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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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Dakota Access Pipeline remains on hold

Bridget Noonan, STAFF WRITER December 13, 2016

Protesters are battling the Dakota Access Pipeline project to keep the 1,172 mile long pipeline from crossing under the Missouri River.  Controversy arose after its approval January 2015. The pipeline...

Brooks stands in the doorway of the bus where she helped call an ambulance for a student in distress.

Freshman LaTasia Brooks calls 911 on bus to save student

Maddie Cooke, STAFF WRITER December 12, 2016
Without hesitation, Brooks turned off her music and made her phone into a life saving tool.

Donald Trump cannot be friends with everybody

Nell Jaskowiak, OPINIONS AND ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR December 6, 2016
The growing relationship between Trump and Putin cannot be ignored.
Sophomore Karly Tyree and her horse, DJ, warming up over a practice fence.

Equestrian makes it back in the saddle

Bridget Noonan, STAFF WRITER December 2, 2016
After further examination, Tyree learned that she had broken her proximal humerus, but she would not need surgery.
Sue Meredith, representative for the 71st district, talks to students in Mel Trotier's third hour AP Government class.

Missouri state representative Sue Meredith speaks to AP Government students

Hannah Hoffmann and Gabby Leon December 1, 2016

Who are you? I'm Sue Meredith, State Representative. I get to wear this cute little pin. These pins get very expensive depending on how much it costs to get elected. Senate ones are plastic, which I think...

At a 2014 Parkway Alumni Association day at the Cardinals game, retired Principal Al Burr throws out the game's first pitch for Parkway Family Day at the ballpark. It was the last home game of the season. Hundreds of former students and colleagues flew in from all over the country to cheer him on, including Stone Phillips even came. "Al remembered the names of every single person, even after not seeing many of them for 30+ years," Parkway Alumni Association Director Leah McCoy said.

Former Principal, Dr. Al Burr’s memorial service is Dec. 3

Sydney Kinzy, PHOTO EDITOR December 1, 2016

The first principal of West High, Dr. Al Burr, passed away on Sept. 25 at the age of 85. A memorial ceremony will take place at 1 p.m. on Dec. 3 at the Chesterfield Presbyterian Church and is open...

Backing away from the center line, senior Demi Ferretti tries to avoid getting hit

Dodgeball tournament to take place Dec. 10

Claire Smout, AWARDS COORDINATOR November 30, 2016
Dodge, duck, dip, dive and dodge! Students are getting ready for the third annual dodgeball tourney on Dec. 10.
Magee holds her plaque that she won as she poses with her fellow participants.

Chryssi Magee places first in the Incredi-Bowl of Ice Cream

Ellie Widowski, Staff Writer November 30, 2016
Magee made gooey butter cake ice cream, a cake batter ice cream with gooey butter pieces and a cream cheese swirl.

Doctor Strange movie review

Grant Aden, SPORTS EDITOR November 29, 2016

Beginning back in 2008 with Iron Man, Marvel Studios have produced 13 films including Captain America, Thor, Guardians of the Galaxy and The Avengers. Now, the newest entry into the cinematic universe...

Juniors Jason Zimbelmann and Alyssa Foy stand before one of the American flags found in many classrooms. Zimbelmann stands during the Pledge, but not Foy.

Students take a seat for injustice

Sydney Kinzy, PHOTO EDITOR November 21, 2016
Every day, over a quarter of students to sit during the Pledge of Allegiance to protest injustices.