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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

Peer counselor reflects on experience with Natural Helpers

Peer counselor reflects on experience with Natural Helpers

Kate Huber May 12, 2015

After talking to a student seeking support from the Natural Helpers club, junior Rand Phillips feels satisfied about the positive impact he made. Phillips became involved in the club to help influence...

Park Spark loses its spark

Noah Robiner, Copy Editor May 11, 2015

Park Spark, Park’s satirical new website is starting its summer break early this year. Due to a combination of multiple factors, the club ended its activities for the year early. Junior Justin Less...

French class takes international field trip

French class takes international field trip

Alissa Meredith May 11, 2015

Sophomore Maddie Cook said she anticipates walking down the streets of France and biting into a piece of chocolate in Brussels. French teacher Kyle Sweeney said the students fly into Brussels June 24...

Seniors Katie Peterson and Rachel Potter search through art submissions, looking for art to feature in the 36 Arts magazine.

36 Arts approaches publication

Emily Melbye May 11, 2015

36 Arts adviser Chris Nordmark had a smile on his face when talking about what’s new with the club, and for good reason. “This year the magazine will be out sooner than ever before,” Nordmark...

Performance to spread cultural awareness

Performance to spread cultural awareness

Celene Koller May 7, 2015

Cultures featured in Day One show Source: Danya Castro For the past three years, students from various parts of the world got a chance to display a part of their culture outside of a classroom atmosphere,...

Advisor Jeff Cohen gives last minute advice to state competitors.

History Day state concludes

Genesis Buckhalton May 7, 2015

Sophomore Anna Roethler puts on her thinking face as she reflects on the preparations that brought her to state for History Day. “We worked really hard and we improved our documentary throughout...

Seniors Anline Lezama and Gabrielle Martinez look over a spread for the yearbook.

Yearbook trains incoming members

Olivia Sieff May 7, 2015

As the school year comes to an end, Echowan’s staff doesn’t slow down, according to junior Madeline Djerf. Djerf, the yearbook’s editor in chief for next year, said the minor and major staffers...

Mr. Myszkowski leads the 9th grade choir class in their rehearsal of Its Time by Imagine Dragons.

Choir returns from Disney adventure

Jonah Kupritz May 6, 2015

The choir’s most recent performance took place in the Golden State amid palm trees, sunscreen, Mickey Mouse and Elsa. According to choir director John Myszkowski, 38 students embarked on a journey...

Schoolwide game creates excitement

Schoolwide game creates excitement

Olivia Sieff May 5, 2015

While shooting people is typically frowned upon, according to senior Graham Larson, Nerf wars delivers adventure and entertainment. Larson, leader of this year's schoolwide game of Nerf wars, said students...

Mexican tradition rethought

Mexican tradition rethought

Sam Crary May 5, 2015

As Latino group leader Carmen Rudin watches students snatch up the remains of the Cinco de Mayo piñata, she comments on what the holiday means to her. “Cinco de Mayo, for me, is all about eating...

Juniors Zoe Peterson and Hussien Hussein vote for student council representatives during 3rd hour April 30.

Student council looks to the future

Elise Riley April 30, 2015

As freshman Alex Balfour hung her last student council poster, she thought about all the aspects of student council she is looking forward to if she were to be elected. Balfour said she wants to meet...

Seniors Spencer Anderson, Elliot Schwartz, David Hope and sophomore Nick Kasic debate a question during practice.

Quiz bowl qualifies for national tournament

Hannah Goldenberg April 29, 2015

When hearing his team made it to the national tournament, senior Elliot Schwartz said he felt excited the team was considering attending the tournament for the first time in years. By qualifying for...

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