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The construction on Wooddale Ave S has been completed after improvements to the bridge. According to senior engineering project manager Jack Sullivan, in the next couple of years they plan to add traffic lights.

[Photo] Wooddale bridge construction to be completed

June 6, 2019
Senior Daisy Widboom works on her long jump technique during practice May 7. Long jumpers are only able to practice a few jumps a day because of the stress it puts on their muscles and joints according to Widboom.

End of track and field season quiz

Hayley Westwood
June 4, 2019
Freshman Olivia Brown runs in the four by four during the Sections 6AA meet. Athletes who made it in the top two of their event are going to State meet June. 8.

Track progresses through Sections

David Bryant and Hayley Westwood
June 4, 2019
Junior Sarah McCallon runs back to defend against a Bloomington Jefferson player. Park lost in their last regular season game and placed sixth in their conference with a record of 5-7-0.

[Photo] Girls’ lacrosse finishes sixth in Conference

May 29, 2019
Freshman Freya Wade and junior Ava Bishop run the 100 meter during Sections May 15. The girls track and field team were Section champions.

Girls’ track wins conference champions

Hayley Westwood and David Bryant
May 21, 2019
Junior Anna Keith looks to land in the triple jump. Keith placed third behind the schools Wilmar and New Prague.

Track competes in Orono Invitational

Hayley Westwood and David Bryant
May 8, 2019
Junior Sarah McCallon looks to pass the ball to her teammate April 26. The team won 15-2. McCallon is one of the current captains for the girls lacrosse team.

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Sophomore Keeley Bersten scans the field for an open player May 2. Park beat Robbinsdale Cooper 14-2.

[Photo] Girls’ lacrosse on three-game winning streak

May 9, 2019
Sophomore Jade Clausen and junior Sharda Doorbijai run laps during practice April 25. Their next game is 6 p.m. April 26 at St. Louis Park Stadium

[Photo] Girls’ lacrosse loses to Hopkins

April 26, 2019

Spring sports JV rosters

Hayley Westwood and Breanna Thompson
April 20, 2019
Junior Emma Roloff makes her way up to the field April 18. Park played Benilde-St. Margaret and lost 2-17.

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Junior Anna Nicholls cradles the ball to move between two Benilde-St. Margaret players April 18. Parks next game is against Hopkins 6 p.m. April 23 at the stadium.

[Photo] Girls' lacrosse quiz

April 22, 2019
Senior Donovan Hill practices with his fellow track teammates by walking over hurdles before running. The recent snowstorm April 11 caused the team to again be indoors.

Snow delays track

David Bryant and Hayley Westwood
April 18, 2019
Junior Anna Keith recovers after jumping over a hurdle and prepares for the next. Park participated in a preseason invitational on March 30 at the University of Minnesota.

Preseason track meet prepares team for improvement

David Bryant and Hayley Westwood
April 10, 2019
Sophomore Lauren Whiteman runs the 100 meter dash during a meet April 26 last season.

Girls’ track and field preseason quiz

Hayley Westwood and David Bryant
March 22, 2019
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Senior Anna Jenissen races the 200m during the 2018 track and field season.

Girls’ track concludes captains practices

Hayley Westwood and David Bryant
March 13, 2019
Captain Grace Lynch who is a senior cradles the ball after catching it at captains practice March 3. The next girls lacrosse captains practice is 6:30 p.m. March 11 at St. Louis Park High School.

[Photo] Girls’ lacrosse holds captains practices

March 18, 2019
Sophomore Rachel Stein begins her routine on the beam Dec. 11 at their home meet against Richfield. The Park Gymnastics team has begun strength training once a week to help them develop their skills in preparation for future meets.

Gymnastics prepares for Sections

Tamar Gewirtz and Hayley Westwood
February 25, 2019
Sophomore Maddie Olsen practices beam for Sections Feb. 16. Park is currently ranked No. 5 in 6A Sections.

Gymnastics team’s final competition

Tamar Gewirtz and Hayley Westwood
February 18, 2019
Sophomore Olivia Krueger jumps on the springboard to perform her vault routine. Park gymnastics competed at Henry Sibley High School Jan. 19.

Gymnastics takes third at meet

Tamar Gewirtz and Hayley Westwood
January 21, 2019
Freshman Raelyn Wertz practices a layout flip with a half twist on floor Jan. 17.

Gymnastics prepare to compete at Henry Sibley Invitational

Tamar Gewirtz and Hayley Westwood
January 18, 2019
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[Photo] Months long wait for driver’s test is unacceptable

January 23, 2019
Sophomore Rachel Stein begins her routine on the beam Dec. 11 at their home meet against Richfield. The Park Gymnastics team has begun strength training once a week to help them develop their skills in preparation for future meets.

Gymnastics starts new training

Tamar Gewirtz and Hayley Westwood
December 20, 2018
Dicks Sporting Goods has considered to stop selling certain firearms and hunting gear from their stores.

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The Sota clothing store opened in Aug. 2018 and can be found at 6518 Walker St, St Louis Park or visited online at sotaclothing.com.

[Photo] Sota clothing starts store locally

December 21, 2018
Sophomore Marissa Beottcher poses at the end of her floor routine. St. Louis Park gymnastics took on Richfield at 7 p.m Tuesday Dec. 11 at Central Community Center.

Gymnastics celebrates win against Richfield

Tamar Gewirtz and Hayley Westwood
December 15, 2018
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Claudia Stone swims freestyle against Richfield Sep. 27. Park won 93-81.

[Photo] Senior commits to The University of St. Thomas

January 21, 2019
Sophomore Grace Loveland swims backstroke in the 200-yard individual medley Nov. 8. Park placed second overall at Sections.

Girls’ swimming places second in Sections

Sophie Olmen and Hayley Westwood
November 13, 2018
Siah Armajani: Follow The Line is at the Walker Art Center Sep. 9 through Dec. 30.

[Photo] ‘Follow This Line’ leads visitors into architectural art

November 4, 2018
Junior Hattie Kugler swims the 100 breastroke Oct 23. Park lost to Benilde 43-51.

Park falls to Benilde-St. Margaret’s on senior night

Sophie Olmen and Hayley Westwood
October 25, 2018
Junior Anna Long swims the breaststroke during the meet on Oct. 11. The team won 78-12 against Bloomington Kennedy.

Girls’ swimming beats Bloomington Kennedy

Sophie Olmen and Hayley Westwood
October 11, 2018
Meet the Girls Swimming Captains

Meet the Girls’ Swimming Captains

Sophie Olmen and Hayley Westwood
October 11, 2018
Debra Probst sells volleyball tickets for Park to parents and students. The volleyball booster club allows the first 50 people to have free admission.

Volleyball booster club offers free tickets

Hayley Westwood
October 3, 2018
Freshman Stella Rostal swims the 100 breaststroke Sep. 27. Park won 91-83 against Richfield.

Girls’ swimming defeats Richfield

Sophie Olmen and Hayley Westwood
September 28, 2018
Senior Natalie Aune studies for the writing portion of the ACT. Many colleges recently dropped their ACT/SAT writing section requirement and now accept graded high school essays in its place.

[Photo] Writing portion of ACT and SAT tests no longer required

October 9, 2018
Junior Grace Lynch looks for an open teammate to pass to. Park won its first Sections game 10-7.

Girls’ lacrosse beats Holy Angels

Hayley Westwood and Sophie Olmen
June 1, 2018
The Mann Cinema 6 located on Excelsior had their final showing on May 20. The building and surrounding buildings are going to be taken over by Park Nicollet.

[Photo] Movie theater prepares for shutdown by Park Nicollet

June 1, 2018
Freshman Jarielyz Lopez cradles the ball as she sprints down the field. Park will play Prior lake in its next game.

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Senior Annie Van Pilsum-Johnson runs the ball out of the defensive zone. Currently Parks record is 3-10-0.

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Senior Rosie Colacino runs the ball down the field looking to score during the girls lacrosse game May 24 against Bloomington Jefferson. The final score was 1-15.

End of season girls’ lacrosse quiz

Hayley Westwood and Sophie Olmen
May 29, 2018
A naturalist shows off a snake to some children attending the Saint Louis Park Annual Ice Cream Social May 13 at the ROC.

25th Annual Ice Cream Social brings community together

Sophie Olmen and Hayley Westwood
May 17, 2018
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Junior Halle Weinmann protects the ball from a Chaska player May 8. Park lost 3-14.

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Freshman Jarielyz Lopez maneuvers around the opposing team so she can effectively get the ball away from the goal. Park went up against Holy Family Academy April 30.

Girls’ lacrosse defeated by Holy Family Catholic

Sophie Olmen and Hayley Westwood
May 4, 2018
Junior Aliviah Mcclinton scans the field for an open pass April 24. Park loses to Eagan 6-17.

Girls’ lacrosse falls to Eagan

Sophie Olmen and Hayley Westwood
April 26, 2018
Sophomore Anna Nicholls looks to pass over junior Estelle Tronson during practice April 5.

Girls’ lacrosse quiz

Hayley Westwood
April 18, 2018
Head coach Katie Gliske talks to Jayde Claussen about her head injury April 5. Katie Gliske takes over as head coach for the girls lacrosse season.

Girls’ lacrosse coach steps into new role

Sophie Olmen and Hayley Westwood
April 11, 2018
Freshman Jarielyz Lopez-Barrera cradles the ball towards the net with teammate and freshman Kathryn Schugg close behind during tryouts April 5.

Girls’ lacrosse kept indoors due to weather

Sophie Olmen and Hayley Westwood
April 10, 2018
Senior captain Annie Van-Pilsum Johnson guards sophmore Sarah McCallon during a captains practice Mar. 13. The last captains practice will be held March 20.

Girls’ lacrosse captains share upcoming goals

Hayley Westwood and Sophie Olmen
March 21, 2018
The entrance of the Westwood Hills Nature center. A new interpretive center costing around $12 million has been proposed to open in 2019 or 2020.

Westwood Hills plans for future construction

Sophie Olmen and Hayley Westwood
March 1, 2018
Junior Lindsey Olson and freshman Reagan Alexander defend against Bloomington Kennedy player on Feb. 20. Park won the game 53-48.

[Photo] Girls’ basketball beats Bloomington Kennedy

February 23, 2018
Freshmen Kendall Coley shoots over defender from Chaska during the game on Feb. 15. The Orioles win 71-61.

Girls’ basketball prepares for Sections

David Bryant and Hayley Westwood
February 21, 2018
The new Roti Modern Mediterranean at the West End in Saint Louis Park is taking Dairy Queens place. There is no official opening date.

Mediterranean restaurant replaces West End Dairy Queen

Sophie Olmen, Katie Hardie, and Hayley Westwood
February 16, 2018
Sophomore Shayla Miller scans the court for open team mates while dribbling down the court on Feb 5. The Orioles lost 58-63 to Chanhassen.

[Photo] Girls’ basketball strives for success

February 14, 2018
Junior Lindsey Olson dribbles past a Chaska defensive player. The Orioles won 74-61 on Jan. 16.

[Photo] Girls’ basketball defeats Chaska

January 22, 2018
Senior captain Kamil Mayfield drives to the basket against Minnehaha Academy on Dec. 15. The Orioles lost 56-68.

Girls Basketball focuses on future improvement

David Bryant, Breanna Thompson, and Hayley Westwood
December 22, 2017
Juniors Lily Kulevsky and Claudia Stone take the Student Engagement Survey during their math class on Dec. 18. The Student Engagement Survey helps teachers learn how to improve different areas in the classroom.

[Photo] Student Engagement surveys give teachers feedback

December 23, 2017
Freshman Joelle Sheffield dribbles down the court in the Orioles game against Waconia Dec. 5. The next girls basketball game is at 6 p.m. Dec. 8 at Fridley High School.

Girls’ basketball remains undefeated

David Bryant, Breanna Thompson, and Hayley Westwood
December 7, 2017
Senior captain Kamil Mayfield dribbles down the court on Nov. 28. The Orioles won the game 75-60 against Irondale.

Girl’s basketball wins against Irondale

David Bryant, Hayley Westwood, and Breanna Thompson
November 30, 2017
Latino club discusses possibilities after high school

Latino club discusses possibilities after high school

Breanna Thompson, David Bryant, and Hayley Westwood
November 21, 2017
Senior pursues future through internship

Senior pursues future through internship

David Bryant, Breanna Thomspon, and Hayley Westwood
November 17, 2017
Shir Bukra speaks about growing up in Israel and her time serving in the Israel Defence Forces Oct. 25.

Israeli soldiers changes perspectives

Hayley Westwood, David Bryant, and Breanna Thompson
November 2, 2017
Sophomore Hattie Kugler swims Butterfly during practice. The teams Sections meet is at 5 p.m. Nov. 9 at the Art Downey Aquatic Center.

[Photo] Girls’ swimming prepares for Sections

October 27, 2017
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Steve Hunegs addresses the Israel Advocacy Club Feb. 8. Hunegs discussed his work and students connection to Israel.

Israel Advocacy club focuses on new year

Hayley Westwood, Breanna Thompson, and David Bryant
October 13, 2017
ACT focuses on volunteering

ACT focuses on volunteering

Breanna Thompson, Hayley Westwood, and David Bryant
October 3, 2017
Latino Students Association starts year with changes

Latino Students Association starts year with changes

David Bryant, Hayley Westwood, and Breanna Thompson
September 22, 2017
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