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The Official Student News Site of Parkway West High

Pathfinder

The Official Student News Site of Parkway West High

Pathfinder

Adjusting the different pieces of her outfit, sophomore Emily O’Connor displays her style. O’Connor often finds her clothes at thrift stores, such as Avalon Exchange. “[When I find something while thrifting] I get so excited. It’s really fun and I always try to think of what would look good with other pieces when I’m [thrifting],” O’Connor said. “[Thrifting] definitely expands your life and your wardrobe.”

Students and staff express themselves through fashion

Mira Nalbandian and Leah Schroeder February 28, 2020

Using their clothes to express their feelings and personality, students and staff describe what goes into their fashion choices and the impact it has on their daily life.

A student models purple pants, a groutfit and dressing like an evergreen tree.

Fashion for the fatigued

Fatema Rehmani, Conceptual Editor-in-Chief December 17, 2019

“I’m so fancy,” said no sleep-deprived person ever. Dressing up takes motivation, time and energy, unfamiliar concepts to the procrastinators among us. However, now that we have learned how to deal...

What high schoolers are actually wearing

Nayeon Ryu and Erin Slutzky May 21, 2018

The Pathfinder documented the various exotic looks of Parkway West students.

Featured bags for the Spring/Summer lookbook.

Spring/Summer 2017 bag lookbook

Leigh Ann Barnett, STAFF WRITER May 8, 2017

Winter has come to an end and it’s time to put away the gloves and wool scarfs and break out the sandals, sunglasses and most importantly, the warm weather bags! The elements I love most about these...

A personal touch Kloss added to the outside of the Pageant were hearts like this on the sidewalk.

What I learned at my first runway show

Leigh Ann Barnett, STAFF WRITER April 18, 2017

Express held their 2017 fashion show at the Pageant in the St. Louis Loop Thursday, March 30, in collaboration with St. Louis native and supermodel Karlie Kloss. Kloss was discovered in 2006 during...

Juniors Mia Walton and Lisa Savage pose with Sophomores Meghan Beckmann and Madison Terry in front of the Chicago Bean.

Fashion merchandising travels to Chicago

Gabby Leon, STAFF WRITER April 13, 2017

In order to experience fashion firsthand, FACS teacher Renee Broemmelsick’s Fashion Merchandising class traveled to Chicago from April 2-4 to further their learning in fashion. “The trip’s...

Leigh Ann poses on the top of the Empire State building.

New York Lookbook

Leigh Ann Barnett, STAFF WRITER March 28, 2017

While over 60 members of the senior class travelled to Cancun, Mexico for spring break, Haley Tiepelman and I opted for the bright lights and big city of New York. What was once a trading post for colonists...

Priest and McCauliffe demonstrate looks that are easy to create for any gender's wardrobe.

Unisex lookbook

Leigh Ann Barnett and Kristin Priest March 16, 2017

From the fashion houses in New York to everyday wear, unisex clothing has made its way back into the fashion scene. We tried to incorporate pieces that look good on both the male and female body types...