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Passing the torch to new leaders

Serena Bovee • June 2, 2023

As the current school year comes to a close the National Honors Society is beginning to cycle through its leadership. According to the NHS director Lindsey Meyer, their current leaders are graduating and...

NHS writes letters of love

Abby Meisler • January 6, 2023

For the holiday season, the National Honors Society (NHS) wrote meaningful and encouraging letters to patients at children's hospitals through the nonprofit organization, Letters of Love. Senior NHS...

Letters of Love makes digital cards

Molly Schochet • April 10, 2020

As the impact of COVID-19 grows every day, senior and Letters of Love president Maggie Klaers said Letters of Love has the ability to make a greater impact than ever before. “Now more than ever, kids...

NHS assists Birdfeeder with food and clothing drive

Maria Perez Barriga and Jayde Claussen • December 12, 2019

Feeling optimistic about the food and clothing drive provided by National Honor Society (NHS) members for Birdfeeder Dec. 9-13, co-manager and junior Ayan Hassan said it will impact Park in a positive...

Students to participate in game night at Peter Hobart

Dahlia Krebs • January 16, 2019

According to junior Morgan Graves, who signed up to run a game night for elementary school kids at Peter Hobart, it is not only to bring the community together, but also a way for National Honor Society...

Club volunteers at local party

Noah Orloff and Marta Hill • October 28, 2018

Becky McConnell, a naturalist at Westwood Hills Nature Center said the 37th annual Halloween party at the Nature Center had a number of features including themes trails and other party games. “We...

National Honor Society begins year

Marta Hill and Noah Orloff • September 23, 2018

Senior National Honor Society president Ayanna Nathan said she thinks the community and school may have the wrong impression of the National Honor Society’s purpose and she wants to change that. “I...

Club inducts new members

Marta Hill • April 27, 2018

Looking at the over 100 students who were inducted into National Honor Society April 27 adviser Jill Merkle said what they all have in common is that they are dedicated to their community. “They are...

National Honors Society announces new officers

Marta Hill • April 16, 2018

When reflecting on why she wanted to be an officer, junior 2018-19 public relations officer Ilsa Olsen said she saw it as an opportunity to further her experience in National Honors Society. “I really...

National Honor Society prepares for next year’s officers

Isaac Wahl • February 20, 2018

According to the adviser Jill Merkle, the National Honors Society recently held a meeting to discuss upcoming deadlines, requirements and applications for next year’s officers. Merkle said one...

NHS members gain leg up with college applications

Marta Hill and Isabel Kjaer • October 13, 2017

Senior National Honor Society officer Ubah Abdullahi said she had college applications in mind when she applied to be an officer. Abdullahi said she believes colleges look at National Honor Society...

NHS officers gear up for new year

Marta Hill and Isabel Kjaer • September 25, 2017

National Honors Society (NHS) is getting ready for another year with new officers and aspects, according to NHS Officer senior Ella Trotter. “We’re going to try to really look for different opportunities...

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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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