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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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Performing their Victorian England reprise of Romeo and Juliet, freshmen Trinity Mathis and Abbey Thompson act out a scene from their self-written script. The group had  two days to rehearse the performance after submitting the written portion of their project. “Being able to act out the work that we put into it at the end, that was really fun,” Thompson said. “We went to Savers down the street and got costumes, trench coats and stuff to really get into character.”

Romeo and Juliet Performances photo gallery

Tyler Kinzy, Managing Editor-in-Chief April 11, 2018

 

Reading a book, senior Haran Kumar studies in the library. Kumar plans to get his bachelor’s degree in Computer Science and become a professor after high school. “I think what makes Haran unique is that he combines superior intelligence with a laid-back personality and good sense of humor,” Computer Science teacher Jason Townsend said about Kumar.

1. Senior Haran Kumar commits to Harvard University

Claire Smout, AWARDS COORDINATOR April 10, 2018

As the end of the year approaches, seniors are starting to make final decisions about where they will continue their academic journeys in the fall. After weighing his options,  senior Haran Kumar will...

Photo illustration of a student displaying the @longhorn.love Instagram account on their cell phone.

Anonymous student-run Instagram account aims to spread positivity

Tyler Kinzy, Managing Editor-in-Chief April 4, 2018

Student social media use has been the subject of much scorn, with critics citing the web as an enabler of online harassment and cyberbullying. Others, however, view this same technology as a pipeline for...

Rallying across the street from the Parkway School Board Candidate Forum at the Islamic Foundation of Greater St. Louis, Parkway students, parents and alumni share signs that address white supremacy on the Board of Education. Students also protested and talked to voters at polling sites April 3 to help spread their message. “At about eight different locations, [students] protested basically all day, holding up signs, talking to voters and making sure that they knew to make an informed decision,” senior Cheryl Ma said.

Students stand up against school board candidate Jeanie Ames

Sabrina Bohn and Carly Anderson April 3, 2018

Students across Parkway have formed the group “Not on Our School Board” to protest school board candidate Jeanie Ames’ campaign for a position on Parkway’s Board of Education after controversy...

Smashing a pie into Assistant Principal Mario Pupillo's face, sophomore Hillary Herrera celebrates Pie Day with her classmates. Each year Key Club holds a Cash for Cancer fundraiser for Friends of Kids With Cancer. “When they called my name to pie Mr. Pupillo in the face my heart stopped,” Herrera said. “All my friends were cheering for me, and he gave me a high-five afterwards. It’s such a crazy and bizarre thing to do, so I’m really happy I got to pie my principal in the face.”

Photo of the week – March 19

Carly Anderson, Conceptual Editor-in-Chief March 23, 2018

Dropping into the splits, senior Clayton Jensen completes the final pose of their Mr. Longhorn dance. The pep rally was the first time Jensen showcased his splits during the dance. “[The pep rally] was definitely more special. It was a feeling that I won’t be able to experience ever again,” Jensen said.

Spring Pep Rally Photo Gallery

Nayeon Ryu, Video Editor March 23, 2018

Administrators and teachers stand at the doors of the main gym, observing the demonstration. Other Parkway schools allowed students to walk out of the building, but West students were warned of detentions when they tried to leave. “When we tried to leave the actual building teachers told us to stop or we would get detentions, so we went out another door and stood along Clayton road, willing to face the consequences,” junior Maria Newton said.

Photo of the week – March 12

Dani Fischer, MANAGING EDITOR-IN-CHIEF March 21, 2018

Making a dramatic entrance onto the ice, Brawley skates in to the championship game. The Lady Liberties, Brawley’s club team, won first place in the Championship Game on March 4. 
“They called the starters to the game to skate to the blue line and do the national anthem. I got to skate through smoke, and it was really epic,” Brawley said. “I scored the first goal of the championship game, which was really cool.”

Sophomore Maggie Brawley is not afraid to “play like a girl”

B Antonenko, STAFF WRITER March 19, 2018

Joining the team with a seven-year hockey career, sophomore Maggie Brawley is currently the only female member of the West non-school sponsored hockey team. “Playing with guys is fun. They’re not...