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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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Hosting a meeting for Women’s History Month, co-president Bethany Liao converses with club members of Women in Healthcare. The event fostered discussions about women in medicine and included a third year medical student from Bosnia as a guest speaker. “Creating this club has been a net positive experience for everyone. After we present [or a guest speaker], we [also] usually have snacks for everyone and it gives people an opportunity to generally talk or discuss,” Liao said.

For women, by women: West High clubs that support women

Opal Kadam and Yusra Khan • April 4, 2025

Women’s History Month, founded in 1987, occurs every March to celebrate women’s rights, activists and innovation. But before Women’s History Month was founded,, a week-long celebration called Women’s...

Librarian Lauren Reusch holds her Edible Arrangements flower bouquet and poses with principal John McCabe after announcing her winning Teacher of the Year.

Believe in your shelf: librarian Lauren Reusch wins Teacher of the Year award

Elle Rotter, Deputy Conceptual Editor-in-Chief • February 1, 2023

Dec. 9, school librarian Lauren Reusch was sitting at her desk when principal John McCabe and student photographer junior Abbi Vanvalkenburgh walked into the library, holding balloons and an edible flower...

The women of West pursue success in their fields and endeavors.

Women of Parkway West

Addie Gleason, Managing Editor-in-Chief • March 17, 2022

Proclaimed initially “Women’s History Week” in 1981, Women’s History Month celebrates women’s achievements throughout history. Women faced, and still face, various forms of oppression in day-to-day...

Women of West

Women of West

Brinda Ambal, Conceptual Editor-in-Chief • December 22, 2020

Despite switching to a virtual format, Women of West still conducts community-building activities like hosting guest yoga instructors or having discussions about social norms. The club meets every second...

Club sponsor Taylor Rose, senior Nithi Vickraman and sophomore Brinda Ambal discuss what to plan for the club during the remainder of the 2019-20 school year. The club decided to show the movie Ocean’s 8 during their upcoming movie night event. “It feels so good to help lead a club that not only helps people in the community but [also] helps people at our school as well,” Vickerman said. “We are always trying to help people in need, which makes this club stand out.”

Women of West strive to make an impact during the upcoming fundraiser

Jacob Stanton, Staff Writer • March 4, 2020

To help reduce poverty and provide better economic opportunities for women, Women of West (WOW) is hosting a movie night in the theater March 13 to raise money for the Global Empowerment Fund. The cost...

Squatting in the Peace Garden Wed., Oct. 17, senior Brianna Vietmeier and senior Women of West Officer Jessica Goedeke tie-dye shirts. In an effort to create a sense of community, 30 members met at 7 a.m. to talk, tie-dye and bond. “We wanted girls to feel supported and comfortable coming to the club and listening in on their experiences,” Goedeke said.

Photo of the week – Oct. 15

Caroline Judd, SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER • October 20, 2018

WOW members get head-start in community service planning

Tori Downar, Staff Writer • September 11, 2013

Women of West (WOW) held their second meeting Wednesday, Sept. 11 in sponsor Erica Roger’s classroom. They discussed plans for upcoming community service projects and meetings. The Executive Board...