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Henry Harper

Henry Harper, Writer

Hi, my name is Henry and I'm an 11th Grader. This year I will be a designer for Echo. Some of my best traits are as follows:                                                           . Thanks for reading, see you around!
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Valedictorian award causes unneeded stress to students

Henry Harper
May 12, 2022
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How my team won assassins

How my team won assassins

Henry Harper
May 10, 2022
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Seniors Oliver Smith, Tenzin Gyaldatsang, and Colin Canaday collaborate on a story April 22. Echo won the 2022 online pacemaker award for their website.

[Photo] Echo receives 2022 NSPA Online Pacemaker Award

April 25, 2022
Photo Illustration by Henry Harper. Senior Evan Donesky scrolls his phone distracted from academic tasks April 18. After a lack of effort and discipline, students struggle to stay focused and excel academically.

Habitual Failure

Henry Harper
April 19, 2022
Senior Brady Walsh gets handed the ball during the sections semifinal at Hopkins March 8. Park lost the game 55-64.

Season ends in a royal fall

Oliver Smith, Henry Harper, and Harris Keekley
March 14, 2022
Senior Blake Anderson drives to the hoop to score the game winning basket against Orono Jan. 11. Anderson blocked a layup by Orono on the next play to clinch the win.

[Photo] Park prevails in overtime thriller

January 13, 2022
Senior Trevor Piehl dunks the ball during a 73-64 loss to Kennedy Jan. 4. The team’s next game will be away against New Prague Jan. 7.

[Photo] Boys’ basketball burned out by Bloomington Kennedy

January 5, 2022
Senior Will Dvorak shoots a free throw in overtime to extend the lead and take the win Dec. 21. Park’s next game is against Hastings at 7 p.m. Dec. 29 at Hastings High School.

[Photo] Park victorious in home opener

December 22, 2021
After a winter storm, senior Evan Rosald brushes off a car Dec. 10. According to Superintendent Astein Osei, two extra days will be added to winter break in order to alleviate student and staff stress.

[Photo] Staff Editorial: Extended winter break valuable for Park

December 15, 2021
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Junior Fiona Long waits to start her race Oct. 26. Girls’ swimming advanced to the Sections meet Nov. 11 at St. Catherine’s University, time TBD.

[Photo] Girls Swimming achieves senior night victory

November 1, 2021
Travelers wait in security lines at Minneapolis-St. Paul airport Oct. 21. With Park students traveling over MEA break, what precautions should the students be taking to ensure safety?

[Photo] Staff Editorial: MEA break travel requires collective responsibility

October 25, 2021
After a build-up of suspense, senior Ezra Hudson was announced Homecoming King Sept. 24. Students voted for royalty throughout the week in their Park Connections.

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Seniors participate in jersey dress code to support the Park football team. Students are encouraged to wear orange to show Park pride at the homecoming game Sept. 24.

[Photo] Homecoming week begins

September 19, 2021
Sophomore Carys Searle prepares for a race against Benilde on Sept. 14. Despite their valiant effort the team lost the meet.

Swim team falls to crosstown rival

Avery Stahl and Henry Harper
September 17, 2021
Seniors Ezra Hudson and Christain Artega raise their fists during the national anthem Sept. 10. Park beat Jefferson 26-20 in overtime.

[Photo] Football prevails against Jefferson

September 13, 2021
Senior Claudy Zua kicks a football at the pep fest Sept. 9. Fall captains encouraged students to come to their upcoming games.

[Photo] Pep fest kicks off Park Pride

September 14, 2021
Senior Tait Myers and junior Miles Rider race to the finish line Sept. 9. The race featured two students from each grade.

[Photo] Return to school met with joy, curiosity

September 15, 2021
The girls volleyball team comes together after scoring a point Sept. 9. Park lost to Waconia 3-0.

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Junior Sebastian Tangleson dribbles the ball up the field Sept. 9. Park beat Waconia 4-1.

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Graduate Paris Johnson Jr. walks up the aisle after getting his diploma June 8. Park graduated 370 students this year for the biggest graduating class in 20 years.

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Junior Robert Perelman serves a ball to score in his match May 21. Park lost to Blake in their last game of the season 7-0.

Boys’ tennis season comes to an end

Henry Harper
June 1, 2021
Junior Brady Walsh hits the ball in the game April 22. Park lost to Benilde 9-5.

[Photo] Park falls to crosstown rivals

April 23, 2021
Soar adviser Lee-Ann Stephens stands in support with students during the walkout April 19. Many faculty also attended the walkout.

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Juniors Ezra Hudson and Jack Westrup listen to fellow peers speak there mind during the walkout April 19. Students came together for a moment of silence in honor of the death of Daunte Wright.

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Juniors Lili Jampsa and Symone Morrison hold signs to show their support during the walkout April 19. Students supported the walkout by wearing all black.

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Junior Cameron Delorme goes for a layup in the game Feb. 16. Park lost to Cooper 64-56.

Boys’ basketball quarantined

Henry Harper and Talia Lissauer
March 22, 2021
Math teacher Ms. Webster meets with her students on Zoom Feb. 11. Distance learning has provided students and teachers with many learning opportunities.

Pandemic brings learning opportunity

Bahaja Alisahal, Tobias Khabie, and Henry Harper
March 16, 2021
Senior Derric Standifer goes for a heavily contested layup in the game Feb. 16. Park lost to Cooper 64-56.

[Photo] Boys’ basketball perseveres through rough season

February 17, 2021
Junior Cameron Delorme drives towards the hoop for an and-one layup in the game Feb. 11. Park lost to Jefferson 39-37.

[Photo] Boys’ basketball loses to buzzer-beater

February 12, 2021
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Senior Jordan Moore dribbles down the court in a game against Benilde Feb. 5. Athletes struggling in classes will now be required to attend tutoring on Wednesdays.

[Photo] Tutoring required for struggling athletes

February 26, 2021
Junior Henry Odens goes for a contested shot in the game Feb. 5. Park lost to Benilde 65-47.

[Photo] Boys’ basketball falls to Benilde

February 7, 2021
Senior Paris Johnson goes for a layup while being heavily contested in the game Jan. 26. Park lost to Chaska 69-54 in its best game yet.

Boys’ basketball loses to Chaska

Henry Harper
January 31, 2021
Senior Tyshawn Lyons dribbles towards the hoop for a contested layup Jan. 21. Park lost to Cooper 78-61 in a hard fought game.

Boys’ basketball loses to Cooper

Henry Harper
January 25, 2021
Senior Paris Johnson shoots a free throw after getting fouled in the game Jan. 19. Park lost to Jefferson 54-50 after a close game.

Boys’ basketball loses to Jefferson

Henry Harper
January 22, 2021
Seniors Paris Johnson and Tyshawn Lyons sit on the sideline ready to check in to the game Jan. 14. Park lost to Edina 68-86 in the first game of their season.

Boys’ basketball loses to Edina

Henry Harper
January 19, 2021
Park resident Jennifer Harper shops at Sota Clothing. Small businesses like this one have to learn how to adapt to COVID-19 daily.

[Photo] Local businesses adjust to keep doors open

December 12, 2020
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Freshman plays high school sports for the first time

Henry Harper
December 2, 2020
Junior Jovan Dennison goes to kick the ball Oct. 8. Park tied 3-3 against Chanhassen.

Park ties Chanhassen 3-3 in final conference game

Sam Listiak and Henry Harper
October 11, 2020
Senior Alanna Franklin blocks a Chanhassen player from the ball during the Oct. 8 match. Park lost with a final score of 1-0.

Girls’ soccer team loses close game to Chanhassen

Sam Listiak and Henry Harper
October 10, 2020
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