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Seniors Chris Chen and Matthew Schmittdiel take a selfie during Academic Lab. Photo curtesy of Matthew Schmittdiel

#Selfiesyndrome

Corral Staff February 12, 2015

Phrases that can be heard in the halls on a regular basis: “Are you taking a selfie?” “Get in my selfie!” “Nice selfie!” Selfies have become a worldwide phenomenon in recent years, especially...

Swag Society: Members buy, sell and trade shoes through community

Swag Society: Members buy, sell and trade shoes through community

Jeff Eidelman December 15, 2014

Attempting to get their feet wet in new activities, certain students have discovered a shoe society through Facebook in which people in the St. Louis area can purchase, sell and trade sneakers. A few...

Math Team sets high goals for season

Math Team sets high goals for season

Corral Staff December 12, 2014

The football field or basketball court is not the only place where groups of students show off teamwork. The math team puts in plenty of work as members strive to reach high goals this year. “Last year...

Students view anime after school on Monday, Dec. 1, in Ms. Becky Orth’s room. All students are welcome to come to the weekly viewings immediately following the bell. Photo by Danielle Serota

Anime Club continues to gain members

Corral Staff December 10, 2014

Inspired by the morals that anime teaches, Senior Alpin Brown founded the Anime Club first semester last year. Anime is a Japanese style of motion-picture animation, characterized by highly stylized,...

Tablets for Testing: Students utilize Adderall to strengthen scores

Tablets for Testing: Students utilize Adderall to strengthen scores

Corral Staff December 7, 2014

Utilized throughout school for varying reasons, Adderall and its generic counterparts have a consistent, even regular, presence in backpacks. Prescribed Purpose The medical use of Adderall is to treat...

Yun Jun practicing her stance. Photo courtesy of Yun Jun.

Yun Jun receives black belt1`

Corral Staff November 25, 2014

Many people deal with stress by going to the gym. Senior Yun Jun prefers to let out her stress in a special gym, for taekwondo. "For me, taekwondo is  a good way to let off steam," Jun said. After...

About the Artwork: “I took pictures of two different baskets with different patterns,” senior Matt Szymkowicz said. “I overlaid the two on top of each other, decreased the opacity of one and changed the colors.”

Abstract Artistry: Senior fills 22-foot gallery

Corral Staff November 21, 2014

A 22-foot wall, dedicated solely to the artwork of one high school senior. Matt Szymkowicz didn’t seek out his possible career as an artist, it just seemed to find him, like his art itself. Szymkowicz...

Senior Alpin Brown (back right) stands with other members of his guild around a fire at the Renaissance Faire. Photo courtesy of Sara Delano.

Re-enactors Join Ye Old Faire Throughout the Year

Piper Rother November 21, 2014

Swords clanging, knights jousting, and men in kilts, it can only mean one thing: the Renaissance Faire. Reenacting medieval times, the fair is like a blast to the past. Seniors Alpin Brown and David...

Junior Jennifer Wayland practices rifle spinning prior to the home football game on Sept. 26. The color guard began using rifles under director Liz Bryan. “A rifle is a much stronger technique used,” Bryan said. “Because it is a smaller equipment, you have to have more control over it.” Photo by The Corral.

Band aided by color guard improvement

Corral Staff November 20, 2014

Reversing recent trends, both the marching band and the color guard have improved their performances and leadership. “Our seniors are really the standard in the group,” band director Doug Hoover...

Senior Joshua Herbert prepares a cup of coffee for a customer at the new coffee shop open in the business wing on Nov. 7. Photo by Ashley Wright.

Coffee Shop offers business experience

Corral Staff November 19, 2014

Operating in the business wing, a new student-run shop offers coffee and treats before school and during academic lab. “We sell low fat cookies, hot chocolate and obviously coffee,” senior Elizabeth...

Counselors respond to array of issues for students

Counselors respond to array of issues for students

Corral Staff November 19, 2014

It’s two weeks before school starts; you look at your schedule and realize it’s not right, so you immediately go visit your counselor. Students are familiar with this process but don’t know about...

Wellness policy implemented unequally throughout building

Corral Staff November 16, 2014

With all junk food stripped from the vending machines and school lunches altered to fit the new Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act, Parkway has joined the nation toward a healthier future — for the most part. Despite...

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