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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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Junior Luke Christensen begins the 500 meter race at the Lafayette vs Parkway West meet on Sept. 3. Christensen has been swimming for 11 years.  “I was excited but not shocked when he qualified.  I expect Luke to get a few more state cuts and to continue to improve his time before the state meet," coach Allison Zeller said.

Athlete Spotlight: Luke Christensen

Kathryn Harter, Multimedia Editor September 18, 2014
Junior Luke Christensen qualifies for state, leaving his mark at West.
Senior John Casey uses the senior lounge during his study hall.

For your own good?

Tashaun Ewing, Staff Writer September 17, 2014
With the class of 2015 lacking the privilege to eat in the senior lounge, what compromise can be reached?
The Spark! entrepreneurs hold a discussion at the Spark! incubator.

Student Spotlight: Katie Hornsby

Jacob Cupps, Editor-in-Chief September 14, 2014
Through Spark!, junior Katie Hornsby teams up with Parkway South senior Andrea Bauer to create "Fortitude."
Parkway college fair helps prepare students for a higher education

Parkway college fair helps prepare students for a higher education

Jane Fuller, Staff Writer September 12, 2014
A brief summary of what to expect at the Parkway College fair on Tuesday, Sept. 16.
Defending the net, freshman Colleen Smith blocks her opponents spike in a game against Lindbergh.

Athlete Spotlight: Colleen Smith and Jack Galkowski

Claire Martin, Staff Writer September 12, 2014
Freshmen Colleen Smith and Jack Galkowski compete at a Varsity level on Volleyball and Soccer (respectively).
Junior Noah Andrews  uses Google Drive for a short story essay in Erin Fluchel's English III class.

Google drives education

Hannah Hoffmann, TECHNICAL EDITOR-IN-CHIEF September 11, 2014
Is Google Drive truly helping education or invading the privacy of students?
During a lunch meeting on Sept. 8, sophomore Ann Rapp, seniors Alex Schnurr, Charlie Huff and Elizabeth Newell plan the year's upcoming calendar of events.

Funsize Film club restructures to increase membership

Macky Kavanaugh, Staff Writer September 8, 2014
Seniors and Faculty reunite to revamp the Funsize Film Club for the upcoming year.
Freshmen Claire Goedde, Caroline Shaw and junior Rachel Ebner give each other back massages as part of New Student Orientation.

Link Crew replaces Nuevos Amigos

Claire Martin, Staff Writer August 28, 2014
The new freshmen connection program, Link Crew, replaces Nuevos Amigos with additional responsibilities for participating members.
Junior running back Nick Lewis celebrates with assistant coach Melvin Bethany after a touchdown.

Longhorn Football: a new journey

Bobby Connor, Staff Writer August 28, 2014
Varsity football undergoes a schedule change that drives them towards new goals.
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New faces of West

Macky Kavanaugh, Staff Writer August 26, 2014
Five new teachers have joined the Parkway West High Staff.