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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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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
On Pi Day, March 14, juniors Emily Weaver, Emily Lofgren, Lauren Adam and Katie Mendonsa support Mu Alpha Theta’s Pi day fundraiser by purchasing and eating slices of “Pi”. Mu Alpha Theta sold 109 pies for $2 per slice, the proceeds will go toward the math department for new desks, subsidizing math contest fees and new calculators. “Eating pie is a fun way for kids to get involved with math activities that they normally couldn't participate in on other days,” Lofgren said.

Photo of the week – March 11

Catherine Widowski, Staff Writer
March 15, 2019
Walking across the Main Gym on Wednesday, senior Sophia Ferretti is accompanied by her parents, Pete and Tonya Ferretti during the senior Poms ceremony. As the dancers walked, history teacher Zaven Nalbandian announced the dancers achievements throughout their high school career. “It was a very bittersweet night,” Ferretti said. “I was really happy to have made it this far and I am proud of everything that I have accomplished. I definitely had to fight back my tears when the reality of not being on the team anymore started sinking in.”

Photo of the week – Feb. 18

Caroline Judd, SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER
February 22, 2019
Bringing down bags of donated clothing for the Quill & Scroll Clothing Drive, senior Olivia Riemer tosses them in front of the main entrance kiosk. The counselor and yearbook adviser from St. Clair High School came to pick up the donations to replenish their community closet. “When they came to pick up the clothes, it was overwhelming to see how appreciative they were of all of the donations,” Riemer said. “We got a lot more donations than what we were anticipating, so it took a while to load all the bags into their truck.”

Photo of the week – Feb. 4

Caroline Judd, SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER
February 8, 2019
Pumping his fist in the air, senior Harry Skordos cheers his teammates on during the senior vs faculty basketball game. The event benefited the Friends of Kids with Cancer organization, and children who are diagnosed were asked to attend the game and participate by playing games during halftime. “My favorite part of the event was helping the kids during halftime. It is always so rewarding to be with people like that because it makes you appreciate the small things in life,” Skordos said.

Photo of the week – Jan. 28

Bella Hatzigeorgiou, Convergent Media Writer
February 1, 2019
Sitting criss-crossed in front of her concentration, senior Allani Gordon showcases her work at the Parkway West District Art Show on Thursday, Jan. 24. Throughout the semester, AP art students focus on one theme, or concentration, to guide their projects. “I chose decay and wanted to depict beauty within decomposition with a feminine touch,” Gordon said.

Photo of the week – Jan. 21

Caroline Judd, SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER
January 25, 2019
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