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Kids using paddle boards during the water safety festival April 27. The event was held at the University of Minnesota's Jean K. Freeman Aquatic Center, and had many sponsors, including Park, to create a resource for families and children who want to learn more about water safety.

Making a splash in safety

Shepard Cox May 5, 2025

On April 27, the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities hosted a free-to-attend Water Safety Festival at the Jean K. Freeman Aquatics Center. Tucked between the large stadiums and massive lecture halls on...

Junior Colin Foy swims breaststroke during a meet on Jan. 7. This was Park's second dual meet of the season.

Orioles caught by the Wildcats

Amisha Persaud January 13, 2025

After a previous win from their last home meet, Park’s boys swim team met their defeat against Waconia. With a close score of 47-44, the team plans to work even harder moving forward. This was Park’s...

Senior Emily Foster prepares for her race on the block Oct. 10. Foster made state this past swim season.

Meet the Athlete: Emily Foster

Kayleigh Bishop November 22, 2024

When and why did you start swimming? I started swimming when I was 8. My parents signed me up for it, and I stuck with it. I stayed in swimming because I enjoy meets and going to practice. During the...

Senior Henry Salita prepares for his heat in the 100-meter back stroke against New Prague on Jan. 18. His victory in this heat helped Park beat New Prague

Park takes on the Trojans

Alan Gardner and Maya Nieves January 21, 2024

Boys swimming swam to victory against the New Prague Trojans Jan. 18. The team battled hard and ultimately came out with a victory of 53-41, keeping their winning streak against New Prague secure.  According...

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...

Senior Rachel Katzovitz and junior Mae Turman soar out of the water in their routine May 17. Synchronized swimming commemorated the end of the regular season with a large “razzle dazzle” event Wednesday.

Picture-perfect pool performance

Eliah Fink and Alex Geretz May 19, 2023

Synchronized swimming held a performance May 17 to commemorate the end of the regular season.  Junior Mae Turman said despite having a swimmer who couldn’t make it, the team persevered and performed...

Senior Leila Campbell runs through her routines April 26. Park prepares for their away meet at Blake April 28.

Meet the Athlete: Leila Campbell

Alex Hoag May 4, 2023

How did you get into synchro? My neighbor did synchro and my cousin did synchro. I was really young when I started club synchro, maybe eight, and then I went to the high school team from there. How...

Meet the Athlete: Henry Berg

Meet the Athlete: Henry Berg

Roberto Alvarez March 6, 2023

How do you feel making it to State? It's really special because we're a pretty young team and to be able to get three relays and three individual events at state as a team is really special. All the...

Sophomore Finn Berry swims the 200 IM at sections Feb. 25. Park is sending two individual swimmers and three relays to state March 2-4.

Boys’ swimming successful at sections

Aidan Shafton February 27, 2023

The season for Park’s boys’ swimming team will live on after their performance at sections Feb. 25 as they sent two individual swimmers and three relays to state. Junior captain Henry Salita said he...

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