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The student news site of St. Louis Park High School

The Echo

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The Echo

Junior Mari Jennings checks out of school for the day Nov. 25. Starting Dec. 9, Park is implementing a new attendance method where parents can email the office to excuse students instead of filling out a google form.

New email excuse method launches

Madi Abelson December 16, 2024

In an attempt to cut down on false attendance reports, starting Dec. 9, Park implemented a new attendance system designed by assistant principal Evelyn Lashley. This method allows a student’s parent...

Senior counselor Heidi Cosgrove talks during a meeting in her office Dec. 11. Cosgrove helps seniors with college applications and decisions like applying early action versus regular decision.

The decision dilemma

Alex Hoag December 16, 2024

With the college application process in full swing and decisions being posted on Instagram every day, seniors at Park are feeling the stress of it all. With students applying to and choosing a home for...

The new Texa-Tonka pavillion off of Minnetonka Boulevard Dec. 9. Revival and Angel Food Bakery are the two newest additions to the strip.

Booming new businesses in Park

Ruby Viot December 15, 2024

With the initial opening of Revival in 2021, Texa Tonka has started incorporating newer businesses, weeding out older, less favored places. With its range of experiences, from getting a coffee at Angel...

Senior Isaiah Brown walks past the college and career board Nov. 25. Park seniors have begun filling out the FAFSA as they think about college options.

Park tackles the FAFSA

Tess Machalek December 4, 2024

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for the 2025-2026 school year opened on Dec. 1 for all students after a phased rollout. The FAFSA is a way for students across the country to get money...

Sophomore Axel Smith explores post-high school opportunities at the career fair Nov. 21. This event was organized by Park to help guide students in their future career paths.

Readying for life after school

Jaiden Leary November 27, 2024

For most young people in America, high school is the final stage before they seek independence. As students at Park navigate these formative years, students wonder if the lessons learned within the school...

Senior Jordan Greene and Junior Jaxon Govier collaborate on an assignment Nov. 21. As the year progresses, maintaining focus remains crucial for seniors in mixed-grade classes.

Motivation during ‘senior slide’

Jaiden Leary November 22, 2024

As each class enters their final months of high school, a common theme emerges. The senior class of 2025 is slightly over 2 months into the school year and the "senior slide" is beginning to make its presence...

Spanish teacher Hanna Anderson teaches a class Nov. 8. Increased amounts of students are now taking Spanish through online courses.

Park logs on

Ryan Moran November 11, 2024

In 2020, Minn. saw the shutdown of schools, and students logged in on their computers amid the pandemic. Four years later, students have been taking online classes at a higher rate. Online learning is...

Macalester representative Aisha Gonzalez holds an informational session Oct. 9. Park invites college representatives to help inform students on their options.

Senior stress

Cole Denham November 11, 2024

Every year, a new round of seniors prepares to submit their college applications to numerous schools across the country. Every college has its own standards, which can make it tough for students to get...

Seniors Jack Betzer and Lucas Tangelson play on their phones during class Oct. 22. As of the 2024-25 school year, Minnesota has made new legislation towards banning phones in schools.

New education bill impacts Park

Alex Hoag November 11, 2024

Last April was a big month for Minnesota legislature. A new landmark education bill (HF 3782) was passed, covering anything from banning book bans to increasing student journalist rights. This 2024-2025...

Junior Jaxon Grovier walks into school Nov. 8. New policies hope to prevent students from parking the wrong lots.

Park’s complications in the parking lot

Mohamed Ahmed November 9, 2024

A parking pass costs students $100, and passes are a requirement for students to park in the student parking lot. This year, the issue of students parking in the staff parking lot has grown. Students...

Freshman Judah Lissauer talks to friends at a JSU meeting Oct. 10. Park had Oct. 3 off for the Jewish holiday Rosh Hashanah, but not Oct. 4.

Have a good…weekday?

TJ Brayboy October 17, 2024

Within the past few years, school districts have started including more and more religious holidays into scheduled days off of school, including Park. This year, the Jewish holiday Rosh Hashanah fell on...

Two construction workers discuss their next move Sept. 25. Park has undergone construction over the past two years, but it isn't finished yet.

A brand new look for Park

Gavin Tombers October 16, 2024

Throughout the 2023-2024 school year, Park went through huge changes in appearance throughout the school due to construction. It took most of the school year to accomplish the changes, which included major...

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