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
Posing at Murray State University, junior Kathryn Hardy confirms her Division I commitment to play soccer in college. Hardy played soccer for the majority of her life, but over the summer, her dreams of playing college soccer were fulfilled. “Going into junior year, I went to a couple of identification camps. I went to the Murray State ID camp, and that’s where the coach saw me playing,” Hardy said.

Golden boots, golden dreams

Ruthvi Tadakamalla, Editor-In-Chief • October 2, 2024

Weaving the ball through the field, junior Kathryn Hardy makes her way to the goal. With a touch to the right, she sends a shot through to the corner of the net, and… score! These moments have been...

Senior Julia Liguore looks for a pass on the soccer field

The net ninja

Ruthvi Tadakamalla, Editor-In-Chief • May 8, 2023

Arms pumping, heart pounding and sweat dripping, senior Julia Liguore dribbles toward the goal. She spins around one, two, three players before shooting the ball, which swooshes up against the back of...

Senior Paige Matthys-Pearce tallies donations during the 2020 Parkway Holiday Cup. Longhorn Council hopes we defend our title as champions again this year.

BREAKING: Parkway Holiday Cup moves Chazen vs. Wayland canned drive one week earlier

Brinda Ambal, Conceptual Editor-in-Chief • December 6, 2021

Students are gearing up for two weeks of food donations through two holiday food drives; here’s your guide to both. First up is the Chazen vs. Wayland canned drive Dec. 6-10, which is then followed...

Before the battle: Jeff Chazen and Annie Wayland’s canned food drive pregame interviews

Raj Jaladi and Drew Boone • November 30, 2021

Arriving at senior Dani Meyer's house for a team dinner, coach Annie Wayland is greeted with a surprise baby shower. The team each printed off their baby pictures, and included one of Wayland as well. “I’m so overwhelmed with the love, support and generosity of my soccer girls and families. I feel so lucky and blessed to have them in my life. It touched my heart more than they will ever know, and it’s a day I will never forget,” Wayland said.

History teacher, assistant athletic director and soccer coach Annie Wayland takes on a new role in life

Mia Catlett, Convergent Media Writer • April 24, 2019

After the eight-month process to become a licensed foster parent, assistant athletic director Annie Wayland is now prepared to care for a child in need of a home. “I have always wanted to be a mom...

JV soccer coach Darren Rahe informs his players what position they will be playing. Rahe taught the girls about their role on and off the field. ¨If you approach practice each and everyday to be the best that you can be, you can use that same mental focus for anything that you do in life,¨ Rahe said.

New JV girls soccer coach passes lessons to players on and off the field

Tre Bell, Staff Writer • March 1, 2019

Focusing on self-improvement, new girls JV soccer coach Darren Rahe prepares to lead the team to success both as athletes and individuals . “As each individual decides what it is they want to focus...

Junior Mary Galkowski and Sergeant Joshua Eckhoff walk into the middle of the gym during the fall pep rally.

Longhorn Council and Joshua Chamberlain Society team up to help injured soldiers

Jane Fuller, Staff Writer • October 29, 2014
Read about the Joshua Chamberlain Society, the charity Parkway West will be supporting this year.