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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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Parkway Central students walk out to honor Parkland shooting victims and demand change

Parkway Central students walk out to honor Parkland shooting victims and demand change

Corral Staff
March 14, 2018
Staff Ed: Social media provides needed forum for student discourse

Staff Ed: Social media provides needed forum for student discourse

Corral Staff
December 13, 2015
Senior Nathan Mellenbruch inspects his work in construction tech, taught by Todd Pannett. Photo by Zoe Raft.

Future society shows need for more technical courses

Corral Staff
May 8, 2015
2015 Senior College List

2015 Senior College List

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May 8, 2015
Senior Kathryn Rechenberg prepares to get the ball from the face off against Parkway West. Photo by Elizabeth Leath

Lacrosse utilizes two teams to build program for future

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May 6, 2015
Shah points to her new home in South Korea on the globe, where she will be working at an international school. Photo by Ben Kraizer.

Shah leaves for education job overseas

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May 6, 2015
Lexie Winter and her cabin the Pink Monkeys at 6th grade camp. Photo by Ben Kraizer

Faces of PCH: Lexie Winter

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April 29, 2015
Baseball and Basketball Player, Adam Boonshaft. Photo by Ben Kraizer

Faces of PCH: Adam Boonshaft

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April 29, 2015
Junior Natalie Kesselring (left) and senior Gracie DeVasto (right) watch the season opener against Westminster at home on March 26. Photo by Dean Trail.

Injuries sideline soccer duo for entire season

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April 21, 2015
Check out the lastest episode of PCH-TV for highlights of the latest news and events from around the school and community.

PCHtv 2014-2015, Episode 11

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April 21, 2015
Senior Jarrett Cox-Bradley shakes hands with his new coach Craig Fletchall as his high school coach Rick Kirby applauds in the back. Cox-Bradley signed to Barton on Friday, April 10. Photo by Matthew Gibbs.

Cox-Bradley signs to Barton CC

Corral Staff
April 20, 2015
Building security adapts to current reality

Building security adapts to current reality

Corral Staff
April 10, 2015
Paying for Paper

Paying for Paper

Corral Staff
April 10, 2015
Skimming proves effective, when used correctly

Skimming proves effective, when used correctly

Corral Staff
April 10, 2015
Debate disobedience: Speech and debate opens public conversation with Ferguson case study

Debate disobedience: Speech and debate opens public conversation with Ferguson case study

Corral Staff
April 10, 2015

Faces of PCH: Carly Lander

Corral Staff
March 12, 2015
Faces of PCH: Joel Broddon

Faces of PCH: Joel Broddon

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March 12, 2015
Sophomore Elena Hipp makes contact with the ball in a game on Sept. 30. Photo by Matthew Gibbs.

Softball varsity head coach position vacancy filled

Corral Staff
March 12, 2015
Bad weather to have to go to school in. Photo by Ben Kraizer

Should we Be in School?

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February 26, 2015
Matt Stephens with his amazing rubix cube. Photo by Ben Kraizer

Faces of PCH: Matt Stephens

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February 22, 2015
Faces of PCH: Jacob Lentin

Faces of PCH: Jacob Lentin

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February 21, 2015
Floating in midair, Jarrett Cox-Bradley makes a layup against Festus in the Ameritime Tournament at Missouri Baptist on Jan. 28 in a 29-point performance. Cox-Bradley averages 30 points a game. Photo by Matthew Gibbs.

Cox-Bradley hits 1,000 point mark

Corral Staff
February 18, 2015
Math Game

Math Game

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February 12, 2015
Junior Matthew Kertzman paints the lobby display publicizing the upcoming musical,"Mary Poppins". The show opens Feb. 26. Photo by Matt Frischer.

Kertzman prepares for musical with lobby display

Corral Staff
February 12, 2015
DeAnte' Byrd, known by friends as D-Money, enjoys playing NBA 2k15 in his free time.

Faces of PCH: DeAnte’ Byrd

Corral Staff
February 12, 2015
Music booster club falls victim to $121k theft

Music booster club falls victim to $121k theft

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February 12, 2015
Seniors Jaime Gottlieb, Claire Kennedy, Taylor Thompson, and Jarrett Cox-Bradley listen to a guest speaker on Feb. 9. Photo by Kirk Randolph.

Students learn to teach in Pathway

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February 12, 2015
Seniors Chris Chen and Matthew Schmittdiel take a selfie during Academic Lab. Photo curtesy of Matthew Schmittdiel

#Selfiesyndrome

Corral Staff
February 12, 2015
Corral Poll

Corral Poll

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February 12, 2015

Welcome Back TV

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February 10, 2015
Freshman Cameron Baird enjoys eating at Global Q with his teammates.

Faces of PCH: Cameron Baird

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January 23, 2015
Faces of PCH: Conner Black

Faces of PCH: Conner Black

Corral Staff
December 15, 2014
Laying the ball up, senior Jarrett Cox-Bradley scores 2 points in his 37 point performance in a win at Parkway South on Dec. 4.

Boys basketball team focuses on Battle of the Boards

Corral Staff
December 12, 2014
Math Team sets high goals for season

Math Team sets high goals for season

Corral Staff
December 12, 2014
Faces of PCH: Morgan Edwards

Faces of PCH: Morgan Edwards

Corral Staff
December 10, 2014
Faces of PCH: Kazu Gavin

Faces of PCH: Kazu Gavin

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December 10, 2014
Sometimes freshmen are responsible for carrying much more equipment than the can handle, as illustrated here by freshman Cam Baird. Photo by Dean Trail

Acts of seniority hurt athletic programs

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December 10, 2014
A group of protesters stand on their phones during the first walkout held on Sept. 10, outside of school by the flag pole. Students posted words of support on Twitter and Vines of the walkout on social media. Photo by Piper Rother.

Students utilize Twitter to voice opinion over Ferguson events

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December 10, 2014
Senior Kayla Kozel shares her experience of when an irate costumer arrives at her work. Photo by Emily Schenberg.

Faces of PCH: Kayla Kozel

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December 10, 2014
Students view anime after school on Monday, Dec. 1, in Ms. Becky Orth’s room. All students are welcome to come to the weekly viewings immediately following the bell. Photo by Danielle Serota

Anime Club continues to gain members

Corral Staff
December 10, 2014
Jumping to pass the ball, senior Risaan McKenney feeds junior Stanford Coleman for an easy layup in the win at Parkway South on Dec. 4.

Boys varsity basketball takes Parkway crown

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December 10, 2014
If students want to see a change for the better in the grade books, they should put down the snacks, turn off their phones, put socializing on hold, and hit the books. Photo by Danielle Serota.

Most effective studying comes when eliminating distractions

Corral Staff
December 10, 2014
Tablets for Testing: Students utilize Adderall to strengthen scores

Tablets for Testing: Students utilize Adderall to strengthen scores

Corral Staff
December 7, 2014
In a game last year vs. Parkway South, now Senior Jarrett Cox-Bradley fights for the ball with a Parkway South player.

2014-2015 Varsity Boys Basketball Preview

Corral Staff
December 2, 2014
Yun Jun practicing her stance. Photo courtesy of Yun Jun.

Yun Jun receives black belt1`

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November 25, 2014
About the Artwork: “I took pictures of two different baskets with different patterns,” senior Matt Szymkowicz said. “I overlaid the two on top of each other, decreased the opacity of one and changed the colors.”

Abstract Artistry: Senior fills 22-foot gallery

Corral Staff
November 21, 2014
Junior Jennifer Wayland practices rifle spinning prior to the home football game on Sept. 26. The color guard began using rifles under director Liz Bryan. “A rifle is a much stronger technique used,” Bryan said. “Because it is a smaller equipment, you have to have more control over it.” Photo by The Corral.

Band aided by color guard improvement

Corral Staff
November 20, 2014
Illustration by Kelsey Bonini.

Corner of healthy and hypocrisy; Administration should not ignore national guidelines

Corral Staff
November 19, 2014
Senior Joshua Herbert prepares a cup of coffee for a customer at the new coffee shop open in the business wing on Nov. 7. Photo by Ashley Wright.

Coffee Shop offers business experience

Corral Staff
November 19, 2014
Counselors respond to array of issues for students

Counselors respond to array of issues for students

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November 19, 2014
Sophomore Evan Mogley paints a design on an athlete’s face at the carnival in Gym B on Oct. 22. The Drama Club provided a face painting booth. Photo by Ilennah Fanega.

365 athletes attend Special Olympics

Corral Staff
November 19, 2014

Wellness policy implemented unequally throughout building

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November 16, 2014
Senior MIchael Slater pumps his chest in celebration after recording a tackle for a loss against Parkway West on Sept. 19.

Slater verbally commits to play football at Iowa

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November 14, 2014
Junior Joanna Kolker and sophomore Jessie Goldberg mark stage and light cues during rehearsal in November. Photo by Kirk Randolph

Theater department works through challenges with plays

Corral Staff
November 14, 2014
Sydney Winders participates in eight vocal ensembles

Sydney Winders participates in eight vocal ensembles

Corral Staff
November 13, 2014
Check out the lastest episode of PCH-TV for highlights of the latest news and events from around the school and community.

PCHtv 2014-2014, Episode 3

Corral Staff
November 7, 2014
Junior Mac Rogers is currently recovering his knee for the baseball season. Photo by Matthew Gibbs.

Faces of PCH: Mac Rogers

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November 5, 2014
Senior Taylor Burlis turned her crutches into part of her costume for Halloween. Photo by Hanna Whitehouse.

Faces of PCH: Taylor Burlis

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October 31, 2014
As a social action committee member in her youth group, Kayla Benjamin works to fight the issue of hunger in St. Louis.

Faces of PCH: Kayla Benjamin

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October 31, 2014
Senior Andrew Kirkham found time in his busy schedule of marching band, debate, and cross country, to be a founding member of the ultimate frisbee team.

Faces of PCH: Andrew Kirkham

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October 31, 2014
Senior Jade Thomas doesn't follow bandwagon fashion styles. Instead, she sets her own trends.

Faces of PCH: Jade Thomas

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October 31, 2014
Senior Kyla Gersten juggles various leadership positions in her Jewish community.

Faces of PCH: Kyla Gersten

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October 31, 2014
Faces of PHC: Yun Jun

Faces of PHC: Yun Jun

Corral Staff
October 30, 2014
Senior Branesha Finger enjoys her B day lunch. Finger likes doing hair and is Instagram famous. Photo by Matthew Gibbs.

Faces of PCH: Branesha Finger

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October 30, 2014
Faces of PCH: Minki Kim

Faces of PCH: Minki Kim

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October 29, 2014
Junior Jeremiah Alberty is wearing Sperry's and holding basketball shoes in his hands. He likes wearing nice shoes, but needs basketball shoes for practice.

Faces of PCH: Jeremiah Alberty

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October 29, 2014
Senior Claire Ji listens to Dubstep while doing her homework. Photo by Hanna Whitehouse.

Faces of PCH: Claire Ji

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October 28, 2014
Senior Carly Beck tweeted in response to the tragic loss of Taveras Sunday night.

Students react to death of Cardinals outfielder Oscar Taveras

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October 27, 2014
Faces of PCH: Emma Krummenacher

Faces of PCH: Emma Krummenacher

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October 27, 2014
Lewis Love wears a bucket hat just like any other day. Love has 3 pairs of them.

Faces of PCH: Lewis Love

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October 23, 2014
Senior Alice Micheli performs at the talent show. Photo courtesy of Alice Micheli.

Foreign exchange student adjusts to Central

Corral Staff
October 22, 2014
Halloween: The Best Night of the Year

Halloween: The Best Night of the Year

Corral Staff
October 22, 2014
Check out the lastest episode of PCH-TV for highlights of the latest news and events from around the school and community.

PCHtv Episode 2

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October 22, 2014
Playing against Parkway West on Oct. 1, junior Quinn Conlisk fights for the ball in the team's 2-0 victory. Photo by Shannon Flynn

Boys soccer eyes conference championship through roller coaster season

Corral Staff
October 20, 2014
Faces of PCH: Graham Wells

Faces of PCH: Graham Wells

Corral Staff
October 17, 2014
Vending machines serve up disappointment

Vending machines serve up disappointment

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October 17, 2014
Splashing through the puddles on his way to earn first place at the conference meet, sophomore Charlie McIntyre helps the team earn 2nd place at the the meet which was held on Oct. 11 at Willmore Park.

McIntyre wins conference, team finishes second

Corral Staff
October 15, 2014
Ice bucket challenge raises awareness

Ice bucket challenge raises awareness

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October 10, 2014
Dirt bikers seek adventure off road

Dirt bikers seek adventure off road

Corral Staff
October 10, 2014
Students stage walkout to protest school silence on race issues

Students stage walkout to protest school silence on race issues

Corral Staff
October 10, 2014
Teacher assistant works towards film making passion

Teacher assistant works towards film making passion

Corral Staff
September 12, 2014
Matthew Gibbs storms the field with other fans at Mizzou game.

Faces of PCH: Matthew Gibbs

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September 12, 2014
Senior Luca Vezin chips the ball down the field to try to set up an open teammate on Aug. 14 in the annual Red & White Night.

Boys soccer tops Afton in OT

Corral Staff
September 11, 2014
The protest was led by sophomore Maya Petty. Her and senior Sterling Waldman led the gathering of around 50 students. Photo by Piper Rother.

Students stage walk-out in light of Ferguson

Corral Staff
September 10, 2014
The iPhone. Photo by Ben Kraizer

iPhone 6 Arrives

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September 10, 2014
The team performs during red and white night in September. Photo by Erin Friesen.

High Steppers make a comeback with bigger team

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September 7, 2014
The varsity cross country team celebrates after winning their trophy at the Webster Warm-up on September 4.

Boys cross country places second at warm-up meet

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September 5, 2014
Eating his meal he made from home, Dean Trail (12) protests the restructured school food that eliminated Trail's favorite foods.

Faces of PCH: Dean Trail

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August 29, 2014
Sophomore Jacob Brand hoops at the JCC with his friends on the weekends.

Faces of PCH: Jacob Brand

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August 25, 2014
Senior Kirk Randolph swims and takes AP Statistics. Photo by Hanna Whitehouse.

Faces of PCH: Kirk Randolph

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August 22, 2014

Video: Spanish teacher Mr. Kelty undertakes ALS Ice Bucket Challenge

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August 22, 2014
Junior Jeff Eidelman works on an upcoming story for newspaper during class. Photo by Ashley Wright

Faces of PCH: Jeff Eidelman

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August 22, 2014
Faces of PCH: Emily Schenberg

Faces of PCH: Emily Schenberg

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August 22, 2014
Junior Kati Harling penny boards in her free time. "It's like skateboarding but there's a plastic board instead of a hard wood deck," Harling said.

Faces of PCH: Kati Harling

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August 22, 2014
Junior Kristine Tucker worked two jobs over the summer to pay all of her bills.

Faces of PCH: Kristine Tucker

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August 22, 2014
Junior Nisha Straub moved to PCH from Hancock school district after her dad moved.

Faces of PCH: Nisha Straub

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August 22, 2014
Senior Hanna Whitehouse balances school along with sports throughout the school year. Photo by Kirk Randolph.

Faces of PCH: Hanna Whitehouse

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August 18, 2014
While in Idaho, Rother often worked in nature to clean up trails, build an archery range, and restore picnic benches.

Faces of PCH: Piper Rother

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August 15, 2014
Boys Volleyball dominates State championship game against Affton

Boys Volleyball dominates State championship game against Affton

Corral Staff
May 23, 2014
Varsity baseball stuns CBC; advances to district championship

Varsity baseball stuns CBC; advances to district championship

Corral Staff
May 21, 2014
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