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The Echo

The student news site of St. Louis Park High School

The Echo

The student news site of St. Louis Park High School

The Echo

Sophomore Lyn Wingenbach plays the cello Nov. 27. Parks Chamber orchestra plays at Shalom Home on Dec. 15.

The Chamber has re-opened

Clara Bagne December 5, 2023

In preparation for Park’s Chamber Orchestra's first performance at the Shalom Home on Dec. 15, they are working hard to perfect their songs. This orchestra group only practices together twice a week...

HOSA members play a team building game at the weekly meeting. They did many team building activities at the meeting Nov. 29.

Medicine motivates students

Anna Williams December 4, 2023

With students discussing career readiness and opportunities following high school, there has been a great elevation of interest in the healthcare field. Students have taken their futures into their own...

Student council meets in social studies teacher Emily Rennhak’s room Nov. 28. Student council looks to improve this year after stuggling in past years.

Student council makes new waves

Roberto Alvarez November 29, 2023

Student Council has made changes to their structure this year after reflecting on last year. These changes include being more involved in student events and promoting them more efficiently. The student...

Freshman Hannora Crouse creates recycling bin toppers Nov. 19. Crouse cuts out cardboard toppers to place on recycling bins for the environmental club’s recycling program.

Exploring the impact of Environmental Club

Kalsang Wangmo and Alex Driver November 22, 2023

Park’s Environmental Club centers its efforts on promoting sustainability within Park through weekly meetings, discussions and planning initiatives. According to junior Kaylee Rice, the most recent...

Sophomore Oliver Culp scrolls through social media Nov. 20. Culp learns more about school clubs by checking social media.

Student-led social media draws people in

Kylie Kaiser November 22, 2023

Social media is a constant focus of people in today's world. With clubs wanting to grow in numbers and spread awareness, social media accounts are being created and followed. The social media platform...

Senior Elena Colacci and junior Karen Dworsky performed in Emma Nov. 19. This year Park’s musical was held at the middle school.

Dilemmas with ‘Emma’

Layla Mickelson and Taylor Voigt November 21, 2023

Park’s theater program recently finished their production of “Emma,” the cast and crew alike said they’re proud of the show they put on despite some difficulties. Along with issues like limited...

Student Jordan Badhwa works on a drawing during the Art Club meeting on Nov. 14. The art club meets every Tuesday at 3:15 in B114.

Painting a strong community

Hanna Lipschultz November 20, 2023

Painting, drawing, ceramics, oh my! Park is offering students the opportunity to participate in art club.  Freshman Lucy Murray said the club has a great sense of community and they have been very...

Sophomore Meyer Zis prepares for the Youth in Government conference in Jan. Park’s Youth in Government council will present a court case at the Minnesota State Capitol.

Youth in government continues its journey

Thomas Halverson November 12, 2023

Youth In Government (YIG) had its fourth meeting on Nov. 11, starting off the second year of YIG at Park. YIG is a club where students learn about the Minnesota government and end up acting as a member...

Environmental club watches a climate presentation from Park Oct. 9. The club and city plan to work together in the future to better Park’s impact on the environment.

Environmental club blooms into action

Rachel Arkis and Jack Betzer October 15, 2023

After starting out the year strong by planting a pollinator garden, Park’s environmental club is taking further steps to help around the city. On Oct. 9, guest speakers from St. Louis Park’s environmental...

D&D club member Ian Bautista at the first club meeting Sept. 26. The tools in front of him are for creating a game map, frequently used by the Dungeon Master.

D and D begins their journey

Will Carpenter and Ryan Steinberg October 13, 2023

As the school year began for Park, so did the Dungeons and Dragons club. The club had previously been run by Daniel Ruzek, but now the club is run by advisor Kerstin Merrill. The club had its first meeting...

Art by Audrey Kuendig and Kylie Kaiser

Rock o’clock

Hanna Lipschultz and Annika Koch October 12, 2023

At Park students have the opportunity to participate in bouldering through the Rock On club. It is mainly student-led, and is advised by language arts teacher Callie Hefstad. They meet every Friday morning...

Spanish club members ask each other questions Sep. 28. They later partook in a country quiz and a flag scavenger hunt.

Spanish scavenger hunt

Eliah Fink and Alex Geretz October 3, 2023

Park’s Spanish club kicked off on Sept. 28 with its first meeting of the year. The club meets once a month after school on Thursdays. Senior and Co-President Will Gohman said since this was the first...

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