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ACT for juniors rescheduled to March

Dani Orloff and Noah Orloff March 4, 2019

According to assistant testing coordinator Jami LaPray, the ACT test for juniors will take place March 12 at 8:20 a.m. in the Fieldhouse. LaPray said the date was changed because of the school cancellation...

Junior Jamie Sorenson studies for the ACT during his study hall. All Park juniors can take the ACT at school Feb. 20.

Math department plans test prep

Emma Leff January 10, 2019

According to math teacher Amanda Forsberg, as the ACT date for all juniors at Park quickly approaches, the math department is working to prepare students for the high-stakes test. “The last couple...

Junior Dayna Krause raises her voice about adding LGBTQ books to the school library during a GSA meeting in room B231.

GSA provides safe space

Ethan Meisler and Sofie Geretz December 10, 2018

According to junior and GSA co-president Anika Jamison, she joined the Gay Straight Alliance in order to positively change the school’s community. “I have been involved since the middle school,...

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.

Writing portion of ACT and SAT tests no longer required

Ethan Meisler October 9, 2018

According to the seniors’ guidance counselor Heidi Cosgrove, one reason colleges no longer require the ACT and SAT essay is due to the tests being fairly new and uninformative. “I think one of the...

Senior Gavin Carpentier signs a voter registration application during the national high school walkout last year on March 14. ACT SLP is leading a voter registration assembly Sept. 26 to encourage eligible seniors to register to vote for the elections in November.

Voter registration assembly to occur Sept. 26

Dani Orloff September 25, 2018

According to sophomore Gabe Kaplan, the senior class will attend a voter registration assembly during their advisory class Sept. 26. “We are going to be talking with the seniors about how to register,...

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How to prepare for testing

Sofia Seewald August 28, 2018

The start of another school year means standardized tests are right around the corner. Here is some helpful information to make sure you are prepared for the big tests.

Senior Samyu Yenamandra explains a question during her free tutoring session for the ACT. She will be offering more sessions in the summer.

Senior finds passion in mentoring

Maddie Lund June 1, 2018

Senior IB diploma candidate Samyu Yenamandra said she knows that ACT testing is an anxious time for most students and wanted to do something to alleviate the stress. “I wanted to start because I...

Posters hung around the school advertise the ACT winter coat drive. In an announcement on Feb. 12, the freshman class was revealed to be the winners of the drive competition.

ACT club advertises prizes

Jenna Cook February 12, 2018

Junior co-president of Achieving Change Together Yonah Davis said he thought by involving companies like Muddy Paws Cheesecake and Ben and Jerry’s, he could inspire students to donate winter gear for...

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Free ACT no longer available after this year

Alexis Machoka February 8, 2018

The ACT, a required test for most college acceptance, will no longer be free at Park starting next year. Not offering the free ACT at the school will put students who come from lower income families at...

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2018 to be last year of free ACT

Emma Kempf January 18, 2018

According to district director of assessment, evaluation and research Prachee Mukherjee, this February is the first year the state will not reimburse all students for the February ACT. “As of (this)...

Students drop off winter gear in the student office for the ACT fundraiser. All new and gently used items go to STEP to give to community members in Park.

ACT club fundraises winter gear for STEP

Evelyn Nelson December 19, 2017

With the temperatures dropping, sophomore Morgan Graves said she felt inspired to create a difference for her community this winter season. “I know so many kids just don’t have mittens, and they...

Junior Jack Ostrovsky works in class on November 9. Ostrovsky scored a 36 on his first ACT in September.

Junior scores 36 on ACT

Sumaya Mohamed November 9, 2017

Going in to take the American College Testing Sept. 9, junior Jack Ostrovsky said he felt confident because of all the hard work he put into studying over the summer. “I took a lot of practice tests...

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