- June 5On to the next
- May 22The fun in finance
- May 22Photo of the Week - May 22
- May 22Spring in action: A look into West's 2026 spring sports season
- May 21French en route
- May 19Sarah Johnson
- May 19Crime, class and consequence
- May 18Athletes of West - Alexander Berryhill
- May 15What Happens Next
- May 15An empty table
![Twinkling lights glow in homes and neighborhoods as families decorate to celebrate Ramadan and welcome in Eid. Junior Zainab Aljaff reflects on how this holy month shaped her, and how these values continue beyond the holiday. “Eid helps me realize that the things we learn during Ramadan is beyond [the] month. Eid is so exciting because it is a reward for everything that we worked on [during] Ramadan. Being able to share the day with my family made it unforgettable,” Aljaff said.](https://pwestpathfinder.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Screenshot-2026-03-30-at-8.38.05-AM-1200x792.png)
![With every second on the mat counting, junior Jaeda McRaven struggles against her opponent in a wrestling match. On Dec. 9, McRaven competed at a girls' wrestling tournament at Rockwood Summit. “I have been doing pretty well this season, [especially] with being able to place on the podium at some matches, but overall, [I] have been trying very hard to [qualify] for state,” McRaven said.](https://pwestpathfinder.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/DSC0206-1200x800.jpg)
![Carefully holding a young athlete's face, senior Elizabeth Knott works at the face painting station in Victory Village. The Victory Village, located in the North Gym, served as a space for athletes to engage in multiple independent tasks. “I like to volunteer [and] interact with all different kinds of people [and] helping them have a fun experience. There was a little boy who asked me if I could [draw] a character from a game he liked [and] I was able to look it up and draw that character for him,” Knott said.](https://pwestpathfinder.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/DSC9290-1-Enhanced-NR-1-1200x799.jpg)
![Reflecting on the hallway artwork titled “Community and Connections,” junior Trent Young is inspired by the unity and belonging showcased at school. This painting was created in 2014 to represent West's diverse population.“Seeing someone of color, [Zohran Mamdani], succeed in politics makes me realize I belong here. It inspires me to get involved within my community [to] make a difference,” Young said.](https://pwestpathfinder.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/DSC_0002-1200x800.jpg)
![Lifting his arms, principal John McCabe prepares to shoot a three-point shot. This was McCabe’s third time playing in the Senior vs. Staff Basketball Game. ”There’s an energy level when we're all there. It's always better when we're all together. Anytime we get to see our students on display in front of the whole school — our cheerleaders, our dancers, our band, our jazz choir — [seeing] people that work and put in all this time and effort, I love that. I love any event that allows us to showcase [all] different things,” McCabe said.](https://pwestpathfinder.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/DSC02741-1-1200x800.jpg)
![Wearing heavy Roman armor and holding a chief, senior Nick Cook talks to eighth graders about the Latin program at West High. Latin teacher Tom Herpel offered Cook the opportunity. “I had some of the students dressed up in tunics, [and Cook] was in Roman armor. I had them walking around giving flyers to people with general information about Latin, as well as allowing them to talk to kids and give a play-by-play of what we do in class,” Herpel said.](https://pwestpathfinder.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/DSC_5386-2-1200x800.jpg)
![Sitting courtside before a junior varsity girls’ tennis match, senior Tanisi Saha rushes to finish her homework. Saha has found herself doing academic work during her athletic activities since her freshman year. “Being in sports has taught me how to stay organized and on top of my schoolwork. [With] a busy practice and game schedule, I’ve learned to manage my homework and study time better,” Saha said.](https://pwestpathfinder.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/DSC_0022-1200x800.jpg)
![Blue lights shining brightly, senior Riley Creely beatboxes into the microphone. Creely and the group began the performance in front of the blue lights, sparking interest from the audience. “The pep rally performance was fun. I got to beatbox for the first half of the song, which was hype. I liked to look into the student section [while I performed],” Creely said.](https://pwestpathfinder.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/DSC_5085-Enhanced-NR-1200x799.jpg)
![Sophomore Isaiah Meese smiles after his Eagle Scout Ceremony. Meese has participated in the scouting program since first grade, learning new aspects of life and growing a community of a second family. “I almost didn’t do [boy scouting], but I'm glad I eventually did start doing it. I regret that I wasn't [working towards Eagle Scout during COVID]. It might not always seem like the most rewarding thing, but if you put your time into it, there's a good chance you'll get quite a lot out of it: friends, new activities and hobbies, or just more experience,” Meese said.](https://pwestpathfinder.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/IMG_1004-1200x800.jpg)