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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 cello, I see it as an extension of myself. [When] I'm having a good day, I find it really easy to just sink into the music, [and] feel connected to the piece. If the piece I'm playing is happy, then I feel happy, and if the piece is slow paced or something sad, then I can feel that emotion. [Playing] forces me to be patient, and that has really improved the way I talk with other people, whether it's in an argument, or I'm trying to make a point. [To me], the most rewarding part is perfecting a piece, so that it's unique to you and no one else can replicate it.” - Isaah Kandula, 9

Isaah Kandula

Max Chung, CJ1 Writer • March 7, 2025

Sophomore Jason Wan performs at the fall orchestra concert.

Orchestra students prepare for All-State

Anjali Shah, Staff Writer • January 25, 2017
“All-State is always an honor to participate in and it’s a great experience,” Wan said.
Junior Rebecca Su sits with the All-State Orchestra ensemble prior to their performance at the Missouri Music Educator's Association Conference.

Student Spotlight: Rebecca Su

Jacob Cupps, Editor-in-Chief • February 2, 2015
From one State Golf Championship to Orchestra State Performance went junior Rebecca Su...