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Sophomore Noah Wright shakes hands with his opponent before wrestling at John Burroughs High School on Dec. 2.

Wrestling team prepares for senior night

Chris Bass, STAFF WRITER January 26, 2017
The wrestling team is over halfway through their season with a record of 9-5, and 5-0 in their conference. The team is currently preparing for their upcoming home meet and senior night, Feb. 2.
Posing for the camera, freshman Jordan Russell reflects on the obstacles she has overcome. “I may be small, but my personality is big,” Russell said.

Freshman Jordan Russell overcomes obstacles from growth and development disorders

Grace Frost, Convergent Media Writer January 23, 2017

Standing at 4’5”, freshman Jordan Russell is noticeably shorter than her peers. Russell was born with a rare disease called Russell Silver Syndrome. It is a growth disorder, which means she has...

Staring into the distance, Vaishali Shah admires the Three Towers.

Students and teachers travel out of country during winter break

Gabby Leon, STAFF WRITER January 20, 2017
“We sat on the beach. We weren’t going there to experience the culture since it was a short trip, and we were exhausted. We got up early, ate breakfast and sat and walked on the beach. No significant others, no children, just three teachers,” Collins said.
To prepare for the AP fair, freshman Nate Kronert picks up his pass in counseling.

AP Fair takes place Wed. Jan 18

Hannah Hoffmann and Nell Jaskowiak January 17, 2017

The AP fair will be held tomorrow during Common Ground. Students wishing to go need to go to counseling to pick up a pass allowing them to do so. The fair is a chance for students to talk to teachers of...

The Parkway West Pathfinder reflects on the best stories published in 2016.

Most popular stories of 2016

Emily Dickson, CONCEPTUAL EDITOR-IN-CHIEF December 31, 2016
The Pathfinder Staff reflects on the most viewed stories in 2016, from political editorials, to student talking points.

Students Remember John Glenn

Mary Claire Moriarity, STAFF WRITER December 22, 2016
Marine Aviator. Senator. Professor. Astronaut. In John Glenn's 95 years, he served his country through his numerous accomplishments.

saintmotelevision album review

Justin Cupps, CONCEPTUAL EDITOR-IN-CHIEF December 22, 2016

There are very, very few albums or artists or songs that I listen to for more than eight months at a time. One of the exceptions to this is indie rock band Saint Motel, so when their new album saintmotelevision...

Junior Sydney Veltman poses with her dog, Carlee, in the photo that was submitted to the Petco contest.

Junior Sydney Veltman spreads holiday cheer to animals in need

Dani Fischer, MANAGING EDITOR-IN-CHIEF December 20, 2016

This December, holiday wishes aren’t just for humans. Junior Sydney Veltman is looking to spread holiday cheer to abandoned animals in the St. Louis area through a contest sponsored by Petco. “Our...

Brynn Haun sleeps after her rib surgery halfway through her cancer treatment.

Cancer diagnosis optimistically alters student’s perspective

Sarah Lashly, COPY COACH December 16, 2016
Ewing’s Sarcoma Cancer changed freshman Brynn Haun’s life when she was diagnosed on Sept. 27, 2014.
During the week before Thanksgiving, freshmen  Megan Kixmille and Carly Andersen practice with the StoryCorps app in preparation for interviewing their loved ones.

Students participate in StoryCorps Great Thanksgiving Listen

Grant Aden, SPORTS EDITOR December 13, 2016
The app promotes meaningful conversations with older family members by selecting and following up with interview questions about family history.