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
“My parents were really involved with school for me, they would always ask about my grades and stress the importance of school. I think that contributed to my desire to do well in school and take hard classes and I think it’s going to be very helpful for me in the future. I was really looking for a city vibe in college, and I recently just committed to Loyola so it’s gonna be really nice to have Chicago so close to me. The campus is beautiful and really close to the lake. I didn’t want a huge school in a college so Loyola is perfect. I regret not sticking with some of the sports [I played growing up]. I did gymnastics until junior year and I feel like I could have done a lot more. I feel like there's unfinished business there. Someone that impacted me growing up was my older sister Abby, she was always there for me when I needed her and always encouraged me to aim high and pursue my passions. I’m looking forward to college because I’m gonna be in a new city and I’ll get to make new friends. I’m super excited to be on my own and start my future,” - Tristan Caudill, 12

Tristan Caudill

Lia Emry, Staff Writer • February 22, 2023

Wearing perception goggles, junior Norah Freed attempts to throw a tennis ball into a trash can. In AP psychology, students learned about the human senses and perception and how they could be altered. “When I put on the goggles, everything looked rainbow and there were blindspots everywhere. If the tennis ball was to the right, I reached to the left,” Freed said. “It was so funny watching everyone try to get the ball in the trash can. Nobody was even close.”

Photo of the Week – Oct. 21

Kelsea Wilson, Staff Writer • October 21, 2022

Celebrating courtside, senior Tristan Caudill dances along to the ‘rumble’ cheer. During the second module of the first ac lab, Principal John McCabe introduced himself to the student body and shared his school expectations. “The cheerleaders led us in some of the schools favorite cheer, and my friends and I wanted to be the loudest. It was fun to be back in the gym with the whole school,” Caudill said.

Photo of the Week – August 26

Kelsea Wilson • August 26, 2022

What advice would you give to your past self?

What advice would you give to your past self?

Olivia Picaud and Sadie Burgess • June 1, 2022

Sophomore Tristan Caudill brings out a customer's order while working at Chick-fil-A. Caudill began his job at the beginning of the school year. “I think working in food service, you have to deal with angry customers as well as waves of customers. Most people were nice, but you had to be prepared for those that were not. There was never time to rest. Chick-Fil-A definitely taught me how to compose myself in stressful situations and how to deal with rude or angry customers.”

Making the most of 24 hours

Haley Patel, Staff Writer • March 3, 2021

While we all have the same 24 hour day, how we choose to use them is up to the individual. Sophomore Tristan Caudill, junior Christian Frank and  freshman Dhruv Kadam describe how they make the most of...

A compilation of the features organized like a Zoom meeting.

Stuck at home? Students share creative activities and advice

Paige Matthys-Pearce, Staff Writer • May 20, 2020

Since the stay-at-home order began at the end of March, people have had more time at home. Here is how four students have decided to spend their time, and their advice to those that are looking for something...

Freshman Tristan Caudill practices a handstand in a field. Caudill pushed to try new things even when they seemed intimidating. “My coaches always tell me ‘get comfortable with being uncomfortable,’” Caudill said. “A lot of what you're going to do is stuff that you will not be comfortable with, but if you don't get comfortable with that, you're not going to progress at all."

Aiming for nationals: freshman Tristan Caudill competes in the VIP Classic gymnastics tournament

Sophia Frobish, Staff Writer • March 31, 2020

Working on moves like double flips and twists, freshman Tristan Caudill attended the VIP Classic Trampoline and Tumbling (T&T) competition Feb. 27 to March 1 in hopes of qualifying for nationals.    Caudill...