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The Official Student News Site of Parkway West High

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Students laugh in the bleachers at last year's homecoming pep rally.

Homecoming spirit days

Nell Jaskowiak, OPINIONS AND ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR • September 22, 2018

Homecoming week starts Monday, don't forget to participate in spirit days and hype up for homecoming! Loading... (function(d){var js, id="pikto-embed-js", ref=d.getElementsByTagName("script")[0];if...

Mondonna Ghasedi poses for a headshot for her profile on St. Louis County Courts. She was able to learn how to apply rules to real-world situations at 14 years old as the only female baseball umpire at the Ballwin Athletic Association. “It took a lot of courage to make the calls on a diamond full of older male teenagers, but I quickly learned that a firm grasp of the rules and the confidence to apply them made me one of the more sought after umpires by coaches and players alike,” Ghasedi said. “It was not always easy and sometimes the answer was not clear but, with attentiveness, commitment and an understanding of the rules, I made the calls with confidence. These experiences only enhanced my commitment to justice and fairness and furthered my desire to know the rules that applied to those principles.”

Alumna Mondonna Ghasedi pursues her dream career as an associate circuit judge

Sarah Lashly, COPY COACH • September 20, 2018

Alumna Mondonna Ghasedi has fulfilled her dream of becoming a judge after getting her law degree from the University of Missouri-Columbia School of Law. Ghasedi was appointed associate circuit judge for...

James Bosanquet sits with his wife Jill, his son Grant and his daughter Clara at the Muny entrance for a family picture. Grant and Clara are both future longhorns and Jill currently a family physician practicing weight loss medicine. “As a critical care physician, we work some long, yet predictable hours. I could not ask for a more supportive family, " Bosanquet said. "My wife, Jill, is the rock of our family and keeps everything scheduled, planned and moving forward."

Alumnus James Bosanquet saves lives through critical care medicine

Sarah Lashly, COPY COACH • September 11, 2018

Since graduating in 2001, alumnus James Bosanquet has pursued a career as a Critical Care Physician at Missouri Baptist Medical Center, and has been practicing critical care medicine since July 2015. “I...

Kaitlyn Yang and her crew attend a premier party for Miss 2059, a show that her team did visual effects for last year for Verizon go90.

Alumna Kaitlyn Yang aspires for change in the entertainment industry through Alpha Studios

Sarah Lashly, COPY COACH • August 30, 2018

After graduating in 2007, alumna Kaitlyn Yang founded Alpha Studios in 2013. Alpha Studios is a post-production company Yang created in Los Angeles, CA. “We do visual effects, motion graphics, titles,...

Supporting the tropical theme, senior Madison Terry and Alyssa Stopke wear the leis and Hawaiian shirts they bought the night before at Party City. “I had a lot of fun getting dressed up in tropical wear. We went to a couple stores and bought a bunch of Hawaiian wear as well as thrift shopping, so it was for sure an adventure,” Terry said.

Senior Camp Out

Anna Pavlisin, STAFF WRITER • August 17, 2018

Hearts Beat Loud review

Sabrina Bohn, Managing Editor-in-Chief • August 14, 2018

Life can be a bit depressing at times, meaning many people just want to escape into another life for a few hours. With its feel-good vibe and engaging characters, “Hearts Beat Loud” is the perfect...

A group of friends, including senior Joe Roseman, who are involved in BreakDown smile for a photo after a community performance. At community performances, anyone can come watch BreakDown perform, and Roseman was on the greeting committee for that performance. “Before BreakDown I had anxiety with [meeting new people],” Roseman said. “But it’s an excellent fostering leadership program and has helped me to take on those roles more easily.”

Joe Roseman, senior

Kelsey Long, STAFF WRITER • May 14, 2018

After senior Joe Roseman went to a BreakDown STL performance four years ago, senior Daniel Loaney asked if he would be interested in joining BreakDown. Roseman was excited to have found a practical way...

Erin Maxwell stands with direct boss Amy Marino at the Platinum House at Parker Palm Springs during Coachella 2018. Maxwell and her team helped design the entrance of the Platinum House. “The process starts in December 2017, so it is approximately four and a half months of planning. My team works on all aspects of the Platinum House including the partner and activation elements; creation of the physical structure; negotiate contracts with music artists; create and deploy marketing and social media and assist our public relation partners on press outreach,” Maxwell said. “The Platinum House provides American Express Card Members access to an oasis away from the festival grounds to enjoy the Palm Springs weather before heading to Coachella for the evening acts.”

Working with big names in the Big Apple

Sarah Lashly, COPY COACH • May 10, 2018

Working with Coachella, Beyoncé, Museum of Ice Cream, Kendrick Lamar and Drake through her career as the Director of Brand Partnerships and Experience at American Express is part of alumna Erin Maxwell’s...

Alumna Yvette Lu stands on the red carpet at the camera at Opening Night for Hamilton. Celebrities like Paris Hilton and Jimmy Kimmel were also in attendance along with various hairdressers, designers, actors and dancers. “There was a lot of excitement from that evening, largely because a lot of celebrities came to Opening Night,” Lu said. “Lin-Manuel Miranda was also there, which was exciting.”

Alumna Yvette Lu tours with the cast of Hamilton

Beatrice Antonenko, Staff Writer • May 8, 2018

A graduate of the class of 2013, alumna Yvette Lu is currently touring across the United States as a member of the ensemble in the popular musical “Hamilton.” “I love that we're constantly moving....

Surrounded by fellow BreakDown members, junior Claire Smout poses with her peers after a winter retreat for BreakDown leaders. “Coming back to the school and hearing about how things are improving for students is one of the most rewarding parts of being apart of BreakDown,” Smout said.

Claire Smout, junior

Kelsey Long, STAFF WRITER • May 3, 2018

When junior Natalie Butler informed junior Claire Smout that BreakDown needed more people, Smout auditioned, liking how the program focused on peer mentoring. “It’s a lot more influential. I know...

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