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Sophomores Asher Shertok, Jonah Kaufman, Isaac Israel and junior Eli Kaufman make dreidels at the Dec. 2 JSU meeting. Club members also ate snacks and learned about Hanukkah during the meeting.

JSU welcomes back members

Adam Gips and Aidan Shafton December 27, 2021

After not being able to meet last year due to COVID-19, Jewish Student Union (JSU) adviser Mindy Daitchman said this year had gotten off to a slow start.  “We weren’t able to start at the beginning...

Junior Denly Lindeman and freshman Julia Lorenzen work on a set of practice problems Dec. 6. The team meets once a week on Mondays to prepare for competitions.

Math team formulates fun

Sophia Curran-Moore December 17, 2021

Sophomore Zach Vandermouse-Siteki said math is fun because he likes solving problems. According to Vandermouse-Siteki, math team improves his skills in a way that is enjoyable. “I joined math team...

Sophomore Cole Wiltse starts a new project in Art club. Art club meets Tuesdays and Thursdays after school.

Creativity flows free in Art club

Johanna Kaplan and Crystal Diaz December 17, 2021

Students have hobbies ranging from A to Z, one of the most common being art. Creative outlets are key for so many teenagers and Art club caters to those who feel connected to art, according to co-adviser...

Finance Club co-founder James Vournakis creates a plan for the meetings Nov 3. Finance Club plans to learn about the stock market and market trends.

Positive outlook for new finance club

Danny Shope, Liam Woodward, and Jacob Khabie December 1, 2021

Looking for ways to pursue his passion for finance and investment, senior and finance club co-president James Vournakis said he decided to start the club with his friend. “I was super interested in...

Students discuss their goals in esports with the team Oct. 28. Students worked in teams to make sure that the goals are achievable.

Video game club opens up opportunities for new members

Crystal Diaz, Patricia Lopez-Milian, and Nora Hall November 20, 2021

Have you ever wanted to join a club but you don’t know what to join? Look no further Park has an esports club. Esports is an online gaming club that gets to compete at tournaments. Coach Jake Utities...

Junior Ashaar Ali works on Naviance training during a HAP meeting on Nov. 16. Naviance helps students plan for their academic future.

Naviance provides academic support

Aisha Hersi November 16, 2021

Naviance is a PowerSchool-powered portal where students may work on assigned tasks, research career options and plan their academic future. According to Park Connections teacher Jane Hudacek, Naviance...

Pride flags displayed around C367 Oct. 28. GSA takes place 3:30 — 4:15 p.m. Wednesdays after school.

GSA promotes inclusivity

Lily Nugteren, Katie Nelson, and Elena Ortiz-Fishman November 13, 2021

As the Gender Sexuality Alliance club begins to hold meetings this year, it's focusing on the issues surrounding LGBTQ+ students at Park. According to adviser Mary Knudson, GSA hopes to advocate for a...

Junior Gwen Rockler-Gladen and Freshman Alicia Mainjeni reherse a scene on Oct. 27. Anne of Green Gables premieres Nov. 12, at 7 p.m.

‘Anne of Green Gables’ brings family fun

Tobias Khabie November 10, 2021

In past years, the Park theater program has put on many sobering productions, from “Love/Sick” to “The Amish Project.” However, in its first in-person production since the start of the pandemic,...

Potential drone racing members watch adviser Mark Miller explain what drone racing is Oct. 13. Drone Racings next meeting is Oct. 27.

Drone racing suffers from low membership

Adam Gips and Aidan Shafton October 26, 2021

After adviser Mark Miller’s only two drone pilots graduated last year, he is looking to regenerate an empty drone racing team.  “I'm hoping to start to rebuild the high school team. I lost my only...

SLP Streetwear members watch senior Cameron Delorme present his fall lookbook. SLP Streetwear members held various presentations at its third meeting Oct. 13.

SLP Streetwear hosts fall lookbook

Adam Gips and Aidan Shafton October 26, 2021

As SLP Streetwear dealt with COVID-19 last year, they continued to meet and go through different presentations. According to senior president Anna Overall, she is planning to repeat these presentations...

Sophomores Ella Ngyuen and Abby Keller work during the DECA meeting Oct. 13. DECA stands for ‘Distributive Education Clubs of America’.

DECA begins new year strong

Tenzin Gyaldatsang and Sam Listiak October 20, 2021

In DECA, students study business concepts for a multitude of careers, such as marketing, finance and hospitality, and even compete in meets at the district, state and national levels. According to DECA...

Club adviser Dan Ruzek and student Hera Roush discuss game strategies during a Dungeons and Dragons meeting Oct. 11. Dungeons and Dragons meets in A305 after school Mondays and Wednesdays.

Dungeons and Dragons offers an inclusive space

Aisha Hersi and Johanna Kaplan October 18, 2021

As students interact with teachers and classmates, those in Dungeons and Dragons immerse themselves in a carefully-crafted fantastical world — interacting as their character. According to club advisor...

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