The Official Student News Site of Parkway West High

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The Official Student News Site of Parkway West High

Pathfinder
The Official Student News Site of Parkway West High

Pathfinder
Football clutched in her hand, senior Maggie Leahy leaps past the end line and into the end zone as her fellow teammates rush to celebrate the touchdown. The juniors had been leading the scoreboard, but Leahy’s touchdown had turned the tide. “It was a really fun atmosphere to be in. Everybody was happy to be there because it was homecoming. We had a little rough start, but we figured it out in the end,” Leahy said.

Powder Puff, Powder Play

Pathfinder Staff • September 12, 2025

On Sept. 11, 2025, the junior women challenged the senior women to the annual friendly, but competitive, game of flag football called Powderpuff. This is a West High tradition that occurs every year during...

Ready for the snap, senior Nicole Chocheva sets up to protect her quarterback as a part of the offensive line. Coming off of a win the previous year, the pressure was on to secure a back-to-back victory for the class of 2025. “I was scared because I didn't want to lose, but it was such a great experience. When we won, I was really excited, I was feeling hyped for myself and for the whole senior class — not only did we win Powderpuff, but we got those bragging rights. Fair and square,” Chocheva said.

Photo of the Week – September 27

Cindy Phung, Editor-in-Chief • September 30, 2024

Our school showed a lot of longhorn pride at homecoming week. Here are some of the highlights.

Life of a longhorn

Achyuta Ambal, Staff Writer • September 27, 2021

As Homecoming draws near, a timeline of the week gets created.

Countdown to Homecoming

Madi Michajliczenko, Conceptual Editor-in-Chief • September 17, 2021

With homecoming week on the horizon, anticipation is rising within the student body. Making plans with friends and deciding on outfits, students are preparing for the long-awaited week. Behind the scenes,...