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The Official Student News Site of Parkway West High

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Junior Arden Dickson acts out applying makeup onstage. Dickson believes that acting teaches you how to tell a story, which is also important for singing. This led her to create her blog where she shares her experiences with friends and family. “I have heard people [respond with] ‘thank you for sharing’ or ‘I have been in a similar situation myself,’ so it's good to hear that other people are also facing similar situations and that my work is helping others.”

Creating the blog “Good Song, Good Soul,” junior Arden Dickson shares lessons

Brinda Ambal, Conceptual Editor-in-Chief February 4, 2020

Publishing her first post in December 2019, junior Arden Dickson writes her blog “Good Song, Good Soul” about her passion for music and acting to remind herself of her writing roots and share experiences...

Students collaborate to produce original film “Glitch”

Maria Newton, FEATURES EDITOR March 19, 2018

Senior Emily Foy and juniors Dani Fischer and Kristin Priest went on a self-led expedition to write, film and produce an original short film this semester. They did this through an independent study sponsored...

Wearing their “Running with Scissors” shirts, students from the improv team pose with the superior award they received, which is the highest rating. They were one of two groups in Missouri to receive this award for the Improv Olympix event. “We had a senior who was doing scholarship auditions, and four juniors who were busy too. We weren’t really expecting to do as well as we did,” Showers said.

Theater students break a leg at the Missouri State Thespian Conference

Sabrina Bohn, Managing Editor-in-Chief January 29, 2018

Students in the International Thespian Society (ITS) attended the Missouri State Thespian Conference Jan. 11-13 at the Marriott St. Louis Grand to go to classes, talk to colleges and perform in individual...

Juniors Kim Clyne and Sophie Spaulding check the light board, setting up for a dress rehearsal.

Junior Kim Clyne takes on professional responsibility as lighting designer

Katie Spillman, PHOTO EDITOR April 11, 2017

After spending 14 hours at school in just one day, junior Kim Clyne understanding the meaning of time management as the Theater Department’s lighting designer. “I create and design how the stage...

Koel Branson: Jack Gable/Stephanie
 "[My character] Jack is especially dumb. It takes him a minute to get things. He loves Leo above all and I think his greatest fear is going to prison, he brings it up a few times. Stephanie, Jack as a girl, is a real cutie! she hops as she walks and has a scandalous, sexy side. She's also got a fair amount of sass," Branson said.

Leading Ladies: meet the actors

Betsy Wait, MANAGING EDITOR-IN-CHIEF November 13, 2015

 

Startled to find out Snow White was eavesdropping, the dwarves huddled behind their leader.  The dwarves were played by Casey Bruner, Koel Branson, Kjell Hagen, Tanya Esmiel, Steven Ou, and Audrey Frost.

The Tale of Snow White Review

Debra Klevens, Photo Editor / Staff Writer November 9, 2014
A twist on a time-honored classic that did not deliver on it's promised interactivity.
Theatre tech crew spotlight

Theatre tech crew spotlight

Macky Kavanaugh, Staff Writer October 3, 2014

For every theatre production, a team of students work behind the scenes on the tech crew. The crew is required to keep the show running even when complications arise.  

The Greater Tuna cast dances at the end of the play.

‘Greater Tuna’ Review

Jacob Cupps, Editor-in-Chief September 26, 2014

Four cast members. 15 characters. 36 costume changes. On Friday, Sept. 26 at 3:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m., as well Saturday at 7:00 p.m., the Parkway West Theatre Department takes the audience through a day...

Theatre semester spotlight

Theatre semester spotlight

Macky Kavanaugh, Staff Writer September 23, 2014
Learn about all of the opportunities in the Theatre Department this semester.

Kate Sullivan About Plans For Greater Tuna

Jacob Cupps, Editor-in-Chief September 14, 2014
Kathryn Harter interviews senior Kate Sullivan about her part in the fall play, Greater Tuna.