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...
Transforming from an inexperienced player to one who dreams of playing in college, junior water polo player Tess Coulson has been transformed by water polo.
“I had zero background going into waterpolo,...
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. ...
Director John Wells has truly outdone himself with his latest film, August: Osage County. Julia Roberts’ and Meryl Streep’s performances were incredibly gripping, keeping the audience laughing while...
One of the many lessons kids learn growing up is to learn commitment. Kids tend to get bored of certain activities, and end up quitting or dropping them after a couple years. This is no issue for senior...
In their second meeting this season, the varsity boys basketball team defeated the Vikings of Parkway North for the second time this season by a score of 57-48. Although the score didn't match the 20 point...
As young journalists, we have the responsibility to inform the public of the most important topics that affect our everyday lives. While we seek to bring the most valuable information, there is a code...
Taking on the challenge of studying at two different school, senior Jennifer Rubin fulfills her wish of becoming a police officer.
“Since this is what I want to do as an adult, it's a very practical...
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...
Tucked away in suburban west St. Louis County, Circle 7 Ranch attempts to satisfy appetites on a nightly basis. Newly opened on Clayton Road west of Schoettler Road, the casual hamburger joint serves up...
Healthy Strawberry Ice cream Bars
Although summer time is long gone, frozen treats never cease to be appealing. As an alternative to ice cream and other sugary desserts, these strawberry ice cream bars...
After an extended break due to the snow covered roads the basketball teams were able to begin conference play on Jan. 10. During the week leading up to the opening, each team had a game cancelled which...
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...
Akin to many other students with tattoos, junior Jared Cox-Bradley’s idea for his tattoo stems from his family history and symbols.
“I went out and got my mom’s named tattooed on me in eighth...
Although they were on winter break, the girls basketball team had to stay on their game for the MICDS tournament. The games ran from December 26th through January 3rd, and the Colts placed fourth out of...
At the start of the Spring Semester, seniors will have to reapply to obtain their precious Colt Pass. I wonder why there is a need to have seniors re-apply when theoretically all throughout the Fall...
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....
Snow and ice fall in Dec. 14, caused many of the ACT test taking facilities to delay the test for later dates.
"It was inconvenient because not only was I mentally prepared to take it but I had cleared...
From Fruit Ninja to Words With Friends to Candy Crush, several major game apps have graced the electronic devices of gamers everywhere, especially in the high school age group. Creeping into their ranks...
Based on the short story by James Thurber, The Secret Life of Walter Mitty depicts an ordinary man with an extraordinary imagination. While the titular character's name and wild fantasies are alike in...
On the last day of winter break students received a phone informing them that school would be canceled due to the weather. This was followed by four more phone calls that canceled the rest of the school...
UPDATE JAN. 9:
After receiving yet another round of snow, the Parkway School District is closed on Jan. 9. Students will now return to a C-Day on Friday, Jan. 10.
Also, the Girls Basketball games...
In the 3 issues of the Corral thus far, I have reviewed a different restaurant each time. I wanted to pick some restaurants that students around school don't usually talk about, but I wanted to pick places...
While snow days typically provide for joyous days with friends, they can provide for some dangerous situations as well.
After taking a trip up to Indianapolis to watch some football, I was on the way...
Although a 7-9 finish may not indicate it, the Rams had a lot of positive things to look back on in the 2013 season.
The Rams finished last in a division that may be the toughest in the NFL with the...
Set in the late 1970's, "American Hustle" chronicles the intricate experiences of a con man, Irving Rosenfeld (played by Christian Bale), and his partner Sydney Prosser (played by Amy Adams).
Rosenfeld...
Joining an ensemble for the first time in his freshman year of high school, junior George Bohn participates in marching band, pep band, and jazz band throughout the school year.
Bohn played the...
Coming off of a 20-8 season that included a district title, the girls basketball team lost senior Katie Rembold to the swim team.
Although injured for her whole junior season, through cheering and motivating,...
In any sport, players strive to improve and evolve their talent from year to year. This is especially true for junior Makenna Sadler, a big player for the girls varsity volleyball team.
Sadler’s consistency...
Finding classes that both satisfy the elements of ‘Will it interest me?’ and ‘Will it be beneficial to my future?’ can be very challenging. There is a variety of classes in the core subject...
Four hours of my Sunday night were spent cramming for yet another test in an AP class, along with several other tests, leading me to an extremely stressful Monday.
The day passed, the tests ended and...
In between spurts of drilling vocabulary flashcards, hastily filling out review packets and finally reading that chapter in your textbook, you hit the refresh button more times than you think your browser...
Some siblings try to differentiate themselves from each others, avoiding comparisons at all cost. However, senior Elise Gibson and freshman Paul Gibson manage to have similar interests in the arts...
Four members of the Parkway Central Concert Band earned a spot in the All-Suburban group this year, securing the right to perform in the 108 member band made up of 40 high schools.
“I auditioned for...
While most freshman are fortunate to fill a spot on a JV roster, Alexis Hibbs made her way onto the varsity softball squad, competing against girls up to four years older than her.
“I...
She may not have shot the best round of the year, but Senior Brittany Gregory lead the team when it came to mentoring and providing positive energy.
“I contributed by just staying positive and...
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The color guard has decided to expand its performance opportunities this winter by forming a Winter Guard team, bringing together old and new members.
The...
As members of the Government class this fall, juniors Kayla Abernathy, Kyle Riley, and Ramon Gibbs participated in Civitas’ first crisis simulation of the year to fulfill their community service hours...
The Parkway Central Colt's undefeated season came to an end as they lost to Washington 60-61 in double overtime. The team started off well leading 33-25 at halftime, but were held to just 13 points...
Two Parkway Central swimmers represented their school by placing in their respective races at the MSHSAA State Championship on Nov. 15 and 16.
“Obviously I couldn’t be too mad about being first and...
The pressure to excel in academics, sports and other extracurriculars has pushed students so hard that in order to keep up with minimal hours of sleep, many have begun to rely heavily on caffeine.
Whether...
The months of November and December often get hectic as people prepare for the holidays. School clubs pack their schedules with holiday activities like decorating, donating, fundraising and managing...
Getting his first chance to run on varsity full time, junior Stephen He continued a trend of hard work which led to a drop in times at meets.
“Running varsity full time put me in a different mindset...
Sleep, the refuge of the masses, a place where every human will spend one third of their life happily snoozing away. Yet, for the majority of teenagers this becomes a luxury due to school and plentiful...
Seniors Connor Kraus and Kyle Disch became key components of this year’s varsity squad. Although both played in the basketball program since freshman year, they each overcame individual struggles freshman...
Students know the situation all too well; it’s one that happens every semester, every month or for some, every week. After a long day of school and other activities, students tackle to piles of homework,...
It’s sad but true - sleep deprivation is something that high school students are extremely familiar with. Either insomnia rips away sweet sleep, or projects, tests and essays have us up all night long.
We...
With an experienced returning cast, the boys varsity basketball team is ready to begin a new chapter, and are relying on their upperclassman to write some history.
The Colts return seven seniors to...
Participating in the Month of Giving, students and teachers created care packages for troops currently serving overseas. While donations have been collected for many years, the contributions from students...
The theater department sponsored the first Cabaret Night on Dec. 6 to raise funds for scholarships and a trip to New York. The night featured a variety of performances from all grade levels including...
In their second game in the Parkway Tournament, the boys varsity basketball team pulled out a 53-45 victory in a back and forth game with West.
Junior Jarrett Cox-Bradley led the scoring for the Colts...
In the season opener for the varsity boys basketball team, the Colts outscored the Parkway South Patriots 25-7 in the fourth quarter en route to a 69-54 victory. Seniors Nathan Biggs, Connor Kraus,...
Storming into the dome after a 21 point victory over conference rival Webster Groves, the Colts were halted by a score of 51-14 in the Missouri class 5 football championship.
Central was defeated...
Thanksgiving traditions vary, everything from weird food to certain games played after the meal. Some families and individuals have made it an annual ritual to gather every Thanksgiving at the Chesterfield...
The girls swim team began their season this year with a new, but familiar, head coach. Science teacher Ms. Jennifer Meyers began her first year as head coach for the team after helping out as assistant...
For two decades, Senior Men have participated in Old Newsboys day, waking up at the crack of dawn to sell newspapers on the streets for various charities throughout St.Louis.
For two decades Senior...
It’s quite common that my hair doesn’t receive the proper attention it deserves. However, there is a cure. Need an easy fix for not having enough time to style your hair? Buy products that do the work...
Following his passion for food and cooking, junior Corey Fox got his ServSafe Food Safety Certification after a lengthy process.
“It is a certification that says I can work at kitchens and restaurants,”...
For the second year in a row the varsity football team played Camdenton with a spot in the state semifinals on the line. This year the Purple Haze traveled to Parkway Central for the state quarterfinal...
The school environmental club, Operation 350, has had an upsurge of activism this year. Starting with the compost bins in the cafeteria and the stream cleaning efforts, president senior Julia Goldman has...
11/17 At the State Swimming Conference held on Saturday, Nov. 16 at the St. Peter's Rec-Plex, boys swimming placed fourth overall out of almost seventy teams. Losing two highly-ranking swimmers last year...
With the state competition happening on Friday and Saturday, the qualified swimmers on the boys swim team look to get an edge from a week of preparation.
Senior Zach Rogers, who committed to swim for...
The Jerusalem Movie: Discover the Heart of the World offers viewers an intricate, vivid view into the diverse, exuberant atmosphere of Jerusalem, Israel. Jerusalem is the Promised Land for the Jews, the...
The Boy’s Varsity soccer season ended last week after a hard fought game against Parkway West. Central fell behind early in the first quarter of the game, putting them down 1-0. But Central came out...
Rain and cold weather couldn't stop the football team from winning their third district title in three years and a chance to play Camdenton in the Class 5 quarterfinals.
"The weather actually favored...
Actors from the drama club performed in an improv show, a performance in which they must improvise all of their lines and actions, Friday Nov. 8 during ac lab.
“Overall, I think it went Pretty well,”...
Thrilling audiences for over 8 years with laughter, romance, and much wondering, "How I Met Your Mother" has entered its ninth and final season, and is coming to a close.
The comedy has been a staple...
Being just one of five Parkway students, junior Claire Ji earned an award for her excellence in scientific research through the STARS program.
“I worked at the SLU medical campus,” Ji said. “ I...
Attempting to make the state tournament for a third straight was achieved with constant practice and a dedication to working hard. Junior Elizabeth Leath not only practices her golf swing but also breathing...
Following a tough loss to the Panthers, the Rams looked to rebound at home. This is much harder than it sounds when you take a few things into account. First, their opponent was one of the best teams on...
It’s hard to deny the beauty of a day off school. Parkway has been relatively generous this year, sprinkling late start/early release combinations into the calendar. These back-to-back partial school...
10/29 Freshmen Rebecca Davis and Elana Wilner competed in the MSHAA class two state tournament. The freshmen lost to Jefferson City in the first round but went on to beat Kickapoo. In the duo's final match...
Nearly two months after their first high school practice, Freshmen Elena Wilner and Rebecca Davis accomplished a goal fit for veterans. The girls competed in the MSHSAA Class Two State Tennis Tournament,...
The theater department gracefully combined deception, suspense, and a dash of comedy with their fall production of Wait Until Dark.
Written by Frederick Knott, Wait Until Dark focuses on Susy Hendrix,...
Students of all ages and abilities tuned their soccer skills on Wednesday, Oct. 23 for the 25th annual Special Olympics. Athletes from all over the St. Louis area competed while accompanied by over 300...
Attempting to hurdle the biggest obstacle of junior year, students are preparing for one of the biggest tests of, not only the school year, but of their life, the ACT.
“I am definitely nervous,” junior...
10/24 The Colts dropped both of their games this week, 8-0 against Marquette on Tuesday and 2-1 at Ladue on Thursday. Senior Ben Mendel scored the only goal in the two games against Ladue. Both opponents...
10/23 The varsity team beat Parkway South in its senior night game (25-23), (25-23). On Monday the Oct. 28 they will play against Parkway North at Parkway North at 5:15 for the first game of the district...
To raise awareness for the newly developed Board of Directors, the Safe and Drug Free program sponsored the first Zombie Run on the cross-country course on Oct. 21.
"Since the Safe and Drug Free...
Its that time of year again when Americans deliberately pay for nightmares that will last until next Halloween season, just in time for haunted houses to open again.
St. Louis is crawling...
10/22 Junior Elizabeth Leath shot 78 in the Class 2 Girls State Golf Tournament. Leath finished in 11th place and medaled, putting her on the All State Class 2 Girls Golf team. Leath shot an 85 in the...
Log onto Facebook and you’re likely to observe the train wreck that is teenage grammar. Misused homonyms run rampant and apostrophes are strewn about. What if we offered a course that would teach students...
10/28 This weekend boy's and girl's cross country teams competed in districts. Both teams came in 5th place. The Boy's team had four runners qualify for sections; Rodney Walton, Scott Coulson, Conlon...
10/25 Increasing their record to 8-1 Parkway Central defeats Rockwood Summit 56-6. The new rankings will be determined Monday.
10/19 On a chilly night at Kirkwood High School, junior Michael Slater...
Every year students enroll themselves in an Advanced Placement (AP) Course in hopes of earning college credit, but recently students this year have discovered that not all colleges accept AP credit.
“It...
Highly anticipated blockbuster film, Gravity was released in theaters worldwide earlier this month. With stunning special effects and a small cast of Sandra Bullock and George Clooney, the hype of the...
A month after release, Grand Theft Auto V has turned into the most popular video game of the 21st century. “GTA V” has already broken seven Guinness World records including best-selling video game...
Finally, a sign of life! After I conveyed my frustration with the Rams last week for a lack of excitement and a “spark”, they finally showed up this week. While the Jaguars stuck with the...
The school’s recent late start and early release days create opposing viewpoints among students. Some favor late start days because they receive additional sleep. The most common praise students...
10/13 Softball lost in the first round of districts against Francis Howell with a score of 6-5. They lost in the seventh inning when a wild pitch got away from the catcher and drove in the winning run...
On October 13th, AMC’s thriller The Walking Dead will return to televisions all over the country with a new season full of action and cliffhangers from the prison.
The hit TV show has turned viewers...
Your typical, Primetime Emmy Award-winning television show doesn’t include drug deals, almost 270 murders, and the biggest drug empire in the southwest. Yet Breaking Bad has won ten Primetime Emmys...
We are a spoiled to live in such a great sports city where we constantly have a sports team making a run at a title in the playoffs. Before we start this week’s analysis of the game against the Jacksonville...
Just when you thought the season was over, they fight back to play another. Down 2-1 in the National League Division Series, the St. Louis Cardinals force a game 5 against the Pittsburgh Pirates which...
