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Park hosted Snodaze carnival Feb. 24. Snodaze was from 7-10 on Saturday night.

Snodaze surprises students

Will Carpenter, Staffer February 29, 2024

On Saturday, Feb. 24, Park put on the Snodaze dance for the second year in a row. The dance is a way for students to let loose and have fun in the middle of a stressful school year. The event was held...

Juniors Max and Nils Runyon played the trombone in the bands annual pops concert Feb. 26. During the concert the band played recognizable fantasy songs in pop culture.

Band hits a high note

Thomas Halverson February 29, 2024

Park band performed their second concert of the year on Feb. 26. This was their POPs concert where the wind ensemble, jazz band and 9th grade band perform individually before they come together at the...

Summer opportunities benefit students at Park

Summer opportunities benefit students at Park

Caedon Exsted, Staffer February 25, 2024

With summer coming around the corner, opportunities for school in the summer are just on the come up. Students at Park are able to reap the benefits of summer internship programs facilitated by the school....

Sophomore Madison Hass makes letters Feb. 16. The Letters of Love club is a new club that makes cards for children in the hospital.

Students share their love

Ryan Moran, Staffer February 23, 2024

Park’s sophomores brought back a club to support kids struggling in hospitals. The club started by previous students but then discontinued, Letters of love creates thoughtful letters and fun pictures,...

The Park environmental club works on planting beans Feb. 16. This is one of many projects, all pushing for a more environmentally friendly school.

Budding plans for Environmental Club

Kalsang Wangmo and Alyssa Johannes February 22, 2024

Park’s Environmental Club focuses on educating and making a positive impact on the environment and the community.They do this by holding meetings and planning events to fight climate change. The club...

Seniors Connor Cloud and Alan Richardson attend the American Indian Youth Intertribal Council meeting Feb. 16. During the meeting, senior class counselor Sara Lindsay came in and discussed potential college scholarships with the group.

Shining a light on the American Indian Youth Intertribal Council

Ayelel Meyen and Taylor Voigt February 21, 2024

Cultures and groups may oftentimes be overlooked in an average suburban school setting. However, the formation of councils much like the American Indian Youth Intertribal Council at Park (AIYIC) can help...

Senior Johnny Erdmann participates in the Valentines Day blood drive Feb 8. Erdmann is going over the after care for drawing blood with his nurse.

What’s your type?

Rowan Jansen, Staffer February 14, 2024

Park held a Valentine’s blood drive Jan. 8. These blood drives are spread out throughout the year, so many can have the opportunity to give back and help save lives. They are held during the school day...

Junior Paige Descarpentrie demonstrates how to belay while climbing outdoors at a Rock Climbing Club meeting Feb. 6. The meeting was held to raise interest about an upcoming outdoor rock climbing excursion.

Students share enthusiasm for climbing

Ryan Steinberg, Staffer February 14, 2024

The Climbing Club is starting to flesh out their ideas for how the club will function. They have student-led events on the weekends climbing indoors together. The students are working to figure out how...

Junior Kate Grimm prepares for the CNA state test Feb. 1. Students had to perform multiple skills to pass exam.

CNA State test

Clara Bagne, Staffer February 10, 2024

The CNA certified nursing assistant program started at Park in 2020 after over 300 students said they would be interested in taking the class. The class is a semester-long course, taught by Allison Luskey,...

Students walk to class in between periods six and seven. Students get used to their new classes Feb. 8.

Semester two brings challenges

Annika Koch, Staffer February 10, 2024

With the beginning of semester two, students at Park have had to deal with issues surrounding their schedule. An increased number of students this semester have decided to change their schedule due to...

Sophomore Fethia Omer puts a hijab on junior Tamara Smith. World Hijab Day was celebrated during lunch on Feb. 1.

World Hijab Day of modesty

Alicia Mainjeni February 4, 2024

World Hijab Day is an annual event meant to encourage women of all backgrounds to wear and experience the hijab. On Feb. 1, this day of recognition was introduced at Park. During lunchtime, students had...

Choir club dancing to music on Jan 25th. The musical is at 7:00 p.m. March 21-24 at MS auditorium.

Get in the spirit for singing

Yosef Teshome January 28, 2024

Park choir has begun to prepare for the upcoming musical, Newsies, which will be March 21-24. Choir teacher John Myszkowski said rehearsals have gone well.  “The music is very catchy, so students...

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