Prom dresses pose a big decision
May 28, 2019
Although prom has come and gone at Park, students still need to decide what to do with their dresses. Senior Lexi Lee’s dress was taking up space, so when someone asked to buy it, she happily bartered. “It’s just been in my closet for the year,” Lee said. “But recently someone (direct m...
Staff Editorial: Park’s Prom timing error inexcusable
April 16, 2019
How can we call ourselves a “caring, diverse community” — as the district does in its mission statement — if we are an exclusive one? By originally scheduling Prom on Ramadan, the administration isolated Muslim students and failed to act in the best interest of the entire community. Although ...
Prom to be moved to accommodate Ramadan
April 10, 2019
When the administration announced during sixth period Prom was changed to May 4, junior Ayan Ali was overjoyed. “I’m more than excited. I have been wanting this since January, I believe, now, we’ve solved it,” Ali said. “I ran out of class, almost having an asthma attack because of how h...
Echo investigating Prom, Ramadan date conflict
April 10, 2019
Echo reporters are currently investigating the date conflict between Prom and Ramadan. We will publish a story as soon as our initial reporting concludes. We will continue to investigate as events progress. Contact Sam St. Clair at sam.st.clair3@gmail.com if you have any information....
Prom prepares for ‘Golden Days’
May 4, 2018
Prom committee planner freshman Michael Boxley-Harmon said planning for prom is a great way to give back to upperclassmen. “I feel like it’s just a great opportunity because I am helping plan a party for the juniors and the seniors, so they can have a good time going into college or ending the...
Student Council begins Prom planning
April 11, 2018
Student council member Lilly Strathman said as a freshman on Student Council, it is part of her responsibilities to plan the Prom related details. “As an underclassman who is a part of Student Council, I get to plan prom decorations and the general things that go into planning the event,” Strathma...
Theater revises spring show performance dates
March 1, 2018
Performance weekend changed to avoid prom conflict
With the renovations completed, senior Cole Nugteren said he is looking forward to seeing the reactions of incoming students with the reopening of the Nest. “We have our street done now so that's...
