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Sophomore Owen Anklam scans the ice for the puck. Park fell to Benilde 1-4 Jan. 9.

Meet the Athlete: Owen Anklam

Ryan Moran January 14, 2024

When did you start playing hockey? I started playing hockey when I was probably two or three years old with my dad and brother, at Nelson Park by Peter Hobart. We just like to go down there, skate and...

Athletic trainer Josh Broders helps stretch Josh Middleton after school Dec. 13. Broders works with students to recover from and avoid future injuries.

The talent of trainers

Claire Williams December 14, 2023

Park’s athletic program has been admired for athletes' individual performances, as well as the success of its teams in competition. Success extends beyond the field and the gym, and the perspectives...

Senior Josh Middleton getting injury help by trainer Josh Brodersen on Dec 5. Athletic Injuries can take a toll on ones mental health.

Athletes mental health and injuries

Ryan Moran December 6, 2023

The football season wrapped up a few weeks ago with a loss in sections to Armstrong. The season was filled with injuries for Park, including two players that tore their ACLs over the course of the season....

Game changers: top five fall sports moments

Game changers: top five fall sports moments

Alex Driver November 5, 2023

The first notable sports moment this fall season was done by junior Amara Schroeder, who achieved 1000 assists as a Park varsity volleyball player. Amara has just finished her third varsity volleyball...

Athletes mental health is as important as physical health

Athletes’ mental health is as important as physical health

Jordyn Deschamps September 6, 2021

While athletes are strengthening their muscles and preparing for the season, it is also important they nourish their minds as well — mental health should be athletes’ number one priority Mental...

Renovations have been completed for the Carl A. Holmstrom auditorium, with the addition of new lighting and backstage equipment November 2020. Recently, renovations were also completed for the main gym.

Main gym, auditorium receive upgrades

Aiden Cullumber January 4, 2021

New renovations to Park’s main gym and auditorium provided a myriad of improvements for a variety of students, especially student-athletes and thespians. Junior Caroline Butler said she believes the...

Junior Robert Perelman talks to Jeremy Boone on Facebook Live about the winter drive Desire to Lead held for Park. Desire to Lead is a program run by Boone which last about 10 weeks and helps build leadership skills for athletes nationwide.

Desire to Lead program inspires athletes

Maria Perez Barriga December 24, 2020

Attending weekly Zoom meetings and gaining leadership advice and experience, junior Robert Perelman said he was thrilled to meet other student athletes and special guests.  “It was really exciting....

Senior Alex Hager and junior Michael Boxley hold hands in prayer Oct. 15 at FCA. FCA meets Tuesdays 8 a.m. in room A304.

FCA discusses integrity

Ruthie Posada October 21, 2019

According to senior and club leader Jacob Brown, in the meeting of the Fellowship of the Christian Athletes Oct. 15, the topic of discussion was integrity. “In FCA (Fellowship of the Christian Athletes)...

Junior Evie Gutzke and freshman Coco Gutzke put their sports gear in regular school lockers the morning of Sept. 18. As of Sept. 23, the new policy allows students to put their equipment in the locker rooms before school.

Unlocked locker rooms alleviate inconvenience

Isra Mohamed September 29, 2019

The new locker room policy put in place during the first few weeks of school prevented student athletes from using their athletic lockers before school, which proved inconvenient for their already busy...

Junior Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) co-leader Aaron Ellingson asks questions relating to their final devotional during a meeting Jan. 10 in A304. According to Ellingson, the next FCA event will be held Jan. 22.

Club meeting experiences low turnout

Marta Hill, Noah Orloff, and Isabel Kjaer January 15, 2019

According to junior Fellowship of Christian Athletes’ co-leader Aaron Ellingson, the meeting Jan. 10 had a lower turnout than normal. “I thought it went well. There were fewer people than are usually...

Junior Annie Breyak and last year senior Savannah Kjaer practice a routine to prepare for last years state meet.

Athletes seek recognition from school

Sofia Seewald September 20, 2018

According to synchronized swimmer, junior Ava Tronson, who has competed at State multiple years with her team, her sport does not receive equal recognition for achieving the same goals as other Park teams. “Since...

Junior Sam Jensen prepares to throw the frisbee past a defender at practice Feb. 23.

Boys’ ultimate low on numbers

Jenna Cook March 30, 2018

Boys’ ultimate head coach Spencer Hagen said he is ready to teach an almost completely new team because he loves spreading his fondness of the sport. “The reason I’m a coach is because I love...

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