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Third place victory

Third place victory

Eden Harir, Staff Writer May 15, 2013

At districts on May 11, sophomore Maddie Brown wins third place in the 1600 with a time of 5:05. "During the race I felt really tired but I knew I wanted to move on so I stayed focused on my goal. Afterwards...

Senior Annie Spewak reaches for a ground ball while junior Kemone Lindo serves as backup.

Girl’s Lacrosse advances to the elite eight

Jacob Cupps, Editor-in-Chief May 14, 2013

After a 13-7 record for the overall season, and a 6-1 record in their league, the girl's lacrosse team advances to the elite eight. "We were a little rocky at the beginning, but as it progressed we...

On Jan. 6, sophomore Sarah Shin donated eight inches of her hair to Pantene's Beautiful Lengths. She decided to do so when she recieved 50 likes on her facebook status. "I felt kinda freaked out since most of my hair was gone, but excited to help someone out who needed my hair more than I liked it," Shin said.

Cutting hair for a cause

Lily Briscoe, Staff Writer May 13, 2013

Kids with cancer and other illnesses depend on organizations like Beautiful Length, Locks of Love and Pink Heart Funds to provide them with wigs. Beautiful Lengths is a partnership between the American...

Junior Selah Mahaffey pulls her boyfriend Alex Tamang by his tie in their dance-off. The couple danced the entire night at Prom on April 27. The couple competed in small dance-offs against their peers.

Dancing queen (and her king): Selah Mahaffey

Annie Spewak, Editor in Chief May 9, 2013

Prom took place at Kemp Auto Mueseum on April 27. Juniors and seniors pampered themselves for hours in order to look their best for their special evening. When students arrived, the DJ had upbeat music...

Varsity, JV soccer volunteer for SPENSA

George Krachenfels, Managing Editor May 6, 2013

On Saturday May 4, the Varsity and JV soccer teams volunteered for The Special Needs Soccer Association (SPENSA). "We helped kids play soccer, and hung out with all these kids, and we all had a lot...

The Parkway West Debate Team, including 10 debaters that will be attending the National Debate Tournament in Indianapolis, Indiana this June.

Debate team heads to nationals

Shane Frazier, New's Writer April 25, 2013

Keeping up with tradition, the Parkway West Debate team will head to Debate Nationals in Indianapolis, Indiana this summer. "We did really well last year and we hope to do well again," junior Sarah...

Siblings, senior Connor Black and sophomore Sydney Black, pose for a picture during Mormon prom.

Mormons celebrate prom early

Shane Frazier, Feature's Writer April 18, 2013

On Saturday, April 13, Mormons from age 16 to 18 from Parkway West, and even as far out as Springfield, Illinois, decked out in their dresses, corsages, suits and ties to celebrate what's known as Mormon...

Top It Off!

Top It Off!

Debra Klevens, Guest Reporter April 9, 2013

After completing a lab, freshman Audrey Frost rinses of a test tube during a class for Matter and Change teacher Amy VanMatre.  The class needed to find ways to separate a mixture of salt, pepper and...

Hands in!

Hands in!

Debra Klevens, Guest Writer March 28, 2013

Varsity soccer team defender freshman Megan Loaney puts her hand in for a team huddle on Friday, March 8. Loaney attended the team camp out at Meramec State Park on Saturday, March 9. "I'm ready to play...

Dance, Seniors, Dance!

Dance, Seniors, Dance!

Jacob Cupps, Editor-in-Chief March 13, 2013

Performing the routine for the Spring Pep Rally, seniors Kevin Meyers, Brian Kuehnle, and Tyler Rhoads dance with the cheerleaders. The rally took place on March 8 to celebrate spring sports and highlight...