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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

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...

Figurines sit on a shelf at Victory Vintage

Teacher acquires new vintage store

Alec Pittman December 9, 2015

World history teacher Susan Blankenship sits proudly behind the register as she takes in her vintage store Victory. Blankenship said she always wanted to own an antique store. “Me and...

Senior Mackenzie Evenson and junior Sammi Baer spend time reading Bible verses and talking about everyday life at the Fellowship of Christian Athletes meeting Dec. 14

Fellowship of Christian Athletes members discuss the role of Jesus

Genesis Buckhalton December 9, 2015

Although sophomore Megan Perkins does not always attend church, she tries to keep God close to her in every aspect of her life, including sports. "I keep Christ in mind through sports and my daily...

Leader shares insight about position

Leader shares insight about position

Makagbe Kuyateh December 8, 2015

When the vice president position opened for the National Honor Society, senior Madison Vignes decided to run because she enjoys volunteering and helping the community. “I love volunteering and making...

Junior Callia Blake writes on the white board during SOAR meeting Oct. 10. Blake used the white board to help express ideas to club members.

SOAR attends 4th Precinct protest

Sophie Yarosh December 7, 2015

Junior co-leader of Student Organization Against Racism Callia Blake said she felt good seeing people help out and stand up for what they believe in when she visited the 4th Precinct Nov. 21.  “I...

Math teacher Chad Austad works with sophomore Sabrina Garcia during class.

Homegrown teacher fosters fun

Elise Riley December 7, 2015

High school math teacher Chad Austad grew up in St. Louis Park, attended Park schools and returned after college to teach. Austad said he loves teaching in the place he grew up. “It’s my 19th...

College Possible coach Rana Haroun helps junior Alissa Jones with ACT practice work.

Free ACT prep offered

Katie Orton December 4, 2015

Career and college coordinator Kara Mueller’s community service assistant junior Sofia Jacobsson helps pass ACT information out to her peers. However, when it came time for her to start thinking...

Sophomore Philip Djerf listens attentively at a SHEC meeting.

Member finds comfort in club

Emily Tifft December 3, 2015

When did you join Sexual Health Education Club (SHEC)? I joined SHEC when it started last year. Why did you join? I joined because I heard about it on Facebook and Twitter and it sounded really...

Social worker Daniel Perez consults with a student about future plans for Latino Student Association last year.

Latino Student Association holds first meeting

Jonah Kupritz December 1, 2015

A small group of students and staff members of varying Latino backgrounds sits in a circle, passing a Guatemalan-made hackey sack to whoever wishes to speak. Latino Student Association adviser Carmen...

Second graders at Aquila Elementary School prepare to dance with high school freshmen during a field trip Nov. 20. High school English teacher Rebekah Noble took her students to Aquila to read with the younger kids.

Freshmen revisit elementary

Hannah Bernstein and Peter Sherno November 25, 2015

English teacher Rebekah Noble’s freshmen took a field trip back to their roots at Aquila Elementary School Nov. 20 and listened to students in teacher Nicole Ludens’ class read their favorite books. Noble...

Senior Bird Feeder manager Mackenzie Evenson sits in room B226, sorting bags filled with nearly 1500 food items. The Bird Feeders annual Thanksgiving food drive succeeded in providing holiday food for many school families, according to Bird Feeder adviser Sophia Ross.

Bird Feeder raises awareness of holiday hunger

Hannah Bernstein November 25, 2015

Bird Feeder adviser Sophia Ross smiles as she recounts the success of the food shelf’s annual Thanksgiving food drive. She said students struggling with hunger can have a full table for the holidays. “All...

At the Jewish Student Union meeting Nov. 19, Rabbi Tzvi Kupfer speaks to junior club president Max Segal, left, and other students. The group meets at 3:15 p.m. every Thursday in room B134.

Rabbi Tzvi Kupfer brings enthusiasm to club

Zoe Eilers November 23, 2015

Tzvi Kupfer advises the Jewish Student Union and even after three years, he said he still enjoys coming and talking to the students. Kupfer said he loves bringing positive messages to students about...

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