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

Corral
Emma Li

Emma Li, Co Editor-in-Chief

Emma Li is a senior on the Corral who enjoys the excuse that being a reporter allows for being nosy while asking questions. She is on the cross country team, the theatre club, and went to the Media Now journalism summer program last July.

“Every happy teenage is the same, while every unhappy teenage girl is miserable in her own special way” -Jenny Lee

All content by Emma Li

Letter From the Editors

Emma Li, Co Editor-in-Chief
May 10, 2023
Gen Z Says 'Don't Be a Phoney'

Gen Z Says ‘Don’t Be a Phoney’

Emma Li, Co Editor-in-Chief
May 8, 2023
Image courtesy of Pixabay.

Orange You Glad It’s Over?

Emma Li, Co Editor-in-Chief
May 8, 2023
The two senior directed one acts warm up together in the scene shop backstage. "No Exit" and "Thomas Paine Panther" performed back to back on April 20. Photo by Emma Li.

Photo of the Week: April 24

Emma Li, Co Editor-in-Chief
April 24, 2023
Design by Emma Li.

What Does it Mean to be a Leader?

Emma Li, Co Editor-in-Chief
April 12, 2023
Photo courtesy of Pixabay.

Downsides of 24 Hour News

Emma Li, Co Editor-in-Chief
April 12, 2023
Radloff at the Academy of Country Music Awards in Dallas, Texas in 2015.

The Glitz and the Glamour

Emma Li, Co Editor-in-Chief
April 12, 2023
Image courtesy of Pixabay.

Not a Fig Deal

Emma Li, Co Editor-in-Chief
April 12, 2023
Future Educator Signing Day will take place on May 3 at 6:30pm at Parkway's Welcome Center on 760 Woods Mill Rd. Photo courtesy of Courtney Yeager.

Signing Future Teachers

Emma Li, Co Editor-in-Chief
March 29, 2023
Mulberry bush. The nursery rhyme is about everyday habits, and many may want to make panicking about college an everyday habit as well. Image courtesy of Pixabay.

‘Round the Mulberry Bush

Emma Li, Co Editor-in-Chief
February 24, 2023
Reeves leads a Community Circle in her Algebra 2 class. Photo by Will Edwards.

Reaching for Insπration

Emma Li, Co Editor-in-Chief
February 24, 2023
Freshman Colleen Gardunia. Photo and design by Emma Li.

Wishing for Water

Emma Li, Co Editor-in-Chief
January 18, 2023
Infographic by Emma Li.

Affirming a Corrupt System

Emma Li, Co Editor-in-Chief
January 18, 2023
Infographic by Emma Li.

New Year, New Shoes

Emma Li, Co Editor-in-Chief
January 18, 2023
Image courtesy of Pixabay.

Low Scores: Rotten Tomatoes

Emma Li, Co Editor-in-Chief
January 18, 2023
Students hand out awards in the carnival located in Gym A. Prizes were won amid activities such as mini golf, four square, and face painting.

[Photo] Day of Service Returns

Maya Sagett, Features Editor
November 22, 2022

Letter from the Editors

Emma Li and Sophie Spicuzza
November 16, 2022
Image courtesy of Pixabay.

Keeping in Touch

Emma Li, Co Editor-in-Chief
November 16, 2022
Freshmen Clover Fortus and Sahi Sathiyanarayanan walk through the halls together in between working judge check in at the front doors and public forum check ins. “I joined primarily speech because I really wanted to get better at speech and be more confident in myself,” Sathiyanarayanan said. “I think Speech and Debate was just what I needed.” Working a tournament for roughly twelve hours on a Saturday boosts speaking skills while communicating to visitors as well as laying the foundation for the stamina required for competing in future tournaments. “I didn't expect it to be this chaotic,” Fortus said. “It actually takes a lot of effort. I think it is a huge commitment.” However, the time put in for Central to take its first steps as tournament host appears to have paid off. “I think speech and debate in the future for Parkway Central is going to be a really huge success from this,” Sathiyanarayanan said. “I think it's worth it.” Photo by Emma Li.

A Historical Tournament

Emma Li, Co Editor-in-Chief
November 16, 2022
Image courtesy of Pixabay.

Isn’t it Just Peachy

Emma Li, Co Editor-in-Chief
November 16, 2022

Ushering in New Faces

Emma Li, Co Editor-in-Chief
October 19, 2022
Image courtesy of Pixabay.

Common Apples

Emma Li, Co Editor-in-Chief
October 19, 2022
Sam Brown (10) began attending GSA meetings a few weeks into the school year after his initial plan to hide being transgender. Brown has since became a driving force in the administration’s final push to construct a gender neutral bathroom. Photo by Ellie Sioumcas.

Gains in Representation

Emma Li, Features Editor
May 11, 2022

Resumes: Raising the Stakes

Emma Li, Features Editor
April 1, 2022
Science Olympiad members Sonali Paranjothi, Karen Lee, Emily Huang, and Emily Wang (11) work together in a science classroom.

State Bound for Science Olympiad

Emma Li, Features Editor
April 1, 2022
Beijing Winter Olympics mascots: Bing Dwen Dwen, designed by Cao Xue, and Shuey Rhon Rhon designed by Jiang Yufan. Image courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.

Animal Alternatives

Emma Li, Features Editor
February 22, 2022
Henroid dangles on aerial silks. “Every winter and spring there are student showcases when you get to choreograph your own piece and show it off in front of friends and family,” Henroid said. “Just a few months ago, I did a piece with my sister and that was really fun. I was really proud of that.” Photo by Amanda Henroid.

Hanging by a Thread

Emma Li, Features Editor
February 22, 2022
A stack of books. Image courtesy of Pixabay.

Two is Better Than One

Emma Li, Features Editor
February 22, 2022
Nina Buzzotta (11) and Sidney Tran (11) work through problems in Beth Karfs' AP Chem class on Jan. 27.

Paving a New Way Forward

Emma Li, Features Editor
January 13, 2022
Ethan Gegg (11) works out on Sept. 30 in Strength and Conditioning. Photo by Taylor Boaz.

Long Shot or Short Stop

Emma Li, Features Editor
January 13, 2022
Illustration by Emma Li.

Books of a Feather

Emma Li, Features Editor
November 23, 2021
Illustration by Emma Li.

Clocks Running in Place

Emma Li
November 23, 2021
Students spent the day voicing their frustrations and stories of discrimination. "I appreciate everyone who came and walked with us, and listened to me and everyone else who spoke their mind," Xavier Cook (12) said. "I’m proud of everyone who spoke, and I thank everyone who stands with Black lives."

Making Voices Heard

Emma Li, Features Editor
October 6, 2021
Shahd Abdelbaset celebrates with the class of 2021. She brought a Palestinian flag to her graduation parade on May 23.

Old Conflicts Flare Up

Emma Li, Features Editor
October 6, 2021
Social studies students use the new library room. In addition to the tables circling the room, the tables in the center of the room are whiteboard tables that students can write on and flip over. “All of the changes have to do with us trying to be responsive to the pandemic and to the different safety protocols,” Watson said. “As everything has unfolded, we’re working with our administration to try to keep everybody as safe as possible, while also trying to provide the best educational experiences possible, and so this year we’ve been able to reopen the libraries.”

Library Creates New Space

Emma Li, Features Editor
October 6, 2021
Letters and Lies

Letters and Lies

Emma Li, Features Editor
October 6, 2021
Senior director Nicole Lindberg oversees a rehearsal on March 11, 2021. Both taking part in and watching one acts directed by seniors in the past inspired her to create a high-energy show.

One Chance in One Act

Emma Li, Reporter
March 30, 2021

Expecting “Echoes”

Emma Li, Reporter
March 30, 2021
Illustration by Emma Li.

COVID Couture

Emma Li, Reporter
March 4, 2021
Binoj values chess as an everyday hobby. "Every loss is just another way to learn something about how to improve," Binoj said. "I think that’s the biggest thing you can learn from playing games." Photo by Emma Li.

A Queen in a Game of Kings

Emma Li, Reporter
February 23, 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.

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.

Opening Strides

Emma Li, Reporter
November 29, 2020
The color guard and marching band perform together at a football game on Oct. 7, 2020. “My favorite part would have to be waking up early in the morning with everyone else and just getting there early to watch the sun rise while doing a bunch of other stuff with the band and everything,” freshman Anastasia Lindholm said.

Color Guard Pushes On

Emma Li, Reporter
November 29, 2020
High school schedule for quarter two in the 2020-2021 school year by Tim McCarthy.

Parkway School Board Makes a Final Decision

Emma Li, Reporter
October 1, 2020
Dexter Wong goes to his fifth grade class at Shenandoah Valley Elementary online. "I would really like going back to school," he said. "It’s like we all probably took it for granted until it was gone." Photo by Ann Wong.

Parkway School Board Leans Toward Hybrid Learning

Emma Li, Reporter
September 25, 2020
Waldy Upchurch is learning at home through virtual classes. "I miss riding the bus and going to school," Upchurch said. Photo by Melissa Upchurch.

How online school affects special education students

Emma Li, Reporter
September 11, 2020
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