Senior expresses passion through spray painting
March 22, 2018
Filed under Student Profiles
Inspired to make an impact in people's’ lives, senior Aramis Nolen said he plans to pursue a career in art. “I like to change peoples lives somehow someway. That’s my purpose,” Nolen said. “I don’t have a clear plan yet but I just feel like if I get enough tools I’d be pretty set. It...
JV head coach works to develop players
Sofia Seewald and Isabel Kjaer
March 16, 2018
Filed under Spring sports
According to sophomore Parker Brynildson, junior varsity head coach Jared Mickelson inspires the players to do their best to get better everyday. “He really knows what we need to work on, and he makes me want to go to practice and get better,” Brynildson said. Mickelson said he enjoys help...
Senior leads MED Club as president
Avia Kaner-Roth and Esther Gendler
December 4, 2017
Filed under Student Profiles
When senior MED Club president Hannah Wolk heard about the MED Club two years ago, she felt very excited to join. “I joined because I have always been interested in going into a medical field, but I wasn’t sure exactly what I wanted to be,” Wolk said. Wolk said she always was interested i...
George Hare brings leadership to Robotics Club
Avia Kaner-Roth and Esther Gendler
November 28, 2017
Filed under Showcase, Student Profiles
Senior robotics club president George Hare said he first joined robotics because of his interest in math and science and seeing a good opportunity to improve his skills. “What sparked my interest in robotics is that I want to go into engineering, and robotics is a really cool way to get involved...
Athlete strives to move forward in karate
November 17, 2017
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Senior Jack Dooley reflects on the lessons karate has taught him after 11 years of training and acquiring a third degree black belt. “(Karate) taught me about self-discipline. It’s taught me about time management because it’s a lot of training,” Dooley said. “You have to manage doing schoo...
Sophomore feels concern for LGBT community
Nietzsche Deuel and Ndunzi Kunsunga
October 27, 2017
Filed under School clubs and activities
Co-leader of Gender Sexuality Alliance sophomore Euan Lim said he thinks that while gay rights are moving in the right direction, the last few years have been a step back from the progress made. “If we think of it in the course of decades, (the treatment of the LGBT community) has gotten better,...
Sophomore dances her way to a confident lifestyle
October 24, 2017
Filed under Student Life
Sophomore Maggie Klaers has participated in Irish dance for 11 years while gradually growing her character, according to her coach of three years, Ashley Cheek. Cheek said she believes Klaers has grown in confidence by dancing in a smaller group of peers. “Her self confidence has really imp...
Senior finds home at church youth group
October 3, 2017
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When senior Austin Patterson first heard of his church youth group, YTH, he was reluctant to join. Patterson said his friend convinced him to attend a YTH meeting. “I started because a friend of mine had to go and he brought me to make it more fun. That's how it started, but once I got connecte...
Freshman exhibits passion for golf
Maddie Lund and Hanna Schechter
June 1, 2017
Filed under Profiles, Spring sports, Student Profiles, Uncategorized
Freshman Charlie Harper said he has been playing golf since he was three years old and decided to join the St. Louis Park boys’ team for more golfing experience. “My parents and my grandparents all play golf,” Harper said. “(I joined the team) because we get to play more and I didn’t get ...
Senior engages in his community
May 1, 2017
Filed under Profiles, Student Profiles
Senior Park Ambassador Santeyne Thornton said he recalls the process behind deciding to sign-up for the position of Park ambassador. “There was a recruiting process we had to go through (to become a Park ambassador) and one of the directors came from College Possible last year. She spoke with...
Junior enjoys working behind-the-scenes
April 25, 2017
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While skeptical at first, junior Jake Henry now appreciates his experience working with the theater light crew. Henry said his interest in joining the lights crew became relevant after not being cast as a character in a show his freshman year. “I (joined the light crew) because I wasn’t cast...
Sophomore explores music through the ukulele
April 17, 2017
Filed under Profiles, Student Profiles
Sophomore Lexi Lee began playing the ukulele in eighth grade after being inspired to do so by her mentor at camp Unistar. “I started in, I think, the fall of eighth grade,” Lexi Lee said. “My camp counselor played it and I just think it’s a really cool instrument so I wanted to play it to...
When senior Tommy Guddal heard about the Mann’s St. Louis Park Cinema 6 closing, he felt distraught because of the memories he valued at the theater. “I am really sad. I used to go there a lot with...
The audience erupted in cheers as the choir seniors finished their a cappella performance of ‘Man in the Mirror’ by Michael Jackson, marking the end of the last choir performance for those seniors. Choir...
