel ready?
Raj Jaladi, Newsletter Editor/Data Analyst
• May 8, 2024
![On Apr. 27 at the Hilton DoubleTree Hotel in Chesterfield, Mo., seniors Lincoln Atkinson and Tristen Banks pose together after winning prom king and queen. Every year, junior and senior prom courts are celebrated for running for king and queen. “It’s a nervous feeling waiting to see who’ll be crowned, especially when Dr. McCabe walks right past you,” Banks said.](https://pwestpathfinder.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/DSC_0540-e1715006372607-1200x859.jpg)
Your 2024 prom king and queen
Samari Sanders, Staff Writer
• May 7, 2024
![On April 28, the Empty Bowls Pottery Sale was held at the art show in Queeny Park. Selling an assortment of pots, plates, bowls and more, the sale hoped to raise money for the Parkway Food Pantry. Ashley Drissell is the Ceramics teacher and organizer of the Empty Bowls Pottery Sale. “I enjoy interacting with people and seeing children get excited about picking up and looking at pottery. It’s fun to see different people connecting with certain pieces,” Drissell said.](https://pwestpathfinder.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/DSC_0568-1-1200x800.jpg)
Empty bowls, full hearts
Yein Ahn, News Editor
• May 2, 2024
![Laughing with a group of friends, freshman Valarie Vang takes in the spirit of positivity week. Members of the longhorn council volunteered to work at the table, facilitating lots of excited students. ”I wrote a lot of notes because like I just want the people that I love to know that I love them and appreciate them for like being in my life. It was really fun,” Vang said.](https://pwestpathfinder.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/DSC_0006-e1714405893279-1200x775.jpg)
Spreading sunshine
Ruthvi Tadakamalla, Social Media Manager
• April 29, 2024
![Smiling with Parkway North seniors Sarah Ham and Alison Lam (second and third from right), eight West state qualifiers hold up the iconic DECA symbol. The program has connected over 7,000 high schoolers, giving students the opportunity to network and expand their social circle. “Getting along with people that might be different from you is the most important part of DECA. You learn things about people that you originally wouldnt talk to, and its nice to know how to work with other people [as well as] make new friends in a different area,” junior Laya Krishnakumar said. Courtesy of Laya Krishnakumar](https://pwestpathfinder.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/IMG_7918-1200x675.jpg)
Entrepreneurial endeavors
Triya Gudipati, News Editor
• April 8, 2024
![Latin students pose for a group photo in front of historical ruins in Italy. From March 13 to March 23, the Latin department traversed cities in Italy to immerse students in an educational experience of a lifetime. “I enjoyed being able to learn about the different cultures. [The trip] encouraged me to see other peoples lifestyle and learn more about different histories,” senior Suraiya Saroar said.](https://pwestpathfinder.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/PXL_20240318_092633493.jpg)
Tourist adventures: Latin students explore Italy
Keira Lang and Zoya Hasan
• April 3, 2024
![On March 2, West High’s Robotics team competed in the state competition, in which the B team placed ninth and the A team qualified for the world championship. Senior Lillian Dwyer is a notebooker and strategist in robotics. “Robotics is one of the many STEM opportunities offered at West High that is an enjoyable experience for anyone looking to go into engineering or science. I highly recommend joining it, because outside of school, it is fun to talk and hang out with people who are also excited about STEM and willing to dedicate time and energy to work on engineering projects,” Dwyer said. (Photos are courtesy of Mikalah Owens)](https://pwestpathfinder.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/S-1.jpg)
STEM mayhem
Audrey Ghosh, Opinion's Editor
• March 25, 2024
![Senior Yena Ahn (back row, ninth from the left) smiles with her fellow recipients and class principal Mario Pupillo after receiving their awards and before visiting the Whispering Gallery. The process of receiving the certificate began with Plocher reading the definition of each virtue, then the student taking the stage and snapping a picture with him. “It was a wholesome moment because were all seniors, so we all know each other, weve grown up with each other for the past eight years. When each of us got called up, we knew that they deserved that award because the description matched that person,” Ahn said.](https://pwestpathfinder.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/IMG_4717.jpg)
Inscribed legacy
Cindy Phung, A&E Editor
• March 21, 2024
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