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Echo archive photo from the last years; Multicultural show.

Multicultural show displays diverse community

Sophie Yarosh
April 11, 2018
Junior Eva Goldfarb speaks at the Protect Minnesota rally regarding recent school shootings and gun violence in our country, Feb. 22. Goldfarb spoke alongside senior Anna DuSaire at Thursdays rally.

Youth rally advocates gun reform

Izzy Leviton and Sophie Yarosh
February 26, 2018
Junior Sara Anderson sits next to her host sister Paula and her friend Patricia as they take a boat tour through Heidelberg, Germany June, 10. Park students spent 3 weeks in Germany living with their host families and they will spend two weeks at Park this coming January.

German students to come to Park

Devin Raynor and Sophie Yarosh
January 9, 2018
Opioid crisis persists

Opioid crisis persists

Nicole Sanford and Sophie Yarosh
December 22, 2017
Federal grant nationally distributed

Federal grant nationally distributed

Sophie Yarosh and Nicole Stanford
December 21, 2017
Law, policies protect confidentiality

Law, policies protect confidentiality

Sophie Yarosh and Nicole Stanford
December 21, 2017
Sophomore Hattie Kugler swims the 100 yard breststroke at State Nov. 17. Kuegler finished with a time of 1:06.96.

Girls’ swimming ends season with State run

Sophie Yarosh
November 25, 2017
Sophomore Eitan Weinstein testifies on behalf of a proposed ban on flavored tobacco products in St. Louis Park. The City Council voted unanimously in favor of moving the legislation to a second reading on Dec. 5.

City Council holds tobacco hearing

Alex Balfour, Hadeal Rizeq, and Sophie Yarosh
November 21, 2017
Sophomore Hattie Kugler helps a teammate count laps during the 500 freestyle Sept. 7. She qualified for the State meet in the 100 yard breaststroke.

Swimmers qualify for State

Maddie Lund and Sophie Yarosh
November 15, 2017
Sophomore Hattie Kugler swims Butterfly during practice. The team's Sections meet is at 5 p.m. Nov. 9 at the Art Downey Aquatic Center.

Girls’ swimming prepares for Sections

Sophie Yarosh and Maddie Lund
October 27, 2017
Junior Claudia Stone swims freestyle at the team's meet against Benilde - St. Margaret's at St. Louis Park Junior High on Oct. 5.

Junior provides positivity for swim team

Sophie Yarosh and Maddie Lund
October 26, 2017
Sophomore Franny Bevel swims the 100m Butterfly. The team won against Bloomington Jefferson 51.5-42.5.

Girls’ swimming wins last home meet

Sophie Yarosh
October 13, 2017
Park community members attentively listen to a speaker at a community meeting led by Muslim leaders, Sept. 19.

Community Meeting lead by Muslim representatives and speakers

Hadeal Rizeq, Sophie Yarosh, and
September 20, 2017
Junior Lexi Lee swims the 4x100 freestyle in their 25-69 loss to Chanhassen Sept. 14.

Girls’ swimming loses meet to conference rivals

Sophie Yarosh
September 15, 2017
Junior Martha Walton follows through on her shot at the Brookview golf course at the girls golf match on Thursday, May 4.

Girls’ golf prepares for Sections

Alex Balfour and Sophie Yarosh
May 31, 2017
Eighth grader Maia Seidel wins award for hitting the ball closest to the pin on hole eight at the tournament style match May 10. The girls finished with a score of 225.

Girls’ golf plays in tournament style match

Alex Balfour and Sophie Yarosh
May 15, 2017
Junior Carly Livingston winds up for a chip shot at Theodore Wirth Park April 13.

Girls’ golf trivia

Alex Balfour and Sophie Yarosh
May 2, 2017
Junior Carly Livingston winds up for a chip shot at Theodore Wirth Park April 13.

Girls’ golf preps for first conference match

Sophie Yarosh and Alex Balfour
April 19, 2017
Girls' golf head coach Zach Strouts passes out flyers during an informational meeting March 16. The season started March 20.

Girls’ golf holds informational meeting

Elise Riley, Sophie Yarosh, and Alex Balfour
March 22, 2017
Junior Eva Argo practices driving last season at Brookview Driving Range.

Girls’ golf swings into motion

Alex Balfour, Sophie Yarosh, and Elise Riley
March 15, 2017
Diversity of thought silenced

Diversity of thought silenced

Alex Balfour and Sophie Yarosh
March 3, 2017
Junior Ryan Lee practices his role as Signor Pirelli during practice Feb. 27. The cast practices in the Auditorium during tech week to prepare for the upcoming shows.

Choir to perform ‘Sweeney Todd’

Alex Balfor, Elise Riley, and Sophie Yarosh
March 3, 2017
Students practice their routine for the Multicultural show Feb. 15. The Multicultural show takes place March 10 in the auditorium.

Multicultural show to return to Park

Alex Balfour, Elise Riley, and Sophie Yarosh
February 16, 2017
Steve Hunegs addresses the Israel Advocacy Club Feb. 8. Hunegs discussed his work and students' connection to Israel.

JCRC executive director speaks to club

Elise Riley and Sophie Yarosh
February 11, 2017
A parking violation warning lies under a car's windshield wipers in the student parking lot.

Students react to lack of parking passes

Sophie Yarosh
February 1, 2017
Sophomore Ryan Harnanan works on a computer researching information relating to his History Day project during his World History class Jan. 9. History Day takes place during the day Feb. 1 at Park. Minnesota state History Day occurs April 24.

History Day provokes learning

Sophie Yarosh
January 10, 2017
Senior Ernesto Garcia puts a hat on a preschooler's head during DECA's visit at the Family Partnership Dec. 20. DECA brought gifts for all the preschoolers who are in need and may not get any gifts during the holiday season.

DECA gives to children in need

Sophie Yarosh
December 24, 2016
Principal Scott Meyers adresses students during an open forum on race relations in C350 Nov. 15. During the forum many students, mostly those of color, expressed that they did not feel safe while at school.

Rising tensions lead to insecurity

Mimi Fhima, Sumaya Mohamed, and Sophie Yarosh
November 17, 2016
Freshman Hattie Kugler swims breaststroke during practice after school. The swimmers upped their yardage and then tapered it in preparation for State Nov. 17 and 18.

Swimmers prep for State

Elise Riley and Sophie Yarosh
November 17, 2016
Special Education continues Cafe 159 ½

Special Education continues Cafe 159 ½

Izzy Leviton, Sammy Yenamanra, and Sophie Yarosh
November 14, 2016
Senior GSA members Tehya Latchman and Elise Bargman celebrated National Coming Out Day Oct. 11 with face paint, glitter and a flannel dress code. T

GSA celebrates National Coming Out Day

Izzy Leviton, Sophie Yarosh, and Samyu Yenamandra
October 16, 2016
Not for sale

Not for sale

Elise Riley and Sophie Yarosh
October 11, 2016
Zosha Skinner seeks to start new club

Zosha Skinner seeks to start new club

Izzy Leviton, Sophie Yarosh, and Samyu Yenamandra
October 6, 2016
Fashion club activities

Fashion club activities

Izzy Leviton, Sophie Yarosh, and Samyu Yenamandra
September 26, 2016
36 Arts prepares for year

36 Arts prepares for year

Izzy Leviton, Sophie Yarosh, and Samyu Yenamandra
September 19, 2016
GSA sets goals for year

GSA sets goals for year

Izzy Leviton, Sophie Yarosh, and Samyu Yenamandra
September 11, 2016

ESL project provides opportunity for understanding

Sophie Yarosh
June 2, 2016
New York Times columnist and St. Louis Park alumnus, Thomas Friedman, speaks at a fundraiser for the school district. May 21.

Alum returns to connect with community

Sophie Yarosh
May 29, 2016
Travel to the farm: A young goat receives attention at the Wells Fargo Family Farm section of the Minnesota Zoo. People are able to feed the goats while they visit.

Furry friends welcomed back

Sophie Yarosh
April 13, 2016
Senior Sharon Moranga helps host this years Black History Month Performance Feb. 29.

Presentation creates discussion

Sophie Yarosh
March 4, 2016
Senior discusses merits of club

Senior discusses merits of club

Sophie Yarosh and Mimi Fhima
February 21, 2016

Sophie Yarosh and Ethan Brown
January 23, 2016
Sophomore Thomas Bryant, juniors Willy Poulter, Callia Blake and senior Cedar Thomas discuss upcoming projects with Student Organization Against Racism’s adviser Joy Esboldt during the meeting Jan. 7. The group hopes to team up with the Human Rights Commission to host a potluck address racial issues in the community.

Club receives Human Rights Award

Sophie Yarosh
January 20, 2016
Comfort found in food

Comfort found in food

Sophie Yarosh
January 17, 2016
Senior Trenton Stafford and sophomore Kayla Foruli stretch out in the training room after school.

Athletes stretch to improve performance

Sophie Yarosh
December 8, 2015
Junior Callia Blake writes on the white board during SOAR meeting Oct. 10. Blake used the white board to help express ideas to club members.

SOAR attends 4th Precinct protest

Sophie Yarosh
December 7, 2015
Time to conquer anxiety

Time to conquer anxiety

Sophie Yarosh
November 12, 2015
Senior Cedar Thomas looks on as junior Callia Blake takes notes during a meeting Nov. 3.

SOAR envisions new course

Sophie Yarosh
November 11, 2015
Junior Callia Blake leads a discussion about the group's goals during the meeting Oct. 12.

SOAR adviser steps down

Sophie Yarosh
October 19, 2015
Tear down the norm

Tear down the norm

Elise Riley and Sophie Yarosh
September 25, 2015
The SOAR club gathered Sept. 15 for their first meeting in the Learning Lab, and discussed topics they hope to deal with during the year, such as improving the group's diversity.

Club’s first meeting identifies purpose

Sophie Yarosh
September 21, 2015
SOAR works to increase equality in school

SOAR works to increase equality in school

Sophie Yarosh
September 3, 2015
Sophomore Sophie Yarosh and senior Shoshi Leviton interview Senator Al Franken after his speech in the SLP High School's auditorium.

Senator gets frank about education

Shoshi Leviton and Sophie Yarosh
September 1, 2015
Source: Charlie Landis, coach

[Photo] New members impact performance

Sam Orloff
May 13, 2015
Comics celebrated

Comics celebrated

Sophie Yarosh
April 30, 2015
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