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The Student News Site of Parkway Central High School

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The Student News Site of Parkway Central High School

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Orchestra director Winifred Crock announces her retirement at the Masterworks concert on Feb. 9. Photo courtesy of the Corral.

Crock finishes 25-year-plus teaching stint; reflects on instruction, achievements

Kate McNeal
April 10, 2015

After more than 25 years in the building, orchestra director Winifred Crock announced her retirement at the Masterworks concert on Feb. 9. “There are so many things that I’ve been trying to...

Senior Daniel Larson performs on the viola during the Winter Concert

Senior Larson helps out as orchestra aid

Corral Staff
January 20, 2014

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...

Senior Adam McDonald is known for his many activities and honors in orchestra, but he has recently been named an Eagle Scout. Photo by Meaghan Flynn.

Before you go: Flying like an Eagle

Corral Staff
May 7, 2013

Senior Adam McDonald has earned several titles during his high school experience: tennis player, baseball player, violinist, Mr. NHS and - since August - Eagle Scout. McDonald joined Cub Scouts in...

Orchestra teacher earns award from local symphony

Orchestra teacher earns award from local symphony

Corral Staff
April 29, 2013

The St. Louis Symphony has awarded orchestra teacher Mrs. Winifred Crock the Outstanding Education Award for her teaching. "I felt just pleasure, I mean how thrilling is that," Crock said. "The...

Senior Sean Byrne tunes his viola before the Winter Orchestra Concert on Nov. 13. Photo by Meaghan Flynn.

Byrne makes National Youth Orchestra

Corral Staff
March 14, 2013

After submitting his audition tape in late fall, senior Sean Byrne waited months to hear the verdict and learn his fate. It was not until Feb. 1 that he confirmed the good news to the Facebook universe...

Masterworks showcases combined music groups

Masterworks showcases combined music groups

Daniel Roman
February 12, 2013

[wzslider]Once a year the orchestra and choir have a chance to perform together at the Masterworks concert. On Feb. 5 at Manchester Methodist Church, Concert Orchestra I and II performed Farandole from...

Seniors Adam McDonald and Sean Byrne perform a duet during the Symphonic Strings Orchestra performance. Photo by Meaghan Flynn.

Orchestra concert prepares groups for upcoming performances

Corral Staff
November 15, 2012

The music department held their fall orchestra concert on November 13 in the theater. During the concert, which was directed by orchestra teacher Winifred Crock, Concert I orchestra, Concert II orchestra,...

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