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The student news site of Parkway South High School. All opinion pieces represent the views of the writer alone, not the school or district.

Treaty
The student news site of Parkway South High School. All opinion pieces represent the views of the writer alone, not the school or district.

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Photo of the Week–Jan 10-16

Jordyn Exler, Photojournalism • January 21, 2026
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Dribbling the ball to set up the play, junior Tairus James helped South’s varsity boys win 61-27 on Jan. 9, against North Point. James had 26 points in the game and made 7 3-pointers. “The game went well. We went out and played as a team. Individually, I played well. I was able to knowck down shots, make the pace easier for my teammates, and play good defense. This is my first year in the program, but I started in the summer so it’s been months on this team. I contribute to the team by shooting well and scoring,” James said.
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Senior Kaylynn Coleman, junior Bri Clifton, and junior Lilly O’Shea celebrate as their teammate, senior Natalie Parra, earns her 300th save at the game against Fox, April 17. The Patriots beat the Warriors, 14-6, extending their undefeated record to 8-0. “Natalie’s a big part of our program. She’s one of the main reason’s we’re undefeated. We can always count on her. It’s going to be real upsetting when she graduates this year because she has left a big impact on the entire team,” said Clifton.
Photo of the Week--April 17-24
Wearing a traditional Pakistani salwar kameez, junior Adeena Ali greets her friends at Culture Night, April 8. With her are her friends, juniors Afifah Tasleem and Mahreen Fathima. "I think [Culture Night] was a really wonderful event that StuCo and the school put on. It was actually the one night that I was able to express my culture and my true self at school," Ali said.
Photo of the Week--April 3-10
After the Lindbergh attacker drops the ball, senior Abby Karl scoops it up with her stick and looks for a pass up the field. The Patriots won the game 11-9 against the Lindbergh Flyers on March 27. “This season I want 100 goals, but I’m at 70 goals right now. Just a couple more to go. I play for a club and love the environment of the team, and I wanted to continue to play in high school,” Karl said.
Photo of the Week--March 27-April 3
Seniors Megan Hutchins, Maiyah Syed, Lexi Horner, and Marcie Studt share an emotional embrace after their final winter guard performance on Senior Night, March 23. Senior Night marked the end of making memories together in Guard. "I'm going to miss the community. Every single competition, it is nothing but positive vibes from everyone;. They have nothing but nice things to say. They just want you to do your best," senior Hutchins said.
Photo of the Week--March 23-27
Special Olympics buddies, junior Ethan Gregg and sophomore Chloe Rodriguez, and athlete Emmett celebrate after they announced Emmett’s school, during the Special Olympics torch relay. At the torch relay, the athletes had to pass the torch from one person to the next, eventually until the last athlete placed it on the cauldron to start the tournament. “[My favorite moment was] when Emmett kept going back for Dum-Dums at the swim and dive event in Victory Village. I loved seeing him enjoy all the activities, like playing games or getting prizes," Rodriguez said.
Photo of the Week--Feb. 27-March 6
Senior guard Ava Hill sets up a trap to lead to a steal in the game against Pattonville, Feb. 17. The Patriots won the game, 71-36. It was also Senior Night, and Hill and Clara Stroot were recognized before the game. Hill said she's going to miss playing for the Patriots. “[I’m going to miss] hanging out with the team in the locker room and having a community outside of family and friends,” she said.
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