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Students march to the Governor’s Residence during a walkout to protest the murder of Amir Locke. The walkout took place Feb. 8, six days after Locke was killed.

Students march for Amir Locke

Ava Ashby, Tobias Khabie, and Grace Stillman February 11, 2022

Students from across the metro area came together in protest following the Feb 2. murder of Amir Locke by members of the Minneapolis Police Department. Following the murder, students at St. Paul Central...

Students hold up sign in support of a safe community. Walkout was held from 6th hour until the end of the school day.

Student empowerment brings attention to social change

Elena Ortiz-Fishman, Katie Nelson, and Lily Nugteren January 12, 2022

From student-led walkouts to open discussion forums, activism at Park has become more prevalent. With several important issues arising and becoming prominent, students are raising their voices to fight...

At the beginning of the walkout, former Park student and organizer Sloan Carden aided settling down the students. The walkout was organized within 48 hours.

Walkout calls attention to sexual assault culture

Jacob Khabie and Char Priadka November 21, 2021

Although she was surprised by how fast the walkout came together, senior Gracia Rettig said the unrest at Park reminded her of the need for a safer community. “It got planned really quickly, but...

Eighth graders Anisa Kahlin, Dalilah Gudino and Precious Wheeler speak at the walkout at the middle school May. 11. The speakers advocated for inclusivity.

Middle school students organize walkout

Andrea Melear and Molly Schochet May 13, 2021

After hearing about the walkout at Park April 19, eighth grader Dalilah Gudino said she wanted to organize a walkout for the middle school to bring attention to Black Lives Matter as well as other social...

Senior Grace Kanyinku speaks to students during the walkout April 19. Park was one of many schools statewide to participate in the Justice for Daunte Wright walkout.

‘Justice for Daunte Wright’ walkout takes place

Talia Lissauer and Crystal Diaz April 19, 2021

Standing in the cold as snow fell around her, freshman Patricia Milian-Lopez listened as she and her peers spoke on racial injustice in her community after walking out of school.  “It feels like...

Junior Thor Anderson discusses future plans with Roots and Shoots Sept 17.  According to Roots and Shoots junior President Zoe Frank, the Roots and Shoots climate walkout will begin after school Sept. 27.

Roots and Shoots plans climate change walkout

Colin Canaday September 26, 2019

In response to the lack of awareness regarding the youth climate strike which occurred Sept. 20, there will be another climate change walkout Sept. 27, according to junior Roots and Shoots President Zoe...

Kara Muller posts information regarding the upcoming college fair on Mar. 8. The college fair will be held in the new gym on Mar. 19.

College fair moves date due to #Enough walk out

Hanna Schechter March 16, 2018

According to Kara Mueller, the career and college coordinator at Park, the annual college fair was moved due to the walk out. “The college fair was set for March 14th, Wednesday, to utilize our advisory...

Senior Martha Walton reacts to speeches against gun violence at Firehouse 1. Students left class at 10 a.m. to participate in the walkout, March 14.

March amplifies voices

March 16, 2018

In light of the recent Parkland shooting, activism surrounding gun violence is on the rise with students at the forefront. Because of this, the voices of teenagers are more important than ever. The recent...

Junior Eva Goldfarb and senior Izzi Gilbert-Burke lead a chant during the student-led walkout, March 14. Students walked the 0.7 miles from St. Louis Park High School to Firehouse 1.

#Enough walkout empowers teen initiative

Annabella Strathman and Atticus Raasch March 15, 2018

Four years after domestic gun violence left her an orphan, senior Carly Livingston said she decided to come forward and publicly share her story at the #Enough walkout rally.  

(left to right) Park students junior Savannah Romero, junior Nyah Johnson, senior Chloe Schaerer and junior Gaidah Azemhold signs displaying the names of places where recent school shootings have occurred, Feb. 22.

Administration shows cooperation toward walkout

Dani Orloff March 13, 2018

As the nationwide school walkout approaches on March 14, senior planner Elliot Schochet said he has worked alongside peers, district administrators and Mayor Jake Spano to logistically turn a proposal...

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