Birdfeeder creates winter meal packs
Maggie Klaers and Sofia Seewald
December 16, 2018
Filed under School clubs and activities
Senior and student manager of the Birdfeeder Althea Tyler said the holidays can be a difficult time financially for many families. “It’s a time when families are already buying presents and they might be having a harder time over the break, just because it’s a busy time and there’s more fa...
Architecture Construction Engineering club opens doors
December 16, 2018
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Architecture Construction Engineering club is giving students the opportunity to learn more about the world of construction, according to adviser Al Wachutka. He said students are currently meeting to design playgrounds. Senior Maria Vivone said she utilizes the opportunities the club provides her...
Staff Editorial: Successful alumna inspires community
November 25, 2018
Filed under Staff Editorials
Park High School focuses on fostering close alumni ties and prides itself on bringing the community back to its roots. Alumni who have accomplished great things bring success and pride to our school, and offer many useful lessons of wisdom for students. This November, Park alum and Minnesota state...
Gay Straight Alliance plans activism
October 30, 2018
Filed under School clubs and activities, Showcase
.According to junior copresident Anika Jamison, the Gay Straight Alliance hopes to have more focused meetings and plans this year, particularly with regard to activism for LGBTQ rights. “Last year, we were a little less organized. This year, we are cracking down,” Jamison said. Adviser Kyle...
Parking passes continue to sell
Abby Intveld and Sofia Seewald
October 13, 2018
When senior Danny Hunegs received his license this past week, he was doubtful he’d acquire a pass. “Someone told me they were still selling the passes so I went in to just ask, I didn’t expect there would be any,” Hunegs said. “I went in and they did have them available which I was happy ...
Staff Editorial: Discrimination lawsuit needs more attention, student input
October 11, 2018
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Last fall, the district was charged by the Minnesota Department of Human Rights for discrimination against students of color and disabled students for disciplinary action. Suspensions and expulsions of these groups were found to be higher than white and non-disabled students at Park. According to...
Advocacy group works toward gun reform
September 4, 2018
According to Mayor Jake Spano, recent conversations between a group of Park students and City Council have pushed for gun reform in the city of St. Louis Park. “I had just left a bunch of kids who want to ban guns from St. Louis Park in a room with a gun store owner and I really wasn't worried,” ...
Nest Board searching for location, suitable building
April 26, 2018
Filed under School clubs and activities, Student Life
According to Nest board member sophomore Joey Miller, the Nest board is currently looking for a location. “We're looking at a lot more buildings right now for making the space usable for coffee and whatever we want to use it for,” Miller said. Chair of the St. Louis Park Nest board Julia Schmelzer...
Multicultural show displays diverse community
April 11, 2018
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Junior Soubane Abdi said after dancing in the multicultural show last year, her passion for dance has driven her to audition for this year’s show. “(Participating) probably shows more color to our school, more diversity where everyone comes together embraces their culture, embraces their heritag...
School plans new safety measures
April 10, 2018
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Hearing of the recent Parkland shooting, history teacher Brad Brubaker said he can’t help but picture himself in that position. “I don’t know that you’re ever going to really be prepared. I think most teachers, you think about your room and you think ‘OK what would I do,’” Brubaker said...
Park boys' has played Chaska and Chanhassen in the Metro West conference. Park lost to Chaska Jan. 10 and won 4-1 against Chanhassen Jan. 19.
Grace Farley, Abby Intveld, and Dani Orloff
As senior Sophia Davenport reflects on the surge of youth-led activism this past year, she said she believes it is important for student voice to be heard and acknowledged. “Since we can’t...
According to senior Mary Gleason the game didn’t turn out the way the team wanted but started it strong. “I don't think it went as we planned, but we knew the team was going to be good so we had...
