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The Official Student News Site of Parkway West High

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The Official Student News Site of Parkway West High

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Walking across the field, junior Callie DiCarlo attends softball practice on Sept. 16. The players wore masks during non-strenuous activities and distanced in the dugout. "It’s been hard especially because I feel for the seniors that their season isn’t normal, so I’ve been getting closer with girls on the team and it’s been lots of fun," DiCarlo said. "Our practices are definitely different right now due to health precautions."

Photo of the week – Sept. 14

Addie Gleason, Managing Editor-in-Chief • September 18, 2020

Junior varsity baseball coach Andrew Jett swings his arms while coaching third base telling senior Jason Reilly to run to home plate. Jett feels at home when coaching baseball. “ I hope that in 10 years I meant so much to them that they invite me to their weddings,” Jett said.

Meet the new “Jett-setting” softball coach

Gabi Badami, Staff Writer • April 16, 2020

It is safe to say that Math teacher Andrew Jett will be coaching the varsity softball in the 2020 season. Social Studies teacher Jeff Chazen has coached the softball team for 11 years and recently stepped...

With 14 years of experience, junior Dorothy Wunderlich pitches the softball to her opponent. During the season, Wunderlich’s bone hit against her hip labrum and re-tore the muscle. “I played the entire season and had surgery the Tuesday after [the last game]. Loving the sport keeps me going [through the injuries]; I would love to play softball in college,” Wunderlinch said. “I love my teammates, and they are really supportive about me being injured.”

Un-be-leaf-able season: Fall sports recap

Nayeon Ryu, Video Editor • October 29, 2019

Rallying together during a home game Oct. 8, senior Alexa Abney and sophomore Emma Breidecker shoulder bump at the start of the varsity softball game against Ladue High School. Throughout the season, the varsity team mentally prepared in between innings by hyping up their fellow teammates. “Usually before every inning the infielders ran around and high fived each other before the batter came out,” Abney said. “Us outfielders always got together and shoulder bumped or chest bumped.”

Photo of the week – Oct. 8

Caroline Judd, SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER • October 12, 2018

About to release the ball, Wunderlich pitches in a varsity home game. Wunderlich also played shortstop this season. “When I am playing all I am thinking about is the game, and that’s why I love it. Its an escape where I can forget about all the things going on in my life,” Wunderlich said.

Softball closes out successful season

Claire Smout, AWARDS COORDINATOR • October 19, 2017

Teams honor veterans by joining the Heroes on Helmets program

Teams honor veterans by joining the Heroes on Helmets program

Grant Aden, SPORTS EDITOR • September 19, 2016

To honor fallen veterans, the girls softball team joined the Heroes on Helmets program, a nationwide initiative that commemorates veterans who perished in action by displaying memorial stickers on players...

Junior Grace Gwin swings at the ball.

Athlete Spotlight: Grace Gwin

Lily Briscoe, Staff Writer • October 15, 2014
After a ten month recovery period from the first tear, Varsity Softball player junior Grace Gwin tore her ACL for the second time.

ALS Ice Bucket challenge recap and showcase

Jacob Cupps, Editor-in-Chief • August 28, 2014
Ritoma Ganguly and Kathryn Harter interview freshman Katie English, sophomore Molly Sewester, and sophomore grade level principal Beth Middendorf about ALS Ice Bucket Challenge Videos from the previous week.
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