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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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Swimmers Announce College Commitments

Swimmers Announce College Commitments

Corral Staff
November 21, 2012

Four senior swimmers announced their commitments to swim in college this Tuesday.  On the mens side, Nick Orf made his committment to the University of Minnesota official.  He will join the Gophers swimming...

Dinman makes first chair in All-Suburban band

Dinman makes first chair in All-Suburban band

Corral Staff
November 19, 2012

If you hear some smooth trumpet melodies coming from the music wing, it is probable that these tunes come from the trumpet of junior Bryan Dinman. Dinman began playing trumpet in sixth grade, and chose...

Seniors Adam McDonald and Sean Byrne perform a duet during the Symphonic Strings Orchestra performance. Photo by Meaghan Flynn.

Orchestra concert prepares groups for upcoming performances

Corral Staff
November 15, 2012

The music department held their fall orchestra concert on November 13 in the theater. During the concert, which was directed by orchestra teacher Winifred Crock, Concert I orchestra, Concert II orchestra,...

What to get at the craft fair for under $50

What to get at the craft fair for under $50

Corral Staff
November 15, 2012

For the artsy friend: ($50) Chrystal Jackson creates small watercolor paintings and portraits known for her nature scenery, including butterflies. She also paints ink and watercolor portraits done on...

Social media dominates 2012 Election night

Corral Staff
November 7, 2012

The 2012 Presidential election was the first one where social media played a large role in the media. From Twitter to Facebook to Instagram and Tumblr, voting and political beliefs were all over. According...

Junior Greta Rosenstock sings at the Prism concert in September.  Photo by Lexie Winter

Juniors selected as All-State Choir members

Corral Staff
November 5, 2012

Juniors Aidan McCarter and Greta Rosenstock earned recognition this weekend as they were selected for the Missouri All-State Choir.  The two singers were rated among the top four students in their...

Incidents of bullying prevail in halls, online

Incidents of bullying prevail in halls, online

Corral Staff
October 31, 2012

  Bullying is an issue that is always prevalent in schools, but with the increase in the use of technology it has spread so that many victims cannot escape it, even in what used to be the safety...

Junior Oron Shalman hands a certificate to his honorary teacher Ms. Erin Rauch at the Small Steps ceremony. Photo by Tara Stepanek.

Scholars rewarded for ‘small steps’

Corral Staff
October 31, 2012

  Students who were able to largely increase their GPA have been awarded by the Small Steps award. Through the work of principals Mr. Tim McCarthy and Dr. Carletta Harlan, the Small Steps award...

District offers new health care classes

District offers new health care classes

Corral Staff
October 29, 2012

While the majority of students wait to start career training until college, 15 Parkway students received an early start when they signed up to take Parkway’s new medical class. “These classes allow...

Teachers begin work to improve Ac Lab

Corral Staff
October 29, 2012

Academic Lab’s main purpose is to provide a time for students to get extra help and work done within school hours. Administrators and teachers have started to think that productivity has gone down and...

Seniors prep for first vote

Corral Staff
October 29, 2012

As presidential debates draw to a close and the constant campaign ads come to a halt, voters around the country will line up to cast their votes on November 6. For many young people, the election will...

A sixth grade student at Northeast Middle sorts his trash after lunch. Middle and elementary school students are taught which materials go in which bins. Photo by Julia Goldman.

Parkway makes environmentally conscious changes

Daniel Roman
October 29, 2012

In an effort to be more environmentally friendly, the Parkway School District has made several changes which have affected the way students go about their day. Some ways are cutting down on light usage...

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