The Official Student News Site of Parkway West High

Pathfinder
The Official Student News Site of Parkway West High

Pathfinder
The Official Student News Site of Parkway West High

Pathfinder
A long line of cars wait in the parking lot to exit the school.

Traffic problems put students in a jam

Sarah Lashly, COPY COACH • February 6, 2017

It’s 7:19 a.m. You left your house at 7 a.m. but still have not made it off of Clayton Road. With sweaty palms and a pounding chest, you’re anxious about making it to class on time. Your fears are...

During a break from performing, June 23, senior Connor Brunig poses for a picture in Switzerland.

Granting dreams program makes students aspirations become reality

Lilly Bucher, Staff Writer • February 2, 2017

Whether it be Japanese lessons for a elementary school student, a medical mission trip to Honduras or a student wanting to take a robotics class, the Parkway Alumni Association (PAA) gave away $23,700...

Brooks stands in the doorway of the bus where she helped call an ambulance for a student in distress.

Freshman LaTasia Brooks calls 911 on bus to save student

Maddie Cooke, STAFF WRITER • December 12, 2016
Without hesitation, Brooks turned off her music and made her phone into a life saving tool.

Two sophomores audition for television talent shows

Claire Smout, AWARDS COORDINATOR • December 10, 2016
Ellis, who realized her love for singing as a young child, realizes that there is more to this experience than getting to be on the TV show.
At a 2014 Parkway Alumni Association day at the Cardinals game, retired Principal Al Burr throws out the game's first pitch for Parkway Family Day at the ballpark. It was the last home game of the season. Hundreds of former students and colleagues flew in from all over the country to cheer him on, including Stone Phillips even came. "Al remembered the names of every single person, even after not seeing many of them for 30+ years," Parkway Alumni Association Director Leah McCoy said.

Former Principal, Dr. Al Burr’s memorial service is Dec. 3

Sydney Kinzy, PHOTO EDITOR • December 1, 2016

The first principal of West High, Dr. Al Burr, passed away on Sept. 25 at the age of 85. A memorial ceremony will take place at 1 p.m. on Dec. 3 at the Chesterfield Presbyterian Church and is open...

Checking in judges, senior Jessie Calvert, junior Nadira Shabbir, sophomore Kristina Humphrey and freshman Jon Ma prepare for the Parkway West Invitational debate tournament.

Debate team reflects on season

Claire Smout, AWARDS COORDINATOR • November 16, 2016
The debate team has competed in four competitions to date, the Greater St. Louis League pre-season/limited prep festival, the Parkway West Invitational, Oakville Congress, and the Liberty High School Invitational.
Playing an improv game, juniors Kayla Bell, Kennedy Brown, Hayden Riehl and Ann Truka act out a scene at an after school improv session.

The Running with Scissors Improv team presents a spooktacular show

Claire Smout and Carson Lolley • October 28, 2016
“Improv is so much fun for me because it is not something I would normally do. It puts me out of my comfort zone and that is really cool to experience,” Lolley said.
Fighting for the ball, senior Ally Wagner, plays against parkway south on Sept. 27

Girls field hockey prepares for postseason

Claire Smout, AWARDS COORDINATOR • October 13, 2016

Postseason for girls field hockey begins Oct. 18, and the team hopes to make into the top 16 in the state tournament. “To accomplish this goal we just need to push ourselves and our teammates outside...

Senior Grant Brueggenjohann hits a double against conference opponent Parkway North on March 28.

Brueggenjohann’s bat propels Longhorns down the stretch

Bobby Connor, Staff Writer • May 5, 2016
Senior third basemen Grant Brueggenjohann is among the area leaders in total hitting.
Junior right-handed pitcher Matt Perego has five wins on the season, beating teams such as Affton and Clayton.

Pitching and defense paves the way

Bobby Connor, Staff Writer • May 3, 2016
The varsity baseball team is on a four game winning streak.
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