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Junior Jack Ostrovsky works in class on November 9. Ostrovsky scored a 36 on his first ACT in September.

Junior scores 36 on ACT

Sumaya Mohamed November 9, 2017

Going in to take the American College Testing Sept. 9, junior Jack Ostrovsky said he felt confident because of all the hard work he put into studying over the summer. “I took a lot of practice tests...

First-year Spanish teacher Lydia Brubaker helps students complete their work on Nov 1. Lydia Brubaker is the daughter of social studies teacher Bradley Brubaker.

Spanish teacher feels excited to work with father

Makagbe Kuyateh November 7, 2017

When Spanish teacher Lydia Brubaker found out Park had an opening for a language teacher, she felt her dream was being fulfilled. “I always thought St. Louis Park would be the type of school I would...

Junior Alaysha McCall participates in Young Womens Initiative of Minnesota meeting. This meeting took place Oct. 18 at the Minnesota capital. Fair use from Alaysha McCall

Junior chosen for Young Women’s Initiative of Minnesota

Marta Hill October 31, 2017

After starting on the Young Women’s Initiative of Minnesota a month ago junior Alaysha McCall is embracing this opportunity to learn. “At first I was nervous out of my mind,” McCall said. “I...

Junior Claudia Stone swims freestyle at the teams meet against Benilde - St. Margarets at St. Louis Park Junior High on Oct. 5.

Junior provides positivity for swim team

Sophie Yarosh and Maddie Lund October 26, 2017

As junior Claudia Stone thinks about some of her favorite times on the high school swim team, she said her most memorable moments were those spent with her teammates. “I enjoy (swimming) because the...

Senior Isaac Mintzer signs his certificate of appointment after being sworn in to the Golden Valley Human Rights Commission on July 18.

Senior serves on city commission

Eli Curran-Moore October 26, 2017

When senior Isaac Mintzer joined the City of Golden Valley Human Rights Commission, he joined with serving his community in mind. Mintzer said this stems from childhood commitments. “Since I was little...

Senior Lukas Wrede addresses the Roots and Shoots members during a meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 3.

Senior expresses passion for environment

Isaac Wert October 17, 2017

For senior Roots and Shoots member Lukas Wrede, the connection he feels with the environment is nearindescribable. “(The environment) is the biggest part of my life and it’s something that is my...

Senior Rosa Sigrunardottir celebrates after scoring a goal against Minneapolis Southwest on September 25th.

Exchange student from Iceland reflects on first few weeks at Park

Isabel Leviton September 26, 2017

Senior Rosa Sigrunardorrit said she has been embraced by the Park community, which made her transition from being 2959 miles from her home easier. According to Sigrunardorrit, she moved from the capital...

Senior and rising DJ Joe Holloway practices the mix he uses for his position at Paisley Park. Joe has been a DJ at Paisley Park since November.

Senior spends summer at Paisley Park

Avia Kaner-Roth, writer September 20, 2017

Senior Joseph Holloway said he was very lucky to have the opportunity to be a part time DJ and Ecology worker at Paisley Park because it is such a private and prestigious institution. “The only way...

Savita Oberdorfer at the Robbinsdale  Royalty Coronation on July 9.

Seniors spend summer representing SLP

Jenna Cook, writer September 16, 2017

According to senior Jasmine Tchida, the Parktacular Ambassador program inspires her to do more than sit around with nothing to do all summer. “I knew I wasn’t going to do anything this summer...

Freshman Charlie Harper holds his follow through after teeing off on the first hole. The teams next match takes place at 10 a.m. on May 31 at Sand Greek Golf Club for the section championships.

Freshman exhibits passion for golf

Maddie Lund and Hanna Schechter June 1, 2017

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...

A student volunteers in Fiji through the International Volunteer HQ. Senior Ian Juaire will be participating in the same gap year volunteer program to Fiji and South Africa.

Seniors choose gap year options

Max Bechtold, Izzy Leviton, and Nicole Sanford May 24, 2017

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...

Photographer earns third in congressional art contest

Photographer earns third in congressional art contest

Ndunzi Kunsunga May 23, 2017

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...

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