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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Seniors Hannah Brauer and Jordan Beveridge practice for Ed Sandheindrich's Symphonic Orchestra Ensemble.

Student musicians compete at State Solo and Small Ensemble Festival

Jacob Cupps, Editor-in-Chief • April 29, 2016
On April 30, more than 30 music students will perform in the state competition at Mizzou.
The boys lacrosse team huddles together after the first half versus Chaminade to discuss what to work on to beat the opponent.

Lacrosse contends powerhouse MICDS

Hasan Baig, Staff Writer • April 21, 2016

Missouri is known for the St. Louis Arch and rural farmland - not for being a cultivator of quality high school lacrosse teams. Usually excellent lacrosse players are from the east coast and even areas...

Basketball pushes for the state title

Basketball pushes for the state title

Hasan Baig, Staff Writer • March 10, 2016

It’s around that time again when basketball enters into the state tournament, or playoffs. For the seniors on the team, it’s their last chance to win a state championship for their school and for themselves....

Sink or swim: challenges of being a little fish in a big pond

Sink or swim: challenges of being a little fish in a big pond

Bridget Noonan, STAFF WRITER • February 4, 2016
As students walk past the cork board hanging outside the swimming pool, one name sticks out in particular: freshman Maria Newton.
On their road to state, juniors Ava Larson and Claire Martin competed against Lafayette's top State ranked double's team. "When Claire and I beat Lafayette in team districts, I think deep down we both knew we could do it; but it was awesome when we actually did it," Larson said.

Swinging to State

Allie Collins, Staff Writer • October 16, 2015
The Missouri State Tennis Tournament begins in Springfield, MO, today. For the second time in a row,West will be sending their top-ranked doubles team to the competition. Last time, it was alumni William Tong and junior Kenji Yanaba. This time, it will be juniors Claire Martin and Ava Larson playing for their own state title.
Returning the ball, senior William Tong competes in his match against Rockwood Summit last year.

Boys Tennis preview

Claire Martin, Staff Writer • March 27, 2015
The boys varsity team hopes to build off their success from last season.
Junior Rebecca Su sits with the All-State Orchestra ensemble prior to their performance at the Missouri Music Educator's Association Conference.

Student Spotlight: Rebecca Su

Jacob Cupps, Editor-in-Chief • February 2, 2015
From one State Golf Championship to Orchestra State Performance went junior Rebecca Su...
Huddling before the race, the girls cross country team chants "Carpe diem, let's go West!"

Girls cross country ends the season drought

Allie Collins, Photo Editor • November 15, 2014
Girls Cross Country returns to state as a team for the first time in nine years.
Winter sports preview

Winter sports preview

Kathryn Harter, Multimedia Editor • October 6, 2014
As the fall sports come to a close in their regular season (and for some sports into pre-State competition), the winter sports at Parkway West are starting up open gyms.
Junior Luke Christensen begins the 500 meter race at the Lafayette vs Parkway West meet on Sept. 3. Christensen has been swimming for 11 years. “I was excited but not shocked when he qualified. I expect Luke to get a few more state cuts and to continue to improve his time before the state meet," coach Allison Zeller said.

Athlete Spotlight: Luke Christensen

Kathryn Harter, Multimedia Editor • September 18, 2014
Junior Luke Christensen qualifies for state, leaving his mark at West.
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