New Moon: A Successful Sequel
written by Rebecca Holland · December 28, 2009
Enthusiastic fans eagerly awaited the release of the much anticipated Twilight sequel: New Moon. It is a thrilling story about love and heartbreak. When Bella Swan (Kristen Stewart) suffers a minor injury that creates chaos in the home of her vampire boyfriend Edward Cullen,... [Read more]
Key Club Members Clang for Cash
written by Samantha Hartfiel · December 27, 2009
Despite frigid temperatures, some members of the Park High School Key Club braved the inopportune weather to attempt and raise money for the Salvation Army. The three seniors were bell ringing, the annual event in which volunteers stand outside major retail stores near the... [Read more]
Chamber Theatre’s Double Feature Explores the Depths of the Imagination
written by Samantha Hartfiel · December 26, 2009
The increasing popularity of the Park High School Theatre department was evident this winter as auditions for the annual Chamber Theatre production were held. While normally about twenty to forty students audition for Chamber Theatre, which is an opportunity for all students to sample theater in a stress... [Read more]
Fling for Spring
written by Crysta Coumer · December 24, 2009
This year as you wander halls of Park High, notice the trends the girls are sporting. The UGG boots, the teased hair, the wrists with fifteen bracelets on them and so on. But the thing that really catches my eye is the flowers girls are wearing in their hair. The strange thing about it is that, this... [Read more]
Park Becomes an IB World School
written by Frannie Sprouls · December 20, 2009
On Tuesday, December 15, it was announced that Park High School was now an official International Baccalaureate World School. For two years, students have heard of this program that is going to be replacing the AP classes here at Park. Now it has finally happened. ... [Read more]
Blood Drive Saves Lives
written by Samantha Hartfiel · December 5, 2009
On November 20th, students had a unique opportunity to make a difference in the world, as the Red Cross Blood Mobile came to Park High School. The annual event, in which students who are sixteen and older can donate blood that will be given to people who need it, was very successful this year. Over the... [Read more]
Hats On to Troops
written by Samantha Hartfiel · December 3, 2009
Normally, when walking down the hallways of Park High School, students who are wearing any kind of hat, hood, or cap on their head would be immediately scolded to take it off. However, the students of Park High School were allotted the special indulgence to wear a hat to school on Wednesday November... [Read more]
Shopping in Cancun
written by Haley Brown · December 3, 2009
One of Mexico’s most popular tourist destinations is Cancun, where you can find all sorts of shopping experiences. When I was there, I saw many different types of stores, such as street-side jewelry stands and some very clean grocery stores. There are also shopping malls with almost every item... [Read more]
Black Friday Shopping
written by Ruby Oluoch · December 1, 2009
After consuming turkey, stuffing, pumpkin pie, and all the other Thanksgiving delights, what do some Americans do to truly start the holiday season? Participate in Black Friday – one of the most dangerous days in retail. Black Friday, also referred to as Bargain Friday, is regarded... [Read more]
Scouting for Food a Tremendous Success
written by Samantha Hartfiel · December 1, 2009
Good souls ran fervent in the South Washington County area on the morning of Saturday November 14 as the local Boy Scout troops hosted the annual Scouting for Food fundraiser. This yearly benefit, in which scouts walk door-to-door collecting food for the local Friends in Need Food Shelf, was an admirable... [Read more]
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