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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 whole cast sits awaiting the right time to go on stage. Students who have loved being on stage have enjoyed their experience with their fellow cast members. "I auditioned because i love theater and i thought a dramatic play would be a good change from the usual comedy." junior Kathryn Harter said.

Welcome to Our Town!

Mary Moriarity, Staff Writer February 20, 2015
"Our Town," a three-act play by Thornton Wilder, opens tonight at 7 p.m., featuring a cast of 35 characters, set in the fictional town of Grover’s Corners between 1901 and 1913.
Senior Brian Ingberg walks to the next hole at Forest Hills Country Club for the varsity district tournament.

Student Spotlight: Brian Ingberg

Kyla Hatton, Sports Editor February 20, 2015
Senior Brian Ingberg recieved the Evans Scholarship for close to a full ride to Mizzou.
Mae Whitman in The DUFF, to be released on Feb. 20 by Lionsgate and CBS Films.

Mae Whitman promotes teen self confidence

Rachel Ellis, Staff Writer February 17, 2015

After years of everyone having Mean Girls as their go-to movie for laughs and a high school plot, there’s a new movie coming out to help alter the misconception of drama and stereotypes teens face in...

School in India seeks English volunteers

Jacob Cupps, Editor-in-Chief February 10, 2015
The Parkway West Community, through COW and Spark!, partner with a school in Kerala, India, to send volunteer teachers.

Water Polo: Repeat

Grant Aden, SPORTS EDITOR February 9, 2015

Sophomore Evie Pfeiffer stands by her grandmother, Ardeth Mueller's, exhibit at the International Swimming Hall of Fame in Fort Lauderdale, Fl.  Pfeiffer's grandmother went to the 1956 Olympic Trials in Detroit for the 100m fly, placing eighth in the nation. "It feels great to be a third generation swimmer, I love that there are so many years of swimming [in my family] that I can be compared to, and I can't wait to further our legacy," Pfeiffer said.

Sophomore nears Olympic future in swimming

Sarah Burnham, Staff Writer February 6, 2015
Taking the national spotlight, sophomore Evie Pfeiffer is training for the June 2016 Olympic trials.
Cliff Amen helps freshman Daniel Loaney in Robotics.

Cliff Amen is awarded Teacher of the Year

Kathryn Harter, Multimedia Editor February 5, 2015
After 13 years of dedication, Cliff Amen has been awarded Teacher of the Year.
Dribbling the ball down the court, senior Lee McMullin defends the ball from Parkway North.

Lee McMullin reaches 1000 points

Claire Martin, Staff Writer February 2, 2015
Lee McMullin reaches 1000 points at the basketball game on Friday January 30.
Jazz Choir performs at the Fall Choir Concert, Oct. 23.

Jazz Choir Performs at MMEA Conference

Allison Wills, Staff Writer January 27, 2015
Through a unique opportunity, the Parkway West Jazz Choir is performing at the Missouri Music Educators Association's (MMEA) widely-attended conference on Jan.29. The MMEA hosts the annual conference at Tan-Tar-A resort, at the Lake of the Ozarks, featuring workshops for educators and musical performances from groups from around the state.
Freshman Chris Bass prepares to board his afternoon bus for a 40 minute trip to his home in St. Louis city.

VST Students Tackle Winter Transportation

Betsy Wait, MANAGING EDITOR-IN-CHIEF January 26, 2015

Sub-freezing temperatures, icy roads, traffic jams and waiting in the dark are all daily struggles that stand in the way of receiving an education for the 78 voluntary student transfers (VST). “It’s...