Spring Edition: Seniors commit to their school for collegiate sports
Zoe DeYoung, Ridwan Oyebamiji, and Lydia Roseman
May 28, 2020
Tia Reed-Basketball Senior Tia Reed couldn’t imagine the idea of playing collegiate basketball, but that changed when she began to hear offers from Missouri Baptist University, Lyon College, Fontbonne University and Fisk University during her high school career. “[I never] really believed [I could play...
Coaches share the disappointment with student-athletes regarding canceled sport seasons
Cooper Walkoff, Convergent Media Writer
May 21, 2020
Student-athletes aren't the only ones who are disappointed with their seasons being cancelled due to the coronavirus. The coaches are equally frustrated about not being able to lead their teams during the spring. “This season we had a very strong team with exceptional volleyball skill and knowle...
A time to remember: Inside senior Robert McKnight’s tennis career
![Holding their third place medals from districts, senior Robert McKnight stands alongside his teammate Matt Boyd and tennis coach Katelyn Arenos after a practice during their junior year. They spent most of their season playing doubles matches with each other. “Playing tennis has taught me a lot. Staying committed to my training has taught me discipline. Struggling through back injuries has taught me how to always find the silver lining. Most importantly, my tennis career has taught me a lot about humility and respect,” McKnight said. “Respect is earned in many ways. It’s about correcting your mistakes and putting others first, and improving the lives of those around you, because you [can] personally have an impact.”](https://PWestPathfinder.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/DSC_0687-475x315.jpg)
Jacob Stanton, Staff Writer
May 12, 2020
After placing third in the district doubles tournament his junior year, team captain and senior Robert McKnight is poised to become a tennis star. Even though his final season has been postponed due to COVID-19, McKnight is excited for his future. He recently got accepted to the University of Missouri a...
Substitute teacher and professional umpire: alumnus Trevor Dannegger’s journey from education to officiating baseball games
Drew Boone, Staff Writer
May 11, 2020
Spending the long hot summer days calling balls and strikes on the baseball field, and working with students in the classroom during the winter, alumnus Trevor Dannegger works to fulfill his dreams on and off the field. Starting from a young age, Dannegger found his passion was for officiating base...
Senior Ryan Caton reflects on his running career after his final season is postponed
![Sprinting toward the finish line, senior Ryan Caton races at the Missouri Sectionals meet at Parkway Central High School Nov. 2, which was one of the last cross country races of his career. He finished the race in 14th place and qualified for state the following week. “My teammates [were] everything. Nobody was motivated for themselves; everyone was motivated for the whole team, and that is something I can’t thank them enough for,” Caton said. “I felt very happy that I was able to end my season at state. Not very many people were able to do that.”](https://PWestPathfinder.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/unnamed-1-475x403.png)
Jacob Stanton, Staff Writer
April 29, 2020
After three months of preparation and running more than 500 miles during the off-season, senior Ryan Caton is one of many spring athletes seeing their final season slip away due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Parkway officially announced April 9 that all schools and athletics, including track and field, were...
Senior Sam Goedde and freshman Jack Goedde’s work ethic ‘set’ them up for success as volleyball teammates
![Wearing their varsity jerseys, brothers Jack and Sam Goedde smile for a photo. This year, the brothers had the opportunity to play on the same volleyball team, but their season was cut to only two weeks due to the outbreak of COVID-19. “I know that Jack worked extremely hard to prepare for this season so that he would have a chance to make varsity and play with Sam,” boys varsity volleyball coach Susan Anderson said. “Had [they] been able to play, I know they would have pushed each other on the court and really bonded.”](https://PWestPathfinder.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/IMG_6670-e1587398670189-475x457.jpg)
Mira Nalbandian, Staff Writer
April 22, 2020
From practicing volleyball in their front yard to sharing the varsity court, senior Sam Goedde and freshman Jack Goedde took their bond to a new level as teammates on the boys varsity volleyball team. Both Goedde’s have been playing volleyball since they were young, starting on Catholic Youth Coun...
Meet the new “Jett-setting” softball coach
Gabi Badami, Staff Writer
April 16, 2020
It is safe to say that Math teacher Andrew Jett will be coaching the varsity softball in the 2020 season. Social Studies teacher Jeff Chazen has coached the softball team for 11 years and recently stepped down. “I was very shocked when Chazen resigned, our season had more ups and downs than usu...
Junior Matt Cosgrove’s journey to becoming a Division I athlete
![Jumping up in the air, junior Matt Cosgrove winds his arm back to serve the ball. Cosgrove turned down four other offers to commit to Pennsylvania State University to continue his volleyball career. “[Playing club] is a lot more competitive and challenging than playing for your school because you play kids all around the country, and it forces you to raise your level of play,” Cosgrove said.](https://PWestPathfinder.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/fortre-475x326.jpg)
Tre Bell, Staff Writer
April 14, 2020
After playing volleyball for three years, junior Matt Cosgrove committed to Pennsylvania State University (Penn State) to continue his volleyball career. “Penn State came to watch me play with my club team [High Performance] in Chicago last summer. I felt so loose, and I ended up playing really well there. T...
Junior Emily Sipp wins Fleet Feet Snowball Series
Zoe DeYoung, Staff Writer
March 6, 2020
Running uphill as she nears the end of a five-mile race at Forest Park, junior Emily Sipp notices something bizarre: there are no other women on the pavement in front of her. Suddenly, yells from the crowd bring her back to the present. “You’re the first woman!” She understands now what they m...
