The Official Student News Site of Parkway West High

Pathfinder
The Official Student News Site of Parkway West High

Pathfinder
The Official Student News Site of Parkway West High

Pathfinder

Falcons and Patriots set to showdown in Super Bowl LI

Grant Aden, SPORTS EDITOR • February 3, 2017

After 20 weeks of emotion and passion, ups and down, the 2016 football season nears its final conclusion: Super Bowl LI. The annual athletic extravaganza will feature the New England Patriots led by...

Michele Mordica, an art teacher at Parkway Central Middle, and her husband stand in solidarity with the local Muslim community at the Daar-Ui-Islam Masjid.

Senior Meamuna Paracha’s video goes viral

Sydney Kinzy, PHOTO EDITOR • February 2, 2017

“My name is Meamuna Paracha and we are going live from Daar-Ul-Islam Masjid in St. Louis, MO,” Paracha said in a live video she posted to IlmFeed, which has then since gathered over half a million...

During a break from performing, June 23, senior Connor Brunig poses for a picture in Switzerland.

Granting dreams program makes students aspirations become reality

Lilly Bucher, Staff Writer • February 2, 2017

Whether it be Japanese lessons for a elementary school student, a medical mission trip to Honduras or a student wanting to take a robotics class, the Parkway Alumni Association (PAA) gave away $23,700...

Annie holds a child from the Nanchang orphanage she used to live in.

Senior Annie Doig visits her native country and orphanage

Jenny Chai, Convergent Media Writer • February 1, 2017
Just three days before finals week, senior Annie Doig left for China to visit her native country for the first time in 17 years.
Reaching for a gear, freshman Bhargav Addagarla builds a robot.

Robotics team prepares for state

Wonsang Lee, Staff Writer • January 27, 2017
After claiming the victory in the Parkway Central VEX Robotics Tournament, the robotics team will compete in the state competition at Rolla, Missouri at Feb.18. Parkway West’s two teams, Three Screws Loose and Moose Herders, joined forces at the competition and utilized both of their robots in an alliance.
Dancing to the beat of Greek music, sophomore Kristina Humphrey performs at the 2016 St. Louis County Greek Festival.

Sophomore Kristina Humphrey explains what it’s like to be a greek dancer

Hannah Rushing, Convergent Media Writer • January 27, 2017

Although school activities like orchestra, debate, theater and improv take up a great amount of sophomore Kristina Humphrey’s time, she makes an effort to be involved outside of school in Greek dance...

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...

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