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The Official Student News Site of Parkway West High

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Dedication EP review

Hannah Hoffmann, TECHNICAL EDITOR-IN-CHIEF March 31, 2015
You’re The Only One I Need? Yeah, the only song I need to hear to know that Dedication is not a good album.
Completing an assignment, senior Jan Gagstetter studies in her AP Statistics class.

Jan Gagstetter nominated for U.S Presidential Scholars Program

Claire Martin, Staff Writer March 31, 2015
Senior Jan Gagstetter was nominated for the U.S. Presidential Scholars Program and will find out if she gets into the program in May.

Post or pause: Social media’s influence on college admissions

Betsy Wait, MANAGING EDITOR-IN-CHIEF March 26, 2015
Think twice before you tweet.
Freshman Sydney Kinzy reads her published story. "When I write, I always write something deep from inside me which is embedded in each and every character and conflict, and that's what I'm sharing. I'm sharing life's problems and how people deal with them. I'm sharing the truths of the world I see around me. Really, that's what writing is all about for me," Kinzy said.

Student Spotlight: Sydney Kinzy

Lily Briscoe, Staff Writer March 25, 2015

Imagine balancing school, sports, social life and writing multiple novels and short stories, all as a freshman in high school. Freshman Sydney Kinzy started her writing career in fourth grade. “I...

Refacing American money one woman at a time

Sohia McMorrow March 25, 2015
The campaign Women on 20s is petitioning to Barack Obama to suggest that a woman should replace Andrew Jackson on the $20 bill.

Winter Sports Highlight Video

Grant Aden, SPORTS EDITOR March 23, 2015

Junior CJ Schrieber plays the drum set for his jazz band, Cosmic Latte. Schrieber has played drum set in West High marching band shows since his freshman year. “I’m going to try to write more concert band things that are less percussion-oriented,” Schrieber said about his percussion-centered compositions.

Student Spotlight: CJ Schrieber

Allison Wills, Staff Writer March 19, 2015

After eight months of preparation, junior CJ Schreiber finished composing his second marching band show. “The theme of the show is nightmares, and the things you may see or feel in a nightmare,”...

After visiting City Hall, juniors Lily McMorrow, Lauren Schumacher, Naomi Kodama and Anum Chaudhry explored different downtown neighborhoods.

Focused on new perspectives

Sohia McMorrow, Staff Writer March 17, 2015
FOCUS Youth Leadership St. Louis recruited a group of juniors to attend leadership activities that will allow students to understand other people's perspectives.
Librarian Lauren Reusch poses in the library.

Faculty Spotlight: Lauren Reusch

Kathryn Harter, Multimedia Editor March 11, 2015
Growing up she wanted to be the first woman in the NBA, but now Lauren Reusch is a new addition to the library staff!
Students circle around as junior Sarah Goldblum reads "The Berenstain Bears."

Student Spotlight: Sarah Goldblum

Bronte Segura, Staff Writer March 10, 2015
Junior Sarah Goldblum spreads positivity working with special education students.