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Senior Isaac Mintzer signs his certificate of appointment after being sworn in to the Golden Valley Human Rights Commission on July 18.

Senior serves on city commission

Eli Curran-Moore October 26, 2017

When senior Isaac Mintzer joined the City of Golden Valley Human Rights Commission, he joined with serving his community in mind. Mintzer said this stems from childhood commitments. “Since I was little...

Freshman Marco Giovannelli plays at the Colorado Suzuki Institute during the summer as part of the recital program.

Freshman attends musical camp

Alec Pittman April 24, 2016

At a young age, piano player freshman Marco Giovannelli surprised his music teacher when he played “Jingle Bells” on the fly with perfect flats and sharps. Giovannelli said he began attending...

Freshman relaxes through art

Freshman relaxes through art

Adah Koivula April 22, 2016

When freshman Ilsa Olsen sat down last summer at the Edina Art Center to begin her watercolor of purple flowers, little did she know what this piece would mean to her. The piece was also her most challenging...

Freshman Gaidah Azem stands with her family near Jerusalem during their summer 2015 trip. Both Azem and her mother, Duaa Azem, do not wear a hijab.

Freshman faces Muslim stereotypes

Anna duSaire April 19, 2016

When freshman Gaidah Azem first arrived in Jerusalem in the summer of 2015, many people in the local community stared at her — not because her makeup was messy, but because she was not wearing a hijab. Azem...

Junior Jared Zirkes prepares to take a shot April 13 at his tennis scrimmage against Providence Academy. The varsity team has their first match 4 p.m. April 20 at the St. Louis Park High School tennis courts.

Varsity tennis player welcomes challenges

Mimi Fhima April 18, 2016

With the boys’ spring tennis season starting soon, junior Jared Zirkes anticipates a challenging year because of less players. Zirkes said he began playing tennis a few years ago, but became more...

Junior Riley Hannon cheers with the freshman basketball team in the old gym. Hannon said he hopes to attend the University of Wisconsin, Madison because he likes their sports teams.

Junior supports from bench

Max Kent April 16, 2016

Junior Riley Hannon said he always looked forward to the varsity basketball and baseball games where he would manage the team from the bench. Now, as he looks toward his final year of high school,...

Junior strives to help those in need

Junior strives to help those in need

Kate Huber April 15, 2016

Junior Kamia Guy did not instantly recognize her passion for helping others when she decided to become Bird Feeder manager. Rather, Guy said her decision was involuntary. “I first applied for...

Freshman looks to impact community

Freshman looks to impact community

April 14, 2016

After growing up surrounded by her family’s political debates, freshman Cailey Hansen-Mahoney developed an interest in local politics, choosing to participate by joining the Community Education Advisory...

Actor, comedian takes center stage

Actor, comedian takes center stage

Raphy Gendler April 13, 2016

When senior Ethan Fogel describes his “off-brand humor,” he references the wide variety of comedic acts available. “My humor can sometimes fluctuate between making fart noises and making obscure...

Teacher finds her passion

Teacher finds her passion

Hannah Wolk April 12, 2016

English teacher Mary Norris has loved the outdoors for as long as she can remember — using nature as a place for solace and reflection. Norris said she can not pinpoint what attracts her to the...

Senior joins sport for final year of high school

Senior joins sport for final year of high school

Jayne Stevenson April 11, 2016

Senior Raymond Stack remembers the enjoyment he felt sprinting alongside his friend to finish his final race of this past cross country season. According to Stack, he began running because it looked...

Senior explores alternative options

Senior explores alternative options

Jamie Halper April 10, 2016

As senior Ben Freund looks toward his final months of high school, he’s excited to see where his post-high school plans will take him. Freund plans to attend a Kerem B'Yavneh yeshiva in Israel...

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