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The Student News Site of Parkway Central High School

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The Student News Site of Parkway Central High School

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The Student News Site of Parkway Central High School

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Student poets learn, share in poetry festival

Corral Staff
April 25, 2014

Poetry hung on the walls as the library filled with young poets sharing their work, tuning their skills, and offering constructive criticism for improvement. The second Poetry Festival, complete with workshops...

Megargle blends human body, nature

Megargle blends human body, nature

Corral Staff
April 25, 2014

Some spend half their day in the science wing or history hallways, but senior Dana Megargle spends her days in art teachers Mrs. Cara Deffenbaugh and Mr. David Jaffari's classrooms. Megargle is enrolled...

Juniors Austin Mischel and Amy Karabas model in the fashion show organized by STUCO. Photo by Lillie Wasserman.

STUCO works to make prom memorable

Corral Staff
April 4, 2014

As students prepare for prom by renting tuxes and buying dresses, the members of Student Council work hard to make sure that everyone attending enjoys their night. “It’s really hard to make decisions...

Fresh fleet: Parkway switches to CNG buses

Fresh fleet: Parkway switches to CNG buses

Corral Staff
April 4, 2014

  In an effort to keep up with current eco-friendly trends, Parkway purchased 30 new green buses that run on Compressed Natural Gas (CNG). While traditionally used diesel gas is synthesized...

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...

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