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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

Second graders at Aquila Elementary School prepare to dance with high school freshmen during a field trip Nov. 20. High school English teacher Rebekah Noble took her students to Aquila to read with the younger kids.

Freshmen revisit elementary

Hannah Bernstein and Peter Sherno November 25, 2015

English teacher Rebekah Noble’s freshmen took a field trip back to their roots at Aquila Elementary School Nov. 20 and listened to students in teacher Nicole Ludens’ class read their favorite books. Noble...

Senior Bird Feeder manager Mackenzie Evenson sits in room B226, sorting bags filled with nearly 1500 food items. The Bird Feeders annual Thanksgiving food drive succeeded in providing holiday food for many school families, according to Bird Feeder adviser Sophia Ross.

Bird Feeder raises awareness of holiday hunger

Hannah Bernstein November 25, 2015

Bird Feeder adviser Sophia Ross smiles as she recounts the success of the food shelf’s annual Thanksgiving food drive. She said students struggling with hunger can have a full table for the holidays. “All...

At the Jewish Student Union meeting Nov. 19, Rabbi Tzvi Kupfer speaks to junior club president Max Segal, left, and other students. The group meets at 3:15 p.m. every Thursday in room B134.

Rabbi Tzvi Kupfer brings enthusiasm to club

Zoe Eilers November 23, 2015

Tzvi Kupfer advises the Jewish Student Union and even after three years, he said he still enjoys coming and talking to the students. Kupfer said he loves bringing positive messages to students about...

Upperclassmen teach freshmen about respect using a skit they put together at the retreat Nov. 20. Youth Frontiers hosted the retreat.

Respectful values learned

Katie Orton November 23, 2015

When freshmen Max Holden arrived at the annual freshmen respect retreat this year, he felt uncertain it would be a good experience. However, his mind changed when he heard his classmates tell honest stories...

DECA officer and senior Jimmy Arms and junior Alyssa LeMay promote DECA in the homecoming parade.

Annual dance cancelled

Alissa Meredith November 22, 2015

DECA cancelled the annual Sadie Hawkins Dance Friday afternoon because of a low number of ticket sales. According to DECA advisor Sophia Ross, 18 tickets were sold for the four days they were on...

The Spanish club gets together and decorates cookies for the Day of the Dead celebration.

Spanish club makes a comeback

Sophia Skinner November 19, 2015

After lead Spanish club adviser Leah Mark left last year, other Spanish teachers were left to pick up the pieces and start anew, according to Spanish teacher Kristen Christiansen. The revival of Spanish...

New theme to boost attendance

New theme to boost attendance

Alissa Meredith November 17, 2015

From flapper dresses to greased hair, this year’s Sadie Hawkins dance provides a new source of entertainment for all students, according to DECA adviser Sophia Ross. After planning for several...

Freshman Henry Hein takes a couple minutes to practices the saxophone before partaking in a group rehearsal of the piece Courage.

Band bridges generation gap

Sam Orloff November 15, 2015

When freshman band student Lindsey Epstein played in a concert for senior citizens residing at the Knollwood Place apartments, she said she felt able to connect with her audience. “It was a fun...

Park Singers practice singing their songs before the concert Oct. 27.

Choir concert sets up year

Albie Sher November 12, 2015

The first choir concert of the school year brings students of all ages together for the district vocal concert. Students taking choir are required to attend the concerts, which are scattered throughout...

Picking up compost: Junior Sofia Roloff moves compost to sell at the Roots and Shoots compost fundraiser Oct. 10. The club raised around $1,200 to build an aquaponics system. The aquaponics system will provide hands-on, interactive learning for Wachutkas students.

Club starts hands-on learning for freshman course

Sydney Hall November 12, 2015

Junior Owen Geier said he believes a demo aquaponics system, a combination of hydroponics and aquaculture, built by Roots and Shoots, may spark interest in environmental studies and further educate students. The...

Time to conquer anxiety

Time to conquer anxiety

Sophie Yarosh November 12, 2015

Everyone faces obstacles in their life. For me, it’s anxiety. My anxiety became most prominent in third grade when I worried about everything. I worried about tests, dance lessons, piano recitals and...

Senior Connor Williams, who plays Leaf Coneybear, spells out a word during practice
Oct. 28.
The musical opens 7 p.m. Nov. 13.

Theater produces interactive performance

Abby Hickstein November 12, 2015

Bone said she looks forward to the musical because she has a larger role than in previous productions. “I am most excited because this is one of the biggest roles I have ever had in a musical....

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