The Student News Site of Parkway Central High School

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The Student News Site of Parkway Central High School

Corral
The Student News Site of Parkway Central High School

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Christine Stricker

Christine Stricker, Adviser

Adviser for The Corral newspaper, Spur Yearbook and PCHTV.

All content by Christine Stricker
On May 21, the seniors celebrate their graduation at St. Charles Family Arena by throwing their caps in the air.

[Photo] 24′ Magic in the Air

May 24, 2024
Mukt Patel (9), Dillon Harris (11) compete in their match Vs Whitfield on March 28.

[Photo] Freshman Aims For State

Sam Sailors, Staff Reporter
May 15, 2024
Jared Chorlins (11) gets ready to hit against Westminister on March.28. "I hit the weights really hard this offseason lifting three to four times a week. I also went into the cages 3-4 times a week for my club team," Chorlins said.

[Photo] Adjusting to an initial setback

Landon Chen, Opinion and Entertainment Editor
May 10, 2024
Seniors Ellie Sioumcas,Lila Solomon, and Stella Hajdukiewicz talk to Colleen Haley during their 8th hour Senior composition class

[Photo] Honoring Retiring Teachers

Landon Chen, Opinion and Entertainment Editor
May 10, 2024
The boys tennis team wraps up their game against Eureka together with Coach Hays.

[Photo] A Great Day for Sports

Alyssa Weisenberg, Photo Editor
April 3, 2024
The Colts swim team cheers on their teammates after a race. The girls team placed 4th in the state meet.

[Photo] Colts Make a Big Splash

February 28, 2024
Sophomore Serena Huang points to her teammates after she finished her race at the state meet on Feb. 15 at the St. Peters Rec Plex.

Junior Sophia Lundry swims inthe state meet on Feb. 15.

Freshman Madelyn Tucker swims in the state meet on Feb. 15.

Sarah Burgess poses with balloons in her classroom the day she learned that she won Teacher of the Year.

[Photo] Teacher Feature: TOY

Maya Sagett, Managing/Copy Editor
February 23, 2024
Senior Captains Elaina Malt and Julia Engelhardt cheer against Parkway West on senior night.

[Photo] A Teammate to Remember

Amanda Arst, Staff Reporter
November 21, 2023
Senior Colin Recar, senior Judah Sloane, sophomore Beckett Friedman, sophomore Brendan Alfonso, and sophomore Alex Moresi run in Parkway Quad meet on Aug. 26.

[Photo] Shooting Stars on the Field

Esther Wang, News Editor
October 4, 2023
Junior Landon Chen runs at the Parkway Quad cross country meet on Aug. 28

[Photo] Psychology of Our Editors

Alyssa Weisenberg, Photo Editor
October 4, 2023
Brooke Hemmen (12) hits the ball in an away game on Thursday Sept. 21 versus Westminster.

[Photo] Setting up a new season

Taylor Jesse, Staff Reporter
October 4, 2023
Senior Jack Carroll hits his par putt on hole 7 at Four Seasons Country Club while senior Will Edwards gets a putt read behind him. Photos by Christine Stricker.

[Photo] Golf looks for conference win

February 24, 2023
Christine Chen (11) and Ann Joseph (11) work on lanterns for the Lunar New Year celebration in the Social Studies Commons on Jan. 27

[Photo] Preparing for Lunar New Year celebration

January 31, 2023
Freshman Lily Gerbic smiles with senior Camila Mantilla as they sit down after Gerbic gave a speech at the Special Olympics Opening Ceremony.

[Photo] Day of Service Returns

Maya Sagett, Features Editor
November 22, 2022
DJ Burgess gains yards against the Clayton defense on Nov. 4. Burgess rushed for 156 yards during the gaame.

[Photo] Boys Have Banner Post Season

Sophie Unger, Staff Reporter
November 16, 2022
Michael Crockett is helping up Senior Elliot Leong.

[Photo] Athletes to watch

October 19, 2022
Marvell Vails is calling a play on the field.

Brittanee Jackson (12) and Ayaan Umar (12)accept Prom court crowns and sashes. Students at Prom 2022 held at the Sheraton

[Photo] A night to remember

Alanna Stovall, Staff reporter
May 12, 2022
Kaye Tate (12) sneaks into the endzone during the Powderpuff game on Nov. 22. The seniors defeated the juniors 14-7.

[Photo] Powderpuff returns, seniors win again despite junior touchdown

November 23, 2021
Bain swims freestyle in Central's pool ay the meet against Pattonville on Dec. 16.

[Photo] From gang recruit to Teacher of the Year

Maddie Hewgley, Reporter
February 25, 2021
Sophomore Maggie Roberts goes to steal the ball at the game against Parkway West on Jan. 11.

[Photo] New additions to girls basketball

Abby Prywitch, Editor-in-Chief
February 19, 2021
Junior Christian Pollard dribbles the basketball past a Parkway North player on Nov. 30.

[Photo] From quarantine to quarters

Abby Prywitch, Editor-in-Chief
February 19, 2021
Girls volleyball stand for the pledge before a game on October 21, 2020. "When we do add the pledge to sporting events, people don’t really see the significance of it," Sivabalakannan said. "We're being brainwashed to pledge allegiance to a country when we’re not soldiers in the military or in the navy, because we’ve been taught to do it from such a young age.” Photo by Christine Stricker.

[Photo] Taking a Stand, or a Seat

Emma Li, Reporter
February 5, 2021
Girls' varsity at the start line at Buder Park on Oct. 23, 2020. Their bus arrived late, but they persevered through yet another challenge, many girls finishing with a personal record.

[Photo] Opening Strides

Emma Li, Reporter
November 29, 2020
Junior Kaye Tate and senior Deja Campbell go up for a block in the Senior Night game against Pattonville on Oct. 21.

[Photo] Girls’ Volleyball – A Serve of a Season

Allison Loudenback, Reporter
November 13, 2020
Junior Maggie Huff returning a ball to the other team at the match against Lafayette on Sept. 15. The team won this match.

[Photo] Girls Tennis off to a Strong Start

Abby Prywitch, Editor-in-Chief
September 25, 2020
Ava Wittner, Junior checking in with trainer at the first day of practice, Sept.24.

[Photo] Sports but no classes

Brooke Kraizer, News Editor/ Features Editor
September 25, 2020
Senior Russel Liebman at the first soccer practice of the year. Practices for fall sports started on Aug. 24.

[Photo] Fall Sports Start Practice

Abby Prywitch, Editor-in-Chief
September 14, 2020
Individual Graduation ceremonies replace planned graduation as COVID-19 continues to distrupt

Individual Graduation ceremonies replace planned graduation as COVID-19 continues to distrupt

Christine Stricker
July 29, 2020
Sivan Rodin looks back at classmates in the parking lot start of the Class of 2020 parade on May 27, 2020. Graduation has been pushed back until July 28 due to coronavirus, so the parade helped the grads feel celebrated.

[Photo] Class of 2020 Celebrates with a parade

May 27, 2020
Assistant principal Sarah Powers distributes a graduation cap and gown to Morgan Pollack during the drive-thru pickup on May 12 at Parkway Central. Graduation has been postponed until July 28 due to the coronavirus but administration wanted students to have their caps and gowns so they could celebrate on the originally scheduled graduation date, May 14.

[Photo] Unconventional cap and gown distribution due to school closing

May 13, 2020
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[Photo] Film Festival Offers New Creative Outlet

Sawyer Lownsdale, Staff reporter
March 30, 2020
The girls basketball team rushes the floor to congratulate senior Jayla Kelley on her 1,000 point and 1,000 rebound accomplishments on Feb. 18 at the PCH gym.

[Photo] Girls Basketball seeks state; Kelly hits two 1,000 milestones

James Sherstoff, Staff Reporter
February 20, 2020
For her 1,000 point recognition on Feb. 18, senior Jayla Kelly poses under her senior poster with fellow seniors Brooke Hilton, Claudia Cooke and Kennedy Moore while Kelly's mother takes a picture. The recognition happened after the varsity game in which the Colts trounced Lindbergh.

[Photo] This picture is worth a 1,000 points (and rebounds)

February 20, 2020
Seniors Zach Oppenheim, Jacob Stone and Adi Sarangee dance at the Mr. PCH Pageant.

[Photo] Mr. PCH Pageant thrills crowd

February 7, 2020
Nick Yn (12) jumps over other Mr. PCH contestants Jacob Stone, Adi Sarangee and Anthony Klein.

[Photo] Mr. PCH candidates show talents and style

February 7, 2020
Cam Roberts runs with the ball after making a reception in a game against Fort Zumwalt North on 9.13. “I consider wide receiver my primary position even though there’s only one punter on the field at a time, but there’s always multiple wide receivers on the field,” Roberts said. Photo by Christine Stricker.

[Photo] Bright Spot in Unexpected Place

November 13, 2019
Jaclyn Deelo's Child Development class welcomes preschoolers in their annual Halloween Parade.

[Photo] Halloween parade

October 31, 2019

Oct 2, 2019 PCHTV from Parkway Central High (PCHTV) on Vimeo.

[Video] PCHTV for Oct. 2, 2019

October 2, 2019
Wide receiver Cam Roberts catches the ball and trying to get more yards on a Marquette player. Roberts has caught 168 yards this season. Photo by Christine Stricker

[Photo] Small Team, Big Challenges

Reginald Elijah, staff reporter
September 27, 2019
Dan Kelty’s Ac Lab cheers on their team on the soccer fields as they play in the tournament.

[Photo] Day of Service

Amari Sewer, Staff Reporter
September 27, 2019
Hannah Merriman poses for a picture in her new science classroom

[Photo] FOR THE FIRST TIME:

Taylor Stern, Staff Reporter
September 27, 2019
Brooke Hilton, Ella Hayek, Tylor Sinak, Anna Gerbic, Ashley Verdugo, Elena Appel walking outside to the opening ceremony for Day of Service. These girls had buddies from Parkway Central High School for Day of Service.

[Photo] Winner Winner Chicken Dinner

Elena Appel, Photo Editor
September 24, 2019
The boys cross country team takes center court during the parade of varsity athletes at the Homecoming Pep Rally on Friday, Sept. 13.

[Photo] Homecoming Pep Rally

September 13, 2019
Senior Rook Waites laughs at a joke made by Assistant Principal Chris Dallas at the Evening of Reflection on May 14, 2019.

[Photo] Evening of Reflection

May 15, 2019
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[Photo] SPIRIT OF CENTRAL AWARDS

March 25, 2019
One Acts Cast List Published

One Acts Cast List Published

Christine Stricker
March 11, 2019
Students Eric White and Jacob Nenninger cheer at the Winter Pep Rally.

[Photo] Students Cheer at Winter Pep Rally

Abby Prywitch, Social Media Director
February 25, 2019
This year's homecoming court gets recognized at the dance.

[Photo] King of Hearts vs. Homecoming

Carly Wasserman
February 12, 2019
Junior center Devion Harris goes up for a shot against St.Charles West on Dec. 7. The Colts won the game 51-38.

[Photo] VETERANS AND NEWCOMERS

Jayla Walton, Staff Writter
December 14, 2018
Junior Ryan Pham walks down the athletic hallway in crutches.

[Photo] The Price of Pain

Maddie Lee, Logan Potts, and Haydn Schertz
November 16, 2018
Senior Mackenzie Duvall attempts to kill the ball against Lafayette in ditricts. Lafayette took the victory in two sets, eventually advancing on to state.

[Photo] Girls Volleyball: Digging Deep

Alex Maisenhelder, Online Sports Editor
November 12, 2018
Students dancing at homecoming on Sat. Oct. 13.

[Photo] Homecoming Change in Location

Megan Fisher, Staff Writer
October 16, 2018
Sophomore lobero Kendall Morley serves against Webster Groves on Sept. 7.

[Photo] Volleyball Season Comes To An End

Carly Wasserman, Staff Writer
October 9, 2018
Junior Hyun Tae Joo plays a game with his buddy during carnival time at Day of Service.

Senior Timmy Zhang gives opening remarks at PCH Day of Service.

[Photo] Day of Service

October 3, 2018
Class of 2018 graduates celebrate at the Family Arena on May 17, 2018.

Class of 2018 Graduates

Christine Stricker, Adviser
May 18, 2018
spring break photo contest

Students hold up signs during a walkout at PCH.

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

Corral Staff
March 14, 2018
Spur, Corral win national awards

Spur, Corral win national awards

Christine Stricker, Adviser
November 21, 2017
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[Photo] Secretive apps risk emotional health

Athena Stamos and Madeline Lee
September 29, 2017
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