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Senior Lindsey Olson gets ready to pass the ball to one of her teammates. Olson reached a record of 1000 points.

Girls’ basketball captain joins 1000 point club

Creston Halstead February 21, 2019

As senior Lindsey Olson prepared for her game against Rogers, she had hoped to achieve over 1000 points. “People just kept passing me the ball, thinking ‘She’s so close,’ and ‘We’re just...

New teacher Sophie Sigel explains an activity to her class Feb. 8. After teaching in Taiwan last semester, Sigel started this semester as a tutor and biology teacher.

New science teacher brings fresh perspective to Park

Maggie Klaers and Ruthie Posada February 18, 2019

Sophie Sigel, the science department’s newest member, will be teaching biology classes this semester. “I am doing some tutoring for English and science in the mornings, and I also teach biology,”...

Junior Ayan Ali works on a packet during her IB English SL class Feb. 11 in C153. She was able to complete additional English credits by taking elective credits at her school in Somalia that are required credits at Park.

Junior plans to graduate early

Sam St. Clair February 16, 2019

Why are you graduating early? My mom took me out of the country (before I went to Park), and I went to a boarding school (in Somalia), and my boarding school was very strict when it came to educational...

Band teacher Steve Schmitz enjoys time during class conducting his students. Schmitz was nominated for teacher of the year. Results will be announced May 5 at the St. Paul River Center.

Minnesota teacher of the year candidates announced

Ben Sanford February 8, 2019

Teacher of the year nominee and Park band conductor Steven Schmitz said that he created a welcoming “I’ve tried really hard to build the program here and make it a family, and have the groups all...

Student teacher Samantha Kamal explains a physics problem to senior Anand Datt Jan. 14. Kamal will be helping out around the physics classes.

New physics student teacher starts career at Park

Kate Schneider January 22, 2019

Student teacher Samantha Kamal said she got her start in physics through her lifelong passion for astronomy. She started on her path toward becoming a physics teacher when she discovered physics was a...

Claudia Stone swims freestyle against Richfield Sep. 27. Park won 93-81.

Senior commits to The University of St. Thomas

Rachel Salzer January 21, 2019

As it gets closer to the end of another school year, more and more seniors start deciding the next step in their future. For senior Claudia Stone, committing to swim at the University of St. Thomas felt...

Junior Daniel Eval leans off the boat while working on a marine biology project at The Island School in the Bahamas.

Junior returns from school in Bahamas

Ethan Meisler January 20, 2019

Where were you for the first few months of school? I was in the Bahamas. I was in Eleuthera at a program called The Island School. How would you describe what The Island School is? It is a semester...

Senior Caroline Garland reads from her book preparing her for Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Senior applies for year-long exchange program

Yonit Krebs January 20, 2019

After hearing about her father’s experience on an exchange program and hosting an Italian exchange student, senior Caroline Garland said she decided apply for a foreign exchange program as a gap year...

A photo from sophomore Elie Grassleys trip to Antarctica. According to Grassley, she hopes to visit all seven continents by 2021, her graduation year.

Sophomore hopes to visit all seven continents by graduation

Kate Schneider January 17, 2019

Sophomore Elie Grassley said she started traveling internationally when she was a baby. She said her love for travel comes from observing how differently people around the world live. “I think I was...

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Shirt sales generate change for community

Yonah Davis January 16, 2019

What is your project? Lopez: Nietzsche Deuel and I are having a fundraiser to raise money for feminine hygiene products for the homeless in Minneapolis. Deuel: We're trying to raise money to help...

Junior Anna Long beads necklace for a customer in her jewelry room. Follow @acl.jewelry to see updates on the jewelry she makes.

Junior sells jewelry on Instagram

Gabriel Kaplan January 3, 2019

Junior Anna Long said she picked up jewelry crafting as a hobby after learning how to make it from her nanny. “My nanny made (jewelry) and I thought it was really cool, so she lent me some of her...

Mission trip to Haiti gives back

Mission trip to Haiti gives back

Evie Nelson December 24, 2018

Why did your family decide to go on a trip to Haiti? The purpose of why we went is because we wanted to help kids (in need). I went there before in seventh grade, (my family) wanted to go back on another...

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