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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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Awardees standing on risers applaud as President Obama enters the room. There were 108 awardees this year, all teachers of secondary math or science classes. "We were all just mesmerized. They lined us up on risers and since I’m short I got to sit in the front," Knop said. "Very nonchalantly one of the doors opened and the president walked in."

Math teacher Ruth Knop sets a National precedent for teaching

Emily Dickson, CONCEPTUAL EDITOR-IN-CHIEF October 23, 2015
Ruth Knop, who teaches Algebra II and Honors Precalculus at West, met President Obama when she was honored with a Presidential Award for Mathematics Teaching this summer.
Cosmic Latté, the official West jazz band comprised of studio jazz students, starts their set at the Autumn Orchestra Concert with the song Blue Monk.

Gallery: Cosmic Latté, school jazz band

Joe Williams, Photo Editor October 23, 2015

Students' thoughts on the Terrence Roberts assembly

Students’ thoughts on the Terrence Roberts assembly

Kathryn Harter, Multimedia Editor October 22, 2015
Hear what the students thought of Roberts' speech!
Throwback Thursday: Nancy Little, English ASC and study hall teacher

Throwback Thursday: Nancy Little, English ASC and study hall teacher

Kjell Hagen, Staff Writer September 24, 2015
"I took the bus!"
Throwback Thursday: Erin Fluchel, English Teacher

Throwback Thursday: Erin Fluchel, English Teacher

Tyler Hannegan, Staff Writer September 17, 2015
"I was quiet until senior year and then I came out of my shell."
Petition urging for LGBT-inclusive health curriculum

Petition urging for LGBT-inclusive health curriculum

Sydney Kinzy, PHOTO EDITOR September 8, 2015
A petition created by senior Asher McNamee is asking for a revised curriculum which will to LGBT students.

#PwestSummer

Kathryn Harter, Multimedia Editor August 19, 2015
Do you want to know what West students did this summer?

Taiwanese exchange students visit Claymont Elementary

Allison Wills, Staff Writer May 19, 2015

It might seem scary to travel halfway across the world to spend a week with an unknown family at the age of nine. However, 29 Taiwanese students and 14 chaperones took up the challenge! Sponsored by the...

Sports cause a rise in overuse injuries

Sarah Burnham, Staff Writer May 18, 2015
With the Spring sports season at its peak, and with an increasing number of students playing sports year-round, student athletes are facing injuries that keep them from being able to compete in their sport.
Junior Kendall Welch sets up her board at the district art show

Art students display a year of creativity

Mary Moriarity, Staff Writer May 14, 2015
After weeks of perfecting their pieces, the doors opened on April 25 at Queeny Park to showcase artwork from students all across Parkway.