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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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Pitching the ball on Apr. 14, senior Henry Wild and his team play against Belleville East. Wild was named scholar athlete of the year by St. Louis Post-Dispatch after maintaining a high cumulative GPA and staying involved with athletics for all of high school. “It’s an amazing honor. I feel very blessed to have the opportunity to represent my school [and] what [it] stands for,” Wild said.

Driven to excel

Esta Kamau, Features/Humans of West Editor 3 days ago

Every year, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch recognizes a group of students attending high schools all over St. Louis based on their prestige in academics and athletics. This year, senior Henry Wild was chosen...

The Glory of Missouri award recipients stand with their certificates after finding out which virtue they were chosen to represent. When discovering their virtues, some recipients were met with contented confirmation, while others, complete surprise. “I was not at all surprised to get Truth. I discussed that with some of the other people who were getting the awards as well, and that came up as something I might get. Being in journalism, [Fellowship of Christian Athletes and] Speech and Debate, there's a culture of really caring about truth as a principle that I've tried to contribute to as well. I was very glad; [Truth] was a great one to get,” senior Will Gonsior said.

Bringing glory to Missouri

Samir Shaik, Multimedia Editor-in-Chief April 30, 2025

Mid-pitch, senior Henry Wild takes the mound against Lindbergh on April 8. Although the team has gotten a 2-6 start, Wild hopes for success this season. “I believe we play one of the hardest schedules, so I hope we can turn it around. We’re a really young team, so for a lot of guys, it's their first time playing varsity. We're all getting used to stepping up in our spots, [but] I'm super excited for this team this year. I love all [of] my teammates,” Wild said.

Photo of the Week – April 11

Cindy Phung, Editor-in-Chief April 11, 2025

Adventure awaits! A guide to outdoor pursuits & exploration

Noor Hacking, Staff Writer April 1, 2025

Music credit: "Bright Business" by makesoundmusic.

Seniors Tell All: College

Maddy Tarter, Yearbook Contributor March 4, 2025

Standing in a circle, students share their love by holding out heart shapes for the festive season. From handwritten notes to helping hands, the West High community shows their affection in unique ways this Valentine’s season — celebrating friendship, kindness and connection beyond just romance. Sophomore Trent Young expresses his take on the meaning behind showing affection. “Love isn’t just buying roses and taking someone to dinner, it’s being able to have an emotional connection with someone no matter who they are,” Young said.

Love that comes in every form

Esta Kamau and Ayah Zayed February 18, 2025

When you first hear the words “love” or “Valentine’s Day,” you probably think about relationships, about the affection you give to the person you care about. Maybe you feel sad because you don’t...

Following his victory, Mr. Longhorn and senior Henry Wild gets lifted up by fellow senior contestants in a moment of celebration. After making it into the top three of nine competitors, Wild responded to an interview question posed by senior class principal Beth Aromando to cinch the victory. “Being up there with all the boys when they're picking me up and throwing me around was a fun time. I didn't participate to win; I just did it to have fun with them,” Wild said.

And the winner is…

Triya Gudipati, Editor-in-Chief November 22, 2024

After weeks of planning, preparation and practice, on Thursday, Nov. 21, senior Henry Wild was crowned Mr. Longhorn. Initially stepping on stage as a salsa dancer during the occupation portion of the night,...

Striking a pose following their group dance, the 2024 Mr. Longhorn contestants welcome their audience to the show. Throughout the night, the nine competitors participated in an occupational section, skits for the talent portion and a fashion attire show before finalists were interviewed. “It's a fun time getting to hang out with my friends and doing [our] acts. I think I'm most excited for my performance with [seniors Bart Connors, Gavin Hamlin and Colin Hughes]. I like that I get to dance a little bit. I don't think I'm very good, but I'm gonna try my best to put on a show,” contestant and senior Henry Wild said.

Meet the competition

Triya Gudipati, Editor-in-Chief November 21, 2024

The anticipation is over — Mr. Longhorn is finally here. As nine senior boys compete in the annual pageant, they showcase their hard work to audiences and judges alike. But beyond the brief moments they...

“Sports [can] teach you a lot of things, and playing on the team can teach you leadership. When you're working with a bunch of guys, you’ve got to know what's best for the team, and you've got to do whatever is best for the team. Commitment is a big part of sports. Some days, you don't want to show up to practice, [but] you have to do it because it's what's best for the team. You just [have] to be committed. You [gain] better relationships and you make a lot of friends when you play sports. You're spending at least two hours a day with those people, so you build really strong relationships with your teammates. If you put in the work, you're bound to get better.” - Henry Wild, 12

Henry Wild

Max Chung, CJ1 Writer October 17, 2024

A jumbotron at Busch Stadium sends a thank-you to former St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Adam Wainwright after his postgame concert on Sept. 29. Wainwright performed multiple original songs as a celebration of his 18-year career. “The postgame concert was crazy,” Wainwright said.

End of an era

Will Gonsior, Opinions/A&E Editor December 5, 2023

As much as we repeat the axiom that “all good things must come to an end,” we humans never quite believe it. Each time a reliable presence suddenly waves goodbye, we’re consistently shocked, as if...