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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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Nikita Bhaskar

Nikita Bhaskar

April 11, 2023

How did you feel when you heard that you were the finalist for the National Merit Scholarship? I was really happy. It felt like my hard work paid off. What are some characteristics you believe...

Joseph Britt

Joseph Britt

April 11, 2023

How did you feel when you heard that you were the finalist for the National Merit Scholarship? I was excited to hear that I had advanced to the next level. It was fun to tell my story and be able...

Noah Schell

Noah Schell

April 11, 2023

How did you feel when you heard that you were the finalist for the National Merit Scholarship? I'm excited, but since almost every semifinalist becomes a finalist, it wasn't too big of a jump this...

Owen Arneson

Owen Arneson

April 11, 2023

How did you feel when you heard that you were the finalist for the National Merit Scholarship? I was excited. What are some characteristics you believe helped you achieve this award? I...

Parkway Board of Education candidate Mark Ivancic.

Mark Ivancic

April 3, 2023

Why did you choose to run? A couple of things. The future of America is the next generation. I am of the last generation. I'm retired. I have a strong commitment to [the] community, developing the community,...

Parkway Board of Education candidate Kathy Guerra.

Kathy Guerra

April 3, 2023

Disclaimer: This email has not been edited.   Hi Claire! Thanks for  reaching out! These days my time is at premium and I’m having many other interviews this week! Having private adolescent...

Ryan Kerr

Ryan Kerr

April 3, 2023

Why did you choose to run? Originally, I didn't want to run for the school board this year. I wanted to wait until next year, [when] I could engage a lot more with parents and have a lot more insight...

Parkway Board of Education incumbent Debbie Hopper.

Debbie Hopper

April 3, 2023

Why did you choose to run? I chose to run mainly because I want to continue working on the important work we currently have in play. Continuing the effective leadership on the board is important, and...

Parkway Board of Education candidate Matt Ehlen.

Matt Ehlen

April 3, 2023

Why did you choose to run? For the most part, the education of my children. I don't believe the education system is serving them justly. I've had two [kids] graduate from Parkway already, and both of...

Parkway Board of Education candidate Jeff Todd.

Jeff Todd

April 3, 2023

Why did you choose to run? I first ran for the board back in 2017, so I’m running for re-election at this point. I ran [back then] for the same reason now — I had kids in the district at the time,...