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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

Construction workers finish putting in a wall at the north entrance Aug. 26. According to Thomas Bravo, construction has progressed through the summer and will continue on the fitness center throughout the school year.

Construction continues

Maggie Klaers September 6, 2019

According to school district facility manager Thomas Bravo, most construction projects happening in the school during the summer were related to athletics. “We have gutted out all of the locker rooms...

Stricter driving laws will affect students

Stricter driving laws will affect students

Ben Sanford September 5, 2019

It affects me because of simple things, like doing directions, so I always have to have that ready immediately before I go. According to the Minnesota Department of Public Safety, the new Hands-Free Law...

If you skip class, you may be sidelined

If you skip class, you may be sidelined

Marta Hill and Isabel Kjaer September 5, 2019

Starting this fall, missing class may affect more than academics for student athletes.  According to athletic director Andrew Ewald, the Athletic Office will be tracking athletes’ attendence and...

Yellow caution tape blocks swimming at Lake Nokomis due to positive E. Coli tests. According to the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board, the beach on Lake Nokomis will not be open for the remainder of the year.

E. Coli shuts down beaches

Tobias Khabie September 2, 2019

When E. Coli forced multiple lakes around the Twin Cities to close, sophomore Thomas Hanson said he was disappointed because he couldn't complete his sailing license. “One of the tests we had to do...

Senior Al Woida speaks with freshmen about the Gay Straight Alliance at the activities fair Aug. 28. Freshmen had the opportunity to speak with upperclassmen about extracurriculars they are in to find the perfect sport, activities and clubs for them.

Freshmen learn the ropes

September 1, 2019

Graduate Cole Beaton speaks during the IB Diploma presentation Aug. 12 in C350. Recipients introduced themselves, thanked those who helped them and spoke about what IB has done for them.

IB Diploma recipients honored

Noah Orloff August 21, 2019

From the moment class of 2019 graduate Katie Hardie found out she had received the International Baccalaureate Diploma, she said she knew she had to thank those who helped her along the journey.  “My...

Seniors have a goodbye party for the last day of school. There was food, and fun activities for them to do.

Senior Goodbye Party

Tennam Gyaldatsang, Nebyu Bekele June 6, 2019

Test yourself on questions about the Senior Goodbye Party that happened June 5. Loading Senior Goodbye Party var QuizWorks = window.QuizWorks || []; QuizWorks.push( [document.getElementById("embed-quiz-423486"),...

The construction on Wooddale Ave S has been completed after improvements to the bridge. According to senior engineering project manager Jack Sullivan, in the next couple of years they plan to add traffic lights.

Wooddale bridge construction to be completed

Sophie Olmen June 6, 2019

According to senior Amber Tran, the Wooddale bridge improvements help traffic flow better than before. “It looks really nice and will make things go along smoother, but the stop signs are kind of...

Hennepin County Sheriff David Hutchinson speaks to a small group of seniors in C350 June 3. Senior Cailey Hansen-Mahoney organized the event and allowed students to submit questions that they wanted Sherrif Hutchinson to answer.

Hennepin County Sheriff visits Park

Abby Intveld and Dani Orloff June 5, 2019

After senior Cailey Hansen-Mahoney followed the Hennepin County Sheriff’s race for office in 2018, she said she was interested in learning more about newly-elected Sheriff Dave Hutchinson’s policies....

Junior Annie Breyak does a pop up in her extended solo at Park synchros dress rehearsal May 14. Breyak placed fifth in the extended solo division at State May 24.

Synchro takes the podium

Yonit Krebs and Sam St. Clair June 4, 2019

After placing fourth at State for the last few years, captain Hope Cassman was excited when the team won third place her senior year. “I would say getting third overall was our biggest accomplishment...

Science teacher Al Wachutka presents the Yale Book Award to junior Lauren Schmelzer. Five juniors received book awards during the Academic Award Ceremony May 21 in the Auditorium.

Academic Awards Ceremony honors accomplishments

May 24, 2019

  During the Academic Awards Ceremony April 21, students received honors recognizing their academic accomplishments throughout their time at Park. Students were recognized in 30 different categories,...

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