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Freshman Anna Kasper practicing C major scale on her violin during her orchestra class.

Freshman violinist beats the odds

Mimi Fhima March 3, 2016

Specialists warned freshman Anna Kasper about participation in extracurricular activities because of her hearing impairment. Despite this, Kasper said she exceeds expectations when she plays violin in...

Senior business manager Kate Ruhland fills in Echowans sales tracker to mark the end of sales this year.

Echowan surpasses sales record

Jada Csikos-Monroe March 2, 2016

The Echowan staff broke the sales record of the past three years by selling 665 yearbooks this year, according to adviser Julianne Herbert. Herbert said the staff achieved the record by working hard...

Director Jodi Hatzenbeller reads rules and requirements to audition for the upcoming spring play at the meeting Feb. 29.

Theater auditions to be held

Abby Hickstein March 2, 2016

Senior Connor Williams said he left the spring play informational meeting with excitement and sorrow after realizing it was going to be his final high school production. During the meeting Feb. 29,...

Jeanne Hendricks describes the daily routine of being a Nurse Anesthesia at the Med Club meeting Thursday, Feb. 25.

Career focused group organizes speakers, field trips

Olivia Sieff March 1, 2016

Although the semester ended, Medical Educational Development Club is just beginning, according to club president senior Kaylee Chamberlain. According to Chamberlain, plans for Medical Educational Development...

Freshman Henry Hein practices during his first hour band class Feb. 10. The POPS concert is at 7 p.m. Monday, March 7 in the auditorium.

POPS planning progresses

Sam Orloff February 29, 2016

The band continues to work toward the POPS concert, finalizing a number of key logistical details, according to band teacher Steve Schmitz Schmitz said POPS refers to the student-planned concert which...

Senior Jerry  Somaiah discusses a future project with his mentors at the ACE meeting Feb. 4.

Club stays on schedule for project

Ndunzi Kunsunga February 28, 2016

Although the Architecture, Construction, and Engineering mentorship may run out of time for its renovation project, it currently stands in a great place, according to senior member Justin Less. The...

Superintendent Rob Metz and principal Scott Meyers welcome Frau Rist, one of the visiting teachers from Germany Feb. 8 in Shari Foxs room.

German exchange students experience Minnesotan culture

Jayne Stevenson February 27, 2016

Because of his previous experience with international guests, junior Will Poulter welcomed a German exchange student into his home when he heard the need for another host family — despite the fact...

Rabbi Tzvi Kupfer leads junior Josh Livon and other Jewish Student Union members in an activity Feb. 18.

Club finds meaning in Judaism

Zoe Eilers February 26, 2016

The Jewish Student Union discusses the meaning of Judaism and enlightens students on how to incorporate religion in their everyday lives, according to club president Max Segal. “Talking about...

Senior Ethan Fogel performs his song for Guys and Dolls Thursday, Feb. 25.

Opening night brings excitement

Albie Sher February 25, 2016

After seeing the fall musical, junior Eben Manegbe felt inspired to join the next production: the choir’s musical, “Guys and Dolls,” as Adelaide, one of the lead roles. “I saw the fall musical...

Quiz Bowl looks beyond State meet

Quiz Bowl looks beyond State meet

Jamie Halper February 23, 2016

After a season of building a young team, Quiz Bowl failed to make it past the first round of State Feb. 18 in Burnsville, according to club adviser Peter Dangerfield. The team lost by 20 points to...

Park Spark adviser Will Tanberg observes as seniors Justin Less and Henry Feldman discuss story ideas Feb. 17. Tanberg replaced previous adviser Chris Nordmark this year.

Satirical news source reignites spark

Sam Orloff February 23, 2016

The ParkSpark, Park’s satire club, recently added a new adviser, updated its website and created a podcast series, according to ParkSpark editor-in-chief senior Justin Less. Less said new adviser...

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