Colts Demand Action, a student-run anti-gun violence group at Parkway Central, took a slightly different approach to the National School Walkout. Students marched to the flagpole at 9:25 a.m. on Wednesday...
An image comes to mind: two podiums facing each other, arguments prepared and participants eager for discourse. While such formal debates are not seen frequently in high school, they continue to exist....
Every day, students walk into math class, learn how to graph a quadratic equation, then head off to English class where they analyze the meaning of a rosebush.
Schools today lack education on basic...
Arkansas
University of Arkansas
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Arizona
Arizona State University
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California
California Polytechnic State University
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Adding a junior varsity team to the mix, girls lacrosse gains the necessary tools to train future lacrosse players.
“We finally have enough girls to create two teams,” senior and co-captain Kathryn...
At the end of the year, progress monitoring coach Bina Shah will take a new job as the dean of students for an international American middle school in the Jeju Islands, which is off the coast of South...
Senior Lexie Winter spent the week of April 13 to April 17 at 6th grade camp. She went as a part of the team 6-4 camp counselors. Her group of students/campers were called the Pink Monkeys.
Lexie...
Adam Boonshaft is a man of multiple sports. He plays both baseball and basketball. He has been playing baseball for a longer period of time than he has been playing basketball. It is due to this that...
Losing two of their top players, the girls varsity soccer team is trying to build off of the success from last year without them.
Senior Gracie DeVasto and junior Natalie Kesselring are both multi-year...
Signing his letter of intent to his new home, senior Jarrett Cox-Bradley chose to continue his basketball career at Barton Community College over other schools recruiting him on Friday,...
School security has been placed under a microscope due to several nationally covered tragedies, such as the shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary. With three school shootings already occurring nationally in...
The art form has been existent for decades, practiced by both intellectuals and the lazy alike. Today, however, skimming could be argued as not only the exception, but the rule.
In the past, skimming...
Presenting a discussion open to the student body on March 26, four members of the speech and debate team tackled the issue of civil disobedience, focusing on the events in Ferguson.
“Each team spoke...
Sophomore Carly Lander is a lacrosse player. Carly has been playing lacrosse for a long time. In fact, to be specific, Carly said "This will be my third year." It seems that she is quite committed...
Senior Joel Broddon works at the Four Seasons Brunswick Zone. However, it may not be as glamorous as you might think. According to Broddon, "I do a lot of customer service and cleaning jobs. I answer...
In need of a head varsity softball coach, Athletic Director John Theobald filled the coaching vacancy by hiring Melissa Sommerfeld to fill coach Tim Cerutti’s former position.
Athletic Director John...
Why are we in school if it is below 20 degrees? It’s freezing out there, and yet we still have to attend school. Why? It’s too cold outside.
Why can’t the school board just give us a break?...
Freshman Matt Stephens owns a 12 sided Rubik's cube that he has completed on multiple occasions. Stephens says "I got it at the end of the 8th grade." To finish it, Matt said "It took me about 4 months."...
Almost 3 years ago, Freshman Jacob Lentin got a new dog. A goldendoodle (a poodle/golden retriever), named Harry. Jacob loves Harry so much, at least when he doesn’t chew up Jacob’s possessions....
Eclipsing the prestigious 1,000-point mark, senior shooting guard Jarrett Cox-Bradley became part of school basketball history in front of his own fans against Summit on Tuesday, Jan. 6.
At the start...
Complementing his work on the stage, junior Matthew Kertzman has taken on the task of creating the lobby display in anticipation of the upcoming musical, "Mary Poppins".
"When the audience comes...
Freshman DeAnte' Byrd is known to friends as D-Money, and he got his nickname from this fall.
"It was on the back of my shirt when I played football" Byrd said.
Byrd was a versatile...
Stemming from embezzlement and false checks dating back to at least 2007, music parent association member Rice Jacobs was arrested for felony theft for stealing at least $121,000 from the music department.
“It’s...
After years of failing to gain enough interest, Linda Trecker’s Pathways to Teaching class is finally in session, but not for long.
“I actually signed up for the class all four years...
Phrases that can be heard in the halls on a regular basis: “Are you taking a selfie?” “Get in my selfie!” “Nice selfie!”
Selfies have become a worldwide phenomenon in recent years, especially...
TV is back, but it is also in trouble. While several of it’s returning classics are still as popular as ever, it’s newer content isn’t getting such popular ratings.
“Most shows today have...
Being a freshman on a varsity team, there is always a learning curve on the field. But in Cameron Baird's case, there was a learning curve in the lingo used by his teammates.
“It was kind of weird...
Senior Conner Black has already decided that after high school he will be joining the Air Force.
"I'm joining the military because my whole family has served," Black said. "They were all in the Air...
The football field or basketball court is not the only place where groups of students show off teamwork. The math team puts in plenty of work as members strive to reach high goals this year.
“Last year...
Senior Morgan Edwards works as a lifeguard and a swim instructor at the YMCA, while participating on the swim team.
"It is a great opportunity to pass on what I have learned from swimming to others,"...
A big part of freshman year, for some people, is beginning to pursue interests. For freshman Kazu Gavin, he seems to have already found those interests.
“My family eats rice every day...
Between water duties, carrying equipment and general teasing, underclassmen are given unfair responsibilities on varsity teams. Unfortunately, doing this only hurts team chemistry and overall performance...
After the verdict deciding not to indict officer Darren Wilson, students aiming to voice their opinions took to social media to tell their followers how they felt.
“Twitter helped me voice my...
Working at the restaurant "Yaya's", senior Kayla Kozel has encountered many unique experiences.
"It was a Saturday night and it was really busy, there was at least an hour wait for a table and this...
Inspired by the morals that anime teaches, Senior Alpin Brown founded the Anime Club first semester last year. Anime is a Japanese style of motion-picture animation, characterized by highly stylized,...
The boys varsity team is off to a hot start with a 3-0 record on the season up until this point. All 3 of the games have been vs. Parkway teams in the Gerald Linneman Tip-Off Classic.
In the first game...
As finals season approaches, students scramble to cram four months of knowledge into one or two nights. Some lock themselves in their rooms and read the textbook until dawn, while others conglomerate in...
Utilized throughout school for varying reasons, Adderall and its generic counterparts have a consistent, even regular, presence in backpacks.
Prescribed Purpose
The medical use of Adderall is to treat...
Many people deal with stress by going to the gym. Senior Yun Jun prefers to let out her stress in a special gym, for taekwondo.
"For me, taekwondo is a good way to let off steam," Jun said.
After...
A 22-foot wall, dedicated solely to the artwork of one high school senior. Matt Szymkowicz didn’t seek out his possible career as an artist, it just seemed to find him, like his art itself.
Szymkowicz...
Reversing recent trends, both the marching band and the color guard have improved their performances and leadership.
“Our seniors are really the standard in the group,” band director Doug Hoover...
Implementing the new Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act that was put into place July 1 of this year, the vending machines have been eradicated of junk food and lunches have been reconstructed.
While...
Operating in the business wing, a new student-run shop offers coffee and treats before school and during academic lab.
“We sell low fat cookies, hot chocolate and obviously coffee,” senior Elizabeth...
It’s two weeks before school starts; you look at your schedule and realize it’s not right, so you immediately go visit your counselor. Students are familiar with this process but don’t know about...
More than 365 students with special needs competed in the 26th annual Special Olympics on Oct. 22.
“I thought Special Olympics was amazing this year,” Student Council sponsor Sarah Lueken said....
With all junk food stripped from the vending machines and school lunches altered to fit the new Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act, Parkway has joined the nation toward a healthier future — for the most part.
Despite...
Choosing where he will play football in college for the next four or five years, Michael Slater made his choice to attend the University of Iowa over other Division I programs that were pursuing him...
When the curtain went up on “Picnic” on Nov. 13, the audience had the opportunity to view the finished performance. For the actors and crew members, however, weeks of hard work were required to get...
If you didn't go to the fall choir concert you would have seen multiple performances including all of the grade choirs, a cappella, and pizzazz.while you were watching you would have seen multiple...
Flaunting off his gold watch, Mac Rogers explains his fashion choices.
"I like to keep up with the hottest new trends and make it seem like I have a lot of money" Rogers...
Senior Taylor Burlis's goal to make it to state in Cross Country was cut short when she dislocated her knee cap and had to get surgery.
"I have to use crutches now and they are a big hastle," Burlis...
Combining her Jewish Identity with her passion for community service, sophomore Kayla Benjamin looks forward to serving on the social action committee for her youth group this year.
Benjamin has...
Senior Andrew Kirkham is involved in a variety of school activities, including marching band, cross country, and debate. Despite his jam-packed schedule, he and some friends managed to find...
Jade Thomas moved to St. Louis from inner-city Memphis, Tennessee during October of her junior year. Now a senior, Thomas can be seen walking the halls fashioning her iconic all-black ensembles.
“I...
Senior Kyla Gersten is a leader in several organizations in her Jewish community.
She is the President of B’nai Amoona United Synagogue Youth (BAUSY), her Jewish youth group chapter.
“BAUSY...
Senior Yun Jun has been participating in art classes since she was in Kindergarten and hopes to continue it on to college.
"I like art because it helps me express myself and it shows my personality,"...
“I am Instagram famous” Finger said. “I have 14K followers.”
Finger says she gets most of her followers from doing what she loves most.
“I like doing hair,” she said.
Finger not...
A perfect score on the ACT is not an easy task for any student, but senior Minki Kim achieved this feat while balancing a full plate.
“I was going to stop after I got a second straight 34 but my parents...
When you see junior Jeremiah Alberty in the hallway, one day you might notice him wearing some Sperrys, and the next day you might catch him wearing basketball shoes.
“I wear...
Because senior Claire Ji is an honors student and scored a 36 on her ACT, many people may be surprised that she listens to heavy medal.
"I really like it because I like hard rock and it makes me feel...
Students are devastated by the death of 22 year old St. Louis Cardinals outfielder, Oscar Taveras, who died sunday night in a car crash in his native country, the Dominican Republic.
Taveras was driving...
Senior Emma Krummenacher enjoys photography.
"I always liked taking pictures so I decided to take a class and I really like it," Krummenacher said.
Her junior year she took Photo 1 and this year...
If you ever see Lewis Love around school, you will usually notice that he is wearing a bucket hat. Popularized by rapper Schoolboy Q, the trend of wearing bucket hats has been a thing for about a year....
Senior Alice Micheli is a foreign exchange student from Rome, Italy.
"In Italy I had my family, my home, and my friends, so I thought I would be homesick," Micheli said. "I adapted pretty soon but...
Every October, kids from early preschool to sometimes the end of high school look forward to Halloween. It’s a night to be someone completely different than who you really are. You can dress up as your...
The boys soccer team opened the season with high hopes and that has lasted through the rigors of the season as they work towards a conference championship.
“I expected us to be good because I could...
Long school days and homework can take up much of a typical students time, so freshman Graham Wells chose to both attend school and take some online classes.
“I do my online classes so I don't...
The district has now placed healthy options in the vending machines. Healthier options were put into the vending machines at the beginning of the school year in order to combat childhood obesity.
To...
Placing first at the conference meet, sophomore Charlie McIntyre helped lead the team to a second place finish on Saturday, Oct. 11.
“It was a pretty important meet,” McIntyre said. “I was...
Students dunk buckets of ice cold water on their friends, children soak their parents, teams splash coolers of water on their coaches or teammates- all to raise awareness for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis.
“It...
While many athletes compete for school teams, there are some adventurous students who participate in dirt biking, a sport that extends far beyond school walls.
“I like the ability to hit a trail...
As the clock struck noon on Wednesday, Sept. 10, students walked out the door in an attempt to bring awareness of the events in Ferguson and break silence from the school on the issue.
“We needed...
Following her passion for film making, teacher assistant Miss. Kate Barton helps students all day at school, only got home to follow her true passion.
“I’m spending the year writing my own film,”...
In 2010, senior Matthew Gibbs attended a Mizzou vs Oklahoma football game. At the time, Oklahoma was the number 1 college football team in the country. By some random luck, the Mizzou Tigers managed...
Rain couldn't hold Senior Luca Vezin and company back from playing hard against Affton Wednesday night. The poor weather delayed the game an hour but that didn't work as an excuse for the team.
Scoring...
Students walked-out the door as the clock struck noon on Wednesday, Sept. 10, in an attempt to bring awareness of the events in Ferguson and break silence from the school on the issue.
“We needed to...
On September 19th, Apple will be releasing the latest addition to the Apple products family: the iPhone 6.
Several people are excited for the release of the newest version of the iPhone. Many are already...
After a year of no performances, the High Steppers is on the rise as a group of steppers are making strides towards a comeback.
“[Not having High Steppers] was a downer because I liked being involved...
The boys cross country team finished just nine points behind Webster Groves in the Webster Groves warm-up on September 4, taking the second place trophy.
"It felt good to place second. I could tell...
Senior Dean Trail recently has began bringing his school lunches in protest of the restructured school lunches.
"I don't like that that they are regulating the school lunches because I am a picky...
Sophomore Jacob Brand works on his basketball skills at the JCC with his friends by playing pick up games.
"I cross Michael Man (10) over playing pick up at the J. I crossed him so hard that he almost...
In an attempt to qualify for state, senior Kirk Randolph began swimming year round for Parkway Swim Club from December to July prior to his junior year while also making time for an AP class.
“I made...
Although junior Jeffrey Eidelman is a fan of sports, his commitment to school journalism goes well beyond writing for The Corral.
“I write teen articles for the Jewish Light, a newspaper distributed...
Senior Emily Schenberg had an experience with a wild turkey taking place eight years ago in her driveway while it was walking down the sidewalk.
“When I looked up, I locked eyes with the turkey....
Junior Kati Harling moved to Chesterfield from Germany this year after her dad accepted a job offer.
"I moved here from Germany because my father got a job here," Harling said.
Harling enjoys penny...
Over the summer, junior Kristine Tucker worked two jobs, one at the pool at Shaw Park and another as a receptionist at Mitchell James Salon.
"I picked working up as something to do but I also pay for...
Junior Nisha Straub transferred from Hancock High School, located in South St. Louis city, because her dad moved into the district.
"I transferred here because my old school didn't allow me to go there...
Multisport athletes are not rare at Parkway Central, where practices and games eat up a lot of time and it is difficult to balance a busy schedule. Senior Hanna Whitehouse adds even more to her plate.
"I...
Following a 36 hour bus ride to Idaho to begin a missionary trip, the last thing junior Piper Rother expected to find was Native Americans disowned by the land which was once their own.
“When we saw...
In a senior led effort the boys volleyball team defeated the Affton Cougars to win the Class 3 State Championship, behind the play of seniors Matthew Walter, Nathan Biggs and Matt Buffum, the team beat...
Senior Connor Kraus threw seven complete innings to help varsity baseball top the Cadets of CBC, as the Colts advanced to the district championship.
The 5th-seeded Colts took on the #1 ranked team in...
