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Sophomore Maddie Kapel, senior Connor Williams, freshmen Emma Yarger and Evelyn Nelson run through their lines at rehearsal Sept. 21.

Fall musical brings whimsy, energy

Abby Hickstein September 23, 2015

This fall, students can view six kids who discover themselves through spelling while competing to win a spelling championship in this year’s musical “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee,”...

Athletics improve technologically

Athletics improve technologically

Max Kent September 22, 2015

According to athletic director Andy Ewald, the ability of students to effectively find information about the sports they play has always been a problem the athletic department has been trying to fix. “Before...

Experience behind the iron curtain

Experience behind the iron curtain

Deanna Afremov September 22, 2015

When most people think of Russia, they think of the Cold War and villains in spy movies. However, I’ve found something beautiful behind the iron curtain. For eight years, I’ve gone to camp at Concordia...

Opportunities abound for students in NTA

Opportunities abound for students in NTA

Sydney Hall September 22, 2015

During their senior year, many students are accustomed the way high school runs. There are some, however, that need a different environment and NTA offers that, according to coordinator Chris Weaver. Started...

Band teacher Steven Schmitz listens to senior Jack Reddan as he plays the drums.

Band upbeat about coming year

Sam Orloff September 22, 2015

With a record number of participants, a new full time teacher and new opportunities, the band is upbeat about the coming year, according to band teacher Steven Schmitz. Schmitz said this year the...

The SOAR club gathered Sept. 15 for their first meeting in the Learning Lab, and discussed topics they hope to deal with during the year, such as improving the groups diversity.

Club’s first meeting identifies purpose

Sophie Yarosh September 21, 2015

While sitting in a circle among other members of the group at the first meeting, senior Pamela Juarez introduces herself and shares why she decided to join the Student Organization Against Racism (SOAR)...

Seniors Brigid Duffy and Elena Basil hand out blood drive sheets to interested students.

Blood banks increase donation plea

Adah Koivula September 21, 2015

Those eager to help the needy and willing to endure a little bit of nausea will find an extra opportunity to give blood this year. Senior and student council co-president Jessica Schmidt said student...

The whole group of Americans and German hosts pose in Frankfurt am Main on the marketplace.

Exchange program creates lifelong contacts

Jayne Stevenson September 20, 2015

To complete a cultural interchange, 11 German teens will spend two weeks in Minnesota with the Park students who visited them last summer. German teacher Shari Fox said the German-American exchange...

Students discuss Jewish issues with Rabbi Tzvi Kupfer during the meeting.

Jewish Student Union brings students together

Zoe Eilers September 20, 2015

Every Thursday, the Jewish Student Union (JSU) gathers in Mary Norris’ room to discuss Judaism, issues among students, holiday experiences and any other topics students want to discuss. It is a safe...

Yusra Hajihussein cheers with her fellow Juniors.

Day One welcomes students

Joseph Brandel and Ethan Brown September 11, 2015

As students poured into school for their first day back, adviser Danya Castro and the Day One club prepared to kick off their group’s first-day event. Along with the opening day pep fest and a...

SOAR works to increase equality in school

SOAR works to increase equality in school

Sophie Yarosh September 3, 2015

Sophomore DaeBreona Byrd said having the club Student Organization Against Racism (SOAR) comforts her because she knows this group will help her if she’s ever a victim of racism or knows of someone who...

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