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SCW Smoke Signal
The Student News Site of St. Charles West High School

SCW Smoke Signal
The Student News Site of St. Charles West High School

SCW Smoke Signal
All content by Mackenzie McGuire
Seniors Kameryn Arnold (left) and Elena Scheve (right) hugging after the game on February 10th, 2023.

Girls basketball team brings Kameryn Arnold onto the court for senior night game

Mackenzie McGuire, editor in chief
February 28, 2023
Senior Elena Scheve going up for a lay up against the Winfield Warriors.

Girls basketball falls to Winfield 61-55

Mackenzie McGuire, editor in chief
February 1, 2023
The winner of the teacher crossword has been announced

The winner of the teacher crossword has been announced

Mackenzie McGuire, editor in chief
January 17, 2023
Sophomore Audrey Branson

The Class 3 State Champs, St. Charles West High School's Cross Country Team

SCW girls cross country wins class 3 state title

Mackenzie McGuire, editor in chief
November 7, 2022
The SCW cross country taking a selfie before the sendoff.

SCW Cross Country receives sendoff from school (Photo Gallery)

Mackenzie McGuire, editor in chief
November 7, 2022
SCW welcomes Irish exchange students

SCW welcomes Irish exchange students

Mackenzie McGuire and Audrey Branson
November 3, 2022
A drop of blood costume holds a blood drive sign.

Key Club preps to host annual blood drive

Mackenzie McGuire, editor in chief
November 1, 2022
The mystery plant in the main office.

SCW mystery plant officially has a name

Mackenzie McGuire, editor in chief
October 19, 2022
Senior Elise Beer throwing candy to kids at Jefferson Intermediate school and Monroe Elementary school.

SCW holds annual homecoming parade (Photo Gallery)

Mackenzie McGuire, editor in chief
October 17, 2022
Senior Amir Martin receiving the ball in the annual SCHS VS SCW game.

SCW Football defeats SCHS for 17th consecutive year

Mackenzie McGuire, editor in chief
October 17, 2022
Varsity volleyball holds senior night for class of 2023

Varsity volleyball holds senior night for class of 2023

Mackenzie McGuire, editor in chief
October 14, 2022
Student council sponsor Mrs. Bourgeade.

Mrs Bourgeade named next student council sponsor

Mackenzie McGuire, editor in chief
October 3, 2022
The mystery plant on campus discovered by Mr. Williamson on September 22nd, 2022.

Mystery plant discovered on SCW campus

Mackenzie McGuire, editor in chief
September 29, 2022
SCW Softball hosts senior night for 2023 seniors

SCW Softball hosts senior night for 2023 seniors

Mackenzie McGuire, editor in chief
September 28, 2022
SCW football wins first conference matchup against Winfield

SCW football wins first conference matchup against Winfield

Mackenzie McGuire, editor in chief
September 20, 2022
Junior Cadie Kohenskey going up for a serve on September 13, 2022.

SCW volleyball fights hard against SCHS in a conference matchup

Mackenzie McGuire, editor in chief
September 15, 2022
Senior Jacob Kirt running away from the University City Lions in an effort to get a first down on September 9, 2022.

SCW football tackles University City to bring record to 2-1

Mackenzie McGuire, editor in chief
September 13, 2022
Ms Vancil joins the SCW art department

Ms Vancil joins the SCW art department

Mackenzie McGuire, editor in chief
September 9, 2022
Sophomores Avery Sikma and Alyssa Penrose screaming in the screaming contest.

SCW Fall Activities Assembly (Photo Gallery)

Mackenzie McGuire, editor in chief
September 9, 2022
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[Photo] SCW students art will be showcased at an art show

April 12, 2023
The girls and boy's cross country teams at the freshmen/sophomore meet.

Cross country shows success at freshman/sophomore meet

Mackenzie McGuire, editor in chief
September 7, 2022
SCW offensive line VS FHN defensive line on Thursday, September 1st.

SCW Football slides past FHN for first victory of the season

Mackenzie McGuire, editor in chief
September 2, 2022
Seniors Jacob Kirt and Will Gates celebrating Kirts' TD at a football game on September 2nd, 2022.

Senior James Wortham with a second place metal in the Fleet Feet Arnold race.

Cross Country gains success at first meet of the year

Mackenzie McGuire, editor in chief
August 31, 2022
The SCW Warriors football team scrimmage at West Fest on August 13, 2022.

SCW Football loses first matchup against St. Dominic

Mackenzie McGuire, editor in chief
August 29, 2022
Freshmen Addie Miller, Alison Loftus with sophomore Delaney Little and junior Lauren Arender posing for the camera during the walk for athletes.

West Fest (Photo Gallery)

Mackenzie McGuire, editor in chief
August 24, 2022
Dr. Scott Voelkl (St. Charles West principal) talking to the freshmen on July 28th for Warrior Welcome day.

Warrior Welcome Day (Photo Gallery)

Mackenzie McGuire, editor in chief
August 23, 2022
Sophomore Alivia Zeier running in the 4x400 in April 2022.

Eight SCW students place at state track meet

Mackenzie McGuire, editor in chief
June 2, 2022
Freshman Genna Wacker running at the track meet on April 18th.

Six members of the track team qualify for state meet

Mackenzie McGuire, editor in chief
May 25, 2022
Freshman Brenan Goering and senior Dylan Patterson hugging at the baseball jamboree.

SCW baseball loses sectional game against John Burroughs

Mackenzie McGuire, editor in chief
May 25, 2022
Mrs. Weil and Mrs. Hockmeyer taking selfies with students.

2021-2022 Photo Recap

Mackenzie McGuire and Anna Prize (photographer)
May 23, 2022
Lindenwood assistant coach Terry Hollander during the 2021-2022 basketball season at Lindenwood University.

SCW basketball legend comes back to coach girl’s team

Mackenzie McGuire, editor in chief
May 23, 2022
The baseball team after their win against Wright City.

SCW Baseball dubbed district champs with win against Wright City

Mackenzie McGuire, editor in chief
May 22, 2022
Senior Megan Gruesbeck taking a selfie in the crowd with confetti.

Renaissance Academic Assembly (Photo Gallery)

Mackenzie McGuire and Audrey Branson
May 22, 2022
A Black Student Union sign at the senior barbecue in May.

Clubs and Organizations at St. Charles West

Mackenzie McGuire, editor in chief
May 19, 2022
Sophomore Lauren Swan serving food to the seniors.

Senior BBQ (Photo Gallery)

Mackenzie McGuire, editor in chief
May 19, 2022
Junior Ian Hollander at the MSHSAA state golf tournament with a medal.

Ian Hollander places 12th at golf state tournament

Mackenzie McGuire, editor in chief
May 19, 2022
Senior Dariyn Hoff dribbling the ball.

Girl’s Soccer loses to Orchard Farm in district semifinal

Mackenzie McGuire, editor in chief
May 18, 2022
A picture of the science club.

Science Club invests in a vermicomposter

Mackenzie McGuire, editor in chief
May 18, 2022
Junior Jrue Blassingame and Kyle Quinn during the fifth inning.

SCW V Orchard Farm (Photo Gallery)

Mackenzie McGuire, editor in chief
May 17, 2022
Ian Hollander, Owen Shy, and John Howle walking through the student tunnel.

Golf State Sendoff

Mackenzie McGuire, editor in chief
May 17, 2022
Scott Stratton-Henderson (center back) with the "purple team" during the marching warriors camp in July 2021.

Scott Stratton-Henderson gets selected drum major for 2022-2023 marching band season

Mackenzie McGuire, editor in chief
May 12, 2022
Girl's Soccer Senior Night (Photo Gallery)

Girl’s Soccer Senior Night (Photo Gallery)

Mackenzie McGuire, editor in chief
May 11, 2022
Freshman Riley McGuire during a game against Orchard Farm on soccer senior night on May 10.

The baseball team before the game on their senior night.

Baseball Senior Night (Photo Gallery)

Mackenzie McGuire, editor in chief
May 11, 2022
The St. Charles West boy's and girl's track teams after the GAC North meet.

Varsity boys and girls track dubbed GAC North champions

Mackenzie McGuire, editor in chief
May 10, 2022
Golf players Owen Shy, Ian Hollander, and John Howle.

Three varsity golf players qualify for state tournament

Mackenzie McGuire, editor in chief
May 10, 2022
St. Charles West principal Dr. Scott Voelkl giving a speech to the NHS inductees at the NHS induction.

NHS Officers for 2022-2023 school year announced

Mackenzie McGuire, editor in chief
May 9, 2022
Senior Jacqueline Gurley during her senior pictures.

Senior Sendoff – Jacqueline Gurley

Mackenzie McGuire, editor in chief
May 6, 2022
Senior Paige Ryherd

Senior Sendoff – Paige Ryherd

Mackenzie McGuire, editor in chief
May 6, 2022
From left to right: Coach Ben Meyer, John Howle, Ian Hollander, Tyler Prize, Ryan Beer, and Owen Shy.

Varsity and JV Golf dubbed GAC North Champs

Mackenzie McGuire, editor in chief
May 5, 2022
Senior Clair Ott during her senior photos.

Senior Sendoff – Clair Ott

Mackenzie McGuire, editor in chief
May 5, 2022
Freshman Riley McGuire on offense against Incarnate Word Academy.

Girl’s Soccer V Incarnate Word (Photo Gallery)

Mackenzie McGuire, editor in chief
May 5, 2022
Mrs Weil with her taquito and QT Drink.

Teacher Appreciation Week

Mackenzie McGuire, editor in chief
May 4, 2022
Mackenzie and Riley McGuire's dog Louie

[Photo] Pet of the Week – Louie

Megan Gruesbeck, staff writer
May 4, 2022
Manager Nicholas Mascia with junior baseball players Rolen Moore, Jackson Meers, and Justin Caulk.

Nick Mascia and the Warriors baseball team

Mackenzie McGuire, editor in chief
May 3, 2022
Senior #5 William Mettlach up to bat against St. Charles High school on April 27th.

How far will the baseball team go?

Mackenzie McGuire, editor in chief
May 3, 2022
The May 2022 athletic calendar.

May 2022 Athletic Calendar

Mackenzie McGuire, editor in chief
May 2, 2022
The cast and crew of the spring musical Little Women.

Little Women Recap

Mackenzie McGuire, editor in chief
April 29, 2022
Sophomore Karson Quinn with a bunt.

SCW VS SCHS Baseball (Photo Gallery)

Mackenzie McGuire, editor in chief
April 28, 2022
Junior Krish Mehta working the Pie-A-Principal fundraiser on April 26th for NHS Philantrophy Week.

NHS Philanthrophy Week

Mackenzie McGuire, editor in chief
April 27, 2022
Junior Claire Mascia, the next St. Charles West student council President.

Claire Mascia voted next StuCo President

Mackenzie McGuire, editor in chief
April 27, 2022
A date for the AP Bio Exam on May 11, 2021.

Preparations for AP exams

Mackenzie McGuire, editor in chief
April 25, 2022
Blake Gustafson (Timberland) serving the ball on April 19, 2022.

Boys Tennis V Timberland Gallery

Mackenzie McGuire, editor in chief
April 20, 2022
Sophomore Vivian Jones clapping for members of the 4x400.

SCW Girl’s Invitational – Track Meet Gallery

Mackenzie McGuire, editor in chief
April 19, 2022
Sophomores Alivia Zeier, Ian Wiley, and Madeline Stockmann getting inducted into the National Honor's Society.

The 2022 NHS Induction

Mackenzie McGuire, editor in chief
April 15, 2022
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