Skip to Main Content
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

#PWestThisIsME

#PWestThisIsME

Leigh Ann Barnett, STAFF WRITER September 22, 2016

To most people, there is an obvious split between the world of makeup and the parallel universe of the natural look. However, seven girls’ opinions and experiences with beauty norms refute this generalization....

Pokémon GO helps real-world trainers “catch them all”

Pokémon GO helps real-world trainers “catch them all”

Hannah Hoffmann, TECHNICAL EDITOR-IN-CHIEF September 22, 2016

The modern Pokémon trainer is no longer confined to catching them all within in-game regions that can only be reached through a screen; the summer debut of Pokémon GO has turned into an all out virtual...

During a time out, Coach Susan Dean points out the strengths and areas for opportunity during the game.  "Even when she doesn't call the time out, she uses it to make us better with every word she says," junior Maddie Schoessel said.

Varsity volleyball hosts Webster Groves in historic reunion of coaches

Emily Dickson, CONCEPTUAL EDITOR-IN-CHIEF September 20, 2016

On Sept. 20 girl's volleyball will host Webster Groves in a showcase of head coach Susan Dean’s career. All varsity coaches at the game will have played for the Longhorns under Coach Dean during their...

Teams honor veterans by joining the Heroes on Helmets program

Teams honor veterans by joining the Heroes on Helmets program

Grant Aden, SPORTS EDITOR September 19, 2016

To honor fallen veterans, the girls softball team joined the Heroes on Helmets program, a nationwide initiative that commemorates veterans who perished in action by displaying memorial stickers on players...

Juniors Emily Dickson and Grant Aden pose for a photo after Aden asked Dickson to homecoming.

We’re Really Clef-er: Homecoming playlists for all

Justin Cupps, CONCEPTUAL EDITOR-IN-CHIEF September 17, 2016

In lieu of homecoming, the two of us have decided to make two playlists of polar nature: one to get pumped to go to homecoming and the other to wallow in sadness or (in my case) play Super Smash Bros across...

Students acknowledge date stigma at Homecoming

Students acknowledge date stigma at Homecoming

Kristin Priest, STAFF WRITER September 16, 2016

Deciding to go to homecoming solo or with a date provides similar quandaries regardless of a student’s gender. Both social media and Hollywood place a stigma on the cliche high school event. Junior Sydney...

Grace VanderWaal steals America's Got Talent

Grace VanderWaal steals America’s Got Talent

Dani Fischer, MANAGING EDITOR-IN-CHIEF September 15, 2016

Critics were calling America’s Got Talent  the most exciting season yet, on Wednesday, Sept. 14. When it came down to the final three, only one percent of the vote separated magicians Jon Dorenbos and...

captiontest

KSDK poll decides football game coverage

Nell Jaskowiak, OPINIONS AND ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR September 15, 2016

On the morning of Monday, Sept. 15, KSDK published a poll on their website asking which local high school football game they should do live coverage of. As of 9:05 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 15, Parkway West's...

We're Really Clef-er: Indie Folk Playlist

We’re Really Clef-er: Indie Folk Playlist

Justin Cupps, CONCEPTUAL EDITOR-IN-CHIEF September 13, 2016

NOTE: I do suggest you listen to the playlist before reading this because it will make a lot more sense once you do. After finding another online newspaper that made weekly playlists based on holidays...

Corsage Fundraiser at Zengel Flowers supports Senior Graduation Lock-In

Corsage Fundraiser at Zengel Flowers supports Senior Graduation Lock-In

Emily Dickson, CONCEPTUAL EDITOR-IN-CHIEF September 13, 2016

Now through Sept. 17 students can purchase homecoming corsages and boutonnieres from Zengel Flowers and Gifts at the corner of Clayton and Baxter to support the Class of 2017 Graduation Lock-In. “Zengel...