The Official Student News Site of Parkway West High

Pathfinder
The Official Student News Site of Parkway West High

Pathfinder
The Official Student News Site of Parkway West High

Pathfinder
Propelled into the air, senior Donateaus Moore jumps over a hurdle, leaving the other racers behind. At the Henle Holmes Invite 2023, Moore placed first in the 300-meter hurdles and second in the 110-meter hurdles. “My biggest weakness is my trail leg, the leg that’s behind me when I hurdle. I hit it a lot, and it’s bled about five times this year,” Moore said.

Setting the bar high

Cindy Phung and Audrey Ghosh • April 19, 2023

Back sweaty, legs aching, the wind rushing through his hair, senior Donteaus Moore pushes through, clearing one hurdle after another with only one goal: going as fast as he can. Yet as he flies to the...

Posing for a picture Sunday, Dec. 12, sophomore Samari Sanders and uncle Devon Alexander sport sweatshirts from his merchandise line. Sanders treasures her close relationship with her uncle, drawing inspiration from him in everything she does. “I don’t think I would be the person I am today without him,” Sanders said.

Knocking out addiction

Katie Wallace, Staff Writer • December 22, 2021

Sophomore Samari Sanders' feet pound against the track, blood rushes to her head and her heart thumps in her chest. Her legs burn in agony as her body screams at her to stop running, but her mind urges...

In this photo-gallery, read about the JV sports team’s season summary.

Spring JV season wrap up

Elle Rotter, Deputy Conceptual Editor-in-Chief • May 24, 2021

With the spring sports season jumping to a close, team members say good-bye to their seniors and continue practicing for their next season. In this photo-gallery, team members describe how they felt about...

Running down the street, freshman Emma Caplinger trains for upcoming cross country summer camps.

Track and cross country girls face catcalling

Sabrina Bohn, Managing Editor-in-Chief • May 23, 2017

Catcalling, commenting or yelling at women passing by, is a widespread problem among the girls who run track and cross country.   “They tell me and my teammates to run faster, they comment on our...

Coach Dale Shepherd and Coach Nancy Sachtleben prepare the 2008 Track team for an upcoming meet.

Nancy Sachtleben battles ovarian cancer for the third time

Sarah Lashly, COPY COACH • March 20, 2017

History teacher Nancy Sachtleben’s life forever changed Aug. 6, 2009 when she was diagnosed for the first time with the silent killer, ovarian cancer. “It was shock and disbelief for a few months...

Freshman Chris Bass sprints in the 4x400 relay after freshman Kevin Chen hands off the baton.

Freshman Chris Bass races to victory

Sydney Kinzy, PHOTO EDITOR • May 18, 2015
Freshman Chris Bass has run nearly every event in boys track and had numerous victories, all leading up to how he became the team's Rookie of the Year.
Girls Track poses for a picture after the run with the watermelon rind on their heads.

Girls track participates in a watermelon run

Claire Martin, Staff Writer • May 15, 2015
Girls Track participates in a Watermelon Run after a practice.