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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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Junior Naira Ali enjoys American and Kashmiri foods at her Thanksgiving dinner. One of her favorite dishes is Kashmiri-style paneer.

Junior Naira Ali

November 28, 2022
Along with enjoying cultural foods on Thanksgiving, junior Naira Ali and her family serve unique takes on classic American dishes.
Junior Kaleb Tham and his family rotate who hosts Thanksgiving each year. When his family hosts, they prepare hot pot alongside American foods.

Junior Kaleb Tham

November 28, 2022
Junior Kaleb Tham and his family rotate who hosts Thanksgiving each year. When his family hosts, they prepare hot pot alongside American foods.
Josua Tapken

Josua Tapken

November 17, 2022

Home city: near Braman, Germany Host Family: Freshman Kendra Pinkard Grade: 11 What inspired you to become a foreign exchange student? “My siblings and mother already did their exchange here,...

Jason Kwok

Jason Kwok

November 17, 2022

Home city: Hong Kong, China Host family: Kwok’s grandparents Grade: 10 What inspired you to become a foreign exchange student? “My mom decided for me. She knows a lot and understands what...

Charles Leleu

Charles Leleu

November 17, 2022

Home city: Lille, France Host Family: Sophomore Maddy Tarter Grade: 10 What inspired you to become a foreign exchange student? “For the English and to visit America.” Did you get any...

Sam Placer-Frey

Sam Placer-Frey

November 17, 2022

Home city: Galicia, Spain Host Family: Sophomore Sienna Lorenz Grade: 11 What inspired you to become a foreign exchange student? “Both of my siblings have done [the foreign exchange program]...

Cecile Wolters

Cecile Wolters

November 17, 2022

Home City: Stuttgart, Germany Host Family: Sophomore Gianna Lionelli Grade: 11 What inspired you to become a foreign exchange student? “Many things, actually. First of all, language, to be...

Johanne Mortensen

Johanne Mortensen

November 17, 2022

Home city: Odense, Denmark Host Family: Barbara Goldman, retired Henry Elementary counselor Grade: 11 What inspired you to become a foreign exchange student? “It is because of my mom. She...

Measuring one cup of milk, senior Sapir Zachary helps junior Keyshon Brown cook fettuccine alfredo. Culinary mentor class allowed students to assist others in the kitchen and build relationships. “I loved this class because I loved making new connections and seeing how it brightens people’s day just to say hello,” Zachary said. “Helping people has always been something I’m passionate about and good at.”

Photo of the Week – Oct 28

Kelsea Wilson, Staff Writer October 28, 2022

Senior Esha Franics

Esha Francis

Elle Rotter, Deputy Conceptual Editor-in-Chief September 23, 2022

Name: Esha Francis Grade: 12 Role: Student Body President  Why did you join the Longhorn Council? I originally joined because I wanted to try something new. I never [considered myself] a leader....