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The student news site of St. Louis Park High School

The Echo

The student news site of St. Louis Park High School

The Echo

Senior Charlie Berg, junior Lukas Levin and sophomore Annabella Strathman rehearse their lines for the play Twelve Angry Jurors April 5.

Theater to put on spring play

Abby Hickstein April 11, 2016

When senior Connor Williams heard the spring play would be “12 Angry Jurors,” he said he anticipated all of the drama portrayed on stage. Williams said his character, juror four, along with the...

Senior Nick Behnken hands out quarter zips at the Natural Helpers meeting on Tuesday

Club training complete

Kate Huber April 11, 2016

After months of training, the Natural Helpers peer counselors are now able to give advice to students who seek help. The Natural Helpers club is a student-run peer counseling organization that provides...

Orchestra students rehearse Ode to Joy Apr. 6 to prepare for the District Orchestra Festival.

Orchestra prepares for district festival

Katie Orton April 7, 2016

As senior Katherine Duerksen practices for her last district orchestra festival, she reflects on her past performances. Since she was a 5th grader, she said she’d excitedly anticipated reaching the difficulty...

Tim Sension holds The Fellowship of Christian athletes meeting to discuss their faith journey.

Fellowship of Christian Athletes shapes lives

Genesis Buckhalton March 24, 2016

Sophomore Megan Perkins laces up her tennis shoes to get ready for the Turkey Trot, and with her twin brother sophomore Collin Perkins standing beside her, they begin to run. Megan and Collin are both...

Juniors Freja Olsen and Aaron Councilman talk to a representative college at the college fair on March 16.

College fair brings opportunity

Katie Orton March 23, 2016

When freshman Jada Witherspoon entered the field house to attend the college fair, she said she didn’t know what to expect. Witherspoon said she hadn’t given college much thought, but after talking...

Larry Kraft, executive director of iMatter, speaks to the Roots and Shoots club March 1. The club will speak to City Council March 21 about improving St. Louis Parks environmental sustainability.

Club petitions for environmental change

Sydney Hall March 21, 2016

When junior Meili Liss joined Roots and Shoots, she wanted to make a change in the community. With the club’s newest project, Liss said she may be getting her wish. Recently, members of Roots and...

DECA State qualifiers discuss their event at the state competition on March 6-7. Senior Jessica Schmidt, junior Sophie Kedrowski and sophomore Izzi Gilbert Burke competed at State. Nationals are April 23-26 in Nashville, TN.

Competition increases at State

Alissa Meredith March 21, 2016

Senior Jessica Schmidt stood in excitement as she observed the quality of schools competing against her at the DECA State competition. Schmidt said she enjoyed participating in State this year because...

Freshman Ayanna Nathan fills out her STIngo board, a bingo game with different STIs and different methods for preventing STIs, at the SHEC meeting March 15.

Club tries interactive learning

Emily Tifft March 18, 2016

Instead of the usual discussion-based meeting, SHEC played STIngo, an educational spin off of bingo, according to club adviser Allison Luskey. Luskey said the club played STIngo last year and everyone...

Senior and editor-in-chief Madeline Djerf talks with adviser Julianne Herbert about the upcoming yearbook.

Echowan photographs clubs, showcases art

Alec Pittman March 17, 2016

Beginning at the start of the school day and going until 2:50 p.m., Echowan photo editors will take club photos, according to Echowan editor-in-chief senior Madeline Djerf. Djerf said the amount of...

Spanish students to participate in cultural activity

Spanish students to participate in cultural activity

Jayne Stevenson March 17, 2016

“Latinidad,” a show presented by Mixed Blood Theater, will expose Spanish students to Latino culture in an environment away from school, according to Spanish teacher Jane Hudacek. Hudacek said the...

Club adviser supports non-traditional education

Club adviser supports non-traditional education

Emily Tifft March 16, 2016

Sexual Health Education Club adviser Allison Luskey said her favorite memory of the club was sharing the moment she and the founders of the club heard it was approved. “(The founders) were so happy;...

Club takes first steps to stop academic dishonesty

Club takes first steps to stop academic dishonesty

Makagbe Kuyateh March 15, 2016

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