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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

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

Sadie’s dance incorporates new idea

Alissa Meredith October 23, 2015

After four years of poor attendance, DECA attempts to reconstruct the Sadie Hawkins dance to create a more attractive appeal to students, according to adviser Sophia Ross. Ross said the dance will...

Engineering program begins

Engineering program begins

Ndunzi Kunsunga October 23, 2015

When senior Kim Tran thought about returning for her second year to the Architecture Construction Engineering (ACE) club, she said she was excited to gain hands-on experience for a future career in engineering. “Not...

HAP adviser Peter Redmond helps juniors with how to apply for scholarships Oct. 7.

Adviser personalizes club

Shoshi Leviton October 22, 2015

After former High Achievement Program adviser Lee-Ann Stephens was offered a job at the district level, Peter Redmond took advantage of the opportunity to move outside the classroom by becoming the new...

Sophomores Annika Vignes and Jade Labelle work together to solve their homework problems during their AP statistics class.

Math teachers increase support

Elise Riley October 22, 2015

Future possibilities involving math excite sophomore Annabella Strathman about excelling. “There are so many applications for math,” Strathman said. “I’m excited to get to apply my math to more...

Sophomores blank and blank practice playing the concert music for their upcoming Halloween concert happening Oct 29 during class Sept

Orchestra reflects on All-Conference competition

October 20, 2015

For the first time in 30 years, the orchestra program attended All-Conference, competing against top musicians from eight schools, according to orchestra director Miriam Edgar. According to Edgar, the...

African and Middle Eastern group grows

African and Middle Eastern group grows

Zoe Eilers October 20, 2015

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Emory College representative meets with prospective students and counselor Heidi Cosgrove.

College representatives meet with potential applicants

Raphy Gendler October 20, 2015

Partnering with colleges across the country, Park’s post-secondary prep program seeks to give students opportunities to meet with representatives from colleges that interest them. Post-secondary...

Senior Jessica Schmidt and junior Genesis Buckhalton plan out future events for student council

Homecoming hits record turnout

Adah Koivula October 20, 2015

Senior Student Council co-president Jessica Schmidt attended her last homecoming dance, and said it was memorable because the turnout was the biggest since her freshman year. “Being a senior,...

Senior India Rounds talks with junior Willy Poulter regarding her section of the yearbook.

Echowan celebrates National Yearbook Day

Jada Csikos Monroe October 20, 2015

Flyers, posters and social media are just a few of the ways Echowan attracts attention to buying their yearbook, according to senior business manager Kate Ruhland. This year, Ruhland said, Echowan...

Freshman Lexi Lee looks over her music while band conductor Steve Schmitz prepares for mass rehearsal.

Park musicians participate in All-Conference band

Sam Orloff October 20, 2015

Students from band recently participated in the Metro West All-Conference Music Festival, providing those students who attended a chance to work with professionals, according to band teacher Steve Schmitz....

Senior Jonah Kupritz enjoys the snacks adviser Peter Dangerfield provides at practice Oct. 13.

New quiz bowl adviser chosen

Jamie Halper October 19, 2015

After a national competition run during the 2014-2015 school year, Park’s quiz bowl team has new staff leadership as the season begins. Chemistry and physics teacher Peter Dangerfield is the new...

The FCA kicks off the first meeting by listening to former NFL player Ryan Collins.

Fellowship of Christian Athletes throws kick-off event

Genesis Buckhalton October 19, 2015

With their listening ears on, members of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes bask in the speech of their guest speaker Ryan Collins, an ex-NFL player. During his speech, Collins talks about finding...

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