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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

Used with permission from Owen Goddard. Teachers and students at the IB school in Ghana dress up in their native clothing for culture day at the school.

Junior experiences different lifestyle

Annabella Strathman October 4, 2017

What was your initial reaction to going to Ghana? My initial reaction was that this is amazing and I was all for it. (My family) had been talking three years prior about looking into possibly living overseas....

ACT focuses on volunteering

ACT focuses on volunteering

Breanna Thompson, Hayley Westwood, and David Bryant October 3, 2017

  According to junior Achieving Change Together co-president Yonah Davis, the purpose of the club is to provide students throughout the school with volunteer opportunities. “(ACT will) take...

My experience with gender and identities

My experience with gender and identities

KJ Preston Pepperell October 2, 2017

Most people think of gender as a line, a definitive objects with two ends. On this line, there are males on one side and females on the other. And that’s it, nothing in between them and no way for them...

Al Wachutka helps a student in a science class in February. Wachutka registered IB Environmental Systems and Societies for the 2017-2018 school year, but the class was removed from the school curriculum.

IB environmental systems and societies dropped

Abby Intveld and Emma Kempf October 1, 2017

When senior Megan Perkins learned the proposed science elective, IB Environmental Systems and Societies was going to be dropped from this school year’s courses, she said she was disappointed. “I...

Reprise Skincare founder Kristi Shepherd met with juniors Rachel Young, Grace Lynch, and Anika Hanson, and senior Makagbe Kuyateh to discuss the brands products and business endeavors on September 15.

Program promotes skin care line for teens

Racquel Fhima October 1, 2017

Made in Minnesota, Reprise Skincare is becoming a trend in skin care, according to Kristi Shepherd, founder of the business. Shepherd said she started the Reprise Skincare line in early 2016, and is...

Storiole manager Maya Smith sells ICE drinks to freshmen during second lunch Sept. 27.

Storiole manager optimistic about the year

Dani Orloff September 29, 2017

Senior Storiole manager Maya Smith said she enjoys the role of manager and the opportunities the leadership position entails. “(Managing is) a great way to get to know people and learn more about...

Senior Non-Traditional Academy students Erika Wilson and Salma Elmi work with NTA physics teacher Mark Miller on determining the density of eggs Sept. 27. NTA seeks to provide students with alternate approaches to learning.

NTA provides solution for alternative learning styles

Yonit Krebs September 29, 2017

Reflecting on her goals for her final year in high school, senior Non-Traditional Academy student Rahma Farah said she hopes to graduate along with all the other students in her Non-Traditional Academy...

College application season in full swing

College application season in full swing

Jenna Cook September 29, 2017

According to senior Anna Moore, a large part of the senior class is confused by the amount of requirements and responsibilities that come along with applying for college. “There's just so much to...

Parks new teacher Shuazong Vang teaches in front of Honors English 9, Sept. 28.

New teacher starts working at Park

Lukas Levin September 28, 2017

Park’s English division recently received a new addition with first year English teacher Shuazong Vang. Vang said she was originally a teaching assistant who taught sixth graders but had difficulties...

Student Council president Sophie Yarosh signs students up for blood drive held at the High School on Sept. 28th.

Student Council lifts school spirit

Amaia Barajas and Emma Yarger September 28, 2017

As sophomore Ian Otos recalls the Homecoming dance that occurred last week, he reflects on the benefits of the new location of the dance. “I thought (Homecoming) went really well. I know some people...

Junior Maddy Gonzalez restocks cereal for Birdfeeder. Birdfeeder bags are available every Friday for students.

Birdfeeder chooses new managers

Nicole Sanford September 28, 2017

According to Birdfeeder adviser Sophia Ross, the Birdfeeder aims to reach all students at Park in need of food. “The Birdfeeder is a food shelf, ran by high school students in (my) community service...

Film club discusses favorite movies during its first meeting Sept. 25. The club plans to meet biweekly to watch and analyze movies.

Film club begins second year

Alex Balfour, Hannah Leff, and Izzy Leviton September 27, 2017

Film club president senior Ben Romain said he was surprised to see the amount of people who showed up for film club’s first meeting Sept. 25. “For a first group meeting, I thought it went really...

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