Senior gives back to community
October 18, 2017
Filed under School clubs and activities, Student Life, Uncategorized
As a part of her community service class, senior Alex Monson joined the Birdfeeder, an organization that packs backpacks of food for Park students in need. Monson said she was elected Birdfeeder manager alongside three of her classmates. Birdfeeder adviser Sophia Ross said more students applied for Bi...
Senior expresses passion for environment
October 17, 2017
Filed under Profiles, Student Profiles, Uncategorized
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 home. I feel a personal connection to nature and to just the environment in general,” Wrede said. Wr...
Boys’ soccer to play in Section finals
Tjessa Arradondo and Jenna Cook
October 17, 2017
Filed under Fall Sports, Sports, Uncategorized
After becoming conference champions at their game against Benilde Oct 5, the boys’ varsity soccer team has been on a winning streak in the Sections tournament. The team won their first Section game against South High School 4-2 in a penalty shootout and triumphed against Washburn with a final score o...
SHEC hopes to gain more members
October 17, 2017
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Senior president of Sexual Health and Education Club Phillip Djerf said he wants to find students to not only be in the club, but run it after he is gone. “Towards the end of the year, we’ll be deciding who the presidents for next year are, so that is something we are looking for as we recruit n...
Kneeling causes more division than unification
October 17, 2017
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Kneeling during the national anthem is disrespectful to our country. We, the people, are the United States, and we create all the problems in the U.S. When Donald Trump directly attacked the NFL, more NFL players started taking a knee and protesting during the anthem. On the football team, some ...
Respecting different opinions creates strength in community
October 17, 2017
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Before the girls’ varsity soccer game against Southwest High School Sept. 25, three of my teammates and I decided to kneel for the national anthem in protest of police brutality and the oppression of black people. After the anthem ended, I felt a rush of joy. I could not wipe the smile off my face....
Park lacks National Merit Scholars
October 13, 2017
Filed under Student Life, Uncategorized
After discovering his grade is the first in several years to not have any National Merit Scholars named, senior David Salamzadeh said he thinks the lack of National Merit Scholars does not accurately represent his grade’s academic abilities. “I think standardized tests are an interesting way ...
Band plays at Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk
Surrounded by pink ribbons and a high energy atmosphere, senior Ethan Rickert, whose mother passed away from breast cancer last summer, felt a personal tie to the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk...
Girls’ swimming wins last home meet
When senior girls swimming captain Izzy Leviton heard the final score of the swim meet, she jumped and screamed as she realized the team took second place in the conference. According to Leviton, the...
Israel Advocacy club focuses on new year
Hayley Westwood, Breanna Thompson, and David Bryant
According to club president junior Dani Orloff, from a discussion group to a group of activists, the Israel Advocacy club sets its attention to political and social issues in Israel as they advocate for ch...
Gallery: Girls’ soccer defeated by Benilde 3-2
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