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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

Pathfinder

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...

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.
Junior Zach Whistle draws in his sketchbook whenever he gets free time.

Artists celebrate Inktober

Mary Claire Moriarity, STAFF WRITER October 30, 2016
Parker encourages artists to post their art on social media platforms such as Instagram so they have a place to get feedback from friends and fellow artists using #inktober and #inktober2016.

Second presidential debate garners mixed feelings

Nell Jaskowiak, OPINIONS AND ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR October 28, 2016

Leading into the 2016 presidential election, only 28 percent of Americans are satisfied with the state of the country. The second presidential debate, held at Washington University in St. Louis on Oct....

The annual Craft Fair features over 100 businesses that sell a wide range of products.

Fall Craft Fair features local businesses

Mary Claire Moriarity, STAFF WRITER October 27, 2016

Over 135 vendors will pack the north and main gym on Saturday Oct. 29 and Sunday, Oct. 30, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., for the 33nd annual Parkway West Band Craft Fair. “It funds much of our competition...