Como Park Senior High School

Concluding 2024, kicking off 2025

The cast of Como’s winter one act play performing in the school auditorium.
The cast of Como’s winter one act play performing in the school auditorium.
Photo by Como senior Kong Yang
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WINTER ONE ACT PLAY
“The Seussification of Romeo and Juliet” was performed three times in the Como Auditorium during December. The play was directed by choir teacher Huy Tran and English teacher Michael Youle. 
Audiences were entertained by the fun and clever adaptation of Shakespeare which was fast-paced with energetic acting. The set construction was impressive and colorful, and the show was accessible for people of all ages.
Cast members included Daleeya Logan, Genevieve DeGaetano, Mitch Pelzer, Tylena Davis, Danaya Evans, Amelia Raabe, Laura King, Lilly Werner, Zachary Prince, Ana Thao, Klay Paw, Chris Pittmann, Charlie Ernst, Ethan Imbertson, William Fable, and Nijia Wheeler.
Stage managers Lila Kopp and Clara Dunne led the tech crew consisting of Millie Huth, Levi Kallhoff, Alex Buhr, Sarah Paw, Linnea Common, Charlie McCabe, and Moo Lay.
 
3DE CASE STUDY WITH API GROUP
Como’s freshmen class hosted the APi Construction Group in the auditorium for the culminating event of this year’s third case study. “The event went really well and the APi Group leadership repeated over and over how impressed they were with the ninth grade students,” said Como’s 3DE coordinator Le’Shon Archie.
The group with the winning presentation for the Case 9.3 Challenge was Azariah Freeman, Amethyst Gibson, Vivienne Dankert, and Anna Peltier. 
 
MARINE CORPS JROTC 
Como’s cadets hosted their annual Devil Dog Drill Competition on Dec. 14. Eight JROTC schools from across the Midwest made their way to St. Paul, participating in a dozen events throughout the course of the day. Cadet Sergeant Nally See (a junior at Como) earned the Best Unit Leader Award.
In another December tradition, Como’s cadets conducted their Toys 4 Tots Drive, sorting and packing thousands of toys at the Mall of America for those in need.
 
SPIRIT WEEK
The final week of school in 2024 was spirited with thematic dress-up days. Monday was “Pajama Day,” Tuesday was “Dynamic Duo Day,” Wednesday was “Denim Day,” Thursday was “Ugly Sweater Day,” and Friday was “Class Colors Day.”
At the end of the academic day on Friday, students filled the bleachers in the gym for the “Battle of the Classes Futsal Tournament.” The variation of soccer that’s played indoors with a heavier ball is a popular activity. The team representing the junior class won the title, culminating with a convincing victory over the Como staff squad.
Students and staff were on winter break for two weeks before classes resumed on Monday, Jan. 6. The semester will conclude on Jan. 24.
 
WINTER OPEN HOUSE
Como hosted its Winter Open House for prospective students and families on Tuesday, Jan. 14 from 5:30-6:30 p.m. The open house is an opportunity for students and families to visit school, meet staff members, see the building, and envision a future as part of Como Park High School. Parents need to apply online by Feb. 14 for the best opportunity to get into the school of their choice.

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