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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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Covered in whipped cream, Spanish teacher Eileen Kiser hugs sophomore Zoe DeYoung in the cafeteria. Kiser braced for impact before DeYoung pied her to raise money for Friends of Kids with Cancer. “Mrs. Kiser and I have a really close relationship, and we were both really hoping that my name would be drawn so I could pie her. When my name was drawn, we immediately looked for each other, and we were so surprised,” DeYoung said.

Spanish teacher Eileen Kiser fights with hope after her daughter survived a life-threatening cancer diagnosis

Abby Bach, Staff Writer • May 20, 2019

Putting on her goggles before getting pied in the face, Spanish teacher Eileen Kiser’s goal is to help raise money for Friends of Kids with Cancer. Kiser’s passion for helping kids with cancer stems...

Pumping his fist in the air, senior Harry Skordos cheers his teammates on during the senior vs faculty basketball game. The event benefited the Friends of Kids with Cancer organization, and children who are diagnosed were asked to attend the game and participate by playing games during halftime. “My favorite part of the event was helping the kids during halftime. It is always so rewarding to be with people like that because it makes you appreciate the small things in life,” Skordos said.

Photo of the week – Jan. 28

Bella Hatzigeorgiou, Convergent Media Writer • February 1, 2019

Smashing a pie into Assistant Principal Mario Pupillo's face, sophomore Hillary Herrera celebrates Pie Day with her classmates. Each year Key Club holds a Cash for Cancer fundraiser for Friends of Kids With Cancer. “When they called my name to pie Mr. Pupillo in the face my heart stopped,” Herrera said. “All my friends were cheering for me, and he gave me a high-five afterwards. It’s such a crazy and bizarre thing to do, so I’m really happy I got to pie my principal in the face.”

Photo of the week – March 19

Carly Anderson, Conceptual Editor-in-Chief • March 23, 2018

Pieing special education teacher Lauren Perez, junior Julia DeFrank participates in Key Club’s annual Cash-for-Cancer event. DeFrank, along with the rest of her six teammates, won "Best Dressed" at LoCo’s annual dodgeball tournament in December.

Key Club and Longhorn Council unite to host Cash-for-Cancer

Anjali Shah, Staff Writer • March 25, 2017

Rather than continuing Key Club’s tradition of hosting Cash-for-Cancer, for the first time the club combined efforts with Longhorn Council (LoCo) and will host the event together at the pep rally Friday...

Brynn Haun sleeps after her rib surgery halfway through her cancer treatment.

Cancer diagnosis optimistically alters student’s perspective

Sarah Lashly, COPY COACH • December 16, 2016
Ewing’s Sarcoma Cancer changed freshman Brynn Haun’s life when she was diagnosed on Sept. 27, 2014.

Pie vs. Teachers 2015

Charlie Huff, Staff Newscaster • May 4, 2015
Students launch pie at West High teachers.