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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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Sophomore and vice president for Best Buddies, Tim McAuliffe and junior, Luke Whitten help promote the club while selling cotton candy at West's annual Red and Blue night.

Best Buddies program promotes inclusion for students with disabilities

Kristin Priest, STAFF WRITER October 20, 2016
"With the help of this club, students with IDD can realize that there are people their age that care about them, not only their parents or their TA. There is a community that cares about their well-being," Williams said.
During a home game against Timberland on Thursday, Oct. 6 senior Charlie Hummel kicks the ball to the left defender. The Longhorns lost 2-0.

Athletes show pink pride to support those affected by breast cancer

Caroline Briscoe, Convergent Media Writer October 20, 2016

This October, poms, cheer, volleyball, football, field hockey and soccer added pink to their uniforms to spread awareness for breast cancer. “It was fun because the pink shirts had the power of tradition...

Senior Drew Seers checks his fantasy football roster during school.

Fantasy football season creates friendly competition between students

Ellie Widowski, Staff Writer October 20, 2016
Fantasy football players can choose to play in a league for fun or they can play to win money.
Math contests begin today

Math contests begin today

Nell Jaskowiak, OPINIONS AND ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR October 19, 2016

The first Missouri Math League (MML) contest is being held after school on Wednesday, Oct. 19, sponsored by Math teacher Patrick Mooney and meeting in his room. "It's global math, it isn't just the...

St. Louis University to host National College Fair on Oct. 16

St. Louis University to host National College Fair on Oct. 16

Nell Jaskowiak, OPINIONS AND ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR October 14, 2016

On Sunday, Oct. 16, St. Louis University is hosting a National College Fair in the Simon Recreation Center, from 1-4 p.m.. Admission representatives from over 200 colleges will be present, from Villanova...

Creator of "Humans of New York," Brandon Stanton, teaches SLU students about the sacrifices people make to carry out their dreams. Stanton shared his experiences in creating "Humans of New York" and the adversities he faced along the way.

Journalism students visit St. Louis University to see Brandon Stanton

Samantha Gaddis, COPY EDITOR October 6, 2016

Brandon Stanton, creator of Humans Of New York, spoke at St. Louis University (SLU) at the Busch Student Center, Wednesday, Oct. 5.  Admission was free, but the line to enter swept around outside...

The drum line does a visual feature during the third movement of their show at a competition in Washington, MO. on Saturday Oct. 1.

Pancake breakfast tickets go on sale

Nell Jaskowiak, OPINIONS AND ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR October 4, 2016

On Oct. 29 and 30 the marching band's annual craft fair will feature breakfast from Chris' Cakes, famous for flipping pancakes for people to catch on their plates. Along with the breakfast, there will...

Parkway Responds to Clown Threats

Betsy Wait, MANAGING EDITOR-IN-CHIEF October 2, 2016

On Sunday Oct. 2, Superintendent Keith Marty sent out an email blast informing parents of a potential security threat related to the national "creepy clown" scares. Throughout the United States, there...

The step team performs at the homecoming pep rally.

Parkway Step Team performs at the Sista Strut

Ellie Widowski, Staff Writer September 30, 2016

After catching the attention of the student body at the Homecoming pep rally, the Parkway District Step Team is practicing and modifying their routine to perform in front of an even bigger crowd at the...

West ranked top 5 in 2016 Missouri End of Course exams

West ranked top 5 in 2016 Missouri End of Course exams

Nell Jaskowiak, OPINIONS AND ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR September 30, 2016

With each year, West comes closer to really being best. Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) scores were released by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education early on the morning of...