Park takes the victory after second half comeback
January 15, 2020
As the first half ends, Park is far behind Jefferson. Coach Dave Breitenbucher said he needed to make some adjustments going into the second half. “At half-time, we started pressuring a little bit better than we did in the first half,” Breitenbucher said. “The first half we had good ball pressu...
Gymnastics places first in invitational meet
December 22, 2019
Despite experiencing difficulties on beam routines, sophomore Sophia Romero said the gymnastics team was able to pull through the mistakes and place first. “We struggled on beam, there were a few falls that could have been prevented and that took a toll on the rest of the meet,” Romero said. “It wa...
Boys’ hockey falls to Edina
Maggie Klaers, Ruthie Posada, and Emily Ziessman
December 3, 2019
During the Dec. 2 game against Edina, the boys’ hockey team made a comeback to end the game with a score of 3-6, after a four point deficit at the end of the second period. Despite the defeat, senior Bobby Doss said the team connected and played its hardest while battling throughout the game. ...
Park community shows support for volleyball team at State
Colin Canaday, Harris Keekley
November 7, 2019
“O-R-I-O-L-E-S” erupted throughout the Xcel Energy Center arena as more than 500 fans cheered on the Park volleyball team in their first State appearance on Nov. 7. Senior Rakesh Plantz said he noticed Eagan brought a lot of energy to the game and decided to counter it. “We provided the...
Park holds informational sessions, tours
Molly Schochet and Isra Mohamed
November 2, 2019
Informational sessions and tours are important for those who are looking to attend Park in the future said ninth grade Counselor Barb Nelson. “Every year there is so much interest from people coming from the outside. Whether they’re coming from private schools and live in (district) or public s...
Former teacher returns as eSports adviser
October 22, 2019
Jacob Utities, a teacher that used to work at Park said there’s no difference between being a teacher and eSports adviser because he is still mentoring students. “It gives me more time to help kids do what they love, and that is video games. [As well as] getting them to the next level by do...
Staff Editorial: Local Trump rally sparks division
October 17, 2019
The night of the Trump rally Oct. 10, gloomy skies and flurries of rain complemented the unfolding chaos below as the president spewed hate before a large audience of his supporters inside the Target Center, sheltered from thousands more protesting outside. Although Trump stuck to the basics for much of the rally — focusing on the booming economy, corrupt media and the ongoing impeach...
Football overcomes challenges
October 15, 2019
Park football practiced its teamwork and defeated DeLaSalle High School with a final score of 41-0, improving their record to 3-4. Senior Jacob Brown said the team worked well as a community which helped them become victorious. “We played as a good cohesive unit all four quarters,” Brown said. “We played...
Football plans to persevere
September 16, 2019
After losing 49-25 against Robbinsdale Cooper, junior Micheal Boxley-Harmon said he looks forward to working hard during practice to gain team spirit. “I’m feeling a little hurt and a little sad but it’s alright. We will bounce back in practice so we can come back stronger than before,” B...
Baseball wins three consecutive games
Talia Lissauer and Maddie Schutte
April 22, 2019
After seeing teammates continuously supporting each other, whether they made an error or had a good play, coach Brian Kelly said the supportive environment has led the team to its three-game winning streak. “I’ve looked into the dugout multiple times over the last three games and seen someone w...
Arboretum celebrates dogs
April 22, 2019
The Minnesota Landscape Arboretum is holding All About Dogs Day on April, 27th. Find out a bit more information on the event.
We are tired of being black
March 19, 2019
Celebrating black history is over, and now we’re at the point where we have given up. From acknowledging our history to trying to not let the past repeat itself, “We are tired.” This year's Black History Month performance theme was “We are tired.” Year after year black history is celebra...
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...
