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Sophomores Deo Shindano and Justin Colon learn from a guest speaker about an occupation theyre interested in March 8. The guest speakers came to educate students to assist them in planning their futures.

Networking event connects industry professionals

Ruby Stillman March 17, 2019

After attending the Career Conversations event, which aimed to provide students with the opportunity to connect with professionals from a wide range of industries, junior Victoria Martinez said she enjoyed...

Sophomore Hamsa Osman posts on one of the social media platforms of his business, Sports-Check it out. He created the social media aspect of marketing for Sports-Check it out.

Sophomore works on Sports-Check It Out

Noah Orloff March 16, 2019

How did you start your business and what were your inspirations? My inspirations (came from) seeing only in the Somali community there were three sports we played, basketball, football and soccer and...

DECA competes at District

DECA competes at District

Gabriel Kaplan, Yonit Krebs, and Maria Perez-Barriga February 12, 2019

Sophomore Rachel Stein said she competed for her second time this year at the DECA District Conference. “I did it last year, so I knew what I was doing better this year because last year I literally...

Junior Anna Long beads necklace for a customer in her jewelry room. Follow @acl.jewelry to see updates on the jewelry she makes.

Junior sells jewelry on Instagram

Gabriel Kaplan January 3, 2019

Junior Anna Long said she picked up jewelry crafting as a hobby after learning how to make it from her nanny. “My nanny made (jewelry) and I thought it was really cool, so she lent me some of her...

Park Tech acquires business volunteer

Park Tech acquires business volunteer

Gabriel Kaplan, Yonit Krebs, and Maria Perez-Barriga December 20, 2018

According to Park Tech adviser Jake Utites, Nathan Thorgrimson reached out to the club in order to help renew the club and its approach towards outreach and business management.    “So I am still...

Sophomore Evie Gutzke sells a candle to sophomore Maia Seidel outside the lunch room Nov. 7. The candles are selling for seven dollars .

Honey Candle Company creates buzz

Megan Raatz December 3, 2018

According to student employee Evie Gutzke, the Honey Candle Company is a part of the business innovations class where students pick a product to sell and target a specific group of consumers. “We...

Seniors Anya Morrsion and Susanna Hu discuss their preparation plan for the upcoming DECA competitions.

DECA prepares to compete

Gabriel Kaplan, Yonit Krebs, and Maria Perez Barriga November 21, 2018

As DECA looks forward to upcoming competitions this winter, the club prepared by signing up its members for specific events, according to sophomore Grace Schultz. “So far we all signed up for events,”...

Sophomore Jackson Thoe gives change to a customer at Park Yogurt. The store was in business for four years before its closing.

Local frozen yogurt shop closes

Sophie Olmen and Amaia Barajas October 20, 2018

According to former employee of Park Yogurt senior Greta Long, the closure of Park Yogurt means there will be fewer opportunities for fundraising for school activities. “Sadly there's not going to...

Senior Lewis Brown participates in a space learning activity March 8 during his week at the Honeywell Leadership Challenge Academy. The program is located at the U.S. Space and Rocket Center in Huntsville, Alabama.

Lewis Brown gains leadership skills at space camp

Nicole Sanford April 27, 2018

After attending a week-long space camp through Honeywell at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center in Alabama, senior Lewis Brown said the experience taught him more than just leadership skills. “It confirmed...

Senior Jade LaBelle pours out her homemade scrunchies to sell. Her mom makes many different scrunchies for students to buy.

Senior sells scrunchies with mom

Tjessa Arradondo October 31, 2017

Scrunchies are back in, according to senior Jade LaBelle, who sells these fabric hair ties to classmates. Labelle said her mother makes the hair accessories at home. “This year specifically my...

Locking in on a new season

Josh Scal, Staff Writer February 5, 2013

As NHL resumes, Park students and business prepare for the excitement After 113 days of bickering between owners and players, it appears a hockey season may be reclaimed from the perils of the lockout. After...

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