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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

Students prepare for History Day

Hannah Goldenberg December 1, 2014

After three Park students made it to the national level of the competition last year, new students begin to prepare for this year’s History Day. History Day is an extensive research project where...

Staff changes in Spanish department

Jonah Kupritz December 1, 2014

The leave of absence of Rocio Sotelo, Spanish VII and Spanish VIII teacher for the past five years, prompted Spanish department staffing adjustments, according to language department head Jane Hudacek. Hudacek...

Elizabeth Barnes gives the orchestra constructive criticism to improve their piece.

Clinicians volunteering to help orchestra

Julia Nathan November 26, 2014

Recently the orchestra has received attention from many organizations that assist the students with their musical skills and abilities. One of the orchestras’ overall goals is to work on breathing...

Robotics club explores modern technology

Robotics club explores modern technology

Harry Steffenhagen November 26, 2014

With their competition starting at the beginning of the new year, Robotics is concentrating on preparing their technology for success. According to adviser Trevor Paulson, the first step is setting...

Preparing for the competitions

Shoshi Leviton November 26, 2014

Although it isn’t until Feb., Science Olympiad is already beginning preparation for their regional competition. The club is doing so by dividing into different teams. The teams were announced on Oct....

Global Entrepreneurship Week features annual DECA idea challenge

Sari Hattis November 26, 2014

In one week, groups of three or four students from elementary school to college were challenged to create an innovative item. Competitors are assigned a mystery element that must be incorporated into...

Home meet brings advancement for the math team

Home meet brings advancement for the math team

Abby Hickstein November 21, 2014

Eight challenging math problems every Monday, solving and discussing equations, all in preparation for the math team’s upcoming meet. Math team adviser Kristin Johnson said she thinks the students...

Skating into the spotlight

Skating into the spotlight

Kaylee Chamberlain November 21, 2014

While sitting in the auditorium watching the musical, laughs and music fill the air as students, friends, family members and staff watch students perform. The school muscial wrapped up its final weekend...

Program through Cargill grant continues to grow

Cedar Thomas November 20, 2014

A science program funded by the Cargill grant encourages risk-taking in science and builds strong relationships between students and teachers, according to the head of the science department, Mark Miller. Miller...

High school students donate time to help their community

Albie Sher November 20, 2014

NHS students are putting in their own hours to benefit the community. The individuals taking part have the opportunity to participate in the STEP food drive and help individuals in the community through...

Book club revives the joy of reading

Book club revives the joy of reading

Noa Grossman November 18, 2014

No experience necessary. Book club is open for anyone to join at any time throughout the year. The media center book club reads six to seven books a year and holds discussions on each book after school...

Echo wins Pacemaker award

Echo wins Pacemaker award

Jackson Eilers November 18, 2014

During a recent trip to Washington D.C., the Echo received various awards for last year’s publications. The Echo won the NSPA National Pacemaker, an award that judges: coverage and content, quality...

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