Skip to Main Content
The Student News Site of Parkway Central High School

Corral

The Student News Site of Parkway Central High School

Corral

The Student News Site of Parkway Central High School

Corral

The Varsity cheerleaders performing in a dress rehearsal on Oct. 18 before taking first overall in the super-large division at the state meet.

Cheerleading takes first place at state

Corral Staff
October 20, 2012

Varsity cheer leading brings home the Missouri State Championship in the Super-large division after a deduction free performance. The Colts scored higher than the second place Smithville Warriors, their...

Freshman Kara Stark competes in the Suburban Conference meet at Forest Park. Photo by Brandon Fenton.

Freshman shows promise on cross country team

Corral Staff
October 12, 2012

As a freshman on the cross country team, Kara Stark has made an impression on the team and her new teammates. “Kara is very positive,” said sophomore Taylor Burlis. “She is always encouraging...

Senior Nick Orf takes a break from warming up during a meet at Parkway West on Sept. 18. Photo by Rebecca Altman.

Orf commits to swim at Minnesota

Corral Staff
October 3, 2012

Was the recruiting process what you expected? A: I didn't really expect anything.  I didn't know what the process was going to be like, but it was really lengthy and quite tiring.  I had to email...

Senior captain Brandon Weissman turns for home in the 100 Yard Breaststroke. Weissman finished first in the event, with teammates Luke Oliver (9) and Matt Walter (11) finishing in fourth and fifth, respectively. Photo by Ms. Tara Stepanek.

Boys swimming edges Parkway West in close dual

Corral Staff
September 27, 2012

The boys swim team won a tight meet against Parkway West on Tuesday by a score of 95 to 90. Although the rivalry between both schools added to the competitive spirit, this year’s meet was significant...

Sophomore Anna Kleydman during her first year on varsity. “We are going to work hard and fight for each match,” Kleydman said. Photo by Ms. Tara Stepanek.

Tennis looks to improve while rebuilding

Corral Staff
September 25, 2012

  Varsity girls tennis looks to build off of last year’s second place state finish but is having to adjust to the loss of former impact seniors. Head Coach Dave Fuhrig continues to have post-season...

Miles Dvorak stands on the sideline talking over strategy with his teammates. “Last year I played alright but no where near my expectations. This year I’m playing better and closer to meeting my goals,” Dvorak said.

Football strives to finish season off strong

Corral Staff
September 25, 2012

With the majority of the 2011 starting players graduated, Head Coach Mark Goldenberg looks to use the newcomer athletes to prepare each week for a new opponent. "Last year is over. We had a great off...

Athletes compete in JCC Maccabi Games

Corral Staff
September 25, 2012

A week before school began, while most students were buying school supplies and cramming in summer homework, many of the school’s athletes competed in the Jewish Community Center Maccabi Games. The games...

Senior Ben Gross attempts a corner kick against Parkway South on Aug. 30

Varsity soccer moves to Class 2

Corral Staff
September 25, 2012

A year after the Varsity boy’s soccer team finished with their best record in school history, the team finds itself in a “position to win conference”  this season as they move down to Class...

Junior Riley Brown swims the backstroke at the Marquette Relays on Sept. 8.

New leadership guides swim team

Corral Staff
September 25, 2012

After a third place finish for the boys swim team last year at state meet, the team looks to have another victorious year in the pool. With the departure of key seniors Zach Biggs and Drew Larkins, spots...

Freshman Lauren Greenstein tosses the ball back to Jamie Lazaroff after a play against Hazelwood Central. Greenstein hopes the team finishes as strong as they started. “My hopes are high and we’re improving a lot,”  Greenstein said.  Photo courtesy of Jamie Lazaroff.

Softball aims to turn record around

Corral Staff
September 25, 2012

It is not uncommon to see the varsity softball team on the field after most other teams conclude their practices. This year, the team has extended their practices in attempts to improve upon their former...

Sophomore Elizabeth Leath prepares to hit the ball from the fairway. “This year I would be really pleased to finish in the top 15 at state,” Leath said. Photo by Catherine Melvin.

Girls golf team doubles in size

Daniel Roman
September 24, 2012

Having doubled in size, the girls’ golf team is escalating this season. “Our program is expanding [because] girls are having fun and bringing their friends,” Assistant Coach Bev Palmer said. Every...

The freshman football team huddles up to hear the next offensive play.

Lewis leads freshmen to rivalry victory

Corral Staff
September 19, 2012

The freshman football squad defeated Parkway West 14-13 in overtime Tuesday night. West led the Colts 6-0 for most of the game until Nick Lewis evened the score with a touchdown catch covering the...

Donate to Corral
$200
$500
Contributed
Our Goal