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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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Huddling up, members of the boys tennis team prepare to practice. “On and off the court, tennis taught me how to persist, find my voice, and forge relationships,” senior and captain Chris Nariskin said.

Boys tennis team prepares for districts

Claire Smout, AWARDS COORDINATOR May 7, 2018

After losing their top four of six varsity players to graduating last May, this year has been a rebuilding season for the boys tennis team. “This season my goal was to see our team this season have...

Wearing t-shirts in support for Brynn, the tennis team huddles together before their match on Sept. 8.

Community gathers in support for sophomore Brynn Haun

Claire Smout, AWARDS COORDINATOR September 18, 2017

After being cleared a year ago of Ewing Sarcoma, sophomore Brynn Haun relapsed on June 16. While undergoing chemotherapy, she was diagnosed with Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis, an autoimmune disease...

A freshman is bullied in the hallway, while peers laugh and watch but do nothing to help.

Students are missing Parkway’s mission

Lilly Bucher, Staff Writer April 26, 2017

Parkway’s mission is to ensure that all students are capable, curious and confident learners who understand and respond to the challenges of the ever-changing world. This year, an important aspect was...

Senior Joe Fuller and his prom date Azu Faibani pose in front of a waterfall, the Cola de Caballo, in Monterrey, Mexico.

Breaking down borders to celebrate prom

Maddie Cooke, STAFF WRITER April 14, 2017
Senior Joe Fuller closes a 1,200 mile gap for his Prom date that lives in Monterrey, Mexico.
Helping students with disabilities to be successful in physical education, Brown participates in the P.E. mentor program for leadership and experience.

Throwback Thursday Carson Brown

Tyler Hannegan, Staff Writer April 13, 2017

Pathfinder: How would you describe yourself to somebody who has never met you? Brown: I would describe myself as a quiet person who enjoys being around other people. I enjoy being around other people...

Sophomore Emily Sexton uses a stethoscope to measure sophomore Clair Osterhaus’s heart beat.

Medical club exposes students to the medical world

Anjali Shah, Staff Writer March 8, 2017

From cardiothoracic surgeons to dance therapists, the medical field offers a wide variety of professions. Even for those with an interest in science and medicine, choosing a profession can be difficult...

Working on hands and knees, senior Sierra Garner works on a composition. "My style is sketch like with confident loose lines," Garner said.

A story only an artist can tell

Claire Smout, AWARDS COORDINATOR March 3, 2017

Papers and canvases stretched out in front of them, pencils and paints laid out on the the table, a quiet classroom full of other artists. This is the atmosphere where art students at West spend hours...

Feminist club Co-President, junior Ann Truka wears her feminist definition shirt to show her support for gender equality and identity.

Social media’s dismissed impacts

Alina Dunder, Staff Writer February 13, 2017

Social media’s impact on gender inequality is issued around the world, from the images women are expected to follow to the way men are expected to respond. According to NYC Girl’s Project, social...

Cutting out brown and black cards, sophomores Rebecca Gibson and Patrick Griffard make liver grams.

Latin club sells liver grams for Valentine’s Day

Claire Smout, AWARDS COORDINATOR February 9, 2017

According to Latin teacher and sponsor of Latin club Tom Herpel, nothing shows your special someone that you care more than a Valentine’s Day card shaped like a human liver. For the third consecutive...

Students and teachers are effected by fake news epidemic

Claire Smout, AWARDS COORDINATOR January 26, 2017

With 2016 being a presidential election year and 2.3 billion active social media users increasing, fake news has never been more prominent. “I have only encountered fake news on social media. I typically...