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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

Senior Class Principal Jamaal Heavens works on his computer, preparing materials for seniors and adjusting to the school community.

Get to know Senior Class Principal Jamaal Heavens

Addie Gleason, Managing Editor-in-Chief September 15, 2022

After previous Senior Class Principal Brionne Smith announced her move to Parkway South, the search began to hire a new principal. Heavens graduated from the University of Illinois in 2002 with a Bachelor...

Seniors Daniellie McLaurin and Amber Coach work on door decorations after school.

Staff and students celebrate Black History Month

Addie Gleason, Managing Editor-in-Chief February 28, 2022

As the first week of February took its course, students gathered in groups after school to create the behind-the-scenes magic of the Black History Month door decorations. Careful hands traced intricate...

New employees show their virtual work environments. At the beginning of the school year, some teachers taught from home while others taught from school, all while trying hard to build a connection with students. “It's been weird doing it all virtual. I feel like I've been in the actual building twice,” English Teacher Kaleb Schumer said.

Meet the new staff as we return to isolation

Elle Rotter, Deputy Conceptual Editor-in-Chief December 8, 2020

Five new staff members joined the Longhorn community in August, starting off their school year in a virtual setting and trying to connect with students through computer monitors. 

Smith poses by her new desk at school in her new West gear.

Brionne Smith

Elle Rotter, Deputy Conceptual Editor-in-Chief December 8, 2020

Brionne Smith, Sophomore Principal Starting her Parkway career, sophomore Principal Brionne Smith oversees the class of 2023 and works with the larger school community.  “When it came down to...