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The Official Student News Site of Parkway West High

Pathfinder

The Official Student News Site of Parkway West High

Pathfinder

During a home game against Webster Groves, senior Emily Goldenstein passes the ball to sophomore Megan Loaney on the outside of the three point line. "Our main focus was to use the best communication possible while on the court," Loaney said. The varsity team played Webster Groves on Friday, Jan. 17 and lost 58-26.

Girls basketball expecting great things

Eileen Tully, Staff Writer January 23, 2014

On Dec. 2 2013, guided study hall teacher and girls basketball coach John Sloop, along with the rest of the girls basketball team and fans, celebrated their first win of the season against Parkway North....

Freshman center Wyatt Yess boxes out a Parkway South defender for a rebound on Friday, December 6.

Student Spotlight: the answer is Yess

Bobby Connor, Staff Writer January 17, 2014

The recent success for the varsity basketball team can be attributed to the play of freshman center Wyatt Yess. Yess is a six-foot-six-inch tall center averaging 13.5 points per game along with six rebounds....

Senior Guard Jake Socha makes a layup against U-City last year. Socha hopes to improve off of his standout junior year.

All about the finish

Bobby Connor, Staff Writer December 12, 2013

The boy’s basketball team lost Friday’s non-conference game to the visiting Parkway South Patriots 55-57. Senior captain/ guard Jake Socha lead all scorers with 24 points, and is averaging 18.6 points...

Senior David Peck in the middle of a butterfly stroke during a meet.

Boys and Girls Swimming inducted into the Missouri Hall of Fame

John Watson, Editor in Chief December 10, 2013

The Parkway West swim program, both boys and girls, were selected for induction into the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame. West will be joining the likes of Stan Musial and Dan Dierdorf as only the fourth...

Junior Maddy Brown raced at the District meet, placing 4th and helping her team to make it through to Sectionals for the second year in a row. Though the team did not make it to state, Brown qualified individually and placed 3rd at the state meet. “I’ve realized that running is not a right, but a blessing, because so many people are not even able to walk, much less run. I want to run like I’m the most privileged girl in the world and use my talents well,” Brown said.

A reason to race

Rachel Osborne, Retired November 14, 2013

On Nov. 9, junior Maddy Brown ran in the state cross-country meet for the third consecutive year. She ran the fastest 5k of her life, earning third place at the state cross-country meet with a time of...

Hockey and racquetball: a day in the life of non-school sponsored sports

Rachel Osborne, Retired November 14, 2013

Four hundred and nine students, not quite half of the school population, participated in fall sports. Most students can find an area to fit in through sports, whether it be an activity pursued by many,...

Student Spotlight: Tommy Christensen

Student Spotlight: Tommy Christensen

Austin Oakes, Staff Writer November 14, 2013

Parkway West boys swimming will be participating in the Missouri High School State Swim & Dive Meet on Saturday, Nov. 16.  We chose senior Tommy Christensen for a quick interview on his swimming career. Christensen,...

Calming the Cardinals craze

Rachel Osborne, Retired October 30, 2013

The Cardinals have yet again reached the World Series, proving they deserve to be a part of the Postseason. They face one of their greatest rivals: the Boston Red Sox. Both teams have each won 11 World...

Rams lose Bradford to a torn ACL

John Watson, Editor in Chief October 23, 2013

Just as the St. Louis Rams’ offense began to finally come together, they lost their most key part in fourth year quarterback Sam Bradford to a torn ACL while playing against the Carolina Panthers. He...

Junior Kennedy Frank has scholarship options from three colleges.

Junior softball star has full ride to college

Kathryn Harter, Multimedia Editor October 14, 2013

Junior Kennedy Frank is not your average varsity softball player; she has three colleges offering her scholarships. Drake, Evansville, both giving her a full ride, and Western Illinois, offering her a...