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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The Official Student News Site of Parkway West High

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Covered head to toe in mud, senior Harper Stewart poses with a cabin mate after venturing out to a nearby swamp. Along with spontaneous mud wars, campers went wakeboarding, jet skiing and practiced their archery skills. “One of my favorite memories would be having a mud war. It looked like a scene straight out of ‘Shrek,’” Stewart said. “I had algae and mud stuck in my ears for the next week.”

Senior Harper Stewart returns to Camp Foley as a first-year counselor

Carly Anderson, Conceptual Editor-in-Chief • August 29, 2018

After attending Camp Foley in Pine River, Minn. for three years as a camper, senior Harper Stewart returned this summer to work as an intern camp counselor. “While being a camper, I had participated...

Holding hands with a student in Cochabamba, junior Kelly Wehrmeister spends her breaks dancing and playing with the local children. On the few days they had off, the group went cave spelunking and visited the tallest Christ statue in the world. “I’m the happiest when I’m serving others,” Wehrmeister said.

Junior Kelly Wehrmeister builds an orphanage for children in Bolivia through HEFY

Carly Anderson, Conceptual Editor-in-Chief • August 27, 2018

After joining the Humanitarian Expedition for Youth (HEFY), junior Kelly Wehrmeister spent two and a half weeks in Bolivia exploring the Amazon, connecting with her faith and building an orphanage for...

Watching the Assumption Greek Dancers, seniors Megan Roberts, Matthew Dyck and Meghan Stanfield cheer and yell ‘Opa’ to support them throughout their dance. The Festival of Nations is held in Tower Grove park in St. Louis, Missouri and has been an annual event since 1920. “Even though I always heard about how cool and vibrant the Festival of Nations was, I never made time to go until this year,” Roberts said. “It was so much fun and I was able to watch my friend Kristina perform with her church dance-group and eat a variety of different foods. I definitely plan on going again next year.”

Festival of Nations photo gallery

Maddie Cooke, STAFF WRITER • August 27, 2018

Preparing for the scrimmage to begin, junior middle linebacker Luke Ward helps junior defensive lineman Tommy Mohan practice his defensive skills during Red and Blue Night. The varsity team started off their season with the jamboree, where they competed against Fort Zumwalt, St. Charles and Westminster. “The scrimmages are always fun. The first scrimmage felt rough, and like we were too slow, but by the third, I think the rust and butterflies were knocked off, and the team looked good,” Ward said. “Sportsmanship was high, and we got out with no significant injuries. Overall, it was a great way to kickoff the season.”

Photo of the week – Aug. 13

Sabrina Bohn and Carly Anderson • August 19, 2018

Mouth dropping in shock, junior Harmauhny Faulkner clutches onto a cooler full of water balloons as she is pelted by her classmates. The Junior Class began the tradition of a water balloon fight on the last day of school as a way to kick off their last summer before senior year. "It felt like I was growing up because I only have one year left until I graduate," Faulkner said. "My favorite part was running away from the boys who were trying to dump water on me; even though I knew it was coming I was shocked that some of them were throwing the balloons so hard."

Photo of the week – May 21

Carly Anderson, Conceptual Editor-in-Chief • May 25, 2018

Hanging out at a park, Fern Ridge junior Tori Owens, alumna Adina Flowers and sophomore Tony Morse laugh together. Whenever Tony feels upset or down, he goes to his friends who are his support system. “Now that I’m trying to get better, I feel like I can go out and do things I want with my friends, but sometimes I’ll be freaking out the whole time,” Tony said. “I’ll be with my friends, and they’ll be like, ‘Tony, calm down.’ I realized that having them there with me while that’s happening, while the anxiety is going out of control, definitely helps me.”

Sophomore Tony Morse gains positive outlook from struggles with anxiety and depression

Sabrina Bohn, Managing Editor-in-Chief • May 24, 2018

After dealing with anxiety all throughout his childhood, sophomore Tony Morse came face to face with both the anxiety and depression he experiences when someone reported to the school that he was self-harming...

Conversing the hallway, sophomore Skyler Smith, Officer Scoggins and sophomore Natalie Adler joke around between classes. Scoggins has built many friendships here. “Developing relationships is what being a school resource officer is all about.”

Officer Scoggins says ‘over and out’

Erin Slutzky, STAFF WRITER • May 23, 2018

After 12 years of providing the community with humor and humility, Officer Scott Scoggins plans to retire May 24 but will continue to utilize his law enforcement skills outside of school. “I’m going...

David Peterka rolls a bike tire back and forth with Hope in Malawi. Hope is the daughter of a friend of Peterka’s who is a pastor in a village church.

Alumnus David Peterka provides support to oppressed girls in Malawi

Sarah Lashly, COPY COACH • May 21, 2018

Since graduating in 2006, alumnus David Peterka has developed a passion for advocating for equality through the awakening of his faith in God. Dedicating his life to this mission, Peterka created a safe...

Accepting the 2018 Founder's Award from Principal Jeremy Mitchell, senior Daniel Loaney reflects on his experiences at West. The Founder's Award is given to the student who best exemplifies what West students stand for: good character, academics, school spirit and is the highest school honor. “I was overwhelmed, it was a surreal moment to look out and see four years of my life had gone by. I’ve loved this place, and being here," Loaney said. "It really meant a lot to me to see how I have impacted the school. I wanted to make the most of my time here at West so to be recognized was surreal and overwhelming.”

Photo of the week – May 14

Carly Anderson, Conceptual Editor-in-Chief • May 18, 2018

   

Drawing in her room, sophomore Caroline Judd often relies on her art, along with photography, to express herself and relieve stress. Caroline runs a photography Instagram and often posts her art on her personal Instagram. “I think when I was younger, I would dress a certain way or I would do certain things or hang out with certain people just because I thought that was what I was supposed to do,” Caroline said. “Doing what I love in art and photography and pursuing my passions has made me feel complete and makes me realize that being different is amazing and creativity is amazing.”

Sophomore Caroline Judd thrives in new lifestyle after recovering from eating disorder

Sabrina Bohn, Managing Editor-in-Chief • May 18, 2018

Always a health conscious person, sophomore Caroline Judd enjoys working out and eating healthfully. When she became depressed in the summer of 2017, these healthy habits spiraled into an obsession, turning...

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