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Pathfinder
The Official Student News Site of Parkway West High

Pathfinder
The Official Student News Site of Parkway West High

Pathfinder

Rachel Ellis, Staff Writer

Grade: 12

ExtraCurricular Activities:  Peer Teaching, Boys Volleyball Manager, Yearbook, Volleyball, Guitar

What I like about the Pathfinder: The Pathfinder is a great way to get news and also connects students to current issues so they can become more aware of how people in our community are affected by things around us. There are a lot of different points of view and everyone can share their opinion.

How would you describe yourself: I like to be a leader, I like to listen to people, I am responsible and like to be in charge of things. I love to write and like to learn more about people and their stories.

Quote: “Live to express not to impress.”

Where do you hope to go to college: University of Arkansas or Ball State University

All content by Rachel Ellis
Looking into the camera, junior Caroline Judd stands with some of the equipment she uses in her photoshoots. Judd prefers to shoot outside in natural lighting rather than indoors with flash photography. “Natural lighting fits well with the photography that I envision,” Judd said. “Natural lighting makes editing my photos much easier because it allows me to play with the colors.”

[Photo] Junior Caroline Judd gets a head start on arts focused career

Lydia Roseman, News and Sports Editor
February 13, 2019
Embracing the holiday vibes from the previous snow day, senior Sophie Ellis is anxious for the holidays to roll around. “My favorite part about the holidays is being with family. We all get together at least a couple times during the holidays and get to play games like spoons and left center right,” Ellis said.

[Photo] Top Seven Holiday Songs To Dance To This Season

Anna Pavlisin, STAFF WRITER
December 14, 2018
Posing with her camera and drone, junior Caroline Judd shows the equipment she needs to continue her career as a photographer. Judd used her own money to purchase her equipment and uses her own time to take and edit photos. “I’ve invested lots of money into camera equipment and editing software that you can’t get at school,” Judd said. “I understand that that isn’t a priority for the school, but it’s hard when you want to follow a career that isn’t typical or STEM focused because you have to put so much time into outside of school while also balancing your schoolwork.”

[Photo] Art students face the pressures of STEM focused education

Lydia Roseman, News and Sports Editor
November 29, 2018
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The 2015 Prom Court poses with bouquets after receiving their nominations and finding out the three winners.

King me… and me

Rachel Ellis, Staff Writer
May 11, 2015
PAWESEHI staff members receive The Pacemaker Award

PAWESEHI earns a Pacemaker Award

Rachel Ellis, Staff Writer
April 21, 2015
Jalen Burgess

Most eligible prom dates

Rachel Ellis, Staff Writer
April 16, 2015
Christopher Narishkin lights the red, white and blue candles to symbolize what he will do to honor his expectations as an Eagle Scout.

Christopher Narishkin earns his Eagle Scout rank

Rachel Ellis, Staff Writer
April 14, 2015
Junior Alex Karrenbrock lays on a balloon to get it to pop in order to win the competition to spell PWEST first.

Spring Pep Rally

Rachel Ellis, Staff Writer
April 1, 2015
Defeating Fort Zumwalt 5-0, junior Lindsey Anstine plays midfielder.

Athlete Spotlight: Lindsey Anstine

Rachel Ellis, Staff Writer
March 23, 2015
Sophomore Ashley Avery poses with the newest shirt that includes universal hashtag #PWestPride on the back.

#PWestPride: A universal hashtag for the West Community

Rachel Ellis, Staff Writer
March 6, 2015

The Duff Movie Review

Rachel Ellis, Staff Writer
February 17, 2015
Mae Whitman in The DUFF, to be released on Feb. 20 by Lionsgate and CBS Films.

Mae Whitman promotes teen self confidence

Rachel Ellis, Staff Writer
February 17, 2015
Senior Kate Sullivan stands with her mom Roxanne after being sworn into the military at the Military Entrance Processing Station (MEPS) building on Dec. 11.

Student Spotlight: Kate Sullivan

Rachel Ellis, Staff Writer
January 20, 2015
Putting up a fight

Putting up a fight

Rachel Ellis, Staff Writer
January 12, 2015
Students sign a poster stating, "I support the Social Justice Protest" after student-led walkout.

During the walkout, senior Keith Clerk joins fellow juniors Trent Barbre and Nick Lewis in hooking arms for equality. Clerk wanted to walkout for Michael Brown and all the other racially linked deaths. “I did it for Michael Brown, and African Americans creating a metaphoric justice system,” Clerk said.

[Photo] Students organize silent walkout for social justice

Allie Collins, Entire Staff
December 6, 2014
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[Photo] POW: Alison Owen, 12

Allie Collins, Photo Editor
October 8, 2014
Sandy Sister Saturday

[Photo] Sandy Sister Saturday

Hannah Foldy, Guest Writer
October 7, 2013
Diving to not let the ball touch the ground, junior Rachel Ellis lies flat in the sand. The whole volleyball program met at Manchester Park at 9 a.m. to play sand volleyball and tie-dye t-shirts on Aug. 17. “It wasn’t your normal volleyball atmosphere, so being able to play outside with the whole team inspired us to be creative with the activities we did,” Ellis said.

The volleyball team makes a pyramid after playing sand volleyball at Manchester Park, Saturday, August 17. The program met at 9 a.m., ate a bagel breakfast and tie dyed team t-shirts. "Sand volleyball was a very fun team and sister bonding activity. We had a lot of fun tie-dying our team shirts, and the bagels tasted great. I look forward to many more activities along the way," senior Maddy Quoss said.

[Photo] Girl’s Volleyball Serves up the Season

Mary Galkowski, Staff Writer
August 26, 2013