A curtain call for theater
Maggie Klaers, Ruthie Posada, and Emily Ziessman
June 5, 2019
Sophomore Evelyn Chlebeck said hard work with her fellow thespians this year has given her long-lasting relationships. “It’s a really welcoming and happy group,” Chlebeck said. “When you work so hard with a group of people on a project, or specifically a show, you really get a connection with...
Staff Editorial: New Graduation speakers allow for inclusivity
June 5, 2019
Because we are an upstanding community, we must strive to ensure all voices within our community are heard. Every year families of high school students come together for Commencement and expect to hear the year’s valedictorians speak. However, this class’s 11 valedictorians voted to allow other...
District discusses options after cancellations
March 8, 2019
As senior Zoey Zachek heard the senior class may need to make up instructional hours because of weather-related cancellations, she said she is concerned how the district will arrange to fulfill state requirements. “I was not aware of that. I want to graduate,” Zachek said. “That worries me ...
Senior all night party changes venue, price
Kate Schneider and Talia Lissauer
January 23, 2019
According to Aquila media specialist and teacher Joanne Bongaarts, a group of volunteers get together annually to put on a final party for the senior class the night of graduation. “Every year a group of parents and caregivers come together to put on a celebration for the seniors that are graduatin...
Assembly inspires voter registration
October 11, 2018
After decades of fighting for her right to vote, Civil Rights Leader Dr. Josie Johnson said she urges students to utilize this Fifteenth Amendment right.
Three seniors unite to create superfans
October 8, 2018
Senior Aidan Henry said he enjoys running Park pride social media accounts intended to get students to attend school sporting events. “There’s a lot of glory involved. It’s fun, I enjoy it. I like making jokes. I’ll make videos sometimes for sports to get people to come,” Henry said. A...
A guideline to college readiness
September 20, 2018
This infographic will help seniors with important dates in the 2018-19 academic year. It has guidelines for application deadlines and other senior dates. SaveSave...
Seniors wrap up year with prank
Devin Raynor and Sam St. Clair
May 25, 2018
Junior Sophia Davenport, whose car was drawn on with removable marker and covered in plastic wrap by seniors during fourth hour May 24, said she found the prank amusing. “They said ‘long live class of ‘18,’ they said ‘xoxo seniors’ and then...there were profanities,” Davenport said. Ac...
Awards night to honor graduating seniors
May 21, 2018
On May 23, selected graduating seniors will be presented with awards and scholarships at the annual Academic Awards and Scholarships Night, according to counselor and event organizer Barb Nelson. “I’d be curious to know how many times we’ve done this (awards night),” Nelson said. “I’ve...
After coming off a point on the field, junior and captain Allison Feller said the event serves as a bonding activity for middle and high schoolers, coaches, parents and alumni. At the same time, the occasion...
After senior Cailey Hansen-Mahoney followed the Hennepin County Sheriff’s race for office in 2018, she said she was interested in learning more about newly-elected Sheriff Dave Hutchinson’s policies....
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