The Official Student News Site of Parkway West High

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The Official Student News Site of Parkway West High

Pathfinder
The Official Student News Site of Parkway West High

Pathfinder
How would you describe your book in one word? “Realistic, because there are a lot of stereotypes and stuff, but there’s a lot more behind them so you just have to know the person,” senior Jeremiah Desu said.

Jeremiah Desu

Madi Michajliczenko, Conceptual Editor-in-Chief • May 25, 2021

From two different worlds, Emily and DJ from senior Jeremiah Desu’s “Life’s Not Fair” come together in a way that will change each other’s lives forever. This story about a troubled teen and...

How would you describe your book in one word? “I would say relatable, which is not what many people would choose. I say relatable because there are so many different things you can relate to in my book, whether that be a person or an animal that you truly have such an unbreakable bond with, or feeling social awkwardness like the little boy in my book. [Even] having a struggling relationship with your parents and having money issues or having them not throw money at issues or just stuff like that. There are so many different parts and aspects of my book that I feel like a teenage person could relate to, which is kind of surprising” senior Lauren Barron said.

Lauren Barron

Madi Michajliczenko, Conceptual Editor-in-Chief • May 25, 2021

Inspired by her dog named Finley, senior Lauren Barron decided to write a short story about a puppy that helps a young autistic boy named Jack Cunningham. “Just a Mutt Named Finley” follows Jack’s...

Senior Emma Pence smiles and poses after receiving her first dose.

Emma Pence

Leah Schroeder, Managing Editor-in-Chief • April 29, 2021

Senior and Sonic employee Emma Pence is grateful to have been vaccinated, regardless of getting an allergic reaction to the shot. “I was thrilled to learn that I qualified for the vaccine. I work...

Senior Meghan Leahy poses with friends on the swim team.

Megan Leahy

Leah Schroeder, Managing Editor-in-Chief • April 29, 2021

Without plans to get the vaccine any time soon, senior Megan Leahy is grateful that vaccination is not currently required.  “I am not planning on getting the vaccine at this time. I might later into...

Librarian Lauren Reusch receives her first dose at a Walgreens clinic.

Lauren Reusch

Leah Schroeder, Managing Editor-in-Chief • April 29, 2021

Now fully vaccinated, librarian Lauren Reusch underwent several different obstacles along the way. In March, Reusch travelled to Illinois in order to find a vaccination.  “My biggest fear was that...

Looking at the camera, junior Megan VanValkenburgh receives the vaccine at a Mercy Clinic.

Megan VanValkenburgh

Leah Schroeder, Managing Editor-in-Chief • April 29, 2021

After discovering that the COVID-19 vaccination was available for individuals under the age of 18, junior Megan VanValkenburgh was quick to act.  “I was excited. I didn't really know that teens under...

Pulling down his mask for a photo, senior Justin Xu smiles with his dog.

Justin Xu

Leah Schroeder, Managing Editor-in-Chief • April 29, 2021

Before his fellow classmates qualified for the COVID-19 vaccine, senior Justin Xu had already received his first dose. Xu was a volunteer with SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital prior to the pandemic, as...

Waltzing with the chambelanes, May Trejo-Vasquez and her court perform the second dance in her quinceañera. Although everything played out smoothly in the end, Trejo-Vasquez and her court had some problems performing the waltz in the rehearsals leading to the big night, due to Trejo-Vasquez’s ball gown. “It was pretty difficult, the boys kept slipping on [the dress] in our last practice but we got it down,” Trejo-Vasquez said.

The Finale

Ashlyn Gillespie, Deputy Managing Editor-in-Chief • April 21, 2021

The week leading up to the quinceañera was filled with last minute preparations. The Trejo-Vasquez family did not have a planner to make sure they checked all the boxes, but they had some guidance from...

Surrounded by mountains of shoes like Nike SB Dunk Chicago, Yeezy 350 Bred, Jordan 11 Concord and Jordan 4 Raptor, sophomore Nick Malchanav uses his basement to store his inventory. Through pulling off great deals with resellers, collectors and consumers, Malchanav has been able to attain the skill of negotiating. “Whenever I negotiate with people, I just ask them the price they're looking to get the shoes for, so I can know if we're on the same page,” Malchanav said. “But if they don't give me a price that they're looking for, I just throw them a low balling offer just to see where the dice rolls. Because if they base their emotions, I can see how negotiable they're going to be on the deal.”

Starting off on the right foot with a shoe resale business

Hannah Choi, Staff Writer • April 14, 2021

After seeing results from competitive gaming, sophomore Nick Malchanav took his money a step further and began his own shoe resale business. Seeing the price tags range from $100 to $7000 for a pair of...

Turning on his PC and putting on his headphones, sophomore Nick Malchanav prepares to play Fortnite. Malchanav received a spot in the top 5 during a 128-person tournament hosted by rematch.gg. “I love to get kills, and I always challenge myself and how many kills I can get in a match. I don’t really go for the win. It was basically what I played the game for,” Malchanav said.

Paid to play

Anijah Wilson, Staff Writer • April 14, 2021

Competitive gaming is big business: the global gaming market reached a value of 167.9 billion in 2020 and is expected to exceed that amount in 2021. During quarantine, sophomore Nick Malchanav joined the...

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