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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

SHEC president junior Philip Djerf talks to the group about hookup culture Jan. 5.

SHEC addresses popular theme in new generation

Alissa Meredith January 11, 2017

At a recent club meeting, Sexual Health Education Club addressed a rising phenomenon in high school and college environments, according to Sexual Health Education Club officer junior Philip Djerf. According...

Quiz Bowl adviser Peter Dangerfield facilitates the clubs mock competition Jan. 3. Quiz Bowl meets everyday Tuesday after school in A301.

Quiz Bowl prepares for upcoming competitions

January 11, 2017

  With more and more Quiz Bowl meets just around the corner, Quiz Bowl club adviser Peter Dangerfield works to facilitate more productive practices for all of the club’s members. Dangerfield...

Roots and shoots aims to expand to other Park schools

Roots and shoots aims to expand to other Park schools

Izzy Leviton January 10, 2017

After a successful program about climate change at Susan Lindgren last spring, Susan Lindgren teacher Shawn Whelan said the Roots and Shoots club is assisting the elementary school in developing this year’s...

Sophomore Ryan Harnanan works on a computer researching information relating to his History Day project during his World History class Jan. 9. History Day takes place during the day Feb. 1 at Park. Minnesota state History Day occurs April 24.

History Day provokes learning

Sophie Yarosh January 10, 2017

As senior Anna Zirkes brainstormed ideas for her History Day project, she said Rachel Carson came to mind because of her interest in environmental science and hearing about her in her freshman science...

Students in Photography II work on their final project of the semester on Jan. 9.

Digital Photography II project sparks cultural conversation

Sumaya Mohamed January 10, 2017

Photo II teacher Martha Ortman said students are working on their final project which reflects their thought on society.] “Photo II, we did a social commentary assignment where they had to pick something...

Park Tech students meet with their adviser Jacob Utities to discuss how to make the club more welcoming to others. Park Tech meets from 3 p.m.- 4 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays, and until 5 p.m. on Wednesdays in the B1 hallway.

Park Tech gives members hands-on computer repairing experience

Yonit Krebs January 5, 2017

  Every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, sophomore Aaron Kasic walks down to the B1 hallway to meet with the rest of the Park Tech club and fix computers in various states of disrepair. Kasic...

Junior Aaron Stulberg attended spanish club after school. The club made luminaries for the upcoming holidays.

Spanish Club studies hispanic culture

D'aviyan Robinson, Hanna Schechter, and Willard Huyck December 27, 2016

As many Park students are getting ready to celebrate various holidays over winter break, Spanish Club members are learning about Latino religious customs. According to adviser Marcus Erickson, the...

Senior Ernesto Garcia puts a hat on a preschoolers head during DECAs visit at the Family Partnership Dec. 20. DECA brought gifts for all the preschoolers who are in need and may not get any gifts during the holiday season.

DECA gives to children in need

Sophie Yarosh December 24, 2016

As sophomore DECA club member Grace Farley anticipates Christmas, she said it felt good to get a gift for someone who may not receive a gift during the holiday season. According to DECA adviser...

FCA members gather together Dec 20 before break to write messages on candy canes with the #payitforward to spread some holiday cheer before break.

Members pay it forward

Hadeal Rizeq, Alyssa LeMay, and Makagbe Kuyateh December 23, 2016

According to Senior Hannah Ellingson paying it forward does not have to be a huge gesture, but something as simple as being kind to a stranger.  When Ellingson noticed how happy she was when helping others,...

SHEC discusses sugar daddies’

SHEC discusses ‘sugar daddies’

Isaac Wert December 20, 2016

The Sexual Health Education Club (SHEC) met on Dec. 15 to discuss the topic of “sugar daddies,” according to junior co-president Philip Djerf. “A ‘sugar daddy’ is a wealthy, typically older...

Band plays at Mall of America

When Band director Steve Schmitz received an email asking the band to play at the Mall of America, he said he thought it would be a great way to spread holiday cheer. Schmitz said the band played at...

Orchestra prepares for first concert

Max Bechtold, Nicole Sanford, and Lauren VonEschen December 19, 2016

According to orchestra teacher Miriam Edgar, alumni will join orchestra members in their upcoming winter concert. “This is our first concert in this school (and it’s) the entire St. Louis Park High...

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