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Caring for Columbian children through painting

Caring for Columbian children through painting

Mary Moriarity, Staff Writer September 27, 2016

To further adapt to Parkway’s new mission of “Caring,” AP Art Studio Teacher Peggy Dunsworth has encouraged her artists to give back in a whole new way. For $15, her students are providing a Colombian...

Pokémon GO helps real-world trainers “catch them all”

Pokémon GO helps real-world trainers “catch them all”

Hannah Hoffmann, TECHNICAL EDITOR-IN-CHIEF September 22, 2016

The modern Pokémon trainer is no longer confined to catching them all within in-game regions that can only be reached through a screen; the summer debut of Pokémon GO has turned into an all out virtual...

The marching band clears the field after they form a tunnel for the varsity football team at the game on Aug. 26. They performed the first movement of their competition show, "Journey Through the Night," at halftime later that night.

Marching band parades around school

Nell Jaskowiak, OPINIONS AND ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR September 16, 2016

Before school on Friday, Sept. 16, the marching band paraded through the hall playing pep songs typically performed during football games. Every year, homecoming spirit day is marked by drum cadences echoing...

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KSDK poll decides football game coverage

Nell Jaskowiak, OPINIONS AND ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR September 15, 2016

On the morning of Monday, Sept. 15, KSDK published a poll on their website asking which local high school football game they should do live coverage of. As of 9:05 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 15, Parkway West's...

Juniors came up with their burger, the 'Guac my Socks off'.

Burger battle ensues at Circle 7

Mary Moriarity, Staff Writer September 13, 2016

Circle 7, owned and operated by two West families, the Ferretti’s and the Coy’s,  collaborated with the school in a burger battle competition, an inter-grade contest in which each class designs and...

Corsage Fundraiser at Zengel Flowers supports Senior Graduation Lock-In

Corsage Fundraiser at Zengel Flowers supports Senior Graduation Lock-In

Emily Dickson, CONCEPTUAL EDITOR-IN-CHIEF September 13, 2016

Now through Sept. 17 students can purchase homecoming corsages and boutonnieres from Zengel Flowers and Gifts at the corner of Clayton and Baxter to support the Class of 2017 Graduation Lock-In. “Zengel...

The turf wars continue as the seniors take on the juniors Thursday, Sept. 15

The turf wars continue as the seniors take on the juniors Thursday, Sept. 15

Ellie Widowski, Staff Writer September 12, 2016

The annual Powder Puff game: it is a homecoming tradition that brings out the rivalry between the junior and senior classes. On Thursday night, the senior girls will take on the junior girls in a game...

The senior lockerbay is decorated with long strands of butcher paper and streamers.

Homecoming floor decorations kick off Homecoming Week

Sydney Kinzy, PHOTO EDITOR September 12, 2016

On Sunday Sept. 11, freshmen through seniors gathered in their respective hallways to decorate for their class themes from 3 to 7 p.m. Freshmen decorated the music hall with their desert theme. Sophomores transformed...

"The park was totally packed, and if you stood at the top you could see throngs of people," sophomore Julianne Pautrot said. The Festival, which was held in Tower Grove park, lies just beyond the entrance arch.

Students attend 16th annual Festival of Nations

Dani Fischer, MANAGING EDITOR-IN-CHIEF September 9, 2016

During the summer, students travel all over the world, experiencing new cultures and creating lifelong memories. Then, one ordinary weekend in August, the world comes to St. Louis through the annual Festival...

At last year's Homecoming, junior Hannah Hoffmann wore a silver chain necklace. "I wish I had considered my options of jewelry and had gone to Charming Charlie," Hoffmann said. "I'm so glad I have the opportunity to support a great class. Too bad they won't have food sales next year."

Charming Charlie jewelry supports the class of 2017

Sydney Kinzy, PHOTO EDITOR September 8, 2016

Have you bought all your accessories for Homecoming? If not, what are you waiting for? On Sept. 11 from 6-9 p.m., Charming Charlie at the Chesterfield Mall will be helping the class of 2017 raise money...