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Senior Henry Feldman shoots from half court during the Snowdaze pep fest.

SnoDaze Pep fest

February 12, 2016

Club finalizes plans

Club finalizes plans

Ndunzi Kunsunga February 9, 2016

  As the Architecture, Construction and Engineering mentorship program moves forward on its project to renovate the Minneapolis armory, it enters the final phases, according to club mentor...

German club teachers dance to a song sung in german while students enjoy their treats. German club is available for students in grades 6-12.

German Club celebrates national holiday

Harry Steffenhagen February 1, 2016

  At their second meeting of the year, German Club members made gingerbread men to celebrate the German Christmas tradition, St. Nicholas Day, according to club advisor Shari Fox. Fox said...

Juniors Anna Gleason and Makayla Jones-Klausing discuss plans for opening a teen clinic

Natural Helpers presidents, advisers plan training day

Kate Huber January 27, 2016

The Natural Helpers, a peer counseling organization run by students, requires its volunteers to take part in one training day before meeting with students seeking help, according to senior co-president...

Band plans annual performance

Band plans annual performance

Sam Orloff January 27, 2016

Members of band recently began preparations for a casual, completely student-planned performance, according to band teacher Steve Schmitz. Schmitz said the concert gives students the opportunity to...

Seniors Genevieve Bone and Charlie Berg discuss directions to a potluck at practice Jan. 20.

Theater prepares for competition

Abby Hickstein January 27, 2016

Senior Miles Sandbo felt a rush of excitement when he heard his scene moved on to compete at the 6AA sections for theater. Sandbo said said he wants to see how his hard work will pay off.  “I...

Junior Hannah Ellingson and sophomore Megan Perkins read aloud from the Bible at the Fellowship of Christian Athletes meeting Dec. 14.

Fellowship of Christian Athletes members discuss the holidays

Genesis Buckhalton January 24, 2016

When senior and co-leader of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes Mackenzie Evenson thinks about the holiday season, she said she feels grateful for the people in her life and the belongings she has. Former...

Senior Gavin Druxman and sophomore Justin Wilson practice chess at the meeting Jan. 13, Wilson won. Meeting is held in Mrs. Norris room.

Chess impacts academic life

Sophia Skinner January 23, 2016

At a young age, junior Richie Stoeckel said he had already discovered a propensity for chess after his initial curiosity sparked from his father's old chess boards. “My dad was the person who got...

Sophomore Phillip Djerf leads the club in a discussion about Planned Parenthood and resources at Central Clinic in a meeting Jan. 19.

Club advocates for free clinic

Emily Tifft January 22, 2016

As senior Sexual Health Education Club president Dorothy Slater talks about the many health clinics available to teens, she puts emphasis on Central Clinic. According to Sexual Health Education...

Seniors Paige Pinneke and Martha Sutter copy edit during class.

Echowan finishes off final sales

Jada Csikos Monroe January 21, 2016

    With the yearbook sale ending date quickly approaching, the Echowan staff works hard to get its final sales done, according to adviser Julianne Herbert. According to Herbert, the...

Sophomore Thomas Bryant, juniors Willy Poulter, Callia Blake and senior Cedar Thomas discuss upcoming projects with Student Organization Against Racism’s adviser Joy Esboldt during the meeting Jan. 7. The group hopes to team up with the Human Rights Commission to host a potluck address racial issues in the community.

Club receives Human Rights Award

Sophie Yarosh January 20, 2016

When junior club member Peri Stephens heard about the award SOAR won, she said she felt proud of the work the club does to bring awareness about race to Park. Stephens said she was surprised the Student...

Senior robotics captain Clara Slade and freshmen Alessandro Giannetti and Anthony David work on cleaning their workshop Jan. 6. The clubs kickoff took place Jan. 9, giving the members six weeks to build their robot.

Robotics season begins

Ruthie Hope January 20, 2016

After months of organizing and learning, the robotics team begins to prepare for regionals, according to senior captain Clara Slade. Slade said the team plans to spend the next six weeks preparing...

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