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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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The girl's field hockey team practices their drives on the varsity goalie, Meena Lahiri. The field hockey team’s first game is on Thursday, August 29 against Parkway North on the football stadium at 4:15 p.m. “The team would love for everyone to come out and support us for our first game! I’m really excited about the potential both teams have. Skills from previous players have improved and the new players are learning skills so quickly. This year is going to be a good one,” Wind said.

Respect the skirt: Girl’s Field Hockey

Kathryn Harter, Multimedia Editor August 28, 2013

After a summer apart, the girl's field hockey team reunited on July 29 at training camp. With 32 freshmen trying out, the team has almost doubled in size. “The freshmen are doing really well! They...

Goalie Nathan Talbott

Summer Soccer Showcase

Debra Klevens, Staff Writer August 27, 2013

The Soccer Summer Showcase was held from July 11-13.  Thirty-five teams from around Missouri participated. “The weather was very hot, so the managers and coaches made sure the players were well hydrated...

The volleyball team makes a pyramid after playing sand volleyball at Manchester Park, Saturday, August 17.  The program met at 9 a.m., ate a bagel breakfast and tie dyed team t-shirts.  "Sand volleyball was a very fun team and sister bonding activity. We had a lot of fun tie-dying our team shirts, and the bagels tasted great. I look forward to many more activities along the way," senior Maddy Quoss said.

Girl’s Volleyball Serves up the Season

Mary Galkowski, Staff Writer August 26, 2013

The girl's volleyball program will begin August 30 at home against Cor Jesu. Last year the Longhorns won one of three games against Cor Jesu. “Cor Jesu has always been a big competition for us,”...

The water polo team ended the season with a 31-6 record.  Junior Chandler Klemm was awarded Conference Player of the Year and Offensive Player of the Year.

West High Varsity places at State

Nathan Rands, Reporter May 16, 2013

On Saturday May 11, the varsity water polo team concluded the season at the state competition against the top four schools, including rivals SLUH, DeSmet and MICDS. "I was more excited than nervous...

Senior Annie Spewak reaches for a ground ball while junior Kemone Lindo serves as backup.

Girl’s Lacrosse advances to the elite eight

Jacob Cupps, Editor-in-Chief May 14, 2013

After a 13-7 record for the overall season, and a 6-1 record in their league, the girl's lacrosse team advances to the elite eight. "We were a little rocky at the beginning, but as it progressed we...

Boys Tennis team competes for district playoffs

Nathan Rands, Staff Writer May 8, 2013

Earlier this week, the boys tennis team defeated South and Layfayette in the district playoffs. The team has been practicing for the playoffs for weeks. "In practice we're really trying to emphasize...

Entering the exchange zone, freshman Rachel Osborne hands off the baton to sophomore Maddie Brown, after finishing her leg of the 4 by 800 meter relay. The team competed in the Parkway Quad at South on March 28, placing first in the event with a time of 10 minutes, 39 seconds.

Girl’s Track Relay team top 25 in state

Jacob Cupps, Editor-in-Chief April 25, 2013

With districts, sectionals and state meets around the corner, sophomore Maddie Brown, freshmen Rachel Osborne, Abby Allgeyer and Sydney Jackson, the 4 by 800 meter relay team, has run a combined time of...

Baseball team settles in

John Watson, Staff Reporter April 19, 2013

Following a slow start, the baseball team has found its rhythm and is beginning to develop a resilient attitude. Coached by Aaron Hickman and led by captains J.C. DeMuri and Curtis Smith, the Longhorns...

Lacrosse defeats Ladue

Lacrosse defeats Ladue

Lily Briscoe, Staff Writer April 19, 2013

On April 15 the girls lacrosse team defeated Ladue 15-12. "We played like a team and held out for the win," junior Allie Rayfield said, "It was a really competitive game from the start." Junior Kemone...

Waterpolo loses to SLUH in overtime

Waterpolo loses to SLUH in overtime

Annie Spewak, Editor in Chief April 18, 2013

On Wednesday, April 17, varsity water polo lost to St. Louis Univeresity High (SLUH) 8-10 in overtime. Last season, the West polo team lost to SLUH in the regular season but defeated SLUH for the state...