The student news site of St. Louis Park High School

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

Heart to heart creates progress

Max Kent, Sports Editor January 20, 2015

Although only around 20 or 30 male students attend the biweekly reunion of Boys to Men circle, long time coordinator of the all-male group, Oscar Reed, said the small numbers have created more opportunities...

New group to address racism

New group to address racism

Jonah Kupritz January 20, 2015

In the face of recent social unrest prompted by the non-indictment of police officers, students took action, according to senior Destiny Hulke, one of the group’s three leaders. The Student Organization...

Club rips away sexual negativity

Olivia Sieff January 20, 2015

While discussing sexual health and sex positivity can often be an uncomfortable experience for teens, the founders of a new sexual education club hope to change that. Senior Shoshi Fischman is one of...

Check mate: chess club becomes official club

Check mate: chess club becomes official club

Josh Mesick January 20, 2015

Seniors Connor Hannon and John Kinney’s passion for chess didn’t start by staring at a board, but by staring at a screen. For the club’s creators, Hannon and Kinney, the app “chess.com” along...

Students discuss Jewish issues with Rabbi Tzvi Kupfer during the meeting.

Jewish Student Union holds value auction

Shay Gilbert Burke January 17, 2015

Although at a typical auction people bid on cars, artwork and other valuables, students at Park JSU came together at their last meeting for a value action, where they bid on intrinsic aspects of their...

Language department grows with addition of new club

Noa Grossman January 17, 2015

The addition of two new clubs to the language department allows students to explore foreign culture outside of the classroom. The first meeting of the newly created Spanish club which took place after...

A bracelet represents hope

A bracelet represents hope

Amina Mohamud January 17, 2015

To freshman Britney Villanueva it was like any other day in her civics class. The only change was today her teacher Sarah Lindenberg was taking an opportunity to help out others in the world. “My...

Comedy and loss combine

Kaylee Chamberlain January 17, 2015

The theater’s latest production “Infinite Black Suitcase” strings together tragedy and comedy into a three-part story line featuring three families and their battles with death. Some humor...

Choir prepares for annual gala

Choir prepares for annual gala

Jonah Kupritz January 14, 2015

With the fully staged production of “Ragtime” in just over a month, rehearsal has become all the more important, according to choir director John Myszkowski. According to Myszkowski, this year’s...

Math team wraps up season

Math team wraps up season

Abby Hickstein January 13, 2015

Freshman Annabella Strathman said she never thought she would be on a math team. But once she joined, she was glad with the progress she made throughout the season. Adviser Kristin Johnson said even...

Quiz bowl celebrates victory

Quiz bowl celebrates victory

Hannah Goldenberg January 13, 2015

The quiz bowl team aims to continue on their road to the state tournament after a recent success at the Dec. 11 meet. Adviser Bruce McLean said he was happy overall with the team’s results. The A...

Jewish Student Union discusses Hanukkah

Jewish Student Union discusses Hanukkah

Shay Gilbert Burke January 5, 2015

While the purpose of celebrating Hanukkah is often forgotten, students at Park JSU came together at their last meeting to discuss the purpose of the festive holiday. Rabbi Tzvi Kupfer, director of Minneapolis...

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