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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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Swinging her racket, freshman Charlotte Zera plays in a singles match against Lafayette at home on Wednesday, Aug. 31.

Girls tennis team prepares for districts

Emily Dickson, CONCEPTUAL EDITOR-IN-CHIEF September 29, 2016

The girls tennis team beat every team they have played, with the exception of Lafayette, leading them to a 7-1 record. “Our biggest competition was definitely Lafayette. Lafayette’s team is really...

During a time out, Coach Susan Dean points out the strengths and areas for opportunity during the game.  "Even when she doesn't call the time out, she uses it to make us better with every word she says," junior Maddie Schoessel said.

Varsity volleyball hosts Webster Groves in historic reunion of coaches

Emily Dickson, CONCEPTUAL EDITOR-IN-CHIEF September 20, 2016

On Sept. 20 girl's volleyball will host Webster Groves in a showcase of head coach Susan Dean’s career. All varsity coaches at the game will have played for the Longhorns under Coach Dean during their...

Teams honor veterans by joining the Heroes on Helmets program

Teams honor veterans by joining the Heroes on Helmets program

Grant Aden, SPORTS EDITOR September 19, 2016

To honor fallen veterans, the girls softball team joined the Heroes on Helmets program, a nationwide initiative that commemorates veterans who perished in action by displaying memorial stickers on players...

Members of the team rejoice after scoring a touchdown.

Longhorns destroy Normandy 55-0

Bridget Noonan, STAFF WRITER September 15, 2016

After leading 7-0 in the first quarter, the varsity football game against Normandy got canceled due to thunderstorms in the area on Friday, Sept. 9. “We were playing kind of sloppy, and I think that...

Rounding a corner in the wooded section of the Parkway Central course, junior Matyas Csiki-Fejer leads the varsity boys pack.

Boys cross-country speeds up the season with Brooks Memphis Twilight Invitational

Emily Dickson, CONCEPTUAL EDITOR-IN-CHIEF September 2, 2016

With multiple personal course records at the Parkway Quad on Aug. 27, and a varsity score split unrivaled by any team last year, coaches are considering the Parkway West boys cross country team a strong...

Seniors Maddie Kaempfe, Maggie Walkoff, Jamie Gardner and Lauren Sanford pose for a picture in their Cardinals gear at the Royals game.

Lacrosse team travels to Kansas City

Ellie Widowski, Staff Writer May 9, 2016
In addition to playing lacrosse, the team had time to bond with each other throughout the trip.
Senior Grant Brueggenjohann hits a double against conference opponent Parkway North on March 28.

Brueggenjohann’s bat propels Longhorns down the stretch

Bobby Connor, Staff Writer May 5, 2016
Senior third basemen Grant Brueggenjohann is among the area leaders in total hitting.
Junior right-handed pitcher Matt Perego has five wins on the season, beating teams such as Affton and Clayton.

Pitching and defense paves the way

Bobby Connor, Staff Writer May 3, 2016
The varsity baseball team is on a four game winning streak.
Coach Charlie Cutelli encourages his team during the game.

Skip shot of Cutelli’s Longhorns

Bridget Noonan, STAFF WRITER April 25, 2016
As students walk into the gym, the first thing they see are the plaques lining the walls—three of them from water polo state championships.
Senior third baseman Grant Brueggenjohann is among the area leaders in batting , posting a .472 average on the year.

Bitter loss sparks baseball moving forward

Bobby Connor, Staff Writer April 22, 2016
Parkway West baseball finished third in the annual conference tournament.