Ramadan season rolls around for Muslim students of Park
Riyan Said and Mushtak Barqab
June 2, 2019
As we leave winter behind and the Park student body gears for April showers and May flowers, a select minority prepares for something else: Ramadan. According to HowStuffWorks, Ramadan is a Muslim holiday that over one billion Muslims worldwide participate in. It is observed as the first crescent moon is seen following the new moon....
Assistant principals prepare for winter break
December 21, 2018
According to assistant principal Todd Goggleye, the administration brought coffee and donuts to staff members Dec. 21. "It's just a little bit of holiday cheer for the staff to send them on winter break," Goggleye said. Goggleye said he believes it is important to recognize the work the staff does...
JSU discusses, celebrates Purim
March 19, 2018
This past month, the Jewish Student Union (JSU) learned about the Jewish holiday of Purim, celebrating when the Jews resisted oppression from the Persian empire, which senior Ruchama Borg described as a fun holiday. “(Purim) seems like a very simplistic holiday, one that would be physical, beca...
German Club prepared for the holiday season
Deanna Afremov, Genesis Buckhalton, and Breanna Thompson
December 10, 2016
As German teacher Shari Fox cleans the desks in her room after school, she describes what activities will take place at the next German Club meeting. “We are going to make gingerbread houses, (it is) five bucks if you want to participate,” Fox said. Fox said German Club does not have official ...
Ugly sweaters become holiday tradition
Amelia Shankawitz, Staff Writer/Photographer
December 12, 2012
Students make the holidays more quirky with festive attire With the holiday season underway, ugly sweaters with snowmen, Santa Claus and reindeer fill the racks at thrift stores. Uptown Ragstock manager Janet Kolterman keeps the store stocked with ugly sweaters for adults and teenagers alike. U...
Maggie Klaers and Molly Schochet
One month after the death of George Floyd, Park students continue to participate in Black Lives Matter protests. Rising junior Ezra Hudson said he came to the June 25 protest to continue to work toward...
Graduating senior Emma Roloff said the social-distancing style graduation ceremony felt strange to her, though only due to the unique set up of the event. "I can't really describe the feeling. It's...
Keeping with tradition, Echowan announced in the 6425 News it would distribute yearbooks June 25-26, but with safety precautions in place. Senior Rakesh Plantz said he is happy Echowan could keep the yearbook...
