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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

Junior Lindsey Prestholt views posters made by IB Biology seniors in the science hallway. IB Biology teacher Julie Schilz hoped the research her students did on notable women in science would educate and inspire others at Park.

IB Biology seniors acknowledge women in science

Hadeal Rizeq and Makagbe Kuyateh March 25, 2017

There has been a correction made to this story, read the revised version below.  After getting the idea from the radio and social media, IB Biology teacher Julie Schilz had her students present research...

The AP European history travel group will visit Venice (pictured above), Rome, Florence and the ruins of Pompeii in Italy March 22- April 2. They will also travel to Lucerne, Switzerland, where theyll see a medieval town.

School offers travel opportunities during spring break

Isabelle Becker March 25, 2017

According to history teacher Jeffrey Cohen and band director Steven Schmitz, students travel to Europe and Canada during spring break. Cohen said he will take 14 students to Europe for a 12-day trip. “We...

Mary Norris relaxes by the beach in a hammock on her vacation in 2016. She will return to teaching after spring break.

Teacher to return after breaking hip

Emma Kempf March 25, 2017

While leaving her house Feb. 5 to take her puppy for a walk, IB English teacher and Gifted and Talented program counselor Mary Norris said she slipped and fell on ice at the end of her driveway. “(My...

Recent trends promote discussion on cultural symbols

Recent trends promote discussion on cultural symbols

Anna duSaire March 25, 2017

When sophomore Ava Townsend noticed her friend wearing a shirt bearing a dream catcher, she wondered if her friend knew the significance of the Native American symbol. “I was like ‘Oh, do you know...

Senior Simon Lewin works on a computer  in the Library Media Center next to the All Are Welcome Here sign. Media Specialist Ellen George put the sign to send a message of acceptance and understanding.

Signs promote inclusive environment

Hannah Leff March 24, 2017

Biology teacher Casie Budolfson hung a colorful “All Are Welcome Here” sign above her classroom door, hoping to send a message of inclusion to students. Budolfson said she placed the sign in her room...

Job opportunities for students posted on the bulletin board outside B220.

Job postings give students a chance to earn cash

Lukas Levin March 24, 2017

Sophomore Ana Ambrecht said she often runs into difficulty trying to find a job at her age and skill level when students don’t know businesses willing to hire. “For me, especially, finding a job...

Senior Devante Childress attends the Non-Traditional Academy during fourth hour March 13.

NTA offers second chance for seniors

Yonah Davis, Yonit Krebs, and Amber Tran March 24, 2017

Senior Non-traditional Academy (NTA) member Eli Haddorff feels accomplished as he reflects on the program’s hands-on and project-based curriculum. According to Haddorff, the members of the club...

Film Club members Stephanie Reuter, Vince Callahan, Chloe OGara and Ruth Hope discuss Moonlight before watching the film March 12. The club recently decided on its leadership for next year.

Film Club watches ‘Moonlight’

Isabelle Becker and Nietzsche Deuel March 23, 2017

The Park Film Club met March 12 to watch and discuss Best Picture award winning  “Moonlight,” directed by Barry Jenkins. According to senior Film Club president Amira Stone, the group gathered...

Junior Mahamed Mahamed talks to a college representative from the  University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire. There was a large representation of schools at the college fair March 15.

College fair provides opportunity to survey post-secondary options

Esther Gendler March 23, 2017

When junior Jillian Volk walked into the college fair on March 15, she felt overwhelmed, but impressed by all of the post-secondary school options presented. “I think it was very overwhelming because...

Sophomore Savannah Romero enters the Counseling Office. Students should visit the office in room A205B to pay the senior fee.

Many seniors still owe senior fee

Yonah Davis, Yonit Krebs, and Amber Tran March 23, 2017

Senior Jared Zirkes finds it troubling he didn’t know that the senior fee was also the $15 he payed for transcripts. Although Zirkes said he payed the fee, he believes it should be called a transcript...

Park graduates Carly Livingston and Olivia Massie presented their project to elementary students at Family Science Night in 2017.

Participants enjoy Family Science Night despite low turnout

Makagbe Kuyateh and Hadeal Rizeq March 22, 2017

When junior Maddy Kapel presented her project at Family Science Night this year, she enjoyed entertaining kids visiting her booth. “I enjoyed seeing how happy and excited all of the kids were (when...

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