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The Official Student News Site of Parkway West High

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All content by Debra Klevens
Members of the Investment Club review their trading software for the Wharton Global High Investment Competition. By discussing next year’s economic projections, the group can predict how the stock market will change. “[During the meeting], we talked and got our thoughts together. It’s really important that everyone shares their ideas and we’re able to form a solid plan for the future,” student leader and senior Rohan Daggubati said.

[Photo] Calling all clubs!

Lily West, Staff Writer
January 12, 2023
Using Starbursts to represent a caption, freshmen Kate Hardy and Julia Kiffer recreate a yearbook spread with food. Convergence Journalism 1 students learned how to design yearbook double-page spreads using various snacks and candies to represent different design elements. “It helped me see the layout and learn how to set up the page myself,” Hardy said. “It was challenging but worth it in the end when we got to eat it all.”

[Photo] Photo of the Week – Dec. 2

Kelsea Wilson, Deputy Conceptual Editor-in-Chief
December 2, 2022
Editors for the Parkway West Pathfinder help organize the Pathfinder product drive. The team collected and sorted donations from each English teacher’s room after school from Nov. 14 - Nov. 21. “Our goal was originally to give each family seven additional items for the month of December, and we have far surpassed our goal now,” Pathfinder editor and senior Elle Rotter said. “We passed that goal by the third day of the drive, and it was amazing how many people donated.”

[Photo] Food feuds: you made an impact

Elle Rotter, Deputy Conceptual Editor-in-Chief
November 30, 2022
Sophomore Lila Hartle and other Bollywood night participants mirror sophomore Triya Gudipati’s moves during the first dance class. Hartle liked seeing her friend teach a different dance style. “As someone learning [this style] for the first time, [Gudipati] made it easy and friendly to follow along,” Hartle said.

[Photo] Bollywood boogie

Achyuta Ambal, Staff Writer
November 16, 2022
Sophomore Sadie Burgess

[Photo] Sadie Burgess

Elle Rotter, Deputy Conceptual Editor-in-Chief
September 23, 2022
Senior Tyler Kinzy teaches 2019-2020 Convergence Journalism I students how to write ledes.

[Photo] Cadet teachers reporting for duty

Madi Michajliczenko, Conceptual Editor-in-Chief
May 27, 2021
In an attempt to steal the ball, junior Mary Hardy clashes with senior Margaux Eubank, from Parkway Central High School. The team defeated Central 6-0. “Now we're the upperclassmen, but we haven't really had a ton of experience,” Hardy said. “We didn’t know a lot about the other teams as well because we didn't get to see them play last year.”

[Photo] Varsity spring sports midseason review

Elle Rotter, Deputy Conceptual Editor-in-Chief
April 28, 2021
Carrying the ball forward, left defender and junior Ella Mercer dribbles away from Parkway Central seniors Kaylee Canoy and Brooke Taeckens. Mercer has played soccer since she was five years old and is a three-year member of the varsity team. “Soccer has always been a huge part of my life. I love using it as a way to de-stress and get exercise. No matter what I have going on outside of soccer, as soon as I’m on the field it disappears and I forget about it for an hour and a half,” Mercer said. “Soccer is both a mental and physical sport, you always have to be thinking about the next play, and where you need to be and where the next ball needs to go. I love getting to incorporate both the mental and physical aspect on the field.”

[Photo] Photo of the Week – April 5

Kathryn McAuliffe, Managing Editor-in-Chief
April 9, 2021
Working with the right tools, senior Tengis Kelley participates in constructing a Sukkah for the United Hebrew Congregation. Kelley enjoyed taking part in National Honors Society and getting the time to work with his peers to help the community. “NHS personally is a great way for someone to become better connected with their surroundings,” Kelly said. “As someone who was new to the St. Louis area [as of] two years ago, working different service opportunities has helped me meet new people and learn more about the area.”

[Photo] A glimpse into clubs during COVID-19

Elle Rotter, Deputy Conceptual Editor-in-Chief
March 11, 2021
In Convergence Journalism class, sophomores Jordan Scales and Thomas Bruns watch the Inauguration Wednesday, Jan. 20. Despite it being President Joe Biden's inauguration, many viewers focused on Bernie Sanders' mittens. “When I heard about the inauguration I didn’t really care too much about it,” Scales said. “I didn’t have any favorite parts of it because I don’t really care about politics. Bernie Sanders' mittens looked pretty good though.”

[Photo] Photo of the Week- Jan. 18

Ashlyn Gillespie, Deputy Managing Editor-in-Chief
January 22, 2021
Junior Lauren McLeod, a member of the swim and dive team, gives her all in the 100 backstroke. McLeod has been a part of the varsity swim and dive team for two years, and has been swimming for seven years of her life. "It's a sport that takes a lot of perseverance. But it is also very rewarding to be a part of a team that is so driven and always brings each other up," McLeod said.

[Photo] Photo of the Week-Jan.11

Bri Davis, Staff Writer
January 15, 2021
Conferencing with his coach after a meet, sophomore Jack Windler reflects on his performance from the previous event. Due to the many doubts about if there would even be a season, Windler felt grateful that he was able to swim for his school. “Receiving the news from MSHSAA that there would be a season was relieving,” Windler said. “This year really gave me a chance to reconnect with the team [as]  a whole.”

[Photo] Photo of the Week–Oct.19

Drew Boone, Staff Writer
October 23, 2020
While Cadet Teaching in Culinary Arts, Zander Lionelli stirs homemade spaghetti sauce.

[Photo] Cooking with passion

Sophia Ferretti, Convergent Media Writer
December 14, 2018
Sorting through canned goods Nov. 19, freshman Brinda Ambal participates in the West County Interfaith Alliance Thanksgiving drive. Members from the Hindu, Islamic and Jewish temples came together alongside Catholic and Christian church members to better understand each other's faith and provide canned food for the Parkway Food Pantry. “In a world where there is so much religious conflict, it is really great to see people come together,” Ambal said.

[Photo] Photo of the week – Nov. 19

Caroline Judd, SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER
November 20, 2018
Accepting the 2018 Founder's Award from Principal Jeremy Mitchell, senior Daniel Loaney reflects on his experiences at West. The Founder's Award is given to the student who best exemplifies what West students stand for: good character, academics, school spirit and is the highest school honor. “I was overwhelmed, it was a surreal moment to look out and see four years of my life had gone by. I’ve loved this place, and being here," Loaney said. "It really meant a lot to me to see how I have impacted the school. I wanted to make the most of my time here at West so to be recognized was surreal and overwhelming.”

[Photo] Photo of the week – May 14

Carly Anderson, Conceptual Editor-in-Chief
May 18, 2018
Representing West, sophomore Sabrina Bohn participates in a Parkway student-led press conference surrounding gun violence. Along with speaking at the press conference, Bohn is currently helping to organize the March for Our Lives and school walkouts. “I am passionate about stopping gun violence because I believe that no other students should have to be in fear of dying or seeing their friends or teachers die,” Bohn said. “I think this is the perfect time for every student to demand change and let their voices be heard.”

[Photo] Photo of the Week – Feb. 19

Carly Anderson, Conceptual Editor-in-Chief
February 23, 2018
Principal Jeremy Mitchell awards senior Nehemiah Colyer the 2017 Founders Award recipient. The Founder’s Award is given to a student who exemplifies what West students stand for: good character, academics, school spirit and is the highest school honor.

[Photo] Praise for the honors ceremony

Nell Jaskowiak, OPINIONS AND ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR
May 16, 2017
Dignity Period administrator Jane Unger, Mariam Seba, Freweini Mebrahtu and senior Mariel McMindes pose for a picture after Mebrahtu’s speech.

Dignity Period speakers visit West

Debra Klevens, Convergent Media Writer
May 4, 2016
Volunteering at the Green Trails fall carnival, sophomore Sarah Habibollah tosses a bean bag to an elementary student.

[Photo] COW joins Key Club

Allie Collins, Staff Writer
September 29, 2015
Guccione crowned Mr. Longhorn 2015

Guccione crowned Mr. Longhorn 2015

Debra Klevens, Convergent Media Writer
March 6, 2015
During the 13th annual African American Read-In in the West High library, junior Donte Hopkins reads “Love Your Enemy” by Yusef Iman.  Pizza and dessert was served to all student present. “We all have to live together.  In the past there was so much hatred.  The poem is telling everyone not to forgive them for everything they have done, but instead love them.  It represented how we have to keep moving forward and love each other no matter what happens,” Hopkins said.

Love your enemy

Debra Klevens, Convergent Media Writer
February 26, 2015
Beating everyone in the business

Beating everyone in the business

Debra Klevens, Staff Writer
February 25, 2015
Typing a chapter in  "From the Ashes," sophomore Allison Worth adds to her upcoming novel.

Student Spotlight: Allison Worth

Debra Klevens, Convergent Media Writer
February 24, 2015
Combating Shakespeare

[Photo] Combating Shakespeare

Emily Dickson, CONCEPTUAL EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
February 2, 2015
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.

[Photo] Protest walk out for social equality

Allie Collins, People of West Editor
December 4, 2014