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The Official Student News Site of Parkway West High

Pathfinder

The Official Student News Site of Parkway West High

Pathfinder

Making a pass down the field, senior and varsity midfielder Carly Anderson strikes the ball past a Clayton defender. Anderson has played varsity all four years of high school. "I am really excited about this season," Anderson said. "We started out a lot stronger than usual and we're determined to finish out the season that same way."

Field hockey: new teams and new titles

Fatema Rehmani, Conceptual Editor-in-Chief September 20, 2019

From the first day of fall sports tryouts, the field hockey program has been breaking traditions. With more than 50 players, the program formed three teams and welcomed their first Pool Championship in...

Freshman Martin Franciscus practices ball handling as he plays a pick up game with his friends. Diagnosed with diabetes in fourth grade, Franciscus does not let that affect his love for the game. “The team completely understands my condition and totally accepts it and understands
it,” Franciscus said. “Most people don’t know a lot diabetes. They are like, ‘wait you have diabetes?’”

Freshman Martin Franciscus overcomes diabetes through basketball passion

Drew Boone, Staff Writer March 6, 2019

Freshman Martin Franciscus catches the ball and shoots a three-pointer, banking it in off the glass as the crowd erupts and the players on the bench get to their feet, yelling Franciscus’ name. Franciscus...

Freshman Jenna Mercer poses with the kids at Haven of Grace

Freshmen give back through volunteer opportunities

Gaby Van Winkle, Staff Writer April 24, 2017

Three freshmen prove giving back to the community has no age limit. For two of three hours a week, freshman Matthew Loaney volunteers at Promise Christian Academy, a special needs school in St. Louis....

Posing for the camera, freshman Jordan Russell reflects on the obstacles she has overcome. “I may be small, but my personality is big,” Russell said.

Freshman Jordan Russell overcomes obstacles from growth and development disorders

Grace Frost, Convergent Media Writer January 23, 2017

Standing at 4’5”, freshman Jordan Russell is noticeably shorter than her peers. Russell was born with a rare disease called Russell Silver Syndrome. It is a growth disorder, which means she has...

Students pose for pictures in front of a scenic lake at Camp Wyman. “My favorite part of the retreat was the bonfire on Thursday night because me and Ashlyn Roesch linked arms then proceeded to walk up to every school's cliques and introduce ourselves, and that was super duper fun and it was a great platform for us to build relationships off of the following day.” freshman class president Ethan Golde said.

Freshmen gain leadership skills at Stand Up 9

Dani Fischer, MANAGING EDITOR-IN-CHIEF March 3, 2016

Freshman focus on forces

Freshman focus on forces

Bronte Segura, Staff Writer March 31, 2015

Using a broom to push a bowling ball, freshman Andrew Yazdi explores forces in motion March 4 in Honors Physics. The goal was to demonstrate how different amounts of applied force do different things. "We...

Losing your marbles

Sarah Burnham, Staff Writer January 30, 2015

Freshmen Keriann Kixmiller, Vicky Marshall and Casey Glasby conduct their experiment on projectile velocity in Physics. Students allowed marbles to roll down the different, sloped ramps to determine how...

During her final dress rehearsal, freshmen Kennedy Brown strolls downstage appreciating the beauty of the forest.

Student Spotlight: Kennedy Brown

Betsy Wait, MANAGING EDITOR-IN-CHIEF November 7, 2014
Freshman takes the lead role in the children's theatre production.
Blake Selm, Andrew Lofgren, Kyle Andersen, and Matthew Dixon run ahead together as the race begins.

Boys Freshman Cross Country end winless drought

Grant Aden, SPORTS EDITOR September 2, 2014
Freshmen Cross Country runners take 1st place in the Randy Seagrisk Invitational, and aim for continuing their success.