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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

Get to know the St. Louis Park math team

Jane Anderson and Emma Dietz October 24, 2016

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Band receives new student teacher

Band receives new student teacher

Annabella Strathman and Devin Raynor October 24, 2016

Growing up in a musical household, Philip Claussen, the new student teacher for the band classes, developed a strong interest in music. “I grew up in a house of musicians. My dad was a middle school...

Seniors Simon Lewin and Eric Manuel, founders of the Dungeons and Dragons club at Park, play the game with friends. The club will meet after school Mondays and Thursdays.

Dungeons and Dragons brought to Park

Nietzsche Deuel and Annabella Strathman October 20, 2016

Dungeons and Dragons, a game which inspires creativity and imagination, will soon have its own club at Park, according to senior Simon Lewin. Lewin, co-founder of the Dungeons and Dragons (D&D)...

Upcoming college visits

Upcoming college visits

Raphy Gendler and Jayne Stevenson October 19, 2016

The following colleges will be visiting the counseling office in the upcoming weeks. Students can sign up for visits with a representative in the counseling office or online on Naviance. Visit Naviance...

Senior GSA members Tehya Latchman and Elise Bargman celebrated National Coming Out Day Oct. 11 with face paint, glitter and a flannel dress code. T

GSA celebrates National Coming Out Day

Izzy Leviton, Sophie Yarosh, and Samyu Yenamandra October 16, 2016

As freshman Svea Bleske decorated her face with paint and glitter, her excitement reflected the euphoria of National Coming Out Day. Bleske said she enjoyed participating in National Coming Out Day...

Juniors Rafferty Kugler and Jacob Stillman meet to work on the club application forms during their lunch.

Ping Pong club hopes to swing into action

Adam Johnson and Sam Birnberg October 16, 2016

Juniors Rafferty Kugler and Jacob Stillman await their ping pong club proposal as it is reviewed. Pending approval, the ping pong club aims to provide a fun and relaxed environment for students. “It...

Quiz Bowl adviser finds passion

Quiz Bowl adviser finds passion

Anna Dusaire, Alexis Machoka, and Katie Fredrickson October 16, 2016

Science teacher Peter Dangerfield has always had a passion for school related competition. Now, he has the opportunity to foster the same love for students through a mutual joy for quiz bowl. “I always...

Non-Traditional Academy to sell donated clothing

Non-Traditional Academy to sell donated clothing

Delaney Wallerich, Willard Huyck, and Navjot Kaur October 15, 2016

Non-Traditional Academy (NTA) coordinator Chris Weaver said the program’s Closet Project, where students sell clothes at an affordable price, started when the school received a large donation of clothes...

Echowan attends state convention

Echowan attends state convention

Alex Balfour and Hannah Wolk October 13, 2016

As senior Zollie Kaplan received third place for the Best of Show award for Echowan’s 2015-2016 yearbook, he felt proud representing Park at the award ceremony. Kaplan said Echowan attended the Minnesota...

Large, public locations may be linked to sex trafficking

Large, public locations may be linked to sex trafficking

D’aviyan Robinson October 13, 2016

When junior Izzi Gilbert Burke learned more information about global sex trafficking, she expressed concern about its local impact on her community. “It’s worrisome and it also is kinda crazy how...

History teacher offers new trip

History teacher offers new trip

Alex Balfour October 13, 2016

Having never left the country, sophomore Rachel Mattson said she looks forward to visiting Europe with her classmates. AP European and World history teacher Jeffrey Cohen said he offers a new trip...

Seniors William Poulter and Bryn Feltl along with junior Isaac Wert illustrate the sexuality and gender spectrum to a senior health class Oct. 5.

LGBTQ+ panel presents to health classes

Yonah Davis, Makayla Jones-Klausing, and October 13, 2016

After listening to a LGBTQ+ panel present about their life experiences, senior Gregory Peterson felt intrigued to learn about what his classmates have gone through.   “I think it was strange to hear...

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