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The Student News Site of Parkway Central High School

Corral

The Student News Site of Parkway Central High School

Corral

Sasha Smith

Sasha Smith, Staff Reporter

Sasha Smith is a sophomore at PCH and this will be her second semester on the Corral staff. Her position on the Corral is a Staff Reporter and she is excited to meet and interview new people. A fun fact about Sasha is that she has been participating in competitive dance since she was four.

All content by Sasha Smith
Winter Personality Quiz

Winter Personality Quiz

Sasha Smith, Online Editor
November 19, 2024

Senior Brooke Williams shows off her Owala water bottle at lunch.

Are These Still Demure?

Sasha Smith, Online Editor
September 27, 2024

As we officially move into fall, it’s time to review the 2024 summer trends and predict how much longer we will see them. Bows made a huge appearance throughout the entire summer and were seen mainly...

Seniors show off their spirit after winning the class kickball game against the juniors.

Kicking Butt at Kickball

Sasha Smith, Online Editor
September 11, 2024
Seniors show off their spirit after winning the class kickball game against the juniors.
Seniors Dillion Harris, Elijah Jun, Charlie Evers, Leo Brown, and Ephraim Couchman show off their school spirit at the first home football game of the year. The Colts hosted Hazelwood East.

First Home Game Of 2024

Sasha Smith, Online Editor
September 6, 2024
Seniors Dillion Harris, Elijah Jun, Charlie Evers, Leo Brown, and Ephraim Couchman show off their school spirit at the first home game of the year.
Seniors Maddie Sevasko, Jamie Sevasko, Brooke Williams, and Paige Fraser paint a "Toy Story" themed ceiling tile during Jeff Rogers' College Composition class.

[Photo] Decorating The School

August 30, 2024

Seniors Maddie Sevasko, Jamie Sevasko, Brooke Williams, and Paige Fraser paint a "Toy Story" themed ceiling tile during Jeff Rogers' College Composition class.

PCENT Loves Spirit Week

Sasha Smith, Staff Reporter
May 15, 2024

Senior Stella Hadjukiewicz attempts to open Naviance but got stuck at the confusing login. Photo courtesy of Sasha Smith.

Saying Goodbye To Naviance

Sasha Smith, Staff Reporter
April 5, 2024

College can be a stressful topic for most people and when you don’t have the right resources it’s hard ot stay calm and collected. Juniors and seniors have used the online program Naviance for years...

Keith Herberger tries to solve a trinomial using the quadratic formula. Herberger needed lots of hints because he “Hasn’t done math in 30 years”

Does Math Even Matter?

Sasha Smith, Staff Reporter
January 17, 2024

Who cares about math anyway? What’s the point in learning how to prove a triangle is a triangle? Why do I have to take math if I don’t want to pursue a math-related job? These are common questions...

Journalism teacher Christine Stricker poses with Brie Williams (12), Maya Sagett (12), Alyssa Davis (12), Avery Adams (11) and Sasha Smith (11) for a picture in Boston.

A Reason To Keep Writing

Sasha Smith, Staff Reporter
November 21, 2023

Ever sat in a class and just wanted to go home? Your foot starts tapping impatiently. The minutes started feeling like hours. All you can think is “When is this class going to be over.”  I’ve felt...

Dillion Steele (12) and Henry Overmann (12) act in a sneak peak of the play at the teaser.

The Story That Goes Wrong

Sasha Smith, Staff Reporter
November 21, 2023

“The Play That Goes Wrong” is exactly what it sounds like. It is a play about a community theater trying to put on a show but everything keeps going downhill. To pull off this play, students have to...

Alexandria Elder, math teacher, grades students’ tests while serving her hall monitor duty in the “T” hallway. Teachers spend 90 minutes of their time supervising hallways.

New Year, New Rules

Sasha Smith, Staff Reporter
October 4, 2023

Adapting to change can be a struggle for most people and as students continue into the semester, new rules are something everyone is trying to adjust to at school. From the freshmen who are learning the...

Senior Anna Aslin passes the ball down the field in a game against Fort Zumwalt. Photo by Zoe Klevens.

Live Love Lax

Sasha Smith, Staff Reporter
May 12, 2023

As girls’ lacrosse season comes to an end, players begin to reflect on their performance this year. Anna Aslin, a senior, continued to work on something new throughout the pre-season with her teammates. “Coach...

Sean Kang up to bat in a game against Westminster. Photo by Emily Heller

PCH Signing Day

Sasha Smith, Staff Reporter
May 12, 2023

Signing day is a ceremony where student-athletes are celebrated for committing to play a sport for college. Many of our students have built a connection with the sport they play and want to continue it...

John Fingold converses with Jack Carroll and Connor Lander during his 8th hour Competitive Games and Sports class

Student Teachers Prepare For Career

Sasha Smith, Staff Reporter
April 12, 2023

Lots of students dream about being a teacher when they grow up but in order to do so, there is a huge process they must go through. A part of that process is becoming a student teacher, someone who teaches...

The number of students attending concerts in St. Louis that were previously mentioned

Ticket Prices Won’t Discourage Kids

Sasha Smith, Staff Reporter
February 24, 2023

As the pandemic has passed and we have gotten older, concerts have become extremely popular events in the lives of teenagers. The music, the lights, the experience is all very memorable. Artists such as...

The parking lot during a school day

Parking Lot Opens Up

Sasha Smith, Staff Reporter
January 18, 2023

Parking at school has been a source of tension for many students; parking passes, long lines, aggressive drivers, and more are all frustrations many car-owning students face. The crowded parking lot results...

Karena Ganter helping as student as she enters the building

Glass Windows add To Safety

Sasha Smith, Staff Reporter
November 16, 2022

Safety is a key aspect that many schools aim to provide, especially as violence against schools becomes increasingly more common across the United States. We’ve taken many precautions to prevent a possible...

Christian Schaffer and Laura Hayes enjoy their conversation during lunchtime

Lunching With The Teachers

Sasha Smith, Staff Reporter
November 16, 2022

Lunchtime is one of the most favored times of the school day by students. It’s our break in the day and our main time to socialize, gossip, be on our phones, etc. But has anyone ever wondered if the...

The gender neutral bathroom located in the hallway between P.E. and the upper commons.

Keeping It Neutral

Sasha Smith, Staff Reporter
October 19, 2022

Along with the dread that fills students before the first day of school, came the gossip about the renovations and add-ons the school spent all summer working on. Not only were bathrooms redone, but the...

Sophomore Avery Adams takes her BeReal after the notification was sent out in her English class.

BFR (Be For Real)

Sasha Smith, Staff Reporter
October 19, 2022

The latest trends are typically something teens are caught up with, whether it be fashion, food, or social media. BeReal is the newest app with a teen fanbase that sends users a notification to post a...

6th Grade 'Day' Camp

6th Grade ‘Day’ Camp

Sasha Smith, Staff Reporter
May 12, 2022

Most can agree that 6th grade camp was a very memorable experience. The four-day overnight trip had a little something for everyone, including activities such as horseback riding, ziplining, arts and crafts,...

One of Celsius's carbonated drinks, Tropical Vibe.

Drink At Your Own Risk

Sasha Smith, Staff Reporter
May 12, 2022

The grasp that energy drinks have on teens has increased tremendously over the years. Yet as more people begin to question the health benefits of drinks such as Redbull, Monsters, and Bangs, the drinks...

Entire girls’ varsity soccer team, including coaches, take team pictures.

Goals and Goals

Sasha Smith, Staff Reporter
March 31, 2022

As we head in the direction of spring, new seasons for spring sports begin. The girl’s varsity soccer team has high hopes as their new season kicks off. Playing center forward, varsity captain Lily Huss...

During Character Day, the second day of KISS Week, Carine Heller (12) and Nathan Rozanski (12) show off their costumes.

KOH Out, Dance Marathon In

Sasha Smith, Staff Reporter
February 22, 2022

Member of STUCO, Ryan Klein (12) remembers how the KOH dance and KISS week used to be before covid. “My best memories are at KOH and KISS Week leading up to it,” Klein (12) said. Keeping in School...

Alex Moresi (9) runs in a varsity cross country race for Parkway Central.

Two Is Better Than One

Sasha Smith, Reporter
December 22, 2021

Most athletes pick one fall sport and one spring sport they are able to manage easily during the school year. Yet when wanting to do two sports within the same season, it can be a little difficult. Freshman...

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