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The Official Student News Site of Parkway West High

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Senior Kamori Berry walks across the field during halftime at the Homecoming football game on Sept. 12. During the pep assembly earlier that day, she was pronounced Homecoming Queen. “I thought it was nice that the crowd [started] cheering right away. I know [my friends] were really excited for me, and my family was happy because typically non-white people don't win,” Berry said.

Golden traditions

Ayah Zayed, Staff Writer • September 17, 2025

This year, West High celebrated its 2025 Homecoming Court nominees. Students share many experiences leading up to Homecoming, such as spirit week, Powderpuff and the traditional Homecoming football game...

“[The happiest moment of my life was] last year when I asked my crush to Homecoming. I asked her on the bus, she said yes, and I got really happy about it. We've been together well over a year now, but I liked her for a year before even asking her out. [Before] the dance, we went out and had a nice little dinner together, and at the dance we talked, hung out and danced - it was a great night. Looking back, it's a blur, but I remember it as a really happy night. We went to Homecoming [again] this year, and I'm planning on asking her to prom too.” - Cameron Licata, 11

Cameron Licata

Triya Gudipati, Editor-in-Chief • January 27, 2023

Receiving the golden football, senior Chloe Hershenow is crowned Homecoming Queen alongside the maids on the 2018 Homecoming Court. This was Hershenow’s first time as a maid. “It was really sweet because everyone was cheering and really happy for me and I was kind of in shock,” Hershenow said. “It was really humbling too because it felt really odd to me to be chosen by my classmates [for Homecoming Queen.]”

Photo of the week – Sept. 24

Sabrina Bohn and Carly Anderson • September 30, 2018

At last year’s Homecoming, juniors Anjali Shah and Ashley Chai sport their new dresses at Queeny Park. Chai bought her dress from Tobi.com for $24. “Tobi literally has the same dresses every year, so finding a dress I like for an affordable price [is the most difficult thing about Homecoming],” Chai said. “I look for websites that aren’t sketchy and brands I know I can trust.”

The cheapest places to buy Homecoming dresses exposed

Nayeon Ryu, Video Editor • September 21, 2018

From events like spirit week, Powder Puff, the pep rally, Taste of West, the parade and football game, Homecoming is a jam-packed time for students, parents and faculty. While this can be the most exciting...

Senior Caroline Shaw paints a banner for the senior team for the powder puff game. She views the game as a fun memory and community-building experience. “I was super excited [to play] and I honestly signed up the first day that forms got handed out,” Shaw said.

Players get pumped for powder puff

Nell Jaskowiak, OPINIONS AND ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR • October 12, 2017

The annual face-off between junior and senior girls known as the powder puff game is a cornerstone tradition of homecoming week. Generally, the seniors win the game, and the class of 2018 hopes to keep...