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Pool problems seep into practice

Georgia Hughes • September 29, 2023

This year Park’s swim team is faced with inadequate facilities similar to previous years. The pool is short a lane. Most pools have six to eight lanes, and the park pool only has five. Despite the pool...

Boys’ swimming sets milestones at state

Alex Geretz and Eliah Fink • March 6, 2023

The season for boys’ swimming has come to a close after senior Miles Nordling, junior Daniel Cameron and three relays finished 30th at state March 3–4. After finishing in 15th place in the 100 freestyle...

Winter sports in short

Eliah Fink • February 28, 2023

Winter sports for the 2022–23 season at Park are coming to a close. According to Park athletic director Andy Ewald, the majority of sports seasons are already over. “We still have three sports going...

Boys’ swimming successful at sections

Aidan Shafton • February 27, 2023

The season for Park’s boys’ swimming team will live on after their performance at sections Feb. 25 as they sent two individual swimmers and three relays to state. Junior captain Henry Salita said he...

Winning ways return versus Wildcats

Aidan Shafton and Noah Leventhal • February 10, 2023

In their final meet before sections, Park boys’ swimming pulled out a 52-42 victory against Waconia Feb. 9 in a meet that was neck-and-neck until the final race. Junior Daniel Cameron said with the...

Loss to Benilde serves as wake up call

Alex Geretz, Eliah Fink, and Tyler Eoff • February 4, 2023

Boys’ swimming experienced their first-ever loss to Benilde-St. Margaret’s Feb. 2 with a final score of 95-77. In the penultimate meet of the regular season, Park failed to attain victory a second...

Complication, frustration, celebration

Aidan Shafton, Noah Leventhal, Eliah Fink, and Alex Geretz • January 19, 2023

Despite multiple barriers going into the competition, Park boys’ swimming team won their third meet of the season versus Jefferson Thursday, Jan. 12. Junior captain Henry Salita said the team has...

Boys’ swimming wins division at invitational meet

Aidan Shafton, Eliah Fink, Alex Geretz, and Noah Leventhal • January 11, 2023

After boys’ swimming won the bronze division at the University of Minnesota invitational meet, coach Joe Yaeger said Park’s unwavering focus was a key factor in their win Jan. 7. “The team...

Park swim captain is Colorado College commit

Eliah Fink • January 6, 2023

Why and when did you start swimming?My first lesson was when I was six months old, so I've been swimming forever, really. And then I've been swimming competitively for about eight years. Originally, it...

Park swims lengths ahead of Hopkins

Aidan Shafton, Noah Leventhal, Alex Geretz, and Eliah Fink • December 16, 2022

Boys’ swimming had a smooth start to the season Dec. 15. In their first meet of the year, Park beat Hopkins by a waterslide. Sophomore Magnus Smith said he was impressed with the team’s performance,...

Boys’ swimming readies for new season

Alex Geretz, Noah Leventhal, Eliah Fink, and Aidan Shafton • December 9, 2022

Boys’ swimming is preparing for its upcoming season with high hopes. Junior captain Henry Salita said it’s important to bond with new players and bring everyone together. "Really getting to know...

Boys swimming finishes season at State

Lilia Gonzalez and Najma Hussein • March 8, 2022

The Boys swim team made it to Class AA Finals which took place March 4 and 5 at Jean K. Freeman Aquatic Center. It was a success for the team, with two out of three swimmers competing in the championships. According...

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IB or not to be

Taylor Voigt

Every five years, Park’s IB (International Baccalaureate) program is evaluated to ensure the school is allowing students to reach their full potential within IB classes. This especially affects students...

Safety barriers flood park

Jack Betzer

Park has continued the process of the ongoing construction inside of the school, and some people have been questioning different parts of the project. This process will last until about halfway through...

Banned books in 2023

Caedon Exsted

Last month, banned books week came and went, yet it is still being faced in public schools across America. Over 800 books were banned last year. Public schools in America are still dealing with this problem...

Reactions to new grading policies split 50/50

Aidan Shafton and Alicia Mainjeni

Park implemented a series of school-wide grading practices at the start of the 2023–24 school year to more consistently track academic progress. Students and staff said they are experiencing the effects...

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