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

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Gazing across the stage, sophomore Alexis Monteleone performs in the school theater. The Monteleone family’s band “Monte and the Machine” has been releasing music since 2012, but Alexis started her own solo career in 2024 with the release of her first single, Crying Skies. “My whole family is very musical, [and I especially] love writing [songs with them],” Monteleone said.

Harmonies, hurdles and high school

Charlie Brady, Malia McLellan, Zainab Al-Jaff, Zaina Hasan, and Jude Taher • September 26, 2025

Taylor Swift. Olivia Rodrigo. Billie Eilish. Lorde. Each of these musicians has made it big with chart-topping singles, loyal fan bases and worldwide recognition. However, all of these musicians share...

Following his victory, Mr. Longhorn and senior Henry Wild gets lifted up by fellow senior contestants in a moment of celebration. After making it into the top three of nine competitors, Wild responded to an interview question posed by senior class principal Beth Aromando to cinch the victory. “Being up there with all the boys when they're picking me up and throwing me around was a fun time. I didn't participate to win; I just did it to have fun with them,” Wild said.

And the winner is…

Triya Gudipati, Editor-in-Chief • November 22, 2024

After weeks of planning, preparation and practice, on Thursday, Nov. 21, senior Henry Wild was crowned Mr. Longhorn. Initially stepping on stage as a salsa dancer during the occupation portion of the night,...

Fully running through “Pippin” for the first time, sophomore Jack Mullen performs the opening number alongside his castmates to kick off tech week. Having been diagnosed with COVID-19 one week before the show, theater teacher and Director Amie Gossett relied on her students to step up to help the show run smoothly in her absence. “As a whole, this has been a very collaborative experience for all the kids. They’ve learned to take responsibility [while] pushing themselves to keep the show going. [They learned] to believe themselves in stepping outside of their comfort zone and to push for what they want,” Gossett said.

Turmoil to triumph: the Parkway West Dramatics Company puts on a fiery show in “no time at all”

Triya Gudipati, Editor-in-Chief • March 9, 2023

From a COVID-19 diagnosis to a broken wrist, the weeks before “Pippin” brought confusion, chaos and worry to the show’s cast and crew. So, how did the theater department transform turmoil into triumph? “Pippin,”...

Junior Arden Dickson acts out applying makeup onstage. Dickson believes that acting teaches you how to tell a story, which is also important for singing. This led her to create her blog where she shares her experiences with friends and family. “I have heard people [respond with] ‘thank you for sharing’ or ‘I have been in a similar situation myself,’ so it's good to hear that other people are also facing similar situations and that my work is helping others.”

Creating the blog “Good Song, Good Soul,” junior Arden Dickson shares lessons

Brinda Ambal, Conceptual Editor-in-Chief • February 4, 2020

Publishing her first post in December 2019, junior Arden Dickson writes her blog “Good Song, Good Soul” about her passion for music and acting to remind herself of her writing roots and share experiences...

Jazz Choir students senior Sidney Baker, juniors Caroline Vogl and Grace Glennon and senior Jessica Novik rehearse in the choir room.

Cafeteria transformed for a night of Jazz showcases

Emily Wind, Staff Writer • March 3, 2016
Soft lighting, fine linens and centerpieces will adorn the Parkway West cafeteria on the evening of March 8 as the choral and instrumental Jazz ensembles take the stage for their fourth annual Coffee House performance.

Teachers you didn’t know could sing

Shannon Anderson, Editor-in-Chief • December 23, 2015
Many of your favorite teachers have a dirty secret: They can sing.
Lauren Perez gives a performance in the Science ASC.

POW: Lauren Perez, Science ASC

Claire Martin, Staff Writer • March 31, 2015

When did you begin singing? “I have been singing since I was small. I sang in church choir and then got serious in high school when I joined the Honors Choir and Select Choir.” What type of music...