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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

Natural Helpers increases student participation

Natural Helpers increases student participation

Kate Huber October 19, 2015

Natural Helpers, a student-run peer counseling organization, returns to Park this school year. The club focuses on providing students with a comfortable environment in which they can ask for help and resources...

Junior Callia Blake leads a discussion about the groups goals during the meeting Oct. 12.

SOAR adviser steps down

Sophie Yarosh October 19, 2015

Senior Monica Alvarado said when meeting the new advisers of Student Organization Against Racism for the first time, she felt hopeful for the future of the club and the new ideas they will share. “They...

Club’s president helps increase group number

Club’s president helps increase group number

Zoe Eilers October 18, 2015

Junior Max Segal joined the Jewish Student Association his freshman year and now continues to advocate for the group as President. “I first joined my freshman year because I wanted to learn more...

French students wait in line to get their sweet or savory crêpe from French pastry chef Florence Aymard.

French class engages in cultural experience

Jayne Stevenson October 17, 2015

According to French teacher Kyle Sweeney, French students participated in a cultural experience by eating authentic sweet and savory crêpes from a food truck at Park. Sweeney said French pastry chef...

Coordinator of the event instructs juniors Nils Rykken, Adah Koivula and Jesse Schwartz on the next phase of the preparation for the gala.

NHS volunteers at Halloween party

Makagbe Kuyateh October 14, 2015

When junior Hannah Ellingson saw the National Honors Society plans to volunteer at Westwood Nature Center’s Halloween party, she remembered dressing up as a Dalmation. She said she looks forward...

Cristi Beightol works at the checkout line during lunch Sept. 17. along with all the other nutritional services staff, Beightol said she enjoys the daily interaction with students in the cafeteria. I most enjoy meeting different students and getting to know them, she said.

Meet the Makers

Jonah Kupritz October 9, 2015
Nutritional services staff share about their jobs, themselves
Club changes fundraising approach

Club changes fundraising approach

Sydney Hall October 9, 2015

While many clubs and activities sell chocolate bars or coupon cards for their fundraisers, Roots and Shoots employs an alternative approach. Roots and Shoots will sell compost to raise money for upcoming...

Film club leaders prepare for first meeting

Film club leaders prepare for first meeting

Lauren VonEschen October 9, 2015

Senior Miles Sandbo said his excitement level continues to grow as the recently formed film club inches closer to its first group meeting of the year. “People always bring their own perspectives...

Senior Zoya Block cries out of excitement after hearing her name called for Homecoming queen Sept. 30.

Homecoming king and queen announced

Sydney Hall October 5, 2015

Assistant Principal Kari Schwietering crowned senior Eric Hendricks as Homecoming king and Principal Scott Meyers crowned senior Zoya Block as Homecoming queen Sept. 30 at coronation. The couple will make...

Student Council changes venue, music

Student Council changes venue, music

Abigail Hickstein September 30, 2015

When freshman Aidan Henry heard about the upcoming Homecoming dance, he was eager to participate in this tradition. Henry said he looks forward to going to Homecoming because it is enjoyable. “I...

Senior Dorothy Slater explains what SHEC will consist of this year at the meeting Sept. 29.

SHEC to host introductory meeting

Emily Tifft September 27, 2015

As seniors and Sexual Health Education Club presidents Dorothy Slater and Hannah Heitzinger plan the first meeting, they focus on inclusivity and comfort within the club. Sexual Health Education...

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