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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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The Official Student News Site of Parkway West High

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Eighteen new faculty join the school community

Eighteen new faculty join the school community

Grant Aden, SPORTS EDITOR September 3, 2016

Science, english and math teachers, as well as a technology support specialist, custodians and DHH captionists are amongst the new faces in the halls. Six of the new staff members work only part time,...

Rounding a corner in the wooded section of the Parkway Central course, junior Matyas Csiki-Fejer leads the varsity boys pack.

Boys cross-country speeds up the season with Brooks Memphis Twilight Invitational

Emily Dickson, CONCEPTUAL EDITOR-IN-CHIEF September 2, 2016

With multiple personal course records at the Parkway Quad on Aug. 27, and a varsity score split unrivaled by any team last year, coaches are considering the Parkway West boys cross country team a strong...

Photo illustration of a student with peanut allergies growing concerned about the PB&J sandwich

Parkway curbs students of food parties with new Food Safety Protocol

Sydney Kinzy, PHOTO EDITOR August 29, 2016

From Halloween parties in elementary schools to the post-test food potlucks at high schools, food has become a staple in schools. Outside of lunch, students have brought snacks to school and enjoyed “food...

History teacher Amy Thornhill marks directions on the whiteboard during a Modern U.S. history class.

History Teacher Amy Thornhill undergoes heart surgery over the summer

Leign Ann Barnett, Staff Writer August 19, 2016
Though the surgery did not affect her work, her condition affects all areas of her life, including her job as a teacher.

School picture day is Wednesday, Aug. 17

Hannah Hoffmann, TECHNICAL EDITOR-IN-CHIEF August 16, 2016

Your best outfit? Check. A new haircut? Check. A filled out form? Check. All that’s left to bring to picture day is a pose and smile. Inter-State Studios will be located in the main gym on Wednesday,...

Survey reveals the effects of finals on students

Nell Jaskowiak, OPINIONS AND ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR May 16, 2016

Students feel pressure to attain a “perfect summer body”

Sydney Kinzy, PHOTO EDITOR May 12, 2016
Summer is coming, and excitement is in the air. Along with that, people work hard to get a “perfect beach body."
On the last day of school, senior Ana Worpvik waits for the senior BBQ to begin.

Student Spotlight: Ana Worpvik

Claire Dreller, Staff Writer May 6, 2016

On May 24, foreign exchange student Ana Worpvik will be heading home to Norway after spending a year as a member of the senior class of 2016. “I’m leaving very soon and I have less than a month...

Swipe Right: Male Edition

Swipe Right: Male Edition

Claire Dreller, Staff Writer May 1, 2016
Finding a college roommate is much like searching for your soul mate online—whether you are male or female!
Colyer brothers fight to stay at West

Colyer brothers fight to stay at West

Shannon Anderson and Kathryn Harter April 21, 2016
Juniors petition to prevent transfer students from returning to their home district of Riverview Gardens district.