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Band teacher Mr. Doug Hoover leads students while practicing for the Big Band Dance. The jazz band is unique in that they have less players than other school bands and include a percussion section of bass, guitar, and drums. Photo by Kate McNeal.

Jazz Band blends talent, camaraderie

Corral Staff April 4, 2014

Differing not only in composition of music but composition of students, Jazz Band is a unique class. Students end up spending much time together not only trying to master the difficult style but to jam...

Jazz Band Lunch Performance

Corral Staff March 28, 2014

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Junior Rachel Briggs studies in Academic Lab. Photo by Hanna Whitehouse.

Home schooled junior transfers to Central

Corral Staff March 26, 2014

While transferring to high school from being home schooled is difficult, Rachel Briggs began high school her junior year, which is known to be the most challenging year for students. “I was pretty overwhelmed...

Dedicated student balances passions

Dedicated student balances passions

Corral Staff March 5, 2014

Many students get jobs in high school. However, some students have to sacrifice sports in order to focus on their jobs or the other way around. Eric Fenton chose to balance the two because of his passion...

Runge and Payne both walk to school in conditions similar to this after it has snowed.

Students keep walking despite inclement weather

Kate McNeal March 4, 2014

Throughout the school year, some students choose to walk to school instead of taking the bus, a task that becomes challenging in the winter. “It really stinks to walk in the cold weather just because...

Building manager works behind the scenes

Jeff Eidelman March 1, 2014

Building manager Mr. Jim Bundren works behind the scenes in almost every part of the school. Starting as the head nighttime custodian in 2002, Bundren earned the title of building manager after nine years...

Food service manager finds recipe for success

Corral Staff March 1, 2014

Despite working in the midst of the packed cafeteria, Ms. Barb Carr is rarely seen by students. Carr is the Regional Manager of the Food Service for a region that oversees the school. “I started...

Senior friends Fred Henry and Peyton Mogley at prom in Busch Stadium.

Fred Henry: Standing out from the crowd

Corral Staff February 23, 2014

In a large public school, many students fly under the radar of the larger community. Some, however, become known by many for their good deeds and positive attitude. Plenty of students attest that senior...

Seniors win dodgeball tournament

Seniors win dodgeball tournament

Corral Staff February 21, 2014

[easyrotator]erc_37_1393266563[/easyrotator] Imagine five boys lined up, gator balls in hand, preparing to throw them at groups of teachers and other students. No, this isn’t a bad middle school TV...

Senior Brandon Fenton (second from left) rows with his team of four on the St. Louis Rowing Club.  Fenton first started rowing four years ago.  Photo courtesy of Brandon Fenton

Fenton muscles through competition

Corral Staff February 16, 2014

Paddling through lakes is where you will find senior Brandon Fenton day in and day out. Six days a week he practices for the St. Louis Rowing Club, where he works on rowing, strength and conditioning. “Coach...

Sophomore Josh Mannis (left) and Brayden Sternklar perform a cover of Taylor Swift’s “22” on Sternklar’s YouTube Channel.  Sternklar has over 2000 views on his channel. Photos courtesy of Brayden Sternklar.

Sternklar grows through music, social media

Corral Staff February 15, 2014

Starting with a humble 35 Twitter followers, in the past few months senior Brayden Sternklar has exploded to over 1000 followers. After branching away from his original profile, he created his new profile...

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