![“[I want to do something in life] that interests me. [I’m] going to keep that [same mindset throughout my] life for a long time and [am] probably going to have a job related to [my interests]. You have to do things that you enjoy, and that makes you happy because that is what you’ll be putting your life and all your blood, sweat and tears into. If you don’t you could end up in a bad situation. You need to [prepare yourself], learn about the subject [that intertwines with your interests] and prepare yourself for what could be coming [in the future].” - Puneeth Thotapalli, 9](https://pwestpathfinder.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Puneeth-Thotapalli-9-1200x800.jpg)
Puneeth Thotapalli
Hrushi Eluru, CJ1 Writer
• February 2, 2024
![For the past three years, Parkway has administered high school finals after winter break, a practice that proves to be detrimental to the success as well as the mental health of students. With finals after break appearing to do more harm than good, the question of what changes can be made arises time and time again. “The pressure for finals is difficult, and to have that [pressure for] a few weeks because youre on [a] break can make you generally sad. Its a bummer in general. I wish [finals] were before break, so we [could] have a break to sleep, celebrate and not study. Everyone Ive talked to about it is like yeah, finals sucks, and I wish that wasnt a thing,” junior Meadow Kostial said.](https://pwestpathfinder.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/decembereditorial-1200x963.jpg)
Post-break panic
Zoya Hasan, Keira Lang, and Pathfinder Editorial Board
• January 5, 2024
![Junior Zachary Schade sits in front of his family christmas tree while studying for finals. Schade thought that having finals after winter break caused unnecessary stress which makes it harder to enjoy the holidays. “I think finals after break forces students to study instead of enjoying what should be time with their family [away] from school,” Schade said. “It places an unpleasant cloud over the holiday experience and doesn’t allow a break before the start of a new semester.”](https://pwestpathfinder.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/image1.jpg)
Final-ly Winter Break
Parkway Editorial Board
• December 31, 2021
![As we finish our first round of tests, students can be finding themselves overwhelmed. However, there are new strategies students can pick up on their mission to stay on top of their work.](https://pwestpathfinder.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/tips-to-succeed.jpg)
Tips for a successful school year
Madi Michajliczenko, Staff Writer
• October 11, 2021
![A photo illustration representing your steps to preparing for the AP Exams.](https://pwestpathfinder.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/AP-Exam-Story.jpg)
Putting your study skills to the test
Leah Schroeder, Managing Editor-in-Chief
• May 6, 2021
![Some students utilize the library as a place to organize their study materials. The library is open to all students and offers computers, textbooks, whiteboards and a place to sit. I make timelines with colorful markers on a whiteboard in the library to prepare for history finals, junior Zoey Womick said.](https://pwestpathfinder.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/DSC_0008-900x600.jpg)
5. The official freshman guide to finals: By peers; for peers
Zoe DeYoung, Staff Writer
• December 11, 2019
![Working on a math problem during study hall, senior April Pak prepares for the AP Calculus Exam. AP exams take place from May 7 through May 18, while finals go from May 22 to May 25. “I study a little bit everyday leading up to the finals or the AP exam,” Pak said. “A good [way to study] is to buy an AP review book and maybe go through a set number of pages or a chapter every night. It’s really helpful.”](https://pwestpathfinder.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/DSC_2150-900x600.jpg)
Senior tips for finals studying
B Antonenko, Staff Writer
• May 18, 2018
![An iPhone home screen shows apps handy during finals.](https://pwestpathfinder.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/FullSizeRender-1333x1000.jpg)
Eight apps save students’ grades
Gabby Leon, Staff Writer
• May 18, 2017
![Reviewing her history notes in study hall, freshman Charlotte Zera prepares for study hall.](https://pwestpathfinder.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/DSC_2501.jpg)
Over-studying never equals success
Maddie Hoffmann, Staff Writer
• May 16, 2017
![Using his Physics review guide, senior Brandon Eckhoff solves force problems.](https://pwestpathfinder.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/brandoncropped.jpg)
The final countdown
Sarah Lashly, Staff Writer
• May 12, 2017
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