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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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With a trophy in hand, speech and debate coach Cara Borgsmiller congratulates senior Cheryl Ma. She alongside fellow senior Ryan O'Connor qualified for the 2018 National Speech & Debate Tournament in public forum debate after going undefeated at the Eastern Missouri district tournament. “It was really exciting. It was different than it is for most people because Ryan and I were undefeated the whole tournament, so they decided [we qualified] automatically even before the actual awards were announced since we were the only undefeated team,” Ma said. “We found out before the actual awards ceremony, so it relieved a lot of pressure because usually people are very anxious during awards.”

Four students prepare for upcoming National Speech & Debate Tournament

Tyler Kinzy, Managing Editor-in-Chief • May 10, 2018

After posting a combined 13-1 record at the Eastern Missouri district tournament, junior Gokul Venkatachalam and senior Haran Kumar qualified for the 2018 National Speech & Debate Tournament in policy...

Explaining history while describing his own culture, Dennis Nasufovic speaks to social studies teacher Jim Hermann’s class. Nasufovic immigrated to St. Louis with his family in the 1990s where there is a current large Bosnian population. “If you have a neighbor who is very loud watching the soccer game with a broken TV set outside, you know its a Bosnian whose team lost,” Nasufovic said.

Denis Nasufovic brings textbook pages to life

Susie Seidel, Convergence Media Editor • May 9, 2018

Bosnian immigrant and Parkway West parent Denis Nasufovic discussed his experiences and knowledge of the Bosnian War in AP World History and AP European History teacher Jim Hermann’s class Apr. 20.  “The...

Vivid+ students take group picture at Nasdaq while visiting New York. Not only did they go to Nasdaq, but they also visited Facebook to get experience in the real world. “We learned so much by talking to mentors about moving on into college and how to diversify yourself and make yourself stand out when your getting a job or an internship,” junior Cameron Sato said.

Virtual Enterprise Earns National Recognition

Ridwan Oyebamiji, Features Section Editor • May 8, 2018

After competing in Virtual Enterprise National Online Competitions, Virtual Enterprise (VE) companies Global Goodies and Vivid+ attained recognition throughout the nation among high school-run companies. “We...

Sophomore Umeera Farooq poses in front of her campaign poster for the newly introduced secretary position. Farooq and other campaigners for secretary were the only ones to hang campaign posters. “The description for the role of secretary are things I already do; I organize, make charts, and take the lead in group projects,” Farooq said. “I wanted to step up and take a bigger role since I didn’t do much in LOCO last year.”

LOCO revises election process to draw larger student participation

Gabe Davis, STAFF WRITER • May 8, 2018

May 4 was the last day for voting for student government, known as Longhorn Council (LOCO), positions and the end of schoolwide elections. This election marked the first year of video campaigns, Google...

Senior Cheryl Ma seeks support for her essay in the Celebrating Student Voices contest

Senior Cheryl Ma seeks support for her essay in the Celebrating Student Voices contest

Emily Dickson and Betsy Wait • May 7, 2018

Seeking scholarships to fund her education at University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) in the fall, senior Cheryl Ma entered an essay contest through Celebrating Student Voices at the end of March....

Ice cream in hand, junior Caroline Dunn enjoys the vibe of New Orleans. Students had personal time to explore and embrace more of the city. “It was cool to see the influence and history that shaped the abundant culture of New Orleans,” Dunn said.

Orchestra students embrace the culture of New Orleans

Nayeon Ryu, Video Editor • May 3, 2018

After a 13 hour bus ride, 40 orchestra students–led by orchestra teacher Ed Sandheinrich–jazzed their way into New Orleans. From April 12 to 15, students toured the birthplace of jazz. At Tulane...

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Students protest against gun control

Lydia Roseman, News and Sports Editor • May 2, 2018

While recent walkouts and protests against gun laws in our community continue to raise media coverage, there is a side to the story that has not been widely shared: those who advocate against gun control...

Sophomore Maddie Hoffman solemnly listens to speakers as they speak about recent school shootings in United States. Over 200 students joined Hoffman in the gym. “I really wanted to do something to support the cause, even if that just showing my support at the walkout,” Hoffman said. “Some of the information really hit me hard and strengthened my resolve to help.”

Indoor walkout sparks student criticism

B Antonenko, STAFF WRITER • April 17, 2018

Stepping into leadership in hopes of making a difference, students including sophomores Emma Caplinger, Sabrina Bohn, Lydia Harter and Cate Mcbride, juniors Tim McAuliffe and Maryam Oyebamiji and senior...

Sophomore Sabrina Bohn stands in front of the fence facing Clayton Road after decorating it with the phrase “Keep Us Safe” written in solo cups. Sophomores Lydia Harter, Carly Anderson and Emma Caplinger helped Bohn decorate the fence. “It is so important for young people to make sure their voices are heard,” Caplinger said. “The cups are to make sure that the issue is remembered past the day of the walkout, and so the community can hear our voices too.”

Students participate in a national school walkout

Lydia Roseman, News and Sports Editor • April 17, 2018

In light of recent events, students and teachers chose to stand up and walk out of class on March 14 at 10 a.m. to protest gun laws in the United States. To show their support for the 17 victims of the...

Alumni Max Critchfield and Nick Wotruba pose for a picture together at a young age. Critchfield was attending the University of Missouri College of Business, and was in the Delta Tau Delta fraternity. “Max was a fun loving, caring and happy guy. He was never walking around without a smile on his face,” alumnus Nick Wotruba said.

Remembering alumnus Max Critchfield

Dani Fischer, MANAGING EDITOR-IN-CHIEF • April 16, 2018

In March, West lost a alumni and friend to many, Max Critchfield. He graduated in 2017, and was attending the University of Missouri as a freshman. “I would describe Max as the most kind hearted,...

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