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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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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...

New renovations allow for students in wheelchairs or injured to have easy access to the school cafeteria. In the past, students had to take a chair lift down and it frequently broke.

School receives $1.6 million in renovations

Ellie Widowski, Staff Writer September 2, 2016

Renovations from a 2014 $94 million bond issue began with West High receiving  $1,630,000. “The majority of the project revolved around replacing old roofs at a number of areas. We also added Americans...

Photo illustration of a student with peanut allergies growing concerned about the PB&J sandwich

Parkway curbs students of food parties with new Food Safety Protocol

Sydney Kinzy, PHOTO EDITOR August 29, 2016

From Halloween parties in elementary schools to the post-test food potlucks at high schools, food has become a staple in schools. Outside of lunch, students have brought snacks to school and enjoyed “food...

School picture day is Wednesday, Aug. 17

Hannah Hoffmann, TECHNICAL EDITOR-IN-CHIEF August 16, 2016

Your best outfit? Check. A new haircut? Check. A filled out form? Check. All that’s left to bring to picture day is a pose and smile. Inter-State Studios will be located in the main gym on Wednesday,...

Directing the orchestra at in the theater, Mr. Sandheinrich waves his arms to conduct his students.

Music department prepares for spring concerts

Justin Cupps, CONCEPTUAL EDITOR-IN-CHIEF May 21, 2016
The month of April is a busy month for the music department; all three spring concerts—band, orchestra and choir—fall within three weeks of each other.

Obama administration voices transgender access to school restrooms

Will Cremeens, Staff Writer May 19, 2016
On Friday, May 13, the Obama administration issued a statement from the Department of Education and Department of Justice regarding transgender admittance to school restrooms.

Instagram update unappealing to users

Ellie Widowski, Staff Writer May 19, 2016
When Instagram announced its change, officials said they did it in order to put more focus on the pictures and videos without changing how the app is navigated.

Survey reveals the effects of finals on students

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