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The Official Student News Site of Parkway West High

Pathfinder
The Official Student News Site of Parkway West High

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With her hands by her side and her posture straight, freshman Sophia Stricker gets into position for her Irish tap dance routine. Stricker has been Irish dancing since she was a child, following her family’s Irish heritage. “Irish dancing originated from Irish folk dancing and over the years has become very competitive. Now it’s seen not just at parades during St. Patrick's Day but there's a whole competitive side to it, where dancers compete at qualifiers to get to the World Championship,” Stricker said.

Shamrock shuffle

Yein Ahn, Editor-In-Chief • March 14, 2025

Originating in Ireland, St. Patrick’s Day is a celebration of Irish culture, history and heritage, widely known as a day of green costumes, parades and the iconic leprechaun. Although the holiday has...

Freezing in their position, the Addams Family cast hits the “rigor mortis” pose after cast member and senior Jack Mullen, in character as Gomez Addams, calls out the stiff death move. For the past four months, the combined company of cast members, orchestra pit, crew and directors all worked to create the familial chemistry of the show. “I’m excited for [the audience] to see the numbers, the music, the scenes, but I also just love all the technical aspects of it. The whole spectacle, the costumes, makeup and the people that put in the work backstage in order to make the show successful on stage. I’m excited for people to see and appreciate that,” Mullen said.

Rigor mortis!

Esta Kamau, Features/Humans of West Editor • March 7, 2025

Snapping their fingers underneath the dim stage lights, the Addams family will make their stage debut on March 7 through March 9. “The Addams Family Musical: High School Edition” will tell the story...