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The varsity girls track distance medley is cooling down after breaking the record at the annual Washington Relay meet. The team consists of junior Maddy Brown, sophomore Abby Allgeyer, sophomore Rachel Osborne and freshman Rikita Saunders and also pictured is sophomore Lindsey Stucki. “It was a pretty big deal because we tried to break the records in other events but missed it by one or two seconds each so it was nice to end on that note. It was a great meet; I loved it” Allgeyer said.

Varsity girls track relay team shattering records

Kathryn Harter, Multimedia Editor April 30, 2014

The girls track distance medley is leaving past times in the dust. The team consists of junior Maddy Brown, sophomore Abby Allgeyer, sophomore Rachel Osborne and freshman Rikita Saunders. “We broke...

Student Spotlight: Megan Barnes

Alya Bajwa, Retired April 30, 2014

Flying to Orlando to compete in the Dance Worlds Competition is becoming a regular experience for junior Megan Barnes. “I wanted to dance at Cheer Legendz because I used to cheer there and I used...

Freshmen Tanya Esmiel and Jennifer Lance pose with food in the cafeteria.

So long to snacks in school?

John Watson, Editor in Chief April 25, 2014

Say goodbye to your Cheetos and Zebra Cakes. Any food sold by the school that is considered to be a side dish or snack cannot contain more than 200 calories. Starting July 1, the USDA’s updated standard...

Student Spotlight: Risa Moorehead

Student Spotlight: Risa Moorehead

Ruthie Jia, Staff Writer April 23, 2014

In order to draw attention to people with different social identities and fight oppression, senior Risa Moorehead attends several Social Justice clubs both in and out of school. “I’m in a lot of...

“How I Met Your Mother” retrospective

Jacob Cupps, Editor-in-Chief April 16, 2014

Whether you loved or hated the series finale of "How I Met Your Mother," one thing is certain — it’s quite possibly one of the most quotable TV sitcoms of the last decade. From catch phrases like “Challenge...

Editorial: Vaping on campus: why it has no place in Parkway

Editorial: Vaping on campus: why it has no place in Parkway

Kayla Everett, Retired April 14, 2014

Most high school students are not avid smokers; it’s become rare to find a full ashtray in a student’s car and to see tobacco-stained fingertips in the hallways. However, glass pens that emit delicious...

Authors and artists needed for a bilingual book drive

Shannon Anderson, Editor-in-Chief April 9, 2014

In July, Spanish teacher Kathy Blundon will be visiting Huaycán, Peru, and delivering bilingual books to schoolchildren as part of a mission trip through the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church. “West...

"Captain America: The Winter Soldier" review

“Captain America: The Winter Soldier” review

Brendan Riehl, Staff Writer April 7, 2014

Disclaimer: What follows are specific plot details of “Captain America: The Winter Soldier.” The review contains spoilers regarding the movie. Do not read this review if you have not watched the movie...

The guard performed their show "Electric Twist" at the pep rally.

Winter Guard season recap

Ruthie Jia, Staff Writer April 4, 2014

At their last competition of the season, the winter guard placed seventh out of nine teams in the Mid Continent Color Guard Association (MCCGA) Championships in Springfield, Missouri. Guard teams were...

Editorial: Dressing for the dress code

Editorial: Dressing for the dress code

Eileen Tully, Staff Writer April 4, 2014

After a harsh winter, spring has finally sprung! However, this means warmer weather, more flowers, more fun and unfortunately, more skin showing. Don't get me wrong, I'm all for shedding the sweats...