![Pulling ahead of the crowd, senior Matyas Csiki-Fejer competes in the 1,500 meter race at the 5th Annual Northwest Invitational Track Meet. Senior Cerow Aligab came in third at 4:19.07, and Csiki-Fejer placed fourth at 4:19.83. “I’d like it if we qualified for state in the 4x8, and individually, in the 800 [meters] and the mile. I’m working towards these goals by just going to practice everyday,” Csiki-Fejer said. “Give it your all. Focus on the hard workouts. Nothing else matters when you’re racing.”](https://pwestpathfinder.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/NorthwestTrack-900x600.jpg)
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![Wind blowing through the tennis court, sophomore Maddie Mills serves, tying the score against Marquette at 5-5 on Oct. 8. Playing with a new partner, junior Bree Lang, the duo kept their game strong despite the harsh wind. “We [worked] well together; [Bree] is good at the net, and I’m good at my groundstrokes,” Mills said.](https://pwestpathfinder.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Copy-of-DSC08335-1200x800.jpg)
![Sophomore Aleix Pi de Cabanyes Navarro (left) finishes up a soccer game while junior Ava Muench (right) warms up for cross country practice. The two came to Parkway West High School as exchange students for the 2025-2026 school year. “The goal for the [exchange] program is to provide opportunities for both Parkway students and our international exchange students to learn about other cultures, build connections and become confident, capable, curious and caring — Parkway’s Four C’s — in the process,” Exchange Program Lead Lauren Farrelly said.](https://pwestpathfinder.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Feature-Photo-1200x800.png)
The beginning of the school year is chaotic for everyone as students adjust to new classes, meet new teachers and face new challenges. Fall sports...