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

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All content by Allie Collins

Star Wars VII: The Force Awakens review

Allie Collins, Staff Writer
December 23, 2015
Seniors Syndey Baker and Kathryn Harter attend the college fair held in the Parkway West Gymnasium on Sept. 15.

Seniors stand out in college applications

Allie Collins, Staff Writer
December 23, 2015
The team completes a free style set; each lane making their way through the workout at their own pace.

Girls Swim and Dive preview

Allie Collins, Staff Writer
December 1, 2015

The Hunger Games: Mockingjay, Part 2 review

Allie Collins, Staff Writer
November 24, 2015
Seniors Audrey Frost and Anna Worpvik participate in homecoming week by dressing up as the cookie and the baker.

Upperclassmen experience exchange

Allie Collins, Staff Writer
October 28, 2015
On their road to state, juniors Ava Larson and Claire Martin competed against Lafayette's top State ranked double's team. "When Claire and I beat Lafayette in team districts, I think deep down we both knew we could do it; but it was awesome when we actually did it," Larson said.

Swinging to State

Allie Collins, Staff Writer
October 16, 2015
Volunteering at the Green Trails fall carnival, sophomore Sarah Habibollah tosses a bean bag to an elementary student.

COW joins Key Club

Allie Collins, Staff Writer
September 29, 2015
The varsity racers gather before their race to discuss strategies. “I know we’ve swept the last two, but there may have been more. I do know that out the nine years we’ve done this, our varsity team has won seven times. The only two times we didn’t win, we were beaten by our rival, Central,” head coach Charlie Cutelli said.

Girls XC gets out the broom

Allie Collins, Staff Writer
August 31, 2015
POW: Kyle Bernstein and Tucker Watts, 12

POW: Kyle Bernstein and Tucker Watts, 12

Allie Collins, Convergent Media Writer
February 7, 2015
POW: Sophia Spaulding, 9

POW: Sophia Spaulding, 9

Allie Collins, Convergent Media Writing
February 1, 2015
POW: Taylor Klein, 12

POW: Taylor Klein, 12

Allie Collins, Convergent Media Writer
January 25, 2015
POW: Dr. Angela Frye, Creative Writing

POW: Dr. Angela Frye, Creative Writing

Allie Collins, Convergent Media Writer
January 22, 2015
POW: Amy Thornhill, History teacher

POW: Amy Thornhill, History teacher

Allie Collins, Convergent Media Writer
January 15, 2015
POW: Demonica Mims, 10

POW: Demonica Mims, 10

Allie Collins, Convergent Media Writer
January 8, 2015
POW: Jane Fuller, 9

POW: Jane Fuller, 9

Allie Collins, Convergent Media Writer
December 17, 2014
POW: Ashlyn Gravatte, 11

POW: Ashlyn Gravatte, 11

Allie Collins, Convergent Media Writer
December 15, 2014
Students aid Mrs. Annie Wayland as they put boxes of donations from the canned food drive in the back of a truck to be taken to Circle of Concern. "We’re being thankful and then we’re going into winter break where we’re reflecting as a community about how much we have. It’s just a perfect correlation for us to give back to the community and give back to those that are in need," Wayland said.

Competition of the Cans

Allie Collins, Photo Editor
December 12, 2014
Ellie Workman

POW: Officer Scoggins, Staff

Allie Collins, Convergent Media Writer
December 10, 2014
Students signed a poster after a silent protest to show their support for social justice.

Students organize silent walkout for social justice

Allie Collins, Entire Staff
December 6, 2014
During Lauren Bernstein's Spanish III class, sophomores Grant Cline, Alyssa Jackson and Victoria Marston participate in a silent written debate about the Michael Brown case. "It's ironic this is falling on the same day as the scheduled walk-out; that was not intentional," Bernstein said.

Protest walk out for social equality

Allie Collins, People of West Editor
December 4, 2014
Chistina Neuwirth, Laura Neuwirth, Kayln Neuwirth-Deutsch, Blaine Deutsch and Julia Neuwirth-Deutsch spend a day in Ferguson brightening up the community as they painted four boarded up windows over Thanksgiving break.

Helping Heal Ferguson

Allie Collins, Photo Editor
December 1, 2014
Huddling before the race, the girls cross country team chants "Carpe diem, let's go West!"

Girls cross country ends the season drought

Allie Collins, Photo Editor
November 15, 2014
POW: Brian Welch, Librarian

POW: Brian Welch, Librarian

Allie Collins, Convergent Media Writer
November 12, 2014
POW: Jackson Fleming, 12

POW: Jackson Fleming, 12

Allie Collins, Photo Editor
November 8, 2014
Preparing to leave after the school day, sophomore Will Carter is one of 40 sophomores to have gotten the privilege to drive to school and park alongside the juniors in the pit for the rest of the year.

Sophomores are granted parking privileges

Allie Collins, Photo Editor
November 7, 2014
POW Amy Cohen, Science teacher

POW Amy Cohen, Science teacher

Allie Collins, Convergent Media Writer
November 3, 2014

Cleaning Up Parkway’s Act

Allie Collins, Photo Editor
October 29, 2014
POW: Rachel Pille, 10

POW: Rachel Pille, 10

Allie Collins, Convergent Media Writer
October 28, 2014
POW: Keith Brown, Custodian

POW: Keith Brown, Custodian

Allie Collins, Convergent Media Writer
October 25, 2014
POW: Gwenn Pietrowski, 11

POW: Gwenn Pietrowski, 11

Allie Collins, Convergent Media Writer
October 21, 2014
POW: Camille Schillizzi, 12

POW: Camille Schillizzi, 12

Allie Collins, Convergent Media Writer
October 17, 2014
Flyer at heart

Flyer at heart

Allie Collins, Convergent Media Writer
October 14, 2014
POW: Tim Corteville, physical education teacher

POW: Tim Corteville, physical education teacher

Allie Collins, Staff Writer
October 12, 2014
Biting into a lemon bar, Junior Julia Patterson enjoys the food and her friends at Taste of West. "I love going to Taste of West. I look forward to it every year," said Patterson.

Behind the Scenes of Taste of West

Allie Collins, Photo Editor
October 10, 2014
POW: Alison Owen, 12

POW: Alison Owen, 12

Allie Collins, Photo Editor
October 8, 2014

POW: Leon Kutscher, 10

Allie Collins, Convergent Media Writer
October 7, 2014
POW: Daniel Loaney, 9

POW: Daniel Loaney, 9

Allie Collins, Convergent Media Writer
October 2, 2014
Along with his rewritten 'acceptance letter to Hogwarts', Sophomore Nick Wotruba completes the package with a stuffed owl as he asks Grace Folkins, sophomore, to Homecoming.

Save the Last Dance

Allie Collins, Staff Writer
October 1, 2014
“I’m proud of my tan lines because they mark me as someone who spends a lot of time outside.”- William Griffin, 10, Cross Country

“I’m embarrassed by my sock tan lines. I put sunblock on my legs to try and prevent to prevent them.”-Rebecca Su, 11, Golf

"I spend a lot of time outside. Most of the time though I’m working in landscaping and wearing gloves to protect my skin so I never really get rid of my tan lines.”- Landon Creemens, 11, Football

“My tan lines make me nervous for Homecoming when I have to get a dress.” -Rachel Friedman, 10, Tennis

"I’m terrified because I tan really easy so I hope my tan lines don’t get too bad by the end of the season.” -Ellie Nazzoli, 11, Field Hockey

After finishing a work out, Luke Whitten celebrates his success with his mother and Coach Zeller with high fives and hugs.

Athlete Spotlight: Luke Whitten

Allie Collins, Staff Writer
August 29, 2014
Student Spotlight: Duncan McBride skates against stereotypes

Student Spotlight: Duncan McBride skates against stereotypes

Allie Collins, Guest Writer
December 16, 2013