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The Official Student News Site of Parkway West High

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JV water polo huddles around coach Brian Welch discussing plays on April 26.

Coed water polo undefeated in Missouri

Kathryn Harter, Multimedia Editor April 16, 2014

The water polo teams have risen from being just a name on the walls to a name heard in the halls. Varsity is undefeated in league play and JV has five wins, three losses and one tie. “I think having...

The guard performed their show "Electric Twist" at the pep rally.

Winter Guard season recap

Ruthie Jia, Staff Writer April 4, 2014

At their last competition of the season, the winter guard placed seventh out of nine teams in the Mid Continent Color Guard Association (MCCGA) Championships in Springfield, Missouri. Guard teams were...

Gateway to the Best: Sports in St. Louis

John Watson March 26, 2014

The storied franchise of the St. Louis Cardinals has permanently cemented St. Louis as a baseball city, but the NFL and NHL also have strong presences. Professional sports teams have been anything but...

The racquetball team gathered in the Park Lane Suites lobby for senior Emily Karandzieff's surprise 18th birthday party. The team gathered in the lobby to celebrate the day of their arrival, kicking off the tournament in a festive way.

Racquetball seniors leave behind a winning tradition

Kayla Everett, Retired March 21, 2014

The boys and girls racquetball teams flew to Portland, OR to compete against 41 different schools from around the nation. Overall, the team placed fourth in the nation, with the six girls placing fifth...

Baseball preview: new traditions

Bobby Connor, Staff Writer March 14, 2014

After three different head coaches in three seasons, West Middle School Physical Education teacher Tony McNabb steps into the role as head coach of the Baseball team.  The assistant coach is Ben Margalski,...

Junior Michael McClure jumps up to defend a hit against Parkway Central,

Boys volleyball will look for production from junior class

John Watson, Editor in Chief March 10, 2014

The 2014 boys volleyball team will be looking forward to their upcoming season with only a small nucleus of returning players. The team is coming off a 2-14 season. The Longhorns will be anchored by...

Water polo has qualified for state two years in a row.

Water Polo Preview

Allison Wright, Staff Writer March 6, 2014

The reigning 2012 water polo state champions have started their regular practice routine on February 19th, weeks before actual tryouts. There are five seniors on the team: Chandler Klemm, Nick Klemm,...

Junior Ashley Timme passes the ball to senior Addy Tabrizi while warming up on the second day of tryouts. "I'm really excited for this season," Timme said. "It's always exciting to meet the new faces and get back together to play with the old ones."

Girls’ Soccer looks forward to upcoming season

Eileen Tully, Staff Writer March 6, 2014

After being eliminated in the first round of the districts tournament last season, the girls' soccer team looks to battle further into the competition this year. Players who are trying out will be tested...

Girls swim and dive team makes waves at state

Girls swim and dive team makes waves at state

Shannon Anderson, Editor-in-Chief March 5, 2014

The Swim and Dive team left the state championship podium last weekend with nine placing finishes in the bag. “I’m really proud of how my team did at state. Everyone had a really good season, we...

Ben Herrmann has his hand raised after winning in a match against Lindbergh.

Wrestling team doubles in size, looking to increase fan base

Shannon Anderson, Editor-in-Chief January 30, 2014

The wrestling team pinned down their goals for this winter season, striving for growth and development one match at a time. West’s wrestling program has 18 competitors, small in comparison to competing...