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Springing into the sports season

Springing into the sports season

Gabriel Fink April 7, 2025

Spring has sprung, and students and staff alike are winding up for spring activities. For some, that might be a job or a favorite hobby, but for others, it's their spring sport. Park has numerous spring...

Meet The Athlete: Savannah Davis

Meet The Athlete: Savannah Davis

TJ Brayboy April 7, 2025

When did you first get introduced into sports? When I was in elementary and preschool, I started playing basketball because my aunt played basketball, and then I played soccer for a little bit, and softball....

A group of student-athlete sophomore boys eat Park-provided lunches March 10. A typical meal students receive consists of an entree item accompanied by milk and a fruit or vegetable.

Feeding the birds

Gavin Shultz April 7, 2025

As the spring sports seasons begin, one thing becomes apparent at Park: the contents of lunch. Many have wondered whether school-provided lunches meet the ideal conditions students need, especially student...

Senior Josh Fink checks his phone March 11. Fink started a bracket challenge for students at Park to compete against each other for a prize.

Madness is in the air

Ryan Moran April 7, 2025

It's the month of March, and the NCAA basketball tournament is tipping off with the opportunity to play for a national championship. The tournament is known as March Madness because of insane buzzer-beaters...

Sophomore Matthew Johnson catches a pass from teammate Noah Margolas against Orono Feb 28. Johnson played his first year of high school basketball at Park for the 2024-25 seas

Meet the Athlete: Matthew Jonhnson

Arjuna Murugesan March 28, 2025

What got you into basketball? First, my brothers, they always played basketball in our backyard, and I didn't really like it at first I played soccer. Tall of a sudden, after watching the NBA and all...

Senior Trey Janssen stops at the wall to get the puck first Feb. 6. Trey Janssen is a starting right wing for Parks varsity boys hockey team.

Meet The Athlete: Trey Jansen

Jacob Martenson March 26, 2025

When did you start playing hockey? I started playing hockey when I was six years old. Has hockey always been your favorite sport? Yes, I have always loved hockey and preferred it over any other...

Freshman Elena Mutchler, Alaina Dallum and sophomore Lydia Welsch talk about poster designs Feb 21. Synchro gathered for their first captains practice to make posters for the pool.

Synchro plunges into action

Lila Frank February 26, 2025

With the spring season approaching, Park synchronized swimming dove into their first captain’s practice on Feb. 21. After last season, the team begins preparing for the new year by making encouraging...

Senior and captain Micah Curtis prepares for a free throw Feb. 21. Boys basketball lost to Chanhassen 89-86.

Face of the team

Ryan Moran February 25, 2025

Every season before the first pitch, first snap or jump ball, a group of players is chosen to lead a team. During the season, they are set up with different tasks to help lead the team and players. Different...

Senior Nora Lindeman races along the Hyland ski course Feb. 3. Lindeman's placement at the sections made her one of Park's five state participants.

Meet The Athlete: Eleanor Lindeman

Anna Williams February 24, 2025

Who or what has been your greatest inspiration throughout your athletic career? They have all graduated now, but at the time that I joined my sports, the girls that were older. Seeing them work hard made...

Senior Malik Akindele protects ball for layup Feb. 21. Park fell short to 
Chanhassen 89-86.

The Storm strikes Park

Ari Lissauer February 24, 2025

Park boys basketball was not able to finish their comeback against the Chanhassen Storm Feb. 21. In a high-scoring game, the Orioles were down double digits. During their final push in the last finish,...

Malik Martin winds up to throw a pitch Feb. 21. Baseball's captain practices are in full swing.

Back into the swing of things

Jonah Schwab February 23, 2025

Park’s baseball team kicks off their season with captain’s practices in the morning before school two to three times a week. They begin by throwing short distances building up to longer distances....

Junior center Marty Hirte sets up in a face-off against Benilde St. Margaret Red Knights Feb. 20. Parks 7-2 loss in sections put an end to the 2024-25 season.

Last flight for the Orioles

Audrey Kuendig February 23, 2025

Parks boys hockey played their sections game against Benilde St. Margaret's Feb. 20. Park suffered a loss of 2-7, but overall ended their season with a 16-9 record. The game marks the end of the hockey...

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