The Official Student News Site of Parkway West High

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The Official Student News Site of Parkway West High

Pathfinder
The Official Student News Site of Parkway West High

Pathfinder
Y-Kiki Divers to host scuba photos with Santa on Dec. 3

Y-Kiki Divers to host scuba photos with Santa on Dec. 3

Emily Dickson, CONCEPTUAL EDITOR-IN-CHIEF • December 2, 2016
In order to participate, divers must be certified and bring at least $15 worth of canned food or product donations to donate.
At a 2014 Parkway Alumni Association day at the Cardinals game, retired Principal Al Burr throws out the game's first pitch for Parkway Family Day at the ballpark. It was the last home game of the season. Hundreds of former students and colleagues flew in from all over the country to cheer him on, including Stone Phillips even came. "Al remembered the names of every single person, even after not seeing many of them for 30+ years," Parkway Alumni Association Director Leah McCoy said.

Former Principal, Dr. Al Burr’s memorial service is Dec. 3

Sydney Kinzy, PHOTO EDITOR • December 1, 2016

The first principal of West High, Dr. Al Burr, passed away on Sept. 25 at the age of 85. A memorial ceremony will take place at 1 p.m. on Dec. 3 at the Chesterfield Presbyterian Church and is open...

Backing away from the center line, senior Demi Ferretti tries to avoid getting hit

Dodgeball tournament to take place Dec. 10

Claire Smout, AWARDS COORDINATOR • November 30, 2016
Dodge, duck, dip, dive and dodge! Students are getting ready for the third annual dodgeball tourney on Dec. 10.
Juniors Jason Zimbelmann and Alyssa Foy stand before one of the American flags found in many classrooms. Zimbelmann stands during the Pledge, but not Foy.

Students take a seat for injustice

Sydney Kinzy, PHOTO EDITOR • November 21, 2016
Every day, over a quarter of students to sit during the Pledge of Allegiance to protest injustices.
The Parkway West Pathfinder reflects on the best stories published in 2016.

A five-year beautification plan is underway

Alina Dunder, Staff Writer • November 18, 2016
A five year beautification plan is underway in hopes of a spring service day for students to participate in.
Junior Aimee Laws practices music for the cook-off during her symphonic orchestra class.

Orchestra co-hosts chili cookoff with Pattonville

Layne Bierk and Nell Jaskowiak • November 18, 2016

The Pattonville and Parkway West High School orchestra programs are co-hosting a chili cook-off fundraiser on Friday, Nov. 18 at Holman Middle School. “I was approached by the Pattonville Orchestra...

Sophomore Sophie Pellegrino runs at cross country practice. This year is Pellegrino's second year as a member of the club.

Half marathon club runs during the winter

Gabby Leon, STAFF WRITER • November 10, 2016

As the cross country season ends, runners will continue training during the winter as members of the half marathon club, sponsored by Family and Consumer Sciences teacher Katie Hashley and social studies...

Senior Brandon Eckhoff.

Student Talking Point: Donald Trump elected to be 45th president of the United States

Editorial Staff • November 9, 2016

Pathfinder: How did the media influence the result of the 2016 election? Chris Bass, junior: Media played the role of the news messenger for providing more and more updates as the election went...

Today is Election Day; don’t forget to vote

Justin Cupps and Nell Jaskowiak • November 8, 2016
Nov. 8 marks the 58th U.S. presidential election with USA Today polling 45.5% of the popular vote for Hillary Clinton and 42.2% for Donald Trump as of last night.
Marching band competes at Lafayette High School on Sept. 24.

Longhorns compete against bands from across the nation

Bridget Noonan, STAFF WRITER • November 5, 2016
Bands traveled in from Colorado, Ohio, Texas, Minnesota, Illinois, Oklahoma, Kentucky, Kansas, Wisconsin, South Dakota, Arkansas and Nebraska to participate.
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