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Corral

The Student News Site of Parkway Central High School

Corral

The Student News Site of Parkway Central High School

Corral

An insider’s look into The Corral

Kriti Dhaduvai, Features Editor & Puzzle Master
February 26, 2024

The Corral is the school newspaper run by students and journalism teacher Christine Stricker. You may have seen the papers being delivered to your ac lab, but, have you ever wondered how the newspaper...

Photo courtesy of rawpixel.com on Freepik (background), storyset on Freepik (violin and guitar), rocketpixel on Freepik (highlighter stroke), Freepik (piano, keyboard,
arrangement). Infographic by Esther Wang

A Musical Gift From Above

Esther Wang, News Editor
February 26, 2024

“When I was pregnant with him, I prayed that God will give me a child with musical talents. And God answered my prayer. Really, whatever that he has is from God,” LipTong Koh said. Junior Asher...

Seniors Matthew Wehling and Kyndall Jesse look at the "common app" during their office aid on Feb 9. The "common app" is what these Seniors use to apply to college.

Seniors Apply to College

Taylor Jesse, Staff Reporter
February 23, 2024

Many find the long and demanding process of applying to college to be very difficult, while others find it quite easy. Many underclassmen going into the applying process are very stressed and confused...

Senora Ruiz (left) with her friend in Madrid during her time abroad.

Students set their sights abroad

Madeline Qian, Staff Reporter
February 23, 2024

Studying abroad is an experience adults often preach about, saying how going abroad in college changed their lives and shifted their perspective. Spanish teacher Senora Ruiz went abroad to Madrid...

Ben Lake poses with his acceptance letter to his upcoming mission trip. Photo courtesy of Ben Lake.

Sharing Faith with Guatemala

Maya Sagett, Managing/Copy Editor
February 23, 2024

From a young age, leadership, religion, and taking the initiative to help others have been core tenants in Ben Lake’s life. Now, as he is growing up, learning, and understanding the value of giving back...

Sarah Burgess poses with balloons in her classroom the day she learned that she won Teacher of the Year.

Teacher Feature: TOY

Maya Sagett, Managing/Copy Editor
February 23, 2024

Having a healthy and sustainable work-life balance is already no easy task. But taking on teaching two different English classes, coaching cross country, and being there for her three children and husband...

Junior Samantha Taylor and Senior Parkway South student Haley Parks posing next to Macy’s on 6th
street. Photo courtesy of Cristina Taylor

Marching Colt in New York

Alyssa Weisenberg, Photo Editor
January 29, 2024

This Thanksgiving, one of Parkway Central’s own Marching Colts marched in the United States’ most popular and broadcasted parade; the Macy’s Day parade. Junior Samantha Taylor, the 2022 All- Suburban...

Insights From A High School Artist

Kriti Dhaduvai, Davis Brown, and Erin McDonough
January 22, 2024

Jahden Jones-Brown is a mixed media artist currently in Mr. Jafari’s ‘Ceramics 1’ class. Brown’s inspiration comes from starting art at a young age in a unique family setting. “So, I started...

Social Media Promotes Community And Student Work

Kriti Dhaduvai and Aamir Banks
January 22, 2024

Christine Stricker is the lead of PCH Publications here at Parkway Central. She talks about the need of having a big social media presence for our school.  “I felt that social media was an opportunity...

The bench focusing during the game on Dec. 1 vs Parkway North

Coach Returns Home

Sam Sailors, Staff Reporter
January 19, 2024

With the new addition to the boys varsity Basketball team, assistant Coach Jayden Littlejohn, the Colts are off to a strong start with a record of 8-5. Littlejohn, a former player at Parkway Central, has...

Parkway Central student body cheers as their team scores.

The Talk 4 Tyler Impact

Rayne Madison, Staff Reporter
January 19, 2024

Oftentimes, when a tragedy occurs, the people affected are so caught in despair they can’t seem to make anything good of their situation. Remaining positive and keeping a sound mind feels impossible,...

Shawna Robinson writes a late pass for a tardy student

Total Tardy Turnaround

Alyssa Davis, Staff Reporter
January 19, 2024

How often have you been tardy this year? Were you one of the 3,826 tardies last year? If so, then you might have paid special attention to the new attendance guidelines. Five months ago, the Parkway...

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