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The Official Student News Site of Parkway West High

Pathfinder

Students dive deep for a lifetime certification

Leigh Ann Barnett, STAFF WRITER December 13, 2016

After a year hiatus, the Scuba and Aquatics class returned as a Physical Education credit. “We did not have enough students sign up for it, so we did not have the class last year.  It was the first...

During the week before Thanksgiving, freshmen  Megan Kixmille and Carly Andersen practice with the StoryCorps app in preparation for interviewing their loved ones.

Students participate in StoryCorps Great Thanksgiving Listen

Grant Aden, SPORTS EDITOR December 13, 2016
The app promotes meaningful conversations with older family members by selecting and following up with interview questions about family history.

Dakota Access Pipeline remains on hold

Bridget Noonan, STAFF WRITER December 13, 2016

Protesters are battling the Dakota Access Pipeline project to keep the 1,172 mile long pipeline from crossing under the Missouri River.  Controversy arose after its approval January 2015. The pipeline...

Brooks stands in the doorway of the bus where she helped call an ambulance for a student in distress.

Freshman LaTasia Brooks calls 911 on bus to save student

Maddie Cooke, STAFF WRITER December 12, 2016
Without hesitation, Brooks turned off her music and made her phone into a life saving tool.
The "King Lives" pancake includes bananas, bacon, peanut butter, and chocolate chips.

New location of The Shack opens on Clayton Road

Mary Claire Moriarity, STAFF WRITER December 12, 2016
Opening its third location on Clayton Road, The Shack has attracted patrons from around the community, including students. The bright paint and giant lit ‘bacon’ sign make a relaxing atmosphere for breakfast or lunch.
Publications Adviser Debra Klevens poses for the Administrative Team with her fourth hour yearbook class after she was awarded Teacher of the Year.

Publications adviser Debra Klevens awarded Teacher of the Year

Maddie Cooke, STAFF WRITER December 4, 2016

Newspaper and yearbook teacher, Debra Klevens received the Teacher of the Year award for the 2016-2017 school year after dedicating 18 years to Parkway West High. The administrative team and support...

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.
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.