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Rounding grades creates debate

Rounding grades creates debate

Corral Staff February 6, 2013

To round or not to round? Both students and teachers are bothered by the seemingly troublesome issue of border grades. Unbeknownst to some, the district has a distinct policy on grades, which does not...

A selection of the buses found in the Parkway Transportation lot on a cloudy day. Photo by Matt Frischer

Behind the Wheel: Transportation makes time a priority

Corral Staff February 6, 2013

As the big yellow Parkway bus rushes by, most people’s first thought isn’t about how the bus got to its destination. According to Mr. Will Rosa, head of Transportation for Parkway, the entire department...

Boys making noise: bands perform, hope for recognition

Corral Staff February 6, 2013

As boy bands regain popularity on a global scale, from One Direction to The Wanted, several boys try to mirror their successes on a high school level. Though they perform different genres of music at various...

Fashion Forward: Sydney Smotherson

Fashion Forward: Sydney Smotherson

Daniel Roman January 31, 2013

Sophomore Sydney Smotherson designs and makes her own clothes. She works with designers from Lifetime’s Project Runway to get feedback and guidance for her aspiring future in fashion. Q: What inspired...

Mr. Matt Forbis slices a 2x4 in preparation for the spring show. Photo by Katie Richards.

Forbis assists in set building

Corral Staff January 31, 2013

By day, Mr. Matt Forbis is a process control engineer at Emerson Process Management. But when the clock strikes 4, he heads over to PCH as the scenic designer and technical director for the mainstage...

Sophomore Bridget Rennard, junior Rumbi Majee and senior Inayat Shaheen listen to Mr. Dan Kelty during a club meeting. Photo by Katie Richards.

Spanish club strives for more active semester

Corral Staff January 31, 2013

After an uneventful schedule last semester, Spanish teacher Mr. Dan Kelty hopes to revive the Spanish Club by attracting members with the appeal of learning about new cultures. “Last semester...

Senior Sam Choe shows his Taekwondo moves with a front punch. Photo by Lillie Wasserman.

Choe, Hayes excel in Taekwondo

Corral Staff January 29, 2013

Drive, determination, defense, and a lot of “kick-butt” moves define the martial arts experience for senior Sam Choe and freshman Isobel Hayes. “It teaches you self-defense and values.  We...

Alex McClellan, senior, plays guitar in Mr. Beazleys 7th Hour Guitar class. Photo by Austin Dubinsky.

Music, Art, and Life: Alex McClellan clues us in on what he’s like inside and out

Corral Staff January 28, 2013

Austin Dubinsky: So, tell me a little about yourself. What you are like, where you are from… Alex McClellan: When I first started going to Parkway, I transferred from my old school, Westminster,...

Mrs. Pepper was declared PCH Teacher of The Year for the 2012-13 school year.  Photo by Austin Dubinsky.

PCH Teacher of The Year: Mrs. Pepper

Corral Staff January 22, 2013

At December's end-of-semester teacher luncheon, Mrs. Julie Pepper, math teacher, became the 2012 PCH Teacher of the Year.  Her efforts in the classroom as a math teacher along with her dedication to the...

Winter movies range from must-sees to major disappointments

Winter movies range from must-sees to major disappointments

Corral Staff January 11, 2013

This winter the competition at the box office exploded with hugely advertised movies hitting theaters week after week.  With so many movies in theaters there were bound to be terrific triumphs and epic...

Sanders hones passion for cooking

Sanders hones passion for cooking

Corral Staff December 13, 2012

Haven’t seen senior Matt Sanders around school? That’s because he’s probably at South Tech High School clanging pots and grilling chicken. Sanders talks about his experience at culinary school and...

Mayan calendar yields reflection

Corral Staff December 13, 2012

December 21, 2012 marks the end of first semester finals and the beginning of Winter Break, but the Mayan calendar may predict that the day will be full of doom instead of festivities. Mayan calendars...

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