![Getting ready for the state championship, seniors James Griffin and Brayden Eddy finish their practice as they stand with their friends, holding a poster of the competition bracket. On Feb. 15, they practiced at St. Charles High School. “As soon as I found out that I was going to state, I instantly knew that all my hard work had paid off to this moment,” Griffin said. “It felt awesome to be able to represent our school at the state-level competition.”](https://pwestpathfinder.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/34611246-F0FF-4BE4-9488-220D3117DF90.jpg)
Seniors place top 10 in state wrestling championship
Jacob Stanton, Staff Writer
• February 25, 2020
![Posing on the podium, the members of the state team receive the second place trophy. This was the team’s first all-state performance since 1990. “It was a huge step forward for us. We were always on the outside looking in at all major meets,” coach Charles Cutelli said. “We slowly knocked down barriers, winning conference championships, district championships, and sectional championships, and finally having an all-state finish. I’m proud of this group.”](https://pwestpathfinder.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/IMG_1930trial.jpg)
Girl’s cross country’s second place finish is best state performance since 1990
Claire Smout, AWARDS COORDINATOR
• November 30, 2018
![Posing with her camera and drone, junior Caroline Judd shows the equipment she needs to continue her career as a photographer. Judd used her own money to purchase her equipment and uses her own time to take and edit photos. “I’ve invested lots of money into camera equipment and editing software that you can’t get at school,” Judd said. “I understand that that isn’t a priority for the school, but it’s hard when you want to follow a career that isn’t typical or STEM focused because you have to put so much time into outside of school while also balancing your schoolwork.”](https://pwestpathfinder.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/cj-900x600.jpg)
Art students face the pressures of STEM focused education
Lydia Roseman, News and Sports Editor
• November 29, 2018
![On their marks, the JV squad waits for the gun to sound at the Dale Shepherd Invitational Sept. 29. JV placed first with a team score of 55 points. “I try to get out to the front of the pack pretty early on and from there I pay close attention to the people racing around me, like listening to their breathing and footsteps, and that helps me decide when to make my move,” senior Hannah Rushing said.](https://pwestpathfinder.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/DSCN9922-copy-900x675.jpg)
Photo gallery: girls cross country
Claire Smout, AWARDS COORDINATOR
• November 2, 2018
![Hands in the air, members of the softball team, celebrate together at home plate. The team played kickball during practice Oct. 5 for some team bonding. “[After team bonding activities] girls who I didn’t feel like I could talk to before I was able to talk with because I now knew we had things in common and could joke around,” Leahy said. “It helped expand my friendships of the team.”](https://pwestpathfinder.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/DSC_0087-copy-900x600.jpg)
Softball team carries on annual prank and other long standing traditions
Claire Smout, AWARDS COORDINATOR
• October 19, 2018
![A visitor rings the doorbell as the sign above her tells her what she should expect during the check-in process. Visitors require an identification card and a purpose for the visit in order to be able to check in. “It is a hassle, it’s not as easy to enter the building, but what we have found is that most people are aware of the world that we live in and are willing to spend the extra time,” Mitchell said.](https://pwestpathfinder.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/DSC_0006-1-900x600.jpg)
Parkway implements new check-in protocol in effort to keep students safe
Lydia Roseman, News and Sports Editor
• October 15, 2018
![In a varsity game against Notre Dame High School, senior forward Olivia Riemer runs the ball down the sideline. The team is preparing for the post season tournament beginning Oct. 22, where they hope to finish among the top 16 teams in the state, something they have never accomplished. “We are working in practice on playing with more intensity and having good transfers as we get ready for the end of the season,” Riemer said.](https://pwestpathfinder.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/537A7022-copy-900x600.jpg)
Field hockey gets ready for post season
Claire Smout, AWARDS COORDINATOR
• October 11, 2018
![Huddling up, members of the boys tennis team prepare to practice. “On and off the court, tennis taught me how to persist, find my voice, and forge relationships,” senior and captain Chris Nariskin said.](https://pwestpathfinder.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/IMG_3476-copy-900x600.jpg)
Boys tennis team prepares for districts
Claire Smout, AWARDS COORDINATOR
• May 7, 2018
![With her eye on the ball, freshman and midfielder Megan Leahy competes for the ball in a game against Marquette. This is Leahy’s first year to play competitively. “I like that the game is really fast paced, but I also really like that in lacrosse, you have to rely on other people to make everything happen,” Leahy said.](https://pwestpathfinder.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/lacrosse-900x600.jpg)
Varsity girls lacrosse prepares for playoffs
Claire Smout, AWARDS COORDINATOR
• May 1, 2018
![Junior Bella Hatzigeorgiou glides into a pass. The game against Nerinx Hall took place on the opposing team's home turf. "It was probably the hardest game of the season so far," Hatzigeorgiou said. "They're the number two team in the state right now."](https://pwestpathfinder.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/clairesoccer3-900x600.jpg)
Girls soccer team poised for successful season
Claire Smout, AWARDS COORDINATOR
• April 18, 2018