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Senior Joe Fuller and his prom date Azu Faibani pose in front of a waterfall, the Cola de Caballo, in Monterrey, Mexico.

Breaking down borders to celebrate prom

Maddie Cooke, STAFF WRITER April 14, 2017
Senior Joe Fuller closes a 1,200 mile gap for his Prom date that lives in Monterrey, Mexico.
Sophomore Secretary Joyce Weis reflects on all of the students she has met over the 19 years serving Parkway.

School says farewell to sophomore secretary Joyce Weis

Samantha Gaddis, COPY EDITOR April 13, 2017

After 19 years of working at West, sophomore secretary Joyce Weis plans to retire with her sixth class in May. After receiving her job four years ago, Sophomore Assistant Principal Jenn Sebold met with...

2017 Prom Court Announced

2017 Prom Court Announced

Betsy Wait, MANAGING EDITOR-IN-CHIEF April 12, 2017

Juniors: Jack Gieseking Matthew Dixon Jack Galkowski Chaz Pilz Sarah Bonnett Anabelle Padilla Rachel Wang Sophie Wojdylo Seniors: Nehemiah Colyer Nate Hughes Wyatt...

Juniors Kim Clyne and Sophie Spaulding check the light board, setting up for a dress rehearsal.

Junior Kim Clyne takes on professional responsibility as lighting designer

Katie Spillman, PHOTO EDITOR April 11, 2017

After spending 14 hours at school in just one day, junior Kim Clyne understanding the meaning of time management as the Theater Department’s lighting designer. “I create and design how the stage...

Sophomore Abby Socha does a cast handstand on bars at the World Class meet.

Sophomore Abby Socha prepares for regionals

Gabby Leon, STAFF WRITER April 5, 2017

After competing at over 50 gymnastics meets, spending countless hours at practice and learning different skills for over 13 years, sophomore Abby Socha has risen to level nine out of 10. “Level nine...

We're Really Clef-er: April Fools Playlist

We’re Really Clef-er: April Fools Playlist

Justin Cupps and Dani Fischer April 1, 2017

We love holiday music. Valentine's day, Christmas, Hanukkah; you name it and we have probably could sing a dozen songs back to you for that holiday. April Fools is no exception. With a wide range of...

Sophomore Allani Gordon, junior Joon Bang, senior Bersabeh Mesfin and sophomore principal Jen Sebold walk to the third summit, held in SLU’s cultural center. At that summit, they presented their diversity solutions to Edward Jones. “Every lesson we were taught, every project we did, I want to take that with me in my life and my journey and discover things about myself and how I can do good for the community and the world,” Mesfin said.

Gateway2Change summit motivates change

Dani Fischer, MANAGING EDITOR-IN-CHIEF March 29, 2017

St. Louis has seen its fair share of race-based issues. Spurred by the events in Ferguson in 2014, many conversations about inequality in race, sexuality and religion have been brought to the surface....

Sandy Fitzwilliam and her team start the 5K at down town St. Louis.

Racing for a Cure

Lilly Bucher, Staff Writer March 28, 2017

Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure is a foundation that fundraises to support breast cancer research. For junior class secretary Sandy Fitzwilliam and business teacher Laura Glenn, both breast cancer survivors,...