Patrick Djerf recognized as sixth most improved male cross country runner in Minnesota
November 16, 2019
After being named the sixth most improved male cross country runner in Minnesota, senior Patrick Djerf said he was proud to be recognized for the continuous work he put in during the summer. “I was named as the sixth most improved male cross country runner in Minnesota this year,” Djerf said. “...
Cross country finishes season
October 18, 2019
Boys’ and girls’ cross country completed their season with the Metro West Conference Championships Oct. 15. The girls’ team placed second and the boys’ team placed fifth out of seven teams. According to coach Alyssa Nash, the girls’ team had a rough start to the season, but they learned to...
Freshman runner places at State tournament
Talia Lissauer and Ben Sanford
November 7, 2018
Freshman Josie Mosby ran in State for the second consecutive year, and according to head coach Chris Nordstrom, she ran an amazing race and accomplished all of her goals. “Josie ran a really smart race and did a great job of moving up throughout the entire race,” Nordstrom said. “One of her...
Meet the Athlete: Rakesh Plantz
November 4, 2018
How long have you been running cross country? I’ve been on the team since eighth grade, so this is my fourth year. Why did you become captain in the middle of the season? I think I became captain in the middle of the season because coach said I had displayed leadership traits that he wanted ...
Freshman qualifies for State
Talia Lissauer and Tamar Gewirtz
November 2, 2018
Senior Cecelia Schmelzle is very proud of the team and Mosby for doing so well in this Conference. “We had Josie qualify for state so that’s always exciting,” Schmelzle said. “Everyone else had a great race, and we have a really good Conference.” According to coach Chris Nordstrom, Mosby...
Girls’ cross country wins conference
Tamar Gewirtz and Talia Lissauer
October 26, 2018
After the race, head coach Chris Nordstrom said he thought the girls’ team had placed second, but when scores came up he couldn't wait to tell everyone about the win by two points. “I knew it was super close, I actually thought we had gotten second,” Nordstrom said. “Results came up on my phon...
Girls’ cross country top runner
Tamar Gewirtz and Talia Lissauer
October 13, 2018
Current freshman, Josie Mosby said she has been on the varsity cross country team for the past two years. Last year she made it to state, a huge accomplishment for her and her entire team, according to Mosby. Mosby said her time was 19.09.2, her fastest time on University of Minnesota Les Bolstad g...
Girls’ cross country places first at Griak
October 8, 2018
As racers sprinted across the finish line and their names flashed across the scoreboard cross country head coach Chris Nordstrom said he had a feeling that was difficult to describe. “As the race unfolded, I knew we were running well, and we had a shot. When I saw the scoreboard out on the course, ...
Meet the Athlete: Olivia Mosby
October 4, 2018
How long have you played soccer? I have played soccer since I was six. How long have you run cross country? I went to cross country captains’ practice last summer, but this is my first season competing. Why did you decide to play soccer and run cross country this fall? I really want...
Cross country team votes for 2018 captains
Tenzin Gyaldatsang and Ella Hammerstrand
November 17, 2017
As the cross country season ends, captain Kaia Myers said a good captain must be able to be on top of their work and have exceptional communication skills. “You need to be very organized. Running in the summer is very important so that is something the captains have to organize before the coaches ...
Eighth grade cross country runner makes State
Tenzin Gyaldatsang and Ella Hammerstrand
November 6, 2017
According to girls’ cross country assistant coach Jill Kraemer, eighth grader Josie Mosby was the first cross country runner since 2006 to qualify for the State cross country meet. “(Mosby) is the first person to make it to State as an individual girl in 12 years so that's a humongous thing fo...
Reflecting on their meet against Breck, junior captain Maddie Olson said the team was strongest on beam, but will continue to work on the execution of the routines. “Our varsity beam went really well....
After speaking to families at a Jewish commemoration of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, chairman of the Human Rights Commission and senior Amaya Fokuo said she was invited to speak to share her views on youth...
According to theater director Jodi Schifsky, this year’s one-act will bring many emotions to the audience through the differing relationship stories it tells. “It is unique because it's all two-person...
According to coach Amanda Forsberg, she was satisfied by how her team performed in their weaker events, which led to its win against Richfield Jan. 9. “Kids stepped up in their off events. You couldn't...
