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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 fund to help Ollie has come a long way, from $150 to 30K in just over a week.

Custodian’s Fund Draws to a Close

Hannah Hoffmann, TECHNICAL EDITOR-IN-CHIEF November 13, 2014
Ollie Caruthers and the West staff react to support from the community.
Startled to find out Snow White was eavesdropping, the dwarves huddled behind their leader.  The dwarves were played by Casey Bruner, Koel Branson, Kjell Hagen, Tanya Esmiel, Steven Ou, and Audrey Frost.

The Tale of Snow White Review

Debra Klevens, Photo Editor / Staff Writer November 9, 2014
A twist on a time-honored classic that did not deliver on it's promised interactivity.
During her final dress rehearsal, freshmen Kennedy Brown strolls downstage appreciating the beauty of the forest.

Student Spotlight: Kennedy Brown

Betsy Wait, MANAGING EDITOR-IN-CHIEF November 7, 2014
Freshman takes the lead role in the children's theatre production.
Gerry Wieczorek stands with  the Blues' mascot Louie the Bear.

Math Teacher receives visit from Louie and the Blues

Claire Martin, Staff Writer November 6, 2014
Gerry Wieczorek receives a visit from Fox Sports Midwest and the Blues' mascot Louie.
The fund for Ollie raised over $5000 in a single day from teachers, students, parents and alumni all looking to donate.

Altruism goes viral for school custodian

Hannah Hoffmann, TECHNICAL EDITOR-IN-CHIEF November 6, 2014
Last week, two students started a campaign to raise money for Ollie Caruthers, and the social media platforms upon which it was presented caused a $5000 to be raised in one day.

“Birdman or The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance” review

Kathryn Harter, Multimedia Editor October 31, 2014
Alejandro González leads a stellar cast in the best one-take film yet.

Students conduct waste audit

Debra Klevens, Staff Writer October 29, 2014
Volunteers sort through trash to find out how they can help their school community and the environment.
Junior Mary Galkowski and Sergeant Joshua Eckhoff  walk into the middle of the gym during the fall pep rally.

Longhorn Council and Joshua Chamberlain Society team up to help injured soldiers

Jane Fuller, Staff Writer October 29, 2014
Read about the Joshua Chamberlain Society, the charity Parkway West will be supporting this year.

St. Louis’ Halloween Scene

Hannah Hoffmann, TECHNICAL EDITOR-IN-CHIEF October 25, 2014
Whether you hope to embrace your inner brain-eating monster or hunt around town for the paranormal, St. Louis has something for you.
Sophomore Andrew Engelmeyer saves a goal against Ladue to send the game to penalty kicks

Athlete Spotlight: Andrew Engelmeyer

Grant Aden, SPORTS EDITOR October 22, 2014
Sophomore Andrew Engelmeyer moved up from JV to Varsity on the Boys Soccer team to become the starting goalie.