The Official Student News Site of Parkway West High

Pathfinder
The Official Student News Site of Parkway West High

Pathfinder
The Official Student News Site of Parkway West High

Pathfinder
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Emily Dickson, CONCEPTUAL EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

Grade: 12

Years on staff: 4

Life soundtrack: “Ohio – filious remix” by Damien Jurado.

Most passionate about: “Equal opportunity education for children in the United States and around the world. The quickest way to change a community is to educate young girls.”

Favorite dance move: the Lipgloss dance (“What you know ’bout me?!”)

All content by Emily Dickson
Senior Cheryl Ma seeks support for her essay in the Celebrating Student Voices contest

Senior Cheryl Ma seeks support for her essay in the Celebrating Student Voices contest

Emily Dickson and Betsy Wait
May 7, 2018
Junior Justin Cupps plays marimba in preparation for the audition. The auditions for All-Suburban concert band were held at Parkway North on Monday, Nov 6. Cupps was one of four students from Parkway West that made it into the band.

Four band students accepted into St. Louis All-Suburban Concert Band

Emily Dickson, Sabrina Bohn, and Dani Fischer
November 7, 2017
Posing with their first place plaque, the varsity girls volleyball team make longhorn symbols with their hands.

Varsity volleyball wins district championships

Emily Dickson and Carly Anderson
October 25, 2017
With light shining through the team's red and blue tent, freshman Leah Selm and senior Hannah Roth huddle up on a chilly morning at the West Invitational.

Photo Gallery: Girls cross country practices the mundanity of excellence

Emily Dickson, CONCEPTUAL EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
October 6, 2017
The Texas Army National Guard pulls a boat across a flooded highway in Houston.

Community hosts drive to raise money for Hurricane Harvey relief

Emily Dickson, CONCEPTUAL EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
August 31, 2017
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[Photo] Emily Dickson

December 1, 2017

Reflections literary magazine “Kinesthesia” now available

Emily Dickson, CONCEPTUAL EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
April 28, 2017
The theme of the 2016 book was "Don't Blink".

PAWESEHI is nominated for 2016 NSPA Pacemaker award

Emily Dickson, CONCEPTUAL EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
February 15, 2017
The Parkway West Pathfinder reflects on the best stories published in 2016.

Most popular stories of 2016

Emily Dickson, CONCEPTUAL EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
December 31, 2016
Y-Kiki Divers to host scuba photos with Santa on Dec. 3

Y-Kiki Divers to host scuba photos with Santa on Dec. 3

Emily Dickson, CONCEPTUAL EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
December 2, 2016
Swinging her racket, freshman Charlotte Zera plays in a singles match against Lafayette at home on Wednesday, Aug. 31.

Girls tennis team prepares for districts

Emily Dickson, CONCEPTUAL EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
September 29, 2016
During a time out, Coach Susan Dean points out the strengths and areas for opportunity during the game. "Even when she doesn't call the time out, she uses it to make us better with every word she says," junior Maddie Schoessel said.

Varsity volleyball hosts Webster Groves in historic reunion of coaches

Emily Dickson, CONCEPTUAL EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
September 20, 2016
Juniors Emily Dickson and Grant Aden pose for a photo after Aden asked Dickson to homecoming.

[Photo] We’re Really Clef-er: Homecoming playlists for all

Justin Cupps, CONCEPTUAL EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
September 17, 2016
Corsage Fundraiser at Zengel Flowers supports Senior Graduation Lock-In

Corsage Fundraiser at Zengel Flowers supports Senior Graduation Lock-In

Emily Dickson, CONCEPTUAL EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
September 13, 2016
Rounding a corner in the wooded section of the Parkway Central course, junior Matyas Csiki-Fejer leads the varsity boys pack.

Boys cross-country speeds up the season with Brooks Memphis Twilight Invitational

Emily Dickson, CONCEPTUAL EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
September 2, 2016
Out of 166 certified teachers at West, only six are of color, making student diversity greater than teacher diversity.

Students push to raise awareness for lack of teacher diversity

Emily Dickson, CONCEPTUAL EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
May 12, 2016
Symphonic Orchestra students rehearse during class.

Sophia Loy on orchestra’s 2017 Montreal trip

Emily Dickson, CONCEPTUAL EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
May 9, 2016
"It’s funny. Everyone reacts differently to different grammar, and I just like making people laugh," Spanish teacher Jessica Redstone said. "I definitely like bringing humor into the classroom every now and then, but it’s fun to do the same thing with a different group every day. Everyday is a challenge, but also a mystery. You don’t really know how things are going to turn out. Although a lot of people say you know their job is the same thing everyday, you can’t really say that for teaching."

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Emily Dickson, CONCEPTUAL EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
May 6, 2016
Middendorf holds a flower bouquet from staff.

Dr. Beth Middendorf named St. Louis Assistant Principal of the Year

Emily Dickson and Emily Wind
April 6, 2016
Kumar presents his research to the board during the judging panel. The young computer programmer had to face two rounds of rigorous judging before being awarded second place. "I was surprised that I won. First they announced all of the finalists and when they skipped my name my mom started crying and somebody next to her said not to worry because I probably won something higher, but she was crying because she was happy," Kumar said.

Dinky data tables

Emily Dickson, CONCEPTUAL EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
March 28, 2016

The intro album review

Emily Dickson, CONCEPTUAL EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
March 20, 2016
Butler and Osborne run together before the eighth mile-marker, Osborne sporting West's blue cross country bow. With temperatures skimming 32 degrees, both runners wore headbands to guard their ears from the wind.

Cross Country runners complete Frostbite Half-Marathon

Emily Dickson, CONCEPTUAL EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
February 16, 2016

Healthy eating in 2016: A student guide

Emily Dickson, CONCEPTUAL EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
January 27, 2016

Sophomores survive car accident at Manchester Smoothie King

Emily Dickson, CONCEPTUAL EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
January 19, 2016

Junior Remi Aalfs bucks the trend

Emily Dickson, CONCEPTUAL EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
December 14, 2015
Student dancers reach the high barre of excellence

Student dancers reach the high barre of excellence

Emily Dickson, CONCEPTUAL EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
November 16, 2015
Awardees standing on risers applaud as President Obama enters the room. There were 108 awardees this year, all teachers of secondary math or science classes. "We were all just mesmerized. They lined us up on risers and since I’m short I got to sit in the front," Knop said. "Very nonchalantly one of the doors opened and the president walked in."

Math teacher Ruth Knop sets a National precedent for teaching

Emily Dickson, CONCEPTUAL EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
October 23, 2015
Sophomore cross country runner Jane Fuller walks home with the new girls cross country backpack, which features the redesigned "W" longhorn logo.

A new face for the Parkway West Longhorn

Emily Dickson, CONCEPTUAL EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
October 1, 2015
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Where did all the seniors go?

Emily Dickson, CONCEPTUAL EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
September 21, 2015
14 Seniors presented with "Glory of Missouri Award"

14 Seniors presented with “Glory of Missouri Award”

Emily Dickson, CONCEPTUAL EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
May 19, 2015

“Walk Away” single review

Emily Dickson, CONCEPTUAL EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
May 17, 2015
Freshmen Khushali Sarnot moved from India recently.

[Photo] Students move from one country to the next

Vaishal Shah, Staff Writer
May 1, 2015
Junior Rebecca Su frowns at the familiar ACT preparatory book that students used to study for the test. This year, Ms. Witt offered a preparation course that provided these booklets to students wishing to get ahead of the game.

Mandatory ACT doesn’t faze juniors

Emily Dickson, CONCEPTUAL EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
May 5, 2015

Understanding Indiana’s “Religious Freedom Restoration” bill

Emily Dickson, CONCEPTUAL EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
April 14, 2015
Signs line the side of the trail at the Mark Twain 100 miler, a race Weber recently participated in. Finishing with almost thirty other runners, Weber started the race on September 13 and ran for more than 30 hours.

Ultra-runner tackles Track

Emily Dickson, CONCEPTUAL EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
April 6, 2015
Speech and Debate Team produces National Qualifiers after Districts

Speech and Debate Team produces National Qualifiers after Districts

Emily Dickson, CONCEPTUAL EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
March 31, 2015
Model United Nations tackles St. Louis conference

Model United Nations tackles St. Louis conference

Emily Dickson, CONCEPTUAL EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
March 30, 2015

Music Department comes together at Masterworks

Emily Dickson, CONCEPTUAL EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
March 2, 2015
The 2014 Yearbook was designed by a staff of 35 students

PAWESEHI awarded NSPA Pacemaker Nomination for the 2014 yearbook

Emily Dickson, CONCEPTUAL EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
February 9, 2015
Global warming warrants change

Global warming warrants change

Emily Dickson, CONCEPTUAL EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
February 4, 2015
Combating Shakespeare

Combating Shakespeare

Emily Dickson, CONCEPTUAL EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
February 2, 2015
During an after-school meeting on Jan. 20, Latin Club members participated in a trivia contest.

Latin Club Rises from “Ancient History”

Emily Dickson, CONCEPTUAL EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
January 21, 2015