- 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
![Stepping up to the tee box, junior Connor Boles lines up his shot before teeing off on the first hole at the Ballwin Golf Course. The team took on the Northwest High School boys’ varsity golf team on Mar. 24. “Golf [is] a sport where I get to feel free; it takes everything off my mind for a couple of hours,” Boles said.](https://pwestpathfinder.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/DSC8040-e1776864425510-1200x792.jpg)
![Eyes on the crossbar, sophomore Harrison Hughes prepares for his 12-foot jump. Hughes is in his second year of track, and recently cleared 13 feet in pole vaulting. “I had some shin splints going on, so I was a little bit worried [about this jump]. I’ve been pressing well, so I’m feeling good about the season,” Hughes said.](https://pwestpathfinder.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/DSC8099-1-1200x798.jpg)
![Eyes on the coach, junior Will Haddox stands with his team gathered around the coach before the first game of the season against Chaminade on Mar. 10. The team fought hard and prepared mentally for the season ahead. “It should be a really good season, and we have a great group of fellas around us. [We] pushed each other to do well, and it motivated me to work even harder,” Haddox said.](https://pwestpathfinder.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/DSC00126-1-1200x800.jpg)
![Fist in the air, sophomore Noah Mueller plays the king in the “Brothers Grim Spectaculathon.” On Mar. 4, the Parkway West theater department worked through a dress rehearsal in preparation for the performances scheduled on Mar. 6 and 7. “[The theater department] is a home, really. It’s so much fun, and especially this [play] is so fast-paced and funny compared to the others. The script is hilarious, and I can’t wait for people to see it,” Mueller said.](https://pwestpathfinder.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/DSC2068-Enhanced-NR-2-1200x799.jpg)
![Eyes on the music, sophomore Brooke Wyatt plays the clarinet on Feb. 25 at the Parkway West Pre-Festival concert. The band played their first piece, “Choose Joy,” and were getting it ready for their future contest. “[Band] has taught me to never give up and make sure that [music] pieces are always the best they can be. We were preparing for [this moment] for a couple of months, and I thought we played really well,” Wyatt said.](https://pwestpathfinder.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/DSC0203-Enhanced-NR-1200x798.jpg)
![Surrounded by fellow scientists, sophomore Samuel Huang smiles from the explosion of dry ice on Feb. 11. After helping each other hold onto the pliers and pipette tightly, the group was able learn about the phases of an element through a hands-on experiment. “We were all helping each other out during this experiment, and being able to have fun really helped us learn. Getting to experience things [I’ve] never done before [was special]. [Mr. Anderson], our teacher, had to go out of his way to get supplies for this, and I really appreciate all of the opportunities we’re given,” Huang said.](https://pwestpathfinder.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/DSC09910-1200x800.jpg)
![Getting crowned by a classmate, freshman Gianna Fisher celebrates finding the king cake baby to celebrate Mardi Gras Day in French. Only one person in the class could find the baby, and it was an honor she was happy to receive. “We didn't know [where the baby was], but I found it, so I was the queen of the class. Next to me [was] Alana, and she was the one who put the baby in the cake. She helped me fix my crown,” Fisher said.](https://pwestpathfinder.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/DSC2175-Enhanced-NR-1200x798.jpg)
![Coming together in a hug at the end of their performance, seniors Emma Callahan, Lila Kayser, and Lily Overmann are honored at the end of their senior night on Jan. 23. For Longhorn Line, a special part of senior night is performing a dance choreographed by the team's seniors, who have had a particularly successful 4 years of dance. “We won state for both of our dances last year, which was a huge accomplishment for us [as dancers], and the program. Longhorn Line has been such a big part of my life, giving me memories and friendships I’ll never forget,” Callahan said.](https://pwestpathfinder.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/DSC9003-1200x799.jpg)
![Reaching for a rebound, Principal John McCabe tries to lead the teachers to a comeback during the annual teachers vs. students basketball game Dec. 15. This year, in an effort to involve more students, the game was held during the winter pep rally. “[Parkway West] is a special place, with special kids and special teachers. Any time we all get together, it feels like everybody is connected. This school is great, and [although] I know that, not everybody does, and it’s a great feeling to be able to put that on display,” McCabe said.](https://pwestpathfinder.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/DSC_7342-Enhanced-NR-2-1200x799.jpg)
![Reaching for a new color, junior Abby Tice works on her art in drawing club during AcLab. On Jan. 9, Tice was encouraged by her friends to attend her second meeting. “I’m not very much of an artist, but I get to see my friends in Drawing Club, and they support me. My favorite part is meeting new people, and I’m [glad] I’ve found an environment like this,” Tice said.](https://pwestpathfinder.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/DSC01363-1-1200x800.jpg)
![Reaching for a new color, junior Abby Tice works on her art in drawing club during AcLab. On Jan. 9, Tice was encouraged by her friends to attend her second meeting. “I’m not very much of an artist, but I get to see my friends in Drawing Club, and they support me. My favorite part is meeting new people, and I’m [glad] I’ve found an environment like this,” Tice said.](https://pwestpathfinder.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/DSC01363-1200x800.jpg)
![Getting him out of a murder conviction, junior Joe Wild’s lawyers in Crime and Law class defend him. On Dec. 15, Wild participated in a mock trial where his defense team built a case to prove his innocence. “My [defense] team prepared really well for my case and managed to get me off the hook. It was cool to see how a court operates and what happens inside of it, especially since we ended up winning the case,” Wild said.](https://pwestpathfinder.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/DSC00838-3-1200x800.jpg)
![Paddling through the pool, junior Nicholas Hayek laughs with his friends as they attempt to kayak for the first time. Hayek chose to take Adventure pursuits so he could have a break in his day from the typical in-classroom setting and get outdoors with friends. “I was in Adventure Pursuits, and we were kayaking. It's definitely a [unique] class in the building, and it teaches [students] a lot of valuable things that [they] probably don't know, like fire building, and all the important outdoor skills,” Hayek said.](https://pwestpathfinder.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/DSC_4586-Enhanced-NR-2-1200x798.jpg)
![Lifting a box of canned goods, sophomore Liam Mouser loads into the van a fraction of the 4,906 cans donated during the Feed the Herd campaign with the Parkway Food Pantry. This year, the Social Studies department competed with the English department as students brought in cans to support Parkway families, and teachers offered rewards such as extra credit or a movie day to motivate donors. “I donated last year, so I wanted to [help out] again. I got extra credit for [donating] 15 cans, and it makes me happy to help people who need it. It’s nice to know I did a good thing,” Mouser said.](https://pwestpathfinder.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/DSC_0740-Enhanced-NR-1200x798.jpg)
![Helping to transport cans and other food items from West High’s food drive to the Parkway Food Pantry, sophomore Max Jones carries a box into a truck. Nov. 21 marked the end of West High’s annual canned food drive. “The food drive is a really great opportunity for everyone to get involved in helping a bigger cause. It’s great that [the West community] can make a difference in a big way through this food drive,” Jones said.](https://pwestpathfinder.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/DSC_0727-1200x798.jpg)
![Eyes on the strings, senior Colby Yates attempts to play “American Pie” by Don McLean. On Nov. 21, Guitar 1 students were tasked with playing a difficult song to strengthen their skill set. “I’m bored a lot of the time, and [learning guitar] is something fun to do. It’s helped a lot, and since [class is] at school, I get to practice a lot, which is a nice break in my day,” Yates said.](https://pwestpathfinder.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/guitar-1200x799.jpg)
![Performing as Nibs in “Lost Girl,” junior Avery Hermann inspects a drawing of Neverland made by the show’s main character, Wendy Darling. Hermann not only acted in “Lost Girl”, but he also served as assistant director of the show. “I found ‘Lost Girl’ to be a beautiful and touching story, and I’m really glad I got to be a part of it. My favorite part of the show [was] my work as assistant director. I spent a lot of time working with every [cast member] on character, deliveries and emotional development. It was so amazing to see these brilliant actors come to life on stage in such a colorful way,” Hermann said.](https://pwestpathfinder.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/DSC_1258-Enhanced-NR-1-1200x798.jpg)
![Gazing up from the stage, junior Joseph McCurdy who played Peter Pan in the school play, Lost Girl, sits next to senior Juliana Rogers, who plays Wendy Darling, during a theater rehearsal. McCurdy’s passion for theater began when he observed a West High production in middle school. “I've been in the high school theater program since I was a freshman. I've always loved theater, but [what prompted me to join] was [when] I went to see [a performance here] when I was in middle school, and it was super cool,” McCurdy said.](https://pwestpathfinder.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/IMG_6535-1200x798.jpeg)
![Coming from a jump ball, sophomore Olivia Rasnic takes the ball to the paint for a layup. The girls' basketball team took on Visitation Academy, and did well in the beginning of the year jamboree. “The season will be full of surprises. Our team is very young after losing all of our seniors, [but] we’re rebuilding our team and I think we can handle the competition we’re facing this year,” Rasnic said.](https://pwestpathfinder.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/liv-1200x800.jpg)
![Focusing on the pattern of her bracelet, Bracelet Club leader and senior Lily Maley creates a design during a monthly meeting. Club members use bead packs to create whatever they would like in the moment. "I decided to create this club with my friend because we started making bracelets [in the library] and everybody kind of joined in. I have pride because I created a club that other people get to go to. I think Bracelet Club matters because it brings people together, and it's just a fun time,” Maley said.](https://pwestpathfinder.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/unnamed-1200x800.jpg)
![Between lights, smoke and a captive audience of students, science teacher Joel Anderson conducts his annual Halloween show in class on Oct. 31. Anderson has performed the Halloween show every year for 27 years, since he started teaching in 1999. “[My favorite part about the show] is getting students excited about it and seeing their level of anticipation. After the students see it, they realize that [I] put a lot of time and effort into it,” Anderson said. “They also end up learning because I sneak some chemistry into the [show] as well. So, it’s a whole bunch wrapped up in a 15 or 20-minute package. It’s really scary.”](https://pwestpathfinder.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/DSC_9047-Enhanced-NR-1200x798.jpg)
![Mid-air, junior Donovan Qualls leaps for the soccer ball during the varsity game against Ladue on Oct. 21. As the goalie, Qualls focused on keeping the ball away from the box and the back of the net. “[Being a goalie] is pretty tough. You have to be the commander of the team in your box, step up for your team, be loud, and have a lot of communication. Once you do it for a while, it gets fun. I really enjoy being the backbone of my team,” Qualls said.](https://pwestpathfinder.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/DSC7136-Enhanced-NR-1200x798.jpg)
![After a thrilling point, senior Katie Byergo and junior Elle Lanferseick high-five each other on Oct. 8. With teamwork and camaraderie, Byergo worked together in the game against Lafayette High School. “[Byergo’s] is really positive with a good spirit,” Lanferseick said. “I set her [the ball] and she hits it [or] gets the kill.”](https://pwestpathfinder.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/DSC_9349-1-e1761159125735-1200x791.jpg)
![Wind blowing through the tennis court, sophomore Maddie Mills serves, tying the score against Marquette at 5-5 on Oct. 8. Playing with a new partner, junior Bree Lang, the duo kept their game strong despite the harsh wind. “We [worked] well together; [Bree] is good at the net, and I’m good at my groundstrokes,” Mills said.](https://pwestpathfinder.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Copy-of-DSC08335-1200x800.jpg)
![Hugging senior Ella Wheeler, senior Jamaya Love beams after scoring a touchdown at the Powderpuff football game on Sept. 11, putting the seniors on the scoreboard with a score of 6-2 above the juniors. The seniors went on to capture the victory with a final score of 12-2. “I was actually gassed [at this moment]. I was so tired. But, everyone on the sideline, all my teammates and everybody in the stands were cheering,” Love said.](https://pwestpathfinder.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/DSC1735-Enhanced-NR-2-1200x799.jpg)
![Sophomore Natalie House pitches the ball during an intrasquad scrimmage for Red and Blue Night on Aug. 22. House played catcher for the varsity softball team. “I started [playing] softball when I was five. My brother played baseball, and I wanted to start sports like him. Scrimmaging against our own team is always kind of difficult because we all know each other's [weaknesses],” House said.](https://pwestpathfinder.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/DSC7191-1-1-1200x844.jpg)
![Grinning at the lab results, junior Devyn Baichly records the temperature of a liquid after mixing it with aluminum foil. With a passion for forensic science, Baichly enjoyed the copper sulfide lab and looked forward to the hands-on experiments in Honors Chemistry. “Since I was a kid, I’ve seen my dad [working] in labs. He’s one of my biggest supporters, and some of my fondest [childhood] memories are of him bringing home dry ice from work to experiment with me. A part of me is at ease when it comes to doing science labs — I tend to be more relaxed and focused on the moment,” Baichly said.](https://pwestpathfinder.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/DSC_1421-1200x798.jpg)
![Hands kneading clay, junior principal Nancy Smith crafted a heart-shaped trinket dish while following instructions from sophomore Johnya Farrow. Ceramics “Teach a Teacher Day” took place Aug. 29, allowing students to bring in a faculty member and guide them through the class. “I did [Teach a Teacher Day] last year with some students, and it was fun participating with the kids. [Johnya] was so helpful and patient in teaching me. It made me see another side of a student who is very talented in her craft, and for her to show me how [to create ceramics] was awesome,” Smith said.](https://pwestpathfinder.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/DSC_0772-1200x798.jpg)
![Raising her hands in the air, freshman Jillian Sternhagen follows Mr. Mooney’s lead during an activity Aug. 15 at freshman orientation. Surrounded by other freshmen, Sternhagen learned an “A O E day” chant to help remember their new weekly high school schedule. Students participated in several activities to get to know each other, the school and the upperclassmen. “We got to tour the school and learn where everything in our schedule is. The energy [at orientation] was fun; the leaders were peppy and got us excited,” Sternhagen said.](https://pwestpathfinder.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/DSC_0145-1200x798.jpg)
![Covering second base, junior Ethan Brookshire attempts to tag out the runner on May 7 against Rockwood Summit. Following a successful doubleheader on April 18, Brookshire said he felt a spark throughout the team that kept them motivated. “It’s a very competitive schedule and team. We all work well together and push [each other] to become the best versions of ourselves we can be. It’s [a] really fast [game], so cooperation is important.” Brookshire said.](https://pwestpathfinder.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/IMG_1170-2-1200x800.jpg)
![Celebrating their landmark victory, the Parkway West Boys Hockey team gathers together on the ice. Over the course of the season, the team grew closer together while pursuing their final goal: winning the coveted Wickenheiser Cup. “[Winning the cup] was awesome. [As] a senior, it was super rewarding to end on a high note. It had to be the most memorable part of my career,” varsity hockey player and senior Hunter Beach said.](https://pwestpathfinder.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/DSC3974-Enhanced-NR-1200x799.jpg)
![Building the base, junior Zaid Aujaimy creates a zen garden in Ceramics on Feb. 25. Aujaimy learned about making plants and rocks out of clay and incorporated those into his garden. “The most significant lesson I learned in Ceramics was to be patient [and] gentle and [to] think about unique ways to approach things and use my resources. I enjoy [Ceramics] class because I can express my creativity. It's not like other classes where there's a specific way to do something. I can [go] about it however I want and make good art my own way,” Aujaimy said.](https://pwestpathfinder.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/DSC1285-1200x799.jpg)
![High fives and smiles all around, senior Sadie Burgess and her partner junior Charlotte Putnam
compete in the Red Cross Club’s pickleball tournament fundraiser at Chicken n Pickle on Feb. 1. The fundraiser benefited those recently affected by the Los Angeles wildfires. “It felt good [supporting the cause], especially since [pickleball] was easy to pick up and fun. I would have spent that $20 probably at Target anyway, so it was good that I was giving it back to something better,” Burgess said.](https://pwestpathfinder.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/pickleballpotwedited-1200x779.jpg)
![Attempting to skate the puck between two Oakville defenders, senior Caden Lindley gets closed in. On Jan. 16, Lindley was honored before the game for senior night at Queeny Recreational Complex. “It was weird to be spotlighted as a senior since I’ve always looked up to other classes and didn’t realize how close my time as a senior was. [But,] it was definitely nice to play in honor of our class,” Lindley said.](https://pwestpathfinder.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/IMG_2498-1200x966.jpg)
![Striking a final pose, seniors Bart Connors, Gavin Hamlin, Colin Hughes and Henry Wild parody The Barden Bellas’ Finals performance from “Pitch Perfect” during the talent portion of Mr. Longhorn. The group practiced at Wild’s house for hours to memorize the dance and song; it was difficult for Hughes in particular as he had never seen the movie before. “I was pretty nervous, and it didn't help when [Connors] didn't have his mic. I was standing out there for like 30 seconds; I didn't know what was going on, and then I looked back and he was not there. But, once I was performing, it was really fun. I ran up into the stands and high-fived people,” Hughes said.](https://pwestpathfinder.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/DSC_8417-Enhanced-NR-1200x800.jpg)
![Touching various chemicals to the flame of a Bunsen burner, junior Julia Kiffer discovers how electrons impact the color of fire. In this chemistry lab, Kiffer explored eight different chemicals as her lab partner junior Kate Hardy made observations on each flame’s color and duration. "[The lab] was a lot of fun. I like doing experiments [and seeing how] things happen. We were exciting electrons and depending on the chemical, the color of the fire was different. There was a teal green chemical that was super cool,” Kiffer said](https://pwestpathfinder.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/DSC_0085-copy-1-1200x800.jpg)