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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Sitting down for lunch, sophomore Cece Watts scans the cafeteria QR code. Watts attended school in person for the first time since March 13. "Being back in person felt amazing," Watts said. "The set up for lunch allowed me to easily and safely congregate with my friends while still maintaining a respectful distance."

Photo of the Week- Nov. 9

Maddy Truka, Social Media Manager + Video Editor • November 13, 2020

Junior Gordon Yu submits the PWest Athletics Screening Form to Coach Kevin John in order to participate in cross country practice. The screening form includes the athlete's and their emergency contacts' information, along with a list of symptoms; Coaches and athletes are willing to do whatever it takes to practice again. "There are a few kids that still act like it is a big hassle, but most of them are just happy to be there with the team," boys cross country coach Kevin John said.

Athletics return with restrictions

Ashlyn Gillespie, Deputy Managing Editor-in-Chief • September 21, 2020

Masks, six feet distance, no balls or pennies, no sharing water and no tryouts or cuts are among the changes coaches, staff and players must adjust to during fall sports. The rules change frequently, but...

Standing on the practice field after an intense scrimmage, new football coach Mario Patton is adjusting to the new playing style at West. Patton energizes the team everyday with his personality. “ I want our kids to think of me as one of the most passionate coaches that they have been around, also someone who truly cares about the best interests of kids,” Patton said. “When it is business time I think the kids know the difference.”

New football coach and alumnus Mario Patton, despite strict COVID-19 rules, still makes connections with athletes

Tre Bell, Staff Writer • September 18, 2020

Handing off his knowledge to football athletes, coach Mario Patton is the new running back coach. Patton has coached for 16 years, but this year is more meaningful than others. “I had an opportunity...

Celebrating senior night during the 2019-2020 girls tennis season, varsity girls tennis coach Katelyn Arenos poses for a picture. Like many, Arenos was unaware of the circumstances that would come the following fall. “It’s going to be exciting to be back and see everyone. While we are thrilled to get back on the courts, our main goal will be to keep everyone safe," Arenos said. "I know our tennis community will work hard to follow the standards our district will set for us."

Coach Katelyn Arenos shares how she plans to coach during COVID-19

Lilly Francis, Staff Writer • August 13, 2020

As the summer ends and fall sports begin, athletes and coaches will not find normalcy when they return to play. Social distancing measures will loom over practices and games as health regulations require...

Quarantined at home, junior Drew Milholland scrolls through Instagram for inspiration and entertainment. Social media is what many students have used to distract themselves from boredom. "[Not having social media] would severely impact the mental state of everyone, regardless of how much they use social media," Milholland said. "I'd be a million times more irritable and sick of quarantine if it weren't for these apps that let me stay connected with the outside world."

Social media connects in a time of distancing

Elle Rotter, Deputy Conceptual Editor-in-Chief • April 28, 2020

Nowadays, just a single tap on a phone can lead teens into a black hole, consuming hours of their day. According to care.com, parents fear the risks of social media such as sharing personal information,...

Missouri is asking state residents to practice social distancing to prevent the spread of COVID-19. During these times, look to simple and helpful ways to make a change for others and yourself.

The Quaran-teen’s guide to social distancing

Kathryn McAuliffe, Managing Editor-in-Chief • March 22, 2020

As week one of our three week breaks winds down (yay?) cabin fever is heating up. Binge-watching an entire season of Parks and Rec just isn’t as satisfying as it was on day one. To combat the boredom...