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Seniors Kwame Fokou, Sophia Nagorski, Anna McCallon and Dylan ODea pose for a picture by the track. The class of 2023 celebrated their college decisions May 11.

Senior decision day

Abby Meisler May 15, 2023

As the class of 2023 approaches graduation, May 11 was decision day where many students wore shirts of the college they are attending next fall. The seniors and some staff went outside to the track...

Students talk to representatives of a company at a career stand. The career fair took place during lunch May 11.

Career fair displays local trade opportunities

Johanna Kaplan and Abby Meisler May 15, 2023

To inspire students seeking jobs in trade, Park held a job fair featuring a variety of local companies. Justin Smith, technical assistant at The Toro Company, said the purpose of the event was to encourage...

Senoir Ben Duncan embraces band director Steve Schmitz onstage. The wind ensemble had its final concert of the year on May 9.

Park’s band performs emotional final concert

Modesty Manion and Ena Mekic May 12, 2023

After a year filled with concerts from all of Park’s bands, the wind ensemble had its final performance of the year May 9. During the performance, the band played four songs followed by the annual...

Five of the six dinner guests attempt to listen to what is happening on the other side of the door April 27.  Parks portrayal of the tantalizing murder–mystery “Clue” marks the end of the theatrical school year.

Park is at the scene of the crime

Maren Wilsey and Johanna Kaplan May 2, 2023

“Clue” is Park’s final play of the 2022–2023 school year, with showtimes this past weekend in Park’s auditorium. According to director Jodi Schifsky, seeing the play come together is a satisfying...

Social studies teacher Greg Goddard teaches AP European History on May 1. Goddard is retiring from Park after teaching for 32 years.

Social studies teacher to retire

Dahlia Herman April 26, 2023

Social studies teacher Greg Goddard, a Park alum himself, has been working at Park for 32 years. Now, after 37 years of teaching, he has decided to retire. Goddard said that Park has been, and still is,...

Sophomore Gabe Fink learns Japanese asynchronously on May 1. Online classes have become popular among Park students.

Online classes making advances

Dahlia Herman April 26, 2023

Taking classes through an online school has become increasingly popular among Park students. Many students want to pursue a language Park doesn't offer, or prefer an online class format. A popular platform...

Sophomore Ruby Viot sells flowers to Evan Cormier April 14. During lunch, AP European History students fundraised for the trip by selling flowers.

Friday flowers event flourishes

Ashley Reyes April 20, 2023

To help fundraise money for the Europe trip on April 14, AP European History teacher Emma Engebretson and students brought together a meaningful day for Park students.  On their way to lunch, students...

Ben Johnson speaks to sophomores and juniors April 19 in the auditorium. Johnson talked about the various ways high school students can avoid college debt.

Spreading knowledge on college

Alicia Mainjeni and Anya Panday April 20, 2023

One of the first guest speakers at Park since COVID-19, gathered sophomores and juniors in the auditorium and connected with seniors on Zoom to inform them about financial planning for college April 19. Guest...

Park’s student council met on April 13 to plan prom. They spent the meeting discussing the best food selection for the event.

Prom planning continues

Johanna Kaplan and Maren Wilsey April 19, 2023

With prom approaching May 13, Park’s Student Council bears the task of putting together an unforgettable experience for juniors and seniors alike. Students have now decided on a theme for the dance,...

Park math teacher Chad Austad works with students on their March Madness brackets. Austad holds his annual March Madness bracket competition, as the tournament kicks off in March 2023.

Math madness in March

Owen McColgan March 28, 2023

To commemorate and incorporate the basketball tournament March Madness into learning, math teacher Chad Austad created a classwide bracket competition in order to win prizes such as extra credit or a free...

AP European History teacher Greg Goddard teaches about the Russian Revolution March 20. Students prepare for incoming AP exams in May.

AP testing creeps around the corner

Ari Lissauer and Tyler Eoff March 23, 2023

As Advanced Placement tests begin in May, many students said they are already beginning to prepare and teachers are offering studying options. AP Psychology teacher Emily Renhak says her favorite study...

‘Book Madness’ underway

Sarah Kluckhohn March 22, 2023

Every year, the Media Center at Park officiates ‘Book Madness.’ This is a competition inspired by March Madness, a basketball tournament. This year, the new library director Alison Tsuchiya Theiler...

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