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The Official Student News Site of Parkway West High

Pathfinder

The Official Student News Site of Parkway West High

Pathfinder

After watching the Changing of the Guard,the publications staff, sophomore Ritoma Ganguly, juniors Sarah O’Beirne, Bailey Rathert, Molly Sewester, Katie Hornsby, Megan Barton and senior Kappy Pille, stand before the Arlington Memorial Amphitheater.

Pathfinder and PAWESEHI receive awards at JEA conference

Jane Fuller, Staff Writer November 22, 2014
Seven students traveled to Washington, D.C. to attend the National Scholastic Press Association conference, where they attended over 200 learning sessions, visited the Newseum and toured the city.

LoCo sponsors dodgeball tournament to aid the Joshua Chamberlain Society

Kathryn Harter, Multimedia Editor November 16, 2014
How to become involved in the benefit for the Joshua Chamberlain Society.
The fund to help Ollie has come a long way, from $150 to 30K in just over a week.

Custodian’s Fund Draws to a Close

Hannah Hoffmann, TECHNICAL EDITOR-IN-CHIEF November 13, 2014
Ollie Caruthers and the West staff react to support from the community.
Madeline Kaempfe looks through a college pamphlet.

College Planning Night

Claire Martin, Staff Writer November 12, 2014
Parents and students attended the College Planning Night on Nov. 11 to receive information of college and how to plan for their post-high school lives.
Preparing to leave after the school day, sophomore Will Carter is one of 40 sophomores to  have gotten the privilege to drive to school and park alongside the juniors in the pit for the rest of the year.

Sophomores are granted parking privileges

Allie Collins, Photo Editor November 7, 2014
After waiting three months, sophomores are finally allowed to park in the pit due to their newly obtained parking passes.
Junior Milan Malhotra sorts through the trash that had been thrown in the recycling bin.

Down in the dumps

Hannah Hoffmann, TECHNICAL EDITOR-IN-CHIEF November 6, 2014
How 10 students turned trash into opportunity.
The fund for Ollie raised over $5000 in a single day from teachers, students, parents and alumni all looking to donate.

Altruism goes viral for school custodian

Hannah Hoffmann, TECHNICAL EDITOR-IN-CHIEF November 6, 2014
Last week, two students started a campaign to raise money for Ollie Caruthers, and the social media platforms upon which it was presented caused a $5000 to be raised in one day.
During second lunch, Custodial staff member Ollie Caruthers sweeps the floor.

Juniors raise funds for custodian facing health issues

Betsy Wait, MANAGING EDITOR-IN-CHIEF October 31, 2014
Juniors Emily Wind and Shannon Anderson begin a philanthropy campaign for Custodian Ollie Caruthers, who is facing serious health issues.
Junior Mary Galkowski and Sergeant Joshua Eckhoff  walk into the middle of the gym during the fall pep rally.

Longhorn Council and Joshua Chamberlain Society team up to help injured soldiers

Jane Fuller, Staff Writer October 29, 2014
Read about the Joshua Chamberlain Society, the charity Parkway West will be supporting this year.

Remembering Oscar de la Renta

Kyla Hatton, Sports Editor October 25, 2014
Parkway West Students share thoughts on the life and impact of Oscar de la Renta