Freshman exhibits passion for golf
Maddie Lund and Hanna Schechter
June 1, 2017
Filed under Profiles, Spring sports, Student Profiles, Uncategorized
Freshman Charlie Harper said he has been playing golf since he was three years old and decided to join the St. Louis Park boys’ team for more golfing experience. “My parents and my grandparents all play golf,” Harper said. “(I joined the team) because we get to play more and I didn’t get ...
Seniors choose gap year options
Max Bechtold, Izzy Leviton, and Nicole Sanford
May 24, 2017
Filed under Student Life, Student Profiles, Uncategorized
When senior Felix Hengel was considering taking a gap year in Switzerland, he said he thought about his brothers’ decisions and the benefits of a gap year. “A gap year is something that both of my brothers wish they would have done,” Hengel said. “I wanted to take advantage of the opportunity...
Photographer earns third in congressional art contest
Ndunzi Kunsunga
May 23, 2017
Filed under Profiles
Junior Malaika Bigirindavyi said she felt surprised when her photo recently received recognition in the Keith Ellison 5th district congressional art show. “I know that (Martha) Ortman entered me into this contest and it’s the congressional art contest and I got third place. I know that a lot of ...
Senior commits to play Division I hockey
Nicole Sanford
May 22, 2017
Filed under Profiles, Sports, Student Profiles, Winter sports
After announcing his Division I college commitment to the University of Alabama-Huntsville, senior Bauer Neudecker said he felt as though he finally achieved a lifelong goal. “I knew that for a really long time that I’ve wanted to (play hockey in college), so I’ve always been working for it,...
Junior reflects on 36 Arts’ slow year
Nicole Sanford and Isaac Wert
May 20, 2017
Filed under School clubs and activities, Student Profiles
According to club president junior Chava Buchbinder, 36 Arts remains a place for students to express their artistic talents in different ways. “(The most rewarding part of 36 Arts has been) getting recognition throughout the school with people who want to do art,” Buchbinder said. “I think ...
Volunteer gives time to orchestra
Eleanor Kline-Olson
May 20, 2017
Filed under School clubs and activities, Staff Profiles, Uncategorized
According to orchestra director Miriam Edgar, Kou Lee is a volunteer helping orchestra out because he is working on his teaching license. “Kou is a friend of mine from college and Kou is volunteering his time to get orchestra experience in our classroom and we’re also observing his knowled...
Senior receives Rose Rees Peace Award
Jayne Stevenson
May 19, 2017
Filed under Student Profiles
Senior Elise Bargman said she felt honored and humbled as she received the Rose Rees Peace Award from the National Council of Jewish Women. According to St. Louis Park public schools, the award recognizes “exceptional high school seniors from 25 local schools who have demonstrated a special interest in and commitment to international relati...
Freshman plays first year on varsity
May 8, 2017
Filed under Profiles, Sports, Spring sports, Student Profiles
How long have you been playing tennis? Probably since I was five, but in an organization on a team I started playing in the sixth grade. Why do you play tennis? Partly because my dad played in college and (tennis is) really fun, and really just something I can do with my fr...
Sophomore practices Taekwondo
Isabelle Becker
May 3, 2017
Filed under Profiles, Student Profiles
According to sophomore Lindsey Epstien, earning their first degree black belt in Taekwondo, a Korean martial art, made them feel accomplished. “I’ve been doing (Taekwondo) for a long time. (Earning a first degree black belt is) finally achieving what I’ve been striving for for so long,” Ep...
Senior engages in his community
Amaia Barajas
May 1, 2017
Filed under Profiles, Student Profiles
Senior Park Ambassador Santeyne Thornton said he recalls the process behind deciding to sign-up for the position of Park ambassador. “There was a recruiting process we had to go through (to become a Park ambassador) and one of the directors came from College Possible last year. She spoke with...
Freshman expresses passion for orchestra
Eleanor Kline-Olson
April 27, 2017
Filed under Profiles, Student Life, Student Profiles
According to freshman Hannah Greenstein, growing up learning to play orchestral instruments began her love of orchestra, which made her realize she wants orchestra to be in her future. “I would hopefully like to major in music and continue (playing orchestra) professionally,” Greenstein said. ...
Sophomore attends freshman year at performing arts school
D'aviyan Robinson, writer
April 27, 2017
Filed under Profiles, Student Profiles
After years of longing to enroll in a school of arts, sophomore Greta Nackerud said she attended the Main Street School of Performing Arts her freshman year of high school. “I really wanted to go to an arts school ever since I was little because I have a lot of friends who went to Fair,” Nack...
Photo gallery: 2017 graduates celebrate commencement
Boys’ baseball loses to Washburn
Girls’ Golf banquet looks back on the season thus far
With sections still to come for the girls’ varsity golf team, the team had its celebratory banquet at Wolfe Park Pavilion May 23. Junior varsity player Julia Austad said although it is a little di...
District names new Superintendent
Maggie Bahnson, Ethan Brown, and Mimi Fhima
Incoming Superintendent Astein Osei was woken up at 10:30 p.m. May 10, startled by the two superintendent search firm members outside his door offering him a position as the new superintendent for St. Louis...
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