The Official Student News Site of Parkway West High

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The Official Student News Site of Parkway West High

Pathfinder
The Official Student News Site of Parkway West High

Pathfinder
Worn at Powderpuff, football games, spirit days and other school events, senior jerseys are a long standing tradition.

The class of 2020 breaks traditions with new senior jerseys

Lydia Roseman, News and Sports Editor • September 3, 2019

From the senior campout to Mr. Longhorn, many traditions define senior year. Worn at Powderpuff, football games, spirit days and other school events, senior jerseys are another long standing tradition....

Molding the clay, junior Ledaniel Jackson works on building the base of his ceramic cactus. After the class completed their donuts project, they began creating cactuses for the coil building unit. “I think the best part about the class is having the freedom to create [ceramics] on our own,” Jackson said. “It makes the class really fun.”

Photo of the week – Aug. 30

Ridwan Oyebamiji, Features Section Editor • August 30, 2019

Students line up outside the counseling office during the second week of school, anxious for just a quick meeting to adjust their schedule.

We’ve got a situation…scheduling. It’s time to talk about solutions.

Susie Seidel and Kathryn McAuliffe • August 30, 2019

Have you ever reviewed your released schedule for back to school without rolling your eyes or emailing your counselor for a change? Each back to school season consistently presents problems surrounding...

Using only string to stack cups, Spark! students and seniors Christian Hopkins, Ryan Mendonsa, Matthew Weitekamp, Rachel Fleming and Parkway Central senior Sophia Chelist complete a group bonding activity. The program allows students from all four Parkway high schools to explore various career paths of interest in lieu of taking three on-campus courses. “It's nice to leave the traditional day and go [to Spark!]. It's not a typical classroom setting, it helps you to learn about the real world,” Fleming said. “[Spark! has helped me] see if teaching is what I want to do when I'm older, if I actually enjoy it or not before I go spend money on it in college.”

Photo of the week – Aug. 19

Tyler Kinzy, Managing Editor-in-Chief • August 23, 2019

College application process 101

Nayeon Ryu, Video Editor • August 19, 2019

Laughing as they embrace, senior Aaliyah Weston and freshman Nina Simpson play Balloon Pop at Freshman Orientation Aug. 12. Each August, Link Crew organizes Freshman Orientation to help freshmen acclimate to high school. "Getting to meet so many new people and hang out with them was probably the best part," Simpson said. "We were able to go run around and play games but also get to know the school."

Photo of the week – Aug. 12

Emma Caplinger, Arts and Entertainment Editor • August 16, 2019

Holding pro-life and pro-choice signs, students advocate for their stances on abortion rights.

Missouri abortion bill strikes up controversy

Sabrina Bohn and Lydia Roseman • May 19, 2019

Students took to social media to voice their opinions in light of the Missouri General Assembly passing H.B. 126, a bill restricting abortion that Governor Mike Parson is expected to sign into law within...

Looking out over the pool, JV coach Brian Welch and alumni Mitch Griffin celebrate a goal at the State water polo championship against St. Louis University High, May 11. The varsity team walked home with second place. “The game was so tight and every possession was heavily contested,” Welch said. “Every goal felt like a breath of air after being underwater in between goals.”

Photo of the week – May 13

Emma Caplinger, Arts and Entertainment Editor • May 17, 2019

Winning second place at the Jump Star Horse Trials Sept. 27-28, freshman Benjamin Noonan and his horse jump over obstacles on a set course. Noonan rode for two hours that day in preparation for the first part of the competition. “I messed up my dressage score, I scored a 33.1, but you want to be anywhere in the low 20’s. For my next competition, I had to sit down and tell myself to relax once I started riding, so I don’t overthink and mess up this score,” Noonan said.

Freshman Benjamin Noonan leaps over the competition

Samantha Schultz, Convergent Media Writer • May 15, 2019

Braiding his horses hair, freshmen Benjamin Noonan listens to classical music to calm his nerves and get his head into the game before the dressage, the first phase of the horseback riding competition....

Performing Gloria Gaynor’s “I Will Survive” at Singer’s Choice May 7, senior Bella Meara smiles as she sings into the microphone. The performance Tuesday night was Meara’s final performance as a high school student. “Every day choir helps me sound so much better and wakes me up if I’m having a slow morning,” Meara said. “Performing is a skill everyone should have because it’s such a good way to express your thoughts and emotions. Everyone should try it at least once.”

Photo of the week – May 6

Emma Caplinger, Arts and Entertainment Editor • May 10, 2019

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