The student news site of St. Louis Park High School

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 Raphaela Slager has been Ice skating since she was a pre-teen.

Sophomore starts sixth year of sport

Sofie Geretz June 1, 2018

According to sophomore Raphaela Slager, her love of skating began when she was in fifth grade. She said she discovered the sport when she tried it out with her sister. “There was a day off (of school),...

Junior plans to study abroad senior year

Junior plans to study abroad senior year

Yonit Krebs May 14, 2018

Junior Emma Kempf rejects a typical high school experience and will head to China for her senior year of high school. Kempf said she will be learning Mandarin Chinese and Chinese history along with more...

Junior KJ Preston Pepperell was a stage manager for the spring play, The Philadelphia Story. There were two other stage managers for this production.

Junior takes on stage managing role

Isabel Kjaer May 3, 2018

According to junior KJ Preston Pepperell, throughout his high school career he has stage managed several shows, a role which requires a cool mindset under pressure and organizational skills. Preston...

Senior Lewis Brown participates in a space learning activity March 8 during his week at the Honeywell Leadership Challenge Academy. The program is located at the U.S. Space and Rocket Center in Huntsville, Alabama.

Lewis Brown gains leadership skills at space camp

Nicole Sanford April 27, 2018

After attending a week-long space camp through Honeywell at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center in Alabama, senior Lewis Brown said the experience taught him more than just leadership skills. “It confirmed...

Shoshana Altman

Meet the 2018 Valedictorians

Muna Ali April 18, 2018

Annabella Strathman: What college are you planning on going to? “I am going to Carleton College next year in Northfield.” Is there anything you’re interested in studying? “You know,...

Freshman takes home State title

Freshman takes home State title

Muna Ali April 3, 2018

Having swum competitively for eight years, freshman Hayden Zheng said he ended this year’s season with an individual State title in the 100 yard breaststroke. “I thought I did really well at this...

Use with permission from Aramis Nolen

Senior expresses passion through spray painting

Sumaya Mohamed March 22, 2018

Inspired to make an impact in people's’ lives, senior Aramis Nolen said he plans to pursue a career in art.   “I like to change peoples lives somehow someway. That’s my purpose,” Nolen said....

Snowboarder competes at the national level

Snowboarder competes at the national level

Eli Curran-Moore February 26, 2018

According to sophomore snowboarder Tristan Rooney, he started snowboarding seven years ago, was hooked, and has been progressing ever since. “Me and a couple friends just saw some snowboarding...

Junior performs with Children’s Theatre

Junior performs with Children’s Theatre

Yonit Krebs January 24, 2018

After having spent many grueling months working on the Children Theatre’s production of “Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas,” junior Greta Nackerud said she felt it was an amazing experience. “It...

Birds-eye view of the Hennepin County Recovery Center located in Minneapolis. Target Field is located near the center.

Senior begins internship through STEP-UP

Nicole Sanford January 17, 2018

When talking about her experience as an intern at Hennepin Energy Recovery Center, senior Kenya Brooks said she gained professional skills that will prove valuable in the future. “I’ve learned how...

Senior Ilana Meisler practices her violin to keep her skills up. She joined GTCYS as a sixth grader and rehearses once a week.

Senior violinist enjoys five years in symphony program

Samantha Klepfer January 4, 2018

Starting practice at five years old, senior Ilana Meisler said she has become a very proficient violinist. “A friend of mine brought his (violin) into school in kindergarten and played it for us,”...

Junior expresses culture through dance

Alexis Machoka December 13, 2017

Two years ago, junior Najib Rahl and his friends at St. Maron's Catholic Church decided to join the church’s dance group. Since then, the group has performed many paying gigs including weddings, festivals...

Load More Stories

Comments (0)

The Echo intends for this area to be used to foster healthy, thought-provoking discussion. Comments are expected to adhere to our standards and to be respectful and constructive. Furthermore, we do not permit any of the following inappropriate content including: Libel or defamatory statements, any copyrighted, trademarked or intellectual property of others, the use of profanity and foul language or personal attacks. All comments are reviewed and approved by staff to ensure that they meet these standards. The Echo does not allow anonymous comments, and requires a name and valid email address submitted that are variable. This email address will not be displayed but will be used to confirm your comments. Online comments that are found in violation of these policies will be removed as quickly as possible. Please direct any further questions to [email protected].
All The Echo Picks Reader Picks Sort: Newest
Activate Search
Student Profiles