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The Official Student News Site of Parkway West High

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The Official Student News Site of Parkway West High

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English teacher Diana Lurkins smiles in front of her classroom. Growing up, Lurkins endured family hardships, but despite her struggles, she had a positive outlook on life. “My parents divorced when I was 3 years old. They both remarried so I had four parents, which is extra love and extra support. It was great to have that additional love and support from all directions in my life,” Lurkins said.

Flashback Friday: English teacher Diana Lurkins

Sakenah Lajkem, Staff Writer March 8, 2024

What school did you go to? I went to Rose Acres Elementary School and then I switched to Incarnate Word Academy Private School for high school. They're both in the Pattonville district.    How...

Teachers recount where exactly they were during the 9/11 attacks, 22 years later.

Where were you during 9/11?

Sakenah Lajkem, Staff Writer September 11, 2023

On Sept. 11, 2001, four planes were hijacked and sent to crash into the Twin Towers, the Pentagon and the White House. While the White House was spared from the attack, the other two targets were hit,...

Homecoming on tour

Homecoming on tour

Madi Michajliczenko, Conceptual Editor-in-Chief September 16, 2022

It’s that time of year again — homecoming. Students are planning their outfits, picking their dresses and preparing for another great season. Longhorn Council has been working overtime to bring you...

Greeting students with a poem and a smile, junior Nicole Imral hands out one of many pocket-sized poems in her stack. Spread out near the school entrances, Imral and several other National English Honors Society (NEHS) members informed students and staff about the day and handed out poems. “I love poetry. I was excited about [Poem in Your Pocket Day] because it's fun to read a bunch of different poems you've never read before, especially short ones because it's easier to get through them,” Imral said.

National English Honors Society celebrates Poem in Your Pocket Day

Cindy Phung, Editor-in-Chief May 24, 2022

As the morning rush of students flooded the school entrances, each person was greeted with a poem printed on a brightly colored slip of paper. On Thursday, April 28, Poem in Your Pocket Day was celebrated...