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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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Celebrating an 18-8 victory over Lafayette May 9, the varsity boys baseball team cheers on sophomore pitcher Tyler Purdum for hitting two home runs. Along with the win against Lafayette, the team made history May 1 by winning their first conference title in over 15 years. “[The win] is a big boost going into districts this weekend,” junior outfielder Parker Adams said. “We’re confident because we just beat [Lafayette], so hopefully we’ll be able to win the district title and move on the the state tournament.”

Photo of the week – May 7

Carly Anderson and Sabrina Bohn • May 11, 2018

Creatively incorporating pieces of herself in each drawing, Natalie Butler takes entries from her personal diary to illustrate her charisma and unique style. Butler stressed the importance of defining art by your lifestyle. “Don’t be afraid to make it yours. Just because yours doesn’t look like someone else’s doesn’t mean it’s bad,” Butler said.

Meet the junior artists

Maddie Cooke and Andrew Li • May 11, 2018

Vannia Ung Where do you find inspiration for your pieces? “I follow a lot of artists online, like on Instagram and Twitter, so I get a variety of ideas, and I can draw inspiration from them....

Twirling during a recital, sophomore Katie Solodar dances for the Carol Bowman Academy of Dance at the YMCA. Activities like dancing, listening to music, theatre and watching movies help Katie deal with her anxiety, assisting her in expressing herself and escaping from her stresses. “Dancing can distract me and give me perspective on my problems once I’ve danced my feelings out,” Katie said. “Sometimes it doesn’t help, but often dancing it out with some of my friends is the best way to foster my confidence, productivity and happiness.”

Sophomore Katie Solodar overcomes anxiety and advocates for mental illness awareness

Sabrina Bohn, Managing Editor-in-Chief • May 9, 2018

Tests, arguments with friends, worries–these are everyday stresses that almost anyone can relate to. However, when these little things started building up and overwhelming sophomore Katie Solodar, she...

Seated in the varsity top four, seniors Drew Harris and Katy Ward race down the lake with seniors Jeri Rhodes and Miranda Horn. Their boat came in first place in their race. “I can’t imagine not seeing these girls every single day. No matter what kind of day I’m having, the second I walk into the boathouse my mood completely changes,” Harris said. “My team is a second family and being without them is definitely going to be one of the hardest adjustments I have to make.”

Students race for Saint Louis Rowing Club

Beatrice Antonenko, Staff Writer • May 9, 2018

Competing in their first regatta for the Saint Louis Rowing Club, freshmen and first-year novice rowers Jilian Crutcher, Audrey Deyoung, Jonah Gaskill and Emma Wistuba worked alongside graduating varsity...

Posing with camp director Rob Darroch, senior Emily Rayfield stands in front of the climbing tower. Rayfield had been going to Sunnyhill Adventures since she was 7. " It's a summer camp for kids and adults with disabilities, but my family and friends like to attend too. The camp provides activities that all disabilities are capable of doing. It's incredible to see people in wheelchairs make it to the top of a 50-foot climbing tower and to see people with MOT skill difficulty shoot a bow and arrow. Camp provides an escape for people with disabilities and allows them to achieve things that seem impossible to people without disabilities," Emily said.

Senior Emily Rayfield spends her summer serving others

Katie Spillman, PHOTO EDITOR • May 7, 2018

Leaving just two days after graduation, senior Emily Rayfield is spending her summer in Dittmer, MO to go to Sunnyhill Adventures camp, which she has attended since she was seven years old.   “The...

Handing a customer an iced coffee, junior Madison Terry works as a Blue Brew barista. Marketing II students helped create the coffee shop and have raised more than $300 for West Chest. “Next year we’re going to change a little bit of the set-up, we’re going to add more coffee, make things a little more complicated,” Terry said. “The job is really fast paced but it’s fun [because] you get to see everybody and work with all the other [Marketing II] students.”

Photo of the week – May 1

Carly Anderson and Sabrina Bohn • May 4, 2018

Ice cream in hand, junior Caroline Dunn enjoys the vibe of New Orleans. Students had personal time to explore and embrace more of the city. “It was cool to see the influence and history that shaped the abundant culture of New Orleans,” Dunn said.

Orchestra students embrace the culture of New Orleans

Nayeon Ryu, Video Editor • May 3, 2018

After a 13 hour bus ride, 40 orchestra students–led by orchestra teacher Ed Sandheinrich–jazzed their way into New Orleans. From April 12 to 15, students toured the birthplace of jazz. At Tulane...

The search is over: water fountains ranked

Andrew Li and Peyton Gaskill • May 2, 2018

3rd Floor Art Hallway Thickness: 7 Consistency: 4 Pressure: 8 Aesthetic: 6 Taste: 7 Temperature: 8 Cleanliness: 8 Convenience: 6 Ease of use: 7 Bonus Features: 5 (double fountain) Total:...

With her eye on the ball, freshman and midfielder Megan Leahy competes for the ball in a game against Marquette. This is Leahy’s first year to play competitively. “I like that the game is really fast paced, but I also really like that in lacrosse, you have to rely on other people to make everything happen,” Leahy said.

Varsity girls lacrosse prepares for playoffs

Claire Smout, AWARDS COORDINATOR • May 1, 2018

With a 6-3 record, the varsity girls lacrosse team now has their sights set on making it to the semi-final round of playoffs, which begin May 14. “Since there are a lot of underclassmen on the team,...

Junior Audrey Heathcote dissects a minx in Human Anatomy and Physiology. The class focuses on the workings of the human body and helps students to learn medical terminology. “The smell was so bad,” Heathcote said. “They smelt worse than cadavers; I almost threw up.”

Junior Audrey Heathcote attends Washington University medical program

Maria Newton, FEATURES EDITOR • April 30, 2018

Junior Audrey Heathcote participates in Saturday Scholars, a program hosted by Washington University (Wash U) in St. Louis in which selected high school students learn about the medical field through lectures...

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