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The Official Student News Site of Parkway West High

Pathfinder
The Official Student News Site of Parkway West High

Pathfinder
Using only string to stack cups, Spark! students and seniors Christian Hopkins, Ryan Mendonsa, Matthew Weitekamp, Rachel Fleming and Parkway Central senior Sophia Chelist complete a group bonding activity. The program allows students from all four Parkway high schools to explore various career paths of interest in lieu of taking three on-campus courses. “It's nice to leave the traditional day and go [to Spark!]. It's not a typical classroom setting, it helps you to learn about the real world,” Fleming said. “[Spark! has helped me] see if teaching is what I want to do when I'm older, if I actually enjoy it or not before I go spend money on it in college.”

Photo of the week – Aug. 19

Tyler Kinzy, Managing Editor-in-Chief
August 23, 2019
Laughing as they embrace, senior Aaliyah Weston and freshman Nina Simpson play Balloon Pop at Freshman Orientation Aug. 12. Each August, Link Crew organizes Freshman Orientation to help freshmen acclimate to high school. "Getting to meet so many new people and hang out with them was probably the best part," Simpson said. "We were able to go run around and play games but also get to know the school."

Photo of the week – Aug. 12

Emma Caplinger, Arts and Entertainment Editor
August 16, 2019
Finishing a tile for Latin teacher Tom Herpel's room, sophomores Emma Smout and Myles Mosley paint. This tile took a year to make and is being finished with the collaborative effort of Smout, Mosley, and sophomore Reese Berry. "My favorite part was making the face because it took so much detail and effort, Mosely said. "But it was really fun to spend times with my friends who I don't have any classes with,"

Photo of the week – May 20

Reese Berry
May 24, 2019
Looking out over the pool, JV coach Brian Welch and alumni Mitch Griffin celebrate a goal at the State water polo championship against St. Louis University High, May 11. The varsity team walked home with second place. “The game was so tight and every possession was heavily contested,” Welch said. “Every goal felt like a breath of air after being underwater in between goals.”

Photo of the week – May 13

Emma Caplinger, Arts and Entertainment Editor
May 17, 2019
Performing Gloria Gaynor’s “I Will Survive” at Singer’s Choice May 7, senior Bella Meara smiles as she sings into the microphone. The performance Tuesday night was Meara’s final performance as a high school student. “Every day choir helps me sound so much better and wakes me up if I’m having a slow morning,” Meara said. “Performing is a skill everyone should have because it’s such a good way to express your thoughts and emotions. Everyone should try it at least once.”

Photo of the week – May 6

Emma Caplinger, Arts and Entertainment Editor
May 10, 2019
Using balloons and newspaper to construct piñatas in Eileen Rodriguez-Kiser’s Spanish II class, sophomore Logan Wich and junior Ridwan Oyebamiji laugh as they glue together their project. The class has been exploring different types of birthday celebrations in Hispanic countries. “It was really cool to take a hands-on approach to learning Spanish,” Oyebamiji said. “Instead of just sitting at a desk, we were able to be immersed in the culture, which really deepens your understanding.”

Photo of the week – April 29

Emma Caplinger, Arts and Entertainment Editor
May 3, 2019
While waiting for her Caesar salad to arrive, sophomore Emma Breidecker entertains the table with her Sweet and Low Tower. Breidecker traveled to Anaheim for the National High School Journalism Convention. “I was really nervous because I was just doing it while I was waiting for the food to come and then everyone started watching. I felt so much pressure,” Breidecker said.

Photo of the week – April 22

Emma Caplinger, Arts and Entertainment Editor
April 23, 2019
Gesturing to the audience with open arms, junior Aaliyah Weston plays the character Two in one act play "The Dreaming" April 17. The one acts were directed by seniors in Amie Gossett's Directing class and took place in the theater April 17 to April 18. “Theater is important to me because it’s a chance to break out of everything I do on a day to day basis, and it generally just makes me happier,” Weston said.

Photo of the week – April 15

Emma Caplinger, Arts and Entertainment Editor
April 18, 2019
Landing her triple jump, freshman Laurel Rakers competes in a track meet against Parkway South, April 10. Rakers worked with both coaches and older teammates to perfect her jumps and cites senior Tess Allgeyer as one of her role models on the team. “I just started this year. I really liked long jumping, and my coach wanted me to try the triple jump. I loved it," Rakers said. "The support from [the team] and the coaches keep you going.”

Photo of the week – April 8

Emma Caplinger, Arts and Entertainment Editor
April 12, 2019
Pulling down her safety restraints, senior Madison Terry prepares to ride the Boomerang roller coaster at Six Flags St. Louis, April 2. Each year, the senior class takes a field trip to Six Flags while the underclassmen take the ACT exam. “I’m done with the ACT and almost in college now, so it was really fun to be with everyone one last time,” Terry said.

Photo of the week – April 1

Emma Caplinger, Arts and Entertainment Editor
April 5, 2019
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