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Sophomore Amara Foner plays the viola at Orchestra practice Friday the 15th. This is one of six instruments that she plays as well as composing the score for a musical.

Sophomore composes musical, plays five instruments

Samantha Klepfer February 26, 2019

According to sophomore Amara Foner, she has been learning music since she was 4 years old. “I play piano, cello, flute, viola and ocarina. I’ve been playing piano since I was 4, and I was 9 when...

Sophomore Grace Schultz practices a side kick Feb. 10 on her own time. Schultz has a third-degree black belt and started taking karate lessons at age 5. She began teaching karate in February 2017.

Sophomore instructs children’s karate classes

Yonit Krebs February 21, 2019

Now a children’s karate instructor and third-degree black belt, sophomore Grace Schultz said she began karate when her dad brought her to classes because he wanted her to learn self defense. “I...

Senior Caroline Garland reads from her book preparing her for Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Senior applies for year-long exchange program

Yonit Krebs January 20, 2019

After hearing about her father’s experience on an exchange program and hosting an Italian exchange student, senior Caroline Garland said she decided apply for a foreign exchange program as a gap year...

A photo from sophomore Elie Grassleys trip to Antarctica. According to Grassley, she hopes to visit all seven continents by 2021, her graduation year.

Sophomore hopes to visit all seven continents by graduation

Kate Schneider January 17, 2019

Sophomore Elie Grassley said she started traveling internationally when she was a baby. She said her love for travel comes from observing how differently people around the world live. “I think I was...

Junior Anna Long beads necklace for a customer in her jewelry room. Follow @acl.jewelry to see updates on the jewelry she makes.

Junior sells jewelry on Instagram

Gabriel Kaplan January 3, 2019

Junior Anna Long said she picked up jewelry crafting as a hobby after learning how to make it from her nanny. “My nanny made (jewelry) and I thought it was really cool, so she lent me some of her...

Junior works as Chipotle kitchen manager

Junior works as Chipotle kitchen manager

Noah Orloff December 2, 2018

According to junior Elliott Rickert, who started his job at the St. Louis Park Chipotle Mexican Grill location toward the end of June, his responsibilities consist of overseeing the restaurant. “I’m...

Sophmore Leo Dworsky practices one on one with his choir teacher Mr. Myszkowski.

Singer pursues career in music

Noah Orloff December 1, 2018

As sophomore singer Leo Dworsky performs, he said his favorite parts of singing are developing relationships with others as well as improving his own vocal technique. “I love connecting with other...

Senior Zinedine Kroeten strikes the ball passing it to a fellow teammate during the game against Washburn Oct. 6. The game ended in Parks demise with a final score of 1-2.

Soccer captain to play in Germany

Tamar Gewirtz November 6, 2018

This coming winter, senior soccer player Zinedine Kroeten will be going off to Germany to play for soccer team Werderbrenem. According to Kroeten, this opportunity arose only recently. “I went to...

Senior Nietzsche Deuel feeds lines to actors during theater rehearsal Oct. 24. Deuel is the active stage manager for 9 to 5 the Musical.

Stage manager for ‘9 to 5 the Musical’ works towards success

Sofia Seewald and Maggie Klaers October 25, 2018

Senior Nietzsche Deuel said she has enjoyed working with both the cast and crew for ‘9 to 5 the Musical’ and previous theater productions as the stage manager. “I get to work with all the parts...

Italian exchange student, senior Eléna Jommi talks with her new friends at lunch Sept. 19 in the cafeteria.

Italian exchange student adjusts to Park life

Yonit Krebs October 8, 2018

Moving from her home country of Italy to St. Louis Park, Minnesota was not an easy transition, according to exchange student, senior Elena Jommi. She said beyond language difficulties, she had trouble...

Senior Ilsa Olsen practices her painting skills after school Sept. 18. Olsen won third place for her watercolor art piece at the State Fair.

Ilsa Olsen’s art places third at State Fair

Noah Orloff October 2, 2018

Senior Ilsa Olsen said enthusiasm was her first reaction after receiving the news that she had placed third in a State Fair art competition. “I was really excited. I was actually at tennis practice,...

Senior Samyu Yenamandra explains a question during her free tutoring session for the ACT. She will be offering more sessions in the summer.

Senior finds passion in mentoring

Maddie Lund June 1, 2018

Senior IB diploma candidate Samyu Yenamandra said she knows that ACT testing is an anxious time for most students and wanted to do something to alleviate the stress. “I wanted to start because I...

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