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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

HAP provides skills for future

HAP provides skills for future

Alec Pittman and Ruwayda Said January 13, 2017

Using HAP to grasp an importance of education while also meeting guest speakers, students have an opportunity to learn in a friendly environment according to adviser Peter Redmond. According to the...

Junior French club leaders, Ava Martinsen, Zoë Weinmann and Ian McIntyre discuss future plans with club members.

French club looks to teach about culture

Annabella Strathman, Writer January 12, 2017

Junior French club president Ava Martinsen said she, along with the other leaders of the club, came into their roles by chance. “It started one day when (Ian McIntyre and I) were working in the hallway...

Juniors Chava Buchbinder and Ciara Woida review submitted art for the 36 Arts annual magazine. The club plans to expand the magazine into a website by the end of January.

36 Arts plans to increase accessibility of content

Maddie Lund and Delaney Wallerich January 12, 2017

When 36 Arts club member junior Ciara Woida heard about the club’s addition of a website, she said she felt excited for the chance to gain more popularity and submissions. “I think (the expansion)...

One place in St. Louis Park where students can volunteer is Perspectives, according to senior Zosha Skinner.

Student volunteering impacts community

Annabella Strathman January 12, 2017

When senior secretary of National Honor Society Kirby Goodman reflects on the benefits of volunteering, she thinks about her passions and helping others. “Volunteering is an awesome way to use your...

Sophomore Morgana Oberdorfer and junior Thomas Bryant practice after school for the upcoming  winter one act. The show takes place at 7 p.m. Jan. 13 and 14 and at 2 p.m. Jan. 15 at the high school auditorium.

Theater prepares for winter one act

Will Huyck, D'aviyan Robinson, and January 11, 2017

    When sophomore cast member Emma Kempf thinks about theater’s upcoming show, “The Anatomy of Gray,” she feels eager to have the opportunity to see the shows of the other schools. “I...

Science department gathers for weekly potluck on Jan. 10.

Science Department organizes weekly potlucks

Alex Balfour, Yonah Davis, and Navjot Kaur January 11, 2017

When Chemistry teacher Alexander Polk enters the science room on a Potluck day, he feels relieved in his ability to unwind and share pre-made food with his peers. According to science teacher Alan...

SHEC president junior Philip Djerf talks to the group about hookup culture Jan. 5.

SHEC addresses popular theme in new generation

Alissa Meredith January 11, 2017

At a recent club meeting, Sexual Health Education Club addressed a rising phenomenon in high school and college environments, according to Sexual Health Education Club officer junior Philip Djerf. According...

Quiz Bowl adviser Peter Dangerfield facilitates the clubs mock competition Jan. 3. Quiz Bowl meets everyday Tuesday after school in A301.

Quiz Bowl prepares for upcoming competitions

January 11, 2017

  With more and more Quiz Bowl meets just around the corner, Quiz Bowl club adviser Peter Dangerfield works to facilitate more productive practices for all of the club’s members. Dangerfield...

Roots and shoots aims to expand to other Park schools

Roots and shoots aims to expand to other Park schools

Izzy Leviton January 10, 2017

After a successful program about climate change at Susan Lindgren last spring, Susan Lindgren teacher Shawn Whelan said the Roots and Shoots club is assisting the elementary school in developing this year’s...

Student Council tackles cold classroom temperatures

Student Council tackles cold classroom temperatures

Elise Riley January 10, 2017

After hearing about a variety of problems cold classrooms cause for students, sophomore Student Council member Dani Orloff created a petition to make the school warmer. “I came up with the idea for...

Sophomore Ryan Harnanan works on a computer researching information relating to his History Day project during his World History class Jan. 9. History Day takes place during the day Feb. 1 at Park. Minnesota state History Day occurs April 24.

History Day provokes learning

Sophie Yarosh January 10, 2017

As senior Anna Zirkes brainstormed ideas for her History Day project, she said Rachel Carson came to mind because of her interest in environmental science and hearing about her in her freshman science...

Students in Photography II work on their final project of the semester on Jan. 9.

Digital Photography II project sparks cultural conversation

Sumaya Mohamed January 10, 2017

Photo II teacher Martha Ortman said students are working on their final project which reflects their thought on society.] “Photo II, we did a social commentary assignment where they had to pick something...

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