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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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Juniors Mitchell Norman and Natan Shrpingman sell livergrams during second lunch. The paper livers are sold for $1, and feature Latin phrases related to the holiday. “In ancient Rome they thought love came from the liver, and so we’re playing off that instead of a traditional heart,” Shrpingman said.

District-wide food policy dampens Valentine’s tradition

Dani Fischer, MANAGING EDITOR-IN-CHIEF • February 14, 2018

Besides the traditional chocolates, cards and flowers, another tradition west students associate with Valentine's day is receiving liver-shaped candy grams with chocolate attached. “I inherited this...

Rebecca Lintner poses with her two-year-old friend Mark, also called Markaroni, who is the son of a single mother who started the first women’s empowerment group for HIV positive women.

Alumna Rebecca Sheppard Lintner makes a difference through projects in Uganda

Sarah Lashly, COPY COACH • February 9, 2018

[Courtesy of Rebecca Lintner] Rebecca Lintner poses with her two-year-old friend Mark, also called Markaroni, who is the son of a single mother who started the first women’s empowerment group for HIV...

Senior Kennedy Brown performs as a perfectionist in the West High Dramatics Company’s production of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee musical. The musical was chosen for the spring show this year and was performed three separate times on the weekend of Feb. 9-11. "I feel really good about [the performance]; I think we did a really good job," Brown said. "I still have people coming up to me and congratulating me which is a cool feeling."

The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee review

Maria Newton, FEATURES EDITOR • February 8, 2018

From the trials of puberty to learning to cope with an absent mother, the musical production of “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” by the West High Dramatics Company provided an evening of...

The Ballman family poses for a photo. "We lost a wonderful person that tragic day ten years ago, but his positive influence will be felt for a long time to come," Claymont Elementary school principal Aaron Wills said. Tom Ballman is survived by his son Josh, daughter Rachel, and wife Cindy.

8. In memory of Officer Thomas Ballman

Susie Seidel, Convergence Media Editor • February 7, 2018

On Feb. 7, 2008, a shooter opened fire at a Kirkwood City Council meeting, leaving six dead and two injured. Police officer Tom Ballman was among the fatalities. He is survived by his wife Cindy and his...

Signing to his friend, junior Andrew Aydt demonstrates ASL. Aydt began learning sign language as an infant. "My parents mean the world to me and I'm proud to know American Sign Language," Aydt said.

A Sign of Change

Maddie Cooke, STAFF WRITER • February 5, 2018

Imagine being completely fluent in a language that is unspoken but visually understood. Where the movement of your body and mouth is the way you communicate with people around you. This is American Sign...

Honing in on the show’s coreographical precision, actors and dance captains rehearse a musical number from The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. Slated for a debut on Feb. 9, the production’s opening night will take place exactly three months after the third and final day of auditions. “The hardest part about being in a musical for me is learning to think about character, singing, dancing and memorization all at the same time,” freshman Arden Dickson said. “When you’re running a number and focusing on getting the steps correct, you might accidentally step out of character or miss a beat of singing. That balance is something our directors, choreographers and stage managers motivate us to achieve.”

Cast and crew of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee prepare for opening night

Tyler Kinzy, Managing Editor-in-Chief • February 2, 2018

After three months of preparation, the theater department is set to showcase The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee on Friday Feb. 9, and twice the following day. The official Music Theatre International...

Holding signs stating, '#MeToo', students express support for the movement encompassing the media.

Parkway responds to the issue of sexual assault

Susie Seidel, Convergence Media Editor • February 1, 2018

The anticipation of event posters filling the walls, parents selling bagels for 75 cents per half and that voice always reminding you to stay classy at the end of the day all contribute to the climate...

Seniors Brett Schade, Jackson Glisson, Austin Balestra, James Banks, Tyler Ramatowski, Drew Benoski and junior Will Patton pose for a photo. The boys gathered for a photoshoot, and this is currently the main picture on the website. "I mean it’s not really anything crazy you know just a local business just starting out selling sweatshirts, but once we get our website going and a little more brand recognition I think we could really have potential to expand," Glisson said.

Student-run “For the Boys” company catches fire in St. Louis area

Noah Gwin, STAFF WRITER • January 29, 2018

Senior Austin Balestra had always wanted to take a shot at starting a clothing line, so he asked his business friend, Parkway Central senior Tyler Ramatowski to help. One night after a long discussion...

Running their warm-up lap, sophomore Laura Rein, senior Jane Fuller, junior Natalie Butler and junior Chloe Hershenow get ready to hit the roads. After warm-up girls split into groups and completed their workout. “Winter running helps motivate me to run on the coldest days because I know I will have these girls by my side to do it with,” Hershenow said.

Girls Winter Running Club competes in 5K

Claire Smout, AWARDS COORDINATOR • January 29, 2018

As the temperatures drop, students spend less time participating in outdoor sports. But for the members of the Girls Winter Running Club, even freezing temperatures do not keep them inside. “I decided...

Junior Sophie Pellegrino dances along to Fitness Marshall videos during Movement to Music. Due to her friends’ recommendation and her experience as a cheerleader, Pellegrino signed up for the class. “It’s way better than I thought it was going to be,” Pellegrino said. “Last week we did a thing called tinkling, which is a Philippine dance with bands, and you jump over the bands. That was my favorite part because it was really high energy, and I got to work with my friends.”

Photo of the Week – Jan. 22

Sabrina Bohn and Carly Anderson • January 26, 2018

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