Parkway teachers take a stand for increased inclusion
May 9, 2019
“Tolerance for racism is racism” and “no room in this room for racism”: both of these are phrases that are hung in teachers’ classrooms across Parkway. Below the white text is a hashtag—#EndRacismInParkway. These posters come from a campaign started by Parkway teachers after the racist inci...
Teacher of the Year takes on new challenges after 10 years in the classroom
Drew Boone and Joey Grove
May 9, 2019
Excitement buzzes in room 2312 as Principal Jeremy Mitchell enters with a basket of gifts and a certificate for business teacher Emmanuel Young, the 2019 Parkway West Teacher of the Year. Young has taught for the last 10 years, the past four of those spent at West as a business teacher. “I b...
Longhorn Council pays it forward to the environment
Lydia Roseman, News Editor
May 7, 2019
Positive phrases written in colorful lettering adorn the mirrors of the bathrooms and sidewalks outside of school in honor of the annual Pay it Forward Week. The week, planned by Longhorn Council, promotes positivity and community service among students and staff by encouraging everyone to reciprocate acts of...
Raising hope: Feminist club fundraises for Immigrant and Refugee Women’s Program
Kathryn McAuliffe, Staff Writer
May 2, 2019
A desire to take progressive action on the global issue of immigration and a refusal to remain complacent inspired Feminist club to hold their second fundraiser of the year to once again benefit the Immigrant and Refugee Women’s Program (IRWP), a local charity providing education to more than 380 immigrants in St. Louis. Immigrants face difficult transit...
Mail Driver Mike Keehnast receives the Light of Parkway Award for his work
Samantha Kranzusch, Convergent Media Writer
May 1, 2019
Driving from school to school picking up and delivering mail is Parkway employee Mike Keehnast's daily job. After completing his noon deliveries March 12, Keehnast was surprised to receive the Light of Parkway Award. “I was very humbled and honored to receive this award. When [the award] was pre...
From students to published authors: Creative Writing 2 will host E-book release launch party at the Wolf Cafe
Brinda Ambal, Staff Writer
April 30, 2019
In a frenzy to finish before their deadline, the Creative Writing 2 class logs hours that will result in a published E-book on the Amazon Kindle Store. Amazon’s self-publishing program, Kindle Direct Publishing, will help students enrolled in Creative Writing 2 achieve their goals of becoming published...
Scientists compete head-to-head in regional science bowl
Grace Fassler, Convergent Media Writer
April 26, 2019
Standing on platforms awaiting their final question, sophomore Caleb Levy and senior Lindsay Perrett compete in the Missouri Regional High School Science Bowl. “You always have to be a little on edge while answering questions; it was nerve-racking but also exciting,” Levy said. “I would say that placing we...
Students redesign hand wall after controversy
Mary Hardy, Convergent Media Writer
April 23, 2019
When seniors Natalie Butler and Bailey Goughenour found out that their design for the senior hand wall in the cafeteria had won over the hearts of 75% of the senior class, they were excited because they thought the design was clever and relevant. However, shortly after, assistant principal Corey Sink received ...
Parkway introduces online physical education course
Lydia Roseman, News Editor
April 17, 2019
Students scale rock walls, dance to cultural music, toss frisbees, lift heavyweights and earn scuba certifications within the large assortment of physical education courses that Parkway offers. Adding to the selection of physical education courses, online physical education is going to be offered beginnin...
Senior students receive Glory of Missouri awards for embodying values of the state
April 15, 2019
Every year, 14 high school seniors are chosen as representatives of the 14 values of Missouri. The students then travel to Jefferson City to receive their awards from their district representative and take a tour of the capitol building. “The coolest part of the trip was getting to go up in the ...
