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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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Seniors Catherine Melvin and Nathan Kolker show off their February apparel selections. Photo by Jack Blethroad

Dressing for spring should not be a thing

Corral Staff
February 21, 2014

Whether we like it, choose to accept it, or not, the fact is that it is currently winter. February, the second coldest month of the year, has hit St. Louis particularly hard this winter. While the...

Juniors Natalie Dicker and Rosie Weber dealt with travel delays due to snow. “I sat in the airport and tried to reschedule flights the first day of the snow storm,” Dicker said. “Our connecting flight from Atlanta to St. Louis was canceled, and we were there alone without our parents. We were scared because we had to book everything for ourselves. It was definitely an experience that I’ll never forget."

Frozen: District decision-making tries not to leave students out in the cold

Corral Staff
February 19, 2014

[easyrotator]erc_34_1392838930[/easyrotator]Due to nights of snow and freezing temperatures, inclement weather has forced Parkway to close for seven and a half days (at time of press) in the 2013-14 school...

Seniors Zoë Wallis, Brady Feigl, Zach Rogers, Augie Brooks, Jessica Brady, Jonathan Bonner, Trey Knes, Johnny Naughton, and Khalen Saunders stand together after signing to their respected colleges. Photo by Tara Stepanek.

Nine athletes commit on Signing Day

Corral Staff
February 19, 2014

Due to the inclement weather, the National Signing Day Ceremony was postponed until Thursday, Feb. 6, in the social studies commons. Nine athletes were awarded the opportunity to participate in the ceremony,...

Stains of Individuality

Corral Staff
February 14, 2014

Click on a picture to read a profile on each student, and the story behind their tattoo.                      

Junior Carly Beck explains the dangers of drinking and driving during a field trip to Parkway Central Middle School students. Photos by Dean Trail.

Peer Teaching Turmoil: Members struggle with commitment to program

Corral Staff
February 14, 2014

The Peer Teaching program has led participants to miss hours of class, creating unanticipated problems with the snow days and change of class schedule. The program aims to warn kids of the dangers of...

Sophomores design new lunch entrees

Sophomores design new lunch entrees

Corral Staff
February 14, 2014

In an effort to expand from repetitious curriculum, health teacher Ms. Terri O’Leary reached out to administration to get her students involved in writing meal plans. Three students from O’Leary’s...

Zoë Wallis, Brady Feigl, Zach Rogers, Augie Brooks, Jessica Brady, Jonathan Bonner, Trey Knes, Johnny Naughton, Khalen Saunders attend a ceremony in which they signed their letters of intent.

9 Athletes Sign Letters of Intent

Corral Staff
February 6, 2014

Nine athletes signed letters of intent to various colleges at a ceremony in the Social Studies Commons on Feb. 6. They included: Jessica Brady, Zoë Wallis, Brady Feigl, Zach Rogers, Khalen Sanders,...

Junior Danielle Serota and another member of her group

Juniors travel to Israel for second semester

Corral Staff
January 26, 2014

Imagine spending four months camping, hiking, and travelling in a foreign country while studying the language and culture. For juniors Talia Wolkowitz, Danielle Serota, and Michelle Bennett, such an...

Mother nature strikes again: Classes canceled Jan. 21

Mother nature strikes again: Classes canceled Jan. 21

Corral Staff
January 21, 2014

Following a drastic change in temperature overnight, the combination of snow and freezing rain led to the Parkway Schools closure on Jan. 21.  This is the sixth snow day for the district this school year. ...

Four members of the Drama department were recognized at the Missouri State Thespian Conference. Photo Courtesy of Mrs. Nicole Voss.

Drama Department recognized at Thespian Conference

Corral Staff
January 16, 2014

Four members of the Drama department were recognized at the Missouri State Thespian Conference. Seniors Katie Richards and Nick Bible each received a $1,000 technical theater scholarship. The duo competed...

Freshman Josh Adams warms up with a D Major Scale. Photo taken by Joe Goldberg.

Adams steps up to Concert Orchestra II

Corral Staff
January 15, 2014

Freshman Josh Adams, cello player since 4th grade, is one of two freshman in Concert Orchestra II this year, yet he is concertmaster cello, meaning he sits first chair. “I’ve really enjoyed being...

Senior Sana Khadim works to finish a race during cross-country season. "I love all the girls on my teams," Khadim said. "Everyone is so nice and welcoming." Photo by Tara Stepanek.

Senior works as motivator for peers

Corral Staff
January 13, 2014

With her positive attitude and encouraging comments, senior Sana Khadim helps keep her peers motivated through cross-country, swimming, and lacrosse. “I like to stay involved school,” Khadim said....

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