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The Official Student News Site of Parkway West High

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Overlooking the iconic Pinehurst golf course, Kylie and Jamie Secrest pose for a picture in the fairway of the 2020 World Teen Championship. This tournament was strictly invite-only and Kylie excelled, achieving 37th in her age group, her dad right by her side. “This was one of the last times my dad was able to caddie for me before he was unable to do so due to his ALS,” Kylie said. “I loved him caddying for me. He always knew what to say [to me] when I got upset and he was able to see me grow throughout my golf career.”

Growth, gratitude and grappling with loss

Katie Wallace, Staff Writer October 12, 2021

Wheelchair scuffs and dents line the walls, adapted chairs and assistive devices remain scattered around the house, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) awareness bracelets and tokens pool in random dishes....

In this photo-gallery, read about the JV sports team’s season summary.

Spring JV season wrap up

Elle Rotter, Deputy Conceptual Editor-in-Chief May 24, 2021

With the spring sports season jumping to a close, team members say good-bye to their seniors and continue practicing for their next season. In this photo-gallery, team members describe how they felt about...

Sophomore Victor Ganev and senior Grant Young stand in a serve-receive position during a game against St. Louis University High School April 2. West lost 2-0, losing by only two points in the second set. “My favorite part about playing volleyball is serving or hitting because they are the only things that I can control. I can mentally prepare myself for my serve and focus on my hit so it goes where I want it to,” Ganev said.

Spring sports photo gallery

Irene Yannakakis, STAFF WRITER May 20, 2019

Juniors Nolan Barbre and Landon Dupont stand with volunteers at the Little Patriots Embraced (LPE) Golf Shootout. “Volunteering at events is an easy way for members of the community to get involved,” Dupont said.

Junior Landon Dupont supports other military families through fundraising

Susie Seidel, Convergence Media Editor July 5, 2018

Junior Landon Dupont and his family expressed their support for families of the armed services at a fundraiser benefiting the organization Little Patriots Embraced (LPE) at the Missouri Bluffs Golf Club,...

Lining up her putt, senior Kacie Bergh prepares a shot during a varsity match.

Senior Kacie Bergh swings through an unpredictable season

Katie Spillman, PHOTO EDITOR October 6, 2017

As the only senior on the team, varsity golf player Kacie Bergh utilized her four years of experience to ignite a love for the sport among her teammates. She started playing her freshman year when she...

Sharing grapes in cross country coach Charles Cutelli’s room before practice, junior Sophie Pellegrino and sophomore Emma Caplinger chat about their day.

Parkway’s food policy benefits athletes

Sabrina Bohn, Managing Editor-in-Chief September 14, 2017

Although Parkway’s "food safety expectation" policy, implemented for the 2018 school year, has created uproar among students and staff, it does not apply to extracurricular activities, including athletics....

Week of Oct. 5 - 9

Week of Oct. 5 – 9

Mary Galkowski, Staff Writer October 13, 2015
On Thursday, Oct. 8, the JV boys soccer team had to run eight miles. Find out why here.
Senior Brian Ingberg walks to the next hole at Forest Hills Country Club for the varsity district tournament.

Student Spotlight: Brian Ingberg

Kyla Hatton, Sports Editor February 20, 2015
Senior Brian Ingberg recieved the Evans Scholarship for close to a full ride to Mizzou.
Junior Rebecca Su sits with the All-State Orchestra ensemble prior to their performance at the Missouri Music Educator's Association Conference.

Student Spotlight: Rebecca Su

Jacob Cupps, Editor-in-Chief February 2, 2015
From one State Golf Championship to Orchestra State Performance went junior Rebecca Su...