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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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Back in the band room, Karl checks out some of the nearly 700 band photos she has taken during her time as manager.

Athlete Spotlight: Vickey Karl

Hannah Hoffmann, TECHNICAL EDITOR-IN-CHIEF September 8, 2017

For sophomore Vickey Karl, summer meant memorizing six pages of music on a vibraphone and learning her performance part for the 2017-2018 season of band. Summer also brought about the sudden news that...

After winning the Memphis Twilight race, the varsity team gathers for a picture.

Boys cross country team take on Memphis Twilight Classic

Carly Anderson and Sarah Lashly September 6, 2017

The boys cross country team traveled to Memphis, TN for a meet on Sept. 2-3 where varsity placed first and JV placed second. “We left at about 10 [a.m.] and we got there pretty late. We only had...

Looking for someone to pass to, sophomore Zaide Johnson prepares to throw the ball.

Varsity water polo team heads to state

Carly Anderson and Sabrina Bohn May 5, 2017

With a 26-5 record, the varsity water polo team will be heading to state beginning on May 5. “I feel like this group really puts the team ahead of themselves this season,” head coach Charles Cutelli...

On top of the press box, sophomore Cameron Sato captures one of the camera angles of the game below. Sato worked behind the scenes to broadcast football, lacrosse and soccer games. “It was kind of like a live football game, all our footage switched between multiple cameras on the field or on top of the press box, and was then sent to the board,” Sato said.

School upgrades have varying effects on students

Carly Anderson and Sabrina Bohn May 1, 2017

With new changes to the school, such as the scoreboard and Adidas sports uniforms, student athletes and the Longhorn Sports Productions (LSP) have mixed opinions. “I like the look of our Nike [uniforms]...

During C-team practice, freshman Ava Pfeil checks to see if anyone is open.

Lacrosse team grows with 22 new freshmen

Gabriel Weber, Staff Writer March 30, 2017

After the JV team outscored opponents 14-6 and varsity ended 11-13 last season, returning members and coaches have high expectations for the current lacrosse season. “[The program] is a great balance...

Kristen Baranski cheers for the football players alongside the rest of her team at a varsity game.

Cheer trims down program with incoming freshmen

Gaby Van Winkle, Staff Writer March 24, 2017

With the 23 incoming freshmen trying out for cheer on top of the 52 other people trying out, the program has no other realistic choice but to make cuts. “To me it’s really great that cheer is becoming...

After winning a point, seniors Dillon Youngberg and Kenji Yanaba encourage each other as double partners.

Tennis team ramps up for season

Grant Aden, SPORTS EDITOR March 18, 2017

With winter transitioning into spring, members of the tennis team find themselves making the daily walk up to the courts with goals for the season. “I hope to get better, I want to make my serve harder...

Freshmen Daniel Yu and Jon Ma participate in a warmup relay on the third day of track practice.

High expectations made for the upcoming track and field season

Sarah Lashly, COPY COACH March 15, 2017

Over 150 girls and boys showed up Feb. 27 for the first day of track and field practice. “We are really excited about the group this season. We have a lot of kids, which is great, but we also have...

Sophomore Paris Wilken and freshman Ryan Mendonsa swim for the ball as part of their preparation during water polo practice.

Water Polo team welcomes talented freshmen

Chris Bass, STAFF WRITER March 10, 2017

The boy’s water polo team began preparation the week of Feb. 21, a week earlier than other spring sports teams. “For the first week, it was a lot of basic work, especially for the JV group,” head...

Putting up the Texas Longhorns hand sign, senior Evie Pfeifer poses for her commitment to University of Texas at Austin.

Senior Evie Pfeifer dives into college

March 9, 2017

After years of training and competing in meets, senior Evie Pfeifer is heading off to the University of Texas at Austin (UT Austin) and participating in their swimming program. Pfeifer’s swimming...