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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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Visiting the Kinkaku-ji, a Zen Buddhist temple, sophomore Santi Lugo and his family pose for a photo. The temple, also known in translated Japanese as the “Temple of the Gold Pavilion,” is one of Japan’s most popular buildings. “It was a long trail, trees all around, and the sound of rocks being stepped on crowded my ears. When you’re walking, you’re unable to see anything until suddenly you see a gold point rising above the trees that leads to the peaceful stream below the astonishing temple,” Lugo said

Sophomore Santi Lugo gains perspective about the world through travel

Lilly Francis, Convergent Media Writer • August 23, 2019

Taking in the sites of the rainy city, sophomore Santi Lugo explores Tokyo, Japan, the newest destination in his travels around the world.   “It has astonished me how modern the city is yet how...

Emma Whittenburg enjoys the view of the Yuyuan Garden with her friends. Whittenburg moved back to the United States in September. "It was much easier for my friends and me to go around the city because I could go out alone without any type of parental supervision. It was normal for people and kids to go out by themselves or just with a group of friends," Whittenburg said.

Sophomore Emma Whittenburg moves from East Asia to the Midwest

Maddie Cooke, STAFF WRITER • November 14, 2017

With over 24 million people living in Shanghai, sophomore Emma Whittenburg and her family were among millions who thrived in this busy Chinese city for five years. However, in Sept. of 2017, Whittenburg...

Juniors Mia Walton and Lisa Savage pose with Sophomores Meghan Beckmann and Madison Terry in front of the Chicago Bean.

Fashion merchandising travels to Chicago

Gabby Leon, STAFF WRITER • April 13, 2017

In order to experience fashion firsthand, FACS teacher Renee Broemmelsick’s Fashion Merchandising class traveled to Chicago from April 2-4 to further their learning in fashion. “The trip’s...

Symphonic Orchestra students rehearse during class.

Sophia Loy on orchestra’s 2017 Montreal trip

Emily Dickson, CONCEPTUAL EDITOR-IN-CHIEF • May 9, 2016

Sophomore lives in family on the move

Sophomore lives in family on the move

Samantha Gaddis, COPY EDITOR • March 7, 2016
Walking through the halls of a new school, he felt completely isolated, despite the efforts that others made in communicating with him. The new student wanted to reply, but words failed him when he needed them the most.
Awardees standing on risers applaud as President Obama enters the room. There were 108 awardees this year, all teachers of secondary math or science classes. "We were all just mesmerized. They lined us up on risers and since I’m short I got to sit in the front," Knop said. "Very nonchalantly one of the doors opened and the president walked in."

Math teacher Ruth Knop sets a National precedent for teaching

Emily Dickson, CONCEPTUAL EDITOR-IN-CHIEF • October 23, 2015
Ruth Knop, who teaches Algebra II and Honors Precalculus at West, met President Obama when she was honored with a Presidential Award for Mathematics Teaching this summer.

Student Spotlight: Glendon Markollari

Sarah Burnham, Staff Writer • May 5, 2015
While vacationing in Albania one summer during middle school, senior Glendon Markollari saw people spearfishing and decided to take it up as a hobby.
Freshmen Khushali Sarnot moved from India recently.

Students move from one country to the next

Vaishal Shah, Staff Writer • May 1, 2015
Students at West High coming from different countries share their story.
Climbing over boulders, junior Tabatha Saake visits Elephant Rocks State Park in Belleview, MO.

Longhorn community reflects on spring break

Kyla Hatton, Sports Editor • April 1, 2015
Students went all over the world for spring break, or just stayed at home and enjoyed St. Louis.
After watching the Changing of the Guard,the publications staff, sophomore Ritoma Ganguly, juniors Sarah O’Beirne, Bailey Rathert, Molly Sewester, Katie Hornsby, Megan Barton and senior Kappy Pille, stand before the Arlington Memorial Amphitheater.

Pathfinder and PAWESEHI receive awards at JEA conference

Jane Fuller, Staff Writer • November 22, 2014
Seven students traveled to Washington, D.C. to attend the National Scholastic Press Association conference, where they attended over 200 learning sessions, visited the Newseum and toured the city.
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