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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 Leslie Lindsey smiles for a photo behind her desk. Growing up, Lindsey participated in many things outdoors, learning life skills that she still uses today. “I loved fishing and was never grossed out by it. I could get my hands dirty and spend time outside; even when it was cold, I didn't care. Fishing takes a lot of patience, and that is [now] a virtue of mine because I have great patience that translates into my classroom,” Lindsey said.

Flashback Friday: English teacher Leslie Lindsey

Sakenah Lajkem, Staff Writer April 12, 2024

  What school did you go to? [Parkway] Central for middle and high school. For elementary school, [I went to] Highcroft. How was your childhood home life? It was great. I have an older...

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...

English teacher Angela Frye interacts with students. Frye discussed how movies could inspire students' stories and related it to their current assignment in English 3 about categorizing types of people. “I always try to find ways to make school fun, and I want kids to enjoy my class,” Frye said.

English teacher Angela Frye receives a letter worth 70K

Sapir Zachary, CJ1 Writer May 17, 2022

English teacher Angela Frye expected to pay over 70K in student loan debt to the federal government. Since Feb. 15, Frye has been forgiven of her debt by the U.S. Department of Education and the federal...

English teacher Dan Barnes reads English teacher Casey Holland's mind. Disclaimer: Barnes cannot actually read minds.

Quiz: Which English teacher are you?

Kathryn Harter, Multimedia Editor September 9, 2015
Can you spot the symbolism?