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Junior Henry Berg swims the 500 free on Feb. 24. Berg qualified for the state swim meet in the event.

Small selection to state from sections

Noah Leventhal, Web/Digital Editor February 28, 2024

After two tough days of sections, Park boys swimming placed third overall Feb. 24. Despite receiving no points from diving due to the lack of a team, as well as the issues that come with having a small...

Senior Henry Salita swims in synch with Orono swimmer during the 500 breaststroke. Boys' swimming lost 71-88 to Orono Jan. 25.

Orono stays a lane ahead

Eliah Fink, Photo Editor January 27, 2024

The Park boys’ swim team faced Orono Jan. 25 at Orono High School. The team lost the meet 71-88, though 13 additional points were scored by Orono’s diving team.  Junior Charlie Rostal said...

Middle-schooler Axel Smith swims neck-and-neck with an opponent Jan. 13. The boys team competed at the True Team meet on Saturday.

Swimming strategy swiftly sees success

Eliah Fink, Photo Editor January 18, 2024

Park swam true Jan. 13 at their True Team meet at Art Downey Aquatic Center. True Team meets offer a special opportunity for every swimmer in the meet to score points and contribute to their team's...

Junior Emily Foster swims down the pool at Pioneer Ridge Middle School Oct 17. Park lost the meet to Chaska 98-85.

Girls swim team loses final regular season meet

Roberto Alvarez and Caedon Exsted October 18, 2023

Park’s girls swim team took on Chaska for their last meet of the regular season Oct. 17. Park fell short in the end, losing with a score of 98-85. Park held on but fell short in certain areas, which...

Senior Rachel Katzovitz practices the 'ballet leg' move March 7. The girls' synchronized swimmers perform drills to prepare for the season ahead.

Getting in sync

Taylor Voigt and Ena Mekic March 10, 2023

The Park girls’ synchronized swimming team had its first practice of the 2023 season on March 6. At the practice, the members introduced themselves to each other, did warm ups and practiced hand movements. Head...

Park swim captain is Colorado College commit

Park swim captain is Colorado College commit

Eliah Fink January 6, 2023

Why and when did you start swimming?My first lesson was when I was six months old, so I've been swimming forever, really. And then I've been swimming competitively for about eight years. Originally, it...

Junior Leila Campbell swims her solo routine. The dress rehearsal took place on Tuesday May 17.

Synchro team starts off hot

Abby Meisler and Nina Miller May 11, 2022

After winning all of its meets this year thus far, the girls’ synchronized swimming team is aiming for a high-achieving season. According to head coach Carolyn Guddal, to reach its goals the team prepares...

Senior Benen Cotter swims the 100-yard breaststroke Jan. 27. Park's next meet is 6:00 p.m. Feb. 3 at St. Louis Park High School.

Boys Swimming beats local rival

Lilia Gonzalez February 2, 2022

Coming into the meet against crosstown foe Benilde St. Margaret's, senior captain Hiro Mckee, said the team had very high expectations for its meet, as it usually ends up beating Benilde. “We were...

Sophomore Carys Searle prepares for a race against Benilde on Sept. 14. Despite their valiant effort the team lost the meet.

Swim team falls to crosstown rival

Avery Stahl and Henry Harper September 17, 2021

Despite its efforts, Park came up short in its attempt at beating Benilde Sept. 14. In light of the defeat, sophomore Mae Turman said the team started off slow but kept fighting as the meet went on.  “The...

Senior captain Greta Kulevsky swim freestyle during a meet Oct. 8. Kulevsky has been swimming for Park for 5 years.

Girls’ swimming season comes to an end

Ben Sanford and Lilly Strathman October 25, 2020

In its final meet of the season, Park competed at Sections Oct. 24. Girls’ swimming scored seventh out of thirteen places, which was a success in the eyes of multiple swimmers and coaches a part of the...

Freshman Stephanie Stone swims the butterfly during her meet Oct. 8. The final meet for the JV girls was on Oct. 13.

Park beats Robbinsdale Cooper preceding sections

Ben Sanford and Lilly Strathman October 14, 2020

In its final meet of the season before sections, Park won against Robbinsdale Cooper. The success gave the team confidence and excitement leading up to sections, which begins Oct. 24. According to senior...

Senior Gabbie Kruse swims in a freestyle relay Oct. 8. This was the last home meet for the seniors on the team.

Girls’ swimming suffers loss to Chanhassen

Ben Sanford and Lilly Strathman October 9, 2020

Although Park lost against Chanhassen Oct. 8, the team accomplished a lot over the course of the meet. According to coach Amanda Forsberg, the team saw significant improvements in their times and technique. “This...

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