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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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On top of the press box, sophomore Cameron Sato captures one of the camera angles of the game below. Sato worked behind the scenes to broadcast football, lacrosse and soccer games. “It was kind of like a live football game, all our footage switched between multiple cameras on the field or on top of the press box, and was then sent to the board,” Sato said.

School upgrades have varying effects on students

Carly Anderson and Sabrina Bohn May 1, 2017

With new changes to the school, such as the scoreboard and Adidas sports uniforms, student athletes and the Longhorn Sports Productions (LSP) have mixed opinions. “I like the look of our Nike [uniforms]...

Last year’s Prom court pose for a picture after the King and Queen were named.

Prom in perspective

Carly Anderson, Conceptual Editor-in-Chief April 25, 2017

As Prom season arrives, juniors and seniors are planning the perfect promposals, picking out outfits and going about Prom court preparations… just like they did earlier this year for Homecoming. Homecoming...

During C-team practice, freshman Ava Pfeil checks to see if anyone is open.

Lacrosse team grows with 22 new freshmen

Gabriel Weber, Staff Writer March 30, 2017

After the JV team outscored opponents 14-6 and varsity ended 11-13 last season, returning members and coaches have high expectations for the current lacrosse season. “[The program] is a great balance...

Rallying the crowd, competition cheerleaders freshmen Kelsey Long, Lauren Adam and Sophie Gulino support the football team with the JV team.

They’re back: The return of competition cheer

Maddie Hoffmann, Staff Writer January 30, 2017
Bringing competitive cheer back to the school for the first time in nearly 40 years, tryouts were held on Jan.16 for regular-season cheerleaders looking to participate.
SLRC rowers stand at the Head of the Rock in Rockford, Illinois, where they won their gold medal of the season on Oct. 9.

Rowers face obstacles but continue despite hardships

Samantha Gaddis, COPY EDITOR October 19, 2016

In rowing, every practice, race and preparation is all part of the competition. Rowers race against each other for the best seat in the boat, while building friendships along the way. “One obstacle...

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...

Swinging her racket, freshman Charlotte Zera plays in a singles match against Lafayette at home on Wednesday, Aug. 31.

Girls tennis team prepares for districts

Emily Dickson, CONCEPTUAL EDITOR-IN-CHIEF September 29, 2016

The girls tennis team beat every team they have played, with the exception of Lafayette, leading them to a 7-1 record. “Our biggest competition was definitely Lafayette. Lafayette’s team is really...

Cleaning out their watermelon helmets,  freshman Claire Smout, sophomore Betsy Wait, juniors Maggie Hulen and Maggie Morse, seniors Rachel Osborne, and Abby Allgeyer, and Coach Kevin John, prepare to put the melon shells on their heads. “I was one of the first people to transform their watermelon into a watermelon hat,” Osborne said. Osborne drove home wearing the watermelon hat that evening.

Track team bonds in watermelon run

Claire Smout, AWARDS COORDINATOR May 14, 2016

Students look for fun plans to take advantage of  in St. Louis for the rapidly approaching spring break.

Your ultimate alternative spring break calendar

Emily Wind, Staff Writer March 16, 2016
Instead of bingeing on Netflix in bed or trying to break your record for the most days you can go without showering, try these activities to make the most out of your staycation.
PWest traditions... Yay or nay?

PWest traditions… Yay or nay?

Kathryn Harter, Multimedia Editor March 9, 2016
Do you like our traditions or is it time to switch it up? Take this quiz to show your opinion.