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Gwen Rockler-Gladen and Ronan Guevara embrace onstage March 18. The pair slow dance to the song Beauty and the Beast.

‘Beauty and the Beast’ musical preview

Jesse Belen and Ena Mekic March 22, 2023

Park's choir has been working on the production of “Beauty and the Beast” for around two months, and the first show was performed March 18. The show was musically directed by John Myszowski and...

Sophomores Sela Myers and Alicia Mainjeni watch a Ted Talk about intersectionality March 16. Girls United met to have a conversation about the intersection of racism and sexism.

Girls United talks intersectionality

Johanna Kaplan and Serena Bovee March 20, 2023

Girls United met March 16 to hold a space for discussion about intersectionality and Black feminism. According to club adviser Julia Germain, it’s crucial to educate students about this topic. “We...

Member of Minds Matter, Kumera Bekele, presents March 11. The presentation was on the energy crisis.

Minds Matter sets standards

Anisa Kahin, Nafisa Kahin, and Liz Williams March 12, 2023

Minds Matter is a three year college program whose goal is to make sure that all of their students go to college 100% debt free.Qualifying applicants will be invited to participate in an interview process...

The student-run Storiole, led by DECA, faces problems with a schoolwide favorite, the freezes on Feb. 24. The DECA Storiole was recently awarded for their outstanding school-based enterprise.

Storiole goes for gold

Maren Wilsey and Caedon Exsted March 9, 2023

The Park Storiole, run by members of the DECA club, was recently recertified as a gold-level school-based enterprise (SBE) for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic. DECA advisor Abby Lugo said...

Senior Wes Anderson laughs with friends during the Climbing Club meeting March 2. The club plays “Crabs” and other games to bond during their meetings.

Rock On Climbing club gets Crabby

Ena Mekic and Sarah Peterson March 6, 2023

Every Thursday morning, the Rock On Climbing club meets to discuss climbing techniques, makes plans for when to climb and plays various card games. At their meeting on March 2, the group's dress code was...

Club adviser Emma Engebretson speaks to students about Model UN March 1. This was the clubs first in-person meeting this year.

Model United Nations makes its mark

Layla Mickelson March 6, 2023

After many years with limited government related extracurriculars, Park students have stepped up and started a new program involving diplomacy and international relations. After participating in the...

Juniors Estrella Ochoa and Aaron Casey-Fix write answers while playing a Mexican version of Family Feud Feb. 16. Spanish club meets once a month. Their next meeting is March 23.

Family feuding in Spanish club

Ena Mekic and Taylor Voigt February 17, 2023

At this month’s Spanish club meeting, the group played the Mexican version of Family Feud Feb. 16. Students paired up into teams and answered questions related to Mexican culture.  Junior club member...

Sophomore Ari Rose gets blood drawn on Feb 9th. This was the first blood drive at Park in 2023.

Driven for good

Caedon Exsted and Maren Wilsey February 16, 2023

To help take action during the ongoing global blood shortage, Park students and staff joined the cause by giving blood on Feb. 9.  After donating, Park students and staff reflected on their experience....

Senior Stayci Spates speaks out against racism Feb. 14. SOAR had their first meeting Tuesday after having their last meeting canceled.

SOAR discusses the killing of Tyre Nichols

Johanna Kaplan and Serena Bovee February 16, 2023

Following the beating and subsequent death of Tyre Nichols by Memphis policemen, Students Organized Against Racism (SOAR) hosted a space for discussion Feb. 14. Sophomore Anisa Kahin, who led the meeting,...

Freshmen Lily Anderson and Makenna Allison sign in to the informational dance team meeting Feb. 10. At this meeting they learned and asked questions about the potential Park dance team.

Dance team waltzes into Park

Alex Hoag, Ena Mekic, and Jesse Belen February 15, 2023

As a way for students to become involved in more art based clubs, students organized and decided to create the SLP Dance Team. The team held its first informational meeting Feb 10. where they discussed...

Sophomore Chloe Lorentz takes part in Natural Helpers by handing out lollipops Jan 17. Natural Helpers created “Chill Week” in order to help students with the stress of finals.

Natural Helpers hosts ‘Chill Week’

Modesty Manion and Johanna Kaplan January 24, 2023

With the end of the semester approaching fast, finals are heavy on the minds of students, according to Natural Helpers president Sophia Earle. She said that in order to help students manage stress levels,...

City Council member Larry Kraft speaks to Park students Jan. 13. Youth and Government focuses on teaching the inner workings of government

Youth in Government offers unique learning experience

Roberto Alvarez January 18, 2023

As a way for students to get more of an insight into government and how it works, Park students received the opportunity to experience what it's like dealing with everyday politics at a local conference...

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