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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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National English Honors Society

National English Honors Society

Kathryn McAuliffe, Managing Editor-in-Chief December 18, 2020

While most students begrudgingly read the classics assigned to them in English class, students of Beta Omicron Kappa, the National English Honors Society, go above and beyond to celebrate their love of...

Keeping the facade of the school groomed, grounds worker Jim Mayfield mows the lawns and maintains the outdoor facilities.

Jim Mayfield

Elle Rotter, Deputy Conceptual Editor-in-Chief December 8, 2020

Jim Mayfield, Grounds Worker Grounds worker Jim Mayfield joined the staff from Pierremont Elementary to manage and take care of landscaping. Making the switch to high school, Mayfield enjoys building...

Counselor Erin Sternberg focuses on making sure all students, not just those in her letter group, are getting the help they need.

Erin Sternberg

Elle Rotter, Deputy Conceptual Editor-in-Chief December 8, 2020

Erin Sternberg, Counselor  Counselor Erin Sternberg joined the faculty after graduating from the University of Missouri with a Masters of Education and a certification in school counseling. “I...

Standing in his at-home classroom, English teacher Kaleb Schumer prepares to teach students in a virtual setting.

Kaleb Schumer

Elle Rotter, Deputy Conceptual Editor-in-Chief December 8, 2020

Kaleb Schumer, English  English teacher Kaleb Schumer switched his teaching career from middle to high school as well. Changing schools in the midst of a global pandemic has been an unconventional...

Smith poses by her new desk at school in her new West gear.

Brionne Smith

Elle Rotter, Deputy Conceptual Editor-in-Chief December 8, 2020

Brionne Smith, Sophomore Principal Starting her Parkway career, sophomore Principal Brionne Smith oversees the class of 2023 and works with the larger school community.  “When it came down to...

Sitting in her at-home office, Spanish teacher Sonya McGowin prepares to converse with her students. After teaching middle school students for 13 years, McGowin adjusted to teaching at a higher level. “It doesn't feel that different, except for the difference of virtual learning,” McGowin said. “High school students are more focused, [and] the course is more challenging.”

Sonya McGowin

Elle Rotter, Deputy Conceptual Editor-in-Chief December 8, 2020

Sonya McGowin, Spanish When she learned about a higher level teaching position, Spanish teacher Sonya McGowin applied, got hired and transferred from Parkway Central Middle School to teach high school...

Instead of a symbol of support, the Thin Blue Line flag, also known as the 'national police flag,' causes fear and division.

Thin Blue Line or thinly-veiled racism?

Zoe DeYoung, Staff Writer November 23, 2020

It flies at your favorite hometown barbecue restaurant. It hangs in the background of your classmate’s Zoom screen. It’s plastered on your friend’s gaiter mask. It sits on a sign in your front yard. It’s...

Enjoy reading our review of the Italian cuisine from Mia Sorella.

The Nalbandian Nosh: November review

Mira Nalbandian, Managing Editor-in-Chief November 10, 2020

Welcome to the first edition of the Nalbandian Nosh, our very own father-daughter monthly food review. In our family, good food is very important. My dad has been tirelessly crafting both adventurous and...

Sketching on a white canvas, junior Grace Fassler hand designs a canvas with a collage of personalized pictures for each customer. As an entrepreneur, Fassler faced challenges along the way, such as dealing with unresponsive customers. “Sometimes people message me wanting one and when I message them back, they leave me on seen. This irritated me because I didn’t know if I needed to get any supplies or save any,” Fassler said.

Grace Fassler

October 28, 2020

When the pandemic struck in March, so did boredom for junior Grace Fassler. To combat this, Fassler began her own business of selling custom canvases via Instagram.  “I could really use some...

Sophomore Elise Frost packages an earring.

Elise Frost

October 28, 2020

While managing costs, profits and shipping labels may seem like the job of an adult, it’s one sophomore Elise Frost takes pride in completing. Frost started a handmade earring business by selling on...