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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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During an experiment in his honors Force and Motion class, freshman Jacksen McNeal pushes the car across the table. Physics teacher Amy Van Matre-Woodward taught how to calculate velocity and used toy cars as practice for students. “I enjoyed this activity because it was a [creative] way to practice finding velocity. I [also] just liked playing with the cars,” McNeal said.

Photo of the Week – Jan. 21

Elle Rotter, Deputy Conceptual Editor-in-Chief January 21, 2022

French Teacher Nabila Harig was a champion of the Tunisian Tennis team in France before she came to the United States on an educational visa. Courtesy of Nabila Harig

Harig’s history: what you don’t know about french teacher Madame Harig

Thomas Bruns, Opinions/A&E editor January 19, 2022

French teacher Nabila Harig’s Tunisian background is hard to miss as a French student. She often incorporates details about her experience growing up in a francophone country into lesson plans and uses...

People gather to see the exhibit at “Beyond Van Gogh: The immersive experience.”

Beyond Van Gogh review: An exhibit worth ‘Gogh-ing’ to

Emily Early and Anna Claywell January 13, 2022

Pulling up to the parking lot of the St. Louis Galleria, most would not expect to see an exhibit of Vincent van Gogh’s life stationed there for the winter. Packed into a tent on the Galleria Parkway...

Digging their sandy toes into the ground, seniors Areeb Hasan and Uzair Mohsin prepare to block senior Nathan Meek’s spike, set up by seniors Manoah Inje and Gordon Yu. The boys took time to hype each other up after plays. “There's a lot of boosting each other up. As you play, you have like five people telling you how great you are and that feels great. When we get off [the pit], people always comment like 'Oh, so-and-so has gotten so good at this.’ I love that we’re learning and having a good time,” Meek said.

A net gain: senior boys spend quality time in the sand volleyball pits

Brinda Ambal, Conceptual Editor-in-Chief January 13, 2022

In an age where students have become increasingly focused on grades, extracurriculars and college applications, a group of boys have taken to playing amateur sand volleyball at Edgar M. Queeny County Park...

Ready for action, the Parkway School Eats food truck prepares to serve students and staff. The food truck made its debut at Fern Ridge High School. “My biggest hope for the truck is that it serves as not [only] an inspirational tool for the district but also an educational one. If we can inspire students to learn more about small businesses, food service, hospitality, catering, or finances and educate them on the process, it will be a win-win for the district,” District Executive Chef Robert Grotha said.

Parkway cooks up a new street eats option with the introduction of food trucks

Anna Claywell, Staff Writer January 12, 2022

Equipped with refrigerators, a stove, a prep station and more, Parkway's bright orange food truck rolls into the parking lot. The truck chefs anticipate kids running to get food from them instead of students...

Spending their seventh hour in the cafeteria Jan. 6, juniors Matthew Feng, Sangarshan Kumar, Michael Feng, Govind Menon, Om Shinde, Samarth Samal and Bennett Christofferson join a Zoom with their teacher to get help with their assigned work. Their teacher assigned a packet with lecture notes, guided problems and self-check problems and opened a Zoom room during class hours to ensure students were supported. “For some people, school is the only place they feel safe. On the other hand, we’re also in the biggest COVID-19 spike [of cases] right now. Both sides have ups and downs,” Samal said. “I personally am fine with staying in school as long as it doesn't interfere with my learning too much because I'm vaccinated and I wear my mask properly. If I can cover the content by myself with my teacher available on Zoom, I'm flexible with any option.”

Staff scramble to keep school open amid COVID-19 surge

Brinda Ambal, Conceptual Editor-in-Chief January 7, 2022

In the cafeteria during fifth hour Jan. 6, Principal Dr. Mitchell taught three classes simultaneously. Academic Support teachers left their classrooms to deliver lessons, substitutes rushed from class...

Shaping a bowl with her feet, junior Gabi Badami competes in the "Clay Olympics." The class spent the hour participating in clay challenges. "I was excited because it was something I'll never get to do again," Badami said. "Plus it was just fun to be the center of attention."

Photo of the Week – Jan. 7

Michael Lolley, Staff Writer January 7, 2022

Science teacher Paul Hage points to his Smartboard in the middle of a lecture. Hage feels that topics in the subject that he teaches, specifically in his biology classes, have become increasingly relevant in recent years during the COVID-19 pandemic. “I think that science can be really relevant. Different people might have different opinions [about science],” Hage said.

Behind the Biases

Leah Schroeder, Managing Editor-in-Chief January 5, 2022

American politics have rarely been as contentious as they are today; the mere mention of a political sway can sound alarms for many. However, for some individuals, the restrictions surrounding the discussion...

Madi and Addie clink their mugs together on a playground.

The Madi and Addie winter chronicles: Cooking up a storm

Addie Gleason and Madi Michajliczenko December 21, 2021

After a fun-filled movie night, Madi and I decided it was time to try our hand at cooking. From hot chocolate to focaccia to truffles, we made a variety of winter themed recipes that you can try at home...

Nov. 17, the Parkway School Board finalized their decision to rezone Pierremont Elementary over to South Middle after claims of overcrowding at West Middle.

Moving on: Parkway School Board finalizes proposal to rezone the Pierremont Elementary School area

Michael Lolley, Staff Writer December 21, 2021

At the school board meeting Nov. 17, the Parkway School Board voted unanimously to shift Pierremont Elementary from feeding into West Middle to feeding into South Middle. Proposed last spring, the district...