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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

National Honor Society plans to bag groceries at Cub

National Honor Society plans to bag groceries at Cub

Makagbe Kuyateh January 3, 2016

According to advisor Jenny Magdal, when Dollars for Scholars reached out to National Honor Society (NHS)  last year to help with fundraising, they decided to give assistance because of the help Dollars...

Band jazzed up after first concert

Band jazzed up after first concert

Sam Orloff December 28, 2015

Following highly successful first concerts, band teacher Steve Schmitz said all four Park bands look to build off of early accolades. According to Schmitz, Jazz Ensemble and Freshman Band performed...

Orchestra alumni Justin Kottke and BJ Kremen Goldman practice with sophomore Ilana Meisler for the alumni concert. The concert will take place Dec. 17 and admission is free.

Graduates participate in annual event

Mimi Fhima December 17, 2015

A variety of musicians will gather and participate in the annual alumni concert at Park, according to orchestra director Miriam Edgar. Edgar said the concert allows past students and current students to...

Senior Kelli Cook takes advantage of the microwave in Julianne Herberts class. Cook and other staffers use the microwave to heat snacks and lunch items.

Classroom adds three kitchen appliances

Jada Csikos Monroe December 17, 2015

With help from students, English teacher and Echowan adviser Julianne Herbert’s classroom now has three new additions, according to Herbert. According to Echowan photo editor and senior Hannah Heitzinger,...

Learning incorporates multiple styles

Learning incorporates multiple styles

Jayne Stevenson December 17, 2015

High Achievement Program adviser Peter Redmond remembers adjusting his teaching style by providing alternative options for students who learn differently. Redmond said when he taught in a classroom, he...

Junior Mei Li Liss presents to Roots and Shoots during the clubs meeting Dec. 1.

Club helps city with environmental improvements

Sydney Hall December 14, 2015

Roots and Shoots works to get St. Louis Park an environmental report card through an organization called iMatter, according to junior Roots and Shoots club member Anna Roethler. “What we’re trying...

Senior Clara Slade, sophomore George Hare and freshman Isaac Swartz work with advisor Trevor Paulson to build team website.

Robotics captain looks to future as final year begins

Ruthie Hope December 13, 2015

Senior captain Clara Slade remembers walking into her first Robotics meeting, after a friend had convinced her to join. She didn’t know what to expect, and never anticipated it would end up being one...

Madam Sweeney, Thomas Bryant and Elise Bargman work together during a meeting Nov. 3.

GSA begins podcast production

Will Huyck December 12, 2015

The Gender Sexuality Alliance plans to expand its mission of educating allies on issues LGBTQ students face by making podcasts. According to Gender Sexuality Alliance (GSA) adviser Kyle Sweeney, the...

Quiz bowl competitions for dummies

Quiz bowl competitions for dummies

Jamie Halper December 10, 2015
Types of Competitions: Pool play: 20 teams (similar to a “section” in athletics), four matches in one pool play competition, Thursday nights
Senior Gavin Druxman and junior Richie Stoeckel practice chess at their meeting Nov 18.

Chess club strategizes for a new year

Sophia Skinner December 10, 2015

For chess club adviser Mary Norris, strategy, anticipation, skill and memorization are what it takes to be a chess player. This year, junior Eric Manuel was the first to suggest the revival of chess...

Math team adviser Kristin Johnson chats with senior Toviya Slager during practice.

Math team remains in fourth place after home meet

Sari Hattis December 10, 2015

Although math team’s place in the division remained at fourth, adviser Kristin Johnson said she feels pleased with the team’s performance at their meet at Park Nov. 23. “The good thing is...

Club to host poetry slam

Club to host poetry slam

Celene Koller December 10, 2015

As Senior Rivka Buchbinder started to plan the poetry slam for 36 arts she was excited that students would be able to express who they are through poetry. The poetry slam will allow students an opportunity...

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